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Chatfield restructures pay grid By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

City Clerk Joel Young explained at the city council’s August 24 meeting that Chatfield’s pay grid is low compared to other cities of the same size. During the 2013 Law Enforcement Labor Services union negotiations, the city agreed to do a pay study. The last pay study for the city had been completed in 2006. The city’s current pay grid reflects wages that are lower than average for similar size cities. Springsted Consulting, St. Paul, did the study and found

that all but one position was paid below average.The proposal from the Personnel/Budget Committee is to raise the pay grid 9%, which would make about half of the employees above market and about half below. All employees will be repositioned back two steps from their current position, allowing them to enjoy the benefits over time if they are willing to stay. This proposed adjustment will actually make a real pay increase of approximately 2% effective September 19. The budget impact for 2015 will be minimal, spreading the See Chatfield Page 6 

County supports UCare appeal By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Tyler and Taryn Raaen of Preston, Minn. with the twin lambs they took to the 2015 Minnesota State Fair. Parents are Kurt and Tracy Raaen. Photo by Barb Jeffers

Twin siblings, Taryn and Tyler Raaen of Preston, Minn. had the audience seeing double as they were able to show their twin lambs at the Minnesota State Fair this year. The 14 year old brother and sister are the children of Kurt and Tracy Raaen, and have been active in the Carimona Cruisers 4-H Club since they were in kindergarten. From kindergarten through

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third grade they were in the Cloverbud program and needed mentors to help them show their animals at the Fillmore County Fair in Preston. Tyler and Taryn were lucky enough to have cousins that mentored them. Starting in third grade the duo began showing animals on their own. They have shown sheep and beef cattle for nine years at the county fair and this was their third year showing at the state fair. In February of this year, the Come Enjoy

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family was surprised by the birth of twin lambs and took them to the Fillmore County Fair in July. Taryn says they choose their animals as the county fair gets close and then narrow them down and adds “we got lucky and these two went to state” she says of the twin ewes. Tyler’s lamb received first place, Taryn’s lamb took second, and Tyler’s lamb was also third overall. After the county fair, the preparation for the state fair See Twins Page 2 

Social services manager Neva Beier, during the county board’s August 25 meeting, stated that the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) decision not to contract with UCare will affect 2,380 people in Fillmore County. The DHS decision made earlier this summer, if it stands, will force a change in coverage for Minnesota Care and Medical Assistance customers. UCare appealed the decision with DHS. On August 19, UCare filed a lawsuit to get an injunction to delay enrollment that is scheduled to begin in September. The company claims it was cut out of the bidding process and wants to

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negotiate a new contract with the state. Many counties wants to continue with UCare and are supporting the appeal. The Association of Minnesota Counties also supports the appeal. Commissioner Randy Dahl noted that the state defends their decision, claiming it will cut costs. He said UCare has been innovative, doing things that will get better outcomes and reduce costs in the long run. He said he is very supportive of the resolution supporting the appeal. Community Services Director Beth Wilms said DHS made this decision unilaterally. UCare is the primary provider for many counties and many recommend continuing with UCare. She See County Page 11 

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began. Tracy says “a typical summer day getting ready for the county fair would be getting up between 2:30 a.m. and 5 a.m.” depending on their schedule for the day, and first they “go out and walk the lambs” and then come back in the house to get ready to “catch the van to go to Harmony (Minn.) for weight training, strength, and agility” work with their sheep first and then the beef cattle. After they work with their animals to prepare for the county fair, Taryn and Tyler still have a lot of responsibilities to take care of with the rest of their day. Although the Raaen’s live in the city of Preston, Tyler and Taryn have a lot of farm work to do. Their grandparents, Vern and Kay Ristau, live on a farm where their animals are kept, so there are chores to be done that go along with having animals. The Raaen’s also farm east of Preston where they help their dad, Kurt with milking and chores. Tracy says the kids learn a lot from working with the animals, saying “they have seen the lambs born and get to see the lifecycle” by seeing them born and then raising them. Taryn and Tyler also do a lot of gardening at their grandparents and enter fruits and vegetables at the county fair also. Raspberries, plums, two kinds of grapes, apples, and two kinds of onions are some of the fruits and vegetables they brought to this year’s Fillmore County Fair. Tyler’s raspberries received reserved champion for fruit. Taryn says she is “proud that everything they take to the fair is home-raised” and Tyler agreed. Both Tyler and Taryn have many ribbons to show for their hard work, but that is not what it is all about for them. They both really enjoy 4-H, with Taryn

stating that it “teaches you a lot” and they are both very active members. Tyler is the treasurer of the Carimona Cruisers and Taryn is the secretary as well as the county historian. They have both been 4-H Ambassadors since the sixth grade. Taryn and Tyler are the third generation to show sheep, with their grandfather, Vern and their mother, Tracy both having been involved in showing sheep in the past. Tracy says it is “a nice starter project”, explaining that “it’s a small enough animal that they can handle on their own” to give them experience in showing animals. Although there is work to be done at the fair with morning and evening chores and giving the lambs one or two baths a day Tyler and Taryn still have plenty of time to spend with friends and have fun. Taryn says her favorite thing at the state fair is “chocolate chip cookies” - that is, of course, aside from showing animals. Tyler and Taryn got up about 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24 in order to leave for the Minnesota State Fair by 5 a.m. The lambs were shown the evening of Friday, August 26 and showmanship was on Saturday. They returned home on Sunday. As the Fillmore County Journal went to press before Friday, we do not have the results but congratulations are in order to both Taryn and Tyler, no matter what the outcome was at the state fair.

By Donna Erdman Everyone is invited to view the free educational film “Vanishing of the Bees” on September 1st at 7 p.m. at the Wykoff Community Hall, as hosted by the Wykoff Loins monthly meeting. There will be a potluck supper at 6 p.m. On Sunday, Dianne Bicknese drove to Castlewood, S. Dak. to visit her long time friend Corinne Arnold, who is a Master Gardener. On Tuesday evening, 16 came to tour her rural home and one day it rained all day. Dianne returned to Wykoff on Wednesday. Margaret Lex of Stewartville area on Wednesday invited Donna Erdman for lunch at the Bank Gift Haus and later treated her with goodies. On Sunday, John Boll gave Gideon testimonies at both ser-

vices at the Fillmore Free Methodist Church. At the close of both services, an offering was given to assist in the purchase of Bibles. On Sunday afternoon, Lyle and Marilyn Affeldt attended the Wizard of Oz at the Paramount Theatre in Austin, where their granddaughters were in the Match Box Theatre production. Lydia Bacon was the wicked witch and Sydney Bacon was Dorothy. On Saturday night, the retired firemen had their annual steak fry at the Wykoff Community Hall. There was a terrific family gathering at the United Methodist Church in Racine for the 100th birthday of Myrtle Tjepkes on August 22. Families came from Colo., Iowa, Boston, Twin Cities and of course, Wykoff. Becky Schmidt had baked a four tier birthday cake for the open house.

Sympathies are extended to the family and friends of Phyllis (Hendrickson) Mauseth, who passed away August 15 in Austin. Phyllis was a 1921 graduate of Wykoff High School. On Tuesday, the Security State Bank held an appreciation supper from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Spring Valley VFW building. The meal was delicious and enjoyed by many people. Joan A. Kidd went to Spring Valley to visit with Geneva Kidd at the Evergreens and then planned to attend the appreciation meal. Geneva said she would like to go, so they both went together and enjoyed the social time with many Wykoff people. On Friday, the Wykoff high school class of ‘55 held their 60th class reunion in Lake City. They started out with a paddle boat ride on Pearl of the Lake. It was a beautiful day, so they gathSee Wykoff Page 15 

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Staff photo (L to R): Terry Rindels (Preston), Troy Hahn (Rushford), Tiffany Scheevel (Preston), Don Ward (Burr Oak), Lance Armstrong (Lanesboro), Jason Gossman (Preston), Les Rindels (Preston), Brody Gossman Ruesink (Spring Valley), Tyler Trende (Spring Valley), Cheryl Ristau-Severson (Fountain), Ross Duckett (Canton), Bob Holmen (Lanesboro). Missing Kerry Rindels (Preston). Fertilizer facility 3200 ton capacity, declining weight system, capable of mixing up to 180 ton per hour. (9,632 square feet)

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C ommentary Thoughts on this and that By Stan Gudmundson Obama contends that he made a nuclear deal with Iran because the alternative is war. But Iran is already at war with the United States, they have declared it Col. Stan and make Gudmundson no bones about the fact that they are at war with us. But we pretend it isn’t so. Now, by giving the Iranians further room and time to build nuclear weapons, Obama’s “agreement” ensures a far more dangerous world and ultimately a more destructive conflagration. Moreover, “the deal” provides more funds for Iranians to finance both their nuclear weapons program and their state-sponsored terrorists. Goodie, that should be a big help in achieving a more peaceful world. Part of the nuclear deal apparently assures Iran that the US will help prevent an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Suppose Obama stations an American aircraft carrier in Middle Eastern waters for that purpose. Nevertheless, a combined operation is launched that includes Israel, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and maybe others. Not all of the forces launched in this attack will strike nuclear facilities. Some will provide aircover to engage any US aircraft launched to prevent a strike. Why? Because they have to. The Middle East and the world cannot tolerate an Iran that will use atomic weapons. There could be American casualties. For the only time ever Editorial Cartoon

in my life, I will cheer against Obama’s obscene treachery in his betrayal of Israel and our values and what this nation supposedly stands for. A far-fetched scenario? Maybe not. If a combined operation doesn’t occur, then Israel must somehow do it alone. As scholar Victor Davis-Hansen says they may do the “unthinkable” to “prevent the unimaginable”. Absolutely certain though Saudi Arabia will acquire nuclear weapons if Iran gets them. From Pakistan. When Iran explodes its first bomb, Saudi Arabia will either announce it already has nuclear weapons or it will detonate one of its own a very short time thereafter. Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey will want them too. Iran incessantly says that Israel must be liquidated and that they are going to annihilate them. Over the top hyperbole? Unfortunately Israel and others in the Middle East can’t base their strategies on an “act of faith” like this. They must take Iranians at their word. And on Iran’s perpetually despicable behavior. It seems to me that Obama has broken Neville Chamberlin’s old record for incompetence and stupidity. By how much did Obama break Chamberlin’s “peace in our time” record you ask? We really can’t say for sure because part of this absurdity is secret. The Iranians know what is secret. The administration knows what’s secret. But you and I are not allowed to know. How anyone in his right mind could make this delusional agreement is beyond rationale understanding. Why? Why condemn the world to more misery, death, and war? Or as

someone else has asked, “What part of ‘death to America’ don’t we understand?” Whose side is the utterly inept Obama on anyway? “I am very open-minded and accepting.” This is a quote from a “sophisticated” woman who complained to an advice columnist about her Christian friend who won’t attend movies because a “character played a gay man or the actor was gay in real life”. For this woman, the issue was serious enough to question their friendship. The advice columnist goes on to “explain” what a Christian supposedly is. She ends with “if you stay in this friendship...you may influence him to open up his mind and heart.” I believe the columnist is Jewish. Okay, if she is so “open-minded and accepting”, why isn’t she “open-minded and accepting” about her Christian friend’s beliefs? And why didn’t the advice columnist point out the obvious to her? This woman isn’t open-minded and accepting. Neither is the advice columnist. Both are intolerant, politically correct, and miserably dictatorial. Base your beliefs on your Christian faith and what the “Technical Order” says and out of the village you go. “Open-minded and accepting?” In their minds we apparently need to completely redefine these words. Open-minded meaning open to anything and everything. Accepting meaning that we can’t judge anybody or anything. Well, except for Christians who actually believe what the “Instruction Manual” tells us. Let me draw your attention to another obvious point. If you say and believe you are completely open-minded and tolerant, that also means that there

are no limits or standards you can apply in any direction at all. In fact, these two do have personal limits and standards. Actually, it’s a catchall phrase to tell the world that you are a supremely superior person who also happens to be nice, kind, and decent. Well, with exceptions for some anyway. In this case these two actually are pompous and intolerant creeps. Then there was a “Red Star and Tribune” editorial casting aspersions on Donald Trump’s verbal “attacks” on women. They said that Trump... “(has) demonstrated that...misogyny persists in America. (Women’s) response should make it very clear it’s no longer acceptable.” Using misogynist words shouldn’t always makes one a misogynist. Sometimes the descriptions are apt. Kim Kardashian’s last name for example would be better spelled Lardashian. Though Trump has been married more than once, he does take care of his children and family. Moreover, he has never been accused of rape and doesn’t have ragtag group of serial bimbos anywhere on his resume. As a military officer, had I done what Bill Clinton has done, I could have been imprisoned for 26 years. Which is worse? Words or behavior? I kinda believe behavior but the editorial board of the Red Star downplays egregious criminal behavior and spits nails if one says something that could be misconstrued as “hurtful”. Especially if there is a label like misogynist they can throw around with irresponsible abandon. A woman at a “Black Lives Matter” event wore a Planned Parenthood teeshirt. The number one cause of death among blacks? Abortion. Tom Clancy once said that the difference between writing fiction and non-fiction is that fiction has to be believable. Ain’t that the truth.

Government this week • Tuesday, September1, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Tuesday, September 1, Houston School Board, 5:30 p.m. • Tuesday, September 1, Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Tuesday,September 1, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m. • Thursday, September 3, Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

Letter about Say What?... To the Editor, What, if anything, are some of our decision makers in Houston County thinking? What, for instance do you suppose Teresa Walters and Judy Storlie have been thinking when they repeatedly suggest that the footings for a proposed county highway shop are already in place at the location of their preference? No plans have been drawn, no permits have been pulled, but the footings have been poured??? You two better go take another look. Perhaps the roof is hanging there too. Sheesh. Why does Teresa Walters think that when citizens point out a few of a “certain public employee’s” multiple wrongdoings, it is harassment. Perhaps “shooting the messengers” has become the “go to” solution there. Why did the county commissioners allow two years and a ton of money to be wasted on drafting a criminally negligent mineral extraction ordinance that never even touches on, much less effectively addresses, public health, safety, and welfare, infrastructure recovery costs, or environmental terrorism? And what is the planning commission’s chairman, Dan Griffin, thinking when he can’t stop saying that 60,000 cubic yards annually per mine, spaced one mile apart is “not that much”? Houston County’s land mass could support over 500 mines under those parameters. At fifteen yards per truck, that’s 8,000 truck trips per mine per year. (4,000 out and 4,000 back). Even if only 250 mines were operating at capacity, that would add two million truck trips per year to our existing traffic. If Dan lived on the only highway leading to the transloading site and if the mines were operating 260 twelve-hour days a year, fifteen trucks per minute would be roaring past “Home Sweet Home”. I wonder how, “HONEY, IT’S NOT THAT MUCH” would play out in the environment. --Probably clear up the meaning of “conflict of interests”. Kent Holen Houston, Minn.

