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Dairy Night on the Farm a huge success By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Senior Judge Robert R. Benson conducts the oath of office to incoming Third District Judge Matthew J. Opat as other judicial officers witness the moment. Photo by Mitchell Walbridge

Matthew Opat sworn in as Third District Judge By Mitchell Walbridge mitchell@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The well known Potter Auditorium in Chatfield, Minn., which is now the foundation for the Chatfield Center for the Arts, served briefly as the Fillmore County Courthouse on Friday, June 28 as Matthew J. Opat was sworn in as Fillmore County’s judge for the Third Judicial District of the State of Minnesota. Nineteen Minnesota district judges (both current and senior), a number of dignitaries, court administration staff, and family members and friends of the inductee gathered for this very special ceremony that concluded

by formally recognizing Opat as a judicial officer for the Third Court District of the State. Minnesota’s Third Judicial District covers much of the southeastern portion of the state, including Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona counties. Chief District Judge Jeffrey Thompson, who replaced Judge Robert Benson following his retirement in March of 2013, opened the program, setting a congratulatory tone for the event. Assistant Chief Judge Robert Birnbaum also presented a gift from the district judges. “Over the years, there’s prob-

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ably no secret about it. It’s a gavel… and I’ve found that over the years, I really don’t use one.” Jokes aside, Birnbaum went on to explain that the gavel is a symbol of the judicial office, and of the responsibilities and power that go along with it. Senior Judge Robert Benson had the honors of swearing in his successor, Matthew Opat, during the ceremony with the oath of office. With his wife Therese at his side, Opat accepted the duties bestowed upon him. Opat then went on to give his address to the audience, thanking everyone for their support, See JUDGE OPAT Page 11 

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Boettcher Dairy was the place to be on June 29, 2013, for anyone who works in the Dairy Industry and also for people who knew little to nothing about dairy farming. Curtis and Cheryle Boettcher and their sons, Chad and Brian, hosted this year’s Dairy Night on the Farm and had an amazing response with cars lined up and down Highway 16 which is adjacent to the farm. The big draw for most visitors was curiosity in seeing the technology the Boettcher’s are using to milk cows with Robotic milking machines. A tour of the barn where the robotic milking takes places was on the top of most people’s list of things to see and do that evening. Chad Kieffer of Benson Farm Service of Lewiston, Minn., greeted visitors at the entrance to the barn, handing out protective boots for those who wanted to tour

the barn. Chad is a Nutrition Consultant and has an extensive range of responsibilities including determining what feed the cows need, the correct balanced ration, and making sure the right amount of feed goes in the robots. There were several examples of feed on display to show visitors the different types used in dairy farming. Gregg Luebke with Dairyland Services, Inc., of Plainview, Minn., who sell and install the Robotic milking machines, was on hand to answer questions from the crowd gathered to view the robots at work. Gregg explained that each cow has a “box time” of about seven minutes from when the cow enters until they leave. The robots do not only perform milking, they also do the cleaning, weighing, and more. Gregg Luebke states that they can often tell if a cow is sick before symptoms start with the technology the robots See DAIRY NIGHT Page 3 

Fillmore County flood damage exceed $2.6 million lion. The total state damages for the June 20 through June 26 rain karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com and flooding event are expected Fillmore County Emergency to exceed $10 million. Beck Management Director Kevin said he hated to say it, but was Beck reported to the county board glad the damages are sufficient to at its July 2 meeting that the meet the threshold to get FEMA total public damage estimates for involved. Any damages covered the county were $2,604,739.97. by insurance can not be included This figure did not include the in the total. repair of the ‘Choice’ Highway Beck said the next step is for 43 bridge, which MnDot esti- state and federal representatives to do a Preliminary Damage mates will cost about $200,000. Houston County public damage estimates are at $6.175 mil- See FLOOD DAMAGE Page 16  By K aren R eisner

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provide. Robotic milking machines are quite an investment, costing on average of $190,000$200,000 each, depending on options chosen. However, the robots save the Boettcher’s quite a bit of time spent in the barn and prevent stress on the cows. Gregg Luebke states that “robots are a tool that gives the producer information and the flexibility to manage their herd more efficiently by working smarter not harder” which is what the Boettcher’s are now doing. For more information email Gregg at gluebke@dairylandequipment.com or go to Lely.com. Although the robotic milking machines were the biggest attraction, there was much more to see and do at Dairy

Night on the Farm. Children had a great time petting cows and calves and letting the calves suck their fingers. The two bounce houses available for the kids were busy throughout the night with children going up and down the slides many times over. For the kid in everyone, there were malts available at Dairy Night on the Farm served by the American Dairy Association malt wagon with a choice of chocolate, vanilla, or twist. Alison Freese, age 10, was one of the volunteers cheerfully handing out the delicious malted treats to attendees. A tasty meal of hamburgers, cheeseburgers, pasta salad, beans, and cheese curds were served along with milk and chocolate milk for beverage choices. Hundreds of perfectly cooked burgers were grilled by the Fillmore County Cattlemen’s Association which was a very warm

Monday, July 8, 2013 job for the cooks. Nick Ruen, of Lanesboro, Minn., was one of the persons volunteering to grill burgers for Dairy Night on the Farm and he and the other cooks did a fantastic job. Fillmore County 2013 Dairy Princess Margaret Alexander helped served the meal as well as handing out stickers to children with a constant smile on her face. Margaret, the daughter of Tom and Ruth Alexander of Canton, Minn., is a fine representative of the American Dairy Association. Dorothy and Fred Mundfrom, of Spring Valley, Minn., enjoyed the food that was served and spoke of their interest in the robotic milking machines as did most guests at Boettcher Farms. It was a pleasant evening for a visit to the farm and for wagon ride tours or walking tours of how the operation has been modernized. Cheryle Boettcher said the

Preston invites volunteers to help By Karen Reisner The Preston City Council at their July 1 meeting discussed the Comprehensive Plan Committee, the Ronald McDonald Charity Cruise, and Goose Flat Park. The city is looking for interested volunteers to serve. Councilmen David Harrison and David Collett were absent. City Administrator Joe Hoffman said the Planning and Zoning Commission is looking for some volunteers to represent various groups in the community to serve on the

Comprehensive Plan Core Committee. This committee will guide the Comprehensive Plan update and will meet about six times in the next nine months. Hoffman estimated that there could be 10 to 20 members, adding that with a larger group, it is expected that not every member will be able to attend every meeting. The committee will have two P and Z members and one council member. Councilman Charles Sparks will serve as the council

member with Robert Maust filling in during any meeting Sparks can not attend. Interested citizens should submit their names at city hall by Monday, July 15. The 2013 Ronald McDonald Charity Cruise will be through Preston between 2pm and 4pm on Sunday, July 28. The event will be held around the courthouse square. There will be 1,500 riders of which as many as 600 will be expected at one time. Volunteers are needed to direct traffic, stamp rider cards, and so on. Kathy Dahl is coordinating the event. There will be food vendors and possibly a band. The council approved the closing of Main Street from St. Paul Street to St. Anthony Street and the closing of St. Anthony Street from Main Street to Fillmore Street as recommended by the police chief for the event. The city will request that the county close Fillmore Street from Pleasant Street to Houston Street and St. Paul Street from Fillmore Street to Main Street.

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family enjoyed hosting Dairy Night on the Farm and said, “It didn’t rain which we were concerned about.” The amount of people served was a few over 1,200, which was tremendous.

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Dorothy and Fred Mundfrom of Spring Valley, Minn. enjoy a meal during Dairy Night on the Farm. Photo by Barb Jeffers Goose Flat Park planting areas have become very overgrown. Most of the original members of the garden club that planted and maintained the area are gone. Hoffman said there is a tremendous amount of work to be done and that it would take an unreasonable amount of staff time to do it. Sparks who is on the Park Board noted that Heath Mensink who is chairman of that board could look at it and see what can be salvaged. One possibility is to remove the planting beds and replace them with grass that can be easily maintained. Mayor Kurt Reicks suggested they inform the public first to see if there is a volunteer group interested in taking it over before they remove the flower and shrub beds. Other Business In Brief • The purchase of a new server for the city from Bluff Country Com-

puter Works (Harmony Telephone) for a total cost of $5,664.32 was approved. The old server was purchased in January of 2007 and had a major failure in May and has other problems. The replacement cost will be split with the Utility. • The Part I amendment to the Wellhead Protection Plan was reviewed. The city has three wells. A motion was made and approved to direct the Minnesota Department of Health to review and approve the plan. The city’s plan was adopted in 2003 and is up for its 10 year amendment. The 10 year update is required and is prepared with the assistance of the Minnesota Department of Health. • The next council meeting will be on Tuesday, July 9 to continue the discussion of the National Trout Center’s finances. The next regular meeting will be July 15.

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C ommentary The Gem of the Ocean By Eric Leitzen Now that we’re all coming down off of that special kind of patriotic thrill, you can only get by seeing a bunch of things blow up and hearing the Boston Pops play some John Philip Sousa, it’s time to talk about something a little more heavy about our country. There’s really no better time Eric Leitzen to broach a subject, as we’re still feeling pretty good about living in a pretty darn good country with a pretty amazing history of being the best country in the world, so it won’t take too much of the edge off if I say something that may be a little… controversial. America, it’s time we change… our mascot. Call it a personification, if you will. Or a “historical and poetic name” like Wikipedia does. Or, you could be really pedantic and call it an anthropomorphization of our fair country. Either way, I think it’s about time to change it. As much love as I have for Good Old Uncle Sam, he’s been serving our country quite well for nearly 100 years now, with the famous, “I want YOU” poster dating back to The Great War in 1917. What’s more, Sam has come to stand for a few boondoggles that America has been trying to shake in the recent past: imperialism, militarism, jingoism, and the ever-dreaded American “cowboy” persona. Uncle Sam was a symbol for an America on the rise, a hungry and square-jawed fighter of a country who needed something tough and rough and ready to make the world safe for Democracy. It made perfect sense for Sam to be seen rolling up his Editorial Cartoon

sleeves for the gritty conflict in Japan, or to have his stern glare asking our boys and men to set sail for the Marne or Ypres. And yet, something about this brash, bold, larger than life persona just seems to play into everything that has painted America as some kind of misguided villain, for whatever reasons, abroad and at home. So what are we, as a country, to present now in this brave new world of awkward alliances with former enemies, a global economy held together on the flimsiest of threads, and a difficult minefield of foreign policy and surveillance revelations? Well, I think it’s time to take a lesson from modern marketing technique and go retro. Yes, it’s time to resurrect Columbia. Who, you may ask? Or perhaps, you’re asking why I’m suddenly suggesting that the mighty US looks to a South American country for inspiration? Well, actually, Columbia has been a name for this part of the world (named for Christopher Columbus, natch) including both America and the Latin American Republic, which is actually spelled Colombia, surprisingly enough. The name “Columbia” being used for America first showed up in 1738, it seems, and if you’ve ever seen one of those old coins with some mysterious woman on them, it’s probably her. Yes, before America put on its star-spangled top hat and pointed directly at things, America wore a Phrygian cap and portrayed a softer face to the world. This is what America needs to show right now: a proud yet nurturing mother figure, a kind and loving face to anyone and everyone, showing that all are welcome in this country, the best country, to dream and achieve and build

the foundations of a world only dreamt of by those who came before. Sam had a good run, but in the past few decades he’s become a parody and a shadow of his former self, I think it’s time he have some well-deserved time off. Columbia herself hasn’t been seen in almost a century in any real capacity, and with recent events (including a blockbuster video game release featuring her likeness), it seems a fitting time to bring her back. In my own personal opinion I’d like to have a serious talk with Columbia. For one, she’s spent the last 30 years or so dating fairly unscrupulous men who spent all her money, refused to bring in any of their own, and passed most of their time trying to get in fights with the other personifications down at the local watering hole. I believe I may have just in a roundabout way implied that Uncle Sam is dating Columbia, and if that’s the truth the old girl would do well to make Sam stay home for a while so she can take care of business. After all, studies are showing more and more women are the breadwinners in America today…isn’t it time for Columbia to shine again like the jewel she always was? Plus, it would give me a reason to hear that great musical piece again. O Columbia! the gem of the ocean, The home of the brave and the free, The shrine of each patriot’s devotion, A world offers homage to thee. Thy mandates make heroes assemble, When Liberty’s form stands in view; Thy banners make tyranny tremble, When borne by the red, white, and blue.

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Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Jacalyn Sticha LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY - ROAD CLOSED - NO THROUGH TRAFFIC It is the time of year where road construction mandates temporary signage restricting or detouring traffic. I contacted MnDOT Engineer Scott Thompson to define what it all means. ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC or LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY SIGNS. ROAD CLOSED TO THRU TRAFFIC or LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY tells you that you NEED to take a different route and should only cross the barrier if you have no other option to reach your destination within the restricted area. For example, if the driveway to your home, worksite, a friend or relative’s home can only be accessed on the restricted roadway you are LOCAL TRAFFIC and NOT THRU TRAFFIC. If your destination is outside the restricted area, you must take another route and not go THRU. ROAD CLOSED ROAD CLOSED means just that; you cannot enter or cross the barrier; if you try you may not get through, you may damage road work, get stuck and/or be subject to a citation. MnDOT explained that it would not typically put up a ROAD CLOSED if access was needed. Even emergency vehicles generally have to reroute around a closed road. DETOUR MnDOT DETOUR routes use paved roads, which can handle the weight of the detoured traffic while not violating load restrictions, and they focus on the shortest and most direct route. For those thinking they know better than MnDOT, keep in mind that

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if you stray from the detour, odds are great you will arrive at a dead end, get stuck on gravel roads, get lost, and travel further. When drivers go off detours, MnDOT and the State Patrol begin getting complaints about the unusual traffic, vehicles using driveways to turn around and people requesting directions. TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGN CHANGE TRAFFIC CONTROL CHANGE AHEAD warnings are placed in advance of to a change in traffic control devices. For instance, if stoplights were removed or stop signs are added, deleted, or set up differently. These signs are important to heed, as you do not want to go through an intersection assuming the traffic control is the same – a habitual response to these intersections or road changes could be tragic. It is a violation and a citation can be written if you violate these lawful directions. Fines can be over $100. If it is winter and you cross a barrier or gate to access a winter storm closed roadway, you will be in for a fine and a bill if you need to be rescued - up to $10,000. MnDOT seriously considers what signs to put up and where - you can trust that they have done their homework and it is in the driver’s best interest to regard posted signs.

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Lanesboro looks at Capital Improvement Plan By Jade Sexton Mike Bubany of David Drown Associates spoke to the Lanesboro City Council about the Capital Improvement plan for the next several years. Using a spreadsheet, Bubany showed the council what the effect would be on taxes, utility rates, and debts if they go through with certain projects. He also did a comparison of tax and utility rates with other communities. Bubany showed what the effect would be if the city did no projects at all. He then added major projects the city needs to do or is planning to do in the next 10 years. He figured in how the projects would be paid for, revenues, and how much debt the city would have. Right now the city’s general obligation debt per capita is just below $2,000, which Bubany said is considered low to moderate. Without any projects, the city would have all general obligation debt paid off in 10 years. Bubany’s model assumes that there will be a $7,500 reduc-

Government this week • Monday, July 8, Whalan City Council meeting, 5pm, City Hall. • Monday, July 8, Spring Valley City Council meeting, 6pm, City Hall. • Monday, July 8, City of Rushford City Council meeting, 6:30pm, City Hall. • Monday, July 8, Wykoff City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall. • Monday, July 8, Chatfield City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall. • Monday, July 8, Houston City Council meeting, 7:30pm, City Hall. • Tuesday, July 9, Fillmore County Commissioners meeting, 9am, Courthouse. • Tuesday, July 9, Harmony City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall. • Wednesday, July 10, Canton City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall. • Wednesday, July 10, Mabel City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall. • Wednesday, July 10, Peterson City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall. • Monday, July 15, Preston City Council meeting, 6pm, Council Chambers. • Monday, July 15, Kingsland School Board meeting, 7pm. • Monday, July 15, RushfordPeterson School Board meeting, 6:30pm, Rushford Computer Room. • Monday, July 15, Chatfield School Board meeting, 7pm, HS Media Center. Schedule subject to change.

tion in LGA (Local Government Aid), and assumes the city will levy for every dollar lost. It also takes inflation into account when adding the cost of each project. Right now the city is looking at a $2.7 million well and water treatment project for 2014. There is also a $2 million dam project. Councilor Joe O’Connor said the DNR has committed to $450,000 of that project, with another tentative $500,000. The State Historic Preservation is going to pay $300,000. They will be attempting to get the remainder put onto a bonding bill for 2014. There had also been discussion about adding a $500,000 street project for Auburn and Zenith. The council decided to leave that money in the plan, but it can be used for any street project. The project at Sylvan Park this year was $175,000, which is paid with a seven-year GO Bond. The ambulance, at $139,000, was purchased with cash. Bubany reminded the council there will be a large project coming up at the wastewater treatment plant in 10 years, and the council should start planning for that right now, and make an adjustment in utility funds. When adjusted for inflation, that project would cost around $3.3 million. With these projects, Bubany predicted a five percent increase in water costs, two percent increase for sewer, and a half percent for electric. After the project in 2023, the debt per capita will increase to almost $6,000. Bubany said there are communities that are even higher than that, but they must make sure they keep up their cash reserves. The tax rate in Lanesboro is currently 86 percent, and after these projects, it will be almost 100 percent. Bubany said there are many communities in Fillmore County at that tax rate or higher.

