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Chatfield Center for the Arts to get a facelift By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

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Four Daughters breaks ground on expansion By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

When Vicky Vogt first dreamed of starting a vineyard and opening a winery, she, like all new business owners, hoped it would do well. After opening the doors of Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery on December 15, 2011 the business has so exceeded expectations for owners Gary and Vicky Vogt that an expansion on the winery building has been started ahead of schedule. Groundbreaking for the 8,000 square foot addition took place on May 29, 2014 and is scheduled to be finished in late fall 2014.

As the name of the business describes, yes, Gary and Vicky have four daughters. Vicky states that opening the winery was a way to get her children back home and into a form of agriculture as the four daughters did not want to farm corn or soybeans, but she thought they may be interested in wine and they were. Two of the daughters moved back home to work at the winery and two son-in-laws work there full-time as well. The four daughters and their families are 1) Shawn - married to Patrick Sween with five children: Kieran, Lucca, Rowan, Calum, and Eliot. 2) Erin - married to Tim Stromberg.

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3) Kristin - married to Justin Osborne with three children: Henry, Evan, and Archie. 4) Justine - married to Dan Prieve with two children: Kalvin and Isla. It was always the intention of the owners to build an addition onto the winery but did not have it in their business plan to happen this soon. The first year Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery produced 8,000 gallons of wine and this past year production jumped to 26,000 gallons creating the need for additional space for production now. Four Daughters Vineyard & See VINEYARD Page 16 

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Governor Mark Dayton signed two bills on May 20 authorizing more than a billion dollars to be spent on projects across the state of Minnesota. The $200 million cash bill for construction projects includes $5,352,000 for the Chatfield Center for the Arts. The once public school and auditorium turned arts center will undergo an updating of its electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, be newly furnished and equipped, and have additional amenities installed. These improvements are part of the long time vision of the Center’s ardent supporters, who are dedicated to the transformation of the historical buildings into a “modern regional arts center.” Many have volunteered their time and labor to make the Center a success. Potter Auditorium will be modernized to provide a more comfortable experience for audiences and will have state of the

art technology installed to allow for a wider spectrum of programming. Because of efforts of volunteers along with money, land and buildings that have been provided for the Center the state grant funding will not require local matching funds. The buildings will be more accessible. Elevators will be installed in both the 1936 (Potter Auditorium) and 1916 buildings. On Thursday, May 29, the city council, EDA, the Center’s nonprofit group, and the Advisory Committee met together to learn the details of the grant and for discussion. City clerk Joel Young said the organization necessary to move forward is already in place, therefore, they are ready to hit the ground running. He noted that individuals involved sit on more than one committee or board which will increase communication and participation. Young asked all involved See CHATFIELD Page 6 

Section Golf: FC girls state bound (8th-tie 95), Madison Scheevel (8th-tie, 95), and 8th grader sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com Grace Miller (10th, 96). They Fillmore Central got its first were the only team to put four ever (solo) state birth back in the girls in the top ten. Scheevel, fall, courtesy of volleyball. Now a 7th grader, actually had the it can order a second state ban- team’s low 9-hole score (45). The ner. The girls golf squad bested Falcons have yet to lose this year; (379) adversaries W-K (403) and 12-0 in the regular season; TRC, Blooming Prairie (410) to win 1A-East, and 1A champs. Coach Section 1A. FC rode the four- Lane Powell (FC’s band director) some of junior Katie Tammel has his club’s clubs finely tuned. (5th-tie, 93), senior Keeley Todd See SPORTS Page 13 

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Rushford Village moves on road options; appoints Johnson mayor, Rasmussen new councilor By Kirsten Zoellner Following a recent petition on a road management project, Rushford Village has opted to consult with engineers Bolton & Menk, Inc. regarding cash options for the city street maintenance and repair. Identified roads have shifted in priority due to the work scope and limited funding, but at least three projects are being considered. Cooperative Way, constructed in 2008, has been something of a consistent headache for the city. The original work required repair soon after and prompted an extended warranty from the general contractor. Deficiency issues have been identified again and engineers have recommended the city request the contractor remedy them, per contract, prior to warranty expiration. According to a field review, 21 concrete panels, approximately 12 feet by 15 feet in size, have significant longitudinal cracks. Per recommendation, the panels will need to be removed and replaced. In addition there are 40 locations on the road requiring full depth repair or spot full depth repair according to MnDOT standard details for Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation. This includes removing the concrete, or pieces of it, placing reinforcement bars and dowels,

replacing the concrete, and sealing the joints. Lastly, 40-60 percent of the joints in the roadway are missing sealant. According to city councilor Gordon Johnson, this work was done just two years ago. However, engineer Brian Malm noted that if not applied correctly, the sealant can be easily pulled out by road traffic. Furthermore, Malm noted that a road of six years shouldn’t need any sealant repair, let alone twice in six years. Repairs that were previously completed are failing or showing signs of failure. Additionally, some of the repair areas appear to have settled below the surface of adjacent concrete, indicating previous repairs were not doweled or tied to adjacent pavement. Malm is willing to forward his report to both the general contractor and subcontractor responsible for the work, as well as a formal letter requesting repair of deficiencies, and is reviewing all original project plans and specs, contracts documents, and the warranty information. “You’re putting them on notice that there are issues here that need to be fixed before the warranty is up,” said Malm. “But, I caution you, they’re not going to be willing to do all of it. The issue isn’t the thickness

of the base, but imperfections of the base. Just because tests pass, it doesn’t relieve you of your responsibilities. They’re not going to like this and they’re going to fight. You’ll have to negotiate,” he continued. The second project on the priority list is the Tuff Lane bridge, which was listed as deficient by the county and the work is being mandated. “This is where I begin to fail you,” noted Malm, referring to an attempt to lower the cost of related work to a budgeted $50,000. Similar projects were looked at and the recommendation is to remove the bridge, replacing it with a series of box or arch culverts. The bridge has overtopped during substantial rain, involving an area with a watershed of 1,700-2,500 acres. However, the county’s deficient rating, rather than the hydraulic capacity of the bridge, is the largest concern. Replacement construction costs are estimated at $60,00080,000, but additional engineering and permitting costs would be required. According to Malm, the Fillmore County Soil and Water Conservation District and Minnesota DNR would require a public water permit and conditions would likely be placed on the project.

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The Army Corps of Engineers would also claim jurisdiction over the water, through the federal Clean Water Act, which would add further conditions and permitting. Those costs are estimated at $15,000-20,000. There may be funding for the project through the Town Bridge Fund, but state funded assistance would add conditions include road widening at the bridge. Infrastructure programs, as noted by Malm, cost money to go through. However, by applying for the funding, the city will be put on a waiting list, which will buy some time on the project. “We have to bite the bullet. We have to do something,” added Mayor Dale Schwanke. The reduced scope of the planned street plan has identified a third project including seal coating of Meadow Avenue, from Goodrich Street to Hayes Street, Oakview Loop, and Laura Lane. While they had both Meadow and Oakview had been part of the larger project for 2014, Laura Lane had been previously listed for seal coating in 2019. However, documents from Bolton & Menk note, “Given the fact that the larger project will not be moving forward, and the lower condition roadways will likely deteriorate

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into a higher cost rehabilitation category now, seal coating Laura Lane would certainly be appropriate at this time.” Seal coating is typically done every five years and the road, while the best rated road in the city, is past that point. “If you’re going to spend maintenance money, spend it on the good roads first,” added Malm. In regards to Meadow Avenue, engineers have determined that a portion of the road, from Goodrich to Hayes, was lower condition than expected and should receive an overlay, along with 100 feet of Goodrich. The entirety of the third project has a price tag of $71,779 with Laura Lane at $5,050, Oakview Loop at $17,342, and Meadow, from Hayes to Highway 16 at $3,661. The additionally recommended area of Meadow Avenue, from Goodrich to Hayes, and the one block area of east Goodrich Street are estimated at $45,746. Malm also noted that with reduced project scope, the city loses appeal of economy scale for contractors. While he believes the estimated numbers are right, the city will have to wait for bids to come in on a seemingly small project some may not want to take on. Engineering for the originally planned 10-year project was 85-90 percent completed, but was stopped following the

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C ommentary Modern family structure: What is the cost? By Jeff Erding Much has changed in the last 40 years, especially in the structure of the family. Pre 1960, single parenthood was rare and same sex parenting was nearly unheard of. Out of wedlock births are now nearly as common as are births to married cou- Jeff Erding ples, in some ethnic groups more common. This article is meant to explore, as accurately as possible, the ramifications of what is now rapidly becoming mainstream in our society: specifically same sex and single parenting as it compares to the traditional Mom/Dad family. Please know this is not written with criticism intended toward any group or individual. It is a serious attempt to address what threatens to become an epidemic impossible for our nation to overcome; that of rearing a generation without the skills and abilities needed to carry on the tradition of America as a force for freedom and justice in the world. We all bring certain pre-conceived ideas to any situation; our background and personal experiences make this so. What any serious investigator must do no matter the subject is ascertain the facts and follow them where ever they go. I have always felt the traditional Mom/ Dad family is the most beneficial situation for child rearing. Recent years of observation had not changed my opinion on this subject. I had never done a serious investigation into the matter as it seemed a common sense, open and shut case to me. With modern morals and the nearly universal acceptance of the homosexual lifestyle, I became assailed by doubts. Is it possible the traditional family is not the Editorial Cartoon

best model for a family after all? Are the children in non-traditional unions just as well adjusted and able to contribute to society as those raised in a Mom/Dad / legally married home? A decision was made to investigate, find the facts, and share them with the readers of this publication. To be sure, there is a lot of literature that finds “no difference” in academic performance and mental health between children in Mom/Dad families and those raised in same sex couple families. These studies have been done by noted activist lesbian scholars. I took them at face value and pressed on, looking for more information and recent studies. Then came a breakthrough; a link to the largest and most exhaustive study ever done on the subject. The study is named NEW FAMILY STRUCTURE STUDY, and was done by Dr. Mark Regnerus, Professor of Sociology at the University of Texas, Austin. It was the first study on the subject to use a large, representative population sample and was completed in 2012. While it did not achieve universal acclaim, the professor has the respect of the vast majority of his peers and no claims of inaccurate methods or bias have been raised. His credentials as an expert in the field and his devotion to uncovering facts and truth are without blemish. I urge the reader to look up the study, but here is a synopsis of the key findings. Claims of “no Difference” made by activist scholars are untrue and inaccurate. To be true, the accomplishments of same sex couples would have to exceed those of single parents, blended families, and parents that are unmarried but in a committed relationship, none of which have been able to match the performance of the traditional Mom/Dad family. The study found that there are

currently about 99,000 same sex parental families in the USA, the vast majority lesbian in nature. Children raised in these homes exhibit striking differences from those reared in traditional homes. According to the study which was published in Social Science Research, these children are markedly more likely to: 1) experience poor academic performance. 2) report lower levels of happiness and health 3) exhibit impulsive behavior 4) twice as likely to require mental therapy 5) twice as likely to suffer depression. 6) 3 times more likely to engage in a same sex romantic relationship 7) far more likely to be sexually molested and contract STD’s as a minor As adults, they are far more likely to experience long periods of unemployment and be on public assistance, and far more likely to use illegal drugs, be arrested, and develop destructive lifelong habits such as smoking and drinking to excess. There is little doubt some heavy criticism will be sent my way as a result of this submission. If it encourages one couple to resolve their differences and renew their efforts to raise their children in a loving Mom/Dad home, it’s worth it. The unvarnished truth, that the Mom/Dad traditional family is by far the best for children, is there for any fair minded person to see. As Americans, the best thing we can do for our country and family is to defend our Judeo/Christian values with conviction and courage. We will be called names. We will be ridiculed. But for the sake of our children, we must persevere!

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Health care is not a waste... To the Editor, Affordable health care for all is an important goal. Let’s have an adult conversation about how to fund it. Greg Davids’ May 26, 2014, commentary about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) ignored an important issue - if we value something, we should provide money for it. During the end of the last Minnesota legislative session, Representative Kelby Woodard proposed reimbursing school districts for additional costs of ACA. The most common job titles to be affected will be paraprofessionals, food/ nutrition service workers, custodians, and ECFE/child care workers. Most school district employees, who will receive employerpaid health insurance under ACA, work only 30-35 hours per week. We depend upon these reliable workers to keep our schools going. Greg Davids wrote that providing health care to these valued staff through their job is “a waste.” Why would Greg Davids think these valuable employees do not deserve health care benefits at work, but that he is entitled to taxpayer-provided coverage? He has consistently spoken against the ACA. Both the ACA and MNSure are works in progress, just as Medicare and Social Security were and still are. For the benefit of all, we must keep improving the implementation of the ACA and MNSure. That is what we expect in an evolving, dynamic society. Elizabeth Mitchell Lanesboro, MN

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Rep. Davids reviews 2014 legislative session... To the Editor, The FCJ, Monday, June, 2, 2014, published an “article” by Jason Wenisch titled “Rep. Davids reviews 2014 legislative session”. Mr. Wenisch is a paid communications specialist for the State House Republican caucus, and not, as it would appear, a staff writer for the Journal. In fairness to readers, Mr. Wenisch’s affiliation with Mr. Davids’ caucus should have been identified with the article. Not doing so is misleading and inappropriate. Alan Lipowitz Peterson, MN Thank you... To the Editor, Thank you to Linda Hovland for responding to my commentary “ Why I am a Democrat!” I think we can agree on one point, we both don’t like war! Yvonne Nyenhuis Lanesboro, MN

Government this week •Monday, June 9, Whalan City Council meeting, 5pm, City Hall. •Monday, June 9, Spring Valley City Council meeting, 6pm, City Hall. •Monday, June 9, City of Rushford City Council meeting, 6:30pm, City Hall. •Monday, June 9, Chatfield City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall. •Monday, June 9, Wykoff City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall. •Monday, June 9, Houston City Council meeting, 7:30pm, City Hall. •Tuesday, June 10, Fillmore County Commisioners meeting, 9am, Fillmore County Courthouse. •Tuesday, June 10, Harmony City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall. •Wednesday, June 11, Canton City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall. •Wednesday, June 11, Mabel City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall. •Wednesday, June 11, Peterson City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall. •Monday, June 16, RushfordPeterson School Board meeting, 5:30pm, Rushford Computer Room. •Monday, June 16, Preston City Council meeting, 6pm, Council Chambers. •Monday, June 16, Kingsland School Board meeting, 6:30pm. •Monday, June 16, Chatfield School Board meeting, 7pm, High School Media Center. Schedule subject to change.

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C ommentary Seat belts and car seats... To the Editor, Chances are you have noticed extra law enforcement on our roads and “Click It or Ticket” messages on TV and radio. The effort and the messages certainly

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raise awareness about seatbelts and their use, but there is a deeper reason for the campaign. Quite simply, there are far too many preventable fatalities and life-altering injuries occurring on Minnesota roads. In the past five years alone, 587 people died and 9,739 were injured as a result of not wearing seat belts – that’s more than 41 percent of all motor vehicle occupant fatalities. In my 32 years in law enforcement, I heard the excuses: •“Not buckling up only affects me.” Unfortunately, an unbelted motorist can be tossed around the vehicle, striking others. An unbelted driver can fly out of reach of the steering wheel and lose control of the vehicle. Crashes, deaths and injuries attributed to unbelted motorists cost taxpayers millions of dollars.

