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Eyes on the road By Jason Sethre jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Imagine a job in which you show up everyday and never know what to expect. Anything could happen, and your job is to remedy problems as they arise. In some cases, you are dealing with fatalities or State Trooper life-changing Troy events for Christianson someone you’ve never met, or even worse -- someone you know. That is what officers of the law deal with every day when they take to the roadways dur-

ing their shift. Recently, officer Troy Christianson, State Trooper with the Minnesota State Patrol, stopped by the Journal office to see if there was interest in participating in a law enforcement ride-along. He said that the Minnesota State Patrol wanted to encourage people to be more alert to upcoming concerns such as distracted driving, along with more people on the road with increased tourism travel. Their Purpose A lot of travelers will talk about how State Troopers have a quota of tickets to issue each month. According to Troy See DISTRACTED Page 9 

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Lanesboro School Board learns about Preston’s new industrial park to go forward Plato educational software By Jade Sexton jade@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Lanesboro special education teacher Jim Gladis was at the school board meeting on April 17 to discuss the Plato online software the district currently uses. The online curriculum Plato offers is used for a variety of things. Gladis said the number one reason he uses it is for credit recovery. Gladis explained if a student is struggling and not making the percentage needed to get credit for a class, they can use Plato to help. They take a look at where the deficit is and what the student needs, and he can make up a “prescription,” or a personalized curriculum to help them get the grade they need.

According to Gladis, if they get 80 percent on the Plato course, the grade can be changed. “It gives them another option,” said Gladis. “It had worked well, and not just in special ed.” Another way Gladis uses Plato is a replaced physical science class for grades 9-10. The students can work at their own pace for the class, and must get 80 percent to pass. Gladis said a benefit of Plato is it can be adjusted to ability levels, and the students will still meet the educational requirements. This helps them see more success. Another way Plato is used is for online school. There are currently two students enrolled full time in online school, and Plato works well for them.

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The question came up about sending kids to the alternative school in Dover to make up for lost credits. Principal Brett Clarke said the numbers are getting smaller since they have started using Plato. The Plato program can be used by anyone to help boost MCA scores or to improve grades. Technology Clarke updated the board on technology issues at the school, including the 1:1 laptops kids in grades 9-12 are using. Clarke said the warranty runs through next year. He would like to purchase new laptops for one grade level next year so they are not buying new ones for all grades See LANESBORO Page 13 

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Mike Bubany, David Drown and Associates, presented information related to the plan for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District 8 at the Preston City Council’s April 21 meeting. Three public hearings were held related to the industrial park, including one to establish TIF District 8, one for a business subsidy agreement with Bluff Country Manufacturing, and one for a business subsidy agreement with JMS Agronomics. TIF District 8 includes about six acres located south and west of the intersection of Highway 52 and Highway 16 north of Preston. The TIF District will be primarily for manufacturing

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and industrial uses. The plan calls for nine increment collections starting in 2016. The original market value of those properties as they are today will be distributed as normal property taxes. About $207,813 of site improvement, preparation costs and other related expenses for the TIF will be financed with the increment. The total amount eligible for reimbursement with the TIF is $290,673, which includes administration and financing expenses. Necessary public infrastructure improvements including utility extensions and roadway construction will be financed with a combination of state See PRESTON Page 22 

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R-P runs into insurance snag until May 4th for the Winona Agency to have time to secure a viable quote.” The district advertised for bids in mid-February and received inquiries from four agencies. The district received bids from Vaaler Insurance Agency and Winona Agency. Currently, Vaaler (Trident Insurance) provides the district’s property insurance and Winona provides the district’s workmen’s compensation coverage. “I put that on him and his agency. They missed the deadline,” responded Peterson. Johnson, one of the agencies interested in bidding, addressed discrepancies in valuations in the bid, as well as what he believed was a lack of information needed for formulating a bid. “What are we bidding on? It’s not spelled out. Can you make heads or tails of that? The information is not there,” stated Johnson. “My concern is what information are the agencies getting to put

By Kirsten Zoellner At the Monday, April 21 Rushford Peterson school board meeting, the district acknowledged a snag with bids for insurance coverage. Board member Taylor Peterson sought clarification, as did local insurance agent Butch Johnson, who was present and addressed the board. “What was the reason for the misunderstanding or miscommunication?” asked board member Taylor Peterson. “It was a case of misunderstanding and miscommunication with the Winona Agency,” says district superintendent Chuck Ehler. “When we sent out the proposals the due date listed was April 4. In a conversation with Winona Agency, they thought there was a verbal agreement of a due date of May 4. After the due date, both Winona Agency and Vaaler Insurance Agency, who submitted bids, were contacted and the situation was explained. The Vaaler Agency consented to allow an extension

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90 days is ideal for the insurance agencies to gather all of information needed. It’s most unfortunate, that there was a breakdown in our process. It is interesting from the standpoint that the same information was submitted to all interested parties that wanted to submit a quote. The general practice is for companies to submit additional forms/documents for us to complete to assist them with the gathering of all pertinent information for them to present us with a quote. It was a great to have some insights on how we can improve the process. We look forward to maintaining our current insurances. I appreciate the opportunity to

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C ommentary Unemployment and Nobamacare By Stan Gudmundson Democrats have held the White House and the Senate for upwards of five years. After all that time the jobless rate, “defined as a person who does not have a job, Col. Stan but is activeGudmundson ly looking for one” is 6.7 percent. On the other hand if the unemployment rate includes people who have given up on finding a job etc., the unemployment rate is 13.1 percent. In December 74,000 new jobs were created but 347,000 were eliminated from Labor Department statistics because they supposedly had given up trying to find work. For the year 2013, that number is 762,000. Since the beginning of this recession and the “robust recovery”, 6.5 million have quit, whatever that means, the workforce. Now we’ve done what with the duration for unemployment benefits? If properly manipulated this is a virtual retirement program. Swedes concluded that “generous unemployment benefits increased unemployment rates”. To solve that problem they now reduce unemployment rates downward as time passes. Time for something similar here perhaps? In addition, U.S. teen unemployment is 21 percent though black teen unemployment is closer to 50 percent. Almost one-quarter of 26-years old still live with their parents. Student debt now exceeds $1 trillion. Per capita national debt is over $53,000 for each U.S. citizen. Overall, under Obama’s waycool leadership food stamp use has increased 46-percent, the Editorial Cartoon

poverty rate has risen 23-percent, gasoline costs are up 79-percent, and the federal debt has grown 55-percent to over $17 trillion. During Obama’s most recent State of the Union address, he spoke 6,778 words during which he mentioned the national debt, the Keystone Pipeline, and government spending exactly zero times. He did however, mention the budget and NobamaCare four times each. In Germany, where they seem to have a better grip on economics, “economists have created a formula to measure ‘tax attractiveness’”. U.S. position in the ranking of 100 national economies? 94th. For you slower liberals, the 100th position is the bottom. Pretty good ain’t it? Back in 2011 the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated that the equivalent of 800,000 full-time jobs would be lost because of Nobamacare. The CBO just released an updated report of that earlier estimate. The now believe NobamaCare will reduce the equivalent number of workers by 2.5 million by 2021. They also concluded that this “taxpayer-funded…subsid(y) provide(s) disincentives for fulltime work”. Or as one analyst put it people are “going to be prevented from taking jobs because they need the subsidies”. As for those who have signed up for Nobamacare, many of them are enrolled in Medicaid. Moreover, this wonderful new program has created a new untoward incentive. Some employees are having their wages reduced low enough to qualify for Medicaid and are then paid the rest of their wages under the table in cash. Employees get healthcare coverage and employers don’t have worry about paying for their healthcare insurance. At the same time these people also become eligible for

whole variety of other goodies to include food stamps. By the way, I would call it the Affordable Care Act as Democrats wish, but it is not very affordable and it is not much in the way of care either. Which raises another question. If insurers can’t deny coverage for pre-existing conditions, why can Nobamacare deny us pre-existing insurance coverage and pre-existing doctors? Listen to a Democrat though and they make sound as if the Republican policies and ideology are all to blame. One of the common criticisms, as New York’s new mayor de Blasio recently asserted is that, “the far right continue(s) to preach the virtue of trickle-down economics”. One problem. This so-called theory doesn’t exist anywhere. Tom Sowell says that, “if there is ever a contest for the biggest lie in politics, this one should be a top contender.” He once “challenged anybody to quote any economist outside of an insane asylum who had ever advocated this ‘trickle-down’ theory”. No takers so far. That doesn’t prevent liberal politicians from repeating the big lie though. Just another reason why I dislike liberalism so much. Okay, all you left-wing zealots out there, defend yourselves. Tell us why Obama and the Democrats are good for our country. Also tell us why we should overlook these dismal results. Tell us why we should support and vote for this desolate ideology. While you are at it, why don’t you also tell us why you are proud to be an American and why you are proud of our country. Feel free to wander about. Cover all of or one of the big three; economic, foreign, and domestic policies that are so successful. Then explain why it is a wonderful idea for a president to blow off the constitution and the

rule of law we all at one time took for granted. That is, by the way, what American exceptionalism is. Rule of law takes precedence over everybody and everything to include the president. Well, it used to anyway. Trouble is you can’t or won’t defend much. For at least three reasons. First, there are few facts to support your positions. Second, most liberals have a devotion to the Democrat Party based on a feel-good, better-than-thou, fact-free results don’t matter, you can’t ever change my mind sort of faith. Third, many liberals have a visceral hatred for those of us on the right. Unfortunately many liberals don’t seem to much like America either. Most would never admit they are wrong even if God himself brought them tablets of stone telling them they were wrong and why. I’d also bet He would do that in a lot less than 2,500 pages. Or stone tablets as it were. To LuAnn Wilcox... To the Editor, I share your opinion of Jeff Erding’s “diatribe.” As a young woman I lived in Florida for a time. I was invited to go to see the “night blooming Cereus”. It is a stunning large white flower which looks like a water lily with its lush pointed petals. Strangely it grows on a cactus plant. The blooms have a short life and only open at night. I was awed by the beauty and leaned closer to see into the center of the flower. To my horror I saw an ugly dark cockroach crawling around inside. Lanesboro like the Root River is in a state of flux, constantly changing. Over the years the spirit of friendliness, entrepreneurship and volunteerism has prevailed. We welcome you and invite you to be a part of what makes Lanesboro special and help us guard against “cock roaches!” Yvonne Nyenhuis Lanesboro, MN

Correction

In the April 21 Spring Home and Garden section of the Fillmore County Journal there was an error in the “Chatfield couple brings home back to life” story. It was printed that the couple is Tony and Melissa Wood. That is not correct. The last name of Tony and Melissa is Klema.

Correction In the April 21 edition of the Fillmore County Journal the piece “Fillmore County Dairy Princess crowned” found on page 24 reported that Dairy Ambassadors Alexis Williams and Fred Williams, Jr. were the daughter and son of Fred Williams of Mabel. While that information is correct, they are also the daughter and son of Dennise Klutts. In addition, Allison Freese, daughter of Jeff and Carolyn Freese, is also a Fillmore County Dairy Ambassador.

Letter about ... To the Editor, I want to compliment you on printing the two different opinions on the subject of United Nations Agenda 21. You are keeping us informed of local and national events in your own privately owned business. To me, this is a fine example of capitalism working well for everyone. Thank you and keep up the good work at your newspaper. Mrs. Carole Yenter Preston, MN Free speech... To the Editor, In response to LuAnn Wilcox’s commentary in the April 21 edition of the Fillmore County Journal criticizing Jeff Erding, I too am relatively new to the area (moved here 11+ years ago from the Twin Cities) and I would like to say that I don’t think Mr. Erding was trying to be unfriendly in his strong warning about the U.N. Agenda 21 issue. Agenda 21 should be opposed at all cost if we want to have much of our personal liberty left in this country. I’m not sure what Ms. Wilcox’s definition of liberty is, but by the definition in my dictionary we would sure lose a lot of it if Agenda 21 were to become law. I just wonder if a writer used strong language against a conservative issue and used capital letters to “yell” at the reader, would Ms. Wilcox have the same response? I hope we keep free speech going in the Fillmore County Journal, Ms. Wilcox’s as well as Mr. Erding’s. David Lawson Spring Valley, MN

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C ommentary Poll shows majority of Minnesotans oppose increased frac sand mining & favor two-year moratorium for SE MN Earth Day frac sand event at the State Capitol WINONA, Minn. - Over half of Minnesota voters oppose increased frac sand mining in the state, and 64 percent support a two-year moratorium in the karst areas of southeastern Minnesota while potential environmental impacts are more fully assessed and state regulations are developed, according to a new poll released today. The statewide telephone survey was conducted February 4-6 by the bipartisan public opinion team of Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates and Public Opinion Strategies. These results come the day before the Land Stewardship Project is set to deliver over 6,000 petition signatures to Governor Mark Dayton calling for a two-year moratorium on frac sand mining in southeast Minnesota and the creation of tough state-level regulations to protect air and water quality. The petition drive was launched January 18 in Winona and includes signatures from across the state. Marilyn Frauenkron Bayer lives on her family’s century farm in Houston County and has been working since January to collect signatures on the petition. “This poll shows that Minnesotans

strongly support the goals of this petition,” said Bayer. “Minnesotans realize that the harm of frac sand mining to the environment, farmland and our local economy far outweigh any socalled benefits. They also recognize the fact that a moratorium in southeastern Minnesota makes sense.” Southeastern Minnesota residents traveled by bus to the Capitol in St. Paul on Earth Day, April 22, for a noon press conference and delivery of the petitions to the Governor. Gov. Dayton has the authority to enact a regional moratorium through the use of the Critical Areas Act. John Wells, who served as strategic planning director for the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board for 25 years, has described in a two-page memo how this executive power can be used and why the unique threat posed by frac sand mining in the fragile karst geology of southeast Minnesota warrants using it. The Land Stewardship Project presented the memo to the Governor at a December meeting in Winona. Gov. Dayton has said he favors keeping frac sand mining out of southeastern Minnesota.

Lynn Schoen, a member of the Wabasha, Minn. City Council, believes using the Critical Areas Act power is imperative to protecting her community and the wider region. “I think Governor Dayton has laid out a policy which makes a lot of sense. He has said he favors keeping frac sand mining out of the fragile karst area of southeast Minnesota and tough state-level regulations to protect air and water quality,” Schoen said. “This petition supports that policy and urges the Governor to take action to get us there.” The “Public Support for Frac Sand Mining in Minnesota” poll included telephone interviews with 667 voters in Minnesota. The sample included 600 voters statewide and an oversample of 167 voters in six southeastern counties: Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona. All data have been weighted to reflect the true geographic distribution of voters across the state. The margin of sampling error is + or – 4 percent at the 95 percent confidence level for the statewide sample, and + or – 6.9 percent for the southeastern Minnesota counties.

