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Henrytown Lutheran Church is rising from the ashes

Several workers involved in different aspects of the Henrytown Smidt Construction is busy framing the new Henrytown Lutheran Church. Photo taken June Lutheran Church project look at and discuss the blueprints for the building.

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Photo by Barb Jeffers Photo by Barb Jeffers Lutheran Church, the members tan in color and will have stone with Smidt Companies says, struction will be complete and

By Barb Jeffers of the congregation vowed to accents. The front of the church “I would describe the building the congregation settled into their barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com will have a stone entryway with as pre-engineered steel build- new house of worship by the rebuild.

Since the loss of their church The process of that rebuilding a lighted cross. ing,” having 2,100 square feet end of the year with “substantial by a devastating fire on April 16, has now begun as Smidt Con- The overall footprint of the of sanctuary; a 2,400 square completion” by November 1.

2016, the congregation of Hen- struction of Racine, Minn., has building is 110 feet by 70 feet. foot fellowship hall with kitch- Progress of the building of rytown Lutheran Church may started constructing the frame of The total square footage will be en, restrooms, office, mechanical the new Henrytown Lutheran have been without their church the new church.

6,260 square feet. The exterior and storage areas. church can be followed on the but they never lost faith.

Rochelle Middendorf, sec- siding will be steel with metal Fay Garness, treasurer of Hen- church’s Facebook page at face Before the smoke had cleared retary of Henrytown Lutheran roofing. rytown Lutheran Church coun- book/Henrytown-Lutheranfrom the fire at Henrytown Church says the church will be Contractor Scott Campbell cil, states that they hope the con- Church.

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But walk away from it he did, along with his co-owner and wife, Kathy Hebl.

Jeff and Kathy originally bought the cleaning and restoration franchise in 1994, expect-

decided that it was best for us and for our customers to break away from the franchise. If we’re going to stay in this until the end, why not do it for us instead of for someone else?”

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When the Hebls first started business with their Servicemaster franchise, things seemed to go well with the corporation.

Their franchise allowed them exclusive rights to Fillmore and Houston counties for their territory, but then Servicemaster decided to do away with borders and territories and allow their franchises to go wherever there was work. This meant that Jeff found himself bidding on the same jobs as other area Servicemaster owners. He also became dissatisfied with the unrealistic expectations the company had for their franchises. “A lot of their decisions weren’t applicable to a rural area and neither were the prices they wanted us to charge,” Jeff pointed out.

“I’m not trying to badmouth or shame Servicemaster” Jeff said and added that he believes that buying the franchise was a good thing for him and his wife.

But after 19 years, it had gotten to the point that Jeff and Kathy knew they were either going to sell their business or disenfranchise and go independent. “We

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C ommentary For those eligible, voting should be easy

By Lee H. Hamilton The elections process is not usually grist for inflammatory rhetoric. But this year has been different. Republican Donald Trump labeled the GOP primary process “c r o o k e d .”

Democrat Lee H. Bernie SandHamilton ers suggested his party’s use of super-delegates made its nominating process a “rigged system.” For many voters, the intricacies of voting rules quickly became a topic of overriding interest.

Now that the primaries are over, I hope Americans remain just as intrigued by the laws governing general-election voting in their states. Because at the moment, this country is engaged in an experiment with the democratic process that should rivet everyone who cares about representative government.

We’ve seen two diverging trends in the states in recent years. One approach has sought to make voting more difficult.

Since the 2010 elections, 22 states have put laws in place narrowing voters’ ability to go to the polls. They have decreased the time allotted for voting; added tough ID requirements; reduced options for voting prior to Election Day; added proof-of-citizenship requirements; and made it necessary for voters to register well before election day. These steps, their backers contend, are necessary to guard against voter fraud and assure the integrity of the ballot.

Other states have moved in the opposite direction. They’ve Editorial Cartoon

made it easier to register to vote; have added longer hours for voting on election day; have moved to mail-in ballots; and encourage early voting.

They’ve done all they can to make the process of voting simple and convenient.

On the whole, Republicans at the state level have favored greater restrictiveness and Democrats greater ease, but you don’t have to be a partisan of one side or the other to recognize that politicians believe a great deal is at stake. Whatever they give as their reasons for pushing a particular approach, you can be sure they are also calculating the effect of rules changes on the outcome of elections, and they’ll do all they can to tilt the rules in their favor.

Which is why the question of how to approach the right to vote isn’t going to be settled any time soon. There are a lot of court cases pending in the various states, and it’s likely there will be conflicting judicial opinions.

If we’re going to debate the electoral process as a nation, let’s keep in mind the core issue: it should be easy to vote — and hard to cheat. Casting your ballot is a fundamental constitutional right, and ensuring that every eligible voter can do so is basic to our system.

Every American should be able to exercise his or her right to vote without feeling cowed — which is why I worry that efforts to limit voting will have a pernicious effect on our system of representative government.

The evidence on this is mixed.

A recent paper by political scientists at UC San Diego analyzing turnout between 2008

and 2012 in states with strict voter ID laws found that they depressed voting overall — more among Democratic constituencies, but among Republicans, too. Yet recent research also suggests that the opposite is not true: easing voting rules in states that never tightened them does not necessarily boost turnout.

One certainty in all this is that a lot of people who are eligible to vote for various reasons do not choose to do so.

Of the 219 million Americans eligible to vote in 2014, the Census Bureau reported last year, roughly 41 million were not registered; and turnout in actual elections is even lower.

Voting behavior may be more related to motivation than it is to statutory activity.

A more pressing certainty is that our entire voting system needs attention. All too many jurisdictions try to run elections on the cheap, with machinery and processes that are inadequate to the task. Even now, 16 years after the 2000 presidential election revealed deep flaws in the patchwork of ways we record and tally votes, the system remains rickety.

“The vigor of American democracy rests on the vote of each citizen,” a national commission on voting once wrote. Keep that in mind this election year — and pay attention to how your state approaches its obligation to safeguard that vigor.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

One Moment, Please...

Cleaning our ditches

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com On Friday, June 17, four of us committed our time and energy toward cleaning a small patch of Mother Nature.

Over the Jason Sethre course of a two-mile stretch of Highway 52 between Preston and Harmony, the Fillmore County Journal has been participating in the MnDOT Adopt-A-Highway program since 2009.

So, on this gloriously steaming hot Friday in June, my two children joined myself (not by choice) along with Ellen Whalen (completely voluntary) to embark upon a trash collecting adventure.

In the beginning, my two children were excited. I have to admit that I was, too.

It was like a scavenger hunt to find and collect every piece of

Government this week • Tuesday, July 5, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m.

• Tuesday, July 5, Houston School Board, 5:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, July 5, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, July 5, Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m.

• Tuesday, July 5, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

• Tuesday, July 5, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m.

• Thursday, July 7, Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m.

• Monday, July 11, Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m.

• Monday, July 11, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Monday, July 11, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, July 11, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Monday, July 11, Wykoff Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Monday, July 11, Houston City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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garbage left alongside the roadway in an effort to make the world a better place -- one ditch at a time.

But, half way through our trek, it became clear that this adventure had overstayed its welcome.

In my bags alone, I collected three fully loaded dirty diapers.

Thanks to whomever discarded these bundles of joy. I just wish it would have been in a garbage can.

Dirty diapers aren’t too nasty compared to Mountain Dew bottles full of urine or chewing tobacco spit. Yes, we found those, too.

But, what surprised me the most was the profound volume of empty beer cans and bottles scattered everywhere.

In my collection of trash alone, I accumulated upwards of four cases of Busch Light beer cans.

I observed Ellen’s collection to be similar in volume and content.

Apparently, Busch Light is popular among those who drink and drive, and then seek to rid their vehicle of the evidence. A ticket for littering would be the least of their worries.

Upon the conclusion of our trash collecting journey, I have continually revisited the notion that there shouldn’t be the need for the Adopt-A-Highway program.

Why do people NOT care?

Why do people litter? I’m guessing that those who litter have never spent three hours picking up trash alongside Highway 52.

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C ommentary Building walls

Tim Penny, the late Bruce Vento, and Garrison Keillor in DC while Penny was in Congress

put up a wall to keep AfricanAmericans from voting, or when we passed the Chinese Exclusion Act in 1882, we look back on it

By Eric Leitzen as a whole with embarrassment.

Yep. You knew it was coming.

That’s not what America is, and By Tim Penny So it’s that anyone with a lick of sense knows July 1 will be Garrison Keiltime of the it. America is the place where a lor’s last official time hosting year when we German/Jewish/Gypsy/Catholic “A Prairie finally take mutt can live free and marry a Home Comthe Cupid nice Evangelical girl and have an p a n i o n , ” or shamrock adorable, big-eyed baby... and a stickers off of public not one darn person can tell radio broadour windows them they can’t. People came to cast and replace with America to flee persecution and a history a them with Eric Leitzen firecrackers, explosions, and other hatred, and they still do today, decade lonsorts of prehistoric Emoji. We’ll no matter how much a small per- ger than that grill some burgers, boil some centage of the population whines of Southern Tim Penny brats, pack away the potato salad about it.

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are above average” is a somewhat misleading simplification.

Through SMIF’s early childhood programming, we understand that all of our children are not above average, but instead struggle due to income and racial achievement disparities.

In our rural region, we are home to many new immigrant families who can feel isolated by our business-as-usual approach, no matter how much “Minnesota nice” envelopes it. And, as evidenced by the photo of me with Keillor above, I’ll just say not all the men are necessarily good-looking.

Yet, one of the things the more than 1,500 Lake Wobegon tales have done is create a rural voice pumped weekly into the radios of rural and urban dwellers alike. Keillor’s stories are highly edited, nostalgia-inducing yarns filled with a somewhat realistic yet limited cast of characters.

The question may now become: with the departure of Keillor and his monologue, how else South can we carry the rural narrative

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Keillor’s show has created a nostalgic connection point for those of us who reside in rural areas and for those with rural roots, but those roots are weakening with generational change.

The stage is set for a new voice even better, new voices - to step up to the mike, or blog, or podcast, or camera lens, or whatever medium they may find to help tell our rural stories.

Perception becomes reality, William James observed. If that’s indeed the case, the stories we tell ourselves and others are important. In Minnesota, while 40% of the population still lives in Greater Minnesota, our representation in mainstream media does not seem to reflect that proportion. Additionally, we face researchers who have been predicting the doom-andgloom of rural Minnesota for decades, locals who pessimistically eye empty main streets and yearn for the better days of yore, and outsiders who pass through and often pass judgement of these “dying” places.

However, I argue that there’s a new vitality in many of our rural communities and that we need to be the ones telling that story. Certainly, researchers like Ben Winchester and others at the University of Minnesota’s Extension are providing evidence that things are not as dark for Greater Minnesota as people may tend to believe. But beyond statistics of new blood coming back into rural areas, especially in our 20-county region, there is a lot to celebrate: enviable quality of life, beautiful landscapes, a world-class medical facility, many new businesses, quality schools, and generous, dedicated residents.

In addition, there is a spirit of entrepreneurialism that lives on in our small towns. At SMIF, we see it as our job to help spark that spirit and give seed investments to help them grow. As with everything we do, this needs to be a collaborative, regional effort. A growing tourism industry in Fillmore County must be seen as a success for surrounding counties; a theater project in Le Sueur must be celebrated by any town within an easy drive.

Most importantly, we should all be vigorous advocates of our region and more hopeful in our thinking of what can be. With Keillor stepping aside, we must be the ones to reclaim our own narrative. We must become the story tellers offering a more complete, more hopeful telling of what is and where we’re headed.

I welcome your comments and questions. You can reach me at timp@smifoundation.org or (507) 455-3215.

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Memories of Mabel

What one loves in childhood stays in the heart forever

By Karen Lind Brazas Channel Islands, California I was only six-years-old when my family moved into a big old Victorian house in Mabel, Minn. They say a true Victorian home “evokes childhood memories of fantasy and makebelieve.” Looking back now, 60 years later, I find myself immersed in “true to life memories” of my years in that dear old house. I didn’t consider it particularly special at the time.

It was just an old house in a pretty little town, probably 40 or 50-years-old when my parents purchased it for $4,000 in 1953. Ancient elms bowed low along the street out front. A towering pine tree shaded our big side yard, and a narrow alley separated us from the school, an

ideal location for a family with three young children.

Ours was the favorite play yard in the neighborhood as well as serving as a shortcut to the schoolyard. During the summer it was not unusual for the treehouse in the old pine to be tenanted by the neighbor boys while we girls set up a sheet tent over the clothesline as a playhouse. A “kittenball” game or croquet match were often in full swing. On autumn mornings it seemed half the children in town passed along the well worn path that cut through our yard. How many little faces peeked through the kitchen window as we ate our breakfast, urging us to hurry so we could walk to school together!

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At some time in the past the house itself had undergone a “conversion.” Our family lived on the ground floor as the second story had been converted into an apartment that my father later rented out. Three well worn wooden steps led up to the original “piazza,” or front porch, where I tied my make believe ponies...Pronto, my “everyday” pony and White Flash, whom I rode only to church and Sunday school. I’d swing my skinny legs over the porch railing, bow my legs, and leap onto the appropriate pony, avoiding the aromatic lilac bushes that graced the porch front. Then with a “Hi Ho Silver” and a swat to my rear end, I’d gallop off to my friend Marcia Kingstad’s house six blocks away.

A wicker rocking chair rested on the porch near the front door. The only folks who used that door were the ladies of the Ladies Aid when it was mom’s turn to hostess, the doctor who

still made house calls, or the minister paying us his yearly visit. The door opened up to a rather cold imposing front hallway or “foyer.” Its high ceiling and open staircase created an echo when my sister and I would escape on a hot summer afternoon to the wonderfully cool linoleum floor for an interrupted game of jacks. We were not allowed up those stairs, but occasionally we would sneak up to the vacant apartment to present our “programs,” song and dance “Hollywood style.”

The foyer led into our living room which, at one time, was the home’s dining room. Our black and white TV sat in the corner, moved aside at Christmas to accommodate our tree.