•“I’m a safe driver.” You may be, but what about other drivers who share the road with you? A seat belt keeps you in the vehicle’s designed protective space and allows for deployed air bags to work properly. • “I don’t need to buckle up in the back seat.” Not true. Minnesota’s seat belt law requires drivers and passengers in all seating positions to be buckled up or in the correct child restraint. Behind every statistic is a person. And every single person who has died on our roads has left behind loved ones. This is why we are committed to doing all we can to prevent needless deaths on our roadways. Buckle up – it’s the law and it’s your best defense in case of a crash. Mona Dohman Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Public Safety

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The Facts on MNsure and Obamacare Jon Pieper is all in on MNsure. In full disclosure, I was once a coauthor on the original MNsure bill because I wanted to help create an exchange that really worked for Minnesotans. Unfortunately, after seeing how Democrats planned to implement Obamacare in Minnesota, I withdrew my support. MNsure is a $160 million boondoggle thus far that has failed families and taxpayers. It’s time Mr. Pieper and fellow Minnesotans know the facts. First, no amount of spin can change an official estimate from the nonpartisan Office of Minnesota Management and Budget which reported Obamacare compliance could divert $207.96 million out of our classrooms over the next three years. And, if you’re going to defend unfunded mandates on our schools, it might be helpful to know there are 332 school districts--not 399. But the true benchmark for measuring the Obamacare disaster is MNsure enrollment. MNsure claimed that 270,000 would enroll in the individual insurance market by 2014, when only 49,360 have signed up--81 percent below projections. Small business enrollment was projected to be 39,375 when actual enrollment was only 910 employers and employees--97 percent below projections. These are MNsure’s own numbers from their board meeting on May 14. How can they be so far off and then claim to meet enrollment goals? With these numbers, it seems laughable MNsure thought they would enroll 1.3 million Minnesotans by 2016. To remain temporarily afloat, the MNsure Board increased the tax on premiums by a whopping 133 percent while also discussing the need to explore new revenue sources. While liberal Democrats like Pieper have advocated spending hundreds of millions on Obamacare in Minnesota, MNsure has yet to deliver a detailed budget narrative like every other state agency, explaining how your money is being spent. While I am happy to see Mr. Pieper has saved money on his health care, I am sure that is little consolation for the 280,000 Minnesotans who lost their insurance, the 41 percent of Minnesota women who saw their premiums rise of the 1,600 citizens whose private data was leaked. If Mr. Pieper wants to respresent the interests of our community, he needs to look beyond his own personal experiences and see the impact Obamacare has on southeastern Minnesotans--where many are paying double for the same or worse insurance coverage than they had last year. Paid for by People for Davids Committee • PO Box 1 • Preston, MN 55965

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Heritage Preservation Commission will provide advice on both Continued from Page 1 interior and exterior renovation groups to “step it up a notch.” to maintain the historical integThe EDA will begin by working rity of the buildings and propwith DEED to secure a contract erty. Young noted that about 1 between DEED and the city/ percent of funding is budged for EDA. The money will go to the pre-design and ten percent for city of Chatfield EDA which will design and administration of the make the decisions involving the contract. Project management construction project. including inspections is expect The Chatfield EDA owns the ed to cost $186,000. About Center and oversees its Advi- $4.65 million will be used for sory Committee which develops construction. policy and rules. The non-profit Discussion group, Chatfield Center for the Mayor Russ Smith said the Arts, Inc. has been established for project will require “team work fund raising purposes and now and trust.” also operates the Center. The Councilor Robert Pederson

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asked if the city will keep providing funding for some of the operating costs. Young said while the EDA is the landlord, the Center is an asset belonging to the community. Councilor Paul Novotny compared the funding the city provides for the operation of the Center to the funding it provides for the operation and maintenance of the swimming pool. Councilor Ken Jacobson admitted that a lot of people including himself were surprised to get the grant, especially without matching funds. Young maintained that this is a worthy project, not better than oth-

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ers, but just as worthy as others included in the bonding bill and construction bills. He continued that the city had the courage to hire a lobbyist and the tenacity to stay in the game. Michael Martin, Heritage Preservation Commission, felt getting the grant was inevitable, “just a question of time.” He added that legislators believed in the people of Chatfield, in their ability to create a venue in southeast Minnesota. F. Mike Tuohy, Advisory Committee, reminisced about all the “fascinating changes” this community has undergone over the last 50 years (fire department, ambulance service, swimming

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Houston School Board works on 2015 budget By Angie Rodenburg The Houston School Board held a meeting on June 3. At the meeting the board continued discussion from the last meeting about the FY15 Proposed Budget and Gwen Rostad was present to answer any questions the board had. The board must approve a final budget by June 30, 2014. Gwen Rostad also informed the board of a need for the price of school lunches to be increased by $0.10, according to the Paid Lunch Equity calculation that is done every year. This would raise the cost of paid lunches to $2.20

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graduation date will be voted on at the next school board meeting. Justin Treptow was also in attendance and informed the board of the date that was chosen for next year’s MNVA graduation. MNVA’s graduation is set to be Sunday, June 7 at the Prom Center in Oakdale, Minn. The board will vote on the MNVA graduation date at the next board meeting as well. At the meeting the board also took time to review the superintendent contract for Krin Abraham. A few changes were made to the draft and further revisions are being looked into. While Abraham has no concrete start date since she does not currently have her superintendent licensure, she does have a tentative start date of August 1. By then Abraham’s licensure should be secured. The board approved several items at the meeting, including the interactive Science curriculum for the elementary school and the purchase of 85 computers. The board also approved the purchase of some necessary machine guarding items that are needed in order to be OSHA compliant. The board

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also approved demolition to begin on the high school boys and girls shower room project. The existing shower rooms are not handicapped accessible. This renovation will replace showers and provide handicapped accessibility. The board also made a resolution establishing dates for filing affidavits of candidacy to the Houston School Board. Those interested in candidating for a position on the school board must file an affidavit in the office of the school district clerk between the dates of July 29 and August 12, 2014 by 5 p.m. There is a $2 filing fee. The general election will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2014. At the election four members will be elected to the school board for a term of four years. Board members Tom Stilin, Gary Wilson, Ron Evenson, and Joe Krage will have completed their four year terms and are up for re-election if they so choose to candidate once again. Those elected will begin their four year term in January 2015. The next school board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17 at the Houston High School Library at 6 p.m.

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Obituaries

Berning Tabor of Austin, Minn.; and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her Stella Brusse Stella Brusse, age 97, of Spring parents, husband, Calvin Brusse, Valley, Minn., passed away Satur- son, Lowell Brusse, grandson, day, May 31, 2014 at Ostrander Randy Brusse, daughter-in-law, Jo Care and Rehab in Ostrander, Ann Brusse, brother, Orrin Nagel, sister, Leona (Nagel) Berning, and Minn. three half brothers, Jacob, Oscar, Stella was and Mike Monson. born near Funeral services for Stella Brusse Cherry Grove, were on Thursday, June 5, 2014 Minn. to Ben at Cherry Grove United Methand Mollie odist Church in Cherry Grove, (Mathison) with Pastor Beth Perez officiating. Nagel on SepBurial took place in the Cherry tember 10, Stella Brusse Grove Cemetery. Visitation was 1916. She married Calvin Brusse on November on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at the 10, 1937 in Cherry Grove. Stella Hindt Funeral Home in Spring grew up and lived in the Cherry Valley and one hour prior to the Grove area all of her life. She was service at church. a devoted life long member of David T. Flatten the Cherry Grove Church, where she was a pianist and organist David T. Flatten age 74, of Harfor many years. Calvin and Stella mony, Minn., died Friday, May spent most of their married life 30, 2014, at Gunderson Lutheran farming and watching their chil- Hospital in La Crosse, Wis. dren grow up on the farm. She David T. was enjoyed gardening, making rugs born July 30, 1939 in Spring on her loom, and making quilts. Stella is survived by her children, Grove, Minn., Julian (Karen) Brusse of Rochester, the son of Ole Minn., Luann (David) Garrison and Christine of Spring Valley, and Terry Brusse (Christianson) of Cherry Grove; seven grandchil- Flatten. He dren, Lesa Brusse, Brenda (Ken) served in the David T. Flatten Clark, Rodney (Pam) Brusse, Kelly Navy from (Rick) Gillitzer, Todd (Michelle) 1957 to 1960 most of the time in Garrison, Eric Garrison, and Gar- the Far East and Hawaii, he served ren Brusse; 10 great grandchildren; on two destroyers based out of a niece that they raised, Janice Long Beach, Calif.: USS Henry W.

Tucker and USS Edson. On April 14, 1962 he married Charlotte Wager in La Crescent, Minn. He lived his entire married life in Harmony. He worked as an electrician with Morem Electric of Harmony, retiring in 2002. For 50 years he helped the Wilson and Dornink families on their farms during their busy times. For 30 years he served as a volunteer firemen for the Harmony Fire Dept. In his spare time he enjoyed morning coffee and shaking dice at the Harmony House in Harmony and TJs in Canton, as well as afternoon coffee at the Village Square in Harmony. Dave loved to fish, both winter and summer, at the Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota. He also enjoyed woodworking, camping, visiting the casinos, and going on small road trips. David is survived by his wife Charlotte of Harmony; five children: John (Karen) Flatten of Rochester, Minn., Clifford (Brian) Flatten of Holmen, Wis., Mark Flatten of La Crosse, Paul Flatten of Harmony, and Anne (Larry) Kuderer of Hokah, Minn.; eight grandchildren: Caleb, Joshua, Eric, Kyle, Kendra, Jared, Victoria and Madison; a niece Sonja (Bob) Veglahn on La Crescent and a nephew, Arnold (Barbara) Berg of La Crosse. David was preceded in death by his parents; three siblings: Clifford Flatten, Edna Wind and Pearl Berg Memorial services were on Monday, June 2 at the Lindstrom

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D.J. (Jenni) Horman of Eyota. Services for Donald were on Saturday, June 7 at Riley Funeral Donald Forest Horman Home in Chatfield with Pastor Donald Forest Horman Sr., 69, Mark Docken officiating. Visitadied Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at tion was on Friday, June 6 also at his home in Chatfield, Minn. the funeral home. A Committal Donald was Service with Military Honors folborn July 7, lowed at the Hamilton Cemetery 1944 in Norin Racine, Minn. folk, Va. to Elmer and Cloy D. Kneeskern Bertha (Hig Cloy D. Kneeskern, 84, of Presgins) Horman. ton, Minn., died Tuesday, June 3, He gradu2014 at his home surrounded by ated from Donald Forest family. Chosen Valley He leaves Horman High School in a wife, Lau1963. He then attended Hamline rice; children University before going to the mil- Gary of Presitary. On April 9, 1971 he married ton; Sheri (Pat Virginia Bushman in Eyota, Minn. D u n n i g a n ) The couple made their home on of Bellingthe family farm south of Chatfield. ham, Wash.; Cloy D. Donald worked his entire career Dave (Carol) Kneeskern for the the United States Postal of Greenfield, Service in Rochester, Minn. Iowa; Sandra (Mike) Welch of Donald was veteran of the Viet- Chicago; Beth of Des Moines, nam War. He was also a member Iowa; and Mark (Shannon) of of the Eyota American Legion, Terlingua, Texas; grandchidren Chatfield VFW, Disabled Ameri- Trista (Adam) Rowland of Wykoff, can Veterans, and the National Minn.; Tommy Welch of ChiRifle Association. He enjoyed cago; Katie Welch of Chicago; gardening, riding 4 wheelers, and Annie Kneeskern of Boseman, spending time with family on the Mont.; and great-grandchildren, farm. McKenzie and Carson Rowland Donald is lovingly remembered of Wykoff. He is also survived by his wife Virginia and children by sister JoAnn Miller of Preston, Tim Cullen of Fairbanks, Ark.; and Wayne Kneeskern, Richland, John (Jessie) Cullen of Chatfield; Iowa. Chris Cullen of Fairbanks; Jenni- Cloy is preceded in death by his fer (Curt) Arndt of Chatfield; and 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 - 8 : 30am 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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parents, brother-in-law Lyle Miller, and sister-in-law Gert Kneeskern. Cloy was born on July 22, 1929, in Castalia, Iowa to Elsie (Schultz) and Dean Kneeskern. He attended schools in Frankville, Luana, and Calmar, Iowa, before moving to Preston where he graduated from high school. He attended Luther College for two years. Cloy was married on October 14, 1950 to Laurice Peterson at Grace Lutheran Church in Preston. He began working for the Hormel Company in Austin in 1949. He served in the United States Army Signal Corps beginning in 1951, and was stationed in New Jersey and Germany until 1953. Upon his return he continued working for Hormel in Austin, Denison, Iowa, and Audubon, Iowa as a hog buyer until his retirement in 1976. During his years in Audubon, Cloy’s work also included hog farming and restaurant management. After retirement in 1991, Cloy and Laurice enjoyed many travels within the U.S. and abroad, sharing that time with their many friends and family members. Sports were an important part of Cloy’s life. He participated in basketball, football, and his specialty, baseball, in high school, and continued playing baseball for the Preston town team after high school. His true passions were playing golf and St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and he enthusiastically shared his passion with others. We, his family, who have been blessed with a husband, father, and grandfather who loved us throughout our lives and made us what we are today, would like to invite you to join us in a memorial of Cloy’s life. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 13, from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday, June 14, from 10-11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 14, at 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church.

