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Third District Commissioner Amunrud to retire By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Commissioner Chuck Amunrud announced his impending resignation, effective May 27, at the county board’s May 13 meeting. Amunrud who is half way through the second year of a four year term commented that serving as District 3 county commissioner since 2003 has been an intense and good job, worth every sleepless night. He maintained that the current county board has been very effective. Amunrud thanked everyone, explaining that due to both his health and his wife’s health, the job has gotten to be too much for him. His wife and kids tell him it is time to go fishing. For their retirement they plan to move to southeast Wisconsin near Lake Michigan. Since there will be two and one

Chatfield was one of three cities to receive an award for source drinking water protection efforts from the Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Rural Water Association. Photo by Karen Reisner By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Dean Hilsman, President of the Chatfield Lions Club, asked the city council at their May 12 meeting for permission to sponsor a Mutton Busting event on the evening of Thursday, August 7 at Mill Creek Park. The family orientated event will entertain with children of about 5 to 7 years old (70 pounds or less) making an attempt to ride a sheep for several seconds. Free will donations will be accepted during the event and hog raffle tickets

will be sold. Water Award Chatfield, along with the cities of Paynesville and Glenwood, received an award for source drinking water protection efforts from the Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota Rural Water Association. The award was accepted at the state capitol during Safe Drinking Water Week, May 4-10. This year is the 40th anniversary of the federal Safe Water Act. Water superintendent Brian Burkholder said Chatfield was nominated because of its wellhead protection program.

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Other Business In Brief •Councilors approved a $200 increase in the retirement benefit as requested by the Fire Relief Association. President Rick Bell said there had not been an increase since 2008. The increase will raise the retirement benefit to $1,500 per year. The association will still have ample reserve funds after the benefit increase. The benefit in 1986 was $500. If the increases had been made annually, the yearly increase would equate to 3.38 percent. See WESTERN DAYS Page 2 

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half years left in Amunrud’s four year term, by statute a special election will be required to fill the open seat. Auditor/treasurer Shirl Boelter said the board could call for a special election which can run concurrent with the next primary and general election. This is the least costly option. Candidates will run for a two year term and the winner will be sworn in soon after the election is certified later in November. There will only be four commissioners on the board from June through November until the District 3 commissioner- elect is sworn in. A resolution was adopted to print notices in the local papers that there will be a special election due to the impending resignation to fill the open District 3 seat to See AMUNRUD Page 10 

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2012 Census of Agriculture shows number of farms decline, market values on the rise By Mitchell Walbridge mitchell@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Minnesota statistics of the 2012 Census of Agriculture may be on the spectrum of suprising to concerning, depending on how you interpret them. The census is completed every five years with a wide range of data collected; everything from what agricultural products were raised in the United States within a given year, where the products were raised, in what quantity and details about by whom the products were grown. All of the information is com-

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piled by reports on the national, state and county levels. Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture Dave Frederickson said, “Census data provides the foundation of information needed to design programs and initiatives that support agriculture and serve the farmers across Minnesota.” The 2012 data revealed some interesting statistics and trends on Minnesota farming, including data for the counties of Fillmore and Houston. Quantity of Farms The number of farms in MinSee AG CENSUS Page 9 

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•There will be a trail run on the Lost Creek Hiking Trail on May 17. Pre-registration fee is $20 and day-of fee is $25. Funds will be used directly for trail improvements. The race will start at 9 a.m. at the starting line on Ninebark Road. A bus will leave Groen Park in Chatfield at 8:45 a.m. to take runners to the starting line. The trail covers 6.3 miles. •Sue Kester detailed equipment needs and wants for EMS. She said a drill showed them they didn’t have enough radios. A motion to purchase four portable radios was approved. Kester noted Fillmore County has provided one AED which will be located in the Thurber Building. She is working to get grant funding for replacement

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defibrillators. Because of the larger size of some patients an expandable patient surface (XPS) has been developed for Stryker cots. The larger cot area is for the safety and comfort of the patients. A motion to purchase two XPS at a cost of $1,411 each was approved. •A resolution was adopted calling for a public hearing on June 23 on the modification of Municipal Development District number 3. •The first consideration for each of two ordinances necessary to consolidate properties for the Twiford development area were approved. Ordinance 410 will vacate part of Division Street. Ordinance 411 will vacate part of an alley. •Tony Lammers requested approval to purchase a 10 foot mower deck for the trackless. He explained the current deck needs $1,600 just in parts. A used deck that is in very good condition can be purchased for $2550. The purchase of the newer mower deck was approved. •City Clerk Joel Young said the 2014 spring clean-up will cost the city $12,057.78. That is a higher cost than most years. There was a 14 ton increase over last year. Payment for the clean-up was approved. •Mayor Russ Smith read a proclamation declaring May 2014 as Preservation Month.

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“Continued, slow and steady improvement” for Rushford funds By Kirsten Zoellner The city received their annual audit report at the Monday, May 12 meeting from Smith Schafer & Associates and it appears the city is moving in the right direction. There has been no increase in the tax levy in the last three years and the city has been operating with actual expenditures under budget. Local Government Aid from the state has remained steady the last four years and is expected to rise slightly in 2014. Local property tax now makes up 57 percent of revenues. Also receiving commendation was the city’s Flood Loan Recovery Fund. “City staff is doing a great job handling these loans,” said Wente. The Economic Development Authority Revolving Loan Fund was likewise noted as seeing significant increases over the last five years. Previously, there had been some caution regarding the level of the General Fund Reserves, following a sharp drop in 2010 after a transfer to the sewer fund. Reserves dipped further in 2011, following a transfer to the liquor fund, to just 11 percent. The city has gradually built back the reserves to 28 percent, closer to the recommended state level of 30-50 percent. “We’re slowly working our way back,” noted auditor Tom Wente. Currently, there are three out-

standing general obligation bonds for the city, relating to the 2009 and 2011 Capital Improvement Projects and the 2012 Levee Improvement Project. One other note, a contract for deed regarding land purchased in 2007, remains. The audit found no issues related to debts. Capital Projects and Capital Improvement Funds have seen a drop, from activity due to levee recertification, the Rush Creek Bike Trail project, the Highway 43 project, and the Highway 16 storm sewer project. The city will be reimbursed for work related to the Highway 43 project. Additionally, engineers have estimated that FEMA owes the improvement fund $551,487. Interfund amounts have been problematic for the city, according to Wente. Sewer Fund advances totaled $807,762 from sources such as the General Fund and Electric Fund. A Liquor Fund advance includes $166,042 from the General Fund, as well as $81,743 already due to the fund. “There really isn’t really any way to pay it back,” stressed Wente. “Making a dent will be very difficult. Wait and see how FEMA gets resolved, but you’re going to have to deal with it.” “There is a way forward,” responded City Administrator Steve Sarvi.

In other news, the city has received a bit of pleasant news in reference to settlement of arbitration regarding F&L Management & Development, Inc. and Guardian Inn of Rushford MN, LLC. Originally, the city has an agreement with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) to pay half of all litigation costs, which totaled $214,959.50. However, LMCIT handled the claim as “land use, development, franchise or enterprise operations litigation.” Coverage agreements for that classification state that LMCIT pay 85 percent of the first $250,000 of litigation, with the city picking up the remaining 15 percent. After deductible of $500, the city is responsible for $32,243.93 of the litigation costs. Highway 43 Project bid opening is scheduled for May 22, with bids to be formally approved by the state. There have been bids from five primary bidders and several subcontractors for the sizeable project. Modifications will likely be needed due to the delayed timeline, but the project will take place this year. “If I were a betting man, I’d say be prepared for the project to extend or we’ll look at other options,” noted Sarvi. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, May 26, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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C ommentary One Moment, Please... The Choking Game? By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal Cell: 507-251-5297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Parents of school-aged children have a lot of things to keep their eyes on as they raise them to adulthood. And, those years seem to be just as much learning years for Jason Sethre the parents as they are for their children. When our children have homework, that pretty much means parents have homework -- helping the child navigate that which they don’t understand along with holding them accountable to get their homework done. When our children have a conflict with someone in school, we have to help them find their way. There are so many things that come up when raising a child, I don’t believe one-size-fits-all for parenting guidance. Being a parent can be equally rewarding and challenging, at the same time. This is a game? I recently heard about The Choking Game, because certain schools in Fillmore County have been notifying parents of cause for concern. The Choking Game has apparently been around for more than a decade -- probably longer -unbeknownst to me. I don’t recall this “game” as I was growing up, but maybe it was happening without my knowledge. Since this was all new to me, I had to do some research. Apparently, the kids agree to choke each other until the other kid passes out. Essentially, each of Editorial Cartoon

these kids are intentionally cutting off oxygen to the brain with the goal of fainting or causing a euphoric state. And, this is a very serious issue. Obviously, cutting off oxygen to the brain is not a good thing. Nationwide, kids as young as elementary school age have fallen victim to participating in this peer-pressure-driven “game.” If you conduct a Google search for “The Choking Game,” you’ll find a long list of deaths associated with this disappointing trend with young people. And, the challenge or concern is that this could be happening at any of our schools. That’s why some Fillmore County schools have notified parents of this alarming trend. Raising Our Children There is an African proverb: “It takes a village to raise a child.” Most parents have heard that saying before. While parents of school-aged children have a lot on their plate, it seems that our challenges will always go far beyond helping our children achieve academic success. And, I think we want to believe that our primary focus with respect to school needs to revolve around helping our children with their education. But, the reality is that our children are exposed to a lot of social issues at a younger age than we probably feel comfortable. There are so many things that we can’t control beyond encouraging good homework habits. Bullying (maybe even on social media), drugs circulating within schools, and so much more. The Choking Game is just one example of how parents can get

caught off-guard with the unexpected. It can all start with one young and impressionable child, and flourish from there. I think it is important for all parents to know who their friends are, what they talk about, and how they relate to each other. Yeah, sure, it sounds like I’m a little paranoid. But, we have to consider the reality that we are responsible for rearing our children in a certain direction. What direction are they heading without our direction? And, yes, it does take a village to raise a child. We need to keep our lines of communication open with schools and other parents. Personally, I think school administration and teachers are often blamed, burdened or pressured to moderate behavioral issues with little support from some parents. When I was growing up, I was usually guilty until found innocent. And, I usually deserved it. I spent quite a bit of time in the principal’s office up until the end of 1st grade. After writing “Jason will not...(fill in the blank)” nearly every day on the chalkboard after school, I must have figured out that this was taking away from my play time. I had a great 1st grade teacher. She reared my right, and my parents had her back -- and an open line of communication. My behavior was corrected. Our Reality From the day a child is born, parents have the responsibility to protect their children at all times. It seems to me that there are so many more challenges today than what we faced when I was growing up. The Choking Game alert to parents of students attending any of our area schools definitely underscores the importance of our roles in the lives of our children.

Bad to be good By Eric Leitzen Is there any value to being good? It seems to me that, the more I read and the more I experience, being good can be more of a liability than a virtue in the years that have followed the terrorist attacks, the two wars, and the 2007 meltdown. Eric Leitzen Think to yourself: how many times have you heard the exact phrase “we did everything right” coming out of the mouths of people now underwater on their mortgages, or exploited at a job that works them too hard for too little money, if they can even find a job at all? Something is wrong here, when the aspects that everyone can agree are “good” are now seen as aspects that will often signal your failure. But first, I suppose, we should qualify exactly what we are talking about when we say “bad” and “good.” In this case, “good” has a very simple set of definitions one might recognize more at a local scout meeting than in your average walk of life: don’t lie, don’t cheat, don’t steal; love thy neighbor, turn the other cheek, and all those other ideas that certain politicians usually claim to believe in while actually doing the opposite. For those of you of a certain age, it can be summed up thusly: Gallant, not Goofus. But what happens when Gallant grows up? Can the ideas we instill in our children almost from the day of their birth actually hold up in this brave new

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world? Will my children actually be hindered in their lives if I raise them to be honest, hardworking and humble Americans? This may sound like an over-exaggeration, the sort of complaints you might hear from someone twice my age… but allow me to dig a little deeper. If Mark Zuckerberg had just been “good,” he just would have been another kid from Harvard instead of the man who made Facebook. The same could be said for Steve Jobs, or Bill Gates, or nearly any success story you can think of in the past 30 years. More often than not, the idea of following the rules is seen as something only a “loser” would do, because everybody knows nowadays you have to be just a little bit ruthless and, dare I say it, a little bit “bad” to get ahead. I was shocked to my core to hear a close relative tell me that the reason I couldn’t find a full-time job was because I had no desire to lie to prospective employers. I’m sorry, but that’s just not the way I was built. And as if it couldn’t get any worse, there is the situation where a “good” person is held to a much higher standard than the others, making them doubly damned if something should ever go wrong. Minnesota’s own Walter Mondale, who I’m sure no one would call a “bad” man, recently found himself embroiled in a small scandal regarding equal pay for women. Now, I’m not just using this example because I happen to be one of Mr. Mondale’s biggest fans, but also because Mr. Mondale has been a champion of equal rights for decades now. He is one of the last of a breed of admittedly “good” and (dare I say) idealistic public servants of the New Deal era, and because of that he is called out more than, say, the heirs to the Walton family fortune. After all, we expect the Walmart folks to be devious, so they get a free pass. But if you actually try to be “good,” then you can look forward to a lifetime of hard work with few rewards. The more you look at it, the more you start to think it just isn’t worth it. So what do we do? Do we all give in to the temptation to be “bad” in order to enrich or empower ourselves? I can think of several people off the top of See BE GOOD Page 5 

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my head who would be considered classically “bad,” and yet have much more successful lives, if we go by the scale that we rate success on these days. Perhaps, then, it is the scale that’s broken and, if you’ve met me, you’d know I know a thing or two about broken scales. Perhaps we need to start looking at different ideas of what makes success, or power, or what makes someone worthy of our admiration. Perhaps we can start appreciating “good” people simply for being “good” instead of loving the rulebreakers. Perhaps, of course, this is all just sour grapes from a goody-two-shoes who never got wise to the ways of the world. Still, it is a question that we should all be asking ourselves at some point in our lives: do we want to be “bad,” or “good,” and have we reached a point where we need to redefine what each of those words actually means?

Regarding “Free Speech”... To the Editor, Thank you, David Lawson, for reading and responding to my commentary about Jeff Erding and U.N. Agenda 21. And, yes, I would have the same sentiments regardless of which side of the fence, or aisle, one sits on if their argument doesn’t defend a position and only disparages another person or point of view. I have tuned out bombast even when I agreed with the speaker, because I don’t believe in “fighting fire with fire.” I believe in fighting fire with water. I even cringed a bit at Yvonne Nyenhuis’ metaphor about the cock roach inside a flower, although her point was well-taken. LuAnn Wilcox Lanesboro, MN

Government this week •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. •Tuesday, May 6, Ostrander City Council meeting, 6 p.m., Community Center. •Tuesday, May 6, Rushford Village City Council meeting, 7 p.m., Community Center. •Tuesday, May 6, Fillmore County Commissioners meeting, 9 a.m., Fillmore County Courthouse. •Tuesday, May 6, Houston School Board meeting, 6 p.m., Houston High School Library. Schedule subject to change.

Notice of Filing Dates for County Commissioner District 3 to Fulfill Unexpired Term of Office Filing will be open at the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office for the following Fillmore County SPECIAL ELECTION from 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday May 20th, 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 26th, 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 Commissioner is $50.00. Special Election One County Commissioner for District 3 (Two Year Term) The Townships of Beaver, Bloomfield, Forestville and York; and the Cities of Ostrander and Spring Valley. Candidates for this office must be eligible to vote in Minnesota, at least age 21 on assuming office, and a resident of Commissioner District 3. The successful candidate shall fulfill the current unexpired term, which ends December 31, 2016. The Primary Election, if necessary, will be held on Tuesday August 12, 2014 and the General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 with the State Primary and General Election.

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Filing will be open at the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office for the following Fillmore County elective offices from 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday May 20th, 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 26th, 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 Year Term) 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 Year Term) The Townships of Bristol, Carimona, Carrolton, Fountain, and Preston and the Cities of Fountain, Lanesboro, and Preston. Special Election One County Commissioner for District 3 (Two Year Term) The Townships of Beaver, Bloomfield, Forestville and York; and the Cities of Ostrander and Spring Valley. 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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Fillmore County District Court 5.5.14 what? says: Where are the other names of the kids that where involved in this drug bust by the grocery store in harmony? Fillmore central students. There were all kinds of cops with guns drawn. I know of at least 3 students from Fillmore central that got caught with pot Mitchell Walbridge says: There are two aspects to take in consideration with your inquiry: 1) The three individuals of which you are alleging were involved with this incident may have not had a court appearance yet due to court scheduling. Or... 2) If they are minors, that information may be kept confidential. Thanks for your inquiry & readership! what? says: How come this did not make the news?

