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Sam Gibson “takes over the show” at Century By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Preston Fillmore Central graduate Sam Gibson has accepted a new position at Century High School in Rochester, Minn., where she can put her talents and experience to work. G i b s o n Sam Gibson is now the Winter Musical Director for Century and states “I really like working there” and says she works with “great people” in her new endeavor. The job opportunity came quickly, as the school had lost their director and were pressed for time to find a replacement. A friend of Gibson’s, Emily Whitcomb, who was doing choreography for Century, knew

about the open position after having two people back out at the last minute and contacted Gibson while she was on a New Year’s vacation in Las Vegas. Gibson said, “Being under the wire, I did my interview over the phone as I was flying home and I started two days later” so the interview must have went extremely well. After graduating from Fillmore Central in 2009, Gibson attended St. Mary’s University, where she graduated Cum Laude in 2013 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts. Gibson notes that her emphasis was on “Musical Theatre and Directing”, which she has a passion for. Gibson’s most recent show was directing “Cinderella” in Chatfield over the summer, as well as playing the Fairy Godmother. Prior to that, she directed “Addams Family” for Century High School and was onstage for “Rent” at the Rochester Civic Theatre in Rochester, Minn.

Her favorite roles have been “Rusty” in “Footloose”, “Meg” in “Brigadoon” for Wits End Theatre, and playing “Effy” in “Spitfire Grill” at SMU. Gibson just finished directing the Western Days musical in Chatfield this summer and was elected vice-president of their board. Gibson’s past experience in theatre has given her a strong background and wealth of knowledge to draw from as she began working with her students. Gibson also auditioned for The Voice in 2015, which she says was “a lot of fun” and even though she didn’t make it past that point, she states “it was still a fun experience and I met some very cool people” along the way. She says that beginning the job at Century “was intense” because she had not even read the script. Gibson states “I See GIBSON Page 2 

Kingsland eyes single site plan in Spring Valley By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Kingsland School Board met in regular session on September 22. Members present were Kristin Beck, Ann Oeltjen, Deb Larson, Doug Plaehn, and Troy Asher. Superintendent McDonald gave a presentation to the board regarding information discussed at the Finance & Facility Committee meeting. McDonald said the committee discussed the possibility of changing to a single site in Spring Valley, using the high school building for all students in all grades. He said under this plan, the Wykoff facility would continue to be used, but the savings would come from not using the Elementary building in Spring Valley. He shared that over the past 15 years or so, enrollment has dropped steadily, usually by 20-40 students per year, but now appears to have leveled off. He said with overall enrollment around 600, and expected to stay

level for the foreseeable future, the plan would have enough space for all students, with no new construction needed. McDonald stated that the high school building has enough classrooms to accommodate all the need, and that for the most part, students would be “clustered together” in certain hallways or portions of the building, with others of similar grade level. Following the presentation, Doug Plaehn stated that, “We have more facility than what our enrollment needs, from a classroom standpoint,” but he added that there are other concerns that would need to be addressed. One concern was the blending of students, such as 7th and 8th graders being in the hallways with high school students. Principal Hecimovich pointed out that this already occurs, stating, “They blend throughout the building, and rarely do we have a problem”. Ann Oeltjen asked, “This wouldn’t eliminate any of the See SINGLE SITE Page 24 

Lawsuit started against Rushford-Peterson School District While some in the valley community are gearing up for bid opening and ground breaking for the new school facility, others are digging in their heels to protest the process that’s led to this point, as well as what is believed as infringement upon the legal rights of others. At the Monday, September 21 school board meeting, Glen and Denise Palecek, owners of

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the property adjacent to the new school site and holders of an access easement on the south and east side of the school property, read statements directed to the district. In his letter, Glen Palecek stated, “Now that we have been given what we were told is the final plan, we have given our lawyers permission to start a lawsuit against the school.” Palecek also noted that while the lawsuit doesn’t prohibit construction from beginning, it will be done, “At risk.” The Paleceks have long Come Enjoy

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claimed that their 66-foot access a fire hydrant. In addition, they easement must be kept clear at state that the south and east all times per document descrip- easements have been regraded tion. The couple stated that into a steep embankment with a August plans, noted as final and 2:1 or 50% slope. presented to the Rushford City “Glen and I have always stated Council September 14, includ- we are for a new school. We ed two concrete muSic barrier curbs, Summer at are not and never have been two drop-off lanes, a ditch on trying to stop the school from riverSide rootbeing built. We are only trying the south and on east the easement, fourSunday, light poles, nine signs and September 6th to defend our real estate rights. posts with concrete footings, charlie Warner 5pm-9pm The easement on the 66-foot two parking signs, surmount- roadway property is ours. It’s able concrete curb, pedestrian not our fault that you’re trying sidewalks, four parking spaces, to shoehorn too large of a school snow storage areas, a tree, and onto less than seven acres of

land,” added Denise Palecek. School Board Chairman John Linder stated that the easement will remain unobstructed. He stated there will be no hydrant, signs, or poles and snow removal will not be stored on the easement. As to concrete curbs and asphalt the district has maintained that the addition of it will improve the Palecek’s access, which the Palecek’s reject, claiming the construction amounts to permanent obstruction of their See LAWSUIT Page 30 

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knew a couple songs and that was it” so it was very nerve-racking. Gibson goes on to say “the first day I walked into the theatre to meet the tech director, Paul Skattum, I was very overwhelmed, because their theatre is gorgeous” but she says “it ended up being a great fit and they asked me back this year”, which she plans on making a great year. This coming winter, Gibson will be directing “Little Shop of Horrors” at Century High School, which she says is “one of her favorite shows” and she is very excited about it. As the winter musical director, Gibson is in charge of organizing all aspects of the show. Gibson is very proud that she and her students work to get to a point where the kids take over the show, making it a “student operated show”, which gives the students more of a learning experience. As a side note, the Fillmore County Journal is proud to have Gibson as an alumni. She was a student writer during her senior year at Fillmore Central and covered local events, as well as writing a column entitled “Journal Entries”, where she wrote about her studies abroad in London. Congratulations on your new position Sam, and we look forward to seeing the productions you will one day direct on Broadway!

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By Karen Reisner The Chatfield city council convened a special meeting on September 21 to consider hiring a wastewater treatment plant operator. Six people applied for the position, of which three were interviewed. Superintendent of city services Brian Burkholder said all three were qualified. He recommended Chris Daniels as Daniels

already has an “A” operator’s license and experience with jetting. Daniels stated that he could start October 7. The council authorized the hire of Chris Daniels as the Wastewater Treatment Plant operator with two conditions. He must reside within 20 minutes of the treatment plant and he must acquire a Type IV Biosolids license within the first 12 months of employment.

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There were plenty of ribbons to go around. The Spring ValleyWykoff FFA chapter produced plenty of fine results at both the local and state fair. Their various animal showings and projects were among the best.

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C ommentary The anxiety of freedom of choice By Herb Panko The 19th century Danish philosopher Soren Kierkegaard in his The Concept of Anxiety and also in his seminal work Fear and Trembling, addresses man’s freedom to choose. His memorable quote “anxiety is the dizziness of freedom” is more applicable today than in Kierkegaard’s time. A n o t h e r Herb Panko writer some hundred years later addressed this same issue. The 20th century German philosopher, Erich Fromm, seemed also to anticipate modern day’s double-edged sword of freedom and choice. In his famous work Escape from Freedom, he addressed how grappling with this freedom can cause great anxiety, sometimes on a nearly pathological level. The inference one can draw from this is that as a society becomes more and more advanced technologically, it naturally follows that that there will be a much greater offering of consumer products and, therefore, choices. Unfortunately and ironically, there is also a dark side to that. Fromm suggests that some people long for an “escape” from freedom and the agony of choice. They often, perhaps subconsciously, long for a kind of authoritarian “father” figure to remove these freedoms. Some have speculated that this is the reason Hitler was so popular before the war. At that time there was great disorder and turmoil in Germany with many political forces struggling to gain power. The common citizen was bewildered. There was no way of knowing which political leader could lead them out of this situEditorial Cartoon

ation. Whom should they back among all the choices? Whom could they trust? When Hitler became the supreme leader, there was relief. They were now told what to think and what they could and could not do. Strangely, that provided a certain measure of comfort. The choices would now be made for them. If we go back in time, perhaps we can better understand this increasing dilemma. Early cave man had few choices. When he needed food for himself and his family, he would probably spear the first prey that became available. He had no choice. He had to take what he could get. Now we go down to the local supermarket and select from a vast array of meat products--spear not needed. As man and cultures became more civilized with each passing era, choices in acquisition and consumption also became more abundant, which brings us to the present. Estimates are that roughly 40% of the population is on some type of anti-anxiety or anti-depressant medication. Why is that? We live in the most modern, advanced country in the world. Life should be easy and mostly stress free. Most of the infectious diseases of a previous era have been conquered. Modern conveniences have greatly diminished the drudgery of housework. We drive with ease down superhighways in climate controlled cars. The strip mall beckons a short drive away. There we have an abundance of shops and stores, probably a Walmart, a Target, a hardware store, various boutiques, and a discount grocery, just about anything you would need or want. Short of cash? No problem. Flip out your Visa and you are good to go. So what’s the problem?

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For those of us who are old enough, we can easily remember a time some 50 or 60 years ago when our choices were very limited. Buying groceries at our local Moeller’s General Store, for example, caused very little decision-making stress. Instead of a supermarket aisle filled with dozens of cereals, we had Wheaties, Cheerios, and maybe one or two more and that was it. A new car meant driving to a neighboring town where our choices were pretty much limited to a Ford or Chevrolet, not the confusing line of imports and all the models for each. Instead of several hundred tv channels now available to most of us, back then it was just three channels if we were lucky enough to even have a tv. Each day we are frequently confronted with a vast array of choices that were not available to us in bygone times. Although these choices may seem minor and insignificant, over a period of time this abundance of “freedom” has an insidious, negative impact on our sense of wellbeing. Couple that with the hectic pace of modern society, and we have a recipe for an elevated level of emotional distress that often requires drug therapy. Research shows that an excess of choices often leads us to be less, not more, satisfied once we actually decide. Barry Schwartz in The Paradox of Choice agrees, saying that our abundance of choices has made us, not freer, but more paralyzed, thus echoing the claims of Kierkegaard and Fromm. The big question is how do we cope with this troubling irony of modern civilization? New and advanced technologies will only increase the dazzling array of consumer choices in the future.

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A Muslim President? By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com As this long presidential race crawls toward election day, only 410 days as of the date I am writing this commentary, the sensationalism of our national media never ceases to amaze me. At first I questioned why any journalist Jason Sethre would pose the question to Dr. Ben Carson about whether he felt a Muslim should serve as our U.S. President. Then, I was utterly offended when I saw the rest of our national media run with it and turn this into a matter of religious bigotry. Seriously, let’s pose this question in a variety of historical scenarios, playing Devil’s advocate. On September 11, 2001, the Islamic terrorist group named Al-Qaeda led 19 of their Muslim extremists to hijack U.S. commercial airlines and crash those planes with the intent to kill as many Americans as possible. The total death toll amounted to 2,977 victims murdered. That was about 14 years ago. Prior to 2001, we knew there was a religious war brewing in the Middle East -- dating back for centuries. But, 9/11 brought this religious war to our country, front and center. While not all Muslims want to kill Americans, why is the entire world focusing the majority of their attention on ISIS, a group of Muslim extremists? Last I heard, there wasn’t a Christian extremist group raping and murdering people while taking over cities in the Middle East. On December 7, 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, claiming the lives of over 2,500 U.S. soldiers and wounding more than 1,000 Ameri-

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cans. World War II ended on September 2, 1945. Do you think that in the year 1959, if you asked Americans if they would elect someone from Japan to be their U.S. President that they would have said yes? I don’t think so. An entire generation of Americans would never forgot what happened at Pearl Harbor and who was responsible. Likewise, after we conquered Japan in World War II following our attack on Hiroshima and Nagasaki with atomic bombs, do you think the Japanese people would have wanted an American to be the leader of their country? No. There are an estimated 1.57 billion Muslims in the world. If we as Americans went to the Middle East, where 90% of the population in some countries is of Muslim faith, and we asked them if they would like to have a Christian be their leader, what do you think they would say? Regardless of whether they are extremists such as The Taliban or ISIS, I think the answer would be no. So, why, after only 14 years removed from a day that will live in infamy for Americans would a journalist pose such a dumb and insensitive question? To me, it’s a slap in the face. This year marked 70 years since the end of World War II, and our relationship with Japan has taken time to heal -- on both sides of the table. While this religious war with various groups of Muslim extremists is of a different nature, knowing no geographic boundaries, we would need to see peace for at least 50 years before we felt there was no concern with Muslim extremism. However, they don’t want peace. They want to kill Americans, and specifically Christians. And, the war with Muslim extremists continues not only across the oceans, but in our own country. These extremists are recruiting our own people. Again, I realize that not all Muslims are extremists, and therefore not all Muslims should be held accountable for the actions of extremists. However, as long as there are Muslim extremists killing people in the name of their faith throughout the world, how do we know as Americans and Christians who we can trust? And, why on earth would we ever consider electing a person of Muslim faith to be the leader of our country?

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C ommentary R-P debate equalization has no legal basis By Stan Gudmundson Want the truth about Rushford-Peterson’s eligibility for Minnesota’s “Disaster Debt Equalization” as written in the legislation? Debt equalization is the 55% that state taxpayers are on the hook to help pay for R-P’s new school. “Section 5. Col. Stan [123B.535] N a t u r a l Gudmundson Debt Service USAF (Ret) Equalization”, Subdivision 1. Definition says, “For purposes of this section, the eligible natural disaster debt service revenue of a district is defined as the amount needed to produce between five and six percent in excess of the amount needed to meet when due the principal and interest payments on the obligations of the district that would otherwise qualify under section 123B.53 under the following conditions: • The district was impacted by a natural disaster... • The natural disaster caused $500,000 or more in damages to school district buildings (that is questionable, by the way); and • The repair and replacement costs are not covered by insurance payments or Federal Emergency Management Agency payments.” R-P received insurance and federal payments way over $500,000. That disqualifies the district from receiving debt equalization. But here is where the funny business starts. A bureaucrat by the name of Tom Melcher, School Finance Director in the Minnesota Department of Education, said in a letter dated Dec. 22, 2014 “With respect to condition 3, while the repair costs were largely covered by a combination of FEMA payments, state

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aid, and insurance, replacement costs for the new school were clearly not covered.” Okay, now go back to the debt equalization legislation [123B.535] above and see if you can find any reference to a new school. Give up? Of course you did because there isn’t a cottonpickin’ thing about a new school anywhere in that legislation. Zero as in nothing at all. This seems grossly inconsistent given that the purpose of aid was to repair damage caused by natural disasters. How the hell you can turn this into debt equalization for a new school is beyond my comprehension. Ah, but wait just a minute. Melcher does some more fancy footwork. He said that legislative intent” is the basis for debt equalization. What he is saying, though legislators didn’t have the cojones to actually mention a new school, is that is what they meant to provide debt equalization for. There, that settles that doesn’t it? Ah, not so fast. Even Wikipedia says that, “When a statute is clear and unambiguous, the courts have said, repeatedly, that the inquiry into legislative intent ends at that point. It is only when a statute could be interpreted in more than one fashion that legislative intent must be inferred from sources other than the actual text of the statute.” The legislation is darn clear. There isn’t the slightest ambiguity at all. For those who are new school supporters and read and write at a sixth-grade-level, the 55% debt equalization bill is nothing more than a charade that isn’t even close to being legal. But there is more to this. First, this legislation was passed in 2014 and, as such, there is no track record indicating that the state will honor their “commitment”. I.e. there are no guarantees. Second, Melcher’s letter is dated Dec. 22, 2014 which, as we all know, was after the referendum was passed. Given that the R-P district was not eligible for debt equalization funds with its current buildings (as noted by Melcher) it is remarkable that the district could advertise that the state would pay 55% of new school costs before the referendum was voted on given that Melcher’s “decision” was made

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after the referendum passed. This suggests that there was a whole lot of back and forth between the Minnesota Department of Education, the R-P district, and Representative Davids plus some help from Ehler and Associates before the vote. Otherwise, how could the district have been advertising the 55% figure? Just magically showed up I suppose? I don’t know if this constitutes illegal collusion of any kind but it surely stinks to high heaven. The whole purpose of this exercise was to get a new school built for Rushford-Peterson. And waste a whole of taxpayer money on fixing grossly exaggerated damage to the current school buildings in the process in spite of the fact that the legislation is clearly unambiguous and certainly makes the R-P district ineligible for debt equalization. A number of us asked to see documentation/invoices etc. and other related material pertaining to damage of R-P property. By the way, it didn’t go unnoticed that Mr. Ehler put us in the hottest and most miserable room in the entire building when we examined the material provided for us. But we weren’t surprised. We turned over our material to an expert. The expert concluded that R-P received well over $200,000 in funds that the expert couldn’t account for. The expert was very surprised that all of the material we got wasn’t given to us in digital form since virtually everything is now computerized. At the most recent school board meeting, we asked for another opportunity to reexamine all receipts and invoices. In addition, we requested all project completion and certification reports/documents sent to or received from FEMA and the state of Minn. that include signatures and dates verifying completion of work on the various projects. Interestingly, Ehler first said this wasn’t available, then he said it was but that FEMA had that documentation and he didn’t. After a couple of questions, he said he did have that material in his office. After the meeting, he and a concerned citizen went to retrieve what he had, but at that time Ehler again said FEMA had that documentation and he

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didn’t. He did however, show our concerned citizen the boxes of paperwork Ehler had given us earlier and said that’s all there was. Having more than a little experience with federal bureaucracies, I will guarantee you that there is a paper trail that includes completion dates and signatures by everyone involved. And all of that will show us how much money was actually given to the district and how much the district spent. Let me translate this for you. Ehler and his supporters on the school board don’t want us to see this material before contracts have been let and building work starts on the new school. For the

simple reason that the further along they are in the process of building a new school, the more difficult it will be to stop it. I don’t know if there is any criminal culpability here but I will guarantee you we will pursue this until we have satisfactory answers and/or until someone pays a price for this clearly illegal effort. Even if we have to continue after the school is built and occupied. By the way, the county attorney knows all of this. Says he can’t do anything. I kind of thought his job was to protect the public from unlawful activity that will harm us. But we, the taxpayers in this district, have already been harmed.