Cyril R. Rathbun Cyril R. Rathbun, age 86, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Saturday, May 31, 2014, at the Grand Meadow Care Center in Grand Meadow, Minn. Cyril Roy Rathbun was born SeptemCyril R. ber 5, 1927 in Rathbun Wa sh i ng ton, Minn. to Perry and Minnie (Forrester) Rathbun. He attended school through the 8th grade and joined the United States Navy serving in the Seabees during WWII. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. After his discharge he returned to the area and was united in marriage to Rosella Mae Smith Riddle on May 19, 1947. After their marriage they farmed in the Spring Valley and Chatfield area. Cyril also drove truck for OA Stocke of Rochester and for Kark Rendering until retiring in 1988. Cyril was a member of the Stewartville American Legion. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Rosella Rathbun of Grand Meadow, eight children; Joan (Loren) Lex of Spring Valley, Robert (Alita) Rathbun of Huron, S.D., Cyril Charles (Audrey) Rathbun of Rochester, Minn., Steven (Vicki) Rathbun of Rochester, Cyrilla (Michael) Trende of Preston, Minn., Christine Fieck of Spring Valley, Julia (Ron) Harris of Stewartville, Minn. and Michael (Bridget Eversman) of Pine Island, Minn.; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, one step great grandchild, three great-great grandchildren, three step great-great grandchildren and one brother Duwayne Rathbun of Brooksfield, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Eugene Riddle, great-grandson Mitchell Kujath, four brothers and three sisters. Memorial services for Cyril Rathbun were on Wednesday June 4, 2014 at the American Legion Post #0164 in Stewartville with the Rev Cory Moss officiating. Visita-

Monday, June 9, 2014 tion was held for one hour prior to the service at the American Legion Club. Michael L. Shanahan Michael L. Shanahan, age 70, of Chisago City, Minn., died Sunday, June 1, 2014 near Lanesboro, Minn. Mike was born December 22, 1943, in Carrolton Township, Fillmore County, Michael L. Minn. to Mike Shanahan and Ruby (Nelson) Shanahan. He attended Lanesboro Schools. On April 20, 1963, he married Judy Quarstad at St. Patrick’s Church in Lanesboro. He lived in the Rosemount, Minn. area for 12 years before moving to Chisago City, owning and operating Shanahan Masonry with his brother, Dan, for 33 years. His passions were family, friends, and the outdoors. His positive outlook blessed many lives. Mike is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judy; children Dawn (Bart) Larson of St. Croix Falls, Wis., Brent (Bonnie) Shanahan of North Branch, Minn., Wade (Meri) Shanahan of Stillwater, Minn., and Hether Shanahan of Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild. He is also survived by his siblings Kay Goihl of Lake City, Wis., Linda Radler of Milwaukee, Wis., Dale Shanahan of Bemidji, Minn., and Dan Shanahan of Chisago City, their families, and extended families. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers-in-law, Paul Goihl and Marty Radler. A memorial celebration of life with family and friends was held at the family farm on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Maxine Simonson Maxine Simonson of Preston, Minn., entered her eternal home on Tuesday afternoon, May 27, 2014. Lois Maxine Duxbury, born

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February 22, 1923, in Preston, was the oldest of four children born to Leigh and Mary (Scheevel) Duxbury. She was a 1941 graduate of Preston High School and attended Rochester Maxine Junior College. Simonson She was proud of the fact that she never applied for any job but was always sought out for a position. As a young woman she was employed at the Preston Theatre. The AFC office and the Farmers & Merchants State Bank. In 1969 she went to work in the Fillmore County Clerk of Courts office. Maxine was united in marriage to Jerome Simonson on June 10, 1947, in the E.U.B. Church in Preston. The house they built in 1951 was her home for 62 years. She was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church, serving as the Church Council Financial Secretary, an Altar Guild member and treasurer and dressed in her Norwegian bunad she served as the Dining Room chairperson for the annual lutefisk dinner. She was a member of the Magdlin-Gilbertson VFW Auxiliary and enjoyed the friendships of the Sit n’ Chat sewing club for over 50 years. She learned the art of Norwegian baking, liked fishing, flowers, Summit Club activities and trips and loved events that gathered her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren together. The last months of her life were spent at the Wealshire of Bloomington where she became a beloved resident and recognized ambassador for the Preston area. She is survived by her three daughters, Joanne (Steven) Hall, Mary Lou (Richard) Augustine and Shari (Robert) Hanson; six grandchildren, Matt (Kerri) Hall, Marit (Isaac) Johnson, Mitchell (Jill) Hall, Carrie (David) Fritzinger, Corey (Jennifer) Hanson and Andrea Hanson; four great-grandchildren, Brooks and Lane Johnson

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and Taylor and Brennan Hanson; a sister, Choice Whealdon; a brother, LeRoy (Lois) Duxbury; sisters-inlaw, Marilyn Duxbury and Joyce Simonson; brothers-in-law, Charles Winch and James (Rita) Simonson; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Jerome; and brother, Donald Duxbury. The memorial service was on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston with Rev. Dave Jore officiating. Burial of her ashes was in the Union Prairie Lutheran Cemetery in rural Preston. There was a visitation held at the church on Friday and Saturday. Charles O. Starks Charles O. Starks was born February 25, 1939 near Mabel, Minn. to Clarence and Gladys (Vickerman) Starks. He grew up in the “Big Woods” area and attended school in New- Charles O. Starks burg and the Mabel High School. He served in the United States Army. He lived in several places but mostly in the Mabel area and Owatonna, Minn. where he worked in roofing. He enjoyed reading and growing roses. Charles passed away in Port Orford, Ore. on March 10, 2013. Charles is survived by his children Peggy Robin, Timothy Charles, Michelle Elizabeth, Kim Renee, Troy, Joel Robert, Corey Theodore, and Christen Marie; several grandchildren; two sisters Irene (Donald) Brumm of Decorah, Iowa, and Helen Ostby of Chatfield, Minn.; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Betty Morin. Memorial service for Charles Starks will be 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 2014 at the Newburg United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Stoeger officiating. Burial will be in the Prosper Cemetery.

Springer & Gumbel P.A. hired on as City of Ostrander’s attorneys By Jackie Horsman Scott Springer, of Springer & Gumbel P.A., addressed the Ostrander City Council at the June meeting and explained the services and experience offered by his law firm. Springer & Gumbel have offices in Preston,

Spring Valley and Chatfield. The firm also works for the cities of Spring Valley, Rushford, Lewiston and Chatfield. Since the city’s previous attorney, Kelly Wagner, left the Baulder Law Office the council was considering a new attor-

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public informational meeting concerning the new treatment center. June 24 was chosen and a notification will be published in the city’s newspaper, the Fillmore County Journal, when the details are in place. Ann Keim, of First LeRoy Agency, was also on hand with the proposed renewal of the city’s insurance policy. The only change occurring was the conversion of one fire truck to a regular truck. The motion carried to accept the new policy. The Wolf ’s Den was given a permit for an outdoor band to be used on June 21st. Royal and Lynn Dempewolf were on hand to update the council with a list of events that would be taking place on the 21st to benefit the city’s park fund. There was concern raised by a citizen of Ostrander about ‘proposed’ fees to use the city’s amenities such as the ball field and the volleyball court. His opin-

ion was this was for city use and there should not be a charge. The council agreed and was not sure where this talk had come from as they had not proposed to do so. Public Works Director, Jimmie Dean, spoke up and explained that he had suggested it in conversations as a free will donation to help cover the costs of maintenance and electricity, as well as upkeep. He felt since he brought it up, people would want to donate to cover costs. Mayor Nessler and Councilwoman Kunert agreed with the citizen’s concern and also felt the parks were for the city’s use. Councilwoman Jones stated there was a Park & Rec Fund through the city to cover those expenses and explained that she personally had donated the volleyball nets and was happy to do so. It was decided there would be no charge added for use of the city’s recreational areas.

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Commissioners take on additional workload By Karen Reisner County commissioners breezed through a short agenda at their June 3 board meeting. Due to the retirement of Third District Commissioner Chuck Amunrud, the remaining four commissioners will take on his committee assignments until after the special election is held in Novem-

ber. Each of the commissioners has several assigned committee duties. Randy Dahl will add Community Health Services Advisory and Solid Waste/Recycling committees to his committee assignments. Duane Bakke will add Community Services, Labor/ Management Safety Commit-

tee, and Yellow Ribbon Steering Committee to his assignments. Marc Prestby will add Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee and Wellness to his assignments. Tom Kaase will add Emergency Medical Service JPB, Workforce Development, Inc. JPB, and Library Committee to his assignments.

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County Community Services Director Beth Wilms was appointed to fill in on the AMC Health and Human Services Policy Committee. The Board of Appeal and Equalization will be held in the commissioner’s board room at 6:30 p.m. on June 24. Auditor/ Treasurer Shirl Boelter will sit in on the Board of Appeals to have a full board and to assure that there

can not be a tie vote. A motion was passed approving all the new appointments to fill the vacancies. Bakke was also appointed to the Minnesota Water Quality Certification Program Advisory Committee. Other Business In Brief •Fireworks permits for Eagle Cliff on July 4 and Blakeslee See COUNTY Page 11 

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Farm, Forestville Township, on July 5 were approved. Bakke asked Chief deputy Tony Webber if permit holders are required to notify their neighbors. Webber said he didn’t think so, but would mention it to Sheriff Jensen. Kaase requested that permit holders be asked to notify their neigh-

bors that there will be fireworks. •County Engineer Ron Gregg reviewed two bids for the replacement of a culvert bridge in Beaver Township. Minnowa Construction had bid $137,082 and Generation X Construction had bid $182,345. The contract was awarded to Minnowa Construction as recommended by Gregg. •Jeffrey Brand’s appointment as the Fillmore County Surveyor

Monday, June 9, 2014 for a four year period was to end June 25. The board reappointed Brand for another four year term. Dahl noted that Brand has done very good work and has streamlined the system. •Kristina Kohn, Human Resources, had been asked to look into whether posting advertisements for vacant county positions on more than the county’s website and in the official paper has

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been paying off. Kohn’s survey of applicants showed that most were finding advertisements on the website or in the Fillmore County Journal-official paper, or hearing about vacancies from friends or relatives. Kohn recommended a six month trial period where advertisements for vacant positions will only be posted on the county’s website and put into the offi-

cial newspaper. Commissioners agreed to the trial period by consensus. •The resignation of Tina Peters, Public Health Nurse, was accepted with much thanks for her years of service effective June 19. •Jeff Woellert was hired as a replacement .5 FTE custodian effective June 6. •The county board meeting on June 24 will be held at 2:30 p.m.

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determine the last two entrants to state.

Laura Donney (soph) and Elayna Kiehne (fresh) round a squad that has one girl each grade 7-12. L-A’s Elli Hennessy was meet medalist (82). Kingsland’s Karli Bly finished third (87) and individually advanced to state. On the boy’s side of things, Falcon junior Jordan Miller continued his standout season by medaling. He shot a four-over par 75 (two birdies, 11 pars, 4 bogies, 1 double bogey). Trojans Hudson Stensgard (82, 4th) and Charlie Krambeer (83, tied for 5th) helped the R-P boys squad to a section runner-up with their state worthy efforts. R-P (344) finished four strokes behind section champ L-A (340). FC’s Trevor Barnes (83, 5th-tie), Houston’s Sam Ross (84, 9th), and Lanesboro’s Liam Dorn/Jonathan Bierman (86’s; 11th-tie) just missed the state cut. Krambeer and Barnes were part of a four-man contingent that played a play-off hole to

The 2013-2014 sports season just wouldn’t be complete without a Chatfield team making a state run. Brian Baum’s guys (ranked #11) played excellent all-around baseball in winning six consecutive elimination games including downing #2 in state W-K twice for the section title. They are state bound. Lewiston-Altura was one foe on Memorial Day. The Cards (10-11) beat Chatfield (16-3) in a 1A East semifinal days earlier, 8-3. Things seemed headed in the same direction. Aaron Hohensee’s fifth inning double made it 2-1 L-A. At that point, they had nine hits, Chat two. John Heim was in control on the mound; then not so much. In Chat’s fifth, he issued a pair of walks and gave up a pair of hits, the biggest a two-out two-run single by Ethan Woltz (3-2). In the sixth, he issued another walk.

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Chatfield baseball is state bound for the first time since 2006. Swinging maybe the hottest bat is junior centerfielder Ethan Woltz. Woltz was 5-11 with 4 RBI’s during a sectional play-off three game span. He had the game-tying and go-ahead RBI’s versus L-A. He had the gamewinning RBI versus Southland. He got Chatfield on the board versus K-W. A contact versus power hitter out of the clean-up spot, Woltz is a big reason the Gophers are section champs. Photo by Paul Trende

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Successor Cullin Neeck hit a batter and walked another. Zach Eggers’ two-run single opened the game up (5-2). Jake Neis followed with an RBI sac fly. Eggers scored on a passed-ball. Chatfield got revenge 7-2. Woltz (2-4, 2 RBI) and Eggers (2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R) were the Goph’s best ‘O’. Tommy Jech (5 IP, 9 H, 2 ER, 6 K, 1 BB) got the win, Nate Skare (2 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 K, 0 BB) the save. L-A out-hit Chatfield 13-5, but a 7-1 walks-issued discrepancy evened things up. L-A also left two-plus on base four times. Things were far less offensive as #11 Chatfield played #7 Southland (18-4). The Goph’s narrowly won both regular season tilts, 2-1 and 2-0. On a neutral field (RCC), it was the hat trick by an even lower tally. With two-out in the sixth inning, Skare drew a walk. Woltz then laced a double into the left-field corner. With a little help from a bobble, a little aggressiveness from third base coach Brian Baum, and an offtarget throw home, Skare scored all the way from first. Chatfield prevailed 1-0. Neis (7 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K) got the shutout victory, out-dueling Taylar Schwartz (6 2/3 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, Loss). Woltz (2-3, 2B, RBI, ROE) stayed red-hot at the plate. Chatfield then immediately went to Mayo Field to take on 1A-West champ #14 Kenyon-Wanamingo (15-7). In the fourth, Neis (double) and Skare (single) reached in succession. Woltz then chopped one off the plate. K-W pitcher Drew Sathrum was unable to field it and flip home. Neis scored (1-0). A sac bunt moved the runners over. Drew Hurley singled in another run (2-0). Those two runs were all pitchers Jech and Skare needed. Gopher left-fielder Dan Narveson saved a run a half inning later by making an ‘ESPN top plays’ diving catch. Chatfield added runs in fifth (unearned) and sixth (Eggers RBI single). K-W got their only (unearned) run in the sixth. Skare facilitated a fly-out to end the Knights’ bases loaded threat. He saved (2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 K, 1 BB) Jech’s win (5 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 1 K). The Gophers prevailed 4-1. Senior 1-3 hitters Eggers (RBI), Neis (2B, R), and Skare (R) were all 2-4. Ben Pierce (RF) had seven put-outs, giving him 13 on the day. The Gophers (19-3) then toppled Wabasha-Kellogg (winners of 18-straight) twice the same night to win the Section title. More next week.