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C ommentary An old soldier speaks again By Ron Scheevel I never intended to write this many articles, but I think many things that I believe need to be brought up for discussion. You need not agree, please listen. First of all, I’m a veteran and very proud of it. Ron Scheevel As a draftee, I didn’t have a lot of choice in serving, but I’m glad I did, as it gave me many experiences I would have missed otherwise. Now I don’t believe it was all good, but it helped me mature at an early age of 19. I really believe that all young Americans need to serve their county thru some kind of service. I also think that it does not need to be in a military capacity. I can understand fully the concept of conscientious objector, but service in the health care field, Peace Corps type service, or some type of community service should be mandatory. This may be a little socialistic, but our great country gives us so many opportunities; I think we should be able to give three to six months of our lives to public service. The idea of public service really appeals to me now that our Armed Forces are now all volunteer. This small percentage of our population is doing all the work protecting us in these very turbulent times. Another observation is lack of accountability in government. I think our local governments,

townships, city councils, county commissioners, and employees generally do a good job on many complex issues. Sure there is debate, discussion, and disagreement, but the meetings are open and documented for all to see. Isn’t that how it was designed? Sometimes the debate gets contentious, occasionally nasty, but true citizen patriots keep it clean, know the facts and work to get others that believe as they do to join the discussion. As a member and past member of various boards and committees, I see the varied opinions brought forward make for better decisions. Not everything goes your way but the majority rules; once again the democratic process works. The direction this is going is

directed at our Federal government. First of all is the fraud and waste that seems to continue unchecked. I’ll comment on a few things I’m familiar with. You check the facts and make your own judgment. First, when I was in Vietnam in ‘67, our government was building a huge office building for our ambassadors, etc. in Saigon for a cost of about 30 million dollars. We were living in tin sheds or tents and the civilian contractors were getting big buck for being there and living in hotels downtown. Evidently we didn’t learn, because we recently built a large building in Iraq for several billion dollars. Sounds like history repeats itself, doesn’t it? In addition to the tragic loss of life and treasure, why do we spend our tax dollars on such things? The list of waste

One Moment, Please... Soccer at the high school level? By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com About six years ago, working closely with Fillmore Central Community Education staff, my wife and I started exploring the opportunity Jason Sethre for a youth soccer program. Along the way, I discovered Josh Krage had played soccer as

a youth and while serving in the Army. Josh was interested in getting a program set up at Fillmore Central, as well. As we talked to more and more parents, interest grew. So, we promoted our first-ever summer youth soccer program, and drew in a small crowd of 23 youth soccer players from ages 3 to 12. After about six years of developing the program, we are now hovering around 90 youth soccer players from ages 3 to 12 enrolled in the seven week long summer session that always starts the first Tuesday after Independence

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that, but evidently failed. Only after eliminating waste, fraud, mismanagement, and agency reductions, where possible, will I favor any kind of tax increase. Ask any younger worker about how much tax they pay and you’ll get the picture. As we go into our national elections next year, we must elect officials that will tackle these issues directly. If we don’t, the consequences will be dire. We owe it to our children and grandchildren to clean up the mess we have made. The campaigning has already begun. It is sad that our Presidential candidates will need to spend over five billion dollars to win. It is up to us to elect the best person for the job. I’m proud to be an American, God Bless the USA.

Day. Each year, we tend to draw players from towns far beyond the Fillmore Central School District, including Chatfield, Lanesboro, Spring Valley, Wykoff, and even Decorah. As we’ve been developing our soccer program, Rushford-Peterson Community Education has been attracting a nice crowd of players, as well.

The past two years, we have coordinated one Saturday morning game between Fillmore Central and Rushford-Peterson kids. Going to practice is never the same as playing in a real game. It challenges them to learn the game and it elevates their level the sports section anytime soon, we can at least give them a little recognition on the Commentary pages of today’s paper.

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impact into 2016. Councilor Ken Jacobson spoke in favor of the plan, which will allow the city to do a little catch up without the impact of a 9% across the board increase immediately. Young acknowledged there is a shortage of employees, making for a competitive market. The proposal will allow the city to adjust over time. Councilor Robert Pederson said, “We have to be competitive.” The concern is that without competitive wages the city can not retain or attract good employees. There was some discussion about the upcoming union negotiations and the effect the pay grid adjustment may have on them. The pay grid restructuring was approved unanimously, which includes a 9% increase in the pay grid with a repositioning of all employees back two steps from their current position. Young thanked councilors for their support on behalf of everyone who works for the city. Heritage Day This will be a day long celebration on September 12 recognizing the community’s heritage. Actors will portray historical figures in front of various buildings and landmarks. A variety of other events will run from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.. Events will

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be coordinated by the Chatfield Center for the Arts. The council approved the placement of benches and rain canopies (if needed) and the allowance of vendors in City Park. Employees move up Three employees were interviewed in the public works department for positions that were opened up due to the promotion of Brian Burkholder to Superintendent of City Services from Water Superintendent. Young said all three employees were well qualified for their new position. Ryan Priebe has been promoted to Water Superintendent, allowing for Bill DuBord to be promoted to Senior Maintenance Worker. Mitch Irish has been promoted from seasonal to full-time Maintenance Worker. Other business in brief A schedule for new water sanitary sewer hook-up fees for apartment buildings was discussed. At this time the hook-up fee schedule is for single-family structures. Less infrastructure is required for multi-family apartment structures. The proposed fee schedule for residential rental units provides a sliding fee schedule for two unit to 24 unit structures. Young said the additional fee schedule could be considered with the annual fee ordinance. Proposed changes in the Sidewalk Ordinance were reviewed. Planning and Zoning has been looking at Chapter 24 of the City Code while updating the

Park and Recreation Plan as part of the Comprehensive Plan process. Specific references to sidewalk system are to be removed. Also, if a public sidewalk is damaged or removed by a private property owner, that owner is responsible for replacement or repair of that sidewalk. A motion to have the county attorney draft the proposed changes was approved. Tom Kellogg, WSB, discussed corrective options to deal with the drainage between Margaret St. and James St. Kellogg said he didn’t have a cost estimate. Councilor Paul Novotny estimated it would cost $30,000 or more, saying there isn’t $30,000 allocated for drainage work. He didn’t think is will be doable this year. Kellogg will get cost estimates and bring them back to the next meeting. Property owners will also be contacted about easements. Burkholder reviewed the work to be done for the fishing pier. In July, the council approved payment of $11,700 for engineering costs. The DNR and Trout Unlimited will pay for the rest of the costs to replace the fishing pier and to restore the stream channel. Burkholder said there will be three entrances. With the restoration work, the shore will be easier to maintain. The city was asked to haul brush to the dump and to haul dirt to the cement plant. A resolution was approved

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. to establish a temporary, part time position for an operator for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Pat O’Neil and Darryl Haner both have the necessary credentials. Each was asked to make an offer for the temporary, part time position. The lower, $40 per hour offer from Haner was accepted. The city is in the process of finding a permanent operator for the WWTP. Approval was given to replace the city’s primary printer/copier. The least expensive proposal from E.O. Johnson was accepted at $421.02 per month for maintenance and lease. Young noted that there will be a workshop on land use planning to be held at the Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center on January 8. A retirement party for Tony Lammers will be held at the golf course from 1-4 p.m. on September 12.

Correction In the August 17 Fillmore County Journal, the article “Sikkink family celebrated their Century Farm August 8” included a mis-statement in paragraph three. The paragraph should have stated: The original homestead purchase of the Harmony Sikkink farm was made by Henry Sikkink, who farmed with his wife, Senia. The farm was next sold to their son, Harold, who farmed it with his wife, Vera. Later, the farm was sold to their son and current owner, Paul Sikkink and his wife, Judy. We apologize for the error.

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was always very interested in following all of his grandchildren’s sports and activities. Merle is survived by his son, Merle A. Evenson Merle A. Evenson, 77, died on Gary (Diane) Evenson; daughTuesday, August 25, 2015, at his ter, June (Nathan) Vitse; five grandchildren: Erika (Chris) farm in rural Rucks, Jessica (Andy) Paul, JorRushford, dan Vitse, Joe Evenson, and Minn. Bailey (Justin) Rasmussen; Merle was seven great-grandchildren, born on May Evalyn, Elizabeth, and Sarah 20, 1938, in Rucks, and Ethan, Camden, Rushford, and Aubrey Paul, and Aiden Minn. to Rasmussen; and three siblings: Sibert and Merle A. Evenson Irene Hatlevig, Shirley (Alan) Selma (Neu) Evenson. He was raised in rural Garness, and Edgar Evenson. Rushford. Merle was baptized He was preceded in death by and confirmed at Rushford his wife, Bette, and parents, Sibert Lutheran Church and was and Selma Evenson. a 1956 graduate of Rushford The funeral service will be at High School. On October 17, 11 a.m. on Monday, August 31, 1958, Merle was united in mar- at Rushford Lutheran Church riage with Bette J. Marquardt in Rushford, with Rev. Roger in Zumbrota, Minn. He farmed Michaelson officiating. Burial all of his life in the Rushford will be in the Rushford Lutheran area, with the exception of 1960 Cemetery. Visitation will be from to 1964, when Merle lived in 4 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, August, Kenosha, Wis. and worked for 30, at Hoff Funeral and CremaAmerican Motors Corporation. tion Service in Rushford, and Merle also drove school bus for one hour prior to the service on the Rushford – Peterson School Monday at the church. District for 19 years. He was so Leave a memory of Merle, sign proud to drive bus for “Merle’s his online guestbook and view Girls”, the R-P girls basketball his tribute video when it becomes and volleyball teams. Merle available at www.hofffuneral.com was a very active member of Esther E. Hanlon Rushford Lutheran Church. He had an extremely strong faith by Esther E. Hanlon, age 84, of which he lived his life. Merle was Harmony, Minn. passed away on active in the Gideon’s and had August 21, 2015 at the Gunderson a great interest in aviation. He Harmony Care Center after a cou-

rageous battle with ovarian cancer. Memorial services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Greenfield Lutheran Church in H a r m o ny, Minn. Friends called at the church on Saturday from 9:30 Esther E. Hanlon until time of services. Lindstrom Funeral Home assisted the family. Esther was born in rural Fillmore County, Minn. on July 8, 1931, the youngest daughter of Guy and Nora (Sanden) Soland. Esther grew up in the area, and graduated from Harmony High School with the class of 1949. Esther was united in marriage to Thomas M. Hanlon on October 3, 1949. They made their first home in Harmony, Minn. and then in 1952 moved to Freeport, Ill., where Thomas was a Milwaukee Railroad Depot Agent. In 1956 his work required that they move to Darien, Wisc. In 1960, her husband, Thomas, was killed in a car accident, so she and her children returned to Harmony to make their home. Esther worked for HECO, Harmony Area Schools, and Fillmore County Social Services, retiring in 1995. Esther was very active and loved spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed work-

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. ing on her computer and iPad, listening to music, riding her bike, reading a good book, and doing crossword puzzles. Esther was a member of Greenfield Lutheran Church. She did volunteer work at the Gunderson Harmony Care Center, Fillmore Central Schools, and at her church. Esther is survived by her five children: Susan (William) Leonhart of Guttenberg, Iowa, Thomas A. Hanlon of Plymouth, Minn., Gregory (Rhonda) Hanlon of Fort Worth, Tex., Pamela (James) Brink of Harmony, Minn., and David (Lauretta) Hanlon of Duluth, Minn.; 11 grandchildren: Matthew Leonhart, Jennifer Leonhart, Jacob Archbold, Stacey Hanlon, Shane Hanlon, Lisa (Brandon) Bender, Chad Brink, Chris (Jessi) Brink, Andrew Brink, Pentti Hanlon, and Ida Jo Pajunen; four greatgrandchildren: Hannah, Melanie, and Carter Brink, and Sophia Bender; two sisters: Ilene Anderson and Darleen (LeRoy) Johnson; four sisters-in-law; Pat Soland, Gayle Hanlon, Joyce Hanlon, and Delores Hanlon; and many nieces and nephews. Esther was proceeded in death by her husband; parents; her sister, Audrey Teslow; three brothers: LuVerne, Gerald an Guy Junior Soland. Jon W. Laging Jon W. Laging, 78, Preston, Minn., passed away Sunday

morning, August 23, 2015, at his residence in Preston. Jon was born January 24, 1937, in Mountain Lake, Minn., the son of Werner and Marjorie (R hoten) Laging. He was a 1955 graduate of Mou nt a in Lake High School and Jon W. Laging a 1959 graduate of Hamline University in St. Paul. Following graduation he worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. He married Kay Hines in 1961 in Rochester and the couple made their homes in Rochester, Sioux Falls, S. Dak., Dell Rapids, S. Dak., Salina, Kans., and then Preston. Jon was a personnel director at hospitals in the communities that he lived, spending the most time at McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls. The couple also owned antique stores in those communities, as well. While he was in Preston, he was a sports columnist for area newspapers and wrote his book A Minnesota Life and Sports. For the past few years, he was a guide at Mystery Cave in rural Preston with the DNR. Kay died March 12, 2014. He was an active member of the Hamline Alumni Association, was an avid fisherman, and was a See Obituaries Page 9 

Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………...Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Valley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.….....…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...…...……………....…Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….……....…Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church............……Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church………….....Sundays - 8 : 00am & 9 : 30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ……....…………Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………...……Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………..…….....……Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science 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...………………….......….Sundays - 10 : 00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……..……....……Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..….....................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 - 10 :30am 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 - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...…...…………Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4456

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Garness Trinity Lutheran...……….………........…Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………....…..Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..………………….....Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…….………..…Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church…...............Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry 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 Sunday Worship will be held at Elstad Lutheran Church Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..……………..…....…Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……….…Sundays - 10 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Looney Valley 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 Nativity Catholic Church..Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.………………...…………Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.…......... 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 Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church …………...…..…Sundays - 10 : 30am 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