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Storm Sewer Project Dillon Dombrovski from Yaggy Colby and Associates updated the council on the storm sewer project that Blitz Construction will be starting on July 8. They will be rerouting the storm sewer to go around Riverside on the Root instead of under it, and filling and closing the remaining pipe. According to Dombrovski, the project will take a little more than a week to complete, and will be done before Buffalo Bill Days. Ambulance Updates The job description for the part-time director position has been written up and reviewed by Dave Haugen, current director. It was decided to have the other ambulance staff look the job description over, as well as the budget, and give their input as well. The budget reflects a 12 percent increase in rates to make up for the cost of the part-time director position. According the Haugen, the new ambulance is being prepared right now. They have chosen a 2012 model with fourwheel drive. Fire Department Fire Chief Rob Wagner told the council about two recent fire calls. One was a motor vehicle accident, and one was a flood rescue. There were two families rescued, and during the rescue there were issues with radio reception. Wagner mentioned the 800 megahertz that Fillmore County is now using, which the fire department does not have. Wagner said they need one, as they were putting themselves in danger during the rescue. They were attempting to help people and were not aware they had already been rescued. Wagner asked if they could keep part of the street closed the Saturday of Buffalo Bill Days for a bean bag tournament fundraiser, and the council saw no problem with that. Library Library Director Tara Johnson reported the recent Rhubarb Run had raised $2,338 after expenses, which is an increase of 40 percent from last year. There were 163 runners, and 20 volunteers. The summer reading program has been going well, with great attendance. The family events average 61 kids per event. Johnson said they are monitoring the humidity levels in the library, and are looking at purchasing a dehumidifier, as there have been several days of high levels

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Water Issues Darrell and Edie Sickle approached the council with concerns about water issues on their property. With the unusually large amount of rain this spring, the couple has had water in their basement and water flooding their driveway. In 2007, the previous owner of the property, Kelly Jean Ohl, had a lot of problems with water running off down the hill from the property above. At that time the council recommended that she put up a wall to reroute the water away from the house. Edie said the water has been so bad recently that it goes right over the short wall. They have been unable to get in or out of their driveway. City Attorney Tom Manion checked the ordinances for anything regarding city liability. He stated if the city has not created a system for the water, it is a private issue between the property owner and the neighbors. Whatever work they do to route the water away from the property or drain it must not increase the water flow or interfere with the natural flow. City Administrator David Todd will be checking with the engineering firm that looked at the issue in 2007 to review what their suggestions were. Other Business The resignation of Joe O’Connor from the council was accepted. The council will check with former council member Ceil Allen, who ran for election last year, to see if she is interested in taking over. Assessments for properties with utility bills that are long overdue were approved. The council approved a liquor license for the Commonweal Theatre on July 7 and August 11 for special events. The council also approved permits for Buffalo Bill Days, including the use of three or four vehicles, blocking off the parking lot and the street for the firemen’s dance, and closing a section of Highway 250 for the parade route. The Park Board reported the sandbox at the park was removed instead of just being moved to another location. Also, the Farmer’s Market sign was hung with the other signs at the entryway to the parking lot. Public hearings will be held August 5 for two Conditional Use Permits (CUP). One is for RHL Grains, and the other is for property owned by Eric Bunge, as the current CUP has expired. rat terrIer MIx

I am a very happy little guy. I love to go for walks and car rides. I get along well with other animals. I am pretty easy going and seem to like people of all ages. I don’t always like to share my treats with other dogs, and think they are all mine and I try to grab them all and sit and eat them. Otherwise I do really well with other dogs. If you are interested in adopting or have questions on a pet, please feel free to call us at 563-745-8627. Noah’s Bark, Inc. is located at: 3874 Co Rd W 20, Decorah, Iowa 52101 IA Phone: 563-745-8627 Email: animals@acegroup.cc

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Commonweal Celebrates Season 25 All Year Long LANESBORO, Minn. — The Commonweal Theatre Company continues to celebrate 25 Seasons of producing live, professional theatre in Lanesboro with several special events throughout the year. Join Commonweal Company Members two times during the summer for “Beer, Brats, and Blue Jeans” in Lanesboro’s Sylvan Park. The outdoor fun begins at 4 pm following matinee performances of Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure on the Sundays of July 7 and August 11. Suggested donation is $5 and RSVP is required; contact Stef Dickens by phone (507) 467-2905 ext. 214 or email stef@commonwealtheatre. org. On Friday, July 12, longtime Commonweal Resident Ensemble Member David Hennessey will read a selection of poems from his own book of poetry, Suit the Word to the Action: A Commonweal History in Rhyme 2001-2012. Hennessey has been writing poems to celebrate Commonweal opening nights for a decade and has recently compiled all of those writings into one volume. The reading will take place at a special party for Million Dollar Club members of the Commonweal and will also include the kick-off of the sale of the book to the general public. Contact Commonweal Box Office to purchase your copy! Nancy Huisenga, owner of Lanesboro’s Habberstad House B&B and cast member of Commonweal’s Blithe Spirit, will read from her book Behind the Door Marked Private: Confessions of a B&B Owner. The reading will take place in the Commonweal Theatre Events Hall at 4pm following the August 17 matinee performance of Blithe Spirit. Lori Biwer Stewart will hold an Artist Talk at the Commonweal on October 12 at 6:30pm. Biwer Stewart is one of two artists commissioned by the Commonweal to create production inspired artwork to hang in the lobby of the theatre throughout the 2013 Season. Ms. Biwer Stewart will discuss the process behind her particular form of art, Linocut, as well as each inspiration for her creations now hanging in the Commonweal lobby. Rounding out the season long celebration at the Commonweal is a series of Staged Readings of new works, classic favorites, and potential future productions at the Commonweal, featuring favorite Resident Ensemble members. The readings are free of charge on Wednesday evenings July 10, July 24, August 7, October 2, and October 16. For more information on this and all other upcoming special events, please phone the Commonweal Box Office at (800) 657-7025.

Rushford Days July 15-23, 2013

The Place to be seen in 2013!

MONDAY, JULY 15 7 PM – Queen Pageant – HS Gymnasium* (Button or $5) TUESDAY, JULY 16 8 PM – Teen Swim – Aquatic Center

Wednesday, July 17th 4:00-7:00 pm Creekside Park, Rushford Music by local artists.

PETTING ZOO LOCAL VENDORS SELLING: Honey, Maple Syrup, Produce, Eggs, Gluten-free Items, Natural Care Items, Handicraft, Annuals and Perennials & more! FIND US ON FACEBOOK

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 6 PM – Car Cruise Night – Ferndale CC ($20) (Music by Last Call Meldahl) 4-7 PM - Rushford Peterson Valley Farmers Market, Creekside Park, vendors, petting zoo, music. THURSDAY, JULY 18 6 PM – 8:30 PM Wine Tasting – Am. Legion ($10) in Advance ($12) at the Door (Sponsored by Am. Legion Auxiliary) 7 PM – 11 PM Teen Dance – Fest Tent* (Grades 6 - 12) FRIDAY, JULY 19 5 PM – Food Vendors/Fest Tent Open 5-9 PM - BINGO - Fest Grounds (Sponsored by St. Joseph Youth Group) 5-7 PM – Pony Rides – Fest Grounds (Sponsored by Root River Saddle Club) 7-8 PM – Mutton Bustin – Fest Grounds* (Button or $5) 8-9 PM – Burn Out – Fest Grounds* 9 PM –1 AM Dance, Pastel Black – Fest Tent* SATURDAY, JULY 20 7 AM – 5K Run/Walk - Registration NEW EVENT – Fest Grounds (Sponsored by Rushford Operation Christmas Child Group) 7 AM – Fly-In & Plane Rides – Airport 7-11 AM – Pancake Breakfast (Masonic Lodge) 8 AM - 5K Run/Walk Start – At Depot Building 9 AM – Softball Tournament – Niggle Field 9 AM – Basketball Competition, 3 Point Shooting Contest, Hot Shot Shooting Contest, Shoot-out for Younger Participants (Trophies for Winners), R/P HS Gymnasium 9 AM-5 PM – Photo Contest – Fest Grounds 9:30 AM – Pedal Tractor Pull – Fest Grounds (MN State Sanctioned) - NEW START TIME (Sponsored by Hammell Equipment and 660 Agronomics) 10 AM – Food Vendors/Fest Tent Open 10 AM – 5 PM JAKES TAKE AIM (BB GUN RANGE) NEW EVENT (Sponsored by Rush Creek Longbeards, National Wild Turkey Federation) 10:30 AM - 3-on-3 Basketball for All Ages R-P HS Gymnasium NOON – Tractor Pull – Fest Grounds* NOON – 5 PM Kid’s Games/Inflatables – Fest Grounds NOON - 7 PM - BINGO - Fest Grounds (Sponsored by St. Joseph Youth Group) NOON - 3 PM - Last Call Meldahl DJ/Karaoke – Fest Tent NOON - 3 PM - Car/Semi Show - Fest Grounds (Registration 10:30 AM - Noon) Music by Last Call Meldahl DJ/Karaoke NOON - 5PM - Lions Pork Chop Dinner (American Legion ) 2 PM - Frog Jumping Contest - Fest Grounds 7 PM – GRANDE PARADE 9 PM – 1 AM Dance, TroubleShooter - Fest Tent* SUNDAY, JULY 21 8 AM – Waffle Breakfast – Montini Hall (Sponsored by St. Joseph’s Catholic Church) 8 AM - Antique Tractor Ride (25 mile ride leaving from Hammell Equip.) 11 AM – Ecumenical Church Service Creekside Park (Sponsored by Area Churches) 10 AM – Softball Tournament Niggle Field 11 AM – Food Vendors/Fest Tent Open NOON – Until Sold Out - Chicken-Q - American Legion (Sponsored by the American Legion Riders) NOON - 5 PM - BINGO - Fest Grounds (Sponsored by St. Joseph Youth Group) NOON - 5 PM – Kid’s Games/Inflatables - Fest Grounds 1 PM - Bean Bag Tournament - Fest Grounds (Registration at Noon) 1 PM – Tractor Games – Fest Grounds 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM Dance, The Dweebs – Fest Tent* *RASA will be performing “Leaving Iowa” July 18-22nd at the R-P HS Theater* *Grace Place 3rd Annual Silent Auction. Bidding starts July 13th and ends July 20th at 1PM at Grace Place.*

Leaving Iowa

July 17-21, 2013 at the Rushford-Peterson High School Theater

Wed. - Fri. 7:30pm Sat. & Sun. 2:00pm All Seats $9.00

Tickets on sale at Rushford Foods, or The Comedy About Family Vacations Burdey‛s Cafe Written by Tim Clue & Spike Manton

American Legion Post 94 Auxiliary

THURSDAY JULY 18 6-9 pm $10 in Advance • $12 at the Door Bring a Gift for the Troops to get an extra chance to win our special Wine Tasting Basket.

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT: Rushford Foods & Rushford American Legion

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In conjunction with Rushford Days, St. Joseph's Catholic Church is hosting a

Sunday Morning All-You-Can-Eat Belgian Waffle

BREAKFAST July 21

Adults: $8.00; Ages 6-12: $4.00; Children aged 5 & under eat free onsite. Carry outs available. WAFFLES PREPARED BY

Dad’s Belgian Waffles of Algona, Iowa.

Join us for our Rushford Days Cruise Night Wednesday, July 17TH at 6 pm at the Ferndale Golf Course

$20 a person - includes the ride, Meal, and tshirt (While Supplies Last).

DJ BOTH NIGHTS!

COOL OFF

Rushford Days July 15-23, 2013

The Place to be seen in 2013!

Montini Hall, 105 N. Mill St., Rushford, Minnesota,

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CAR SHOW Sunday, July 20TH Registration at 10:30 am Trophy’s presented at 3pm Show us your ride by entering the car show. Free entry fee. Dash plates to all entries.

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Rushford Days July 15-23, 2013

The Place to be seen in 2013!

Celebrating Rushford Days at Storewide Sale! 40% Off Everything! 507-864-2381 or 507-450-0946 30410 State Hwy 43, Rushford, MN

Green Plants! Blooming Plants! Giftware! Home Decor! Christmas Items! Sale runs from July 15-July 20

Excluding: Fresh cut ﬂowers, candles and candy.

Our best wishes and welcome to all visitors and friends. Enjoy a great Rushford Days Celebration!

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Rushford Days July 15-23, 2013

The Place to be seen in 2013!

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Includes: Chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, & dinner roll $8.00 Quarter Dark or Breast Meat

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Lots of Hay Equipment round Balers AGCO New Idea 4865 1999 John Deere 566 John Deere 567 2012 Krone KR160B 2003 New Holland BR780 New Holland BR 780 2010 Vermeer 404 Pro Vermeer 605F Vermeer 605K Vermeer 605K 1997 Vermeer 605K 1998 Vermeer 605L 2005 Vermeer 605M Vermeer 605M 2007 Vermeer 605M 2009 Vermeer 605SM 2010 Vermee 605SM sQuare Baler 1990 Case IH 8530 Bale wrapper 2007 H&S BW1000

SAVINGS • VALUE • SELECTION HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY 7 am-9 pm, SUNDAY 7am-9 pm

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Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com County judge. In his judicial selection Continued from Page 1 statement Governor Dayton describing the judicial selection said, “Matthew Opat has been process and keeping true to his an exemplary public servant sense of humor. Ultimately cho- throughout his career. I believe sen by Governor Mark Day- that his experience and passion ton, Opat first had to make it for the law will help him to honthrough rounds of applications orably serve the people of the and interviews with both the Third District.” And an exemplajudicial selection committee and ry public servant Opat has been, especially in town of residence, the governor. Chatfield, where he has served But Opat rightfully has earned the position after practicing on the Chatfield Center for the law for the past 35 years. Opat Arts Advisory Committee, the received his Bachelor of Arts Chatfield Lions, the Chatfield from the University of Iowa and Commercial Club, and the his Juris Doctor degree from Chatfield Fire Department. the Hamline University School A reception followed the cerof Law. During his career Opat emony to continue the celebrahas followed in the footsteps of tion. Judge Opat will officially Judge Benson, first working with begin his new role at the FillBenson as first assistant county more County Courthouse in attorney, and then taking Ben- Preston, Minn. in July. To watch son’s position as county attorney the induction ceremony in its before opening his own practice entirety, visit www.fillmorecounin Chatfield. Now Opat takes tyjournal.com. over the position of Fillmore

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Monday, July 8, 2013

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Winneshiek Medical Center expands Mabel Clinic Beginning Monday, July 1, Winneshiek Medical Center’s Mabel Clinic will have expanded hours. Mabel Clinic will be open daily from 7:30 am – 2 pm and offer same day appointments as well as convenient Walk-in Wellness lab testing. Medical direction for Winneshiek Medical Center is provided by Mayo Clinic Health System. Mabel’s own Kirsten Wyffels, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), is joining Kathy Petersburg, ARNP, to provide family medicine care for people in the Hesper-Mabel area, Spring Grove, Minn. and southern Fillmore County. The Mabel Clinic will provide family medicine services such as well child exams, athletic physicals, well-woman exams, care for chronic illness, immunizations,

Sally’s

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Closed July 13-22 Please call soon if you would like an appointment before these dates or when I get back. Thank you for your business! - Sally

wellness labs, strep tests and offer same day appointments for illness. “I look forward to providing health care to the people of my own community,” says Dr. Wyffels, DNP. “Whether someone runs a daycare and has a sick child, or maybe transportation is difficult, Kathy and I can take care of them close by in downtown Mabel.” She adds, “If people are sick, we will get them seen.” Kirsten received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and her Master of Science in Nursing with Specialization in Advanced Family Practice from Winona State University. She then went on to earn her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Winona State University in 2009. She is certi-

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fied by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program (AANP) as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Most recently, Kirsten has practiced within the Gundersen Lutheran system, providing care in southeast Minnesota long term care facilities. She also has experience in the Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea Express Clinic, as Housing Manager/RN for an assisted living facility in Harmony, and as adjunct faculty at Winona State University. Kirsten has been a City of Mabel councilperson since 2004 and president of Mabel’s Economic Development Authority since 2008. She is a Sunday school instructor and a church pianist at Canton-Presbyterian Church, and is a Mabel Food Shelf volunteer. “I feel privileged to be able to provide this service to my community and help re-establish a fulltime clinic in Mabel,” she says. To make an appointment at the Mabel Clinic, call 507-493-5115.

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Becky’s Food Tales By Becky Hoff

cream pails with the little purple berries. We would eat them on vanilla ice cream when we got back to Grandma’s, savoring the seasonal treat. There were never any berries left over, for ours is a large extended family. A few summers back, I was reminiscing with my friend Mandy about berry picking. She mentioned that there were several berry patches in the woods around her

A Tale of Blackberry Jam Blackberry season is coming soon! Every summer I go out picking, or at least buy pints of the wild growing ‘blackcaps’ at a local farmer’s market. Their sweet-tart taste reminds me of hot summer days spent roaming the woods around my Grandmother’s house. Blackberry picking was a family event and sometimes there would be a dozen of us out filling ice

house, and we decided to pick enough to preserve in a batch of jam. Early one Sunday morning we met at her house, donned our long sleeves and headed out into the woods to collect berries. After about three hours, we collected several quarts of berries. (And four wood ticks!) Now it was time to make the blackberry jam. Mandy had a glass top stove, and these are not suitable for water bath canning. We thought we’d be very clever and can our jam on the grill. Mandy’s husband Brad dutifully filled the canning kettle with water and fired up the propane grill. We got down to the business of washing and then mashing our berries. We strained out some of the seeds, measured out a shocking amount

{ We Live Where We Work } Sheena is the Creative Director for the Fillmore

County Journal, Olmsted County Journal, Perfect Glossy, Visit Bluff Country magazine, and Daytripper magazine. She fell in love with design with her family’s help. Sheena’s mom, Becky and grandma, Gretchen have worked in the newspaper and printing industry for years and helped influence Sheena’s creative eye. Sheena graduated from the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, with a degree in Graphic Design in December 2008. Soon after, Sheena decided to move back to her roots and headed to Southeast Minnesota to work at the Journal.

Sheena Tollefson

507-765-2151 sheena@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Sheena loves design and enjoys seeing businesses succeed through advertising. When not at work she spends time remodeling her house, camping, reading and taking photos. In November of 2012 Sheena married Adam Tollefson, of Mabel. They love this area and plan to eventually raise a family here.

“I take pride in seeing my handy-work being sent to everyone in the county and knowing so many people enjoy reading our paper.” - Sheena

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of sugar, then cooked up some delicious looking jam. But when it was time to ladle the jam into jars, we realized that we had a problem- the water bath kettle was not boiling. In fact, it wasn’t even simmering. Not knowing what else to do, we jarred up our jam and stuck it in the hot water anyway. We cranked the heat on the grill, put the cover on the kettle, and waited. And waited. About 45 minutes into it, we accepted the fact that our kettle was not going to boil. So we did what any sensible people would do- we loaded the canning kettle into the back of a pick-up truck. Mandy drove, and I hopped in the pick-up bed to steady the kettle. We drove down the steep quarter mile of Mandy’s driveway, turned sharply left, and then went up another steep quarter mile driveway to her parents’ house. It was quite the wild ride in the pick-up bed, and I am happy to report that I did not get burned or bruised in the process! With the use of Mandy’s mom’s gas stove, we brought our kettle to boiling in no time and processed it for the required ten minutes. The finished product was a very stiff, seedy and sweet blackberry jam. But oh, it tasted good! Neither Mandy nor I have made any blackberry jam since, though we have both gone on to can

other things with less excitement. Recently I have started using low or no sugar recipes for jams and jellies. I find that I prefer these to the super sweet traditionally made jams and jellies. The following recipe is for a low sugar blackberry jam using Pomona’s Universal Pectin. Pomona’s Pectin is a pectin derived from citrus peel. It must be activated with calcium, which comes in powdered form with the pectin. The calcium powder is mixed into water prior to using. Pomona’s Pectin can be purchased at the Oneota Co-op in Decorah, or online at pomonapectin.com. The pectin will come with complete instructions for using the pectin and calcium water. It is important to read these over, as this pectin works a little differently than traditional pectin. If you have not done any home canning before but would like to try, I recommend getting a good, up to date book and reading it over before your first attempt. One such book is the ‘Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving’ and I reference my copy of it frequently. Glass top stoves are not recommended for home canning, the glass cannot take the weight. I wouldn’t recommend using a propane grill, either.

