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Legion members raise the roof in Lanesboro

Peterson holds two meetings over sidewalk debate

By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Peterson City Council held two special meetings, within four days of each other, to discuss the proposed inclusion of sidewalks on the west side of south Church Street. The July 23, the council allowed the public to comment and ask questions of County Engineer Ron Gregg, who is the project head. Mayor Tim Hallum made

Robert Thompson, Ron Utley, Doug Johnson, Jim Haugen, and Post Commander Deane Benson are among a group of Lanesboro Legion members who made improvements to the patio area of the legion. Not pictured are Jerry Post, Dave Rahn, and Autumn Johnson.

Photo by Barb Jeffers

When Deane Benson, Commander of the Lanesboro American Legion Post #40 in Lanesboro, Minn. had an idea to make needed improvements to the outdoor area of the legion, it started something bigger.

The upper level of the walkway leading to the top floor entrance and to the outdoor space for customers had been three separate and descending metal roofs, which allowed for rain and melting snow to run

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For safety reasons, Benson felt something should be done, so he talked with Doug Johnson.

Johnson took the ball and ran with it, planning and designing the project, putting together a team of legion members, and working many hours himself.

The legion members that worked on the project are Deane Benson, Doug Johnson, Jim Haugen, Robert Thompson, Ron Utley, Jerry Post, Dave Rahn, and Autumn Johnson.

Last fall the old metal roofs were removed and a new roof Come Enjoy

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was built over the area. This year the group installed car-siding, lights, a ceiling fan, and an area to easily dispose of recyclables.

Dan Anderson used his electrical knowledge to draw plans for the outside lighting, which creates a very nice ambiance in the entire area.

Huntington Electric, including Troy Huntington, Matt Lawstuen, and Jim Hanson installed the outside lighting, which looks fantastic.

Johnson came up with the idea See RAISE THE ROOF Page 2 

it clear that no decision would be made that evening. July 27, the council met a second time to take additional comment from those who couldn’t be in attendance the previous week and to make a formal decision for the in-process project.

More than 21 concerned persons attended the July 23 meeting.

Concerns raised included the slope of the ditch between the proposed See SIDEWALK DEBATE Page 17 

More than 21 concerned persons met with the Peterson City Council July 23 regarding the proposed inclusion of sidewalks on the Church Street portion of the Country 25 reconstruction project.

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Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center expands to Preston

By Morgan McM animon-Myers morgan@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center (HVMHC) has recently expanded its services to the Fillmore County area.

These developments include providing Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services

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(ARMHS), Adult and Children Mental Health Case Management, and Children’s Therapeutic Supports and Services.

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to hang a variety of flags underneath the roof along the wall and they had all of the flags they needed except a Coast Guard flag. It just so happened that Haugen’s son-in-law was coming back to this area for vacation so he brought them a Coast Guard flag to complete the line-up.

When the project was complete, the group had created a veranda, a deck, and a patio. The area is much more conducive for relaxing and talking with friends and with new outdoor furniture, the area seems to draw customers and legion members to head up to the patio and take a seat.

“It turned out way better than I thought it would,” says Johnson. Thompson states “people like it”, noting that many people “would rather sit up here than downstairs”, especially during Buffalo Bill Days when the there is a DJ upstairs.

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Haugen, who was injured on the first day of the project and received six stitches, didn’t let it slow him down, and said “we are pretty proud of our work” and adds that the project “turned out absolutely wonderful” and will be enjoyed by many people. It is impressive that the volunteers did most of the work themselves, except for shingling.

“It’s a great addition to the legion and to the community too”, says Johnson, explaining that the upper level of the building, both inside and out, is used for many events, including graduations, receptions, family reunions, and various legion events, such as Burger Night every other Friday.

Non-profit organizations can use the upstairs space at no charge and other organizations or individuals pay a very small fee of $30. To book the space for your event, phone (507) 467-3440.

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been done if not for those who cared enough to do the work. Johnson comments that there were “a lot of man hours involved” in the project. The time spent on improvements was well over three weeks between all of the workers, with Johnson working two full weeks himself.

As work began, the legion members found out that the A/C units sat right on the roof, so they wanted to raise them up to take that weight off of the roof. While doing this they discovered some wood rot, so they replaced the necessary wood. By

finding this problem and correcting it, the group surely saved the legion a lot of money in the long run.

Haugen says that he “hopes people come to visit us” and see the improvements. Utley states that it is a “very friendly post” and Benson adds that the Lanesboro Legion has “the best popcorn in existence”, which would go well with a cold drink in the patio area.

The legion members in Lanesboro are an active group, paying out a total of $4,000 in scholarships last year and have

many events throughout the year.

Membership is up - with 105 members last year - but Haugen says, “we need to get younger people involved” to take over the reins one day. If interested, contact any legion member for more information.

When in Lanesboro for Buffalo Bill Days, or any other reason, stop by and take a look at the wonderful area that has been created upstairs of the legion, and be sure to let the volunteers who did the work know how much it is appreciated.

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C ommentary The shame of poetic truth

By Stan Gudmundson To me, the fallacies of liberalism are self-evident. Well, okay I’m giving myself too much credit. Books by Tom Sowell, Fredrick Douglas, Cora Daniels, Milton Fr i e d m a n , Walter Williams, and Col. Stan others have Gudmundson provided many opportunities for the “clue-bird” to come sit on my shoulder. Now comes a new book by Shelby Steele titled “Shame” and it is a dandy.

Liberals seem to believe that America’s past provides an immutable, fixed, and neverchanging view of what we once were, what we currently are, and what we will always be. One of liberalsim’s most significant problems is that it assumes our country was, is, and always will be dominated by racism, capitalist excess, imperialism, and militarism, to name a few.

Moreover, it seldom examines America in perspective in the sense that America’s “sins” are never compared to those that are often far worse in other nations, or the world generally, during the same time in history. Put another way, liberals eyes are fixed on the rear-view mirror.

Progressivism/liberalism does not allow for or barely acknowledges that America can change, does change, and has changed.

It has a dim view of the human condition that they believe can only controlled or forced on us by their “solutions”. That almost always requires the coercive power of government.

Conservatives, on the other hand, have a far less jaundiced view of the human condition.

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change and we can change for the better. Moreover, we look at our countries past and see remarkable progress. Many liberals though would assert that any changes of any kind have been a result of liberal “solutions”. Jason Riley, in his recent book “Please Stop Helping Us” disagrees. Tom Sowell and Shelby Steele, among others, also strenuously disagree.

Ultimately we look forward to a country where things like race relations are, as Steele says, based on a ‘flat freedom’ like a flat tax that treats everyone the same”. Well, you say, most want that but are there more to the differences between the left and right?

Steele says a principle difference is a “poetic truth” (that) “disregards the actual truth in order to assert a larger essential truth that supports one’s ideological position”. He also believes that it is ‘liberalisms’ greatest source of power (and its) most fundamental corruption.”

Moreover, liberals have a “poetic truth” for almost every “ism” to include anti-Americanism.

Steele is a former liberal, as am I, who was driven away by liberalism’s loyalty to ideology rather than fact. “For me, he says, ideology does not precede truth. Rather, truth...is always the test of ideology.” He believes that “Liberalism in the twenty-first century, is for the most part, a moral manipulation that exaggerates inequity and unfairness in American life...to justify overreaching public policies and programs.”

“In a sense, the political Left’s attempts to silence ideas they cannot, or will not, debate are a confession of intellectual bankruptcy. But this is just one of the Left’s ever-increasing restrictions on other people’s freedom to live their lives as they see fit,

rather than as their betters tell them.” So says Tom Sowell.

As a consequence, with regard to race relations for example, ‘black people are eternal victims’ (whose) ‘problems are always the result of some determinism, some unfairness or injustice that impinges on them like ongoing rain out of permanently hostile skies.’”

Compared to the past, racism in America is a largely residual evil that only persists because we cannot ever get rid of all evil.

Were it not for race-baiters and white liberals and their promotion of victimhood that exacerbate and magnify the problem, racism would be, and should have been, reduced even further. Convincing people they are victims also aggravates the tendency to find someone to blame for one’s situation. And if you blame someone else, that also means that you would probably dislike, loath, or, maybe even hate those who you believe make you a victim.

That is another reason for a persistent black racism that no one dares speak of. But we need to. Answer this question. Is it possible to believe you are a victim of another race and not be a racist or at least have some racist tendencies? The rioting and nonsense that has occurred during the last year provides us with some evidence of this problem.

Let’s deal with the challenges as best we can and stop blaming others for being a so-called victim. Part of that requires working to reduce the pathologies that infect minority communities that include for example, black illegitimate birth rates of over 70%, high crime and murder rates, and, among others, the break-down of the black families. Only about 30% of black children are raised in intact families. That’s bad news.

Finally, I might begin to more appreciate the concerns of some

in the black community when they stop supporting and rioting for shooting criminal thugs.

Armed or unarmed.

“Poetic truth.” Steele is being very nice in labeling the liberal view as “poetic truth”. “Poetic truth” should really be a stronger version of the word “bullfeathers”.

Read this book. Or at least read Jay Nordlinger’s book review in the March 23, 2015 issue of National Review. It provides, what you call, perspective.

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Letter about Houston County planning commission votes not to enforce ordinances...

To the Editor, At the July 23 Planning Commission meeting a motion was made and seconded to require that the county board mandate enforcement of county mining ordinances by the Planning and Zoning department.

As you may know, over 90% of the county’s mines are nonconforming (unpermitted) and do not have the required reclamation plan. About 75% are not active and past due to be reclaimed. These mines should be required to get a Conditional Use Permit so they can be properly regulated and brought into compliance. The county’s own consulting land use attorney recommended this two years ago.

In a roll call vote, chair Dan Griffin, Glen Kruse, Larry Hafner, and Terry Rosendahl all voted no to recommending the county board enforce the current mineral extraction ordinance.

Rich Schild and Ed Hammell voted yes and Dana Kjome abstained.

Zoning Administrator Bob Scanlan stated that County Attorney Sam Jandt, on two occasions, has actually stopped notification of out of compliance mines of the need to come into compliance.

What does it mean when Planning Commission members vote against enforcement of county law? Why is the county Attorney preventing mines being brought into compliance with county law? Why has the Board of Commissioners not insisted on enforcement all along? Is it time to end cronyism in HC government?

Bryan Van Gorp Rushford, Minn.

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C ommentary One Moment, Please...

Immigration

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com About 10 years ago, I was attending a weekly Rotary Club meeting in La Porte, Ind., and the guest speaker was a professor from Purdue Un i v e r s i t y speaking on the subject of immigration.

He opened Jason Sethre with, “Did you know that immigrants are more likely to be involved in theft, rape, and other crimes against established citizens of America?”

He shared statistics regarding the perceptions and realities of immigrants. And, it turned out that immigrants were perceived to have a negative impact on their communities, while statistics showed they just wanted to stay out of trouble and try to fit into the American culture.

And, after substantial information was shared about immi-

Government this week • Monday, August 3, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, August 3, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

• Tuesday, August 4, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m.

• Tuesday, August 4, Houston School Board, 5:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, August 4, Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m.

• Tuesday, August 4, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m.

• Thursday, August 6, Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m.

• Monday, August 10, Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m.

• Monday, August 10, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Monday, August 10, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, August 10, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Monday, August 10, Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Monday, August 10, Houston City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

grants, the professor said, “And, what if all of these statistics and information I shared with you related to a study done in the early 1900’s when the Irish, Russians, and other immigrants arrived in America.

The same perceptions that people had over 100 years ago are similar to the perceptions that people have today about Mexicans coming to America.

It appears that regardless of who migrates to our country, as a whole, we take a while to accept them into our culture.

And, I am guessing this will never change as long as people continue to migrate to America.

But, what I find interesting is this entire subject of how to handle illegal immigrants. First, how do you stop people from getting into America? Whatever plan we come up with, desperation will inspire illegal immigrants to find another way. I’m not saying we just throw up our hands, and allow our borders to become porous.

From what I’ve seen, the estimated 12 million illegal immigrants are doing jobs that the rest of us are too lazy to do.

Many immigrants from Mexico have come to America and taken on hard labor jobs for lower wages than what the rest of us would accept.

Since I have played soccer for more than 30 years of my life, I have become well acquainted with people from all over the world. And, in particular, I have met a lot of people from Mexico.

They don’t want any trouble. As a matter of fact, they work hard here in America, make money, and send it back to their families in Mexico.

They care about their families -- and soccer.

And, because they are hardworking, conservative, familyoriented, and the fastest growing segment of our population in America, I’m predicting that we will see some significant changes in the United States over the next 50 years.

Sure, many immigrants from Mexico are in positions of hard labor today, but their work ethic will position them well for business ownership and leadership roles all the way to the White House.

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Trump Have you seen the latest reality TV show starring Donald Trump?

Yes, it looks something like a campaign for Presidential aspirations.

If his run for the White House is any indication of how he would conduct himself if elected, I think we’d be in a world of hurt.

“When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending the best.

They’re not sending you, they’re sending people that have lots of problems and they’re bringing those problems. They’re bringing drugs, they’re bringing crime.

They’re rapists and some, I assume, are good people, but I speak to border guards and they’re telling us what we’re getting.”

These comments are just plain irresponsible.

We don’t need leaders who intentionally alienate people, such as what Trump has done with his blanket comments regarding immigrants from Mexico -- legal or otherwise.

The GOP needs to earn the Hispanic vote. They are a natural fit for the GOP, but they need to explain why.

In the end, I predict that Trump will be trumped by other more deserving candidates. Soon enough, Trump will be hearing the words, “You’re fired!”

GOP If the GOP wants to win the Presidential election, they need to take a step back and understand where they’ve lost ground with voters.

While we all have our views on religion, a leadership role of this nature requires a better understanding of how much our nation varies from border to border.

So, avoid preaching politics from a place of worship. And, specifically, stay away from the issues of gay marriage and abortion.

The GOP continues to present themselves as insensitive, and emotion drives electability -- good, bad, or indifferent.

I’m sure the GOP camp has statisticians dissecting population segments of past elections. But, we have to remember that statisticians are only good at “predicting the past”. The bigger challenge is to learn from the past to sculpt a better future.

When President Obama won his seat in the White House, his team managed a very targeted campaign better than anyone had ever done in the past.

The GOP needs to learn from their opponent.

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The curious case of the Loony Left Kim Wentworth says: @Paul and the song writer- forgot your spellcheck / the glaciers and ice shelves are having a tuff time getting to the water because where it was open, it is froze now / where it is still open it is being pushed by more ice. I spent 7 summers hiking in Glacier National Park and have learnt a lots of things I didn’t know before, not learning from a book, learning from Nature. Take your books and your ruler and run along now, have a nice day.

Paul says: Dear Mr. Wentworth, My knowledge also comes from hiking throughout the United States and Canada. I’ve spent 25 years working in an outdoor setting as a teacher and student. I too have spent many summers in our National parks. I thank you for your wishes for a good day and shall have one. I will leave the spell check for you though. You may need it worse then I. LOLZ says: I think we’re done here.

What says: “Dear Mr. Wentworth, My knowledge also comes from hiking throughout the United States and Canada. I’ve spent 25 years working in an outdoor setting as a teacher and student. I too have spent many summers in our National parks. I thank you for your wishes for a good day and shall have one. I will leave the spell check for you though. You may need it worse then I.” As a teacher I would think you would know the difference between “then” and than”

Harmony council approves plans for wastewater plant project hum says: Maybe they will plow the roads now!

BareMinimum says: Maybe now side streets can get plowed! Sick of the terrible conditions every year. It’s dangerous and shifts costs to residents for car repairs/maintenance from accidents and driving over huge ice ruts and holes.

Let’s see says: And the big piles they make in middle of roads that u have to drive up and over. One year it took out the front end of my car.

Those piles you leave are hard. At least u could leave a path so people can drive with out taking the front end out of the car.

LOLZ says: Maybe we won’t get any snow next winter. Might as well worry about it in July though.

What’s happening on our hills?

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You should see me jump! I like to be up high in the sky and be queen of the castle. My owners brought me to the shelter because I wasn’t getting along with the other pets in my home, so it might be best for everyone if I could be an only cat. I am a fun and entertaining companion, but when I become stressed, my behavior can be unpredictable.

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chris says: Just like they didn’t plant cougars, bear, wolves, wild turkeys and who knows what.