Employment makes solid gains in March Minnesota employment rebounded with solid growth in March after a slow start to the year that might have been related to the state’s worst winter in three decades. DEED announced today that Minnesota added 2,600 jobs in March, while the unemployment rate held steady at a seasonally adjusted 4.8 percent. The state jobless rate remains well below the U.S. rate of 6.7 percent. And

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while the country as a whole still hasn’t recovered all the jobs that disappeared in the recession, Minnesota is now 33,000 jobs above what the state lost in the downturn. Another milestone this month: The state labor force crossed the 3 million mark for the first time in history. “This month’s data raises expectations that we were the victims of the Polar Vortex and that we’ll be back on a more robust trajectory as we enter the spring and summer months,” said Steve Hine, who heads DEED’s Labor Market Information Office. Construction remains one of the bright spots of the state labor market. The sector has added nearly 9,200 jobs in the past year, posting an impressive11.1 percent growth rate that

Government this week • Monday, April 28, Spring Valley City Council meeting, 6 p.m., City Hall. • Monday, April 28, City of Rushford City Council meeting, 6:30 p.m., City Hall. • Monday, April 28, Chatfield City Council meeting, 7 p.m., City Hall. •Thursday, May 1, Fountain City Council meeting, 7:30 p.m., City Hall. •Monday, May 5, Preston City Council meeting, 6 p.m., Council Chambers. •Monday, May 5, Lanesboro City Council meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall. Schedule subject to change.

dwarfs the national growth rate in that industry of 2.9 percent. Here are some other highlights from today’s report: •Manufacturing added jobs for the sixth consecutive month in March. The sector has grown by nearly 6,200 jobs in the past year and is expanding at nearly triple the national pace. •The state’s labor force participation rate continues to climb, growing 0.1 percent in March to 70.6 percent. •Ten of the state’s 11 major industrial sectors have more jobs than a year ago. The only sector that hasn’t added jobs in the past year is financial activities, which is down about 640 positions. You can read more details about March employment on the DEED website.

MNsure selects Deloitte to oversee project management ST. PAUL, Minn. — Following a competitive Request for Proposals process and a thorough review period, MNsure has selected Deloitte Consulting, LLP (Deloitte) to provide key project management support for the state’s health insurance marketplace. Deloitte will work with the current technology vendors and state professionals in assessing go-forward strategies for facilitating continued enrollment in 2014 and preparing for the 2015 enrollment session. “I am confident in our decision to retain Deloitte as we continue our efforts to improve the consumer experience with MNsure, with an eye toward the next open enrollment period,” said MNsure’s interim CEO, Scott Leitz. “While more than 186,000 Minnesotans have enrolled in comprehensive, affordable coverage through MNsure to date, we will continue improving online functionality to make enrolling in health insurance easier and more efficient, and Deloitte will help us accomplish this.” MNsure’s Request for Proposals was issued in February, and seven organizations ultimately submitted proposals for consideration, including Cognizant Technology Solutions; Cognosante, LLC; Deloitte; EngagePoint; Infosys Public Services; KPMG, LLP and North Highland. Under the terms of the initial nine-month, $4.95 million contract, Deloitte will provide: •Program and Project Management •Project Planning •Functional and Technical Systems Assessment •Release Management •Defect and Issue Tracking •Leadership and Planning of User Acceptance Testing Deloitte will also serve as the State’s point of contact with MNsure IT vendors, including IBM, EngagePoint and Connec-

ture. MNsure’s contract with Maximus, originally set to expire at the end of March 2014, was extended through June 30, 2014. MNsure commissioned an end-to-end review by Minnetonka-based Optum, a division of United Health Group, in January of this year. The recommendations within the independent analysis led to MNsure seeking a lead vendor to oversee project management, in addition to taking other critical steps to stabilize the health insurance marketplace, such as the addition of 100 representatives to support the MNsure Contact Center through the March 31 deadline. In the past four decades, Deloitte has developed and maintained more state health and human services systems than any other vendor. The health insurance exchanges Deloitte designed and developed for Kentucky, Connecticut, Rhode Island and the state of Washington have enrolled hundreds of thousands of people and become national models of simple design, effective technology, and stable websites. In fact, Deloitte is the only vendor that successfully implemented more than one state exchange by the October 1, 2013 deadline. Deloitte’s experience also includes 16 other states where Deloitte worked to help enhance technology and modernize eligibility systems to comply with the Affordable Care Act. In addition to Minnesota, Maryland and Nevada have recently turned to Deloitte for support with their state-based marketplaces. “We are proud of the success our health and human services clients have achieved over the past year and we look forward to helping MNsure provide even more Minnesotans with quality, affordable health care coverage,” said Steve Dahl, Deloitte’s Lead Client Service Partner for the State of Minnesota.

Notice of Filing for Fillmore County Offices Filing will be open at the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office for the following Fillmore County elective offices from 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday May 20, 2014 thru 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Candidates who will be absent from the state during the filing period may arrange to file, in person, prior to departure. (Note: Filing offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2014, in observance of Memorial Day Day.) Affidavits of candidacy may be picked up at the County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, Fillmore County Courthouse, at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN. The filing fee for Fillmore County offices is $50.00 and the filing fee for Soil and Water Supervisor is $20.00

County Attorney County Auditor/Treasurer County Recorder County Sheriff ONE County Commissioner for District 2 (Four Years) The Townships of Arendalhl, Holt, Norway and Pilot Mound and the Cities of Peterson, Rushford City, City of Rushford Village, and Whalan. ONE County Commissioner for District 4 (Four Years) The Townships of Bristol, Carimona, Carrolton, Fountain, and Preston and the Cities of Fountain, Lanesboro, and Preston. One Soil and Water Supervisor for Districts 1 (County Wide Election 4 Year Term) Arendahl, Rushford Village, Norway, and Holt Townships, plus the City of Lanesboro One Soil and Water Supervisor for Districts 2 (County Wide Election 4 Year Term) Sumner, Jordan, Spring Valley (excluding the City of Spring Valley), Chatfield Township

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mings and father Warren Cummings of Preston, Minn., one brother Dean Vitse of Moose Lake, Minn., four sisters, Jean (Greg) Easler, Gail (Mike) Carol Marie Hadoff Carol Marie Hadoff, 52, of Chatfield, Schmidt both of Chatfield, Jayne (Jeff) Minn., died Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Madison of Flagstaff, Ariz., and Julie (David) Stolp of Oronoco, Minn. Also her home, surmany nieces, nephews, great nieces and rounded by her nephews and many dear friends. family, after a She was preceded in death by her long and coufather Warren. Carol wanted to thank rageous battle Dr. Henry Pitot, Jessica Mitchell and with pancreatic the staff at Gonda 10 for all their efforts cancer. and kindness. Carol Vitse A Celebration of Life was held was born on Carol Marie Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at 1 p.m. at July 7, 1961 Hadoff the Chatfield Lutheran Church with in Lanesboro, Minn., the daughter of Warren and Rev. Mark Docken officiating. Alice (Crowson) Vitse. She graduated Thelma Korsness from Preston-Fountain High School in 1979. In 1983 she graduated from the Thelma Korsness, age 73, of rural Winona Vocational School of Cosme- Decorah, Iowa, died Tuesday, April tology. She worked at Shear Class Hair 22, 2014 at Green Lea Senior Living in Design in Chatfield until she became Mabel, Minn. Thelma was born March 17, 1941 ill. On March 11, 1989 she married Todd in Winneshiek Hadoff at Christ Lutheran Church in County, Iowa to Preston; they celebrated 25 years of Guy and Thea marriage this year. Carol was an active (Torresdal) Nelmember of Chatfield Lutheran Church son. She grew since 1991. She taught Sunday school, up on a farm supported TMT, was a member of south of the Esther Circle, she also enjoyed making W a s h i n g t o n Lefse and Norwegian baking. She vol- Prairie Lutheran Thelma unteered at Ronald McDonald House, Church where Korsness Dorothy Day House and Hope Lodge. she was baptized Carol was a member of the Ladies and confirmed. She attended rural VFW Auxillary. Her hobbies included, country school and in 1959 she graduspending time with family and friends, ated from Decorah High School. As a child she learned to play the piano and fishing, camping, and boating. Carol is survived by her husband violin. After graduation she worked as Todd, two children, Kale and Madison a bookkeeper for Anundsen Publishof Chatfield, her mother Alice Cum- ing in Decorah. On March 17, 1961

she married Lester Korsness at Hesper Lutheran Church. They farmed in Hesper Township on the farm where Lester was raised. Thelma played the organ and piano, and sang at Hesper Lutheran Church as well as many of the area churches. She enjoyed getting kids and young adults active in music. For more than 20 years she volunteered as an accompanist for North Winneshiek School music students. She enjoyed making bread, rolls, donuts, lefse, and Norwegian pastries like rosettes and krumkake. Through the years Thelma was active in the Farm Bureau Chorus, Sons of Norway, the annual Friends Christmas Cantata, and helped out with the lutefisk suppers and Steam Engine Days stands. When the kids were in school, Lester and Thelma opened their home to two foreign exchange students from Norway. Hanne Kalstad lived with them for the 1980-81 school year, and Erik Eggum lived with them for the 1985-86 school Year. Thelma is survived by her husband Lester; four children Lois (Edward) Darrington of Brookings, South Dakota, Martha (Mark) Jepsen of Center Point, Iowa, Linda (Jeff) Hernes of Shoreview, Minn., and Paul (Nicolle) Korsness of Decorah; 12 grandchildren Joseph and Jonathan Darrington, Heidi (Bryce) Muenchow, Tyler, Nathan (Lauren), and Joel Jepsen, Brian and Melissa Hernes, and Kelsie, Dylan, Cameron, and Jensen Korsness; a sister Margaret Place of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia; and two Norwegian exchange students Hanne Kalstad-Vestaby and Erik Eggum. She was preceded in death by her parents and several aunts

Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! and uncles. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday April 25, 2014 at the Hesper Lutheran Church in Hesper, Iowa with the Reverend Matt Larson officiating. Burial was in the Hesper Lutheran Cemetery.

Order of the Eastern Star. He enjoyed playing cards, listening to music on his reel-to-reel, and was an avid letter writer to family and friends. He also loved discovering the many different ways to drive to Whitewater State Park for family picnics. As he once said, “My love for the Minar O. Therneau land and the earth cannot be adequate Minar O. Therneau, age 88, of ly expressed. It has always been there Spring Valley, Minn., died Saturday as a young child and has never left me,” April 19, 2014 at his home. which is why he was close to the land Minar Otis Therneau was born on his entire life. He was a farmer for more June 1, 1925, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to than 50 years. Even after retiring, he Otis and Emily (Bussell) Therneau. He still enjoyed the drives to look at crops lived with his parents and his brother and motoring his wheelchair down the Glode on their road to visit neighbors. He lived a full ranch located at and productive life and will be truly the foot of the missed by his family and friends. Rocky Moun Survivors include his wife of 62 years, tains until the Dorothea; two sons, Terry (Carol) of age of 2. They Rochester, Minn. and Kirk of Spring then moved to Valley; four daughters, Judith Hall of Grand Meadow, Hudson, Wis., Patti (Michael) AnderMinn., and setson of Clear Lake, Iowa, Karen (Reed) Minar O. tled on his mothOeltjen of Ellsworth, Wis., and Tracy Therneau er’s family farm. (Sergio) Guaman of Minneapolis; 14 He was a part of the local Methodist grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, Church from his youth, baptized by four great- grandchildren, and six stepRev. L. D. Williams and confirmed by great grandchildren. Rev. Stanley Williams. He graduated He was preceded in death by his parfrom Grand Meadow High School in ents, his step-mother, his brother, one 1943 and continued to farm with his son-in-law, and daughters Tricia Jo, Jill, father and brother. and Debbie. Minar married Dorothea L Curtis Memorial services for Minar O. on March 1, 1952, and they lived Therneau were on Friday April 25, 2014 in Grand Meadow until purchasing a at Faith United Methodist Church in larger farm in Spring Valley in 1963. Spring Valley with the Rev. Beth Perez He was a scout leader, and served officiating. Burial will take place in the in many positions in the Methodist Grand Meadow Cemetery at a later Church in both Grand Meadow and date. Visitation was on Thursday at the Spring Valley. He was a 50-plus year Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. member of the Masonic Lodge and the

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 Assembly Of God Church.….………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.……..…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….…………Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church.....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church……………..Sundays - 8 : 00am & 9 : 30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ…………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Services.…………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Elstad Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 8 : 30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..……Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church...…Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....…………………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.……………………..Sundays - 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 Garness Trinity Lutheran...…………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905

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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.…………………………Sun. - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..….....Saturdays - 9 : 30am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……………….Sundays -10 : 30am 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 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.……Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………………..Sundays - 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 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4772 Root R iver Community Church …………………Sundays - 10 : 30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074

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Mustang celebrates 50 years with Serfling By Jason Sethre Not old enough to drive yet, he was just 11-years-old, but Dan Serfling had his eye on his dream car. Dan’s uncle Millard Runge, who passed away on May 31, 2012, at the age of 88, bought a 1964-1/2 Ford Mustang -- the very first year the world famous car was made available to the public. Dan recalled riding in the backseat while his father rode in the passenger seat and his uncle took them for a joyride out in the country. “I wanted that car,” shared Dan Serfling in a recent interview. Back in 1964, when Millard Runge purchased his Ford Mustang he paid $2,804.90 for a Silversmoke Gray hardtop with red leather interior and a 289-hp V-8 under the hood. That 4-speed manual, purchased at the Ford dealership in Harmony, “could get up and go” said Serfling with enthusiasm. Today, 50 years later, Dan Serfling is the proud owner of a 2014 Ford Mustang GT Convertible Premium loaded with a 5.0 liter 302-hp V-8 engine. I hear Tim “the toolman” Taylor (a.k.a. Tim Allen) grunting somewhere right now! And, Serfling’s 2014 Ford

Mustang is a rare find. He drove all the way to Ellsworth, Wis., and found the only California Special Edition within 500 miles of Preston, Minn. Serfling’s price tag was slightly higher at $45,530 -- only 16 times the price of the 1964-1/2 Ford Mustang. While he always wanted that 1964-1/2 Ford Mustang owned by his uncle Millard Runge, it wasn’t in the cards. Millard sold that car in about 1997 (recalls Serfling) to a neighbor in Harmony for $800. The car was in mint condition and could have sold for much more. Serfling has fond memories of how well his uncle Millard Runge cared for that car. Runge was a bachelor his whole life, and only drove his 1964-1/2 Ford Mustang to church on Sundays along with visiting The Dog Patch Inn for dances. The significance of this story resonates with other Ford Mustang owners, past and present, as they celebrate the 50th anniversary (April 17, 2014) of an American legend born out of the Muscle Car Era. When it comes to Muscle See MUSTANG Page 9 

Above is the window sticker for a 1964-1/2 Ford Mustang. Below is the window sticker for a 2014 Ford Mustang. On April 17, 2014, Ford celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Mustang. Images submitted by Dan Serfling

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Road construction season not far off for Fillmore County and southeastern Minnesota By Mitchell Walbridge The joke is that there are two seasons in Minnesota: winter and road construction. Seeing as we’ve left one behind, it’s time for the other to begin. As usual, there are some projects that may impact your routes and travel times in the coming months. MnDOT has listed the upcoming projects on its website, www.dot.state.mn.us. Visit that web address for the most up to date information including delay expectations and detour suggestions. State Highway Projects •Highway 16 near Lanesboro will have bridges replaced from June-August 2014. Traffic impacts include detours. •Highway 16 and Highway 44 north of Hokah will have bridge deck chip sealing throughout the summer. Traffic impacts include daily lane closures with flaggers. •Highway 43 in Winona

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will have the current bridge repaired and construction on a new bridge will take place over the Mississippi River. More information on this project can be found at www.mndot. gov/winonabridge •Highway 43 in Winona will have be resurfaced during the summer. Traffic implications include daily lane closures with flaggers. •Highway 43 near Rushford will be graded and resurfaced from May through September. Traffic impacts include a detour. •Highway 52 from the Iowa/ Minnesota state line to Fillmore County Road 22 will be resurfaced with the project expected to begin in May and completed in June. Traffic impacts include daily lane closures with flaggers. 2014 County Highway Projects •County Road 12 in between

U.S. Highway 52 and State Highway 43 will have microsurfacing completed. •County Road 9 culvert replacement and full depth reclamation, County Road 14 to County Road 44. •County Road 14 culvert replacement and full depth reclamation, County Road 5 to County Road 1. •County Road 20 full depth reclamation west of Greenleafton. •Seven township bridges including: Fountain Township, Beaver Township, two Carimona Township bridges, Fillmore Township, Sumner Township, and Carrolton Township. County Engineer Ronald Gregg commented on the traffic impacts that county road projects will have, saying, “Most of the projects will have partial closures and lane closures with flaggers.”