Low Sugar Blackberry Jam

Before canning you must wash and rinse your jars, letting them stand in hot water. Wash your screw bands, and simmer your lids. Leave the lids standing in hot water until needed. Have all of your equipment and ingredients set out and ready to go before you begin, this makes for a smooth canning session. 1) Mash enough blackberries to equal four cups of berry pulp. It should take around ten cups of whole berries to make four cups of pulp. 2) Add 2 tsp of calcium water and 1/4 cup lemon juice to the pulp. 3) Measure 2 tsp of pectin into 2 cups of sugar, mix well and set aside. 4) Bring fruit pulp to a boil. Add pectin/sugar mix. Stir vigorously 1-2 minutes to dissolve pectin. Return to a full boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. 5) Fill hot jars with hot jam, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe jar rims clean. Apply lids and screw caps. 6) Put filled jars in boiling water bath that covers the tops by at least one inch. Cover and bring to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes, then turn off heat and remove lid. Let stand for five minutes, then remove jars from canner. Let them sit undisturbed for 24 hours. Remove the bands, check the seals, label and store. Makes 4-5 eight ounce jars of jam.

Thank you to everyone! We couldn’t have done it without all these amazing people!! Double D’s Beer Pong Tournament raised over $7,000 for the Fillmore County District Relay for Life!

Preston Specialties Inc. • Scenic Valley Winery • John and Karrie Ristau • Dave, Tracie, Alex and Morgan Mensink • Pete and Tiffany Ask • Brianna Ristau and Tyler Comstock • Brittany Ristau and Steven Reicks • Pam and Craig Mensink • Kelly Printing • Root River Saloon • Olivia’s Attic-Drury Furniture • Stone Mill Suites • S&A Petroleum • Crown Trout • VIS Plumbing • Emil Farqart • Bittersweet • Lanesboro Local • Little River General Store • Wintergreen-Josh and Cassandra Broadwater • Apollo Liquor-Brian Buenish • Associated Bank • Merchants Bank • Pedal Pushers • Miehlisch Turkey Farms • Potiche Pottery and Gifts • Gil B’s Pizza and Sandwich Shoppe • Pastry Shoppe • Town Klippers • R & J Furniture • Preston Apple & Berry Farm • Dacia’s on Main • Cedar Valley Resort • River Side on the Root/ Outfitters • Shooters • Ross and Jen Johnson-Johnson Farms • Minnowa Construction • Harmony Golf Course • Village Square • First Southeast Bank of Harmony • Lanesboro Art Center • Commonweal Theatre Company • Scott and Linda Speer • Joel and Becky Voca

A Huge Thank You To The Lanesboro Fire Department!

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sings to welcome us into the office in the morning, asked us last Friday if we had weekend plans, and, when I said I didn’t really, told me I should go see the cardboard boats. He said there was to be a race on the lake the next town over on Saturday. I initially thought he meant little remote-controlled boats. I supposed that could be fun, a good way to taste the local flavor. What he told me, and what I found out at the event the next day, was that the Lake Ellyn Cardboard Regatta is no race of toy boats around a glorified puddle. These are big doings in Glen Ellyn. Think like the city park during your favorite community festival. The local fire department was grilling. Boat teams and their families, dressed in matching t-shirts, pic-

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nicked around their creations. The lawn was covered with spectators, supporters, and sailors. And though Lake Ellyn was small enough to be considered a large pond rather than a small lake, a feeling of friendly nautical competition was in the air. These boats are serious. One of my favorites, the “Cock-a-DoodleDoo,” held six people who surrounded a cardboard rooster that was over 10 feet tall. I also particularly enjoyed the “Dead Cow,” which looked like...well, a dead Holstein on its back. The crew, a group of four elementary-aged boys, wore pink baseball caps

designed to look like udders. The “Millennium Falcon,” inspired by Han Solo’s ship in the original Star Wars trilogy, was rumored to have taken hundreds of hours to create. Teams are given 10 sheets of cardboard when they register. Add some glue, duct tape, waterproofing, and you can have yourself a lake-worthy vessel. Add some paint, costumes, and a snazzy name or theme, and you have style. You might even make a statement as big as that of the Tough Tikis, eight boys who decked their rectangular boat with palm trees and dressed in See WINDY CITY Page 18 

Birth Announcement Wyatt Garland Klemp Wyatt Garland Klemp was born to Nikki Decker and Jordan Klemp, of Hokah, Minn., on June 29, 2013. Wyatt’s grandparents are Julie LaBonne of Rushford, Minn., Darin and Julie Decker of Winona, Minn., and Sue and Lenny Klemp of La Crescent, Minn.

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“Racing to Beat Cancer” American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Fillmore County Friday, July 12, 2013 Events held at Schedule of Activities 4pm 5-7pm 5-8pm 5-8pm 5-8pm 5-10pm 6pm 6pm 6:15pm 6:45pm 7-7:45pm 8pm 8pm 8:15pm 8:45pm 9:30pm 10:30pm 11pm-1am 1-2am 2-4am 4am

Survivor/Caregiver Tea & Showing of Dedication Video City of Harmony Community Center, Kid’s Activites 225 3rd Ave SW Community Supper (Shredded Pork & Barbeque Meal) Massages - Julie Teslow & Toni Sikkink Master of Ceremonies Jay Masters Haircuts (Including Locks of Love) Dacia’s On Main Silent Auction Survivor Lap Ceremony “Why We Walk” Survivor/Caregiver Introductions and Lap Team Recognition with pictures and lap Speaker: Svetomir Markovic, M.D., Ph. D. The Pumper, The Peddler and The Politician - Musical group Balloons to Heaven Campsite Food - Sales Begin Live Auction Lighting of the Luminaries Ceremony Video of Survivors/Caregivers Heads or Tails Game (Win a chair donated by Drury’s of Fountain; 4 bead necklaces for $20) Karaoke Joe Zumba Bingo Closing Ceremony (Followed by breakfast, pancakes and sausage)

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Assessment (PDA). Representatives will be in the area on July 10 to verify the accuracy of the damage estimates. Assuming the total damages for this one event are confirmed to be north of $7.266 million, Governor Dayton can then request a disaster declaration from the President. FEMA pays 75 percent and the other 25 percent is the responsibility of the local government. However, the state in the past has helped with this 25 percent. Chairman Randy Dahl said for some townships 25 percent could almost eat up their total levy for the year. Norway Township was by far the hardest hit with estimated damages at nearly $560,000. Total damages for the townships is estimated to be $1,637,928.87. Total county damages are about $715,000. Mabel, Minn. had the most damages for a city, more than $90,000. Total city damages are estimated to be about $182,000. Three bridges were washed out. One each in Holt, Carrolton, and Preble Townships. County Engineer Ronald Gregg said until the water recedes,

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it is difficult to determine all the structural damages sustained by bridges. The board approved a resolution that requests “the Governor of the State of Minnesota to petition the President of the United States to declare the County of Fillmore, Minnesota, to be a major disaster area.” Veteran Services Officer Jason Marquardt reported that the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs is going to make grant funds available for flood affected counties including Fillmore County to help with repairs for veterans and their families who have damages due to the flooding. Each recipient can get up to $1,000. County coordinator Karen Brown acknowledged that the threshold for federal aid will not be met for private property damages. Telephone numbers for private property owners to call for aid will be listed on the Sheriff’s Office Facebook page and on the county website. Other Business In Brief • Donna Rasmussen, SWCD, discussed the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) program. The program is aimed to help improve conditions caused by flooding that pose an immi-

Be Aware of All Requirements When Clearing Trees When clear cutting more than 10,000 square feet of land (or an area equivalent to 100’ x 100’), the Fillmore County Soil Erosion Control Ordinance requires that the Fillmore County Zoning Office is contacted for a permit. Many areas are being cleared of trees this year to open up new cropland. Landowners who sodbust land that has not been previously farmed and clear trees from the land must complete paperwork at the USDA Farm Service Agency to ensure continued eligibility for federal farm programs. If the land is highly erodible, a conservation plan must be completed to ensure that soil erosion is controlled. If wetlands are present, a certified wetland determination is needed. If the land is not highly erodible and has no wetlands, no further action is needed to comply with federal farm program requirements. However, the Fillmore County Soil Erosion Control Ordinance requires that clearing of trees on any land, whether highly erodible

or not, is done with the approval of the Zoning Office. Even on nonhighly erodible land, a soil erosion control plan may still be needed to ensure that the cleared area will not be prone to excessive erosion over the tolerable soil loss, (i.e. the rate at which soil can be lost and still maintain its productivity over the long term). If trees are being cleared or other land alterations are made along DNR Protected Waters, there are additional requirements under the DNR Shoreland Ordinance, which is administered by Fillmore County Zoning Office. To determine whether the land is adjacent to DNR Protected Waters, a map of the DNR Protected Waters in Fillmore County can be viewed at http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/waters/ watermgmt_section/pwi/FILL1OF1.pdf For more information about clearing trees, contact the Fillmore County Zoning Office at 507-7653878.

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nent hazard for life and property in the future like debris, clogs, or erosion. The county would have to act as the local sponsor and would be responsible for 25 percent unless that portion could be covered by other disaster funding or passed on to the property owner. Rasmussen noted they have had inquiries about damaged pond structures. She suggested some damages might not be noticeable until water recedes. The board had several questions about the program and how it would work with other federal funding. They decided to wait until they could get more information on the program and get an opinion from the county attorney. • Approval was given to hire the following: Debra Leutink as replacement Eligibility Worker effective July 5, Scott Johnson as additional Eligibility Worker effective July 19, and Diane Strahl as additional Office Sup-

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County port Specialist effective July 5. • Damage is to be analyzed on the new pavement on CSAH 24. Gregg said a couple of semi trucks went by the road closure signs for some distance and were forced to back out. The extent of the damage will be determined. Gregg stated that the contractor is responsible for protecting the pavement during the construction phase. Sheriff Jensen said damage information will be given to the county attorney. • Randy Dahl congratulated Judge Matthew Opat who was sworn in on July 28. • The resignation of Deputy Sheriff Les Ladewig was accepted with thanks for his six years of service. There will be an internal advertisement for his replacement. • A proposal from Quality Construction for a sound barrier for the air conditioning unit at the county Office Building was approved. The total cost for

material and labor is $4,150. • A proposal from Sheldon Plumbing and Heating was approved at a cost of $1,090 to install a gas line at the Sheriff’s Office for backup heating in the newer addition to the jailhouse. Sheriff Jensen said it will be a more efficient heating source and could pay for itself over time. • The purchase of a 2014 International Truck for a snow plow truck at a cost with trade of $92,583.18 plus tax was approved. The purchase of a crack filling kettle at a cost with trade of $41,226.00 plus tax was approved. Brent Kohn noted the county will save nearly $9,000 on the kettle purchasing it now before a scheduled price increase. • The low bid from Traffic Marking, Maple Lake, was approved with a total cost of $44,712 for white road markings and $25,704 for yellow road markings.

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The Place to be Seen in 2013: Rushford Days By Sara Pecinovsky It’s already July, Independence Day has come and gone quickly, but don’t fret! There is still more summer left to relish the festivities in Southeast Minnesota. The city of Rushford, Minn. has been preparing for another fun and entertaining celebration from July 15-21! For anyone who plans to attend, this celebration is sure to please. Rushford Days will be packed with an array of attractions and events. So what can you do during this week downtown Rushford? Well, how about on the night of Monday, July 15 at 7 pm you can support the Rushford Days Queen candidates at the annual pageant being held in the high school gymnasium to see who will be crowned. Do you like watching classic and antique cars? Head on down to the Ferndale CC to Car Cruise Night on Wednesday evening at 6 pm! Are you feeling

adventurous to please the palate by trying different wines with friends? At the American Legion, there is wine tasting from 6-8:30 pm on Thursday. Seems like this week will be off to a good start! Stick around or come back for the weekend because it will be packed with loads of things to do! Get the family up early on Saturday morning and take a trip to the airport for the Fly-In with an opportunity to ride in one at 7 am! Maybe you prefer the night scene with loud cars along with a cheering crowd to bring more thrills in your life. The Burn Out from 8-9 pm on Friday is the best time to have that fun. Want some excitement earlier in the day? Attend the Tractor Pull at noon on Saturday (both events will be located at the Fest Grounds). For those with kids, make sure to bring them to Rushford because

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Preston native shares his U.S. Navy experience By Mitchell Walbridge American heroes grow up and live right among us in our small towns of Fillmore County. Whether these special individuals are part of the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, or the Coast Guard, all have certain qualities in common including: bravery, a true dedication of service to their country, and pure selflessness. Benjamin Woellert, son of Neil and Arlene Woellert, grew up in the Preston, Minn. area. Now, he’s a ranking member of the United States Navy. In fact, he’s been in the Navy since graduating from Fillmore Central High School as part of the class of 1998. Woellert, now a resident of Niantic, Conn., can proudly say he has completed 14.5 years and counting of service to the United States. He has been stationed in various locations including South Carolina, Virginia, Hawaii, and most recently Connecticut. When asked about his favorite stationing location, Woellert responded, “I would have to say Hawaii has been my favorite so far.” While he has been stationed at these various locations, Woellert has been on the crew of both the USS Scranton (SSN 756) and the USS Hawaii (SSN 776). But there’s much more to being in the United States Navy than just moving from one base to another. “There’s really no typical day,” said Woellert, “Days usually run up to 18 hours sometimes.” During a typical day Woellert usually begins at 6:30am doing a variety of different tasks. Some responsibilities are shore watch duty and maintanence training. Woellert also continued his education while in the Navy, studying two years of nuclear engineering, which qualifies him for special duties in the Navy.

Serving just one enlistment period is sure to have an impact on an individual’s life and Woellert, now at age 33, has done three since he was 18. “It has really broadened my horizons. The stuff you see on television isn’t at all what happens in real life.” When Woellert isn’t on duty, he enjoys his time off. “When I get time off, especially on some weekends, I do enjoy some activities that nonmilitary people do, believe it or not.” Woellert says he has a couple of motorcycles that he enjoys riding. He also likes to fish and hunt sometimes, but doesn’t get to do it often. According to www.navy.mil the mission of the United States Navy is “to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintain freedom of the seas. As of July 2, 2013 the U.S. Navy personnel consists of 319,950 active duty members and as of May 2013 109,686 ready reserve members. On June 25, 2013 there were 4,646 reserves mobilized. The U.S. Navy has a total of 286 ships, 94 of which are deployed and 24 of which are underway for local operations and training. The Navy also has more than 3,700 operational aircrafts. Woellert suggests advice to anyone thinking about joining the Navy or another branch of the military, saying, “Take advantage of the opportunity. It’s totally worth it.”

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leis, coconut bras, and grass skirts. The Tikis pumped their fists when they won the “We Look Good” award. All boats competed based on age (youth and adult) and experience (from least to most, the Schooners, Yachtsmen, and Legends categories.) In addition to awards for the fastest boats and the We Look Good, judges awarded for Best Craftsmanship, the Queen of Lake Ellyn, and the S.S. Saturation (for the best sinking.) Dead Cow won the Queen of Lake Ellyn, and the crowd clapped and then mooed. S.S. Saturation went to a Chicago Blackhawks boat that had sunk mere feet from the finish line. They managed to save their cardboard Stanley Cup from the wreckage. This year was the Cardboard Regatta’s 20th anniversary. Some people have been involved for years; the main judge was a 12-year veteran cardboard boatman. Did it have local flavor? Definitely. Was it a fun way to spend my Saturday afternoon? Quirky, but yes. The event was a photographer’s playground, and I wish I could share all of my photos with you. Next week, I plan to visit a place that’s all too familiar, yet says something different about each and every place and every time you visit. In the meantime, I’ve got to get back to my editor about the cardboard boat races. I’m sure he’ll love to hear about the Cock-a-DoodleDoo.

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Stand (for) our ground If there was ever a year to be a worst case scenario for soil erosion, 2013 could be it. The last two years of timely rains and almost ideal conditions for harvest have erased the memories of the rains of 2007 and 2008 which devastated parts of southeast Minnesota. Last year’s dry fall and early harvest left ample time for fall tillage. Then came this year’s wet spring during spring planting and before crop canopy. This is the crop year’s most vulnerable time. Soil erosion has been extreme even in areas where heavy rains have been absent. Scenes like those in the pictures are all too common. Brian Hazel, Lanesboro farmer and Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation Board Supervisor for over 20 years, says, “This year’s erosion is some of the worst I have ever seen, and the lack of conservation practices has made it worse. Landowners need to drive around the area and observe what’s going on. There are operators that have significantly less erosion than others. Stop and ask what they do to limit erosion.” Numerous experts everywhere from the University of Minnesota to those worldwide are saying that current farming practices are unsustainable. Different soil types have different rates of tolerable soil loss

(T), the rate at which the soil can be lost and still rebuild and maintain productivity. “T” for the most common soils in Fillmore County is five tons/acre/year. This is a barely perceptible amount. The loss of soil the thickness of a dime over an acre is 10 tons, so the average tolerable soil loss is half of that. If gullies and rills are visible, then the soil loss is more than the soil can tolerate to maintain productivity. Loss of soil productivity is expensive, and in the long term, devastating. The declines of the great civilizations in the world were the result of the soils being depleted so the people could no longer be fed. Loss of soil productivity means that more external inputs are needed to maintain yields. Some of that loss is remedied by seed genetics that result in higher yields. The rest is made up for by increasing fertilizer inputs, which are becoming more and more expensive. Maintaining eligibility for federal farm programs includes requirements for controlling soil erosion. Tammy Martin, CED for the Fillmore County Farm Service Agency (FSA), reminds producers that to maintain compliance, their farming practices should match what is in their conservation plans on file in the

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The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County USDA office. If the conservation plan is outdated, soil loss may be more than is allowed putting their federal farm payments at risk. There is no charge for updating conservation plans. For the past five years, water quality monitoring has been occurring in the Root River watershed at the field-, small watershed-, and large watershed-scale. The data tell the story of a variety of rainfall patterns and land use practices over those years. Where soil and water conservation practices are in place and well-maintained, there is consistently less runoff and loss of soil and nutrients. Just a few basic practices, such as grassed waterways, buffers, cover crops, and leaving crop residue, make the difference between losing pounds of soil versus tons where these practices are lacking. The trends seen now are not inevitable and can be turned around without creating hardship for farmers or society as a whole. Plus, the long term benefits are immeasurable—the ability to continue to produce food and fiber on what has been some of the most the productive land in the world while keeping the soil and nutrients on the land where they belong and out of our water where they don’t belong. A properly designed and maintained waterway can reduce erosion significantly.

Bloodmobile in Harmony on July 16

Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center from 1-7 pm on Tuesday, July 16, 2013. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or driver’s license. Typically, all healthy men and women who are at least 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds or more are eligible to donate blood. Donors who are 16 must have the written permission of a parent or guardian. Parental consent forms will be available on the day of the blood drive. There is no upper age limit, and the time commitment is minimal. While walk-ins are more than welcome, donors are highly encouraged to make appointments. To make an appointment, please call Marilyn Bratager at 507-937-3406.