Saetersdal Lutheran Church.……………....…........Sundays - 9 : 00am 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 Episcopal 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 Hall ………………......…......Saturday - 5 : 00pm Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church...................................Sundays - 10 : 30am 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 Trinity Fellowship ELCA..…………………......….Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinit y Evangelical 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 - 9:00am 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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big Minnesota Twins fan. Jon is survived by two sons: Keller of Houston, Tex., and Christopher of Preston; and two grandchildren, Hunter and Tracy. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents. There was a memorial service 2 p.m., Saturday, August 29, 2015, at the Thauwald Funeral Home in Preston, with Rev. Amanda Larsen officiating. Burial of his cremains took place in the Chatfield Cemetery. Friends called at the funeral home on Saturday from 12 p.m. until the time of service. Arlyn D. Mensink Arlyn D. Mensink 87, of Pine Island, formerly of Goodhue, Minn., died Friday, August 21, 2015 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Tues- Arlyn D. Mensink day, August 25, 2015, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Goodhue, Minn., with Pastor Regina Hassanally officiating. Burial took place in Evergreen Cemetery in Goodhue, Minn. Visitation was held on Monday, August 24, 2015 from 4 to 8 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church and on Tuesday for one hour prior to the service, all at St. Luke Lutheran church. Arlyn Dean Mensink was born on October 3, 1927, in rural Preston, Minn., to Arthur and Clara

(Drury) Mensink. He grew up in rural Preston. Attended country school and farmed with his parents. On October 22, 1950 he married Dolly Lange in rural Harmony. They rented a farm in Harmony before they moved to Peterson in 1960, where he owned and operated a portable Daffin Feed Mill between the Peterson and Rushford areas. In the fall of 1969 they moved to Houston, where Arlyn started working for the BK Ranch. In 1974 they moved to Red Wing, where Arlyn continued his work as a farmhand. They then moved to Goodhue, where Arlyn worked at Lodermeier Implement for twent-plus years. After retiring from Lodermeier Implement, he worked part-time for Fulton Fabrication for several years before moving to Mazeppa Minn. Arlyn was a former member of the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Posse and a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church. He enjoyed horseback riding, putting together and framing jigsaw puzzles, gardening and spending time with family. Arlyn is survived by his wife, Dolly of Pine Island; children: Dennis (LouAnn) Mensink of Stewartville, Dean (Lori) Mensink of West Concord, Dale (Sally) Mensink of Houston, Linette Nelson of Red Wing, LeeAnn (Keith) Carlson of Goodhue, Holly (Dave) Roschen of Goodhue, Danny (Patricia) Mensink of Mazeppa; nineteen grandchildren; and eighteen greatgrandchildren; brothers: Kenny Mensink of Lime Springs, Iowa, John (Bev) Mensink of Pres-

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Monday, August 31, 2015 ton, Curtis (Trudy) Mensink of Marshall, Minn.; sisters: Ardis Souhrada of Rochester and Deloris Nagel of Stewartville. Arlyn was preceded in death by his daughter; Linda Reeve: parents; and sister, Carol Lou Mensink. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Mayo Clinic Hospice. Arrangements are with the Mahn Family Funeral Home – Larson Chapel in Zumbrota. Thomas Daniel Moe Thomas Daniel Moe, 82, of Rochester, passed peacefully August 19, 2015 at Cottagewood Senior Communities in Rochester. Thomas was born on August 22, 1932 in Preston, Minn. to Sam and Delia (Anderson) Moe. He attended schools in Thomas Daniel Moe Preston, graduating from Preston High School in 1950. Tom served in the United States Army at various locations, including Ft. Lewis in Wash., working with radar. His 32 year career with IBM began in January of 1957. He retired in 1989. Tom loved fishing with friends, working with computers, and was a forever “do-it-yourself” guy. Tom is survived by his wife, Margaret “Peg”; daughter Michelle Olejniczak and Robert Mizerka; daughter Suzanne and Michael Welch; and son, Peter and Melody Moe. Six grandchildren also survive: Krista Moe Herbst, Kevin Moe, Caitlin and Cortney Olejniczak, and Briella and Ethan Moe. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Delia and Ode Krogen; son, Daniel; and daughter-in-law Linda Moe. At Tom’s request, a private family memorial will be held at a later date. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements. (507) 867-4310. Condolences may be shared with the family at rileyfuneralhomes.com. Edna Beulah (Shaw) Winslow Edna Beulah (Shaw) Winslow, 96, passed away peacefully at home on August 22, 2015, joining

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of her students. She taught in surrounding country schools, with Jordan Township being the last school she taught in. On Nov. 29, 1939, she married longtime family friend Lester Winslow. They made their home on a farm near Chatfield, where they raised their four daughters. They left the farm and moved to the Village of Fillmore in 1988. She loved God, her family, missions, and Jeopardy. One of her favorite Bible verses is Psalms 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” She is survived by one sister, Hazel (David) Vesey of Rochester; four daughters: Marie (Ken) Baker of Wykoff, Inez (Dar) Halverson of Rochester, Deb (Gary) Albrecht of Wykoff, and Brenda (Scott) Rain of Fountain; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her husband; six sisters; five brothers and one son-in-law. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family at rileyfuneralhomes.com.

her Savior in Heaven. A funeral service was held on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Fillmore Free Methodist Church, with Pastor Mike Hopper of f ic i a t i n g. V i s it a t i o n s were held on We d ne s d ay, Edna Beulah August 26 (Shaw) Winslow from 5-7 p.m. and one hour prior to the funeral, all at the Fillmore Free Methodist Church. Beulah was born on Oct. 12, 1918, to Rev. Spencer and Caroline Shaw in Wall Lake, S. Dak. Two months after her birth, her father passed away from the great 1918 flu epidemic. Her mother moved the family back to Fillmore, Minn. where her father had previously planted the Fillmore Free Methodist Church and still owned a farm. She graduated from Chatfield High School in 1936. After high school, she went on to get her teaching certificate. She had a passion for teaching and loved all

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SAT., SEPTEMBER 5 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Snakes of the Bluff Lands, 10-11:30am, Mystery Cave amphitheater. •Lanesboro AA group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)765-2518.* •The Night Sky, 8-9pm, Mystery Cave amphitheater.

SUN., SEPTEMBER 6 •South Forestville “The Lost Town site” Interpretive Hike, 10-11am, Mystery Cave picnic shelter. •Cowboy Church Service, 6pm, Cherry Grove United Methodist Church, For more info or directions, call (507) 346-2830.

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

MON., SEPTEMBER 7 •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W. Prairie Ave. Free will donations. (507) 288-6944 for info.* •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. Freewill donations. (507) 288-6944 for info.* •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

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maintained that it will be very labor intensive for counties to switch everyone to a different Managed Care Organization. The board unanimously adopted a resolution in support of the UCare appeal, maintaining that Blue Plus, Medica, and UCare have submitted proposals suitable to meet their needs. Fillmore County, along with other counties, is requesting that DHS reconsider their decision to eliminate UCare, which limits choices of Managed Care Organizations to only Blue Plus and Medica. 2016 budget Several department heads presented their budget requests for 2016. Attorney Brett Corson said his budget was basically constant.

Increases are due mostly to salary increases. Sheriff Tom Kaase went into detail with several budgets in his department including Emergency Management. He said he made some changes breaking things down more to get a better picture. Four vehicles are scheduled to be replaced in 2016. He budgeted for one additional employee, a court house security person, maintaining there has been a need for this position. Kaase said he was looking for different ways to offset the cost. The department recently received a $60,000 payment from the state, which was long overdue, for the Sentence to Serve program. He said he and members of his team were looking for ways to do better. Other budgets reviewed included the budget for Minne-

Monday, August 31, 2015 sota Extension Services presented by Chuck Schwartau, Economic Development presented by Cris Gastner and Don Farrow, and SWCD/Water Quality presented by Donna Rasmussen and Jennifer Ronnenberg. Farrow suggested that Community Economic Development Associates (CEDA) and EDAs are looking to work regionally for the good of all of the region, expanding communication lines. Gastner said going forward there will be a lot more demand on infrastructure. Rasmussen acknowledged that there are a lot of holes in the budget for SWCD. Her office administers numerous grants. The SWCD request for the county appropriation was the same as last year at $215,000. Other business in brief The resignation of David

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Dyke, Narcotics Officer, effective September 16 was accepted with thanks for his 15 years of service to the county. A request to hire a replacement full-time deputy was approved. The purchase of a replacement commercial air conditioner for the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office was approved at the low bid of $3,391 from Vis Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning, Lanesboro. An Emergency Management Grant in the amount of $20,213 from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety was accepted. Kevin Beck said the matching grant is basically the same as last year. An American with Disability Act Transition Plan was adopted for the Highway Department. County engineer Ron Gregg said the plan makes it official that county projects will be ADA compliant. The purchase of a Snogo Snow Blower for the Fillmore County Airport was approved. Airport manager Pamela Schroeder explained that it was prudent to make the purchase now as the county share is only 5% ($6,044) with 90% being paid with federal dollars and 5% state dollars. The

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cost to the county would more than double after August 31, as the state will no longer pay its 5%. Also, the total price of the machine will increase shortly due to a 2016 emissions requirement. The old snow blower is still in good shape and will be diverted to the Highway Department. The new snow blower, which is being purchased primarily with federal funds, will have the restriction that it can not leave the airport. A Veterans grant from the state in the amount of $10,000 was accepted. Veterans Service Officer Jason Marquardt said it was the same grant that has been received in each of the last couple of years. The grant is used for office equipment, marketing, training, and other allowable expenses. An access permit for a new field access for Lyle Meldahl, Section 14, Holt Township was approved. He will expand his existing driveway access. A three year medical examiner services contract with Mayo Clinic-Southern Minnesota Medical Examinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office was approved. There will be no increase in costs for 2016, but an increase of 2% in each of 2017 and 2018.

Football Openers Highlights By Paul Trende It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the best first week of action for county football teams. Only two (Fillmore Central and Mabel-Canton) of seven picked up victories. All games were played â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;college-styleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, in the afternoon, per rescheduling due to expected bad weather. Fillmore Central had a long good ride home from Janesville. The Falcons got a pair of second quarter Tyson Ristau touchdown runs (42, 20) to take an 18-7 halftime lead. J-W-P closed to 18-13 following a

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The family of Dennis Bergey wishes to thank everyone for the love and generosity shown to us during the loss of our â&#x20AC;&#x153;wonderfulâ&#x20AC;? dad, son, brother, and uncle. Although we would prefer to send a personal thank you to everyone, it feels impossible to do so. Dennis was well-known, respected, and loved by people from all over the Tri-State Area. We have received such overwhelming support, for which we cannot begin to say thank you. But, we can tell you, there is no end to our appreciation. Your kindness will never be forgotten. We are grateful to the many friends of Dennis, including the Harmony Golf Club staff, the EMTs, Harmony Ambulance, Mayo One and Fillmore County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department, who were there for him during his time of need. A heartfelt thank you to our family and friends who attended Dennisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; visitation, celebration of life, sent cards, and gave memorials in his honor. Thanks also for the delicious food and beautiful flowers, plantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and keepsakes. Dennisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; celebration of life was truly touching, which included: shared memories, â&#x20AC;&#x153;wonderfulâ&#x20AC;? words, and symbolic songs. We express our appreciation to Tim Mengis, Pastor Paul Thompson, Cantonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assumption Catholic Church, the pallbearers, Dan McKenna, Harold Pederson, Rose Breitsprecher, the Minnesota State Fire Service Memorial Pipeband, and Sarah Barth, of Sarahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Diner, along with her dedicated staff. Our sincerest gratitude goes to the Canton Fire Department for arranging the fire truck procession from town to the cemetery in Henrytown. Firefighters in 13 trucks, from six area departments - Canton, Fountain, Harmony, Lanesboro, Mabel, and Preston â&#x20AC;&#x201C; showed respect for Dennis during the four-mile tribute. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts. Dennis was proud to be part of the volunteer fire department community. Again, we appreciate your kindness and friendship during this extremely difficult time. In closing, we ask that you remember Dennis, his smile and his â&#x20AC;&#x153;hugeâ&#x20AC;? love for life, with this saying: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those we love donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go away, they walk beside us every day.â&#x20AC;? Love, The Bergey Family Celeste, Channing, Eloise, Diane & Steve, Don & Deb, Dave & Karen, Dean, Danette & Tim, Doug & Debbie; and families

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By Paul Trende It could be a very interesting year on the area’s volleyball courts. Of the seven FCJ covThe Trende ered squads, Report six accomplished a lot in 2014. Titans Fillmore Central and MabelCanton each won conference Paul Trende championships. FC was Section runner-up. Chatfield comes off their second straight second place finish in the TRC. Rushford-Peterson made the sub-section final four. Lanesboro is on the rise after tripling its win total for a second straight year. Houston comes off its best season in over a decade. There could be a number of hotly contested matches. It will especially be a tight 1A East race, what with defending 1AA East champion Caledonia moving down a class. A year ago, Lonnie Morken’s Mabel-Canton Cougars entered the season having lost a ton. They subsequently didn’t miss a beat in winning another SEC title. They were ultimately felled by Fillmore Central in the 1A East title game. M-C finished at 31-5 (14-0 in the SEC), as 1A East runner-up. It was their third straight 30-win season. The Cougars graduated one Coranda All-SEC playVickerman er, top hitter Sara Vettleson-Trutza. They return three. Coranda Vickerman (5’9”

junior setter) was the SEC Player of the Year in 2014 (951 assists, 265 digs, 75 aces). She’s a twotime All-SEC performer with over 1,100 career assists. She’ll run the Cougar offense. Newbies last year, Savannah Slafter (5’7” sophomore OH) Savanah Slafter and Courtney Graves (5’9” junior MH), were also All-SEC Slafter registered 275 kills and 267 digs, Graves 245 kills and 45 aces. Lexi Thorson (5’5” freshman OH) was A-C Honorable Mention (team lead 356 digs, 57 aces). She’ll Courtney make the Graves move to the front line. Dakota Delaney (5’9” sophomore MH) and Emma Wathier (5’2” senior libero) round out the key returnees. The Cougars have no one over 5’9”. They have three seniors, two juniors, three sophomores, three freshman, and an 8th grader. Player experience is not lacking, though. Coach Morken, in his 22nd year, hasn’t had a losing season since the Bill Clinton presidency. The Cougars open with LeRoy-Ostrander at home. They are in three tournaments, their own Labor Day Classic, the Class A Showcase, and the Brainerd Big Axe Invite. They begin the year ranked #4 in Class A. The Fillmore Central Falcons continued to be a volleyball power in 2014. FC won their second straight 3-Rivers Conference crown (12-0), their second straight 1A