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Celestial navigation, a fairly simple concept rwmacevoy says: I’m a former tanker navigator who flew the KC-135A model from 1976 until conversion to the E model about 1980 than going to C-130’s in 1983. I loved the A model because it had basically nothing in terms of modern navigation systems. Some of our birds had real antiquated doppler systems that gave a position readout in left or right cross-track and plus or minus track. This was almost better than the coordinate read out system since both were analog and you had to run a DR to perform an update to the one with geographic coordinates since it took time to slew in the new information. With the cross-track you could just “bump in” the updates. On top of that it often didn’t matter that much since the doppler information was always suspicious. I learned in the tanker to trust my own ability to judge how the winds were changing.

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Obituaries Elmer M. Grabau

Springs, Iowa, Terry (Joann) of Chisago City, Rose (Rick) Purvis of Reads Landing, Dan Elmer M. Grabau, age 89, of (Deb) of Wykoff and Tim of Wykoff, Minn., died Sunday Wykoff; 11 grandchildren; 11 evening, May 11, 2014, at the great-grandchildren; two greatgreat grandchildren; one sister, Spring Valley Care Center. Eunice Thompson of Spring Elmer was born January 16, Valley; and three brothers, 1925, in Forestville Township, Raymond (Mildred) Grabau Fillmore of Wykoff, Curtis Grabau of C ou nt y, Rochester and Lynden “Butch” the son (Helen) Grabau of Austin; two of Adolph sisters-in-law, Mildred Grabau and Anna of Spring Valley and Ruth Gra(Groth) bau of Phoenix, Ariz. He was Grabau. preceded in death by his wife; He attendgranddaughter, Tonya Grabau; ed country Elmer M. five brothers; and one sister. school. He Grabau The funeral was at 10 a.m., farmed in Forestville Township until his Thursday, May 15, 2014, at marriage to Leona Bjortomt on Immanuel Lutheran Church April 15, 1947, in Wykoff. The in Wykoff with Rev. Kay Wold couple continued to farm in officiating. Burial will be in Forestville Township and then the church cemetery. Carimona Township until they Online condolences can retired and moved to Wykoff. be made at thauwaldfuneralSince then he had worked at homes.com. Gehling Auction in Preston, Helen Jameson Minn. Leona died July 15, Helen Jameson died May 2005. 2014 He was a member of 2, at the age Immanuel Lutheran Church of 90 after in Wykoff and the Golden Guernsey Assoc. He was an a 34-year avid deer hunter, fisherman, battle with card player and was a custom cancer. She was the combiner. Elmer is survived by six chil- daughter of dren, Larry and special friend, Oscar and Helen Jameson Sue, of Silver Bay, Dennis and Alice (Dahl) special friend Carol of Lime Jameson, born in Spring Grove

Hospital on Christmas Day, 1923. Helen is survived by one sister, Myrtle Horihan of Mabel, Minn., and five nieces and nephews: Sharon Frankovich, Fred (Trudy) Horihan, Jim (Carrie) Horihan, Dale (Julie) Horihan and JoAnn (Randy) Whitney. Helen was a 1946 graduate of Mounds-Midway School of Nursing, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in 1959 and a Masters of Science in Nursing Administration in 1965, both from the University of Minnesota. She enjoyed a long career in nursing and nursing administration. She was an active member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester, and was interested in genealogy, family, travel, her Norwegian heritage and playing cards. A celebration of life washeld at Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 3rd Avenue SE, Rochester, MN, Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 11 a.m. Lunch followed the service. At her request, her body was donated to the Mayo Research Department. In time, she will be cremated and buried at the Houston Lutheran Cemetery (stone church). Please direct any memorials to Oncology Research at Mayo Clinic, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905.

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Peterson talks chicken, ordinance enforcement By Kirsten Zoellner A city-wide garbage cleanup day is scheduled, but nuisance properties in Peterson may see more cleanup than they anticipated if non-compliance continues. At the May 14 meeting, the council continued discussion on zoning updates and the best route to address the issue. Nuisance properties, those defined in non-compliance by the Minnesota Basic Code adopted by the city that have received complaints from citizens, have likely already received notice from the city via letter. Those properties, if not addressed through the citywide cleanup, or those that receive complaints after the cleanup, could be billed by the city to have it done. “Having Rick [Lee – public works] enforce it is not right. He needs to be able to work with people. With the cleanup, this is something we would do as part of enforcing ordinance. I feel like we should hire someone,” noted Councilor Gail Boyum. Who can be hired for this task is still in question, although the names of several scrappers were discussed. Following the cleanup, properties that have been in non-compliance, or those receiving new complaints, will be issued a letter

from the city attorney. After 30 days, if the property remains an issue, the city will order cleanup for the property and bill the property owner. Should properties not pay the bill for the work, the penalty would be a misdemeanor and the cost assessed to the property taxes. The city-wide cleanup is Saturday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to noon. Notice has been sent to all Peterson properties. In other zoning discussion, the city updated its chicken ordinance to allow for a rotational permit. This would allow approved residences to keep a maximum of 10 birds, five hens and five chicks, but only for a period of six months, until the younger birds are laying. After that point, they must reduce the number of birds to five. Other changes to the ordinance include adjusting coop height to a limit of eight feet and fence height maximums to seven feet. The permit will have a $5 annual charge, which covers time for a city employee to ensure compliance. The city continues to update the general workings of a municipality, approving the purchase of MuniBilling, a complete utility See PETERSON Page 7 

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Garness Trinity Lutheran...……………………..…Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…………………......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…………………Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church..…......Easter Sunday - 7: 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 - 8 : 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 ………...Easter Sunday - 9 : 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

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billing tool. It will allow for online billing and payments, for water, sewer, and electric utility, and reporting, as well as several other services. The cloud-based system will have no software for the city to buy and the cost of the service is based on the number of equivalent dwelling units a municipality has. The city has also received quotes for the museum security system. Ban-Koe, a LaCrescent company has provided a quote for $6,143.64, including wiring work utilizing Norman’s Electric Service in Rushford. A second quote of just $900 is also being considered. The city has said it will only go with the more expensive system if it can secure a grant to fund it. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, June 11, at 7 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

By Kirsten Zoellner To the surprise of many, Rushford Village Mayor Dale Schwanke resigned his post as mayor, effective June 3, following a decision to relocate to northern Wisconsin. Until that date, Schwanke and the council are reviewing current goals and plans. “We have things to take a look at and see how you want to proceed moving forward,” noted Schwanke at the May 13 meeting. Once Schwanke officially steps down, mayor pro-tem Gordon Johnson will step up to the role. The council vacancy will be filled by council appointment. It has been noted that interested persons should send a letter of interest to the city for review. Several projects are up in the air for the city, with or without Schwanke’s exit. While the city had made strides forward in a street evaluation and maintenance plans, a recent petition shot down the city’s hopes of a 10-year street maintenance plan. Due to the petition, the city must put the project on the back burner for the period of one-year. “I have a feeling that some of them didn’t have a clue what they

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nesota fell to 74,542 for 2012, down 8 percent from 2007. From previous reports of 1997, 2002, and 2007, this is a change in the trend as farm numbers increased between each of those years. Then number of farms in Fillmore County fell from 1,667 in 2007 to 1,553 in 2012. Similarly, Houston County’s farms fell from 1,041 in 2007 to 920 in 2012. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, “A farm is defined as any place from which $1,000 or more of agricultural products were produced and sold, or normally would have been sold, during the Census year.” Land in Farms Land for the purpose of farming totaled 26 million acres in 2012, down 3 percent from 2007. Decreased land used for pastures and wood land offset the gains in cropland harvested acres. Fillmore and Houston counties contributed to the 3 percent decrease. Fillmore County saw a decrease from 446,331 acres in 2007 to 422,484 in 2012. Houston County saw a decrease from 244,404 acres in 2007 to 229,226 acres in 2012. From the most recent data the average size of farms in Fillmore County is 272 acres and 249 acres in Houston County. Market Values In spite of the fewer number of farms and less land area, the market value of agricultural products sold increased 61 percent since 2007. This increase exists even after production expenses increased 50 percent. The 2012 Census reports that after an increase of net cash farm income, the average net income per farm in Minnesota was $94,345. Notable increases existed for both counties’ average net cash farm income of opera-

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Houston City Council amends several city codes By Angie Rodenburg The Houston City Council held a meeting on May 12. Before the regularly scheduled meeting a public hearing was held to discuss a draft of ordinances that will amend city code in several areas. Changes were made to several ordinances including trees, fences, weeds, firearms/weapons, zoning definitions, R-1 District Lot regulations, and non-conforming use. The draft was approved by the council; however, a few minor changes will be made before the ordinances are finalized. Chris Peterson, Houston’s city administrator, will have a Summary Publication document at next month’s city council meeting for the council’s final approval before the ordinances are pub-

lished. A final version of the City Code Revisions is available at www.houston.goveoffice. com. During the regularly scheduled meeting, the Council approved a Conditional Use Permit to Dorothy Moldenhauer and the Cross Roads Cafe that will allow the Cafe to provide a seasonal outdoor eating area. The approval was given with the condition that the dining area will be located in a controlled area by a continuous barrier. One topic in the evening that had a lot of discussion was the access road to the bandshell. At last month’s meeting the Lions Club presented the council with a proposal to have a road made leading to the bandshell

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that would enable musicians with heavy equipment to load and unload more easily. The Lions Club preference was to make a 10-foot concrete path on the East side of the bandshell; however, the council was not sure that was the best option. The council’s original preference was to make a path rather than a road thinking that a smaller path would be more aesthetically pleasing. The Lions Club did not feel that a path would be an adequate solution to the problem. Many different ideas were voiced as to what would be the best solution to the bandshell access problem, but the most popular idea was to see if the DNR would allow the road to stem off of the trail. The council and Lions Club will discuss further after talking with the DNR. Audrey Alfson represented the See HOUSTON Page 18 

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Mitchell Walbridge is the assistant editor of the Fillmore County Journal who grew up in the Fountain-Lanesboro area. After graduating from Lanesboro High School in June of 2012, Mitchell is now a sophomore at Winona State University. He is currently pursuing a degree in High School Teaching - History and Social Studies with minors in Mass Communications and Political Science. During Mitchell’s junior year of high school, he started writing for the Fillmore County Journal. He began by covering school board meetings and writing columns for the Journal Student Writing Project in both his junior and senior years. He even received the annual student writing scholarship in 2012 from the Fillmore County Journal. Today, Mitchell continues to write government and feature pieces for the Journal’s publications. Providing the news that matters to the residents of Fillmore County is extremely important to Mitchell. Communicating the facts and information that readers need is a huge commitment that he strives to fulfill each and every week. When he’s not covering the news, Mitchell enjoys being active in community events. Mitchell’s passion for journalism goes hand-in-hand with his enthusiasm to support the communities of Fillmore County.

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run concurrent with this year’s primary and general elections. Storhoff Letter to the Editor Commissioners discussed a letter to the editor of the Bluff Country Reader that appeared in the May 12 issue written by Merwood Storhoff. Amunrud said Storhoff alleges that some county officials failed to do their jobs, adding the letter is not fair and not right. County Attorney Brett Corson insisted they are very cautious when looking at abuses or misuses of the law. He said he has met with Storhoff many times. The

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adjacent landowners who own the quarry have done a number of things to address Storhoff’s concerns and more. They have done everything asked of them and are complying with the law. The Sorum Quarry is operated by Lyle and Gaylen Sorum, located in Amherst Township. Corson said the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and SWCD people have been out there and they all agree with us. Commissioner Tom Kaase added that the MPCA did a study and found there were not any violations that needed to be addressed. The engineer hired by Storhoff did an assessment and zoning administrator Chris Graves discussed the

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Wed. Town and Country women’s league 4-16-14. First place team - Pin Pals. Brenda Bakke, Kris Musselman, and Lori Larson. Kris also had most improved bowler.

Women’s Monday night Powder Puff League. First place team - Haakenson Electric. Andrea Hellickson, Lori Hansen, Kelly Doherty, Joan Boesen, and Judy Giese. Most improved bowler was Jill Himli, high average was Shelly Hanson, high game was Shelby Adkins and Kristi Bren. Photos submitted

assessment with Storhoff. Kaase remarked that Storhoff can’t come to accept what has been found in the assessment. Amunrud insisted they follow very strict rules, stating, “I am offended by this accusation.” Kaase said Storhoff has spoken with commissioners individually and they have directed him to Corson, so the county attorney can explain everything. Commissioner Randy Dahl said they have to deal with federal, state, and Fillmore County regulations. He maintained that the public is encouraged to participate and the public has participated in formulating ordinances. Corson has faith that the people of Fillmore County realize that they have to make choices and that we apply the law fairly and equally. Commissioner Duane Bakke asked Corson to prepare a document containing a total history of the correspondence regarding Storhoff’s complaints including a record of responses, assessments, and everything that has been done. It will be made available for review. The board expects to review the document at its May 27 meeting. Other Business In Brief •A permit was approved, as recommended by Graves and county engineer Ron Greg, for Mervin L. Moen, County Road 21, Section 28, Pilot Mound Township to build a new access. Moen is expanding his feedlot requiring a lot of fill and will need the new access to get to his new building. Feedlot officer Mike Frauenkron is working with Moen on the

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County feedlot expansion. •The county board meeting on June 24 will begin at 2:30 p.m. That evening at 6:30 p.m. the Board of Appeal and Equalization Hearing will be held in the board room. •Shirl Boelter reviewed rules for tax forfeitures. Cities and townships have 60 days to determine if the parcels should be approved for public auction, auction to adjacent property owners, or to request a conveyance to the city or township for public use. A list of 2014 proposed tax forfeited land for public sale was provided. •This is an election year. Boelter discussed election equipment and

the possibility of a couple of precincts being asked to become Mail Ballot Precincts for the 2016 election. For precincts with a small number of voters it could be more efficient to mail out ballots and eliminate the need for four election judges at the precinct voting location. Sixteen percent of voters registered on Election Day in 2012. Registering voters at the polling place is a long process for election judges. Boelter’s office will be encouraging people to register online. The Primary Election will be on August 12 and the General Election will be held on November 4.

