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Photo by Barb Jeffers The above photo was taken by Barb Jeffers on Sunday, June 23, 2013, as flood waters over-powered dams, roadways, homes, bridges and campgrounds throughout Fillmore County. Journal reporters Barb Jeffers and Mitchell Walbridge captured photos from areas like Choice and Lanesboro throughout Sunday morning, and posted them on the Fillmore County Journal Facebook Page. Please see a collection of their photos on page 15 of today’s Journal.
Fillmore County Board declares State of Emergency By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The county board at its June 25 meeting declared a state of emergency in Fillmore County due to major losses from the flooding this past week and adopted a resolution to use emergency procedures to repair roads and bridges. The declaration allows the Highway Department to streamline the process to immediately contract for emergency road and bridge repairs. Sheriff Daryl Jensen said he had been in contact with Houston County and said there was
2007 type flood damage. It was estimated that Houston County may have about $2 million in public infrastructure damages. Emergency Management Director Kevin Beck reported he has sent out e-mails with a form from the state to cities and townships in Fillmore County to gather estimates of public infrastructure damages. If the total public damages reach $7.2 million for this event, then the governor can request a disaster declaration allowing area local governments to receive federal aid. In any case a minimum of $70,735 will have to come from
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Fillmore County funds. County Engineer Ron Gregg encouraged officials to take pictures. Gregg said the CR 23 bridge south of Whalan is out. He estimated it would cost $140,000 to replace the bridge (the bridge had been scheduled for replacement). Commissioner Duane Bakke asked to have signage placed on Grosbeak Road to advise motorists about Hogsback Bridge. Gregg noted that they had to obtain barricades from MnDOT because they had used all of the county barricades. Several roads in the southeast portion of the county remained closed as of Tuesday.
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Gregg reported the existence of ruts, which measured two feet deep or more, would not allow two lane traffic. He explained they will need to examine several bridges to see if the abutments have broken loose. Gregg praised maintenance crews for diligently working to get roads passable. The damages had more effect on public infrastructure than private property. Beck didn’t think it was likely that private damages could meet the threshold for aid. Chairman Randy Dahl suggested that charitable organizations will have to pitch in to help with private losses. Dahl thanked
residents who helped people in distress. Sheriff Daryl Jensen provided a detailed report of events on late June 22 and early June 23. His office was busy responding to reports of flooding, campgrounds under water, evacuations, stranded cars and people, reports of impassable roads, loss of livestock, and flooding at the fisheries near Lanesboro causing significant trout losses. A second See FLOOD Page 9
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Former Harmony resident appointed District Judge in Ramsey Country By Jade Sexton Shawn Bartsh was born on a farm outside of Dover, Minn. She graduated from Harmony High School in 1972, attended Luther College, and then went on to law school at William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul. She remained in St. Paul, opening her own law firm in 1993. It was while in college at Luther that Bartsh decided to study law. “I was working at the capital, and working for a lawyer, and it really interested me,” shared Bartsh. Since becoming a lawyer in 1982, Bartsh has worked with personal injury law, as well as arbitration and mediation. She was also a conciliation court referee for 20 years. She worked with people on personal injury, juvenile, and other civil cases. Recently, Bartsh was personally chosen by Governor Mark Dayton to be appointed 2nd District Judge for Ramsey County. She was sworn in on June 13, and will no longer be practicing law. “I really enjoyed being a lawyer,” shared Bartsh. “It was very rewarding to help my clients over the years. It’s a lot of work, but it’s nice to be able to use your education to help people.” Bartsh experienced some heart-wrenching cases of per-
sonal injury and wrongful death, but she was able to help out a lot of families. She also played a big part in helping prevent further death and injuries when it comes to automatic garage door openers. “I represented a family whose son was killed because the door didn’t reverse and it came down on him and he died,” Bartsh said. “There was also a little girl in Farmington who died the same way.” Bartsh could imagine the horror of the parents having to live through this, and having their child die in such a tragic and preventable way. She explained, the doors were designed to reverse but for a variety of reasons, it was a bad design. After the Farmington case, the family wanted to know what could be done to prevent other families from having to go through the same pain. What struck Bartsh is that nothing had changed even though there were cases like this all over the country. “It was obviously not a freak accident,” she remarked. She began calling press conferences, and there was a lot of press and media coverage of a campaign to make electric sensors mandatory. The story was featured in Reader’s Digest, New York Times, CBS News, and various
magazines. “The technology was always there,” said Bartsh. “Most companies didn’t have them because of the cost.” The efforts were successful, and it is now a federal law to have the electronic sensors. And the best part is that since the law went into effect, Bartsh hasn’t heard of any children dying that way. “It’s exceedingly rewarding,” she said. Bartsh had been thinking about becoming a judge the last few years. She has one son who is now 17, and the timing seemed right. She explained district judges have a six-year term, and if a judge retires before the term is up, another judge has to be appointed to the position. The governor announces a vacancy and people can apply for the position. The Minnesota Judicial Selection Commission selects 10-12 to interview. Three candidates are selected from those people, and those three must have a personal interview with the governor. The governor then makes the final choice. Being sworn in was a fun time for Bartsh, as it was very exciting. She had family and friends attend the ceremony, and the Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court administered the oath.
Right now, Bartsh is doing orientation for two weeks, after which she will start doing hearings on her own. She explained District Judges do rotations, and she will be starting with the criminal rotation. Ramsey County has 3,000 lawyers and 29 judges. It is the most diverse county in the state, and there are interpreters
that can translate in 30 different languages. “I really like the role of judge,” shared Bartsh. “I like making sure that people get fair trials, and that it’s a fair process for everyone who comes to the court. It’s a very different role, but one that I like.”
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C ommentary Herding Cats, Easy in Comparison By Karen Reisner Organizing Democrats has often been likened to “herding cats.” Cat owners know just how independent a cat can be. As of late, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) would probably find herding cats comparably easy. He has failed to wrangle those rebellious non-establishment Republicans into his corral. They have become even harder to Karen Reisner herd than cats, as they are proudly recalcitrant. Some House Republicans have not only refused to be herded, but have openly defied the leadership. Republicans are generally considered to be conservative, but traditional establishment Republicans are not nearly conservative enough for the far right wing of the party. Those feral strays of the Tea Party caucus continue to deny the House leadership their support. They demand bills that spell out their ideology or they vote against them. With them, there is no room for compro-
mise. The surprising and stunning defeat of the $940 billion farm bill recently makes passage of the more controversial immigration reform less of a likelihood. Even if the Senate manages to get substantial bi-partisan support for the measure, the increasingly undisciplined House will provide a much greater hurdle. Speaker Boehner has said he won’t bring an immigration bill up for a vote unless a majority of Republicans support it. Sixty-two Republicans voted against the farm bill. The Republicans are the majority in the House, but the Republican establishment does not have a clear “establishment” majority, so they need to bring along those rebellious Tea Party Republicans or gain support from the Democratic minority. Only 24 Democrats supported the farm bill, in part due to an amendment that cut the food stamp program more than the bill passed by the Senate did. Several conservative amendments were tacked onto the bill which served to limit the support of Democrats, which brought the bill down. Normally, the Speaker doesn’t bring a bill to the floor for a
vote when there is not sufficient support from the speaker’s own party to pass the bill. Boehner publicly supported the farm bill. Is Boehner weak or is it simply not possible to bring the factions together? The fate of the farm bill is a vivid example of wanting it all and getting nothing. In order to get the support necessary to produce a bill that benefits the farm economy and provides food support for those in need, there needs to be compromise. For one political faction to strive for their idea of perfection, the whole bill is doomed and the essence of imperfection on most every level is achieved. There are no winners in the end, especially the American people. The inability of Congress to pass a five year farm bill creates more uncertainty for the industry. Congressional dysfunction continues to create detours that are negatives for the health of the American economy. The Senate, on the other hand, has produced members of both parties that have worked together both in long term budget planning and for immigration reform. The House members seem unable to compromise on anything.
Leadership: Democracy’s Essential Ingredient By Lee Hamilton For those of us who think and write about democracy, few things are more appealing than a book about how to make it work better. My shelves are groaning with them. They contain a lot of good and helpful ideas. There are proposals on how to improve elections and Lee Hamilton plans for strengthening legislative bodies, judicial systems, and the rule of law. There’s a whole body of literature on how to make government and civil institutions stronger and more effective. There are ideas for buttressing the press and the public’s access
to information, and schemes for improving the civic organizations, think tanks, watchdog groups and policy-focused nonprofits that make our democracy so vibrant. But over time, I’ve concluded that as complicated as democracy’s workings might be, one thing matters above all else: effective leadership. It might not guarantee results, but without it, nothing much happens. I saw this throughout my career in Congress, but it was most obvious in the counties and communities that made up my district. What struck me over and over was the difference that good leadership -- both within and outside government -- could make. For instance, we now have fairly elaborate programs for the education of special-needs
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children. In my own state of Indiana, and in many others, this was not true a relatively short while ago. But over the years, parents, teachers, school leaders and others recognized the need, stepped forward, and pressed for change at every level from the school board to Congress. Similarly, managing water resources has been an enormous challenge -- dealing with floods when there’s too much rain and
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Boehner’s plan for the budget late last year never was brought to the floor because of the leadership’s inability to get enough support for the plan. The Hastert Rule The Hastert Rule is really not a rule at all. It has not been codified into law. There is an implied pressure on the Speaker to only bring bills to the floor that are supported by a majority of the speaker’s party. Three pieces of legislation that have passed this year, including the fiscal cliff legislation passed on New Year’s Day, the Hurricane Sandy relief bill, and Violence Against Women Act, were brought to the floor for a vote even though they lacked majority support. Bills like these may be allowed to come to the floor because the majority party sees it in their best interest to have the bills become law, but they want to see them pass with mostly minority party support. This allows most Republicans to vote against the bills, making it less likely they will face a primary election battle. There has been some effort to make the Hastert Rule codified law. This would be unhealthy for the country and create even more dysfunction in Washington. Safe Districts As I have maintained in the
past, the only way to reduce the dysfunction in Washington is to eliminate so-called safe or non competitive districts. Congressional districts have been established to heavily favor one party or the other. As many as 80 percent of the 435 districts are safe or non competitive. This makes it more likely for an incumbent to face a primary election challenge from a more extreme member of the same party, than any serious challenge from the opposing party in the general election. This results in a Congress with more and more members coming from the extreme wings of their respective parties. More congressional members on the right and left fringes drive dysfunction and only widen the divide. The threat of a primary election challenge keeps congressional members from compromising with the other party or even supporting legislation like the recent farm bill if it doesn’t represent the ideology of the most extreme persons in their party. There is no reward for compromise and moving forward. This contributes to the hopeless tug of war that defines Washington today.
drought when there’s too little is a pressing matter in both rural and urban areas. But over the years, I’ve watched countless local leaders do the hard and sometimes tedious work of developing watershed programs. Our water supply today is far
better managed than it used to be. Everything from getting a gate put in at a dangerous rail crossing to strengthening local health-care facilities to building
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leaders to make our communities work. We rely on people to roll up their shirtsleeves at every level of our democracy, and we demand a great deal of them. We want them to set goals and motivate us. We expect them to plan, organize and manage effectively. We hope that they can take the disparate strands of our communities in hand and make sure they’re all pointed in the same direction. We look for a sort of tough-minded optimism, a conviction that “I can make a difference and so can
you,” so that we’ll be inspired and energized by it. That’s why communities pay so much attention to leadership development -- to identifying and training young leaders who can make a difference to the places they live. Strong, capable, determined leadership provides the energy that improves the quality of life in a community and breathes life into our representative democracy. One of the eternally refreshing gifts of our representative democracy is that it encourages
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At 6:00 p.m. every Sunday night from now until the end of October, we will be playing soccer at the Preston Elementary School soccer field. This is completely free to play, so you just have to show up. Any questions, call Jason at 507-251-5297. A las 6:00 pm todos los domingos a partir de ahora hasta finales de octubre, vamos a jugar al fútbol en el campo de Preston Elementary School fútbol. Esto es completamente libre para jugar, por lo que sólo tiene que aparecer. Cualquier pregunta, llame a Jason al 507-2515297.2013 y en funcionamiento hasta principios de otoño.
By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal Cell: 507-251-5297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com To say the weather has been wearing on us a bit this year is a dramatic understatement. From the beginning of January 2013 all the Jason Sethre way into May
Government this week • Monday, July 1, Lanesboro City Council meeting, 5:30pm, City Hall. • Monday, July 1, Preston City Council meeting, 6pm, Council Chambers. • Tuesday, July 2, Fillmore County Commissioners City meeting, 9am, Courthouse. • Tuesday, July 2, Houston School Board meeting, 5:30pm. • Tuesday, July 2, Ostrander City Council meeting, 6pm, Community Center. • Tuesday, July 2, Rushford Village City Council meeting, 7pm, Community Center. • Friday, July 5, Storytime, 10am, Chatfield Public Library. • Monday, July 8, Whalan City Council meeting, 5pm, City Hall. • Monday, July 8, Spring Valley City Council meeting, 6pm, City Hall. • Monday, July 8, City of Rushford City Council meeting, 6:30pm, City Hall. • Monday, July 8, Wykoff City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall. • Monday, July 8, Chatfield City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall. • Monday, July 8, Houston City Council meeting, 7:30pm, City Hall. Schedule subject to change.
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2013, we saw record snowfall. And, then following unusually late snowstorms in May, we have seen record rainfall. There are homes with basements that have never had water problems, and they are now seeing anywhere from three inches to over two feet of water. The rain water simply has no other place to go, so the run-off is permeating walls of basements. And, then when we look at the business climate in our area, there are two sectors that have been getting hit hard. First, our crop farmers have had to make decisions about whether to make a claim with crop insurance because they wouldn’t be able to get all of their planting done in time to produce a decent yield. And, then the excessive rainfall has created lakes where there used to be farm fields. I guess you might say it is the “Year of the Small Farmer.” Any farmer under 250 acres had better odds of getting their crops in this year, so hopefully things will pan out well for them. This has certainly been an unusual year just like last year was an unusual year. But, we’d Editorial Cartoon
people to solve problems in their community -- to remember, as the saying goes, that democracy is not a spectator sport. Maybe they love where they live and want to make it better; maybe they have a child with special needs who is not being served well by the schools; perhaps they know in their hearts that they can do a better job than the people who are in charge right now. Whichever it is, people step forward -- often out of nowhere -- to take matters in hand. That’s what moves us for-
ward as a society. “I believe in Democracy because it releases the energies of every human being,” Woodrow Wilson said. It is the great paradox of representative democracy: we are free to remain passive, but we can’t make progress unless skillful, can-do people recognize that with freedom comes the responsibility to lead. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
all rather take last year again if we had the choice. In 2012, we saw temperatures hitting 80 degrees in February. That’s not normal, but neither are the extremes of this year’s weather. Second, our tourism-based businesses have felt the pain with visitors discouraged from coming to our area based on a continuously dismal forecast. Sometimes, the forecasts were even wrong, calling for more rainfall but we saw nothing. We’ll definitely take another day with no rain, but when the forecast calls for rain those visitors stay clear. From my conversations with many local business owners, I know for a fact that the excessive rainfall has hurt outfitters, restaurants, lawn care, construction, golf courses, campgrounds, and many others. Unfortunately, we don’t have any control over Mother Nature, so we just have to roll with the punches. We have to deal with the hand we are dealt. We have to focus on what we can control. If you want to help, here’s what you can do. Help your friends in need. Borrow them a shop vac to help suck the water out of their basement. Help others as you would like to be helped if you were in the same boat.
And, if you want to take things a step further, consider joining your local emergency services team. Most ambulance and fire departments in Fillmore County are short on volunteers. If you don’t volunteer, you can’t assume others will. In addition, please try as hard as you can to keep your dollars local. Now, more than ever, local businesses need their local residents to spend money in the local area. With the lack of tourism dollars rolling in during May and June, they need our help. Many businesses in our area rely upon the summer months to survive throughout the entire year, and they have a lot of catching up to do. And, last but not least, pray for the weather to “normalize” -whatever that means these days.
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Obituaries Celebrate Independence Day in Harmony Charles Lester Sievers Charles Lester Sievers, 81 of Harmony, Minn. formerly of Hart, Minn. died Thursday, June 20, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Darold (Alice) of Rushford, Minn. Lois Torgerson of Rushford, Betty Klawiter of California, Wayne (Diane) of Rushford; brother-inlaw, Vernon Feine of Rushford and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Service were on Monday, June 24 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hart with the Reverend Hal Hintzman officiating. Please share a memory of Charlie and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.