Often while hitting the road the road hits back By Barb Jeffers Spring is in the air and potholes are in the road once again this year. The irritating but unavoidable potholes are caused when water enters the ground under the pavement and then expands when it becomes frozen. When the water thaws the pavement contracts. This back and forth expansion and contraction weakens the pavement causing potholes which are worsened by the weight of traffic on the roadway. The next time you hit a large pothole and think “that can’t be good” remember the follow-

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Fillmore County Engineer Ronald Gregg states that this year in Fillmore County the major focus will be repairing potholes in the city portions of the county system as these are higher traffic roads where a lot of potholes are located. Mr. Gregg states that how they set priority for fixing potholes is by having crews on the lookout for potholes and fixing them as they find them and also from phone calls by county residents making the Highway Department aware of certain See POTHOLES Page 11 

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Christianson, while he hears that same myth often, it’s not true. The job of all law enforcement is often to protect us from ourselves, while keeping our roadways safe. And, safety comes in many forms. It may be a matter of setting up saturation zones in areas where a history of accidents has been more prevalent, in an effort to encourage all drivers to slow down and stay under the speed limit. As the Minnesota Department of Transportation focuses its energy and initiatives on the Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) traffic safety program, there are many areas of concern. Motorcycle-related injuries and deaths have been on the rise. As the season of prom dances beckons, teenagers will be having a good time while getting behind the wheel. And, while law enforcement is always on the lookout for individuals driving under the influence of alcohol, State Trooper Christianson said, “We’ve seen an increase in people driving under the influence of drugs like marijuana and meth.” In all cases, there is a collaboration of local, county and state law enforcement agencies focusing their attention on keeping the roadways safe for all travel-

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Strength in Numbers State Trooper Christianson, a 14-year veteran with the Minnesota State Patrol, shared information regarding his department. There are over 550 State Troopers serving the State of Minnesota. Fillmore County is located in District 2100, sharing the territory with 10 other counties that include Houston, Mower, Freeborn, Steele, Dodge, Olmsted, Winona, Wabasha, Rice and Goodhue. In District 2100, there are 42 State Troopers serving the 11 county area. The Minnesota State Patrol works closely with all local and county law enforcement agencies. In Fillmore County, Sheriff Daryl Jensen reported that there are 19 deputies, four dispatchers, and six staff overseeing the county jail. Local law enforcement agencies included the following: Preston Police Department has three full-time and 15 part-time officers; Rushford Police Department has three full-time and three part-time officers; Chatfield Police Department has five full-time and three part-time officers; Fountain Police Department has one officer; Ostrander Police Department has one officer. Collectively, with state, county and local law enforcement, there are 96 officers involved in patrolling the roadways in and

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around Fillmore County. On The Road Again From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 7, 2014, I rode in the passenger seat of the all-wheel-drive 300 horsepower 2014 Ford Taurus to get a glimpse of what a day would be like behind the dashboard of a Minnesota State Trooper. My first impression was that the squad car for a State Trooper is essentially their office each day while they are on patrol. And, this office if fully equipped with WiFi Internet access. With a laptop stationed in the center console, they are traced via a Global Positioning System (GPS) by dispatch in the Rochester headquarters. State Trooper Christianson displayed a map showing all other State Troopers on duty in District 2100. There are multiple camera angles with the ability to record interactions on the road or in the vehicle. One camera provides a view of officer interaction with a vehicle pulled over just ahead of the squad car. Another camera points to the backseat of the vehicle for any detained individuals. The technology is at an officers’ fingertips, which expedites communications with the Rochester headquarters while also collaborating with local and county law enforcement. Prior to Monday, April 7, 2014, we had originally scheduled for a ride-along on Friday, April 4, 2014, but a substantial winter storm made it impossible for State Trooper Christianson to meet up with me in Preston. There were too many accidents to contend with as travelers slid into ditches and collided with other travelers on the roadways. The element of weather conditions, especially this past winter, create a completely different set of problems. So, our travels on Monday, April 7, 2014, were pretty calm in comparison to Christianson’s experience on Friday. As we patrolled the city of Spring Grove, State Trooper Christianson noticed a driver not wearing his seat belt. In Minnesota, it is a primary law that travelers are required to wear a seat belt. Historically, a ticket could be issued for not wearing a seat belt if a driver had been pulled over for another violation. Today, Minnesota state law makes it possible for officers to pull over an individual specifically for not wearing a seat belt without requiring another violation. After Christianson pulled over the driver who was not wearing his seat belt, he came back to the squad car to fill out the citation paperwork. In this situation, the driver said he didn’t believe in the seat belt law and wouldn’t wear one. State Trooper Christianson told the driver that it was a primary

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law and he could be issued another citation for not wearing his seat belt. The driver had no response. While issuing the seat belt citation, Christianson received a call from dispatch that there was an accident on Highway 43 near Choice. So, we traveled in that direction and met up with Fillmore County Deputy Lance Boyum to find a driver who had crashed into the ditch of the winding snake-like roads of Highway 43. The driver was startled but walked away fine from the accident. The driver had looked down to pick up something in her car for just a second, and then veered off the road while overcorrecting once she had hit a guardrail. The winding roads of Highway 43 can be very unforgiving. Gary Brown with Brown Tire and Battery, Inc. from Rushford arrived on the scene to haul the vehicle away for repairs. After leaving the scene of the accident, I asked State Trooper Christianson how they were addressing the prevention of accidents. “Each year, it seems like our fatalities are increasing,” he said. He makes PowerPoint presentations for high school students in schools throughout Fillmore County, Houston County and Winona County, showing pic-

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tures of accidents and explaining how they can prevent themselves from becoming a statistic. “There has also been additional state funding to increase patrolling for saturation in areas where fatalities are higher,” shared Christianson. On the way back to Preston, a shiny black Mercedes came blazing by at about 15 miles above the speed limit on Highway 52 between Fountain and Preston. They knew they were speeding, as they began to pull over on to the shoulder the moment State Trooper Christianson did a U-turn. After issuing the speeding ticket, I asked Christianson how people typically responded to receiving a speeding ticket. He said that 99-percent of the people he deals with are fine and they acknowledge that they were speeding. As a matter of fact, he estimates that 90-percent of the people he pulls over will say thank you after getting a ticket. And, immediately after State Trooper Christianson dropped me off at the Journal office at 2 p.m., he was dispatched to an accident on Highway 52 just north of Chatfield. A semitruck had gone off the road, with the 39-year-old driver walking away with only a broken arm. See DISTRACTED Page 10 

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It could have been worse, since the wreckage looked horrific. Distracted Driving April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. As this month comes to an end, the Minnesota Department of Transportation hopes you’ll keep this initiative at the forefront of your driving experience. According to www.distraction.gov, the official U.S. government website for distracted driving, 71-percent of teens and young people say they have composed/sent SMS messages while driving (Source: NHTSA. gov). And, 78-percent of teens and young adults say they have read an SMS message while driving (Source: NHTSA.gov). This isn’t just a Minnesota

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issue. This is a national issue; an epidemic. Anthony Foxx, Secretary of Transportation for the United States, shared “As a father of two, I know how important it is to keep our roads safe. And keeping our roads safe means keeping them free from distracted drivers.” The most important message law enforcement wants to drive home this month and every day thereafter is that it is important to keep your eyes on the road. With all of the distractions at a drivers’ fingertips, its easy to think we can multi-task and still think we are paying attention to the road. But, if we are not keeping our eyes on the road, there is another set of eyes on the road looking out for all of us -- our local, county and state law enforcement.

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – The chance of getting stopped for thumbs on the phone increased as Minnesota law enforcement agencies across the state focused on distracted driving education and enforcement April 11-20. Nearly 400 Minnesota agencies are added extra patrols during an enhanced law enforcement campaign that ran those 10 days. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Office of Traffic Safety (DPS / OTS): •There have been more than 86,000 crashes attributed to distracted driving during 2009-13, translating to 25 percent of all crashes in those five years. •On average, distracted driving accounts for approximately 60 fatalities and 8,000 injuries annually. •In 2013, inattention was the contributing factor in 17,598 crashes (23 percent of all crashes), 68 fatalities and 8,038 injuries. “It’s a myth to think we can multitask behind the wheel,” said Donna Berger, DPS Office of Traffic Safety Director. “The reality is distractions take our attention away from the important task of driving. It is up to every driver to eliminate distractions and share the road safely and responsibly.” Minnesota’s “No Texting” Law In Minnesota, it is illegal for drivers to read, compose or send texts/emails, as well as access the

web on a wireless device while the vehicle is in motion or a part of traffic – including at a stoplight/stop sign or stopped in traffic. It also is illegal for drivers under age 18 to use a cell phone at any time. Minnesota’s “no texting” law was enacted in August 2008 and citations have increased each year: 2009 – 388 2010 – 847 2011 – 1,270 2012 – 1,718 2013 – 2,189 Driver distractions go beyond texting. Daydreaming/taking mind off driving; reaching for items; manipulating radio/ music/vehicle controls; eating/ drinking; dealing with rowdy passengers and grooming all can be driver distractions. Tips to Minimize Distractions •Cell phones – Turn off cell phones or place them out of reach to avoid the urge to dial/ answer or read or send a text. If a passenger is present, ask them to handle calls/texts. •Music and other controls – Pre-program radio stations and arrange music in an easy-toaccess spot. Adjust mirrors and AC/heat before traveling or ask a passenger to assist. •Navigation – Designate a passenger to help with directions. If driving alone, map out destinations in advance and pull over to study a map or program GPS.

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•Eating and drinking – Avoid foods and beverages when driving (especially messy foods) and have others’ drinks secured. •Children – Teach children the importance of good behavior in a vehicle; do not underestimate how distracting it can be to tend to children while driving. •Passengers should speak up to stop drivers from distracted driving behavior. •If making/receiving a call to/ from someone driving, ask them to call back when they are not driving. About the Minnesota Department Public Safety DPS comprises 11 divisions where 2,100 employees operate programs in the areas of law enforcement, crime victim assistance, traffic safety, alcohol and gambling, emergency communications, fire safety, pipeline safety, driver licensing, vehicle registration and emergency management. DPS activity is anchored by three core principles: education, enforcement and prevention. About the Office of Traffic Safety OTS designs, implements and coordinates federally funded traffic safety enforcement and education programs to improve driver behaviors and reduce the deaths and serious injuries that occur on Minnesota roads. OTS also administers state funds for the motorcycle safety program and for the child seats for needy families program. OTS is an anchoring partner of the state’s Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) traffic safety initiative.

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Current Showcase features internationally-acclaimed Lanesboro artist: ‘New Angles: Glass Enamels in Mosaics’ by Barbara Benson Keith LANESBORO, Minn. – ‘New Angles: Glass Enamels in Mosaics’ features glass enamel and stained glass mosaics by Barbara Benson Keith in a SEMAC McKnight Showcase held at Lanesboro Arts Center. The Showcase opened on Saturday, April 26, 2014 with a reception and runs through May 26, 2014. The showcase is free and open to the public. Barbara Benson Keith wears many hats. Oftentimes, she can be found in her studio in rural Lanesboro, where she creates her award-winning mosaics of all sizes. She also frequents the St. Mane Theatre, where she is part

of the production team for the monthly “Over the Back Fence” Community Variety Show (a Lanesboro Arts Center production), and where she is currently directing the summer theater show “Fiddler on the Roof ” (a Lanesboro Community Theater production). She is part of the local accordion group “Accordionation”, performing in locations ranging from the Root River State Trail to the porch of the Cottage House Inn to the living room of someone recently recovering from surgery. She also hosts the weekly “Off 90” show about arts, culture and history on KSMQ

Public Television. Her stained glass works can be found in public places everywhere from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. to Children’s Hospitals in St. Paul, Minn. and Boston, Mass., to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to the Kaiser-Permanente Hospital in Los Angeles, CA. Barbara Benson Keith also teaches stained glass classes! Her next class is a beginners stained glass mosaic class, held May 17-18, 2014 in her studio. This showcase is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Providing year-round arts programming for more than thirty years, Lanesboro Arts Center’s mission is to serve as a regional catalyst for artistic excellence and educational development in providing diverse art experiences for people of all ages. For more information: www.lanesboroarts.org / 507-467-2446 / info@ lanesboroarts.org. Handicapped accessible and free to the public,

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at one time. There was some discussion about getting laptops for students in grades 7/8. Boggs spoke about the trend of moving toward digital textbooks, and how expensive it is. He explained with many of the textbooks, they do not get a hard copy or a pdf file, but a subscription for access to the book, which they must renew every year. There are benefits to the digital textbooks, such as links and some interactive features. He said he and Clarke have been going back and forth about the pros and cons. Board member Dave Lawstuen said he would like to see the 7th and 8th graders get the laptops eventually. Clarke said the students use eBackpack and Google Docs to save their work so it can be accessed from anywhere, whether or not they have access to the Internet. They have also recently purchased two new Smart Boards for classrooms. Property Committee Dave Ruen spoke to Terri Klaehn and Steve Snyder, who are on the property committee. He suggested before the next meeting they walk around the property to get a sense of what needs to be done or talked about, including the yard, and areas where snow removal is difficult. Ruen also mentioned a request from Kim Charlebois, who rents

a home that is owned by the school district. She would like to put in a removable fence to prevent children from getting out of the yard. She would like the school to purchase the fence. “I think it’s our responsibility to keep the house updated, like shingles and things like that, but not fencing,” said Snyder. Ruen felt it was a topic for the property committee to discuss. Park Board Steve Snyder and Dave Ruen attended the Lanesboro Park Board meeting in which they discussed the new playground equipment. They explained to the board the school’s decision to contribute $45,000 toward the cost of the project. They also expressed to them their desire to have the equipment professionally installed rather than using volunteers. The park board accepted the donation and thanked the school. The project will begin the Monday after Art in the Park, which is on Father’s Day. It will be finished before the 4th of July. Other Business The board approved membership in the MSHSL (Minnesota State High School League). The Awards Banquet is scheduled for April 27 at 6 p.m. with speaker Lynn Graner, a graduate of Lanesboro Schools. Jeff Boggs announced his son, senior Garrett Boggs, was accepted into the Naval Academy. The May board meeting was changed to May 13 at 7 p.m.