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10am - Saddle Club Activities, Royalty Contest - Mill Creek Park Arena 11am to 7pm - Inflatable bounce houses - City Park 1pm - Grand Parade 3pm to 5pm - Western Days fun for the kids - FREE Captain Kirby train rides 5pm - 12th Annual Wit’s End Production: “Cinderella” 6pm - Chatfield Saddle Club Trail ride 6pm - Stand Still Tractor Parade - Chosen Valley Care Center 7:15pm to After Midnight - Lost Highway/ “Booker & Friends” Support our Troops Concert - Bernard Bus Garage 8pm - Chatfield Center for the Arts - “Suddenly Lovelys” - Legion Room - Tickets $20

National Guard Climbing Wall & Obstacle course - Near Center for the Arts - each day 5pm to 8pm - Used Book Sale - Used Book Barn 6:30pm - Open Trap Shooting - Chatfield Fish & Game Club 7pm - Mutton Bustin for kids! - Mill Creek Park - registration 6:30pm 7:30pm - 12th Annual Wit’s End Production: “Cinderella”

Friday, augusT 7Th

Men’s Softball Tourney - Mill Creek Park Bingo - City Park 5pm - Chatfield ATV Trail Ride - Most at ATV Trail Head Lot 5pm to 8pm inflatable bounce houses - City Park 5pm to 8pm - Used Book Sale - Used Book Barn 6pm MN Horse & Pony Pullers - Mill Creek Park - Free will donations appreciated 6:30pm - Kiddie Parade - Chatfield City Park 7:30pm - 12th Annual Wit’s End Production: “Cinderella” 7:30pm to 11:30 pm- Teen Dance-Kroc’s Music on wheels - Bernard Bus Garage

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Men’s Softball Tourney - Mill Creek Park Bingo - City Park Western Days fun for the kids! - Games - City park All Day - Tractor & Implement Display - Olmsted Medical parking lot 8am - 21st Annual “Western Days Stampede” Trail Races 10k, 9:30 am for 2 mile, then 1 mile “fun” run 9am to 4pm First Aid & Blood Pressure Checks - City Park 9am to 5pm - Crafter’s & Flea Market - City Park 9am to 5pm - Used Book Sale - Used Book Barn * Closed for parade

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By Donna Erdman On Monday July 20, the Wykoff Area Historical Society had their monthly meeting at Mary’s Tea Room. WAHS is still looking for volunteers to work at Ed’s Museum this summer. Mary Sackett needs volunteers to give tours on weekdays when someone stops by or calls to see if they can schedule a tour. If you are interested please contact Mary Sackett or Sally Affeldt at salaffeldt@gmail.com or call (507) 951-5734.

Discussion was held on our Christmas fund raiser. WAHS is planning their Christmas House Tours on December 5 and the annual Christmas Concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church on December 6. Anyone interested in having their home be part of the Christmas House Tours please call (507) 951-5734 or email WHASwykoff@gmail.com.

The 2016 Wykoff Fest on September 24-25 will include a Wykoff High School Reunion.

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would appreciate volunteers from all WAHS classes. Please email WAHSwykoff@gmail. com, call (507) 951-5734, or send a note to WAHS PO Box 182, Wykoff, Minn. 55990 if you are interested in helping.

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City Clerk Cheryl Davis and Mark Arndt from Public Works attended the Municipal Clerks and Finance Officers seminar on July 23 in Lake City.

Thanks to Connie and Bill Bicknese, who on Wednesday morning gave a tour of Ed’s Museum for two men and two daughters from Des Moines, Iowa. They were glad to have had a tour of Ed’s.

On Thursday, Connie Bicknese was visiting Joan Bicknese at their home when a white van drove in the yard since they had seen the old car had a for sale sign. They were surprised to meet Connie, who earlier had given them the tour of Ed’s, and was glad to meet Joan. They had been staying at Forestville.

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Monday, August 3, 2015 Krueger passed away Thursday, July 16 at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, at the age of 62, of metastatic prostate cancer.

On Friday, for the birthday of Kathleen Mulhern, Donny, Mary, and Amy Mulhern drove to La Crosse and visited the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalpue. They attended a Mass said by Cardinal Raymond Burke. Later they went out for dinner.

On Sunday, the children and grandchildren of Kathleen gathered at Old Country Buffet for dinner.

On Tuesday, Gloria Blakeslee drove Marguerite Peterson to Kasson for an eye appointment and they also visited Robert and Carol Ann Meyer. On Tuesday they visited the Evergreens. On Friday, Linda Richardson came to visit. Marvin Meyer came on Saturday.

Our sympathy goes out to the family and friends of Margaret Hemker, 84, who passed away on Thursday at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital. She had the misfortune of being struck by a car at the age of six. Severe injuries from that accident made her life more challenging.

She is survived by her sister and two brothers, one is a Wykoff resident Kenneth (Mercedes) Schultz.

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fall.

Al and Betty Schmidt attended the Omodt reunion in Spring Grove Saturday afternoon and later went to the Christmas in July, with live animals, in Black Hammer and ice cream social.

There was a large attendance on Sunday at the Wykoff Community Hall at 5:30 for the Thrivent dinner, which was catered by Ody’s of Spring Valley. The Root River Revelers, directed by Marie Klingsheim, performed many beautiful numbers before the dinner.

Many were glad to see Jewell

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Glady back in the Wykoff area.

The 28th annual KIDD Family reunion was held on Sunday at the IBM parks shelter number two in Rochester, with 36 attending. Those attending came from Cambridge, Rochester, St. Paul, Eagan, Woodbury, New Brighton, Brainerd, Evansville, Nisswa, Spring Valley, Bloomington, Newport, Wykoff; River Falls, Wisc., and Denmark. Games were played and Ralph Campbell entertained with music on his guitar.

The KIDDS will get together for a golfing event on August 2 at Zumbrota Gold Club.

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CRAFT & FLEA MARKET All Morning - Watch BBQers grill for the contest 8:00-11:00 a.m. - Dad’s Belgian Waffles, Comm.

Center, by Oneota Club 8:00 a.m. - Steve Kraft Memorial Co-ed Softball Tournament 9:00 a.m. - 5K Fun Run 10:00 a.m. - Tractor Show at Brown Park 10:30 a.m. - LS Saddle Club Fun Show at Echo Valley, Registration at 9:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. - Antique Tractor Pull. Weigh-In from 10:00 a.m. Bring your own lawn chairs!

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Lunch, Brown Park 11:00 a.m. - Community Club Food Stand featuring Niewoehner’s Amazing Egg Rolls 12:00 Noon - Bean Bag Tournament 12:00 Noon - 12:00 Midnight - Beer Garden Open 1:00 p.m. - Judging of Howard County Barbecue Contest 1:00-5:00 p.m. - Bingo with Walking Tacos & Nachos For Sale 2:00 p.m. - 30-Mile Bike Ride at School (563-379-7478) 2:30 p.m. - Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pull LLCsanctioned, Sponsored by C US Bank 3:30 p.m. - Husk Sweet Corn behind Library 5:00-7:00 p.m. - “FREE” Music by Adam Wayne 7:00-8:30 p.m. - “FREE” Music by J.J. Mensink 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. - “FREE” Street Dance featuring Next 2 Nothing

Craft & Flea Market all Morning Craft & Flea Watch BBQers grill for the contest, dad’s Belgian Waffles, Market Steve Kraft Softball Tourn., 5K Fun run, Tractor Show, LS FrIday Friday Saddle Club Fun run, antique Start of Steve Kraft Memorial Start of Steve Kraft Co-ed Softball Tournament, Tractor Pull, Lunch, Bean Bag continues Co-ed Sat. & Sun. Memorial Softball 5:00 p.m. - Food Stand Tourn., Beer Garden, BBQ Open.

BBQ Chicken Tournament, continues (Benefit for LS Pool & Judging, Bingo, 30-Mile Bike Parks)Sat. & Sun. ride, Kid Power Pedal, husk 6:00 p.m. - Beer Garden Food Stand, Beer Open Sweet Corn, “Free” Music by 7:00 p.m. - Crowning Miss Garden, Crowning Miss Sweet Corn & King of Corn adam Wayne, “Free” Music by 7:00-9:00 p.m. - Lime Springs Sweet Corn &onKing Talent Contest Main of J.J. Mensink, “Free” Street dance Street Corn, Talent Contest, 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. - “FREE” featuring Next 2 Nothing

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7:00-11:00 a.m. - Fire Department Omelette Breakfast, in Community Center 8:00 a.m. - Steve Kraft Memorial Co-ed Softball Tournament 9:00 a.m. - Ecumenical Church Service with CrossStrings (Vocal & Instrumental Group from Salt Lake City) Flea and Craft Exhibits on Main Street all day 10:00 a.m. - til’ gone - FREE Watermelon C US Bank 10:30 a.m. - ‘til gone - FREE Sweet Corn on Main Street 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.- Classic Car Show Registration is at 9:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Beer Garden Open 1:00 p.m. - Sweet Corn Parade 2:00 p.m. - Tim’s Mobile Music at Brown Park 2:00 p.m. - Wagon Rides by Jason Davis at Brown Park Sunday Afternoon - Zion Lunch Stand at Brown Park Bring your own lawn chairs for the entertainment and enjoy an afternoon in the park.

Sweet Corn Days in sponsored by Lime Springs Community Club

Fire department Omelette Breakfast, Steve Kraft Memorial Softball Tourn., ecumenical Church, Flea and Craft exhibits, til’ gone - Free Watermelon, til’ gone - Free Sweet Corn, Classic Car Show, Beer Garden, Sweet Corn Parade, Tim’s Mobile Music, Wagon rides, Sunday afternoon - Zion Lunch Stand Bring your own lawn chairs

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Monday, August 3, 2015

Obituaries

in Henrytown Cemetery, rural Canton. Friends called from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church. Lindstrom Funeral Agnes Christina Johannsen Agnes C. Johannsen passed Home assisted the family.

Agnes Christina Johannsen away on July was born in Echo, Minn., on 23, 2015, at Feb. 9, 1915, the daughter of the GunGeorge & Minnie (Borning) derson Care Pehling. Agnes was baptized and Center in confirmed in the Lutheran faith H a r m o n y, and graduated from Echo High Minn., at School in 1932. Agnes was marage 100. ried to Gordon Johannsen on M e m o r i a l Agnes Christina May 10, 1933 in Echo. They had services was Johannsen four children: Wendell, Vivian, held Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Assump- Gordy, and Curtis. She enjoyed tion Catholic Church in Canton, crocheting and other crafts, Minn., with burial following reading, and word search puz-

zles. She was an avid Minnesota Twins Fan. Agnes is survived by two sons: Gordy (Nacia) Johannsen of Harmony, Minn. and Curtis (Susan) Johannsen of Woodbuy, Minn.; one sister, Winifred Harper of Lake Havasu city, Ariz.; one sonin-law, Howard Coyle of Canton, Minn.; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 25 greatgreat-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father, Marvin Engel; husband; a son, Wendell; a daughter, Vivian Coyle; two grandsons; four brothers and one sister.

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•Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Harmony Community Center. Info (507) 288-6944.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •VFW Auxiliary Monthly Meeting, 7pm, Preston Servicemen’s Club.

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

•Summer Children’s Program, Terrific Trees, 10:30am-12pm, Houston Nature Center. RSVP (507) 896-4668.

•Summer Fling Pasture Walk, 11am, Springside Farm, Canton. RSVP (507) 421-7170.

•Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30 pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. (507) 288-6944 for info.*

THURS., AUGUST 6 •Free Senior Coffee & Dessert, 9am, Clara House.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9am-11:30 am, 12:30-4 pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St NW, Preston.*

•Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Harmony Community Center and Mabel Fire Hall. Freewill donations.

(507) 288-6944 for info.* •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, upstairs of education wing, 202 N. Oak, Mabel. * •Meeting, 6pm, “Vesterheim Murals” program. Guest welcome, pot luck.

Lanesboro Sons of Norway.

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

•AA Class “Road’s Journey”, 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St, Spring Valley. (A yellow house).*

FRI., AUGUST 7 •Preston Farmers Market, 11:00am til sold out (or 5pm) Preston bike trailhead.* •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •Mystery Cave: Raccoons, 9-10pm, Amphitheater.

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

The family suggests memori- held on Friday, July 31, 2015, at als to the Henrytown Lutheran 11 a.m. at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester, Rev. Paul Church building fund.

Nelson officiated. Burial was at Fountain Lutheran Cemetery, Mary (Kingsley) Vitse Mary (Kingsley) Vitse, 85, of Fountain, Minn. Visitation was from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on ThursR o c h e s t e r, day, July 30, 2015, in the River Minn., forPark Chapel at Macken Funeral merly of HarHome, and one hour prior to the mony, Minn., Mass at the church. passed away Mary was born on February on July 26, 23, 1930, in Winneshiek County, 2015, at CotIowa, to Joseph and Rita (Hantagewood lon) Kingsley. Mary graduated Senior ComMary from Harmony High School in m u n i t i e s , (Kingsley) Vitse 1948. She married Robert (Bob) where she resided the past two years. A See OBITUARIES Page 11  Mass of Christian Burial was SAT., AUGUST 8 •Farmers Market, 8:30-10am, Wykoff Pavilion.

•Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Mystery Cave: You’ve Got that Sinking Feeling, 9:30-11:30a.m.

•Mystery Cave: “South Forestville, The Lost Town Site Interpretive Hike”, 10am-12pm, at the Picnic Shelter.

•Fossil Time, 1-2:30pm, Houston Nature Center.

•Fly Fishing Event, 6:30-8:30pm, National Trout Center. Houston Nature Center.

•Lanesboro AA group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran. Church. Call (507)251-1771 or (507)765-2518.* •Mystery Cave: Squirrels of Forestville, 9-10pm, Amphitheater.

SUN., AUGUST 9 •Fossil Time, 1-2:30pm, Houston Nature Center.

•Fountain AA closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

MON., AUGUST 10 •Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.

•Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W. Prairie Ave. Free will donations.

(507) 288-6944 for info.* •Preston Senior Potluck, 11:30am, Preston Servicemen’s Club, Preston.

•Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30 pm. Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro.

Freewil donations. (507) 288-6944 for info.* •Art in Nature: Brook Trout Skin, an adventure in painting and an evening of fun and food, 6-9pm, F&M Community Bank, Preston.

Sponsored by the National Trout Center and Preston Area Arts Council, for more info or to register call (507) 867-8801 or (507) 421-9510. Limited to 24 participants.

Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………...Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Va lley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346 -2101 A ssumption 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 Ca lvar y 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 Cherr y 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 Ser vices.…………...…....………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………......…Sundays - 10 : 00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429 -1222 Elstad Lutheran Church Sunday Worship will be held at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church Emmanuel Episcopa l Church....……..……....……Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..….....................Sundays - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346 -2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church.......Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346 -2840

First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.………...……..…..Sundays - 9 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346 -2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland...............................Sundays - 9: 00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318

First Presby terian Church..…………...………..….Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………....……………………Sundays - 8 : 30am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...…...…………Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4456

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Garness Trinit y Lutheran...……….………........…Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………....…..Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..………………….....Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886 -3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…….………..…Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church…...............Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886 - 6851 Henr y town Lutheran Church.…………………....Sundays - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886 -2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..........Saturdays - 9 : 00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993- 8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church........................Sundays - 10 : 00am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Specia l Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..……………..…....…Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……….…Sundays - 10 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Looney Va lley Lutheran Church...............................Sundays - 9 : 00am 2040 Looney Valley Road, Houston, MN 55943 (507) 896 -3412

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 Nativit y Catholic Church..Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886 -2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.………………...…………Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.…......... Sat. - 5 : 30pm Sun. - 9 : 00am 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 - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regiona l Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church …………...…..…Sundays - 10 : 0am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4455

Studio-A-Photography • Preston MN 507.251.6372 Visit Bluff Country • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Root River Church of the Brethren …….…..……...Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-4772 Root River Community Church ………….….....…Sundays - 10 :30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church ………..........……Sun. - 9 : 00am & 5 : 30pm 101 S Mill St., Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152

Saetersda l Lutheran Church.……………....….....Sundays - 10 : 30am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church..…………………….…..…Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church.…..…………………...……Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886

St Ignatius Catholic Church.……………….........……Sundays - 10 : 30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346 -7565

St John Lutheran Church.…………...……………...Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph ’s Catholic Church.……………….…...…Sundays - 8 : 00am PO Box 577 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church...…………....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111

St Mar y’s Catholic Church...…..................................Sundays - 8 : 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthew’s Episcopa l Church..…...........……………Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707

St Matthew’s Lutheran Church..……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church...........Sun. (1 & 2) - 10 : 30am & (3 & 4) - 8 : 45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268

St Patrick ’s Church Ha ll ………………......…......Saturday - 5 : 00pm Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church.............Wed. - 7: 00pm, Sundays - 9 : 00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church...........................................Sundays - 8 :30am 215 N Miller St, Lime Springs, IA 52155 (563) 566 -2389

Sumner Center United Methodist Church.…........…Sundays - 10 :30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 696-4197 Trinit y Fellowship ELC A ..…………………......….Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinit y Evangelica l Lutheran Church……….......……Sundays - 10 : 30am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203

Union Prairie Lutheran..……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 Whalan Lutheran Church.............................................Sundays - 10:30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398 Wykof f United Methodist Church.…….………..…Sundays - 8 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275

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55965. Phone: (507) 765-3630. Case Management, which spe Mary was employed by the The Fillmore County office is cialize in the coordination of Harmony School District for 35 looking to do an open house services, ongoing monitoring, years, where she worked in food and 50th Anniversary celebra- and evaluation of children and service. She enjoyed her daily tion sometime in the fall. More adolescents who struggle with interactions with students and details will be coming soon. serious emotional disturbances. faculty. She was a member of Ashley Bauer, Children’s Men- A case manager assists children Nativity Catholic Church and tal Health case manager and and adolescents in pursing outjoined St. Pius X when she and outreach, who has worked at comes of improved and mainBob moved to Rochester. She 75”was a devoted wife, and a loving HVMHC since May 2013 was tained mental health functionkind enough to provide infor- ing throughout the delivery and mation regarding HVMHC’s coordination of child-center, details and services, as well as family focused, and community Tessa Diepenbrock, program based services. Case managecoordinator/supervisor for Chil- ment assists children and famidren’s Mental Health Case Man- lies by helping them gain access agement Program, who has been to needed medical, social, educaMN. – Con- scratch game. Schroeder claimed a social worker in several of the tional, vocational, financial, and 3 colROSEVILLE, x 5.75” 3 col x 5.75” gratulations to Raymond the prize on July 21, 2015. The surrounding counties (Olmsted, other necessary services as they Schroeder Jr. of Spring Valley. winning ticket was purchased at Winona, Houston, Fillmore). relate to the recipient’s mental Schroeder won $5,000 by playing Kwik Trip, 3111 Wellner Drive The Hiawatha Valley Mental health needs. the Lottery’s High Stakes Lakes N.E. in Rochester, Minn.