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East title, only to be felled by ultimate Class A state champion Faribault B.A. in the section title game. The Falcons finished 2014 as Section 1A runner-up (24-8). Travis Malley, entering his second season as FC’s head coach, graduated five key seniors, including a pair of All State players (Morgan Malley, Leah Scheevel) and three All-Conference players (Malley, Scheevel, Sammi Bakke). FC is down to one regular off the 2013 State runner-up squad, junior Tayah Barnes (5’6” libero). She led FC with 379 digs a year ago (80 kills), earning A-C Honorable Mention honors. Shelby Ebner returns (5’4” senior, 156 digs) and projects at setter. Paige Bennett (5’10” junior OH) is FC’s top returning attacker (103 kills), while sister Kendyl (5’11” junior MH) is also experienced (61 kills). Eight other Falcons have varsity credentials, including seniors Megan Hendrickson (5’6” DS), Lexie Dols (5’8” OH), Gabrielle Shupe (5’7” OH), Caitlyn Walsh (5’8” DS), and Taylor Pierce-Sprenger (5’4” RH). FC has six seniors and eleven juniors. They open at home, a nonconference battle with Hayfield. They have tourneys at Wabasha, the big-time Apple Valley Invitational, and Rochester-Century. Runner-up to FC in the Three Rivers the past two years were the Chatfield Gophers. The Chosen Valley ladies finished 19-10 overall (11-1 in the TRC). They lost to Dover-Eyota in the 1AA East semifinals. Gone are Kirsten Keefe (thrice All-Conference), Brook Irish (twice A-C), Maddy Kammer (once A-C), and Maddie Talamantes. All played varsity at least three years. Leading the returning cast are a pair of senior A-C Honorable Mention athletes, Sheridan Salisbury (5’7” OH) and Megan LaPlante (5’5” libero). Salisbury enters her fourth year of varsity action. She is Chatfield’s top returning attacker (163 kills) and defender (320 digs). LaPlante enters her third year of action. She was the Gophers most used server (42 aces) and serve receiver. She was second on the team in digs (248). Brooke Adler (5’10” senior OH, 140 kills) and Danielle Kramer (5’6” senior OH, 55 kills) also are back up-front, Kaitlyn Griffin (5’4” senior DS) in the back-row. Lexi Schott (5’6” junior) projects as the new setter. Chatfield has nine seniors and eleven junoirs. They open at P-E-M and have three competitive tournaments, Farmington, Decorah, and Cannon Falls. Ruth Ann Lund returns for her second year as head coach of the Gophers. The Rushford-Peterson Trojans made some noise in 2014. They beat eventual Section 1AA runnerup Caledonia in the regular season, part of an 8-4 TRC campaign (a ten-year best league showing). In her second year leading R-P, Nikki Schultz got team green to Rochester. They fell to Mabel-Canton (3-1) in the 1A East semifinals, finishing with 17-16 record. Only one senior graduated off that team. Back are All-Conference selections Brianna Koop (5’9” junior OH)

and Savannah Skalet (5’5” junior setter). Koop had 249 kills (team best) and 258 digs (second best) in 2014. Skalet had 519 assists and 58 aces (both team high). Also returning are A-C Brianna Koop HM players Mikayla Crawford (5’4” junior DS) and Carissa Bieberdorf (5’4” senior RH). Crawford (carrying on the family tradition) led R-P in digs (381). Bieberdorf had 170. Throw in Ashley Agrimson (6’0” junior MH, 105 kills, 31 blocks), Ta t y a n n a Bronk (5’5” Savannah Skalet senior DS), Shayna Bellock (5’8” senior MH), and Nicole Blagsvedt (6’0” sophomore OH); R-P is saturated with key returnees. The Trojans have three seniors, seven juniors, and a trio of sophomores. They open at W-K and have tourneys in Mabel and back in Wabasha. Lanesboro volleyball entered the 2014 season having won just four total matches combined in two years. After going from one win (2012) to three wins (2013), the Burros again tripled their win total, finishing last season at 9-13 (7-7 in the SEC). They lost to Schaeffer Academy in a 1A East pig-tale game. Six seniors graduated, but Lanesboro’s top statistical leaders all return. Junior Cassidy Ruud (5’8” OH) leads the list. She was the Burros team MVP in 2014 (193 digs, 95 kills), playing all the way around. Lexi Melander (5’4” junior setter) is back for her second year as starting setter (448 assists). Rachel Kimball (5’6” senior OH) returns after leading Lanesboro with 102 kills. Olivia Rogers (5’8” senior OH), Rachel Eversole (5’4” senior OH), and Madeline Snyder (5’6” senior MH) also played extensively in 2014. The Burros schedule is mainly just conference opponents, save for the LeRoy-Ostrander tournament. Head Coach Chris Knutson is in her second year of her second stint as Lanesboro’s volleyball

coach. She is in her eleventh year overall. In Houston, the Hurricanes are coming off a banner year for their volleyball program. Behind a healthy group of seniors and first year coach Hannah Bauman, the ‘Canes finished 14-7 (10-4 in the SEC). They beat R-P for the first time in forever. They lost to Fillmore Central in the 1A East quarterfinals. But that seven girl senior class graduated, a list that included 1,000-assist AllConference setter Alexa Horihan. Houston has just three returning varsity letter winners. A very good one is AllSEC outside hitter Kelly Jerviss. The 5’11” senior far-and-way led her team in kills with 270. She’ll Kelly Jerviss be one of the SEC’s top hitting forces. Ruby Johnson (5’3” DS, 196 digs) and Maya Upton (5’3” senior) are the other two key returnees. Four juniors and a pair of sophomores further round out team red. They are like Lanesboro, playing mostly an SEC schedule, save for the Waukon Tournament. In Kingsland, the Knights begin 2015 with their fourth coach in as many years. Brittni McKane inherits a squad that didn’t win a conference game (0-12), one that finished at 3-26. The Knights did pull a play-off upset of Spring Grove, before falling to W-K in the 1A East quarters. Seniors Reann Kimbal (5’9” MH), Karson Reiland (5’4” DS), and Kahri Kolden (5’4” RH) all played regularly in 2014. Kimbal was All-Conference Honorable Mention, leading Kingsland with 105 kills and 22 blocks. Alayna Meskill (5’4” junior libero), Kailey Link (5’7” junior OH), and Lauren Buchholtz (5’7” freshman MH) also played abundantly. Meskill led Kingsland defensively (169 digs, primary serve receiver). On top of four seniors, Kingsland has ten juniors and a pair of freshman. They have the W-K and Rochester Century tournaments on top of their Three Rivers conference schedule. All Three Rivers stats courtesy of Bill Bentson.

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chunks of yardage. Wayne Ross got the glory (13-68 yards, 3 TD’s rushing). Talon Peterson (9-59, TD rushing) and Brenden Kerns (11-33, TD rushing) also found pay-dirt. The Cougars put up 30 in the first quarter on the way to a 48-0 win over G-E. There was a bit of a discrepancy in rushing yards (M-C 64 for 485, G-E 14 for -49).

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cross-district football action. Ristau carried the weight, logging 16 carries for 189 yards and three TD’s. A Riley Means to Matson Kiehne 5-yard TD strike put FC on the board in the first quarter. Brady Ristau added 57 yards on ten carries. FC totaled 322 total yards, 282 of it coming on the ground. The Bulldogs tallied 244 total yards, 185 of it on the ground. In an originally scheduled afternoon game, Mabel-Canton also had a long happy ride home, from Glenville. Mitch Kuhn (7-125 yards, TD rushing; 2-60 receiving) and Weston Whalen (14-164 yards, TD rushing) got the big

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8-22 Rushford-Peterson 6, Blooming Prairie 8 (R-P: Noah Carlson 12-41 rushing, 2-44 receiving; Clay Johnson 5-26, TD rushing; Lukas Rasmussen 2 INTs. BP: Lucas Noble 5-16, 65 yards, TD, 3 INT’s passing, 15-75 rushing; Anthony Nelson

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Rushford eyes school site plan, street improvements By Kirsten Zoellner Rushford’s City Council has gotten its first glimpse of the proposed Site Plan for the new school. The plan has seen considerable review and comment from discussions between the Planning and Zoning Commission, school administration, architectural and engineering firm ATS&R, Otomo Engineering, and the Public Works Department. Planning and Zoning has approved of the report and recommended city council review. Dean Beeninga and Ron Spoden, of ATS&R, District Superintendent Chuck Ehler, and School Board Chairman John Linder were in attendance at the Monday, August 24 meeting. Several changes and clarifications have already been made. Regarding Use Regulations, the proposed school building will be located in an R-2 Single Family zone, while the parking lot is zoned agricultural. The school secured the required Conditional Use Permit from the city June 8. Concern over accurate plot lines, indicating the toe of the bluff in relation to the bluff impact zone, was noted and both the site boundary and topographical survey information have been revised. There were no issues found with height, yard, and area bulk regulations, including setbacks. Additionally, findings indicate that the ingress/egress access roadway to the east of the site will not be impacted by building construction. Parking regulations specify one off-street space limitations. Spelled out are one space per preschool, elementary, and junior high staff member, one space per high school staff member, and one space for every three high school students. Based on preliminary plans, this equates to 330 total overall spaces. Accord-

Rushford Mayor Chris Hallum points to a diagram of the proposed R-P School site plan. The council has asked engineers and the district to follow up on several discussion items on the plan before granting approval. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner ing to the review, 41 spaces are planned for the east with 289 spaces on the west. This includes 239 “striped” spaces and 50 additional grass-covered overflow spaces. The council noted some concern over parking functionality. “Because of the location, the residents need some protection,” stated councilor Vern Bunke. “It’s tricky when you design near residential areas,” responded Beeninga. “School parking is tricky. There’s no concern on day to day; only at events.” Lighting requirements and exterior security lighting will need further review, as suggested by Tom Nigon, Star Energy Services. The district is responsible for parking lot and security lighting. This may be connected to the city light system and would be metered separately for billing to the district. Beeninga discussed some options for light cutoff and possible programming in an effort to find balance between safety and visibility. Further discussion was had on plans for water drainage and

runoff control. Engineers are currently planning three ponding areas. Calculations call for water to be removed from the site utilizing a piping system that will maintain the current storm water flow rate of the site per Minnesota Pollution Control Agency standards. Per recommendations from engineers, the ponding areas have been increased in size. Discussion will continue on outlet ditching and survey work to determine legal description of an easement between city park and district property. Additional easement clarification will be determined regarding utilities. Plans call for ductile iron pipe lines to be installed in a loop around the school, to provide better quality and fire protection, with access provided from an eight-inch DIP watermain off Pine Meadows Lane. Once installed and inspected, it is proposed that the district turn over ownership of the water lines to the city, largely for maintenance. An access agreement would need to be signed

Council mulls ATV’s on Spring Valley streets By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley city council met in regular session on August 24, with all members in attendance (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Bill Bires, Jeff Vehr e n k a m p , Todd Jones and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the council approved prior minutes and accounts payable for August. No visitors had signed up to address the council. Councilor Todd Jones stated, “I’ve had a few people asking about ATV permits” (for driving on city streets). Mayor Struzyk said Spring Valley currently only approves ATV usage on city streets for individuals who are given a permit

based on a handicapping condition. Police Chief Rasmussen added, “Us and Rushford are the only two in the county that have an ordinance against it.” The council asked Zimmer to get samples of other cities’ ATV ordinances for the council to review and consider at a future meeting. The council was updated on “Junk Ordinance” status, with Deb Zimmer stating, “Everything is now in compliance” (regarding property owners whom had previously been contacted about violations), and regarding new issues, Police Chief Tim Rasmussen said, “I think twelve letters have been sent out,… we’re getting ahead of the game at least.” Zimmer reviewed the standard process in which the city sends an initial letter to property owners in violation of the ordinance, and then if the issue is not resolved promptly, the city sends another letter stating the

date by which compliance is expected (generally the date of the next regular council meeting) so that the council can take appropriate action if still in violation. The council approved Resolution 2015-30, approving purchase and development agreement with Daniel & Patricia O’Connell at a total purchase price of $2500 and with stipulations of putting homes on the lots. Next, the council considered Resolution 2015-29, Calling for a Public Hearing on Refinancing Projects by Madonna Meadows of Rochester and Madonna Towers of Rochester. Zimmer explained, “This is a refinancing project,…It’s the same thing we did with the care center. We’re just setting the public hearing, that’s all we’re doing at this point.” The council approved the resolution to set a public hearing on the matter.

between the city and the district. Councilor Roger Colbenson suggested the district maintain ownership of the water lines. All points of issue will be discussed further at the September 14 council meeting. “I’m confident we’re on the right track,” stated Bunke. “This is hardly a deal breaker. We can work with this,” added Mayor Hallum. “Clean it up the best you can. It’s the first time we’ve been through this. We want to do it right.” “I’d like a couple of things followed up on,” agreed councilor Mark Honsey. “By no means is there a deal breaker in there.” In other news, the city is continuing plans for street improvements. Bolton & Menk engineer Brain Malm presented documentation and suggestions for repair or reconstruction for streets including Southview Court, Hillcrest Drive, and Meadowview Drive. These three have seen considerable “alligator” cracking and are beyond crack sealing and seal coating. The roads could be milled and overlaid, but due to insufficient bituminous pavement thickness and overly thick aggregate base, Malm has recommended the full removal of the bituminous layer and trimming of the base to aid in future drainage and to allow for an adequate bituminous layer to be reset. In addition, spot curb and gutter is necessary. While the council agreed upon the poor road condition, it was unclear whether the roadway work would qualify as repair, and therefore 100% city cost, or reconstruction, which is assessable to adjacent property owners. “I could see it argued either way,” acknowledged Malm, referencing the city assessment policy. Total cost of the project is estimated at $330,800. If the council deems the proj Concerning the Creek Crossing project, Zimmer informed the council that no bids were received from contractors by the deadline, and she explained that all local contractors seem to be very busy this time of year, so she suggested the city should consider opening the project up for bids again in the spring. Zimmer reminded council members of several upcoming meetings, including a brief special meeting for Planning and Zoning at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 31. She also said that the next regular meeting (September 14) would include budget review. Mayor Struzyk informed the council that he’s been asked again about changing rules regarding trout fishing within the city, and he said, “I’ve referred them to Springy”. He also stated that Ag Days went smoothly overall. The meeting adjourned about 6:15 p.m. The next regular meeting will be September 14 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome.

ect as “repair,” it will need to determine how it can fund the project or a portion of it. Because no public hearing would need to be held, the council could approve plans and specifications and authorize bid advertisement due in September. However, it is determined to be “reconstruction”, the council would need to delayed until 2016 to accommodate public hearings and the step by step assessment process. The issue will be revisited at the next council meeting. The council also discussed the proposed ordinance for Renewable Energy Systems. The Planning Commission has reviewed the changes and the draft is being reviewed by City Attorney Terry Chiglo. “Implementation of a Renewable Energy Ordinance is part of the policies and procedures needed before the moratorium on Distributed Generation Interconnection can be lifted. A separate ordinance will be brought forward at a later date to address wind energy systems.” A public hearing for the amended ordinance has been set for September 28. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 14, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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ered in the park after the ride until it was time to go for the evening meal at Chickadee Cottage Cafe. Seven classmates met along with their spouses. The classmates that attended were Lynn Kidd, Lyndon Grabau, Wayne Depoppe, Harold Meyer, Bill Vrieze, Eugene Mulhern, and Bob Emerson. Bill Vrieze of Ariz. came the farthest. On Monday evening, Joan and Lynn Kidd went to Stewartville to attend the football game of their youngest grandchild, Logan Kidd, son of Russell Kidd, who is a sophomore at Stewartville high school. On Saturday, Joan and Lynn Kidd had a surprise visit from their granddaughter Brittany Klingfus and her friend, Jordan. Brittany was starting school on Monday at RCTC. On Friday the 21st about 40 friends enjoyed coffee and coffee cake at the Gateway for Beatrice Eickhoff’s birthday. On Saturday, about 35 family and relatives enjoyed supper at Philip Eickoff’s for her birthday. Big and little enjoyed the new zip line Philips built. On Tuesday, August 18, Randy and Wendy Grabau paid visits to Everett Eickhoff and Jeri O’Byrne at the Chatfield Care Center. Later that morning, they drove to Rochester to visit Randy’s niece, Courtney Lenox. They were met there by Randy’s sister, Julie Lenox of Byron and Courtney’s daughter, Danika. From there, Randy and Wendy, Julie, and Danika rendezvoused at a restaurant with Randy’s sister, Jeanette Ramaker, of Spring Valley, for a delightful pizza lunch. After lunch, Randy and Wendy paid a call on Erma Shaw at her new home in Rochester. En route to the farm, Randy stopped in Stewartville at the Care Center to visit with Ardelina Ericson and Dorothy Pesek.