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On Thursday, May 8, The Animal Engine Theatre Company will present two public performances in Harmony, Minn. The play “ Petunia and Chicken” will first be performed at 1 p.m. at Fillmore Central High School’s Stage Gym & later at 7:30 p.m. at the Jem Theatre on Main Ave., Harmony. All are invited to attend either performance of this live play. After the 1 o’clock performance the actors will meet with those interested for a theater workshop study session. The New York-based Animal Engine Theatre Company will perform in Harmony as part of a 13-community tour around the Midwest. A two-person play created and performed by Carrie Brown and Karim Muasher, “Petunia and Chicken” borrows text, characters, and story from all three of the novels in Willa Cather’s Prairie Trilogy (My Antonia, O Pioneers!, and Song of the Lark) to create a fun and moving work of historical fiction which is an epic story of love and loss as big as the prairie itself. Petunia, an indomitable immigrant girl determined to tame the wild land around her, meets Chicken, a right-smart boy with dreams of great adventures. As the joys of their youth give way to the harsh realities of adulthood, they struggle to stay together. The story is brought to life with imagination, movement and song. Audiences

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have described it as “ fun, clever, and charming” as well as “simple and touching.” “Petunia and Chicken” has won a number of awards including the 2013 Cincinnati Fringe Festival Artists’ Pick of the Fringe, the 2013 League of Cincinnati Theaters Best Overall, and the 2014 Frigid New York Festival Favorite Award. Sponsors Fillmore Central Schools and the Harmony Arts Board have collaborated to bring

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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende For the second straight week, all four county track and field teams participated in the same meet. Two programs walked away with respective first place finishes. Nine days after C h a t f i e l d ’s Paul Trende boys won the Chatfield invite, R-P/H’s boys and L/FC/M-C’s girls each notched top honors at the Lewiston-Altura Invite. L/FC/M-C’s boys also took second. The nine teams competing (R-P/H, L/ FC/M-C, Chatfield, Kingsland, L-A, D-E, W-K, St. Charles, C-SG) braved a cold winter Thursday afternoon where the base word sweat was used, but only to describe clothing taken often immediately pre-event, not the look of the athletes post-event. The Lanesboro et al girls’ contingent narrowly bested Dover-Eyota 116 to 114. L/FC/M-C used good eventbalance. They were strong in the relay events. The 4x200 (Cassidy Ruud/ Sara Vettleson-Trutza/Paige Bennett/ Rachel Eversole) and 4x800 (P. Bennett/Leah Ruen/Alyssa Gathje/Kendyl Bennett) teams each took first. The 4x400 team (K. Bennett/Gathje/Kenzie Broadwater/P. Bennett) finished second. The latter two squads are comprised of all freshmen. Twin magic was in effect. If a Bennett twin were in an event, L/FC/M-C took either first or second. Kendyl also won the individual 400-meters. The Fal-BurCoug’s also got big points in the throw events courtesy of Olivia Haug. The junior won both the discus and shot put competitions. Bailey Ruen (2nd 1600, 3rd 800), Kiera Olson (1st 3200), and Leah Ruen (3rd 3200), again all freshman or younger, supplied points in the distance events. Broadwater (2nd 200, 3rd Long Jump, 6th 100), Vetttleson-Trutza (5th 400), Ruud (6th 400), and Eversole (5th 100-hurdles and 300-hurdles) scored team points elsewhere. Behind L/FC/M-C and D-E was R-P/H (100) and Chatfield (81). Ashley Agrimson and Jordan Honken led the Tro-Canes from the field events.

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Long Jump. Honken won the Pole Vault. Anna Sweet (100), Elizabeth Loken (Discus), Olivia Hoff (100-hurdles), and the 4x100 team (Kenzie Ness, Agrimson, Megan Holien, Sweet) added second place finishes. The frosh Agrimson also finished fourth in the 100, giving her four top four finishes. Chatfield’s relays won those FC/L/M-C did not, the 4x100 (Ashley Baker/Maddy Kammer/Mikaela Bray/Autum Erickson) and 4x400 (Baker/Nicole Peterson/Maddie Talamantes/Kammer). Erickson was first place three for three. She won the 100 and 200 as well. Talamantes won the 300-hurdles. Baker added a couple top five’s (3rd 100, 5th Long Jump), Karen Gomez-Ruiz a couple top three’s (2nd 800, 3rd 1600). Lauren Buchholtz (3rd 400, 6th 800) notching 7 of 8 team points for a small Kingsland squad. On the boy’s side, R-P/H (121) bested nearest competitor L/FC/M-C (114). Chatfield finished sixth and Kingsland ninth. The Tro-Canes and Fal-Bur-Coug’s competed at the top alongside one another a number of times. Ryan Ruberg (5:00.34) nipped L/FC/M-C’z Zach Voeltz (5:00.46) at the finish line of the 1,600-meters. Voeltz won the 800. Travis Troendle topped R-P/H’s Dylan Linder in the 3200. The Tro-Cane 4x100 (Carter Chiglo/Noah Carlson/Dan Thorson/Tyler McLellan) took first over L/FC/M-C (Niko Anderson/ Monty Holm/Bram Van Lent/Gabe Decker). The 4x200 (McLellan/Zach Thelen/Thorson/Carlson) did the same (Anderson/Damon Zutz/Quentin Case/Decker). R-P/H’s 4x800 (Ruberg/Jeremiah Munson/Logan Quimby/Linder) took second. Carlson, a freshman, added a Triple Jump first and a 400-meters second to place top two four times. McLellan, a senior, won the Long Jump to finish first three times. Thorson was right behind Carlson in the Triple Jump. Sam Schneider (Shot Put) and Matt Culhane (Discus) were each runnerup’s as well. For L/FC/M-C, Case won the 110-hurdles and was second at the 300-hurdles to notch three top two finishes. Anderson (3rd 100), Decker (2nd Pole Vault, 4th 200), and Van Lent (3rd 110 and 300-hurdles) scored points elsewhere. Eric Holst was also a double scorer (3rd Discus, 5th Shot Put). Chatfield’s Jayme LaPlante dominated the throw events (first at both) with his discus toss (171’6”) setting a meet record. It was three inches off his Chatfield record throw a week earlier. All told, ten of the twelve throws to score team points in the discus and shot put

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events came from county athletes. R-P/H had five different individuals score. Hunter Meisner (2nd 800) and Josh Bradley (6th 100 and 200) scored Kingsland’s ten team points.

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When the phrase ‘two for six’, particularly in the spring, usually has to do with a player’s hitting. On Thursday April 17th, it pertained to the number of times Fillmore County ball teams won, versus the times they lost. Of eight games, all between county and non-county teams, only FC/L and R-P softball got in the victory column. Four other games were close. The verdicts of two were sealed by home runs. Another saw a one-hitter prevail over a no-hitter, in extra innings. Fillmore Central/Lanesboro softball moved their record to 3-0 on the season with a win over perennial AA power Cotter. The Falcons did their damage right out of the gate, scoring three runs in the top of the first. They added a fourth run in the top of the third. Megan Hendrickson and Morgan Malley led the way. Hendrickson was 2 for 3 with a pair of doubles and all three of FC/L’s RBI’s. Malley also collected two hits (2-4, 2B) but, with an early multi-run lead, took control of FC/L’s fate from the pitching mound. She pitched seven scoreless innings, surrendering just four hits, one walk, while striking out seven. She moved to 3-0 on the season with the 4-0 Falcon win. Katie Nachtigal did doubleduty for the Ramblers (2-2, 7 IP, 4 R, 4 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, Loss). The R-P girls opened their season with a victory. They downed DoverEyota 8 to 5. The lead was 8 to 1 heading to the bottom of the seventh. Senior Keela Brand led the way for the Trojans, going 3 for 4 with a pair of doubles, a pair of RBI’s, and a run scored. Lauren Hadley was 2 for 4 with a double, an RBI, and two runs scored. Haley Mueller was 1 for 3 (2B) and scored three times while Savannah Skalet (1-4) and Indy Hermanson (1-3) drove in runs. Skalet got the win (7 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 3 K, 6 BB). Jordan Meyers was 2 for 3 for D-E. Chatfield’s ball teams each lost, and did at the hands of a couple of Baab’s. The boys fell to Wabasha-Kellogg 2 to 1 in a match-up of good baseball programs. Falcon Ben Glomski put the game’s first run on the board, doubling and then scoring on an error in the first. Chatfield got the run back in the fourth. Jake Neis led off with a single. He stole second and was moved to third on a groundout. Tommy Jech then sacrificed him in with a fly-out to right. The 1-1 score stood until the top of the seventh where, with 2-out, Austin Baab smashed a 2-1 delivering over the left-centerfield fence for what turned out to be the game-winning HR. It culminated a fast-moving game that saw Chatfield throw out two W-K runners at home. They stranded 10 Falcons on base. But the Gophers only managed three hits (Neis 1-3, SB, R; Ethan Woltz 1-1; Ben Pierce 1-2, 2B). Neis also took the loss (7 IP, 9 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K). Baab (2-3, HR, RBI, 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, Win) and Glomski (2-3, 2B, R) were the heroes for W-K. The Gophers are 2-1. Their pitching staff has given up just one earned run in 19

innings. In Wabasha on the softball diamond, Adrianna Baab hit a 2-run home run in the third inning, and added a suicide-squeeze RBI bunt in the bottom of the sixth for insurance, as W-K downed the Gophers 3 to 1. Chatfield out-hit the Falcons 8 to 6, with Janessa Erding (2-3, 2B), Kaitlyn Griffen (2-3, RBI), Sydney Gould (2-3, R), and Shelby Bernard (2-3) collecting the hits. Bailey LaRocque (7 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K) outdueled Jennifer Hanson (6 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K) on the mound. The Gopher girls are 3-2. Finally in Houston, Hurricane pitcher Abbey Loken gave up exactly zero hits thru eight innings of work. She pitched an extra-inning no hitter (8 IP, 1 R, 3 BB, 9 K), but took the loss anyway. Pine Island plated the game’s only run in the top of the eighth to get the 1-0 victory. Panther pitcher Kaitlyn Champa gave up just one hit (to Alexa Horihan) in a shutout victory (8 IP, 0 R, 1 BB, 5 K). Houston falls to 1-2 on the season.

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04-15: GMLOK 0, P-E-M 12; 5 innings (GMLOK: Jacob Rindels/Doug Sabatke 1-2. Bulldogs are 1-3) 04-17: Cotter 6, FC/L 1 (FC/L: Kiel Larson 2-4, RBI; Garret Boggs 1-1, 3 BB’s, 2 SB’s; Gatlin Woellert 5 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 5 K, 4 BB, Loss. Each team had six hits. First game for Falcons) Dover-Eyota 18, R-P 1; 5 innings (R-P: Cale Stensgard 1-3, 2B, RBI; Logan Dittman 1-2, R. D-E: Dillon Lehman 3-3, 2B, 3 R, 4 RBI, 5 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K, Win; Mitch Sanders 3-5, 2 2B’s, 3 RBI, R. Eagles smacked out 15 hits, seven doubles, and benefitted from nine walks. Trojans are 0-3)

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04-17: GMLOK 4, St. Charles 5 (GMLOK: Rio Landers 1-3, 2 RBI; Jessi Lohuis

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04-15: Stewartville Glen Amundsen Invite (A small Kingsland contingent finished 7th of 7 on both the boys and girls side of things participating alongside the host Tigers, Byron, GM/L-O/S, Pine Island, Hayfield, Triton, and Blooming Prairie. For the girls, Lacey Schwartz won the 200-meters. Seventh grader Lauren Buchholtz had three top five’s (4th Long Jump, 5th 400, 5th 800). For the boys, Hunter Meisner had two top five’s (3rd 1,600, 5th 800))

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04-17: (Boys) D-E 209, Chatfield Inc. (Chris Hanson (51) and Rhett Littrell (54) paced the Gophers); (Girls) D-E Inc., Chatfield Inc. (Morgan Henry (57) and Paige Isensee (59) paced Chatfield. Meet at Chosen Valley GC) Stewartville Boys Invite (FC, Lanesboro, R-P, Houston, and Kingsland competed with the host Tigers, Byron, Z-M, Lake City, K-M, Hayfield, Blooming Prairie, Pine Island, Caledonia, and Lyle/Pacelli. Stewie (335) and Byron (352 went 1-2. FC (367) finished 8th, R-P (372) 9th, Lanesboro (387) 12th, Houston (414) 15th, and Kingsland (473) 16th. Falcon Jordan Miller shot a 79, which tied atop the leaderboard with Byron’s Hunter Fjerstad. Miller was awarded the medalist honor via tiebreaker (Miller shot better on the top handicap hole (#8), the toughest hole on the course). Houston’s Sam Ross (88) tied for 17th. FC’s Trevor Barnes (90) tied for 21st. R-P’s Hayden and Hudson Stensgard (91’s) tied for 24th. Tristen Chiglo (94) paced Lanesboro. Simon Broadwater (102) paced Kingsland. Meet held under ‘spine-tingling cold 40-degree temps’ at the par-70 Willow Creek GC)

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Fillmore Central’s Jordan Miller braved ‘spine-tingling cold’ conditions at Willow Creek golf course to medal at the Stewartville Invite, shooting a 9-over 79. He tied with Byron’s Hunter Fjerstad, but one via tiebreaker. It was FC’s, Miller’s, first event of the year. The Invite featured 90 golfers and 16 teams from the HVL, 3-Rivers, SEC, and Gopher Conferences. Photo by Paul Trende

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Live jazz concert Brad Boyce and Rick Shefchik to appear on upcoming “Lanesboro in Harmony Live” show with Damon Prestemon and The Slick Newhouse Band Quality Live Jazz performance in southeastern Minnesota can be hard to find. Make time to travel to Harmony, Minn., Friday night May 2 to experience the Daniel Leahy Jazz Sextet in Concert at Wheelers Bar and Grill, just off Hwy. 52 starting at 7 p.m. Admission will be $10 at the door. The Daniel Leahy Jazz Sextet from Illinois will be spending a number of days working with the music students of the Fillmore Central School. The Friday night concert offers the opportunity for the general public to hear these very talented professionals! The concert performance will highlight a variety of instrumental and vocal selections from the 30s and 40s, as well as recent contemporary Swing, Bebop, and Latin rhythms. The running time of the concerts is expected to last between sixty and ninety minutes. So be on time to not miss a moment! The Annual Big Band Bash artist residency and concerts are made possible in the Fillmore Central Schools through the combined generosity of local business and area arts organizations sponsorships. This 8th Annual Big Band Bash has been financed by Harmony Enterprises Inc., First Southeast Bank of Harmony, Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council’s Legacy Funding, the City of Harmony Arts Board, the Preston Arts Council as well as the Fillmore Central Schools Music Department. A Saturday evening Big Band Bash Dinner Concert by both students and the visiting artists is nearly sold out. Tickets for this event are $20. Contact the Fillmore Central High School Office for ticket availability.

LANESBORO, Minn. – The upcoming “Lanesboro Live” show will feature special guests Brad Boyce and author Rick Shefchik, on Saturday, May 3, 2014, 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mane Theatre. Hosted by Damon Prestemon, the monthly show features comedy and spontaneity and music and on-the-spot interviews with a wide range of guests. At last month’s 2014 debut show, the Slick Newhouse Band proved its place onstage with Prestemon, with excellent high-energy music featuring top-notch musicians Jordan Glynn on guitar, Eric Amundrud on drums, Geoff Forscher on bass, Nathan Davidson on sax, and Jerry Barrett on trumpet. These musicians have many years of impressive experience – playing everywhere from Nashville, Tenn. to Rochester, Minn. and Minneapolis. Brad Boyce is known regionally for his amazing voice and his incredible impersonation of Elvis Presley. His guest appearance on the May 3 “Lanesboro Live” show will feature some fun surprises along those lines. Now, let’s talk about golf! Author Rick Shefchik will share insights about writing his new book From Fields to Fairways (University of Minnesota Press), the first book to thoroughly explore the history of Minnesota’s celebrated golf clubs and courses. We will also look for an appearance from ‘Aunt Evelyn’, who joined us onstage last month and who has recently started her own facebook page (‘Aunt Evelyn’ is a lively charac-

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Earth Day changed my life I was 17 in 1970, a junior at Osseo High School lying on the outskirts of the Minneapolis suburbs. Our former small town school was bursting at the seams, with over 2,000 students coming from the massive developments of ramblers that had overtaken potato farms. My family was part of that surge. On a frosty April 22 morning, I woke early to take part in the first Earth Day walk to school. At dawn I met up with others along my route, as hundreds of kids picked up trash for five miles along housing developments, followed by thawing farm fields, and the outskirts of Osseo. I remember glancing back to Minneapolis and the Foshay Tower on the horizon, and seeing a brownish haze in the air. I recall the sacks of garbage we collected, including old tires and mysterious junk that had probably lain there for years. I had a strong sense that we were headed in a terrible direction, likely to cover the earth with sprawl, garbage and pollution. I don’t recall any details of the speeches I heard that day, but I’ll never forget the will that was instilled in me to try to do something to keep the earth clean.