Carlson, LaPlante, O’Hare Head State Track Cast

Three county athletes have qualified to compete in multiple individual track and field events at the state meet. Eight other athletes are state bound. R-P/H freshman Noah Carlson racked up a pair of section first

inches from punching a birth to state. In the ‘winner’s’ bracket, 8thranked FC/L (East #1, 15-3) played K-W (West #4, 11-11) in a battle of Sub-Section champs and pitchers (Morgan Malley and Kailee Berquam). The Falcons managed just one hit. Berquam struck out 15. In the fifth, K-W strung three hits together. A passsed-ball, and an RBI single by Ellen Beulke, plated two runs. The 2-0 score stood as the final. Berquam (7 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB) got the win. The Falcons had just three base runners (Megan Hendrickson 1-3, ROE). Malley (7 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 7 K, 3 BB) took just her second loss of the year. In the ‘one-loss’ bracket, Chatfield (15-7) played 7thranked Hayfield (West #1, 17-4). The Vikings got a couple sac flies to post a 2-0 first inning lead. In the third, Sidney Irish plated a run with an RBI-double. She scored on a wild pitch (2-2). Hayfield then got a fifth inning run per a Dani Wagner walk, stolen base, and two errors. It stayed 3-2 until the bottom of the seventh. Megan LaPlante led off with a walk, went to second on a sac bunt, and then scored on two wild pitches (WP’s). In the bottom of the eighth, Janessa Erding reached and went to second on an error. She was sacrificed to third. Sydney Gould’s hard-shot between short and third was the GW-RBI. Chatfield prevailed 4-3. Gould was 2-4 (RBI). Jennifer Hanson (8 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 5 K, 3 BB) got the win. Viking 1-2 hitters Wagner (2 BB, 2 HBP, 2 R) and Jessi Foster (2-3, BB, R) scored all three Hayfield runs. With FC/L (15-4) losing and Chatfield (16-7) winning, the teams then played each other. The Falcons stole both games of a double-header in the regular season. It wasn’t a surprise the Gophers extracted revenge. Sidney Irish’s lead-off double started things. She came around to score on an Erding sac bunt attempt (1-0). The Gophers did their big damage in the third. Shelby Bernard (RBI double), Kirsten Keefe (RBI single), and Brook Irish (2-run single) drove in four Gopher runs. FC/L managed just In March, basketball has their two hits and one run. Chatfield collegiate on-court madness. In prevailed 6-1. The senior HanMay, in Austin, there was some son collected another win (7 IP, on-field softball madness. Fill2 H, 1 ER, 10 K, 3 BB). Malley more Central/Lanesboro and (7 IP, 9 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 6 K, 1 Chatfield saw walk-off wins, cold BB) tallied more losses on the bats, revenge, and a back-to-back day (two) than the rest of the big collapses in the Sectional Final Four. One team was just See SPORTS Page 14 

place finishes (400, Triple Jump) and one second (Long Jump) to qualify in three events. It’s his second trip to state in the Triple Jump. Senior teammate Austin O’Hare qualified in two events, taking second to Lourdes’ Ian Torchia in the 1,600 and 3,200. Chatfield senior Jayme LaPlante defended his section discus and captured the section shot put crown. He was state runner up in the first and participant in the second last year. Carlson is seeded first in the 400, O’Hare second (Torchia) in the 3200, and LaPlante first (Shot Put) and second (Discus). The top discus seed (177’0”) is Tyler Kolander (Waseca). LaPlante’s top throw this year is 179’8”. R-P/H sophomore Matt Culhane also qualified (by standard) in the discus (finished fourth). Chatfield’s girls state champion 4x200 team (Autum Erickson/Maddie Talamantes/Ashley Baker/Maddy Kammer) will return to defend their crown. They won their preliminary section heat, but finished fourth in the final, qualifying on standard. It’s a slightly different squad. Talamantes is in place of an injured Mariah Bell. Erickson qualified (by standard) in the individual 100 (took third). R-P/H’s Anna Sweet took second. They’ll again compete against each other (at the state level). Sweet narrowly missed the 200 state cut (finished 3rd). L/ FC/M-C’s Olivia Haug defended her section discus crown. She’s headed back to state as the lone L/FC/M-C rep. R-P/H junior Jordan Honken qualified in the Pole Vault (took second). She just missed the state cut last year (finished third). Three girl’s relays just fell short. The RPH 4x100 and the LFCMC 4x400 and 4x800 squads each finished fourth. Five individuals just missed state, Ashley Baker (4th 100) and Maddy Kammer of Chatfield (3rd 400, 4th 200), Bram Van Lent (3rd 300-hurdles) and Kenzie Broadwater (5th 100) of LFCMC, and Elizabeth Loken of RPH (4th Discus). Kammer was last year’s 400-meter state champ.

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season (one). S-Irish (2-4, SB, R) and Bernard (2-4, 2B, RBI) led Chatfield. Erickson (1-2, RBI) and Taylor Pierce-Sprenger (1-2, R) had the FC/L hits. Their excellent season ends at 15-5. The Gopher win meant Chatfield (17-7) made a Thursday trip to Austin to play K-W (12-11) in the section title game(s), a trip to state a stake. What transpired were a couple of high-pressure affairs that inevitably led to a half inning of mayhem, an implosion by each team. Game one was a 0-0 pitcher’s duel until the sixth. Knight Makayla Sokoloski reached on a walk. Five batters later, Syd-

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ney Klemish’s single broke the deadlock (1-0). K-W left the bases loaded. Chatfield went to their seventh needing a run, or done. They got seven. Knight standout hurler Kailee Berquam hit the first batter, authored two WP’s, then walked the second batter. With runners on second and third, Shelby Bernard’s hard smash to short took a wicked hop, plating the tying-run (1-1). Gould followed with a bloop single (bases loaded). Keefe then blooped in an RBI-single (2-1). Two throwing errors on the play allowed two more runs to score (4-1). Keefe then scored on two WP’s (5-1)! The inning saw three Gopher bloop hits, one bad-hop hit, a bunt single hit, six WP’s, two walks, and a hit-

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batter! Chatfield forced a second game by a final of 7-1. Hanson, Chatfield’s pitching pillar, got her third win of the sectional final four (7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 7 K, 2 BB). Berquam struck out 12 (7 IP, 7 H, 7 ER, 5 BB) in defeat. In game two, K-W grabbed some momentum back by plating a couple first inning runs. Hanson, who didn’t start the game, had to pitch Chatfield out of a second-and-third, noout jam (three K’s). A 2-run Keefe single in the bottom of the inning tied the game. The Knights then got two in the third, and another in the fourth (5-2.) An Erding two-out two-run single in the fourth made it 5-4. Doubles by Bernard and Keefe (RBI) in the fifth tied things at

five. In the top of the seventh, K-W loaded the bases. A pitcher-catcher force out ended the threat. Chatfield left two on in their half of the inning. K-W left the bases juiced in their eighth. In the bottom, with a runner on second and two out, Sidney Irish hit a hard shot off the pitchers leg. It fell at Berquam’s feet. She recorded the out at first. A little each away, the ball goes thru. Chatfield goes to state. As it were, the game went to the (nightmarish for Chatfield) top of the ninth. The go-head run scored via walk, passed-ball, ground-out, and strike-three passed-ball (6-5 K-W). Chatfield then got the second out. K-W had just a runner on first. Then came five hits, five walks, one error, multiple

wild pitches and eight more runs. K-W took a 14-5 lead. They won the section title by a final of 14-9. Megan LaPlante was 3-5 (2B, RBI, 2 R) and Keefe 2-4 (2B, 3 RBI, R). Hanson (4 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 4 K, 0 BB) and Keefe (4 2/3 IP, 7 H, 9 R, 0 ER, 4 K, 5 BB, Loss) handled most of the pitching load. Keefe pitched just one prior inning on the season. Berquam (3-5, RBI, 9 IP 10 H, 9 R, 5 ER, 7 K, 7 BB, Win), Ellen Beulke (2-5, HR, 2 RBI, R), Siri Swiggum (2-4, 3 R), and Marah Quam (2-5, 2B, RBI, R) led the Knights. Chatfield finishes a memorable season at 18-8 as Section 1A runner-up. They (LaPlante, Keefe, S. Irish, and Bernard included) were section runner’s-up two year ago also.

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petition. Still, the city has an estimated $27,000 of engineering costs to date. $50,000 and $40,000 are in city fund, budgeted for improvements, as well as $100,000 budgeted for the Tuff Lane bridge work. “Don’t put a Band-Aid on it,” cautioned Schwanke, who officially resigned as mayor June 5. “Bite the bullet and get it done.” The city will move forward with the projects as described to try and get actual figures for the work. In other road news, the city has adjusted its policy for assisting with dust control for Village residents. The previous policy allowed for a reimbursement of $50 per application, limited at two applications. Following research into options for dust control and associated costs, the city has amended the policy to assistance of up to $.30 per foot, with a maximum of 400 feet, limited to two applications per

year. Residents may contract for pine tar, calcium chloride or magnesium chloride application for either one or two applications, at any length of their choice, up to the maximum length, and the city will reimburse per the policy following invoice submittal. In regards to the council vacancy, following Schwanke’s resignation, mayor pro-tem Gordon Johnson will assume mayoral responsibilities. One application, from Chad Rasmussen, was received for the council seat vacancy. It was approved unanimously and the seat will be effective June 17, following swearing in and filing of oath of office. “Thank you all for your efforts during my time on the council,” noted Schwanke. “I wish you all continued success in keeping the city operating.” The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, June 17, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Minnesota Twins to offer youth baseball/ softball clinics in Chatfield The Minnesota Twins offer free baseball and softball clinics to youth in Chatfield, Minn. on Friday, June 13, at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at Chatfield High School. The Play Ball! Minnesota Youth Clinics program provides boys and girls from throughout the Upper Midwest with the opportunity to enhance their baseball and softball skills, while also hearing positive messages about staying in school and away from drugs and alcohol. Play Ball! Minnesota Youth Clinics are funded and administered by the Twins Community Fund. Clinics are open to boys and girls ages 6 to 16 and are divided into two 90-minute sessions; the first session is for 6 to 9-year- olds and the second for 10 to 16-year-olds. Clinics focus on hitting, fielding and throwing. Parents are encour-

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aged to participate with their children. Children ages 6 to 9 years should report Friday, June 13 at 2 p.m.; children ages 10 to 16 should arrive at 3:30 p.m. Created in 1961 by longtime Twins scout Angelo Giuliani, the clinic program serves as a way for the ball club to promote the games of baseball and softball to boys and girls throughout the region. Since the program’s inception, more than 800,000 youth have taken part in Twins clinics in the Upper Midwest and Southwest Florida. For more information and the complete 2014 Play Ball! Minnesota Youth Clinics schedule, please visit www.twinsbaseball. com/community or call 1-80033-TWINS. Play Ball! Minnesota is a collaboration among the Minneso-

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Winery has a total of six acres of grapevines used to produce wine for the business each year and the person in charge of the vines is Vineyard Manager Patrick Sween. As you can imagine taking care of such a vast amount of grapevines cannot be an easy task but based on the quality of wine that is produced at the winery Patrick does a magnificent job. Justin Osborne, the Winemaker, went to school and did a lot of research which provided him with the knowledge to become very creative and also extremely successful at his craft. Vicky states that some of their most popular wines are the Sparkling Pinot Noir, Marquette, and Big Boy Blend. The Sparkling Pinot Noir is described as “a full and grapey wine with big flavors and a hint of sparkle” on the business website (www.fourdaughtersvineyard.com). The Marquette is a dry red described as “a complex wine” representing a “new standard in Minnesota Wines” explains the site. The Big Boy Blend is a “rich and hearty red wine with depth and complexity” and “everyone loves it,” stated Vicky. They are also just releasing a hard cider and it is “pretty good stuff” says Vicky. According to Kristin Osborne, the planned event center and additional production space will double the current square footage of the winery putting the final size at 18,000 square feet. The

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new construction will include a large event space, a pre-function area, two smaller rooms to be used as bridal changing rooms and an additional area for wine storage. The entire space will also be used for additional wine production throughout. Erik Aleven, Executive Chef at Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery, is very excited about the expansion as the kitchen will be quadruple its current size. With the larger space they will be able to offer chef ’s classes right in the kitchen. Vicky Vogt said that the menu Aleven prepares is never ordinary adding there is always a twist with his creations which contain many local ingredients. While visiting the kitchen last Monday, Aleven was busy preparing pork rib and bacon corn dogs and also rueben ravioli as part of a meal to be served that evening for a group from Hormel Foods of Austin, Minn. Vicky states that with large businesses such as Hormel in Austin and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. the winery gets visitors from all over the world and said it’s fun to talk to such a vast variety of clientele. She also loves to see people from the area who stop in on a regular basis saying she has acquired “a lot of new friends” through the business. Wine tasting is available all day, every day, with no reservations needed. Many varieties of on-site produced wines are available for wine tasting at a reasonable price of $5, or if you would like to have a souvenir,

wine tasting with a logo glass to take home costs $9. The kitchen offers an array of items on the menu including snacks and boards, pizzas, and plates. Some of the items on the menu are so interesting you want to order them just to try something new and different. A few examples are Bacon Guacamole, Brie and Blueberry pizza, and Nord Dog Sliders. The kitchen is always open during business hours and the menu is constantly changing. Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery hosts many events including birthday parties, corporate events, retirement parties, showers, and has been used many times as a very unique site for weddings and receptions. The focus is on “creating a unique winery experience for all guests,” states Kristin Osborne. Many exclusive experiences are planned for the upcoming summer and fall. Thursday Night Gourmet Dinners and Tour with the Winemaker are special events for small groups where the attendee’s enjoy hors d’oevres and wine while talking with the winemaker and are treated to a special tour followed by three additional courses along with a variety of wines. Moonlight Dine in the Vines gives guests the rare opportunity to take pleasure in a several course gourmet meal under the stars and amid the grapevines with the added ambiance of a full moon. The first Dine in the Vines affair on June 12, 2014 will spotlight local growers. The final Dine in the Vines event on

Fillmore SWCD seeking applicants for Reinvest in Minnesota Buffer Easement program The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is seeking applicants for the 2014 Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) Reserve Riparian Buffer Easement Program. The program creates vegetated buffers on riparian crop land adjacent to streams and lakes through the purchase of conservation easements. These easements provide permanent protection of natural resources and retain local ownership of the land. The Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is partnering with Fillmore SWCD on this pro-

gram. “The RIM Buffer program just makes sense for the landowners we work with,” SWCD resource technician Rick Grooters said. “They receive financial incentives for their participation in the program and the land they enroll provides permanent protection for the state’s water and wildlife habitat.” Eligibility focuses on cropland near streams, lakes, or drainage ditches. This is a great opportunity for both new contracts and landowners with existing Conservation Reserve

Program land who would like to permanently take their land out of agricultural production. Landowner demand for this program may exceed available resources, and payment rates have never been higher so interested landowners should contact the Fillmore SWCD office. The SWCD will help determine if sites are a good fit for the program and work with landowners to complete the application materials for submittal to BWSR. More information about the RIM program can be found on BWSR’s website: www.bwsr.state.mn.us.

Fillmore Central School District is the recipient of a $5,000 Minnesota Twins Fields for Kids Grant The Fillmore Central School District is happy to announce that we have been chosen as the recipient of a $5,000 Minnesota

Twins Fields for Kids Grant that will help complete the fencing project at the Fillmore Central Baseball Field in Preston and

add a windscreen to the outfield fence. Thank you to the Minnesota Twins for your generous grant and helping improve our field! Come out and cheer on Legion Baseball in action again after 30+ years and check up the improvements – on Saturday, June 14the Central Baseball League will be hosting two other teams at the Fillmore Central Varsity Baseball field in Preston. Games will be 1, 3, and 5 – concessions will be available!!

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very friendly and make you feel as if you have known them for years. The Vogt family says the culture is “a blend of Minnesotanice and casual elegance” which pair together well with a glass of wine and good friends or family. Four Daughters Vineyard & Winery is located at 78757 Highway 16, Spring Valley, Minn. at the intersection of Highways 16 and 63. Hours are Monday Thursday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Sundays 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. If you are unable to journey to the vineyard wine can be purchased from the online store. Products will also be available at retail locations soon. For more information on the winery visit www.fourdaughtersvineyard. com. Reservations are suggested for groups larger than six. The phone number is (507) 3467300.