Old fashioned double pocket doors led from there into the “drawing room” which served as my parents’ bedroom. Heavily curtained bay windows made the room darker and far less inviting than its parlor days. I

rarely spent time there except to seek refuge in the middle of the night during a ferocious thunderstorm, or to watch my mama cat nurse her kittens that had been born in the armoire in dad’s shoebox.

My older sister and I shared the only official “chamber” or bedroom. Our room was home to our Nancy Drew Mystery collection, an old 45 record player, and dozens of Betsy Mc Call paper dolls, our rainy day pastime of choice. Our cozy little chamber was furnished with twin beds, an old rocking chair, and a fabric skirted vanity. A frighteningly deep closet stretched from our room under the stairway that led to the second floor. Our clothes hung at the front, and I never had the courage to discover what lurked in the dark depths behind them.

I couldn’t fall asleep unless the closet door was tightly closed.

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potential employees so there are no surprises. Most of their seven employees work full-time jobs in addition to working part-time night shifts independently for Hebl Cleaning and Restoration.

Their one full-time employee is All Service Tech Anthony Schwartz, who started working with the Hebls straight out

of high school. He left for a while to pursue other options, but came back after a few years and has been working with the company ever since. “He’s a dedicated employee and as close to family as you can get without having a blood connection,” Jeff remarked.

When Jeff is hiring a new employee, he’s careful never to judge anyone by their past or by their appearance, choosing

Rushford-Peterson Class of ‘66

Photo submitted The Rushford-Peterson Class of 1966 held their 50th Class Reunion on Saturday, June 26. Their festivities consisted of a bonfire at David and Willa Holger’s farm, a tour of the Rushford Historic Museum and the Rushford-Peterson School, lunch at Norsland Lefse and a reception at Glen and Tish Kopperud’s home. Sunday they had brunch at Jessie Street Java. Former teachers attending the gathering were Jim Suchomel (Math) and John Sylvester (History/Drama.) The Class of 1966 made a donation of $800 to the Rushford-Peterson Foundation Angel Fund. Pictured are those who toured the school.

Monday, July 4, 2016 instead to see their potential.

“In order to get the best out of people, you have to find the best in them,” Jeff said. He also makes sure to pass feedback from customers onto his employees, be it good or bad.

“If I have to critique someone, I always lead with something positive.” He and Kathy have a goal of keeping their employees happy, which in turn leads to happy customers.

Some people are a little nervous about letting someone into their home to clean, but Jeff and Kathy have always prided themselves on their company’s confidentiality.

“We’re not there to judge or be the house police. We’re there to do what the customer needs us to do,” Jeff stated.

The Hebl’s customer base is very loyal, with some customers who have been with them since they started their business with Servicemaster 22 years ago. They also have a lot of repeat customers. “We like our market. The people are laidback and appreciative which you don’t see in bigger cities as much.” Jeff commented. He also likes the accountability that he has as a business owner in a rural area, knowing that he will run into his customers around town. “I have to be able to look them in the eye and know I did a good job.” He makes it a point to encourage his clients to tell their friends and family if they are happy with the work and

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to tell him if they aren’t. “We’ll come back and fix the problem with a smile.” he said.

The Hebls have many humorous, heart-warming, and occasionally x-rated stories from their many years in the business.

“One time I found a diamond engagement ring in an air duct,” Kathy recalls. “When I showed it to the customer, she grabbed me around the neck in a bear hug.” It turned out that the customer thought her engagement ring had been stolen years earlier when it disappeared.

She thought she would never see the sentimentally valuable ring again that her husband had picked out and bought for her when he proposed. “When she saw the ring, the look on her face and her excitement were priceless,” Jeff said with a smile.

Both agreed that those types of customer interactions make the job worth it.

“Jeff is known for being a chatterbox,” Kathy laughed.

That trait has benefited their company, as he takes the time to talk to and listen to his clients when he’s in their homes cleaning. He has also taught their employees to do the same.

“Many people in the service industry don’t have time to talk, but a lot of people, especially the elderly, are looking for that socialization,” Jeff remarked.

“Making that connection with your customer is so important.”

Kathy and Jeff have a 50/50 ownership of their business,

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with Kathy doing the administrative duties and Jeff taking care of the rest, although she still helps with the cleaning side of the business as well. “Back in the day, we never in our wildest dreams thought that we would be able to work together,” remarked Jeff. And yet they make it work, by having boundaries and not overstepping them. “There’s a fine line we have to walk. Sometimes we want to kill each other at the end of the day,” laughed Jeff.

Jeff and Kathy have been married for almost 32 years, but they’ve been friends and childhood sweethearts since third grade when Jeff’s family moved to Lanesboro. In seventh grade, Jeff’s dad moved his family back to Stewartville, but they still visited friends in Lanesboro occasionally. “I always made a point to see Kathy when we were there,” Jeff said. When the couple bought their Servicemaster franchise, they were required to have an LLC. They debated the name for a while and finally settled on TDF Enterprices, LLC, with TDF standing for Two Dear Friends, in honor of their long-time friendship that had turned into marriage. Their now-independent company still operates under that name, but does business as Hebl Cleaning and Restoration.

Hebl Cleaning and Restoration can be reached at (507) 467-4798 for quotes and questions.

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baden, Germany. She married Charles Tjepkes July 10, 1954, in Wiesbaden. Charles was a member of the US Air Force Helga E. Tjepkes Helga E. Tjepkes, age 81, of from 1951-1971, so the couple Wykoff, Minn., died Thurs- made their homes in Germany, Minneapolis, Okinawa, Washday mornington State, back to Germany, ing, June 16, to Glasgow, Montana, Grand 2016, at SeaForks, N. Dak.; and then Fairsons Hospice banks, Alaska, where she lived in in Rochester. a log cabin in North Pole, Alas Helga was ka. Following Charles’ discharge, born April the couple made their home in 11, 1935, in Grand Meadow and then in 1974 St romberg , Helga E. they settled in Wykoff. During G e r m a n y, Tjepkes the time they were in the serthe daughter of Wilhelm and Erika (Bockius) vice she was employed at various Seifert. Prior to her marriage she base exchanges. Following their was a dental assistant in Wies- retirement from the service,she

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worked at LeRoy Products and, with her husband, owned and operated Charlie’s on Broadway in Spring Valley, where she was known for her cakes and pies.

Helga enjoyed knitting hats for newborns in area hospitals, cooking, bingo, and loved to spoil her grandchildren.

Helga is survived by her husband of 61 years, Charles; children: Patricia (Wayne) DeYoung of Spring Valley, Rebecca (Garry) Schmidt of Wykoff, Mary Ann Tjepkes of Wykoff, and Charles Tjepkes Jr. of Wykoff; 11 grandchildren,13 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Erika Bernsmann of Wiesbaden, Germany. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson, Joey.

There was a private graveside family service at 1 p.m., Monday, June 20, 2016, at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, followed by a Celebration of Life, which was opened to all family and friends, 2:30 p.m., at the Wykoff Community Center.

Thauwald Funeral Home in Preston assisted the family with arrangements.

Jean Woodward Jean E. (Helme) Woodward, 95-years-old, passed away on June 28, 2016 at the Golden Living Center Whitewater in St. Charles, M i n n .

Jean was born on October 30, 1920 in Iowa City, Iowa at the home of her mater- Jean Woodward nal grandma to Wellington and Martha (Schump) Helme. Her father was an employee of the Burroughs Adding Machine Company. They had frequent moves and in the course of her growing up, Jean attended at least 13 different public schools. She graduated from Central High School in Minneapolis, Minn. As a girl she enjoyed roller skates, playing “marbles and jacks” and skipping rope.

Upon high school graduation, she worked at a doctor’s office in Minneapolis as a medical secretary and for a while lived and worked in Portland, Oreg., as secretary to the pastor at First United Methodist Church. Later, she became lead secretary at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in Minneapolis, where she met her husband Mark Twain Woodward. They were married at Hennepin Church on June 11, 1955. They settled in Robbinsdale, Minn., where Mark worked as an educator and later became Principal of Robbinsdale Junior High School. Jean was a homemaker and was a very active member of Brunswick United Methodist Church, the UMC mission group, Order of Eastern Star, League of Women Voters, Robbinsdale Library Club and a variety of other civic groups. She enjoyed writing poems and short, devotional pieces. She was a devoted mother to her son, Mark Alan Woodward and a compas-

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In 2002, Jean moved to Eyota, Minn., to live near her son and grandchildren. In Eyota she was active in mission and ministry at Faith United Methodist Church, where her son is pastor, and was involved in various senior citizens groups.

Jean is survived by her son, Rev. Mark A. (Rev. Deanna) Woodward of Eyota; two granddaughters, Laura (John) Riess and Amy (Wilson) Cahill of Eyota; two great-grandchildren, Daniel and Molly; one brother, Richard (Peggy) Helme of Minneapolis, Minn.; a brother-in-law, Robert Fernelius of Minneapolis, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 1978 and her sister, Lela.

A celebration of Jean’s life and eternal life was held at Faith United Methodist Church in Eyota on Saturday, July 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. Visitation took place Friday, 5-8 p.m. at Schad & Zabel Funeral Home in Eyota and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. A graveside committal service will be held at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis on July 5. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Eyota Faith United Methodist Building Fund.

Some of Jean’s last words were “Jesus is my best friend.” The family is grateful for your prayerful support and kindness.

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County authorizes questions on general election ballot

By Karen Reisner At the June 28 meeting of the county board, a resolution was adopted authorizing 2 questions to be placed on the November 8 election ballot. State statute 375A.12 allows the county board to initiate the referenda.

The questions will appear on the 2016 ballot under the heading County Offices after the county commissioner contests.

This resolution was adopted unanimously by the board.

The questions will read: Shall the Fillmore County Office Auditor/Treasurer be appointed by the Fillmore County Commissioners? Shall the Fillmore County Office Recorder be appointed by the Fillmore

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Shoreland amendment The board approved an amendment to Section 612, Shoreland District, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Zoning administrator Cristal Adkins said the changes will make the shoreland rules match up with the state buffer language.

Commissioner Duane Bakke noted that about 96% of the Root River water system is already in compliance. Much of the system is buffered by permanent pastures, woods and wasteland.

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missioner Randy Dahl asked how the assessor’s office will treat the buffer areas. Bakke expects if they are currently being taxed as tillable land that will not likely change right away. Dahl said people will complain that the buffer area does not qualify for any program, but is still being taxed as productive cropland.

The state is requiring compliance with the buffer rules by the fall of 2017. SWCD people are working with landowners to get them into compliance.

Performance Measures Authorization was given to submit the 2015 Performance Measures to the state. Most performance measures were met or exceeded including the following: reduction in total number of accidents on county and township roads, maintenance of pavement quality rating at 72, child support collections (second overall in state), maintenance of low percentage of low birth-weight rates, maintenance of median ratio on three types of assessment ratios, met 10-day turn around on document recording, 100% post election results, maintenance of 85% of veterans receiving services or benefits, kept debt service levy under 11%, and a recycling rate of at least 38%.

The county failed to meet the benchmark for tobacco use among adults, failed to increase by 5% state and federal dollars brought into the county for veteran benefits, and did not reach the goal of 7200 to 1000

residents for annual library visits.

In 2010, the Council on Local Results and Innovation was created by the state legislature. It developed the performance measures to help counties determine the efficiency of county services. A resolution was adopted to continue participation in the program.

There was some discussion about whether the payment the county gets for its participation is worth the employee time used to compile the information. The county receives 14 cents per capita or $2,921 for their participation. Commissioner Mitch Lentz suggested department heads go beyond state mandates to improve efficiencies in their departments.

County Engineer Ron Gregg said pavement evaluation is very time consuming, adding road improvements are limited without adequate funding. He emphasized at another point in the meeting the need for transportation funding. Some projects will have to wait until there is more funding.

The board adopted 2016 Performance Measures to be reported July 2017. The recycling goal was raised from 38 to 40%. In 2015 a 44% rate was achieved.

Other business in brief • Gregg reported that the bid from Dunn Blacktop to do a

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three-quarter mile section of CSAH 11 to Highway 30 came in below the engineer’s estimate at $218,692.51. This project is to be done in cooperation with Winona County as they do a section of Winona CSAH 43.

Working together allowed each to get a good price.

The purchase of an upgraded computer system with the capability to operate CAD program for the Engineering Tech Sr. was approved. The cost is $1,781.29. The old computer will be moved to an area requiring less capacity.

• A replacement computer system for the county surveyor was approved. Jeff Brand now has a laptop and a desk top which have some issues. A Toughbook will be purchased with a docking station at his desk. The one computer will be used in the field and at his desk.

• The purchase of a scanner for the Child Support Division of social services at a cost of $1,265.76 was approved.

• A one year hauler agreement with Winneshiek County Area Solid Waste Agency was approved. Jon Martin, Sanitation, explained there is a one dollar per ton increase or $67 per ton. There is an increase in the late payment fee also.

Chairman Marc Prestby noted that the late fee has never been an issue.

• Jeremy McCready was hired as a full-time jailer effective July 15.

Chatfield Brass Band to present patriotic concert July 7 The Chatfield Brass Band will present “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee”, a concert of patriotic music, on Thursday, July 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Chatfield City Park. The Silver Grill will be serving grilled brats and burgers with sides beginning at 6 p.m.

The Chatfield American Legion will dish up complimentary root beer floats and the Root River Rabbits will sell fresh popcorn and pop. This concert is sponsored by Terry and Karen Huckstadt in honor of Terry’s 80th birthday.

The concert program will be filled with patriotic music and will include presentation of the colors by the Chatfield American Legion, a musical salute to the Armed Forces, Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address narrated by Joe Chase, an audience sing-a-long, and an opportunity for kids to play along with the band.

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Noah James Malory James and Becky Malory of Peterson, Minn., are happy to announce the arrival of their son, Noah James on June 24, 2016.

Noah’s grandparents are Jim and Judy Severtson of Lanesboro, Minn., and Jim and Carol Malory of Minneapolis, Minn.

Farm Service Agency county committee nomination period open

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that the nomination period for farmers and ranchers to serve on local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees began Wednesday, June 15, 2016.