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Spring activities, trail sign and new AEDs discussed at Whalan’s May city council meeting By Steve Harris The town of Whalan, like all the other towns and villages of the Bluff Country region, is showing signs of life and activity after a cold, challenging winter, and that was apparent in a number of items discussed last Monday evening at the May city council meeting. With the Stand Still Parade just a few days away (it will take place this Saturday, May 17), the council also approved a liquor license for the Whalan Softball Tournament that is scheduled for July 4-6, 2014. The council expressed its gratitude for a recent donation of sand and limestone for the ball field. The new Whalan brochure is expected to be ready very soon, perhaps even by parade time, Wes Harding told the council. The new communication piece

will be used locally and statewide to let people know about Whalan’s tourist amenities and activities. The new Whalan trail sign will also be in place soon, a project made possible by support from Tri-County Electric. All the trail towns—including Whalan—will be receiving these upgraded and more weatherresistant signs. Whalan’s sign will be located near the location of the present sign. There will be a sign dedication ceremony, with acknowledgement as well of Tri-County’s key partnership role in making this project possible. Residents, tourists, visitors and bikers will be even safer this year with the news that the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office will soon provide two automatic electronic defibrillators (AEDs) for the city of

Whalan. The council discussed that emergency life-saving equipment, including where the best locations for it will be. One AED will be placed in the Whalan Town Hall and one will be near the trail in the plaza/ gazebo area. AEDs can be used for people suffering sudden cardiac arrest, and have proven to be very effective in emergency, life-threatening situations. The Whalan Council also revisited the run-off water problem near Butch Culbertson’s property. Council members have been assessing the situation, and a number of fixes are being discussed. It was decided to table the matter until more options can be researched. A local resident asked the council for an extension on an excavation permit that she needs at her home. Snowplow damage is being repaired, but

recent rains have delayed the work. The council approved the extension until August. Inspections of Whalan yards and properties have taken place recently to determine compliance issues. Three letters of noncompliance have been sent out. Property owners in those situations have 30 days in which to bring their properties to compliance. If that deadline is not met, the matter becomes a law enforcement issue and is out of the city’s hands. It was noted that the American Legion will be holding an event in the Whalan Town Hall on Sunday, May 25, 2014. Filing for open positions on the Whalan City Council will begin on May 20. There are three positions open: mayor (two-year term) and two council seats (four-year tems). Individuals can file for those posi-

City of Mabel continues search for ambulance crew members cover hours, the ambulance service may be fined or shut down by the state for missing calls. The council discussed different methods of raising public awareness for the issue and it was decided to run an ad and a public notice in the Mabel News Record and possibly a press release on the radio. Shawn Welty from Davy Engineering was present at the meeting to update the council on the amendment to the bids that were awarded at the April 9, 2014 city council meeting. Davy Engineering presented the amendments to Rural Development for review. Rural Development recommended going ahead with the amendments to the previous bids to include

all of the alternate items instead of just the base bid. A motion was passed to accept the amendments. Gary Steuart asked the council for permission to bring six to eight beehives into Mabel. City Clerk Karen Larson stated that city ordinances don’t say anything about beehives in city limits. The council members questioned Steuart about the safety of Mabel residents if he were to set up the beehives in Mabel and determined that it wouldn’t be a problem. They agreed to allow the beehives on a trial run. The minutes from the April 9, 2014 meeting were reviewed and approved. The monthly bills were reviewed and approved for payment. Public Works Department Director Robert Miereau updated the council on the Cherrywood Drive improvements. All four of the documents necessary to begin the project have been signed, and the project is moving forward. City Clerk Karen Larson informed the council that the AED or Automated External Defibrillator for the community center has arrived and will be installed in the hallway soon. The AED was supplied by a three-year grant that all cities in Fillmore County were awarded. The City of Mabel will receive another AED next year which will be put up either in the library or OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK 9am-6pm

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the fire hall. Julie Vettleson of Meadows of Mabel assisted living center asked if the council would be interested in holding a regular city council meeting at Meadows of Mabel. This would allow the council to become more acquainted with the center and would encourage community awareness and involvement as well. It was agreed to hold the June 11, 2014 city council meeting at the Meadows of Mabel. City Clerk Karen Larson updated the council on the city’s progress since the June 2013 flood. She is currently working with FEMA on several possible buy-outs/relocations of houses in Mabel that were affected by the flood-

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By Hannah Wingert The Mabel City Council met on May 14, 2014 at 7 p.m. All council members were present. One bid from Donald Garness was received for the lot across from the nursing home that the city is selling. The council approved a motion to accept the bid. Neil Folstad was present to discuss the issues that the Mabel Ambulance Service is facing. Currently, there are only four people on the ambulance crew. After the last run of advertising, 11 people signed up to take the EMT class, but only two are still in the class. If the ambulance service does not recruit more members soon to help

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tions through June 3. Those interested in filing should contact Whalan City Administrator Lolly Melander. Activities at the Whalan Stand Still Parade on Saturday, May 17, will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The parade will take place from 11 a.m. to noon. Great music entertainment will take place all day, including Walter Bradley and Steve Arnold, the Winona Area Barbershop Singers, the Rutabaga Brothers, and the CBB Jazz Combo. The parade features great food (served and sponsored by the Whalan Lutheran Church), craft work, children’s activities, a pie-eating contest (sponsored by the Aroma Pie Shop) at 1:30 p.m., contests (including a “Duck Pluck” and “Bed Races”), and more. This year’s theme is “Back to Our Roots,” a celebration of Norwegian heritage. The next meeting of the Whalan City Council will take place on Monday, June 9, 2014, at 5 p.m. in the Whalan Town Hall. ing. The work on the baseball field has begun, but won’t be finished by the June deadline set by the Minnesota Twins “Fields for Kids” program that provided the grant for the renovations. Larson will ask for an extension to finish the work. Alliance, the company that contracted the building of the Mabel Community Center, has requested partial payment of the retainings. There are still three projects they need to complete on the community center, but, on the advice of City Attorney Richard Nethercut, the council agreed to pay 25 percent of the amount now and the rest after the projects are finished. Quilters Heaven has agreed to sell See MABEL Page 20 

Preston Emergency Service would like to thank our volunteers and their families Greg Bremseth, Jeff Bennett, Karen Everson, Heather Everson, David Keene, Doug Keene, Tim Kiehne, Deb Lindell, Heath Mensink, Vicki Musel, Eric Ostrom, Ryan Quanrud, Stuart Quanrud, Kurt Reicks, Deb Ristau, Katie Ristau, Dan Root, Gina Shaw, Ron Schreier, Tony Severson, Brian Soland, Grace Tienter, and Jayden Wilhelm. Recently Retired: Marti Higgs, Kevin Ostern, Shirley Shanahan along with their employers, Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, Preston Police Dept., Preston Fire Dept., Fountain Fire Dept., and surrounding EMS for your service to our communities.

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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende One baseball team stands alone atop the Three Rivers South, the Chatfield Gophers. Brian Baum’s crew swept R-P in one ‘baseball’ doubleheader. In game one, Nate Skare (2-run single), Tommy Jech (2-run double), and Ethan Woltz (RBIsingle) gave Paul Trende Chatfield a 5-0 lead in the third. A Jonnie Koenen RBI groundout plated Wesley Trejo for R-P’s only run. A Zach Eggers RBI-double in the sixth made the final 6-1. Woltz was 2-3 (RBI, 2 SB). Jake Neis (5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, Win) and Eggers (2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 3 K) combined for a three-hitter. In game two, Trojan senior Ross Anderson smacked a first inning 2-run HR. Chatfield, however, scored a run in four of five innings. In the fourth, pinchhitter Dan Narveson singled and later plated on a wild pitch, the game-winner. Chatfield won 4-2 (in five). Jech and Carter Duxbury drove in runs. Aaron Paulson (3 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 0 K) got the win, Drew Hurley the save (2 IP, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K). Chatfield then headed to Preston for a ‘football’ doubleheader. Game one took three hours. The Goph’s had an 8-run first, FCL a 5-run fourth (10-8 Chat). The teams combined for a 13-run fifth. Chatfield edged FC/L by a TD and two, 22-14! The teams combined for 27 hits, FCL pitching had 16 walks, and Chat’s ‘D’ 7 errors. Hurley (4-4, 3B, 5 R, 3 RBI, 2 BB, 2 SB), Jech (4-6, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R), and T.J. Moechnig (3-5, 4 RBI, 3 SB) had big days. Woltz got the win. Nick Powell (4-5, 2B, 5 RBI’s R) was big for FC/L. In game two, Neis hit a first inning 2-run HR. The Gophers kicked four field goals in the third to lead 14-0. The final was 14-1. Neis (3-4, HR, 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R) and Eggers (3-4, 2B, 3 R, RBI, SB) were big. Tristan Aguilar pitched four perfect innings (3 K) for the win. The Gophers (7-0, 11-2) then hosted #2 Southland (6-0, 13-0). It was a pitcher’s duel thru five. Neis pitched four no-hit innings (left with an injury). Rebel Taylar Schwartz’s sixth inning 2-out RBI-double broke the scoreless deadlock. Chatfield then loaded the bases (no out) in their sixth. They only got one run though. Ben Pierce scored on a strikethree passed ball. It stayed 1-1 to until Chatfield’s last at bat. Jech drew a lead-off walk. Woltz singled courtesy runner Payton Lund to third. With one out, Drew Hurley blooped a single over a drawn in infield to walkoff Chatfield (8-0, 12-2) into

first place (2-1). Neis (4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K) and Jech (3 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, Win) pitched a two-hitter. Lukas Anderson gave up his first earned run of the season in defeat (6 1/3, 4 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 10 K). The Gophers, winners of 8-straight, lead the South by one with two (GMLOK, Southland) left. Rally…Rally FCL and GMLOK baseball played two games against each other. Each was decided by late rallies. The Falcons led GMLOK 8-3 thru 6 ½ innings on a Monday. The Bulldogs had just two hits at that point. They rallied though. Doug Sabatke’s 3-run triple closed the gap to 8-7. He scored on a fielder’s choice, tying the game. Isiah Bubany, found his way to third with (one out). On a walk/ passed-ball, he tried to score, but was tagged out. The game went to extra innings. There, with two-out, Kirby O’Connor, FCL’s only hitless batter, slapped a ball slowly past the pitcher. He beat the throw to first. Nick Mensink, who started at second base, came around to score the winning run. FCL survived 9-8. Gatlin Woellert (3-5, RBI), Collin Bennett (3-4, 2 RBI, R), and Mensink (3-5, 3 R, RBI, Win) led the Falcons. Josh Jones (6 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, no decision) had a quality start. Blake Olson (2-4, RBI, 2 R, SB), Trenton Bleifus (2-5, 2 RBI, R) and Sabatke (1-4, 3 RBI, R) led the Bulldogs. In a Friday game, FCL had to rally. The Bulldogs led 7-3 after 5 ½, and 7-5 after 6 ½. In their last at bat, FCL got help from a couple GMLOK errors. With the score 7-6, with two-out and runners on the corners, a Woellert single plated both runs to give the Falcons the 8-7 walk-off win. Andy Love (2-4, 3B, 2 RBI, 3 R), Kiel Larson (2-4, R), and Woellert (1-3, 3 RBI) led FCL. Jones (7 IP, 10 H, 7 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K) got the win. Jake Rindels (4-5, 3 R, 2 SB) led GMLOK out of the leadoff position. FC/L is 2-4, 2-7. GMLOK is 1-4, 2-11.

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LFCMC’s boys took second at the Section 1A True Team Meet. The other five county boys or girls squads all finished top six (of 18). Noah Carlson (RPH) and Jayme LaPlante (C) had four individual top ten’s. LaPlante smashed (179’8”) his own school discus mark (171’9). Maddy Kammer (C), Anna Sweet (RPH), Kenzie Broadwater, and Bram Van Lent (both LFCMC) each had three top ten’s. Carlson was then a triple champion at the 3-Rivers meet, LaPlante a double champ. Kammer, the Gopher girls’ 4x200 team (Autum Erickson, Ashley Baker, Maddie Talamantes, Kammer), Jordan Honken, and

Austin O’Hare (both of RPH) were also conference champions. FC’s golf teams both went 4-0 on the week. Each is now 11-0. Jordan Miller was medalist, or co-medalist, in all four boys wins. He shot the lowest male round (36). Katie Tammel medaled, or co-medaled, three of four girls’ meets. R-P boy’s golf went 4-0 too. They are 9-2 on the year. Charlie Krambeer medaled thrice. Kingsland’s Karli Bly (43) shot the lowest female round. Abbey Loken had a walk-off 2-run double to push Houston past Cochrane-Fountain City 4-2. Trisha Johnson went yard (2). Loken then had a 3-run triple versus Lyle/Pacelli that propelled the ‘Canes to a 7-3 win. Sydney Gould’s RBIsingle pushed Chatfield past Cannon Falls 5-4. Brook Irish hit HR’s five and six on the year, Shelby Bernard her first. The Gophers went 4-1. They (5-1, 9-4) are tied with C-SG (5-1, 9-1) atop the South. Morgan Malley recorded the first 15 outs by strikeout in a FC/L win over M-C. The Falcons, ranked #8 in Class A, are 8-2 (Malley 7-1). GMLOK softball went 3-1. Frosh Alayna Meskill recorded all three victories. Bulldogs Jamie Stevens (softball), Jacob Rindels, and Doug Sabatke, and Houston’s Christian Sires hit HR’s in losses. Stevens had one RBI in her first six games, but 22 over the last eight games (11 on the four-game week). Baseball 05-05: M-C 7, Houston 6 (M-C: Tannor Fairchild 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB; Collin O’Bieglo 1-2, 2 RBI, 2 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, Win. H: Dylan Lee 3-4, 2B, RBI, R, 2 RBI, 3 SB; C. Sires 2-4, 2 2B. Cougars had 4-run top of 7th to lead 7-4) 05-06: R-P 0, C-SG 5 (Trojans managed just four hits versus three Warrior pitchers) GMLOK 7, #2 in A Southland 16 (GMLOK: J. Rindels 3-4, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; D. Sabatke 2-4, HR, RBI, R; B.Olson 3-4, 2 R) Houston 5, L/P 7 [5] (H: C. Sires 3-3, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R); H 6, L/P 7 [5] (H: C. Sires 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI) M-C 12, Schaeffer Academy 1; M-C 14, SA 4 05-08: L/P 9, GMLOK 1 (GMLOK: Dane Gillespie 1-2, RBI. L/P: Jordan Hart 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 10 K, Win) FC/L 3, C-SG 12 [5] (FCL: N. Powell 3-3, RBI); FC/L 0, C-SG 5 [5] (FCL: N. Mensink 1-2 (only Falcon hit)) SA 7, Houston 3 [5] (H: Peter Jergenson 1-2, 2 RBI); SA 3, H 5 [5] (H: Taylor Johnston 1-3, 2 RBI, 5 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, Win; Jeremiah Johnson 1-2, RBI, R) R-P 1, #2 Southland 5 05-09: #6 in A W-K 15, R-P 2 [5] (W-K: Ben Glomski 4-5, 2 HR,

4 RBI, 4 R. Falcons hit four HRs. Trojans are 0-7, 0-13) Stewartville Tourney > (Semis) Houston 2, M-C 10 (M-C: Keyser Wenthold 3-5, R; Bryce Michels 2-3, 3 RBI; Riley Marlow 7 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K, Win. H: J. Johnson 2-3, R); (Finals) Stewartville 6, M-C 2 (M-C: Wesley Richert 2-4, RBI. Cougars are 6-4); (3rd Place) Houston 2, Goodhue 20 [5] (H: D. Lee 2-2, RBI, R, SB. Canes are 2-9) Softball 05-05: Chatfield 15, R-P 1 [5] (C: S. Bernard 3-5, 2 2B’s, 2 RBI; Sidney Irish 3-5, 2 R, SB; Megan LaPlante 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Jennifer Hanson 5 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, Win. R-P: Haley Mueller 1-2, R, 2 SB; Lauren Hadley 1-2, 2B); C 12, R-P 2 [5] (C: B. Irish 2-3, 3B, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 5 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, Win; M. LaPlante 2-3, 2B, 3 RBI, R. R-P: Morgan Vitse 2-2, 2B) C-FC 2, Houston 4 (H: A. Loken 3-4, 2 2B’s, 2 RBI, R, 7 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 6 BB, 12 K, Win; T. Johnson 1-2, HR (2), 2 RBI, R) W-K 11, GMLOK 4 (GMLOK: J. Stevens 2-3, HR (2), 4 RBI, R; Courtney Schmidt 2-3, 2 R) 05-06: Houston 7, L/P 3 (H: A. Loken 2-4, 3B, 3 RBI, R, 7 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 0 ER, 5 BB, 15 K, Win; Alyssa Rostad 2-3) R-P 6, W-K 8 (R-P: Brooke Johnson 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R. W-K: Mateya Nagel 2-2, 2 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R. R-P foes: 10 HRs, nine games) Southland 1, GMLOK 7 (GMLOK: Kailynn Hamersma 3-3, 3 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB; A. Meskill 7 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, Win); S 9, GMLOK 11 (GMLOK: K. Hamersma 1-2, 2 R, RBI, SB; J. Stevens 1-4, 3

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RBI, R, R; A. Meskill Win) > M-C 0, #8 in A FCL 4 (FC: M. Malley 1-2, RBI, R, SB, 7 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 16 K, 0 BB, Win; Steph Erickson 2-2, 2B, SB; Megan Hendrickson 2-3, 2 2B’s, RBI. M-C: Hannah Underbakke 2-3) 05-07: Chatfield 14, St. Charles 2 [5] (C: S. Bernard 3-4, HR (1), 3 RBI, 3 R; S. Gould 3-4, 2B, 4 RBI, R; Janessa Erding 3-4, 2 R; Kirsten Keefe 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; J. Hanson 5 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K, Win) 05-08: Southland 3, R-P 11 (R-P: M. Vitse 3-3, 3 R, RBI; Savannah Skalet 3-3, 2 RBI, R, SB, Win; H. Mueller 3-4, RBI, 2 R; Keela Brand 2-4, 3B, 2 R, RBI); S 1, R-P 4 [5] (R-P: Hunter Dunbar 2-2, RBI; S. Skalet 1-3, SB, R, 5 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, Win) 05-09: L-A 13, R-P 11 (R-P: L. Hadley 3-5, RBI, 2 R, 3 SB; B. Johnson 3-5, RBI, 2 R. Trojans are 3-9) GMLOK 27, M-C 3 [5] (GMLOK: Rio Landers 3-3, 2B, 3B, 4 RBI, 4 R; Gracie Schmidt 3-4, 2 2B’s, 4 RBI, R; C. Schmidt 2-4, 3B, 5 RBI, 2 R; A. Meskill 4 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, Win. M-C: Chelcie Busch 2-3, 2B, RBI; Abby Hanson 2-3, SB, R. GMLOK is 4-10) #8 A FC/L 9, P-E-M 2 (FCL: M. Malley 2-5, 2B, 2 R, RBI, SB, 7 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 10 K, stranded 11 runners, Win (7-1); S. Erickson 2-3, 2 RBI, R; Kaitlynn Aug 2-4, 2 RBI, R. PEM: McKenzie Norton 1-4, HR, R, RBI. Falcons had 7-run fifth inning) Stewartville Tourney > (Semis) Chatfield 5, Cannon Falls 4 (C: B. Irish 2-3, 2B, HR (6), 3 RBI (24), 2 R; S. Bernard 1-3, 2B, RBI. Gophers trailed 4-1 after See SPORTS Page 13 