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Kingsland board approves formation of Facilities Task Force By Barb Jeffers The Kingsland school board met on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in the district conference room. All school board members were present as well as Superintendent McDonald. Consent agenda items approved included the board agenda, April 2014 bills, policy review and policy adoption. The minute review of the March 17, 2014 meeting was not approved until further review. In Thank You and Recognition, Joanne Williams was thanked for her many years of service as she retires as a KMS cook. The board wishes her well and plans to recognize her at a future school board meeting. The Essig Agency

donated 250 dollars to the robotics team, KABC - Tootie Foster Scholarship in the amount of 550 dollars, Custom Alarm donated 150 dollars to the soccer program, Emig Family for a 50 dollar donation to the robotics team, and the VFW donated 200 dollars to the trap team. A Thank you was given for each of these donations. Superintendent McDonald recognized staff for Professional Administrative Assistant Day which was April 23, 2014. He commended them on the important work they do for Kingsland. FFA representatives reported that the state convention is coming up and 28 students will be attending and eight teams partici-

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grant funds, tax increments and/ or any necessary city contributions. The city will acquire the site, make the public infrastructure improvements, and sell the two parcels for $35,000 each. Bluff Country Industries, LLC plans to construct an 8,600 square foot facility that it will lease to Bluff Country Manufacturing, Inc. The manufacturer assembles printed circuit boards and related materials. JMS Agronomics, Inc. warehouses and distributes Pioneer Seed and the company plans the construction of a 8,000 square foot facility. There were no public comments at any of the three public hearings for establishing the TIF District 8 or for the business subsidy agreements with each of the businesses. The business subsidy agreements are similar for each of the companies. Bluff Country Manufacturing mostly intends to retain the current number of jobs, but may add one additional job. JMS Agronomics plans to create two full time jobs. Resolutions were unanimously approved establishing TIF District 8 and approving each of the business subsidy agreements. Board of Appeal and Equalization County Assessor Cynthia Blagsvedt reviewed 2014 assessment changes in Preston and the county. No residents appeared to appeal their estimated mar-

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ket value or classification of their property. Blagsvedt noted, that with 45 agricultural sales within the county, ag land continued to increase in value last year. However, it appears that ag land values are now stabilizing. The median value for tillable land is now $7,150 per acre. Pasture land increased slightly to $2,700 per acre. Residential sales in Harmony, Mabel and Peterson required a decrease in value, while residential properties in Preston and Rushford required a value increase. Generally, sale values for homes built prior to 1925 were too high. The city of Chatfield had the required sample of six commercial sales or more, resulting in a five percent value decrease. Preston has had a minimal increase in total estimated market value of all classifications of property for taxes payable in 2015. The city had a total of $803,300 value due to new construction, including commercial and residential. Other Business In Brief •As recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission, two resolutions were adopted to rezone the future home of Preston Dairy and Farm and Gehling Auction which are located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Highway 52 and Highway 16 north of Preston. The properties were recently annexed into the city. P & Z held public hearings on the rezonings prior to the city council meeting. The 6.15 acres of Preston Dairy and Farm property has been rezoned from R-1 (Agriculture/Residential) to I-1 (Industrial). The 1.86 acres of Gehling Auction property has been rezoned from R-1 (Agriculture/Residential) to B-2 (Highway Commercial). •Rich Enochs, the new part time program director for the National Trout Center, referred to himself as a retired business professional, as he retired from Winona Canoe five years ago. He noted he has been a fly fisherman for many years and has fished all over the country, adding, “Trout fishing is what I do.” As program coordinator he said, “I can continue to pursue what I love to do and I can bring my business background to bear for fund raising.” Enochs will

work as an independent contractor. Dan Christianson acknowledged that the first quarter has been a little slow for the NTC, but said they did take in a little more cash than they paid out. He admitted that the board may have got a little ahead of itself by hiring a full time program director last year, adding it will take us a little longer to ramp it (NTC) up. George Spangler noted the NTC has conducted six programs so far this year. •Gary Feine representing a group of retired fire fighters explained their ideas to clean-up the ‘mess’ at Goose Flat Park. Their intention is to eliminate some of the perennials that have not been cared for and that are crowded and overgrown. They want to make the park easy to maintain using some landscape timbers and some rock. The council approved up to $300 to pay for materials or plants. The labor will be free. •Maintenance of the park and ride area at the fairgrounds was discussed. It was installed some years ago by a cooperative effort of the city, county, and state. City Administrator Joe Hoffman said there is one large crack in the pavement that should be fixed. He said they will have to get together with county staff and report back at another meeting. •P & Z recommended amending the city’s sign ordinance for residential areas (R-1). The school district has proposed installing an electronic sign. Hoffman said the current language has some pretty strict limitations. A resolution with three changes or additions to the language was approved. Signs can be up to 40 square feet. An additional sign will be permitted when lot frontage exceeds 200 feet in length and an additional sign will be permitted for every 200 feet of lot frontage there after. Signs that flash or scroll can not be operated from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. •Main Street from St. Anthony Street to Houston Street will be closed for the Trout Days Car Show. The alley adjacent to the NTC will be closed at the request of the NTC for Trout Days (May 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). The county has approved the closure of CSAH 12/17.

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Fillmore Central to upgrade parking lots By Jade Sexton The parking lots at both the high school in Harmony and the elementary school in Preston will soon be completely renovated. During the school board meeting on April 22, board member Craig Britton showed the board a diagram of the Preston site with the parking lot renovations marked. There will be 60 parking spaces added to the east side, or the front of the school. He has spoken with the city of Preston, and there is a policy that parking must be set back 10 feet from the property line. He said they don’t know for sure where the property line is, but if there is a problem, they can always ask for a variance. There will also be 11 parking spaces added to the north side of the building. The spaces will be used for parents dropping off and picking up their kids from SAC and daycare. The parking lot on the south side and the front driveway will be reclaimed and repaved. The back lot, which is now gravel, will be paved as well. There will also be work done to improve the storm sewer to help with drainage issues. There was some discussion about the front driveway, which is always congested during drop-off and pick-up times. There will be no parking allowed in that driveway, as the buses will be going through there. Community Ed Report Community Education Director Angi Kaase gave the board an annual update. The daycare currently has 80 kids, and Kaase said they are looking at expanding in the future. There are 79 students registered for SAC, and summer registration is now open. The school readiness fees will stay the same next year but they are looking at increasing the cost the year after. They will be increasing transportation costs. There are 33 students in the school readiness program. Preschool registrations for next year were sent out to families. Kaase said the ECFE program has been growing. They had three winter classes and three spring classes, with 24 families participating. The summer rec staff was hired, and events will be starting June 9. Electric Signs Superintendent Richard Keith told the board about the electric signs that will be going up in Har-

mony and Preston. The sign at the high school in Harmony will be a community sign; the Harmony Foundation has donated $15,000 toward the cost. Fillmore Central will pay the rest of the cost (about $3,000) and the cost of installation. There will also be a sign that is just for the school placed on the face of the elementary building, at a cost of $10,000. Keith explained the software to run the signs. Jane Sagan, administrative assistant at the high school, will be able to change it from the office. Also, a person can put a message on a flash drive and plug it into the sign itself. It cannot be changed from anywhere except the school. The signs will have whatever events and announcements the school would like to share. The board approved. Personnel The board approved some staff and coaching resignations. Denise Case resigned as head volleyball coach, and Tim Ostrom resigned from B-squad softball. Kyle Rundquist was hired for Ostrom’s position. The resignations of Connie Snitker and Noelle Crawford from the daycare was approved, as was the resignation of Jill Miller from school readiness. John Mease was hired in the fulltime custodial position. Michael Fassbinder was hired for a longterm substitute position at the high school. Stephanie Erickson was hired for the summer for SAC. The summer rec staff was approved, as were Special Ed. service contracts for the 2014-2015 school year. Scoreboards The board approved the purchase of two scoreboards for the gym at the high school. The facilities committee and Keith recommended two Daktronics scoreboards for $24,305. The scoreboards will be installed this summer. The old scoreboards will be moved to the old gym. Board member Craig Britton said the scoreboards will really enhance the gym, and the addition of stat panels will work really well. Principal and Dean Reports Principal Heath Olstad said the senior trip to Washington, D.C. See FILLMORE Page 24 

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By Karen Reisner At the Fillmore County Board’s April 20 meeting the recent notification that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have proposed a rule change involving the Clean Water Act (CWA) definition of “Waters of the U.S.” was discussed. The agencies intend to clarify protections under the CWA for streams and wetlands. The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) has requested comments from county offices across the state, so they can form a statewide opinion to lobby at the federal level. The agencies suggest that three Supreme Court decisions over the last decade or so have created some confusion and uncertainty. The proposed rule change would “define the scope of waters protected under the CWA.” Comments must be submitted to the EPA prior to June 21. The agencies have suggested classifying “other waters” as “waters of the United States.” Commissioner Duane Bakke believes this would give the EPA more jurisdiction over land uses, thereby controlling land uses and requiring permits. He expects they want to make changes to the term, “navigable waters.” Fillmore County has more shoreland than any other county in the state. Commissioner Randy Dahl acknowledged that what we do

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that some ornate mailbox structures that won’t break away can be a danger to motorists. •Payment was approved for 2014 Agricultural NonHomestead Taxes on Parcel No. 18.0242.000 (county farm). Twenty acres have now been removed from taxation. The 2014 classification has been changed from Agricultural NonHomestead to Exempt. County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman explained that we pay the taxes on the county farm this year. The county won’t be charging real estate taxes to the state. The county does pay real estate taxes on the tillable acres on the county farm because it is rented out and provides income. •ITC Midwest LLC had requested to terminate their lease of 7,200 square foot plot of land adjacent to its substation at Spring Valley because they were not using it. Gregg noted the security fence had been completed and the area within the fence had been graveled, adding it will be an asset to the county. Chairman Chuck Amunrud said the area would be an adequate storage area for the county. As both ITC Midwest and the county were in agreement, the board approved the termination of the lease. •An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Section 604.03, #13, Conditional Use Permits in the Ag District was approved as recommended by the Planning Commission. The ordinance already provided for conditional uses for commercial or industrial businesses as long as they serve agricultural purposes. The additional language allows conditional uses for non-agricultural uses to be located in “existing buildings, not previously permitted as a dwelling, sited adjacent to the Highway 16, 52, and 63 corridor.” No comments had been received at a public hearing held April 10. Zoning Administrator Chris Graves explained there are existing buildings that under the current ordinance don’t have a possible use making them unsalable. Bakke maintained they didn’t want to extend the additional uses for buildings on county or township roads, continuing to limit them to ag related uses. The amendment to the ordinance as presented was approved effective immediately. •An access permit for Jerry and Rebecca Gingerich to CR 23, Amherst Township was approved. Graves explained they wanted to widen the access from 12 feet to 20 feet. •The purchase of two 2014 International 7600 SFA 6 x 4 trucks at a total cost of $226,286.34 was approved from Boyer International Truck. Snow plow equipment for the trucks is not included. Amunrud said these purchases are necessary for timely rotation of vehicles and they are a budgeted item. Brent Kohn said they will work to get more for the trades of the old

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trucks. •Approval was given for the purchase of a new printer at the low quote of $819.26 from Amazon.com for Social Services. The purchase will be partially reimbursed with federal dollars and will replace two problematic printers in the department. •Approval was given for the purchase of server storage as recommended by the Technology Committee for $2,295. Systems staff will install the back-up storage from Virtual Graffiti, Inc. •Thirty-eight computers (combination of laptops and desktops) and five docking sta-

tions will be purchased at a total cost of about $29,000. Systems administrator Jeff Cooper said the old computers will be used for parts. Most of the computers are to be replaced because Microsoft no longer supports Windows XP since the middle of April. •Approval was given to hire Jana Masters as Merit Office Support Specialist, Sr. effective July 1. She will replace a retiring employee. •An annual agreement for the Dodge-Fillmore-Olmsted (DFO) Community Corrections Program was approved.

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By Marilyn Schreier MS walk will be held in Rochester at Soldiers Field Memorial on May 4, registration is from 10-11 a.m., participants have the opportunity to walk one or five miles route. Come and support family and friends who have this disease. I was diagnosed with MS almost two years ago, but my symptoms started six years prior to this. They thought it was Optic Neuritis that had affected the vision in my right eye and without running tests they sent me home with a medication of Prednisone. When the symptoms returned and the vision was lost in my left eye, they were able to confirm the diagnosis. I had MS. Most days are good but there are days that I have had to learn to slow down my pace and ask for help from friends or family. I am still able to enjoy life to the fullest and stay involved,

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was very successful. He thanked the board and the community for their continued support of this memorable trip The 7th and 8th grade band performed at Wisconsin Dells recently, and did a great job, according to Olstad. Science students in grades 9-11 had a field trip to the Science Museum in St. Paul that went very well.

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Prom will be on April 26, and the Big Band Bash is on May 3. Dean Chris Mensink said the Hoops for Heart and Jump for Heart fundraisers raised $7,053.05. Mensink said the fencing around the baseball field is nearly complete. He will find out by April 30 if they will receive grant money from the MN Twins for more upgrades. Other Business The board approved the following items: •The Head Start lease with no

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 household each week.

changes •Placing support staff on seasonal leave for the summer •Membership in the MSHSL •The 2014-2015 school calendar •The emergency school closing policy •The Student Assurances Services Program •Summer school for Title I •Proceeding with the issuance and sale of bonds for facility projects

“I Love to Read” program a Big Success for Kids in Fillmore Central and Lanesboro Schools Fillmore Central Community Education, Fillmore Central Schools, Lanesboro Schools, and area businesses partnered up to encourage a reading program for kids in our area. The “I Love to Read” program was introduced this past February during “I Love to Read” month. Area businesses offered rewards to children who met their reading goals. Some of the rewards were free meals, mini manicures, gift certificates, bowling, golfing, Preston bucks, and even Horse drawn wagon rides. The program was a big hit with the School Readiness and Elementary Students at both schools with more than 300 children participating. This new reading program was created to motivate children to read by rewarding their reading accomplishments with praise,

recognition and awards. The program ran February and March of this year. It was simple because the children were encouraged to read a set number of minutes, pages, or books based on their ability. Once that goal was met, it was fun as they were eligible to

choose a prize for their accomplishment. Fillmore Central and Lanesboro students, faculty and families would like to thank the businesses who generously participated in the “I Love to Read” program.