“Through the county committees, farmers and ranchers have a voice. Their opinions and ideas get to be heard on federal farm programs,” said FSA Administrator Val Dolcini. “I encourage all eligible farmers and ranchers across the spectrum of American agriculture, to get involved in this year’s elections. We have seen an increase in the number of qualified nominees, especially among women and minorities, and I hope that trend continues.”

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The family of Audery Johnson would like to say “Thank You” to our family, friends and neighbors for your prayers, support, cards, and so many other acts of kindness and sympathy.

A special thank you to the staff at Gundersen Hospice for the wonderful care over the last few months as well as your heartwarming support in her last days at the hospital; to Pastor Roger Michaelson for your many visits to the farm and your spiritual words of comfort; to Semcac Meals on Wheels and to Larry Hundorf for delivering them each and every day and your many visits just to say hi.

There just is not enough words to express our appreciation of support we have received from everyone – we are truly blessed with such wonderful family and friends.

Joel Johnson and Family

To be eligible to serve on a FSA county committee, a person must participate or cooperate in an FSA administered program, be eligible to vote in a county committee election and reside in the local administrative area where they are nominated.

Farmers and ranchers may nominate themselves or others. Organizations representing minorities and women also may nominate candidates. To become a candidate, an eligible individual must sign an FSA-669A nomination form. The form and other information about FSA county committee elections are available at www.fsa.usda.gov/elections. 2016 nomination forms must be postmarked or received in the local USDA Service Center by close of business on August 1, 2016.

FSA will mail election ballots to eligible voters beginning November 7, 2016. Ballots must be returned to the local county office via mail or in person

by December 5, 2016. Newlyelected committee members and alternates will take office on January 1, 2017.

Nationwide, there are approximately 7,800 farmers and ranchers serving on FSA county committees. These individuals make decisions on disaster and conservation programs, emergency programs, commodity price support loan programs, and other agricultural issues. Committees consist of three to 11 members that are elected by eligible producers, and members serve three-year terms.

To learn more about county committees, contact your local FSA county office or visit http:// offices.usda.gov to find a county office near you.

Since 2009, USDA has worked to strengthen and support American agriculture, an industry that supports one in 11 American jobs, provides American consumers with more than 80% of the food we consume, ensures that Americans spend less of their paychecks at the grocery store than most people in other countries, and supports markets for homegrown renewable energy and materials. USDA has also provided $5.6 billion in disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; expanded risk management tools with products like Whole Farm Revenue Protection; and helped farm businesses grow with $36 billion in farm credit.

The Department has engaged its resources to support a strong next generation of farmers and ranchers by improving access to land and capital; building new markets and market opportunities; and extending new conservation opportunities. USDA has developed new markets for rural-made products, including more than 2,500 biobased products through USDA’s BioPreferred program;

and invested $64 billion in infrastructure and community facilities to help improve the quality

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DEED awards $250,000 to help youth prepare for careers Funding for students from racial, ethnic and at-risk groups ST. PAUL -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) awarded $250,000 to 13 groups statewide to help high school students explore and prepare for careers.

The grants were awarded through the agency’s Office of Youth Development, which provides youth employment, training, and education programs and services. The new round of grants will fund career-planning programs that serve youth underrepresented in the workforce primarily from racial, ethnic and at-risk communities.

“These programs will help young people get the information and skills they need to make their career dreams a reality,” said DEED Commissioner Shawntera Hardy.

“This is not only important for their future but for Minnesota, helping to ensure that the state has a more diverse and talented workforce and an economy that works for everyone.”

Grants were awarded to the following organizations: • Minnesota Valley Action Council for South Central Workforce Council, Mankato, $25,000.

Students in the Student Counseling Program at Minnesota State University-Mankato will provide career exploration and counseling to high school juniors and seniors in local rural school districts to help them identify their career interests and develop career plans.

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The program will provide career adviser services to students in grades 10-12 and introduce services to students in the predominantly Native American communities of Waubun and Mahnomen. The project also expands services in Clay County, where immigration has been increasing.

Local contact: Dan Wenner, danw@rmcep.com or (218) 846-7400.

• Stearns-Benton Employment and Training Council, St. Cloud, $25,000.

Students in the BuffaloHanover-Montrose Public School District and the St. Cloud Public School District will receive labor market data and individual interest assessments. Services will be targeted to youth of color and others facing barriers to success.

Local contacts: Tammy Biery, tammy.biery@sbetc.org or (320)308-5702, or Barbara Chaffee, bchaffee@cmjts.org or (763) 271-3711 • Tree Trust, St. Louis Park, $25,000.

The Tree Trust CareerPrep project will assist students in

Dakota, Hennepin and Washington counties to complete a career planning program that assesses interests and identifies top career choices. At least 60% of participants will be youth from ethnic and racial communities and other groups facing barriers to success.

Local contact: Norm Champ, normc@treetrust.org or (952) 67-3891 • Northeast Minnesota Office of Job Training, Virginia, $25,000.

Minnesota WorkForce Center career counselors will share their expertise at local schools.

Other participants in the project will include the business community, trade associations, foundations, economic development organizations, higher education partners, tribal organizations and 41 school districts in the region.

Local contact: Michelle Ufford, michelle.ufford@nemojt.org or (218) 735-6173.

• Anoka County Job Training Center, Blaine, $20,000.

Counselors will provide students with educational and labor market information on occupations that offer employment opportunities in the region. Counseling and group workshops will be available, as well as opportunities to interact

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While some people may be offended by the idea of trapping and killing pocket gophers, the reality is that they destroy crops and farm equipment. Viola is not the only community impacted by these little earth movers.

In Fillmore and Houston Counties, with such an abundance of farmland, you won’t have to drive far to hear a farmer share his pocket gopher tail (err, tale).

While no single person can hold a candle to Charlie Myhre’s record of 62 gophers on one grandiose day of Guiness-Book-Of-WorldRecord proportions, they can sure give it a shot.

The Fillmore County Journal published a front page story titled “The Bounty Hunter” on April 13, 2009, sharing the legendary tale of Myhre’s gopher tail trapping experience. At that time, he was trapping between 5,000 and 7,000 gophers per year. Do the math. That’s no small feet (err, feat)!

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with local businesses and industries through tours, panels, job shadowing and mentoring.

Local contact: Jerry Vitzthum, j e r r y. v i t z t h u m @ c o. a n o k a . mn.us or (763) 783-4801.

• Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council, Marshall, $20,000.

The project will offer comprehensive career and college planning services to students in the 14-county service area who are facing employment barriers. Career specialists will organize business tours for students, parents and school staff to learn about job and educational opportunities leading to long-term careers in the region.

Local contact: Juanita Lauritsen, jlauritsen@swmnpic.org or (507) 537-6987.

• Workforce Development Inc., Rochester, $20,000.

Workforce Development Inc. will partner with schools, alternative learning centers and adult education centers throughout the 10-county service area, offering services tailored to the needs of the schools and students in southeastern Minnesota. About 50% of students served will be youth of color.

Local contact: Randy Johnson, RandyJohnson@workforcedevelopmentinc.org or (507) 292-5189.

• Ramsey County Workforce Solutions, North St. Paul, $20,000.

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Whalen corresponded with every township clerk in the area, and here’s what turned up. And, we didn’t just get the skinny on pocket gopher bounty. We collected information regarding woodchuck and coyote payouts, as well.

Money Creek Township According to Adam Florin, they pay $2 for gophers and $3 for woodchucks, but nothing for coyotes.

Yucatan Township Township Clerk Deborah Dewey indicated that Yucatan has a $2 bounty on gophers, with no bounty on coyotes.

Houston Township And, Houston pays $2 per gopher; nothing for a coyote.

Amherst Township John Abrahamson shared that they pay $2 per gopher and nothing for a coyote.

Beaver Township According to Evelyn Osland, they pay $3 per gopher only.

Jordan Township John Hoffman reported that they pay $3 per gopher and nothing for a coyote.

Sumner Township They were the only township that declined to provide information relating to their gopher

bounty. They did, however, state that they had no coyote bounty.

Are they paying $10 per gopher?

At this point, I guess we don’t know.

Forestville Township They pay $3 per gopher and nothing for a coyote.

Bloomfield Township They don’t pay anything for coyotes, and they pay $3 per pair of gopher feet.

Norway Township According to Kim Chiglo, they pay $1 per gopher and nothing per coyote.

Canton Township Fay Garness shared that they offer a $1 gopher bounty and no coyote bounty.

Preston Township Andy Bisek reported that they pay $2 per gopher and nothing per coyote.

Chatfield Township According to Forrest Hayden, they pay $2 for gophers and they do not have a bounty for coyote pelts.

Carimona Township Linda Marzolf indicated that Carimona Township pays $3 for gophers and $10 for coyotes.

Holt Township There’s no coyote bounty, but

there is a $3 gopher bounty.

Carrolton Township They pay $2 for gopher feet.

York Township They pay $2 for gophers.

Fountain Township According to Dan Graskamp, they pay $3 per gopher and nothing for coyotes.

Fillmore Township Bonnie Heidtke reported that they pay $10 for coyote ears, and $3 per pair of gopher feet.

Pilot Mound Township According to Bill Sullivan, they have a $2 gopher bounty which requires a set of rear feet and tail, submitted by and paid to the land owner. They do not have a bounty on coyotes.

Arendahl Township Anita Brown reported that they pay $3 per gopher (feet and tails).

Newburg Township They are paying $2 on the gopher feet and they do not take coyote pelts.

Harmony Township Kathy Whalen shared that they have a $2 gopher and woodchuck bounty. There’s no bounty on coyotes.

Spring Valley Township They pay $2 per pair (front paws) for gophers.

Preble Township David Larson reported that they have a $2 gopher bounty; nothing for coyotes.

Bristol Township They reported that they pay $2 on gophers and there is no bounty on coyotes.

Rushford Village This is not a township, therefore there is no gopher bounty rate to report. However, it is interesting that the largest geographical city in all of Fillmore County is equivalent to the size of township.

Summary I should mention that there was concern expressed about publicizing the prices paid per township, because people may get the idea to take their feet, tails, pelts, and ears to the higher paying townships.

As it was expressed by one of the township clerks, “Each township only pays for those that are caught in their township. We would need some proof that they are caught in our township.”

So, if you’re looking for some supplemental income and the opportunity to help the economy of agronomy, you may want to consider trapping gophers. And, then you’ll be able to call yourself a bounty hunter!

schools to help students navigate career information, plan for post-secondary education and make career choices.

Local contact: Patricia Brady, patricia.brady@co.ramsey. mn.us or (651) 779-5651.

• City of Minneapolis Employment and Training, $20,000.

Culturally-specific services will be provided to youth in north Minneapolis and the Cedar-Riverside neighborhoods. Eighty percent of students served will be youth from ethnic and racial communities.

Local contact: Deb BahrHelgen, Deb.Bahr-Helgen@ minneapolismn.gov or (612) 673-6226.

• City of Duluth, $15,000.

A job counselor in the career centers at Duluth East and Denfeld high schools will work with students to identify and explore areas of career interest, coordinate tours, provide work experience and internships, and help students develop career and life plans.

Local contact: Paula Reed, preed@duluthmn.gov or (218) 730-5241.

Carver County, Chaska, $5,000.

Carver County and local partners will provide services to students who are within two years of graduating. The following services will be available: career interest assessment, labor market information, career pathways, post-secondary training and education, career counseling and planning, job shadowing, and field trips to schools and training institutions.

Local contact: Gwen Jansen, gjansen@co.carver.mn.us or (952) 361-1713.

• Inter County Community Council, Oklee, $5,000.

The council will partner with six school districts and one alternative learning center to provide students with information on career planning tools, career salary profiles, and credentials and training necessary for careers in high-demand industries in the region.

Local contact: Catherine Johnson, cjohnson@intercountycc.org or (218) 796-5144.

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catch basins. Additional project recommendations included upgrade of sanitary sewer and watermain with a potential watermain loop to be stubbed in and looped if feasible. The early estimation for improvements was $1.5 million and up to 30% of the cost for street, water, and sanitary improvements eligible for assessment to affected property owners.

Engineer’s notes from the first meeting indicated residents were not in favor of replacing utilities, but of fixing the pavement, without widening the streets to 36 feet and exempting storm sewer extension on Hillcrest. The cost and assessments involved with the project were a front-running concern of most.

Brian Malm, lead engineer for the project, presented a case for both a full reconstruction and utility upgrades. He argued against a less expensive, nonassessable mill and overlay of the badly potholed and cracked streets noting they would fail within 2-3 years. A 2008 report of televised underground sewer lines showed the 50-year old system had outlived its useful life and was in need of replacement, as was the watermain.

Malm cautioned that pavement replacement over utilities due for failure could involve a significant investment.

The council reviewed three assessment options for the project at the June 13 meeting.

Options included the city assessment policy maximum of 30% and reducing property owner assessment to 20% (which was not viable because it reduced the total assessable portion of the project to just 17%, which falls under the general obligation bonding requirement of 20%), and setting the total assessable

portion of the project at 20%, raising the property owner assessment to 24%. Assessments would be certified to the county in the fall of 2017, at the conclusion of the project. Property owners would have 10 years to pay off the assessments, which have a 1% interest rate.

Bid letting for the project was approved May 9 and three bids for the project were opened June 9, with the low bid at $798,000, significantly lower than the engineer’s estimate of $1,064,228.

The council has 60 days from June 9 to either award a bid or reject all.

At the June 27 meeting, financial consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, was present to highlight financing options. In an effort to meet revenue requirements and limit debt thresholds to below $6,000 per capita, Bubany presented cash flows for both a new general obligation bond and a suggestion for utilization of crossover refunding of 2011 GO bonds in addition to the new bond.

Bubany projected that crossover refunding may net the city up to $80,000 in savings. There is no guarantee in savings, but the city is protected by granting authority for refunding only if particular thresholds are met. In this case, the savings must be at least $60,000.

As for the new bond, Bubany indicated it would be a negotiated, rated sale. The city had an A+ rating with Standard & Poor’s prior to 2007. After the flood and a substantial reduction in general fund reserves, the city’s rating was downgraded to A minus. Bubany indicated now that the city’s general fund reserves have been rebuilt, he’s comfortable in thinking that the city could attain an upgraded A rating, or even perhaps an A+ again. By going through the rating process and upgrading its

Monday, July 4, 2016 standing, the city can achieve more favorable interest rates.