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OBITUARIES

mother to her two sons, Edward and Michael.

She is survived by husband Robert of Rochester; two sons, Edward (Janet) and Michael (Merri), both of Rochester; four grandchildren; and nine greatgrandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother; brother, Thomas Kingsley; and sister, Teresa Bremseth.

Memorials are preferred to the Fountain Lutheran Cemetery Assoc. or Mayo Hospice.

Online condolences are welcome at mackenfuneralhome.com.

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and emotional adjustment, and independent living and community skills, when these abilities are impaired by the symptoms of mental illness. Adult rehabilitative mental health services are also appropriate when provided to enable a recipient to retain stability and functioning, if the recipient would be at risk of significant functional decomposition or more restrictive service settings without these services.

Certain eligibility criteria must be met in order to qualify for any of the above or other services offered, such as the peer support network or residential services. For more information on services and how to sumbit a referral please visit www.hvmhc. org or call the Preston office at (507) 765-3630.

You can look forward to some events in the future with HVMHC. They plan on providing a Plan Your Path program for adolescents. This group will provide transitional information and resources to teenagers who are looking to become more independent. Additionally, we aspire to have mental health and substance abuse counselors on staff at the Fillmore County offices.

You can find HVMHC on numerous social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube Channel, Google+, and an agency website), but their website, Facebook, and YouTube pages are the primary places to go for updated information on HVMHC. Website www.hvmhc.org has information on services, providers, locations, agency updates, resources, employment opportunities, and events. Please visit their website http://www.hvmhc.org/mentalhealth-facilities/ for all of the locations and phone numbers of our offices. Facebook (https:// www.facebook.com/) HVMH has updates on agency/community events, mental health awareness, and employment opportunities.

Their YouTube (https://www.youtube.com Search HVMHC) has videos on mental health services, events, and client testimonials.

On HVMHC’s YouTube page there are numerous videos from clients and providers regarding their experiences at HVMHC.

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Monday, August 3, 2015

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County updated on collaborative effort to reduce welfare fraud

By Karen Reisner Wabasha County Sheriff Rodney Bartsh and Detective Mike Lavigne (regional fraud prevention investigator) gave their account of this collaborative effort to the Fillmore County board at the July 28 meeting.

Bartsh noted that welfare fraud investigation was put back within the purview of law enforcement in 2013, after a civilian had previously been hired as the five county coordinator. Lavigne, who has been with the Wabasha County Sheriff’s Office for about 15 years, has been serving as the only fraud investigator for the five county region since mid 2013. The region includes Wabasha, Winona, Goodhue, Houston, and Fillmore counties. A $90,000 grant from the Department of Human Services funds his position and associated costs. The state expects a 3 to 1 return on their investment.

Lavigne delivered a cost to benefit ratio of $7.02. The region had a cost savings of $212,577 in 2014; money that would have been paid out had the fraud not been discovered and stopped.

There were overpayments or payments that should not have been paid out uncovered in the amount of $291,808. The goal of the program is to catch cheaters before the money is paid out, preventing welfare fraud.

Lavigne said the state is moving

toward having law enforcement do welfare fraud investigations.

Lavigne gets most of his referrals from county social service eligibility or financial workers.

He noted that he had received 68 referrals the previous day.

Bartsh explained that welfare fraud is a different kind of crime.

There were over 300 cases in the five county area in a year.

Intentional fraud can be referred to the county attorney for perjury or other criminal charges.

Most cases are resolved with the cheater losing benefits or being prevented from receiving benefits.

Lavigne is passionate about his work, explaining that he sees people manipulating the system. He said we are all invested (as taxpayers); it is our money.

His job is to find those who are taking taxpayer dollars by manipulating or cheating the system. The state requires a case to be completed in 15 days or less; Lavigne averages 12 days to completion. His average ratio of completed cases per month has been 30, more than required by the state.

2016 budget The board started with their process of going through each department’s budget to reduce the over all budget as much as possible. Auditor/treasurer Shirl Boelter went through the several budgets associated with her

office. She noted that election equipment was purchased in 2006. The last of the 2002 Help America Vote Act (HAVA) federal funding was used in 2014.

Voting machine cards will need to be replaced at $100 each.

Some additional funding requests in budgets were mostly due to wage increases and projected increases in insurance premiums. County coordinator Bobbie Vickerman said a 6% insurance premium increase has been figured in, which she hopes will actually be closer to 0%. Insurance information will become available later in August.

Jon Martin, Solid Waste, also requested a budget increase for 2016. Chairman Duane Bakke maintained that the goal is to keep the levy “as low as we can keep it without cutting services.”

Vickerman noted that the state aid received by the county dropped $140,000 for 2015.

State aid numbers for next year should become available next week.

Recorder David Kiehne detailed the budgets associated with his office, explaining that the income streams are pretty much the same. His department also requested a budget increase for 2016. Regarding the GIS budget, Kiehne maintained that the county has not had aerial

images produced since 2008. He said we need a consistent program and reported on a plan from Pictometry Intelligent Services to do the aerial imaging at a cost of $78,311.50 to be paid in equal installments over a three year period ($26,103.83 per year). Kiehne said the imaging is needed, well worth the money, and is included in his proposed budget for 2016.

Other business in brief A joint powers agreement for Dodge-Fillmore-Olmsted (DFO) was approved for a three year period.

Amy Thompson, program manager of DFO Victim Services, explained that they do a lot of prevention work. Commissioner Randy Dahl said DFO absorbed the grant that had previously been received by Fillmore County Family Resources (FFR). Travis Gransee, director of DFO community corrections, didn’t believe that the grant DFO applied for and received correlated with the loss of funding for FFR. He insisted that they were two separate decisions.

Dahl was concerned about the needs of victims here in Fillmore County being met. Bakke said he thought they were being covered in a different way.

A corrected Pitney Bowes postal machine lease agreement was approved at a cost of $125.67 per month.

The purchase of five lateral file cabinets from Beckley’s Office Products at the low quote of $3,795.71 was approved, as requested by Cristal Adkins, interim zoning administrator.

The cabinets will be purchased using the feedlot grant. Board approval included a recommendation to have a discussion in the Safety Committee about anchoring the file cabinets for safety considerations.

The resignation of Wade Anderson, intermittent deputy, effective July 28 was approved.

Approval was given to hire a replacement intermittent deputy.

A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction (AWAIR) policy was approved to be implemented. Human Resources Officer Kristina Kohn said the policy will meet the state requirement and has been approved by the county’s insurer, Minnesota Counties Insurance Trust (MCIT).

The fourth pay request from Generation X for the Greenleafton Community Sanitary project was approved in the amount of $213,015.65.

The Truth in Taxation Hearing will be held December 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Bakke announced that the State Veterans Cemetery will be dedicated with an open house on May 29, 2016 in connection with Memorial Day services. The first burial in the cemetery will be later this fall and will be a private ceremony.

Rushford approves subsidy, lot rezoning as community center sale proceeds

By Kirsten Zoellner The future of the former community center, a one-time hope and frequent thorn in the side of the city, has now been sealed.

Pending final closing of the sale, the building will be sold to Win-Tech Electronics, Inc. The sale was approved by the council June 22, contingent upon a public hearing for a business subsidy, approval by the Planning Commission to verify the sale met with the comprehensive plan of the city, and the rezoning of the lot.

A joint council and Economic Development Authority (EDA) meeting was held July 27 for the purpose of a public hearing.

There were no public comments.

The Revolving Loan Fund Business Subsidy was needed due

to the sale being 75% or less of the estimated market value of the building ($570,000). The building is being sold, “as is” for $200,000, but requires some extensive remodeling.

Five specific facts and findings were presented to the council prior to the vote. First, as terms of the subsidy, Win-Tech pledges to employ five people by the end of 2015 and has a goal to reach 10-15 employees by the end of five years. Also, with the sale, the building will transition to generating property tax for the city, will no longer represent any city investment, and will no longer require the city to pay utilities for the property.

“It makes sense for the community,” acknowledged City Administrator Steve Sarvi.

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The Planning Commission did approve the sale as compliant with the comprehensive plan.

The Board of Zoning recommended that Lot 4, Block 2 of the Himlie Business Park, 1108 Miller Circle, as well as Lot 5, Block 2 and Lot 6, Block 2 be rezoned from arterial commercial to light industrial. The idea behind rezoning is both to allow the sale to Win-Tech and to prepare for expansion or creation of similar businesses.

It was noted that originally the area was zoned arterial because the city was planning for supportive businesses to be located near a motel and community center. Allowing for the rezoning opens the door to more business opportunities in the community. Lots 1-3, which face Highway 43, will remain arterial commercial. There are two additional lots zoned R3, or multi-family residential district, and one large I1 Light Industrial district within the Himlie Business Park.

“We’re thrilled to have your business here,” enthused Mayor Chris Hallum.

“It’ll be good,” added Steve Brown, owner of Win-Tech Electronics, Inc. “This will do much better for us. This opportunity came up and we worked at it and worked at it. It’s going to work.”

The city council has also approved a Maxfield Research housing study. The EDA and

Planning Commission held a joint meeting last month to discuss the findings and both recommend the city’s approval.

“I think it’s important for us to acknowledge this study going forward,” stressed Sarvi. “It will help with developers and especially for the redevelopment of the school. The first stop a developer will take is to look at an independent review of housing needs. It represents what the future holds for Rushford.”

It was also clarified that the study takes into account not just the needs of the immediate Rushford area, but area around the city to look at where the city draws residents from. “It’s a bit of a dart throwing contest, for some numbers and they do the best they can, but even if it’s off by half, it’s still a significant number in this area,” added Sarvi.

Councilor Vern Bunke noted past and current studies which have highlighted Rushford as a net importer of jobs, while the

area is largely a net exporter. “It highlights the need to be able to work with the Village and either expand our borders or collaborating work with them so we can afford to keep contributing to housing growth.”

“It’s part of our comprehensive plan, but if we don’t do something with it, it’s just interesting information. We need to use this opportunity. Let’s try to get something going,” continued Bunke.

Discussion was also held at the meeting regarding councilor Roger Colbenson’s request that the council review council member salaries. “I truly believe it would attract more qualified people,” said Colbenson.

Currently, Rushford council members receive $60 for regular meetings and $80 for special meetings, an amount that has been in place since 1996.

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Red Cross urges blood donations to maintain summer blood supply The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in August and help meet the constant need for blood products by patients. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.

Summer is an especially difficult time to collect enough blood to meet the needs of hospital patients. Despite travel and other activities that may cause some donors to be less available to give, the Red Cross must collect 15,000 blood donations every day to meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country.

With more summer days ahead, every blood donation is important in helping ensure blood is available for patients in need, and volunteer donors

are the only source of blood for those who need it. Donors of all blood types – especially those with types AB, O negative, A negative and B negative – are needed to help ensure blood products are available to hospital patients this summer.

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card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

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I am not liking the tropical weather we have been experiencing lately. It is good for the hostas, but hard on the humans.

The heat and humidity requires most of us to wear shorts, t-shirts, sandals, sunscreen, and sunglasses. In order to distract myself from the temperatures, I have started reading the messages on t-shirts. I find they fall into these categories: sports teams, exotic vacations, festivals and concerts, accomplishments, or simply humorous. I have worn some of each myself.

Twins t-shirts and Vikings t-shirts are popular. I have also seen many green and gold Greenbay Packer items. Hard to believe, but some Minne-

sotans are Packer backers (the traitors)!

What’s the fun of going on a vacation if you can’t brag about it? Hence shirts proclaiming: Athens, Rome, Hawaii, Cape Cod, London, and Houston, Minnesota.

Recently I saw an older woman wearing a black t-shirt with white lettering proclaiming “Beatles forever”. I used to have a “Stones” t-shirt, but it wore out. Not willing to let it go, I tore it up and used it for dust rags. Dusting was more fun with Mick singing in my head.

If you have done something hard or unusual, there is usually a t-shirt involved. For instance, I would be proud to wear a shirt saying, “I climbed

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Mount Everest”. That would be a big, fat lie! I would be proud to wear a shirt proclaiming I had run a five mile marathon.

That would also be a big, fat lie.

I do have a shirt bragging that “I kissed the Blarney Stone”.

That is the truth. Now that is not exactly the same as climbing Mount Everest, but there were a lot of tiny curving steps to reach the top of Blarney Castle in order to kiss that stone.

My favorite t-shirts sport humorous messages. I often wonder if the people who write these messages get paid a lot. I think they should because of all the entertainment they provide to the owner of the shirt and random people who read the message. Some of my favorites include: “Trophy husband”, “I ain’t Dead Yet”, “Lutheran Chick”, “I’m Not Saying It’s Your Fault; I’m Just Blaming You”. I purchased a black shirt at the Smithsonian that reads, “A little REBELLION now and then is a good thing”. That is a quote from Thomas Jefferson so I usually wear it on July 4th! My all time favorite shirt was royal blue with black lettering that read “INTENSE”.

My husband thought that one word summed me up perfectly.

Sometimes when I go to pick up the mail, people who are usually friendly just walk quickly by me without any greeting. Then I realize I am wearing a very old shirt that reads, “All Stressed Out and Nobody to Choke”. It seemed funny when bought it, but perhaps it is a little menacing.

A friend of mine who is a talented needlewoman has a shirt that reads, “ I used to cook before I learned to quilt”. I suspect she still cooks. Since I never learned to quilt, I have to keep on cooking. This is a great bread anytime of the year to serve with soup, salad, anything from the grill or just to use with deli meats and veggies for a sub sandwich.

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“Rise of the Sea Urchins” Lanesboro Arts will host two screenings of the film “RISE OF THE SEA URCHINS” at the St. Mane Theatre on Thursday and Friday, August 6 and 7, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. The film was written by Les Nelson of Winona,

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family-friendly movie follows Ted Biddles, the insecure new kid, his off balance coach Max Dungal and the unimpressive Sunnyville Sea Urchins in their quest for water polo glory. The 113 page script of 65 scenes was shot at 39 locations in just 24 days during the college’s 2014 May term. There were 41 actors with speaking parts and over 70 extras, all volunteers from the region, including high school students as well as college students and other adults who took time to work on the movie in addition to their regular jobs and responsibilities. An entire team of plumbers from Cresco, Iowa, became the Water Buffaloes, a rival water polo team.

“If it hadn’t been for the work ethic of the crew and actors, the vision of Waldorf College to train top quality film professionals and the commitment of all the others who supported us in many ways, we couldn’t have shot a full length feature film, and definitely not in 24 days,” says Nelson.

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be amended, triggering a public hearing. Colbenson has suggested raising the rate to $100 and $120. City Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Zacher noted the change could spell more than $5,000 in costs for the city. The amount would need to be levied since it’s not in the current budget.

“I look at this as giving back to the community, more than what I can get from the community,” responded Councilor Bunke. “I understand what you’re saying, but do we really need it when we’re trying so hard to shave a penny here and a nickel there? Is that going to make a difference to someone who really has Rushford on their mind and in their heart whether or not they’re willing to run for office and serve their community?”