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My Rights

Third Graders from Lanesboro, Kingsland, Chatfield, Fillmore Central and Rushford-Peterson Schools participated in a Child Abuse Prevention Project this April. Students discussed people in their lives who were trusted adults, who they could talk to if they were getting hurt, or something they knew that was being damaged. Their pictures decorated the Fillmore County Courthouse and Fillmore County Office Building. Thank you to everyone who participated. Below is the message that each child was able to read at the top of their coloring sheet: My Rights: The Right to Be Taken Care Of: All children have the right to be taken care of, and it is the responsibility of all adults to help keep them safe. You are a precious part of our community, and we will do whatever we can to protect you. Every child has the right to be taken care of in ways that make them feel loved, safe, and secure. So if someone is trying to hurt you or something you know, tell a trusted adult because they are here to protect you. Photo submitted by Elizabeth Fuglestad

Fillmore SWCD promotes Soil and Water Stewardship Week The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) reminds everyone that we all have a connection to natural resources. The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is celebrating the 59th year of Stewardship Week April 27 – May 4, 2014. The 2014 Stewardship Week is themed, “DIG DEEPER: Mysteries in the Soil”. Brian Hazel of Lanesboro is the Chair of the Fillmore SWCD Board of Supervisors. Other members of the elected Board include: Tim Gossman of Chatfield (Vice Chair), Leonard Leutink, Jr. of Spring Valley (Secretary), Pam Mensink of Preston (Treasurer), and Travis Willford of Harmony. The District was formed to assist people in Fillmore County by providing educational, technical and financial assistance to promote stewardship of our natural resources. During Stewardship Week, the Fillmore SWCD will be distributing trees sold to landowners in Fillmore County and beyond. SWCD staff will also participate in the Earth Day celebration in Lanesboro on April 26 and at the Woodland Owners’ Conference in Rochester on April 26. “Soil is an essential natural resource that all of us depend on each and every day,” says NACD President Earl Garber. “The Dust Bowl of the 1930’s showed our nation the importance of conservation practices. Farmers and ranchers who have experienced recent droughts know

that conservation practices are critical in helping their soil endure, even in the most challenging weather events. Your local conservation district is working with local landowners to assist in a variety of projects and outreach to improve soil health both now and in the long-term. To find out more about the soil types in your community, visit http://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda. gov. You can also download an app for your smart devices called “soilweb” developed by the California Soil Resource lab in collaboration with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service. Fillmore SWCD is a member of NACD which oversees the Stewardship Week program. Stewardship Week is one of the largest national annual programs to promote conservation. NACD represents the nation’s 3,000 conservation districts, which were established to encourage resource conservation across the country. For more information about Stewardship Week and conservation, contact the Fillmore SWCD at 507-765-3878, ext. 3 or at www. fillmoreswcd.org. Additional information about the “DIG DEEPER Mysteries in the Soil” program and other natural resource education materials, including materials for churches, are available on the NACD website at www.nacdnet. org/education.

We have a potential buyer for our Harmony location. Therefore, we will remain open and maintain our regular business hours Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 8am-Noon (after hours by appointment). Barb will continue to manage the store and Brad will continue to install during this transition. WE ARE EXTREMELY THANKFUL FOR YOUR PAST BUSINESS AND WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!

Brad, Barb, Dennis & Janell Torgerson Torgerson’s Paint & Floor Covering, Inc.

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sports which was a 4% increase. The Knowledge Bowl team did well advancing to region falling six points shy of going to state competition. Mr. Speltz reported on numbers of students participating in spring sports. Track and Field numbers are not where they need to be. Softball numbers are strong with baseball numbers being not as good. The spring musical will be held May 9, 10, 11 at the middle school in Wykoff, Minn. KHS music concert is May 8, 2014. The KMS music concert is May 12, 2014. The KES music concert is May 15, 2014. The new district football scheduling will begin in 2015. The eight districts will be announced by June 15, 2014. At that time Kingsland will learn which schools will be in their district for football. Mr. Speltz noted

that this change will not affect the current playoff system. Superintendent McDonald discussed new bullying legislation which begins next school year and the steps Kingsland needs to take to meet the criteria. Faribault school staff visited Kingsland on Thursday, April 7, 2014 for a site visit. A teacher evaluation update was given. The Fiscal Year 2015 budget was discussed. Last year at this time Kingsland had 609 students. This year there are 619 students. Each student brings 5,800 dollars in revenue. An update was given on the World’s Best Workforce program and the goals of the program. Patrick Ralston, a representative from Best Buy, attended the school board meeting to share information on Best Buy’s Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program. Kingsland will be piloting the program next year for the junior and senior classes. The aver-

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Monday, April 28, 2014 age savings per device through the program is 78 dollars according to Mr. Ralston. The program makes devices affordable for families and provides technical support. While discussing facility planning Doug Plaehn brought up the concept of creating a facility task force. One possible item the task force could accomplish would be to list deferred maintenance items and possible education improvements and rank them in order of priority. An alternative facility bond is a possibility when the current bond is paid off in February 2015. This would probably not take care of all of Kingsland’s needs but could help take care of the most urgent items needed and taxpayers would not see an increase in taxes. Mr. Plaehn stated “I don’t want to see the discussion die” and he would like to see progress made. School board member Gwen Howard commented that the task force should have com-

munity representation along with school board participation. The council approved the creation of a facilities task force and request volunteers from the community to be on the task force. Todd Lechtenberg gave an update on finances and the budget. Approximately 70% of the budget has been completed. The following resignations were accepted: Erin Cady as Special Education teacher, Morgan Rohr as High School Attendance Secretary, Aaron Thauwald as High School Paraprofessional, Jill Thalmann as Head Girls Basketball Coach, and Amber Uhlenhake as Administrative Assistant/Payroll and coaching. Amber will still be working at Kingsland three days per week through SMS . The following hires were approved: Mollie McMahon as head cross country coach, John Fenske as head boys basketball coach, Robert Rowe as KMS

Science projects presented to Chatfield School Board By Mitchell Walbridge The Chatfield School Board members had an opportunity to enjoy the work of two of the district’s students firsthand at their most recent meeting on April 21, 2014. Matthew Dietz and Justin Friedrich were present at the meeting to present two of their science projects that they have been working on for the duration of the school year. Dietz has been monitoring the process of effective cell density and growth for the past several months while Friedrich

did a study on cardiovascular conditioning in relation to Chatfield’s athletes. These two projects are part of the science fair project that is held every year in February. The opportunity is open to anyone in grades 6-12, though Chatfield science instructor Nora Gathje usually focuses on two seniors each year to participate in the competition. Both Dietz and Friedrich had to put in 60 hours of lab-style research, complete a 20-page research paper, and compose and deliver a presen-

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tation. Also, there was the trifold board component of the competition. Friedrich commented on the experiment and research, stating, “I wanted to do this on something that really interests me.” Superintendent Steve Harris said, “These are two tremendous examples of educational dedication.” Both Dietz and Friedrich are looking forward to careers in the health sciences field. Both will also be attending Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. LuAnn Klevan, Community Education Director, delivered a brief report focusing on the summer recreational program. The summer rec program is making some major changes with new activities. Though staff has not been hired yet, this will depend on the number of anticipated participants. Klevan also reported that 2/3 of the spots for preschool in the fall have been filled as the registration process is taking place. Superintendent Ed Harris has been working on refocusing some of the district’s goals including the principal and teacher evaluation process, the technology (1 to 1 project), support and evaluation of coaches. In 2014-2015 Harris stated that he hopes the district will be able to successfully implement the teacher evaluation system, continue

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to work on meeting student achievement assessment targets, and complete and monitor the implementation of the World’s Best Workforce plan. Superintendent Harris reported that the final edition of the Gopher Gazette for the year will be for May/June before the publication primarily moves to a digital form. On May 1 Harris will attend the MASA Region 1 Spring Conference that will include information on DMC with speaker Jerry Williams, recently passed bullying legislation, and teacher evaluations. Also, the Rochester Area Math & Science Partnership forum took place April 22 at Lourdes High School. To conclude, Harris extended thank you’s to Tonia Hareldson and Jessica Bester for their service with the district. Elementary principal Craig Ihrke reported the preliminary results from this year’s MCA reading and math tests. Scores were available significantly earlier this year due to online testing, though individual reports on each child will not be available until the fall since not all districts opt to use the online version of the testing. “We made a bigger deal out of the testing this year. We spread it out a little bit,” stated Ihrke. The district did see a notable amount of growth, especially in reading. Ihrke presented figures on the latest Reading Blitz, reporting that 90 percent of students are on track to reach 800 steps (equivalent to 200 hours of

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Cook, Jasper Hamersma as JH Softball coach, Brian Feight as School Psychologist, Robert Rowe and Sheldon Stockdale as summer grounds maintenance workers, Scott Knode as summer general maintenance worker, Austin Bly as summer indoor maintenance worker. Approved the Shared Athletic Agreement as presented. Approved the Assistant/Payroll service contract with SMS. Approved the physical and occupational therapy service contract with Stanley Jones. Approved the motion to nonrenew the employment of Kelly Simon in an at-will position in preschool. Approved the contract with Elevate Life Church in the amount of 25 dollars per week. The church will be responsible for set up and take down. Meeting adjourned. Next regular meeting will be held Monday, May 19, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. reading) for this school year. School-based data for 20132014 shows that only 4.2 percent of students are in the emergency reading bracket, 11.3 percent in the at-risk category, and 84.5 percent reading at a proficient level. The following consent agenda items were approved: •March 17, 2014 board meeting minutes •Senior citizen/staff passes for the 2014-2015 school year •Integration Plan 2015 •Resignation of 8th grade volleyball coach Paige Peterson •Posting of 8th grade volleyball coach position • Renew Minnesota State High School League membership •Resignation of elementary custodian Tonia Hareldson •Posting of elementary custodial position. •Root River State Bank collateral agreement In new business the board passed a resolution relating to the nonrenewal of the teaching contract of probationary teacher Jessica Bester. Updates to the elementary and high school student handbooks were approved revolving around food service procedures in both buildings. The board also considered winter coaches for the 2014-2015 school year. Before adjourning the board noted that May 19 would be the next regular school board meeting, May 26 there would be no school for Memorial Day, May 30 is the end of the fourth quarter with an early out for a staff development day, and graduation is set for June 1 at 1:30 p.m.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, APRIL 29

•Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Good Shepherd •Bingo, 11am, Rushford Tenborg Apartment Community Center, Center.* 800 Home Street, Rushford, MN. •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, Preston Public Library. Knitting for 10:45-11:15am, Tenborg Center, all levels.* 113 East Jessie Street, Rushford. •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* Public Library. No school, no story •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in hour.* the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, •Merry Meeters Birthday Club, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* 2pm, Village Square, Roll call: An •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, embarrassing moment. Presbyterian Church, Mill St., •Sons of Norway meeting, 7pm, Rushford.* Sons of Norway Heimygda Lodge, Lanesboro. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 •Preston Historical Society •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, meeting, 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston. Public invited. 2-4pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley.* •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a •Wykoff United Methodist yellow house).* Women’s 55th Annual Chicken Pie Supper, 4:30pm, Wykoff Community Center. FRIDAY, MAY 2 •Preston Farmers’ Market Opens, THURSDAY, MAY 1 11am-2pm, Preston Trailhead. •Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, Grove, Harmony.* 1-1:30pm, North Manor, 445 Main Avenue South, Harmony.

•Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1:30-2:30pm at the South Manor, 445 Main Avenue South, Harmony. •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.*

SATURDAY, MAY 3 •Mason’s Pancake Breakfast, 8-10:30am, Rushford Masonic Lodge. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, and juice. www.mysticstarlodge69.com •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley, MN.* •The Memory Brothers, 7:3010:30pm, Chatfield Center for the Arts Potter Auditorium. •Harmony United Methodist Women May Fair, 11am-1:30pm, church dining room, 60 Main Avenue South, Harmony. •Spring Salad Luncheon, 11am-1:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.*

SUNDAY, MAY 4 •Be inspired. Get connected. Walk MS, registration 10-11am, Soldiers Field Memorial, Rochester. •Spring Bell Concert, 3pm, Faith United Methodist Church. 27 SW 4th St, Eyota, MN. •Cowboy Church Service, 6pm, Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. For more info or directions call 507-346-2830. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, South Main St. and Highway 52.*

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CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: GRAIN BIN CONSTRUCTION

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ServiceMASTER of Chatfield Carpet, Furniture, Floors, Furnace Duct Cleaning, Fire & Water Damage, Janitorial Service.

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WE FIX WET BASEMENTS!

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Calls welcomed any time!

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BRUMM’S PLUMBING & HEATING, LLC OC Exteriors & Constuction Rooﬁng • Tear-Off • Storm Damage Insurance Claims • Windows & Siding

JIM OVERTON, 507-923-3181 CHATFIELD OFFICE: 507-867-1405

Welding & truCk repair 507.421.2956

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EMPLOYMENT PUBLIC NOTICES

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

Servers and kitchen help needed at Aroma Pie Shop in Whalan. Part time including weekends. Call 612-701-7777. h28-o

Country Lodge Inn of Harmony is looking for reliable housekeepers. Willing to train the right person. Stop by to fill out application. 525 Main Ave N. h28,5,12-x

OLD VILLAGE HALL RESTAURANT in Lanesboro, MN has openings for PT waiters and dishwashers. Must be available evenings and weekends. Waiters must be 18 years or older. Call Sarah at (507) 467-2176. h21,28-o

HELP WANTED: Accepting application for all hours. Stop in at Subway, 105 State Road 16, Rushford, MN. h28-o

spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking to hire a Full-time RN Charge Nurse. This position does include occasional weekends worked and offers a weekend differential. Comprehensive benefits package available after 60 days! To apply please send resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or e-mail hr@svseniorliving. com. EOE. h28,5-o

F&M Community Bank is looking for an individual to work as a teller in its Chatfield Office. Duties include interacting with customers in person or by phone, promoting bank services and products, and basic accounting and use of computers. Previous experience is preferred but not required. Competitive compensation and benefits offered. For more information, contact Mary Schwarz at 507-867-1605. To submit resume, please mail to F&M Community Bank, P.O. Box 519, Chatfield, MN 55923. h28,5-o

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for an intermittent parttime Dispatcher in the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office. Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D.; be a U.S. Citizen; have no felony conviction or conviction of offense that would be a felony if committed in the State of Minnesota; within six (6) months of employment must become certified in Advanced First Aid and CPR and must maintain certification; must become Certified Terminal Operator in accordance with State of Minnesota within first six (6) months of employment. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. CURRENT COUNTY APPLICATION FORM REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, 2014. EOE. h14,21,28-o

PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 A WEEK mailing brochures from home! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.localmailers.net (VOID IN SD) (MFPA)

Newly constructed 20 unit motel, conference center and retail space located in Rushford is hiring for the following positions: Manager: Energetic individual or couple to assist owners in operating new hospitality business. On site managerial apartment. Housekeepers: part time. Food/Beverage workers. Inquiries/ Applications- Loken’s Sawmill Inn in Houston 507-896-7050 email: rushfordinn@yahoo.com h28-o

Now hiring boom truck driver and yard help. Apply within Spahn and Rose Lumber. 204 S. Main Street in Stewartville.. h21,28-o

Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player.

Do you like helping the elderly? Spring Valley Senior Living is looking for an individual to work every other weekend and on-call for our housing with services setting. A successful candidate may be eligible for a more permanent position in the future. We will train you to be part of our team. If interested please send application to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or e-mail hr@ svseniorliving.com. EOE. h21,28-o

part-time rn/Lpn & cna shifts available.