The council made a motion to move on the Trigger Resolution for the crossover refunding, but made no action on the general obligation bond for the 2016 Street and Utility Improvement Project.

Following financial discussion, the council moved onto consideration of adoption of the project itself via awarding the contract bid. Bolton & Menk has recommended approving the bid to Generation X Construction. Utilizing the 20% total assessable portion option, the cost to property owners would be $52.98 per foot, plus $2,800 sewer and water hookup charge.

This equates to an estimated $8,150 per linear foot assessment. However, final assessment numbers won’t be known until the project, if approved, is completed.

Councilor Vern Bunke questioned Malm on comparisons between the 2008 report of underground infrastructure to a revised 2015 report done in preparation for the project. The initial report indicated five deficiencies, according to Bunke.

Malm indicated these were infiltration, leakage, breakage, cracks, corrosion, and unsealed joints and that it was difficult to put a definitive number on the comparisons. “With its useful life, it’s due to be replaced,” he added.

Bunke suggested perhaps some cost savings could be made to the Hillcrest portion of the project by retaining some curb and gutter, like what was done on the Rushford Avenue project in 2014 Malm responded that he wasn’t aware of the project, having not been the city engineer at that time and that it may not have had the same work done. Additionally, Malm noted that Bol-

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ton & Menk has looked at the option before and the amount of curb and gutter left is minimal and contractors typically offset costs to make up for the hassle of trying to not damage existing curb and gutter. “We have not seen it to be cost effective on a reconstruct,” said Malm. “The savings won’t materialize.” “ T h e numbers are f a v o r a b l e . Jim O’Donnell The bid is lower than expected.

The assessments are not exorbitant,” stated Councilor Jim O’Donnell. “If we wait and do this again in three years, the cost is going to be much higher.

The assessment portions will be higher.”

“It’s not a fun decision,” added C o u n cilor Terri Benson.

“What is only right at the time? Terri Benson Not just for Burr Oak and Hillcrest, but for the community.

We are paying down debt. We are being responsible.”

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second. Councilor Vern Bunke then made a motion to reject all bids, stopping the project. His motion also died for lack of second. The council has decided to hold a special meeting Tuesday, July 5, at 6:30 p.m., to make a final decision on the project.

In other news, the council has approved an easement agreement with Kenny and Toni Highum for the installation of a storm water drainage pipe on their South Burr Oak property.

The piping will run along the north side of Highum’s property hopefully ending a long-standing problem of poor drainage and water back up on the south end of the dead end street. The roughly 6,000-square-foot parcel of land represents 18 feet property. Reimbursement cost to the property owner will be $1,533, representing 50% of the taxed value for the land. The agreement is contingent on final approval from Highum’s attorney.

The Municipal Airport Fueling System Project is also moving ahead. The bid for the project was awarded to Olympic Builders in the amount of $285,527.

The project is funded 90% by federal dollars, 5% by the state, and 5% by the city.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, July 11, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

Pictures from Bridgecreek Country School donated to R-P Schools

Photo submitted Liz (Pederson) Howe donated pictures that hung in the Bridgecreek Country School to Rushford-Peterson Schools.

Both pictures are in memory of Walter, Gladys and Ken Howe.

Liz is a 1966 graduate of the Rushford Schools. RushfordPeterson Schools is indebted to Liz and the Howe family for their donation.

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And when my sister was at a friend’s slumber party, I pushed the rocking chair against that door so nothing bad could come out and get me at night.

Our little brother rarely bothered us because a little nightstand blocked the door leading into the original “pantry” which now served as his bedroom. His room was only large enough to hold a youth bed and a small bookcase. But a door led from his room into the cold, dark, spooky basement. With its dilapidated wooden stairs and earthen floor, I was certain it was home to millions of creepy

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crawlers and who knew what else! How glad I was that I didn’t have to sleep in the pantry and that I had a solid door and sturdy nightstand protecting me from whatever might decide to climb up in the middle of the night. My poor little brother! I knew it would get him first!

The kitchen was without question, my favorite place to be. Here my mom perfected her cinnamon rolls that would make her famous in the eyes of her future grandchildren.

Our family gathered for dinner here every night, often being treated to mom’s Finnish stew and strawberry rhubarb pie.

Here we met with friends and were allowed to wear our wet

bathing suits in the summer and our ice skates in the winter when we would tromp into that big warm kitchen at noon for grilled cheese sandwiches and hot cocoa with marshmallows.

The old cast iron radiator by the back door dried our soggy mittens and earmuffs and kept my shoebox full of baby kittens warm on chilly nights.

A spacious bathroom was located just off the kitchen. It may have served as a scullery in years past, a place for cleaning silver, washing dishes, and storing cooking utensils. Now it was roomy enough for a sink, a commode, and a large “bathtub built for two,” a washing machine, and an ironing board

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Over the years I returned to my home in Mabel a few times and was saddened to see the ravages of time. The house that I remembered as rather regal and imposing looked forlorn and forgotten. The front porch sagged and weeds grew where lilac bushes once bloomed. My old house was in dire need of paint and had fallen into disrepair. They say

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Novotny to serve as prosecutor

By Karen Reisner At the June 27 Chatfield City Council meeting, attorney Scott Springer spoke about the sub-

mission of his letter of resignation for Fillmore County prosecutions. Springer has served the city since the resignation

of Matt Opat, after Opat was appointed district judge about three years ago. Springer’s resignation was accepted effective June 30.

Springer is selling his office located across the street from the Thurber building to attorney Lee Novotny. Novotny recently resigned from the Fillmore County attorney’s office after six years to go into private practice.

Springer recommended Novotny to succeed him.

City attorney Fred Suhler said Novotny is experienced in prosecutions and he gave his complete support for Novotny to take over the position. A motion to approve the appointment of Novotny was passed with councillor Paul Novotny abstaining.

Water meters There was a long discussion once again concerning the bids for the water meter project.

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Priebe detailed Brian Burkholder’s recommendation, who was not present. Priebe explained they had met again with two of the bidders. These meetings only strengthened their recommendation to go with Ferguson’s bid.

However, it was not the lowest bid of those submitted, among those bids that had met the written specifications. It was slightly higher by $760.

The bid from Fergusons provided the ability to read history of meter use from the street. The slightly lower bid did not have this feature. Priebe said this was a valuable feature. Mayor Russ Smith said only two of the five bidders had this feature.

Attorney Suhler argued that $760 isn’t a big deal on a $400,000 project, but insisted that the lowest bidder that met the specifications, as he interpreted them, should get the award even if the difference is 10

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cents. He said the specifications didn’t clearly require an ability to read everything remotely from the street, including the history. He maintained he was not comfortable ignoring the process, adding this is government procurement and it has to be done by the book.

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he was always under the assumption that they were getting a fully remote system. Smith questioned whether they will get more than one bidder if they rebid. Councillor Robert Pederson said, what happened to getting the better value for the city?

Novotny insisted that for a project costing nearly half a million, we have to be on the cutting edge. Meters are expected to last 20-25 years. He said in his mind they have to rebid the project. He moved to reject all bids and rebid with clear, defined specifications

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for fully remote reading, including the history. Councillor Ken Jacobson added we do have to honor the process. The motion for the rebid passed with Pederson voting no.

Other business in brief • Allissa Blaha, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, reviewed SMIF’s efforts in the areas of economic development, early childhood development, and community development.

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She noted a grant was approved this day to Fillmore County SEMCAC home visiting program.

Every community in Fillmore County now has a community foundation.

Chatfield contributed $1,000 in 2015 to the foundation.

SMIF’s request is for an increase in the contribution this year.

• EDA director Chris Giesen said the EDA is requesting the approval of a revolving loan to

Semcac marks 50th anniversary with July 12 open house RUSHFORD, MN – Semcac is a nonprofit, Community Action organization that was founded in 1966; this year marks Semcac’s 50th anniversary of helping people. Community Action Agencies were established under the Economic Opportunity Act to fight America’s “War on Poverty”.

Semcac assists people to achieve or maintain independence and self-reliance utilizing community resources. The organization employs approximately 230 employees in the southeastern region of Minnesota.

Semcac invites the public to visit the main, administrative office for an open house on July 12, 2016. Join us at 204 S. Elm Street in Rushford, from 2–4 p.m. The City of Rushford Mayor will be presenting a proclamation at 2:15 p.m. There will be refreshments and information about the organization.

Semcac is designed to serve the southeastern Minnesota counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona; there are Semcac contact offices located in each of these seven counties. Semcac also offers limited services in the five counties of Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca.

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Brayonna Berry and Angie Bicknese for $30,000 to renovate the building at 221 South Main St. They plan to start a new business, Bick n Berry Boutique, a women’s fashion and accessory shop. The loan is to be paid back over 5 years at 4% interest. The loan was approved.

• Giesen reported on the uses of the nearly $300,000 awarded to the city from the Rochester half-cent sales tax. Funds have been used for the Twiford project, EZ Fabricating expansion, hotel feasibility study, facade improvement grants, and Journey to Growth. These uses have created and helped to retain jobs

and increased the city’s tax base.

There is about $110,000 that is still uncommitted.

• The purchase of an updated sewer inspection camera for public works was approved at the lowest bid of $8,807.

• Councillor Dave Frank reported that the sixth grade Girl Scouts Troop has created a World Peace Pole which they want to display at the intersection of Third St. and Winona St. SE. • City Clerk Joel Young announced there will be a special meeting of the EDA and Chatfield Center for the Arts Inc. on July 7 at 5:15 p.m.

Gammel Dag tournament champs

Photo submitted A 12-U Little League Baseball tournament was held in Peterson on June 18 during the town’s Gammel Dag celebration.

Teams from Houston, Lanesboro and St. Charles competed in the round robin style tournament, with St. Charles claiming the first place trophy with a record of 2-0. Game results are as follows: Lanesboro-8, Houston-0; St. Charles-5, Lanesboro-2; St. Charles-12, Houston-1.

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ana is the Creative Director and Graphic Designer for the Fillmore County Journal, Perfect Glossy, and Visit Bluff Country magazine. With a passion for design, technology, art, and illustration, she enjoys each new project.

Jana grew up on a 5th generation dairy farm near Rushford where she still milks Brown Swiss with her parents and older brother, Jarad. Her sister, Brittany, works as an engineer at Raytheon in Los Angeles, California. Jana comes from a Norwegian family with grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins in the area.

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Joining 4-H when she was just seven years old, Jana became involved in almost every single project area at the great Fillmore County Fair. It was here that she discovered she had a love and talent for art, design and photography.

Jana pursued a degree in Graphic Design and graduated from Winona State University in May 2013. While in college she enjoyed competing on the Track and Field team as a pole vaulter.

When she isn’t working at the Fillmore County Journal she is busy farming, running, hunting, raising Dobermans, taking photos, coaching for the Lanesboro/Fillmore Central Mabel-Canton Track and Field Team, or doing anything in the great outdoors.

Jana couldn’t imagine a better place to live and work. She loves the rural lifestyle, the people and the beauty of Bluff Country.

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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department David Lee Olson, 28, Chatfield, Minn.; 3/31/2016, Duty to Drive to Due Care – Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Willie Earl Barnett, 52, Chattanooga, Tenn.; 6/4/2016, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Patrick Kay Codute, 19, Orono, Minn.; 5/19/2016, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

John Clifford Conway, 72, St. Paul, Minn.; 5/21/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Michael Lee Drake, 26, Lanesboro, Minn.; 5/14/2016, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

Daulton Thomas Gartner, 20, Preston, Minn.; 4/27/2016, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $195.

David Kenneth Howe, 57, Rushford, Minn.; 6/5/2016, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passengers Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

William Lawrence Keenan, 22, Waukon, Iowa; 6/6/2016, Speeding (62/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Morgan Leigh Knutson, 23, Lanesboro, Minn.; 5/27/2016, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Shantel Kay Lehmann, 24, Wadena, Iowa; 5/16/2016, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Carley Vanasse Miller, 19, Kasson, Minn.; 5/18/2016, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Rachel Lynn Petersen, 20, Spring Grove, Minn.; 5/16/2016, Possess 1.4 Grams Marijuana in Motor Vehicle, Fine $150, Total Fees $240. 5/16/2016, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Use of Possession, Fine $50.

Rolando Sanchez Sanchez, 18, Iowa City, Iowa; 4/12/2016, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (55/30), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division Camil Pinjic, 57, Blaine, Minn.; 5/28/2016, Fishing –

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Auctioneer’s Note: We will be selling Furniture, Antiques, Tools, Bicycles, Bicycle Parts, Tools and Household items from Bicycle Shop, 2 estates and 2 parties downsizing.

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Monday, July 4, 2016 Take or Posses Fish Over Limit, Fine $150, Total Fees $240.

MN State Patrol – Rochester Brandon Wayne Buss, 27, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/14/2016, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Denice Darcel Callahan, 61, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/3/2016, Speeding (76/55), Fine $140, Total Fees $260. 4/3/2016, No Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance, Fine $200.

Jeffrey L. Coussens, 57, Rock Island, Ill.; 6/5/2016, Speeding (67/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Marsha A. Davis, 40, Waterloo, Iowa; 6/5/2016, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Christopher Paul Goldsmith, 44, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/18/2016, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passengers Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

William Dale Hanson, 52, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/16/2016, Seat Belt Violation in a Commercial Vehicle, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Amanda Marie Kempe, 21, McIntire, Iowa; 4/13/2016, Speeding (80/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Shane Martin Mlenar, 22, Racine, Minn.; 5/4/2016, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Mandy Ray Sample, 20, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 6/5/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

John Donald Shaw, 46, Preston, Minn.; 5/15/2016, Speeding (73/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Kyle Lee Smith, 28, Spring Valley, Minn.; 5/13/2016, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set By Commissioner (52/40), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Preston Police Department Michael Lee Drake, 26, Lanesboro, Minn.; 5/16/2016, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

Daryl Albert Goetz, 68, Lanesboro, Minn.; 5/29/2016, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Fillmore County District Court On June 20, Sharon Lea Loomis, 52, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat.