By Karen Reisner City administrator Joe Hoffman presented the 2016 budget reflecting departmental requests at the city council’s August 25 meeting. This first draft shows a 9.11% increase in the levy, or an approximate increase of $69,000. Each percent of increase equals about $7,500. Local Government Aid is anticipated to be $496,379, which is an increase of $491. Bond payments for the Twenty-14 Improvements and the North Industrial Park are largely driving the projected increase in the levy. Mayor Kurt Reicks acknowledged that the public is anticipating an increase due to the Twenty-14 project. Hoffman located a spreadsheet from September 2014 where an anticipated 9.41% increase in the levy would be needed in 2016 to meet bond payments from the Twenty-14 project. Hoffman said this draft is very preliminary. Councilman Robert Maust asked for updated market values in the city to see how costs will be split up. It was the consensus of the council to try to shave off a little of the increase. An increase of 7% in health care costs is figured in. That increase may be less, but actual figures will not be available until later in the fall. The council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, September 10 at 8:30 a.m. to hear from department heads on their budget recommendations and to discuss the budget. North Regional Pond Brett Grabau, Stantec, reported that the pond will require modifications in order to meet the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency storm water quality component of the permit. The pond has not sealed itself. He detailed three options to correct the problem. Two different liner options were very costly. The least costly option is to convert it to a dry pond with filtration.

The pond meets the MPCA’s retention requirements. The estimated cost for the conversion is $35,000. There was a discussion on how to pay for the conversion. The industrial park project is expected to cost about $30,000 less than bid. Hoffman was optimistic that half the cost of the pond modifications can be reimbursed through a DEED grant. Grabau said he should get quotes for fall work to be completed by November 1 or spring work to be completed by June 1. Approval was given to convert the pond to a dry pond with filtration and to get quotes

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for the work. Public hearing, sidewalk replacements Jim Bakken reviewed the projected costs and assessments for replacing the sidewalk on the south side of Vesterheim Apartments along Kansas St. and adding pedestrian ramps on both sides of Chatfield St. The total project cost is estimated at $7,215. The city pays for all curb replacement and pedestrian ramps and pays 50% of the cost of the sidewalk. The total city cost is expected to be about $5,151. Fillmore Central School and Vesterheim Apartments will be responsible for some of the assessments. Also, Ida Olstad is to be assessed. She spoke to the

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council during the hearing, noting that she has no sidewalk on her property, but has streets on three sides of her property, a triple frontage lot. According to current ordinances she will be assessed just over $900 for the sidewalk that is across the street from her property. Hoffman said the city ordinance specifies that if there is not a sidewalk on both sides of a street, property owners on each side of the street are assessed equally for a sidewalk located on one side. Hoffman explained that with the current ordinance she potentially could be assessed for sideSee Preston Page 18 

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You get what you get Wilting in the heat, I gather tomatoes and dig onions in the hot sun, as sweat stings my eyes and soaks my shirt. I wipe my face with the back of my arm and dream of diving into the clear cool waters of “our lake” up north. I can recall many decades of cabin life. We grab towels and Crocs and gather on the warm, sloping granite. Sometimes I step in up to my ankles and then dive right into the deep waters, shooting forward as my body becomes clean and bouyant. Other times I wade in ever so slowly, getting used to the cool waters in long lovely stages, which for some reason drives some family members crazy, leading to teasing and laughter. I’ve had this fantasy many times this summer. So as we pack up for our summer time at the extended family Island cabin, I picture the sunny hot days of summer. We arrive to greet our grandsons

and their parents, who report they’ve had a great time on the boat but it has been too windy for swimming. That night a thunderstorm drenches the cabin and a gray day dawns, drizzling, fiercely windy, and in the 40s. We boat them ashore and say our goodbyes, then return to a gloomy cabin. The next three days bring more of the same weather. We donned hats and jackets in the rustic cabin and kept a big fire going. Puzzles, books, cooking up a big pot of chili, glasses of red wine for cocktail hour – these are typical of winter evening activities, not an August vacation. Today, our fifth day dawns sunny, while temperatures creeping towards 70° are forecast. Maybe we will get a bit more summer after all, but I’m not sure there will be much swimming.

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hold its 46th annual Antique Show & Sale in the MabelCanton High School Gym from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday, offering great deals on a wide variety of items. Many people love to see the talent of local residents at the Craft Show, which will be held in the Steam Engine Museum building on Saturday, with new vendors added this year. The Mabel Community Center will house a Quilt Show on Saturday and Sunday to display detailed and impressive work from many entrants. The Jag Amdahl Building will be a busy place, with people

coming to view the Model Railroad Show from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Noon on Saturday will bring the first of two main street parades of steam engines & tractors with an impressive number of entries. Be sure to stick around following the parade for many more activities that will follow. These festivities include the Little Miss Mabel Pageant and Presentation of Queen Candidates & Coronation of 2015 Steam Engine Days Queen on the stage of the Steam Engine Grounds and the Hoefer Family Power Pedal Pull, also held on the Steam Engine Grounds.

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of the Tri-State Pullers Tractor/ Truck Pull, which is always fun and exciting, with very friendly drivers in awe-inspiring tractors and trucks participating. Music and dancing overtakes Steam Engine Days on Saturday night with a Teen Dance on main street, “Country Cousins” playing at the American Legion Hall, and “Trouble Shooter” rockin’ the Mabel Lion’s Beverage Tent all until midnight. Many attendees of Steam Engine Days will take a break from dancing long enough to enjoy a display of colorful fireworks at dusk on Saturday night at the Steam Engine Grounds. Sunday will bring ongoing and additional events starting with an Ecumenical Church Service at the Steam Engine Grounds Stage with “Special Export” at 9:30 a.m. and an Antique Tractor & Street Stock Pickup Pull, which will be held east of the barn on the Historical Society Grounds. For a second day the Main Street Parade of Steam Engines & Tractors will take place at noon on Sunday, with new events added to ongoing events after the parade. Sunday afternoon events

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include Fun Day Football at the Mabel Lion’s Beverage Tent from noon until closing. At 2 p.m. the Kids in the Straw Coin Find for ages pre-school to fifth grade will be held at Loren Hawks Field. Music by “The Toe Tappers” will be the entertainment at the American Legion Hall Sunday afternoon for those who may need to sit back and relax after a full weekend of fun. The Iowa Thunder Youth Drill Team will be at the Historical Society Grounds at 3 p.m. on Sunday and the Mabel Lions’ mutton busting event will also begin at 3 p.m. at the Steam Engine Grounds for those kids willing to get on a sheep and hang on. Prize winners will be drawn at the Steam Engine Grounds beginning at 6 p.m., including many organizational prizes. The winner of a 1956 Minneapolis Moline 335 Tractor and a 2015 Chrysler 200 Limited will be chosen at 6:15 p.m. to end this year’s Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days on a happy and exciting note. For more information go to steamenginedays.com or visit the Facebook page of the event.

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Members of the council were unaware of this policy. Maust said he had a hard time seeing the benefit to Olstad. He stated if they changed the law it could simplify things. There will be an assessment hearing in a few months. Three resolutions were approved which ordered the preparation of plans, approved plans and specifications and ordered staff to obtain a written quote, and accepted and awarded the work to Bakken Concrete with a quote in the amount of $7,215. Other business in brief Jacob Ristau, the city’s newest police officer, was sworn in by councilman Charles Sparks. Sparks was now in charge of the meeting, as both Mayor Kurt Reicks and vice-mayor David

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walk on all three sides of her property, even when the sidewalks are across the street. She was concerned about this possibility in the future. Assessments are based on footage. Olstad said the streets and sidewalks around her get a lot of traffic, adding that she is not against the sidewalk improvements. City attorney Dwight Luhmann stated that the assessment should show an increase to the value of the property being assessed. Olstad did question whether the sidewalk would add any value to her property, saying she will not get much benefit out of the sidewalk especially compared to the school and church.

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Collett had to leave the meeting by this time to meet other responsibilities. The council formally approved an interfund loan in the amount of $100,000 to Preston EDA for relending to Preston Dairy and Farm. Preston Public Utilities had committed to provide discounted financing to help with the large development and expansion of the business. The council had already approved the interfund loan at the August 3 meeting. A public hearing will be held on September 21 on a proposal to issue conduit bonds to assist with

a senior living project in Rochester. These bonds are issued by a municipality on behalf of private entities, usually non-profits. The city is not required to make payments even if revenues from the project are not enough to cover bond payments. The city would get a $20,000 administrative fee, but would have a limited bonding authority until January 2016. Mike Bubany, Drown and Associates, will explain the pros and cons at the public hearing. A variance request had been submitted by Chad Ramaker, Fillmore St. East. He wants to build an attached garage on the

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State loses 3,900 jobs in July Unemployment rate at 4% Minn. employers eliminated 3,900 jobs in July, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The agency said the decline was offset somewhat by an upward revision of 2,700 jobs in June, bringing total gains that month to 5,600 jobs. Over the past year, Minn. has gained 43,719 jobs, a growth rate of 1.5%. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate climbed 0.1% to 4% in July. The U.S. unemployment rate in July was 5.3%. Government led all sectors in July with 2,700 new jobs. Professional and business services added 1,400 jobs, financial activities gained 500 jobs,

logging and mining added 300 jobs, and information added 100 jobs. Sectors losing jobs were leisure and hospitality (down 3,700), construction (down 2,000), trade, transportation and utilities (down 1,700), education and health services (down 1,200), manufacturing (down 300) and other services (down 100). In the past year, education and health services has gained 14,356 jobs. Other sectors that have added jobs since July 2014 are professional and business services (up 10,100), leisure and hospitality (up 8,381), trade, transportation and utilities (up 7,232), manufacturing (up 3,074), financial activities (up 2,240), construction (up 724) and government (up 51). The following sectors have lost jobs

in the past year: other services (down 1,056), logging and mining (down 893), and information (down 490). In the Metropolitan Statistical Areas, the following regions gained jobs in the past 12 months: Minneapolis-St. Paul MSA (up 2.1%), Duluth-Superior MSA (up 1.3%), Mankato MSA (up 1%), St. Cloud MSA (up 0.4%) and Rochester MSA (up 0.1%). DEED has added a section to its website that examines the unemployment rate by demographics (race, age and gender) and looks at alternative measures of unemployment. DEED is the state’s principal economic development agency, promoting business recruitment, expansion and retention, workforce development, international trade and community development. For more details about the agency and our services, go to http://mn.gov/deed . Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mndeed.

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Governor Dayton appoints Pamela A. W. King and Carmaine M. Sturino to fill Third Judicial District vacancies Today, Governor Mark Dayton announced the appointments Pamela A. W. King and Carmaine M. Sturino as District Court Judges in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District. Ms. King will be replacing the Honorable Robert Birnbaum, and will be chambered at Rochester in Olmsted County. Ms. Sturino will be replacing the Honorable James A. Fabian, and will be chambered at Caledonia in Houston County. “Throughout their careers, Ms. Pamela King and Ms. Carmaine Sturino have demonstrated deep commitments to public service and to the cause of justice in our communities,” said Governor Dayton. “I am confident they will be excellent judges.” Pamela A.W. King: Ms. King is an Assistant Public Defender with the Trial Team of the Minnesota State Board of Public Defense, where she represents individuals statewide charged with high profile and complex felonies. Previously, she was an Assistant Public Defender for the Third Judicial District and an associate attorney with Baker Law Offices. Ms. King earned her B.A. from Drake University and her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law.