“We carry the responsibility of the people,” countered Colbenson.

“We should be doing it out of the goodness of our souls, not because we get an extra $20 a meeting,” stressed Bunke.

Colbenson made a motion to set a public hearing to consider raising the rate. The motion died for lack of second.

In other news, the Management Subcommittee has met with Public Works Director Jeff Copley and his union representative to determine language changes to the current and proposed job description of the director. Copley tendered his retirement from the post, effective the end of 2015. In prepping the fill his position, the city has reviewed and altered language of the description.

“In recognition of the face that we’re likely getting a Public Works Director who either doesn’t know the city or hasn’t been in that type of position before, we wanted to make a few slight alterations to the positions, especially with respect

to the relationship between the director, council, administration, and the community,” noted Administrator Sarvi.

The city asked the council to officially post the vacancy so it can begin the position search.

The position will first be posted internally for five business days.

Final work on the Highway 43 project continues. The city has discovered, after the fact, the inclusion of spaces for trees along the roadway were to have been part of the plan. According to Sarvi, the state is saying it will try to get the inclusion put back into the funding of the project. If it is, the state will pay for all of it, including design and installation with the city’s help. If not, it will be part of negotiations with the city.

In that instance, the state will provide a portion of the funding and the city will need to do all work. “We’re trying to get it for them to pay for the whole thing,” said Sarvi.

Additional work yet to be competed includes the sealcoating of all streets at Highway 43 intersections. Construction required the asphalt on those streets be raked off prior to being layered and rolled, bringing up the aggregate and limiting a tight mix. “It’s more of a cosmetic thing, but they agreed to sealcoat it,” noted Sarvi.

Manholes will also receive final work. Construction crews will utilize a round cutter to shave off around the manhole covers, before it’s packed back up to the required height and reinstalled. “It’s a big project they’re working on,” noted Colbenson.

“That’s why we’re holding back some of the money,” responded Sarvi. “It’s the only way you can get their attention.”

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sidewalks and County 25, water control measures, maintenance of the sidewalks, and the threat of litigation facing the city if sidewalks are not installed.

Gregg clarified that the slope would be no greater than 3:1, or three feet across for every one foot drop. The sidewalk was proposed at five feet in width, a foot wider than the minimum allowed, while the cross slope of the sidewalk was proposed at less than two percent, sloping away from residences. Crosswalks are planned at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Park Street and Church Street and Mill Street, across County 25, to aid pedestrian and bike traffic. Pavement markings and signage will designate the area.

“The end of town, it’s not a high traffic area. It really isn’t,” noted Carol Liss. “For the amount of work you’re going be putting us through just to maintain it, is it worth it? I understand maybe on the back end maybe they need a sidewalk. We don’t. If we’re coming into town, we’re not going to walk down to the end and cross over. We’re just going to cross over or use the trail.

If anyone is out walking in winter, I haven’t seen it in many, many years.

I just don’t see that much traffic to warrant this, especially on this end.

It seems the people on that end want a sidewalk. We don’t need it.”

Resident Chuck Eidenschenk questioned a petition put forth to the council in October 2014. Mayor Hallum noted that in the petition 14 residents of south Church Street were opposed, while just six were in favor of sidewalks.

The council voted January 28 to include the sidewalk in final drawings for the County 25 project largely because of the threat of litigation from former mayor Jennifer Wood and husband Chad Rich and knowing that the sidewalks could still be removed from the project at a later date. Citing Americans

with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, Wood has argued the law requires the city to install sidewalks when doing a reconstruction project. Some remnants of old sidewalks along Church Street remain, but the majority are broken, in disrepair, and under sod. The Church Street section of County 25 is deemed a ‘rural section,’ as there are no curb and gutter present.

“The majority are against,” added Eidenschenk. “Is there still a threat of a lawsuit?”

Mayor Hallum affirmed that there was. “The city is still in a legal battle based on the sidewalks. It’s open, these people are taxpayers, and they want to know what’s getting filed against the city of Peterson.”

The city has received a formal legal opinion on the matter. Lawyer Greg Schreiber, of Nethercut Law Office, was on hand, representing the city, and to cite findings. “If I was to speak to the issue of is the sidewalk legally required, our conclusion has been that it’s not. The argument that has been put forward has been that Americans with Disabilities Act requires that a sidewalk be put in.

Again, our conclusion is that it is not the correct interpretation of the ADA. The act, from our knowledge and studies, does not mandate cities install sidewalks or prevent cities from removing sidewalks. What that act says is when sidewalks exist and you’re doing improvements to a nearby roadway, you have to take steps to make sure the sidewalks are accessible to all people. Normally, how that manifests itself is in curb cuts and crosswalks.”

“Previously, we’ve told the council, whether there exists a sidewalk there or not is up for debate based on the current condition one; do you call that a sidewalk or just remnants of an old none or however you classify it. But, there is no curb on this street either. That’s the main thing when you’re complying with ADA. In this case, there are no curb cuts to be made, so whether there’s a sidewalk there or not, it wouldn’t

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Monday, August 3, 2015 seem necessary to do that. We don’t see it necessary to hinge a decision on this issue based upon the ADA and what it does or doesn’t require.

It really leads into making a decision based on other factors and other reasoning the council may have.”

Mayor Hallum did clarify to those in attendance that should the city opt not to install sidewalks, but need to install them at a later date, no monetary assistance would come from the county. With the current project, the county is willing to pay half the cost of sidewalk installation, with the remaining fifty percent divided into 70 percent city of Peterson and 30 percent to property owner. The preliminary cost estimate of the sidewalks on the feasibility study, which was close to engineering estimates, was $2.75 per square foot of concrete or $15 per linear foot, according to City Clerk Megan Boyum.

“It appears that majority rules and that they really don’t want it,” stated Laurie Johnson. “It sure appears that it is not necessary.”

“It’s your opinion that ADA does not apply here. So, it’s not a proven fact that what you think has already happened and has been decided that way,” added James Loven, a LeRoy resident who has been adamant about ADA issues in Peterson.

“Are you willing to go to court for what you want?”

“I think you know how the people feel,” added Eidenschenk, just prior to adjournment of the meeting.

The discussion continued again Monday, July 27. Speaking to the council, County Engineer Ron Gregg, and the in fourteen others in attendance was Brian Christiansen, of Minneapolis firm Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC. Christiansen represents Wood and Rich and spoke on behalf of other concerned residents including Church Street residents Dennis and Edna Gravos, Stanley & Nancy Agrimson, Charles Baker and Angela Lund, and Louie and Bev Olson.

“This issue of sidewalks has been quite a contentious issue for the city. I just want to reiterate a couple of key points and certainly to offer the opportunity, if the council is interested, to discuss these matters off the record,” began Christiansen.

“We’re talking about a couple of issues here when it comes to the sidewalks. First and foremost, we’re talking about a safety issue. Walking down the highway is dangerous, especially at night, once the highway is back open and there are big, large, construction and gravel trucks. There are lots of disabled and elderly folks who live on south Church Street who want to be able to get into town safely and access their public buildings without having to walk down the freeway. So, first and foremost it’s a safety issue.

Of course, you guys don’t want to have to come back here in a few months facing an actual, real lawsuit from someone who has been struck by a car while walking down the freeway.”

“Secondly, this is also a legal issue.

I don’t know how many of you are familiar with the Americans with Disabilities Act, but it’s a federal law that requires cities to comply with accessibility requirements. What we

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have here is several concerned citizens who would like to be able to enjoy the full access to their town.

Having sidewalks, reinvigorating the sidewalks that are quite dilapidated now, will help them do that.

I want to reiterate a simple point.

This can be a very simple fix for the city or it can become a very expensive problem for the city. My understanding is that the county is currently paying for half of all the sidewalks. We’ve got a real good time to take advantage of that. On the other hand, if we aren’t able to remedy the sidewalks now, we’ve got several citizens are looking and exploring legal action. I don’t think that’s in the best interest of the town. This is a real legal issue and it’s not going away,” concluded Christiansen. Mayor Hallum then opened the floor to comments from the council.

Councilor Gail Boyum questioned the possibility of a compromise with a sidewalk from the corner at the south end of Church Street to the Myrtle Avenue crosswalk.

In conversations with the DNR exploring options, Boyum noted that they’d be open to the possibility of clearing snow off the Root River State Trail to allow pedestrian traffic in winter. However, Boyum also noted DNR concern that if the city opts to use the trail as a pedestrian path, it opens up the possibility of liability.

“Not to correct you, but Church Street and County 25 is not a freeway. Traffic pattern at night doesn’t have gravel trucks, doesn’t have heavy farm equipment running on it, or farm trucks. The traffic pattern in the city of Peterson is very, very light,” stated Councilor Loren Rue. “Being part of city government, there are times when people, a council, will vote against the citizens. You can’t please all the people all the time and you can’t please some of the people any of the time.

Our decision to put the sidewalk in, originally, was based upon a sound idea. It was for safety. It was because there was cost sharing.

The residents, who were against it, hadn’t voiced their opinion. There was also concern as to additional costs the city might incur, that we have since found out will not happen. Whatever is decided is going to be in the best community interest of the citizen, not for any individual who wants it or against those who don’t. It’s not a decision made against anyone, but would be a decision considered and made for the community.”

“I kind of like Gail’s idea, but as a father, I also have a teenage son who is hearing impaired. Common sense is to keep the little feet off the street,” added Councilor Dave Colbenson. “I can understand how people will feel having a sidewalk there, because the sidewalk that is there has not been kept up over the years.”

“If [there are] repercussions of a lawsuit, and if we have to put in sidewalks, then there’s no county assistance. We’ve got to pay for the whole thing. It’s a compromise. It’s not a complete win. Id’ rather see sidewalks go from one end to the other. That’s just common sense to me; gets people off the street. It would be devastating if someone

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got hurt. Things happen and they happen fast. Whether we make the right or wrong decision, obviously we’ve heard citizen comments and concerns and should make a decision.”

“I’ve been on this council for 29 years and I’ve lived here for 45. We haven’t had an accident that I know of that came from not having sidewalks,” countered Councilor Dick Lee. “I don’t see how we’re going to end up having no accidents just because we have sidewalks. On bikes or walking, they’re still going to go in certain places. Either way, whether that sidewalk is there or not, kids will go where they want to go.”

“Now, when I visited with the 14 people that don’t want them; I’m here because I’ve been elected by those people. I’m not going to make a decision against those people no matter what. I can’t understand why we feel, in this town here, that we’re not supposed to go with the majority. If we do, we must be the only town in the world.”

“And accidents that haven’t happened in 45 years? What do we think we’re going to change? You think you’re going to change it so there isn’t [sic] any accidents? I don’t think that’ll happen. I’ll tell you one thing, if there is sidewalks there, who’s going to be to blame if there is an accident? It’ll come just as well if there isn’t,” concluded Lee. Councilor Rue noted that the idea of a partial sidewalk may bring about other questions and problems including with having only a portion of people responsible for the cost. An alternative would be for the city to pick up the remaining 30 percent property owner percentage of the fifty percent city/ county cost sharing. But, the cost burden would be high.

“We are an extremely small community. Right at this point in time, we are burdened with close to $1 million in debt,” said Rue. “Granted, the way the council originally voted with the cost share, it is a good deal for the community.

But, we are ignoring, and past councils and administrations of this city have ignored, the tax that they should have been charging to maintain things in this town. We can’t do it all at once. One of the reasons I made the motion many months ago was fear of litigation.

The entire council has been questioned as to whether you have fear of litigation. I was concerned about what it might cost the city if we have litigation. At this point in time, we can’t base our decision on fear of what might happen.”

Councilor Dick Lee made a motion to exclude the sidewalks from the final plans. Councilor Loren Rue seconded the motion. Councilors Gail Boyum and Dave Colbenson voted against the motion. Mayor Tim Hallum broke the tie, voting to exclude the sidewalks from the project.

The project will proceed without sidewalks on south Church Street.

The council also unanimously passed a motion that will allow the county to remove remnants from the old sidewalk during the project to ease land alterations and sloping.

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Board met on July 28, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the high school lunch room in Harmony.

High School Principal Heath Olstad noted that the district is working hard to educate coaches and athletes on head injury prevention and treatment. Contrary to popular belief, soccer, not football, is the sport where athletes are most likely to sustain a head injury.

Olstad mentioned that Fillmore Central is still looking for a second volleyball coach for the 9th grade team and B-Squad.

The Director of Special Education, Micki Breitsprecher, gave her report to the board. She is preparing for the Special Education Advisory Committee’s second annual family picnic, which will be held on August 27 from 5-7 p.m. in Preston. The picnic provides an opportunity for families of students receiving special education services to network and find out new information on special education services and laws.

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There were not many areas where change was needed, and the few things that did need change will be addressed and corrected by the end of the year. Overall, Fillmore Central is doing very well with Special Education. There will be no monitoring done in the Special Ed department for six years.

The resignations of part-time paraprofessional Donna Oelrich, long-time daycare employee Allen Lafleur, and B-Squad volleyball coach Ashley Case were approved. The hiring of Kari Berg as dance coach was approved for the new dance team. April Royet was hired as an aide in the One Block at a Time toddler room.

Olstad presented the second readings of the 2015-16 K-6, 7-12, faculty and coach handbooks. The lunch prices were revised to reflect the new lunch prices and the Three Rivers Conference entry fee into sporting events was raised $1. A more rigid uniform purchase rotation will be observed and all uniforms will be paid for by the school.

Students will be required to use the protective bags provided by the school for their computers.

specific dress code. Olstad noted that faculty members have a responsibility to promote a good image as role models for the students. Teachers will be asked to notify either the superintendent or principal in case of detention or other discipline. All faculty will be able to request one adult pass to use at sporting events. It is hoped that this will encourage support for the teams.

Two quotes from Haugerud Painting and Drywall for painting the steel handrails and trim around the entry area at the district office and the east entrance at the high school were approved.

The district’s membership into the Minnesota School Boards Association was renewed. The dues are $3221 for association dues and $625 for policy services.

The board policies were approved for 2015-16.

As part of the World’s Best Workforce plan, the board reviewed the Vision, Mission, and Belief statements and set goals to address school readiness, third-grade literacy, closing achievement gaps, college/career readiness, high school graduation, and fiscal responsibility.

The meeting was adjourned.

The next meeting will be held August 25, 2015 at 6:30 pm.

Mr. Kevin Meyer was installed as the new principal of Saint Johns Lutheran School on Sunday, July 12 during the regular Divine Service at Saint Johns LCMS of Wykoff, Minn.

Mr. Meyer was born in Spring Valley, Minn., and grew up as a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church and School. He has earned a BA in elementary education and an MS in education and administration. He has a great deal of experience in teaching 6th through 8th grade, and has served as a principal in three of the schools he taught in.

Kevin’s wife, Mrs. Angela Meyer, has a degree in school and community health, and she is currently teaching adult edu-

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Saint Johns Lutheran School is located at the south west corner of Wykoff, 241 Line Street. St. Johns remains committed to providing opportunities for parents to offer their children from preschool through 8th grade Christcentered, cross-focused training and instruction by learning of their Savior, Jesus Christ. This is done by daily instruction in God’s Word, which is integrated into the entire curriculum. We provide an education which helps prepare each child for our present life and for eternity.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Chatfield Lutheran Church’s request to vacate alley approved

By Karen Reisner Steve Maki, chair of the construction committee for the church, reviewed the campaign to expand their building at the city council’s July 27 meeting. The campaign started in 2013. In the fall of 2014 church representatives first approached the city council about vacating the alley that runs through church property so their building could be expanded to the east.

The church petitioned the city council to vacate the entire alley within Block 5. The petition was also signed by the owners of the other two lots on the block, Dave and Terri Dudek. Last fall the city had five conditions to be addressed before moving forward on a possible vacation of the alley.

The church now has an agreement with the Dudeks for shared access.

The church will be responsible for the relocation of various utilities.

G-Cubed engineer Mark Welch explained that the project will increase the amount of impervious surface by 2,000 square feet, which will make a negligible addition to storm water runoff.

Storm water runoff issues will be addressed and the plan should actually make drainage within the block better.

The church owns the entire block, except for the residence owned by the Dudeks who are supportive of vacating the alley.

A portion of the alley will continue to be shared. The site line along the MnDot frontage for access to state highway 30/74 is to their standards. New driveway locations will be provided from Winona and Fillmore Streets.

The goal of the church’s capital campaign was to raise $500,000 in pledges. Pledges have been received for over $745,000. The congregation has voted overwhelmingly in

favor of the building expansion.

Councilor Robert Pederson said “once it is closed, it is closed”, noting it was platted that way years ago. He stated that it is for the betterment of the community.