By Barb Jeffers Whether it’s the sight of fireworks, the sound of the parade, or the smell of delicious food cooking, or all of the above, Harmony’s Fourth of July Celebration draws a crowd every year. The Fourth of July Celebration in Harmony, Minn. does not occur only on July 4. The Celebration begins Wednesday, July 3 and will last through Sunday, July 7, 2013 with many activities scheduled for the entire five day event. Wednesday, July 3 kicks off the Celebration with the Beer Tent open from 5 pm until midnight. The Beer Tent will be located at
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the North Side of Selvig Park in Harmony and is sponsored by the Harmony Conservation Club. The Harmony Conservation Club will also be sponsoring Karaoke Joe in the Beer Tent on Wednesday evening from 8 pm until Midnight. Wake up early and get to the Harmony Fire Hall on Thursday, July 4, for a pancake breakfast to get your Independence Day off to a great start, sponsored by the Harmony Conservation Club. Keith McIntosh of the Harmony Conservation Club states that they will be serving “pancakes, sausage, coffee, and milk,” which are favorites of many people. The pancake breakfast will be held from 7 am - 9:30 am After a tasty, energizing breakfast hit the links at the Harmony Golf Course for the Best Shot 9 Hole Golf Tourney which will begin at 9 am. The tournament is open to the public so give those muddy golf clubs a cleaning and sign up! For the third consecutive year Hammell Equipment will be sponsoring a State Sanctioned Kid’s Pedal Pull. Check in for the Pedal Pull will be at 9:30 am and the pull will begin at 10 am in the parking lot behind the First Southeast Bank. The trophies the kids will be pulling for will be donated by Minnowa Construc-
tion. In case of rain, the Pedal Pull will be held at the Harmony Community Center. After the Pedal Pull “jump” over to the Toad Races at the Village Green in Harmony. Toads will not be provided so if your kids don’t have one yet they still have time to find a good one! Selvig Park will be a hot spot on July 4 with many activities and events for children and adults. There will be smoked pork chops dinners available from 11 am - 1:30 pm, sponsored by the Harmony United Methodist Church, serving smoked pork chops, baked potato with topping, baked beans, roll, applesauce, and beverage. The cost of the smoked pork chop dinner will be $9 for adults and $6 for children under 12. The Harmony Lions Club will be serving brats, hot dogs, and barbeques and there will also be pork burgers available from the Fillmore County Pork Producers. For a cool treat grab yourself and your family malts or ice cream from the Fillmore County American Dairy Association. Not one, but two parades will be held on July 4 in Harmony. The first will be the Grand Kiddie Parade starting at 2:45 pm. Lineup for the Kiddie Parade will be by Old Ways New Ideas. Then the Grand Parade will begin at
3 pm. The lineup for the Grand Parade begins at 1:30 pm at the Harmony Community Center. If interested in having an entry in the parade phone (507) 8862469. The Grand Marshals for the Grand Parade are two couples from Harmony who are wellknown and respected in the community. Dr. Franz and Diana Sattler have lived in Harmony for 44 years and are very happy about being chosen as Grand Marshals. Diana stated, “It’s a wonderful thing” especially considering the next day is their son, Chris’, birthday and he will be at the parade with his wife Amy. Diana said, “It will be nice to say hello to everyone the day of the parade.” Rodney and Lynda Koliha are the second set of Grand Marshals for the Harmony Fourth of July parade 2013. The couple are excited about being Grand Marshals. Lynda stated they feel “very honored and very appreciative” for being chosen by the community to be Grand Marshals. The fun does not stop after the parade is over with Bingo at Selvig Park from 4 - 6 pm sponsored by the Nativity Catholic Church. In case of rain, Bingo will be held at the Fillmore Central High School. There will also be train rides for the kids at Selvig Park by the “Little Blue Choo” from 4 - 6 pm See HARMONY Page 12
Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 VBC Video • Preston MN 507.765.2704 Visit Bluff Country • Preston MN 507.765.2151 A rendahl Lutheran Church....………………………Sundays - 10:30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 Assembly Of God Church.….………………………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 Elstad Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………………Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..……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 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...………………Sundays - 8:30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran...…………………………Sundays - 11:00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905
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dispatcher was brought in to help with the volume of phone calls and radio traffic at 4 am Sunday morning. Most of the calls streamed in from 10 pm Saturday to 10 am Sunday. Record Management System Sheriff Jensen said there had been five proposals for a record management system, jail management system and computer aid dispatch for his office. Those results were distributed to the board at the June 11 meeting. Since then an evaluation team and the Jail Committee have reviewed the proposals and recommended the board consider LETG (law enforcement technology group) as the vendor. Jensen said it is a Minnesota company used in 30 counties and 60 agencies within the state. He admitted that it was not the least expensive. It would cost $163,192 with tax with an annual maintenance cost of $20,273. Most of the cost would be paid from 911 funds with $47,300 to be paid from county funds. About two-thirds of the annual maintenance cost will be paid through 911 funds with approximately $7,000 coming from county funds.
LETG representative Dean Gutzke fielded questions from the board. He noted the maintenance includes upgrades to the system and finances future development of the product. Commissioner Chuck Amunrud said he had to justify the higher cost. Jensen said the Minnesota relationship is incredibly important. Commissioner Tom Kaase agreed that the company was not the cheapest, but added it was a product that he wished he could work (with in) his capacity as a police officer. He said the workability with the state and the interface is huge, adding that the number of agencies that use the product within the state says something. Jensen noted that the state legislature has passed a law which makes cities and counties exempt from sales tax after January 1, 2014, which in this case would save nearly $10,000. Gutzke explained the company would offset the cost of the tax to purchase the product now by including an extra CAD (computer aid dispatch) model. The purchase of the LETG product was approved as presented. Wheelage Tax Option Discussed. • Gregg provided some lit-
Spring Valley City Council briefed by school officials By Gary Peterson The lights were turned off in the City Council room after the regular agenda of items and For the next several minutes the Kingsland Superintendent of schools delivered a presentation regarding the mission and objectives of the school district. John McDonald had brought two school board members, with him Doug Plaehn and Kristin Beck. McDonald talked about the need for upgrading on the
Wykoff school and he presented the options that he sees in performing the necessary steps of improvement. He said that the air circulation needs upgrading and there is an asbestos problem. The gym floor also needs to be replaced. The subject of funding instantly popped to the surface and McDonald said, “It will take approximately $7 million to bring the school in Wykoff to a minimum level without planning for the future.” Beck
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erature from the Transportation Alliance on possible new funding sources through a wheelage and sales tax for counties. He explained that these are possible funding mechanisms now available to rural counties. They were open to metro counties since 1992. A wheelage tax would at this time be $10, to be collected when a vehicle is registered (cars and trucks). Gregg said the money could be used to fix three digit roads. It is estimated that Fillmore County would bring in about $234,500 from a wheelage tax in 2014. Dahl said as a board they have struggled with the maintenance of three digit roads. He questioned which tax is more fair, a wheelage tax, property tax, or bonding. Bakke noted the state would collect the tax and then keep a portion of it. He added that he was concerned that the state didn’t pass a transportation package this session. Amunrud said people aren’t concerned with the source of funding so much, but they just want to see the roads fixed. He expects they may be forced into adding the tax because they need the funding. Gregg said he liked the idea of holding a public hearing on the possible tax and the incorpora-
tion of three digit roads into a five year plan. Dahl agreed that the public should give their input, adding that we aren’t even treading water as is. Bakke said the Association of Minnesota Counties asked for this option, but we didn’t expect the state not to pass the transportation package. He added that federal dollars aren’t going to pay for bridges. No action was taken. Other Business In Brief • The purchase of wireless equipment for the county buildings was approved at a cost of $14,147.06 plus tax with an additional cost of $2,000 for the Marco support agreement. The possibility of placing an audio recording of the board meetings on the county website was discussed. A motion to do so failed for lack of a second. • Enhancement to the child support electronic document management system was approved with the county’s portion of the cost being $13,500. Community Services anticipated a 12.5 percent increase in the volume of casework due to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. (ACA). Appointment enhancement software with the county’s portion of the cost being $7,700 was approved. The software will streamline processes
and improve efficiency. • An additional Office Support Specialist position for Community Services was approved at a cost of $35,992, which will be 75 percent reimbursed with federal monies. The addition of one Eligibility Worker and the replacement of one Eligibility Worker was approved at a cost of $48.470.42 per worker with a 75 percent federal reimbursement of the net cost. A request to retire from Sandra Junge, Eligibility Worker was accepted with thanks for her 20 years of service effective January 3, 2014. Community Services Director Beth Wilms related that because of the expansion of the MA program and implementation of the ACA, an additional 390 cases to health care programs are expected in addition to those that they currently administer. • Bonita Underbakke, Holt Township, expressed her concern over the considerable soil erosion from runoff during the citizen input portion of the meeting. She suggested soil and water personnel recognize bad practices, but don’t intervene because they have to maintain a relationship with farmers and land renters. She added that Iowa has managed to achieve a 70 percent reduction in runoff.
said that you could spend the money in Wykoff and “you wouldn’t see the difference.” Superintendent McDonald said that there needs to be a plan on how to spend the money. Council member Tony Archer asked how this would be paid for and the reply from McDonald indicated that there would be at least two options; adding a levy or a building referendum. McDonald said that the school board wants to open a dialog with the city in the early parts of the process and the council appeared to welcome the opportunity to be involved. Other items that were on the agenda included approval of the Greater Minnesota Housing Fund grant award documents. The project is the CORE NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZE (MAIN STREET) and the city will be funded $77,000 leveraging DEED Small Cities Development Program and local funding up to seven years. The initial funding will allow
renovations of 14 residential units during the first year. If interest and market conditions support. GMHF funds will be recycled through a revolving loan fund administered by the EDA to renovate up to an additional eight units over years two through four. Rents are targeted at $35 to $375 dollars per month, and will be achieved without subsidy. The interest rate is two percent. The City Council approved the actions. One item was an FYI regarding proposals for spending of the 0.5 percent sales revenue. The new construction incentive for residential housing would be $17,500. Industrial Park Expansion would come in at $200,000. This would increase the tax base, create jobs and attract a new industry to the City of Spring Valley. There would be a Bed & Breakfast incentive to sustain and improve the former Victorian Bed and Breakfast that would be $35,000. The commercial demolition incentive would amount to $40,000. The council will be approving the requests for temporary downtown Green Space. This would involve the use of one or two parking spaces to create a temporary park like area. The request was made from the
Salsa Guy and Chateau de Chic to block off two parking places on Friday, June 28 and Saturday June 29. A nod of approval was given to the requests from various vendors in the city for Ag Days. Beer license permits were approved, along with the necessary insurance for serving beer, dance security has been planned, dance cleanup will be accomplished. There were permits for various street closures for fireworks, the parade, soapbox and the dance. The proof of insurance was obtained from the fireworks company. Last but not least was permission for the Mud Bogs and the Austin Stump Jumpers. Some mid course corrections are being made for the bike trail. Chad Hindt expressed concern that people riding the trail are entering the sewage treatment property through the south gate and then exiting to the north. The concern is that there are many pieces of machinery moving about in addition to many open ponds. It was agreed that a (key-less) gate lock be used on the south side. The gate would cost $8,132 installed. The south and north gates would be closed during normal working hours and then closed on weekends and nights.
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Music from an area favorite, the Jim Busta Band with “Mollie B,” can be heard in Selvig Park on July 4 from 4 - 6 pm and will be sponsored by the First Southeast Bank of Harmony & Canton, Harmony Enterprises, and the Harmony Park Board. In case of inclement weather this event will be held at the Fillmore Central High School. During intermission of the Jim Busta Band with “Mollie B” there will be button prize drawings for many winners holding lucky buttons. Buttons can be purchased at Harmony businesses and cost $5 for adult buttons and $1 for youth buttons (age 10 and under). There will be over $1,200 in prizes given away with several youth prizes included. The Harmony Fourth of July buttons will also get adults a discount at the Beer Tent. As day turns to night on July 4, all eyes will be on the sky over North Park anxiously waiting for the first “boom” signaling the beginning of the Fireworks display sponsored by the First Southeast Bank of Harmony and Canton and the Harmony Firemen’s Relief Association. The Harmony Volunteer Fire Department consistently put on a great show for the crowd who show their appreciation with lots of “oohs” and “ahs” during the fireworks display. The Fourth of July Celebra-
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tion in Harmony continues on Friday, July 5, with the Beer Tent open from 3 pm until midnight and DJ Voights’s Volume will be in the Beer Tent beginning at 8 pm and ending at midnight both sponsored by the Harmony Conservation Club. The fourth annual Harmony Hustle to benefit Habitat for Humanity gets Saturday, July 6 off to a running start with a 10K run beginning at 8 am, a 1K Kids Challenge for children under 10 will begin at 9 am and a 5K Run/Walk starting at 10 am. If interested in registering for any of the Harmony Hustle events, log on to the Habitat for Humanity website at http://www.habitatwinona.org/events/harmony/ hustle and have some fun while supporting a meaningful organization. An ecumenical church service will be held at Selvig Park to begin Sunday, July 7. The service will begin at 9 am and is sponsored by local churches. Bring your own chairs for the church service and keep them handy to eat brunch, sponsored by the Bodacious Broads ACS Relay for Life Team, at 10 am in the Selvig Park shelter. A Medallion Hunt will be held with clues given daily on Harmony Cable Channel 9 beginning on Monday, July 1. The person who finds the medallion and turns it in to Vicki Christenson at the First Southeast Bank will win fifty dollars. The Medallion Hunt is sponsored by local businesses.
Local businesses are large supporters of the July Fourth Celebration in Harmony and while in town for the festivities why not stop and support these local businesses as well. There are many wonderful and diverse businesses in the Harmony area with an assortment of fine products and delicious food. Take time to go see a movie at the Jem Theatre, go have a slice of Julie’s famous homemade pie at The Village Square of Harmony, or cool off for awhile in Niagara Cave. These are only a few of the many great choices Harmony has to offer. There will be no shortage of fun, food, and fantastic opportunities during Harmony’s Fourth of July Celebration in 2013. Emily Ellis who is a member of the Harmony Chamber of Commerce states that thousands of people enjoy Harmony’s Celebration each year saying, “It is one of our largest events in Harmony,” which is not surprising to anyone who has attended the celebration in the past. Emily says, “This year will be just as exciting as every other year with many games and fun for all,” which is what residents from the area and visitors to the area have come to expect. For more information on Harmony’s Fourth of July Celebration go to exploreharmony.com which has information about the celebration and the town of Harmony including where to stay, where to eat, and what to see while you are there.
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Lanesboro Schools to purchase woodshop equipment By Jade Sexton The Fire Marshall has ordered that Lanesboro Schools install a dust collection system for the woodshop. They currently do not have one, and never have in the past. The preliminary estimates for the purchase come in at $50,000. The school board discussed ways to finance the purchase, including possibly splitting the cost over two years. Superintendent Jeff Boggs said the purchase will come from the Health and Safety budget, but will affect the levy and cost the district. State legislation has passed that allows school boards to approve an operating referendum of $300 per student without voter approval. The state will also match $212 per student if the school chooses to do this. If the board approves the referendum, the district can get an additional $45,000 from the state this year. Boggs said the district doesn’t really need a referendum at this time, but they would really like to get the money from the state. If they decide to pass it, the levy will be decreased in another area to make up for it, so it will not be any additional cost to taxpayers. There was discussion by the board, but no decision was made. It will be discussed further at the July meeting. Other Business Three staff resignations were
approved by the board. Tim Willette resigned from his Ag teaching position, and Shannon Ehler and Heidi Johnson resigned from their shared position of cheerleading coach. The board recognized Johanna Bearson for placing 12th in State Golf, and Olivia Haug for going to State in Track. The district will be advertising for milk bids. The board approved a joint agreement with Fillmore Central for Cross Country. The board also re-approved the Health and Safety Policy at the request of the state with no changes.