Drew Hurley Chatfield Baseball

It was a routine out in most games. But Drew Hurley’s bloop-single over a drawn in infield was more than routine. It plated Payton Lund, giving Chatfield a 2-1 win in the bottom of the seventh over #2 Southland, handing the Rebels their first loss. The play propelled Gopher baseball into first place in the TRC South. Hurley is one very versatile and athletic asset who has helped Brian Baum’s club to a 12-2 record. See ‘Gopher Baseball Seizes South’ for more. Photo by Paul Trende

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five. In the sixth, an RBI-double by Bernard and a two-run double by Irish tied the game. A Sydney Gould RBI infield single was the go-ahead/game winner); (Finals) Chatfield 1, Stewartville 3 (C: S. Irish 3-4, 2B; S. Bernard 2-3, 2B. S: Abigail Sisted 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, R; Caitlyn Hughes 2-3, 7 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 13 K, Win) 05-10: Hayfield Tourney > (Qtrs) M-C 0, Hayfield 11 [5] (M-C: Coranda Vickerman/Ashlyn Dahl 1-2); (Qtrs) Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop 2, Houston 0 [6] (H: A. Loken 1-2, 6 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 5 BB, 13 K, Loss. GFW: Erin McDurmont 1-3, 2B, R, 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 14 K, Win); SC 10, Houston 5 [4] (H: A. Loken 2-2, 2B, SB, Loss; Becca Proudfoot 1-2, 2B, R, RBI. Saints: two hits. Canes: walked eight, five errors); New York Mills 19, M-C 2 [5] (M-C: Kourtney Coyle 1-2, RBI); M-C 6, Houston 8 [6] (H: Alyvia King 3-3, 3B, 2 R, 2 SB; A. Rostad 3-4, 3 R, 2 RBI; A. Loken 2-4, 2 2B, RBI, 2 R; Courtney Johnston Win. M-C: C. Vickerman 3-4, 2B, 2 R, RBI, SB; A. Dahl 1-2, 2 RBI, R. Canes are 6-6. Cougars are 2-7) Track and Field 05-06: 1A True Team (B: 1st Pine Island, 2nd LFCMC, 4th RPH, 6th Chatfield. G: 1st Lake City, 4th LFCMC, 5th RPH, 6th Chatfield. Standouts: N.

Carlson-RPH (1st Long Jump & Triple Jump, 2nd 400, 3rd 200), J. LaPlante-C (1st Shot Put & Discus, 7th 100, 9th 200), M. Kammer-C (1st 200 & 400, 4th Long Jump), A. Sweet-RPH (1st 100, 4th 200, 9th Long Jump), B. Van LentLFCMC (3rd 110-hurdles, 4th 300-hurdles, 7th 200), K. Broadwater-LFCMC (4th 100, 7th Long Jump, 8th 200), Olivia Haug-LFCMC (1st Disc, 3rd Shot), Gabe Decker-LFCMC (1st Pole Vault, 5th-tie 100), J. Honken-RPH (1st Pole Vault), A. O’Hare-RPH (1st 3200), A. Erickson-C (2nd 100, 3rd 200), M. Talamantes-C (2nd 300-hurdles, 3rd 110-hurdles), Ashley Agrimson-RPH (2nd Long Jump), Mikaela Bray-C (2nd Pole Vault), Matt Culhane-RPH (2nd Disc), the LFCMC boys 4x200 (2nd), & the RPH boys 4x800 (2nd)) 05-10: 3-Rivers Meet (B: 1st PEM, 2nd RPH, 8th Chat, 10th King. G: 1st PEM, 3rd RPH, 4th Chat, 10th King. N. Carlson-RPH: 1st 200, 400, & Triple Jump. J. LaPlante-C: 1st Shot & Disc. M. Kammer-C 1st 400, 2nd 200. Other champs: J. HonkenRPH (Pole Vault), A. O’HareRPH (1600), & the Gopher girls 4x200 (A. Erickson/A. Baker/M. Talamantes/Kammer). Erickson (100) & Talamantes (300-hurdles) added 3rd’s, Baker two top five’s (3rd 200, 5th 100). RPH 2nd’s: A. Sweet (100), the girls 4x200 (Kenzie Ness, A. Agrimson, Megan Holien, Sweet), Elizabeth Loken (Disc), Dan Thor-

The Preston Area Community Foundation recently awarded a $2,000 grant to the Fillmore Central Schools to be used on their project of building a permanent fence around the baseball field. The Foundation feels strongly that this type of project is a good match with its mission of serving the greater Preston area by supporting programs and projects that improve the quality of life and build a stronger community. The Preston Area Community Foundation is a non-profit foundation. Donations to the Foundation can be sent to: PO Box 467, Preston, MN 55965. Further information can be obtained by contacting Scott Rustad at 507-765-3823. Pictured: Scott Rustad, Preston Area Foundation Board Member, and Chris Mensink, Athletic Director of Fillmore Central Schools. Photo Submitted

son (200), Dylan Linder (1600), & M. Culane (Disc). Agrimson added a 4th (High Jump) & a 6th (Long Jump), Loken a 5th (Shot). Top Knights: Hunter Meisner (3rd 1600), Lacey Schwartz (4th 100), & Lauren Buchholtz (5th 400)) Golf 05-05: (B) Lanesboro 188, FC 172 (J. Miller (FC) 38*, Alex Lange 42); (G) L 232, FC 194 (Keeley Todd (FC) 45*) (B) Chatfield 241, R-P 178 (Charlie Krambeer (RP) 41*)); (G) C 241, R-P 280 (Paige Isensee (C) 47*) (B) L/P 208, Houston 196 (Nick Schneider (H) 44*, Sam Ross 45); (G) L/P Inc., H 278 (Maggie Leif (L/P) 47*) (B) Kingsland 206, Southland 205 (Simon Broadwater (K) 44*); (G) K 263, S Inc. (K: Karli Bly 51) 05-06: (B) C-SG 205, R-P 187 (C. Krambeer (RP) 43*, Alex Vix 46) (B) Chat. 236, King. 215 (S. Broadwater (K) 45*); (G) C 278, K 243 (K. Bly (K) 43*. C: P. Isensee 54) (B) Hou. 211, Lanes. 200 (Adam Sutter (L) 47*, Liam Dorn 48. H: S. Ross/S. Schneider 49’s); (G) H 266, L 223 (K. Jerviss (H) 49*. L: Hope Knepper 52) (B) South. 225, FC 180 (J. Miller/A. Lange (FC) 43’s*); (B) S 228, FC 162 (J. Miller (FC) 38*, Connor Morem/Delton Sauer 41’s); (G) S Inc., FC 204 (Katie Tammel (FC) 45*); (G) S Inc., FC 196 (K. Todd/K. Tammel (FC) 48’s*) 05-07: (B) L/P 205, Lanes. 182 (Johnathan/Isaac Bierman (L) 45’s*); (G) L/P Inc., L 237 (H. Knepper (L) 55*) 05-08: (B) GMLO 190, Lanes. 174 (Liam Dorn (L) 37*); (G) GMLO Inc., L 190 (Kaitlyn King (GMLO) 45*) (B) FC 162, Chat. 215 (J. Miller (FC) 36*); (G) FC 185, C 238 (K. Tammel (FC) 45*, Grace Miller (46). C: P. Isensee 46) 05-09: (B) R-P 180, South. 236, King. 223 (C. Krambeer (RP) 40*. K: S. Broadwater 44); (G) R-P 344, S 300, K 282 (Megan Back (K) 54*) (B) Lanes. 182, GMLO 190 (Tyler Sloan (GMLO) 43*. L: Tristen Chiglo 44); (G) L 237, GMLO Inc. (K. King (GMLO) 46*)

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Swimming Lessons: Sign up Begins May 31ST at 1pm at the Pool. Lessons must be paid for in advance. To participate in lessons you must be at least 42” tall. Costs: $30 - City of Preston Resident $35 - Non Resident • Session 1: June 23-27 (Make up days June 30 & July 1) • Session 2: July 7-11 (Make up days July 12 & 13) • Session 3: July 14-18 (Make up days July 21 & 22) • Session 4: July 28 - August 1 (Lanesboro Only - Afternoon ) (Make up days August 4 & 5)

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Gopher News State History Day

Senior Class Trip

Check out the Preschool article titled “A Sneek Peek at a Typical Preschool Day” featured in the Chatfield News by LuAnn Klevan, Community Education Director.

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Congrats to Jayme LaPlante! He set the new Chatfield HS Discus record 177’ 9” and was also featured as a KTTC Athlete of the Week. Great job Jayme!!

On Saturday night, the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association had their annual Hall of Fame Banquet. At the banquet Joel Viss was named State Coach of the Year. Joel had previously been named Class A State Coach of the Year. Also at the banquet Travis Bartels was named Assistant State Coach of the Year. Both of these awards are chosen from every wrestling coach, in every class (A, AA, & AAA), in the state of Minnesota. Only two coaches per year win these two awards. Quite an honor and accomplishment for both Joel and Travis. CONGRATULATIONS to Joel Viss, the MN Wrestling Coaches Association Coach of the Year, and Travis Bartels, the MN Wrestling Coaches Association Assistant Coach of the Year!!

The Student Service Club would like to thank everyone who helped make the Blood Drive a success! Together we were able to save more than 100 lives! AcAdemic AwArd BAnquet A great crowd attended to witness the tremendous involvement and achievement of our students as well as the commitment and support given by teachers and advisors of the various programs that were recognized. A HUGE thank you to the Chatfield Lions, Rick Bell’s State Farm Insurance, Root River State Bank, and Chatfield teachers for their sponsorship and efforts to put together a great program.

FFA News!! Chatfield FFA won the honor of top chapter in the State in the Student Development category of the Chapter Exchange of Ideas at the MN State FFA Convention. We were nominated earlier this year with our Jared Hammell Memorial Volleyball Tournament and competed with other top nominated chapters in the State of Minnesota. This is a great honor and we couldn’t have done it without the support we have from our community for this event. ~Stacy Fritz, FFA Advisor

Congratulations to the History Day students who participated in the State History Day competition on Saturday. Sophomore Alli Hansen was the state champion in the Senior Individual Exhibit category and earned the right to be one of about 50 students to represent Minnesota in the National History Day competition in Washington D.C. in early June. Sophomores Demery Little and Liz Hisey won third place and are the first alternate to the national competition in the senior group documentary category. Freshman Kadin Hill received honorable mention for his senior individual exhibit. Levi Roline received honorable mention for his senior individual documentary and won the Minnesota and the Courts award worth $500! In the junior division, Devann Harris took 4th place in the junior individual documentary division, while Jett Tuohy and Ann Warren received honorable mention in the junior group performance category. Isaac Rain and Brady Woltz received $100 for the best Minnesota Labor History project. Congrats to all the participants for some excellent projects!

The K-6 Spring matinee and Grand Friend’s day were a great success. Thank you to all who attended. Special thanks to Mrs Naresh and Ms. Ahl and our volunteers.

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By Tammy Danielson Boys Will Be Boys When I first started writing this column five years ago, I referred to my husband a few times in my own style of wife humor. However, while I was busting a gut laughing, he found my stories less than humorous and also found out very quickly how many people read this column. With that knowledge, he asked me to not write about him anymore. What?! That is some of my best

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Cream Cheese Filling 8-ounce package cream cheese or Neufchâtel cheese 1/4 cup granulated sugar a few drops of almond extract (optional) Muffins---makes 1 dozen 2 ¼ cups All-Purpose Flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 3/4 cup water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 cup grated carrots, lightly packed; about 2 medium-large carrots Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a standard 12-well muffin pan. Or line the pan with paper muffin cups, and grease the cups. To make the filling: Place the cream cheese in a microwavesafe bowl, and heat on low power for 40 seconds. Stir in the sugar and flavor. Set aside. To make the muffin batter: In a mediumsized bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, water, and oil. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Fold in the grated carrots, stirring to combine. Drop about 2 tablespoons of the batter (a tablespoon cookie scoop works well here) into each muffin cup, spreading it to cover the bottom. Dollop on a heaping tablespoon of filling; a level tablespoon cookie scoop works well here. Cover with enough batter to fill the muffin cups quite full. The batter will come to within about 1/4” to 3/8” of the top of each muffin cup. But don’t try to use all the batter; unless you have particularly deep cups, you’ll have about 1/3 cup batter left over. Bake it in a separate custard cup, if desired. Bake the muffins until a toothpick inserted into the cake part of one (not into the cream cheese filling) comes out clean, about 20 minutes. The tops of the muffins will feel firm to the touch. Remove the muffins from the oven, and as soon as you’re able to handle them, transfer them to a rack. If you serve the muffins warm, the filling will be quite warm. If you wait for them to cool, it’ll firm up.

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being too specific and still have a great column (I hope). Despite the fact that men and women can be talking about the same thing but start at a different angle and end up with different take on a conversation, there is one conversation lately that we all understood. My in-laws recently invited family members for a grill out one evening. It was one of the first warm nights in May with no breeze and gave a glimpse of the summer to come. My retired father-inlaw was grilling burgers and the rest of us were enjoying talking, catching up, and watching my great-niece Bryndle--it was a nice time. What surprised us and brought great emotion was a gift my father-in-law to my husband. It was a gun that he held dear for over 40 years and decided to gift to his son. At this time in his life, my father-in-law also has plans to give heirloom gifts to his other children as well.

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The feeling of that moment was felt by all of us there and just goes to show that men and women CAN come together with a common understanding, despite the fact that a well-known

book claims we are from different planets. But the real question is…will I ever write about my husband again? Sure I will, but let’s keep that between me and you. ssshhhh.

Engagement Sunday, May 25 5:00-8:00pm

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Dale & Diana Schwanke will be leaving the Community in a couple of weeks and we would like to give everyone an opportunity to say Good-Bye and/or Many Thanks for their support in the Community these last 27 years. Drinkall ~ Welter Jacole Drinkall and Jason Welter are happy to announce their engagement and forthcoming marriage. Jacole is the daughter of Delvin and Lucy Drinkall of Ostrander, Minn. She is a Winona State graduate in Business Management and Administration. She currently works at Ag Partners Co-op out of their Pine Island location. Jason is the son of Randy and Myrna Welter of Stewartville, Minn. He is a South Central State University graduate in Agribusiness and Production. He proudly works on the family farm as well as a neighboring farm. Jacole and Jason will be joined in marriage on June 14, 2014 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stewartville. The couple will reside on a farm outside of Stewartville.

Congratulations Syd, Quentin & Tay!

So proud of you.

Join us on Sunday, May 25 between 5pm and 8pm at the Peterson Legion for an Open House.

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And if I should go before you / Know that part of me still remains... You will not see me, yet I will / Be there walking beside you. You will not touch me, / Yet I will live in your heart and memory always. Have faith that we will one day walk / Hand in hand in eternity. Until then, live your life for life is good...And know that I am with you.

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Megan Rasmussen is ‘Sweet 16’ on May 23.

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Fountain American Legion

Romas-Mailia Post #492 • Nevin Vrieze, Adjutant

Memorial Day Program Monday, May 26, 2014

7:30 a.m. ............................... 8:15 a.m................................. 8:30 a.m. ............................... 8:45 a.m. ............................... 9:00 a.m. ............................... 9:30 a.m. ............................... 10:15 a.m. .............................

Canton American Legion

Legionaires meet at the Community Hall Winslow Cemetery Fountain Lutheran Cemetery Fountain Catholic Cemetery Root Prairie Cemetery Wykoff St. John’s Cemetery Watson Creek Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★ Lanesboro American Legion

Paul Blegan Post #400 Doug Marin, Commander

Henry M. Guttormson Post #40 • Deane Benson, Commander

Monday, May 26, 2014 • 9:00 a.m.