Mayor Russ Smith said this is a unique situation, as the church owns three-quarters of the block, adding that any future requests by anyone to vacate an alley have to be looked at on a case by case basis. Councilor Paul Novotny maintained the church expansion is a great asset to the city and he didn’t believe they are setting a precedent by any means, saying there are very few situations like this one.

City attorney Fred Suhler explained that if the city doesn’t use it for a public purpose, it can be abandoned. He stated that nobody has the right to a vacation, if the city has a use for it in the future.

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polka band. Hare noted that the neighbors are fine with the street closure. The street closure was approved as requested.

The Firefighters’ Activities Association will take on the beer sales. A temporary liquor license was approved.

The council approved the payment of WSB engineering fees in the amount of $11,700 to replace the Mill Creek Fishing Pier. DNR and Trout Unlimited will pay for costs associated with the construction of and materials needed for the replacement of the fishing pier and stream channel restoration.

Tax Increment Financing District 2-3, Mill Pond Townhomes, which had been authorized in September 1997, was decertified.

The funds were used to help pay for the extension of water and sanitary sewer service to the townhome project, taking services to the west side of Mill Creek. With the decertification there will be a significant addition to the tax base of the city.

Lois Docken was appointed to the Library Board of Trustees for a term ending January, 2017.

A resolution was approved that vacates the public alley in Block 5, Original Town. The resolution lists several conditions including shared access easements and maintenance agreements with the Dudeks and allowances for the city to use the east/west private access to provide utility and garbage services.

Suhler explained that the alley vacation requires an ordinance to go with it. The first consideration of ordinance no. 417 was approved, which relates to the vacation of this particular public alley.

Other business in brief A resolution was unanimously approved promoting Brian Burkholder to the Superintendent of City Services.

Jeff Hare, Jac’s Bar and Grill, requested that Second St., from Main St. to the alley, be closed on September 12 for the 2nd Annual Octoberfest Celebration. He expects the event to be bigger this year, which will include a bean bag tournament, beer garden, and

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Monday, August 3, 2015

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Spring Valley Council “Talks Trash”

By Rich Wicks A regular meeting of the Spring Valley city council was held July 27 with all members present. A citizen, Luann, had signed up to address the council. She said, ”I have a complaint about Waste Management, about not getting service” and she went on to explain that on several occasions her trash hasn’t been picked up when scheduled, and that she’s called Waste Management several times and been assured it would be picked up, but it hasn’t been. Council members said that WM’s calls are often answered at a remote call center, and that better results are obtained by calling the local (Rochester) Waste Management District Office at 884-2903.

Any citizens having problems with WM are encouraged to use this number.

The council also addressed two properties still not in compliance with the city’s “Junk Ordinance” regarding vehicles on their property. Police Chief Tim Rasmussen said, “There’s no change on the two (properties with inoperable vehicles) we’re working on, they’re still not operable”. One of the property owners was in attendance, and asked why the vehicle is required to be operable. Mayor Struzyk explained this is according to the city ordinance, and after some discussion, the council voted to give until the next council meeting for that vehicle to be operable.

Regarding the other property

owner and vehicle, Chief Rasmussen said the owner has been in Canada for a couple of weeks, and that the vehicle has no tabs, and is not yet registered in the property owner’s name. The council directed Chief Rasmussen to have the vehicle towed away to the impound lot on July 28.

The council discussed a list of concerns from the city attorney, Scott Springer, regarding the contract proposed by the attorney for the O’Connell’s regarding their planned purchase of the former elementary school lot.

He mentioned several concerns related to possible liability issues for the city, and he suggested that the O’Connell’s attorney be asked to make the changes to the contract as Springer requests.

He summarized in his letter that if the changes are not made, “… these are deal breaker concerns for me. If the city is going to have liability ties to this property, then you might as well continue to own it.” The council chose to follow Springer’s advice and ask the O’Connell’s attorney to change to contract as described.

The council addressed the Fire Relief Actuarial Service Proposal. Deb Zimmer explained this is required, and she proposed that the city pay for this service, regarding the Relief Association’s pension plan. After brief discussion, the council voted to approve this proposal.

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#4. Zimmer said the project is looking good, adding, “There’s one more layer of bituminous that’ll be put on in the spring”.

The council approved the pay estimate.

Jenny Simon said the library’s summer reading program went well and had good attendance.

She said author Nick Adams will be presenting at the library on August 17. New Ambulance Chief John Clarey explained the staffing coverage work he’s been doing, and said he’s had to replace several batteries on equipment that could have caused major problems, but didn’t. He also said the month had 40 calls for service, and 33 were transported.

He also said he’s still seeking more EMT’s. Police Chief Rasmussen said the new squad car is expected soon.

Mayor Struzyk informed the council that the city is “looking into upgrading the electrical system here in town,…and it’s going

the League of Minnesota Cities, and it stated that Representative Greg Davis has been honored as one of only 28 “Legislators of Distinction” by the League.

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Deb Zimmer thanked members of the fire department for cooking at the Music at the Park event. Mayor Struzyk commented that he’d gotten a letter from

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Fillmore County Police Reports Ask a Trooper Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Mary J. Bailey, 72, Cadott, Wisc.; 7/5/2015, Speeding (59/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Heidi Charlene Brown, 30, Lanesboro, Minn.; 5/29/2015, Child Passenger Restraint System - Child Under Eight and Under 57 Inches Not Fastened, Total Fees $140.

Sally Ann Gibson, 53, Preston, Minn.; 7/9/2015, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Ann Marie Hanner, 43, Spring Grove, Minn.; 6/12/2015, Expiration of Driver’s License - Over 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Michael Duane Hyland, 45, Spring Valley, Minn.; 4/5/2015, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 7/13/2016), Total Fees $415.

Local Confinement – 45 days (stay 45 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (7/14/2015): No alcohol/controlled substance use, No driving without insurance - have valid license to drive, No possession of alcohol or drugs, No same or similar, Random testing, Remain law-abiding, Complete Chemical Assessment - follow all recommendations, Sign Probation Agreement - follow all rules of probation, If chemical assessment does not require that defendant abstain from possession or use of alcohol that condition could be lifted.

Ruth Josephine Palmer, 69, Decorah, Iowa; 6/26/2015, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Kathryn Emily Sandgren, 30, Columbia Heights, Minn.; 7/3/2015, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Derek William Stein, 26, Kansas City, Mo.; 7/8/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

MN Department of Naturual Resources Enforcement Division Chad Richard Heying, 43, Calmar, Iowa; 7/5/2015, Fail to Display ATV Registration/Decal as Required, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

MN State Patrol Rochester Rose Diane Bentley, 22, Rochester, Minn.; 6/27/2015, Speeding (78/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Rita Jean Russella, 60, Eagan, Minn.; 6/30/2015, Speeding (46/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Preston Police Department Kalin Allen Jones, 19, Rochester, Minn.; 5/9/2015, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $220.

Rushford Police Department Debra Kay Bates, 59, Winona, Minn.; 6/27/2015, Speeding – Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (52/30), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

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to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, including motor scooters.

All motorcycle operators must:

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• Have a motorcycle instrucMinnesota State Patrol Question: What type of license tion permit or endorsement. endorsement would I need to • Register their motorcycle and display a valid license plate. operate the • Carry liability insurance. new Can Carry proof of insurance when Am Spyder riding. three wheel motorcycle/ vehicle in Minn.?

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Motorcycle means every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed

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August 10, 2015 8:00 a.m.: Le Center, MN -- Brad’s Home Plate, 11 E. Derrynane St. 8:30 a.m.: Lakefield, MN -- Senior Center, 112 Main St. 10:30 a.m.: Northfield, MN -- VFW, 516 Division St. 11:00 a.m.: Worthington, MN -- Pizza Ranch, 1132 Oxford St. 1:00 p.m.: Faribault, MN -- Eagles Club, 2027 Grant St. NW 1:30 p.m.: Luverne, MN -- Rock County Library, 201 W. Main St. 3:30 p.m.: Owatonna, MN -- American Legion, 137 W. Broadway St. 4:30 p.m.: Slayton, MN -- Pizza Ranch, 2306 Broadway Ave. 6:00 p.m.: Dodge Center, MN -- Community Center, 35 E. Main St. August 11, 2015 8:00 a.m.: Marshall, MN -- Ramada Inn, 1500 E. College Dr. 8:00 a.m.: Preston, MN -- B&B Bowl and Restaurant, 401 Kansas St NW 10:30 a.m.: Granite Falls, MN -- Super Motel Granite Falls, 845 Highway 212 W 11:00 a.m.: Austin, MN -- Austin Public Library, 323 Fourth Ave. NE 1:30 p.m.: Olivia, MN -- Renville County Admin Building, 105 South 5th St. 1:30 p.m.: Albert Lea, MN -- Comfort Inn, 810 Happy Trails Ln. 4:30 p.m.: Redwood Falls, MN -- Library, 509 S. Lincoln St. 4:30 p.m.: New Richland, MN -- City Hall, 203 N. Broadway The meetings are open to all corn growers. There is no cost to attend the meeting and no cost to join the litigation. www.syngentacorncase.com

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Nine ways to improve your golf game is more to selecting clubs than pulling any old iron out of your golf bag and whacking away.

Wind, hazards, and obstructions in landing areas should influence your decision of which club to use. Novice golfers may want to rely on their caddies to make

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As with any hobby, identifying those areas that need the most work can help you become a better golfer. Keep track of each shot you take, and then look at the results to see which areas of your game need the most work.

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Many players put so much emphasis on their backswings and putt shots that they fail to devote any practice to chips. All shots are important for golfers

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• Keep fit. Maintaining or improving your physical strength and overall health can help your golf game. Exercise and eat right, and you will have more endurance on the links.

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Fillmore County Fair 2015: Tuesday results: Dairy & General Livestock, 4-H Poultry, Horse Interview 3. Chatfield, 974 4. Spring Valley- Wykoff, 957 5. Mabel Canton, 828 Individual 1. Jacelyn Tebay, Dodge/ Mower, 368 2. Courtney Dohrman, Dodge/ Mower, 366 3. Luke Rizius, Dodge/Mower, 362 4. Blaine Anderson, Dodge/ Mower, 357 5. Clay Johnson, R-P, 351 6. Hayden Stensgard, R-P, 344 7. Jordan Markengard, R-P, 340 8. Kjersta Lind, R-P, 336 9. Megan Shultz, Spring Val-

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ley, 333 10. Jessica Fenske, Chatfield, 330 Junior Dairy Judging 1. Goodhue, 694 2. Fillmore 1, 681 3. Olmsted, 679 4. Winona, 672 5. Fillmore 2, 615 6. Washington, 605 7. Houston, 408 Individual 1. Jay Dicke, Goodhue, 239 2. Brea Kieffer , Winona, 235 3. Brayden Hinsch, Goodhue, 234 4. Jake Thowey, Olmsted, 231 5. Madison Reiland, Sp. Valley, 231 6. Brenna Connelly, Olmsted, 230 7. Morgan Wingert, Fillmore 1, 230 8. Alexis Williams, Fillmore 1, 229 9. Kendra Wahldenbreger, Houston, 223 10. Seth Heitman, Goodhue, 221 Senior Dairy Judging 1. D/F/W, 864 2. Winona, 846 3. Goodhue, 826 4. Olmsted, 820

5. Jacob Hornberg, Winona, 287 6. Shaun Johnson, Winona, 286 7. Haley Leiding, D/F/W, 285 8. Ellen Sheehan, Olmsted, 283 9. Gabriella Sorg, D/F/W, 280 10. Kirstin Erf, D/F/W, 274 Poultry Show Junior Showmanship Champion: Emma Rowen, RR. Reserve Champion: Kelsi Goldsmith, RRR. Intermediate Showmanship Champion: Joe Gathje, LL. Reserve Champion: Henry Gathje, RRR. Senior Showmanship Champion: Alyssa Gathje, LL. Reserve Champion: Andrew Gathje, RRR Junior Exhibit Champion: Emma Rowen, RR. Reserve Champion: Kelsi Goldsmith, RRR. Intermediate Exhibit Champion: Joe Gathje, LL. Reserve Champion: Henry Gathje, RRR.

Senior Exhibit Champion: Alyssa Gathje, LL. Reserve Champion: Bennett Gathje, RRR. Junior Interview Champion: Emma Rowen, RR. Reserve Champion: Kelsi Goldsmith, RRR. Intermediate Interview Champion: Joe Gathje, LL. Reserve Champion: Henry Gathje, RRR. Senior Interview Champion: Alyssa Gathje, LL. Reserve Champion: Andrew Gathje, RRR. Junior Horse Interview Champion: Sydney Bronner, CC. Reserve Champion: Skyler Check, LL. Intermediate Horse Interview Champion: Courtney Nelson, CC. Reserve Champion: Chase Ketterhagen, RRR. Senior Horse Interview Champion: Maggie Haugstad, LL. Reserve Champion: Jackie Apenhorst, BC.

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Fillmore County Fair 2015: Wednesday results: Horse, Sheep, Swine, Fashion Revue, 4-H Night Horse Show Results Barrel Racing Horse Champion: Theresa Doerr, FE. Reserve Champion: Michala Morrow, FE. Trail Horse Champion: Austen Whitacre, HHH. Reserve Champion: MiKayla VandZande, CC. High Point Horse Champion: Austen Whitacre, HHH. Reserve Champion: Kjersta Hinz, NGG. Jumping Figure 8 Horse Champion: Theresa Doerr, FE. Reserve Champion: Kimberly Morrow, FE. Horsemanship Champion: Austen Whitacre, HHH. Reserve Champion: Kjersta Hinz, NGG. Horse Training Champion: Jackie Apenhorst, BC. Reserve Champion: Chase Ketterhagen, RRR. Western Pleasure Horse Champion: Austen Whitacre, HHH. Reserve Champion: Madilyn Smith, FE. English Equitation Horse Champion: Madilyn Smith, FE. Reserve Champion: Kjersta Hinz, NGG. Showmanship at Halter Champion: Austen Whitacre,

HHH. Reserve Champion: Margaret Haugstad, LL. High Point Novice Horse Champion: Skyler Check, LL. Reserve Champion: Autumn Beer, BC. Pole Weaving Horse Champion: Theresa Doerr, FE. Reserve Champion: Chase Ketterhagen, RRR. English Pleasure Horse Champion: Kjersta Hinz, NGG. Reserve Champion: Madilyn Smith, FE. Keyhole Horse Champion: Chase Ketterhagen, RRR. Reserve Champion: Kimberly Morrow, FE. Sheep Show Results Market Lamb Champion: Mitch Osterhus, RR. Reserve Champion: Logan Boyum, RRR. Breeding Ewe Champion: Randy Gerard, MBB. Reserve Champion: Bailey Ruen, LL. Rate of Gain Lamb Champion: Jerico Drogenmuller, RRR. Reserve Champion: Riley Mulhern, RRR. Pen of Three Lamb Champion: Mitch Osterhus, RR. Reserve Champion: Leah Ruen, LL. Junior Showmanship Champion: Lucas Mulhern,

CC. Reserve Champion: Carson Ruen, LL. Intermediate Showmanship Champion: Connor Yocum, FE. Reserve Champion: Kimberly Vrieze, RR. Senior Showmanship Champion: Mitch Osterhus, RR. Reserve Champion: Leah Ruen, LL. Junior Lamb Lead Champion: Morgan Pickett, CC. Reserve Champion: Tori Raaen, CC. Intermediate Lamb Lead Champion: Hailey Lange, HHH. Senior Lamb Lead Champion: Amy Welch, BC. Reserve Champion: Emma Joe Yocum, NGG. Light Weight Market Champion: Tanner Marquardt, MBB. Middle Weight Market Champion: Mitch Osterhus, RR. Heavy Weight Market Champion: Justin Ruberg, NGG. Speckle Face Market Champion: Logan Boyum, RRR. White Face Market Champion: Haely Leiding, LL.

Amish EstAtE Auction Tuesday, August 11, 2015 - 9 A.M. Located 1 mile North of Canton on 21, then East on 130th St. approx. 1/2 mile.