Co-owner of Four Daughters Wineyard & Winery, Vicky Vogt, stands where ground has been cleared for the addition to the winery. Photo by Barb Jeffers

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Fillmore Central looks at referendum options By Jade Sexton Patty Heminover from Springsted attended the Fillmore Central School Board meeting on May 27 to discuss possibilities for renewing a referendum. She went over statistics showing different schools in Minnesota that have attempted to renew a referendum, and in 2013, 97 percent of them passed. If Fillmore Central goes to the voters looking for a renewal, she said, the chances of it passing are very good. Heminover explained the district has two referendums right now, one which will expire in 2016. This referendum is for $592.15 per pupil unit. She suggested the board decide if they would like to renew that referendum, and if they would like to do it this year or next. She recommended doing it a year early in case something were to happen to the economy or there was a major drought or disaster in the country. The first year, the district can tell voters there will be no tax impact. If it doesn’t pass the first year, there will be a tax impact the second year. Heminover explained the three options for renewing the referendum. The first option is to go to the voters and request a renewal for the entire $592.15. If approved, the referendum would renew for another 10 years. The second option is for the board to approve a referendum of $300. State legislature allows for school boards to approve up to $300 per pupil unit without an election. If this option is chosen, the district will receive a little less money than with the current referendum. Option three is for the board to approve the $300, then ask the voters for the remaining $292.15.

Heminover explained when a board passes a referendum, it only lasts five years as opposed to the normal 10 years. The third option would give the board more flexibility in the future, as they can change the amount in five years to suit the district’s needs. Heminover also explained the Local Optional Revenue, which allows districts a certain amount of equity revenue depending on how much they receive per pupil unit. This amount is then reduced from the referendum. What this means is that tax payers will actually see a decrease in their property taxes. Heminover said it’s a good idea to go to the ballot with the referendum. She stressed the last day to have the referendum put on the ballot is August 22, and she strongly suggests making the decision earlier than that. Heminover said there are not a lot of other things on the ballot this year to take attention away from a referendum, and the district is in a good position to make this decision. Technology Upgrades Neil Lundgren and Aaron Janssen gave a presentation to the board explaining their plans to overhaul the district’s network. They explained the current network is segmented. Printers have to be plugged into a particular jack, and the system is not uniform or efficient throughout both buildings. “We want each jack to be the same,” said Janssen. “People have an expectation that when they plug something in, it works.” Janssen mentioned other issues with the wireless, and problems with consistency from one build-

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ing to another. “We want one network that runs everything,” he said. “A complete network overhaul.” Janssen and Lundgren described cabinets with access points throughout the buildings, and showed the maps of where they could be located, preferably in classrooms. It will be easy to add devices to these access points, and more can be added in the future. The cost of the complete overhaul and new equipment is $27,461. Janssen said there is a place in St. Paul that will buy used equipment, and they offered $8,100. This brings the cost to $19,361. Janssen said the money is in the budget for this year, and there will still be enough left to continue the 1:1 laptop plans. According to Janssen, the network speed will increase to 1 gigabyte. This is more than is needed at this time, but they are preparing for the future. Lundgren said the speed should help with the phone problems the high school has been having. Parking Lot Project Board member Craig Britton explained some changes made to the parking lot project at the Preston site. He said there were some changes at the old middle school entrance to make the curb more gradual. Four more stalls were added on the north side of the east parking lot, making a total of 50 stalls. There will also be nine stalls in the northwest where parents will drop off and pick up kids from daycare and SAC. The front driveway will still be a one-way, and there will be no parking allowed. There was some discussion about whether or not vehicles should be allowed, even if the parents are just dropping off or picking up students. The general consensus was that, for safety reasons, it should be for buses only. The extra parking lot in front and the crosswalk should make it safe and easy for parents bringing their kids to school or picking them up. The project should begin at the end of June. Personnel The board approved a number of resignations and hires. The resignation of Jon Haug as custodian in the elementary was approved, as was the resignation of John Koch, custodian at the high school. Katie Sveen resigned her position as special education paraprofessional. The hire of Melissa Slezak and Mary Breon were approved, both of them for the daycare. Dustin Ferri was approved for the custodial position at the high school. Logan Whitehill was hired for a summer custodial position. Angie Simon was approved for a longterm sub position as kindergarten paraprofessional. Extended School Year (ESY) staff was approved. Kelsey Ristau is the K-12 teacher, with Jolene Glasesman, Jade Sexton, and Jennifer Lindstrom as K-12 paraprofessionals. Connie Berg will be the ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) teacher, Jennifer Lindstrom ECSE paraprofessional, and Paula Birch the speech teacher. Mary Beth Ostrom and Jolene

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Nelson were hired for summer Title I teachers, and Nancy Broadwater, paraprofessional. Fall coaches were approved for 2014. Chris Mensink will be head football coach, Kyle Rundquist varsity assistant football; Andrew Pederson, B-squad football; David Broadwater, 9th grade football; Tim Ostrom, 8th grade football; Tris Tollefson, 7th grade football; Jim Love, volunteer football; Travis Malley, head volleyball; Ashley Case, 9th grade volleyball; Melissa Simonson, 8th grade volleyball; and Buffy Bathke, cheerleading. The district is still looking for coaches for B-squad volleyball and 7th grade volleyball. Aaron Janssen was hired for 20 days this summer to help with technology upgrades in both buildings. Teachers on Call The board approved a new program by Aesop called Teachers on Call for substitute teachers staffing. Teachers will use this program to send alerts that a sub is needed, and substitute teachers will use the program to be alerted to subbing jobs. A teacher can choose which substitute they would prefer, or they can also choose which sub they would rather not have. Substitute teachers work through Teachers on Call, but are paid the salary chosen by each school. Teachers on Call also offers certain benefits the school district does not, including training and

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bonuses. The cost to the district is a onetime fee of $4,000, plus a yearly subscription. Keith said this is more than he had anticipated, but he still feels it’s worth the benefits it would bring the district. The cost of the program is about 25 percent of the cost of substitute wages, but it is easily recovered when the district does not have to pay taxes and benefits for the subs. Donations The district happily accepted a few donations. One of the donations was from the MN Twins for $5,000 which will be used for baseball field improvements. The Harmony Area Community Foundation donated $6,000 for preschool scholarships, and $15,000 for the electronic sign, and the Preston Area Foundation donated $6,000 for preschool scholarships. Other Business A three-year food service contract with Taher was approved. Taher was the only company to submit a proposal. The negotiations committee agreed on a two-year contract for support staff, and a one-year contract for the mental health therapist. The board approved. The board approved a sports sharing agreement with Lanesboro and Mabel-Canton. Minor adjustments to the 2013 budget were approved. A contract for audiology services was approved.

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socialscenes A View From The Woods By Loni Kemp

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Shangri-la We pack a lunch, wildflower book, camera and bug spray to be ready for anything, and head over to Choice, the tiny settlement on County Road 43 between Mabel and Rushford. There we meet up with several carloads of Harmony Garden Club members and their families, all excited for our big adventure hike to Cabbage Rocks. We gulp our coffee and then caravan another mile or so up a dirt road, down a long driveway, and park at the start of a long descending wagon road. Many have heard of Cabbage Rocks, but few have been there. A “remote, idyllic hideaway, where life approaches perfection” is the dictionary definition of Shangri-la, and that fits this place perfectly. It is not noted on any map, and is located in a large and nearly inaccessible part of the Big Woods, part of the Richard J. Doer Memorial Hardwood State Forest. You can get there from several dead end roads, but only an experienced guide can show the way. I have been there a half dozen times over the past decades, yet the nearly two-mile hike through

twisting valleys and stream crossings, up hills and down, has me stumped when I try to remember the way. Fortunately, a founding member of our garden club and native to the area will be guiding us this day. We say hello to the landowner who comes out to greet us, and are off like a herd of turtles. If you’ve ever been on a wildflower hike, you know that we move slowly, bending over each little beauty, discussing and photographing every diverse flower we see along the way. Even though we postponed a week, spring is still in its early stage this May morning, and the trees are just beginning to unfurl their intensely yellowgreen leaves. Anemones of all types are identified and straightened out, including rue-, falserue-, and wood, plus the related early meadow rue. Wild phlox, spring beauty, mayapple, wild ginger, and yellow flowered bellwort are a few of the old friends we greet along the way. Before the day is done we will identify 52 native plants. The kids are charged up from helping us elders hop the rocks

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over one stream and then another. We traipse down a long valley, disturbed to see the amount of invasive garlic mustard showing up, obviously spread by the June flood of 2013. At first we pull a few plants and hang them on branches to dry out and die, but then the enormity of their numbers sinks in and we give up. Our trusty guide keeps glancing up to the right, looking for a grove of evergreen trees high on the hilltop, and she spots it just as we come to our final stream crossing. Then we are facing the point of a long ridge, which we ascend, noticing as we climb that the flowers seem to go back in time, with the earlier hepatica and bloodroot still blooming here. We reach the top of the ridge and move along its narrow spine, glimpsing the wild valleys along either side. We cannot see a sign of human life. At last someone yells, “Look up!” There the first Cabbage Rock rises, a gnarly pinnacle of limestone atop the ridge, followed by another and another. The kids race forward and some climb the rocks, leaving nervous mothers below. Here at last is the flower lover’s treasure—the fabled amethyst shooting star. The flowers are just emerging, showing a bit of the shocking pick that will open after a few more warm days. Another prize is found on top of a large boulder—the only habitat of the ancient walking fern. It sets new plants at the tip of each older leaf buried in the moss. Miterwort and Dutchman’s britches also thrive on the airy rocks. After snacks and group photos backed by the towering Cabbage

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Rocks, we turn to make our way back. Returning to the present day world of cars, barns and roads is a gentle awakening as we appreciate the lovely Choice Valley. Knowing that Shangri-la is

always there, beautiful but lost in time and place, makes us hold the memories close.

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riage of their daughter Lindsay Anderson to Jacob Vitse, son of Ryan and Beth Vitse of Peterson, Minn. Lindsay graduated from Mabel-Canton the class of 2009 and then went on to obtain her Bachelors in Science- Nursing degree from Winona State University. She currently works at Winona Health Hospital in the Family Birth Center. Jacob graduated from Lanesboro High School in 2007 and then went on to become a journeyman electrician. He currently works for Kestner Electric out of Austin, Minn. The couple resides in Chatfield, Minn. Anderson ~ Vitse Their wedding will be held David and Bonnie Anderson, on September 20, 2014 at of Mabel, Minn., are happy to Mabel First Lutheran Church announce the upcoming mar- in Mabel.

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Lee & Diane Bigalk are celebrating 50 h,years Tuesday, June 24t 2014 Their children would like to wish them Happy 50th Anniversary

We are having an open house at the Harmony Golf Course on Sat. June 21st 2014 Join us from 7pm-9pm for Hors D’oeuvres, cake & beverages. We are strongly requesting NO gifts, cards only. Our goal is 50! Cards may be sent to Lee & Diane Bigalk: 455 5th St. NE, Harmony, MN 55939

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Bulletin stated that the some lawmakers say there just isn’t time to consider such a big change this year. Ten states have deposit laws, and recycling rates for bottles and cans in those states are twice as high as in Minnesota. The Brooklyn Park representative has stated that when you look at the value of material we’re throwing away, it’s very significant. For at least another year, it looks like your 12-pack of pop is still going to cost you $3, not $4.20. If you read the rest of this article, you may find a couple things that may give you a better understanding of how this may affect each of you personally, one way or another, or it may cause even more confusion. This is a collection of some of the information that

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Monday, June 9, 2014 has crossed my desk in recent months concerning this topic. This past January, Twin Cities Television WCCO, Channel 4 reporter, Heather Brown, interviewed Wayne Gjerde of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. This paragraph and the next contain information from this report concerning the possibility of a $0.10 deposit on bottles and cans containing water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages. You would be reimbursed the $0.10 when you bring the bottles and cans to any of numerous redemption centers throughout the state. The dime deposit could save 107,000 tons of recyclables (1.9 billion containers) from going to the landfill each year. It could also increase the recycling rate of bottle and cans from the present 45 percent to 84 percent. Minnesota is in the top three recycling states along with Oregon and California. Urban Minnesota’s recycling rate is 47 percent and Greater Minnesota has a 44 percent recycling rate. The national average for recycling is 35 percent Each year, Minnesota produces 5.7 million tons of waste. Thirty percent of this ends up in a landfill, twen-

By Jade Sexton The Lanesboro Heritage Preservation Commission presented 2013 Preservation Awards at their meeting on May 19. Each of the recipients has in some way helped preserve the historical aspect of Lanesboro. Ted St. Mane and Don Ward were given an award for preserving Lanesboro’s history with their book “Lanesboro, MN: Historic Destination”; Liz Buchiet was given an award for her stewardship at Crown Trout Jewelers; and Rick Lamon received

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ty-one percent is incinerated, and forty-six percent is recycled. Paper accounts for a little less than one-half of all material that is recycled in Minnesota. Onethird of the material now sent to landfills could be recycled. In one of my articles from December of 2013, I mentioned a lot of this material is undoubtedly the aluminum cans discarded each day by Minnesotans that, laid end to end, would reach from Minneapolis to Grand Marais and the plastic bottles that would reach from Winona to Bemidji. I find it very difficult to imagine the size of the pile of bottles and cans that would accumulate in one year. Perhaps a half or whole Metrodome, if it still existed, or perhaps even more. Let’s just say that it would be quite a pile. So, how would this deposit thing work? I am sure many of you remember when there was a deposit on returnable bottles a few years ago. You paid so much a bottle, six pack, or case when you purchased your beverage. When the glass bottles were empty, you would take them back to a store and get your money back, or you would

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simply buy the same number of filled bottles, and an even trade would be made. Children would frequently save bottles they would find and when they had enough for a candy bar or two, they would take them to the store and trade the bottles for the candy. This would work kind of the same way, but different. The containers today are certainly recyclable, but not refillable as they were 30 or 40 years ago. You would pay the deposit at the time of purchase and when you returned the bottles or cans to a redemption center, you would get your money back. Many states that have bottle bills at the present time, have machines where you place your bottle or can on a tray, the machine reads the bar code, and if the container has the correct code, the machine returns the deposit you or someone else paid. Few, if any machines pay in cash, most print vouchers that can be used as cash in most stores. Many states have a nickel deposit, others have a dime, and a few have gone with a $0.15 deposit. Yes, there is opposition to the “bottle bill”...and No, you haven’t heard the end of it. thanks and spoke of his time growing up in Lanesboro. “I really enjoyed my childhood days in Lanesboro,” he said. Awards were presented by Shayne Jensson, chairperson of the Heritage Preservation Commission Board of Directors.