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High Court Pub now in session By Barb Jeffers After nine months and a vast amount of work, the High Court Pub in Lanesboro will be opening Wednesday, September 2, 2015 when you will be able to “approach the bar” for the first time. Paul and Louanne Hamann purchased the former Parkway Pub building on December 15, 2014 and began moving toward their goal of opening the new business. The result is “what Paul envisioned” says Louanne. The renovation of the building, which was built in 1870, was extensive, as they “took it right back to its bones”, explains Louanne, and re-did everything. The first floor is very comfortable with plenty of seating space and new large windows looking out onto the main street. The second floor will offer additional seating space, which overlooks

the first floor, and a pool table in a separate room. The second floor is available for a partial rental with a limited bar. A stage has been built between the first and second floors, which not only offers a unique view, but the new PA system will ensure great sound throughout the building. The third floor of the building was where Judge Joseph Golly “JG” French had his chambers and held court from 1879 - 1916, according to the Lanesboro Historical Museum. As it was on the third floor, it was called the “High Court” which is where the Hamann’s got the idea for the name of their business. When Hamann’s purchased the building, the only way to get up to the third floor was to climb a ladder from the second floor through a hole cut into the floor on the third level. Once the stairs were built giving

Paul and Louanne Hamann will open the High Court Pub in Lanesboro, Minn. on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Photo by Barb Jeffers

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access to the third floor, Louanne says “the first time I walked up the stairs I just about hyperventilated” because, she says, “no one had walked up the stairway in 85 years” and adds “it was pretty incredible” to go up there. Another exciting find was a door with an ocular on it. The door would have been between what was the reception area and the judge’s chambers for people to see who was outside the door. Louanne comments “Buffalo Bill Cody would have put his eye up to that” as would have Doc Powell, Judge JG French, and many others. The Hamann’s will find a way to use or display that ocular in the High Court Pub. The top floor still has all of the original trim, and the beautiful original windows were restored, which shed a great deal of light into the space. This floor is still a work in progress and will be finished this fall. As Louanne mentioned, the space would be perfect for many events, including weddings, as the bride and the groom could stand in front of the historic windows. The High Court Pub already has one full pub rental scheduled in January 2016 for a wedding reception. The third floor will not only be set up for event space, but also for overnight rentals. There will be two Murphy beds - one on each wall - and two couches in the main area. There will also be a bathroom with a shower and a small pantry complete with a microwave, toaster oven, and other essentials. Midway through the project the Hamann’s realized that by building an outside stairway for access to the third floor they would lose part of the deck

Days, not really paying too much attention, and then had to pause for a moment and look around to soak it all in. The Hamann’s received many positive comments on how nice the place looks. The decks were very popular during Buffalo Bill Days while enjoying music by Mike McAbee and others and a large crowd gathered to watch fireworks on Saturday night to enjoy a cold beverage, good friends, and a great view. All local contractors were used and Paul states “I think they all wanted to be part of this project because of the uniqueness of the building”, but Paul and his brothers did a lot of work in the building also, including the interior stairway leading from the first floor to the second floor, which was made using re-bar and black plumbers piping and the end result is very impressive ,as is the rest of the work that has been done. Three people that would eventually work in the pub also helped work on the pub including Paul Little, See Pub Page 23 

space behind the building. But they also got “an unexpected benefit” states Louanne, as they decided to build a “river deck” to expand their outdoor seating area. The river deck, which overlooks the Root River, is shaded most of the day and also has table umbrella’s, and is a very relaxing place to “sit and listen to the river and watch the tubes go by” says Louanne, adding that it is “all the fun of tubing without getting in the water” and everyone seems to really enjoy sitting out there. Louanne states “it gives us so much more space between the two decks” for outdoor seating. The High Court Pub had a preview of sorts as they opened for the weekend of Buffalo Bill Days and according to Louanne “it was a great preview, a lot of people wanted to see it and they got in here, and we learned a lot just being in the space” and seeing how things went and “it went really, really well”, states Louanne. She explains that many people who only come to Lanesboro once a year had walked in during Buffalo Bill

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ferent to try. The High Court Pub will have 10 taps, craft beers, local and regional drinks, along with the “big hitters” like Stella, Guinness, and others popular brands. During the off season the High Court Pub will stay open and keep their kitchen open and they “will focus on things the locals will really like doing” states Louanne and the Hamann’s have some fun things planned such as Trivial Pursuit, Canvas and Chardonnay, and wine tasting. Paul is also excited to have a spelling bee so you may want to dust off your dictionary. Louanne explains “we want to make this a place where the locals will want to hang out” and wants them to know that “we’re your local pub and we are going to be open all year long” she says. Paul agrees saying “we really want to be a destination location and we think we can be” but he adds that the local residents are just as important. Louanne states “we just really can’t wait to be open and we think that Lanesboro is just the place to be” and local residents surely feel the same. The Hamann’s will hold a Grand Opening in late September and you can stay up to date by going to the facebook page of the High Court Pub and “like” it to receive the latest information and learn about activities taking place or go to their website highcourtpub.com. When you stop in to the High Court Pub be sure to find the picture of Judge JG French and give him respect as he continues to “sit on the bench” and watch over the building. The address of the High Court Pub is 109 Parkway Ave. N. in Lanesboro and the phone number is (507) 4672PUB. The High Court Pub is open seven days a week and the business hours are 10 a.m. - 1 a.m. To view additional photos of the High Court Pub visit the Facebook page of the Fillmore County Journal.

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Lanesboro school district forms trap shooting league

By Hannah Wingert The Lanesboro School Board met on August 20, 2015 at 7 p.m. The minutes from the June 18, 2015 board meeting were reviewed and approved with no changes. Treasurer Lolly Melander gave the treasury report. The Lanesboro school district currently has a bank balance of $171,436.56. The district bills and payroll were approved by the board. The date for the Truth and Taxation meeting was set for December 17th, 2015 during the regular board meeting. Brett Clarke presented the board members with the final draft of the high school handbook. The board approved the handbook with no changes. Jodi Peterson addressed the board regarding the Minnesota State High School League’s video, “Why We Play”. She watched the video earlier that day and encouraged the board members to watch it as well, stating that, “it’s very valuable”. Peterson noted that the video is geared towards coaches, parents, and other adults working with high school athletes. She also passed out handouts on the content of the video for the board to review. Dustin Flattum was present at the meeting to discuss a Trap Shooting League for the Lanesboro school district for grades 6-12. He would like to volunteer as the head coach for the team. He stated that it would be a good way to get kids outdoor, particularly those who are not interested in physical sports activities. Trap Shooting also teaches focus, discipline, and a team player concept as it focuses on the performance of the team rather than the individual. He has already lined up two other volunteers as safety coaches with several more who have shown interest. Flattum would like to hold a fundraiser shoot to get the program off the ground. Flattum plans to hold practices on Saturdays, with the time being negotiable depending on the students’ needs. He has received permission

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In an August 10, 2015 Fillmore County Journal article titled “Lanesboro Ambulance crew recieves two AEDs”, there were a two items incorrectly stated. The Lanesboro Leadership Summit had met two times by August 3, not three. The third meeting will occur the week of August 31. It was mentioned that one of those with a vested interest in Lanesboro that was not from the area was the director of the Commonweal Theatre. The director, Hal Cropp, does live in Lanesboro. The president of the Commoweal Theatre board of directors does not live in town. We apologize for these errors.

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Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Madeline Rose Dostal, 18, Rochester, Minn.; 7/26/2015, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Zachariah Adam Drees, 19, Stewartville, Minn.; 7/26/2015, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Kurtis Wayne Horihan, 35, Mabel, Minn.; 3/8/2015, Burglary - 4th Degree - To Commit Misdemeanor, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 8/10/2017), Total Fees, including restitution of $1,057.65, $2,047.65. Local Confinement 365 days (stay 320 days for two years). Credit for time served: two days. Serve as: work release (if eligible). Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (8/10/2015): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Sign

releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if change address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Write letter of apology, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - outpatient treatment and successfully complete, Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Do not enter bars or liquor Stores, No contact with victim(s) K.N. or M.G. - defendant is not to be on the property where this offense occurred, Maintain employment and residence, No assault, aggressive, or intimidating behavior,

Pay restitution before fines, fees and surcharges. 3/8/2015, DWI Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 8/10/2016), Total Fees $325. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (8/10/2015): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all terms and conditions set forth in Count 1. 3/8/2015, Damage to Property 3rd Degree - Reduce Value $501$1000, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 8/10/2017), Total Fees $900. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 365 days for two years). Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (8/10/2015): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all terms and conditions set forth in Count 1. Allisa Marie Jauert, 28, Preston, Minn.; 5/3/2015, Assault - 5th Degree - Fear of Bodily Harm or Death, Fine $1,000 (stay $850 until 8/9/2016), Total Fees $240. Local Confine-

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. ment - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (8/10/2015): Complete Chemical Assessment - follow all recommendations, Anger management, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement - all conditions are under the direction of probation agent, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No contact with victim(s), W.E., Stay 300 feet from residence of W.E., No assault - no aggressive behavior. Peter W. Miller, 18, Harmony, Minn.; 7/13/2015, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 7/13/2015, Pos-

session by Person Under 21, Fine $100. Kirstin Ann Rasmussen, 25, Spring Valley, Minn.; 7/11/2015, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Robert E. Shubert, 60, Toledo, Ohio; 7/7/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. MN State Patrol – Rochester George Joseph Clark, 63, West Palm Beach, Fla.; 7/16/2015, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Grant Harrison Jacobs, 27, Savage, Minn.; 6/7/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Preston Police Department John Garth Johnson, 58, Elk River, Minn.; 7/27/2015, Unlawful Passing – Against Signs, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Gunnar Anthony Schwartz, 19, Elgin, Minn.; 7/10/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Ask a Trooper Thin Blue Line Memorial vehicle visits Spring Valley Ag Days By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I was recently pulled over for an equipment violation. On the citation there is a box with “pm, m, gm” with the “pm” circled. I’m curious as to what that indicates. Thank you for your time. Answer: Those boxes Troy H. indicate the Christianson level of the violation that occurred. • “PM” Petty misdemeanor means a petty offense which is prohibited by statute, which does not constitute a crime and for which a sentence of a fine of not more than $300 may be imposed. • “M” Misdemeanor means a crime for which a sentence of not more than 90 days or a fine of not more than $1,000, or both, may be imposed. • “GM” Gross misdemeanor means any crime which is not a felony or misdemeanor. The maximum fine which may be imposed for a gross misdemeanor is $3,000. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minn., send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. (Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us.) Twitter: MSPPIO_SOUTH.

By Hannah Wingert The Thin Blue Line Memorial Vehicle made a stop at Ag Days in Spring Valley on August 13. Fillmore County Sheriff Tom Kaase was present at the event and reported that there were many positive comments and reactions by those who stopped to view the car. Sheriff Kaase first saw the vehicle on display while attending a Minn. sheriff’s conference. It drew his attention, as he knew one of the fallen officers honored by the car. Officer Jason Meyer grew up in Spring Valley and was killed in the line of duty on September 6, 1999 while working for the Grand Meadow Police Department. Meyer was assisting Fillmore County deputies in pursuit of a vehicle when he was involved in a single car crash that took his life. He was only 28 years old at

the time. Meyer’s mother, Joyce Meyer and his former wife, Sarah Meyer Westphal, also attended the event. Kaase had originally requested the memorial for Preston Trout Days, but due to a scheduling conflict, it wasn’t able to attend. He was able to request an appearance during Spring Valley’s Ag Days instead. The memorial was designed and created by Roger Schroeder

and Christine Crittenden. Crittenden’s husband, Officer Richard Crittenden was killed in the line of duty on September 7, 2009. When the department phased it out, she was later able to purchase her late husband’s squad car with the help of family and friends. She enlisted the help of Schroeder to convert it into a memorial to honor all fallen law enforcement members in Minn. Schroeder had spent 32 years in law enforcement

and eagerly accepted her request. Crittenden and Schroeder travel with the memorial to approximately 50 events a year in Minn. and also attends funerals of law enforcement who were killed in the line of duty. They were both present at the Ag Days display. There are currently 274 names of fallen police officers from Minn. painted on the trunk of the car. ten more names will be added soon as records are being updated and more names are discovered. Kaase pointed out that Filmore County deputy Walter Kruegel’s name is not on the trunk yet, but will be after it is repainted. Kruegel grew up in Preston and died on November 10, 1954 while transporting a prisoner who had a concealed handgun. Sheriff Kaase knows several members of his family and is happy that he will be honored on the memorial.

Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association establishes scholarship fund Sheriff Tom Kaase of Fillmore County has announced the commencement of the Law Enforcement Scholarship Program for 2015. The MSA Board of Directors has established a scholarship fund for the awarding of up to 15 - $600 scholarships for this year. These scholarships are due to the coordinated efforts of the 87 Sheriffs of the State of Minnesota. The Members of MSA gives special recognition to the financial needs of students attending the peace officer skills course,

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or one of the two- or four-year law enforcement degree colleges. “The Board of Directors feel peace officers in our democratic society have complex duties to perform,” said Sheriff Kaase. MSA recognizes the importance of pre-entry training for people considering law enforcement as their career choice. MSA recognizes some students need outside help in meeting the costs of such training, even though they excel academically. The Scholarship Committee, in making its selection of awards, intends on achieving representation from all geographical areas of the state. Scholarship awards will be announced by December 31 of the same year. Application forms and a statement of procedures are available at the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office. Scholarships are only available to students currently enrolled in one of the following three categories: • Mandated POST Skills Program. • In their second year of a two

year law enforcement program. • In their third or fourth year of a four year college criminal justice program. In order to qualify, students must have completed at least one year of the two-year program or

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF Fillmore In district court Third judicial DISTRICT Court File No. C3-64-12976 In Re the matter of the trust created under the last will and testament of ruth A. Haven, also known as Ruth Annah Haven, decendent. order for examination of trustees accounts five year hearing IT IS ORDERED THAT the trustee’s accounts of Charles M. Johnson, Jr. and the petition for examination thereof filed herein be heard on Sept. 22, 2015 at 2:30 o’clock P.M. before this Court, at the Courthouse in Preston, Minnesota; and that this Order be served AT LEAST FIFTEEN DAYS prior to such hearing upon all interested parties, and by publishing a copy of this Order in the Fillmore County Journal at least 20 days before the date of hearing. Objections, if any, should be filed in writing with the Court, and a copy supplied to Charles M. Johnson, Jr., c/o Root River State Bank, 18 SE 3rd Street, Chatfield, MN 55923. Dated: August 19, 2015. /s/ Margaret Shaw Johnson JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT SPRINGER & GUMBEL, P.A. Scott K. Springer Attorney for Trustee 22 SE 2nd St. P.O. Box 455 Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-4080 Publish 31

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF LANESBORO The City Council will hold public hearings to consider granting a zoning amendment from R-1 to R-3 to Greg and Heather Lenz for property located at 203 Elmwood Street, Lanesboro, MN. The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 8th at 5:30 p.m. at 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, Minnesota. All persons wishing to comment on the matter should do so at that time or submit comment in writing to the City Clerk’s office before that date. Michele Peterson Deputy Clerk City of Lanesboro Publish 31, 7