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Fountain City Council holds short July Meeting By Barb Jeffers The Fountain City Council met on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, due to the fact that the first Thursday of the month of July fell on the July 4 holiday. All council members were present as well as City Clerk Ronda Flattum. Police Chief Tom Mosher was absent due to a timing conflict with the City of Ostrander, Minn. The first order of business for the Fountain City Council was the approval of consent agenda items. The minutes from the June 6 council meeting were approved as well as the monthly treasurer’s report. Monthly city bills and monthly Fire Department bills were approved for payment. City maintenance person Dan Byer was unable to attend the meeting but has been reporting to the council on the vandalism at the city parks. Dan also

requested the purchase of a cordless Milwaukee angle grinder which the council tabled until further discussion. Dan will be attending a two day class on July 9 and 10, 2013 for Water Operations and Maintenance, which will be held in Spring Grove, Minn. Dan Byer will be taking PTO on July 22 and 23, 2013. There is no charge for the class. City Clerk Ronda Flattum reported that the agreement with Mediacom is in its final stages having been approved on two levels and is on the third and final level to be approved at this time. Flattum reported that the Department of Veterans Affairs has assistance available to any Veteran or widow of a Veteran that experience damage from flooding from the June 23 floods. The grant money can be used for supplies, materials, sump pumps, flooring, sheet-

Around the World

Lanesboro, Minn. – ‘Around the World’ is the theme for the upcoming “Over the Back Fence” Community Variety Show, held on Friday, July 12 at 7:30pm at the St. Mane Theatre in Lanesboro, Minn. Accordionation (duo of Barb Keith and Bill Swanson) will provide pre-show music beginning at 7:10pm. Show highlights will include an Irish toast, a German song, storytelling of Norwegian heritage, the song ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ by the Over the Back Fence gang, audience sing-alongs, poems, jokes, and more. Farmer and musician Chuck Suchy will be the musical guest, performing three songs as a sneak peak to his solo concert on Saturday night July 13 at the St. Mane Theatre (tickets available: $15/$12). We will also get a glimpse of the upcoming Lanesboro Community Theatre production ‘Radio Gals’ from cast members (Sandy Webb, Bonnie Hulsing, Beth Hennessy, Kay Wold, Barbara Benson Keith, Val Tindall and Kevin Hoeltzle). Host Damon Prestemon will be on his toes as usual, joined by Stela Burdt at the keyboard; Stela will also delight audiences with a song.

In sponsor interviews, we will learn about Niagara Cave, the Great River Shakespeare Festival, and Lanesboro Local. The “Over the Back Fence” Community Variety Show is a program of the Lanesboro Arts Center. The show took shape 18 years ago in the St. Mane Theatre, with many of the same cast members involved. “Over the Back Fence” takes the stage at the St. Mane Theatre on second Fridays February through November. Each show will also be broadcast on KFIL Radio 103.1FM at 7pm on the Sunday nine days following each live show. Show tickets are $7 for adults and for $4 students. Advance purchase is recommended, as this show plays to a full house! Tickets are available at the Lanesboro Arts Center, 507467-2446 (open Mon-Thurs 10-5, Fri-Sat 10-7 and Sunday 11-4), and—if any tickets are left—at the St. Mane Theatre beginning at 6:30pm on show nights. The St. Mane Theatre is handicapped accessible, located at 206 Parkway Ave N. in Lanesboro, Minn. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Min-

Help Guide the Future of Preston

Over the next year, the City of Preston will develop a new comprehensive plan. What is a comprehensive plan? A comprehensive plan lays out a vision for the City’s future land development and land use by dictating where and how growth should occur. This plan will address housing, business & industry, parks & recreation and public facilities. The City is seeking volunteers to serve on a committee to oversee the comprehensive plan process. The committee will meet 6 times over the next 9 months.

Interested in volunteering? Please contact City Hall by Monday, July 15th by calling 507-765-2153 or sending an email to jhoffman@prestonmn.org.

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rock, etc. Persons may contact the Veterans office in Preston, Minn. to apply. Applications will be taken until September 30, 2013. Three council members attended the Preston Emergency Services Appreciation on June 19, 2013. Flattum expressed it was an enjoyable event and stated how fortunate the area is to have these fine volunteers. Flattum will be taking PTO from July 22 to July 25, 2013. The council will find someone to be in the city office during these days. Police Chief Tom Mosher was unable to attend but did give his report to the council. The vandalism at the city parks has been investigated and Chief Mosher has suspects in the case. Mayor Kujath reported in old business that the lights at the park near the volleyball court that were not working during nesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. “Over the Back Fence” sponsors help to make the radio broadcast and affordable ticket prices possible: Associated Bank, Bluff Country Computer Works, Cedar Valley Resort, Coffee Street Fitness Center & Dance Studio, F&M

Trail Days have been fixed. In new business the Mayor reported that after discussion it was determined that Fountain’s wastewater treatment plant should have a stabilization pond put in before any other solutions are attempted to see if the stabiliza-

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tion pond will fix the problem of high nitrates. The council approved a $25,000 expenditure for the stabilization pond and also for Dave Morrill of McGhie and Betts to send in a plan of what the city plans to do. Meeting adjourned.

Fountain City Council held their July meeting Tuesday, July 2, 2013. Photo by Barb Jeffers Community Bank, Fillmore County Journal, Green Gables Inn, Great River Shakespeare Festival, Huntington Electric, Lanesboro Arts Center, Lanesboro BP/S&A Petroleum, Lanesboro Christmas Inn Tour, Lanesboro Local, Lanesboro Public Library, Lanesboro Web Management Group, Niagara Cave, Olivia’s Attic, Pedal Pushers Café, Preston Foods, Rhino’s Pizza & Sub Shoppe, Riverside

on the Root Restaurant & Outfitters, Sally’s Hair to Dye For, and Thomas M. Manion Attorney at Law. The Lanesboro Arts Center’s mission is to serve as a regional catalyst for artistic excellence and educational development in providing diverse art experiences for people of all ages. For more information: 507-4672446 / info@lanesboroarts.org / www.lanesboroarts.org.

Mabel Clinic Expands bringing quality health care

Kirsten Wyffels

Kirsten Wyffels, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is joining Kathy Petersburg, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) to provide daily family medicine care at the Mabel Clinic, with access to Mayo Clinic Health System expertise in Decorah, Rochester and La Crosse.

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New Mabel Clinic Hours Beginning July 1st

Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 2:00 pm Includes daily walk-in wellness lab testing and same day appointments.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Obituaries Betty Bernard Betty Bernard died Friday, June 28 at the Ostrander Care Center after a lengthy bout with congestive heart failure. She was born Betty Lou Durfey to Phineas and Lillian Durfey in Merrill, Iowa on September 7, 1925. The family moved to Chatfield, Minn. where Betty graduated from high school in 1943. In October of that year, she married John W. Bernard, a local farmer, and took up residence on a farm in Pleasant Grove Township. Five children joined them there. John and Betty were solid partners in life and on the farm. They raised their children to be involved in school and community. They themselves led by example becoming active in school, church, and community organizations such as 4-H. Betty’s brother, Frank Durfey, traveled extensively around the world, and through that connection both John and Betty nurtured an appetite for different cultures and instilled the same in their children. They traveled to Africa, Europe and South America to see for themselves some of what they had read. They became active here at home in the American Field Service and the International Farm Youth exchange and hosted a young man from Nepal and another

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from Paraguay in their home for an extended period of time. After they moved to a farm in Spring Valley, Minn. they continued their involvement in 4-H and the American Field Service as well as the United Methodist Church there. In 1984, Betty became a widow, but continued the legacy she and her husband had fostered. Far from retiring into widowhood, she continued to be as active as ever, living her conviction that people must be of service to others. Always deeply interested in her family (“family is always first,” she often said), she spent time with each of her children though they had moved to different places in the country. And at Christmas she always provided sumptuous meals when her kids all came home for the holiday. She was always an avid country music fan and wasted no opportunity to visit the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Ushered backstage she met some of the stars she’d listened to for years, like Ricky Skaggs, one of her favorites. Back in Minnesota, she went to as many country music concerts as she could. It was no surprise that when the Cowboy Church came along, she and friends rarely missed a service. She became a fast friend to people living their last days, visiting them and offering unlimited comfort wherever they were. Participating in the Meals on

Wheels program she delivered food to shut-ins in their homes. Her church circle was a main focus of her attention; she found it to be a very uplifting and essential part of her life until she was unable to participate. People everywhere--even during her last days at the nursing home in Ostrander, Minn. -- recall her sharp sense of humor and her kindness under very trying situations, which led one nurse there to remark, “It’s people like Betty that make this job worthwhile!” For many, it was people like Betty that made life worthwhile. She also had a deep and abiding love for animals, feeding and watching the birds as well as caring for her pets. Betty enjoyed sharing her recent bird and wildlife sightings and delighted in hearing of what others were seeing. She particularly loved her dogs, a Bassett hound named Maynard and for the past nine plus years, her red and white Border Collie, Fudgie. She is preceded in death by her twin sister, Bonnie Jean, her sister Helen Niemeyer; two brothers, Robert Durfey and Frank Durfey; her husband John W. Bernard. She is survived by her sister Mary Madsen of Minneapolis; five children: John of Philadelphia; Stuart (Junelle) of Cedar; Mark (Jo) of New Richland, Minn.; Cindy (Joe) Forrer of Rochester, Minn.; and Roger (Linette) of Ackley, Iowa;

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County and four grandchildren. Betty is also survived by one step-granddaughter Quinn Forrer of Los Angeles; many nieces, nephews and in-laws. A visitation was held at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minn. on Monday July 1 and 2, 2013. The funeral followed at 11am. Maurice J. Dahl Maurice J. Dahl, Sr., age 86, of rural Decorah, died Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa. Maurice was born May 26, 1927, on the farm in Hesper Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa to Bert and Caroline (Stenkjar) Dahl. He attended the Rotvold School in Hesper Township. From 1954 – 1956 he served in the United States Army. On February 16, 1955 he married Avon Hagen at the Burr Oak Lutheran Parsonage. After returning from the Army, they lived, farmed and raised their 12 children on the home farm where they raised dairy and beef cattle, hogs, and chickens. They lived on the farm until recently when they move to the Green Lea Manor Nursing Home in Mabel, Minn. Avon passed away June 13, 2013. He was a life member of the Hesper Lutheran Church and enjoyed his family, taking pictures, fishing, listening to old

country music, going for Sunday drives, old two-cylinder John Deere tractors, Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days, and his cat, Max. Maurice is survived by 12 children Maurice Jr. (Nancy) of Burr Oak, Iowa, Bruce Sr. (Doreen) of Decorah, Iowa, Carol (Sam) Gipple of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Joyce (Randy) Halverson of Calmar, Iowa, Mary Beth (Michael) Whalen of Burr Oak, Iowa, Richard (Kathy) of Burr Oak, Iowa, Sandy (Willie) Lorch of Decorah, Iowa, Leslie of Decorah, Iowa, Jeff (Val) of Elgin, Iowa, Steve, Sr. of Decorah, Iowa, Brian (Laurie) of Ossian, Iowa, and Michael (Carri) of Cresco, Iowa; 53 grandchildren; 54 great grandchildren; a brother Arnold (Violet) Dahl of Waterloo, Iowa; sister-in-law Norma Dahl of Canton, Minn.; brother-in-laws Burnell (Terri) Nelson of Michigan and Ardis (Sharon) Nelson of Arizona; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Avon; a granddaughter Brianna Dahl in 2006; a sister Helen Selness; and four brothers Melvin, Bernard, Sverre, Sr., and Hildus. Funeral services will be 2 PM Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Hesper Lutheran Church with the Rev. Matt Larson officiating. Burial was in the Hesper Lutheran Cemetery with military rites by the Mabel American Legion. See OBITUARIES Page 25 

Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 VBC Video • Preston MN 507.765.2704 Visit Bluff Country • Preston MN 507.765.2151 A rendahl Lutheran Church....………………………Sundays - 10:30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 Assembly Of God Church.….………………………Sundays - 10:00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.……..…Fri. - 8:30am & Sat. - 5:00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church./.………………………Sundays - 9:00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….…………Sundays - 10:45am & 6:00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church.....…………Sundays - 9:00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church……………..Sundays - 8:00am & 9:30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ…………………Sundays - 9:30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………………Sundays - 10:00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Services.…………………………Sundays - 10:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Elstad Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………………Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..……Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church...…Sundays - 8:30am & 10:30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....…………………Sundays - 10:30am & 6:00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10:30am & 7:00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.……………………..Sundays - 9:00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland.………………..Sundays - 9:00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church..…………………………Sundays - 10:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………………………………Sundays - 8:30am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...………………Sundays - 8:30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran...…………………………Sundays - 11:00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905

Brought to you by: SMG Web Design • Preston MN 507.765.2704 SMG Computer Solutions • Preston MN 507.765.2704 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…………………......Sundays - 9:00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…………………Sundays - 10:00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church..……………..Sundays - 8:30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church.…………………………Sun. - 10:30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……………….Sundays -10:30am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occassions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..………………………Sundays - 9:30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……………Sundays - 10:30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church………………………Sundays - 9:00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..…………………Sundays - 9:30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church...Sun. (1 & 2) - 8:45am & (3 & 4) - 10:30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 New Life Victory Church……………………………Sundays - 9:30am 440 2nd Avenue Southeast, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3525 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.……………………………Sundays - 10:30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.……Sundays - 8:00am & 10:30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.……………………Sundays - 9:00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………Sundays - 8:30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………………Sundays - 10:30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………Sundays - 10:00am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………Sundays - 10:00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4772 Root R iver Community Church …………………Sundays - 10:30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074

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Curtis Raymond Flak Curtis Raymond Flak, 87, of Hesper, Iowa, died Wednesday, June 26, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Curtis was born on August 9, 1925, at home in Hesper Township, Winneshiek County to Iver and Alisa (Salveson). He was a lifelong member of the Hesper Lutheran Church where he was baptized, confirmed and married. He graduated in 1944 from the Mabel High School in Mabel, Minn. On April 10, 1949, Curtis was united in marriage to Anita Olson. To this marriage they were blessed with four children. They made their home on the Flak family farm. Curtis farmed his entire life as well as being an area manager for Vigortone livestock feeds for 20 years. While a member at the Hesper Lutheran Church he was a Church Council Member, participated in the Church Choir and was also on the Church Cemetery Board. Curtis also enjoyed singing in the annual Hesper Cantata. Farming was his lifelong occupation, which he was able to help with through this past fall. Curtis enjoyed the daily 3pm lunch breaks at his home with his two sons and at times other family members. In the summer months he enjoyed sitting outdoors on the deck along with his devoted dog, Sam. They were totally inseparable and Sam helped fill an empty void after the death of his wife on December 22, 2005. Curtis was a devoted husband to his wife Anita. He cared for her at home up until the time of her passing. They shared 56 years together. Together with his wife, he learned how to bake pies and make lefse. Pie baking became a real skill for him and he enjoyed sharing his baked

goods with others. Mr. Flak is survived by two daughters, Cynthia (Jay) McLaren of Rochester, Minn., and Maribeth (Rob) Orth of Sleepy Eye, Minn., and two sons Duane (Lorna) Flak of Decorah, Iowa, and Dale (Cathy) Flak also of Decorah, Iowa; 12 grandchildren; four great grandchildren. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their families. Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Anita, his brother Justin Flak and Justin’s wife Emily. A service to celebrate the life of Curtis Flak was held at the Hesper Lutheran Church, Hesper, Iowa with Pastor Matthew Larson officiating. Visitation was on Sunday, June 30, 2013, followed by the service at 2 pm. Edwin P. Fought Jr. Edwin P. Fought, Jr. 60, of Le Roy, Minn., passed away Friday, June 28, 2013 at the Adams Health Care Center. He passed away peacefully after a year long battle with cancer. Ed was born in Racine, Wis. on December 5, 1952 to Janis (Reynolds) and Edwin Fought, Sr. Ed was united in marriage to Susan (Nagel) on October 19, 1974. Throughout the years Ed worked for various scrap yards and trucking companies. In his spare time Ed enjoyed hunting, fishing, and especially spending time with his dog, Oscar. Ed is survived by his wife Susan, three sisters Bonnie (Roger) Bricca, Pauline and Tim Kruger, Christa Bockin. Also, several nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his mother Janis, father Edwin Sr., step-mother Diana, sister Lisa, niece Katrina and great niece Maya. A celebration of life for Ed will be held on Sunday, July 28th at Greg and Gail Rendahl’s home in Ostrander, Minn. from 2-5 pm. The Cremation Society of

Notice of Availability of an Environmental Information Worksheet Lanesboro plans a water system upgrade project that will include some or all of the following: •Abandon Well #1 •Abandon Well #2 •Drill new Well #4 south of Well #3 •Construct water treatment plant for Wells #3 & #4 •Replace pressure reducing valve (PRV) stations •Loop watermain on Parkway •Improve downtown fire protection with a new PRV and watermain extension The water utility intends to finance the project with a drinking water revolving fund loan. The loan is being jointly administered by the Minnesota Public Facilities Authority and the Minnesota Department of Health. Applications for a Small Cities Development Grant and a USDA Rural Development loan and grant are also being considered. Copies of the draft Environmental Information Worksheet are available for review at City Hall, 202 Parkway Avenue South. Any person interested in commenting on this proposed project should submit comments to the Lanesboro Public Utilities, 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, MN 55949, within 30 days.

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(Kimberly) and John (Tsubasa) Lindsay, Sam, Jake and Christina Peterson, Anika (R.J.) Laube and Brianne Hamm; one great-grandson, Brok Laube; one brother, Kenneth (Donna) Peterson of Canton; nephew, Wes (Jan) Peterson of Spring Valley and other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Dolores Peterson. There was a memorial service Wednesday, July 3, 2013, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with the Rev.’s Dennis Timmerman and Laura Fladten co-officiating.

Opal Fitch of Pickwick, Minn., Franklin (Cindy) Fitch of Pickwick, Dorothy (Jonathan) Pettit of Rushford, Minn., Perry (Tammy) Fitch, of Pickwick, grandchildren Mathew Wiste, and Mitchel, Karissa, and Brandon Bruns. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and good friend Roger Peterson. He was preceded in death by his father and brother, Roger. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at the Scheie Lutheran Church in rural Mabel with the Rev. Mary Waudby officiating.