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Senior Sheep Interviews Champion: Amy Welch, BC. Reserve Champion: Bailey Ruen, LL. Intermediate Sheep Interviews Champion: Jackson Musselman, LL. Reserve Champion: Mackenzie Hoffman York, BC. Junior Sheep Interviews Champion: Morgan Pickett, CC. Reserve Champion: Adam Ruen, LL. swine Show Results Overall Market Swine Champion: Ben Markegard, NGG. Reserve Champion: Garrett Aggen, HHH. Overall Breeding Gilt Champion: Ryan Holmen, AHF. Reserve Champion: Jordy Markegard, NGG. Purebred Barrow Champion: Ben Markegard, NGG. Reserve Champion: Jackson Bergan, AHF. Purebred Gilt Champion: Ryan Holmen, AHF. Reserve Champion: Jacob Welch, BC. Crossbred Gilt Champion: Jordy Markegard, NGG. Reserve Champion: Hans Lind, FE. Crossbred Market Swine Champion: Ryan Holmen, AHF. Reserve Champion: Jordy Markegard, NGG. Division 1 Champion: Kayla Mulhern, FE. Division 2 Champion: Garrett Aggen, HHH. Division 3 Champion: Ben Markegard, NGG. Barrow Lean Gain Per Day Champion: Jared Troendle, LL. Reserve Champion: Alexis Williams, MBB. Gilt Lean Per Day Champion: Ryan Holmen, AHF. Reserve Champion: Brielle Ruen, LL. Pen of 3 Swine (market) Champion: Hopp Family, RRR. Reserve Champion: Troendle Family, LL. Pen of 3 Breeding Gilts Champion: Brayton Gudmundson, AHF. Reserve Champion: Holmen Family, AHF. Intermediate Showmanship Champion: Jacob Welch, BC. Reserve Champion: Ryan Holmen, LL.

Senior Showmanship Champion: Kayla Mulhern, FE. Reserve Champion: Jordy Markegard, NGG. Junior B Showmanship Champion: Jackson Bergan, AHF. Reserve Champion: Ella Cambern, AHF. Junior A Showmanship Champion: Carter Holmen, AHF. Reserve Champion: Brielle Ruen, LL. Senior Swine Interviews Champion: Ben Markegard, NGG. Reserve Champion: Josef Pettit, NGG. Intermediate Swine Interviews Champion: Jacob Welch, BC. Reserve Champion: Emily Snyder, LL. Junior Swine Interviews Champion: Carter Holmen, AHF. Reserve Champion: Jackson Bergan, AHF. FAshion Revue Results Purchased Division Champion (6-8) Champion: Mackenzie Hoffman-York, BC. Division Champion (3-5) Champion: Nickolas Eickhoff, CW. Division Champion (9+) Champion: Maggie Haugstad, LL. Overall Champion: Maggie Haugstad, LL. Reserve Champion: Mackenzie Hoffman-York, BC. Constructed Division Champion (6-8) Champion: Avalon Jacobson, NGG. Division Champion (3-5) Champion: Emma Rowen, RR. Division Champion (9+) Champion: Jackie Apenhorst, BC. Overall Champion: Avalon Jacobson, NGG. Reserve Champion: Jackie Apenhorst, BC. 4-H Night Awards All Star Horse Volunteer Award Beth LaFleur, NGG Late Bloomer 4-H Award Bernie Snyder 4-H Alumni Award Chris and Kari Goldsmith, RRR Friend of 4-H Fillmore Central Schools 4-H Hall of Fame Induction Jerry Tesmer

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23-CV-15-472 Case Type: 0T – Quiet Title Action Nicole Welch, Plaintiff, vs.

Theobold Schweitzer John A. Schweitzer Edward Joseph, H.U. Gossman, Mary O’Brien, Fletcher A. Tinkham, Miss Mary O’Brien, Charles Groth, Dennis Gavin, Cicely Gavin, Andrew Reuber, Rose Jacobson, Emma Tienter, John L. Olson, Frank Workman and Clara Workman, Amos S. Anderson and Helen Anderson, Clarence Jestness and Alice Jestness, Harold A. Barnes and Marcella M. Barnes, Robert A. Lyngen and Norma Lyngen, Larry G. Anderson, Gregory D. Anderson, Janice A. Easthagen, Patricia Ann Anderson, Also All of the Unknown Heirs of the Defendants; Also, All Persons or Parties Claiming Any Right, Title, Estate, Interest of Lien in the Real Estate Described In the Complaint Herein.

Defendants.

SUMMONS the state of minnesota to the above named defendants: you, and each of you, are hereby summoned and required to serve upon plaintiff’s attorney an answer to the original complaint in the above entitled action, which complaint has been filed in the office of the clerk of the district court in and for said county, state, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint upon the subscriber at his office in the city of preston, in the county of fillmore, and the state of minnesota, within twenty (20) days after service of the summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. if you fail to answer the said complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded therein. you are hereby notified that this action involved, affects or brings in questions real property in fillmore county, state of minnesota, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning in the Southeast corner of Outlot 1 in Columbian Addition to the Village of Preston; thence westerly along the South line of said Outlot 1 (for purpose of this description bearing of said South line of Outlot 1 is assumed North 90°00’00” West), a distance of 66.00 feet to the true point of beginning of the parcel to be herein described; thence North 11°00’00” West along the westerly line of said Outlot 1, a distance of 233.66 feet; thence North 90°00’00” West, 252.44 feet to a point in the center line of the Decorah-Preston road; thence southeasterly along said center line of Decorah-Preston road on a curved course, concave southwesterly (curve data:radius=1307.71 feet; delta angle=10°51’14”; chord bearing and distance=South 21°59’12” East, 247.36 feet), and arc distance of 247.73 feet to a point in the prolongation westerly of the northerly line of Oak Street; thence North 90°00’00” East, 204.41 feet along said northerly line of Oak Street to said true point of beginning; subject to right of way for said Decorah-Preston road over the westerly side thereof; containing 1.18 acres, more or less including said road right of way and containing 0.99 acres, more or less excluding said road right of way. EXCEPT: Beg. at the SE. Corner of Outlot 1 in Columbian Addition to the Village (now City) of Preston; thence W’ly. along the S. line of said Outlot 1 (for purposes of this description bearing of said S. line of Outlot 1 as assumed N. 90°00’00” W.), a distance of 66.00 ft. to the true point of beginning of the parcel to be herein described; thence N. 11°00’00” W. along the W’ly. line of said Outlot 1 to a point 65.00 ft. N. of the N. boundary of Oak Street; thence W. 22 ft.; thence SE’ly in a straight line to a point 88 ft. W. of the SE. Corner of Outlot 1 in Columbian Addition to the Village (now City) of Preston; thence E. 22 ft. to the true point of beginning of the parcel being described. Seller certifies there are not any wells located upon premises. notice is further given that the object of said action is to obtain a judgment delaring that plaintiff is the owner in fee simple of the property descibed above, and that the defendants, each of them, have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or upon said real estate.

Notice if further given that no personal claim is made by plaintiff against any of the defendants.

Minn. Gen R. Prac. Rule 114 et seq. provides for contested civil cases to be submitted to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) processes, except for those actions enumerated in Minn. Stat. Section 484.76

and in Rules 110.01 and 310.01 of the Minnesota General rules of Practice.

Dated: July 2, 2015. corson law offices, llc /s/Steven Corson Atty #18995 Attorney for Plaintiff 117 St. Paul St. SW P.O. Box 65 Preston, MN 55965 Phone: (507) 765-2121 (507) 765-2122 Publish 27,3,10

behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

Publish 6,13,20,27,3,10

NOtice of Mortgage Foreclosure sale DATE: June 26, 2015 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: June 6, 2008 2. Mortgagors: Terry G. Lesser & Nan Lesser 3. Mortgagees: Marine Credit Union 4. Recording Information: Recorded on June 16, 2008, as Document Number 365474, in the Office of the Fillmore County Recorder, Minnesota.

5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None.

INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: R06.0364.000.

7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lots 1 and 2 and the North 25 feet of Lot 3 in Block 2 of Walker and Stebbins Addition to the City of Rushford, Fillmore County, Minnesota, Escepting the West 50 feet thereof.

Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 315 North Mill Street Rushford, MN 55971 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one] is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30.

The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […].

The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is […]. x is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30.

The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Marine Credit Union 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is N/A. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied.

12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $114,353.21 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: $109,808.39.

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 27, 2015, 10:00 a.m., at Fillmore County Courthouse Main Lobby, 101 Fillmore St. E, Preston, MN 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale.

16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on February 27, 2016.

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: Attorney Daniel E. Dunn Main Street Law Offices, LLC 504 Main Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 1627 La Crosse, WI 54602-1627 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Marine Credit Union 218 Mill Street Rushford, MN 55971 MAIN STREET LAW OFFICES is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s

Notice of Board Meeting Date Change The Pilot Mound Board will meet on Monday, August 3, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pilot Mound Town Hall. /s/ William Sullivan, Clerk Pilot Mound Township Publish 27,3 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF Fillmore DISTRICT COURT JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: FORECLOSURE Court File No. 23-CV-15-305 Marine Credit Union, Plaintiff, vs.

Daniel A. Fox, NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of a Judgment made and entered in the above-entitled matter on July 2, 2015, by the District Court of Fillmore County Minnesota, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises herein after described, to satisfy the amount adjudged due the plaintiff in the above-entitled action from the defendants, as described in the Judgment, the undersigned Sheriff of Fillmore County Minnesota will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash as follows: DATE: October 1, 2015 at LOCATION: Main lobby of Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 2 in Block 1, George P. Haselrud’s Addition to the City (formerly Village) of Peterson, also Outlot 9 East of the 9 East of the Railroad and South of Mill Street in the NE1/4 NE 1/2 of Sec. 30-1048, excepting therefrom the North 20 feet of Lot 2 Block 1, George P. Haselrud’s Addition to the City of Peterson and Lot 6, Block 3, City of Peterson, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Records in and for said County and State.

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 137 Centennial Street, Peterson, MN. PARCEL NUMBERS: 7.0136.000; 7.0047.000 The property shall be sold, together with all improvements and buildings located thereon, and all rights, title, claim and demand of any nature whatsoever of the in and to the mortgaged premises described above, or any part thereof; that all estates, rights, title and interest of any nature whatsoever, in any way belonging or relating to the mortgaged premises, together with all equipment, fixtures or other property of any kind whatsoever owned by the and located on the mortgaged premises, and all leases and other agreements effecting the use of the occupancy of the mortgaged premises now or herein after entered into, the right to receive and apply rents, issues and profits from the mortgaged premises, and all the proceeds of the foregoing, together with the premises.

Dated this July 27, 2015.

Thomas Kaase County Sheriff Publish 3,10,17,24,31,7

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EMPLOYMENT Historic Scanlon House Bed & Breakfast Inn is seeking part-time housekeepers, starting immediately.

Experience preferred, but not necessary.

Includes weekends. Call 507-467-2158 or 507-273-1003. h11,tfn Looking for part-time bartender, could be some days and nights. Some experience suggested. If interested pick up an application at the Branding Iron or call Steve at 765-3388. h3,10-o Looking for evening bus help about 2-3 shifts per week. Must be at least 16 or very close. Stop and pick up an application at the Branding Iron. Any questions call Steve at 765-3388. h3,10o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking for a part-time janitorial staff person to assist with polishing floors, painting, etc. Send application to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. EOE h3,10-o TEAM DRIVER WANTED: Dedicated run from St.Paul, Minnesota to Frankfurt, Indiana. Tuesdays through Saturdays, Competitive Wage. CDL required. Call 563-580-6648 (MCN)

EMPLOYMENT Full-Time Maintenance Supervisor position available at Ostrander Care & Rehab. Boiler License and knowledge of regulations and compliance with state and federal guidelines is preferred but willing to train. Please send resume to Ostrander Care & Rehab, Attn: Marian Rauk, Administrator, 305 Minnesota Street, Ostrander, MN 55961, marianrauk@careandrehab.org, fax 507657-2403, or online at careandrehab. org/careers.php Benefit eligible. Sign on bonus available. Phone 507-657-2231 for more information. EOE/AA h20,27,3,10o Volleyball coaches needed at Fillmore Central Schools.

9th grade and B-squad. Send letter of application to: Chris Mensink, A.D., Fillmore Central Schools, P.O. Box 50, Preston, MN 55965. Positions open until filled. h27,3-o CDL A DRIVERS $7,500 sign-on-bonus.

Medical benefits on day 1 & $65k+ in your first year!!! Guaranteed pay. Profit sharing. 401K with company match & more! Email resume: mnhr@mclaneco. com or call Hollie now! 507/664-3038 MCAN

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Cook • Part-Time Days (Every other weekend/holiday) Nursing Assistant • Part-Time Evenings nurse Housekeeping/ Laundry Aide • Full-Time Days • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Kelly at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

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Coffee Street Inn is seeking an individual for PT/FT yearround employment. Meticulous cleaning and people skills, along with dependability and honesty are required.

Living in or near Lanesboro is a plus. Call 507.467.2674 and talk to Hannah or text 612.618.5420 for an interview. Resumes can be sent to Info@coffeestreetinn.com h27,3,10,17-o Spring Valley Senior Living is hiring Fulltime CNA’s. Day and Evening shifts available. To apply send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or email hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE h3,10-o

EMPLOYMENT Linda Horihan Agency has an immediate opening for a Customer Sales Representative/Admin Assistant in their Rushford office. Previous experience in sales/service industry preferred.

Must be willing and able to get a MN insurance license. Desired Qualifications to include a high level of skill in spelling, punctuation, and typing, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, professional telephone manner, being organized and self-motivated, and the ability to multi-task and work independently. This is a full-time, benefit eligible position with the opportunity for growth.

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to jan@horihan.com. h27,3,10-o

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Great Place to Work! CMG is Hiring for 1st and 2nd shift production positions.

F/T Permanent positions with OT on weekends We offer a 401k plan

Great Performance is rewarded. $9.50/hour. Excellent Vacation Pkg., Paid 8hr. for Holidays, Medical & Dental available. If you are looking for a company that you can grow with, this is a great opportunity!!!

Drug Testing & Background screen required APPly in Person AT CMG 3707 Commercial Dr. SW Rochester, 55902 Or call 507-923-4955 We look forward to meeting you!

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New Graduates Encouraged to Apply

Chosen Valley Care Center has an exciting opportunity for RNs and LPNs to join our team. At this time we have full-time, part-time, and on-call positions available. We offer 12 hour shifts, every 3rd weekend. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits.

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

• Health Partners Dental Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Please send an application or resume to Attn: Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or e-mail cm2@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

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Chosen Valley Assisted Living HHA/CNA FT/PT/ON-CALL position available Every 3rd Weekend/Holiday 6pm to 6am 12 hour shifts CVAL has a great opportunity for employment at our facility.

We are looking for caring, energetic, reliable, outgoing people wanting join our team. Duties to include light housekeeping, bathing assistance, medication administration, dining room waitress, and activities. Qualifications for this position are current nursing assistant certificate. CPR certification preferred. We offer excellent health and dental benefits, PTO, as well as matching retirement plans and friendly work environment. Applications can be picked up at Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc. 1102 Liberty Street SE Chatfield, MN 55923 Or submitted online at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Taher food service has positions available at MabelCanton schools, cashier, & kitchen subs are needed. Contact Jane Hall at 507-272-9363. h27,3-o

St. Mark Little Lambs PreSchool in Rushford, MN is seeking a pre-school teacher for the 2015-2016 school year. We serve children ages, 3, 4, and 5 years old. Must be loving, energetic, patient, have strong Christian values, model the Christian faith at all times, and be able to prepare and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans. The qualified person must have a degree in Early Childhood Education. To apply, please send a resume by mail to: St. Mark Lutheran Church & Pre-School, 104 E North Street, Rushford, MN 55971 email to stmarks@ acegroup.cc. or call 507-864-7111 and leave a message. h3,10,17,24,31-o

Housekeeping position available. Flexible schedule. Call 507-4678663 or stop by Stone Mill Suites, 100 East Beacon, Lanesboro for application. h3-o Looking for part-time Kitchen Work, mostly weekends. Some experience suggested. If interested pick up an application at the Branding Iron or call Steve at 765-3388. h3,10-o Looking for part-time Server, could be some days and nights. Some experience suggested. If interested pick up an application at the Branding Iron or call Steve at 765-3388. h3,10-o

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EMPLOYMENT St. Johns Lutheran School (LCMS), in Wykoff, has a teaching position open for the 20152016 school year. Total hours for a qualified candidate would be 18-20 per week.

Responsibilities include 8 hours per week (Tuesday and Thursday), as a Preschool Teacher; 6 to 7 hours per week as a Kindergarten through 8th grade computer teacher; 3 to 4 hours per week, to work with students in remedial reading. This position is contracted for the 2015-2016 school year. For further information regarding this position, or to apply, please call St. Johns Lutheran School at (507) 352-4671. h3-o

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Whether you’re in need of a babysitter or an efficient office manager, you can find the help you deserve by advertising in the Fillmore County Journal Classifieds. And when you’re in search of a better position, our listings can make short work of the situation.

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Green Lea senior LivinG is LookinG for speciaL peopLe who want to make a difference. must be caring, compassionate, and a team player.

We are accepting applications for full- and part-time Sales Associates.

Experience/Product knowledge helpful. Good communication skill & Positive attitude. Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks with a high attention to detail.