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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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF Fillmore Third judicial DISTRICT district court probate division Court File No. 23-PR-15-582 Adamson, Gayle Aug 19, 2015 Estate of Carroll Henderson, decendent. Notice of informal probate of will and appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decendent’s Will, dated November 24, 1995, and codicils to the will, dated May 11, 2007, (“Will”), has been filled with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed David Henderson, whose address is 112 Pine Bend Ave, Spring Valley, MN, 55975, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decendent. Any heir, devisee, or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Person Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat. 501B.41, subd.5. Dated: August 19, 2015. /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar Attorney for Personal Representative William Oehler WARD & OEHLER, LTD. 1765 Greenview Drive SW Rochester, MN 55902 Attorney License No: 0081012 Telephone: (507) 288-5567 FAX: (507) 225-5589 Email: william.oehler@wardoehler.com Publish 31,7 City of Peterson Public Notice Notice is hereby given that the city council of the City of Peterson will meet in the council chambers of the city hall at 118 Fillmore St. at 7:00 p.m. on September 9, 2015, to consider the making of Improvement No. 2015-2, an improvement on Fillmore St. between Mill St. and the Alley (100 ft section) pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 429.011 to 429.111. The area proposed to be assessed for such improvement is Fillmore St. between Mill St. and the alley. The estimated cost of the improvement is $22,222.56. A reasonable estimate of the impact of the assessment will be available at the hearing. Such persons as desire to be heard with reference to the proposed improvement will be heard at this meeting. Megan Boyum Clerk/Treasurer Publish 31,7

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF Fillmore Third judicial DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT probate division Court File No. 23-PR-15-556 estate of Joan J. Smith, Decedent. Notice of informal probate of will and appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decendent’s Will, dated November 18, 2010, and (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Shelley S. Curtis, whose address is 1655 Manitoba Dr., Sunnyvale, CA, 94087, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat. 501B.41, subd. 5. Dated: August 14, 2015. /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative William Oehler WARD & OEHLER, LTD. 1765 Greenview Drive SW Rochester, MN 55902 Attorney License No: 0081012 Telephone: (507) 288-5567 FAX: (507)225-5589 Email: william.oehler@wardoehler.com Publish 24, 31 NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF CARIMONA TOWNSHIP MEETING DATE CHANGE Because of Labor Day, the Carimona Township Board will meet on Tuesday, September 8th, 2015 at 8:00 pm at the Preston Emergency Services Building. Linda Marzolf, Clerk Publish 24,31

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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

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

715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 500 S Broadway, Spring Valley $72,000

Great starter home! 4 bedrooms and many updates. Newer kitchen, appliances, cupboards and countertops, main floor laundry, newer full bath with double sinks, newer furnace and a/c unit, updated windows and vinyl siding. For $82,000 a new garage could be built by JJBK Construction. Priced to sell with mortgage payments much less than rent payments.

625 lyndale aVe., Spring Valley $82,000 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!

609 lyndale aVe Spring Valley $79,900 NEw lISTING! Beautifully updated and remodeled home ready for new occupants. Turn key condition with finished lower level - including family room, office/ den (currently used as 3rd bdrm) 3/4 bath with ceramic walk in shower and separate laundry area. The main floor has formal dining room, large - open & bright living room and kitchen with newer ceramic tile floors. The upper level has 2 bedrooms and full bath. This one will please you with the condition, location, and price!

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Quiet location on dead end street, backs up to country. Large home with quality finishes! 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Master with ensuite. Garage space - 2 car garage plus 1 car det. $184,900

204 N Maple St., 405 Main St. S, RUSHFORd CANtON Back up to country! One level living Updates include in this 2 bedroom windows, furnace, ranch. Detached permanent siding & shingles. 4 garage. Fenced backyard with deck. Backs bedrooms with large closets. Full basement offers storage, plus good sized one car garage. $77,500 up to greenspace and creek. $70,900

4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Tile & hardwood floors. Finished basement. New metal roof 2010. 2 car attached & insulated garage. Motivated seller! $114,000

Why rent when you can own?! Main floor bedroom, bath, and laundry. 2 bedroom house plus den. 2 car garage. $50,000 800 Viking Ave S, LANESBORO

1015 Ridge Rd. S, PREStON

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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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704 kEnilworth avE., lanESboro

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

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101 wESt viEw dr., lanESboro 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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212 Houston St, SW PREStON 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

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

35064 242nd St., lanESboro

509 Parkway Ave S, LANESBORO

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

12207 County 5, 13796 Eden Hollow Ln, 309 W Melby, DiNg HARMONy CANtON PeN MABEL Love the layout of this 3 Country Living offered 2006 Custom built home bedroom, 2 bath home. at an affordable price! with many high end qualities. Large livingroom with 3 bedroom, 2 bath Open floor plan with 18ft loft open staircase. Main home. Newer furnace, & floor to ceiling windows. 12 floor bedroom, bath & laundry. Upstairs features acres with wild flowers, creek, CA, and new septic. Garage which offers tons of 2 good sized bedrooms and full bathroom. One and fenced for horses. Organic garden and small storage space. Mature trees, zoned agricultural, and car attached garage. $69,900 located on hard surface road. greenhouse.

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

$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 • Heated Main floor master • D/O • New windows • High ceilings • garage w/bar area • 3 car garage • New Windows 880 sq.ft. garage • 1.1 acres • Large yard CeD! ReDU

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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

308 cEdar St., fountain

Large ranch • 3 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • Large yard • Wood floors • New windows

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709 twiford St, chatfiEld

12.43 acres • Woods • Tillable • Pasture 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Steel siding • Wood floors • New roof, • 4 bedrooms (3 on main) • 2 baths • Main floor laundry Furnace, C/A, Carpet, Water Heater • Freshly painted • Garage •Master bath • Vaulted ceilings • Open floor plan •Large deck • 20x36 horse shed • 26x36 machine shed • 2 deer Ng Listi stands • Large yard • Edge of city limits New 807 15th avE nE. g rochEStEr ListiN w townhouSE e N 5109 wEathErStonE dr. nw $139,900 rochEStEr Charming 1 1/2 story • 3 Bedrooms • Wood floors • $147,500 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Walk-in closets • 9’ Large yard • Living room • Family room • Dining room • Ceilings in living room • Open floor plan • New backsplash Workshop in lower level • New steel doors • C/A in kitchen • Patio • 2 Car garage • $126/month assoc. fee

215 Main Ave N, HARMONy Absolutely an ideal location on US Hwy 52 and Main Ave N Harmony. This property offers great visibility for your business. 15 W Center St, HARMONy 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 membrane roof all in 2011. Full basement. 100 Coffee St., LANESBORO

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. 25 Center St E, 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. 22 Main Ave N, HARMONy 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.

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3 bedrooms • 2 baths • 3 car heated garage and 1 car garage • Wood floors • Remodeled kitchen • Remodeled bath • Vinyl siding • Deck • Patio • Open living and dining room

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

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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!

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Loaded with character • Wood floors $85,000 • Original woodwork • Newer roof • Updated electrical box • New plumbing • Large open dining room • Living room • Open kitchen w/pantry • Located along the scenic bluffs • Close to trail • Close to river • Walking distance to downtown

$129,900

Mint condition home that has been updated throughout. Main floor bedroom, bathroom, and laundry. Attached garage. $59,900

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

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

200 aShburn St. E, lanESboro

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112 S Hudson Ave, ACREAGES SPRING VALLEy 1120 Matthew St. Redone inside & out! SW, PREStON New siding, shingles, Unique 4 bedroom, 3 updated windows, bath Home. Vaulted and interior sheetrocked, wiring, lighting & living room, hardwood flooring. Main floor bedroom, bath, & laundry. 3 good sized bedrooms up, full bath and den/ floors & large windows. Walking trail & gun range. Heated 2 car detached garage. 2 +/nursery. $109,900 acres. 202 Pine St., XXXXX County 15, FOUNtAIN HARMONy Great updates in this 3 Looking for a place in the country without being bedroom, 2 bathroom isolated? Easy access home. Custom built kitchen cabinets. location on a hard surface road, mature windbreak, electric at property & shared Nice location for Main floor laundry, bedroom & bath. 24 x 40 your horses, toys, camper, or well. build your new home! garage w/ workshop. $114,900 7 acres $90,000 607 Fillmore Ave. S, Nolan Valley LANESBORO UCeD

109 Spruce St, FOUNtAIN

332 cEdar St., fountain Large wooded corner lot • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • .32/acre • Large living room • Dining room • Open kitchen • New roof • 2 car attached garage • Storage shed • Patio • Schools can be Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, Chatfield, or Kingsland • Upper level laundry • Could be used as rental also

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!

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705 Ford aVe., Spring Valley $89,900

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

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. New roof August 2015! $107,500

550 Main Ave. N, HARMONy

260 1st St. NW, HARMONy

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.

304 Fillmore St. W, PREStON

332 Minnesota Ave W, MABEL

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3 bedroom home on a corner lot. Spacious rooms. Needs a little TLC to make it your own and build equity. 3 car insulated attached garage built in 2006, 30x24 plus storage shed. $51,900

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$95,000

403 hillcrESt St. E, lanESboro

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

2.5 acres • Blacktop road • 4 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • Remodeled kitchen • New carpet • Freshly painted • Lower level is sheetrocked for family room and 2 dens • 720 sq ft garage • Enclosed breezeway • Large deck

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. $44,900 Reduced

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

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$75,500

302 Elmwood St E., lanESboro 1) 3.77 acre lot located 2 1/2 miles north on 250, Located close to state trail and close to Root River and state trail. $74,900 downtown • 3 bedrooms • Scenic views • 2 decks • 2 baths • W/o • Large 2) 5.76 acre lot located north on 250, close to yard • Great for permanent or weekend getaway

Root River and state trail. $89,900

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$129,900

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

$149,900 19405 StatE highway 80, wykoff

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. $42,900 Reduced

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$104,900 109 norway dr., lanESboro

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

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

• 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

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$199,900 #4062121

• 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

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 1.7 acres • Main floor living • 9’ Ceilings • Wood floors • New metal roof • Steel exterior • Updated kitchen • Newer windows • Mature trees • Level yard • Nice view • Pole shed (30’x40’) with workshop & 1 car garage

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$239,900 360 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD #4060675

• 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 BEAUTIFUL FOUR-SQUARE LOADED WITH CHARACTER

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• 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

$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

SOLD

501 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

SOLD 4 LILLIE LANE SE, PINE ISLAND LD• 3 Car garage • 2,110 S• O • 4 Bedrooms 2 Baths 5529 65TH AVE SE, ROCHESTER OLD • 2 BedroomS • 1947 Remodeled walkout ranch • 2 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 Car Garage • 1993

106 SPRUCE ST SE, FOUNTAIN

SOLD 31310 GAELIC ROAD, LANESBORO • 4 Bedroom • Upgraded foundation S• 2OBathLD

TOWNHOME LOTS CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS – BANK OWNED

2 Walkout townhome lots with private backyards. This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • Master Suite

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

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425 2ND AVE SE, HARMONY

$129,900 #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

$169,900 $159,900 #4062411 105 CHATFIELD ST S, DOVER 202 RIDGEVIEW LANE S, LANESBORO #4065105 • 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

• 3 Bedroom • 4 Bath • Walkout • 3,288 sq. ft. • Private 1/2 acre lot • 2- Remodeled master suites • Numerous updates • Vinyl siding • All appliances • Renovated mother-in-law suite in lower level

LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE

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 neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 3 lots available. Prices starting at $19,900.

FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST SUBDIVISION - CHATFIELD ONLY 4 LOTS REMAINING • $37,900 - $41,900 • 0.31 acres - 0.51 acres • Covenant Controlled • Close to Elementary School • Close to Golf Course

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HILLSIDE DR. SE

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$73,900

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242 GOLD ST NORTH, WYKOFF

ELCOR Realty Co.

2005 TOWNHOME WITH FINISHED LOWER LEVEL

DUPLEX

NEW LISTING

$134,900 403 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD #4065429

ALL!!

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Single or Multi Family

BEAUTIFUL TURN OF THE CENTURY HOME

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RUSHFORD 709 Trisdahl Ct $19,900 BUilDABlE lOT

RUSHFORD 264 W Park St $305,900

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

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RUSHFORD 104 S Mill St $139,900

TIM DANIELSON

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

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

2 BR, 3 BA Home with Unique Store Front

EGA

NEW LISTING

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

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

DON

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

501 Oak Dr NW, Preston

HURRY LOTS ARE SELLING FAST - ONLY 4 LOTS REMAINING

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REAL ESTATE

WANTED

20 +/- Acre Carimona Twp. Prime location! 3 bedroom home, barn, pole shed on nice wooded lot, 8 ac in hay. Excellent hunting! Call Rebecca 507-450-2823. Offered by Alliance Land Company. r31,7-o

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

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 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

For more inFormation go to www.BrianSeverts.com

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

schroeder drywall ReSidential - CommeRCial

Drywall Hanging • taping • texturing Rusty Schroeder “Free estimates” 507-765-3648 Celebrating 20 years in the ICF Industry Complete sales and education available of 42518 State Hwy 44 • Mabel, MN 55954 multiple ICF Forms and Phone (507) 493-5888 • Fax (507) 493-3888 all related accessories Email tristateicf@gmail.com including ICF Bracing Website www.tristateicf.com sales and rental. BEst PriCEs, Build different, Build Better, BEst suPPort, WE knoW iCF's.

Build Forever.

FARM

Clear the Clutter Advertise those unused items in the classifieds!