Arnold “Arnie” Dean Vigeland Arnold “Arnie” Dean Vigeland passed away unexpectedly at his home in Prosper, Minn. on July 2, 2013. Arnie was born January 13, 1949 in Spring Grove, Minn. to Arden and Irene (Lysgaard) Vigeland. He attended school in Mabel, Minn. He had polio since he was five years old, but it never slowed him down. Over the years he had worked the Chevrolet Garage in Mabel, hauled fertilizer, seed, and feed for Trygstad, built pole sheds for Ardell Peterson, and did farm work for the Peterson Brothers Farm. He enjoyed life, especially spending time with Trudy, camping, fishing, and visiting with friends. He loved to drive tractors, and in his younger days, fast cars. Arnie is survived by his best friend and partner Trudy Fitch Dennis; his mother Irene Vigeland of Newburg, Minn.; a sister Arlene (Darrell) Sinclair of Rochester, Minn.; a brother Richard (Lisa) Vigeland of Warren L. Peterson Warren L. Peterson, age 92, of Alma, Wisc.; and Trudy’s famSpring Valley, Minn., died Fri- ily Anngel (Jason) Bruns of La day morning, June 28, 2013, at Crescent, Minn., mother-in-law the Grand Meadow Health Care Center. Warren was born November 13, 1920, in the family pioneer homestead in Amherst Township, Fillmore Co., Minnesota, the son of Peter J. and Mamie (Lawstuen) Peterson. He lived and farmed at home until serving with the US Navy from Jan. 1945 – June 1946 in the Philippines during WWII. He married Ada Arnold March 31, 1950, in Caledonia, Minn. The couple made their home on his family farm moving to Spring Valley in 1955. Warren worked as a mechanic at Gunderson Motors in Fountain and Marchant Motors in Spring Valley, operated the FINA station in Spring Valley and retired as a mechanic with Isenberg Equipment in Spring Valley. Warren was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley and the Spring Valley American Legion. When he was a young man he ski jumped in Rushford and then later took up X-C skiing. He is survived by his wife, Ada; three children, Sue (John) Lindsay of Port Washington, Wisc., John (Nancy) Peterson of Evansville, Wisc. and Mark (Wendi) Peterson of Rochester; seven grandchildren, Peter

Lowell Wooner Lowell Wooner died Saturday, June 29, 2013, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Lowell Harry Wooner was born Dec. 28, 1923, in Lime Springs, Iowa, to Harry and Elma (Meyer) Wooner. The family then moved to the Chatfield, Minn. area where he met and married Elizabeth Diana Ober “Betty” on Dec. 3, 1943. Lowell was a member of the Chatfield Saddle Club. Lowell was a longtime farmer, and loved cattle, horses, dogs, fishing and hunting. Survivors include, one son, Lowell “Mike” and wife, Deb Wooner of Chatfield; two daughters, Diana (Butch) Krenzke of Chatfield, and Cindy (Lyle) Bolsinger of Warrens, Wis.; 12 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and five great-greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Kenneth, one sister, Lois, and his wife, Betty on Sept. 27, 2011. Visitation was held Tuesday, July 2, at the Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield, with Rev. Timothy J. Gerarden officiating..

Minnesota assisted with final arrangements. Hugh E. Horsman Hugh E. Horsman, age 90, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Thursday evening, June 27, 2013, at Ostrander Care and Rehab. Hugh was born January 26, 1923, in Spring Valley the son of Ernest and Tressa (Cheney) Horsman. He worked on area farms and for the CCC until his marriage to Helen Maricle on April 5, 1942. He served with the US Army during WWII from 1943 - 45 in France. When he returned to Minnesota he worked on the Iron Range, for the railroad and then farmed in northern Minnesota. The couple moved to the Spring Valley area in 1959 where they farmed until he retired. Helen died July 8, 1995. Hugh was a member of the Spring Valley VFW. He collected leaverites, enjoyed hunting of all kinds including coon and fox hunting, his dogs and fishing. He liked teasing his friends and family. He is survived by three children, Dorell (Lou) Horsman of Longville, Minn., Carol (Larry) Hartman of Akeley, Minn., and Shelly (Marv) Grabau of Spring Valley; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Lyle Horsman of Canton. He was preceded in death by one son, Ernie; one grandson; and brothers and sisters. The funeral was on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at Thauwald Funeral Home in Spring Valley with Rev. Jane Timmerman officiating.

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Rushford Village looks at fiscal impact report lage had spent some its reserves recently in an effort to keep infrastructure costs down. A $6 per month increase was instituted in March of this year, but Bubany noted the idea is to break even or slightly increase the reserve, so it appears an annual increase of some amount will be needed. When a new utility rate between a one and three percent annual increase was entered into the model, the Village reserves leveled out. In looking at sewer, Bubany noted, “You want the sewer fund to be self-sufficient.” Using 2012 audit information, Bubany included all accounted activity to set up the model structure. “We’ll play at this until it works,” he continued referencing the rates. The Village is paying a portion, 9.39 percent or $8,600 annually, to the city of Rushford for

By Kirsten Zoellner The City of Rushford Village was one of four entities that joined in participating in a wide-scope fiscal impact report by consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates. The intention of the report is to gain better understanding how capital improvement projects and substantial purchases by the cities and school district, bonded or funded otherwise, will impact residents. Bubany was on hand, July 2, at the Village council meeting to discuss the model, the future of sewer and water utilities, and how road improvement projects might affect Village residents. Utility reserves for the Village need to be improved and Bubany recommended it be reviewed annually. “You never want to fall behind,” he stressed. Looking at water, Councilor Gordon Johnson noted the Vil-

the waste water improvement project that the city bonded for, which benefits the some Village residents. “It appears with some adjustments our two funds should be in balance,” said Mayor Dale Schwanke. As for street improvement, the Village is considering improvements to several areas, including Rush Creek Roe, County Line Road, Laura Lane, Ridgeview Road, and portions of Aspen Road. Overlayment in some south Rushford areas is also being considered. Some of the projects would be done through potential assessments, while others with overall tax. Johnson noted that the Village is picking roads based on higher maintenance needs in an effort to reduce the need for annual crushed rock, grading, winter rock, and dust control. Current annual crushed rock

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maintenance costs were estimated at $4,400 per mile, plus grading. According to Bubany, if the Village can account for 20 percent or more of the total bond issue with assessments, it can avoid opening up a petition and vote referendum. One option, he suggested, would be to a Minnesota loan program which would allow for a midi-loan for phase 1, or the unassessed pieces, and a micro-loan for phase 2, the assessed pieces. An estimate of $519,000 for the projects was discussed. “I think we ought to be moving ahead with this,” noted Councilor Hamilton Peterson. “I agree,” added Johnson. “Let’s bring it to the public and let them tell us what they’d like to see done. It’s never easy to spend that kind of money. We’re known for being pretty frugal, but you have to pay one way or another. Road rock is our single biggest expenditure every year. Costs are not going

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to go down. I would hope a public hearing would give us some direction.” A public hearing for the road issues has been set for August 6. The maximum figure, which the Village is not committed to, is $550,000 to include potential engineering costs. The meeting was adjourned to continue July 9 at the public Comprehensive Plan Input Session. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is July 16, at 7pm, at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Forestry Field Day July 23 Near Chatfield On July 23r, 2013 the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District, in cooperation with the Zumbro Valley Audubon Society, will be hosting a field day to explore natural features and forestry practices along the Lost Creek Hiking Trail. The field day is open to everyone and begins in Chatfield’s Groen Park at 6pm. The roughly two hour walk on and near the trail will begin shortly thereafter. Those attending the field day will observe each feature directly, and benefit from the expert knowledge of foresters and local landowners; presenters include Bill and Steve Bailey (local landowners), Tim Gossman (Landowner), Mitch Gilbert (Private Forester), Jim Edgar (DNR Forester), and Jacob Ryg (Rochester City Forester). This is a unique opportunity for anyone interested in managing their own forests to observe successful management firsthand. Participants can choose between two themes: 1. Upland woodland manage-

ment practices and habitat. 2. Creek bottom hardwood management and reed canary grass control. Anyone who wishes to enjoy a fun and educational walk through beautiful and well preserved forest is encouraged to come! • Rain Date: Tuesday, July 30, same place and time. In case of inclement weather, contact the Fillmore SWCD at 507-7653878 ext. 3 or cell #507-2722256 or listen to KFIL-radio in Preston. Directions to Groen Park: At the stoplights in Chatfield, go west on County Road 2 a quarter of a mile, and Groen Park will be on the left side of the road as you are leaving town. Directions to start of tour: ~4 miles west of Chatfield on Co. Rd. 2, then south on Co. Rd. 101 (Ninebark Rd.) 1/2 mile. Watch for signs. Contact the SWCD for more information at 507-765-3878, ext. 3, or go to www.fillmoreswcd.org.

High Tea for High Waters Raises $1,300 and Immeasurable Hope On May 12, women from the Lanesboro United Methodist Church hosted a “High Tea for High Waters.” Over 100 people gathered for delicate desserts, elegant table settings and time together. Through ticket sales and donations, the event raised $1,300. The next week, young people from the church used some of the money to prepare four cleaning buckets through the United Methodist Committee on Relief, most likely headed to Oklahoma. Supplies included things like bleach and insect repellent, gloves and sponges. From June 16-21 19 people from the Lanesboro community served in Moose Lake,

Minn. doing post flood reconstruction on three homes. The work included framing in basements, paneling, sheet rocking and even a little demolition! Funds from the High Tea supported this mission trip. “We do the mission trips to be the hands, heart and voice of God’s love in the world. We encourage hope to flourish and help young people learn service and leadership skills while having fun.” relates Pastor Amanda Larsen. For more information on future mission trips, or to invite a speaker to come to your organization, please contact the Lanesboro United Methodist Church.

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Star of the North Volleyball Tournament The Falcon Fire 14’s JO Volleyball team competed in the Star of the North (SotN) State Games Volleyball Tournament during the weekend of June 22-23. The Fire, composed of players that will be playing on the 9th grade team for Fillmore Central this fall, won the 14C To u r n a m e n t (including wins over teams from Eden Prairie, Ada-Borup, Caledonia and Baudette) which was played at Como Park HS in St. Paul. They were 8-1 over-all in the tournament and “avenged” their only loss to Ada-Borup by defeating that same team in the Championship match The Caledonia 13’s team was

also in that tournament and won the Lady Slipper Bracket. They were 6-3 overall, but two of their losses were against The Falcon Fire 14’s and the AdaBorup team that played in the

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Mabel-Canton was a part of the 14AB Tournament at the SotN games held at St. Paul Harding HS, and won that tournament’s Championship with a 7-1 record. Like the Falcon Fire, Mabel-Canton also “avenged” their only loss by defeating the Faribault red team for the Championship. Other local teams in that tournament were Stewartville (which won the title last year when it was held in Rochester), and the Caledonia 14’s. Falcon Fire and Mabel Canton teams also participated in the 18’s level of the tournament which took place at Macalaster College. The Fire finished 5-2 and Mabel-Canton was 7-1

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tech bytes By Mitchell Walbridge

PasSwORd: Do’s and Don’ts The average person has to remember more than ten passwords or PIN numbers for various login information. That’s ten more items to keep fresh in our minds when we struggle to remember to pay some of our bills, forget where we placed our car keys, or even forgot about an important appointment. Am I right? As tempting as it may be to use the same password for

numerous account credentials, it’s really not such a good idea no matter how many diverse accounts you may have. So, use a different password for private accounts such as personal email and personal online banking. Developing strong passwords is key, so they should include numbers, letters and if possible, symbols. If that webhost permits case sensitive password, it also doesn’t

Absolute ReAl estAte Auction 170.89 Acres

Located in Sec. 32, Township 104 North (Chatfield), Range 11 West, Fillmore Co., MN

ThuRSdAy, AuguST 1, 2013 AT 10:00AM Sale Site: Fountain Community Center 95 Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 Owner: Ed Graskamp

directions: From Fountain, go west 2.7 miles on County Road 8, then turn right/north onto 231st Ave and go 1.5 miles (Watch for Sign)

Terms: 20% Nonrefundable down payment day of auction. Balance due in full at closing on or before October 1, 2013. The seller will enter into a 1031 like kind exchange on the real estate being sold and the buyer shall agree to cooperate with the seller and the qualified intermediary at no additional liability or cost to the buyer. Matt Gehling, Auctioneer/Broker 800.770.0347 for a booklet matt@gehlingauction.com www.GehlingAuction.com 1-800-770-0347

hurt to throw in a capital letter here or there. And, if you’re really good about maintaining secure passwords, you’d come up with phrases that mean something to you and recreate them with letters or numbers. OK, now you’ve created your passwords, but how do you properly maintain them? First, make sure that your password recovery data is up to date. There’s nothing worse than not being able to recover a lost or forgotten password (except for having your account hacked, of course). Next, it is acceptable to maintain a written documentation of your account names and passwords. However, it is unwise to keep them within clear sight of other people. It’s also not wise to leave them sitting right on your desk or near your computer. You may want to leave usernames and passwords in two separate locations. As password maintenance isn’t already complex enough, it is a good idea to change your passwords regularly. Experts suggest passwords need to be changed every 180 days minimally. If your password is password or your username plus the numbers 123, 123456, your birthday, your children’s’ birthdays, your dog’s name, your last name, your maiden name, your phone number, your address … I could go on all day. Basically, if your password is as typical as any of the above mentioned, it may be time to switch it up.

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Six Parcel abSolute real eState auction 229 +/- Acres Leistikow Family Estate Saturday, July 27, 2013 at 10am Sale Site: Canton Town Hall

Parcel one: 40 Acres +/- of Ag Land located in Sect 22, Twp 101, Range 009, Canton Township. SW 1/4 SW 1//4. Fillmore County, MN Parcel two: 21 Acres +/- of Ag Land located in Sect 21, Twp 101, Range 009. Fillmore County, MN Parcel three: 8 Acres +/- of Ag Land located in Sect 21, Twp 101, Range 009. Fillmore County, MN Parcel four: 30 Acres +/- of Ag Land located in Sect 22, Twp 101, Range 009. Fillmore County, MN Parcel five: 50 Acres +/- of Ag Land located in Sect 15, Twp 101, Range 009. Fillmore County, MN Parcel six: 80 Acres +/- of Ag Land located in Sect 27, Twp 101, Range 009. Fillmore County, MN

Survey to Govern Acres Terms: 15% Nonrefundable down payment day of auction. Balance due in full at closing on or before December 3, 2013. Real Estate sold on an as is basis. Matt Gehling, Auctioneer/Broker 800.770.0347 for a booklet matt@gehlingauction.com 1-800-770-0347 www.GehlingAuction.com

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The FCJ reaches over 12,000 household each week.

Your Legal Rights: Protect Yourself From Medical Alert Scams zens report receiving phone calls that offer “free” medical alert systems. But these systems are not free. Scammers scare and defraud seniors by convincing them to disclose their private information and then use this information to commit identity theft or drain bank accounts. How does the scam work?

Most people have seen TV ads for a device that sends help when a person has fallen and can’t get up. Legitimate medical alert devices have been lifesavers for some, but a new telephone scam preys on the worry for people who live alone and fear they won’t be able to call for help if they are injured or sick. Across the country, senior citi-

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saturday, July 13tH 2013 - 9:00am Sale to be conducted at the

spring Valley sales Auction Building 412 east Park street, spring Valley, Mn AUCTIONEER NOTE: We will be seling a large selection of furniture antiques, collectibles, guns and household items from Marion estate along with 2 other estates. Don’t Miss This Auction!

Selling 2 Rings - All Day 15-17 Hayracks of Smalls 2 hayracks of antiques and collectibles from antique shop selling out. 9 guns mostly military, Selling at 11:00am

For more info contact auction company www.springvalleysales.com or auctionsgo.com

sAle ArrAnged And conducted By sPring VAlley sAles coMPAny

Auctioneers: Dick Schwade Lic. 23-10018, 507-346-2183 or 7834, Cell 507-251-7313; Tom Jasper 50-113, 507-251-7654; Kevin Grabau 23-91, 507-951-1478 ringMAn: Bob Root, Roger Becker clerk: Spring Valley Sales - Fax 507-346-2163. AnnounceMents dAy of tAke Precedence oVer Any AdVertised or Pre-Printed MAteriAl All of tHe ABoVe MercHAndise is selling As is, wHere is, witH no wArrAnty. terMs: cAsH or good cHeck dAy of sAle. notHing to Be reMoVed until settled for. not resPonsiBle for Accidents or MercHAndise After sold. PleAse Bring ProPer identificAtion.

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94.55+/- ACRES OF BARE CROPLAND WITH 60.17 TILLABLE CROP ACRES LOCATED IN SECTION 16 & 17 OF CHATFIELD TWP., FILLMORE CO., MN RURAL CHATFIELD, MN

MATT MARING

CO. The Schmidts will sell this good farm at public auction. AUCTION LOCATION: Chatfield VFW Club - 9 2nd St. SW, Chatfield, MN.

Monday, July 15, 2013 1 P.M. Sharp

www.maringauction.com DIRECTIONS TO FARM: From Chatfield take Hwy. 52 to the south edge of Chatfield, then take Juniper Rd. southwest approx. 1.5 miles. Watch for signs. 94.55+/- ACRES OF BARE CROPLAND WITH 60.17+/- ACRES OF TILLABLE CROPLAND IN SECTIONS 16 & 17 OF CHATFIELD TWP., FILLMORE CO., MN 66.09+/- acres in Section 16 Chatfield Twp. H 28.46+/- acres in Section 17 Chatfield Twp. H Major Soils: Alluvial Medium Texture, well drained, Dubuque and Whalan Silt Loam H No wetlands H 14.7+/acres of CRP expires 9/30/16 H Approx. 60.17+/- tillable acres of good cropland H Property to be surveyed by or before auction date. CALL FOR INFORMATION PACKET ON THIS FARM: 800-801-4502 TERMS: $20,000 down the day of auction (which is nonrefundable if buyer(s) fail to close). The balance is due and payable in full on or before September 2, 2013 at which time the buyer shall receive a clear and marketable title. All real estate taxes for 2013 shall be paid by seller. Buyer to pay in 2014 and thereafter. All real estate is selling in as-is condition with no warranty or guarantee expressed or implied. Seller shall enter into a 1031 like kind exchange on said real estate and the buyer(s) shall agree to cooperate with the sellers and the qualified intermediary at no additional cost or liability to the buyer. Possession after 2013 crop is removed. ATTORNEY FOR SELLER: Jeff Thompson, Rochester, MN.

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MATT MARING AUCTION CO. INC. PO Box 37 • Kenyon, MN 55946 507-789-5421 • 800-801-4502

Matt Maring, Lic. #25-28 • 507-951-8354 Kevin Maring, Lic. #25-70 • 507-271-6280 Adam Engen, Lic. #25-93 • 507-213-0647 Charlie Sinnwell, Lic. #20-01 Broker: Maring Auction & Realty Co. Inc., Lic. #40241191

These scam calls can take on many forms. Often, the callers claim they are with Medicare or a familiar medical provider, or tell you that your “free” medical alert system is ready for pickup if you “press one.” Once you press a button, however, you will begin to receive more unwanted calls and requests to convince you to disclose your personal information. In some cases, the caller may try to gain your confidence by claiming that an anonymous person or a family member has paid for the alert system and that you must provide your information for delivery or setup. People who continue on this path are then asked for more personal information, such as a credit card number or Social Security number. Once you provide private information, the unknown entity may begin charging you for an unwanted or undelivered service. Scam callers who obtain private banking or Social Security information over the phone may use it to steal money. How can I protect myself? Criminal outfits have no regard for the law. Here are a few steps you can take to prevent fraud: • When in doubt, don’t give it out. If you are not sure who you’re dealing with, don’t give out any personal information. Regardless of what they say, no legitimate organization, including Medicare, will call to ask for your bank account number or Social Security number. • Just hang up. The longer you spend on the line with a phony operator, the more likely it is you will get another scam call. Be cautious of cold-calls that claim “no strings attached.” If you receive a call that seems fishy, just hang up. • Beware of “free” offers. Remember, callers offer free trials to get you to purchase some good or service down the road. Ask yourself: why would a company give me a medical alert system for free with no hope that I would make an additional purchase down the road? It wouldn’t. Remember, if an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. • Don’t rely on caller ID. Some seniors report that their caller ID system indicated a local number when they received one of these scam calls. Remember, criminals often scramble the number appearing on your caller ID with “spoofing” technology that tricks your caller ID system into displaying

a fake number. Even a supposed “local number” associated with this scam that shows up on your caller ID system will likely lead to a dead end. • Report suspicious activity.