Loomis is charged with Drugs 5th Degree – Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 – Not Small Amount Marijuana, a felony with a maxiPrinted with Soy ink mum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about June 15, with the county of Fillmore, the defendant allegedly Printed with unlawfully possessed one of more mixtures containing a controlled substance classified as schedule I, II, III, IV, except small marijuana, Printedamount on recycled paper to wit; methamphetamine.

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By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: There was a story in the news about a recent hit and run fatal crash where the State Patrol was looking for the public’s help in locating the vehicle that fled.

Troy H. How many Christianson hit and run incidents are there in Minnesota and what is the law that covers this?

Answer: As a State Patrol public information officer, I will ask the media to assist us in identifying a driver or vehicle in a hit and run type incident.

Below are “Hit and Run” crash statistics from the past two years.

2014 “Hit-and-Run” Crashes: • 8 Fatal Crashes • 1,096 Personal Injury Crashes • 5,972 Property Damage Crashes • 7,078 Total Crashes • 8 Fatalities • 1,407 Injuries 2015 “Hit-and-Run” Crashes • 12 Fatal Crashes • 1,295 Personal Injury Crashes • 6,118 Property Damage Crashes • 7,425 Total Crashes • 12 Fatalities • 1,722 Injuries As you can see, there are more than 7,000 reported hit and run crashes in Minnesota each year. If you are involved in a hit and run

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crash and the other vehicle leaves the scene, try to get a license plate number, make, model and color of the vehicle, driver description and direction of travel. Report this information as soon as possible to law enforcement, and we will attempt to locate that vehicle.

Minnesota state statue 169.09 says that the driver involved in a collision shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the collision or as close to the scene as possible and investigate what was struck.

If the driver knows or has reason to know the collision resulted in injury or death or damage to another vehicle, the driver shall remain at the scene of the collision and give information. The driver of any motor vehicle shall give the driver’s name, address, and date of birth and the registration plate number of the vehicle being driven. The driver shall, upon request and if available, exhibit the driver’s license or permit to drive to the individual struck or the driver or occupant of or individual attending any vehicle collided with. The driver also shall give the information and upon request exhibit the license or permit to any peace officer at the scene of the collision or who is investigating the collision. The driver shall render reasonable assistance to any individual injured in the collision.

If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. (Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state. mn.us)

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shared true team track and field titles). R-P’s boys were TRC East golf champs. Kingsland’s boys shared the TRCWest title. Chatfield senior Paige Isensee, Kingsland sophomore Simon Broadwater, and Rushford-Peterson senior Kyle Weidemann each competed individually at state golf meets.

The track and field scene was also in the spotlight.

R P H ’ s Noah Carlson staked a claim as Class A’s top track and field Noah Carlson athlete by winning three state individual titles (Long Jump, Triple Jump, 200-meters). Teammate Matt Culhane dominated the throw events, finishing as a double state runner-up (Discus, Shot Put). With Trevor Lundberg (Shot Put), the trio won the Class A State Team Title Trophy. Anna Sweet also got in on the RPH act. The senior qualified in the 100-meters, competing in her third state tourney. GMLOKS track and field sent the girls 4x200 (Emily Hovden, Jordyn Glynn, Lauren Buchholtz, Sydney Bendtsen).

Buchholtz qualified individually in the 400, breaking a long state-less string for Kingsland track and field athletes. Things kind of finished where they started. LFC’s cross country girls, Olson, Smith, the Ruen sisters, and Miner, plus Emma Breitsprecher, comprised a pair of state qualifying track and field relay teams (4x400, 4x800). They broke a long LFC girls relay state-less streak.

It was Kiera Olson’s fourth state competition (CC individually, CC team, T/F twice).

The 20152016 county cup, for the most successful overall sports program, is shared between F i l l m o r e Kiera Olson Central and Rushford-Peterson.

The Falcons, behind the girls golf team (conference champ, section champ, state champ), the shared cross country team (conference champ, section champ), and the football team (section runner-up), brought home six pieces of team hard-

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Peterson used Briana Koop’s hitting, Savannah Skalet’s setting, and Mikayla Crawford’s defense to go 20-9. Lanesboro, behind senior hitter Rachel Kimball and 1,000-assist junior setter Lexi Melander, posted a recent highwater 16-6 mark. Fillmore Central, behind 1,000-dig girl Tayah Barnes, made Rochester for the fifth straight year. They finished at 15-14. The Falcon football team out-lasted everyone on the gridiron. Chris Mensink’s guys grabbed FC its first ever top-seed in the play-offs. Behind senior RB/LB Tyson Ristau and junior QB/LB Riley Means, the Falcons finished as 1A Runner-Up. They went 8-2 a year after going 2-7. After starting the year 0-2, R-P football posted their fourth straight winning season. They beat eventual section champ Goodhue (21-20) in the regular season, but fell to the Wildcats (24-21) in a hard-fought contest in the play-offs. With junior tailback Noah Carlson a beast, they finished at 6-4. MabelCanton football also had very good season, their best finish since 2008. They rode 1,000yard RB’s Wayne Ross and Weston Whalen to a 7-3 record.

Houston battled hard (including thru injuries). The Hurricanes posted their first winning season (6-4) since 2009, getting a huge interception season (12) from senior Jeremiah Johnson.

Chatfield, behind their running back duo of Parker Fossum and Carter Duxbury, also finished above five-hundred (6-4) for a fifth straight season.

In the winter, basketball season was again about competition, particularly on the girls side of things. Terry Pelzl’s R-P Trojans lasted the longest. Behind junior scoring-sensation Brianna Koop’s game-winning shot, R-P won the 1A East title. They finished as 1A runnerups (to state c h a m p i o n Brianna Koop Goodhue) going 20-10. Kingsland fell on Koop’s game-winning shot, but claimed 1A East runner-up hardware. They rode Coach Jake Vetter and their junior class to a 16-13 finish. The Chatfield girls, after a slow start, also finished above five-hundred (1413). They posted their seventh straight winning season. Koop topped 1,000 points. Houston’s Kelly Jerviss topped 1,000 points and became the Hurricane girls all-time leading scoring. MabelCanton’s do-everything guard Coranda Vickerman topped 1,000 points. Boys basketball teams struggled a bit. Only two of seven finished above fivehundred. Houston rode a great senior class to a high-water season. Jason Carrier’s Hurricanes

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By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com T h e 2 0 1 5 2016 high The Trende school Report sports season was a year of good competition for the seven FCJ covered schools.

Paul Trende It was a year of good relative parity. Five of seven volleyball teams finished above five hundred. Five of seven football teams finished above five hundred. Girls basketball teams also slugged it out. All four TRC squads and six of seven Journal-covered schools had double digit wins. Five of seven boys basketball teams were close to each other win-wise (albeit, on the below-five-hundred end of the spectrum. It was also a year of the runner. Those longdistance gals from Lanesboro and Fillmore Central made state twice. It was a year for the golfer, at least the girls calling Harmony Golf Course home. It was another big year for “Noah.”

Probably the county’s top athlete put his name in more track and field record books’. It’s the first year ever that the season ended with state championships in two different sports.

In the fall, the Lanesboro/ Fillmore Central cross country girls headlined the action. Ellen Cullen and her top girls, Emily Snyder, Kiera Olson, Maddie Smith, Bailey Ruen, Leah Ruen, and Ashley Miner, claimed the section 1A title. Without a senior among them, they won 9 of 11 races, made their first ever state trip, taking ninth in the 16-team field. Also making state in cross country was LARP junior Dylan Linder. Volleyball matches were hotly contested.

Lonnie Morken’s Mabel-Canton Cougars reigned supreme, winning the SEC again, their first 1A East title since 2008, and finishing as Section 1A runnerup. Behind junior do-everything setter/hitter Coranda Vickerman, and sophomore hitter Savannah Slafter, M-C won a school best Coranda 35 matches Vickerman (versus three defeats).

Other volleyball squads also fared well. Chatfield, behind the senior five-some of Brooke Adler, Sheridan Salisbury, Megan LaPlante, Maddie Muller, and Danielle Kramer, tri-shared the TRC title. They finished at 18-11. Rushford-

started the year 10-0. They finished at 22-5, falling to the other county team to finish above five hundred, Rushford-Peterson.

The Trojans fought hard, but couldn’t make state for a fifth straight year. They fell to Spring Grove in the 1A East finals, finishing at 20-9. In a way, R-P still controlled basketball. Graduate Matt Halverson commanded Goodhue to a section title and a state runner-up finish. Houston’s Austin Peplinski and Kingsland’s Quinn Larson eclipsed 1,000 career-points. The action on the wrestling mats was a bit down too.

GMLOK had the best individual season going 7-5. LARP Quinn Larson posted the only team play-off win, albeit in a wrestle-in dual. Four countywrestlers trekked to state. Chatfield’s Jake Mandt competed at his third state meet (second individual). Well over 100 career win, the sophomore took third at 132 in Class A. GMLOKS senior Parker Hale ended a great career.

The senior 160-pounder took third in Class AA at 160. Team- Jake Mandt mate Brenn Olson, a junior in his first state meet, took fifth at 132. LARP’s McCoy Tekautz returned to state after a one-year absence. The junior took fourth at 152 in Class AA. Spring was the most active sports season. It included multiple state titles. Chatfield saw its baseball and softball teams survive the longest.

Brian Baum’s guys had an epic postseason run, downing FC/L in an epic 15-14 eight-inning contest (thanks to Riley Ahern’s epic walk-off home run). They used an 11-man senior class to finish as 1AA East and 1AA runner-up with a 14-10 record.

Jeff Johnson’s softball team, led by seniors Megan LaPlante and Sydney Gould, hit some home runs and got good pitching from a pair of 8th graders.

They won the TRC West and grabbed the 1AA East runnerup trophy, making Austin for a fourth time in five years. The Gophers finished 18-5. FCL baseball also again made noise in the post-season, winning seven of their last nine, falling to Chatfield in that epic tourney contest.

Fillmore Central girls golf, behind Lane Powell, claimed the county’s only full-team state sports title.

Underclassmen Grace Miller and Madison Scheevel helped FC to the perfect season; TRC champs, 1A champs, state Class A champs. They claimed FC its first state title in any sport (save Yo u

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ware. Rushford Peterson (BBB sub-section runner-up, GBB sub-section champ and section runner-up, boys golf conference champ, and track/field state meet champs) brought home five. But the Trojans had a great year for individuals qualifying for state, sending one in cross country (Linder), one in wrestling (Tekautz), one in golf (Weidemann), and two in track and field. Said two individuals, Carlson and Culhane, finished 1-1-1, and 2-2.

Chatfield also had a solid year, grabbing five pieces of hardware (volleyball conference champ, softball conference champ and sub-section runner, baseball sub-section and section runner-up). The top three-sport graduating seniors are Carter Duxbury, Aaron Paulson, and Megan LaPlante of Chatfield, Quinn Larson of Kingsland, Trace Tollefson of Fillmore Central, Matt Culhane of Rushford-Peterson, and Kelly Jerviss, Jeremiah Johnson, and Trevor Lundberg of Houston.

Some storylines for the 20162017 season will be: Can hardrunning LFC girls cross country make it back to state? Can Fillmore Central football, or R-P football, dethrone Goodhue? Can any 9-man football team unseat Grand Meadow or even Spring Grove? Can anyone top defending state champ Caledonia in Class AA? Which returning, heavily-experienced volleyball teams, M-C, R-P, FC, or other, will reign supreme in 1A East? On the basketball courts, R-P’s, Kingsland’s, and FC’s girls will all return four-plus starters. Who will be the best? Can R-P’s boys regroup after a “down” (by their standards) season? A pair of girls take aim at becoming their school’s all-time leading scorer.

One has a chance to top 2,000 career points. At least one guy should top 1,000 points. Can Jake Mandt win a state wrestling title? What will seniors to be Brenn Olson and McCoy Tekautz do on their last goaround on the mats? What will the always-unpredictable spring sports season bring? Does it include another state title for FC girl’s golf? Can Chatfield softball again make it back to Austin? What will Noah Carlson do in his final track and field go-around? By the time readers consume this article, football season will be a little over a month from starting.

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By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources publishes the Minnesota Conser vation Vo l u n t e e r six times a year. The May-Ju ne 2016 edition contains an article writ- LaVerne C. Paulson ten by Keith Goetzman concerning burning garbage. If you are able to find a copy of this publication, I would invite you to read the article on backyard burning. I

think it will be well worth your time. This week I will share some information from the article entitled, “A Burning Problem,” as well as information from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Even if you do not personally burn garbage, please read on. Most likely you are being affected one way or another by backyard burning. If you are burning your garbage, it’s perhaps time for a change.

The makeup of garbage has changed in the last century.

Most of the garbage fifty or sixty years ago was untreated paper, wood, or glass, and when it was burned, it was relatively harmless. Not so today. Today’s garbage contains plastics, dyes, and chemicals such as lead,

Monday, July 4, 2016 mercury, chlorine, nickel, and cadmium that release extremely hazardous toxins into the air when burned. These chemicals settle on our soil, water, and plants, and sooner or later enter the food chain getting into the food we eat or the milk we drink. Backyard garbage burning is now the largest source of dangerous dioxins, known to be cancer causing materials.

Nearly 45% of rural Minnesotans still burn their garbage on site. Burning garbage in harmful to your health and the environment. If you are burning garbage, you are making poison. Burning garbage in your backyard, whether done in a traditional burn barrel, wood stove, fire pit, or at the cabin is far more harmful to your health

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and the environment than previously thought. Children, the elderly, and those with preexisting respiratory problems are most vulnerable.

What can you do? First, stop burning garbage. There is usually an abundance of firewood for your fire pit in your back yard or at the cabin. I don’t think melted plastics and paper ashes add nutrition or flavor to your hot dogs or smores. Most people will agree that the smell of burning garbage is not exceptionally pleasant.

Second, find a trash hauler or bring your landfill garbage to the Resource Recovery Center in Preston. You can get rid of up to one hundred pounds for five dollars. After that, it’s about three cents a pound plus

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the solid waste management tax.