JOURNAL

Phone: 507-765-2151 news@fillmorecountyjournal.com

services REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. Used cars for sale. Specializing in Toyota Prius sales and services. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfno DISH NETWORK Get more for less! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months), plus bundle & save (Fast Internet for $15 more/month.) Call now 800/2978706. MCAN

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

MOTORCYCLES WANTED: 60s and 70s Motorcycles. DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494 (MCN)

FILLMORE COUNTY

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

Monday, August 31, 2015

Custom chopping, hauling, bagging, and tacking. Let us help make your feed. Drinkall Family Forage Enterprises. (507) 259-8093. f24,31-x OUR HUNTERS WILL pay Top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free Base Camp Leasing info packet & quote: 866/309-1507 www.BaseCampLeasing. com. MCAN Horse Sale: Belle Plaine Western Exchange, Belle Plaine, IA. Next Scheduled Sale: Saturday, September 12, 2015. Tack 10:00 a.m., Horses immediately following. Sale 2nd Saturday of every month. Upcoming Sales: October 10 & November 14, 2015. Check out our website for details and sale results: www.westernexchange.com; Info/To Consign: 319-444-2320; email: bpwe@ netins.net (MCN) Our Hunters will Pay Top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a Free Base Camp Leasing info packet & Quote. 1-866309-1507 www.BaseCampLeasing.com (MCN)

Pianos, Digital Pianos, Rodgers Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Service - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, (800) 933-5830, deweykrugermusic.com. s31,7,14-o Indian corn for sale, by bundle or ear. Call (507) 765-3357. s31-x Trailer SALE! Steel & Aluminum utility trailers, Car, Skid loader and Dump trailers. SPECIAL 6’x12’ V-nose, ramp door $2,750.00;Trike trailers, too! www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com for Inventory & Prices. 515-972-4554 (MCN)

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

harmony Golf Carts

507-273-6928

507.886.7469 (SHOW)

you See he at t es vi Mo

JEM THEATRE

Cal lt Ver o ify Mov ie

Tickets ~ $5 Adult • $4 Kids & Seniors

Shaun the Sheep Movie Friday, Saturday, & Sunday September 4th, 5th, & 6th.….......7:30pm Rated PG • Run Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Bring your own Bucket for popcorn everyday & save! www.jemmovies.com • 507-886-7469

AUCTION CALENDAR

Sat., Sept. 5 - Amish Country Consignment Auction at 8:30a.m. at 13473 Country Rd 35, St.Charles, MN. Listing in the Journal. Sat., Sept. 26 - Fillmore Community Auction. Machinery, Shop Tools, Antiques, Quilts, Crafts, Horses, Furniture, Steel, Lumber, Tack, and Misc. Held at Hershberger Metal, Canton, MN. For more info call Fillmore Community Auction at 507-281-8112. Listing in the Journal. To list your Auction 507-765-2151

16 ft. Open Bow Star Craft

70 Horse Johnson Motor with trailer

RunS GReat! $1,600 OBO 507-273-1504

FOR RENT

$14.99 SATELLITE TV. Includes free installation. High speed internet for less than $.50 a day. Low cost guarantee. Ask about our FREE IPAD with Dish Network. Call today 1-855-331-6646 (Not available in NE) (MCN)

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

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

services

DISH NETWORK - $19 Special, includes FREE Premium Movie Channels (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz) and Blockbuster at home for 3 months. Free installation and equipment. Call NOW! 1-866-820-4030 (MCN) 11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573

Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno

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 507251-5297. r30tfn- x

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

Are yOu AT LeAST 62 yeArS Or BeTTer, hAnDiCAppeD Or DiSABLeD?

CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!

Lakewood Apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield, Mn

Dust Control

ChuCk’s FeeD & Grain

Let us help control your dust problem on roads, driveways & parking lots. Environmentally safe & noncorrosive. Call Chuck’s Feed & Grain today and sign up for your dust control!

507-875-2247

TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, Inc. 507-886-4600

70 4th Street NW • Harmony MN

ironsidetrailersales.net 1 block West of Kwik Trip next to Solberg Welding

We are pleased to announce we now sell & service Boss & Snowdogg Snow Plows. We have a selection of new and used trailers and we are an authorized dealer for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter trailers. We also provide service work when your trailer needs a tune up.

See us for all your trailer sale and service needs!

Owned by Dennis Solberg of Solberg Welding 507-886-4602

Randy Haakenson • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural 326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535

Shapmaiiraha’nSdWdeelSding ign re Portable Welding Custom round bailing

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

TNT Lawn Service Make arrangeMentS now For your Snow Care

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

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

(Free eStiMateS)

• 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

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.

An Official Legal Newspaper

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 507273-1003. h11,tfn 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 Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking for a part-time Universal Worker in the Housing with Services department. Position includes every other weekend worked. Send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, ATTN: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or email hr@ svseniorliving.com. EOE. h24,31-o

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, August 31, 2015

EMPLOYMENT

Spring Valley Senior Living is hiring for Full-time CNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Day and Evening shifts, available every other weekend worked required. Send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, ATTN: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or email hr@ svseniorliving.com. EOE. h24,31-o

Help Wanted - Milking and general farm work. Full-time position, references, experience helpful. Lanesboro area, (507) 467-3470. h24,31x

Full-Time Director of Nursing position available at Ostrander Care & Rehab, a 25-bed Skilled Nursing Facility. This individual will manage the day-today operations of the nursing department. Education requirements: RN Licensed in MN. Please send resume to Ostrander Care & Rehab, Attn: Administrator, 305 Minnesota Street, Ostrander, MN 55961, marianrauk@careandrehab.org or careandrehab.org/careers.php benefit eligible. Sign on bonus available. Phone 507-6572231 for more information. EOE/AA. h24,31,7,14-o Dairy Farm in Lanesboro area is looking for a reliable, responsible person to help with evening milking. For more information call Tom at (507) 9518941. h24,31-x

RNs & LPNs

$3500 Sign-On BOnuS

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. â&#x20AC;˘ Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care. â&#x20AC;˘ Health Partners Dental Plan â&#x20AC;˘ Life & Accidental Death & Disability â&#x20AC;˘ Generous, Flexible PTO â&#x20AC;˘ Tuition Reimbursement â&#x20AC;˘ 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

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

The Habberstad House Bed and Breakfast in Lanesboro is hiring seasonal housekeeping staff. Fridays and Sundays, other days possible. Shifts start at 10 a.m. $15 per hour. Call (507) 467-3560 to apply. h24,31-o Bookkeeper needs work to keep mind sharp and skills up to date. Call (507) 352-2070. Ask for Janice. h31-x Old Village Hall, Lanesboro is hiring a p-t dishwasher/salad prep. Call Sarah at (507) 467-2176 or apply within. h31-x Daycare director opening at the Lanesboro public school. Full-time position, must meet qualifications. Please contact the school office for an application. Lanesboro Public School, 100 Kirkwood St., Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2229 open until filled. h31,7o

GuNderseN HArMoNy CAre CeNTer Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

CNA/TMA

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

GuNderseN HArMoNy CAre CeNTer 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

â&#x20AC;˘ Convenient and close to home and school â&#x20AC;˘ Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work â&#x20AC;˘ Child care on-site with employee discount â&#x20AC;˘ Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation â&#x20AC;˘ Wages based on education and experience â&#x20AC;˘ 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

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. â&#x20AC;˘Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on preventative care â&#x20AC;˘Health Partners Dental Plan â&#x20AC;˘Life & Accidental Death and Disability â&#x20AC;˘Generous, Flexible PTO â&#x20AC;˘401K Matching Retirement Plan â&#x20AC;˘Tuition Reimbursement â&#x20AC;˘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

Looking for qualified Tractor and pump operators for the fall work season. Overtime after 80/2 weeks. FT benefits. Currently hiring for seasonal (Sept- Dec). Experience would be great, but not a necessity. Must have valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and good references. Contact Andrew @ VCP (Vorwerk Custom Pumping) Wykoff, MN (507) 421-1387. h31,7,14,21,28,5-o SCANDINAVIAN INN B&B HOUSEKEEPING POSITION, LANESBORO. Honest, dependable, conscientious innkeepers seeking similar applicants for part-time, short-term help with room cleaning, dishes, laundry. 1-2 days or more per week beginning late August through end of October, possibly more. Mostly weekdays, typically 9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3, but can be flexible. Ideal hours for parent with school child. Mid-day break provided. Environmentally-conscious operation, non-toxic products used. Bike/ walk commute time paid. Call (507) 467-4500, and e-mail resume to scandinavianinn@acegroup.cc. h31-x 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. h31,7o

EMPLOYMENT NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Co. 763/389-0610 MCAN 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 CONTRACT SALESPERSON Selling Aerial photography of farms on commission basis. $4,225.00 first month guarantee. $1,500-$3,000 weekly proven earnings. Travel required. More info msphotosd.com or 877/882-3566. MCAN System That Creates Millionaires. Limited Time Only! Watch The FREE Video. SecretWealthStrategy.com (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) Hiring OTR Truck Drivers: Iowa based carrier has solo/team positions available. Competitive pay. Scheduled Hometime. Midwest & West Coast traffic lanes. Consistent miles & NO EAST COAST. 1-800-645-3748 (MCN)

Looking for part-time evening Kitchen Work, mostly weekends. If interested pick up an application at the Branding Iron or call Steve at 7653388. h31,7-o

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)

HARVEST HELP WANTED: Immediate Openings: Experienced semi-drivers for sugarbeet, potato harvest. Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, license required. Camper hookups available. Emanuelson Family Farms, Drayton, ND 701/454-6122. MCAN

MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY! Paid in advance! Mailing Brochures at Home! Easy pleasant work. Begin Immediately! Age unimportant! www. HomeProfitsBiz45.com (MCN)

nurse Full Time Night Shift $

Help Wanted

1,000 Sign On Bonus

has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals

Nursing Assistant â&#x20AC;˘ Part-Time or Full-Time Nurse â&#x20AC;˘ Part-Time Cook â&#x20AC;˘ Part-Time Housekeeping/ Laundry Aide â&#x20AC;˘ Part-Time or Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT

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Preston, MN

Positions AvAilAble Residential support staff : Full-time lPn : Full-time & Part-time

Apply online at www.mapleleafservices.org or call Cherie at 507-765-2107

EOE

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

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

PT & FT

Cna/Rn/lPn

shifts available SiGn on bonuS available

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

Green lea Manor nursing Home 115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 â&#x20AC;˘ EOE

â&#x20AC;Śbecause the journey matters

The City of Lanesboro is seeking a employee to serve as the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Deputy Clerk. This position serves as the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary receptionist and provides support to all City departments and assists in preparation of a variety of documents and correspondence. This position is also responsible for data entry for the accounting functions of the City. Minimum qualifications for this position include a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of work related experience with accounting data entry and/or clerical experience. Application forms, job description, and further information are available at www.lanesboro-mn.gov or may be obtained from the City Office located at 202 Parkway Avenue south, or by calling (507) 467-3722 or e-mailing lanesboro@ acegroup.cc. Applications and resumes must be received no later than 3:00pm, Friday September 4th, 2015.

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FILLMORE COUNTY

JOURNAL 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!

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

EMPLOYMENT

HIRING Fillmore County DAC has a full-time job coach position available. Hours are M-F. Person must be available to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., able to transport individuals on routes, and must be flexible. All training is provided. If interested, contact Lori for an application at 507-765-3378 M-F 8a -4p. Position open until filled.

Monday, August 31, 2015

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THANK YOU We would like to thank for all cards, gifts, flowers, and family dinner the family had for our 60th Wedding Anniversary. Thanks to all, Hank and Rita Selden t31-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Family of Russell “Jack” Ristau would like to thank everyone for your support and condolences since the passing of our husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Also, thank you for the prayers, visits, flowers, cards, memorials, calls, food, and helping with the chores. A big thank you to the staff at the Spring Valley Care Center for the wonderful care given to Jack. Thank you to Steve and Myrna LeGried for the beautiful music and to organist Vonnie Haugstad. Also, thank you to the pall bearers. Thank you to Pastor Paul Thompson, the Ladies at Christ Lutheran Church for the lunch, and to Thauwauld Funeral Home. Sincerely, Donna Ristau Ellie and Terry Schwartz Doug and Deb Ristau And Families ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I would like to say thank you so much to my priceless children, relatives, and friends who helped my celebrate my 70th birthday. Thank you for all the food, gifts, flowers, and all the cards. Also thanks to Barb for all her help, I will never forget the evening and all the fun. Thanks again. Wanda Grebin t31-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

EMPLOYMENT

Full-time Position Available Please call 507-886-6515 for more information or stop by for an application, see Andrea

Open pOsitiOn

Lanesboro Economic Development Authority • EDA The City of Lanesboro has an immediate opening to serve as a member of the EDA. The position requires attendance at monthly meetings, special meetings, and the ability to attend EDA related events. This opening is due to a resignation of a current member and the successful candidate will serve the remainder of the term expiring in 2016, with the option to continue through a subsequent term. Candidates must reside within the corporate city limits of Lanesboro, have a working knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order, experience in marketing and/or grants would be a plus, and prior experience serving on a commission/committee desired, but not mandatory. Applications can be picked up at City Hall, 202 Parkway Avenue South or you may have one e-mailed to you by making a formal request to David Todd, City Administrator or Michele Peterson, Deputy Clerk. Applications will be accepted until August 31st, 2015.

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

nurse Full Time Night Shift 1,000 Sign On Bonus

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1986 Corvette, Black, 350 Automatic, runs good, $5,500. Call (507) 272-1686. a31,7-x

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‘11 FORD Explorer Limited, 4wd, Loaded, Local Trade ‘10 CHEVY 1/2 Crew Cab Z-71, 4wd, Local Trade ‘10 CHEVY Impala LTZ, 4dr ‘10 CHEVY Impala LT, New Tires ‘10 DODGE Journey SXT, V-6, FWD, Local Trade ‘09 CHEVY HHR 2LT (white) ‘09 BUICK LuCerne CXL, Sunroof, Local Trade ‘09 GMC 1/2 Ton Crew Cab SLE, 4WD, Z-71, New Tires ‘09 SATURN Vue, Local Trade ‘08 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD, Custom Wheels ‘08 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD, Z-71, 72,000 Miles ‘08 CHEVY 1/2 Crew Z-71, LT, 4WD, 91,000 Miles, (1-Owner) ‘08 CHEVY Trailblazer LS, 4WD, New Tires, Now $8,495 ‘08 CHEVY Impala LT, Heated Leather, Local Trade

‘08 DODGE Grand Caravan SXT, Local Trade, $9,995 ‘08 GMC Envoy SLT, 4wd, Sunroof, Heated Leather ‘07 Honda Accord SE, 4Cyl, Now Only $7,995 ‘06 CHEVY Trailblazer LS, 4wd, Now Only $6,995 ‘05 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew Cab, 4wd, Heated Leather ‘05 CHEVY HD 3/4 Crew LT, 4WD, “Diesel”, Leather ‘05 CHEVY Suburban LT, 4WD, DVD, Sunroof, Loaded, Now Only $8,995 ‘00 CHEVY Astro Van AWD, Local Trade ‘99 OLDSMOBILE Silhouette Van, 114,000 Miles, Local Trade ‘98 BUICK Century, 122,000 Miles, Now Only $1,995 ‘98 FORD Taurus, 4dr, $695

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2005 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab, 4WD, Heated Leather, 100,000 Miles, Local Trade

NOW ONLY $15,995

Fillmore County Weather Forecast August 31

September 1

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September 4

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Mostly Sunny

a.m. Shower

Sunshine

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Sunny & Humid

Strong t-storm

Sunny & Humid

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

60 78

Thursday

56 81

Saturday

Friday

61 84

Sunday

59 82

This is a projected forecast, for the most up-to-date weather go to www.fillmorecountyjournal.com and click on the weather icon.

Sun & MoonMoonriSe Schedule & MoonSet

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