Check out an unknown company before you sign up, especially if business is done over the phone. If a caller seems suspicious, hang up and report the matter to the Attorney General’s Office.

122.5 Acre recreational real Estate Public Auction

Thur, july 11 • 6 PM 13468 190th St • Spring Valley, MN Breathtaking views, abundant wildlife, true seclusion, and easy access all await you on this 122.5-acre property. The property is located within an easy drive of Rochester, MN and presents an excellent opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts!

• Trails • Underground Electricity • Fencing on all sides • 1/4 Mile Gravel Access Road • Prairie Grasses • Woods • Ponds • Sand deposits that are ideal pasture for livestock • MUST SEE To BEliEVE!

Broker Co-op of 3% available!

Fillmore County Parcel iD: 33.0173.020. 14.5 acres of Section 22, Bloomfield Township. Fillmore County Parcel iD: 33.0174.010. 108 acres of Section 22, Bloomfield Township.

Visit website for complete real estate terms. 800-328-5920 GrafeAuction.com 10% BP added to the high bid price. $10,000.00 shall be deposited as earnest money, non-refundable. Auctioneer Judd Grafe, MN Lic. #2310013

Furniture • HouseHold • VeHicles • sHop equipment

two-parcel - commercial real estate absolute auction

saturday July 20, 2013 • 9:30 am

Former state line motel and shop building tom Ferguson - owner 11048 - u.s. Highway 52, mabel, minnesota

Selling a large assortment of shop equipment, shop tools, furniture, household items plus all types of glassware, other collectables and trucks and trailers including – 1991 GMC 3500 – 1 ton dually- 2 door extenda cab – w/97,678 miles – 454 engine – automatic, - 1996 Ford E 350 Aero Lite mini bus – w/ rear side handicapped door, - 1997 Great Dane 52’ Van Trailer w/ 2) side windows and door, - 1996 Jamies Welding 20’ Gooseneck flatbed trailer w/ 4’ storage box.

real estate sells at 11:00 am

5 plus acres commercial property to be offered in two parcels parcel 1 - Shop Building (44’ X 80’) with 3- 14’ overhead doors, Attached to (44’ X 32’) office/showroom w/ well parcel 2 –The former State Line Motel Building w/full basement and well For more information or to view the property call Gehling Auction Company 1-800-770-0347 Terms on the real estate 20% down day of sale balance due at closing on or before August 20, 2013 with clear and marketable title. All personal property Cash or Good Check Day of Sale.

Matt Gehling, Auctioneer/Broker 800.770.0347 for a booklet matt@gehlingauction.com www.GehlingAuction.com

1-800-770-0347

LAND AUCTION SATURDAY, JULY 13 • 11AM

LOCATED: 29395 Deep River Road, Peterson, MN. Take Deep River Rd 2 mi W of Peterson to farm. Watch for AK&S Auction Arrows

266 ACRES LAND/6 PARCELS! *7000’+ Root River Frontage. *Fronts beautiful Root River State Bike Trail *40+ acres Ag Land *200+ acres Rec Land *Updated farm house & older outbuildings *Historic Iron Bridge. More on our website at www.aksauctions.com

Open House: Tues. July 9 • 4-6pm

AK&S Auctions

Fountain City, WI • Winona, MN • 608-687-8160 Auctioneers: John & Tom Kohner 507-429-6078 507-458-8215

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS •SEMCAC Senior Dining Bingo, 11am, Rushford Tenborg Center.* •Becca’s (and Oscar’s) Big Break, 1pm, Chatfield Public Library. A delightful blend of music, silliness and physical comedy for children. •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels. For fundraiser info, call 507-867-3583.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •VFW Men’s Auxiliary Meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall. •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St, Rushford.*

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd, Spring Valley.*

•VFW & Ladies Auxiliary Meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall.

FRIDAY, JULY 12

•Storytime, 10am, Chatfield Public Library, Chatfield. •Preston Farmer’s Market, 11amTHURSDAY, JULY 11 2pm, Parking lot of the trail head •Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage on Fillmore St., Preston, MN.* Grove, Harmony.* •Solo Friends over 50 Group, •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 6pm, Our Saviors Lutheran, Spring 9:30-10:30am, Wykoff City Hall, Valley. For more info call 507-226217 Gold Street North, Wykoff. 4595. •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Public Library. No school, no story Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 hour.* Fillmore St. Chatfield.* •Canton Senior Citizens meet, •Harmony AA Group, 8pm, 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Harmony Community Center. For Community Center.* more info call 612-251-3822 or •Lanesboro Heimbygda #176 507-272-2191* Sons of Norway fieldtrip to Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, SATURDAY, JULY 13 meet at lodge at 1pm to carpool. •Lanesboro Farmers Market, •Music in the Park, 7pm, Chosen 9-noon, Sylvan Park, Lanesboro, Valley Care Center, Chatfield. MN.* •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd, yellow house).* Spring Valley, MN.*

•Injured Raptor Training, 7pm, Houston Nature Center, Houston. What to do if you find an injured hawk, eagle, or owl? •Lanesboro AA Group, 8:00pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.*

SUNDAY, JULY 14 •Michael Gulezian Solo Acoustic Guitar Concert, 4pm, American Legion Room, Chatfield Center for the Arts (Old Elementary School). •Classic Country Jubilee, 5:30pm, Lanesboro Community Center.

HELP WANTED

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•Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm. Fountain Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.*

MONDAY, JUly 15 •Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* •SEMCAC Senior Dining Drama Party, 11:30am, Rushford Tenborg Center. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN.* •TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:45-6pm, meeting from 6 to 6:45pm. Questions contact Judy at 507-346-2469.*

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Monday, July 8, 2013

FOR SALE

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

FOR SALE: Internet-ready, eMac computers, 1ghz, 80gb, 512mb RAM, InDesign Master Suite Collection software. All products for media desktop publishing included. Asking $249 or best offer. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s6tfnx

MEL’S GOLF CARS LLC closeout on new colored 2012 Yamaha gas and electric Golf Carts. Example: a $5,000.00 car with small down payment and approved credit the price could be $150/month for 36 months. Many used Golf Cars available. We are an authorized Yamaha Dealer and provide the highest quality in all our Golf Carts. Drive your cars in the building - 132 Garfield Ave. S., Albert Lea, MN or call Mel at 507-438-2705. s1,8,15-x

ProFlowers – Send Bouquets for Any Occasion. Birthday, Anniversary or Just Because! Take 20 percent off your order over $29! Go to http://www. Proflowers.com/Buy or call 1-866-9832204 (MFPA)

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

High efficiency Outdoor Wood Furnace from Central Boiler burns less wood. 25 year warranty. Theobald Heating Solutions 507-251-9924. swk2tfn- o FOR SALE: TWO ALL leather western saddles, 15 inch seat in fair condition, $150. 16 inch seat in good condition, $400. Call 507-867-1654. s6tfn- x

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WILL TRADE my five Harley Davidsons plus cash for a house or land. Email: maryhadalittlegoat@gmail.com. s8- o 27’ TRAVEL TRAILER: 2003 R-Vision Trail Cruiser. Slideout, AC, stereo, heat, shower, qn bed. Excellent condition. Lanesboro. 651-341-4929. $9,500. s8,15o

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

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Licensed & Insured • MN Lic #BC667047

specializing in roofing

We Carry • Dryers • Grain Bins for Drying & Storage

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Calls welcomed any time!

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SERVING SOUTHERN MN SINCE 1954

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SERVICES

GARAGE SALES

TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v20tfn- o

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

Computer Problems? Viruses, Spyware, Email, Printer Issues, Bad Internet Connections – FIX IT NOW! Professional, U.S.-based technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 1-855-717-2701 (MFPA)

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

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MOVING SALE: 225 5th Ave. SE, Harmony. Saturday, July 6 and 13 10am5pm and Sunday, July 7 and 14 10am3pm. Items: quilting, cross stitching and sewing patterns, kitchen, women’s clothing, Christmas, crafts, bike, lawnmower, dresser, wall art. g1,8-o

ODENBRETT SIDEWALK Sale (NEW STORE LOCATION) 104 Main St. SW, Preston. Thurs. eve, July 11 5-8pm & Fri. July 12 8am-Noon. Pre-Opening/ Remodeling Sale of Small Antiques, Vintage, FUN Decor, Kitchenwares, Cookbooks, Aprons, Many “Treasures” under $10....Opening “Mercantile on Main St.” September 13, 2013. (Main St. blocked off Thurs. for Family Fun Nite parking on side streets.) g8- o

schroeder drywall ReSidential - CommeRCial

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

House & Siding Washes Mark’s Painting, Repair and Replacements Quality preparations and finishes. Over 30 years of experience. All surfaces, interior and exterior. Insured Boom Van Service

Brush • Roll • Spray 507.459.0590 Mark Gulbranson 507.743.8585 Canton, MN

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

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

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

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Call Shamiah! 507-951-1698 Shamiah Womeldorf, Rural Lanesboro

Waterways • Ponds Fence Lines

Gossman Dirt Work LLC

Brandon Gossman Owner/Operator

212 Cottage Grove Ave SE, Preston, MN

507-273-6096

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

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

Ristau HauleRs inc 105 crown Hill Rd., Preston, Mn 55965

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Huge Sale!

913 Spring Valley Ave NW Preston, Mn

July 11 2-6 • July 12 8-5 • July 13 8-Noon Antiques/Collectibles/Glassware Depression Glass, Cookie Jars, Fostoria (Americana), Silver Crest, Beer Steins, Sets Of Dishes, Candleholders, Fenton, Carnival Glass, Red Wing, Bavarian - Germany, Hen On Nest, And Much More!

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Buying/Selling Gold & Silver bars, coins, rings, diamonds, pocket watches, silver dollars, rare coins, currency, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00 Gold coins, Krugerands, sterling silver sets, anything marked 10-K, 14-K, 18-K, .925. Any gold or silver item. Compare prices before you sell. 32 years at the same retail location, Fairmont, Minnesota, Kuehl’s, 507-2353886. v8- o

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Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn- o

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ANTIQUES WANTED: Musical instruments, cameras, photographs and albums, advertising signs pre 1960, postcards (written on ok), books, magazines, anything paper, license plates, tokens, Civil War, WWI, and WWII and Vietnam photographs and war items, pocket watches, marbles, gold & silver coins, hunting and fishing, railroad, outboard motors, toys, guns, knives, crocks, peddle cars & tractors, jewely, car parts, weather vanes, old tools, Countryside Antiques 1 piece or complete estates 41 years buying. 507-402-0880. s10,17,24,1,8,15-x

HELP WANTED: Lanesboro Sales Commission, must have experience working with cattle. Call 507-467-2192. h8- o

EMPLOYMENT . COUNTRY LODGE INN in Harmony is hiring: Reliable, part-time housekeepers. Apply in person. 525 Main Ave. N, Harmony. 507-886-2515. h1,8- o

GUNDERSEN HARMONY Care Center - Nursing Assistant (Part-time): For more information contact Ruth McGarvey, RN, DON, 507-886-6544 x104 or rmmcgarv@gundersenhealthorg. Housekeeping (Part-time): For more information contact Isaiah Kingsley, 507886-6544 x109. Harmony Community Healthcare offers Competitive Wages, Flexible Schedule, Shift Differentials & Training. h1,8,15,22- o SPRING VALLEY SENIOR LIVING is currently looking to fill a full-time MDS Coordinator position. Primary responsibilities include completing the MDS and care plans, overseeing the nursing restorative programs, assisting during the day with feeding, med pass, charting, paper compliance with infection control, HIPAA, medication reporting, etc. To apply send resume and cover letter to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or email hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h8,15- o

NOW HIRING!

RN’s & LPN’s Nursing Assistants

All Shifts Will Train

Please Contact: Karen Hanson Don. 507-498-3211 Ext 123 Gundersen Tweeten Care Center, 125 5TH Ave SE, Spring Grove, MN 55974

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The City of Rushford and Rushford Area Chamber of Commerce are requesting proposals from qualified persons to hire a consultant to create a multi-media marketing program to insure access to and promote continuing trade at existing businesses during the 2014 Highway 43 reconstruction through Rushford.

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Featherlite, Inc. requires pre-employment background and drug screen. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, strongly encouraging diversity within our workplace.

Freelance Writer The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a freelance writer to write occasional feature stories and cover Ostrander and Wykoff government meetings.We are looking for someone with good writing skills and an interest in people. Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or e-mail to jason@fillmorecountyjournal. com or call for more information 507-251-5297.

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Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x

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FARM WANTED: Beef calves. 700-1000 lbs. Born on your farm. No antibiotics/ growth meds. Joe Austin, Hill & Vale Farms. 507-352-4441. f8,15- x

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19679 160tH aVe. elkton $149,900 Affordable hobby farm with 5.06 acres. Conveniently located between Austin and Rochester in Elkton, MN. All set up for horses - fenced & pasture area with 84x48 shed with indoor riding arena with 14’ door. The house has 3 bdrms, full bath and updated furnace, hot water heater, new shingles 2004 & buried power line to house. If you're looking for a move in ready property, look no further!

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If you are looking for over 12 acres of land on a hard surface road... look no further! This home has been renovated and remodeled and updated, new kitchen, main floor master bedroom with master bath, hardwood floors, family room with fireplace, loft area, mud room/laundry area on main floor, 2 porches, 30x36 w/heated work shop & 2 10’x8’ doors, 50x36 pole barn & other small buildings & lean to for storage of firewood. Professionally landscaped with walk way paths leading to house and garage.

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$440,000

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421 3rd way se, dover

213 winona st., Chatfield

4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Steel Siding • 2 Car Garage • Storage Shed • Open Kitchen/Dining • Large Yard • Cul-De-Sac

4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Fireplace • Currently used as Daycare • 2 Kitchens • Fenced Backyard • Steel Siding • New Roof • Newer Windows

2103 margaret st., Chatfield

101 pleasant st. e., lanesboro

2.8 Acres Surrounded by Woods • Private setting • 9’ & 10’ Ceilings • 2 Fireplaces • Wood Floors • Open Floor Plan • 1108 Sq Ft Heated 3-Car Garage • Open Staircase • Patio • Main Flr Laundry/Mudroom • Abundace of Wildlife

3 Bedrooms • Main Floor Laundry • Remodeled Kitchen • 3/10 Acre Lot • Formal Living • Formal Dining • Open Staircase • New Roof, Windows, Vinvyl Siding • Large Deck

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$249,900

$225,000 310 maple st., lanesboro

3 Bedroom on main floor • Wheel Chair Assess. In-Floor Heat in House & Garage •3 Baths Main Floor Laundry • Fireplace

$99,900

$249,900 750 burr oak ave ne, Chatfield

2 Lots (.68/acre) • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 20x20 Sunroom • 2 Fireplaces • 2 Car Att. Garage • 2 Car Deatt. Garage • Wrap around deck • Hot Tub • Across from school and parks • Freshly Painted

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6164 39th ave nw, roChester 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Master Bath • Main Floor Laundry • 3 Car Heated Garage • Open Floor Plan • W/O To Patio • Large Deck

312 benCh st. sw, Chatfield 3+ Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Gas Fireplace 2 Car Garage • New Roof • Vinyl Siding

$224,900 $117,500

$110,000 1175 highway 52 n., preston

Open Floor Plan • In-Floor Heat • 18’ Ceilings • 9’ Ceilings • Main Floor Master • Main Floor Laundry • 3 Car Garage • Wonderful Views • Deck • Private Backyard

704 kenilworth ave., lanesboro 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • Archways • High Ceilings • Block Exterior • 2 Car Garage

$89,900

Sol

224 burr oak ave., Chatfield Aluminum Siding • New flooring • Main Flr Laundry • Gas Fireplace • Private Fenced Yard • Patio • 792 Sq Ft Garage

25 fillmore st., Chatfield 13947 117 st. sw, Chatfield Victorian w/ Unlimited Potential • 4 Bedrooms 2 acres • 3 bedrooms on main floor • 2 baths • 2 Baths • 9’ Ceilings • Wood Floors • Large 24x24 family room w/maple ceilings • Wood Corner Lot • Mature Trees • Formal Living Floors • Gas fireplace • Vinyl siding • 2 car Room • Formal Dining Room att. garage • 30x32 shed w/heated shop • Family Room • Large Kitchen • Edge of town • Overlooks city

COMMERCIAL

CommerCial building - wykoff Completely renovated building that is ideal for any type of restaurant, catering or other business opportunity. The lower level is finished for additional space. $199,900

$124,900

$369,900

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26011 gladiola lane, lanesboro Deer Ridge • Spectacular Home • Unique Floor Plan • 5 Bed • 4 Baths • In-Floor Heat In House & Garage • Western Cedar Ceilings • Hickory Floors • Family Room W/30’ Ceilings That Includes Floor To Ceiling Windows To Enjoy Wonderful Scenery & Wildlife • Master Shower With Heated Floor • Must See

14 winona st., Chatfield

Ranch Home • New Roof • New Windows Wood Floors • Remodeled bath • Gas Fireplace 3-season porch

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507-259-5454

$229,900

CommerCial building - lanesboro Great opportunity to own large commercial building in a high traffic area. Potential business could be retail, restaurant/bar, convenience store/grocery, crafts or many other uses. Can be divided off. $64,500 new listing - CommerCial building 206 Main St. Chatfield. Great rental income, multiple business rental, 2 apartments rental, newer furnaces, ideal location. $99,000

LOTS FOR SALE

Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900 lanesboro - 3.75 Acre lot with 24x60 shed, Shared well, Close to trail and Root River - $79,900 lanesboro - 5.76 Acre lot, Close to Root River, Close to State trail, 2 1/2 miles to Lanesboro - $95,000

FARMS & ACREAgE

$149,900 11687 deer road, mabel

$339,900 249 highway 63 n., raCine Approx. 6 Acres • Private Setting W/ Woods & Pasture • 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Open Floor Plan • Main Floor Laundry/ Mudroom • Sunken Living Room • Sun Room • Dining Room • Family Room • Master Bath W/ Jacuzzi • 2 Car Heated Garage • Horse Shed • 24 x 32 Heated Shed • Wrap Around Deck W/ 30’ Pool • All Fenced • Additional Outbuildings • Covered Porch

$159,900 19405 st. highway 80, wykoff 4+ Acres • 4 Bedroom • Main floor laundry • Large deck • 720 Sq. Ft. Garage • Large Ranch • Enclosed Breezeway

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$149,900 21205 280th st., fountain

7.7 Acres • Set up for horses • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Porches • Wood Floors • Main Flr Laundry • Woods • Pasture • 2 outbuildings • Chatfield Schools

$179,900 21559 Cty rd 102, Chatfield

4.58 Aces • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Full Baths • Master • New Cedar Siding • New Steel Roof • 2 New Cabin on 16 acres • Knotty Pine • Steel siding Bath Decks • Remodeled Kitchen • Fireplace • Formal • New well & septic • Covered porch • In-floor Living Room • Formal Dining Room • 32x30 Shed heat • Loft area • Laundry with Heated Shop • Wildlife • Scenery

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TOTALLY RENOVATED DOWNTOWN BUILDING

$89,900 626 UNION ST NE, CHATFIELD

#4043856

• 2 Plus Bedroom • 2 Bath • Large Corner Lot • Main floor living • Totally Updated • Steel siding • All Appliances • Central Air • Move-in-Condition • 2 Car Garage plus storage shed • Close to School

NEW PRICE

$89,900 515 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD

#4043859

• 3 Bedrooms • Den • 2 Car Garage • Central Air • Main floor laundry • Open staircase • Appliances • Steel siding • Wrap around porch • Deck • New windows • roof, furnace & water heater

NO BACKYARD NEIGHBORS

$109,900

609 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD

$112,000

#4043857

• 3 Bedrooms • Den for 4th bedroom • 2 Baths • Remodeled 4 Season porch • Gas stove • Updated kitchen with large center island • Both levels finished • 2 Car garage • Deck

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#4045101

908 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD

• 3 Bedroom • 3 Baths • Garage • Appliances • Clean & updated throughout • Steel siding • Newer roof, windows, exterior doors • Finished LL family room • Central Air

STUNNING WALK-OUT RANCH FULLY FINISHED

AMAZING SPACE & WOODWORK

$124,900

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

#4046032

410 AVENUE C NE, CHATFIELD

• 4 Bedrooms on second level • 2 remodeled baths • Private backyard backs up to the woods • 2 Car garage • 2 Story • Patio • 2,528 sq. ft. • Finished lower level offers large family room

ELCOR Realty Co.