Monday, May 26, 2014

Memorial Day Program Canton Town Hall Speaker - Richard Bjertness

★★★★★★★★★★ Harmony American Legion

Gustav Berg Post #81, Commander James Bakken

Memorial Day Program

Monday, May 26, 2014 11:00 a.m. Fillmore Central High School Gymnasium, Harmony, MN “America the Beautiful”........ 7th & 8th Grade Jazz Band Advancement of Colors ........ American Legion Post #81 “National Anthem”................ 7th & 8th Grade Jazz Band Pledge of Allegiance ............. Audience Invocation .............................. Pastor Betsy Dartt Gold Star Mothers’ Tribute ... Diane Strahl Special Music Selection ........ Jacque Ryan Memorial Day Address ......... Richard Scrabeck “In Flanders Field”................ Hailey Lange “We Shall Keep the Faith...... Heather Barth “Stars and Stripes”................ 7th & 8th Grade Jazz Band Benediction ........................... Pastor Betsy Dartt Retiring of Colors ................. American Legion Post #81 Grave Service and raising of colors following in the Selvig Park

★★★★★★★★★★ Mabel V.F.W.

Kittelson-Onsgard Post #5769 • Jason Marquardt, Commander

Mabel American Legion

Joseph B. Lund Post #299 • Ralph Schneekloth, Commander

Memorial Day Program

Monday, May 26, 2014 • 11:30 a.m. 7:00 a.m............................. 7:30 a.m............................. 8:30 a.m............................. 9:15 a.m............................. 10:00 a.m........................... 10:45 a.m........................... 11:15 a.m........................... 11:25 a.m........................... 11:30 a.m........................... Advance of Colors ............ “Star Spangled Banner”. ... Invocation .......................... “Medal of Honor” ............. Memorial Day Address ..... Pledge to the Flag.............. Gold Star Mothers Tribute .. Memorial Ritual at the Crosses .................. Benediction .......................

Meet at Mabel Legion Highland Lutheran Graveside Rituals Hesper Lutheran Graveside Rituals Burr Oak Cemetery Graveside Rituals Henrytown Cemetery Graveside Rituals Prosper Cemetery Graveside Rituals Meet at the Legion March to Steam Engine Grounds Program at Steam Engine Grounds American Legion-VFW Drill Squad Band & Audience Eddie Macha Band & Audience Eddie Macha, speaker Band & Audience Legion Auxiliary Legion-VFW and Boy Scouts Mildred Danielson, Legion Auxiliary Chaplain

Potluck Dinner at the Mabel Legion Hall

(In the event of rain, the program will be in the High School Auditorium)

Memorial Day Program

9:45 a.m................................. 10:00 a.m. ............................. Presentation of Colors ........... National Anthem ................... Invocation .............................. Recognition of Gold Star Mothers ...................... Musical Selection .................. Reflections on America ......... Memorial Day Address ......... God Bless America ............... Benediction ........................... Presentation of Flowers......... Gun Salute to the Dead & Taps

Parade from School to Lanesboro War Memorial Community Center Program begins in Lanesboro War Memorial Community Center American Legion Color Guard Lanesboro High School Band American Legion Chaplain American Legion Auxiliary Lanesboro School Band Lanesboro High School Seniors Marge Fuller Audience Amer. Legion Auxiliary Chaplain By Our Children American Legion Post #40

★★★★★★★★★★ Peterson American Legion Gilbertson-Rude Post #526 James Loven, Commander

Memorial Day Program Monday, May 26, 2014 10:00 a.m. Program at City Park

“Queenwood Overture”.........................

R-P Middle School Band Director Mr. Jacob Olson Placing of Colors................................... American Legion Post #526 “Star-Spangled Banner” ........................ R-P Middle School Band Welcome....................................................... James Loven Invocation ............................................. Pastor Fox “Sounds of Sousa” ............................... R-P Middle School Band In Flanders Field ................................. Anna Kjos Answer to In Flanders Field ................ Hannah Ledebuhr Introduction of Guest Speaker ................ James Loven Memorial Day Address ....................... Glen Mueller “Proud to be an American” ................... R-P Middle School Band Benediction ........................................... Pastor Fox Firing Squad .......................................... American Legion Post #526 Taps ....................................................... Morgan Kingsley Echo ...................................................... Michael Ekern In the event of rain, the program will be held in the Peterson Middle School Auditorium

May 26th

2014 Preston American Legion Preston V.F.W.

Vial Post #166 • George Tibbetts, Commander Magdlin-Gilbertson Post #6893 • Dave Starks, Commander VFW & American Legion Auxiliaries Sons of the American Legion Erlyn Marzolf, Commander

Memorial Day Program

Monday, May 26, 2014 • 9:30 a.m.

At Christ Lutheran Church, Preston

Welcome................................ Advancement of Colors “National Anthem”................ Invocation ............................. “In Flanders Field” ............... “America, the Beautiful”....... “Tribute to Gold Star Mothers” Memorial Day Address ....... “God Bless America” ............ Announcements ................... Benediction............................ Retirement of Colors

Ron Scheevel

F-C 7th/8th Grade Band Pastor LeRoy Parks Sara Schultz F-C 7th/8th Grade Band Aleigh Myer Pastor LeRoy Parks F-C 7th/8th Grade Band Ron Scheevel Pastor LeRoy Parks

Prayer .................................... Presentation of the Wreath .... “Taps” ..................................

Pastor LeRoy Parks Norman Schultz Jim Pickett

At West Bridge

At Crown Hill Cemetery

Prayer .................................... Pastor LeRoy Parks Calling of the Roll................. Phil Durst & David Starks Rifle Volley-21 Gun Salute ... Servicemen Color Guard “Taps”.................................... Jim Pickett All servicemen and women are invited to join Color Guard for the ceremony. Thank you F-C Band Director Lane Powell for musical selections.

★★★★★★★★★★ Rushford VFW

Houston American Legion

Arnet Sheldon Post #423 • Richard Snow, Commander

Memorial Day Program Monday, May 26, 2014

8:00-9:30 a.m.: Boy Scout Breakfast, Houston City Park (Free to All Veterans, Free Will Donation for Others) 10:00 a.m.: Memorial Program, Houston City Park Music Selections by Houston H.S. Band & Choir Recognition of Civil War Soldier Killed in Action - One of twenty soldiers who survived wounds returned to Minnesota and later died from wounds. Dedication of benches at Veterans Memorial (Eagle Scout Project) Phase three of creating Veterans Memorial. In case of rain, activities will be held at Houston High School.

★★★★★★★★★★ Whalan American Legion Erickson-Rose Post #637 Steve Erickson, Commander

Memorial Day Program Sunday, May 25, 2014

7:00 p.m. - Whalan Town Hall Program Speaker Jason Marquardt, Veterans Service Officer Refreshments will follow program.

★★★★★★★★★★ Wykoff American Legion

Stahl-Linnemeyer Post #369 • Wayne Winslow, Commander

Memorial Day Program Monday, May 26, 2014

10:30 a.m. - Fillmore Cemetery Memorial Day Address - Pastor Mike Hopper Music Selections by Kingsland School Band Director - Josh Hogberg Presentation of the Wreath - Ardell Doering Boy Scouts of America - Troop 55

VFW Post 5905

Rushford American Legion

Murphy - Johnson Post #94 • Todd James, Commander

Memorial Day Program Monday, May 26, 2014

7:00 a.m......................... Breakfast-Legion, free to Veterans 7:30 a.m......................... Assemble Fire Squad-Legion for Cemetery Honors 10:30 a.m....................... Service at Veterans’ Memorial Park at City Hall (Alternate location for weather is the R/P High School Auditorium)

Music ............................ RP Band, Directed by Burt Svendsen Presentation of the Colors . American Legion Post #94 “National Anthem”........ RP Band Pledge of Allegiance ..... All Welcome........................ Ted Roberton Invocation ...................... Brenda Ziebell Presentation of Blue Star Banners - Commander James of the Legion and address by Deanna Honsey President of the Legion Auxiliary. Introduction of Speaker Ted Roberton Memorial Day Address Colonel Eric Kerska Benediction ................... Brenda Ziebell Salute to the Fallen........ Ron Peterson, Squad Leader Taps ............................... Derek Berg

11:30 am - until gone - Brat & Burger Feed at the Rushford Legion Hall. All Are Welcome. Free will donations.

“Freedom Is Not Free” Let us never forget the patriotism and courage of those who sacrificed everything for the sake of the country they so dearly loved. It is an honor to recognize the heroism and service of these great American heroes. They have forever earned a place in the heart of our grateful nation.

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Houston Community Garden in making a request to have a 40-foot irrigation well dug near the garden. The irrigation well would provide easy water access for the garden, which would be especially valuable in the hot summer months. The community garden group has already raised $2,000 of the $5,000 needed for the project. Grants have also been written that will hopefully help to cover the cost of the well. The Council approved the continuance of the project. At the meeting a policy was also made for the renting and borrowing of city tables. The council decided that they will no longer allow city tables to be rented or borrowed. Instead, the tables and chairs will be reserved for those who have rented city facilities. The tables have seen a lot of wear and tear from being transported and this new policy will cut down on damage to the tables. The next Houston City Council meeting will be held on Monday, June 9 at 6 p.m. at Houston City Hall.

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Harmony appoints new council member By Jade Sexton After Jim Bakken announced he would be leaving the Harmony City Council at the end of May, the search for a new council member began. Four people applied to finish the seven-month term: Clifford Johannessen, Kyle Morem, Jill Fishbaugher, and Steve Sagen. At the meeting on May 13, Debbie Swenson made a motion to appoint Kyle Morem. “He’s young, he has kids,” she said. “We need that point of view.” The motion was passed to appoint Kyle Morem. The council expressed their thanks to Bakken for his time. Bakken read his letter of resignation to the council, saying that he regrets not being able to finish his term. He and his family had an opportunity to move to Preston. “It has been an honor,” he said. Audit Proposals City Administrator Jerome Illg said he received proposals for the audit, and he recommended they go with Smith Schafer. Their original proposal for a three-year

contract was $17,000 for 2014, $17,500 for 2015, and $18,000 for 2016. Abdo, Eick, and Meyers sent in a proposal for $16,255 for 2014, $16,605 for 2015, and $17,230 for 2016. Hawkins Ash proposed a set rate of $17,000 for three years. According to Illg, Smith Schafer stated they would match the low bid from Abdo, Eick, and Meyers. Due to the established relationship and their proximity to the area, he felt they should accept it. Councilor Jerry Shuck asked Illg if the others knew Smith Schafer had changed their bid. Illg said he did not contact them. “If you give one the opportunity, you should give it to the others,” said Shuck. He added he felt uncomfortable not letting the others know. Swenson agreed, and felt Illg should contact the others. Illg asked where he should stop if the others decide to change their bids as well. Shuck said they should at least see if the others are willing to change. Swenson suggested they take Smith Schafer off the list and just go with the low bid from Abdo, Eick, and Meyers, saying it would be good to have someone new. Mayor Steve Donney said he could see how the continuity would make things easier, and felt Illg should ask the others if they would like to resubmit a proposal and end it there. A motion was made to go with Abdo, Eick, and Meyers. Mayor Donney opposed, but the motion passed. Building and Maintenance City maintenance employee Chris Johnson said the water main by Solberg Welding was having issues. The water main was plugged, so he called Canton Plumbing and Heating to use their jetter and long hose. They jetted down the water main and couldn’t get past the spot they had dug up last winter. Johnson explained the pipe came loose

and gravel had been packed into it, blocking the flow of water. They managed to open it up so it is now working properly. 1st Avenue Project The 1st Avenue street project will begin on June 9 and be finished by August 25. Illg said they will do the water main installation and then the mill and overlay. A change to the materials used was suggested. City Engineer Brett Grabau received some quotes for using PVC pipe instead of DIP (ductile iron pipe) for the water main. The cost savings would be $7,000. Johnson recommended the council go ahead and save the money, and the council approved. Semi Parking Steve Sagen from Harmony Enterprises spoke to the council about the building addition that will be starting this week. He asked if it would be possible during that time for semis that come in during the night to park on the frontage road between Morem Electric and Hahn Lumber. Illg said he didn’t see a problem as long as it didn’t interfere with the businesses there. He said they have previously allowed semis to park in the industrial park for snow removal purposes. Sagen said this wouldn’t be every night and it would only be during the night time hours. Seal Coating Bids for seal coating were received for the northeast side of town. Illg said Pearson Brothers did the seal coating last year with the alternative bid, which is a bituminous material that produces less dust. There is a $5,000 difference in price. The council approved the Pearson Brothers alternative bid for $54,068. Caldwell Asphalt Co. also had an alternative bid for $62,263.72. Beer Garden Members of the Conservation Club were present to request a temporary liquor license and noise permit for the beer garden

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Looking forward By Abigail Hanson The school year is coming to a close, and it is necessary for me to think about my future. For me, that means college. I’ve filled out college applications along with numerous scholarship applications, Abigail Hanson including one for the Fillmore County Journal scholarship. I am lucky enough to have received this scholarship, and I can say that it will be put to good use on books, tuition, and housing. I haven’t yet finalized my college plans, but I’m debating between Iowa Lakes Community College in Emmetsburg,

Iowa, and Western Technical in La Crosse, Wis. I’m looking forward to meeting new people and having new, exciting experiences. I know that I will be going to school for Restaurant Management and possibly playing softball, too. While in a Restaurant management program, I hope to have the opportunity to travel to other countries to cook with amazing chefs and bake with the best bakers. As you may have gathered in past columns, I enjoy baking and cooking, and I’d like to make a career of it. I have decided that after college, I’d like to open my own café and bakery, right here in our area! You may be asking yourself why I’d want to stay in small town Canton when I could go anywhere in the world to experi-

during the 4th of July celebrations. The beer garden will be open July 3-5, with a DJ playing music from 8 p.m. to midnight on July 3 and 5. The council approved. Dog Complaints Mayor Donney said he has heard some complaints about dogs running free in town. He stressed the importance of cleaning up after your own dogs, and not throw it into the street. He also noted that when there is an incident involving an animal, the city should be called while it is happening, as it is much easier for them to deal with the problem. Club City Gayland Jones approached the council with an idea for the city. He suggested Harmony form several clubs in order to make the city more fun. He made a list with several ideas for clubs that could form and share ideas and provide their expertise. Some of his ideas included a hiking club, photography club, motorcycle club, camping club, health food club, and thrown in for comic relief, things like the out of control teenagers club. Other Business •Trevor Wangen was hired for the summer maintenance position. •The Lions Club will be painting the kitchen building at Selvig Park. •The EDA reported they have a potential retail developer for the Industrial Park. •Liquor licenses were approved for the Harmony Golf Club, On the Crunchy Side, and The Stop Light. The Stop Light is the new name of the bar that was previously Don’t Remember. A lawful gambling permit was also approved for The Stop Light. •Deb Swenson will be attending the Board of Review training in August. •The fire department will be donating their services for the Canton Day Off fireworks event. •The library will be closed for two weeks starting May 19 while new carpet is being installed. ment with cooking and baking. My answer is that I enjoy the small town atmosphere of getting to know everyone that comes around! I also love being able to share my food creations with people that I know and those who will appreciate it! So with that said, I invite you to stop in to the Canton Café and Bakery after it has opened, and I will be there to greet you at the door with a smile, good food, and delicious dessert. Abigail Hanson is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its fifteenth year.