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Preston council dissects 2016 budget proposal where’s the money go says: My first budget suggestion would be to fire the city administrator who thinks the answer to everything is to increase water, sewer, electric, etc. This is a viable option for him because let’s not forget he doesn’t live in town so it doesn’t affect him. Several larger cities have been doing away with city administrators I haven’t figured out why we need one. I would also do away with the EDA person. Wasn’t that originally the city administrator’s job? Preston hasn’t grown so why do we need more employees to do a one person job? “EDA director Cathy Enerson noted there was 0% change in her budget from last year. There was an increase in her contracted services which was offset by a decrease in the development incentive fund.” Why are we giving her more money but decreasing what her job is? So we can increase her wages but that means we have to decrease the money that is supposed to bring in businesses which is what her job is? Stop funding the trout center that a handful of people care about. How many legislators and other officials have came down this way to fish the Root, but never even bothered to stop at the NTC? I can name a few and if you look back through the Journal, you could too. Give the library some money! This is the only thing the city of Preston actually has for people to do. Kids who’s parents can’t afford internet or computers are there to do school work. Adults who can’t afford either are there looking for jobs! They have authors and programs for the community! Pretty soon, no one will be able to afford to live in Preston. With a $500 electric, sewer, and water bill each month who can afford to? See more comments at

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Runners Up: northwest aluminum, al’s TV & appliance

BaKeRy

Spring Valley Bakery Spring Valley, Mn

Runners Up: The Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe, harmony Foods, Brens, lanesboro Bakery, lanesboro pastry Shoppe, norsland lefse & Bakery

Spring Valley, Mn

Runners Up: on The crunchy Side, Branding iron, Rack’s Bar & grill, estelle’s eatery & Bar, Bent Wrench, Wolf’s Den, B&B olympic Bowl

caMpgRoUnD old Barn Resort

for 2015! Best of the

best 2015

aUTo RepaiR Shop Blaine’s auto Repair harmony, Mn

Runners Up: Mccabe Repair, Doc’s Whalan, arneson Ford, Dahl’s auto Rushford, Jeff’s lanesboro Tire & Service, herman’s, Brown’s Tire & Battery, preston Service plus, Bauer Built, Matt’s Body Shop, curt’s place Rushford, Marchants, craig’s auto Repair

BanKing inSTiTUTion First Southeast Bank of harmony/canton harmony & canton, Mn

BaRBecUe

Smokey River BBQ

ostrander, Mn

Runners Up: Branding iron, old Barn, Wolf’s Den, ody’s country Meats & catering

Runners Up: B&B olympic Bowl, estelle’s eatery & Bar, old Barn Resort, Wild Red’s, on The crunchy Side, Wheelers, Branding iron, Village Square harmony, Bent Wrench, Shawnee’s, Wolf’s Den, a&W

cheeSe cURDS

Susie’s Road house

lanesboro, Mn

The pizza place Spring Valley, Mn

Runners Up: peterson city, Forestville

Best of the Best

2015

cheeSeBURgeR

preston, Mn

Thank you to our readers for voting in the

best

Runners Up: First State Bank Fountain, Merchants Bank lanesboro, home Federal, Rushford State Bank, F&M preston, US Bank, First State Bank Spring Valley, Security State Bank

BUFFalo WingS The pizza place

Best of the

Runners Up: Branding iron, on The crunchy Side, old Barn Resort, Rack’s Bar & grill, Bent Wrench, Wolf’s Den, good Times

Thank you for Choosing Blaine’s As ‘Best of the Best’ Auto Repair Shop! Blaine’s Auto Repair 150-2nd St. NW Harmony, MN 886-2626

Dr. Dustin E. Arndt D.C.

Thank you for the votes!

We are looking forward to providing great service in the future. 124 Main St. • Preston, MN Phone: 507-765-3881

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Quality Service with a Personal Touch www.firstsoutheastbank.com

24 Hour ATM • Online Banking • 24 Hour Telephone Banking

206 Main St. • Chatfield, MN Phone: 507-867-3120

A warm Thank You to our Fillmore County Members! Sandy Tammel and Melinda Coscarelli, owners of Coffee Street Fitness and Dance Studio, would like to thank their members for being voted the area's best fitness center in 2015. It is truly an honor when customers acknowledge and appreciate their local fitness center. Even though Coffee Street Fitness & Dance Studio is a small fitness center, it is a full-service fitness and dance studio that offers everything a person needs to maintain their health and fitness goals! Fitness Center Hours of Operation: Monday through Sunday 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM For a full list of classes and information on the fitness center, visit our new Website: Lanesborofitness.com If you are interested in learning more about the classes held at Coffee Street Fitness and Dance Studio, contact Sandy Tammel at 507-272-3731

Best Hair Salon & Tanning Salon

Making you look good makes us look good! Hours: Fri...4-9 pm Sat...12-9 pm Sun...12-6pm 507-467-RIBS

101 Rivers Edge Road, Lanesboro On the river at the north end of Parkway behind the elevator.

Reader’s Choice Award • Best of the Best BBQ 2014 & 2015

A wonderful surprise of the continued support from our loyal customers.

Thank you!

507.886.HAIR • HARmony, mn

Reader’s Choice Awards

Best of the

2015 Best

best 2015

ChiropraCtiC arndt Chiropractic preston, MN

Mettler Family Chiropractic Spring Valley, MN

runners Up: Dr. Kay Johnson - river hills Chiropractic, Dr. Janell randa - harmony, Dr. hinz - rushford

of the

DayCare

best

Branding iron preston, MN

runners Up: the Boss’s house, estelle’s eatery & Bar, riverside on the root, Four Daughters, old Village hall, Wolf’s Den

best 2015

rainbow Daycare

Karaoke Joe

runners Up: Fillmore Central, Good Shepherd, Lanesboro Child Care Center, alex’s Little adventures, Kerns Daycare

runners Up: DJ Dewey, Wolf’s Den

Spring Valley, MN

FitNeSS CeNter Coffee Street Fitness

FiNe DiNiNG

Best of the

Lanesboro, MN

runners Up: Chatfield Studio, Fit express, preston Fitness Center, Jackie’s Fitness Center, Mill Street Fitness, 24/7 Work-out, Fillmore County physical therapy

harmony, MN

GoLF CoUrSe

harmony Golf Club harmony, MN

runners Up: rivers’ Bend, root river, Ferndale, preston Golf & Country Club, Spring Valley

hair SaLoN

Dacia’s on Main harmony, MN

Chateau de Chic Spring Valley, MN

runners Up: the Shop, Shear Class, Lanesboro hair Care, Sandy’s hair affair, Sally’s hair to Dye For, reflektions

LiQUor Store

LiVe theatre

Spring Valley, MN

Commonweal theatre Company

runners Up: Granny’s Liquor, preston Liquor, Stop LightCresco, pam’s Corner

runner Up: St. Mane theatre

tJ’s Liquor

Thank you for voting us 2015 Best of the Best for Daycare!

Mettler Family Chiropractic P.A. 105 S. Broadway, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-1077

Quality Care for the Entire Family

Village Square of Fountain Fountain, MN

runners Up: Sugar plum house, Village Square of harmony, Kwik trip, another time ice Cream parlor, the Creamery, a&W, Dairy Queen, Doc’s Spring Grove

Lanesboro, MN

Coffee Street Fitness & Dance

102 Coffee Street in downtown Lanesboro

Thanks to all of our wonderful customers who voted for us!

Thank you

to everyone who voted us a Best of the Best for Chiropractors in the area!

iCe CreaM

Now owned and operated by Sandy Tammel. Let’s get fit and healthy as a community! Sign up for a class or Fitness Center Membership!

We are celebrating with a Best of the Best special!

Fitness Center Hours of Operation: Monday through Sunday 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM Specialized Classes: Total Body Workout, Bootcamp, Senior Balance & strength training, Yoga, and Pilates. Coming this Fall: Kids Dance, Zumba, Ballroom Dancing, Active Senior Fitness and Tai Chi Classes.

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Specialized Programs: Individual or Group Fitness Training Sessions Now hosting Weight Watchers weekly group meetings and confidential weigh-in. Join anytime. Check out our Fall and Winter Classes and the upcoming Special Events, Wine & Canvas on the new website at: www.lanesborofitness.com For info, Contact Sandy Tammel 507-272-3731

Next to Sunshine Foods

Spring Valley, MN 507-346-1979

Reader’s Choice Awards

Best of the

2015 Best

best 2015

of the

best

LocaL EntErtainmEnt

LocaL attraction

Spring Valley, mn

runners Up: Forestville/mystery cave, Lanesboro Park, magellson Bluff

Wolf’s Den

niagara cave Harmony, mn

runners Up: Famous Buffalo Bill Days, rutabaga Brothers, St. mane, charle Warner, trouble Shooter, riverside on the root

LongtimE FaVoritE rEStaUrant

Best of the

maSSagE

Serenity Within massage therapy

best 2015

LocaL mUSEUm Spring Valley church museum Spring Valley, mn

runners Up: Peterson Station museum, gallery Lanesboro arts, Fillmore county Historical center, Lanesboro, Ed’s museum, Laura ingalls Wilder

moViE tHEatrE JEm theatre

Preston, mn

Harmony, mn

Branding iron

runners Up: Prana Healing and massage - Sue Betts, city Looks, touch of nature, Hands on Health, melayna Benson, Jill klepper - Jones

runner Up: Spring grove cinema

runners Up: the Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe, on the crunchy Side, Village Square Harmony, the Pizza Place, Burdey’s cafe, old Village Hall, Village Square Fountain, Jac’S, the creamery, Susie’s road House, Wolf’s Den, Stumpy’s, Jessie Street Java

Park

oUtDoor Dining

Lanesboro, mn

Preston, mn

onion ringS

riverside on the root

Sylvan Park runners Up: chatfield city Park, Hobo Park, Spring Valley South Park, creekside, South Park Spring Valley, Forestville

PHotograPHEr

Branding iron

Diane H. Photography

Preston, mn

Harmony, mn

runners Up: B&B olypmic Bowl, old Barn resort, racks Bar & grill, the Pizza Place, Bent Wrench, Wolf’s Den, Susie’s road House, a&W

runners Up: ashley Hindt Photo, amber torgerud, Peterson, Studio a Photography, Shannon meier Photography, Photography by kari, Zahasky Photography

507-765-3388

Hwy. 52 & 16 Preston, MN

congratulations

Kinzee Johnson

Restaurant & Supper Club

Thank you for your continued support over the years! Open 6 days a week

runners Up: old town Hall, old Village Hall

of Harmony, MN

Open 6 days a week

for winning a $50 certificate by casting your ballot for the 2015 Best of the Best contest

www.brandingironmn.com

Thank you for voting Lanesboro’s Sylvan Park as the BEST Park!

Thank you for letting me serve you for the past two years.

Sylvan Park is 11.5 acres, including 2 spring-fed ponds that are stocked with trout. Picnic shelters, grills, basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, campgrounds and gazebo. Licensed Massage Therapist 133 W Fillmore St, Suite #4 Preston, MN 55965 1-815-275-2360

Thank you for voting

Best of the

Riverside on the Root 2015 Best of the Best for

best 2015

Readers, look for next year’s

Best of the best in 2015

I am looking forward to continuing to serve you in the future.

Sylvan Park & Riverview Campground 202 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN, 55949 www.lanesboro-mn.gov

Outdoor Dining

Dirty

Martini

Lounge

109 S. Parkway, Lanesboro, MN 55949 • www.RiversideOnTheRoot.com

Best of the

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Obituaries Allen E. Howe Allen E. Howe, 82, of Rushford, Minn., died on Saturday, September, 19, 2015, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, Minn. Allen was born on November 1, 1932, in Lanesboro, Minn. to A r t h u r and Ethel ( M e l d a h l ) Allen E. Howe Howe. He was raised near Bratsberg, Minn. and attended Bridgecreek Country School. Allen Graduated from Rushford High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army. In August of 1955, Allen was united in marriage with Kay Peterson in La Crosse, Wis. Allen farmed for all of his career in the Bratsberg area. He also worked at the Enterprise rest stop on U.S. Interstate 90. He was a member of the Highland Prairie Lutheran Church and its council, Highland Prairie Cemetery Board, Norway Township Board for 28 years, Unit of Township Board, Hart Creamery Board, Hart Farm Service Board, Houston –Money Creek Coop Board, Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation Board, and the Rushford School Board. Allen is survived by his wife, Kay; five children: Ellen (Thomas) Feine, Steven (Valorie) Howe, Richard (Sha-

Monday, September 28, 2015

ron) Howe, David (Cindy) Howe all of Rushford, and Kathy (Randy) Stafki of Canby, Minn.; sixteen grandchildren: Ryan (Nicole) Feine, Alison Jonsgaard, Josh Howe, Paula Howe, Andrew Howe, Eric (Angela) Howe, Casey Howe, Gabriel (Jessica) Howe, Jamie (Jon) Wiley, Naomi (Brandon Wiedeman) Howe, Nicole Howe, Guy (Carey) Soland, Steven (Kayla) Soland, Brian (Jill) Soland, Nathan Stafki, and Rachael Stafki; ten great-grandchildren; one sister, Madeline (Paul) Jensen; sister-in-law, Arlene Alexander; brother-in-law, Arlen Peterson; many nieces and nephews; and by many very close and special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Curtis and his wife Mattie Howe; brother-in-law, Tom Jensen; and two nephews: Dale and Wayne Howe. The funeral service for Allen was held 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, Minn., with the Rev. Kay Wold officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Casket bearers were all of Allen’s grandchildren. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, September 25, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford, and one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. The family prefers memorials directed to Lake Winona Manor or to Highland Prairie Lutheran Cemetery. Leave a memory of Allen and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. Betty Mae Plenge Betty Mae Plenge, 86, of Chatfield died Wednesday, September 23 at

the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, where she had resided since the end of July. Betty was born August 26, 1929, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. She graduated from Chatfield High School in 1947 and attended and graduated from Beauty School. She married Earl R. Plenge on June 25, 1955 at St. Paul Lutheran Betty Mae Parsonage in Plenge Chatfield, and they farmed in rural Chatfield until moving to Babbitt, Minn. She worked as a beautician until and after retiring, and owned her own shop in Chatfield for awhile. She was a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary, Red Hat Ladies Purple Passion Chicks, and Ladies Aid for St. Paul Lutheran Church, of which she was a member. She volunteered at the Chosen Valley Care Center, Visitor’s Center, and for Meals on Wheels. She loved the hot summer weather and was able to winter for seven years in Ariz. She was an avid gardener and had a green thumb for African violets, of which she had many different colors. Survivors include one son, David (Liz) of Westbrook, Maine; one daughter, Judy (Kevin) Brekke of Andover, Minn.; four grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; seven stepgreatgrandchildren; and two sisters: Mary Boland, residing in Hastings Assisted Living, and Helen Arnold of Chatfield.

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Plenge; three brothers and one sister. Memorials may be directed to the St. Paul Lutheran Church narthex fund. The funeral service for Betty was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2015 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield, with the Rev. Preston Paul officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. The committal service followed in St. Paul Lutheran cemetery. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. Please share a memory of Betty with the family at www.RileyFuneralHomes. com . Blanche M. Loughrey Blanche M. Loughrey, 95, of Chatfield, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Blanche was born December 12, 1919 in Canton, S. Dak. to John and Clara (Cotton) Solem. The family moved back to Chatfield after Blanche’s dad Blanche M. passed away. Loughrey She attended Chatfield Public Schools, graduating in 1938. Blanche continued her education at Miss Woods’s KindergartenPrimary Training School in Minneapolis. She then went on to teach in Herman, Madison, and Waterville, Minn.