NEW PRICE

$124,900

1026 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

#4042807

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Finished Lower Level • Newer roof, furnace, A/C, steel siding • Nicely landscaped yard • Patio • Private Backyard

#4040927

• 6 Bedroom • 3 Bath • 2 lots • 4,966 sq. ft. • Pocket doors • Crown moldings • 2 staircases • Leaded windows • Built-ins • Butler pantry • Finished walk-up attic • Sauna • 2 car garage

LARGE 1982 RANCH IN THE COUNTRY

FRENCH SECOND EMPIRE COTTAGE

• Numerous possibilities • Formally a Pizzeria • Main floor offers 3,011 sq. ft. • 2 baths • Hardwood floors • Updated electrical & furnaces • Display windows • Includes a very nice 2 bedroom apt. & 1 bedroom apt.

$254,900

$224,900 327 BENCH ST SW, CHATFIELD

$74,900 #4042274

DOGPATCH BAR & GRILL

NEW LISTING

TIM DANIELSON

SOLD

214 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

$299,900

#4046667

1563 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD

• 4 Bedrooms (3 on Main) • 3 Baths • 3,394 sq. ft. • Open layout • Main floor laundry • 9” Ceilings • Master suite • Covered deck • Paneled doors • Oct. 1st possession • Call Tim for progress!

10594 TROY VALLEY DRIVE., ST. CHARLES

#4041744

• Business Opportunity • 2.3 acres • Trout Creek • Totally remodeled Tavern of yesteryear • Bar w/ fireplace, Dance Area, Kitchen/Prep area • Remodeled 2 bedroom house w/ carport

SPRAWLING 1997 RANCH IN THE COUNTRY

SOLD

SOLD 303 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD SOLD 219 4TH ST WEST, EYOTA SOLD 615 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD • 4 Bedrooms baths • 2 Car garage SO• 2LD 509 PARK ST SE, CHATFIELD SOLD 315 SILVER ST N, WYKOFF LD • 3 Bedroom • Main floor living • Deck SO 114 ELM ST, FOUNTAIN SOLD 104 FILLMORE ST E, WYKOFF SO• 3 LD • 4 Bedrooms Baths • 2 Car Garage • Fenced Yard 7189 90TH ST SE, STEWARTVILLE

1.9 ACRE

LOTS FOR SALE

$249,900

1918 HWY 52 S, CHATFIELD

SATURDAY, JULY 13TH

CHATFIELD – NEW LISTING - 3.6 acre building site located just off blacktop high on the hill. Within city limits, view, woods & open area. $54,900 CHATFIELD – Fingerson & Donahoe First Subd. Covenant controlled neighborhood with lg cul-de-sac, walk-out lots w/private backyards. Lots starting at $29,900. NEW PRICING AND ADDITIONAL LOTS AVAILABLE! RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 3 lots available. Prices starting at $19,900. STEWARTVILLE – Last available lot in established neighborhood across from Elementary School. Dead end street, 0.23 acres, level lot & modular homes are welcome. $36,900

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#4046312

• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 3,224 sq. ft. • Open layout • 2 Car garage (1,040 sq. ft.) w/ heated workshop • Main floor living • Gas fireplace • Private backyard • City sewer • Tons of storage • Newer mechanicals

CLEAN & ENERGY EFFICIENT

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE WITH NO STEPS

$118,760 #4045969 135 GOLD STREET SOUTH, WYKOFF #4045239

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car garage • Brick exterior • Totally remodeled in 1993 • 10’ ceilings • Original trim • New roof & furnace • 2,974 sq. ft. • Updated windows • Expand in lower level

$139,900 #4045239

28977 181ST AVENUE, WYKOFF

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Move-in condition • Main floor living • 2,172 sq. ft. • Large rooms • Master Suite • Fireplace • Deck • Blacktop road • 3 Car heated garage with storage area

$99,900 205 MAIN ST, FOUNTAIN

#4040527

• 3 Bedroom • 2 bath • All appliances • Totally remodeled from the studs in 1992 • Oversized 2 car garage (24’x34’) • Main floor living • Move-in-condition

$109,900 103 SPRUCE ST, FOUNTAIN

#4043745

• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • In floor heat • Open layout • Everything on main floor • Central Air • 3’ doors • 9’ Ceilings • Walk-in closets • No association fee • Dead end street • Next to park & bike trail

RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL

$109,900

355 MAIN AVE S, HARMONY

#4044129

• 3 Bedroom • Open Layout • 3 Porches

• 3 Main floor bedrooms plus den • 2 Remodeled baths

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Quiet Street

OPERATE SMALL BUSINESS FROM HOUSE

TOWNHOME LOTS

SOLD

• 3 Bedroom (Possible 5) • 3 Bath • Ranch built in 2001

CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS –BANK OWNED Townhome lots with private backyards (4 walkout, 2 level). This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.

• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Corner lot • Sunroom • Quality windows • New roof, furnace & central air • Fireplace • Formally Peterson’s Sport Shop

• 4 Large bedrooms • 3 Baths • 1/3 acre lot

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560 1St Ave SW, HARMONY, MN

Beautifully renovated home. Main living area is open & bright with vaulted ceiling & double sided fireplace. Master bedroom with master bath. Updated windows, doors, siding. Large yard & Attached 2 car garage. $139,900

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21980 Cty 20, PREStON, MN

Efficient & Affordable 3 bedroom home in Village of Greenleafton. Packed with nice features! Custom built oak cabinets, updated windows, finished basement. Attached 1 car garage, great back yard with open countryside views! $87,500

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145 2ND Ave SE, HARMONY, MN

1920’s 2 bedroom Bungalow with high ceilings, wood floors, and nice layout. Walk up attic area has sheetrock & has heat- offers additional space. Vinyl siding, shingles 3 years. $43,900

7 Acr 100 Wickett Dr NW, HARMONY, MN

Absolutely move in ready 3 bedroom 2 bathroom, renovated home. Updated kitchen counters, sink and stainless steel appliances. Deck off dining area. LL family room and Large master with en suite, walk in closet and private patio. Attached insulated and finished 2 car garage. $114,900

225 5 Ave SE, HARMONY, MN tH

Move in ready 2 bedroom Bungalow with high ceilings & open from living to kitchen. Updated kitchen and bath, 2 bedrooms, and main floor laundry. Front enclosed 3 season porch. Plus a 2 car detached garage. Updated doors and windows. $75,000

260 1St St NW, HARMONY, MN

Raised ranch home with walkout basement. 3 bedrooms on main floor, full bath & laundry. LL currently used as a separate apartment offers a kitchen, ¾ bath, family room, and bedroom. Attached 2 car garage – insulated and cabinets. Store shed & semi private backyard. $120,000

330 Main Ave S, HARMONY, MN

Two bedroom home with many updates including kitchen and bath, 6 panel oak doors, plus plumbing, windows, furnace, and electrical. Generous storage & workspace in basement. deck plus 2 car detached garage. $59,500

15980 County 21, CANtON, MN

Secluded setting with 32’ x 16’ Amish built log cabin, nestled in the woods. Enjoy the covered front porch or sunshine on the deck. A natural paradise for turkey, deer, and enjoying bird watching, or mushroom hunting right on your own land. $105,000

ND Ave SE 235 2 NY, MN M R HA O

1914 Craftsman Style 3 bedroom home with original woodwork, wood floors, built in hutch, cottage style windows, & a few original lighting fixtures. Bedrooms have generous closets. Large covered front. $53,900

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2.5 A 30 3 Ave NW, HARMONY, MN RD

Simple lines, means smart design. Super smart layout & use of space 2 good sized bedrooms. Oak hardwoods, updated windows & shingles, private covered patio (9 x 18) plus front patio, and super sized 1 car detached garage. Make an offer! $68,000

ve S, ilworth A 611 Ken ORO, MN b S E lAN Incredible 3-story 1900’s home. 5 bedroom 4 bathroom home with original wood floors, impressive open staircase in foyer, pocket doors, and wonderful woodwork. Formal & informal living areas. Updated kitchen & baths. LL basement area is partially finished. X-lg 2 -car garage.. $345,000

Church Hill School Condos lanesboro, MN

Unit 202 Beautiful high ceilings & open, bright feel. 2 bedrooms. $100,000 Unit 201 Large bedroom with walk in closet. Large space super for entertaining. Open to Unit 202. Rent to own option. One garage stall available. $115,000 Unit 104 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo, cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops & maple hardwood flooring with high ceilings. Master bedroom, walk in closet & full bath. Enjoy incredible views, easy access to trails, shopping, theatre. Garage stall included. Buy Now ENJOY THIS SEASON $150,000

34869 Fawn Dr., lANESbORO, MN

Wonderful 4 bedroom ranch with 9 ft ceilings, hardwood floors, open & bright living space with large windows, gas fire place, an open staircase, & generous sized bedrooms plus LL walkout. 2 Car attached garage. Easy access to Root River Trail. Lanesboro 2.5 miles. $324,000

505 Fillmore Ave S, lANESbORO, MN

Feels like home the minute you step on the front porch! 5 bedroom 2 bathroom home with fantastic character. Formal dining with built-in hutch. Partially finished basement. Great yard plus detached 2 car garage and 1 car garage. $224,000

38608 Cty 24, lENORA, MN

Charming well cared for home. Redone in 1997 with new sheetrock, wiring, and many other updates. Furnace 3 yrs old. Newer garage with loft, small greenhouse area. Rural zoning. Private well new in 1973. $74,900

ND Ave NE 255 2 NY, MN M HAR O

Neatly kept & large open kitchen dining room, 9 ft ceilings on main floor. Living room with partial open staircase leads up to a large master bedroom and a guest bedroom. Shingles in 2013, HE furnace & CA. $61,900

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45742 Cty 29, MAbEl, MN

3 Bedroom custom ranch with 2 car garage & picture perfect setting. Custom Amish built cabinets, oak hardwoods. Professionally landscaped. Detached multi 2 cars with shop & storage space, pole shed, & adorable barn. Riceford Creek across road, public access. $259,900

202 2ND Ave WHAlAN, MN

Charming & relaxing move in ready 3 bedroom home. Great for entertaining inside & out. Eat in kitchen, large family room with dining area, main floor bath, bedroom & laundry. Upstairs offers a loft bedroom, plus master with master bath. Det garage & car port. $109,900

10 Winona St. SE, CHAtFIElD, MN

Attractively updated 2 bedroom home in & out! Neat kitchen & bath, beautiful wood floors, vaulted ceiling. Updates include siding, windows, shingles, landscaping, electrical & plumbing. 3 season porch offers a relaxing spot. $107,900

tH St SW 140 4 ONY, MN M R A H

Affordably priced, this 3 bedroom 2 story home is a great deal, offering some nice features such as an open staircase, hardwood flooring, main floor laundry and central air. Mature trees, plus corner lot with generous sized 2 car garage. $64,500

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312 Preston St., NW, PREStON, MN

Surprisingly spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath home just blocks from trial. Generous sized living space. Large 784 sqft 2 car heated garage, built in 2004. Updates include siding, windows, furnace, central air in 2003 and water heater in 2004 and softner. $79,900

ND St NE 150 2 ONY, MN M R A H

This 3 bedroom home has well laid out space. Large bathroom, main floor laundry and utilities. Family room and living room on main floor offers plenty of room for entertaining. 3 nice bedrooms upstairs and a large 784 sq ft attached garage. Fenced yard is a nice bonus! $79,900

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28821 Cty 25 S, PEtERSON, MN

Space for family, friends & hobbies. 5 bedroom custom home features vaulted ceilings, granite counter tops, gas fireplace & wonderful view! LL features a hot tub & exercise area, plus storage. Attached 2 car plus 30x40 detached garage. additional land available $264,900

ND ve SE 55 2 A Y, MN N R HA MO

Move in condition, 4 bdrm, 2 bath. Updated kitchen & baths. Original woodwork, wood floors, high ceilings, built ins on main floor. LL family room. Walk up attic. Front covered porch and partially fenced back yard. Insulated 3 car garage. New shingles 2009. $116,900

buildable lots in HARMONY, MN Harmony’s newest subdivision, with country views and city utilities at an affordable price. Some walkouts. No building permit fees or connection fees in 2013! Harmony is a super place to live, offering the quality lifestyle of a small town, with a thriving business district, clinic & health care facilities. $14,900/each

210 Center St. W, HARMONY, MN

Lovely 4 bedroom home with 9 ft ceilings and hardwood floors. Large dining room with access to the 3 season porch. A full basement with laundry and storage. Walk up attic. Beautifully landscaped. Carport. $89,900

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AUCTION CALENDAR Thur. July 11 - 6pm - 122.5 Acre Recreational Real Estate Public Auction. 13468 190th St., Spring Valley, MN. Grafe Auctions . For more information contact Judd Grafe at 800-328-5920 or go to www. grafeauction.com. Listing in the Journal. Sat. July 13 - 9:00am - Antiques and Household Auction! Selling 2 Rings Both Days. For more info contact Spring Valley Sales Co., 507-346-2183 or www.springvalleysales.com Listing in the Journal. Sat. July 13 - 11am - Land Auction. 266 Acre Land/6 parcels. Located 29395 Deep River Rd., Peterson, MN. Open House Date: July 9, 4-6pm. AK&S Auctions. For more information contact Jon & Tom Kohner at 507.429.6078 or 507.458.8215. Listing in the Journal. Mon. July 15 - 1pm Sharp - Land Auction. 94.55+/- Acres of Bare Cropland with 60.17 Tillable Crop Acres. Located in Section 16 & 17 of Chatfield Twp., Fillmore Co, rural Chatfield, MN. William & Bonnie Schmidt, sellers. For more information contact 800-801-4502. Matt Maring Auction Co., Inc. www.maringauction.com Listing in the Journal. Sat. July 20 - 9:30am - Furniture, Household, Vehicles, Shop Equipment, and Two Parcel Commercial Auction! Real Estate Sells at 11am. Sale Site is at Former State Line Motel and Shop Building, US Hwy. 52, Mabel, MN. For more information contact Matt Gehling, Gehling Auction at 800-770-0347. Listing in the Journal. Sat. July 20 - 9:00am - Farm Related & Household Auction. Four miles west of Preston, MN on Hwy 16, then 3/4 mile north on Cty Rd 117. Leonard & Kathy Gartner, owners. For more info contact Spring Valley Sales Co., 507-346-2183 or www. springvalleysales.com. Sat. July 27 - 10am - Six Parcel Absolute Real Estate Auction. 229+/- Acres. Leistikow Family Estate. Sale Site is at Canton Town Hall. For more information contact Matt Gehling, Gehling Auction at 800-770-0347. Listing in the Journal. Thur. Aug. 1 - 10am - 170.89 Acre Real Estate Auction! Located in Section 32, Twn. 104. Sale Site is at Fountain Community Center. For more information contact Matt Gehling, Gehling Auction at 800-770-0347. Listing in the Journal. Sat. Aug. 3 & Sun., Aug. 4 - 8:30am - Two Day Collectible, Antique, Household Auction. Selling 2 Rings Both Days. Bob & Jan Lein, Owners. For more info contact Spring Valley Sales Co., 507346-2183 or www.springvalleysales.com.