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Preston to receive DEED grants By Karen Reisner City administrator Joe Hoffman announced at the city council’s June 2 meeting that the city had just received notification of grant awards from DEED (Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development). Mayor Kurt Reicks and Councilman David Harrison

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grants. One grant in the amount of $137,000 will be used to provide about 50 percent of the cost of the infrastructure for Preston Dairy and Farm Association which has plans to move north and west of the intersections of Highways 16 and 52. The money will be used to defray part of the costs for sanitary sewer, water main, electric, and engineering. The second grant is in the amount of $350,000 to go toward infrastructure to create a new industrial park just west and south of the intersections of Highways 52 and 16. Two businesses, Bluff Country Manufacturing and JMS Agronomics, would like to move their businesses to the new industrial park. The grant will help pay for sanitary sewer, water main, storm pond, roadway, electric, and engineering costs. The DEED grants allow the city to move forward with its plans for the new industrial park. One point of contention has been the location of the retention pond. There has been a consensus among council members that they didn’t want the pond to be located within the industrial park. Hoffman explained that they had met with Jerald Wingert and he appears to be a willing seller of the needed land, so the pond can be located on the east side of Highway 52. Hoffman recommended that the council authorize the city engineer to do a fea-

sibility study for the pond in that location. He also recommended that Kurt Reicks, Robert Maust, City Attorney Dwight Luhmann, and himself form a committee to negotiate the sale of the land on behalf of the council. A motion to go ahead with the feasibility study was approved. Maust said they are making progress on this and Hoffman agreed that everything seems to be falling into place, as they are in a much better position than they were just a week ago. Bonding for Twenty-14 Street Project Mike Bubany, David Drown and Associates, detailed financing plans for the 2014 Improvement Project. The debt is to be structured as a General Obligation Improvement bond issue in the amount of $4,150,000 to be paid over 15 years at an estimated interest rate of about 2.55 percent. The interest rate may be up or down from that in a month or so when the bids are taken, but it will be a fixed rate. The city expects to certify special assessments in excess of 20 percent of the borrowed amount. Annual payments are estimated to be about $333,000. At the July 7 meeting bids will be presented for the council’s approval. A resolution authorizing David Drown to solicit bids for the competitive negotiated sale of the bonds was adopted. Other Business In Brief •The draft of a new Comprehensive Plan for the city of

Preston is now complete. Public comments on the draft plan are requested to be back by Friday, June 13. A public hearing on the draft plan is expected to be held on June 25 at 5 p.m. at the Community Room at F & M Bank. •The city hired Sarah Wangen as the new tourism director. She will start this week and will work 30 hours per week from May through October and 15 hours per week from November through April. There had been six applications of which three had been interviewed for the position. •Jim Bakken gave an update on the 2014 Improvement Project. A set of steps at the corner of Preston Street and St. Paul Street going north and south will be replaced at an estimated cost of $1,000. “Carriage walks” were discussed. Engineers wanted to know if they should be eliminated or replaced. The bid included the replacement of the existing walks. Some are steep and will require some steps. It was decided to contact property owners to see if they wanted them replaced on their individual properties. Hoffman said updates concerning the project can be found by going to the city’s website and clicking on a link for updates on the Twenty-14 Project to get pictures and updates. •The next council meeting on June 16 will be held an hour later at 7 p.m. as requested by David Harrison.

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Fillmore County police reports Chatfield Police Department Brandon Lavern Allen, 24, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/11/2014, Drugs - Possess/Sale Small Amount of Marijuana - No Remuneration; Fees $140. 1/11/2014, Drugs - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Use or Possession; Fees $50. Ryan Lee Allen, 26, Rochester, Minn.; 1/12/2014, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 5/20/2016), Total fees $1,020, Local confinement for 365 days (stay 335 days for two years - credit for time served for three days - serve as work release/weekends), Supervised probation for two years - Sign probation agreement, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, DWI class and/or MADD Panel if recommended by probation, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, defendant may be at Shari’s in Chatfield for eating purposes only, Random testing, Submit to random searches, Follow all instructions of probation, No driving without insurance, and valid driver’s license, Sign all releases of information. 1/12/2014, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/ Noisy/Obscene; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 5/21/2015), Total fees $375, Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year),

Supervised probation for one year. Trevor Joseph Guerin, 25, Rochester, Minn.; 4/14/2014, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290. 4/14/2014, Uninsured Vehicle - Driver Violation; Fees $200. 4/14/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $25. Nicole Marie Simmons, 33, Eyota, Minn.; 4/16/2014, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Lucinda Marie Barth, 31, Preston, Minn.; 4/29/2014, Speeding - 70/55; Fees $150. Jarrett Dakota Brown, 19, Lanesboro, Minn.; 4/26/2014, Liquor - Consumption by Persons Under 21; Fees $190. Amy Lynn Fitch, 36, Millington, Mich.; 3/26/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Elizabeth Marie Gebel, 24, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 4/15/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Anthony Michael Geraghty, 39, Spring Grove, Minn.; 3/20/2014, Driver’s License - Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/ Type - Multiple Licenses Prohibited; Fees $190. Stephanie Lyn Huff, 36, Caledonia, Minn.; 5/10/2014, Speeding - 64/55; Fees $130.

Fillmore County District Court Dale Curtis Marks, 41, of Altura, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court on May 22, 2014, facing one alleged felony count of Theft by Check - Aid and Abet, one alleged felony count of Theft - by Swindle - Aid and Abet and one alleged

felony count Check Forgery - Make or Alter a Check - Aid and Abet, all which carry maximum penalties of five years imprisonment, fines of $10,000, or both. Marks also faces one alleged gross misdemeanor count of Theft - by Check and one

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William Bruce Manhart, 34, Harmony, Minn.; 2/1/2014, Domestic Assault - Gross Misdemeanor - Subsequent Violation; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 5/20/2016), Total fees $1,065, Local confinement for 365 days (stay 245 days for two years - credit for time served for one day - serve as work release/ weekends), Supervised probation for two years - Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, including complete the Men’s Domestic Violence Program, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/ treatment, Aftercare, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Submit to random searches, Follow all instructions of probation, Sign all releases of information, No assault, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, and cooperate with mental health services, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons. Anne Elizabeth Mihm, 46, Spring Valley, Minn.; 5/6/2014, Vehicle Registration Required; Fees $120. Tyler Joseph Mullenbach, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 4/15/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Lane Michael Powell, 41, Harmony, Minn.; 4/4/2014, Careless Driving; Fine of $1,000 (stay $600 until 5/21/2015), Total fees $490, Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Supervised

probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, as directed by probation, No possession of alcohol or drugs, as directed by probation, Random testing, No driving without insurance, have valid license to drive, Sign Probation Agreement, Submit to random searches, Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Complete chemical assessment, follow all recommendations, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, as directed by probation, Complete booking. Matthew J. Prost, 45, Watertown, Wis.; 5/10/2014, Speeding - 64/55; Fees $130. Robert Martin Stier, Jr., 36, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 4/8/2014, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290. Kiersten Esther Swenson, 22, Depere, Wis.; 5/20/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Daron Roy Tarrence, 43, Wykoff, Minn.; 4/14/2014, Speeding 65/55; Fees $130. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division Nghia Troung Nguyen, 38, Shakopee, Minn.; 4/13/2014, Illegal Length Fish - One Fish - Trout; Fees $170. Minnesota State Patrol Donald John Edison, 51, Grant, Minn.; 5/10/2014, Speeding 65/55; Fees $130. Marjorie Laverne Kjeseth, 77, Benson, Minn.; 5/14/2014, Duty to

Drive with Due Care - Speed Greater than Reasonable; Fees $130. Steven James Ladd, 60, Preston, Minn.; 4/19/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Michael Allan Monty, 36, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 5/9/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Dennis Keith Reinert, 57, Rushford, Minn.; 5/12/2014, Improper Change of Course or Fail to Signal Lane Change; Fees $140. Anthony Lamont Sargent, 44, St. Paul, Minn.; 3/7/2014, Speeding 65/55; Fees $130. Rushford Police Department Daniel Bradley Bates, 33, Winona, Minn.; 4/6/2014, Motor Vehicle Registration - Operate Unregistered Vehicle/Without Plates Displayed on Public Street/Highway; Fees $190. Wesley Warren Hamilton, 45, Winona, Minn.; 4/15/2014, Speeding - 55/45; Fees $130. Nicole Angelica Klink, 26, Arcadia, Wis.; 4/12/2014, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle; Fees $290. Corey Michael Papenfuss, 26, Dakota, Minn.; 3/28/2014, Vehicle Signals - Maintenance - Good Working Condition; Fees $130. 3/28/2014, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle; Fees $200. Collin Daniel Pontillo, 24, Rushford, Minn.; 3/31/2014, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290.

alleged gross misdemeanor count of Theft - by Swindle - Aid and Abet, which carry maximum penalties of one year imprisonment, fines of $3,000, or both. Nathan Eugene Ballinger, 19, of Rushford, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court on May 27, 2014, facing one alleged felony count Assault - 3rd Degree - Substantial Bodily Harm, which carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment, fines of $10,000, or both. Ballinger also faces one alleged count Domestic Assault - Misdemeanor - Commits Act to Cause Fear of Immediate Bodily Harm or Death, two alleged counts Assault 5th Degree - Fear of Bodily Harm or Death, one alleged count Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/ Obscene, and one alleged count Damage to Property - 4th Degree - Intentional Damage - Other Circumstances, all which carry maximum penalties of 90 days imprisonment, fines of $1,000, or both. A jury trial is set for August 28-29, 2014 for Ballinger. Nicholas Pacifico Henry, 32, Rochester, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court on May 30, 2014, facing one alleged count Terroristic Threats - Reckless Disregard Risk, which carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment, fines of $10,000, or both. Henry faces one alleged count Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle, which carries a maximum penalty of three years imprisonment, fines of $5,000, or both. Henry also faces one alleged count DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance, which carries a maximum penalty of one year imprisonment, fines $3,000, or both. In addition, Henry faces one alleged count Theft

- Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property - No Consent, one alleged count Reckless Driving - Drives with Willful or Wanton Disregard for Safety, and one alleged count Careless Driving, which carry maximum penalties of 90 days imprisonment, fines of $1,000, or both. Finally, Henry faces one alleged count of Driver Fails to Stop for STOP Sign, which carries a

maximum penalty of a $300 fine. Keven James Anderson, 50, of Harmony, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court facing one alleged count Theft - by Check and one alleged count Theft - Find and Appropriate Lost Property, which carry a maximum penalties of five years imprisonment, fines of $10,000, or both.

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Gundersen Harmony nurse wins award A registered nurse at the Gundersen Harmony Clinic is one of nine nurses at Gundersen Health System to be recognized with an Excellence in Nursing Award. Cheryl Hotvedt, RN, received the Excellence in Nursing Practice – RN Award for her breadth and depth of skill. “Cheryl joined our Harmony clinic in late 2011 and has changed the culture of our clinic,” explains

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Lanesboro at a crossroads with dam project By Jade Sexton Lanesboro City Administrator David Todd spoke to the council recently about their options when it comes to repairing the dam. For several years, the city has been struggling to find money to fund the $2.7 million project in order to save the historical dam. Todd said they have about 46 percent of the total cost in grant money. They have attempted to have the project placed on the state bonding bill twice to no avail. “The only option is to bond the rest ourselves or get a loan through the USDA,” said Todd. “Either way, it’s going to be a significant debt load to take on.” The city needs to decide if they want to move forward with the project, or wait another two years and try for the bonding bill again. If they wait, however, they must start all over with the grant process. One of the grants expires this month, and after that, it’s a “domino effect” as they are all pulled off the table. Councilor Ceil Allen asked how many times they were going to try for the bonding bill. “I think safety should be our number one priority,” she said. “Can we wait another two years?” “But where are we going to get $3 million?” asked councilor Tom Smith. Todd said they have a lot to think about. He said he will have Mike Bubany of David Drown Associates look into some bonding options. Mayor Steve Rahn said he would like to have some public input. Audit Report Jason Boynton from Smith Schafer present the council with the 2013 audit report. He said it was a clean report, with no problems or issues. Boynton explained the city received $433,417 from the tax levy, with LGA (Local Government Aid) making up 12 percent of the total revenues. The LGA amount has remained the same for a few years. General governmental expenditures remained about the same at $156,365. Public safety expenditures were at $267,465, which includes ambulance, fire, and police. This does not include the purchase of a new ambulance. The public works expenditures went from $198,380 in 2012 to $278,747 due to the storm sewer project. In Culture and Recreation, Buffalo Bill Days revenues totaled $36,888, with expendi-

tures coming to $38,000. The general fund was $104,124 over budget due to the storm sewer project, and the fire department and ambulance expenditures increased. As for the reserve funds, there is $184,470 in unassigned funds, which is 27 percent of total expenditures. Boynton said the state likes to see between 30-50 percent of expenditures set aside in reserves, so that is something the city needs to keep an eye on. There is $92,758 built up from the sales tax, which is set aside for future infrastructure improvements. Debts are being paid off in a timely manner, and two bonds were paid off in 2013. Public Utilities Theresa Coleman from the Public Utilities Commission updated the council on their recent meeting. She said the 700 block of Kenilworth has drinking water again, and the well drilling is continuing as scheduled. She also stated it looks as though the electric rates will be increasing. Councilor Tom Smith asked Colemen about Mediacom using the city’s electric poles for their lines, and asked if they were paying the city as franchise fee. Coleman said they are not paying anything. Smith suggested they look into charging something for the use of the poles. Coleman also mentioned the lease of a new backhoe. The Public Utilities Commission had approved their half of the cost. The old backhoe is around eight years old, according to Street Supervisor Andy Drake, and they are starting to have some issues. Public Utilities and the city would each have to pay $22,500 for the three-year lease after trade in. Drake said this is a good deal on the expensive piece of equipment. The council approved. Street Vacation Dan Anderson, developer of Church Hill condominiums, approached the council again about the city vacating 17 feet of land on the east side of the property. The property line goes through the middle of his parking lot, and he would like to have it paved. At the previous meeting, Anderson was told he would need the signatures of all the property owners in the condominium for the petition to vacate the street. Anderson provided the signatures, and he also got a legal description of the property.