There are drop off sites throughout the county to get rid of your recyclables, or bring them to the recycling center here in Preston.

Once again, may I remind you of you that the recycling bins are not for garbage. Please don’t contaminate the recyclables that your neighbors have deposited correctly.

Lastly, give composting a chance. Once the paper, cans, bottles and kitchen garbage is out of your landfill garbage, you will be surprised how little real garbage you really have. If composting is done correctly, there are no nasty smells and the opossums, raccoons, and skunks in your neighborhood will not visit you composting area searching for snacks.

AgStar awards Fillmore County Fair with Fund for Rural America grant $3,000 awarded for funding livestock wash rack

Members of the Fillmore County 4-H Livestock Market Auction Committee were presented with grant funds from Eric Ruen, Ag Star Financial Services Officer. From left to right are: Jacob Welch, Jon Pettit, Mike Fenske, Sharon Prinsen, Mark Johnson, Eric Ruen, and Larry Miller.

Photo submitted MANKATO, MN, June 9, 2016 - The AgStar Fund for Rural America has awarded a $3,000 grant to Fillmore county Fair in Preston for funding a livestock washrack designated for swine, sheep, and goat use.

Over the past several years,

4-Hers involved in swine, sheep, and goat projects has grown, resulting in more fair animals.

The requested funding supports a livestock wash rack designated for swine, sheep, and goat use.

This allows the existing wash rack to be used for large ani-

First annual bike tour kicks off with free concert in Whalan

Enjoy a free concert by the Rutabaga Brothers on July 7, kicking off the first annual Root River Bluff and Valley Bicycle Tour in Whalan.

Photo submitted The Rutabaga Brothers will be performing a free concert in Whalan on Thursday, July 7, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Whalan’s softball field. The concert is the kick-off for the first

annual Root River Bluff and Valley Bicycle Tour. The public is invited to come and share an evening of lively entertainment with the 50 bikers that will be participating in a 3-day bike

mals, preventing overcrowding and youth/animal safety concerns when large and smaller animals are in the same space.

The project includes adding a wash rack roof, plumbing for water spigots, and adding lights for safety. The anticipated project cost is $4,256.

AgStar’s corporate giving program, the AgStar Fund for Rural America, awards grants to organizations of programs that support its mission of “enhancing life in agriculture anf rural America.” The funding towards the livestock rack will provide necessary changes to the facilities that will help the fair thrive.

“We are proud to present the Fillmore County Fair with a grant that will help them make necessary upgrades to their livestock rack and facilities,” explained John Monson, SVP and Chair for AgStar’s Fund for tour of our beautiful southeastern corner of Minnesota. Food and beverage will be available for all to enjoy starting at 5 p.m. Be sure to bring a blanket or lawn chairs.

The bike tour is being sponsored by the Root River Trail Towns. The bikers will be leaving Whalan on Friday, July 8 for their 3-day tour of Bluff Country. The ride is expected to cover 50-68 miles each day.

Harmony will be the destination for the first day of the ride. After an overnight in Harmony, the bikers are off for the second day destination of Houston, where they will stay the night. The third day destination will see the bikers returnign to Whalan to end their tour.

The bikers will have several opportunities while on the tour to stop and visit points of interest and area attractions.

The bikers will be traveling through each of the nine towns on the Root River Bicycle Trail at some time on the tour. For further information, go to www.rootrivertrail.org or www. rutabagabrothers.com.

Rural America.

Eric Ruen, Financial Services Officer at AgStar, presented the grant June 9 at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds in Preston.

Since its inception in 2001, the AgStar Fund has donated over $5 million to organizations that work to improve the future of rural America.

About AgStar AgStar Financial Services, ACA, headquartered in Mankato, Minn., employs more than 550 full-time team members. The company is part of the national Farm Credit System and has a public mission to serve 69 coun-

ties in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. AgStar’s industry specialization, client segments and market delivery systems result in diversification nationwide. The company has expertise programs in loans, leases, crop insurance, consulting and rural home mortgages. As a value-added financial services cooperative, AgStar allocates patronage dividends to its 15,400 stockholders. The company is also committed to giving back to rural residents, organizations and communities through AgStar’s Fund for Rural AMerica. Visit www.AgStar.com for more information.

KFIL receives key to the city of Preston

Photo by Kris Lake, Townsquare Media

Photos by J B Wilde, Townsquare Media Local radio station KFIL received a key to the city of Preston in honor of their 50th Anniversary on June 27, 2016.

Pictured are, left to right, back row: Shari Hanson, Bill Bentson, and Bruce Fishbaugher; middle row: Devon Krueger, Bryan Dawson, Ben Aberg, and Greg Carlson: front row, Ilene Edwards and Mayor Kurt Reicks. The beautiful windows were painted by business neighbor Sally Gibson. A larger celebration is being planned for later this summer.

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•Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pio­neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* •AA Closed meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

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•Tai Ji Quan for seniors, 10-11am, Spring Valley Communty Center. Info, call (507) 272-3731.* •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.* •Mabel Food Shelf, 10am-12pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak,* •MM Club, 2pm, Village Square. Roll call: Bring flower from your garden.

•Preston Historical Society meeting, 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston, Public invited.

•Free Norwegian movie, 7pm, Jem Theatre, Harmony. Hosted by Sons of Norway Heimbygda Lodge.

•Patriotic Music in Chatfield City Park, 7:30pm, Chatfield Brass Band.* •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, Mabel Telephone Company, lower level, 214 N Main St., Mabel.*

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•Public blood pressure clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.• •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

•Solo Friends Over 50 Group, 6pm, Spring Valley area. For info & location, call (507) 226-4595.

•Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

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• Furnace Remodeling your information • • email to ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com Shamiah Custom round baling Rustic Rustic • Drain Cleaning • Air Conditioning Womeldorf, White Oak White Oak Plank 507-951-1698 Plank Rural Lanesboro $1.00 sq. ft.

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Lanesboro School District #229 is accepting applications for the following positions for the 2016-2017 school year. 1) Van Driver for an am/pm route during the school year, 2) Substitute Bus Drivers for the school year. Positions open until filled. Applications may be picked up at the school office.

Lanesboro School District #229 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability. h27,4,11- o

Root River Country Club is now hiring wait persons, cooks, and grounds crew. Full-time, part-time,and summer positions available. Please call 507-259-5890. h4/4, tfn-o

GESTATION TECHNICIAN NEEDED FOR 900 Head Sow Farm.Next Generation Pork, Inc., located northwest of Spring Valley, MN seeks a full-time gestation technician. Candidates should have a valid driver’s license 1 year experience in animal caretaking and artificial insemination. The right candidate will be trained. This full-time position offers a competitive wage. As a full-time employee, you will qualify for health insurance,and a 401K retirement plan.

If you wish to apply, please send a resume and complete an employment application to Next Generation Pork, Inc., 201 South Broadway Ave, LeRoy, MN 55951. Please feel free to contact us at 1-507-324-5901, ext. 101, if you have any questions about the position. h-4-o

Lanesboro Inn seeks housekeeper. Must be available Sunday mornings. Competitive hourly rate. Will train. 507-438-5272. h20,27,4,11,18,25o

Spring Valley Senior Living has an opening for a part-time staff accountant. Approx. 20 hours per week.

Duties may include but are not limited to: general ledger data entry, account reconciliation, accounts payable processing. To apply please send resume to hr@ svseniorliving.com EOE. h-4,11-o

is hiring!

Greenfield Lutheran church in Harmony is looking for a part-time Office Administrator/Secretary. Contact the church office 507-886-3272 or email pastor@greenfieldlutheran.com for a job description. h4-o HOUSEKEEPING, GREEN GABLES INN. Housekeepers needed weekdays and every other weekend starting immeditaely. Call 6507-467-2936, ask for Jackie. h18-7/4tfn-o Root River hardwoods is looking for a reliable person to work in sawmill.

Benefit package available. Retirement plans. Apply at Root River Hardwoods.

Hwy 52 N. Preston. h27,4- o

Children’s Mental Health Case Management position in Fillmore County. Responsible for coordinating services for children with SED and their families. Work with children/adolescents providing Rule 79 case management services. Work will involved collaborating with area resources and providers. Requires Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field. Fill out application at : www.hvmhc.org or send letter/resume to Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, Attn: Peg Walch, 166 Main St., Winona, MN 55987 EOE/AA. h7/4, 11-o Spring Valley Senior Living is hiring full-time and part-time RN’s and LPN’s for our day and evening shifts. Flexible scheduling available!

Competitive wages and pay differentials offered. Visit our webpage www. svseniorliving.com to apply or contact Human Resources at 507-346-1247 for more information! EOE h-4,11-o

Grain Producers: Harmony agri ServiceS wantS your 2016 corn and SoybeanS!

we offer corn, Soybean, and oat marketing programS,

aS well aS grain drying, grain feed accountS, and grain Storage.

recently upgraded grain leg for faSt unload timeS. H

www.harmonyagri.com

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Phone: 1-800-762-4452 or 507-886-6062

Positions AvAilAble

Residential support staff: Full-time & Part-time Preston, Harmony, & Spring Valley Apply online at www.mapleleafservices.org or call Cherie at 507-765-2107

& Cook

EOE

Competitive Pay, Benefits and Flexible Schedule.

Mabel Green lea senior living is looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

Park Lane Estates Assisted Living

111 Fillmore Place SE, Preston, MN Equal Opportunity Employer

Stop In To Fill Out An Application!

Or CONTACT: Cathy Nation Park Lane Estates, Preston MN 507.765.9986 or 507.259.3291

Freelance Writer

The Fillmore County Journal is seeking a freelance reporter to write stories about Houston, MN. We distribute over 1,400 newspapers to every household and business in the Houston Zip Code 55943, and we need a good writer to cover city council, school board, and Houston County government meetings.

Feature writing opportunities would be welcome, as well.

Freelance reporters will start out at $60 per article, with payper-story increasing after proven success.

If you know of a good candidate for this opportunity, please have them contact Jason Sethre at 507-765-2151 or jason@ fillmorecountyjournal.com. Thanks!

Are you creative?

The Fillmore County Journal is seeking a creative and talented

grAPhiC deSigNer

Part-time

RN/lPN "Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."

Green lea Manor Nursing Home

115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE

…because the journey matters

affordable siding & roofing Affordable Siding & Roofing is hiring full-time for its Siding, Roofing & Carpentry Crew. We offer full-time/paid vacation/bonuses/ retirement. Time and a half for overtime. No weekends. $15-20 per hour. Will train.

Call 507-459-7574

Affordable Siding & Roofing Ken Johnsten 17186 Co Rd 26 Houston, MN 55943

CITY OF WYKOFF SEEKS A PART-TIME CITY MAINTENANCE PERSON. Position is for a maximum of 30 hours per week. Work hours are variable. The City of Wykoff is an equal-opportunity employer. If you wish to apply, please send a resume and completed employment application to Attention: Rebecca Schmidt, at Wykoff@arving.net. Applications will be closing on July 8th, 2016 at 3:00PM. Please feel free to contact us at 507352-4011 if you have questions about the position. h4-o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently seeking Universal Workers to help with daily activities in our Senior Apartments. Duties include housekeeping, meal service, activities and some personal cares. Part-time positions available on Evening and Overnight shifts.

Apply online at www.svseniorliving. com. EOE. h-4,11-o

Help Wanted OmOdt & JOrde Farms

Full-time driver/owner operators with Class a CdL to pull hopper. midwest area and home weekly. Competitive pay. must pass drug screen and have good driving record.

(507) 459-7850

Full-Time & ParT-Time

• Nursing Assistants (Full-Time & Part-Time $1750 Sign-On Bonus) • RN’s & LPN’s (Full-Time & Part-Time $3500 Sign-On Bonus) • Home Health Aides (Part-Time) Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for individuals who are compassionate, energetic, hardworking, and reliable to join our health care team. We currently have full-time and parttime positions available. We are willing to train the right applicant. We offer excellent benefits to employees working full-time.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care.

• Health Partners Dental Plan • Matching Funds for 401(k) Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Applications should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center Attn: Director of Clinical & Resident Services, 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com.

(EOE/AA)

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

Great Career Opportunity Parts Sales Manager Le Roy, MN

The Parts Sales Manager manages parts operations within the dealership to provide excellent customer satisfaction while maximizing return on investment through parts sales, inventory control, and expense control.

Optimizes parts department processes and attracts, retains, and effectively engages department personnel.

Main Requirements MABEL GrEEn LEA sEnior LivinG is LookinG for spEciAL pEopLE who wAnt to MAkE A diffErEncE.

part-time Activity Assistant Green Lea Senior Living is seeking a part-time Activity Assistant. Apply in person at Green Lea Senior Living.

Contact Julie or Kathryn with questions.

versed in Adobe Creative Suite programs. This position, parttime or full-time, will be the right fit for someone with great attention to detail, positive customer relations skills and a flair for design.

"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."

Please send a letter of interest and design samples to Publisher, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN, 55965 or email to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com.

Green Lea senior Living

www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

Spring Valley Senior Living is looking for a part-time maintenance technician. Qualified applicants must have a degree in a related field or previous work experience, excellent communication skills and be able to multi-task. 2nd Class C boilers license preferred. To apply please send resume to hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h-4,11-o

EMPLOYMENT

NEW STARTING WAGE SCALE

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

(assisted living attendant)

EMPLOYMENT

115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 • EOE (507) 493-5436 …because the journey matters

✓ 1+ years experience in Parts Department operations ✓ Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills ✓ Experience leading others ✓ Ability to use Microsoft Office and internet functions ✓ Ability to write and speak effectively to individuals and groups ✓ Basic understanding of financial principles relative to Parts Department operations ✓ Ability to analyze and interpret internal reports ✓ Ability to work extended hours and weekends ✓ Excellent customer service skills ✓ Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean MVR record ✓ High School diploma or equivalent experience

About SEMA Equipment

SEMA Equipment, Inc. is a multi-location John Deere Dealership in Spring Valley, Plainview, St. Charles, Wanamingo, Le Roy, Austin, Northfield and Caledonia.