Preston Apple and Berry Farm is looking for part time help in the sales room. Apply in person. h21,28-o

Seeking a farm service technician and experienced tractor operator for custom manure hauling. Call 507-2684425. h21,28,5-o

Green Lea Manor is LookinG for speciaL peopLe who want to Make a difference.

Automotive Counter Sales Position Full-time. Send resume to emploympe@hbci.com Rushford, MN

Maple Leaf Services, Inc. 100 Main 2 S.E., Preston

Part Time Position in Spring Valley Full Time PM Position in Preston

Apply online at mapleleafservices.org or call Cherie at 507-765-2107 EOE Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for 30+ years!

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Competitive Wages, Flexible schedule, training Provided

Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry. Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential.

Contact Nicky or stop by for an application.

Green Lea Manor nursing home 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436

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GREEN GABLES INN is looking for part-time housekeepers to start immediately. Weekdays and every other weekend. Also in search of a part-time desk attendant to start in April. Call 507-4672936. h24tfn- o

EARN $500 A-DAY: Insurance Agents Needed; Leads, no cold calls. Commissions paid daily. Lifetime renewals. Complete training. Health & Dental Insurance. Life license required. Call 888/713-6020. MCAN HUMAN SERVICE TECHNICIANS (Direct Care Staff) $12.89-$20.45 an hour. Apply today: www.careers.state. mn.us More info call: 651/431-3674 - Job Number #: 131564000008 (Human Svcs Technician) MCAN

…because the journey matters

Open pOsitiOn LanesbOrO park bOard

The City of Lanesboro has an immediate opening to serve as a member of the Park Board. The position requires attendance at monthly meetings as well as special meetings and the ability to attend park related events. This opening is due to a resignation of a longstanding member and the successful candidate will serve the remainder of the term. Applications can be picked up at City Hall, 202 Parkway Avenue South or you may have one e-mailed to you by making a formal request to David Todd, City Administrator or Michele Peterson, Deputy Clerk. Applications will be accepted until May 3rd, 2014. Phone: 507-467-3722 • E-mail: lanes3@acegroup.cc

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals nurse Night Shift • PT Bremmer Suites aide (must be 18 or older) • child care aide On Call • dietary aide Part Time Evening Shift • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Kelly at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

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Gundersen Harmony Care Center

Featherlite, Inc. requires pre-employment background and drug screen. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, strongly encouraging Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans to apply.

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Yes, we are open for all your sm. engine needs - tune ups and repair - pick up offers. South branch outdoor eqpt. 507765-4979 Preston, MN. s14,21,28,5-o

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

TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v20eow- o Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o

SCHROEDER Lawn Service

DISH TV RETAILER Starting at $19.99/ month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) Save! Ask About same day Installation! Call now! 800/297-8706 MCAN All Things Basementy! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing? Finishing? Structural Repairs? Humidity and Mold Control? FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-866-691-8804 (MFPA)

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(507) 951-1380

Free estimates available

bschroeder48@yahoo.com Preston, MN 55965

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

Brush • Roll • Spray Mark Gulbranson Canton, MN 11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573

CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!

Abe’s Auto body E-mail: news@ﬁllmorecountyjournal.com Website: www.ﬁllmorecountyjournal.com