On October 14, 1950 she married Judd Loughrey at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Chatfield. After Judd passed away in 1958 due to a farm accident, she moved into Chatfield, taught Spring Primary, and remained active in various organizations and the Pioneer Presbyterian Church. Later in life she worked at the Chatfield High School until the age of 89. Blanche had an everlasting spirit of youth. Blanche enjoyed being with family, grandchildren, working in her yard, knitting, puzzles, reading, and having coffee with friends. Blanche is lovingly remembered by her children: John (Eileen) Loughrey of Tuscon, Ariz., and Carol (Jim) Strand of Chatfield. She leaves a loving legacy of twelve grandchildren: Judd, Ian, Ben, Kasharra, Collin, Katie, Arus, Hannah, Matthew, and Angel Loughrey, and Emma and Carrie Strand. Blanche is preceded in death by her husband, parents, brother, John Solem; sister, Leah Solem; and granddaughter Yasmira Loughrey. A Funeral service was held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 22 at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Chatfield, with Rev. Timothy J. Gerarden officiating. The committal service followed at Chatfield Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday, September 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Riley Funeral Home, and one hour before the service at the church on Tuesday. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. See OBITUARIES Page 11 

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 - 11: 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 - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland.................................Sundays - 9: 00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318

First Presby terian Church..…………...………..….Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………....……………………Sundays - 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.........................Sundays - 9: 00am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 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 - 10 : 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 - 9 : 00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church.........................................Sundays - 10 :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 - 10:30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398 Wykof f United Methodist Church.…….………..…Sundays - 8 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275

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Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com (Marian) Drussell of Winona; sister-inlaw, Delores Ziebell: and many nieces, Continued from Page 10 nephews and cousins. To share any condolences with She was preceded in death by her Blanche’s family please visit www.riley- parents; husband, Gene in 2000; and one brother, Eugene (Betty) Drussell. funeralhomes.com. Funeral Mass was held 1 p.m., Saturday, September 26, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Dolores Helen Ziebell Catholic Church in Rushford, with Dolores Helen Ziebell, 86 of the Reverend Pratap Reddy Salibindla, Rushford, went OFM officiating. Burial followed in to be with her the church cemetery. Visitation was Lord on Saturfrom 12 p.m. until the time of the day, Septemservice. Hoff Funeral & Cremation ber 19, 2015 Service – Rushford assisted the family at Valley View with arrangements. Hea lthcare Please share a memory of Dolores, and Rehab in sign her online guestbook and view her Houston. Dolores Helen video tribute when it becomes available Dolores was Ziebell at www.hofffuneral.com. born April 12, 1929 in Winona to Walter and Helen Gladys E. “Gladdy” Iverson (Kouba) Drussell. She graduated from Winona Catholic Schools and Gladys E. “Gladdy” Iverson, 89, of worked at National T Grocery Store in Rushford, Minn. died on Friday, SepWinona for a few years. On August 22, tember 18, 2015, at the Valley View 1953, Dolores married Gene Arthur Healthcare and Rehab Center in HousZiebell in Winona. Dolores and Gene ton, Minn. purchased a farm in Hart where they Gladys Evelyne Barney Iverson was made their home. The farm included born in Rushford on December 19, an apple orchard that they continued 1925, to Helen and Albert Barney. She to run for many years. Dolores worked attended the Tenborg country school beside Gene on the farm; raising dairy and Rushford High School, where she and beef cattle, pigs, and chickens. graduated in 1943. Her family lived on Dolores enjoyed cooking, gardening, a farm in Galen Dahlen. While Gladys fishing, and spending time with her was in high school, she stayed in town family and friends. She was a member with various friends and family. of both St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Gladdy grew up on the farm, but and the Episcopal Church at various she preferred city life and had been a points throughout her life and was lifelong resident of Rushford. always very active in the church and She married Bernard (Stub) Iverson enjoyed teaching Sunday school. She shortly after World War II. The couple had two children, Julie Anne and Paul. will be greatly missed. She is survived by a daughter, Annette Gladdy was a staunch Lutheran (Roger) Bradley of Lanesboro; two and as faithful to Rushford Lutheran sons, Daniel Ziebell of Rochester and Church as to her God. She loved to Allan (Brenda) Ziebell of Rushford; teach and was especially committed grandchildren: Joseph, Nick, Emily, to Sunday school, confirmation, and Amanda, Andrew, Avery and Audrey; Vacation Bible school for over thirty four great-grandchildren; brother, Earl years. Gladdy was very proud that her mentee, Carina Schiltz Hansen, completed seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. We’re back! Our annual She was active in the Rushford comMeatball munity in other ways, specifically with Supper the American Legion Auxiliary (presiWednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 dent) and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Gladdy was the librarian 4:00–8:00pm of the Rushford Public Library for 23 Carry outs available until 7pm years. That was her dream job. Cross of Christ She is survived by her daughter, Julie Iverson of Ridgeway, Iowa; son, Paul Lutheran Church (Rita) Iverson of New Milford, Conn.; Houston, MN grandchildren: Anna (Jud) Turk of Minneapolis, Minn., and Samuel (TayMeatballs, Real Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, lor) Iverson of Lancaster, N. Y.; many Salad Bar, Homegrown Corn, Squash, godchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephHomemade Pie, Buns, Coffee, Milk. ews; and by her only living sibling, Adults & Carry outs - $10.00 Beatrice (Beat) Otis Rislove. Juniors (6-12) $5.00 She was preceded in death by her Children (5 & under) Free

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Monday, September 28, 2015 parents, husband, many siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins. There was a memorial service held for Gladdy at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at Rushford Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Roger Michaelson officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial took place in Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. The family prefers memorials to be directed to the Rushford Lutheran Church or to the Heart Institute at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service of Rushford assisted the family with arrangements. Leave a memory of Gladdy and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com. James (Jim) Alan Cooper James (Jim) Alan Cooper, 66, of Spring Valley, died on Thursday, Sept. 17, surrounded by his family at Mayo Clinic Hospital – Saint Mary’s Campus in James (Jim) Rochester. Alan Cooper Jim was born October 13, 1948 to M. Robert and Dorothy (House) Cooper in Rochester, Minn. He grew up in Stewartville and Rochester and graduated from John Marshall HS in 1966. While in high school, he met the love of his life, Judy, and they were married June 22, 1968. Jim attended college at Rochester Junior College and the University of Minnesota, Duluth where he majored in music education. Upon leaving college he worked for Groves Kelco, Inc. and Moorman Feed Co. In 1974 he moved with his family to Caledonia, where he got his start with the Caledonia Ambulance, and began teaching EMS classes for Red Cross, American Heart Assn., and Rochester Technical College. In 1988, Jim moved to Spring Valley to become the director of the Ambulance Service, where he spent 26 years dedicating himself to his community and improving Emergency Medical Services for the city and the surrounding area. Jim founded the SVAA Association to make EMS training more accessible for other ambulance and fire services in rural SE Minn. This charitable organization purchased equipment to support the training and assured the citizens of rural Spring Valley that they had the best in class EMS services. Jim taught and inspired a countless number of area EMTs and

CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., SEPTEMBER 29 •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 9-9:40am. Harmony Community Center. Freewill donations. Info (507) 272-3731.* •Tai Ji Quan for seniors, for better balance and strength, 10:30-11:30am. Kingsland Middle School, Wykoff. Freewill donations. Info (507) 272-3731.* •Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-7pm, Community Center, 225 Third Ave. SW, Harmony. Walk-ins welcome. •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.*

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

9-9:40am. Harmony Community Center. Freewill donations. (507) 272-3731 for info.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9am-11:30 am, 12:30-4 pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St NW, Preston.* WED., SEPTEMBER 30 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W. Prairie 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* Ave. Freewill donations accepted. (507) •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 288-6944 for info.* 3-3:30 pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. (507) 288-6944 •Tai Ji Quan for seniors, for better balance and strength, 10:30-11:30am. for info.* Kingsland Middle School, Wykoff. Freewill donations. Info (507) 272-3731.* THURS., OCTOBER 1 •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran •Free Senior Coffee & Dessert, 9am, Church, upstairs of education wing, 202 N. Clara House.* Oak, Mabel.*

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First Responders, as well as nurses, teachers, daycare providers, lifeguards, and other care-takers. Jim served as Emergency Management Director and was licensed as an amateur radio operator. Jim also worked as a Medicolegal Death Scene Investigator for two area regional Medical Examiners offices. Jim was active in the Boy Scouts of America and led an Explorer Post in Spring Valley to provide leadership development and career experience opportunities for students and young adults. Some of his students have gone on to careers in the medical field, such as Registered Nurse, Flight Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, and Physician Assistant. Jim was a loving and dedicated husband, father, brother, son, and loyal friend. Jim was a skillful leader with a servant’s heart. He found his calling in the ambulance service and found no greater fulfillment than serving his community of neighbors and friends. Jim was most proud of his family and his ambulance crew, who were family for him as well. Jim loved to hunt, golf, and teach He had a gift for music and a gift for caring for his fellow man. Jim saved the lives of many and enriched the lives of many more. Jim served in several organizations over the years, including past Master of Caledonia Lodge AF&AM; past President Caledonia Founders Days; past President Caledonia Chamber of Commerce; Scout Master; past Director Caledonia Community Band and Methodist Church Handbell Choir; Caledonia Lions Club; Spring Valley Athletic Booster Club, and Spring Valley Kiwanis. He was awarded the Minnesota EMS Manager of the Year in 1995 and the 2014 Citizen of the Year by the Spring Valley Kiwanis. Jim is survived by his wife, Judy of Spring Valley; three children: John (Miriam) Cooper of Denton, Tex., Jodi (Brian) Wiemerslage of Wykoff, Minn., and Jeff (Vicki) Cooper of La Crosse, Wis.; five grandchildren: Josie, Corinna, Wyatt, Kayanne, and Isaac. He is also survived by his mother, Dorothy Cooper of Rochester, Minn.

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and one sister, Karen (Marty) Jensen of Rochester. He was preceded in death by his father. Visitation was held Thursday, Sept. 24 at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, 5 – 8 p.m. A memorial service was officiated by Pastor Joe Haynes at the First Baptist Church of Spring Valley on Friday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m., followed by a reception at the Spring Valley Community Center. The Cooper family is dedicated to honoring Jim’s legacy and memorials are preferred to the Jim Cooper EMS Foundation, 112 West Fairview St, Spring Valley, Minn. 55975. Kathryn E. Schoppers Kathryn E. Schoppers, age 78, of Harmony, Minn., died Saturday afternoon, September 19, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. Kathryn was born June 20, 1937, in Bristol Town- Kathryn E. ship, Fillmore Schoppers Co., Minn., the daughter of Ernest and Dorothy See OBITUARIES Page 15 

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•Preston Historical Society Meets, 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston. Public invited. •Sons of Norway meeting, 7pm, Sons of Norway Lodge, Lanesboro.

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•Fountain AA closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.* •Cowboy Church Service, 6pm, Cherry FRI., OCTOBER 2 Grove United Methodist Church, For more •Preston Farmers Market, 11:00am til info or directions, call (507) 346-2830. sold out (or 5pm) Preston bike trailhead.* •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer MON., OCTOBER 4 Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, Chatfield.* 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W. Prairie Ave. Free will donations. (507) 288-6944 for info.* SAT., OCTOBER 3 •Red Cross Blood Drive, 7:30am-12:30pm, •Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore Tri-County Electric, 31110 Cooperative County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston.* Way, Rushford. Walk-ins welcome. •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30 pm. Coffee Street Fitness, 102 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* Coffee St., Lanesboro. Freewill donations. •Harmony United Methodist Church (507) 288-6944 for info.* Applefest, 11am-2pm, Church Dining •AA Crossroads Journey Group Room, 60 Main Ave. S., Harmony. meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.* •Lanesboro AA group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*

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Center 10aM- 4:30 PM- Niagara Cave & Mini Golf open, tours every 20-30 minutes 10:30aM , 1:30PM - Amish tours, car tours also available 11aM-2PM - Apple Fest Luncheon, Harmony United Methodist Church Dining Room 1 PM-3PM - Rosemaling Demonstration by Betty Dowe, Harmony Visitor Center

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The film “Mysteries of the Driftless” to be shown in Harmony filmmakers, led by Rob Nelson and Dan Bertalan, exploring a number of mysteries of the Driftless landscape while kayaking the rivers, flying in a small plane, touring caves, and hiking the bluffs of the Upper Midwest. What strange forces spared one isolated region along the Upper Mississippi River from the repeated crushing and scouring effects of massive continental glaciers during the last million-plus years? What preIce Age throwbacks survived here in this unique refuge that holds more Native American effigy mounds, petroglyph

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caves, strange geological features, and rare species than anywhere in the Midwest? The team explores these questions and more in this captivating adventure documentary. The film is a production of Untamed Science and Mississippi Valley Conservancy. Filmmaker Dan Bertalan said, “If there’s one thing that impacted me the most in making this film, it is the sheer amount of natural wonders the Driftless has to discover that lie hidden within the region. It’s just a matter of knowing where to look and what to look

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(Wissing) Burkholder. She attended Prairie Queen country school and was a 1955 graduate and Salutatorian of Preston High School. She then attended McPherson College in McPherson, Kans., graduating in 1959 with a B.S. in home economics and science. She taught home economics in Windom, Kan., Chatfield, Minn.; Morris, Minn.; and Owatonna, Minn. She married Gerald Schoppers August 16, 1972, at the Root River Church of the Brethren in rural Preston, Minn. The couple made their home in Bristol Township, moving to Preston, in 1977. While in Preston the couple operated the Montgomery Ward store for a number of years until their retirement. She then worked at the Preston Coast to Coast store for 17 years. Gerald died October 31, 2001. She became a resident of the Clara House in Harmony in September of 2014 and the Gunderson Harmony Healtcare on July 27, 2015. Kathryn was a lifelong active member of the Root River Church of the Brethren, where she held many positions and attended annual conferences and district meetings, as well as making mission bags. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, canning, gardening, and crossword and jigsaw puzzles.

She is survived by two stepdaughters, Linda (Gary) Hasley of Rochester and Donna Schoppers of Glencoe, Minn.; and special friend, Ron Oven; stepson, Les Schoppers of rural Harmony; six stepgrandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; three brothers: Gale (Barb) Burkholder of South Whitley, Ind., Phil Burkholder and special friend, Cindy Einck both of Harmony, Russ Burkholder of Leawood, Kans.; one sister, Annette (Ken) VanBlaricum of Pratt, Kans.; one sister-in-law, Marjorie Burkholder of Overland Park, Kans.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; stepdaughter-in-law, Marie Schoppers; one brother, Jon; and sister-in-law, Tish. The funeral was held 1 p.m., Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at the Root River Church of the Brethren, with Rev. Michael W. Smith officiating. Burial was in the Prairie Queen Cemetery. Friends called at the Thauwald Funeral Home in Preston 5 – 7 p.m., Tuesday and at the church on Wednesday an hour before the service. Russell H. Nagel Funeral services for Russell H. Nagel were held 10 a.m. Wednesday September 23, 2015 at the Cherry Grove United Methodist Church in Cherry Grove, with Dr. Dave Lieder and Rev. Deanne Woodard officiating. Burial was in the

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Cherry Grove Cemetery. Visitation was held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and will continue at the church on Wednesday for one hr prior to the service at the church. Russell H. Russell H. Nagel Nagel, age 92, of Spring Valley and formerly of the Granger area, died Friday September 18, 2015 at the Spring Valley Care Center. He was born July 12, 1923 in York Township, Fillmore County to Ira and Marie (Zwart) Nagel. Russell attended Blooming Valley School through the 8th grade. He enjoyed playing ball, hunting, fishing, and farming with his dad. Russell joined the United States Army November 19, 1948, serving until December 1949. On April 11, 1950 he was united in marriage to Leona Hofner in Cherry Grove and together they farmed west of Granger for 35 years. Russell was a long time member of the Cherry Grove United Methodist Church, where he sang in the church choir for many years. He served on Bristol Township Board for 12 years and the Granger Creamery Board for several years. He also served as the Cherry Grove Sunday School treasurer. Russell enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, spending time with his family and friends, and the many years he gave Amish tours throughout the area. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Leona Nagel of Spring Valley, Minn.; two children, Barb (Ronald) Koster of Stewartville, Minn. and Philip (Cindy) Nagel of Granger, Minn.; five grandchildren: Nathan (Brook) Nagel, Natalie (Seth) Eskew, Aaron (Heidi) Nagel, Ben Koster, and Bethany Koster; six great-grandchildren: Kelcy, Brady, Avery, Kylie, Carson, and Braxtyn; two

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on the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Board. Verle is survived by two sisters: Beverly (Joel) Twaiten of Houston, Minn. and Darlene Chiglo of Rushford; nieces and nephews: Allyn Twaiten, Dawn (Mike) Twaiten, Becky (Scott) Nelson, Terry (Deb) Chiglo, Traci (Cory) Pederson; and by several great-nieces and nephews. Verle was preceded in death by his Verle H. Ramsey Verle H. Ramsey, 85, of Rushford, parents, a brother-in-law, Roger Chiglo, Minn., died on Wednesday, Septem- and a nephew, Jeffrey. ber 16, 2015, at the Good Shepherd The funeral service was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 21, at the Lutheran Home North Prairie Lutheran Church in rural in Rushford. Lanesboro, with the Rev. Kerry Eversole Verle was officiating. Burial took place in the born on April church cemetery. Visitation was one 18, 1930, to hour prior to the service at the church. Gerhard and Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service Alpha (Sorum) in Rushford assisted the family with Ramsey. Verle arrangements. farmed for a few Verle H. years after high Ramsey school until he Verna Mae Taylor began working as a drafting engineer Verna Mae Taylor, 71, of Lanesboro, at Tri-county Electric Cooperative in died Thursday, September 17, 2015, Rushford. Verle was a very talented at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Methodist artist and was excellent at creating oil Campus in Rochester. and water color paintings. He was an Verna was born January 19, 1944, avid flower gardener and raised canaries. in St. James, Minn. to Albert and He was a member of the North Prairie Erna (Krumrei) Rahm. Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro, She attended school in Truman Minn., the Mystic Star Lodge #69, of and graduated in 1962. She then which he had been Master, in Rushford, the Root River Saddle Club, and was See OBITUARIES Page 17  brothers, Gordon (Irene Aarres) Nagel of Granger, Minn. and George (Diane) Nagel of Stewartville, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Newton; and two sisters, Frances Kratz and Eunice Winter; and two nephews, Gary and Kirk. Condolences may be left at www. Hindtfuneralhomes.com

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By Paul Trende A year ago, the Section 1A girls cross country title was won by Dover-Eyota (70) over Rochester-Lourdes (97) and Lanesboro/ Fillmore Central (127). Of the three schools, LFC was The Trende the only Report one not to graduate a scoring r u n n e r. Each Eagle squad lost a Section top ten finisher. It made the Paul Trende 2015 D-E Invite an anticipated early cross country event. Where do the Burros stack up this year (particularly with the new 5,000-meter girls distance)? D-E took first a year ago, LFC second. The Eagles nipped LFC by four points (56 to 60), with LFC’s actual combined times a six seconds quicker (with Lake City just behind that). The 2015 event saw no nipping, by a small amount of points. LFC again had the lowest collective time, but also the lowest overall score. Posting a team mark (43) half that of second place Lake City (87) and third place D-E (97), LFC won the event. All five LFC scoring runner’s finished in the top 15. Junior Leah Ruen (21:06.2) led the way, taking third overall. Freshman Emily Snyder (21:34.4) and junior Kiera Olson (21:36.0) took 7th and 8th. Sophomores Bailey Ruen (21:41.4) and Ashley Miner (22:04.9) took 10th and 15th. The Burros were the only team with all five runners in the top 15. LFC had a non-teamscoring runner, Maddie Smith

(32nd), who would’ve scored for Lake City and D-E. It LFC’s second first place finish of the year (Stewartville). They were ranked 8th in Class A in the September 14 state cross country poll. The individual champion was frosh Kayla Christopherson of AustinPacelli (20:32.4). Kingsland and LARP competed, taking 7th and 10th (of 11). Knight Marina Schwanke took 19th, Bailey O’Hare (LARP) 21st. The LFC boys took 6th, LARP 7th, and Kingsland 10th (of 10). Hunter Herber (19th) and Dylan Linder (20th) led LARP. Nathan Eversole (22nd) led LFC. Lake City’s Carl Kozlowski was the boys champion (17:12.2), leading the Tigers to the boys title.