Knowledge of retail computer systems.

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

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

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Be a part of a creative and dynamic team of managers who are person centered in their approach to resident care! Mabel Green Lea Senior Living seeks a Minnesota licensed RN. Experience in nurse management preferred. Contact Julie Vettleson or stop by for an application.

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

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

Can you multi task and be willing to make a differenCe in someone's life?

if yes, please join our team!

we are looking for a universal worker.

Must be willing to work every other weekend and call-in basis. Duties will be to help with personal cares, serving meals, and housekeeping.

Contact Julie Vettleson or stop in for an application.

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part-time rn/Lpn Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential.

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NURSING ASSISTANTS

Full-Time, Part-Time, & On-Call $1750 Sign-On Bonus

Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for individuals who are compassionate, energetic, hardworking, and reliable to join our health care team. We currently have full-time and part-time positions available. We are willing to train the right applicant. We offer excellent benefits to employees working full-time.

•Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on preventative care

•Health Partners Dental Plan

•Life & Accidental Death and Disability

•Generous, Flexible PTO

•401K Matching Retirement Plan

•Tuition Reimbursement

•Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Applications should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center, Attn: Director of Nursing, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

Life enrichment AssistAnt seeking out-going person to join the Life enrichment Activity DepArtment teAm.

Would assist in planning, organizing and carrying out therapeutic activities; providing stimulation, promote physical activity and strengthening, cognitive/ emotional, spiritual health in large, small group and 1:1 setting. This is a full time position with a four hour shift approximately every third weekend. Must have drivers license and be willing to take DOT physical to drive Care Center van.

Resumes/applications accepted until position filled.

Musical abilities a plus !

EXCELLENT BENEFITS OFFERED Health Insurance • Generous, flexible PTO Supplemental insurance benefits through AFLAC

You can make a difference!

For more information and an application see web site: www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com or call Kate in the Activity Department at (507)-867-2721

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

(EOE/AA)

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Experience Works has paid training/employment opportunities in your area. Positions include clerical, customer service, food service, janitorial and other positions! You must be 55 years of age or older, unemployed, and meet income guidelines to be eligible. Program funded by SCSEP funds through the DOL. Call today 507-2892652 or 855-270-9660. No fee •Nonprofit Organization• Equal Opportunity Service Provider h3,10-o

Help Wanted. We are accepting applications for full- and part-time Sales Associates.Experience/Product knowledge helpful. Good communication skill & Positive attitude. Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks with a high attention to detail. Knowledge of retail computer systems. Rushford Ace Hardware, apply at store. 402 S. Mill St., Rushford 507-864-2540. h3-o

HELP WANTED

Help Wanted

in Peterson is looking for reliable, dependable people to help build wood crates.

Department

United Packaging Inc.

NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610 MCAN

Dietary

is looking for a Dietary aide/Cook!

1st shift hours

6:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.

Starting pay is $10 per hour.

Please apply in person between 9:00a.m to 2:00p.m.

Hwy 16 Peterson, MN.

part-time, including every other weekend

For more information contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 ext: 105

Gundersen Harmony Care Center

Seneca Foods Corporation at the Rochester location is looking for Owner/operator semi trucks with end dump trailers or self powered belt bottom trailers to haul peas and sweet corn this season. Mainly hauling in the Rochester growing area but occasionally they may have to travel to other MN Seneca plants. The trucks are paid weekly based on both an hourly and a mileage/ mileage wt rate. We would prefer trucks that are manned to run both dayshift and nightshift.

For more information call 507-280-4548 or email dstauffer@senecafoods.com

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

nursing assistant Full-Time Evening Shift

$1500 SiGn-on BonuS • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Kelly at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

Monday, August 3, 2015

EMPLOYMENT MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY! Paid in advance! Mailing Brochures at Home! Easy pleasant work. Begin Immediately! Age unimportant! www.

HomeProfitsBiz45.com (MCN) MAKE $1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www.newmailers.com (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN) CLASS-A CDL Regional Driver. Good home time. Great pay and benefits.

Matching 401k. Bonuses and tax free money. No touch freight. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-437-9905. Apply on-line www.mcfgtl.com (MCN) Grato Holdings-Energique/ Apotheca, worldwide distributor of natural health products, Woodbine, IA seeks Production Technicians, Quality Assurance Proofreading, Administrative Assistant, Production Supervisor. Great pay & benefits. 800-869-8078, denies@energiqueherbal.com, www.iowaworkforce.org/ newjobs.htm (MCN)

Harmony House Restaurant

is seeking ambitious individuals for part-time wait staff, approximately 20 hours per week.

Must be able to do early mornings and lunch shifts, some weekends involved.

Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o

OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x

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? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x

Scenic View TownhomeS • Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms • Attached garages included • Beautiful area • Starting at $505 Income restrictions apply.

507-864-7880 • Rushford, MN www.paramark.us

For rent: 3-bedroom house in Spring Valley. Trout creek and large back yard. $650 plus electric. Call 507922-4227. Leave message if no answer. r3,10,17-o For rent in Spring Valley: 1-bdrm apartment. Small pets welcome, large yard, close to convenience store and bus stop. $350 plus deposit and electric. Call 507-202-6179. Leave message. r3,10,17-o

Spring iS here! Time to get your MOVe on! no Waiting List!

Are yOu AT LeAST 62 yeArS Or BeTTer, hAnDiCAppeD Or DiSABLeD? Lakewood Apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield, Mn

• Rent based on income (30%) • Clean, safe, quiet and friendly environment • Off-street Parking and on-site laundry • Heat paid • Pets welcome

• Community Room with Big Screen TV and Kitchen • Elevator • Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments with appliances • Close to City Library, Churches, Downtown and Medical Center

If thIs Is what you’re lookIng for, look no further.

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

Experience preferred, but will train.

Apply at the Harmony House Restaurant, downtown Harmony.

Contact Marilyn at 507-886-4612

Looking for a place to rent?

Find it here!

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1,000 Sign On BonusLooking

Where old friends $ become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

RN/LPN/TMA

Full-time day/evenings

New graduates welcome!

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Part-time day/evenings Contact: Ruth Furan,DON (507) 886-6544 Ext:104

GuNdeRseN HARMoNy CARe CeNTeR 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

For A New Pad?

Check out the latest listings on our website.

Whether you’re looking for a starter home or it’s time to downsize... it’s all at your fingertips.

fillmorecountyjournal.com P: 507.765.2151 F:507.765.2468 E: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com

For rent Office space for rent in downtown Preston. Beautiful view, conference room, lunch room and bathroom facilities. Spacious with 470 square feet. $385/mo.

Call 507-251-5297 for details.

Freelance Writer The Fillmore County Journal is seeking a freelance reporter to write stories about Houston, MN. We distribute over 1,400 newspapers to every household and business in the Houston Zip Code 55943, and we need a good writer to cover city council and school board meetings. Feature writing opportunities would be welcome, as well. Freelance reporters will start out at $50 per article, with pay-per-story increasing after proven success.

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

An Official Legal Newspaper

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, August 3, 2015

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

40 wooded acres, buildable, trout stream near Lanesboro. WI-MN Real Estate. (715) 301-0203 rogetude@ gmail.com r20tfn-o

AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

RUSHFORD We BUY used Manufactured Homes, 725 Olson Dr Wides. Call 641-672Single and Double 2344$139,900 (MCN) 2 BR, 2 BA townhome BEST BUY- New Efficient Main Floor

16x80 Century for $49,900, delivered, set with central air, vinyl skirting. Financing with 5% down and good credit. Century Homes of Oskaloosa 1-877-241-3621 (MCN)

Let us do the work for you!

Jeff Darr Cell 715-495-6948 jeff@darrauctions.com

Exceptional Bluff-Top Lanesboro Home with Acreage - 100 Hidden Valley Dr. Stunning 58.65 acres of woodlands and restored prairie overlooking Lanesboro and the Root River Valley. Custom designer-built 4 BR/4BA home.

2700+ finished sq. ft. $650,000

800-852-0010 • www.darrrealty.com • Rushford, MN RUSHFORD 30481 State Hwy 43 $69,900

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

FAX: 507-765-2468

2 BR, 3 BA Home with unique store Front

RUSHFORD 630 Circle Drive $144,900

PETERSON 127 Mill St $119,900

RUSHFORD 45046 Plummer $229,000

PETERSON 156 Park St $139,700

2 BR, 2 BA gazebo w/wet Bar & Refrigerator 4 garage stalls

3 BR, 2 BA 2 - 2 car garages large corner lot

RUSHFORD 301 N green St $54,500

PETERSON 127 Prospect St $79,000

RUSHFORD 111 N Elm St $45,300

PETERSON 38567 State Hwy 16 $139,900

4 BR, 2 BA completely updated

NEW LISTING

3 BR, 2 BA, large Attached garage Many updates

2 BR, 2 BA Maintenance Free Many updates

3 BR, 2 BA, garage well Maintained Home

2 BR, 1 BA Rental property or Residential

3 BR, 2 BA - 3 Acres garage country living, pool

RUSHFORD 104 S Mill St $139,900

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

PETERSON - CARWASH 141 Fillmore St $25,900

4 BR, 3 BA 2 car garage well Maintained Home

Brian Severts Realtor/Associate Broker Edina Realty 612-819-0229 952-915-6860

self-serve cARwAsH w/ laundromat commercial property

RUSHFORD 264 W Park St $305,900

For more inFormation go to www.BrianSeverts.com

WiNONA - WAREHOUSE 5245 W 6th St $650,000 17,750 sq Ft on 1.43 Acres drive-in cooler Office Space

“Historic carriage House Apartments” - 9 units close to downtown

RUSHFORD 709 Trisdahl Ct $19,900 BUilDABlE lOT

Large Internet Exposure

MeMBeRs oF Multiple listing seRvice Knowledge oF locAl ReAl estAte MARKet

single or Multi Family

8.7 ACRE HOBBY FARM CLOSE IN!

QUALITY BUILT TWIN HOME

Rod Darr Cell 507-951-3843 rod@darrauctions.com

MABEl (NEWBURg) 14615 421st Ave $64,900

Price reduced

2 BR, 2 BA Maintenance Free

95.5 Acres with Estate Home & Guest House - 34617 County Road 12, Lanesboro. Welcome to Finnridge, an exceptional property offering soaring views over the surrounding valley, oak savannah, grasslands, and farms. It features a hilltop executive level home, a separate 1800’s built guest house, wood shop, pole barn, greenhouse, gardens and more. $1,350,000

(in the 507 area code)

REAL ESTATE

BUyiNg OR SElliNg

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the Fair Housing Act .

Call - 507-765-2151 1-800-599-0481

REAL ESTATE

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GREAT INVESTMENT FOR OWNER OCCUPANT DUPLEX

6.5 ACRES IN THE VILLAGE OF MARION

2005 TOWNHOME WITH FINISHED LOWER LEVEL

NEW PRICE

TIM DANIELSON

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

ELCOR Realty Co.

LOADED WITH ALL THE EXTRAS!

NEW PRICE

242 GOLD ST NORTH, WYKOFF

$76,900 #4063449

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Remodeled baths • 2 Car garage • Main floor living • 2,274 sq. ft. • 3 City lots • Wood floors • Original woodwork • Leaded window • Newer roof, vinyl siding, central air & furnace

NEW LISTING

$84,900 605 LINCOLN ST SE, PRESTON

#4063178

• 3 Plus bedroom • Main floor living • 0.68 Acre • New septic • Newer furnace & A/C • Vinyl siding • Updated windows, roof, flooring, doors & trim • Garage • Storage shed • Tons of wildlife • Wooded view

GORGEOUS ORIGINAL WOODWORK

$209,900 #4064518

• 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, 3 Car garage, 2,110 sq. ft.

Granite countertops, high end stainless appliances All ceramic tile and wood laminate flooring throughout Walkout family room with fireplace, Patio, Deck

#4063669

• 3 Plus bedrooms • 2 baths • Open layout • 2,348 sq. ft • Pocket doors • 9’ Ceilings • Open staircase • Stained window • Quality windows • New roof • Vinyl Siding • Deck • Porch • Remodeled bath/kitchen • 1,216 sq. ft. garage w/ workshop • Main level handicap accessible • Main floor laundry

105 CHATFIELD ST S, DOVER

CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS – BANK OWNED

$169,900 #4062411

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1200 sq. ft. Garage • 3,468 sq. ft. • 2 Lots • Hardwood floors • Original woodwork • Built-ins • Gas fireplace • Finished attic • Updated kitchen & baths • Drive a little & save a lot • Just move-in

2 Walkout townhome lots with private backyards. This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities.

Only $20,000/each.

SOLD 416 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD

OLD • 3 BedroomsS • Study • 3 Baths • Walkout • 255 WINONA ST NE, CHATFIELD

For more information on these listings and others visit...

www.timdanielson.com

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Walkout • 3 Season porch • Open layout • Sunroom • Paneled doors • Fireplace • Quality built • Master suite • Southern Exposure • Abundance of storage • View • Finished 2 car garage PRIVATE ACERAGE

CUSTOM RANCH WITH 3,610 SQ. FT.

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

$239,900 31310 GAELIC ROAD, LANESBORO #4063231

• 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Upgraded foundation • New roof • Vinyl siding • New well & good septic • Numerous outbuildings for multipurpose • 1 pond • Fenced pasture • Excellent hunting

106 SPRUCE ST SE, FOUNTAIN

$259,900 #4064128

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • Master Suite • Quality throughout • Upgraded trim package • Fireplace • Crown molding • 9’ ceilings • Hardwood & Ceramic floors • Open Layout • Deck • Private & Fenced in backyard

LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE

TOWNHOME LOTS

$129,900

#4062567

• 2 Bedroom • 1947 Remodeled walkout ranch • Updated kitchen with Custom maple cabinetry • 2 Car Garage (30’x40’) • Fruit trees • Private • Park like yard with stream • Lower workshop • 2 small sheds • Choice of Chatfield, Dover-Eyota or Rochester Schools

+/- 38 ACRES

BEAUTIFUL FOUR-SQUARE LOADED WITH CHARACTER

NEW PRICE

425 2ND AVE SE, HARMONY

4 LILLIE LANE SE, PINE ISLAND

5529 65TH AVE SE, ROCHESTER

SOLD

• 3 Bedrooms +Den • 2 baths • Walkout lower level

729 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

SOLD

•3 Bedrooms plus 2 dens • 2,046 sq. ft.• Main floor

1256 LONE STONE CT SE, CHATFIELD

LD • 4 BedroomsSO • 2 Baths • 3 Car garage • Open layout

CHATFIELD – NEW LISTING - 80 acre parcel located in Elmira Township with a protected trout stream.

Approximately 63 tillable acres of price farmland with excellent soils and the balance being woods/recreation land. Call for more info!

CHATFIELD – RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT (0.59 acre) in established neighborhood ideal for walkout.

Great view of the Root River valley and a short walk to downtown. No restrictions. #4063031 $29,900 CHATFIELD – Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighbor$19,900 hood. $16,900 FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST SUBDIVISION - CHATFIELD RACINE – Lyman’s ONLY 4 LOTS Second Subdivision.

Located in newer REMAINING development on cul- • $37,900 - $41,900 OUT LOT B de-sac street with • 0.31 acres - 0.51 acres city utilities, choice • Covenant Controlled AMC O D R. S of builder and • Close to Elementary E covenant controlled.

School Hurry only 3 lots • Close to Golf Course available. Prices starting at $19,900.

HILLSIDE DR. SE

PRIVATE SETTING/EDGE OF TOWN

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED

• 4 Bedroom/2 Bath • 1996 • 2152 sqft • 0.36 Acres • Separate Entries, Electric & Laundry Areas • Main Level has No Steps & Great View • Lower Level Walkout • Zone Heating/Cooling • Open Layout • Steel Siding • Great Location

$189,900

$245,000 360 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD #4060675

SE

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Story • Close to town • Newer roof • furnace • water heater & water softener • Loafing shed • 3 car garage (960 sq. ft.) • Nice views • Zoned Agriculture • Close to Root River & Mill Creek

#4062121

ANE

• 2 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 Car Garage • 1993 • Main floor living • Finished lower level • Deck • Energy efficient •, Steel siding • Newer roof • Conveniently located • No association dues

212 6TH ST SW, CHATFIELD

$199,900

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#4060464

$189,900 811 ROOT RIVER ST. SW, CHATFIELD #4062402

EGA

501 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

$149,900

DON

NEW PRICE

HURRY LOTS ARE SELLING FAST - ONLY 4 LOTS REMAINING

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REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

300 w FreMoNt SpriNg Valley $89,900 This property is in mint condition and ready for immediate occupancy. Updates include - new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, all new cabinetry throughout, updated new baths, new windows, siding and newer shingles. All new sheet rock, new ceilings and all newer flooring. 3 bedrooms, main floor laundry and 3 season front porch. Located on corner wooded lot with oversized 2 car garage. Excellent property at an excellent price!