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City Attorney Tom Manion found out that Anderson not only needed the signatures of the owners of all units, if a condo was owned by joint owners, as in a husband and wife, he would need two signatures from that unit. Anderson needed to have a majority of all property owners on the signature list in order for the petition to be valid. Anderson wasn’t sure how many units were owned by joint owners, so he had to do some research to be sure he had enough signatures. When he brings back the petition, a public hearing can be scheduled. DNR Lease The Chamber of Commerce building has been home to the DNR offices for several years. A 30-year lease that was paid to the city is up this year, and the city and the DNR are negotiating a new one. The previous lease was paid in advance and came out to around $160 per month. Since that lease has been in effect, the DNR offices have moved from the original location at the museum to the smaller office at the Chamber. Todd said he spoke with a lease specialist from the DNR, and they offered to pay $5 per square foot. Todd said this comes out to $120 a month. They also want utility payments included in that, and would like new carpet installed. Todd spoke with Manion, who suggested he check around for the cost of leasing similar offices, and he found the minimum amount paid was $400 per month. He wrote a letter offering a price of $15 per square foot plus utilities, which would come out to around $300 per month on a five-year lease. “We want to maintain our relationship with the DNR, but we don’t want to lose the farm doing it,” said Todd. He is still awaiting a response on his offer. HPC district expansion Todd explained the Heritage Preservation Commission was in the final phase of the district expansion, and they had received two proposals. One was from Tom Zahn, who had done the background and historical work for the expansion, and the other was from AWH in Spring Valley, owned by Alex Hacker. Todd said the HPC was recommending they go with AWH even though his proposal was $1,200 higher. They were not pleased with some of the work Zahn did in the past, and felt more confident in AWH. After a grant of $4,350, the cost would be $3,200. Councilor Tom Smith asked what the value was of expanding the district. Todd explained the businesses will get tax credits and have access to grant money once they are included in the district. The council approved the contract. Alley Repairs The alley between Tom Manion’s law office and the Pastry Shoppe has had some water

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 household each week. drainage issues causing damage to the buildings. Manion explained the water has been running right up to the building and seeping down into the foundation, causing serious damage to the brick. The contractor will put a trough in near the buildings so the water will drain down away from the building. The bid was accepted at $4,800. Liquor License An on-sale wine license was approved for Mrs. B’s Historic Lanesboro Inn. New owners Trish Capua and Matthew Vedder said they would like to offer their guests a bottle of wine or beer. They would also like to sell gift baskets with wine bottles. “It enhances the whole experience of being a B&B,” said Vedder. Vaccination Policy Todd wondered if the city should have a policy regarding the Hepatitis B vaccine, which is required for the ambulance crew members. Because it is a requirement, the city has always covered this cost. Mayor Rahn didn’t feel the need to make a policy, but said the city will continue to pay.

Chamber Weed-Up Councilor Ceil Allen said the Chamber is looking for volunteers for the upcoming WeedUp on June 11. If anyone is interested, they should go to the Chamber office for a bag, choose a space, and start pulling up weeds. “We want the city to look good for Art in the Park,” said Allen. She added they are also looking for volunteers to water flower baskets on the weekends. Other Business Ambulance director Lee Peterson informed the council of a $500 donation from Southeast Minnesota Hog Chapter, a Harley Davidson group that donates money to area Emergency Medical Services every five years. The council approved reserving two parking spaces at the St. Mane Theater for Over the Back Fence. A fishing permit was approved for the Fillmore County Development Center fundraiser. The council approved a renewal of the copy machine lease. The city received a trade-in incentive with an update to color for a dollar more per month.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, JUNE 10

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

MONDAY, JUNE 16

•MNsure Enrollment Event, 11am-5pm, Chatfield Public Library. Walk in or call 952-2707310 to leave a message for an appointment. •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.* •VFW Mens Aux Meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall. •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

•Preston Dairy and Farm Ground Breaking, 11am. •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley.* •VFW POST Meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall.

•Solo Friends over 50 Group, 6pm, Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Spring Valley. For more info call 507-226-4595. •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.*

•Father’s Day Brunch, 9:3011:30am, Preston Golf Club. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, South Main St. and Highway 52.*

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

THURSDAY, JUNE 12 •Free Senior Coffee and Homemade Dessert, 9am, Clara House of Harmony.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 9:30-10:30am, Wykoff City Hall, 217 Gold Street North, Wykoff. •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* •MNsure Enrollment Event, 2-7pm, Preston Public Library. Walk in or call 952-270-7310 to leave a message for an appointment. •”Music in the Park”, 7:30pm, Chatfield City Park. FREE* •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).*

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SATURDAY, JUNE 14 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley, MN.* •Lanesboro Farmers’ Market, 9-noon, Sylvan Park.* •Legion Baseball in action after 30+ years, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm, Fillmore Central Baseball field in Preston. •The Memory Brothers, 7:3010:30pm, Chatfield Center for the Arts Potter Auditorium. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.*

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Fillmore County Fair is seeking a Beer Barn Manager for 2014 fair. Job includes ordering, staffing, and running Beer Barn at fair. Make application at fillmorecountyfair@fillmorecountyfair. com. Contact Kathy Tesmer at 507-2722261. h9-o

Production Manager: Connaughty Industries, Rushford MN, is seeking a Production Manager. This position involves planning, coordination, and control of processes. Duties also include working with team members to ensure products are produced in an efficient manner with high quality. Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment required. Must have excellent communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and able to work independently and make sound decisions. Please apply by sending a cover letter and resume to: Connaughty Industries, Attn: Mike, 1000 Technology Drive, Rushford, MN 55971 or e-mail mike@connaughtyindustries.com. h9,16o

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The Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to distributing information about our members with the goal of educating and encouraging local residents to shop with local merchants and promote tourism to the area. We work to improve networking and the sharing of information between our members and the community. At this time we have a position open for a part-time chamber director. The director would be responsible for member communication, marketing, fiscal duties, grant writing and many more fun and exciting possibilities. Interested candidates should have strong interpersonal and communications skills, computer experience in Microsoft Office applications and preferably Quickbooks, and experience in customer service, marketing and/or business administration. If this is the position for you, please send your resume to: Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 141 Harmony, MN 55939 director@exploreharmony. com Deadline: June 13th. h16-o

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EMPLOYMENT Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator – Preston Public Utilities – Preston, MN - Preston Public Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. The candidate’s primary responsibility is for the daily operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater treatment plant facility and all related equipment. The position also assists with the maintenance of the City’s wastewater collection system and with other public works tasks as directed. Qualified applicants must possess a Class B wastewater license or be able to obtain within one year, a Type IV sludge application certificate or ability to obtain within one year, a valid Class B commercial driver’s license or the ability to obtain within six months, and a satisfactory driving record. Preston Public Utilities offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Application and job descriptions are available at www.prestonm.org and at Preston City Hall, 210 Fillmore St. W. Preston, MN 55965. First consideration will be given to applications received by 4:00 PM, June 27, 2014. h9,16-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 GROUNDSKEEPER at Lanesboro Golf Course. Previous experience preferred. Salary negotiable. 507-467-3742 Ask for Bill. h9,16-o

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EMPLOYMENT Spring Valley Senior Living is currently accepting applications for a part time housekeeper. Approximately 48 hours per pay period including every other weekend worked. If interested please send application to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Dr, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or email hr@svseniorliving. com. EOE. h9,16-o Do you like helping the elderly? Spring Valley Senior Living is looking for an individual to work every other weekend and on-call in our housing with services setting. A successful candidate may be eligible for a more permanent position in the future. We will train you to be part of our team! To apply send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Dr, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or email hr@svseniorliving. com. EOE h9,16-o DEDICATED DRIVERS WANTED! Competitive Pay, Incentives, & $2500 Sign On Bonus. Regional and Long Haul Routes CDL-A + 1yr experience required. (800) 328-7224 x205 www. lawrencetrans.com. w2,9-o GREEN GABLES INN is looking for part-time housekeepers to start immediately. Weekdays and every other weekend. Also in search of a part-time desk attendant to start in April. Call 507-4672936. h24tfn- o

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EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time regular Head Mechanic position in the Fillmore County Highway Department. This is a regular, non-exempt position. Minimum requirements: Requires minimum of a two-year technical degree in diesel and heavy equipment repair from a college or technical school and at least two years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, and a valid Class “A” Commercial driver’s license. Starting salary is $23.0448/ hour according to the 2014 union contract. Current members of Local #49 will receive preference. 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. Current County application form REQUIRED. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2014. EOE. h19,26,2,9-o PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 A WEEK mailing brochures from home! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.localmailers.net (VOID IN SD) (MFPA) TRAVEL: Needed 10 Guys/Gals over age 18. Travel Entire USA demonstrating “Citrus Clean”. Transportation. Expenses paid. High earnings. Immediate employment. 1-800-898-6229 or 407-221-2929 (MFPA)

Positions oPen at the houston Post office RuRal caRRieR substitute Must be available saturdays and on-call as relief carrier $16.26 per hour, plus mileage allowance. apply online at www.usps.com/employment click “search Jobs online” type “houston” in the keyword search box and press “start” Paper applications will not be accepted. for more information, click “customer service” “Get answers” Questions? call 507.896.3948 application deadline 11:59pm on June 11, 2014

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SUMMER SALE on NEW 2014 colored Yamaha Electric and Fuel Injected Gas Golf Carts. Up to $400.00 OFF on NEW 2013 gas and electric golf carts with windshield, lights, horn and pin striping. Many used cars available. We take trades. We are an authorized Yamaha dealer. Mel’s Golf Cars, 132 Garfield Ave. S., Albert Lea, MN. (Just South of Kwik Trip). 507-438-2705. s9.16.23-x

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

Tiger River Bengal Spa Cover. Brown w/ 1 fold, rounded-square corners, 3” skirt w/ wind straps, 6 months old. Paid $450.00 new, asking $225.00. Call 507-438-2622. s9,16,23-x Lift Chair - brown, 3 years old, $350. Call 507-765-2217. s9-x Rat Terrier/Cross puppies: Male and female available $15 very friendly. 507-259-8245. s9-o Pianos, Digital Pianos, Rodgers Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Service - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800-9335830, deweykrugermusic.com. s2,9,16x 2007 F150 Ex cab, 60,000 miles, silver. $17,900 OBO 507-251-2647. s2,9-o FREE HEAT AND HOT WATER. Eliminate monthly heating bills with an outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler. Theobald Heating Solutions 507533-4523. s26,2,9-o

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) 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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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

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

OFFICE SPACE for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 4 to 6 employees. Cost $335/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x

ART, CRAFT, ANTIQUE, FLEA MARKET & HOME BASED BUSINESS EXHIBITORS WANTED for July 3-4, 2014 Freedom Fest Celebration at Bandshell Community Park in Austin, Minnesota. Space Fees: $35/day or stay both days for only $60. Contact the Austin Chamber at 507-437-4561, for more information; or visit us online at www.austincoc.com/festival.htm. w26,2,9-x

We would like to thank everyone for their kindness at the time of Mel’s untimely death from a sudden heart attack. He was a great son and brother. Thanks to those who sent cards, brought food, words of kindness, hugs and prayers. We’ll never forget you. Love Phyllis Hageman and Peggy Schneider t9-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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

Thank you for all the kind words, gifts, plants, hugs, and special treats, given to me by all my Lanesboro School co-workers, friends and especially, preschoolers. I am touched by your thoughtfulness! Thanks for the memories! Sonia McCabe t9-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Remodeled 3 bedroom house with garage in Lanesboro. NS, NP. References required. Appliances furnished. Available July 1. 507-467-2941. r9,16-o Lanesboro House for rent. Large, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, central AC, washer/ dryer. $650+utilities. Call 763-276-8556. r26,2,9,16-x 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Harmony. Appliances furnished, no pets. $500/month. 507-452-6178. r5/26tfn-o Glen-Mar Storage - Larger or Small Storage available 55ft x 160ft, in rural Lanesboro. Ideal for storing cars, boats campers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, etc. Please call #507-951-2635 or e-mail ggide@acegroup.cc. r19,26,2,9-o Grubtown School Studio APT. Furnished, ns tnp. Highland Area. Call 507-467-2941. r5/19tfn-o CHATFIELD – 1986 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath twinhome w/basement & att garage. $850/month plus utilities. NS, NP, Ref. required. Avail June 1st. Tim 259-9110. r5/12tfn-o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfn- 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 Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x

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

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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!

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ESTATE SALE of Harold and Betty Oldendorf. 25554 County Rd. 7, Pickwick. June 13-14 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. June 15 noon-5 p.m. g9-o $5 bag sale on all clothing. Grace Place Thrift Store - 110 West Jesse Street, Rushford, MN. June 9th-14th. Monday 2-6 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. g9-x 7 separate Whalan all season yard sales: Saturday June 14, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Whalan, MN. Watch for balloons! Collectables, clothing, tools, linens, small appliances, pictures, furniture, shoes and boots, household items and much more. g9-x

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Rushford - 2-3 bedroom ranch. Great buy! Large yard. Appliances. Possible contract for deed. $85,900. (507)454-2775. r9-o

CABIN for Sale on French Lake, #21 Gary Trail (or Cty. Rd. 271), Boat & Lift plus Dock. Great view. Furnished. Needs some repair. Call 507-383-5864. r2,9,16-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 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 507-2598438. r9,12,23,30-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 Peterson: Mill Street, spacious 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home. 1,566 square feet. Nice lot. Lease or cash. $1,000 down. $430/month. 877-4998065. r26,2,9,16-x FOR SALE YEAR-ROUND HOME on Lake Villard. 3-stall garage, gazebo, 150 ft. of sand lake shore. Appliances included. Asking $159k. Call 320/250-3071. MCAN

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4 large bedroom • Wood Floors • New Windows • Formal Large Ranch • 4 bedrooms • 3 baths • Hardwood floors • high traffic area of scenic Lanesboro. 3-car heated garage • large deck • patio • main floor laundry Large main floor can be used for any Dining Room • Living Room •.48/Acre Lot • Vinyl Siding • • master bath • large corner lot type of commercial business. Two rental units on 2nd level. Original Woodwork • 2 Kitchenettes Building has been updated to meet Historical Preservation

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Immaculate ranch home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. 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 and wooded backyard! 3.56 acres. $299,900 317 Fillmore St. w, PrESToN

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

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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

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

560 1st ave. Sw, HarmoNy Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Open living area with vaulted ceilings & fireplace. Dining area offers large windows & door to backyard deck. Master bedroom with bath. Large yard & 2 car attached garage. $139,900

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

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Summary of Minutes May 27, 2014 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in special 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 2014-024: Sponsorship of Bluff Valley Riders, Mabel-Canton Trail Busters, Hiawatha I & II and Tri-County Trailblazers for 2014-2015 season. RESOLUTION 2014-025: Conditional Use Permit for installation of cell phone tower for Larry and Rose Sample, Chatfield Township, Section 7 RESOLUTION 2014-026: Conditional Use Permit for commercial use of property for Steve and Dixie Grebin located at 21257 Highway 52 RESOLUTION 2014-027: Feedlot Ordinance revisions UNNUMBERED RESOLUTION: Toward Zero Death Grant RESOLUTION 2014-028: Variance for replacement of Preble Township Bridge #L4665 The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. May 13, 2014 County Board minutes. 2. Temporary liquor licenses for Preston Serviceman’s Club. 3. Approve change in status of FMLA leave for employee #1300 from continuous to intermittent. • put recycling dumpsters back at Spring Valley location. • purchase of Cassidian 4.0, 911 phone controller with IP phone system. • purchase of privacy filters from CDW-G. • lease of Sharp MX-565N copy machine for Social Services. • lease of Sharp MX-414N copy machine for Public Health. • award low bid for SAP 23-617-018, City of Harmony to Rochester Sand & Gravel. • award low bid for a low boy trailer to Zenke Auction Company. • hire Daniel Byer as replacement full-time custodian. • action on automated external defibrillator grant. • nominate Duane Bakke as replacement Board Chair of Fillmore County Commissioners for 2014. • nominate Marc Prestby as replacement Board Vice-Chair of Fillmore County Commissioners for 2014. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount American Solutions for Business, services $8,776.87 Baudler, Maus, Forman, Kritzer & Wagner, LLP, services $1,611.00 Fillmore County Treasurer, fuel $4,523.12 Fillmore County Treasurer-credit card, other travel expenses $1,024.47 Schilling Supply Company, supplies $544.19 Streicher’s, supplies $1,183.46 Winona Heating & Ventilating, Inc., services & supplies $1,273.95 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $18,937.06 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS under $500 (62 bills - not listed) $8,995.54 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $27,932.60 INFRA FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (none) $0.00 TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $121.16 TOTAL INFRA FUND $121.16 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Auto License Bureau, tax, title, license $1,027.75 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, services $2,330.00 Bruening Rock Products, Inc., rock $845.50 Dunn Blacktop Co., Inc., cold mix $1,999.20 G & K Services, uniforms, supplies $1,140.76 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $6,198.97 LaCrosse Truck Center, Inc., services $2,481.43 Mississippi Welders Supply Co., supplies $977.30 South Central Technical College, services $1,807.48 Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., services $2,830.23 Titan Machinery, parts $624.46 Yaggy Colby Associates, Inc., services $2,550.25 Ziegler, Inc., parts $2,810.03 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $27,623.36 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (10 bills - not listed) $1,921.45 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $29,544.81 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE) $0.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (7 bills - not listed) $821.71 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $821.71 AIPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE) $0.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $130.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $130.00 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Vendor Name, Description Amount Rochester Community & Technical College, services $7,845.20 TOTAL EDA FUND $7,845.20 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 9