To The End, ‘Cougs Nip ‘Canes

Long-time SEC foes turned South-East adversaries Houston (3-1) and Mabel-Canton (3-1) dueled in a contest that came down to the final play. The ‘Canes got the early upperhand. Capitalizing on a short field, and a 24-yard Nathan Lee run, Garrett Paulson muscled in from 1-yard out to make it 6-0. One series later, after a 31-yard loss on a bad M-C punt snap, Paulson notched his second 1-yard TD plunge to make it 12-0. M-C got on the board early in the second. A six-play 58-yard drive was capped by Wayne Ross’ short 2-yard TD plunge (Ross twopoint run). A 12-8 score stood at the half. With the rain picking up in the second half, so did M-C’s running game. Early in the third, Weston Whalen broke off a 29-yard TD run (Ross two-point run) to give the Cougars their first lead (16-12). Houston replied one series later. On 4th and 10 from the Cougar

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25, Tylor Nelson hit Jeremiah Johnson on a 22-yard reception. Johnson tried to stretch for the score, but fumbled. Trevor Lundberg fell on the ball in the end zone for the TD. Houston went ahead 18-16. With M-C’s first 4th quarter possession, Ross broke off a 60-yard TD scamper to give M-C the lead 22-18. Houston looked primed to reply minutes later, recovering a muffed M-C punt at the Cougar 24-yardline. But they only went backwards. Timed ticked away. Houston’s last shot started with 1:29 to go at their 40. They converted a pair of 4th downs. It came down to one play from the M-C 26 yard-line (0:06). A Nelson pass for Johnson fell incomplete, leaving M-C with the 22-18 win! Ross (13-114, 2 TD’s rushing) and Whalen (15-73, TD rushing) led the winners. Brady Happel (10-54 rushing; 3-24 receiving), Nelson (11-18, 99 yards, INT passing), and Paulson (two rushing TD’s) led Houston. The win moves M-C to 4-1 on the year (2nd place behind 5-0 clubs #1 GM and #2 SG). Houston falls to 3-2 (two losses by a combined six points).

Fourth Quarter TD’s Propel Falcons

The final score (35-13) looked as if Fillmore Central (3-1) handled Southland (2-2). But the contest wasn’t decided until the fourth quarter. FC used a pair of second quarter TD runs to lead 21-7 at the half. Southland controlled the start of the second stanza, racking up seven first downs before FC got their first. The Rebels lived by the arm of QB James Landherr, venturing twice into FC territory. They died by it too, on a pair of interceptions in the Falcon red zone. Early in the fourth, the Reb’s busted through. A third trip into FC territory resulted in a Colton Mandt 22-yard TD run (21-13 FC). The Falcons finally iced it with under 3-minutes to go. A 26-yard Riley Means run set the table for the 5’10” 180pound junior to call his own number from two yards away (28-13). After Landherr’s fourth pick, Means added his third TD, a 26-yard run. FC downed Southland 35-13. Means (11124, 3 TDs rushing; 3-8, 58 yards, INT passing) and sophomore Brady Ristau (20-95, TD rushing; 2-51 receiving) led the FC attack. Tyson Ristau added a 5-yard TD run. Nate Birch, Trace Tollefson, Matson Kiehne, and Justin Ristau recorded interceptions. Luke Ristau had 2.5 sacks. Southland was led by Landherr (19-34, 217 yards, TD, 4 INT’s), Mandt (14-82, TD rushing), Josh Anderson (6-84, TD receiving) and Chris Webber (5-58 receiving). The Falcons (3-1, 4-1) are tied with Goodhue (3-1, 4-1) for second place in the Mid-Southeast-East district behind L-A (4-0, 5-0).

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It wasn’t a great start for Chatfield volleyball. At Rushford-Peterson, the Gophers spotted R-P a 15-5 lead in game one. Brooke Adler, a top Chatfield attacker, had five hitting errors to one kill. With serve receive also an issue for the Gophers (five R-P aces), the Trojans dominated game one, winning 25-10. But Chatfield dropped game one 25-7 to Caledonia this year, only to come back and win. The ladies of the Chosen Valley calmly played away. Behind a 7-1 run, they turned a 16-15 deficit into a 22-17 lead in game two. They won 25-21. In game three, Danielle Kramer authored an early seven-point serving session to put Chatfield up 8-4. R-P got to 9-9, but then a 6-1 Gopher run (15-10). Chatfield took a 2-1 lead with a 25-19 win. They started both games two and three down 3-0. As expected, R-P countered. They controlled game four, getting a seven-point serving session from Tatyanna Bronk. Via a 25-15 victory, things went to a deciding fifth set. The game started with ties at 1-4 and 7-9. Well-warmed-up after four-plus games, Adler then subtracted the points to Chatfield victory, one-spike at a time. The senior racked up five kills over Chatfield’s final six points, sending R-P to an icy shower, sending her Gophers to a second 3-2 win of the year (10-25, 25-21, 25-19, 15-25, 15-11). Adler had half of her kills (12) in the final set. Sheridan Salisbury also had 12 kills and a team-game high 26 digs. Maddie Muller had 33 assists and 18 digs. Mariah Bell (7 kills) and Kramer (15 digs, 18-18 serving) helped out. Trojan Brianna Koop led all attackers with 20 kills. She added 11 digs. Savannah Skalet did her part with 34 assists, 7 setterattack kills, 15 digs, and 3 aces. Mikayla Crawford (21 digs), Nicole Blagsvedt (7 kills), Carissa Bieberdorf (16 digs), and Bronk (12 digs, 5 aces) helped out. The loss prevents the Trojans from ending a decade-pluslong losing streak to Chatfield.

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Kingsland volleyball got their first TRC win since 2012 versus L-A. Kellynn Webster was 28-28 serving with 4 aces. Now third ranked M-C (7-0, 14-0) volleyball beat SG and GM in straight sets. They’ve dropped just one set this year. Savannah Slafter hammered down 16 kills (on 32 attempts) versus the Lions. Six girls had five or more kills versus the Larks. Lanesboro (4-2, 4-2) volleyball swept both of their matches on week. Senior Rachel Kimball slammed down 18 kills, five-plus in each set, to lead the Burros to past Houston. Kelly Jerviss had 17 kills in defeat for the Hurricanes. Lexi Melander had 23 assists and 7 aces in a win over G-E. R-P volleyball rallied from a 2-0

deficit versus Caledonia to force the ninth county-team five-set match of the year. The Warriors prevailed. Brianna Koop had 20 kills, Mikayla Crawford 25 digs, Savannah Skalet 32 assists and 3 aces. The Trojans (3-3, 14-6) then fared well at the W-K tourney, going 4-2 overall (losing to W-K in the championship semifinals). Lanesboro (2-3) football pitched a shut-out versus Alden-Conger. Collin Scott (two rushing, receiving) and Cole Schwichtenberg (2 rushing, passing) each accounted for three TDs. In a battle of 3-1 teams, Chatfield (3-1, 3-2) was shut-out by Triton. The Cobras used a couple early fourth quarter big-play TDs to pull away. R-P football (2-2, 2-3) played Class AA #6 L-A tough, losing 12-0.

Volleyball

9-14 L-A 0, R-P 3 > 25-15, 25-9, 25-13 (R-P: B. Koop 8 kills, 11 digs, 3 aces; S. Skalet 15 assists, 5 aces, 7 digs, 2 kills; Ashley Agrimson 5 kills; M. Crawford 14 digs; T. Bronk 9 digs) Houston 0, La Crescent 3 > 13-25, 9-25, 21-25 9-15 Houston 0, Lanesboro 3 > 25-13, 25-22, 25-17 (L: R. Kimball 18 kills, 8 digs, 3 aces; Cassidy Ruud 8 kills, 15 digs; L. Melander 37 assists, 12 digs; Joelie Schreiber 7 kills. H: K. Jerviss 17 kills; Maya Upton 24 assists, 10 digs; Becca Lee 10 digs) #3 in Class A M-C 3, Spring Grove 0 > 25-21, 25-14, 25-19 (M-C: S. Slafter 16 kills, 13 digs; Coranda Vickerman 9 kills, 30 assists, 8 digs; Dakota Delaney 7 kills; Courtney Graves 6 kills; Lexi Thorson 5 kills, 10 digs) Fillmore Central 3, DoverEyota 0 > 25-16, 25-15, 25-21 (FC: Paige Bennett 11 kills; Tayah Barnes 20 digs; Shelby Ebner 15 assists, 4 aces; Bailey Barnes 15 assists; Kendyl Bennett 7 kills; Cailey Rindels/Lexie Dols 5 kills) R-P 2, Caledonia 3 > 20-25, 22-25, 25-17, 25-12, 10-15 (R-P: B. Koop 20 kills, 16 digs; S. Skalet 32 assists, 15 digs, 3 aces; M. Crawford 25 digs, 17-18 serving; A. Agrimson 5 kills, 3 blocks; N. Blagsvedt 6 kills) Kingsland 0, St. Charles 3 > 23-25, 15-25, 23-25 (K: Lauren Buchholtz 9 kills; Taylor Zimmerman 24 digs, 8-8 serving, 2 aces; Kailey Link 20 assists; Reann Kimball 7 kills; Karson Reiland 20-20 serving, 10 digs; Ericka Kolden 6 kills) 9-17 L-A 1, Kingsland 3 > 25-17, 25-23, 18-25, 25-15 (K: L. Buchholtz 11 kills; K. Webster 28-28 serving, 4 aces, 8 digs; K. Link 20 assists, 10 digs; R. Kimball 6 kills, 12 digs; T. Zimmerman 19 digs; K. Reiland 13 digs) See SPORTS Page 17 

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C. Graves 6 kills L. Thorson 6 kills, 10 digs; Emma Wathier 8 digs; Maddy Michels 5 kills) Lanesboro 3, GlenvilleEmmons 0 > 25-13, 25-16, 25-13 (L: L. Melander 23 assists, 10 digs, 5 aces; J. Schreiber 7 kills, 3 blocks; R. Kimball 7

kills; C. Ruud 6 kills; Rachel Eversole 8 digs) Continued from Page 16 St. Charles 3, FC 1 > 16-25, 18-25, 25-17, 17-25 (FC: P. #3 M-C 3, Grand Meadow 0 Bennett 14 kills; B. Barnes 17 > 25-18, 25-11, 25-18 (M-C: assists, 16 digs; S. Ebner 17 S. Slafter 9 kills, 3 aces; D. assists, 9 digs; T. Barnes 22 digs; Delaney 8 kills; C. Vickerman Kelsey Berg 7 kills) 32 assists, 9 digs, 7 kills, 3 aces; Houston 3, Randolph 0 > 25-22, 25-19, 25-16 9-19 W-K ‘Vet’s’ Tourney (FC, R-P, and Kingsland were in the same pool. R-P (3-0) beat FC (25-18, 25-13), Kingsland (25-12, 25-16), and Lake City (25-20, 25-12). FC (1-2) beat Kingsland (21-25, 25-20) and lost to Lake City (21-25, 25-23). Kingsland (1-2) beat Lake City (25-27, 25-16). FC and R-P made the 8-team championship bracket. FC lost to eventual champion #10 in Class AA K-W (5-25, 7-25) in the quarters. Falcons are 2-2, 5-5. R-P beat Norwood-Young America (2225, 25-20, 16-14), then lost to #7 in Class A W-K (18-25, 12-25) in the semis. Kingsland lost to D-E (11-25, 10-25) in the consolation bracket. They are 1-4, 2-6. Knight tournament leaders were: L. Buchholtz (18 kills, 5 aces), K. Link (35 assists), and T. Zimmerman (35 digs)) Farmington Tourney (Chatfield lost to Delano (1725, 13-25) and Faribault (2519, 24-26, 13-15) in round one. They lost to St. Charles (25-12, Houston’s Garrett Paulson (#36) wraps up M-C’s Wayne Ross. 21-25, 9-15) and beat BloomPaulson had a pair of TD’s, but it was Ross’ 60-yard TD run ington-Kennedy (25-12, 25-23) in Round Two. Gophers are early in the fourth that propelled the Cougars to victory. Photo by Paul Trende 3-0, 4-4) Waukon Invite (Houston beat Central Elkader (21-11, 21-13) and DeSoto (23-21, 11-21, 15-5) while losing to Waukon (18-21, 16-21) and Crestwood (15-21, 21-17, 15-10. Hurricanes are 2-4, 4-8)

Football

9-18 Lanesboro 46, Alden-Conger 0 (L: C. Scott 20-138, 2 TDs rushing, 3-52, TD receiving; C. Schwichtenberg 7-8, 89 yards, TD passing, 2 rushing TDs; Steven Rein 15-121, TD rushing. Burros held Knights to 123 yards total offense) #5 in Class AA LewistonAltura 12, R-P 0 (R-P: Noah Carlson 12-65 rushing. LA: 49 carries, 288 team rushing yards) Triton 25, Chatfield 0 (C: Carter Duxbury 11-67 rushing; Parker Fossum 14-56 rushing. T: Leif Bungum 11-151, 2 TDs rushing; Max Henderson 16-103, TD rushing; Jax Bryngelson 59-yard FR TD. Trailing 12-0, Gophers were stopped at one yard-line early in third. The first play of the fourth saw Bungum score on a 77-yard run. On Chatfield’s next series, a fumble led to Bryngelson 59-yard TD return) Kingsland 14, #10 in A Goodhue 46 (K: Matthew Woods 11-68, TD rushing; Reece Eickhoff 15-57, TD rushMariah Bell of Chatfield and Shayna Bellock of R-P. Photo by Paul Trende ing. Knights are 0-4, 0-5)

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attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota. On August 20, 1966, she m a r r i e d Edward Taylor at Waverly Lutheran Church in Truman, Minn. The couple spent time Verna Mae in Sri Lanka Taylor serving in the Peace Corps. They made their home in Lanesboro in 1970 and began farming together with family. She established Pedal Pushers Cafe in 2004. Verna loved her family and life on the farm, especially her time feeding calves, driving tractors, and caring for her grandchildren. She was very active in her community and her church. In her personal time, she enjoyed many activities, including cooking, crafting, gardening, reading, sewing, and painting. Verna is lovingly remembered by her husband of 49 years, Edward; her children: Christine (Patrick) Tro2x2, 2x4 & 2x8 ads endle, Scott (Angela), Ben (Darla), and Albert; nine grandchildren; and four brothers: Larry, Maurice, Tom, and Ron (Bonnie). She is preceded in death by her parents. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. Monday, September 21 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, with Pastor Kerry Eversole and Pastor Ed Ruen officiating. Visitation took place from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Sunday at the church. Visitation continued one hour prior to the service. Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro was in charge of arrangements. Virginia Mary Gran Virginia Mary Gran of Caledonia passed peacefully of natural causes to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Friday September 18, 2015 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. With her son Dan holding her hand and saying goodbye, she left this life for home. She was born March 26, 1923 in Caledonia to Michael and Anna (McGinnis) Hoffman. She is the youngest of four children, preceded in

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death by her sisters Belva and Helen (LaVonne), and one brother, William, who passed away from polio in high school. She lived in Caledonia most of her life, attended St. Mary’s Grade School, graduated from Loretto High School, completed secretarial studies in Winona and moved to Minot, N. Dak. where she worked as secretary for the National Boy Scout office. Virginia Mary After returnGran ing to Caledonia, she married Leo Gran at St. John’s Catholic Church on June 14, 1958. She worked as bookkeeper with her new husband, the proprietor of Gran Standard Service in Caledonia. After the birth of their son Dan, she spent the rest of her life as a homemaker. She took great joy in keeping the home with a love for cooking and gardening. She appreciated God’s simple creations, always enjoying birds and flowers. She continued a rock solid unwavering Christian faith throughout her life as a member of St. John’s Catholic to run the Church until ONE its closing,TIME, then St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America and CCW. She is survived by her son Dan of Preston; her nephew, Frank (the late Sharon) Ellenz of Maquoketa, Iowa; her niece Ann (Don) Burgoyne of Northfield; her nephew Bill (Donna) Pope of Bloomington; as well as 11 great-nieces and nephews. After Leo’s early death from cancer on December 1, 1977, Virginia moved to Golden Age Estates, living independently until health issues moved her to Caledonia Care and Rehab in 2010. She moved to Park Lane Assisted Living in Preston in 2011 to be closer to her son, and eventually to Chosen Valley Care Center. She touched the lives of many, many people with her kindness and no one had ever left her home or room without hearing “God Bless”. If you ever met her, you know she is praying for you! Her later years were filled with many Sunday rides, trips to Mass, picnics, and visits to friends in Caledonia and Preston, always bringing home new memories and new fresh flowers.

