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Get “All Shook Up” at the Elvis fundraiser
The Fillmore County Special Olympics Eagles team.
Thank you, thank you very much for planning to attend the annual Elvis fundraiser to benefit Fillmore County Special Olympics. The event will take place on Sunday, September 27, at 2:30 pm at the Harmony Community Center and a lot of fun activities are planned. Be sure to pick up your favorite pies, pastries, and other goodies at the Bake Sale that will be taking place during the event. More treats will be available, including root beer floats and ice cream sundaes, so bring your sweet tooth with you. Kids will also enjoy getting their faces painted however they choose at the Face Paint-
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ing table. Elvis impersonator Brad Boice will perform from 3 3:30 and then again at 4 so “don’t be cruel” and miss out on his shows. At 3:30 there will be a memorial tribute to Jeff Buss, who was a beloved athlete from Chatfield, Minn. that passed away unexpectedly last year. Many useful and interesting items will be available through a silent auction and winners will be announced at 4:30, so use those pens and check back often until the auction ends. Donation items for the silent auction are still being accepted and would be appreciated greatly. Also at 3:30, the Harmony Lions Club will be serving brats, hot dogs, chips, pop, and water for those who prefer a Come Enjoy
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Rushford approved R-P site plan; landowner continues to object By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The Monday, September 14 Rushford Council meeting had several in attendance, including Rushford-Peterson District Superintendent Chuck Ehler, R-P School Board Chairman John Linder, and Ron Spoden, Landscape Architect with architectural and engineering firm ATS&R. According to the agenda statement, site plan details have been under review for several months by ATS&R, Otomo Engineering, Public Works, and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Included in discussion were setbacks, parking, handicapped parking, loading berth, drainage, land disturbance regulations, utilities, landscaping, traffic flow, and general plans. The council discussed preliminary site plans at the August 24 council meeting, but tabled a decision pending clarification of certain items. The new plan review highlighted updates and clarifications, as well as subsequent agreements
Photo Submitted meal before their sweets. There is no cost for the event, but free will donations will be accepted with proceeds going to the Fillmore County Special Olympics Eagles team. Kari Berg, coordinator of the Elvis fundraiser, states “we By Beth McM animon rely on this fundraiser to raise money for our team” and rely beth@fillmorecountyjournal.com on donations from area businesses and individuals. Some The City of Houston meeting of the local businesses that opened with questions from the assist with donations are Kelly public. The first was an inquiPrinting and Signs, Harmony ry about portable garages, and Lions Club, and Harmony whether permits are needed for Foods along with other generthem. City Administrator Chris suMMer Music ous businesses in our area. aT Peterson responded that if the riverside Last year theon event raised The rooTgarages are acting as permanent approximately $2,000 and theyTh structures, they should be have a 6 “hopesunday, to raise sepTeMber even more” this building inspector look at them to charlie warner 5pM-9pM year states Berg, adding “we be sure they meet building codes rely on this fundraiser to raise and allow for enough green space. The second question involved See ELVIS Page 2 some properties in need of repair.
Fine Dining Along the Root River in Beautiful Lanesboro, Minnesota
reached between engineers. “We’re in compliance with all city ordinances, rules, and regulations,” noted Ehler. ATS&R CE – “In compliance with all city ordinances, rules, and regulations.” ATS&R and Otomo Engineering have worked cooperatively on clearing up detail items, although the city notes there are still some details, including double checking calculations, which need to be checked. Included in the clarification were details on utilities, specifically water utility. According to engineer’s comments, the city is not requiring the installation of ductal iron waterline, although it is preferred. Should plastic piping be used, a tracer wire would be required. The city plans to assume control of the ductal iron water main after installation only on the east and west portions of the building. This portion contains “stub-outs” and will be provided to allow other residents to connect to the main via lateral line instalSee RUSHFORD Page 15
Houston council discusses tax levy, surveys, and owls
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The city has received a judgment in order to fix them, but has not yet determined if they want to take on the task. Since that judgment, one property has been sold and one property has a court appearance tomorrow to decide what will happen to it. The third question referred to the early removal of the flower baskets. Mayor Connie Edwards explained that there was a bug infestation which necessitated their removal. Peterson then presented the preliminary 2015 tax levy, commentSee HOUSTON Page 13
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