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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende Another school year is in the books. Another group of kids have completed their high school sporting careers. A host of good memories and experiences are finely etched into the minds of many young men and women. It all started back in the fall. Football and volleyball equally shared the Fillmore County sporting spotlight while a trio of Cross Country runners trekked their way toward state. In the gym, four Fillmore County volleyball teams had successful seasons. Mabel-Canton (31-6) rode the efforts of SEC Player of the Year Belle Sand and setter Carly McCabe to another SEC title. The Cougars’ road then took them over the Taylor Case-led Fillmore Central Falcons (26-6) in the Sub-Section semifinals. An epic match between two excellent county teams saw M-C trail two-sets-to-zero, and 9-2 in
set three, only to rally for the huge three-sets-to-two, comeback victory. FC’s great season ended their, M-C’s a game later versus Wabasha-Kellogg in the 1A East title game. The Coug’s weren’t the only county team playing in a Sub-Section title game. The Alex Duxbury-led Chatfield Gophers (21-10) again faced Caledonia for the 1AA East crown. Again, the Warriors came out victorious (they ultimately made it all the way to the state title game only to fall to Marshall). Meanwhile in Rushford, the R-P Trojans (2211) didn’t make a post-season run (they lost in the opening round), but Amy Todd was a good as anyone in the 3-Rivers. The senior hitter led the conference in kills and aces. She topped 1,000 kills for her career in helping Trojan volleyball to a school-best win total. Two thousand thirteen will be the final go-around for All State Honorable Mention stand-
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outs Sand, Case, and Duxbury. Seniors, each will each look to lead their squads further into the playoffs, as M-C, FC, and Chatfield should all again be potent. The Gophers and Falcons should contend atop the 3-Rivers conference. M-C and FC may again have an epic post-season match-up in Section 1A East. On the gridiron, running backs were the story in Fillmore County. Chatfield’s Jake Neis (just shy of 1,400 total yards, 16 total TD’s) led the Gophers to a 5-0 start to the season and a top 10 state ranking. Chatfield then played defending state-champion Caledonia very tough in the regular season (lost 6-0). The Gophers then ran off four more wins to force another match-up with the Warriors for the Section 1A title. There, Caledonia (the eventual state champ) proved its superiority 29-0, as the Gophers finished the season 9-2. Behind Chatfield in the 3-Rivers standings was a resurgent Rushford-Peterson (6-4) squad, led by senior Zach Boehmke (650-plus yards on offense, accounted for nine total TD’s) and sophomore playmakers Cole Kingsley (8 TD’s, 9 INT’s) and Alex Vix (10 TD’s). The Trojans gave Caledonia a game (lost 15-7). They also gave eventual Class A state runner-up Faribault Bethlehem Academy a game (lost 14-7) in the Section semifinals, where their season ended. In 9-man, Lanesboro’s trek was similar to R-P’s. The Burros went 6-4 and lost in the Section semifinals. They rode one-man-gang Niko Anderson as far, and as much, as they could. Anderson, who will enter 2013 as a fouryear varsity player, had the biggest individual season of any football player in the county (1,900-plus yards rushing, 33 TD’s). Fillmore Central and Mabel-Canton tailbacks Dan Gatzke (nearly 1,000 total yards offense, 10 total TDs) and Hunter Johnson (1,500-plus yards, 20-plus TD’s) also each got in on the action. Neis, Anderson, Johnson, Vix, and Kingsley should again be more than exciting to watch in 2013. Chatfield and R-P again appear to be teams who could give Caledonia a run for its money. M-C and Lanesboro should be factors in the SEC. When it came to Cross Country, Chatfield senior Kayla Woltz and Kingsland sophomore Richard Swanson were the big stories. Woltz finished a fabulous running career with a sixth state appearance, a fifth top 10 finish. Swanson burst on the scene in 2012 and ended it with a 12th place finish a state. Gopher sophomore Karen Gomez also was in the mix, as she competed in her second straight state Cross Country meet. With Woltz graduated, Swanson and Gomez will carry the running flag in Fillmore County in 2013. In the winter, on the basketball court, it was all about RushfordPeterson boy’s hoops. The Trojans had a good answer to the question, who will pick up the scoring slack of graduated play-
ers Nick Thompson and Trent Vix? The answer was, everyone. Behind a balanced attack of senior Phil O’Shaughnessy, juniors Jorli Hauge, Seth Thompson, and Austin O’Hare, and sophomores Kingsley, Vix, and Charlie Krambeer, R-P engineered a pair of 13-game win streaks, shared the 3-Rivers conference title, dominated Section 1A enroot to a second consecutive 3rd place finish at state with a 28-4 overall record. Tom Vix’s boys did it again and, with nearly everyone back, will look to do it again in 2013-2014. The Lanesboro boys were one team R-P dispatched (with in) Section 1A East, but that takes nothing away from the season they had (19-8). The Burros, behind the three-pronged scoring machine of juniors Kole Ruud and Luke Rogers, and senior Erik Peterson, generously assaulted the nets from deep. They competed for both the SEC crown and the 1A East title. Meanwhile in Gopher-land, Chatfield was the only county high school to boast
plus-500 boys and girls b-ball teams. The boys finished with a 15-12 record, the girls 19-8. Both unfortunately bowed a little earlier than expected (first and second rounds respectively) in the playoffs. The rest of the county’s teams were at or below .500, but seniors Amy Todd (R-P) and Cheyenne Losey (Kingsland) each eclipsed 1,000 career points. Todd helped her team to a Sub-Section 1A runner-up finish. On the mats, Chatfield’s wrestling team had an anything-but disappointing season. Joel Viss’ wrestler’s were a juggernaut, winning Section 1A with a 29-1 record. They opened the state tourney with a win over Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunberg, lost to #1 Jackson County Central, only for senior Justin Viss to pin the Gophers to a state third place finish versus Sibley East. It’s the best season (31-2) a Gopher wrestling program has ever had. As could be expected, that meant Chatfield had a lot of wrestlers make noise at the See SPORTS Page 14
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individual state-wrestling tournament. Eight competed, along with three more from L-A/R-P, and one each from FC/L/M-C and GM/LO/K. Harvey Friederich’s (132, Chatfield), Niko Anderson (170, FC/L/M-C), and Jordan Theede (160, L-A/R-P) each took home runner-up trophies. Hank Friederichs (120, Chatfield, 3rd), Viss (195, Chatfield, 5th), Greg Johnson (182, LARP, 6th), Evan Bain (285, LARP, 6th), and Lucas Roe (152, GMLOK, 6th) all placed. It was a great year for wrestling in Fillmore County. The Gophers, who lost only a couple seniors, seem primed to be just as good in 2013-2014. L-A/R-P’s program is solid, and FC/L/M-C and GM/L-O/K will certainly have some very good individual mat
technicians. In the spring, no team stood out as much as Team Mother Nature. She pretty much harpooned the first month of spring sports, keeping athletic directors on their toes and cell phones. In the end, a number of county teams had nice seasons. Chatfield Gopher (17-4) softball plowed through the regular season, winning the 3-Rivers South crown. Fillmore Central/ Lanesboro softball (13-4) had its best season in recent history. Rushford-Peterson softball (10-9) was also pretty solid. Chatfield baseball put up another plus500 season (11-7). None had a deep play-of run though (only the Chatfield squads posted a victory). The last ‘ball’ team to be playing was the surprising FC/L Falcon baseball squad. After a 2-10 regular season, Keith Larson’s boys went 3-2 in the post-season, taking home the Sub-Section 1A East runner-up trophy, playing in Austin at the Sectional Final Four. It was the furthest advancement of any FC/L baseball team. Area track and golf meets were probably most harpooned by a wet spring. Golf courses dried out the latest. Track, which usually can start the season earlier, couldn’t. In the end, Chatfield track and field had the most memorable season. Sophomore Maddy Kammer won the 400-meter state
championship. Kammer, Autum Erickson, Mariah Bell, and Ashley Baker were crowned 4x200-meter state champions. Jayme LaPlante was state runner-up in Discus and also competed at state in the shot put. R-P-H eighth grade phenom Noah Carlson and L/ FC/M-C sophomore Olivia Haug also got a taste of state (in the Triple Jump and Discus competitions respectively). On the golf links, Lanesboro senior Johanna Bearson finished off her fabulous golfing career (four state appearances) with a 12th place finish at state. R-P junior Hudson Stensgard got a taste, competing in the boys Class 1A competition. Through all of that, the second annual Fillmore County cup (best collective athletics) easily went to Chatfield. All seven Gopher teams (volleyball, football, boy’s basketball, girl’s basketball, wrestling, softball, and baseball) posted winning records. Football was Section runner-up. Volleyball was Sub-Section runner-up. Wrestling was Section champ and state third place. Chatfield also sent multiple individuals to state in Cross Country, Wrestling, and Track and Field. R-P boy’s basketball again carried the Trojan banner, with a Sub-Section title, a Section title, and a state 3rd place trophy. R-P girl’s basketball added a Sub-Section runner-up,
as did Mabel-Canton volleyball, Lanesboro boy’s basketball, and FC/L baseball. Individually, a number of excellent ‘three-sport’ seniors culminated their careers. Chatfield’s Justin Viss headed that cast. Over his junior and seniors years, Viss played on six sports teams and all six had winning records. In his last hurrah (senior year), Viss grabbed a Section football runner-up medal, Section wrestling individual (195-pounds) and team championship medals, a state team wrestling third place medal, and a state individual fifth place medal, making him the most decorated athlete in the county. R-P’s Amy Todd accomplished two big individual milestones in going over 1,000 kills and 1,000 points (while also running track). FC/L’s best male athlete was three-sport standout
Dan Gatzke, who similarly stood out on the football field, basketball court, and baseball field. Chatfield’s MaKenzie Miller and Lanesboro’s Erik Peterson also had highly commendable three-sport senior years. All of the individuals will be remembered, and missed, by their respective schools. Other non-senior, standout three-sport athletes included Kirsten Keefe (sophomore), Maddie Talamantes (sophomore), Jayme LaPlante (junior), Nate Skare (junior), and Jake Neis (junior), all of Chatfield, Morgan Malley (sophomore) of Fillmore Central, Niko Anderson (junior) of Lanesboro, Kendra Crawford (junior) of Rushford-Peterson, and Lydia Geving (junior) of Mabel-Canton. These will be (some of) the names that will work for the most prep glory in 2013-2014.
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Rain-filled Family Reunion The rain just wouldn’t stop, but neither would the family reunion. Planned for two years, our rendezvous was fast approaching as 35 members of our clan ranging from one month old to 88 years converged from Colorado, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Texas, California and throughout Minnesota. Arriving by plane and car, we all made our way to Cedar Valley Resort in Whalan. This was our first time hosting the bi-annual event, now in its 28th year. Those coming from arid climates were astonished at our jungle atmosphere. Humidity was high while evidence of the halffoot of rains we had just received the past two days showed up in wet fields and soggy grass. After we happily greeted each other and settled in to our spacious and well-designed lodges, the first adventure at hand was to walk down to the Root River to see raging brown water halfway up the banks. Of course I felt compelled to point out this was brown due to unnatural erosion from farm fields using neither crop rotations nor no-till methods. It put our plans for tubing and canoeing the river on hold in hopes of clearer, calmer water over the weekend. Little did we know the rain was not yet done. Friday night while everyone tried to sleep, another ferocious storm brought long rolling thunder, high winds and hours of
down-pouring rain, a new experience for those from the mountains. Even we locals lay awake, worrying about our driveways and basements back home. Saturday the rain eased off, but the Root River continued to rise. So, excited young adults headed out to Eagle Bluff for a high ropes adventure challenge, ending with a thrilling zip line back to earth. Others hit the bike trails going east, enjoying the lush scenery and glimpses of the cafe latte colored river. The nice afternoon was a perfect lead-in to a barbecue at our home, 15 miles south. I was the first one home, shocked at the damage the night’s storm had done to our steep and curvy driveway. A bit of raking and it was passable. More folks arrived, pitching in to set up tables and chairs in the shade, set up croquet wickets, and prepare hamburger patties from Oak Meadow Meats. During tours of the garden, glances kept going up to the rumbling black clouds to the south, but city people enjoyed the sheep and horses grazing in our meadow, courtesy of our neighbors. The feast of local foods was finally ready, and platters of roasted asparagus and burgers were set out, along with a huge garden salad in my biggest bread
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bowl. Afterward, rhubarb crisp topped with Kappers whipped cream was passed around and quickly devoured. Just then, the storm broke as everyone hurriedly cleared the tables and brought the chairs inside. A brief hailstorm followed by a continuous deluge made for a cozy time of visiting throughout the house. As folks began to leave in the dark, we realized our biggest adventure was yet to come. It rained so hard that it was impossible to see more than a few feet through the whacking windshield wipers. Some of us took County 23 straight north to Whalan along Gribben Valley, only to find out the next day that a bridge washed out and campers were evacuated just after we passed by. By Sunday morning, the main event for our crowd was viewing the now truly raging Root River, which kept rising. Huge trees, coolers, a set of stairs and many pop bottles roiled past, as
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we stood in awe of the power of fast water. Some took up biking or a walk to the Pie Shop, or sat around playing with the babies and catching up on all the family news. Sunday evening provided a grand climax to our gathering as the clouds parted for a glorious super-moonrise. It did look bright and bold as light flooded over the wooded hills and the wide valley. Our bonfire brought us together. Our Saudi cousinin-law was introduced to s’mores, which he later described as an ice cream sandwich but with roasted marshmallows. Several folks caught their first fireflies and were delighted with the calling frogs. A successful family reunion needs all ages of people, great food, lots of laughter and some fun games. A truly memorable reunion also includes stunning natural wonders and the chance to tell those you love how happy you are to be with them.
Birth Announcement Blake Michael Marsden Taylor Marsden and Jennifer Peterson of Mabel, Minn., are proud to announce the birth of their son, Blake Michael, born on April 19, 2013, weighing 10 pounds, 3 ounces and measuring 22 1/4 inches long. Blake is also welcomed home by his big brother, Brody. Grandparents are Danny and Linda Marsden of Mabel, and Fred and Bonnie Peterson of Preston, Minn. Greatgrandparents are Mike Marsden of Mabel, Bill and Mabel Sires of Mabel, Audrey Patterson of Canton, Minn., and Rosella Peterson of Harmony, Minn.
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Scottish Dancing at Fermilab Dear Readers, By the time you read this, I’ll have commuted to my internship at least 15 times. In those 15 trips, I have yet to figure out why, in the course of 12.9 miles, it is necessary for the speed limit to change ten
times, never accelerating to higher than 50 miles per hour. Why must the speed limit drop from 45 mph to 35 mph a mere .2 miles after the limit changed from 40 mph to 45 mph? True to Chicago stereotype, speeding is more or less taken for granted. Considering the tempera-
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mental state of the speed limit, it’s maybe understandable. The first major thoroughfare of my commute is Kirk Road, speed limit 45 mph. About a mile on Kirk, and I pass Fermilab. In case you don’t remember from last week, Fermilab is a high-energy particle physics lab, home to advanced research on particle physics (think protons, neutrinos, dark matter) and part of the U.S. Department of Energy. Cancer treatment, superconductive power cables, and the Internet all have roots in particle physics. Last week at the Batavia Public Library, I found out that Fermilab also hosts cultural events. Including weekly Scottish country dancing. I’ve been English country dancing a few times, and loved it. If you haven’t been, it’s a bit like square dancing—dancers have partners and the dance itself follows a specific pattern of steps, but in Scottish and English country dancing, the dancers are arranged in lines instead of in squares. I’d never been into Fermilab before. It’s a big place, lots of woods and open green space, and I thought that maybe I was lost when I arrived late and found that I was the only one in the auditorium. Before long, however, Mary Ellen appeared and See WINDY CITY Page 18
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Abigail Christine Scheevel Abigail Christine Scheevel was born to Ryan and Christine Scheevel, of Moorhead, Minn., on May 2, 2013. She weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19 inches long. Abigail’s grandparents are Gary and Jean Scheevel, of Preston, Minn.; and Dennis and Ruth Hystead, of Fergus Falls, Minn.
William James Kvam Andy and Danielle Kvam of Rushford, Minn. are proud to announce the birth of their son, William James Kvam. William was born on June 16, 2013. He weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. and was 22 3/4 inches long.