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Shurfine 1/4 Pound Beef Patties............................... 1 Lb.

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An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County

Monday, September 28, 2015

Fillmore County preliminary levy approved By Karen Reisner After weeks of reviewing individual departmental budgets, the county board certified the preliminary levy at its September 22 meeting. The overall county levy payable in 2016 can not now exceed an increase of 4.99%. The final levy will be set in December which could be decreased but not increased. The portion of an individual’s property taxes assigned to the county will not necessarily reflect this number, dependent on relative changes in market values throughout the county. County coordinator Bobbie Vickerman explained that the budget at this point is a summary budget. Details can be changed internally over the next couple of months. The board will have time to review their options and make necessary adjustments to fit within this levy limit. Decisions have not been made on personnel requests, which include making the Veterans Service Officer full-time, adding a full-time Information Systems position, adding a fulltime Highway engineering technician, adding a full-time security officer, and whether or not to restore Zoning to a three person office. Each department head came before the Personnel Committee with his or her request, with some explaining what they may be willing to give up to help pay for the increased cost of the requested position. If all personnel requests were granted, the cost would be $282,791 for wages and benefits. County Engineer Ron Gregg offered to reduce his maintenance budget in order to pay for the hire of an engineering technician. He made it clear that he felt passionately about the necessity of the additional position in his department. However, he emphasized that there will be a trade

off. If the maintenance budget is reduced there will be a reduction in some services. Vickerman listed a few other items that could be adjusted lower to help pay for the additional personnel. In the end she expects that at least two of the requested positions will not be approved. Chairman Duane Bakke said it was time to take a hard look at each department line by line. He noted that no reserves were used last year, maintaining that if we don’t budget for something and then allow it, “shame on us”. Vickerman added that if none of the position requests were granted, the county reserves would be built up. She said that waiting to decide the details of the budget will give the board time to look at the proposed positions in more detail. The approved preliminary levy payable in 2016 is $9,312,189 ($446 per capita) or a 4.99% increase. This total for the preliminary levy includes $119,773 in Disparity Aid. The final levy for 2015 was $8,869,552. The total preliminary county budget for 2016 was approved at $28,328,036. County program aid for 2016 will be $536,612. Other business in brief The effective date of the current Fillmore County Comprehensive Local Water Management Plan was extended to December 31, 2016. Donna Rasmussen, SWCD, explained the plan was to expire at the end of this year. This extension will allow the county to have an approved water management plan in place until the pilot program process to create the Root River, One Watershed, One Plan is completed. The Root River plan is scheduled for completion in 2016. A water plan must be in place to be eligible for grants. Bakke asked

Britson promoted to Multimedia Coordinator By Jason Sethre In late 2014, Jana Olson was promoted from Graphic Designer to Creative Director. As Creative Director, Olson is responsible for the overall artistic direction of everything we do at the Fillmore County Journal, Visit Bluff Country Magazine, and Perfect Glossy. Recently, we promoted Adrienne Britson, formerly a Graphic Designer, to a title that more appropriately represents her increasing responsibilities. Britson has been named MultiAdrienne media CoorBritson dinator. Adrienne, a native of rural Rushford, and her husband Keith, reside in Fillmore County where the are raising their two children, Kyle (age 5) and Tyler (age 2). “This past year, living in Rushford and working in Preston has been great. I really appreciate the Fillmore County Journal giving me the opportunity to use my degree. It has been a pleasure and I look forward to continuing on this journey,” shared

Britson. As the Fillmore County Journal strives to diversify presentation of content to a growing audience in print and online, the interest in accelerating our relevance in areas such as social media management and video production has become increasingly important. As a result, Adrienne Britson has taken on an important role with all of our company Facebook pages along with coordinating the production of all of our company YouTube Channel video productions and promotions. We recognize the importance of delivering news and information in a multi-faceted platform, and Britson acting as our Multimedia Coordinator will strengthen our position in the marketplace to better serve our readers and advertisers. Please join me in congratulating Adrienne Britson on her promotion. About Sethre Media Group, Inc. The Fillmore County Journal is a subsidiary of Sethre Media Group, Inc., which is also the parent company of Visit Bluff Country Magazine, SMG Web Design, and Perfect Glossy. Sethre Media Group, Inc. specializes in media, marketing, and technology.

Rasmussen if the Root River plan didn’t get the necessary state and local approvals if it could be adopted as the Fillmore County plan since the county is 100% in the Root River watershed. Rasmussen didn’t entirely rule that possibility out, but said it would take some adjustments. Ron Gregg announced that the new county maps are available at $3 per map and will be available at the courthouse. Funds from sales of the map will go into an account to be used for printing additional maps as needed. The low bid out of three bids was approved from Triple A Striping Services for the 2015 Roadway Striping contract. The board will accept a donated reproduction of the 1934 Leoni illuminated U.S. Constitution from Gary Stephenson. Jason Marquardt noted that Stephenson has been on a mission to put a lithograph in almost every courthouse in Iowa. The board approved the low bid to replace an air conditioner for Law Enforcement. Building maintenance supervisor Terry Schultz reported that the 13 year old unit that runs 365 days of the year failed and the new unit will be installed this day. The unit

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is necessary to maintain a desirable environment for sensitive equipment. An update of the Child Care Assistance Program for 2016-2017 was approved. A biennial service agreement was approved for the 2016-2017 County Minnesota Family Investment Program. Social services manager Neva Beier noted that Workforce Development partners with them.

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A 3-year contract with Southeastern Libraries Cooperating and Southeast Library System (SELCO) was approved. In 2016 the county payment to SELCO will be $219,309, with a $4,500 increase in each of the next two years. This is just over a 2% increase per year. The board will meet on December 1, 15, and 22.

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classes that we currently have, right?” Mr. Hecimovich replied, “No, we’d operate uninterrupted.” The board approved a motion asking the administration to develop an action plan to see if the single site plan would be feasible. Superintendent McDonald gave public “Thanks” to the following donors and volunteers: Ross Heusinkveld (summer volunteer), Marilyn Erdman (outdoor grounds volunteer), Taylor Johnson (2015 graduate), Ministerial Association (school supplies for students), CHS (backpacks), Valley Christian Center (back to school breakfast for staff), and ECFE Advisory Council (courtyard cleanup). Principal Hecimovich then presented student Taylor Johnson for graduation, since she’d been unable to attend the graduation ceremony with her classmates. Two students gave a brief update on FFA happenings, including the upcoming Fall BBQ, and the National Convention to be held in Louisville. Written reports were submitted by Principal Hecimovich, Athletic Director Steve Hauser, and Building & Grounds Director John Dols. Business Manager Todd Lechtenberg gave a summary of the FY15 Audit, which he said is 98% complete, and he said there are no major findings, and the full report will be given in November. He also gave a brief explanation of the Long Term Facility Maintenance plan, and asked the board to approve this tenyear plan. The board unanimously

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approved it. Lechtenberg also asked the board to consider certifying the Proposed Property Tax Levy for Payable 2016. He explained that due to state instructions, the exact amount is not yet known, so he asked the board to consider approving the levy for the maximum amount at this time. The motion carried. The board approved resignations (Kathy Bly, Dan Eickhoff, and rescinded the hiring of Judi Markowski due to her being unable to accept the position), hirings (Anthony Mincks, Gary Apenhorst, Ramona Hadland, Jenny Moore, Paul Eckheart, and Jean Dwire), and approved “lane changes” for Seth Heusinkveld and Meagan Streiff. Mr. Lechtenberg’s summary of the current budget included that enrollment is 18 students below the budgeted numbers, and that if this continues, the budgetary impact would be about $120,000. He also said that due to changes required by the Affordable Care Act, the school district has 11 new enrollees on health insurance, and a few eligible employees have yet to respond, so that number could go up. The budget planned for only six new enrollees. He said the impact of this is $6120 per employee on insurance. Superintendent McDonald recognized the new Wall of Honor inductee, Karice Bezidek Stern, and Homecoming Royalty Josie Bellrichard and Connor Mills. The board set the Truth in Taxation hearing for December 22 at 6:01 p.m., with the December board meeting to follow. The next regular board meeting will be October 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Preston certifies preliminary 2016 levy By Karen Reisner At the September 24 Preston city council meeting, the preliminary levy for 2016 was set at $797,044.72, which is an increase of about 5.15% from last year. City administrator Joe Hoffman commented that a large portion of the increase is due to payments for the Twenty-14 Street Improvement project. The first draft of the proposed levy introduced in early September showed a 9.11% increase. Further reductions from the 5.15% number could be made when the final levy is approved in December. The preliminary levy can be reduced, but not increased. There are several reductions that allowed for the 4% decrease over the last few weeks. First, health insurance costs did not increase at all as they were expected to. The capital portion of the library budget was zeroed out from $1,500. Planned improvements to the library are to be paid for with reserve money. The police department received a commitment from the State Patrol for a donation of in-squad computer equipment, saving $6,000. The city’s portion of the Insurance Margin Refund is $4,450. City Administrator Joe Hoffman noted that this will be a one time revenue that can further reduce the 2016 levy. This figure is only a portion of the total refund, which was $11,723.31. Hoffman suggested that Preston Public Utilities (PPU) and employees expect their portion

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of the refund. City staff is looking at changing the employees health insurance plan from a traditional to a higher deductible plan, which is expected to be better for both the employees and the city. Hoffman estimated the total savings could be about $24,000 per year, of which about $10,600 would by city savings. All of these budget savings will bring the levy increase to about 5.48%. Another possible revenue source is a payment for administrative costs for conduit bonding for the refinancing of Madonna Meadows of Rochester and Madonna Towers. Hoffman discouraged the council from including this one time money at this point to reduce the preliminary levy. He said both the health insurance changes and conduit fees are not guaranteed at this time. Councilman David Collett argued that the money the city pays to the National Trout Center (NTC) should be reduced by $5,000. He suggested the reduced funding would give them (NTC board) an incentive to work harder in their effort to improve fundraising. Councilman Robert Maust reminded the council that the NTC does have surplus money on hand that the city gave them. Mayor Kurt Reicks agreed, saying we will have to start weaning them off the city funding, but recommended they continue the

funding unchanged for 2016. He insisted the NTC does a lot of good, brings people into the area, and provides very good programming. Councilman David Harrison said he would be comfortable with a $2,500 reduction in funding. Councilman Charles Sparks agreed with Harrison. A motion to reduce city funding by $5,000 failed with Maust and Collett voting yes and Harrison, Sparks, and Reicks voting no. A motion to reduce city funding for 2016 by $2,500 was approved. The NTC funding reduction dropped the preliminary levy increase to 5.15%. The council will have the option to lower the levy more when they set the final 2016 levy in December. A discussion followed about how the levy increase will affect individual property owners. There are several factors that affect the individual property tax level, some may see an increase while others see a decrease. The percent of levy increase is for the total money to be collected for the levy compared to last year, which doesn’t necessarily translate to individual properties. Conduit bond financing A public hearing was held on the proposed conduit bond financing. Mike Bubany, city financial advisor, explained that tax exempt borrowing by a private non-profit must pass through a local unit of government. See PRESTON Page 25 

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The bonds are issued by the city on behalf of the private entity which in this case is Madonna Living Community of Rochester. The total bonds to be issued will be up to $17 million. Because of a federal annual limit of $10 million per year for a government unit to issue tax exempt debt, two local issuers are necessary. Bubany chose his home town of Spring Valley and put other local units of government in a hat and chose one. As an issuer of the conduit bond Preston will have no obligation or debt, no lean on city properties of any kind, and no risk. This will not count against the city’s net debt and protections will be in place for the life of the deal.

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The documents for Spring Valley and Preston will be the same with each city expected to issue up to half of the $17 million. Brian Ehlenfeldt, finance director of Madonna Living Community, said the proposed debt refinancing will allow them to take advantage of low interest rates. The new project, a 16 unit Memory Care facility, is to be completed later this year. City attorney Dwight Luhmann said the city will have no debt obligation and that there is strong indemnification language in the resolution protecting the city against loss. There was no comment from the public. The Conduit Bond Financing resolution was unanimously approved. The council also approved Pre-and Post-Issuance Compliance Policy and Procedures

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related to the conduit financing. If everything goes as planned the city will receive its one time payment late this year or early next year. Other business in brief There was more discussion on changes to the health insurance plan for employees. The total current health insurance cost paid for by the city, utility, and employees is about $21,000 per month for about 14 employees. Hoffman said he will meet with employees on September 28 to explain the possible changes and what he believes will be the long time savings for the city, utility and employees. There was no action taken this day. In 2007 the PPU issued a 10 year bond for $580,000 to pay for improvements of the north substation which doubled the capacity back in 2005-2006. The 4% interest bonds are callable. The PPU commission has approved paying off the remaining principal on the bonds, which is about $185,000 as of December 1. Hoffman noted the interest savings over the next three years will be nearly $10,000. The utility has about $200,000 available in debt service accounts. Hoffman said this will be a significant spending down of available cash. Accounts will have to be replenished over time. The council approved a resolution concurring with the action of the PPU commission to call for the redemption and prepayment of the 2007 revenue note. Ambulance director Ryan Throckmorton asked for an extension of the $3 per hour ambulance

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weekend stipend through the end of 2015. He reported that the raise from $1 per hour to $3 has been a

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benefit in maintaining coverage on the weekends. The extension was approved.

Sewing Club’s final gathering

On Wednesday, September 16, 2015, the Sewing Club conducted their final monthly meeting at noon at the Branding Iron in Preston, Minn. Present for this final meeting were five of the last remaining members of the club that had lasted nearly 60 years. Joyce Simonson (Preston), Evie Christianson (Preston), Elinor Hall Abraham (Canton), Margaret Milne (Preston), and Marie Amdahl (Lanesboro). One of the original members, who joined when she was 23 years old, was Margaret Milne. She shared that the Sewing Club started in 1946, and met monthly throughout the years. The club always maintained a membership of 10 to 12 women, and they met at each member’s home on a rotating basis. While they had their meetings, their kids would play outside together. And, when their kids were young and in school, they didn’t have meetings during the summer because they were too busy. As their kids got older and more independent, they switched their schedule to meet throughout the summer months but skip a few months during the winter. The local Sewing Club had a long yarn of members spanning over the past 60 years, which became a common thread between households.

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Run/Walk begins at 8:00am in Lanesboro on the Root River Trail and concludes at the Trailhead Inn in Preston for a total of 10.3 miles. This is not a sanctioned race.

The Fillmore County Journal will be paying tribute to Veterans who have served, but we need your help! On Monday, November 9, 2015 we will be publishing a list of all Veterans, living and deceased, of Fillmore County, in recognition of Veterans Day. We are asking Journal readers to visit FillmoreCountyVeterans.com starting Oct. 1st, where we will have over Fillmore County Veterans names listed. We want to make sure no one is missed! Please call us at (507) 765-2151 by November 3, 2015 to add Veterans not listed. You can also e-mail names to news@fillmorecountyjournal.com

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FFA State Fair Winners Tanner Morrison had the Supreme and Kjersta Lind had the Supreme at the Minnesota State Fair FFA accomplishment for both to be from

Champion Dairy Cow Champion Beef Heifer Show. A pretty big the R-P FFA Chapter! Marshall showing his goat.

Kjersta and Tanner after both receiving Supreme Awards.

Hope showing her red and white cow.

Congrats

Joyce Iverson, R-P School Board Member was recognized by MSBA on Thursday, Sept. 10th. She has completed Phase I, II & III trainings sponsored by Minnesota School Board Association. She was presented a Leadership Development Certificate by Kirk Schneidawind – Executive Director and Grace Keliher – Director of Government Relations (picture L to R: Gace Keiliher, Supt. Ehler, Director- Joyce Iverson and Kird Schneidawind) Congratulations to Joyce on her positive leadership and her commitment to attending trainings that will best serve our students and school district.

Flag Football Thank you all for the outstanding flag football season. Congrats to the Cardinals for their championship win and to all the teams for doing a GREAT job! Special thanks to Jon Hengel and his terrific group of coaches. Without all of them, this league would not run as well as it did. Thank you!

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R-P Community Ed Little Rockers performed at the halftime show at the September 18th game! 37 little Rockers performed! A thank you to the R-P Fall Dance Line team and Coach Lauri Bauer for leading the R-P Little Rockers!

Kjersta with FFA State Secretary Mariah Daninger and judge.

Tanner with judge, receiving the Supreme Dairy Award.