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filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the date of issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: July 1, 2013 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Richard A. Nethercut (MN #130072) Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North PO Box 657 Harmony Minnesota 55939-0657 Telephone: (507)886-6131 Facsimilie: (507)886-2711 Publish 8,15

State of minnesota county of fillmore district court third judicial district Court File No. 23-PR-13-456 In Re: Estate of: Truman Ogden Casterton also known as Truman O. Casterton; Truman Casterton, Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated October 4, 1996. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Carole Engen, whose address is 31879 County 44, Harmony, MN, 55939, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed with the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the date of issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: July 2, 2013 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Richard A. Nethercut (MN# 130072) Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North PO Box 657 Harmony Minnesota 55939-0657 Telephone: (507)886-6131 Facsimile: (507)886-2711 Publish 8,15

State of Minnesota County of Fillmore District court Third judicial district Court File No. 23-PR-13-442 In Re: Estate of Hazel Tenora Halvorson, a/k/a Hazel T. Halvorson Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Karen Ruble whose address is 4 Bittersweet Rd., Mason City, IA 50401, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the date of issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: June 25, 2013 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Thomas Manion, MN Reg. No. 0067167 204 Parkway Ave N., P.O. Box 420 Lanesboro, MN 55949 Telephone: (507)467-2317 Attorney for Personal Representative Publish1, 8

State of minnesota county of fillmore district court third judicial district Court File No. 23-PR-13-449 In Re: Estate of: Alice D. Meyer, also known as Alice Meyer; Alice Dora Meyer, Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative, was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated August 16, 2004. The Registrar accepted the Application and appointed Lyle Meyer, whose address is 1836 19th Street NW, Rochester, Minnesota 55901, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be

Fillmore Family Resources Notice Fillmore Family Resources, Inc. is in the process of dissolving and has filed intent to dissolve on June 12, 2013 with the Minnesota Secretary of State. All claims must be filed with the company at PO Box 369, Preston, MN 55965 by October 8, 2013. Publish 17, 24, 1, 8 Public Hearing Notice The Southeastern Minnesota MultiCounty Housing and Redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA) has amended its Agency Plan in compliance with the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998. It is available for review at SEMMCHRA’s Office located at 134 East Second Street, Wabasha, MN 55981. SEMMCHRA’s hours of operation are 8 am to 4:30 pm. In addition, a public hearing will be held on July 17, 2013 at 10am at SEMMCHRA’s office. Everyone is invited to attend. All interested parties will have the opportunity to comment on the Plan. Publish 1, 8

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State of minnesota county of fillmore district court third judicial district Court File No. 23-PR-13-436 In Re: Estate of: Nancy Lee Miland, Decedent NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative, has been filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the Application and appointed Kenneth R. Miland whose address is 812 18 ST. SW Austin, MN, 55912, to serve as the personal representative of the Decedent’s Estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed with the court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the Decedent. Notice is further given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: June 24, 2013 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Scott Richardson Richardson Law Office 132 NW Third Avenue Austin, MN 55912 Atty License No.: 9142X Telephone: (507)433-2626 Fax: (507)433-9242 Publish1, 8

State of minnesota county of fillmore district court third judicial district Court File No. 23-PR-13-440 In Re: Estate of: John A. Belverud. a/k/a John Arnold Belverud, Decedent NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY. DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 30, 2013 at 2:45 pm, a hearing will be held in this Court at the Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston MN 55965, on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of decedent’s heirs, and for the appointment of Jason Storlie whose address is P.O. Box 24, Brownsville MN 55919, as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the Decedent’s Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: June 25, 2013 Robert R. Benson Judge of District Court James D. Attwood Court Administrator Ann Fretland Court Deputy The Law Offices of Ross A Phelps Ross A. Phelps MN# 0086642 106 S. Walnut Street La Crescent MN 55947 Telephone: (507)895-6640 Facsimile: (507)895-6641 e-mail: estoque@acegroup.cc Publish1, 8

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Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. DATE: June 12, 2013 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: January 14, 2005 2. Mortgagors: Gary M. Steuart 3. Mortgagees: Jennings State Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on January 31, 2005, as Document Number 344558, in the Office of the County Recorder of Fillmore County, Minnesota. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: Assigned to Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation by written assignment recorded on September 22, 2010, as Document Number 380410, in the recording office stated in paragraph 4. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 02-0112-000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lots 121 and 122 Original Plat in the Village now City of Mabel, excepting therefrom the North 6 feet of Lot 121 previously conveyed to the City, Fillmore County, Minnesota. 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 203 North Main Street, Mabel, Minnesota 55954. OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Central Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Jennings State Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $65,000.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $48,339.20. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on August 8, 2013 at 10:00 am, at Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, 101 Fillmore

Street, Preston, Minn. 55965-1080. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat, 580.04 (b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice might also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is N/A. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Joseph M. Paiement 221 East Myrtle Street Stillwater, Minn 55082 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Central Bank Publish 17, 24, 1, 8, 15, 22

Lots 74 and 75 Original Plat of the City of Mabel, Fillmore County, Minnesota. 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 142 South Main Street, Mabel, Minnesota 55954. OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Central Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Jennings State Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $175,000.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $146,027.67. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be forclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on August 8, 2013 at 10:00 am, at Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minn. 55965-1080. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat, 580.04 (b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice might also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is N/A. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Joseph M. Paiement 221 East Myrtle Street Stillwater, Minn 55082 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Central Bank Publish 17, 24, 1, 8, 15, 22

CITY OF PRESTON SUMMARY FINANCIAL REPORT The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of financial information concerning the City of Preston to interest citizens. The complete financial statements may be examined at the Preston City Office, telephone 765-2153. Questions about this report should be directed to Joseph Hoffman, City Administrator/Clerk. REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS (Governmental Funds) Revenues Total 2012 Total 2011 General Property Taxes $646,297 $589,776 Tax Increments $26,403 $22,911 Non-property taxes $21,178 $21,071 Special Assessment $56,784 $73,729 Licenses and Permits $8,674 $6,817 Intergovernmental $519,216 $559,315 Charges for Services $234,487 $231,573 Interest Income $5,004 $7,892 Refunds & Reimbursements $77,826 $78,645 Miscellaneous/Other Revenue $62,405 $326,186 Total Revenues $1,658,274 $1,917,915

Percent Increase (Decrease) 9.58% 15.24% 0.51% -22.98% 27.24% -7.17% 1.26% -36.59% -1.04% -80.87% -13.54%

Expenditures General Governement/Operating Public Safety Public Works Culture and Recreation Tourism Economic Development Capital Projects Bond Principal Retirement Interest & Fiscal Charges Total Expenditures

$402,326 $352,112 $145,542 $214,481 $63,766 $62,760 $97,072 $139,716 $30,545 $1,508,320

$413,334 $381,668 $242,846 $224,494 $60,208 $220,972 $26,845 $577,479 $46,327 $2,194,173

-2.66% -7.74% -40.07% -4.46% 5.91% -71.60% 261.60% -75.81% -34.07% -31.26%

Total Long-Term Indebtedness

$1,052,029

$1,629,508

-35.44%

General Fund & Special Revenue Funds Unreserved Fund Balance December 31

$1,396,813

$1,240,986

12.56%

CITY OF PRESTON, MINNESOTA STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS PROPRIETARY FUNDS DECEMBER 31, 2012 Storm Water Emergency Total Proprietary Assets Electric Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund Drainage Fund Service Fund 2012 Current Assets Cash & Cash Equivalents $989,249 $589,209 $256,031 ($19,376) $264,746 $2,079,859 Interest Receivable $440 $63 $0 $93 $596 Accounts Receivable $147,588 $17,500 $30,099 $2,072 $25,751 $223,010 Due from Other Funds $0 $0 $0 $11,924 $11,924 Inventories $82,243 $10,284 $728 $93,255 Prepaid Expenses $18,876 $3,748 $3,999 $788 $27,411 Total Current Assets $1,238,396 $620,741 $290,920 ($5,380) $291,378 $2,436,055

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summary of minutes June 25, 2013 county board meeting The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2013-040: Declaration of state of emergency RESOLUTION 2013-041: Emergency procedures to repair roads and bridges RESOLUTION 2013-042: Close meeting pursuant to 13D.05, subd. 2a (4) The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. June 11, 2013 County Board minutes. 2. June 18, 2013 Board of Appeal and Equalization minutes. 3. Overnight stays for three property appraisers for commercial property assessment licensure. 4. Annual renewal for Southeast Service Cooperative membership. 5. Use of courthouse parking lots by City of Preston for Ronald McDonald House Charity Cruise ride. 6. Application for permit to display fireworks at Opat Hill for Chatfield Western Days. 7. Temporary liquor license for Preston Servicemen’s Club in rural Harmony. 8. Renewal of On Sale and Sunday Liquor license for Brennaville Inc. • amendment to Public Safety Answering Point grant contract with MN Department of Public Safety. • accept proposal for replacement record and jail management system from LETG. • purchase of secure wireless equipment from Marco. • purchase of replacement identification card equipment from Jolly. • accept request to retire from Sandra Junge, Eligibility Worker. • chemical dependency pilot project agreement amendment. • OnBase Implementation Statement of Work with E-Doc Resources for implementation of Child Support enhancement of E-Doc electronic document management system • Statement of Work with E-Doc Resources for implementation of Compass appointment enhancement of electronic document management system. • hire of additional full time Office Support Specialist. • hire of full time replacement eligibility worker at Merit Grade 5. • hire of additional eligibility worker. • payment of $625.00 to Warfield Messner & Dodd Appraisals for original appraisal work and update of appraisal for Greenleafton Community Septic Project. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Curt’s Standard, services $554.99 Fillmore County Treasurer, fuel $4,870.12 Fillmore County Treasurer-credit card, misc., exp. $2,694.26 Joerg Law Office, David A., services $5,610.00 MN Office of Enterprise Technology, services $1,522.00 Office Depot, supplies $1,403.24 Preston Service Plus, services $946.18 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $17,600.79 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (73 bills - not listed) $13,217.02 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $30,817.81 INFRA FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE) $0.00 TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $242.12 TOTAL INFRA FUND $242.12 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount A+ Imaging Systems, copier contract $692.43 Baudoin Oil, fuel $2,898.49 Brown’s Tire & Battery, Inc., services $637.17 Bruening Rock Products, Inc., rock $14,817.09 G & K Services, uniforms, supplies $575.01 Houston County D.O.T., services $8,799.98 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $2,666.45 LaCrosse Truck Center, Inc., parts $6,282.08 Milestone Materials, Inc., rock $27,147.68 Rochester Ford, parts $819.52 Titan Machinery, parts $561.53 Towmaster, equipment purchase $33,236.16 University of MN, registration fees $1,750.00 Western Petroleum Company, supplies $2,593.21 Ziegler, Inc., parts $1,529.81 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $105,006.61 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE BILLS UNDER $500 (17 bills - not listed) $2,427.55 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $107,434.16 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Green Lights Recycling, Inc., services $896.29 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $896.29 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (4 bills - not listed) $305.31 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $1,201.60 AIPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Deters, Isaac, services, fuel reim. $1,927.11 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $1,927.11 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (2 bills - not listed) $252.96 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $2,180.07 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Karen Brown, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 8

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Continued from page 38 î&#x192;¤ Capital Assets Property & Equipment $5,046,938 Construction in Process Less: Accumulated depreciation $3,028,843 Capital Assets, Net $2,018,095

$2,696,298

$3,755,540

$814,845

$338,813

$12,652,434

$1,203,579 $1,492,719

$2,273,803 $1,481,737

$156,356 $658,489

$230,104 $108,709

$6,892,685 $5,759,749

Other Assets Bond Costs-Net of Amoritization $7,800 Special assessments receivable Total Other Assets $7,800 Total Assets $3,264,291

$8,219 $145,278 $153,497 $2,266,957

$3,082 $15,898 $17,433 $20,515 $15,898 $1,793,172 $669,007 $400,087

$34,999 $162,711 $197,710 $8,393,514

Liabilities and Net Assets Current Liabilities Current maturities of bonds payable $55,000 $105,306 $43,375 $75,700 Accounts payable $120,006 $8,976 $7,691 $0 $631 Accrued liabilities $91,233 $21,479 $41,541 $816 $743 Due to other Funds $16,942 $36 $36 Customer deposits $12,213 Total Current Liabilities $295,394 $135,797 $92,643 $76,516 $1,374

$279,381 $137,304 $155,812 $17,014 $12,213 $601,724

Noncurrent Liabilities Bons Payable, Net of Current Maturities $295,000 Total Liabilities $590,394

$405,011 $540,808

Net Assets Invested in Capital Assets, Net of Related Debt $1,668,095 Restricted $406,660 Unrestricted $599,142 Total Net Assets $2,673,897

$982,402 $307,440 $436,307 $1,726,149

$285,734 $362,250 $1,374

$1,163,979 $1,765,703

$1,260,129 $297,055 $108,709 $520,288 ($258,122) $9,702 $290,004 $1,522,295 $306,757 $398,713

$4,316,390 $1,234,388 $1,077,033 $6,627,811

$1,793,172

$669,007

$8,393,514

Operating Revenues Electric Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund Charges for services $1,724,979 $301,766 $232,269

Storm Water Drainage Fund $60,308

Total Liabilities & Net Assets $3,264,291 $2,266,957

Operating Expenses Operating expenses, excluding depreciation & amoritization $1,599,616 Depreciation & Amoritization $103,618 Total Operating Expenses $1,703,234 Operating Income (Loss) $21,745

$232,041 $63,368 $295,409 $6,357

$178,234 $270,877

$212,081 $92,039 $304,120 ($71,851)

$7,182 $21,663 $28,845 $31,463

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Emergency Total Proprietary Service Fund 2012 $152,957 $2,472,279

$148,757 $29,348 $178,105 ($25,148)

$2,199,677 $310,036 $2,509,713 ($37,434)

Nonoperating Revenues (Expenses) Interest expense ($14,513) ($12,559) ($3,447) ($3,329) Interest income $1,924 $745 $1,709 $928 Other expense ($19,847) ($1,181) ($660) Other income $24,455 $16,516 $21,585 $8,932 Gain on sale of equipment Total Nonoperating Revenues ($7,981) $3,521 $19,187 ($3,329) $9,860 Income Before Transfers & Contributions $13,764 $9,878 ($52,664) $28,134 ($15,288)

($33,848) $5,306 ($21,688) $71,488 $0 $21,258 ($16,176)

Capital Contributions Transfers in Transfers out Change in Net Assets $13,764 $9,878 ($52,664) $28,134 ($15,288) Net Assets, Beginning $2,668,612 $1,722,833 $1,581,839 $278,623 $414,001 Prior Period Adjustment ($8,479) ($6,562) ($6,880) Net Assets, Beginning As Restated Net Assets, Ending $2,673,897 $1,726,149 $1,522,295 $398,713 $306,757

($16,176) $6,665,908 ($21,921) $6,627,811

Cash Flows From Storm Water Emergency Total Proprietary Operating Activities Electric Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund Drainage Fund Service Fund 2012 Cash received from customers $1,220,283 $301,766 $232,269 $60,308 $152,957 $1,967,583 Cash received from other sources $530,875 $6,948 $17,889 $555,712 Cash payment to suppliers ($1,415,779) ($158,997) ($114,712) ($5,148) ($69,454) ($1,764,090) Cash payments to employees ($187,088) ($73,316) ($87,390) ($3,521) ($79,373) ($430,688) Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $148,291 $76,401 $48,056 $51,639 $4,130 $328,517 Cash Flows From Noncapital Financial Activities Contributed capital Other income/expense $8,932 Transfers in Net Cash Provided by Non-Capital Financing Activities $0 $0 $0 $0 $8,932 Cash Flows From Capital & Related Financing Activities Principal payments on bonds ($50,000) ($100,998) ($41,491) ($75,700) Interest paid on bonds ($3,329) Bond proceeds Special assessments collections $52,382 $7,253 Purchase of capital assets ($305,655) ($8,201) Net Cash (Used in) Capital & Related Financing Activities ($355,655) ($48,616) ($34,238) ($79,029) ($8,201) Cash Flows From Investing Activities Interest received Increase in Cash & Cash Equivalents ($207,364) $27,785 $13,818 ($27,390) Cash & Cash Equivalents, Beginning $1,196,413 $561,424 $242,213 $8,014 Cash & Cash Equivalents, Ending $989,049 $589,209 $256,031 ($19,376)

$8,932 $0 $8,932

($268,189) ($3,329) $0 $59,635 ($313,856) ($525,739)

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$5,789

($187,362)

$258,957

$2,267,021

$264,746

$2,079,659

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“spring time” By alexis hinckley Grade 1 chatfield elementary

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

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lawn traCtors 2000 JD LT166 48 Hydro 2000 JD LX288 48 Hydro 2000 JD LX279 42 Twin Bagger 2001 JD LX279 48 LQ/Hydro 2004 JD LX289 42 LQ/Hydro 2009 JD X320 48 Hydro

Garden traCtors 2000 JD GT235 48 Hydro 2006 JD GT245 54 Hydro 2001 JD 345 54 Snowthrower 2001 JD 345 54 Ps/Hydro Lift 2006 JD X540 54 Ps/Hydro Lift 2009 JD X540 54 Ps/Hydro Lift

CUt 2004 JD 2210 62 Diesel 4x4 2008 JD 4720 72 Diesel 4x4 JD 850 Cut 72 Diesel 2x4 2007 Kubota BX2350 60 Diesel 4x4 2011 Kubota BX2360 54 Diesel 4x4

sUV 2008 JD TX4x4 Hy Dump Gator 2007 JD 620 I XUV 4x4 2008 JD 620 I Roof XUV 4x4 2004 JD HPX Gator 4x4 2011 JD 825 DX Cab Gator 4x4 2011 JD 855 Diesel Gator 4x4

Hd’s 2003 JD X485 62 Ps/Hydro Lift 2006 JD X720 62 Ps/Hydro Lift 2007 JD X720 54 Ps/Hydro Lift 2008 JD X720 54 Ps/Hydro Lift 2010 JD X720 54 Ps/Hyrdo Lift 3 Point (2) 2011 JD X720 54 Ps/Hydro Lift (2) 2008 JD X720SE 54 Ps/Hydro Lift 2007 JD X720SE 54 Ps/Hydro Lift 2008 JD X720SE 54 Ps/Hydro Lift 2008 JD X720SE 62 Ps/Hydro Lift 2006 JD X724 62 AWS/EFI (2) 2007 JD X724 54 AWS/EFI 2011 JD X724 54 AWS/EFI 2007 JD X740 54 Diesel 2007 JD X740 62 Diesel 2008 JD X740 54 Diesel 2012 JD X740 54 Diesel 2006 JD X744 62 AWS/Diesel 2008 JD X744 62 AWS/Diesel

trailers 2007 Triton AUT1064 Trailer Ramp 2011 Triton AUT1082 Trailer Ramp (2) 2013 Triton AUT1282 Trailer Ramp 2013 Triton AUT1482 Trailer Ramp

it’s Lawn and Garden time!

new JoHn deere tractors • 2720 • 3520 • 4320

• 5085M • 6105D • 7215R

Hay eqUiPment • JD 530 MoCo’s • (2) JD 535 MoCo’s SOLD • (2) JD 635 MoCo’s • JD 946 Center Piv. • JD 566 Round Baler • (2) JD 567 Round Baler • JD 535 Round Baler SOLD • NH BR 780 Round Baler • (3) Used Rakes • NH BR7090 Round Baler

miscellaneoUs • ‘07 JD 320 Skid Loader Cab, Heat, 350 Hrs. • ‘04 JD 320 Skid Loader • JD CX20 Rotary Cutter • JD MX6 Rotary Cutter • JD HX14 Pull Type Cutter • JD MX7 Cutter • JD 230 Disc

Call On Used Financing Specials!

Used tractors • ‘12 JD 8235R 600 Hrs. • ‘11 6115D 2w Open St • ‘10 7330 Prem IVT/673 Loader • ‘08 JD 4720 72” Deck • ‘05 JD 7420 MFWD IVT/741 Loader • ‘04 JD 7520 MFWD 741 Loader • ‘07 NH TS125A MFWD Loader 2200 Hrs.

Planters • JD 1535 No Till Drill • ‘13 JD 1770WT 12RCCS • ‘09 1770 NT 12R Lqu • ‘06 JD 1770WT 16R • ‘06 1750 6RN Lqu Fert • ‘11 Kinze 3660-16 Lqu

2.9% FOR 5 yeARS OR 1.9% FOR 3 yeARS ON ALL USeD HAy & COMBINe eqUIPMeNT