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Forestville Township Change of date for regular meetings Forestville Town Board has rescheduled its June, July and August regular monthly meetings. The dates are as follows: June 23, July 21, and August 18, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at the Forestville Town Hall. Connie Morger Clerk – Forestville Township Publish 9, 16

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

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-392 Estate of Stephen L. Glady, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated May 9, 2011, and (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Megan Evens, whose address is 35684 219th Ave, Albany, MN 56307, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to, Minn. Stat. 501B.41, subd. 5. Dated: May 23, 2014 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative William Oehler Ward & Oehler, Ltd 1765 Greenview Drive SW Rochester, MN, 55902 Attorney License No: 0081012 Telephone: (507) 288-5567 FAX: (507) 288-5589 Email: william.oehler@wardoehler.com Publish 2,9

State of Minnesota county of fillmore district court third judicial district Court type: Real Estate Court Case No. 23-CV-14-341 Summons Virginia K. Overland, Rita M. Kelly Plaintiff, vs. Wayfair Farms, Inc. and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon Plaintiff’s attorney an answer to the Complaint which is herewith served upon you, within Twenty (20) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. This action involves, affects, or brings into question real property situated in the County of Fillmore, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: A tract of land in the Northeast Quarter of Section 15, Township 103 North, Range 8 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota described as follows: Beginning at the Northeast corner of said Section 15; thence South 00 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds East, along the east line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 15, a distance of 2625.68 feet to the East Quarter corner of said Section 15; thence North 89 degrees 37 minutes 42 seconds West, along the south line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 15, a distance of 1441.06 feet to the east line of the west 71.5 acres of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 15; thence North 00 degrees 34 minutes 23 seconds West, along said east line, a distance of 2257.72 feet to a point at which said line intersects the west line of the east 86.5 acres of said Northeast Quarter; thence North 00 degrees 42 minutes 48 seconds West, along said west line, a distance of 366.95 feet to the north line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 15; thence South 89 degrees 39 minutes 53 seconds East, along said north line, a distance of 1435.52 feet to the point of beginning. Dated: May 1, 2014 /s/ Jennifer L. Knapp Attorney for Plaintiffs Contact Info for Plaintiff Attorney: Libera Knapp, P.A. 125 Center Street PO Box 101 Winona, MN 55987 MN License #0387434 Publish 26, 2, 9

Advertisement for bids Sealed Bids will be received by the County of Fillmore, Minnesota, in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street East, Room 102U, until 10 a.m., CDT, Monday, June 23, 2014, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of all labor, materials, and all else necessary for the following: Greenleafton Wastewater Collection and Treatment Improvements In general, Work consists of the installation of a sanitary sewer collection and treatment system within the Village of Greenleafton. In general, the collection system consists of a combination of 8” PVC gravity flow piping with manholes, 1.25” – 3” HDPE directional drilled low pressure force main piping, 10 residential grinder pump service stations and 2 community grinder pump service stations with electrical service, 36 residential services including abandonment of the existing septic tanks and connection to the dwelling, along with the restoration of all property disturbed within the project limits. In general, the treatment system consists of a 12,000 gallon settling tank furnished and installed, a 12,000 gallon equalization tank furnished and installed, a 9,000 gallon per-day aerobic treatment unit furnished and installed in a 12,000 gallon two-compartment tank, a 6,100 gallon dosing tank furnished and installed, 18,558 square feet of pressurized soil absorption trench, 6 effluent pumps and hoisting rails, 2 electronic control panels configured to operate the pretreatment and dispersal system, electrical service to the treatment site, miscellaneous PVC supply piping and site restoration within the treatment site limits. Complete digital Bidding Documents are available at www.questcdn.com for $20 by inputting QuestCDN eBidDoc #3269227 on the website’s Project Search page. Paper Bidding Documents may also be viewed at the County of Fillmore and at Stantec, 6188 Rome Circle NW, Rochester, MN 55901, (507) 282-2100. Direct inquiries to Engineer’s Project Manager Brett Grabau at (507) 529-6030. Bid Security in the amount of 5 percent of the amount of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to retain the deposits of the 3 lowest Bidders for a period not to exceed 60 days after the date and time set for the Opening of Bids. No Bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the date and time set for the Opening of Bids. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein, and further reserves the right to award the Contract to the best interests of the Owner. Bobbie Vickerman, County Coordinator Fillmore County, Minnesota Publish 2, 9

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

County Projects Bid Close June 23, 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 1:00 p.m. on the 23rd day of June, 2014, for the following project: SAP 023-599-189: Culvert Replacement and Approach Grading, located on Kind Road in Carimona Township, approximately .76 miles SW of the Jct of Kind Rd and CR 110. Major quantities include excavation, aggregate, concrete culvert and erosion control. Plan and proposal price is $30 picked up, and $35 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: May 20, 2014 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 26, 2, 9

Description of Proposed school construction project Fillmore Central Schools is proposing $4,581,000 in capital improvements at the Preston and Harmony attendance centers. Projects would be scheduled for completion in the 2014 and 2015 calendar years. Cost estimates by project type/location are as follows: Preston Site Parking Lot Replacement $800,000 Restroom Upgrades / $100,000 Title 1 Classrooms HVAC Upgrades $2,050,000 $2,950,000 Harmony Site Asbestos Removal $605,000 Sprinkler I Door Upgrades $631,000 Restroom Upgrades $80,000 Window Upgrades $70,000 Parking Lot Improvement $55,000 $1,441,000 Fees/Bond Issuance Costs $190,000 The district proposes to finance the non-HVAC projects at Preston and the restroom, window and parking lot improvements at Harmony with the issuance of capital facilities bonds as authorized under Minn. Stat. § 123B.62. The HVAC upgrades at Preston and the asbestos, sprinkler and door upgrades at Harmony will be financed with the issuance of non-voter approved, alternative facilities bonds as authorized under Minn. Stat.§ 1238.59, Subd.1(b). The district will certify debt service fund levies to make the annual bond payments beginning with the Payable 2015 levy cycle. School board approval is required to proceed with the proposed projects. The school board believes the proposed projects are in the best interest of the district. The district shall observe the requirement in Minn. Stat.§ 1238.59 Subd. 8 to establish and maintain a separate account for this program in accordance with UFARS for this program; the district must meet requirement in Minn. Stat. §123B.59 Subd. 3 to publish notice of intended projects. REVIEW AND COMMENT STATEMENT Based upon the department’s analysis of the school district’s required documentation and other pertinent information from sources of the Minnesota Department of Education, the Commissioner of Education provides a positive review and comment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE Persons desiring additional information regarding this proposal should contact the school district superintendent’s office. Dated: May 28, 2014 /s/ Dr. Brenda Cassellius Commissioner Publish 9, 16

County Projects Bids Close June 23, 2014 Fillmore Count, 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 1:00 p.m. on the 23rd day of June, 2014, for the following contractually linked projects: SAP 023-599-193: Bridge Replacement with Concrete Box Culvert and Approach Grading, located on Kodiak Road in Carimona Township, approximately 620’ west of Kava Rd and extending to a point 480’ west of Kava Rd. Major quantities include excavation, aggregate, concrete culvert and erosion control. SAP 023-599-194: Bridge Replacement with Concrete Box Culvert and Approach Grading, located on Jet Road in Fountain Township, approximately 1.13 miles east of Jct TH 16. Major quantities include excavation, aggregate, concrete culvert and erosion control. These two plans are being bid as a combined contract. The contract will be awarded to the one contractor with the lowest combined bid of the two projects. Plans and proposals are available for $60 or $65 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 percent 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: May 20, 2014 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 26, 2, 9

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-417 Estate of Vernon Kappers a/k/a Vernon C. Kappers a/k/a Barney Kappers, Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT OR DISTRIBUTION AND FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL NOTICE TO CREDITORS - NON EXEMPT ESTATE Notice is given that a petition has been filed requesting that the Estate assets be summarily assigned. The Petition requests the probate of an instrument purporting to be the Decedent’s last Will dated May 12, 1999, and any codicil() to the Will dated , and separate writings under Minn. Stat. § 524.2-513 (“Will”). Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and if no objections or claims are filed or raised the Court may issue a decree distributing or assigning the Estate’s assets. It is Ordered and Notice is now given that the Petition will be heard on July 8, 2014 at 9:00 (a.m.), by this Court at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota. Notice is further given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: June 3, 2014 Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner Kelly M. Wagner Baudler, Maus, Forman, Kritzer & Wagner, LLP 124 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 1268 Spring Valley, MN, 55975 Attorney License No: 0314031 Telephone: (507) 346-7301 FAX: (507) 346-2537 Email: kwagner@baudlerlaw.com Publish 9, 16

Notice relating to general obligation alternative and capital facilities bonds of independent school district no. 2198 (Fillmore Central), Minnesota. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Independent School District No. 2198 (Fillmore Central), Minnesota (the “District”) intends to issue its General Obligation Alternative and Capital Facilities Bonds, Series 2014A (the Bonds) in July 2014. The Bonds are comprised of approximately: (i) $3,555,000 in principal amount issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.59 (the Alternative Facilities Portion); and (ii) $1,105,000 in principal amount issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 123B.62 (the Capital Facilities Portion). The proceeds of the Alternative Facilities Portion will be used to finance projects relating to the improvement of indoor air quality, asbestos removal and fire safety at District schools, as described in the District’s Facility Plan. The proceeds of the Capital Facilities Portion will be used to finance the costs of parking improvements, restroom improvements, windows and renovation of existing lab space, as more fully described in the list of proposed projects submitted to the Commissioner of Education of the State of Minnesota. A copy of the District’s Facility Plan and the list of proposed projects are on file with the District and available for public inspection at the District offices during regular business hours. The total amount of outstanding indebtedness of the District as of April 1, 2014 is $3,820,000. Any interested person may submit to the District written comments relating to the Bonds, the Alternative Facilities Portion projects and the Capital Facilities Portion capital improvements. BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2198 (FILLMORE CENTRAL), MINNESOTA Publish 2, 9

Fillmore County Weather Forecast June 9 Monday

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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.

Preston equiPment

www.preston-equipment.com

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

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

• 1025R • 4320 • 5100E • 6105D

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

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Used TracTors row croP & UTiliTy

lawn traCtors 2000 JD LX279 42

2010 JD X300 42

• (2) ‘12 JD 6430 MFWD IVT/673 Loader

2007 JD X300 42

2009 JD X320 48

2007 JD Z225 42

2011 JD X320 48

• ‘12 8235R IUT/ILS Front Duals

2007 JD X320 48

• ‘10 7330 Prem IVT/673 Loader • ‘09 5085M/553 Open ST • ‘09 5065E Open ST/553 • ‘09 6430 2W Prem • ‘08 6430 2W Prem • (2) 6420 MFWD 640 Loader

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• ‘11 9230 4x4 • ‘11 9330 4x4

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

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

1.9% FOR 3 YEaRS OR 2.9% FOR 5 YEaRS On aLL USED EqUIPMEnT

Garden traCtors 2001 JD 345 48

2005 JD 325 48

2002 JD GX345 42

2000 JD 345 54

Snowthrower

2006 JD X540 54

2006 JD GT245 54

2007 JD X540 54

2005 JD GX255 54

2009 JD X540 54

CompaCt Utility traCtors CUT 2007 Kubota BX2350 60 2005 NH TZ25DA 60 XUV/4X4 2006 Polaris 500 TM Snow BL 2008 JD 850 DIESEL SOLD 2007 JD 620 CAB SOLD 2011 JD 825 DX CAB 2011 JD 825 DX CAB 2011 JD 825 OLIVE/BL

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Hd’s 2003 JD X485 62 2003 JD X485 62 SOLD 2004 JD X485 54 2005 JD X485 54 SOLD 2005 JD X485 54 2008 JD X720 54 2008 JD X720 54 2011 JD X720 54 2007 JD X724 54 SOLD 2007 JD X724 54 2008 JD X724 62 2009 JD X724 54 2010 JD X724 62 2012 JD X724 54, AWS, 3 Bag Power Flow 2010 JD X729 62 2011 JD X729 62 2007 JD X740 62 2007 JD X740 60 7IRON 2009 JD X740 54

it’s Lawn and Garden time!

www.acentek.com

• 507-765-2405

AL LARSON & SONS Holiday Hours Plumbing & Heating Holiday Hours

Holiday Hours

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

Country Trails Inn & Suites

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

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

MABEL bp FOOD SHOP

Hwy 52 & 16, Preston

PRESTON MOTOR MART

Hwy 44 & Locust, Mabel

LANESBORO bp FOOD SHOP

100 Sheridan St on Hwy 16 W, Lanesboro

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

ATM Available 24/7!!!

We make banking easy!

F&M COMMUNITY BANK

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

Meats & Catering

Ody’sCountry

212 SAINT PAUL ST NW 765-2205 • PRESTON MN

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Preble Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.

EBT Customers Welcome • www.odyscountrymeat.com

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

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

Rushford 864-7771 Houston 896-3127 St. Charles 932-4100 Lewiston 523-2277 Goodview / Winona 452-4241

507.867.3939

LeRoy, MN 102 West Main 507-324-5260

www.hofffuneral.com

129 South Main Street Chatfield, MN

Rushford 507.864.7755 Houston 507.896.7755

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

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

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24 Hour ATM • Online Banking • 24 Hour Telephone Banking

www.firstsoutheastbank.com www.ﬁllmorecountyjournal.com

Quality Service with a Personal Touch

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

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

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

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THE CREAMERY

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

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

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

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! www.prestonappleberryfarm.com

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

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

Spring Valley Greenhouse & Floral

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

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FOUNTAIN BUILDING CENTER

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Napa auto parts

811 Hwy. 52 North, Preston, MN • 507-765-2565

PRESTON LIQUOR, LLC

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Fountain, MN (507)259-5568

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PRESTON • 765-9956

Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe

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