Rushford-Peterson 2015 State Fair results

1st place in class - Hereford Late Spring Yearling Heifer (May-June 2014) - Kjersta Lind Hereford Junior Champion Female – Kjersta Lind Hereford Grand Champion Female – Kjersta Lind Angus Junior Heifer Calf March 1, 2015 - James Knudsen Angus Junior Heifer Calf Champion – James Knudsen 2nd place in class – Angus Early Junior Yearling Heifer, Jan-Feb 2014 – James Knudsen Angus Junior Reserve Female – James Knudsen 4th place - Simmental Junior Yearling Heifer (Jan-Feb 2014) – Clay Johnson 1st place in class Red Angus Junior Yearling (Jan-Feb 2014) – Kjersta Lind Red Agnus Senior Champion Female – Kjersta Lind Red Angus Grand Champion Female – Kjersta Lind 1st place in class – Foundation Simmental Early Spring Yearling Heifer (March-April 2014)-Josh Brown Foundation Simmental Junior Reserve Champion Female – Josh Brown 3rd in class - Live Market Beef – Shawn Marg 5th in class – Live Market Beef – Tanner Morrison 17th in class - Carcass Market Beef-Tanner Morrison 21st in class – Carcass Market Beef – Shawn Marg Beef Supreme Champion Breeding Female – Kjersta Lind Beef Champion Breeding Showmanship – Kjersta Lind 1st place in class - Purebred Holstein Summer Yearling Heifer (June-Aug 2014) – Hope Morrison 1st place in class – Purebred Holstein Winter Senior Yearling Heifer (Dec 2013-Feb 2014) – Hope Morrison Purebred Holstein Junior Champion Female – Hope Morrison 1st in class - Purebred Holstein Two Year Old Cow (sept 2012-Aug 2013) – Hope Morrison 1st in class - Purebred Holstein Cow,(4 years old) – Tanner Morrison Purebred Holstein Senior Champion Female – Tanner Morrison Purebred Holstein Senior Reserve Champion – Hope Morrison Purebred Holstein Grand Champion Female – Tanner Morrison Purebred Holstein Grand Reserve Champion – Hope Morrison Purebred Holstein Best Udder – Tanner Morrison 2nd in class - Purebred Holstein Best of Three Females – Hope Morrison 1st in class – Jersey Fall Heifer Calf (Sept-Nov 2014) – Tanner Morrison Jersey Junior Champion Female – Tanner Morrison 1st in class – Red and White Junior Yearling heifer (Mar-Apr 2014) – Tanner Morrison Red and White Junior Champion Female – Tanner Morrison 1st in class - Red and White Two Year Old Cow - Hope Morrison Red and White Senior Champion Female – Hope Morrison Red and White Grand Champion Female – Hope Morrison Dairy Champion Senior Showmanship – Tanner Morrison Dairy Supreme Champion Breeding Female – Tanner Morrison 1st in class Dairy Market Goat (Jan-Apr 2015) – Marshall Johnson Champion Dairy Market Goat – Marshall Johnson 2nd place in class- Middleweight individual meat market goat (Jan-Apr 2015) – Marshall Johnson 2nd place in class – Pair of Meat Market Goats – Marshall Johnson Reserve Champion Meat Market Goat Pair – Marshall Johnson 1st place – Live Carcass Dairy or Meat Market Goat – Marshall Johnson Champion Live Carcass Dairy or Meat Market Goat – Marshall Johnson 4th place - Carcass Dairy or Meat Goat, carcass placing – Marshall Johnson 5th place in class – Crossbred Gilt – Jordan Markegard 6th place in class – Crossbred Market Heavyweight – Jordan Markegard

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Inspiration Point nearing completion By Barb Jeffers Since Inspiration Point, the historic rest area located on Hwy 16 near Lanesboro, Minn., was closed for repair and restoration on June 2, 2015, area residents have been anxious to see the finished product. That day is getting closer as Kathryn McFadden, landscape architect and Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) program manager for historic roadside properties states that Inspiration Point will be “substantially complete” by the end of October. Environmental Associates is the prime contractor of the $1.18 million restoration and improvement project, according to MnDOT, and crews have been busy restoring stone walls and other structures at the site as well as improving the grounds. Mike Dougherty with MnDOT,

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who gave me a tour of the site, explains that by “substantially complete” they mean that to the public it may look done but there are some things, such as putting a seal coat on the road, that may have to wait until spring. MnDot also states that many of the stone structures were built in 1934 by a Civilian Conservation Corps work crew which explains the reason that restoration was necessary as they are nearing a century old. Dougherty says that the “historical significance” of Inspiration Point is that it was done during the depression, giving people jobs, but also “capitalized on some great craftspeople at the time” that built the wayside rest. Everything has gone “very well”, according to Dougherty, but he says that “so much depends on the weather” in order for the project to be completed.

Dougherty notes that “the weather has not affected things too much” but adds that “with these sorts of projects, some of the time gets eaten up picking the quarried stone” which they have been careful to work with historians and look at pictures from the past in order to match the stone with the time that the wayside rest was built. Some parts were built at different times so it can be a challenge to match the stone. Foreman Bill Kack states that they try to match the stone “pretty much exactly how it was” by numbering the stones. Much of the old stone on the site was able to be salvaged and used for other purposes, such as a foundation for a retaining wall. The wayside rest will be open for people to drive through at the end of October just in time for fall colors. Dougherty says “we know how beautiful it is in Bluff

Country in the fall - hopefully the leaves haven’t peaked by then” so visitors to the rest area can enjoy a wonderful view of the fall foliage. A lot of buckthorn that is growing around the site will be removed and will provide more of a view from the point, which is where visitor’s “inspiration” comes from. The picnic tables which have always been at Inspiration Point will stay but will look nicer, as the bases will be built back up and the tops and bench pads will be adjusted and leveled as they have shifted over the years. Dougherty notes another improvement at Inspiration Point saying when MnDot does these types of projects, they make everything “handicap accessible - getting the grades right and creating ramps so however you get around hopefully it is accessible to you” that way everyone can enjoy the beauty of the site. As Dougherty explains the proj-

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ect, it is “preserving a piece of the past” and he knows that the residents of Lanesboro have a sense of pride and ownership when it comes to Inspiration Point. Dougherty adds that MnDot “will probably work with some of the Lanesboro folks for next year when its fully opened to do some kind of celebration” to mark the completion of the project. The Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Historic Roadside Properties has a website available for residents to get more information on Inspiration Point and updates on the restoration project. The website address is www.dot. state.mn.us/roadsides/historic/index. html. After a little inconvenience, a lot of work, and a large amount of money, the “new” Inspiration Point will certainly do its job of providing inspiration to those who visit the beautiful rest area, whether it be local residents or travelers just passing through.

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private legal matter by both the R-P School District and City of Rushford. “Are you willing to put taxpayers’ money at risk?” asked Glen Palecek. “We have been informed that our lawsuit could take a long time and be very expensive. Are you willing to take the chance that anything done illegally might have to be undone? It is time to stop interpreting the law on your own and listen to your attorney and find a solution to this mess.” Board Director Taylor Peterson stood to address the board, noting obvious frustration with Superintendent Ehler and Board Chairman John Linder. “You and you have been running this show like you’re king of the world. Just last week, we got an email saying the bid had been extended. Who extended it? Who made that executive decision? What good is the school board if we don’t have a clue what’s going on until three days later? And then you have stuff like this. You go around spouting this and you’ve been proven wrong every time. We’ve asked so many times about this easement. We’ve been told it’s taken care of. Apparently, everything is not taken care of. I think every one of you board members had better take a look at what you’re doing.” Board Director Dean Mireau questioned which plans were given to contractors for the bidding process. “It’s an open door policy for the contractor. That’s a walk down a slippery slope.” The district has stated it will provide the Palecek’s with updated documents regarding site plans. According to Ehler, new addendums to the site plan, regarding change orders and whole progress, went out September 18 and were finalized by Deen Beeninga, architect for ATS&R, and Tim Robert-

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son, of ICS Consulting. “Hopefully, that takes care of some of the questions and concerns that have been shared with the board members,” added Ehler. Ehler also noted documentation from the Department of Labor and Industry, who will approve the building permit, has highlighted a number of items that need to be addressed. These concerns have been forwarded to ATS&R and ICS Consulting. In addition to the easement issue, Maynard Thompson, Stan Gudmundson, and Jon Peterson, representing the R-P Concerned Citizens group, also spoke during public comment portion of the meeting. The group continues to put pressure on the district to provide written documentation of damage to the school, which was used in securing state Disaster Aid Debt Equalization funding, which will be utilized to pay for a portion of the school. The group was provided information from documents provided by the school district. They highlighted an August 24 FEMA summary noting the building was “unaffected” by flood damage, other than wiring below choir room floor and the elevator and point to a second FEMA agent summary August 27 which reconfirmed the first. According to the group, the initial FEMA damage estimate was $234,170. “After looking at material you provided us, we turned over our material to expert, rather than try to analyze this ourselves. The expert concluded that R-P received well over $200,000 in funds that the expert could not account for. Therefore, we are requesting another opportunity to examine all receipts and invoices. In addition, we are requesting all project completion certification reports and documents sent to or received from FEMA and the state of Minn., including signa-

tures and dates verifying completion of work on various projects.” “We’re also requesting documentation information on how the R-P Schools balance grew by more than $1.1 million in 2007 and 2012. Given the district’s expenses at that time, including the purchase of additional land, we’d like to have a thorough understanding of these numbers. If the t’s are crossed and the i’s dotted, we want to know about it.” The group is also seeking information on the amount of money spent by the district in 2012 and 2014 on two school referendums. “March 11, you have the superintendent going to the Senatte Education Committee saying we have $680,000 in damages. That’s archived on the legislative website. One week later, he’s in the House of Representatives Education Finance Committee saying we had $1 million in damages. But, real telling at the end of that, Mr. Linder stands up and says, ‘The damage to the school was insignificant,’” added group member Jon Peterson. “Given the indiscrepancies in this flood funding, with that Disaster Debt Equalization Bill, if you read the text of that bill, Rushford-Peterson is clearly not eligible. Clearly. You are putting the residents of this district at a very risky position. If that is ever revoked or someone up there has enough guts to stand up and audit this mess that’s down here and that funding gets revoked, this district has to pay the whole cost of that. I think the brakes better be put on and this investigated.” The district maintains that they have a signed letter from Minnesota Department of Education Director of School Finance Tom Melcher regarding the funding certainties. However, Peterson countered stating, “Legislative intent is bogus argument. Courts have ruled over and over again when the text of the bill is clear.” Superintendent Chuck Ehler also noted the district has a signed completion report from FEMA, which he would provide. Bid opening for the new facility is scheduled to begin Thursday, September 24, at 2 p.m., in the high school theatre. Sealed bids are due by 2 p.m., sealed alternates will be submitted at 2:45 p.m., in Room 3-7. The bids will be opened and read at 3 p.m. A groundbreaking ceremony has also been set for Wednesday, October 14, at 1:30 p.m. at Niggle Field. In other news, the district has approved an addition to the Athletic Training Services Contract with Winona Health. The two-year contract reached in August includes biweekly district site visits, as well as coverage at all home 9/B and varsity football, wrestling, and track events, plus 3 home volleyball and 10 home basketball events. The contract addition calls for the addition of coverage at 35 events, which includes all home events, such as the remaining volleyball and basketball contests and 16 home baseball/softball contests. The cost for the contract addition is $2,625. The district will also move forward with a change to its monthly consent agenda at board meetings. Following the Minnesota School Board Association policy, items in the consent agenda will now

An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County be able to be approved in one motion, rather than as separate agenda items. Superintendent Ehler noted that items of concern or interest may still be pulled from the consent agenda for additional discussion or clarification prior to approval. The next regularly scheduled school board meeting is Monday, October 19, at 5:30 p.m. in the Rushford-Peterson Middle School

library in Peterson. A special meeting will be held Monday, September 28, at 5:30 p.m., in the high school biology room. A second public forum regarding the redevelopment and repurposing of the middle school is scheduled for Monday, October 12, at 7 p.m., in the middle school cafeteria. The public is encouraged to attend all events.

USDA enrollment period for agriculture risk coverage and price loss coverage safety-net programs closes Sept. 30 By Tammy Martin Eligible producers are reminded that enrollment in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for 2014 and 2015 ends Sept. 30, 2015. Most producers believe they have completed the entire signup process, however many have not. It has taken four steps in the process resulting in four trips to the FSA office this year to get everything signed up. The new programs, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, trigger financial protections for agricultural producers when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices or revenues. More than 1.76 million farmers have elected ARC or PLC. Previously, 1.7 million producers had enrolled to receive direct payments (the program replaced with ARC and PLC by the 2014 Farm Bill). This means more farms have elected ARC or PLC than

previously enrolled under previously administered programs. Nationwide, 96% of soybean farms, 91% of corn farms, and 66% of wheat farms elected ARC. For data about other crops and state-by-state program election results go to http://www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. Covered commodities under ARC and PLC include barley, canola, large and small chickpeas, corn, crambe, flaxseed, grain sorghum, lentils, mustard seed, oats, peanuts, dry peas, rapeseed, long grain rice, medium grain rice (which includes short grain and sweet rice), safflower seed, sesame, soybeans, sunflower seed, and wheat. Upland cotton is no longer a covered commodity. Harvest is approaching fast, please be safe during this busy time of year! For more information please contact your local FSA office http://offices.usda.gov.

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Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I spend a fair amount of time on the highway and often see passengers in vehicles with their feet on the dash. How can their seat belts be in the proper location to do their job? What would happen in the case of an air bag deployment? Answer: There is no law that prohibits a passenger from placing their feet on the dashboard while the vehicle is in motion. However, passengers who put their feet up in a moving vehicle could be putting Troy H. themselves at Christianson even greater risk of injury in the event of a crash. It comes down to using good judgement. I would bet that most passengers never think about what could happen to them in the event of a collision when the airbags deploy. Airbags are designed to cushion the head and chest of an adult passenger sitting in an upright position when wearing a correctly fitted seatbelt. If the passenger is sitting incorrectly, there is a greater risk of injury in a crash. This could result in their knees being forced into their chest or face that could cause a serious injury or death. There is also a risk of leg fractures or spinal injuries. Below are some recommenda-

tions and information on airbag safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. • When there is a moderate to severe crash, a signal is sent from the air bag system’s electronic control unit to the inflator within the air bag module. • An igniter in the inflator starts a chemical reaction that produces a harmless gas, which inflates the air bag within the blink of an eye - or less than 1/20th of a second. • Side-impact air bags inflate even more quickly since there is less space between the occupant and the striking object, such as the interior of the vehicle, another vehicle, a tree, or a pole. • Because air bags deploy very rapidly, serious or sometimes fatal injuries can occur if the occupant is too close to - or is in direct contact with - the air bag when it first begins to deploy. • Sitting as far back from the steering wheel or dashboard as possible and using seat belts help prevent occupants from being “too close” to a deploying frontal air bag. I highly recommend that you do not place your feet on the dashboard while the vehicle is in motion. 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. 559015848. (Or reach him at Troy. Christianson@state.mn.us.) Twitter: MSPPIO_SOUTH.

Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Kurt Anthony Ashack, 27, Caledonia, Minn.; 8/28/2015, Speeding - Exceed Limit 30 mph - Urban District (46/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Tanner John Clement, 20, Rochester, Minn.; 7/26/2015, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Jessica Laurel Cullifer, 27, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/11/2015, Failure to Obtain New Driver’s License after Changing Name or Address, Fine $20, Total Fees $110. Kaitlyn Kay Hicks, 18, La Crosse, Wisc.; 7/14/2015, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Isreal John Lawstuen, 40, Savage, Minn.; 9/4/2015, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Matthew Wesley Mlenar, 21, Eyota, Minn.; 8/13/2015, DWI - SecondDegree Driving While Impaired; Two or more Aggravating Factors, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,500 until 9/4/2017), Total Fees $620. Local Confinement 365 days (stay 335 days for two years). Serve as: Home Detention/Electronic Monitoring. The defendant is to complete two, 24 hour consecutive day’s jail, to be completed by October 1, 2015. The remaining 28 days jail to be served by EHM and EAM to be implemented by September 11, 2015. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (9/4/2015): 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, Complete Chemical Assessment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to Chemical Testing, Submit to Random Searches, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, No driver license violations, No driving without insurance, Defendant to stay on electronic alcohol monitoring until he gets hooked up to electronic home monitoring. Nathaniel James Wroblewski, 20, Stewartville, Minn.; 8/25/2015, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 8/25/2015, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Use or Possession, Fine $50. 8/25/2015, Possess/Sale Small Amount of Marijuana - No Remuneration, Fine $50. MN State Patrol – Rochester Daisie Kristin Collier, 33, LeRoy, Minn.; 9/2/2015, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Aaron Christopher Huinker, 28, St. Ansgar, Iowa; 6/8/2015, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Cully David Witte, 22, Harmony, Minn.; 8/9/2015, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Preston Police Department Joseph J. Brommel, 19, Cary, Ill.; 9/2/2015, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Rushford Police Department Emily Jane Hohenstein, 20, Blooming Prairie, Minn.; 6/24/205, Motor Vehicle Noise Limits, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 6/19/2015, Motor Vehicle Noise Limits, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

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Weed and pest profiles: waterhemp By Michael Cruse Extension Educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties Over the last couple weeks, I have received multiple extension pieces on weed control, specifically looking at waterhemp. Waterhemp is a very common annual weed that became prominent in the Midwest during the 1980s and Michael Cruse the 1990s. The introduction of glyphosate weed control strategies in the mid-1990s helped control waterhemp populations, but since that time waterhemp has developed differing degrees of glyphosate resistance. Coupling this resistance with waterhemp’s ability to cross with other pigweed species makes for an adaptive weed species

that is difficult to control. One way waterhemp gains a competitive advantage in the field is by producing high numbers of seed that can remain viable for several years. Work by Bob Hartzler at Iowa State University shows that waterhemp can produce between 21,000 and 124,000 seeds per plant, depending on plant size. These numbers indicate that even small waterhemp plants can add significant amounts of seed into the weed seedbank, leading to control issues for years to come. While weed control may not be the first thing on your mind this harvest season, sitting up in the cab of a combine provides a unique opportunity to do some advanced scouting for next year. Keeping notes on where you see mature, seed producing waterhemp can help direct where to scout early in the spring. If you do find waterhemp in your field next year, be willing to adapt your weed control strategies. Water-

hemp can germinate and emerge over extended periods of time, making single herbicide applications either pre or post-emergence less effective. Recent work in Rochester from University of Minnesota Extension employees Lisa Behnken, Fritz Breitenbach, Jeff Gunsolus, and Phyllis Bongard shows promising results from using dual pass combinations of soil residual herbicides. A dual pass of different residual herbicides kills waterhemp over its extended germination period and helps prevent the buildup of specific herbicide resistance. Please check out the crop blog at www.extension.umn. edu/ for more information on this project. With good advanced scouting and a diversified management scheme, we will be better able to control difficult weed species such as waterhemp. As always, feel free to stop into the office or give me a call with any questions you may have.