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gave me a friendly hello. I quickly met Doug, Gwen, Ruth, Charles, and perhaps ten others. Some are physicists at the lab, others just like to dance. They’re an internationally diverse group, warmly welcoming and forgiving whenever I forgot a step. They began dancing at Fermilab in the early 90s, and were perhaps my favorite part about the
evening. As with the English country dance community in St. Paul, the Fermilab dancers were friendly, excited to show me how to dance, a mini community in themselves. I’m told there is a vibrant Scottish country dance culture across the globe, with groups everywhere from the UK to the US to Japan. They told me their stories of how they came to Scottish country dance, dancers they knew, groups they’d been in. When I left,
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Blake was born on April 19, 2013 and weighed 10 pounds 3 ounces and was 22 1/4 inches long. Blake is welcomed home by big brother Brody. Parents areTaylor Marsden & Jennifer Peterson of Mabel, MN
they waved me goodbye and told me to come again next week. And you know? I think I will. It’s the people that really make a community, and though I certainly want to hit all of the tourist must-sees, I also want to know Chicagoland as a local as much as is possible in ten short weeks. Fermilab may be home to what was once the second-fastest proton accelerator in the world, but I also know it as the dancing home of a quirky, friendly group of Scottish dancers, as a beautiful stretch of woods, and as nearly-connected to the road of many speed limits which I’ll drive not just once, but as part of my daily routine for this period of my life. For now, remember: Charles is the one in the kilt, and to “set” is different if you’re in slow or quick step...
Hatleli ~ Halvorson Andrea Hatleli and Andrew Halvorson were married on May
25, 2013, at Saint Benedict’s Catholic Church in Decorah, Iowa. The bride’s parents are Jon and Catherine Hatleli of Rushford Village, Minn. The groom’s parents are Louann Halvorson and the late Charles Halvorson of Calmar, Iowa. Attendants to the couple were Emily Feldmeier and Matthew Lundt. The bride is a graduate of Luther College (2010) and the University of Iowa (2013) and is employed at Life in Harmony Music Therapy of West Salem, Wis. The groom is a graduate of Northeast Iowa Community College (2012) and is employed at APAC Customer Service of La Crosse, Wis.
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Rushford gets clean audit, still waiting on FEMA funding By Kirsten Zoellner Independent auditing firm Smith, Schafer and Associates has reviewed the city’s finances and accounting and found no issues with Minnesota legal compliance. However, there were three areas noted that the city needed to address. Tom Wente, principal, was on hand at the most recent council meeting to discuss the matter in depth. Last year’s glaring issue of FEMA reimbursements is not yet completed, but drawing to a hopeful close. Collections from FEMA totaled $845,723 in 2012. BDM Engineers have estimated that FEMA must still reimburse the city for several items, the largest of which is the Capital Improvement Fund repayment of $551,487. “It’ll make a significant impact,” noted Wente.
The city has been diligent about keeping on top of tracking the FEMA payments and what is owed. “They’re not disputing the numbers anymore,” noted City Administrator Steve Sarvi. “This is going to be the year to push to get it done.” Even without the FEMA funds, the Capital Improvement Fund increased by $157,270 in 2012. The biggest issue for this year is rebuilding the city’s General Fund. “Given the uncertainty of state funding, the ongoing costs of flood recovery, the need to plan for the future and to be prepared for any future contingencies, we believe it is important for the city to rebuild this fund balance.” “With the receipt of outstanding FEMA reimbursements, the completion of large restoration projects, and the implementa-
tion of appropriate utility rate charges, the fund balances will begin to be restored to a more appropriate balance, with the goal being 30-50 percent to meet the city’s fund balance policy.” The fund is low, but it’s an improvement,” noted Wente. Two Interfund amounts are also an issue. The largest is the Sewer Enterprise Fund, which saw an advance of $200,000 from the General Fund Reserves in 2010. “It’s going to take a long time to dig out of that hole,” added Wente. “It’s the only big issue at this point. With the chaos after the flood, I would have anticipated FEMA paying a lot more.” The city intends to make a case to FEMA for further assistance with the sewer upgrades. “It wasn’t identified back then,”
noted Sarvi, speaking to why the Highway 43 Project hasn’t received FEMA funding. “If the numbers are right, we’ll go to the mat. If not, I’m not sure how much we should push,” added Sarvi. The other lingering issue is the deficit in the Liquor Fund, which remains after the closing of the Municipal Liquor Store in 2011. An advance of $166,042 was made to the Liquor Fund from the General Fund Reserves. “When FEMA funds are finally collected in the Liquor Fund, all payables can be liquidated other than the $166,042 owed to the general fund. This deficit and any additional liquor store fund expenses in 2013 will need to be addressed when fund is closed out,” noted Wente. The city is looking at many options for clearing the remaining liquor store deficit. One option for clearing the debt would be to sell the building to the EDA (Economic Development Authority). Since the EDA is a city entity, the city would not be penalized by FEMA restrictions requiring the facility remain in city ownership. Having the deficit in any enterprise fund can be an ongoing issue, with long-term effect, for the city if it is not resolved. “We need to sit down and come up with a strategy for each of these funds,” suggested Sarvi. The city is now sitting at 57 percent of funding coming from general property taxes. “Our piece of the pie is growing. At the same time, the pie is growing. It’s having a doubling impact on taxes,” said Wente. Local Government Aid to the city is expected to increase to $584,269 in 2014.
On a brighter note, Wente declared the EDA loan fund a ‘real positive’ to expand the tax base. The city’s 202 EDA Fund is substantial, especially compared to other municipalities. Cash received from Business Flood lands is being transferred to the city’s EDA Revolving Loan Fund and the fund is continuing its growth. The city is also preparing for 2014 budget planning and levy certification to the county. Starting much earlier than in 2012, the city council has determined that Mayor Chris Hallum and Councilor Roger Colbenson will sit on a budget subcommittee and work with staff to be more proactive in laying out the plans for 2014 in an effort to preserve cost savings. The city saw no levy increase in 2012. “We’ve done a good job at lowering expenditures and continuing services,” said Councilor Mark Honsey. “But, I realize at some point, the slide can only go so far.” Mayor Hallum agreed. “We’ve done a good job of keeping this slow and steady without drastic changes.” Looking to determine a reasonable target to shoot for in budget planning, the council has asked city staff to attempt to keep operating expenses at a two percent increase or less. At the same time, they will aim for keeping the levy at a zero percent increase, hoping to ride the increased LGA funding. The budget subcommittee and city staff will begin working on the budget in early July, getting the information to department heads as soon as possible. They will return their findings to the council. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, July 8, at 6:30 pm, at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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NTC Financial Woes Examined By Karen Reisner The Preston City Council held a special meeting on June 25 to hear from representatives of the National Trout Center regarding their 2013 budget. Councilman David Collett was absent. Several members of the NTC board of directors were present. NTC Chairman George Spangler and director of programs and operations Heath Sershen laid out their fund raising efforts and updated the council on the 2013 budget. The NTC is a non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status from the IRS. On October 6, 2009 a resolution of commitment was adopted by the city council to develop the center. Spangler said that resolution pointed to a five year time frame and has been the guiding instrument for the NTC board. EDA chairman Chuck Aug called the NTC the EDA’s brain child. Therefore, he said they have some responsibility to make it successful. Aug noted that last year a decision was made to hire a full time director to help raise more revenue, admitting that so far that has not materialized. Aug insisted they want the NTC to continue, but that for the future much more of a revenue stream needs to be developed. This revenue has to come mostly from contributions, as it can’t come from programming. Aug maintained he felt the funding would come and insisted the idea is worthy of the city’s support. He admitted one mistake might have been the hiring of a full time director at this point. Aug said the organization will likely need to make some operational changes. Spangler said he had sat down in May with director Heath Sershen and City Administrator Joe Hoffman to discuss the current budget. Spangler said the next meeting of the full board of
directors is scheduled for July 11 to discuss the 2014 budget. The council was more interested in revising the 2013 budget. There are two separate accounts for the NTC and the account the city has shows a $1,300 deficit. The NTC has nearly $9,000 in its checking account. The council approved a motion requiring $8,000 to be transferred into the city’s 251 account which would put the account in the black for now and cover the next payroll. Sershen reported on fund raising activities which included retail sales, a direct mail request for donations letter, a door to door campaign to solicit sponsorships and an electronic “ask” letter. He plans to broaden the donation requests to surrounding communities. There are a total of 19 sponsors at this point, Sershen plans to contact more businesses to ask for their support. A fly contest is scheduled in September and a fund raising supper is to be held in the fall. There have been 972 visitors already this year which surpasses all of last year’s attendance. Spangler noted there is a shortfall projected in the revised 2013 budget of $54,526. He believes that can be reduced by about $10,000. He was looking for advice from the council and EDA as to numbers that are reasonable. Spangler said they don’t yet know what the potential is for revenue streams in the future. He added three board members including himself are retired and can offer volunteer help. Councilman Robert Maust asked if it wasn’t more practical to run the NTC as an independent business. Spangler responded that the NTC would likely be intertwined with Preston if a permanent location is established in the city. The city would own the property. He didn’t expect them to be completely independent entities. Spangler added both
Sentencing Hearing Kristina Jeanne Nolte, 42, of Mabel, Minn., was sentenced of a gross misdemeanor offense by Judge Robert Benson in Fillmore County Court on Monday, June 17. Nolte was convicted on May 6 of one count Theft-By Check. The offense dates back to September of 2008.
Nolte’s sentence was to serve nine days in the Fillmore County Jail, pay a $900 fine, and pay restitution of $14,000 to Southeast Minnesota Historic Bluff Country. Nolte will be under supervised probation for three years. She must also complete a letter of apology along with other probation conditions.
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Monday, July 1, 2013 entities have an interest in and benefit from the natural assets of the Root River Valley. Councilman Charles Sparks noted there are other entities like the Historical Society that are given contributions from the city. He said you could be your own fiscal agent. Spangler agreed. Maust asked how soon the NTC will be able to manage its own business. Spangler answered that it could happen when the revenue streams are sufficient for a break even budget. He had no idea when revenues will meet expenditures. Spangler said they are willing to consider alternatives offered by the council or the EDA. He insisted that they have gone farther faster than other environmental learning centers in Minnesota, adding that he is proud of that. Spangler quoted Thomas Edison saying, “Vision without execution is a hallucination.” We are working to make NTC a viable entity and not a hallucination. Maust asked Spangler if he felt the city should fund the shortfall which Maust concluded totaled more than $70,000, including funds the city already provided for the center this year. Spangler said he felt the council would back the activities of the NTC and thought that the city council had been fully informed that there could be a shortfall. Spangler said they anticipate more donations this year from surrounding communities including Rochester, Minn. He said they are trying to market the NTC regionally and eventually grow nationally. Spangler said they intend to present options with the 2014 budget to be cooperative with the council and the EDA. Aug said we need to get it done soon as the city’s original five year commitment is coming near the end. Sparks suggested they scale back to keep the concept alive, adding he can’t see writing negative balance checks. He maintained there is no way they can pick up this kind of shortfall. Maust said the board should present the bare bones to us to keep the center in operation, adding the city council doesn’t intend to manage the center. Spangler offered to provide any information they think will be helpful. Spangler agreed to meet with the Executive Board, four members including himself, as soon as possible to put together a revised 2013 budget to be presented to the city council at another special council meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 9.
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R-P board reviews fiscal impacts for facility By Kirsten Zoellner The high school biology room was full Monday, June 24. Mayors from the cities of Rushford, Rushford Village, and Peterson, Rushford City Administrator Steve Sarvi, Senator Jeremy Miller, and several area residents were on hand to hear the results of a joint fiscal impact study. The computerized model program, created and presented by consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, allows users to “plug in” various scenarios for capital improvement projects in the cities. Variants such as the scope of plans, interest rates, and revenue streams can be reflected instantly through the model, giving a clear picture of what impact projects might have. As far as what impact a new school might have on the district, especially farmers within the Village, the impacts were enough to silence those in attendance, at least momentarily. Some members of the school board and the cities’ councils had already seen the presentation back in May 29 at a fiscal impact work session. Superintendent Ehler called for it to be presented again to the full board. “It’s extremely important for all to be brought up to speed,” he noted. “The concern is overlapping impacts on taxpayers,” stressed Bubany. “We can carefully structure this to mitigate and control impacts. We can carefully schedule spending not to exceed the tax base, but it will require careful budgeting.” The impact of a residential property within the three cities certainly saw a spike when a $15 million school project is added
to the mix. “This isn’t to say you’re not going to feel this in your pocketbook,” pointed out Bubany. However, the impacts to agricultural land were dramatic. “It’s usually the house, garage, and one acre, but for school projects they pay on all of it.” Board Chair Angela Colbenson noted the one percent inflation Bubany had figured into the model and noted the agriculture parcels she owns with her husband are increasing anywhere from 13 to 20 percent for 2014. “Agricultural land values are highly increasing,” she noted. Bubany adjusted the rate in the model and it was clear the weight of the project would fall heavily on area farmers. “We can’t make it work because we don’t get enough state aid,” she added. “I have no sense for farm economics,” responded Bubany, who noted tax rates were figured on a taxes to present value of asset formula. “I don’t know how to squeeze my mind around it, what it does. The effect on local taxpayers; that’s a big bite to chew.” “I don’t know how to solve the dilemma of how to build or rehab this building, especially for ag,” added Colbenson. “It’s good to put these projects together to see what effect it might have. In light of the effects, the district maintains hope that the state will come through with substantial assistance for its facilities. The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Monday, July 8, at 5:30pm, in the high school biology room. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Favorite things to do and see in Southeast Minnesota.... “We Kayak the Root River starting at the park in Preston. Tubing also. We camp at Valleyview Campground in Preston, which has an amazing fireworks show over July 4th and a really fun 50’s dance in the summer, all of which is open to the public. Our favorite places to shop are the second-hand store, antique stores, and craft store in Preston. Walk Lanesboro and watch for Amish sales in the area. The tomato plants are the best! We love the Preston and Chatfield area! Great food, great fresh produce, and the pie store (Preston Apple & Berry Farm) is the best ever! They give you pie while it is still warm from the oven! I could go on and on.....” --Mark, Plainview MN
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Recycling 101 By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator The Household Hazardous Waste Day held last month was very successful. The snow had finally disappeared, the sun was shining, and the temperature was pleasingly warm. The pleasant weather LaVerne C. seemed to Paulson encourage Fillmore County residents to bring their hazardous waste to
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the Resource Recovery Center. More than 150 vehicles brought various items from nearly 200 homes throughout the county. As usual, paint cans were the most plentiful donation, but there was also an abundance of anti-freeze, aerosol cans, herbicides, insecticides, lawn and garden fertilizers, paint thinners, rechargeable and button batteries, moth balls, and household cleaners. Last October, after the fall collection, I thought perhaps we had seen the last of really rusty paint cans. Perhaps not. Once again, residents of Fillmore County found new supplies that have been hiding in barns, sheds, garages, and even
attics. It was good to see that they were brought to HHW Day and disposed of correctly, not just dumped someplace to pollute our precious soil and water. How many paint cans do we collect on such a day? I did some quick figuring and I think the equivalent of a few more than 2,000 gallon cans were collected. Of course they weren’t full and many were quarts, but it gives you some idea of how many are brought to this event. One more thing about paint cans. If they are empty and contain only dry paint, they should not be brought to HHW Day, but should be placed in your weekly landfill garbage. This is also true of aerosol cans. If they are completely empty, they should be part of your regular garbage. If you have a container that is not labeled, and you don’t know what it is, HHW Day is the day to get rid of it. If it is a glass jar containing some
The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County unknown substance, transport it carefully packed in a box to prevent it from tipping over or breaking. When you get to the collection site, please inform the workers that you have this container so they can deal with it accordingly. Just when one thinks we have collected each and every mercury thermometer in Fillmore County during the last five years, more than 30 appeared during HHW Day, and 16 happy customers went home with a brand new, never been used, digital thermometer. We still have a few left, so if you want to make a trade, contact me and I will see what we can do to set you up with the newer model while they last. Fillmore County residents who participate in a HHW Day are aware of the very short survey that is completed by one person from each vehicle that donates any number of items. It is from this survey that we also determine how many households participate at each event.