Ranch Style Home - ready for immediate occupancy. Numerous updates, including new roof, new furnace & A/C, new flooring, hardwood floors, and freshly painted interior. You’ll love the spacious back yard with storage shed. All located in desirable mature neighborhood close to the school and north park. If you are looking for one level living - this is it. Move right in. All the work has been done!

812 S. Broadway, SpriNg Valley $84,900 Beautiful stucco 1 1/4 story home. Hardwood floors, arched doorways, bay window, French doors, newer neutral carpet, 2 full baths & 3 bedrooms. Knock down ceilings, 2 decks, and updated electrical. Great location in established neighborhood. You’ll love the oversized 2 car garage that is insulated and has electricity to it & blacktop drive. The extra large lot allows for a nice back yard.

Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI RoxanneJohnson@remax.net Cell: 507-458-6110 New

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Nolan Valley Lots Great access from public road into rural subdivision.

Enjoy Wisel Creek & catch a few trout. Zoned rural residential ag. Build a cabin or your dream home.

XXXXX Cardinal Lane – 8.38 acres XXXXX 403rd Ave – 6.37 acres

202 Pine St., FOuNtAIN Great updates in this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home.

Custom built kitchen cabinets. Main floor laundry, bedroom & bath. 24 x 40 garage w/ workshop. $114,900

Cute ‘’Cape Cod’’ style home. Updates include newer shingles, cement drive, electrical updates to house, garage, & storage shed, laminate floors, & updated paint colors.

Hardwood floors throughout main level in excellent condition. Upper level includes bedroom & sitting room area. Garage has new door, insulated, & electrical. Lower level ready for your finishing touches. 3 bdrms & 1 full bath!

Excellent opportunity to own a tri-plex.

Excellent rental history. Updates include new siding, windows and shingles. All units come with stove & refrigerators.

Fully occupied. Currently, rents include heat. Each unithas their own electrical.

Call for more information.

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260 1st St. NW, HARMONy 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home.

Tile & hardwood floors. Finished basement. New metal roof 2010. 2 car attached & insulated garage.

Motivated seller! $115,900

Why rent when you can own?!

Main floor bedroom, bath, and laundry. 2 bedroom house plus den. 2 car garage. $52,000 204 N Maple St., RuSHFORd

3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Douglas Fir floors • Archways • Open living and dining room • d/o • 2 car garage • Enclosed porch • Block exterior $119,900 332 CEdar St., fountain

32337 JunipEr rd., ChatfiEld

6.22 acres • 7 bedrooms • 3 baths • 4800 Sq.ft • 2 family rooms • Rec room • Fireplace • Living room • Formal dining room • Large deck • Large private patio • 2 laundry rooms • Master bath • W/in closet • 4 car garage • Heated shop • Great location $98,900 200 aShburn St. E, lanESboro

Large wooded corner lot • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • .32/acre • Large living room • Dining room • Open kitchen • New roof • 2 car attached Loaded with character • Wood floors garage • Storage shed • Patio • Schools can be Fillmore • Original woodwork • Newer roof Central, Lanesboro, Chatfield, or Kingsland • Upper level • Updated electrical box • New plumbing • Large open laundry • Could be used as rental also dining room • Living room • Open kitchen w/pantry • Located along the scenic bluffs • Close to trail • Close to $194,500 river • Walking distance to downtown

107 SpruCE St. SE, fountain

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601 auburn avE, lanESboro

25 Center St E, HARMONy

22 Main Ave N, HARMONy

Turn Key restaurant/building. Building renovated in 1998 as a gift store and in 2010 transformed into the restaurant. Beautiful design with consideration to lighting, space, and atmosphere. Complete with a welcoming reception area, wine bar and seating area plus a large dining room with generous space.

State of the art fully equipped kitchen.

Excellent location on Main Ave. Offers two units plus bathroom, barber and beauty shops side by side. Would make a super office space or boutique. New metal roof in 2013, electric heat, wall AC units, washer and dryer hookups.

$74,900 409 main St. Sw, prESton

$154,900 526 1St St., fountain

Close to state bike trail • Ideal for Character throughout • 4 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood weekend getaway • Main floor laundry • New flooring floors under carpet • Large living room • Formal dining • • New appliances • Newer furnace • Newer roof • Main floor master • D/O • New windows • High ceilings • Heated garage w/bar area • 3 car garage 880 sq.ft. garage • 1.1 acres • Large yard

$169,900

$389,900

545 3rd avE., nw, harmony

15 3rd avE Sw, harmony Large ranch • 5 bedrooms • 5 baths • Main floor laundry • Large kitchen • Formal living and dining room • Newer window • Newer roof • Remodeled baths • 2 rental units w/separate entrances and parking • 2 furnaces • 2 c/a • Great opportunity to own and rent $84,900

308 CEdar St., fountain

Large ranch • 3 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • Large yard • Wood floors • New windows 403 hillCrESt St. E, lanESboro

$199,500 310 maplE dr., lanESboro

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

51 Main Ave. N, HARMONy Fantastic opportunity to run your dream restaurant in Historic Downtown Harmony, MN. This well established restaurant has a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu! Offers free parking on street and on city lot. New tile in kitchen 2014, new front awning 2015

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Located close to state trail and downtown • 3 bedrooms • Scenic views • 2 decks • 2 baths • W/o • Large yard • Great for permanent or weekend getaway

101 wESt viEw dr., lanESboro

12.43 acres • Woods • Tillable • Pasture • 4 bedrooms (3 on main) • 2 baths • Main floor laundry •Master bath • Vaulted ceilings • Open floor plan •Large deck • 20x36 horse shed • 26x36 machine shed • 2 deer stands • Large yard • Edge of city limits

Super location across from the winery in Lanesboro.

Great location for a boutique or office. Updates include: windows, doors, shingles, rain gutters, circuit breaker, furnace, hot water heater, half bath, and wall AC .

Wooded and private on edge of Lanesboro.

4 bedroom 4 bathroom home with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, nice woodwork, and deck plus 2 garage. Second home with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment & 2 car garage.

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302 Elmwood St E., lanESboro

$318,000

35064 242nd St., lanESboro

100 Coffee St., LANESBORO

$75,500

Newer home • 3 baths • 4 bedroom• Wood floors • Master bath • 6-panel doors • Heated 3 car garage • Large deck • Large bedroom • Vaulted ceilings • Kitchen nook & bar • Maintenance free siding • Dead end street • Backs up to the park

2 acres • 5 bedrooms • 4 baths • Backs up to woods • Master bath • 2 w/in closets • Living room w/fireplace • Formal dining room • Large family room • Open kitchen and dining area • Covered deck • W/out to patio • 2 car attached garage • 2 car heated detached garage • Finished loft area

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704 kEnilworth avE., lanESboro

Original features in this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Updated kitchen & bath. Basement with workspace. 3 season porch plus back deck. 2 Guest cabins. $200,000

Centrally located in the heart of Harmony!

Features original tin ceiling and wood floors. Retail on main and basement level.

Doors, windows, CA, wiring, and lighting in 2004. HE furnace w/air cleaner & rubber Absolutely an ideal location on US Hwy 52 and membrane roof all in 2011. Full basement. Main Ave N Harmony. This property offers great

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800 Viking Ave S, LANESBORO

215 Main Ave N, HARMONy

15 W Center St, HARMONy

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109 Spruce St., FOuNtAIN 2006 Build. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, & main floor laundry. Recently painted interior. Full finished basement with family room, 2 bedrooms, and full bath plus office. $182,000

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607 Fillmore Ave. S, LANESBORO

Quiet location on dead end street, backs up to country. Large home with quality finishes! 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms.

Master with en-suite. Garage space - 2 car garage plus 1 car det. $189,900

1015 Ridge Rd. S, PREStON

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1120 Matthew St. SW, PREStON

332 Minnesota Ave W, MABEL

Spacious 2 One level living bedroom with open in this 2 bedroom ranch. Detached floor plan. Full garage. Fenced backyard with deck. basement with a family room area, laundry, Backs up to greenspace and creek. and 3/4 bath. Attached garage 28 x 28, plus $70,900 breezeway. New roof 2014. $72,900

Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com

Beautifully done 2 bedroom home with high ceilings and nice woodwork. Full basement with laundry & storage space. Root River Trail Access right in your backyard! Deck off back. $76,900

Country Living Unique 4 bedroom, 3 offered at an bath Home. Vaulted affordable price! living room, hardwood 3 bedroom, 2 floors & large windows. bath home. Newer furnace, CA, and new septic.

Garage which offers tons of storage space. Walking trail & gun range. Heated 2 car Mature trees, zoned agricultural, and located on detached garage. 2 +/- acres. $247,000 hard surface road. $135,000

30 5th St NE., HARMONy

304 Fillmore St. W, PREStON Open & Bright! 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths plus LL walk out basement with family room and storage.

Huge 3 season front porch plus side deck with retractable awning! 2 1/2 car garage. $107,500

212 Houston St. SW, PREStON

12207 County 5, HARMONy

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400 MaiN St. Sw, preStoN $54,900 Located near Root River and trail system you will find this quaint little 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. The owners currently use this property as a weekend get-away, but it is also very suitable for year round use. Updated electrical, newer furnace and some updated windows. Formal dining and eat in kitchen with large deck off the back over looking park like back yard area. Large 2 car detached garage and back of property is non-buildable so you will not have any "back yard" neighbors giving you much more privacy. Very affordable property!

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

13796 Eden Hollow Ln, CANtON 2006 Custom built home with many high end qualities. Open floor plan with 18ft loft & floor to ceiling windows. 12 acres with wild flowers, creek, and fenced for horses. Organic garden and small greenhouse.

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Looking for a place in the country without being isolated?

This is a easy access location on a hard surface road, mature windbreak, electric at property & shared well.

Nice location for your horses, toys, camper, or build your new home! $90,000.

Todd Hadoff

$285,000

409 N Broadway, SpriNg Valley $77,900

2002 built home on 6 acres. Oak wood floors, covered front porch, wood heat, walk out basement, and walk up attic. Fenced yard and garden space. Barn & pole shed, shop space, and chicken coop. Self-sustaining lifestyle with no mechanical systems. $109,900

201 Main St. S, CANtON

3 bedroom home on a corner lot.

Spacious rooms.

3 car insulated garage. $56,900 REDUCED!!

140 1st Ave. SE, HARMONy Roomy and bright 4 bedroom. 2 bedrooms and full bath on main floor. 2 car detached garage. Updates in 2011 included roof, windows, furnace, and central air. $94,900

705 Ford aVe., SpriNg Valley $89,900

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509 Parkway Ave S, LANESBORO Looking for a place to stay or get away?

This 2 bedroom house is nicely laid out and roomy. Basement is finished with family room/rec area. Insulated attached 2 car garage. $134,900

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625 lyNdale aVe., SpriNg Valley $82,900

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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com NEw lISTING!

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$99,500

Townhouse • Maintenancefree living • Ideal for weekend getaway • Sun porch • 2 car attached garage • Deer in backyard

3 acres • 18’ vaulted Montana Pine ceiling • Maple kitchen cabinets • Cedar wood floors • In-floor heat through-out house, garage • Surround sound • Security system • Brick wall fireplace • Sun room w/fireplace • Screened-in porch • Paneled doors • Pantry • Main floor laundry/mudroom • Master bath • Storage shed • Close to state bike trail

$86,900

4 bedrooms • New roof • Newer plumbing • Updated electrical • New kitchen cabinets and counters • Main floor laundry • 2 car garage • Deck

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2.5 acres • Blacktop road • 4 bedrooms on main floor • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • 3 car heated Main floor laundry • Remodeled kitchen • New carpet • garage and 1 car garage • Wood floors • Remodeled Freshly painted • Lower level is sheetrocked for family kitchen • Remodeled bath • Vinyl siding • Deck • Patio room and 2 dens • 720 sq ft garage • Enclosed breezeway • Large deck • Open living and dining room

$131,900

107 ZEnith St., lanESboro 2.7 acres • City limits • Private • Wooded • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Vinyl siding • W/o lower level • Gorgeous setting

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Location, location, location • Next to state trail • Next to Root River and Dam • Quiet street •3 bedrooms • New windows • New carpet • Garage • Fire pit • Walking distance to downtown • Behind Bass Pond

LOTS FOR SALE - MABEL 1) 3.82 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $48,900 2) 3.96 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $49,900

LOT FOR SALE - EvERydAy Rd, WHALAn 1) 3 acre secluded wooded building site on edge of city limits and ideal for house or cabin or rec land. Great hunting and scenery. $46,900

LOTS FOR SALE - LAnESBORO 1) 3.77 acre lot located 2 1/2 miles north on 250, close to Root River and state trail. $74,900 2) 5.76 acre lot located north on 250, close to Root River and state trail. $89,900

RECREATIOnAL LAnd lanESboro

16 acre heavily wooded site with great hunting, mushrooms, and a lot of wildlife. $47,500

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Great opportunity to own this commercial acreage and business. Ideal location on Highway 52. Currently is Harmony Greenhouse & Floral and Dog Pad, LLC. Unlimited potential for business opportunities. New metal roof, knotty pine ceilings and walls, loft area, garage, patio deck, all new fencing, 2 greenhouses and additional building. $198,000

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THANK YOU I would like to thank the Fillmore County Veterans for the gas grill I won at their booth at the Fillmore County Fair. It is greatly appreciated.

Jeanette Serfling t3-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I would like to thank my neighbors, friends, and relatives for all the cards and gifts, and attending my 90th birthday party. Thank you to Gary Froiland for the wonderful music, and a special thank you to my children for making it all possible. It was a birthday party I will always remember.

Douglas Melvin Miland t3-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The family of Cheryle Linnane would like to thank everyone for their support and condolences since her sudden passing. She was a special woman who spent her life caring for others and she is so very much missed.

Thank you all so much!

Tammy Jerrow & family Valarie Linnane - Lund & family Paula & Tony Severson & family t3-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK YOU The family of the late Olive Haugen would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone for the overwhelming love and support following the loss of our beloved mother, sister, sister-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt. Thank you for the prayers, cards, memorials, flowers, telephone calls, for food brought to our homes and to Whalan Lutheran Serving group for the funeral lunch. Thank you to the casket bearers, David, Michael, Anna, Emily, Maren Haugen, Megan Sawyer, Pam Garrett & Carrie Anderson. We cannot thank enough Cathy and the staff at Park Lane Assisted Living in Preston, St. Croix Hospice, for the compassionate care provided to Olive. Also, to pastor Patricia Hinkie, the organist, Kathy Abrahamson, Preston Floral, and Rue Riley for the funeral arrangements.

Your caring and concern has helped us through a most difficult time.

Sincerely, Lynn (Jan) Haugen, Jim (Lori) Haugen, Brian (Laura) Haugen, and families. t3-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Long, long overdue - I would like to thank family, friends, neighbors, & Kwik Trip co-workers for the deeds I received when I had all my problems with vertigo & broken ribs. Special thanks to Greenfield Lutheran Church women quilters for the beautiful quilt I received. Bonnie Fossum for calls every day & cards. Jen Kotek, Jo Tieskotter, Howard Haugerud family for gift cards & all their kind deeds. My neighbor, Laurie, for getting all my yard work done this spring, and to the Chiglo girls, Reed Falk, and Joshua Haugerud for the nice pictures they colored for me.

Thanks so much. It was greatly appreciated.

Bonnie Fossum t3-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Wed., Aug. 5 at 9am - Tool, Machinery, & Farm Primative Auction. Held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Building. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal.

Sun., Aug. 9 at 9am - Antique, Tool, and Household Auction. Held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Building. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal.

Tue., Aug. 11 at 9am- Amish Estate Auction.

Furniture, Horses, and much more. For more info call Boyum Auction Service at 507-2736941. Listing in the Journal.

Thur., Aug. 27 at 9:30am- Gehling Consignment Sale. Tractors, Combines, and much more. For more info call Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2132 or toll free 1-800770-0347. Listing in the Journal.

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2009 JD X340, 366 Hrs., 54” Deck

$2,650

48” Deck

$2,850 2015 JD X530, 0 Hrs., 54” Deck

2001 JD X455, All WHeel steer $4,250

call for pricing

2015 JD XZ930M, 0 Hrs. 60” Deck

Mobile Service Availability Preston Equipment 21144 US Hwy 52, Preston, MN 55965 507-765-3803 www.preston-equipment.com

2011 JD X320, 375 Hrs.

60” Deck

2013 JD X754, 40 Hrs. $10,500

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60” HigH capacity Deck

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Page 40

Monday, August 3, 2015

An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County

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