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Sat., Sept. 26 9am - 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. Sun., Sept 27 at 9am - Antique, Tool, Household Auction. Auction conducted at the Spring Valley Auction building. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal. Sat., Oct. 3 at 9am - Gun, Tool, Antique, Household Auction. Auction conducted at the Spring Valley Auction building. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal. Sat., Oct. 24 10am - Tony Montgomery Realty and Auction Co., 319 Acres of Bare Land. Location: Dover, MN. For more info go to www. tmracompany.com or call Tony: 507-259-7502 or Brad: 507-421-0232. Complete Listing in the Journal.

ONLINE AUCTIONS Sun., Sept. 27 at 5:30pm - DARR online auction. Large Consignment Auction. For more info and complete listing DARR Auctions & Realty 800-8520010 or www.darrauctions.com. Listing in Journal. Sun., Oct. 4 at 5:30pm - DARR online auction. Melvin & Anita Brand Farm. For more info and complete listing DARR Auctions & Realty 800-8520010 or www.darrauctions.com. Listing in Journal. To list your Auction 507-765-2151

PUBLIC NOTICES notice of cartway hearing carrolton township Notice is hereby given that the Town Board of Carrolton Township will hold a pubic hearing on September 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. for the purpose of hearing, considering, and acting on a petition from Robert R. Benson and Sandra J. Benson to establish a cartway to their property (PID # 18.0219.010) located in Section 28, Fillmore County. The hearing will be convened at the end of Hawk Drive at the site of the proposed cartway to allow the Town Board to inspect the proposed route and any alternative routes, and then the hearing will be continued to Carrolton Town Hall located at 107 Beacon St. W., Lanesboro, Minn., to receive additional public input and to possibly act on the petition. All interested persons are welcome to attend the hearing. Date: September 29, 2015 /s/ Luanne Storelee Town Clerk Publish 21, 28 notice of meeting change amherst township The Amherst Township meeting that was scheduled for Monday, October 12, 2015 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 14, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. Hugh Fendry Amherst Township Clerk Publish 28, 5

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING the Lanesboro Historical Preservation Association The annual meeting of the Lanesboro Historical Preservation Association will be held at the Lanesboro Museum on Monday, October 19, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. All members 18 years of age and older are eligible to vote at this meeting. Sandra Webb Director, Lanesboro Museum Publish 28, 5, 12 Peterson Middle School Repurposing Meeting There will be a meeting for anyone interested in participating with ideas for the repurposing of the Peterson Middle School on Monday, October 5 at 7:00pm in the Middle School Lunch Room. Architect David Kane with Widseth Smith Nolting & Associates, Inc. will be present with a concept plan to give ideas on what can be done with the building. Chuck Ehler, Superintendent of Rushford-Peterson Schools will also be present to answer questions the public may have. Megan Boyum Clerk/Treasurer City of Peterson Publish 28, 5,

NOTICES Join us for a 90th Birthday Open House for Dean Darrington on Saturday, October 3, 2015. It will be held at the Mabel Community Center from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Dean requests no gifts. n28-o

GARAGE SALES Huge Koliha Multi-Family Down-Sizing Garage Sale. 235 – 6th St. SE Harmony, MN. Thurs., Oct. 1, noon to 7 pm. Fri., Oct. 2, 8 am to 6 pm. Sat., Oct. 3, 8 am to 1 pm. Kids are growing and down-sizing - cleaning out closets and basements! Boys Gap & Children’s Place 6 mo. – 2T; Girls Gap, Children’s Place, & Crazy 8 - 18 mo. – 6T, some 7/8 Clothes, shoes, winter jackets. Girls dance attire; newborn and nursery supplies – nursing pump; bottles; bibs; crib bedding sets; 3 in 1 Car Seat, bouncy seats, Diaper Genie/ Champs; Bumbos; Exersaucer; Jump-aroo; high chair; gate; toys - Infant on up; riding toys; Dora Kitchen; Coleman Electric/Travel Refrig; misses – plus size professional & leisure clothes; men’s XL, 3X & 4X clothes & coats; bedding, sheet sets up to queen; costumes; towels; Christmas & Household Décor; metal shelves; folding chairs: shoe racks; pillows; vacuum; curtains; drapes; Century Fostoria Dishes; costume jewelry; ladies sweatshirts & sets; and much more to list. g28-o

IF YOU HAD hip, knee or heart valve replacement surgery and suffered a bacterial infection post-operatively and a Bair Hugger (Blue Blanket) forced-air warming blanket was used during the surgery, between 2010 and present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H. Johnson 800/5355727. MCAN STOP OVERPAYING FOR YOUR MEDICATIONS! Save up to 80% when you fill your prescriptions with Canada Pharmacy! Call now to compare prices and get $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. 800/806-6538. MCAN SELL YOUR STRUCTURED SETTLEMENT or annuity payments for CASH NOW. You don’t have to wait for your future payments any longer! Call 800/218-8581. MCAN GOT KNEE PAIN? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace -little or no cost to you. Medicare patients call health hotline now! 800/755-6807. MCAN DONATE YOUR CAR truck or boat to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3 day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of 800/439-1735. MCAN Join us in Texas! Would you like to get away from the cold snowy winters? Why not hook up your RV and come on down to J-5 in Mission, TX. We are a small park with a country setting yet we have lots of shopping nearby. Lots of activities in the park. We have specials for 1st time residents. Call us at 956-682-7495 or 515-229-1540 or email us at tdtuttle@ hotmail.com (MCN) EXTRA DIABETIC TEST STRIPS? I Pay Top Dollar! 1 Day Fast Payment Guaranteed Up To $60 Per Box! Free Shipping! www.CashNowOffer.com or 1-888-210-5233. Get Extra $10: Use Offer Code: CashNOW! (MCN) *ADOPTION: *Happily Married Couple, Successful NYC Fashion Exec & Stay-Home Dad, Beaches, Travel, Unconditional LOVE awaits baby. Expenses paid *1-800-989-6766* (MCN) A UNIQUE ADOPTIONS, LET US HELP! Personalized Adoption Plans. Financial Assistance, Housing, Relocation and More. Giving the Gift of Life? You Deserve the Best. 1-888-637-8200. 24HR Hotline. (VOID IN IL) (MCN)

GARAGE SALES Harmony City Wide Garage Sales. Oct. 2 & 3. See map and listings in this week’s Journal. g28-o

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October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

Thursday & Friday: Noon - 5 & Saturday: 10 - 5 104 River St., Rushford Multi-family Estate, Antiques, Collectibles, Brass Bed, Tables, Lamps, & Decor

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Be a part of a creative and dynamic team of managers who are person centered in their approach to resident care! Mabel Green Lea Senior Living seeks a Minnesota licensed RN. Experience in nurse management preferred. Contact Julie Vettleson or stop by for an application. "Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status or any other legally protected characteristic."

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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 Entry door, 36 x 80 with frame attached. White. Small vertical window. $75.00 Cash only. Marth Wood Pellets, approximately 50 bags. $3.50 per bag. Cash only. 507-894-4457 ask for Paul. Buyer hauls items. s21,28-x Central Boiler E-Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACES. Heat your entire home and hot water. EPA Qualified. Call today about limited time, money-saving offers! Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523. s21,28,5-x Pianos, Digital Pianos, Rodgers Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Service - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800-933-5830, deweykrugermusic.com. s28,5,12-o Horse Sale: Belle Plaine Western Exchange, Belle Plaine, IA. Next Scheduled Sale: Saturday, October 10, 2015. Tack 10:00 a.m., Horses immediately following. Sale 2nd Saturday of every month. Upcoming Sales: November 14 & December 12 (Christmas Tack Special), 2015. Check out our website for details and sale results:www.westernexchange. com; Info/To Consign: 319-444-2320; email: bpwe@netins.net (MCN) Trailer Sale! FUEL Tank trailers: 990 Gallon, 45 gpm Honda pump, 100gallon DEF tank, 35’ hose, solar charger $10,999.00; 500 Gallon Fuel tank trailer with 20 gpm pump $5,399.00; 6’x12’ V-nose, ramp door $2,750.00; 7’x16’ V-nose, ramp door $4,063.00; 102” x28’ Hi-deck Gooseneck, 24,000# GVWR, spare, third ramp or pop-up center, spring assist ramps $8,399.00 515-9724554 www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com (MCN)

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EMPLOYMENT 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 driver’s license and good references. Contact Andrew @ VCP (Vorwerk Custom Pumping) Wykoff, MN (507) 421-1387. h31,7,14,21,28,5o Looking for part-time evening Kitchen Work, mostly weekends. If interested pick up an application at the Branding Iron or call Steve at 765-3388. h21,28-o Looking for part-time host or hostess. Flexible, some day and some evenings. Any questions call Steve 765-3388 or stop in to pick up an application at the Branding Iron. h21,28-o on the crunchy side - in Harmony, is seeking kitchen staff, flexible hours. Also, bartenders/servers, flexible hrs - will train. Ask for Lisa or Miles, apply within. h21,28,5,12-o Do you like helping the elderly? Spring Valley Senior Living is looking for an individual to work parttime in our housing with services setting. No experience necessary, we will train you to be part of our team! To apply send application to Spring Valley Senior Living ATTN: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or email hr@ svseniorliving.com. h21,28-o Spring Valley Senior Living is looking for CNA’s to join our team of dedicated caregivers! Full-time and part-time positions available. To apply send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living ATTN: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or email hr@svseniorliving.com. h21,28-o HELP WANTED - MILKING AND GENERAL FARM WORK. Full-time position, references, experience, helpful. Lanesboro area, (507) 467-3470. h21,28-x

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The Fillmore County DAC seeks a full time Designated Coordinator. Hours are M-F 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Duties include: compliance with Rule 245D regulations and related paperwork, supervision of staff, communication with team members and overseeing the programming and employment of consumers. Looking for someone who is an independent worker, detail oriented, someone who has professional and effective communication skills and is compassionate for the people we serve. Must meet the DHS requirements of Designated Coordinator. If interested, call Lori at 507-765-3378 and send your resume and credentials to Lori Weiss, Fillmore County DAC, P.O. Box 205, Preston MN 55965. EOE. Salary to be determined. Position open until filled. h28,5-o

Help Wanted: ConstRuction workers wanted. Looking for experienced and general laborers to install stone coated steel shingles. Call for more info. Pay D.O.E. Jason (507) 272-5387. h28,5-o

For Sale: Excellent Hamp ram, 4 years old. (507) 657-2338. s28,5-x

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

1 Bedroom (+) in Rushford. Unfurnished upstairs apartment. Close to downtown. Heat, AC, refrigerator, and stove included. Available Nov. 1st. $300/month. References, lease, and deposit required. No pets. Non-smoker preferred. (507) 696-6171. r28,5-x

Wanted: PCA overnights for personal cares and housekeeping. Dependable and caring. Full-time or part-time. Spring Valley (507) 251-2978. h28,5-x

WILL DO CUSTOM ROUND BALING

140 cow parlor freestall dairy farm is looking for a full-time herdsperson. Responsibilities include; morning milkings, reproductive management, herd health, some heifer care, some field work.507-421-1128. h28,5-o

Help wanted for fall work driving John Deere, 4 wheel drive tractor. If interested call 507-8752522, Tails End Services LLC. for more details and a job application. h28,5,12o CDL A DRIVERS $7,500 sign-onbonus. 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 NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610. MCAN

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. • Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care. • Health Partners Dental Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC

Custom Baling • CRP Mowing • Grass bales for sale

Covering Harmony, Preston, Wykoff Spring Valley, & Lanesboro

CALL JEREMIAH

563-608-2254

A Senior Living Community

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

NURSING ASSISTANTS

Fountain Volunteer Fire Department is currently seeking members for the Fire Dept Must be at least 18 years old and live within three miles of the City of Fountain. Interested people can pick up an application at the Fountain City Office from 9:00am - 3:00p.m. Mon.Thurs. or call

no Waiting List!

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

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

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

If thIs Is what you’re lookIng for, look no further. 507-867-4791 or just come and visit us at Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street, Chatfield, MN 55923

EMPLOYMENT

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals

Nursing Assistant • Part-Time or Full-Time Nurse • Part-Time Evening or Night Shift nurse Full Time Night Shift $ Cook • Part-Time 1,000 Sign On Bonus We are Hiring! Dietary Aide • Part-Time Evenings Grain Accounting/Administrative Assistant All American Co-op/Progressive Ag Center is looking for a Grain child care aide • Part-Time Accounting and Administrative Assistant that is responsible for assisting the grain and accounting departments for a multiMaintenance assistant • Full-Time company office setting in accordance with company policy and procedure and standard accounting practices. Must have a 2 year Housekeeping/Laundry Aide • Part-Time or Full-Time degree in Accounting or 2 years of Experience in the Accounting Field. Must be a detail oriented, well organized individual with excellent communication skills and phone etiquette. Must be willing to work extra hours during the fall harvest season. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Added preferences would include knowledge of agricultural products and services as well as experience with IBM I-series system and/or AgVantage software. Contact: Cheryl Simpson, Office Manager csimpson@allamericancoop.com (507) 533-4222 All American Co-op offers career advancement with an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision; Paid Holidays, 401K and competitive wage. For more information visit www.allamericancoop.com/employment

• 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

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

PT & FT

Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for individuals who are compassionate, energetic, hardworking, and reliable to join our health care team. We currently have full-time and part-time positions available. We are willing to train the right applicant. We offer excellent benefits to employees working full-time. •Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on preventative care •Health Partners Dental Plan •Life & Accidental Death & Disability •Generous, Flexible PTO •401K Matching Retirement Plan •Tuition Reimbursement •Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Applications should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center, Attn: Director of Nursing, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)

Bonus-Pay on Weekends and shift differential.

A Senior Living Community

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

Spring iS here! Time to get your MOVe on!

EMPLOYMENT

CNa/RN/lPN

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC.

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

For Rent: 3 bd-2 bath 2 car garage. Fountain. Call (507) 259-6961

507-268-4923.

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

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

EMPLOYMENT

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.

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

shifts available

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

Green lea Manor Nursing Home

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

…because the journey matters

$500 Sign-on Bonus . Full-Time Produce Manager

Rushford Foods is searching for a Produce Manager, responsible for complete operations of this key fresh department. Duties include: customer service; forecasting and ordering product to satisfy demand; building and maintaining great impulse displays, merchandising display case; sourcing local produce; inventory control; responsible for department accounting and budgets (related to sales, purchases, shrink, labor and supplies); adhering to proper techniques of food prep and temperature monitoring to ensure food safety; daily cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and prep areas; and assist with other general store duties as directed. Must have a positive customer service attitude, ability to multi-task and willingness to become a produce expert. A typical work schedule will be up to 40 hours per week, with various shifts within the 7am – 6pm timeframe daily. Must be willing to work a weekend rotation. Age requirement is 18 years or older for this position. Due to the physical demands of this position, must be able to routinely and safely lift, stack and carry 50lb bags and boxes of products. Apply in person at Rushford Foods or mail your resume to Rushford Foods; ATTN: Store Manager; PO Box 369; Rushford, MN 55971. Or submit on-line application at www.myrushfordfoods.com “Employment” tab.

$500 Sign-on bonus will be paid after 90 days of successful employment

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630 Circle Drive $144,900

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Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-2594556. w30tfn-o

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NEW LISTING

4 BR, 2 BA Completely Updated

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RUSHFORD 725 Olson Dr $139,900

MAze runner: the scorch triAls

Monday, September 28, 2015

RUSHFORD 412 W Center Street $79,900

RUSHFORD - COMMERCiAl 209 State Road 16 $220,000

NEW LISTING

Many Business Options Excellent Location

3 BR, 1 BA Quiet Neighborhood

PETERSON 127 Mill St $114,900

Price reduced

RUSHFORD 605 Hanover Ct $199,900

LOST/FOUND

3 BR, 2 BA, Large Attached Garage Many Updates

3 BR, 2 1/2 BA Hardwood Floors Walkout Basement

Lost: Leather Motorcycle windshield bag on Co. 17 South (Ridge Road). Call (641) 220-2126. L28-x

REAL ESTATE

RUSHFORD 44502 Oakview loop $239,900

RUSHFORD 44900 Hayes St. $59,900

RUSHFORD 30481 State Hwy 43 $69,900

RUSHFORD 264 W Park St $305,900

2 BR, 1 BA New Roof, Furnace, Water Heater Economical, All Appliances Stay

3 BR, 3 BA Log Siding, Hardwood Floors Private Lot on Nearly 8 Acres

314 N Main St. Mabel 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom. $90,000. Motivated Sellers. Listed on Zillow.com. r21,28-x For Sale: double lot within city limits of Rushford. 90ftx140ft with no existing structures. Suitable for single or multiple family dwelling. (507) 6966171. r28,5-x

2 BR, 2 BA Maintenance Free

REAL ESTATE

RUSHFORD 709 Trisdahl Ct $19,900 BUilDABlE lOT

2 BR, 2 BA Gazebo w/Wet Bar & Refrigerator 4 Garage Stalls

Single or Multi Family

RUSHFORD 301 N green St $54,500

3729 10th Ave SW Rochester, Mn 55962

MABEl (NEWBURg) 14615 421st Ave $59,900

2 BR, 2 BA Maintenance-free Many Updates

2 BR, 3 BA Home with Unique Store Front

RUSHFORD 111 N Elm St $45,300

$150,000 Contact: Adrienne 507-273-1090

“Historic Carriage House Apartments” - 9 Units Close to Downtown

RUSHFORD 45046 Plummer $229,000

Rochester House For Sale By Owner

PETERSON 127 Prospect St $79,000

2 BR, 1 BA Rental Property or Residential

3 BR, 2 BA, Garage Well Maintained Home

PETERSON - CARWASH 141 Fillmore St $25,900

RUSHFORD 104 S Mill St $139,900

www.rochesterhouse4sale.com UPDATES GALORE!