Apply

Online at www.semaequip.com and click on Careers. Or email your resume to Ashley Mueller, Human Resources Manager at amueller@ semaequip.com, Subject: Parts Sales Manager.

SEMA Equipment is an equal opportunity employer. www.semaequip.com

The Official Legal Newspaper

EMPLOYMENT CITY OF WYKOFF SEEKS A PART -TIME DEPUTY CLERK. Candidates should have 2 years experience in Accounting. The right candidate will have the ability to do Utility billing, Accounds Payable and Payroll and have a good general knowledge of Governmental Fund Accounting.

Ability to work with the public is a plus. An Associate’s Degree in Accounting is preferred, but not required. Work hours are variable. The City of Wykoff is an equal-opportunity employer. If you wish to apply, please send a resume and completed employment application to Attention: Rebecca Schmidt, at Wykoff@arving. net . Applications will be closing on July 8th, 2016 at 3:00 PM. Please feel free to contact us at 507-352-4011 if you have questions about the position. h4-o NOW HIRING company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610. (MCAN)

Help Wanted Part-time Housekeeping includes every other weekend

Part-time

Dietary aide includes every other weekend & holidays For more information contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 ext: 73375 Gundersen Harmony Care Center

Monday, July 4, 2016

EMPLOYMENT Cliff Viessman Inc. is accepting applications for Regional Tanker Drivers for the Cedar Rapids terminal. $1,000 Sign On Bonus. $50 K+ per year.

Health, Dental, 401K. Profit Sharing.

Paid Weekly. Monthly safe driving bonus. CDL with tanker endorsement required. Two years experience required or driving school graduate with six months experience. Some weekend work required. Contact Nate at 800-353-0344. Option 5. natev@ viessmantrucking.com. www.viessmantrucking.com. “A Driver Friendly Company” (MCN) PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home.

Helping home workers since 2001. No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www.centralmailing.net (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN)

Gundersen Harmony Care Center Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

rn/LPnCharge nurse 30-40hrs. per week am/Pm or Pm shifts night Position also open new siGn on Bonus: rn/LPn - $1500 tma - $1000 registered nursing assistant - $1000 Gundersen Harmony Care Center 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

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Social Worker$3500 Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN is looking for a Part-time Licensed Social Worker to join our team. We are seeking a team member to deliver high quality care and services to the people we serve.

Chosen Valley Case Center enjoys a solid reputation of care and services, in a supportive working environment. The Licensed Social Worker is responsible for assuring medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are being met and maintained. MDS experience is preferred. Applications/ resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Applications/resumes can be mailed to Director of Social Services, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or e-mail: ssd@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com or you can download an application at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals

Evening Nurse • Part-time cook Bremmer Assisted Living Aide • Part-time Part-time stocker/carryout Must have positive attitude and enjoy serving customers. A typical work schedule will be 12-25 hours per week. Must be available for a variety of shifts Monday-Sunday.

Part-time check-out clerk Experience working with cash register systems and providing good customer service a plus. Responsibile for scanning and bagging customers’ orders, stocking inventory, assisting customers and general cleaning. Must have a positive customer service attitude and the ability to work on multiple tasks. A typical work schedule will be 12-25 hours per week, working a variety of shifts.

Part-time deli assistant Must have positive customer service attitude, enjoy food preparation, cooking and the ability to work on multiple tasks. A typical work schedule will be 18-25 hours per week, with various shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Must be willing to work a weekend rotation and be 18 years or older for this position.

Part-time meat assistant Must have a strong customer service base with attention for details. Duties in assisting with meat and processing include wrapping, labeling, stocking, cleaning and merchandising. A typical work schedule will be 12-25 hours per week, working a variety of shifts.

Please apply in person at Preston Foods; Request an application by sending an email to: prestonfoods@centurytel.net Mail resume to: Preston Foods, ATTN: Store Manager; P.O. Box 309, Preston, MN 55965 or go to www.myprestonfoods.com and click the “EMPLOYMENT” tab and submit online.

• 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 Business Office at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

evening/night Shift nurse Full-time

$2000 SiGn-on BonuS • 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 Business Office at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

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Tickets ~ $5 Adult • $4 Kids & Seniors

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Friday, Saturday, & Sunday July 8th, 9th......7:30pm July 10th......4:00 & 7:30pm Rated PG • Run Time: 1 hour 43 minutes

Bring your own Bucket for popcorn every day & save! www.jemmovies.com • 507-886-7469

AUCTION CALENDAR

Sat., July 9 at 9am - Furniture, antiques, tools, bicycle & bicycles parts, two estates and two parties downsizing. Large assortment of hand carved wood toys. For more info call Dick, 507346-2183 or 7834.

Listing in the Journal.

Sat., July 9 at 11am - Horses, ponies, cattle, goats, sheep, rabbits, (absolutely NO DOGS) A load of Chupp Tack. For more information contact Dan Yoder, Orla Yoder, Rudy Gingerich, Levi Troyer, or Tony Patzner, 507-206-1427.

Listing in the Journal.

Thurs., August 25 at 9:30am - Tractors, combines, hay and forage equipment, farm related items. For more info call Gehling Auction Co. 1-800-770-0347.

Listing in the Journal.

ONLINE AUCTIONS Through Sun., July 10 at 5:30pm - Motorcycles, lumber, piano, coins, sporting goods and more!

DARR online auction. For more info and complete listing, DARR Auctions & Realty 800-852-0010 or www.darrauctions.com. Listing in Journal.

To list your Auction 507-765-2151

nurse Full Time

1,000 Sign On

$

FARM

Simmental and Sim Angus yearling bulls. Pulled black and red. Semen checked and ready to go to work. Grass-Lunning Simm., LeRoy, MN. Bob-507-438-9007, Luke - 507440-6386 or glsimmentals@gmail.com. f2,9,16,23,30,6,13,20,27,4-x

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

THANK YOU nurse Full Time

THANK YOU to our wonderful family, church family , and amazing friends fo all $ 1,000 SignandOn of the cards, notes, greetings, gifts, Facebook messages, making our 50th wedding anniversary a very memorable occasion. We feel blessed.

Don and Bev Hagedorn t4-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK YOU to everyone who attended my 80th birthday party. Thanks for all the cards and gifts. Thank you to all of my wonderful family for making this possible. I had a great time.

Bearbower PrintedMarshall with Soy ink t,4-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK YOU TO FOUNTAIN TRAIL DAYS and Printed Stephas Plumbing & Heating with for the bike I won during the bike contest at Trail Days. I love it!

Taylor Ostby t,4-o Printed on recycled paper ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

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22881 oAk HILL dr, SPrInG VALLEY 215,000

Unique log home nestled away in the woods.

3 bdrm, 2 bath home with new mound septic system. You’ll enjoy the peaceful surroundings, beautiful yard and landscaping and the abundance of wildlife. The loft area is home to the master bedroom w/attached bath. The lower level is unfinished and ready for expansion. Updated eat-in kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances.

Located in desirable “country” setting.

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

106 E. rEAd AVE LEroY $64, 900

$124,900

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Unlimited potential for this Impressive Victorian • Zoned residential & Commercial • Previous owners included well-known French Restaurant and B&B • Unlimited potential • 4 bedrooms • 4 baths • Wood floors throughout • Unending character • Gorgeous open staircase • Completely updated mechanicals • High ceilings • Walk-up attic ready to be finished • Endless amount of activities: canoeing, biking, tubing, theater, restaurants, boutiques, parks, breathtaking scenery, golf courses, and much more • This unique opportunity needs to be viewed to appreciate $115,000

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513 1St St Fountain

SOLD!

1/2 acre lot • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • D/O • New roof • New flooring • Main floor laundry • New window • New furnace and water heater • Enclosed porch • Deck • Storage shed

Beautiful 4 bedroom 3 full bath home situated in newer cul-de-sac subdivision. Master bedroom w/master bath. Deck located off dining room w/patio doors.

The house has been freshly repainted with updated colors and all the carpets have been professionally cleaned. Large finished lower level with family room, 2 bedrooms and full bath. Upper level consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, formal living room, kitchen and dining room. The house was built in 2001 and has been very well maintained. Double car garage w/ cement drive with extra area for RV parking. Beautiful back yard with storage shed. Priced to sell!

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SOLD!

Main floor living • Living room w/knotty pine • New flooring • New appliances • Newer furnace • New roof • New windows • Main floor laundry • 3 –car heated garage • Close to bike trail $99,900

119 elm St. Fountain

SOLD!

Charming 1 1/2 story home • 3 bedrooms • Remodeled and updated • .42/acre private lot • Cul-de-sac • Mudroom • New roof • New windows • Vinyl siding • Garage • Peaceful setting $134,900

217 CHatField ave. nw preSton

New

Custom built brick home. 2 main floor bedrooms and full bath. 1 bedroom, den/office, and updated bath in basement. Great corner lot.

Don’t miss this one! $129,000

519 W park St, SpRING vALLEY

34868 242nd St, LANESBORO

Start with a clean slate and design your new home from the floor plan to the finishing touches. 15 ft ceilings, large windows with morning sun and nice views.

220 3rd Ave SW, HARMONY

314 N Ash, MABEL

XXXXX Faith trail, LANESBORO Buildable 2.83 Acre Lot River & bluff view! Septic, electric, and water ready for your dream home!

XXXXX Cty 15, HARMONY 2.5 Acres on hard surface road, electric & shared well.

Church Hill Condos

4 bedroom, 2 residential or Commercial! bathroom ranch Excellent condition. Highway exposure & yard home.

Main space. Handicap accessible. floor living plus 22 Main Ave N, HARMONY finished lower level. 1 car attached Located in the heart of Harmony. garage, backyard patio, and workshop Commercial space with 2 units. 2 off-street for your hobbies. $147,500 parking spots.

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BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME

NOLAN vALLEY LOtS Move to the country & build!

Subdivision with country views and city utilities at an affordable price. No building permit fees or connection fees in 2016! Harmony is a Super spot! Zoned rural residential ag - bring super place to live, offering the quality lifestyle your animals. Build a cabin or your dream of a small town with a thriving business district, home & relax on the banks of Wisel Creek. clinic and healthcare facilities. Get $5,000+ 8.38 & 6.37 acre adjoining lots. cash back/EDA incentive.

PENDING

$193,000

SOLD!

1-level living • Large ranch • 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bath • Walk-in closet • In-floor heat in house and garage • Maple kitchen cabinets • Main floor laundry • Open living and dining and kitchen • Deck

AcreAge/Building Site New

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ForeStville State park

$69,900

2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin

Serving Se Xxxxx County 16 Harmony

An Ideal mixture of crop & woods, Minnesota this property offers rec land along FOr with 27 YeArS income. 40 Acres crop land,

approx. 10 acres CRP, 40 acres woods, balance pasture.

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

425 2nd Ave SE, HARMONY AFFORDABLE & SpACIOUS!

Luster Steel home

Good sized rooms and generous storage. Efficient living in this 2 bedroom home. 1 car detached garage. Located on a nice corner lot. $55,000

115 Center St E, HARMONY original Charm

4 bedroom 2 bathroom home w/updates.

Large yard & corner lot. Must see! $114,900

25988 County 14, pREStON

Well-maintained with a great layout that can be flexible to your lifestyle. Original details with updated windowns, siding and roof.

Heated garage with workshop. $113,000

107 Spruce St SE, FOUNtAIN

107 Zenith St, LANESBORO

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101 Railway Ave, MABEL 2005 60’ x 80’ Steel Building, free span with 14 ft sidewalls, two 12’x12’ overhead electric doors.

840 sq ft interior office. 3 additional buildings.

100 Elmwood St E, LANESBORO

Unique opportunity to own an inn. Rent single rooms or suites. Separate owner’s living area on main floor.

Call today!

3555 Highlandville Rd, DECORAH BEaUTIFUL SETTInG. 3 bed, 2 2.8 acres with newer bathroom home, 3 bedroom 2 with finished bathroom. Finished walk-out walk-out basement. 2 basement. 1 car attached garage car attached garage. Lots of room for gardening plus 2 sheds. $104,900

106 2nd St, FOUNtAIN

Newer 4 bedroom Main floor living Red 3 bathroom home at & numerous an affordable price. updates. Patio, Vault, hardwood floors, spacious yard, breakfast bar, dining & dinette. LL finished. 3 car room for a garden and your garage with heat, floor drain. Backs up to park pets. 24 x 26 garage. $84,900 and Root River Bike Trail. $196,900 uced

Awesome log home 2.7 acres with on 11 acres. Private 3 bdrm home. location set back Eat-in kitchen with from hard surface new laminate road w/ blacktop flooring & fresh paint.

Private wooded driveway. 6 garage stalls – room for your lot with nice yard. Attached garage. hobbies & toys plus man cave. $499,000

& your pets! $189,900

Harmony

Unlimited potential for the commercial property on 2 acres conveniently located on high traffic area. Building with new metal roof, cement floor, knotty pine ceilings and walls, loft area, garage, patio, covered decks and outbuildings

255 4tH Ave SE, HARMONY

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Great opportunity to own this building located in a high traffic area in scenic Lanesboro. Opportunities are unlimited. 2 rental units also on 2nd level. Ideal for a retail business. Buy now and be ready for the spring activity.

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Partially finished basement.

Insulated 2 car attached garage. $114,900

Outdoorsman’s delight! Easy access to 9 acres, wooded parcel. Buildable! $63,000

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4 bedroom, 3 bathroom to entertain and 2 bathroom home.

44 x 32 heated garage plus 16 x 8 utility garage. home just outside of city limits on 2.5 acres. take in the incredible views. Lots of nice 2 car attached garage plus 32x24 shed. finishings. Don’t miss this unit, call today!

Huge deck & park-like yard. $179,900

Great property at a great price! 3 bdrm, 3 bath home with 3 car garage. You’ll love the wraparound front porch and the large covered deck in the back. 2 storage sheds, large back yard with fire pit and tastefully landscaped. Newer stainless steel appliances, newer laminate flooring in the kitchen and the washer and dryer are included.

Nice size mud room coming in from back side door and generous sized office. You won’t be disappointed in this one!