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Fillmore County police reports Chatfield Police Department Kerrin Anne Duncan, 34, Rochester, Minn.; 3/20/2014, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Bonnie Marie Glenna, 59, Lanesboro, Minn.; 4/18/2014, Speeding - 64/55; Fees $130. Drew Ramon Hanson, 21, Chatfield, Minn.; 10/27/2013, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 4/30/2015), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 87 days for one year - Serve as weekends), Supervised probation for one year - Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Aftercare, Attend MADD Impact Panel if requested by probation, DWI clinic - if requested by probation, Submit to chemical testing, Submit to random searches, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, Submit to initial/base UA, Remain lawabiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance, have valid license to drive, Do not enter bars or liquor stores. Stephen Laurence Howes, 52, Clinton, Iowa; 4/14/2014, Use of Wireless Communications Device - Compose, Read or Send Electronic Message in

Motion or Traffic; Fees $140. Richard Lee Larson, 35, Eagan, Minn.; 4/5/2014, Driver’s License - Driving After Suspension; Fees $290. 4/5/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $40. Bonita Kay Piehn, 65, Harmony, Minn.; 4/29/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $140. Brian James Stankey, 27, Spring Valley, Minn.; 3/12/2014, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290. Colter Winn Thomas, 21, Cresco, Iowa; 4/13/2014, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 5/1/2015), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance, must also have valid license to drive, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to random searches, Submit to chemical testing. Thomas Sunil Thomas, 52, Eau Claire, Wis.; 4/6/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Sarah S. Troyer, 20, Rochester, Minn.; 3/5/2014, Speeding Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District; Fees $140. Steven Michael Wallin, Jr., 36, Canton, Minn.; 1/20/2014, DWI - Refuse to Submit to

Monday, May 19, 2014 Chemical Test; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 4/28/2018), Total fees $1,220, Local confinement for 365 days (stay 185 days for six years - credit for time served for two days - serve as work release), Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - individual therapy, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Submit to random searches, No driving without insurance, or valid driver’s license. 1/20/2014, Driver’s License - Driving After Cancellation - Inimical to Public Safety; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,950 until 4/28/2016), Local confinement for 365 days (stay 365 days for two years), Supervised probation for two years. Brianna Kathleen Wilkerson, 24, Dubuque, Iowa; 4/19/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division Houa Vang, 35, Minneapolis, Minn.; 4/13/2014, Fish and Game - Take or Possess Over Limit; Fees $140. Boon Mee Vue, 20, Minneapolis, Minn.; 4/13/2014, Fish and Game - Take or Possess Over Limit; Fees $140. Minnesota State Patrol Kathy Anne Downey, 60, Davenport, Iowa; 4/26/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Michael Dean Forsythe, 64, Winona, Minn.; 3/19/2014,

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Speeding - 50/40; Fees $130. Steven Allen Irish, 62, Chatfield, Minn.; 4/25/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Daren Michael Kaster, 36, Spring Valley, Minn.; 3/18/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Richard Henry Meiners, 35, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/5/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Teresa Marie Michel, 31, Harmony, Minn.; 3/31/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Michele Marie Paar, 22, Marshalltown, Iowa; 3/22/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Serghei Sandin, 24, Shakopee, Minn.; 4/16/2014, Speeding 65/55; Fees $130. Joshua Douglas Wiegrete, 37, La Crosse, Wis.; 4/8/2014, Exceed Vehicle Weight Limit or Restricted Route; Fees $1,090. Preston Police Department Jordan Elizabeth Darling, 21, Preston, Minn.; 1/10/2014,

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DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 4/28/2016), Total fees $1,020, Local confinement for 365 days (stay 356 days for two years - credit for time served for two days - serve as work release/weekends), Supervised probation for two years - Remain law-abiding , No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, out patient treatment, Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to random searches, No driving without insurance, or valid driver’s license. Kevin Jon Jacobs, 23, Preston, Minn.; 4/4/2014, Theft - Take/ use/Transfer Movable Property - No Consent; Total fees $140, Unsupervised probation for six months - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar. Kyler Thomas Stiner, 24, Wabasha, Minn.; 6/6/2012, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Alcohol Concentration

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to the city for the price of $11,000 for the two parcels of land. The owner will have the building cleaned out by June 1, 2014. Kati Tweeten accepted the position of Summer Rec Director for the year of 2014. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held June 11, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Meadows of Mabel.

Youth tractor safety classes offered The 25th joint annual youth tractor safety training is being planned for Monday, June 9 through Wednesday, June 11. The training sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. and will end at 4 p.m. each day. It will be held at RushfordPeterson High School. Our area High School Ag Instructors will conduct the training. Classroom instruction, videos, safety demonstrations, and actual tractor driving are key parts of the course. Students must be at least 12. There is a $10 charge to cover the cost of the certificate and materials. Students are asked to bring a sack lunch and beverage. If you have any questions, please contact your Ag Instructor or the Extension Office. To enroll a student, contact the Fillmore County Extension Office at 507-7653896. Although this is not a competition many of the youngest students become very discouraged when they are unable to do the same things as those students only a year or two older are able to do very well. Parents need to give considerable thought to rather or not their child is ready to operate a tractor! Youth ages 14 and 15, employed on a farm need a Tractor Safety Training Course, and have a “Certificate of Training” in accordance with the Child-Labor Requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Minors under age 16 working for their parents are exempt from this law. However, if your son/daughter age 12 and up, operate tractors or other equipment on your farm, we encourage them to participate in the tractor safety training. Please register by Monday, June 2.

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Recycling 101 By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator The last week of April was a bit on the cool side and more or less relatively damp. But Mother Nature made a few changes so many of our farmers found their way into their fields when the sun reappeared, the weather warmed up, and the soil became workable. This s p r i n g - l i k e LaVerne C. Paulson weather was also what the Resource Recovery Center needed for a very successful Spring Household Hazardous Waste Day in Fillmore County. On May 6, 158 vehicles bringing hazardous waste from 225 households in Fillmore County visited the Resource Recovery Center to drop off their “donations.” I know quite a few of

you are wondering what kind of “gifts” we get at HHW Day. There were several, 55-gallon drums that contained different things listed in the notice in the newspaper such as rodent poison, ant poison, moth balls, aerosol cans, herbicides, insecticides, lawn and garden fertilizers, household cleaners, oven cleaners, and unidentifiable unknowns. I must thank the people who brought in unmarked containers of liquids and then informed the staff of the container and the unknown contents. If you have a container of something that is a mystery, do not open it to see what it smells like. Just pack it carefully in a box and bring it to the next collection in October. Did we get any paint? Each HHW Day, paint seems to be the most common item. This time we filled 13 large cardboard containers. The total volume of paint cans in these containers was somewhere between 15 and 17 cubic yards. Please allow me to state this a different way. A quick estimation of this amount

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. could be somewhere in the vicinity of 1,800 paint cans. Yes, that is a lot of paint cans.... and we may get that many again on October 7. There should be an article sometime in September as a reminder of the upcoming HHW day. The Fillmore County Fair will be here in July. Some of the decals on the recycling containers have been showing some wear and faded. I contacted the people at Keep America Beautiful and through a mini-grant, we will be receiving new decals for the containers. The recycling program at the fair has been quite successful in the past and I don’t expect that to change, except making it even better. Speaking of the fair, the Fillmore Resource Recovery Center, Recycling, and Household Hazardous Waste booth will not be in the DNR building with the fish tanks this year. You will most likely find us, as well as the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District, in the west end of the commercial building. An

19th-century bread and butter making at Historic Forestville in June Learn how to make bread and butter the old fashioned way, in two popular programs offered at Historic Forestville this June. Families can see 19th-century chores in progress and learn from costumed history players about farm life. •Event: Bread Making Day •Dates: June 7 and 21 •Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. •Fee: $7 adults, $6 seniors and college students, $5 children ages 6-17; free for children age 5 and under and MNHS members. State park vehicle permit required. Bread is the most widely consumed food in the world. Step back into 1899 and observe costumed guides as they complete the weekly task of bread making. Nineteenth-century techniques of bread making will be showcased with opportunities for hands on participation. Breadmaking process from start to finish is an all-day event, with the mixing beginning at 10 a.m. and the finished product coming out of the oven around 3 p.m. •Event: Butter Making Day •Dates: June 14 and 28 •Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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•Fee: $7 adults, $6 seniors and college students, $5 children ages 6-17; free for children age 5 and under and MNHS members. State park vehicle permit required. Butter has been used for more than 4,000 years. For many years, butter was only produced in the home. During the 19th century, many farm wives supplemented farm income by selling butter. They churned every day or so, or whenever enough cream had accumulated. Step back into 1899 and observe costumed guides as they complete the weekly task of butter churning. Nineteenth-century traditional techniques of churning will be showcased with opportunities for hands on participation. About Historic Forestville At Historic Forestville, visitors can see 19th-century merchandise in the Meighen family store, discover what’s cooking in the kitchen and help the hired hand

with chores in the garden and farm buildings. The historic village is located inside Forestville State Park, between Preston and Spring Valley, approximately 40 miles from Rochester or Austin. A State Park vehicle permit is required. For more information call 507-765-2785. The Society’s calendar of events is posted online at events.mnhs. org/calendar. The website also has information about all of the Society’s programs, museums and

article in a few weeks will contain some information concerning recycling at the fair. The rural recycling containers are not for garbage. Each time they are dumped at the Recycling Center, we find items that are not recyclable. Recently, two of these containers were removed due to frequently finding an excess amount of landfill garbage mixed with the recycling in and near the container. More of the rural containers will be removed if they are not used correctly. Most likely, the people who are dumping their garbage in them will not be reading this article, so if you know someone who is misusing the containers, please inform them that the container will be removed. I know hundreds of you throughout the county use these containers correctly and appreciate the convenience of recycling locally, but we cannot allow people to use them for garbage dumpsters filling them with used lumber, electronics, diapers, broken furniture, and household garbage. historic sites. The Minnesota Historical Society is a non-profit educational and cultural institution established in 1849. The Society collects, preserves and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs and book publishing. Using the power of history to transform lives, the Society preserves our past, shares our state’s stories and connects people with history. The Minnesota Historical Society is supported in part by its Premier Partners: Xcel Energy and Explore Minnesota Tourism.

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Lanesboro School Board hears update on Lanesboro Arts Campus By Mitchell Walbridge The Lanesboro School Board met on Tuesday, May 13 for a regular monthly meeting. All members were present for the meeting along with Superintendent Jeff Boggs and Courtney Bergey from the Lanesboro Arts Center also present. Bergey addressed the school board on the overview and goals of the Lanesboro Arts Campus. The overall goal is to invest $1.1 million dollars in the community to make it a more attractive place to live, operate a business, and raise a family. So far, the leaders of the Lanesboro Arts Campus initiative have identified a few projects that they would like to pursue. One idea includes enhancing the bass pond parking lot by improving the green space with trees and directional signage for the town. Another project would be to update the historic walking bridge green space by highlighting pedestrian walking paths that connect the parking lot and downtown. This area will be developed into a community gathering space/respite area with seating and natural plants. The downtown area has also been looked at for improvements. Recent renovations of the St. Mane Theatre to improve functionality and accessibility is one of the downtown projects recently completed. Bergey reported that all of the projects are on track to be completed by fall of 2014, but the Lanesboro Arts Campus was seeking the school district’s informal endorsement for their projects. Board member Dave Lawstuen asked where funding for the projects comes from. Bergey said that to date, the majority of the $800,000 collected has come from grants with some dollars coming

from local support. The board liked the Art Campus efforts and looks forward to possible collaboration with the school’s greenhouse, FFA and industrial tech programs. Injury Prevention Policy The district’s insurance company requested that the board make some minor changes to the district’s injury prevention policy. Superintendent Boggs said that coaching injuries have occured in the past and that the expenses that come with these can add up. A concern with this policy is also when teachers participate in activities such as teacher versus student athletic games or staff participation in things like the FFA Ag Olympics. The board wondered if these count as risk liabilities. While these activities are fun, they do pose risk. Boggs said that the insurance provider and the Minnesota School Board Association do recommend that staff do not participate in these events because of the risk. Boggs spoke to the the capabilities of staff, saying, “Coaches should be aware of knowing their limits when doing demonstrations in practices, and they should also know their ages.” The board passed a motion to make the minor changes to the policy. Special Recognition The board passed motions to recognize the following: •School play director Krissy Overland, and the cast and crew involved in making another outstanding production this year. •The FFA members for their accomplishments at the state con-

Click It or Ticket: Increased seat belt patrols take to Fillmore County May 19-June 1 FILLMORE COUNTY, Minn. – Motorists and passengers are reminded of the importance of buckling up as extra Click It or Ticket seat belt patrols take to the roads statewide for two weeks – May 19-June 1. The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, Chatfield Police Department and Preston Police Department are among nearly 400 Minnesota agencies increasing patrols to encourage motorists to buckle up. In the last five years on Minnesota roads (2009-2013), there were 1,423 motor vehicle occupant deaths, of which 587 (41.3 percent) were not buckled up. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety, data from the past five years also shows: •More than 40 percent (237 of 587) of unbelted fatalities were between 15- to 29-years-old. •Nearly 64 percent (190 of 298) of drinking drivers killed were not wearing a seat belt. •Nearly 44 percent (474 of 1,084) of those killed in greater Minnesota crashes were unbelted compared to 33 percent (113 of

339) in the seven-county metro area “Every year, teens and young adults represent a large percentage of unbelted traffic deaths, which indicates there is still a major issue with seat belt usage among that age group,” says Sheriff Daryl Jensen. “For whatever reason – be it comfort, restriction or philosophy – some motorists and passengers still refuse to wear their seat belts. We ask them to remember that their minor inconvenience could turn out to be a major life saver.” Drivers, Passengers, Including in the Back Seat, Must Be Belted In Minnesota, drivers and passengers in all seating positions, including in the back seat, are required to be buckled up or seated in the correct child restraint. Officers will stop and ticket unbelted drivers or passengers. Seat belts must be worn correctly — low and snug across the hips; shoulder straps should never be tucked under an arm or behind the back. The Importance of Buckling Up

vention. •Kristi Ruen and those involved with the horticulture greenhouse. Property Report The school board’s property committee consisting of Steve Snyder and Terri Scott recently did a walk-around of the exterior of the school’s property. A few minor jobs were placed on a list and turned into Superintendent Boggs. The committee would like to see as many items as possible on the list completed by the beginning of the new school year. New Bus Purchase Superintendent Boggs and transportation director Erik Overland

requested from the board to look into purchasing a new bus. Currently, the district has nine buses and seven vans. Each year the district’s territory grows, making mileage on each bus rise significantly. Also, long-distance athletic events add miles. The bus the district would like to replace is from 2001. The district tries to stagger the purchasing of buses every few years to offset the costs involved. The board approved a motion to begin the search for a new school bus. Personnel •The board approved the non-

renewal of Brianna Zabel’s contract due to the need to reduce an elementary position. •The board approved the resignation of art instructor Krista Flaig. Flaig has been with the district for the past eight years. She accepted a fulltime position in the Pine Island School District. •The board approved the resignation of preschool teacher Sonia McCabe. McCabe has been with the district for 29 years. Audit Bid The board approved a motion to accept the annual audit bid from Pam Ristau. The bid price went up $150 from last year.

As the Lanesboro Arts Campus expands, it looks to involve the community’s youth to make Lanesboro a welcoming community. Photo by Mitchell Walbridge In rollover crashes, unbelted motorists are usually ejected from the vehicle. In most cases, the vehicle will roll over them. Often, unbelted motorists will crack teeth out on steering wheels or break their nose, and even slam into and injure or kill others in the vehicle. In a crash, odds are six times greater for injury if a motorist is not buckled up. Minnesota Child Car Seat Law and Steps Minnesota statute requires children under age 8 to ride in a federally approved car seat or booster, unless the child is 4 feet 9 inches or taller. Safety restraint steps progress as children age and grow: •Rear-facing infant seats – Newborns to at least 1 year and 20 pounds; recommended up to age 2. It is safest to keep a child rearfacing as long as possible. •Forward-facing toddler seats – Age 2 until around age 4. It’s preferable to keep children in a harnessed restraint as long as possible. •Booster seats – Use once outgrown a forward-facing harnessed restraint; safest to remain in a booster until 4 feet 9 inches tall, or at least age 8. •Seat belts – A child is ready for an adult seat belt when they can sit with their back against the vehicle seat, knees bent comfortably and completely over the vehicle seat edge without slouching, and feet

touching the floor. Children 4 feet 9 inches tall or taller can correctly fit in a lap/shoulder belt. Promoting the Message The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office stresses the importance to promote the seat belt enforcement to encourage belt use. “We want motorists to be the true enforcers of the law and speak up to remind others to belt up,” says Sheriff Daryl Jensen. “The last thing we care to do is write seat belt tickets.” Toward Zero Deaths

The Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement and education is a component of the state’s Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) initiative. A primary vision of the TZD program is to create a safe driving culture in Minnesota in which motorists support a goal of zero road fatalities by practicing and promoting safe and smart driving behavior. TZD focuses on the application of four strategic areas to reduce crashes – education, enforcement, engineering and emergency trauma response.

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•Lanesboro Farmers’ Market, 9am-noon, Sylvan Park. •Semcac Bus to Rochester, bus picks •Free Senior Coffee and •Beaver Dam Hike, 10am-12pm, Homemade Dessert, 9am, Clara up for shopping, 9:35am at Chic’s, Forestville State Park. House of Harmony.* Preston; 10am at Fountain State Bank. Call 800-944-3874 to ride. •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public •Weaving with Natural Fibers, 2-3pm, Forestville State Park. Library. No school, no story hour.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, 10-10:30am, Lakewood Apartments, •Adoption Meeting, 12:30pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For 420 Bench Street SW, Chatfield. Winona Catholic Charities office, more info, call 507-251-1771 or 111 Market Street Suite 2, Winona, •Bingo, 11am, Rushford Tenborg MN. Call Jodi at 507-454-2270 ex. 765-2518.* Center.* 228 with questions. •A River Runs Through it, 8:30•Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, 9:30pm, Forestville State Park. •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a all levels.* yellow house).* SUNDAY, MAY 25 •Bluff Country Toastmasters •Fountain AA Group closed meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public FRIDAY, MAY 23 meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Library.* Lutheran Church, South Main St. •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in and Highway 52.* Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, Fillmore St. Chatfield.* 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* MONDAY, MAY 26 •History of the Fillmore County •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, CCC: Companies 706 and 751, •Community Coffee, 9am, Park Presbyterian Church, Mill St., 8:30-9:30pm, Forestville State Park. Lane Estates, Preston.* Rushford.* •Harvesting Aged Shelfish, SATURDAY, MAY 24 10am-12pm, Forestville State Park. WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, •Memorial Day Lunch, •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd., 11:45am-1pm, Greenleafton 2-4pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley, MN.* Reformed Church. Free will offering Spring Valley.* donated to the Fillmore Co. RFL.