Self-serve CARWASH w/ Laundromat Commercial Property

4 BR, 3 BA 2 Car Garage Well Maintained Home

NEW BATHRO OM!

SECLUDED ACREAGE

TWINHOME WITH NO STEPS

8.7 ACRE HOBBY FARM CLOSE IN!

GREAT INVESTMENT FOR OWNER OCCUPANT DUPLEX

NEW LISTING

7 AVE B NE, CHATFIELD

$114,900 #4065628

$159,900 222 MILL CREEK ROAD NW, CHATFIELD #4065948

45 LIBRARY LANE SW, CHATFIELD

• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Car Garage • 1,480 sq. ft. • 4 Bedroom • 2,478 sq. ft. • 0.25 Acre lot • Everything on Main Level, Handicap Accessible • Kitchen, Bath, Laundry remodeled in 2003 • 9’ Ceilings • 3’ Doors • In-floor heat • Gas Fireplace • Newer roof, windows, doors, vinyl siding, CA • Master Suite with walk-in closet • Nice View • Main floor living • Short walk to downtown/School • No Association Fee • Great Location • Quick Possession

212 6TH ST SW, CHATFIELD

$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

GORGEOUS ORIGINAL WOODWORK

BEAUTIFUL FOUR-SQUARE LOADED WITH CHARACTER

UPDATED & HORSES WELCOME!

3.74 ACRE

$84,900 605 LINCOLN ST SE, PRESTON

#4063178

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED

$109,000 924 WASHINGTON ST NW, PRESTON #4058113

• 3 Bedrooms • Bath • 2,400 sq. ft. • 0.41 Acre lot • 1957 Ranch w/full basement • 2 Enclosed porches, • Newer windows, vinyl siding, roof, mechanicals • 2 Car garage • Corner lot with mature trees SPECTACULAR VIEWS

TOWNHOME LOTS CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS – BANK OWNED

242 GOLD ST NORTH, WYKOFF

$73,900 #4063449

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

$159,900 202 RIDGEVIEW LANE S, LANESBORO #4065105

• 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

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

$149,900 21225 COUNTY 20, PRESTON

#4065823

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Car Garage (768 sq. ft.) • Totally remodeled kitchen & baths • Newer windows • New roof & furnace • Hardwood floors • 2005 Septic • Deck, • Pellet stove • Pasture, • Vinyl siding • Just off the blacktop • Move-in-Condition

SOLD 4 LILLIE LANE SE, PINE ISLAND

SOLD OLD • 2 BedroomS • 1947 Remodeled walkout ranch

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 3 Car garage • 2,110

5529 65TH AVE SE, ROCHESTER

31310 GAELIC ROAD, LANESBORO

SOLD

• 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Upgraded foundation

www.timdanielson.com

$124900 #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 floor laundry • Main level handicap accessible

105 CHATFIELD ST S, DOVER

$169,900 #4062411

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

LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE 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 1 lot available.$22,900

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

EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL!

425 2ND AVE SE, HARMONY

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PRIVATE SETTING/EDGE OF TOWN

• 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

REDUCED 5K

OUT

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2,684 sq. ft. • Master suite • Main floor living • Maple floors • Pocket doors • 9’ ceilings • New windows • Steel siding • Updated • Newer roof & furnace • Move-in Condition

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

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

LOT

EGA

$129,900 403 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD #4065429

• 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

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

• 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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Realty Co.

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

REDUCED 5K

TIM DANIELSON

ELCOR

#4065103

2005 TOWNHOME WITH FINISHED LOWER LEVEL

BEAUTIFUL TURN OF THE CENTURY HOME

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

$189,900

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

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HURRY LOTS ARE SELLING FAST - ONLY 4 LOTS REMAINING

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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 UCED

1020 S. Broadway, Spring Valley $104,900 Excellent location! Walking distance to swimming pool & south park. 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style home. Lower level completely finished with large M. bedroom & walk-in & separate closets, 3/4 bath w/shower, storage room w/built in shelving, workshop area, family room, dining room w/hdwd floors, separate main floor laundry, fenced yard w/raised garden bed, & patio area. Perm siding w/brick accent!

812 S. Broadway Spring Valley $79,900

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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. freshly painted interior and new carpet fall 2015.

18529 160th St., Spring Valley $214,900 Great hobby farm set up! Fenced for horses or other farm animals. Barn, house & garage have newer roofs. New mound system installed in 2008. House has nice updates including some newer windows, walk-in shower w/ceramic tile, whirlpool tub, freshly painted interior w/ updated colors. Formal dining area & built in cupboard. Cropland & pasture rented (21.2 acres at $210 per acre).

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

Move right in! New siding, shingles, updated windows, and interior sheetrocked, wiring, lighting & flooring. Main floor bedroom, bath, & laundry. 3 good sized bedrooms up, full bath and den/nursery. $109,900

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550 Main Ave. N, HARMONY Starting up or slowing down this home offers main floor bedroom, bath, and laundry. 1 bedroom up plus den. Updated windows, siding, furnace, water heater, circuit breaker. 2 car garage $50,000 204 N Maple St., RUSHFORd No backyard neighbors! One level living in this 2 bedroom ranch. Detached garage. Fenced backyard with deck. Backs up to greenspace and creek. Updates include flooring, paint, roof, windows, furnace, and central air. $70,900

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Ranch home • Wood floors • Formal living room • Formal dining room • Family room w/gas fireplace • Newer roof • Updated electrical box • Heated garage • Large car port • Storage shed • Garden area • Patio • Firepit

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$119,900

$199,500 310 MAPLE Dr., LAnEsboro

332 cEDAr st., FountAin

Large wooded corner 1-level living • Large ranch • lot • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • .32/acre • Large living 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bath •Walk-in closet • In-floor room • Dining room • Open kitchen • New roof • 2 car heat in house and garage • Maple kitchen cabinets • Main attached garage • Storage shed • Patio • Schools can floor laundry • Open living and dining and kitchen • Deck be Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, Chatfield, or Kingsland $129,500 • Upper level laundry • Could be used as rental also 101 WEst viEW Dr., LAnEsboro

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$275,000

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

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2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Walk-in closets • 9’ Ceilings in living room • Open floor plan • New backsplash in kitchen • Patio • 2 Car garage • $126/month assoc. fee

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807 15th AvE nE. rochEstEr $139,900

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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. $49,500

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Results 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 garage w/bar area • 3 car garage • New Windows ceilings • 880 sq.ft. garage • 1.1 acres • Large yard

$169,900 15 3rD AvE sW, hArMony

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

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$74,900 409 MAin st. sW, PrEston

$154,900

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35064 242nD st., LAnEsboro

22 Main Ave N, HARMONY

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308 cEDAr st., FountAin Large ranch • 3 bedrooms 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • 3 car heated on main floor • Main floor garage and 1 car garage • Wood floors • Remodeled laundry • Large yard • kitchen • Remodeled bath • Vinyl siding • Deck • Patio Wood floors • New windows • Open living and dining room

2 acres • 5 bedrooms • 4 baths • Backs up to woods • Master bath • 2 w/in closets • Living room $129,900 w/fireplace • Formal dining room • Large family 709 tWiForD st, chAtFiELD room • Open kitchen and dining area • Covered deck • W/out to patio • 2 car attached garage • 2 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Steel siding • Wood floors • car heated detached garage • Finished loft area New roof, Furnace, C/A, Carpet, Water Heater •

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. $76,500

30 5th St. NE, HARMONY

309 W Melby, MABEl

601 Auburn AvE, LAnEsboro

$318,000

Restaurant/building. Building renovated in 1998 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.

100 Coffee St., 215 Main Ave N, lANESBORO UCeD HARMONY ReD Super location across Absolutely an from the winery in ideal location Lanesboro. Great on US Hwy 52 location for a boutique and Main Ave or office. Updates include: windows, doors, shingles, N Harmony. This property offers great Easy access location on a hard surface road, rain gutters, circuit breaker, furnace, hot water visibility for your business. $39,500 mature windbreak, electric at property & shared heater, half bath, and wall AC. $50,000 well. 7 Acres $90,000

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$85,000 Loaded with character • Wood floors • 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

15 W Center St, HARMONY

Nolan Valley lots - Price Reduced!

110 2nd Ave. SW, HARMONY

200 Ashburn st. E, LAnEsboro

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25 Center St E, HARMONY

Great access from public road into rural subdivision. Enjoy Wisel Creek & catch a few trout. Zoned rural residential ag. Buildable. XXXXX Cardinal Lane – 8.38 acres XXXXX 403rd Ave – 6.37 acres XXXXX County 15, HARMONY

You can’t build for this price! 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. Deck off back. $182,000

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

Large 3 bedroom home with quality finishes including cherry cabinets, Corian counters, tile flooring, hardwoods & fireplace! 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. 2 car garage plus 1 car det. $173,900

35 Main Ave. S, 51 Main Ave. N, tiNg Amazing views! New Lis HARMONY HARMONY Open living Commercial building with Turn key business! space & vaulted excellent main street Fantastic opportunity to run ceilings. Main floor bedrooms & bath. Finished location! Main level offers your dream restaurant in basement. 4 season room & wrap around deck. Att Garage, heated, water, drains, 220. retail space with 3/4 bath and storage. Second level Historic Downtown Harmony MN. This established has 2 bedroom apartment plus laundry. Front and restaurant has a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu! Plus 32x24 steel shed-electric. Fantastic back entry plus detached garage. $48,900 Offers free parking on street and on city lot. location just outside city limits. 2.5 Acres

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109 Spruce St, FOUNtAIN

3 bedroom home on Wooded and private on edge a corner lot. Spacious Lanesboro. Servingof4 Sebedroom rooms. Needs a little 4 TLC to make it your bathroom home with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, nice woodwork, and deck plus 2 own and build equity. 3 car insulated attached garage. Second home with 1 bedroom 1 garage built in 2006, 30x24 plus storage shed. 26&YeArS bathroomFOr apartment 2 car garage. $51,900

“One of a kind” property listed on the National Historic Registry. This brick home has 5 bedrooms, but could be expanded to 6. The double brick structure is well insulated. Updates include repairs on front porch, metal roof on house & garage, new side porch, updated windows, interior updates, newer appliances, and tuck point work on foundation. You will be impressed with the unique architectural features throughout the home. Hardwood floors, original woodwork, arched doorways, exposed brick on dining room wall, and large bedrooms. Located on larger lot with mature trees.

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

back deck. 2 Guest cabins. $190,000 iNg 1120 Matthew St. SW, PREStON List New Expansive views to enjoy! Unique 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. Vaulted living room, hardwood floors & large windows. Walking trail & gun range. 2 1/2 car detached garage. New roof on house & garage 2015! 2 +/- acres.

201 Main St., S CANtON

404 n. Broadway, Spring Valley $179,900

524 hillcreSt driVe, Spring Valley $142,900

Immaculate 3 bedroom 2 bath multi-level. Single car attached garage and 24x24 detached garage that is heated, insulated, & has workshop area. Beautiful landscaped backyard with deck and patio areas. This home is completely finished with lower level family room with egress windows & lots of natural lighting, updated and newer carpet, new backsplash in kitchen, laminate floors in dining area, and newer shingles on house & garages. This property is in MINT condition and ready for immediate occupancy. Excellent location. Call for your appointment to look today!

509 Parkway Ave S, lANESBORO Motivated seller! Home is nicely laid out and roomy, main floor bedrooms & bath. Finished basement with family room/rec area. Insulated attached 2 car garage. No backyard neighbors! $114,900

607 Fillmore Ave. S, 607 Rochelle Ave. lANESBORO S, lanesboro Beautiful original Move in Ready- 3 feature including bedroom home. hardwood floors, open Large living room with stair case & leaded fireplace, updated kitchen & dining. Mainfloor glass. Updated kitchen, master with WI closet & bath. Full basement, tiled & usable, currently laundry & storage - could 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Basement with easily be finished. XL heated garage, great yard! workspace. Great 3 season porch plus

800 Viking Ave S, lANESBORO

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8.92 acres on hard surface road. Partially fenced, 36x50 garage/ shed, NEW 40x80 pole shed w/finished interior and also includes a room for an office, 1/2 bath, electrical, heated, workbenches, cement floor, and approach. Great building for many uses with ample area for storage and large enough to park a motor home or semi-truck. The 36x50 garage is half cemented and the storage space is rocked. Black top circle drive for easy access in and out of the property. The 3 bdrm home has been updated w/ new wood stove in family room, laminate, neutral carpet & hdwd floors throughout. New septic to be installed fall 2015.

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25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

Traditions start here! Well maintained home features original woodwork, open staircase, high ceilings, 3 season porch. 4 bedrooms upstairs and updated bathroom. Walk up attic and full basement. 2 car garage. Great yard!

304 Fillmore St. W, PREStON Character, charm, and plenty of space Entertain on the deck (with retractable awning) or in the 3 season porch. Walk-out basement. Newer 2 1/2 car garage, large cement pad. New roof & gutters September 2015! Easy walk to downtown. $107,500 212 Houston St, SW PREStON High ceilings, charm & tastefully updated interior & exterior. Full laundry with storage in basement. Semi-private deck, 2 storage sheds. Excellent location with biking and hiking trail access right out your back door! $76,900 112 S Hudson Ave, SPRING VAllEY

10442 St. highway 16, Spring Valley $261,900

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545 3rD AvE., nW, hArMony

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 $75,500

403 hiLLcrEst st. E, LAnEsboro

302 ELMWooD st. E., LAnEsboro

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 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

LOTS FOR SALE Located close to state trail and LAnESBORO downtown • 3 bedrooms • Scenic Townhouse • Maintenancefree living • Ideal for weekend views • 2 decks • 2 baths • W/O Large yard • Great 1) 3.77 acre lot located 2 1/2 miles north on 250, getaway • Sun porch • 2 car for permanent or weekend getaway attached garage • Deer in close to Root River and state trail. $74,900 backyard $144,900

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2) 5.76 acre lot located north on 250, close to Root River and state trail. $89,900

2.7 acres • City limits • new listing LOT FOR SALE Secluded 2.79 acres • Private • Wooded • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Vinyl XXXX GREEnLEAFTOn Rd, PRESTOn Charming 1 1/2 story • 3 Bedrooms • Wood floors Park-like setting • Tons of character • Hardwood siding • W/O lower level • Gorgeous setting floors throughout • High ceilings • Pocket doors • 5 • Large yard • Living room • Family room • Dining bedrooms • 2 full baths • D/O • Formal dining room 1) Gorgeous wooded building site with city g room • Workshop in lower level • New steel doors • Living room • Family room • Main floor laundry • istiN utilities, 3.88 acres, next to trail and root river, ew L $104,900 N Main floor master bedroom • New outdoor wood • C/A ideal for cabin or permanent home. $67,500 burner • Vinyl siding • New septic • Large pole shed 109 norWAy Dr., • Scenic views • Stream g istiN New

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Edge of city limits • Next to bike trail and root river • 9/10 acre lot • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • New roof, windows, siding, furnace, c/a • Large fenced area for yard and garden • Hook-up to city utilities avail.

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Location, location, location • Next to state trail • Next to Root River and Dam • Quiet street Large lot • 3+ bedrooms • •3 bedrooms • New windows • New carpet • 2 baths • 2 car garage • Nat. gas and electric back- Garage • Fire pit • Walking distance to downtown up heat • Wood lot • Private backyard • Deck • Behind Bass Pond 501 oAk Dr. nW, PrEston

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bEnt WrEnch - bAr/ rEstAurAnt, FountAin Well established bar/restaurant/off-sale business located at the start of the State Bike Trail. Seating up to 150 plus large deck for summertime fun. Turn-key operation with everything staying. Great opportunity.

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

70 4th Street NW • Harmony MN

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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.

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services 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.

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

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All children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather Art. Send your picture to Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email it to: ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or drop it off at the Fillmore County Journal, 136 St. Anthony St., Preston, MN Be sure to include Child’s First and Last Name, Age, Town, and Title of Art Work.

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The Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce is currently designing their 2016 member directory/ Harmony guidebook. Copies will be distributed to Harmony residents and other nearby communities. They will be available in local businesses and area Visitor Centers, mailed to MN Tourism Centers, the Mall of America and more! 18,000 copies will be printed and distributed. This is a great low cost advertising tool!

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04 JD 777 Zero turn $4,000

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09 JD X534, all wheel steer 48” deck

JD Gt235, 48” Deck $1,500

$5,850 Call on used financing specials!

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