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www.maringauction.com DIRECTIONS TO FARM: From Chatfield take Hwy. 52 to the south edge of Chatfield, then take Juniper Rd. southwest approx. 1.5 miles. Watch for signs. 94.55+/- ACRES OF BARE CROPLAND WITH 60.17+/- ACRES OF TILLABLE CROPLAND IN SECTIONS 16 & 17 OF CHATFIELD TWP., FILLMORE CO., MN 66.09+/- acres in Section 16 Chatfield Twp. H 28.46+/- acres in Section 17 Chatfield Twp. H Major Soils: Alluvial Medium Texture, well drained, Dubuque and Whalan Silt Loam H No wetlands H 14.7+/acres of CRP expires 9/30/16 H Approx. 60.17+/- tillable acres of good cropland H Property to be surveyed by or before auction date. CALL FOR INFORMATION PACKET ON THIS FARM: 800-801-4502 TERMS: $20,000 down the day of auction (which is nonrefundable if buyer(s) fail to close). The balance is due and payable in full on or before September 2, 2013 at which time the buyer shall receive a clear and marketable title. All real estate taxes for 2013 shall be paid by seller. Buyer to pay in 2014 and thereafter. All real estate is selling in as-is condition with no warranty or guarantee expressed or implied. Seller shall enter into a 1031 like kind exchange on said real estate and the buyer(s) shall agree to cooperate with the sellers and the qualified intermediary at no additional cost or liability to the buyer. Possession after 2013 crop is removed. ATTORNEY FOR SELLER: Jeff Thompson, Rochester, MN.
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By Jerry Tesmer The Southeast MN Forage Council & the Midwest Forage Association will hold a Summer Field Day on Thursday, July 18 at 5pm at Haz-Broy Farms. HazBroy Farms is located at 27919 State Hwy 250, Lanesboro Minn. The Jerry Tesmer plots are one mile north on Hwy 250. This will be an opportunity to
learn about the Small Plot Demonstration from Jim Paulson, University of Minnesota Extension. The on-farm evaluation has five cool season grasses and alfalfa-grass mixtures. I assisted with the first cut harvest a few weeks ago; and I believe Jim will have some interesting preliminary results to share. Also, Chad Keifer, Benson Farm service, will talk about corn silage rations. This will be followed by a producer panel moderated by Jim Paulson talking about emergency feed options.
As usual, nearly all of our visitors felt Hazardous Household Waste Days are extremely necessary and are a simple and painless way to get rid of all that nasty stuff they really don’t want in their homes. Likewise, a great majority of the comments on the site, convenience, and attitude and helpfulness of the staff were very positive. As I handed out surveys, directed traffic, and unloaded vehicles, I had a chance to meet many of you and spend a few seconds chatting about hazardous waste, recycling, and, of course, the weather. Your comments on Recycling 101 articles were greatly appreciated and quite encouraging. The date for the next Fillmore County Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held this fall on October 1st. It is not too early to begin thinking about what you want to get rid of this time around. Thank you for a very successful spring collection and I look forward to seeing many of you again this fall. The event is free, and includes a free beef supper. For an adequate supper count, you are strongly encouraged to RSVP by July 11 to MFA be emailing mfa@midwestforage.org or calling 651-484-3888. A number of sponsors are making this event possible: AgStar Financial Services, Albert Lea Seed, Byron Seeds, Hammell Equipment, Marzolf Implement, Minnesota Ag Group, Preston Equipment, SEMA Equipment, St. Joseph Equipment, All American Co-op, Farm Country Co-op, Greenway Co-op Services, Minnesota Dairy Initiatives, SE region and Vern’s MFG.
4th Annual Harmony Hustle in support of Habitat for Humanity HARMONY, Minn. - Whether you are an exercise enthusiast or someone wanting to support Habitat for Humanity, walkers and runners are invited to Harmony, Minn., for the Harmony Hustle on Saturday, July 6. This event is sponsored by area volunteers and businesses. All proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity Winona - Fillmore Counties. The route will take you from the Harmony Visitor Center, north on the Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail and back. The entry fee for the 10K is $25 & 5K is $20; children, age 10 and under, are free. The entry fee for the 1K Kids Challenge is $5. T-shirt are available for an additional $10 for adult sizes (XXL is $12) and $10 for children’s sizes. A light breakfast will be available for a free will donation. Complimentary Totes and refreshments will be provided for all participants. Awards will be presented to top three finishers in the 10K, overall & top finishers in each age group for the 5K and all 1K participants. More information and registration forms can be found at www.habitatwinonafillmore.org.
You can register in person Friday, July 6 from 6-9 pm at the Harmony Visitors Center or the morning before the race beginning at 7 am. Individuals who would like to volunteer or businesses that would like to sponsor the event, please
contact Megan Grebe megan@ habitatwinona.org 507.459.4199 or Ralph Beastrom at selvigbb@ harmonytel.net 507.696.5979. Hustle to Harmony and join us in support of this great cause.
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Jumps for Hope By Kirsten Zoellner The Jumps for Hope event on Saturday, June 23 at the Rushford Municipal Airport had a turn out of over 300 spectators and 114 participants in the skydiving event. Many area residents joined in the 13,000 foot jump including Rushford Airport Commission Chairperson Charla Miertschin, Historic Bluff Country Director Tricia Parrish, and Rushford Mayor Chris Hallum. The event was slated to have
three jumps at 8am, noon, and 4pm, but poor weather pushed the start back five hours. The first jump group departed at 12:30 and the last at 8:55 that night. “It was a phenomenal, incredible day,” said Miertschin. “I didn’t see anything but smiles.” The event raised over $10,000 for cancer research. And how did Mayor Hallum fare? “It was a blast. I’m stiIl trying to wrap my head around it. I was the first jump and missed the airport by a
New Prosecuting Attorney in Chatfield By Karen Reisner At the June 24 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, Mayor Russ Smith announced that two attorneys had expressed interest in providing prosecuting services for the city. Matthew Opat recently submitted his resignation as the city’s prosecuting attorney. Opat is to be sworn in as District Court Judge in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District on June 28. Smith made it clear that both attorneys, Scott Springer and Lee Novotny, were impressive and would do a great job. He said the city staff has put a premium on the close access they have enjoyed with Opat. Scott Springer is taking over Opat’s practice and will be located across the street from city hall. Due to that added value, Smith recommended Springer. The council approved Springer. Councilor Paul Novotny abstained. City Attorney Fred Suhler will continue with civil issues and Springer will only work with police related cases. Chatfield Receives Excellence Award In 2010 the Chatfield EDA acquired the former school buildings to repurpose them for use as an arts and cultural center. It is believed that the center can support complementary businesses in the downtown area. The City of Excellence Award for 2013 was awarded to Chatfield for promoting economic development through the Center for the Arts. It was one of six honors that went to cities within the state from the League of Minnesota Cities. Other Business In Brief • A lease for Hiawatha Broadband Corporation was approved to place Internet antennae on the water
tower. The goal of the company is to increase high speed Internet access especially in rural areas that are in a line of sight from the tower. The lease is for five years. The city will receive $300 per month. The rent will increase 3 percent per year. • David Morrill, McGhie and Betts, reviewed two bids for reroofing the original city hall portion of the Thurber Building. There was considerable discussion about the two sky lights and whether or not to refurbish the old for historical, aesthetic value or to install new sky light domes. Morrill recommended they go with the new sky light domes. The council approved the Schwickerts bid at about $52,473 with the new sky lights. The roof itself will have a 15 year warranty. •A payment of $99,195.82 was approved to Pember Companies, Inc. for 2013 street improvements. Morrill said they are within budget for the completion of the project. The final completion date in the contract is July 26. • The first consideration of Ordinance 408 zoning revisions was approved. The revisions will develop consistency in the zoning district for post framed construction. • The Public Services Committee discussed busing transportation to Rochester. An additional time of day for the bus to run was discussed. The bus service is available to people who wish to use it, not just Mayo Clinic employees. •A resolution was adopted supporting and authorizing the submission of an application to Minnesota Management and Budget requesting funds to be included in the 2014 bonding bill for renovation of the Center for the Arts.
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Monday, July 1, 2013 mile!” joked Hallum. After factoring in weather conditions, the group adjusted the drop point and the rest of the jumpers arrived safely on the airport grounds. “Seriously, anyone can land at the ariport,” added Hallum. “It takes talent to land a mile away.” The event was a coordinated effort between the city, airport commission, Jumps for Hope, and Westside Skydivers. Another event, Spectaculair is scheduled for the airport in September.
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Rushford Mayor Chris Hallum moments before participating in a Jumps for Hope tandem skydive June 23 at the Rushford Municipal Airport. Left of Mayor Hallum is Jumps for Hope founder Alana Wilson. Photo provided by Kristin Burdey
TEC Announces Peak Energy Alert Again RUSHFORD, Minn. — For the second day in a row Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TEC) is issuing a peak energy alert to address the high demand for electricity in the regional power market. TEC asks members to help by reducing their electric use. When peak energy alerts are announced energy conservation is critical, particularly between the hours of 1 pm and 5 pm TEC will begin full load control from 1 pm to 5 pm This includes peak alert account generators, manual shut down accounts and irrigators. Members participating in the cooperative’s load management programs for water heaters and air conditioners will also be controlled. Members can check out the load control status links on TEC’s website, www.tec.coop, for specific control parameters. Everyone, whether a cooperative member or not, can help reduce energy use by practicing a few simple conservation measures: • Set thermostats no lower than 78 degrees. Use a programmable thermostat with your air conditioner to adjust the setting at night or when no one is home.
R-P Principal Hired Rushford-Peterson Schools is pleased to announce the hiring of a high school principal. The position has been offered to and accepted by Jacob Timm. Mr. Timm is replacing Shane McBroom who has served as the 4th and 5th Grade and high school principal for the past five years. McBroom has accepted the elementary principal position at the St. Charles School District. Timm comes to us from New Prague, Minn. where over the past four years he has served as the special education coordinator for the New Prague School District. Timm has been with the New Prague School District since 2003 where he has served as a special education teacher/cooridinator and head coach for the 9th and B-Squad football team as well assistant coach for varsity football and softball. In 2011, Timm obtained his K-12 Principal Licensure from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota. We are very excited to welcome Timm into our school family and administrative team.
• Use ceiling and portable fans to enhance the cooling ability of your air conditioner. Even mild air movement can make you feel cooler. • Draw shades or blinds to prevent the sun from adding more heat to the room. • Try to avoid chores requiring electrical use such as running the dishwasher and doing laundry during peak energy use periods (11 am to 7 pm on weekdays). • Make sure your air condi-
tioner filters are clean for peak efficiency. TEC is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving three counties in Minnesota including Winona, Houston and Fillmore and parts of Olmsted and Mower counties in Minnesota and Howard, Winneshiek and Allamakee counties in Iowa. It provides electricity to more than 12,800 services in the area. TEC is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Finished second in Minnesota Invitational Tournament in St. Cloud. Front: Nate Haugerud, Logan Corson, Dawson Schmidt. Back: Coach Kyle Runquist, Colten Kraling, Matt Lutes, Brady Ristau, Josh Peters, Coach Carlisle Corson. Photo submitted
Six Parcel abSolute real eState auction 229 +/- Acres Leistikow Family Estate Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 10am Sale Site: Canton Town Hall
Parcel one: 40 Acres +/- of Ag Land located in Sect 22, Twp 101, Range 009, Canton Township. SW 1/4 SW 1//4. Fillmore County, MN Parcel two: 21 Acres +/- of Ag Land located in Sect 21, Twp 101, Range 009. Fillmore County, MN Parcel three: 8 Acres +/- of Ag Land located in Sect 21, Twp 101, Range 009. Fillmore County, MN Parcel four: 30 Acres +/- of Ag Land located in Sect 22, Twp 101, Range 009. Fillmore County, MN Parcel five: 50 Acres +/- of Ag Land located in Sect 15, Twp 101, Range 009. Fillmore County, MN Parcel six: 80 Acres +/- of Ag Land located in Sect 27, Twp 101, Range 009. Fillmore County, MN
Survey to Govern Acres Terms: 15% Nonrefundable down payment day of auction. Balance due in full at closing on or before December 3, 2013. Real Estate sold on an as is basis. Matt Gehling, Auctioneer/Broker 800.770.0347 for a booklet matt@gehlingauction.com 1-800-770-0347 www.GehlingAuction.com
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Vroom! Vroom! “The Cruise” is Coming to Preston! By Kathy Dahl Do you like motorcycles? Do you like lots of motorcycles that are all shapes, sizes, models, and colors? That’s good, because on Sunday, July 28, approximately 1,600 motorcycles will roll into Preston, Minn. during the 13th Annual Ronald McDonald House Charity Ride called “The Cruise.” “The Cruise” has earned the reputation as the largest motor-
cycle benefit in the area. Last year 1,240 riders raised over $132,000 to provide comfort, care, and hope to families seeking medical care for their children in Rochester. To date, over 12,250 riders and sponsors have donated their time and over $1 million toward this effort, touching the lives of over 15,000 families who call the Ronald McDonald House their “home away from home”
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while seeking treatment. Preston is the last stop on the ride before the bikers head back to their starting point in Rochester. The motorcycles are expected to arrive in Preston between 2 – 4pm and will park around the Courthouse Square. Games and food vendors will also be on site. Area residents are encouraged to come out and welcome the bikers to Preston and show
support for this worthy cause. There are several ways individuals and businesses can donate to this year’s benefit: (1) Donate a silent auction item with a retail value of $100 or greater (2) Donate gift certificates, gift cards, and business coupons to be used as drawing door prizes to thank committed riders (3) Drop off a monetary donation for the Ronald McDonald House
at the Welcome Table located on the north side of the courthouse on July 28. Contact Preston City Hall 507-765-2153 with further questions. To learn more about “The Cruise” benefit ride visit: www. rmhcruise.com
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Fountain Trail Days Committee
wishes to
thank
all our generous sponsors.
Alco SV American Family Ins. AMPI B&B Bowling Bent Wrench Bernard Bus Service Branding Iron CCPC Swine LP Cetera Investments Chad & Tammy Danielson Chuck & Cathleen Johnson Chuck’s Feed & Grain City of Fountain CJ Iron & Metal County Line Bootleg Crop Production Services Dairy Queen Darrin & Sarah Cambern Dean Klema Repairs Dekalb Seeds DJ Thompson Excavating Don Swenson Trucking Drury’s Inc. Eickhoff Fertilizer F&M Community Bank Fillmore County Journal Finseth Milk Hauling First State Bank of Fountain Fountain Building Center Fountain Fire Dept. Fountain Study Club Gehling Implement & Auction Gilbertson Construction GP Truck Painting (Gary Pagel) Hammell Equipment Harvest Farms Heartland Ridge Farm (Dan Schmidt)
Herman’s Standard Hershberger Construction Huntington Electric John Deere-Spring Valley JW Electric K&R Equipment KFIL Radio Los Gables Marzolf Implement Mitchell Walbridge NAPA O’Connell Excavating & Plumbing Old Barn Resort Ostby Tile Paul Klockeman Woodworking POET Porta-Potties Preston Equipment Preston Golf Course Preston Liquor Redalen Cattle Co Richards Pump Service Ristau Haulers Root River State Bank S&A Petroleum S&S Dairy Schwarz Pioneer Seeds SEMA Equipment Set in Stone Landscaping (Seth Allen) Stephas Plumbing & Heating Sunshine Foods TNT Lawncare Valley Design Village Square White’s Custom Trophies William Clemens Willies Grocery & Locker
A Huge Thank You To All The Volunteers Who Gave Their Time And Talent To Make The Event A Success!
The First State Bank of Fountain
Fountain, MN • 507-268-4321 www.fsbfountain.com
“Your Community Bank for Generations”
K&R EQUIPMENT, INC. 300 Cedar St. Box 176, Fountain, MN 55935 • Office 507-268-4425
CUSTOM BAGGING & MANURE HAULING
Randy Ristau Cell: 507-259-5866
9’ & 10’ Ag Bag
Ken Koch Cell: 507-259-5961
FREE Granicrete ESTIMATE! Decorative Concrete Overlay
Indoor & Outdoor Flooring • Countertops • Showers • Patios • Garage Floors • Driveways
Duane Gilbertson Construction, LLC Certified Installer
507-272-3624 • 507-268-4949 • duanegilbertsonconstruction.com
RICHARD’S PUMP SERVICE, INC. Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning Pressure Systems On-site Sewer Systems Lic. & Bonded Business 36 Years
FOUNTAIN • 507-268-4352
If you would lIke to advertIse on the fountaIn page, call sarah at 507-421-8911 for more InformatIon.