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RON SCHREIER, EA

•

TIM MCLAUGHLIN, EA

RUSHFORD D E N TA L C L I N I C

MeDical

Gary M. Marcoux, D.D.S. 208 S. Elm Street Rushford, MN

(507) 864-7773

• Family Dental Care • Cosmetic Dentistry/Whitening • New Patients Always Welcome

Pamela Ristau, CPA

Personalized service to accommodate your needs. Accounting, Auditing, Tax Preparation 209 ST. ANTHONY STREET, PRESTON, MN 55965 pam@pamristaucpa.com • 507-765-2180

Teri Klaehn CPA,

LLC

FirearMs training

Tax, Payroll and Accounting Services

Check out the class schedule online and sign up today!

Quickbooks ProAdvisor

125 St. Paul St., Preston, MN 55965 507-765-3696 - Teri@tklaehncpa.com

assisteD living

(507) 259-5568 or info@triggertimefirearms.com www.triggertimefirearms.com

insurance

Park Lane Estates Assisted Living 111 Fillmore Place SE Preston, MN 55965 507-765-9986

F&M INSURANCE SERVICES

“Where Life Begins Again” cnation@goldenhorizons.org

counseling 65 Main Avenue North, Harmony Marcy Allen, LPC; Paul Broken, MA; Alan Rodgers, LICSW 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri 1-800-422-0161 www.zumbromhc.org

Psychotherapy, psychiatry, case management, adult rehab mental health services

VICTIM SERVICES

MeDical

- a service of DFO Community Corrections.

Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance Program All services are free & confidenital

real estate

Advocacy, information & assistance for victim/survivors of sexual assualt & other felony crimes. Community & professional education & consultation. Located in the Fillmore County Court House - Preston, MN

MON-FRI 765-2805 OR CALL 24 HR CRISIS LINE TOLL-FREE 1-877-289-0636

Claim Your spot Today! 507.765.2151

Over 1,500 acres sold in the past year!

Po Box 232 212 fillmore st. W Preston, Mn 55965

lisa stensrud, dPT

507.867.8007 fax: 507.867.8018 stensrud.lisa@myfcpt.com

•Specializing in hunting land, farm land, hobby farms & rural properties •Small town work ethic backed by nationwide marketing •Local expertise, born and raised in southeastern MN

chad garteski, Agent/Land Specialist

Cell: 507.269.2742 • Email: Chad@WeissChoice.com www.WeissChoice.com

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Classifieds

Call 507-765-2151 or 800-599-0481 (in 507 area code) FAX 507-765-2468 or e-mail: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Professional service Guide Basement Waterproofing

ConstruCtion

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Jon M. Marsden President

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Cleaning

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We specialize in:

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ServiceMASTER of Chatfield Professional Cleaning ~

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

The clean you expect The service you deserve

PETERSON, MN 55962 • 507-875-2496 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: GRAIN BIN CONSTRUCTION

We Carry • Dryers • Grain Bins for Drying & Storage

& Tear Down , Millwright, Grain Legs, Auger, and Conveyor Construction, Concrete Construction.

free estimates

lawn care services locally owned & operated Mowing • Trimming • edging dethatching • core aerating lawn sweeping • fertilizing

motors & motor repair RISTAU FARM SERVICE

• CUSTOM CABINETS • REMODELING • ROOFING • GARAGES • SIDING • SHEDS & MORE • GRANICRETE COUNTER TOPS ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR SHOP H:507-268-4949 C:507-272-3624 507.765.3873-lanesboro,Mn • 507.932.4560-st. charles, Mn

Fountain, MN

Lic# BC474301

HUNGERHOLT CARPENTRY

50-100 new/rebuilt motors on hand at all times

For ALL your building and remodeling needs.

auTHoriZed Baldor dealer

plumBing

Many Years of Experience • MARTY HUNGERHOLT, 507-467-2203 • RANDY HARMON, 507-467-2410 • RICHARD NEPSTAD, 507-765-3621

PROPANE SERVICE INSTALLATION DELIVERY

MN CONTRACTORS LIC. #20382343

satellite serviCes Power Limited Licensed

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Canton, MN

Bluff country lawn & snow

30 Ton, 136 ft Boom Truck Service THE FIRST BIN DESIGNED FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

and Cabinetry

KRUEGEL GAS SERVICE

Nick Stortz #PL07719

Serving the Tri-State area Residential & Commercial Accounts for Direct TV & Dishnet. Cable - Phone - Internet - Wiring

laWnCare

(And More!)

Lic. #7046

propane gas

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Lic. #008744PJ

1-800-464-6121

HUNTINGTON ELECTRIC

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Lic. #008399PJ

SERVING SOUTHERN MN SINCE 1954

Commercial, Residential & Farm

MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC.

Dave Swenson Don Tollefsrud Matt Swenson

eleCtriCian

Jeff Hebl, Owner 507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN

ConstruCtion

PLUMBING & HEATING

• Insured • Septic systems • New Construction • Remodeling

AL LARSON & SONS

Toll Free 866-862-5397 Bus 507-743-8486 Cell 507-259-1454

septiC pumping With 210 feet of hose!

We’re #1 in the #2 Business Pumping & Agitating

For Fast Courteous Service • Call 507-352-6790

trailer sales Denny’s Trailer Sales & Service All modeles include horse, stock & ﬂat bed

Check out on-line inventory! www.dennystrailersales.com

18880 County Rd. 8 • 3 miles N of Wykoff, MN at Fillmore Phone 507.352.5491 • Fax 507.352.5492

Water testing

Plumbing & Heating

• New Homes • Remodeling • Air Conditioning

308 St. Anthony St., Preston • Furnace • Drain Cleaning

Calls welcomed any time!

507-765-2405

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 Licensed & Insured • MN Lic #BC667047

Diamond Shelter Sales of Minnesota, LLC DAN SERFLING www.diamondshelters.com dan@diamondshelters.com

25988 County 14 Preston, MN 55965 Ph/Fax 507-765-2537 Cell 507-951-0731

Tony Brumm • Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507)493-5507 • Cell:507-251-9212

TAYLOR OUTDOOR WOOD STOVES ~ RADIANT FLOOR HEATING A-MAIZE-ING HEAT CORN FURNACES & BOILERS ~ GAS FURNACES & BOILERS AIR CONDITIONING ~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~ NEW CONSTRUCTION ~ REMODELING FREE ESTIMATES ~ INSURED

NEWMAN HEATING & COOLING, LLC

• New Construction • Remodeling • Insured • Free Estimates • Licensed 507-743-8325 SEE US FOR ALL YOUR HEATING & COOLING NEEDS Randy Newman - 507-421-2536 - GeoSystems

Welding & truCk repair 507.421.2956

& Truck Repair Put Your Business Here Today! 507.765.2151

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EMPLOYMENT PUBLIC NOTICES

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

Spring Valley Senior Living is currently seeking applicants for a parttime overnight nurse position. The overnight position is a .6 FTE and includes every other weekend worked. Shift and weekend wage differentials are offered for the position. Additional hours may be available if interested. To apply send resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h19,26-o

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time regular Head Mechanic position in the Fillmore County Highway Department. This is a regular, non-exempt position. Minimum requirements: Requires minimum of a two-year technical degree in diesel and heavy equipment repair from a college or technical school and at least two years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, and a valid Class “A” Commercial driver’s license. Starting salary is $23.0448/ hour according to the 2014 union contract. Current members of Local #49 will receive preference. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 9, 2014. EOE. h19,26,2,9-o

Fillmore Central Community Education is seeking a full-time Lead Daycare Teacher at One Block At A Time. Must be highly motivated, teamoriented, mature and outgoing individual. Be able to develop & nurture children; stimulate emotional, intellectual, & socal growth. Provides a save environment; encourages students’ participation; keeps parents informed. 16 post-secondary credits. Ability to respond to individual participants’ learning, physical, and emotional needs. Previous experience in child care center and/or related field preferred. Application can be obtained from: www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us, any school office or by calling Angi at (507)765.3809. Position open until filled. h19-o

Part-time evening custodial position available at Fillmore Central Schools at the Preston site. Also substitute custodial positions available at both sites. Application available online at www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us. Send completed application to: Richard Keith, Superintendent, Fillmore Central Schools, PO Box 50, Preston, MN 55965. h19-o

Kruegel Gas Service is currently looking for a full-time propane delivery driver. Benefits are available. For more information and an application, please call 507-346-7362 in Spring Valley, MN. h12,19-o

Riverside on the Root is now hiring. Chefs/cook positions full and part-time, working outside grill and line cooks, kitchen prep/dishwasher, great summer time position for high-school and college. Please contact Mike or Julie at 507-467-3663 or email resume to rro@ acegroup.cc. h19-o

The Branding Iron restaurant in Preston is looking for someone to bus tables. Position is part-time with 2-3 shifts per week. Stop in to apply. Contact Steve with questions at 507-765-3388. h19,26-o

Spring Valley Senior Living is currently accepting applications for CNA’s. We have an opening for a FullTime CNA on the day shift and a Parttime CNA on the overnight shift. Both positions include every other weekend worked. Comprehensive benefits package available after 60 days of employment! 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. h19,26-o Help wanted during haying season. Mowing, raking, and round baling. Highland, MN area. Call 507-9323534. h19-x

Local Preston Electrical contract is looking to hire a 3 year apprentice or a journey electrician. Wages based on experience. Call 507-251-5535 to apply. h19,26-o

Help wanted: House keeping, hiring immediately. Experience preferred but will train. Wage based on experience. Long term position/part time help. Historic Scanlan House Bed & Breakfast Inn, Lanesboro. Call Kirsten at 507-4672158. 5/12tfn-o Old Village Hall Restaurant looking for part-time wait person and dishwasher. Must be available evenings and weekends. Please call Sarah at 507467-2176. h12,19-o

Coffee Street Inn of Lanesboro is seeking part-time innkeeper assistants. Call 507-467-2674 or email info@coffeestreetinn.com. h12,19,26-o Cardinal of Minnesota, Ltd. is accepting applications for those who have a desire to work with individuals with disabilities in Spring Valley and Preston area. Positions available offer competitive pay, benefits and fun workplace! To learn about the positions available, the Cardinal Experience and apply online, visit us at www.cardinalofminnesota.com. h5,12,19-o

Part-time emPloyment oPPortunities Preston Foods is searching for several part-time staff to assist in a variety of roles. Successful candidates will be trained to provide our customers with great service as a check-out clerk as well as deli clerk. Other tasks will include stocking, merchandising, inventory control and general cleaning. Previous experience in a role providing good customer service is a plus. Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work on multiple tasks. A typical work schedule will be 12 – 25 hours per week. Must be available for a variety of shifts 7am – 9:30pm Sunday – Saturday including a weekend rotation of various shifts. Please apply in person at Preston Foods or request an application by sending an email to prestonfoods@centurytel.net. Preston Foods; ATTN: Tim Kiehne; PO Box 309; Preston, MN 55965.

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Riverside on the Root is now hiring. Chefs/cook positions working in outside grill and line cooks, kitchen prep/dishwasher, bartenders and servers. Please contact Mike or Julie at 507-4673663 or email resume to rro@acegroup. cc. h5,12,19-o On the Crunchy Side is hiring restaurant staff: 2 fulltime and 3 part-time permanent positions. Apply in person. Ask for Lisa or Miles. h5,12,19,26-o 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 WANT A CAREER operating heavy equipment? Bulldozers, backhoes, excavators. “Hands on training” & certifications offered. National average 18-22 hourly! Lifetime job placement assistance. VA benefits eligible! 866/362-6497 MCAN LINSMEIER TRUCKING A MN based company is now hiring Drivers and Owner/Operators to pull hopper bottom in the upper Midwest. Home weekends. Call 320/382-6644. MCAN

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCED DRIVER or recent Grad? With Swift, you can grow to be an award-winning class a CDL driver. We help you achieve Diamond Driver status with the best support there is. As a Diamond Driver, you earn additional pay on top of all the competitive incentives we offer. The very best, choose Swift. Great miles = great pay. Late-model equipment available. Regional opportunities. Great career path. Paid vacation. Excellent benefits. Please call: 866/9758141 MCAN 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 TANKER DRIVERS SOLO/TEAM: Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus! Up to 63cpm plus additional for pump offs, mileage bonuses! 1-year OTR required. Call 888/799-4873 www.drive4oakley. com. MCAN PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 A WEEK mailing brochures home! Don't hassle withfrom selling Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.localor trading in a vehicle… mailers.net (VOID IN SD) (MFPA)

SERVICES

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Tech support and service for computers, smartphones and tablets. Best in class service and support call or text 507-489-4524. s19,26,2,9,16,23,30,7-o

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

A special “thank you” to the many who helped me when I injured my shoulder. Dr. Loeffler and the OMC crew were “great.” My friends brought in food, provided car “pick-ups” and helped me with my shoulder immobilizer. We are so fortunate to live in such a caring community. God bless you all! Jo Fitzgerald t19-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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 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

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You'll be helping Weekdays 9am-5pm • 507.268.4363 Email: drurys@drurysfurniture.com Minnesotans breathe easier

x 3-1/2" part-time rn/Lpn & cna 1-3/4" shifts available. 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

with convenient drop-off locations and statewide pick-up Vehicles 1991 and newer accepted

E.O.E.

ign re Portable Welding Custom round bailing

You'll be helping Minnesotans breathe easier Randy Haakenson

Call Shamiah! For507-951-1698 more info visit

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Shamiah Rural Lanesboro orWomeldorf, call 800-LUNG-USA

TNT Lawn Service Make arrangeMentS now For your Snow Care

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

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Thanks to each and everyone of you that sent cards, gifts, flowers, or just came to visit me when I was in the Nursing Home - Nursing Home Care was excellent and I love you all! Mikki Yonts t19-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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

11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573

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Thanks to all who sent a memorial, extended your sympathy, or gave us a hug at the passing of our Little Angel Laurie - these wonderful gestures will never be forgotten. Lori Ryan you have always been an angel for Laurie. Dennis and Sheryl and Families Dawn Maynard and Families Kevin Joyce and Families Gary and Stacy and Family t19-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Family of James Gartner would like to extend our deepest graditude for your condolences, food, memorials, flowers, thoughts and prayers during this time of loss. Your kindness will be remembered. Our love, Viola, Linda and Jonathan Tom, Micki, Brady, Dalton and Bailey Gartner t19-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We would like to extend a big thank you to all the businesses, organizations and individuals who donated towards the Mabel-Canton Post Prom. Your generous donations helped provide a safe night for everyone. We couldn’t have done it without you. Thanks again. Mabel Canton Junior Parents t19-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thankyou to the Harmony Ambulance crew for your quick response. A special thanks to Terry for staying with me and holding my hand during a very scary experience. You don’t know how much I appreciated it. Amanda Grover t19-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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FOR RENT

Glen-Mar Storage - Larger or Small Storage available 55ft x 160ft, in rural Lanesboro. Ideal for storing cars, boats campers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, etc. Please call #507-951-2635 or e-mail ggide@acegroup.cc. r19,26,2,9-o

Lanesboro upper rooms and bathroom for single person. $425 including utilities. No smoking, pets, partying. 507-259-6484. 5/12tfn-o

CHATFIELD – 1986 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath twinhome w/basement & att garage. $850/month plus utilities. NS, NP, Ref. required. Avail June 1st. Tim 259-9110. r5/12tfn-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

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

Grubtown School Studio APT. Furnished, ns tnp. Highland Area. Call 507-467-2941. r5/19tfn-o 2 bedroom apartment for rent downtown Preston, MN. $335/month. Heat included. Call Chris Joerg at 507259-3633. r5/12tfn-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