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4 bedrooms and 2 baths on 1 side • 3 bedrooms and 4 baths on side • Wood floors • 10 foot ceilings • Newer roof • Covered porch • Deck • Formal living room • Formal dining room • 2 furnaces • Air units • Separate electric meters • 2 car garage • Unlimited potential • Large Duplex (could be B&B or residential)

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Hardwood floors, original woodwork, arched doorways, exposed brick on dining room wall, and large bedrooms.

Located on larger lot with mature trees.

Character throughout • 108 GreenleaFton rd Wood floors • Original woodwork • High ceilings • preSton Built-ins • Formal living room • Formal dining room • Main floor laundry • 4 bedrooms • 3 baths • Deck 9/10 acre lot • Overlooks Root River • Close to bike • Covered patio •W/o lower level • W/up attic • New trail • 4 bedrooms • New roof, windows, siding, furnace and c/a • Fenced yard • Covered porch roof • New windows • Updated electrical

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709 parkway ave. S laneSboro

Private Country Setting! Exquisite 5 bdrm, 4 bath ranch home sitting on 15.54 Acres. Fenced, 2 lean-to’s, 54x36 pole shed, and pasture. Wooded w/ an abundance of wildlife. Granite countertops in kitchen & center island, geothermal heat w/LP back up. Call for more information!

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412 kanSaS St. nw preSton

3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Jetted tub• D/O could be 4th bedroom • Main floor laundry • Living room • Family room • TV room • Enclosed porch • Beautiful landscaping • Private back yard • 2 car attached garage • Perennial flowers

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Upper level has 2nd kitchen for duplex. Outside staircase for entrance to upper level unit. Single car garage and storage shed.

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45 6th St SE, Harmony 608 River St SW, Chatfield 112 S Hudson Ave, Spring Valley 501 E Fillmore Ave, Mabel 605 Elizabeth St SE, Preston

Pending 216 Preston St NW, Preston 26007 Gladiola Ln, Lanesboro 11615 285th Ave, Harmony 712 Valley Ave, Spring Valley

15413 Cty Rd 9, pREStON 2 bedroom home, several updates.

Full basement with laundry & storage space. 2 car detached garage. $63,000

317 Fillmore St. W, pREStON mint condition!

4 bedroom home with a view & easy access to Root River Trail. Main floor bed, bath & laundry. Large deck. Storage shed.

Move in and enjoy your summer in this home! $74,900

1120 Matthew St SW, pREStON Expansive views to enjoy!

4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Hardwood floors and 18’ vault. LL walk out basement with family room & wine cellar. 2 car detached garage. $198,900

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800-852-0010 • www.darrrealty.com • Rushford, MN RuSHFORD 27406 Hartwood Dr. $299,900

RuSHFORD 768 Horseshoe Dr $320,000

6 BR, 2 BA Open Floor Plan Outbuildings, 10 Acres

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RuSHFORD 45018 Hayes St $139,000

PETERSON 127 Prospect St $71,000

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3 BR, 2 BA, Garage Close to Bike Trail & Root River Well Maintained Home

RuSHFORD 524 Eiken Drive $129,800

RuSHFORD - COMMERCiAl 122 W Jessie Street $499,000

3 BR, 2 BA Close to School & Bike Trail Nicely Landscaped

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SOLD 713 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD D • 3 BedroomS • 2O BathsL • Main floor living 1424 8TH AVE SE,LROCHESTER SO(2ndD • 3 Bedrooms level) • 2 baths 346 MAIN ST NORTH, CHATFIELD

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708 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

$124,900 #4071627

• 4 Bedrooms on one level • 1.5 Bath • 0.26 acre lot • 9’ ceilings • Main floor laundry • Updated windows • Steel siding • New roof, furnace, water heater & disposal • Hardwood floors • Well-maintained • Great location

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1515 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD

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• 5 Bedrooms • 4 Baths,• 3 Car heated garage * 3,522 sq. ft., • Wood floors • Ceramic tile • Fireplace • Private Master w/ceramic shower • 2nd floor laundry • Main level office • Custom cabinets • 3 finished levels * Walkout Lower level w/in floor heat •Patio • Mud room LOADED WITH TONS OF POTENTIAL!

Country living with panoramic views! Spacious 4 BR - 2 BA home with Amish custom cabinets and hardwood floors. Enjoy this gorgeous, secluded 16.9 acres nestled on Canfield Creek running through your property. Great area for horses, trout fishing near by with Forestville State Park only 3.7 miles away! Schedule today for a private showing! $259,900

MLS # 4063333 • 617 Hanover Ct., Rushford, MN

Beautiful and well designed for gracious, comfortable living. 4 bedrom, 3 bath with open plan great room style featuring hickory hardwood flooring, oak cabinets and trim, convenient utility and laundry room and lovely master bedroom suite. Lower level has 2 bedrooms plus ample storage room. Walking distance to the new Rushford-Peterson High School! 2-car garage with picture perfect backyard. $229,000

WELL BUILT & EFFICIENT WALKOUT RANCH 1:OO PM ~ 2:30 PM

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• 3 Bedroom • 3 Bath • 3,038 sq. ft. • Main floor living • Master suite with ceramic tile shower & WI closet • Fully finished • Icynene insulation • Quality windows • Steel siding • Deck • Patio • Granite countertops • Large lot on dead end backing up to City Park EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL!

418 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

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$59,900 209 WASHINGTON ST NW, PRESTON #4071991

• 4 Bedrooms plus den • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage, 3,180 sq. ft.

• Hardwood floors • Original wood work & built-ins • 9’ Ceilings • Leaded windows • Fireplace • Permanent siding • Unfinished walk-up attic • Could be made into duplex COMFORTABLE ONE-LEVEL LIVING

$119,900 #4072367 249 SILVER ST SOUTH, WYKOFF • 2 Bedrooms • Built in 2006 •1179 sq. ft. • Paneled doors • Wheelchair accessible • No steps • Custom Cabinetry • Quality throughout • Maintenance-free exterior • Deck • Finished attached garage • Appliances

$99,000 924 WASHINGTON ST NW, PRESTON #4058113 • 3 Bedrooms • Bath • 2,400 sq. ft. • 0.41 Acre lot • 1957 Ranch w/full basement • 2 Enclosed porches • Newer windows, vinyl siding, roof, mechanicals • 2 Car garage • Corner lot with mature trees BEAUTIFUL TURN OF THE CENTURY HOME 1.10 ACRES

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• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage (880 sq. ft.)

• 3,748 sq. ft. • Original trim • Built-ins • 9’ Ceilings • Hardwood floors • Leaded/Stained windows • Updated windows & roof • Tons of potential

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• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage (26’ x 38’) • Original Charm • Hardwood floors • 9’ Ceilings • Remodeled kitchen • Newer windows & flooring • Sunroom • Private 0.57 acre lot • Heated workshop

• 3 Bedrooms plus den • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • Exceptional layout • 0.47 Acre lot • Patio * Quality windows • Mintenance free exterior • Private backyard with no backyard neighbors CUSTOM HOME IN GREAT LOCATION

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• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 5,388 sq. ft. • 3 Car garage • Original woodwork • Elaborate craftsmanship • 10’ ceilings • Double staircases • Pocket doors • Ash/Maple/Oak floors • Remodeled kitchen with granite tops & butler pantry • Finished walk up attic • Large corner lot • 2 Covered porches • “Milo White House” (Hazelwood) on the National Register

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$359,900 2053 VALLEY VIEW LANE NE, CHATFIELD #4066480

• 4 Bedrooms • 4 baths • 3 Car Garage • 5,415 sq. ft.

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• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3,384 sq. ft. • 0.20 acre lot • Fireplace • Wood floors • Partially finished LL • Possible rental on 2nd floor ($525/month) • Purchase Garage/outbuilding separate

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12405 COUNTY 15, HARMONY

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• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2,800 sq. ft. • Blacktop Road • Hardwood floors • Ceramic tile • Hot tub • Zone heating • Porch • Pole shed (39’ x 42’) • Horses/Cattle welcome • Approximately 2.5 acres of available pasture/tillable

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $99,900 $87,900 LANESBORO - NEW LISTING - Possible of multiple building sites on 38.27 acres in Carrolton Township. Wooded with fenced pasture & pond. Excellent hunting, close to fishing, canoeing & biking. #4072422 $119,900 CHATFIELD – Commercial lot FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST SUBDIVISION - CHATFIELD offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, ONLY 2 LOTS level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontREMAINING age, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 • $37,900 - $39,900 $89,900 • 0.31 acres - 0.42 acres SE

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OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, July 9th, 11:30-12:30PM. PRICE REDUCED to $65,900.00. If low maintenance living sounds good, check out this 2 bedroom, 1 bath, split level condo in fourplex.

1315 Swanhill Dr., Albert Lea, MN. Nice neighborhood, quiet & private. W/ attached garage. Appliances included: Refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, washer & dryer. This unit has lots of storage! Lawn Mowing & Snow Removal included! For a showing, call Matt Johnson 507-213-0360 or Heather Allen 507-318-0453 Broker/Associate KRL Realtors, licensed in Minnesota & Iowa. MLS#4070778.r4-o

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 18th day of July, 2016, for the following project: SP 023-623-026: Precast Box Culvert Project, furnish and install 2 lines of 14’ X 12’ precast box culverts and approach grading. Plan and proposal price is $30.00 picked up, and $35.00 if sent by US mail.

Plans, Proposal and Specifications can be examined and obtained from the Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, ph. # 507-765-3854. Request for plans and proposals must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above.

Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for each specific project. A bidder’s bond or a certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid and payable must accompany the bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County.

Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations.

READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/ THESE PREJECT/PROJECTS The County of Fillmore hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; In accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; In accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance.

If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate.

The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.”

“It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3.”

A minimum goal of 0% Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.

Dated: June 15, 2016 Ronald Gregg County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 20,27,4

city of lanesboro City of Lanesboro is requesting RFP’s for City Engineering Services. Requests are due by 07/22/2016 at noon. Inquiries can be directed to City Administrator, Michele Peterson 507-467-3547 or lanesboro@acegroup.cc.

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20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. THIS LAWSUIT AFFECTS OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: That part of the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of Section 26, Township 101 North, Range 8 West, City of Mabel, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of said Southwest Quarter (SW¼); thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East (assumed bearing) along the West line of said Southwest Quarter (SW¼), 1014.73 Feet to the Southeasterly Right-Of-Way line of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company, (tracks now removed); thence Northeasterly along said R.O.W. line 113.80 Feet along a nontangential curve, concave ot the Northwest, having a central angle of 06 Degrees 21 Minutes 43 Seconds and a radius of 1024.93 Feet (chord bears North 48 Degrees 54 Minutes 51 Seconds East and chord length is 113.75 Feet); thence North 45 Degrees 44 Minutes 00 Seconds East tangent to said curve and along said R.O.W. line, 616.19 Feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence continuing 45 Degrees 44 Minutes 00 Seconds East along said R.O.W. line, 210.41 Feet; thence North 44 Degrees 16 Minutes 00 Seconds West, 160.00 Feet to the Northwesterly R.O.W. line of said railroad; thence South 45 Degrees 44 Minutes 00 Seconds West along said R.O.W. line, 208.26 Feet; thence South 43 Degrees 29 Minutes 52 Seconds East, 160.01 Feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.77 acres, more or less. Subject to easement for roadway purposes to the City of Mabel, MN. Subject to any other easements of record.

The object of this action is to determine adverse claims against title to the above described real property. No personal claim is made against any Defendant named.

Dated: May 24, 2016 Nethercut Schieber Attorneys PLLP /s/Richard A. Nethercut Richard A. Nethercut Attorney for Plaintiff 32 Main Avenue North P.O. Box 657 Harmony, MN 55939-0657 (507) 886-6131 Publish 20,27,4

person who signed this Summons located at: Novotny Law Office, Ltd., 1225 Highway 52 South, Chatfield, Minnesota 55923.

3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your

rights or you may lose the case.

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ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota: All that part of the SW ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 35, Township 104 North, Range 10 West, which lies South of the centerline of the Root River, in Fillmore County, Minnesota.

8. The object of this action is to determine that the defendants have no right, title, estate, interest or lien in or on the above described real estate.

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-16-372 In Re: Estate of Andrew Olness a/k/a Andrew G. Olness a/k/a Andrew Gunnar Olness Decedent.

NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 19, 2016 2016 at 9:45 am, a hearing will be held in this Court at Fillmore County Court Administration, 101 Fillmore Street W, Preston Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated March 22, 2006 pursuant to Minn.

Stat. § 524.2-513 dated, and for the appointment of Karen Olness Torjesen, 44500 66th Avenue Way, Kenyon MN 55946 as Personal Representatives 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; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: June 15, 2016 /s/ Matthew Opat Judge of District Court ATTORNEY FOR CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES: Franklin D. Peterson Attorney at Law 634 2nd Street, PO Box B Kenyon, MN 55946 Publish 27,4

STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF FILLMORE QUIET TITLE Court File No. 23-CV-16-341 MABEL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, Plaintiff, vs.

CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, also the unknown heirs of any deceased defendant, also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants.

SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file in the office of the Court Administrator of the above-named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: NETHERCUT SCHIEBER ATTORNEYS PLLP 32 Main Avenue South, PO Box 657 Harmony, Minnesota 55939-0657 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within

STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Case Type: Quiet Title Court File No. 23-CV-16-424 SUMMONS Monica G. Griffin, as Trustee of the Monica G. Griffin Trust, dated March 21, 2011, Plaintiff, v.

Edward L. Knutson and the Estate of Edward L. Knutson, Ione Hallum, Debra Kiviaho, Gary L. Bailey, Jennifer Holmes, Daniel Bailey, Larry Bailey, Merle Knutson, and all successors and assigns; Also the unknown heirs of the aforesaid persons, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint, subject to any easements of record.

Defendants.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANT. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the

Dated: June 29, 2016 NOVOTNY LAW OFFICE, LTD. /s/ Lee Novotny Lee M. Novotny (#0389227) Novotny Law Office, Ltd. 1225 Highway 52 South Chatfield, Minnesota 55923 (507) 269-9918 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Publish 4,11,18

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