The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County
Monday, July 1, 2013
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, JULY 2
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3
•Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Sylvan Manor, 503 Parkway Avenue, Lanesboro. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:30-11am, Kenilworth Apartments, 503 Parkway Avenue, Lanesboro. •SEMCAC Senior Dining Bingo, 11am, Rushford Tenborg Center.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels. For fundraiser info, call 507-867-3583.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •VFW Auxiliary Monthly Meeting, 7:30pm, Preston Servicemen’s Club. •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St, Rushford.*
•Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 9:30-10am, Hillside Apartments, 409 South Hudson Avenue, Spring Valley. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:45-11:15am, Community Center, 200 South Broadway Avenue, Spring Valley. •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd, Spring Valley.*
•AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).*
FRIDAY, JULY 5
•Preston Farmer’s Market, 11am2pm, Parking lot of the trail head on Fillmore St., Preston, MN.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-1:30pm, North Manor, 445 Main Avenue South, Harmony. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1:30-2:30pm, South Manor, 445 Main Avenue South, Harmony. THURSDAY, JULY 4 •Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Grove, Harmony.* Fillmore St. Chatfield.* •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story •Harmony AA Group, 8pm, Harmony Community Center. For hour.* more info call 612-251-3822 or •Canton Senior Citizens meet, 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton 507-272-2191* Community Center.* SATURDAY, JULY 6 •Preston Historical Society meeting, 7pm, Methodist Church, •Mason’s Pancake Breakfast, Fundraiser for Local Scholarships, Preston. Public invited. 8am-10:30am, Rushford Masonic Lodge. All you can eat. www. mysticstarlodge69.com
•Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd, Spring Valley, MN.* •Lanesboro AA Group, 8:00pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.*
SUNDAY, JULY 7 •Cowboy Church Service, 6pm, Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. Call 507-937-3177 with questions or for directions. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm. Fountain Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.*
•Preston Seniors Potluck Luncheon, 11:30am, Preston Servicemen’s Club. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN.* •TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:45-6pm, meeting from 6 to 6:45pm. Questions contact Judy at 507-346-2469.*
MONDAY, JUly 8 •Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Cherrywood Estates, 101 & 105 Cherrywood Drive, Mabel. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:30-11:15am, Fire Hall, 109 North Elm, Mabel.
A Great Read!
Professional Guide accountants
Dental
MAJOR & COMPANY TAX PREPARATION, ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL SERVICES ENROLLED AGENTS 409 Spring Ave., Preston, MN 55965 • 507-765-4444
RON SCHREIER, EA
•
TIM MCLAUGHLIN, EA
RUSHFORD D E N TA L C L I N I C
MeDical
Gary M. Marcoux, D.D.S. 208 S. Elm Street Rushford, MN
(507) 864-7773
• Family Dental Care • Cosmetic Dentistry/Whitening • New Patients Always Welcome
Pamela Ristau, CPA
Personalized service to accommodate your needs. Accounting, Auditing, Tax Preparation 209 ST. ANTHONY STREET, PRESTON, MN 55965 507-765-2180 or 507-765-3671
Teri Klaehn CPA,
insurance
LLC
Tax, Payroll and Accounting Services
Quickbooks ProAdvisor
F&M INSURANCE SERVICES
137 W Fillmore St., Preston, MN 55965 507-765-3696 - Teri@tklaehncpa.com
assisteD living Park Lane Estates Assisted Living 111 Fillmore Place SE Preston, MN 55965 507-765-9986
“Where Life Begins Again” cnation@goldenhorizons.org
counseling
MeDical
65 Main Avenue North, Harmony Marcy Allen, LPC; Paul Broken, MA; Mark Bronson, MS, LICSW; Alan Rodgers, LICSW 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri 1-800-422-0161 www.zumbromhc.org
Psychotherapy, psychiatry, case management, adult rehab mental health services
VICTIM SERVICES
- a service of DFO Community Corrections.
Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance Program All services are free & confidenital
Advocacy, information & assistance for victim/survivors of sexual assualt & other felony crimes. Community & professional education & consultation. Located in the Fillmore County Court House - Preston, MN
MON-FRI 765-2805 OR CALL 24 HR CRISIS LINE TOLL-FREE 1-877-289-0636
Po Box 232 212 fillmore st. W Preston, Mn 55965
lisa stensrud, dPT
507.867.8007 fax: 507.867.8018 stensrud.lisa@myfcpt.com
This space is available for your business!
Call 507.765.2151 Today or email us at ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Classifieds FOR SALE
Call 507-765-2151 or 800-599-0481 (in 507 area code) FAX 507-765-2468 or e-mail: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
WANTED
FOR SALE: Internet-ready, eMac computers, 1ghz, 80gb, 512mb RAM, InDesign Master Suite Collection software. All products for media desktop publishing included. Asking $249 or best offer. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x
FOR SALE: TWO ALL leather western saddles, 15 inch seat in fair condition, $150. 16 inch seat in good condition, $400. Call 507-867-1654. s6tfn- x
Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn- o
MEL’S GOLF CARS LLC closeout on new colored 2012 Yamaha gas and electric Golf Carts. Example: a $5,000.00 car with small down payment and approved credit the price could be $150/month for 36 months. Many used Golf Cars available. We are an authorized Yamaha Dealer and provide the highest quality in all our Golf Carts. Drive your cars in the building - 132 Garfield Ave. S., Albert Lea, MN or call Mel at 507-4382705. s1,8,15-x
ANTIQUES WANTED: Musical instruments, cameras, photographs and albums, advertising signs pre 1960, postcards (written on ok), books, magazines, anything paper, license plates, tokens, Civil War, WWI, and WWII and Vietnam photographs and war items, pocket watches, marbles, gold & silver coins, hunting and fishing, railroad, outboard motors, toys, guns, knives, crocks, peddle cars & tractors, jewely, car parts, weather vanes, old tools, Countryside Antiques 1 piece or complete estates 41 years buying. 507402-0880. s10,17,24,1,8,15-x
FOR SALE
Rochester, MN 866-657-4910
www.valleyfeatherlite.com
103 20th St. NE, Stewartville, MN ~ Just off Hwy 63
NEw FeatHerlite trailerS iN Stock:
AFFORDABLE, CLEAN, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Heats multiple buildings. Theobald Heating Solutions 507-2519924. swk1tfn- o
New Rebates!
• 2013 Car Bumper Pull • 500 Gallon Fuel Trailer • 4 Horse LQ's • 7' x 20' Stock • 20' Wood Floor Stock • 16' Bumper Stock • 7' x 24' Stock • 16' Goose Neck Stock • 7'6" x 32' Stock d sol USEd FeatHerlite trailerS: • 17' Alum. Flatbed • 20' Stock • 28' Stock • 16' Stock • Bobcat S330 w/Cab • Case 430 w/Cab USEd EqUipMENt: • Bobcat T180 • Bobcat S630 w/Cab • NH TC 40 w/loader
• '08 Bobcat Toolcat • Bobcat E35 Excavator • Bobcat S250 w/Cab
Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips!
Monday, July 1, 2013
• Cat 248 B • Mustang 2056 • Lull 844
EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed Ivan Vreeman harmony, mn 507-273-6928
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)
Professional service Guide
Basement Waterproofing
ConstruCtion
plumBing
BRUMM’S PLUMBING & HEATING, LLC Tony Brumm • Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507)493-5507 • Cell:507-251-9212
TAYLOR OUTDOOR WOOD STOVES ~ RADIANT FLOOR HEATING A-MAIZE-ING HEAT CORN FURNACES & BOILERS ~ GAS FURNACES & BOILERS AIR CONDITIONING ~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~ NEW CONSTRUCTION ~ REMODELING FREE ESTIMATES ~ INSURED
WE FIX WET BASEMENTS! Mention this Ad and Receive $100 off Basement Waterproofing System Free Estimates • 507-259-7776 • www.AllStarBasements.com
Cleaning
Dave’s Plumbing & Heating, Air Conditioning LLC
ServiceMASTER of Chatfield
New Construction & Remodeling• In-Floor Heat • Drain Cleaning
Appliance Sales & Service • New & Used
Professional Cleaning ~
Call Dave • Cell: 507-259-4238
Carpet, Furniture, Floors, Furnace Duct Cleaning, Fire & Water Damage, Janitorial Service.
Spring Valley & Preston • Bus. 765-2173 or 346-7879 The clean you expect The service you deserve
Jeff Hebl, Owner 507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN
MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC.
Licensed & Insured • MN Lic #BC667047
specializing in roofing
We Carry • Dryers • Grain Bins for Drying & Storage
Tear Down , Millwright, Grain Legs, Auger, and Conveyor Construction, Concrete Construction.
-Fans -Heaters -Roof Vents -Floors
•concrete •new Home •siding •remodeling free esTiMaTes!
Taylor Marsden • 507.450.4501 Mabel, Mn • licensed & insured #Bc664972
• New Roof • Flat Roofs • Lawn Care • Storm Damage
30 Ton, 136 ft Boom Truck Service THE FIRST BIN DESIGNED FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
www.duanegilbertsonconstruction.com
and Cabinetry
Fountain, MN
• Reshingle • Steel Shingles • Snow Removal • Gutter Cleaning
eleCtriCal
Lic# BC474301
J.W. ELECTRIC LET ME “PLUG” YOU INTO A BETTER DEAL
DAN SERFLING
• COMMERCIAL • TRENCHING
25988 County 14 Preston, MN 55965 Ph/Fax 507-765-2537 Cell 507-951-0731
JOEL WALBRIDGE FOUNTAIN, MN
• RESIDENTIAL • FARM
(507) 268-4367 CELL (507) 273-0829
plumBing
HUNGERHOLT CARPENTRY For ALL your building and remodeling needs.
AL LARSON & SONS
Many Years of Experience • MARTY HUNGERHOLT, 507-467-2203 • RANDY HARMON, 507-467-2410 • RICHARD NEPSTAD, 507-765-3621
MN CONTRACTORS LIC. #20382343
call 507.765.2151 Today or email us at ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com
PLUMBING & HEATING
Plumbing & Heating
• New Homes • Remodeling • Air Conditioning
308 St. Anthony St., Preston • Furnace • Drain Cleaning
Calls welcomed any time!
507-765-2405
• Insured • Septic systems • New Construction • Remodeling
Dave Swenson Don Tollefsrud Matt Swenson Lic. #008399PJ
Lic. #008744PJ
Lic. #7046
propane gas
KRUEGEL GAS SERVICE PROPANE SERVICE INSTALLATION DELIVERY
Certified Professional Installer • Chimney Flashings • Workmanship Guaranteed • Competitive Pricing • 24 Hr. res/Comm. Bonded, Insured and Licensed. leak repair Call now for free estimate • 507-251-9220
Diamond Shelter Sales of Minnesota, LLC
www.diamondshelters.com dan@diamondshelters.com
507-493-5282 • Free Estimates
speCializing in roofing
(And More!)
• CUSTOM CABINETS • REMODELING • ROOFING • GARAGES • SIDING • SHEDS & MORE • GRANICRETE COUNTER TOPS H:507-268-4949 C:507-272-3624
• New Construction • Remodeling • Insured • Free Estimates • Licensed 507-743-8325 SEE US FOR ALL YOUR HEATING & COOLING NEEDS Randy Newman - 507-421-2536 - GeoSystems
JIM OVERTON, 507-923-3181 CHATFIELD OFFICE: 507-867-1405
PETERSON, MN 55962 • 507-875-2496
&
PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING, LLC
Roofing • Tear-Off • Storm Damage Insurance Claims • Windows & Siding
ConstruCtion
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: GRAIN BIN CONSTRUCTION
NEWMAN
OC Exteriors & Constuction
1-800-464-6121
SERVING SOUTHERN MN SINCE 1954
satellite serviCes Craig Stortz #PL07718
Power Limited Licensed
STORTZ SATELLITE
Nick Stortz #PL07719
Serving the Tri-State area Residential & Commercial Accounts for Direct TV & Dishnet. Cable - Phone - Internet - Wiring Canton, MN
Toll Free 866-862-5397 Bus 507-743-8486 Cell 507-259-1454
septiC pumping With 210 feet of hose!
We’re #1 in the #2 Business Pumping & Agitating
For Fast Courteous Service • Call 507-352-6790
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EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
DRIVERS: CDL-B: Great pay, hometime! No-forced dispatch! New singles from Dodge Center to surrounding states. TruckMovers.com or 888-567-4861. h10,17,24,1-x
ARE YOU A CARING, energetic person who likes helping the elderly? Spring Valley Senior Living is looking for an oncall individual for our housing with services setting. Qualified candidates 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 Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h24,1-o
$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS Midnite Express wants experienced OTR drivers & owner operators with Class A CDL. Lease purchase plan available. Call 800/726-8639. Apply online www.midnitexpress.com. MCAN
PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 A WEEK mailing brochures from home! Helping Home-Workers since 2001. Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.mailingreps.com (VOID IN SD) (MFPA)
SPRING VALLEY SENIOR LIVING is currently looking for a part-time day CNA. Approximately .8 FTE including every other weekend. Competitive wages as well as shift and weekend differentials offered. To apply please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h24,1-o
HELP WANTED: Human Service Agency accepting resumes. Degree and experience. PT, intermittent to start toward FT. PO Box 536, Austin, MN 55912. h17,24,1-x
Green Lea Manor is currently looking for special people who want to make a difference! Full-Time & Part-Time Nursing Assistant Positions Available
Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS
has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals
Full or Part-Time Nursing Assistant
Part-Time Cook
Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player. Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry. Bonus-pay on weekends and shift differential.
Contact: Nicky or stop by for an application
Green Lea Manor Nursing Home
Will train
• Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Kelly at GSLS PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Services Creative Christian Living and Human Service
Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
E.O.E.
115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 …because the journey matters
Green Lea Manor is currently looking for special people who want to make a difference! Part-Time & Full-Time RN/LPN shifts available. Also Part-Time Nursing Assistant positions available. Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player. Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry. Bonus-pay on weekends and shift differential.
Contact: Nicky or stop by for an application
Green Lea Manor Nursing Home
WANTED . . . ASSEMBLERS & WELDERS
Work for the Official Trailer of NASCAR® and IndyCar! Featherlite located in Cresco, Iowa seeks job applicants for assembler and welder positions. Featherlite is the nation’s top trailer brand and manufacturer of professional race car transporters.
It pays to work 2nd shIft! apply today. REAp THE REwARDS . . . • • • • •
Competitive Hourly Wages 2nd SHift Premium Health, dental, and Vision insurance Life & disability insurance flex Spending/125 Plan for medical and Child Care reimbursement
• • • • • •
401(k) retirement Plan Vacation time Personal time Off Paid Holidays Health Club discount Prescription Safety eyeglasses Program
EARN up To $0.70 MoRE pER houR for coming to work on time or doing your job safely!
ASSEMBlERS nEEDED
wElDERS nEEDED
An exciting opportunity to work alongside committed and driven people in the industry, building the industry’s top products. You will assemble products by interpreting print packets and bills of materials. You must be able to accurately measure components and assemblies, utilize a variety of hand, power and air tools and perform high quality work.
An exciting career opportunity for entry level and experienced welders in aluminum and/or steel component fabrication. Our welders apply best welding techniques to create aluminum and steel piecework and subassemblies, and read/interpret print packets/work orders for assigned jobs.
Apply now!
We produce only high quality products. If you are a high quality individual, please apply at our Cresco facility at 816 7th St. West, between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:30 pm or online at our website www.fthr.com/jobs. Also, you can call us at 563-547-4725 and we will be happy to mail you an application. Featherlite, Inc. requires pre-employment background and drug screen. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, strongly encouraging diversity within our workplace.
E.O.E.
115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 …because the journey matters
Freelance Writer The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a freelance writer to write occasional feature stories and cover Ostrander and Wykoff government meetings.We are looking for someone with good writing skills and an interest in people. Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or e-mail to jason@fillmorecountyjournal. com or call for more information 507-251-5297.
Employment Opportunity: CHILD CARE DIRECTOR Full Time Salaried Position
Qualifications: • Experience in licensed Child Care Management • Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field • Excellent organizational and communication skills • Experience in Microsoft Office, Child Care Food Program Responsibilities Include: • Hiring, scheduling and staff development • Supervision and care of children and staff • Policies and budget development Send your application with Cover Letter and Resume to Jenny Carrier Applications accepted until position is filled: www.gschildcare.org Come join a great team and help provide quality programs and excellent care for children in our community. Competitive Benefits including pension, vacation/holiday and sick leave, health/life insurance, dental insurance, discounted child care, scholarship opportunities, flexible health care spending account.