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

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

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

Please help support our students by sending memorials and donations.

~~~ Supporting Local Students for 20 years! Donations to Fillmore Central Dollars for Scholars may be sent to: Joyce Hellickson 23997 County 14 Preston, MN 55965 – or – Vicky Tribon, CPA 15 Center Street PO Box 305 Harmony, MN 55939 – or – dropped off at Fillmore Central Schools, Preston Public Library, or the ofﬁce of Vicky Tribon, 15 Center St. in Harmony.

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FOR SALE

GARAGE SALES

REAL ESTATE

SPRING SALE on NEW 2014 colored Yamaha Electric and Fuel Injected Gas Golf Carts. Up to $400.00 OFF on NEW 2013 gas and electric golf carts with windshield, lights, horn and pin striping. Many used cars available. We take trades. We are an authorized Yamaha dealer. 132 Garfield Ave. S., Albert Lea, MN. 507-438-2705. s28,5,12-x

Used crest line white vinyl windows and patio door with grills. Various sizes. Call 507-251-6163. s14,21,28,5-x

Garage sale May 9 and 10 7 a.m. Household, dishes, toys, Harley parts, tools, furniture, riding mower, electronics, coats, clothes, much more. 260 third Ave SE, Harmony. g28,5-x

Lot for sale by owner. Lot size is 120’x240’, ready to build, 113 Maple Street in Preston. Price $22,500. Call 507-765-3303, leave a message. e28,5o

Kenmore Washer & Dryer 3 years old, excellent condition, $400. Call (218) 252-2078 (Lanesboro). s28-o

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

Garage Sale: Saturday, May 3rd, 7:00 am-12:00 pm. Lots of Name Brand Clothes and shoes. Girls 5T-10, Boys 7-10, Ladies S/M. Little Tikes Outdoor Playhouse, Bouncy Horse, Little Tikes Tool Bench, Evenflo Car seat, Booster car seats, Baby doll strollers, swing, shopping cart, Fisher Price Baby doll car seat carrier/swing/highchair all in one, Girls 12 in. Bike, TOYS, Movies, Puzzles, Treadmill, Decorations and lots more! Lynn Headington and Trisha Soiney. Located 1/2 mile north of Burr Oak on Highway 52, west 1/4 mile on gravel road (365th Street). NO EARLY SALES. g28-o

For sale: Car Wash & Laundromat in Lanesboro includes equipment & building. Please call Don @ 507-261-2461. e28,5,12,19-o

Flowers and Baskets. 1 mile N. of Canton on 21 then right on 130th St. 1/2 mile down. Follow signs. Ben Hershberger - no Sunday sales. s21,28-x A aro n N e valainen Woodworks. Handcrafted classic designed solid pine furniture and gifts. 507-951-3278 www.an-woodworks. Printed with Soy ink com. s21,28,5,12-o

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Be energy Independent with an outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler. Heat all your buildings. 25 year warranty available. Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523. s14,21,28-o

SAWMILLS from only $4897.00 Make & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info/DVD: 800/5781363 Ext.300N www.NorwoodSawmills. com MCAN SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB: Alert for Seniors: Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less than 4” Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 888743-6845 for $750 Off (MFPA) ProFlowers – Send Bouquets for Any Occasion. Birthday, Anniversary or Just Because! Take 20 percent off your order over $29! Go to http://www. Proflowers.com/Buy or call 1-866-9832204 (MFPA)

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Calling all naturalists! Secluded 10 acre home/retreat. AKA “The Pines” certified tree farm. Right across from Root River and bike trail. Eric Grover Century 21 Alpha Realty 507-259-8438. e28,5-x 44493 OAKVIEW LOOP, Rushford. Home for sale by owner: 4 bdrm/3 bath, 2.5 AC lot, finished basement, heated 2+ car attatched garage, built in 2005, more info. or viewing call 507-864-3689. e3/31-5/19-x

Huge Garage Sale: Antique wicker chair, antique furniture, scooter, collectibles, clothing and much more!! Located at Scenic Valley Winery - Lanesboro, MN. When: Friday, May 2 (8 am - 4 pm) Saturday, May 3 (8 am - 1 pm). g28-o 7th Annual Oasis Church Rummage & Bake Sale. Friday 5/2, 8 a.m. and Sat. 5/3 9 a.m. Oasis Church, 1815 38th St. NW, Rochester 289-8596. Furniture, household items, toys, kids clothing, tools, books, jewelry, sports equipment, collectable treasures and more! g28-x

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Round bales of Alfalfa/grass, and grass hay. Delivery available. Call Dan with convenient drop-off locations Miller 507-259-6270 Spring valley. and statewide pick-up f21,28,5,12-o

x 2" Jersey or Jersey cross heifWanted: Cars, trucks, buses,3-11/16" and Wanted semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE ers or steers. 150-1,000 lbs. Call 507MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, 251-6163. f14,21,28,5-x MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn- o

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Thank you to family and many caring friends for your prayers, visits, cards, flowers and food brought in after my knee replacement surgery. God Bless You All. Muriel Hanson t28-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you to all who visited, phoned, sent cards, flowers, gifts, prayers, and cards of encouragement during my surgery and recuperation. It was a good feeling to know there were so many people out there thinking about me. Evelyn Christianson t28-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Thank you to my children and grandchildren for my surprise 60th birthday party. Thanks to all of my family and friends that came. Also, all of the gifts and cards are greatly appreciated. Rhonda Wangen t28-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Wow! Did we ever get surprised! What a great party our kids, sisters, and brothers put on for us for our 40th wedding anniversary. We thank you for all the laughs and fun we had. A big thank you to all our family and friends for all the wonderful cards and gifts and for sharing our celebration with us. We have been so blessed. Love you all Keith and Charlene Eide t28-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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705 FORD AVE., SPRING VALLEY $98,000 REDUCED!

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This amazing 3 bdrm 2 bath home is located in a beautiful established neighborhood. The main level has been renovated and remodeled w/lower level partially finished. Appl's included. 2 car detached garage w/workshop. Upstairs is a 1 bedroom 1 bath rental unit with eat in kitchen & living room. Have your renter pay part of your mortgage payment, taxes & insurance!

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Beautifully updated & well maintained 4 brdm 2 bath home. Hardwood floors, formal dining and updated & remodeled 13x21 eat in kitchen. Re-shingled in 2002, newer furnace, gutters, siding & back deck in 2003. Double garage w/heated workshop area & full attic. All the old world charm w/modern conveniences.

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• Wood Floors • Steel Siding • 2 Car Garage • New Carpet • Freshly Painted • New Furnace • Updated Electrical Box

$110,000 $203,900 107 Spruce St Se., Fountain Newer Home • 4 Bedroom • 3 Baths • Wood Floors • Master Bath • 6-Panel Doors • Heated 3 Car Garage • Large Deck • Large Bedroom • Vaulted Ceilings • Kitchen Nook & Bar • Maintenance Free Siding • Dead End Street • Backs up to the Park

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26011 Gladiola lane, laneSboro

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

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

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702 viKinG ave., laneSboro

Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI RoxanneJohnson@remax.net Cell: 507-458-6110 110 Spruce St. SE, FOUNtAIN

704 Kenilworth ave., laneSboro

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Ideally located on a dead end street this 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home has lots to offer. Custom hardwood floors, open staircase, 2 fireplaces, 9 ft. ceilings, and 6 panel doors. Master bedroom with en suite. LL finished with family room, bedroom, and bath. Insulated 3 car attached garage. $250,000

26205 Gladiola Ln., LANESbORO

600 4th St. NE, HARMONY

Beautiful setting & great location, -5 bedroom 3 bathroom home is immaculate. Open floor plan. Master with en-suite & walk in closet. Lower level offers a huge family room, walk out, full size windows, 2 bedrooms & bath. Insulated extra-large garage. Garden area and wooded backyard! 3.56 Acres. $299,900

On Golf Course. 1 ½ Story home on private 3 acres. Eat in kitchen with good sized living room. Bedroom, bathroom & laundry on main floor. Second bedroom and den on upper level. Large 2 car attached garage. Rural zoning. $80,000

908 waShinGton St. nw, preSton 3 Bedrooms On Main Floor • Family Room W/ Fireplace • Dining Room • Living Room • Main Floor Laundry • Lower Level Family Room W/ Bar • Rec Area • D/O • 2+ Attached Garage • Wood Floors • New Furnace • Newer Roof

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Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home. Main living area is open & bright with vaulted ceilings & fireplace. Dining area offers large windows & door to backyard deck. Master bedroom with master bath. Updated windows, doors, siding. 2 car attached garage. $139,900

210 Center St. W, HARMONY

400 Spring St. NW, PREStON Multi-level 3 bedroom home. Beautiful hickory cabinets in kitchen. Tile floors, vaulted living areas, 6 panel doors, and new appliances. Fenced yard. Attached garage is heated. CA (2011), water heater and water softener (2013). $95,000

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145 2 Ave. SE, HARMONY ND

2 bedroom bungalow with high ceilings, original wood floors. Open dining to living. Walk up attic. High ceilings in basement. Vinyl siding, shingles 4 years, boiler 5 years. Large 3 season front porch.

609 Elizabeth St. SE, PREStON

Spacious ranch home with updated paint, lighting, and flooring. Open & bright. 3 bedrooms and full bath on main floor. Master has double closets. Lower level has family room, laundry with 3/4 bath and large storage area. Large 2 car detached garage is 28 x 32.

230 2nd Ave. SW, HARMONY

Just move in and enjoy! 2 bedroom home neatly updated with interior paint, flooring, kitchen counter, electrical service panel, deck, and windows. Permanent siding, central air, carport and deck! $49,900

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Timeless treasure, 2 story 4 bedroom home. Original woodwork, 9 ft. ceilings, pillars, decorative moldings, hardwood floors, & original cabinetry. 1 ½ bath, full basement, walk up attic, CA, 3 season porch, deck & flower gardens. $89,900

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coMMercial buildinG – laneSboro Unlimited potential for this completely updated building with high traffic area and 2 accesses. All brick exterior, arched windows, finished 3 levels, large apartment. Ideal for retail or bar/restaurant. Formally Olivia’s Attic. $269,900

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Secluded setting with 32’ x 16’ Amish built log cabin nested in the woods on 7 acres. Enjoy a shady spot on the covered front porch, or sunshine on the 12’ x 24’ deck. Take a walk on the trails, enjoy bird watching, and mushroom hunting right on your own land! $99,000

coMMercial buildinG - laneSboro Great opportunity to own large commercial building in a high traffic area. Potential business could be retail, restaurant/bar, convenience store/grocery, crafts or many other uses. Can be divided off. $64,500

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Inviting 3 bedroom home with wood floors. Freshly painted in 2013. Many updates including kitchen, bath, siding, windows, shingles & front porch. Main floor bed & bath. 2 bedrooms up plus large storage room with potential to finish . Deck off kitchen. Det garage. Corner lot.

134 Main St. S, MAbEL

102 Main St. MAbEL Excellent corner building. Main floor retail, upstairs offers 2 apartment spaces. Full basement area.

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The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County

Monday, April 28, 2014

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

PUBLIC NOTICES

FORESTVILLE TOWN BOARD ZONING & PLANNING MEETING DATES Matt Distad – Chairman Brian Morger – Vice-Chairman Dave Tart – Supervisor Connie Morger – Clerk Misty Heusinkveld – Treasurer Forestville Township Board meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. Board of Audit meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of February, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. Zoning & Planning meetings will be held the second Wednesday of October, at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. Connie Morger Forestville Township Clerk Publish 28, 5

Fillmore Central Schools Preston, MN Request for Transportation Quotes The Fillmore Central School District No. 2198 is requesting quotations, subject to direct negotiations, for the 2014-15 and 2015-2016 School Bus Transportation Contract. A copy of the specifications may be obtained from the Superintendent of Schools, Fillmore Central District Office, 700 Chatfield St., Preston, MN 55965. Written quotations must be received in the district office no later than 12:00 p.m., Friday May 23, 2014. Publish 28, 5

Notice to residents of carimona township change of meeting time The monthly meetings of Carimona Township Board will be held on the first Monday of each month at 8 p.m. at the Preston emergency services building until further notice. Linda Marzolf Clerk Publish 28, 5

notice for quotes for road side mowing for FILLMORE TOWNSHIP Fillmore Township Board is asking for sealed quotes on the following: Road side mowing, not to exceed 43 miles per time. Mowing job entails one pass in the spring and one pass in the fall. Must furnish tractor, mower, and the fuel. Certificate of insurance is required with quote. Quotes are to be received by mail no later than Monday, May 12, 2014 to Bonnie Heidtke, 26297 Cty 7, Fountain, MN 55935, or delivered by 7 p.m. to Town Hall on May 12. We reserve the right to reject any or all quotes. Bonnie Heidtke Fillmore Township Clerk Publish 21, 28

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-277 In Re: Estate of Roger W. Hellickson, a/k/a Roger Wayne Hellickson, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated January 19, 2012. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Stacy R.H. Harreld, whose address is 616 8th Avenue NE, Stewartville, MN 55976, to serve as the personal representative of the decedents estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: April 15, 2014 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney Judith K. Wilson MN# 0387656 300 First Avenue NW, Suite 300-E Rochester, MN 55901 Telephone: 507-216-8800 Facsimile: 507-258-5161 e-mail: jwilson@trustedlegalcounsel.net Publish 21, 28

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City of Preston Preston Park Board Sealed Quote notice The Preston Park Board is accepting sealed quotes for the purchase and removal of playground equipment from the Preston swimming pool park. Quote forms available at Preston City Hall. Sealed quotes will be accepted until 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2014, with quote opening to take place at 1:15 p.m. at Preston City Hall. Removal of all equipment must be completed by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2014. Call Preston City Hall with questions, 507-765-2153. The Park Board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Publish 28, 5

Pilot Mound Township Rock Quotes The Pilot Mound Township Board will accept quotes for Class 2 crushed rock which meets specifications. Two quotes per company are needed: delivered and spread by June 30, 2014 and from the pile price. Quotes are to be on a ton basis. Certificates of Insurance must accompany all quotes. Quotes are to be sent or delivered to the township clerk on or before 5 p.m. May 12, 2014. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. William Sullivan, Clerk Pilot Mound Township 28609 310th St. Chatfield MN 55923 Publish 21, 28 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-267 Estate of Dennis J Christopherson a/k/a Dennis James Christopherson a/k/a Denny Christopherson Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated February 18, 2014 and codicil(s) to the will, dated ________, and separate writings(s) under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Shirley Bergman whose address is 400 Oakland Place NE #5 Austin, 55912 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3·801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat. 501B.41, subd. 5. Dated: April 10, 2014 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Kelly M. Wagner Baudler Maus Forman Kritzer & Wagner 124 North Broadway, PO Box 1268 Spring Valley, MN 55975 Attorney License No: #0314031 Telephone: 507-346-7301 FAX: 507-346-2537 Email: kwagner@baudlerlaw.com Publish 21, 28

notice to contractors county projects bids close may 19, 2014 fillmore county, mn Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 19th day of May, 2014, for the following project: SAP 023-617-018: Aggregate base, bituminous milling & pavement, storm sewer, curb and gutter and sidewalk, located on CSAH 17 in Preston, MN from the intersection of CSAH 17 and Fillmore St to the north end of Bridge #23510. Major quantities include aggregate base, milling bituminous surface, wear course, construction of drainage structure, curb & gutter and sidewalk. Plan and proposal price is $50 picked up, and $55 if sent by US mail. Plans, Proposal and Specifications can be examined and obtained from the Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, ph. # 507-765-3854. Request for plans and proposals must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above. Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for each specific project. A bidder’s bond or a certified check in the amount of at least 5 percent of the total amount bid and payable must accompany the bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated: April 15, 2014 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 21, 28, 5

Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Tower Ridge Winery 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 44110 Tower Ridge Rd. Peterson, Mn 55962 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. 44110 Tower Ridge Rd. Peterson, MN 55962 4. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: April 14, 2014 Michael Machutt Owner Publish 21, 28

Summary of Minutes April 8, 2014 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: NONE The Board approved the following agenda items: • the agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. April 1, 2014 County Board minutes. 2. Payment of 2014 appropriation to Bluff Country HRA. 3. Family and Medical Leave for employee #1300. 4. MN Lawful Gambling Premises Permit Application for Preston Area Chamber of Commerce. 5. Approve street closures for 2014 Preston Trout Days. 6. Use of both east and west courthouse parking for Preston Trout Days events. 7. Approve temporary street closure for 2014 Canton Day Off Celebration. • re-open Commissioners warrants. • pull three invoices concerning property tax payments from warrant list. • advertise for City of Preston Project CSAH 17. • award low bid from A-1 Excavating, Inc. for CSAH 35 project. • payment of 2014 Voluntary Membership for annual membership in Southeastern Minnesota Association Regional Trails program. • transfer agreement for automated external defibrillator collaborative members. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount CDW Government, Inc., equipment purchase w/grant $1,273.00 Fairway Outdoor Funding, LLC, grant expense $720.00 Fillmore County Journal, advertising $1,173.99 Fillmore County Treasurer, other travel expenses, registration fees $2,025.89 Fillmore Soil & Water Conservation District, feedlot grant $3,023.21 G-Cubed, Inc., services $500.00 Independent Emergency Services, LLC, software support $5,933.91 Matt’s Body Shop, services $7,443.72 Regents of the University of Minnesota, services $27,320.01 Spring Valley Tribune & Bluff Country Reader, advertising $815.73 Trigger Time Firearms, LLC, asset purchase $763.50 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $50,992.96 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (39 bills - not listed) $5,017.78 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $56,010.74 INFRA FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (none) $0.00 TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $7.37 TOTAL INFRA FUND $7.37 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Fastenal Company, supplies $1,930.57 Ronco Engineering Co., Inc., parts $1,248.00 Thompson Motors of Wykoff, Inc., parts $520.86 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $3,699.43 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (17 bills - not listed) $2,717.80 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $6,417.23 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (None) $0.00 TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (4 bills - not listed) $69.44 TOTAL EDA FUND $69.44 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 28

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AUCTION CALENDAR Wed., April 30 - 6pm - Real Estate Auction. 18129 160th Street, Cherry Grove, MN. Property Sold As Is Jette Berken, owner 608-412-0762. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www. springvalleysales.com. Sat. May 3 - 9:00am - Amish Auction, Horses, Horse Drawn Equip., Household, Guns, Misc. Dan & Saloma Gingerich, Owners; 36658 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro. For more information call Murt Boyum at 507-273-6941 or John Marg 715-284-4684. Listing in Journal. Sat., May 3 - 9am - Farm Related, Antiques, Gun, Household Auction. County Rd 14, Spring Valley. tom Deblieck, Owner. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal. Sun., May 4 - 9am - Gun, Coin, Household Auction. One estate and several parties downsizing. Spring Valley Sales Auction Building. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com. Listing in the Journal. Sat. May 17 - Short Notice Upcoming Amish Consignment Auction. Location: Hershberger Metal, 13702-371st Ave., Canton, MN. For more information call Murt Boyum at 507-273-6941 or John Marg 715-284-4684.

ONLINE AUCTIONS Bidding starts ending Sun., May 4 - 5:30pm DARR ONLINE AUCtION. Antiques/Proof Sets/Guns/Ammo/Bikes/Horse tack/Riding Mowers/AtV. For more info, Darr Auction, www. darrauctions.com. Listing in the Journal. To list your Auction 507-765-2151

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Monday, April 28, 2014

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HOUSE for RENT in PRESTON. 3 Bedroom - 1 1/2 bath, includes 2 car garage and 2 acres. Applicances supplied upon request. $600 + Utilities. Call 507-765-5228. References and backround check required. Available May 1st. r28,5,12,19-o

For Rent: Upstairs apartment in Peterson. No smoking, no pets. Utilities not included. Applicants will be screened. Call 507-875-2643. r3/31tfn-o

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

Lanesboro-2 bedroom town home for rent. $650 per month + utilities. Hillcrest Street. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. NO exceptions. 507-421-1185. Available June 15th. r28,5-o

Spring iS here! Time to get your MOVe on! no Waiting List! Senior Community for 62 or older, disabled or handicapped. Rent amount based on household’s gross income. 1 bedroom apartments The Board of Directors of Lakewood consists of members from area churches. •Heat paid •On site laundry •Secure entry •No yard work •Convenient to downtown, library, •Elevator medical center and churches •Pets allowed with deposit

Call 507-867-4791 for a tour today! Lakewood Senior Housing • 420 Bench St. Chatfield

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Harmony-2 bedroom home, 1 bath. 1 car attached, 2 car unattached garage. $550/month + ulilites NS/NP 507-273-3393. r28,5-o For rent: 2 bedroom upstairs apartment in Fountain. For more info call 507-268-4406 or stop in at the Village Square in Fountain. r4/28tfn-o FOUNTAIN – Spacious 3 plus bedroom house with 3 baths, 2 car garage, finished LL. No mowing or snow removal, NP, NS, $875/month + utilities. Ref. required. Call Tim 259-9110. r4/7tfn-o Looking for a place to celebrate an event? Birthday parties, anniversaries, baby showers! Cost is $25 for up to 2 hours. Includes large TV for games or movies. Bathroom facilities. Free Internet access. Located in Preston. Capacity of up to 25 people. Call 507-251-5297. r4/7tfn-x

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LANESBORO house share rental available. $425 per month. All utilities included. 507-259-6484. r3/17tfn-o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfn- o Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x

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Fillmore County Weather Forecast April 28 Monday

April 29 Tuesday

April 30 Wednesday

May 1 Thursday

May 2 Friday

May 3 Saturday

May 4 Sunday

Rainy

Cloudy

Rainy

Cloudy

Mostly Sunny

Cloudy

37 49

38 58

37 55

46 69

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

Sun & Moon Schedule

Date: SunriSe & SunSet MoonriSe & MoonSet 04/28/14 6:03am 8:07pm 5:45am 7:45pm 04/29/14 6:02am 8:09pm 6:22am 8:50pm 04/30/14 6:00am 8:10pm 7:02am 9:51pm 05/01/14 5:59am 8:11pm 7:46am 10:46pm 05/02/14 5:57am 8:12pm 8:34am 11:37pm 05/03/14 5:56am 8:13pm 9:26am next Day 05/04/14 5:55am 8:14pm 10:20am 12:21am

Weather

Moon Phases • April-May new

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“Pumpkin Patch”

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Shelby, 2nd grade, spring valley MN 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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lawn traCtors 1998 JD LT155 38 2002 JD LT150 38 2000 JD LX279 42 2007 JD X300 42

2009 JD X300 42 2010 JD X300 42 2009 JD X320 48 2011 JD X320 48

Garden traCtors 2006 JD GT245 54 2005 JD GX255 54 2005 JD 325 48 1997 JD 345 54 2000 JD 345 54 2011 JD X534 54 2006 JD X540 54 2007 JD X540 54 2009 JD X540 54

CompaCt Utility traCtors CUT

1995 JD 855 72 2004 JD 2210 62 2004 JD 2210 LOADER 2007 Kubota BX2350 60 2011 Kubota BX2360 60 2005 NH TZ25DA 60 XUV/4X4 2006 Polaris 500 TM Snow BL 2008 JD 850 DIESEL 2008 JD 4X2 2007 JD 620 CAB 2011 JD 825 DX CAB 2011 JD 825 DX CAB 2011 JD 825 OLIVE/BL

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Hd’s 1999 JD 445 60 2004 JD X475 62 2003 JD X485 62 2003 JD X485 62 2004 JD X485 54 2005 JD X485 54 2005 JD X485 54 2006 JD X720 62 2008 JD X720 54 2008 JD X720 54 2010 JD X720 54 2011 JD X720 54 2007 JD X724 54 2007 JD X724 54 2008 JD X724 62 2009 JD X724 54 2010 JD X724 62 2011 JD X724 62 2010 JD X729 62 2011 JD X729 62 2007 JD X740 62 2007 JD X740 60 7IRON 2012 JD X740 54 2005 JD 737 54 2005 JD 757 60 2007 JD Z225 42 2012 JD Z925 60

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New JohN deere TracTors • 1025R • 4320 •4720 MFWD Cab • 5100E • 6105D

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Tillage • JD 2623 VT Disk 26’ NEW • (2) 980 FC 32’/27 1/2 / 21’ • 512 Disc Ripper 7 Shank • 39’ JD 726 Finisher

PlaNTers • (1) 1750 6r Dry

Used TracTors row croP & UTiliTy • (2) ‘12 JD 6430 MFWD IVT/673 Loader • ‘11 JD 7230 PREM 741 Loader IVT SOLD • ‘10 7330 Prem IVT/673 Loader • ‘09 5085M/553 Open ST • ‘09 5065E Open ST/553 • ‘09 6430 2W Prem • ‘08 JD 4720 72” Deck • ‘08 6430 2W Prem • (2) 6420 MFWD 640 Loader

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Rushford Peterson Schools

April 2014

Trojan News

“Always Our Best”

For more information on upcoming school events please go to www.r-pschools.com

Rushford-Peterson Announces 2014 Summer Meal Program

This summer, all children ages birth to 18, REGARDLESS of income level, will be able to eat FREE breakfasts and lunches at school Mondays thru Fridays during designated serving times. Summer meals will be served as follows: Breakfast from 8:009:00 A.M.; Lunch from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.; Mondays thru Fridays running June 2 thru August 29. No lunch served on Friday, July 4 and the week of July 28-August 1. ADULTS may also eat these meals, but will be charged a small fee. Adult breakfasts are $2.40 and adult lunches at $3.60. In fact, adults are encouraged to join their children for meals when possible! Please contact Food Service Director Joyce Miller at 507-8647785 ext. 1124 for further information. To read summer menus, go to www.r-pschools.com and click on “Lunch Menus” on the left side of the page.

7th Grade Class exploring the Root River in Peterson as part of a unit on Midwest Geography.

Congratulations to the

DONATION FROM TARGET!

The elementary school received a $500 Target Books for Schools grant from Winona Target store to be used through First Book to order books for students. With this money we were able to purchase over 200 popular titles which will be distributed to our students for them to keep.

R-P High School State Speech Participants! Congratulations to Hannah Kopperud, Brooke Bestul, and Bailey Bestul for their wonderful performances at State Speech on Saturday, April 2. The top eight out of twenty-four in each category advance to finals for the top in the state. Hannah placed ninth in humorous and Brooke and Bailey placed ninth in duo. Great job!

R-P Math Wizards! Math Wizards is a competition that 5th and 6th grade kids from southeastern Minnesota participate in. Students complete three individual assessments and one team assessment. All assessments are timed. One individual assessment must be completed without a calculator and involves basic skills. All other assessments are composed of word problems; calculator use is encouraged. In the first competition, at PlainviewElgin-Millville, Luke O’Hare tied for 5th place in the 5th grade fact drill. The 6th grade team was 1st, Tim Highum was 1st place individual and 1st place on the 6th grade fact drill. In the second competition, at DoverEyota, the 6th grade team tied for 1st place. Tim Highum was 5th place individual and 1st place for the 6th grade fact drill. In the third competition, at Chatfield, Leah Himlie was 2nd place 6th grade individual and Tim Highum was tied for 1st place in the 6th grade fact drill.

5th Grade Math Wizards

Front Row: Isabel Lesser, Hannah Linder, Isabelle Olson; 2nd Row: Emma Schuster, Alayna Helgemoe; 3rd Row: 6th Grade Math Wizards Paige Dailey, Lily Thompson; 4th Row: Brad Colbenson, Luke Leah Himlie, Jasmine Schuler, Ricky Buchanan, Tim Highum and Kyle Murley O’Hare, Easton Wilcienski

Don’t forget to sign up for the STRAW BALE GARDENING CLASS, May 7, 6:30pm. Contact the R-P Community Ed office to register 507-864-7065

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