Rent based on income! 1 & 2 bd immediate openings in Harmony, Lanesboro, Mabel, Ostrander and Rushford. Flexible leases and deposit payment plans! Free apps and tours! 800-676-6505 www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-451-0704. This with institution Printed Soy is inkan equal opportunity provider and employer. r28,5,12,19-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

Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno

OFFICE SPACE for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 4 to 6 employees. Cost $335/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x

HOUSE for RENT in PRESTON. 3 BedroomPrinted - 1 1/2 with 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. Printed on recycled paper r28,5,12,19-o

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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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CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/ Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800871-9134 (MFPA)

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2010 MERcuRY MARINER, Premier FWd/NAvIGAtIoN, Gold Leaf, 91,893 miles, air, tilt, cruise, p/ win/lock/seat, CD, air bags $13,296 tRuckS/Suv

2006 chevy colorado 4x4 pickup, Silver, 72,378 miles, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks, CD, air bags $9,339 2006 chevy colorado crew cab 4x4, Blue, 99,652 miles, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks, CD, air bags $12,998 2006 Mercury Mariner Premier/Moon Roof, dark red, 89,796 miles, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/ locks/seats, CD, air bags $10,463 2005 Buick Rainer cXL, White, 109,915 d! SoL CD, miles, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks/seats, air bags $8,988 2002 chev Blazer LS, Tan Met, 157,686 miles, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks, air bags $5,466

2007 MAZdA cX-9 FWd, Black Cho., 91,805 miles, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/lock/seat, CD, air bags $13,999 cARS

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Looking fora woman from the ages of 25-50 years old. I like fishing, bowling, baseball, football and NASCAR. If you are interested in getting to know me better you can text or call me at 507-696-5941. Thanks for your time! George Schott. w19-o

For Sale: Score clock/controller from the Stage Gym at the Fillmore Central High School in Harmony. Please submit sealed bid to Mr. Chris Mensink, Athletic Director at 702 Chatfield Street, Preston, MN 55965 by noon on Friday, May 30th, 2014 if interested. Please include name, phone number and bid in your sealed envelope and winner will be notified. For photos, email chris.mensink@isd2198.k12. mn.us. s19,26-o

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One pair of car ramps $30 and an older 3-speed Columbia boys bicycle $25. Call 507-450-7367. s19-x

For Sale: Jersey cows, registered. 5 yr. old, 3 yr. old and 2 yr. old heifer; tame, easy hand milking. 507.896.4351. f12,19,26,2-o

Looking for affordable summer housing - UWRF College Male Student with internship in Preston needs housing for summer. 715-896-6821. w5,12,19-o

GARAGE SALES 2 Family Garage Sale: 19784 County 118 - Preston 1 mile west of Forestville State Park. Household items - Avon, DVD, VHS, Depression dishes, books, kids toys, games, canning jars, clothes. Saturday May 24, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. g19-x

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For Sale: 2007 Sedona by Gulfstream 5th Wheel, 37 ft., 3 slides, rear living room. Sleeps six. Good condition and stored inside. Asking $23,000.00. Call 507-448-3319. s19,26,2-x 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. Mel’s Golf Cars, 132 Garfield Ave. S., Albert Lea, MN. (Just South of Kwik Trip). 507-438-2705. 20/200b00/22. s19,26,2-x For Sale Used Rental Equipment. Call or email for current list of items available and prices @ 507-373-8026 or rentalez@yahoo.com. s19-x 100% WOOD HEAT, no worries. Keep your family safe and warm with an outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler. Theobald Heating Solutions 507-5334523. s5,12,19-o Pianos, Digital Pianos, Rodgers Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Service - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800-9335830, deweykrugermusic.com. s5,12,19Printed with Soy ink x

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425 roBert St., oStrander $64,900

Excellent location & all the work is done! Hardwood floors, arched doorways, bay window, French doors leading to one of the beautiful decks, eat in kitchen, knock down & swirl ceilings, & newer neutral carpet in the bedrooms. The upper level bedroom will make an awesome master bedroom with its own full bath. The 2 car garage is insulated with electricity running to it. You’ll enjoy the large lot. This home has a lot of character & charm to it. Move-in condition & ready for immediate occupancy.

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New Construction - Fabulous open floor plan! You’ll love the bright & cheery kitchen with custom Amish built cherry cabinets, ceramic & glass back splash & laminate flooring. Kitchen & living room are open with lots of windows alllowing for plenty of natural sunlight. Main floor laundry off the attached 2 car garage. Large open foyer leading into the kitchen/living room area. The master bedroom is spacious with a walk-in closet & separate closet, walk-in shower with ceramic & glass, large vanity with 2 sinks & ceramic tiled floor. The exterior design is very pleasing to the eye with vinyl siding & shakes with brick accent. The lawn has been sodded in the front with some landscaping completed. Make this one your new home!

Ranch style home with “park like” back yard on over an acre of land in town. Property abuts the Upper Iowa River in the back yard. Awesome landscaping and partially fenced back yard. The garage is insulated and heated. The lower level (walk out) has a huge family room with large day windows allowing for lots of sunlight. Large storage area with shelving and workshop in lower level as well. Main level has 3 bdrms, 1 full bath, formal dining with patio doors to deck, laundry and huge kitchen w/hardwood floors in kitchen and dining areas. This property is move-in-ready!

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Very well cared for and maintained home in small community of Ostrander. 3 bedrooms, laundry & full bath on main floor. Hardwood floors, updated kitchen, formal dining area, perm siding, cement drive and huge park-like back yard. This property is move-in condition and great for starting out or slowing down. Full basement and great storage area. Priced to sell!

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Mint Ranch Home • 3 bedrooms main floor • 2 baths • Wood Floors • Steel Siding • 2 Car Garage • New Carpet • Freshly Painted • New Furnace • Updated Electrical Box

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26011 GlAdiolA lAne, lAnesboro 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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310 MAple st., lAnesboro 3 Bedroom on main floor • Wheel Chair Assess. In-Floor Heat in House & Garage • 3 Baths • Main Floor Laundry • Fireplace

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Super 4 bedrm home sets high with nice view & easy access to Root River Trail. Large mudroom/entry off kitchen with extra cabinets & laundry. Deck for entertaining or grilling. Two off street parking spaces, room to build a garage. $79,900

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Very well maintained & beautifully landscaped, 4 bedroom timeless treasure. Original woodwork, 9 ft. ceilings, pillars, decorative moldings, hardwood floors, & original cabinetry. Full basement, walk up attic, CA, 3 season porch, deck & flower gardens. $89,900

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A lifestyle to enjoy! Two bedroom, 2 bath condo, cherry wood cabinets, granite counter tops, recessed lighting & maple hardwood flooring. Master bedroom & bath. Incredible views, easy access to trails, shopping, and theatre. $150,000

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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3 large bedrooms • 2 full baths • Wood floors • 6164 39th Ave nw, rochester 704 Kenilworth Ave., lAnesboro 804 Auburn Ave. s, lAnesboro Remodeled & updated • Maple cabinets • Master Bath & w/in closet • Formal Living Room • Formal Large Ranch • 4 bedrooms • 3 baths • Hardwood Ranch Home On Large Lot • Open Floor Plan • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • Archways floors • 3-car heated garage • large deck • patio • main Dining Room • Gas Fireplace • Private Patio • 840 Main Floor Laundry • Private Deck • 2+Garage • • High Ceilings • Block Exterior • 2 Car Garage floor laundry • master bath • large corner lot sq ft garage • Vinyl siding • 2 city lots (.48/acre) Large Lower Level Family Room

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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, & mushroom hunting right on your own land! $99,000

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Nicely updated 2 bedrm home, updates include flooring, lighting, bathroom, furnace, window replacement, siding & roof. Full basement with laundry & storage plus large 2 car detached garage. Rural residential area. $55,000

511 New St., WHALAN

If you’re looking for a get-a-way or a place to stay, this 3 bedroom home offers a great yard & an easy walk to the Root River Trail & Root River. Main floor bedroom & bath. Two car & 1 car detached garages with storage. Garden space & beautiful scenery! $95,000

ACREAGES 600 4th St. NE, HARMONY

12995 County 15, HARMONY Surrounded by a mature windbreak this 4 bedroom, offers tons of living space, Open staircase, CA, deck & patio. Attached 2 car garage. Plus sheds, workshop and garage space. 4+ acres with additional land option. $259,900

23824 Holly Rd, LANESbORO

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

110 Spruce St. SE, FOUNTAIN 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.. Master bedroom with en suite. LL finished. Insulated 3 car attached garage. $250,000 214 N. Elm St., Mabel SOLD 609 Elizabeth St., Preston SOLD 102 Main St., Mabel SOLD 21684 State 44, Spring Grove SOLD 400 Dupont St., Lanesboro PENDING 145 2nd Ave SE, Harmony PENDING 402 Dupont St., Lanesboro PENDING 605 Lincoln St., Preston PENDING 215 5th St. SW, Harmony PENDING 131 Main St., Caledonia PENDING

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150 5TH St. NE, HARMONY Very well cared for 3 bedroom home on a nice lot. Open floor plan, CA & deck. Mature trees. Great location. Few blocks from golf course & Root River Trail access.

Ranch home on 10 acres. Wood floors, millwork & cabinets. LL finished with family room, office, & bath. Cedar fencing around patio & front porch, deer & views of the wooded rolling terrain. Detached 2 car garage.

203 N. Main St., Mabel

142 Main St, S., Mabel

Commercial building on corner lot across from bank offers great location. 1120 sq ft of retail/office space

1980 built, with concrete foundation, frame and 3680 sq ft warehouse area. With 3 overhead building of wood & metal exterior. 1960 sq ft doors, 2 doors to street, one to alley. Bathroom office area & 6656 sq ft production area. $95,000 includes sink & stool. $49,900

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36845 Dogwood Rd., LANESbORO Fifteen beautiful wooded acres, with established site for RV or camping. Driveway and electric. 10x20 enclosed shed, 14x14 deck, buildable site, super for a get-a-way or building your dream home! $59,900

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C O M M E R C I A L PROPERTY: Previously a restaurant with upstairs apartment. This property includes vacant lot to south side. Property being sold AS IS. $10,000

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Summary of Minutes may 6, 2014 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in special 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: RESOLUTION 2014-022: Winneshiek County Solid Waste Agency grant The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. April 22, 2014 County Board minutes. 2. Merit increase for Elizabeth Fuglestad, Social Worker. • access permit for Brothers Farmland LLP to County Road #3, Section 20, Amherst Township. • access permit for Ty and Dacia Bestor to County Road #15, Section 26, Bristol Township. • Ratification Statement and payment for PH-DOC Maintenance and Support Agreement. • accept resignation from Douglas Marin, Custodian. • hire of full-time custodian replacement. • hire Teri Root as replacement Eligibility Worker with Community Services, Social Services Division. • Coordinator Vickerman to attend two day training through MCIT. • award bids for aggregate rock hauled by County to Bruening Rock Products. • Addenda One to 2013 Toward Zero Deaths contract. • send 2007 Chevrolet Impala to Auction Associates in Wisconsin. • purchase from Digital Ally a DVM-750 In-Car Video System for 2014 Chevrolet Impala Squad. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount A+ Imaging Systems, copier contract $821.68 Baudler, Maus, Forman, Kritzer & Wagner, LLC, services $775.00 Continental Research Corp., supplies $684.99 G-Cubed, Inc., services $500.00 M & I Lockbox, services $3,630.02 MCF - Lino Lakes, inmate wages $867.50 Pro-West & Associates, Inc., services $1,162.50 Stadum, Elaine, services $2,000.00 Streicher’s, parts, supplies $1,834.77 Thomson Reuters-West Payment Center, reference materials $3,124.58 Winona Heating & Ventilating, Inc., services $915.93 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $16,316.97 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (45 bills - not listed) $4,052.49 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $20,369.46 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) $247.00 TOTAL INFRA FUND $247.00 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $12,424.54 Newman Signs, signs $1,491.28 State of MN, services $715.75 Titan Machinery, parts $1,107.72 WHKS & Company, services $5,100.00 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $20,839.29 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (21 bills - not listed) $2,165.21 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $23,004.50 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (none) $0.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $156.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $156.00 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 19

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOtice of Mortgage Foreclosure sale DATE: May 2, 2014 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: September 15, 2006 2. Mortgagors: Donald C. Hanson and Shari L. Hanson 3. Mortgagees: First Southeast Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on September 20, 2006, as Document Number 354980 (or in Book […] of […] Page […]), in the Office of the County Recorder Registrar of Titles of Fillmore County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 15-0398-000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 2, T.A. Torgerson’s Addition to the City of Harmony, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 15 3rd St. SW Harmony, MN 55939 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one] is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is […]. is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are First Southeast Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is First Southeast Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $55,000.00 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $51,762.78. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on July 3, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at Fillmore County Courthouse Main Lobby. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on January 3, 2015. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 141 West Fillmore Street P.O. Box 469 Preston, MN 55965 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: First Southeast Bank P.O. Box 429 Harmony, MN 55939 Publish 19, 26, 2, 9, 16, 23

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PUBLIC NOTICES notice to contractors COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE JUNE 2, 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, Minn. until 1:30 p.m. on the 2nd day of June, 2014, for the following project: SAP 023-599-192: Bridge replacement with culvert and approach grading, located on 150th St in Beaver Township, approximately 2.65 miles west of Jct. TH 63 (3.0 miles SW of Ostrander, Minn.). Major quantities include aggregate base, 14’ X 6’ PC culvert & end section, aggregate bedding, random riprap and erosion control. Plan and proposal price is $30 picked up, and $35 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 24, 2014 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 5, 12, 19 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-352 In Re: Estate of Ronald W. Ramlo, also known as Ronald William Ramlo, Sr.; Ronald Ramlo, Sr., 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 December 16, 1971. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Donivee A. Johnson, whose address 303 North First Street, Canton, Minnesota 55922-0099, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s 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: 5/12/14 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Richard A. Nethercut (MN#130072) Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North PO Box 657 Harmony Minnesota 55939-0657 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (507) 886-2711 Publish 19, 26

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AUCTION CALENDAR 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. Sun. May 18 - 9:00am - Antiques, Tools, Guns, Household Auction. Sale site: Spring Valley Sales Auction Building. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal.

ONLINE AUCTIONS Bidding starts ending Sun., May 18 - 5:30pm DArr ONLiNe AUCTiON. Antique Furniture, 1976 MG Midget, Bucket Lift, Conv. Van, restaurant equip., ATVs, Coins..and much more. For more info, Darr Auction, www.darrauctions. com. Listing in the Journal. To list your Auction 507-765-2151

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Fillmore County Weather Forecast May 19 Monday

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

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Jct. 52 & 16, Preston, mn Ph: 507-765-3803

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

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Used TracTors row croP & UTiliTy • (2) ‘12 JD 6430 MFWD IVT/673 Loader • ‘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 SOLD • ‘08 6430 2W Prem • (2) 6420 MFWD 640 Loader

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

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2006 JD GT245 54 2005 JD GX255 54 2005 JD 325 48 2000 JD 345 54 2011 JD X534 54SOLD 2006 JD X540 54 2007 JD X540 54 2009 JD X540 54

CompaCt Utility traCtors CUT SOLD 1995 JD 855 72 2004 JD 2210 62 2007 Kubota BX2350 60 2011 Kubota BX2360 60 SOLD 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 2004 JD X475 62 SOLD 2003 JD X485 62 2003 JD X485 62 2004 JD X485 54 2005 JD X485 54 2005 JD X485 54 SOLD 2006 JD X720 62 2008 JD X720 54 2008 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 2010 JD X729 62 2011 JD X729 62 2007 JD X740 62 2007 JD X740 60 7IRON 2007 JD Z225 42 2012 JD Z925 60

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Holiday Hours

Monday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve - Closing at Noon localEve advantage (this includes thePreston, drive up) MN Monday, Dec. your 24 - Christmas - Closing at Noon (this includes the drive up) Tuesday, Dec. 25 - Christmas Day - Closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 - Christmas Day - Closed Monday, Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve - Closing at 3 pm

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Monday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve - Closing at Noon Dennis Overland (this includes the drive up) Monday, Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve - Closing at 3 pm (this includes the drive up) Insurance Agency, Inc. 40 rooms/suites, indoor pool & spa, continental (this up) Tuesday, Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day - Closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 -includes Christmasthe Daydrive - Closed 313 S. Elm St., Suite 2, Rushford, MN breakfast served daily, conference space available. 507.864.2557 • 888-378-2896 Monday, 31Year’s - New Year’s - Closing at 3 pm Tuesday, 507-765-2533 Jan. 1 - Dec. New Day• www.countrytrailsinn.com -Eve Closed (this includes the drive up) Tuesday, Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day - Closed

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