Good Shepherd Child Care
800 Home Street PO Box 747 Rushford, Minnesota 507-864-7714 *Equal opportunity employer and provider.
Are you a caring, energetic person who likes helping the elderly? Spring Valley Senior Living has an immediate opening for a part time evening Universal Worker in our Housing with Services setting. Evening shift runs from 4:30-7:30pm. No experience necessary, 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 Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h24, 1-o OLD VILLAGE HALL RESTAURANT in Lanesboro is looking for PT Salad Prep and Dishwasher. Must be available evenings and weekends. Call Sarah at 467-2176 for application. h24, 1-o RIVERSIDE ON THE ROOT has immediate full-time/part-time seasonal openings for cooks/preps/dishwashers. Call 507-4673663. h24,1-o LIFETIME INSULATION, LLC of Spring Valley, MN is now hiring full-time employees to install spray foam and fiberglass insulation. Experience is preferred. Please call 507-346-1820 and leave your contact information. h1-o COUNTRY LODGE INN in Harmony is hiring: Reliable, part-time housekeepers. Apply in person. 525 Main Ave. N, Harmony. 507-886-2515. h1,8- o GUNDERSEN HARMONY Care Center - Nursing Assistant (Part-time): For more information contact Ruth McGarvey, RN, DON, 507-886-6544 x104 or rmmcgarv @gundersenhealth.org. Housekeeping (Part-time): For more information contact Isaiah Kingsley, 507-886-6544 x109. Harmony Community Healthcare offers Competitive Wages, Flexible Schedule, Shift Differentials & Training. h1,8,15,22o DRIVERS NEEDED: Truck Drivers needed for a local company in Chatfield. Local hauls only, home every night. Must have valid Class A CDL and clean driving record. Prefer end-dump experience. May consider Class B license. Competitive wages. Call 507-254-2468 for appointment. h1- o
Gundersen Tweeten Care Center
NOW HIRING!
RN’s & LPN’s Full & Part-Time
Evening & Night Shifts
Nursing Assistants
All Shifts Will Train
Please Contact: Karen Hanson Don. 507-498-3211 Ext 123 Gundersen Tweeten Care Center, 125 5TH Ave SE, Spring Grove, MN 55974
Gundersen
Tweeten Care Center
NOW HIRING! Full-Time
Housekeeper/Laundry Supervisor Benefit Eligible Deadline: Mon., July 8 2013 Contact: Chris Loppnow 507-498-3211 Ext. 124
Part-Time
Dietary Aide Contact: Deedee Valadez-Vick 507-498-3211 EXT. 160
Gundersen Tweeten Care Center, 125 5TH Ave SE, Spring Grove, MN 55974
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SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
SERVICES
FOR RENT
TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-8647049. v20tfn- o
REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. DOT & truck inspection available. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfn- o
SAVE ON CABLE TV-Internet-Digital Phone-Satellite. You’ve Got a Choice! Options from ALL major service providers. Call us to learn more! CALL Today. 1-877-867-1734 (MFPA)
DISH TV RETAILER. Starting at $19.99/ month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available). SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800314-4584 (MFPA)
Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o
DirecTV - Over 140 Channels only $29.99 a month. Call Now! Triple Savings! $636.00 in Savings, Free Upgrade to Genie & 2013 NFL Sunday Ticket FREE!! Start Saving Today! 1-800-304-3681 (MFPA)
Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o
schroeder drywall ReSidential - CommeRCial
Drywall Hanging • taping • texturing Rusty Schroeder “Free estimates” 507-765-3648
Bluff Country Woodworks Randy Haakenson • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural
11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573
326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535
CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!
Waterways • Ponds Fence Lines
TNT Lawn Service
Shapmaiiraha’nSdWdeelSding
Gossman Dirt Work LLC
Make arrangeMentS now For your Snow Care
• Mowing • StuMp grinding • Fall Clean-up • Snow plowing • iCe ManageMent
www.bluffcountrywoodworks.org Mike Odenbrett, Local Cabinetmaker Experienced • Dependable • References Custom Cabinetry, Furniture Restoration/Repairs Unique/One-of-a-kind furniture for your home, office, camper, and/or shop Call Mike at 507.951.3387 for appointment
• aerating • power BrooMing • inSured • light BaCkhoe work
ign re Portable Welding Custom round bailing
Brandon Gossman Owner/Operator
Call: 507-268-4977 or Cellphone: 507-429-6755
212 Cottage Grove Ave SE, Preston, MN
507-273-6096
(Free eStiMateS)
We are pleased to announce we now sell & service Boss & Snowdogg Snow Plows. We have a selection of new and used trailers and we are an authorized dealer for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter trailers. We also provide service work when your trailer needs a tune up.
Owned by Dennis Solberg of Solberg Welding 507-886-4602
1 block West of Kwik Trip next to Solberg Welding
Sell your items with over
238,000 households! Place an ad in
all 25 publications
238,000 households for only $70 per week!
for a total of over
Or place your ad in
5 publications for only
35 per week!
$
LAKEWOOD SENIOR HOuSINg, 420 Bench St. Chatfield. Easy living...no yard work, no shoveling! For those who are 62 and older, handicapped/disabled. 1-bedroom apts. Heat paid. On-site laundry. Rent based on income. Off-street parking. Call (507) 867-4791
Angel's Farmers Maid Service
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78121 St. Hwy 16, Spring Valley $119,900 Approximately 1.88 Acres west of Spring Valley. Great location on hard surface road with many mature trees. Ranch style home with full lower level partially finished. Formal dining, eat in kitchen, main floor laundry and newer sunroom with in floor heat. The oversized 2 car garage has work benches for multiple uses. There is RV parking as well. The back yard is beautiful with all the trees and peaceful surroundings. Priced to sell!
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4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Steel Siding • 2 Car Garage • Storage Shed • Open Kitchen/Dining • Large Yard • Cul-De-Sac
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CommerCial building - wykoff Completely renovated building that is ideal for any type of restaurant, catering or other business opportunity. The lower level is finished for additional space. $199,900
$124,900
$369,900 2103 margaret st., Chatfield
101 pleasant st. e., lanesboro
2.8 Acres Surrounded by Woods • Private setting • 9’ & 10’ Ceilings • 2 Fireplaces • Wood Floors • Open Floor Plan • 1108 Sq Ft Heated 3-Car Garage • Open Staircase • Patio • Main Flr Laundry/Mudroom • Abundace of Wildlife
3 Bedrooms • Main Floor Laundry • Remodeled Kitchen • 3/10 Acre Lot • Formal Living • Formal Dining • Open Staircase • New Roof, Windows, Vinvyl Siding • Large Deck
$249,900
$225,000 310 maple st., lanesboro
3 Bedroom on main floor • Wheel Chair Assess. In-Floor Heat in House & Garage •3 Baths Main Floor Laundry • Fireplace
$99,900
$164,900 418 winona st., Chatfield
4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • 4 Season Porch • 9’ Ceilings • Maple Kitchen Cabinet • New Windows & Doors • 988 sq. ft. garage w/ heated shop • 6/10 acre lot • Porch • Patio • Main Floor Laundry • Alot of Storage Garden • Firepit • Formal Dining • Living room
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312 benCh st. sw, Chatfield 3+ Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Gas Fireplace 2 Car Garage • New Roof • Vinyl Siding
$224,900 $117,500
$110,000 1175 highway 52 n., preston
Open Floor Plan • In-Floor Heat • 18’ Ceilings • 9’ Ceilings • Main Floor Master • Main Floor Laundry • 3 Car Garage • Wonderful Views • Deck • Private Backyard
704 kenilworth ave., lanesboro 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • Archways • High Ceilings • Block Exterior • 2 Car Garage
$89,900
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CommerCial building - lanesboro Great opportunity to own large commercial building in a high traffic area. Potential business could be retail, restaurant/bar, convenience store/grocery, crafts or many other uses. Can be divided off. $64,500 new listing - CommerCial building 206 Main St. Chatfield. Great rental income, multiple business rental, 2 apartments rental, newer furnaces, ideal location. $99,000
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Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900 lanesboro - 3.75 Acre lot with 24x60 shed, Shared well, Close to trail and Root River - $79,900 lanesboro - 5.76 Acre lot, Close to Root River, Close to State trail, 2 1/2 miles to Lanesboro - $95,000
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$149,900 11687 deer road, mabel
$339,900 249 highway 63 n., raCine Approx. 6 Acres • Private Setting W/ Woods & Pasture • 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Open Floor Plan • Main Floor Laundry/ 507-765-2151 • 800-599-0481 Mudroom • Sunken Living Room • Sun Room • Dining Room • Family Room • Master Bath W/ Jacuzzi • 2 Car Heated Garage • Horse Shed • 24 x 32 Heated Shed • Wrap Around Deck W/ 30’ Pool • All Fenced • Additional Outbuildings • Covered Porch
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7.7 Acres • Set up for horses • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Porches • Wood Floors • Main Flr Laundry • Woods • Pasture • 2 outbuildings • Chatfield Schools
$179,900 21559 Cty rd 102, Chatfield
4.58 Aces • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Full Baths • Master • New Cedar Siding • New Steel Roof • 2 New Cabin on 16 acres • Knotty Pine • Steel siding Bath Decks • Remodeled Kitchen • Fireplace • Formal • New well & septic • Covered porch • In-floor Living Room • Formal Dining Room • 32x30 Shed heat • Loft area • Laundry with Heated Shop • Wildlife • Scenery
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MOVE-IN CONDITION
TOTALLY RENOVATED DOWNTOWN BUILDING
$89,900 626 UNION ST NE, CHATFIELD
#4043856
• 2 Plus Bedroom • 2 Bath • Large Corner Lot • Main floor living • Totally Updated • Steel siding • All Appliances • Central Air • Move-in-Condition • 2 Car Garage plus storage shed • Close to School
NEW PRICE
$89,900 #4043859
515 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD
• 3 Bedrooms • Den • 2 Car Garage • Central Air • Main floor laundry • Open staircase • Appliances • Steel siding • Wrap around porch • Deck • New windows • roof, furnace & water heater
NO BACKYARD NEIGHBORS
$109,900
609 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD
$112,000
#4043857
• 3 Bedrooms • Den for 4th bedroom • 2 Baths • Remodeled 4 Season porch • Gas stove • Updated kitchen with large center island • Both levels finished • 2 Car garage • Deck
• 3 Bedroom • 3 Baths • Garage • Appliances • Clean & updated throughout • Steel siding • Newer roof, windows, exterior doors • Finished LL family room • Central Air
VINTAGE BEAUTY TOTALLY REMODELED
UPDATED BI-LEVEL
#4045101
908 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD
AMAZING SPACE & WOODWORK
$74,900
SOLD
214 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD
#4042274
• Numerous possibilities • Formally a Pizzeria • Main floor offers 3,011 sq. ft. • 2 baths • Hardwood floors • Updated electrical & furnaces • Display windows • Includes a very nice 2 bedroom apt. & 1 bedroom apt.
DOGPATCH BAR & GRILL
NEW PRICE
TIM DANIELSON
E-mail: homes@timdanielson.com www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 867-9100 Cell: 259-9110
ELCOR Realty Co. LOTS FOR SALE
CHATFIELD – NEW LISTING - 3.6 acre building site located just off blacktop high on the hill. Within city limits, view, woods & open area. $54,900 CHATFIELD – Fingerson & Donahoe First Subd. Covenant controlled neighborhood with lg cul-de-sac, walk-out lots w/private backyards. Lots starting at $29,900. NEW PRICING AND ADDITIONAL LOTS AVAILABLE! RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 3 lots available. Prices starting at $19,900. STEWARTVILLE – Last available lot in established neighborhood across from Elementary School. Dead end street, 0.23 acres, level lot & modular homes are welcome. $36,900
SOLD
NEW LISTING
$124,900 #4046032
410 AVENUE C NE, CHATFIELD
• 4 Bedrooms on second level • 2 remodeled baths • Private backyard backs up to the woods • 2 Car garage • 2 Story • Patio • 2,528 sq. ft. • Finished lower level offers large family room
NEW PRICE
$124,900
1026 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD
#4042807
• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Finished Lower Level • Newer roof, furnace, A/C, steel siding • Nicely landscaped yard • Patio • Private Backyard
LARGE 1982 RANCH IN THE COUNTRY
$189,900 313 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD
#4044148
• 3+ Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage •New cabinets • Granite tops • Ceramic backsplash • Stainless steel appliances
• 2 New furnaces & A/C for comfort control • Main floor laundry • Original woodwork • Hardwood floors • leaded windows
AWESOME HOBBY FARM
FRENCH SECOND EMPIRE COTTAGE
$224,900 327 BENCH ST SW, CHATFIELD
#4040927
• 6 Bedroom • 3 Bath • 2 lots • 4,966 sq. ft. • Pocket doors • Crown moldings • 2 staircases • Leaded windows • Built-ins • Butler pantry • Finished walk-up attic • Sauna • 2 car garage
SPRAWLING 1997 RANCH IN THE COUNTRY
$299,900 #4041744
10594 TROY VALLEY DRIVE., ST. CHARLES
• Business Opportunity • 2.3 acres • Trout Creek • Totally remodeled Tavern of yesteryear • Bar w/ fireplace, Dance Area, Kitchen/Prep area • Remodeled 2 bedroom house w/ carport
OPERATE SMALL BUSINESS FROM HOUSE
NEW LISTING 1.9 ACRE
$249,900
1918 HWY 52 S, CHATFIELD
#4046312
• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 3,224 sq. ft. • Open layout • 2 Car garage (1,040 sq. ft.) w/ heated workshop • Main floor living • Gas fireplace • Private backyard • City sewer • Tons of storage • Newer mechanicals CLEAN & ENERGY EFFICIENT
8.9 ACRES
$118,760
$349,900
7189 90TH ST SE, STEWARTVILLE
#4044347
• 3 Bedroom (Possible 5) • 3 Bath • Ranch built in 2001 • Heated shop (54’x56’) finished out w/ bath & in floor heat • 2 Pole sheds, 2 Cattle/horse sheds, Fenced pasture • Great location just off the blacktop • 15 Minutes to Rochester
135 GOLD STREET SOUTH, WYKOFF
#4045969 #4045239
• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car garage • Brick exterior • Totally remodeled in 1993 • 10’ ceilings • Original trim • New roof & furnace • 2,974 sq. ft. • Updated windows • Expand in lower level
$139,900 #4045239
28977 181ST AVENUE, WYKOFF
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Move-in condition • Main floor living • 2,172 sq. ft. • Large rooms • Master Suite • Fireplace • Deck • Blacktop road • 3 Car heated garage with storage area
SOLD
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE WITH NO STEPS
SOLD 425 GROVE ST NE, CHATFIELD SOLD 811 ROOT RIVER ST SW, CHATFIELD SOLD 219 4TH ST WEST, EYOTA SOLD 615 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD • 4 Bedrooms 2 baths • 2 Car garage SO• LD 303 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD • 3 Bedroom • Open Layout • 3 Porches
TOWNHOME LOTS $99,900 205 MAIN ST, FOUNTAIN
#4040527
• 3 Bedroom • 2 bath • All appliances • Totally remodeled from the studs in 1992 • Oversized 2 car garage (24’x34’) • Main floor living • Move-in-condition
$109,900 103 SPRUCE ST, FOUNTAIN
#4043745
• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • In floor heat • Open layout • Everything on main floor • Central Air • 3’ doors • 9’ Ceilings • Walk-in closets • No association fee • Dead end street • Next to park & bike trail
CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS –BANK OWNED Townhome lots with private backyards (4 walkout, 2 level). This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 3,000 sq. ft.
• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Story • Close to town
• 3 Main floor bedrooms plus den • 2 Remodeled baths
RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL
$109,900
355 MAIN AVE S, HARMONY
#4044129
• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Corner lot • Sunroom • Quality windows • New roof, furnace & central air • Fireplace • Formally Peterson’s Sport Shop
SOLD SOLD 521 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD SOLD 315 SILVER ST N, WYKOFF • 3 BedroomS • Main living • Deck OfloorLD 114 ELM ST, FOUNTAIN LD O S 104 FILLMORE ST E, WYKOFF SOLD
509 PARK ST SE, CHATFIELD
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Quiet Street
601 CHATFIELD AVE NW, PRESTON
• 2-2 Bedroom Units • Numerous updates
• 3+ Bedrooms on same level • 2 Baths
• 4 Large bedrooms • 3 Baths • 1/3 acre lot
• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car Garage • Fenced Yard
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Great location on quiet tree lined street.3 bedroom home with open porch to welcome your guests. Main floor bedroom, 1/2 bath, and laundry. Hardwood floors under carpet. No backyard neighbors! Detached garage. $43,500
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ND Ave NE 255 2 NY, MN HARMO
Neatly kept & large open kitchen dining room, 9 ft ceilings on main floor. Living room with partial open staircase leads up to a large master bedroom and a guest bedroom. Shingles in 2013, HE furnace & CA. $61,900
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15980 County 21, CANtON, MN
Secluded setting with 32’ x 16’ Amish built log cabin, nestled in the woods. Enjoy the covered front porch or sunshine on the deck. A natural paradise for turkey, deer, and enjoying bird watching, or mushroom hunting right on your own land. $105,000
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1920 Charming 3 bedroom block home with tons of character, wood floors original woodwork, coffer ceilings in living room. Original kitchen cabinets & a wonderful 3 season porch off kitchen. Semi private yard with older garage and carriage barn. Easy walk to river, trail and downtown $94,400
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505 Fillmore Ave S, lANESbORO, MN
Feels like home the minute you step on the front porch! 5 bedroom 2 bathroom home with fantastic character. Formal dining with built-in hutch. Partially finished basement. Great yard plus detached 2 car garage and 1 car garage. $224,000
202 2ND Ave WHAlAN, MN
Charming & relaxing move in ready 3 bedroom home. Great for entertaining inside & out. Eat in kitchen, large family room with dining area, main floor bath, bedroom & laundry. Upstairs offers a loft bedroom, plus master with master bath. Det garage & car port. $109,900
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225 5tH Ave SE, HARMONY, MN
Move in ready 2 bedroom Bungalow with high ceilings & open from living to kitchen. Updated kitchen and bath, 2 bedrooms, and main floor laundry. Front enclosed 3 season porch. Plus a 2 car detached garage. Updated doors and windows. $75,000
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Raised ranch home with walkout basement. 3 bedrooms on main floor, full bath & laundry. LL currently used as a separate apartment offers a kitchen, ¾ bath, family room, and bedroom. Attached 2 car garage – insulated and cabinets. Store shed & semi private backyard. $120,000
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330 Main Ave S, HARMONY, MN
Two bedroom home with many updates including kitchen and bath, 6 panel oak doors, plus plumbing, windows, furnace, and electrical. Generous storage & workspace in basement. deck plus 2 car detached garage. $59,500
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45742 Cty 29, MAbEl, MN
3 Bedroom custom ranch with 2 car garage & picture perfect setting. Custom Amish built cabinets, oak hardwoods. Professionally landscaped. Detached multi 2 cars with shop & storage space, pole shed, & adorable barn. Riceford Creek across road, public access. $259,900
38608 Cty 24, lENORA, MN
Charming well cared for home. Redone in 1997 with new sheetrock, wiring, and many other updates. Furnace 3 yrs old. Newer garage with loft, small greenhouse area. Rural zoning. Private well new in 1973. $74,900
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ND Ave SE 235 2 NY, MN HARMO
1914 Craftsman Style 3 bedroom home with original woodwork, wood floors, built in hutch, cottage style windows, & a few original lighting fixtures. Bedrooms have generous closets. Large covered front.$53,900
210 Center St. W, HARMONY, MN
Perfect location in Lanesboro! Log Home with semi-private setting overlooking dam with easy access to bike trail, view of bass pond, north bluff, and easy walk to most anything. Two bedrooms, plus loft area, open concept living. Large deck for outdoor living. $189,900
2.57 30 3 Ave NW, HARMONY, MN RD
Simple lines, means smart design. Super smart layout & use of space 2 good sized bedrooms. Oak hardwoods, updated windows & shingles, private covered patio (9 x 18) plus front patio, and super sized 1 car detached garage. Make an offer! $68,000
buildable lots in HARMONY, MN
Lovely 4 bedroom home with 9 ft ceilings and hardwood floors. Large dining room with access to the 3 season porch. A full basement with laundry and storage. Walk up attic. Beautifully landscaped. Carport. $89,900
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Harmony’s newest subdivision, with country views and city utilities at an affordable price. Some walkouts. No building permit fees or connection fees in 2013! Harmony is a super place to live, offering the quality lifestyle of a small town, with a thriving business district, clinic & health care facilities. $14,900/each
ND St NE 150 2 ONY, MN M R A H
This 3 bedroom home has well laid out space. Large bathroom, main floor laundry and utilities. Family room and living room on main floor offers plenty of room for entertaining. 3 nice bedrooms upstairs and a large 784 sq ft attached garage. Fenced yard is a nice bonus! $79,900
ND ve SE 55 2 A Y, MN N R A H MO
Move in condition, 4 bdrm, 2 bath. Updated kitchen & baths. Original woodwork, wood floors, high ceilings, built ins on main floor. LL family room. Walk up attic. Front covered porch and partially fenced back yard. Insulated 3 car garage. New shingles 2009. $116,900
Church Hill School Condos lanesboro, MN
Unit 202 Beautiful high ceilings & open, bright feel. 2 bedrooms. $100,000 Unit 201 Large bedroom with walk in closet. Large space super for entertaining. Open to Unit 202.Rent to own option. One garage stall available. $115,000 Unit 104 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo, cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops & maple hardwood flooring with high ceilings. Master bedroom, walk in closet & full bath. Enjoy incredible views, easy access to trails, shopping, theatre. Garage stall included. Buy Now ENJOY THIS SEASON $150,000
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28821 Cty 25 S, PEtERSON, MN
Space for family, friends & hobbies. 5 bedroom custom home features vaulted ceilings, granite counter tops, gas fireplace & wonderful view! LL features a hot tub & exercise area, plus storage. Attached 2 car plus 30x40 detached garage. additional land available $264,900
10 Winona St. SE, CHAtFIElD, MN
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Thur. July 11 - 6pm - 122.5 Acre Recreational Real Estate Public Auction. 13468 190th St., Spring Valley, MN. Grafe Auctions . For more information contact Judd Grafe at 800-328-5920 or go to www. grafeauction.com. Listing in the Journal. Sat. July 13 - 11am - Land Auction. 266 Acre Land/6 parcels. Located 29395 Deep River Rd., Peterson, MN. Open House Date: July 3, 11-2pm. AK&S Auctions. For more information contact Jon & Tom Kohner at 507.429.6078 or 507.458.8215. Listing in the Journal. Mon. July 15 - 1pm Sharp - Land Auction. 94.55+/- Acres of Bare Cropland with 60.17 Tillable Crop Acres. Located in Section 16 & 17 of Chatfield Twp., Fillmore Co, rural Chatfield, MN. William & Bonnie Schmidt, sellers. For more information contact 800-801-4502. Matt Maring Auction Co., Inc. www.maringauction.com Listing in the Journal. Sat. July 20 - 9:00am - Farm Related & Household Auction. Four miles west of Preston, MN on Hwy 16, then 3/4 mile north on Cty Rd 117. Leonard & Kathy Gartner, owners. For more info contact Spring Valley Sales Co., 507-346-2183 or www. springvalleysales.com Sat. July 27 - 10am - Six Parcel Absolute Real Estate Auction. 229+/- Acres. Leistikow Family Estate. Sale Site is at Canton Town Hall. For more information contact Matt Gehling, Gehling Auction at 800-770-0347. Listing in the Journal. Sat. Aug. 3 & Sun., Aug. 4 - 8:30am - Two Day Collectible, Antique, Household Auction. Selling 2 Rings Both Days. Bob & Jan Lein, Owners. For more info contact Spring Valley Sales Co., 507346-2183 or www.springvalleysales.com On-line AucTiOn infOrmATiOn
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PUBLIC NOTICES HOLT TOWNSHIP NOTICE MEETING LOCATION CHANGE As of May 2013, Holt Township will be moving their monthly meeting place from the Whalan Town Hall in Whalan to the Sons of Norway Hall in Lanesboro. The board will remain meeting on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. Chris Gudmundson, clerk Holt Township Publish 6/3,7/1 Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. DATE: June 12, 2013 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: January 14, 2005 2. Mortgagors: Gary M. Steuart 3. Mortgagees: Jennings State Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on January 31, 2005, as Document Number 344558, in the Office of the County Recorder of Fillmore County, Minnesota. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: Assigned to Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation by written assignment recorded on September 22, 2010, as Document Number 380410, in the recording office stated in paragraph 4. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 02-0112-000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lots 121 and 122 Original Plat in the Village now City of Mabel, excepting therefrom the North 6 feet of Lot 121 previously conveyed to the City, Fillmore County, Minnesota. 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 203 North Main Street, Mabel, Minnesota 55954. OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Central Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined
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as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Central Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Jennings State 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 $175,000.00. 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: $146,027.67. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be forclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on August 8, 2013 at 10:00 am, at Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minn. 55965-1080. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by 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 might 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 N/A. 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: Joseph M. Paiement 221 East Myrtle Street Stillwater, Minn 55082 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Central Bank Publish 17, 24, 1, 8, 15, 22
notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: June 17, 2013 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Richard A. Nethercut (MN# 130072) Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North PO Box 657 Harmony, Minnesota 55939-0657 Telephone: (507)886-6131 Facsimile: (507)886-2711 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 24,1
Notice of Time Change Fountain Township Due to the 4th of July, the Fountain Township July monthly meeting will be held on July 11, 2013 at 8:00 pm at the Fountain Fire Hall. Dan Graskamp, Clerk Publish 24, 1 Fillmore Family Resources Notice Fillmore Family Resources, Inc. is in the process of dissolving and has filed intent to dissolve on June 12, 2013 with the Minnesota Secretary of State. All claims must be filed with the company at PO Box 369, Preston, MN 55965 by October 8, 2013. Publish 17, 24, 1, 8 State of minnesota county of fillmore district court third judicial district probate division Court File No. 23-PR-13-419 In Re: Estate of Anita Runge, Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated September 7, 2001, and a Codicil dated January 16, 2013. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Danny E. Serfling, whose address is 25988 County 14, Preston, Minnesota 55965, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the Issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this
holt township The Holt Township meeting will be changing from July 8 to July 15 at the Sons of Norway Hall in Lanesboro at 7:30 p.m. Publish 24,1 State of Minnesota County of Fillmore District court Third judicial district Court File No. 23-PR-13-442 In Re: Estate of Hazel Tenora Halvorson, a/k/a Hazel T. Halvorson Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Karen Ruble whose address is 4 Bittersweet Rd., Mason City, IA 50401, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the date of issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: June 25, 2013 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Thomas Manion, MN Reg. No. 0067167 204 Parkway Ave N., P.O. Box 420 Lanesboro, MN 55949 Telephone: (507)467-2317 Attorney for Personal Representative Publish1, 8 State of minnesota county of fillmore district court third judicial district Court File No. 23-PR-13-440 In Re: Estate of: John A. Belverud. a/k/a John Arnold Belverud, Decedent NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY. DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 30, 2013 at 2:45 pm, a hearing will be held in this Court at the Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston MN 55965, on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of decedent’s heirs, and for the appointment of Jason Storlie whose address is P.O. Box 24, Brownsville MN 55919, as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be
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Robert R. Benson Judge of District Court James D. Attwood Court Administrator Ann Fretland Court Deputy The Law Offices of Ross A Phelps Ross A. Phelps MN# 0086642 106 S. Walnut Street La Crescent MN 55947 Telephone: (507)895-6640 Facsimile: (507)895-6641 e-mail: estoque@acegroup.cc Publish1, 8 State of minnesota county of fillmore district court third judicial district Court File No. 23-PR-13-436 In Re: Estate of: Nancy Lee Miland, Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative, has been filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the Application and appointed Kenneth R. Miland whose address is 812 18 ST. SW Austin, MN, 55912, to serve as the personal representative of the Decedent’s Estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed with the court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Decedent. Notice is further given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: June 24, 2013 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Scott Richardson Richardson Law Office 132 NW Third Avenue Austin, MN 55912 Atty License No.: 9142X Telephone: (507)433-2626 Fax: (507)433-9242 Publish1, 8 Summary of Minutes June 18, 2013 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board of Appeal 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: The Board approved the following agenda items: • the agenda. • lowered valuation to $139,300 on Parcel #06.0480.010. 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 Karen Brown, Coordinator/ Clerk of the County Board at 507/7654566. Publish 1 Public Hearing Notice The Southeastern Minnesota MultiCounty Housing and Redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA) has amended its Agency Plan in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. It is available for review at SEMMCHRA’s Office located at 134 East Second Street, Wabasha, MN 55981. SEMMCHRA’s hours of operation are 8 am to 4:30 pm. In addition, a public hearing will be held on July 17, 2013 at 10am at SEMMCHRA’s office. Everyone is invited to attend. All interested parties will have the opportunity to comment on the Plan. Publish 1, 8
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Summary of Minutes June 11, 2013 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2013-038: 2013 Fillmore County Performance Measurement program goals RESOLUTION 2013-039: Continued participation in MN Office of State Auditor Performance Measurement program The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. June 4, 2013 County Board minutes. • renewal of State of Minnesota Shared Services agreement for mental health services. • renewal of Fraud Prevention Investigation Program Regional Cooperative Agreement. • change to Community Services organizational chart. • use of light tower generators by City of Rushford for a scheduled power outage. • purchase of used squad car up to $17,000 from local dealers. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, services $10,810.00 Fillmore County Treasurer-credit card, other travel expense, supplies $1,214.04 Intoximeters, Inc., equipment purchase $1,192.73 Summit Fire Protection, services $605.00 $763.50 Trigger Time Firearms, LLC, asset purchase TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $14,585.27 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (35 bills - not listed) $5,672.46 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $20,257.73 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Baudoin Oil, fuel $7,272.08 Bauer Built, Inc., services, parts $15,500.06 Dunn Blacktop Co., Inc., cold mix $3,615.59 Fastenal Company, supplies $1,063.41 Force America, parts $547.54 Hancock Concrete Products Co., Inc., culverts $8,446.52 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $8,816.69 Milestone Materials, Inc., rock $5,315.98 Minnowa Construction, Inc., services $6,864.08 Olson Explosives, Inc., supplies $908.43 Preston Auto Parts, supplies $534.73 Sheldon Plumbing & Heating, Inc., services $825.00 St. Joseph Equipment, Inc., supplies $527.35 Yaggy Colby Associates, Inc., services $838.00 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS 0VER $500 (listed above) $61,075.46 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (19 bills - not listed) $2,917.32 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $63,992.78 w.fillmorecountyjournal.com SANITATION FUND 507-765-2151 Vendor Name, Description Amount 800-599-0481 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE) $0.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (2 bills - not listed) $183.20 w.fillmorecountyjournal.com TOTAL SANITATION FUND $183.20 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Call it in! $1,674.00 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, services w.fillmorecountyjournal.com TOTAL AIRPORT FUND area code) 800-599-0481 (507 $1,674.00 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (None) $0.00 w.fillmorecountyjournal.com TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (4 bills - not listed) $64.98 TOTAL EDA FUND $64.98
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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
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100 Saint Anthony St. N Preston, MN 55965 507-765-3823
ATM Available 24/7!!!
Hwy 52 & 16, Preston
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100 Sheridan St on Hwy 16 W, Lanesboro
F&M COMMUNITY BANK
11748 State Hwy 43 MABEL, MN • 507-493-5217
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212 SAINT PAUL ST NW • 765-2205 • PRESTON MN
Ody’sCountry
Meats & Catering
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
ROOT RIVER SALOON ON & OFF SALE
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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
Willie’s Grocery & Locker
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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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)
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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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Best wishes for a super at Chic’s” a new 216 St.holiday Paul St. SW season Preston MNand • 765-3333 www.chicspizza.com year filled with good health and happiness.
RUSHFORD CLINIC
109 W. Jessie St. • Rushford • 507.864.7726 • winonahealth.org
Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe
The
PRESTON • 765-9956
Rick Dahly
Fountain, MN (507)259-5568
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PRESTON LIQUOR, LLC
811 Hwy. 52 North, Preston, MN • 507-765-2565
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Phone - 507-346-7326 • 1010 N. Broadway • Spring Valley
1-800-770-0347
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FOUNTAIN BUILDING CENTER
Fountain, MN • 507-268-4343 Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm