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By Jade Wangen jwangen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Once known as the Southeast Minnesota Development Corporation (SEMDC), CEDA, or Community and Economic Development Associates, changed their name to reflect their goal of expanding into new areas.

On October 27, 2011, at the corporate office in Chatfield, Minnesota, there will be a major event for CEDA. “We are having a celebration to honor the accomplishments done over the past 25 years,” said CEO/ President of CEDA, Ron Zeigler.

CEDA is a private, non-profit organization that works with communities on economic development.

The board of directors, which has eleven members, contains leaders from around the region that have an understanding about what economic development can do.

The organization has done many things over the years to help small cities in their development. Zeigler said during their 25 years of service, they have brought in about $20 million in grant money. Last year alone was in the $2.5 million range.

“Last week we assisted Elgin

with a financing package to help them bring a dentist into town,” said Zeigler. He also mentioned the Industrial Park in St. Charles, a $300,000 grant in Eyota, and several businesses in Harmony that have benefited financially.

Not only have they helped small towns and businesses with grants, they helped with flood recovery in 2007 and 2010. They also have a partnership with SEMCAC, an orga-

nization that is also committed to serving our communities.

According to Zeigler, the recent name change was made to better reflect the organization expanding into Iowa, Wisconsin, and across Minnesota.

“The name Southeastern Minnesota Development Corporation hindered that expansion,” explained Ziegler. “We now have a more geographically generic name.”

Without the help of CEDA, small towns would have to find some way on their own to improve and grow economically.

“Our whole goal is rural

America,” said Ziegler. “We typically contract with communities that are 5,000 or under or counties that are rural. Right now there really isn’t a voice for rural America.

They have to compete, not just regionally, but globally now, too.”

Another goal is to collaborate with other organizations and governmental bodies.

“Somehow, we all have to work together for the betterment of all,” said Zeigler.

N o t only is CEDA looking to expand geog raph ic a l ly into more areas, they are looking at expanding their services. Ziegler explained they are looking at getting into different types of work, including city administrative duties.

Ziegler mentioned the many benefactors of CEDA that donate funds on a regular basis.

“We most certainly appreciate their contribution and their confidence in our organization.”

The celebration is going to be a time for the members to get together and celebrate what they have accomplished in 25 years. “It’s a way to get together, renew old acquaintances, talk about what we have done in the past and what we want for the future,” said Zeigler.

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The Chatfield City Council at their October 10 meeting approved the first step to create an ordinance that will allow residents to have chickens on residential properties. After a public hearing, the council voted to authorize city attorney Fred Suhler to draft the ordinance.

Brenda Johnson spoke during a public hearing in favor of the ordinance to allow chickens, saying she and her husband just wanted to have chickens, not roosters. She first went to Planning and Zoning in September, 2010, asking to be allowed to raise chickens on their property.

No comments were made against the ordinance.

Kristi Clarke, Planning and Zoning, explained there were about four residents requesting the opportunity to raise chickens.

She noted 41 municipalities had been contacted in southeastern Minnesota about the issue. They

have not experienced many negative issues as a result of allowing chickens in a residential zone.

Clarke recommended residents be required to get a permit to raise chickens so they can be made aware of the rules up front.

She expects about four to six permits to be issued per year.

The Planning Commission recommended taking the next step to draft a chicken ordinance.

The ordinance will allow one hen per 1,800 square feet with a maximum of six hens on properties zoned R-1. Hens must be confined in coops or runs at all times in the back yard, and must be screened from adjacent properties. The coops must be 50 feet from a residential building not located on the property.

Other Zoning Changes •The city attorney was authorized to draft an amendment to the sign ordinance to include new language for B-3 (light commercial) properties. The rules will See CHATFIELD Page 11 

County approves next step toward redesign

By K aren R eisner kreisner@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The county board approved a conditional participation in a feasibility study for the Southeast Minnesota Regional Redesign project for human services delivery at their October 11 meeting.

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Monday, October 17, 2011

Hear the seat belt reminder ding? Buckle up- or hear sirens.

“Believe us, the last thing we want to do is write seat belt tickets,” says Fillmore County Sheriff Daryl Jensen. “That’s why we are reminding motorists to buckle up.

We want you to avoid meeting us, and more importantly, avoid getting hurt or killed.”

Sheriff Jensen adds that motorists are the first line of enforcing the law by speaking up and insisting that all passengers are belted.

“It may not be cool or easy to nag everyone to buckle up, but it’s a lot easier than dealing with the consequences.”

The enforcement effort will also include a nighttime seat belt enforcement focus. Each year, more than 60 percent of the nighttime fatalities (9 p.m.–3 a.m.) are not buckled up.

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According to Sheriff Jensen, a seat belt is a motorist’s best defense in case of a crash. He notes that 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.

Fillmore County officers will enforce the state’s primary seat belt law during the effort. The primary law requires passengers in all seating positions, including the back seat, to be buckled up or seated in the correct child restraint. Officers will stop and ticket unbelted drivers or passengers. A seat belt fine is $25 but can cost more than $100 with court and administrative fees.

The primary law has helped the state achieve a record-high daytime seat belt compliance rate of 92 percent.

The campaign will also include enforcement of Minnesota’s strengthened child passenger safety law which requires children to use a booster seat starting after they have outgrown a forwardfacing harnessed restraint (typically 40–60 pounds, depending on seat’s weight limitations). Children should remain in a booster until they are age 8 or 4 feet 9 inches tall — whichever comes first. It is recommended, however, to keep a child in a booster based on their height rather than age. Boosters help adult seat belts fit children

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Belt use is especially an issue in Greater Minnesota communities. Annually, nearly 80 percent of unbelted traffic deaths occur on Greater Minnesota roads.

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The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, Chatfield Police Dept and the Preston Police Dept are conducting increased Click It or Ticket seat belt patrols during one of the state’s largest belt enforcement campaigns of the year, October 14–27. The campaign aims to increase belt use to stop preventable deaths and injuries.

In Fillmore County during the last three years, five unbelted motorists were killed and six were seriously injured. Statewide during this same period, 409 unbelted motorists were killed and 814 suffered serious, life-altering injuries.

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.

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C ommentary More important things to worry about than manmade climate change

By Stan Gudmundson Two earthquakes and their tsunamis have caused upwards of 300,000 deaths over the last few years.

Thus reminding us again that the world we live in is violent and dangerous. By the way, the USGS says Col. Stan that 39 states Gudmundson are in active seismic zones. USAF (Ret) The roughly 600 mile Cascadia fault line along the west coast is a subduction zone that may cause a tremor as large as the one that recently hit Japan. Its tsunami could be similar in size. That quake will cause a few deaths as well, but aren’t you glad scientists are working so hard and spending so much taxpayer money on eradicating manmade climate change? They don’t call it global warming anymore. Not enough evidence.

There is also the San Andreas fault that is due for an “adjustment.” That fault line, east of Los Angeles, is hung up and will eventually shift. When? We don’t know, but a USGS official has said that when it does, they expect the Pacific plate to move at least 30 feet north along the North American plate. That isn’t comforting, but what is even more disconcerting is that the physical record indicates that the Pacific plate has moved as much as 90 feet during one of these periodic quakes. I don’t know what magnitude this little wiggle will produce, but we do know that it will be a catastrophe. The body count could be very high, but aren’t you happy scientists are working so hard Editorial Cartoon

and spending so much taxpayer money on eradicating deadly manmade climate change?

Some scientists are worried about super tsunamis. Although there is some debate about them, these tsunamis occur when a part of a large island collapses back into the ocean. There are at least two candidates that may cause one of these. One is the big island of Hawaii, and another is one of the Canary islands in the Atlantic. Such a tsunami could wipe out significant coastal region areas in the Pacific or Atlantic. That means a lot of dead people, but aren’t you pleased scientists are working so hard and spending so much taxpayer money on eradicating dangerous manmade climate change?

Experts tell us that it is not a matter of if we get hit by a substantial asteroid, it is a matter of when. Who knows how significant that might be. Life, as we know it, could be wiped out, but aren’t you ecstatic scientists are working so hard and spending so much taxpayer money on eradicating “proven,” kind of maybe, manmade climate change?

There are, in addition, extraordinarily violent weather outbreaks. Typhoons in the Pacific, hurricanes in the Atlantic, and tornadoes here, there, and everywhere. They have the potential to produce life threatening major disasters. A few hundred dead here, and few thousand dead there but aren’t you just tickled scientists are working so hard and spending so much taxpayer money on eradicating manmade climate change about which there is like, “consensus” like, uhm, totally? Sorta?

Then there are the volcanoes.

There are essentially two types.

The first kind is just the regular old routine kind of volcano like Mt. St. Helens or Pinatubo.

You know, the ones that force cancellation of air traffic, bury communities, cause devastating pyroclastic flows and so on. As Vesivius did when it buried Pompeii. These standard types of volcanoes have killed an awful lot of people and have done an awful lot of damage.

They’re still out there. There’s Mt. Hood in Oregon, Rainier near Seattle, and whole bunch more. Sooner or later, they will again blow their tops and reek havoc on this earth. They will kill a few more people and blow noxious stuff into the atmosphere that will cool the earth for a while, but aren’t you delighted scientists are working so hard and spending so much taxpayer money on eradicating manmade climate change instead of studying other trivial natural phenomenon?

Then there is the Yellowstone super volcano. Beneath the park is a magna pool that is 45 miles long and 35 miles wide. It erupts every 600,000 years or so. The last time was about 600,000 years back. It was about 6,000 times larger than St. Helens and left an almost 600 cubic mile divot. When that pops its cork again, what then? Life on earth will probably never resemble what it is today. Keep in mind, there is more than one super volcano. Number of dead?

Billions perhaps, but aren’t you gratified scientists are working so hard and spending so much taxpayer money on saving our lives by eradicating manmade climate change?

Finally, we know that the earth’s climates warm and cools all by itself. We also know that

another ice age is inevitable. But who cares, so long as scientists work really hard to control climate change.

Would we still be funding climate change research if we got hit by an asteroid or a super volcano blew? Of course we would.

Afterall, at the last count, there were over 600 “good” conclusions supporting climate change theory.

These include: too much rain, too little rain; too much snow, too little snow; too much wind, too little wind; too hot, too cold; too much ice (Antarctic), too little ice (Arctic); too many perfect days, and too few perfect days. Okay, I made the last two up.

But aren’t you glad we have our priorities straight given the insignificance of all of the other dangers we face compared to the yet unmanifested manmade climate change. But the potential, just imagine the potential.

For the liberals who find this to be dismissive and politically incorrect, let me try to be a little clearer as to what I mean.

We face enormous dangers that will all occur sooner or later, or some perhaps may even occur coincident with another catastrophe of some sort. When these happen, will the effort to study and control climate change, if it exists, be considered very important or will the whole effort be considered in retrospect to have been a total waste of time? I would submit that the latter will be true. The whole notion of climate change compared to all of the other dangers we face is so trivial as to be inconsequential. There are more important things to worry about even if manmade climate change is significant. Which it isn’t of course.

Meet the Rushford candidates The Rushford Area Chamber of Commerce is offering the community of Rushford an opportunity meet the Rushford City candidates and hear what they have to say on pertinent issues. The public is invited to Rushford-Peterson High School Theatre on Sunday, October 23 from 7-8 pm. The moderator of the evening will be owner and editor of the Fillmore County Journal, Jason Sethre.

Questions may be submitted from any individual or business taxpayer in the City of Rushford into four category boxes that will be provided that evening. The categories are: 1. City’s fiscal budget, 2. Economic development, 3. Community quality of life issues, and 4. Other. Answers will be timed to three minutes each.

There will also be a few minutes following answers to the submitted questions for further discussion.

You are encouraged to attend.

Financial Aid Night Fillmore Central High School will be hosting a Financial Aid Night on Monday, November 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. A representative from Southeast Technical College in Winona will be here with a financial aid presentation and will answer any questions you may have. This is open to all parents and studentsyou do not have to be attending Southeast Tech. College in the fall.

Please note: this event follows Parent-Teachers conferences scheduled for this evening.

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Government this week •Monday, Oct. 17, Preston

City Council, Council Chamber, 6:00 p.m.

• Monday, Oct. 17, Kingsland School Board, 7:00 p.m.

• Monday, Oct. 17, RushfordPeterson School Board, Rushford Computer Room, 6:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, Oct. 18, Rushford Village City Council, Rushford Village Community Center, 7:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, Oct. 18, MabelCanton School Board, 7:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, Oct. 18, Houston School Board, 7:00 p.m.

•Tuesday, Oct. 18, Lanesboro School Board, Lanesboro School Office, 7:00 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

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C ommentary One Moment Please...

Opportunities to get involved

By Jason Sethre Publisher of the Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal Cell phone: 507-251-5297 As you navigate today’s Journal, you’ll notice an abundance of opportunities to get involved – literally something for everybody.

Please consider this commentary sort of like one of the “choose your own adven- Jason Sethre ture” books as a ready-reference for today’s newspaper.

Food Shelf On page 12, there is reference to a $12,000 goal to assist your local SEMCAC Food Shelves serving resi-

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dents of Fillmore County. The total contribution from this campaign was $3,900 in 2010. Every dollar helps, and we do have residents humbly in need of this local program. Please consider making a contribution.

Turkey Day Run Three years ago, Craig Britton, Jason Schwarz, Ross Kiehne, Jim Peters and myself began running on the Root River Trail on Saturday mornings at a “talking pace.”

We started out with five miles and eventually worked our way up to eight miles. And, as our weekly runs progressed, we became confident enough to commit to running from Lanesboro to Preston on the Root River Trail, a whopping 10.3 miles on the morning of Thanksgiving Day. We also felt it would be good to invite the public. Well, we’re back at it again. On November 24, 2011, on the morning of Thanks-

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giving Day, we will begin our trek from Lanesboro to Preston starting at 8:00 a.m.. Please see page 31 if you’re interesting in burning a few calories before you consume a few calories. And, in case you are concerned about running 10.3 miles, don’t worry. It’s just like driving 10.3 miles, but without the vehicle.

Photo Contest With beautiful landscapes and adventurous photographers living throughout Bluff Country, our area brings together the perfect blend of Mother Nature’s greatest works of art. These pictures have become an inspiration for our annual Visit Bluff Country Visitor’s Guide: “A Guide to Historic Bluff Country” – now in its 15th year with over 30,000 copies distributed to over 400 locations in the tri-state area. In addition, last year with a leap of faith we collaborated with all of the communities in Fillmore County to provide a 2011 monthly calendar, publishing 13,000 copies to make sure every household in Fillmore County received their own calendar. Whether hanging on the fridge, on the wall in someone’s office, or at the local post office, we see the calendars have been utilized as we had hoped. Well, we are inviting all of our readers to send in as many scenic photos as you can take or have taken throughout this past year. Please see page 12 if you are a local photographer; amateur or professional, don’t be shy.

Journal Scholarship Starting at the beginning of the 2009-10 school year, the Journal began sponsoring an annual $500 scholarship for students graduating from a high school in Fillmore County. Page 31 of today’s Journal references the opportunity, and

a complete application is available online at fillmorecountyjournal.com and at the Journal office in Preston.

The application deadline is October 31, 2011.

Journal Super BINGO Thanks to Rushford Foods, Preston Foods, Harmony Foods, Preston Liquor, The Creamery, Pam’s Corner, Studio-A-Photography and SMG Computer Solutions, Journal Super BINGO is now in its second year. Last year, we saw an average of 300 entries per week, and we have already seen the contest entries come pouring into participating businesses. This nine week contest will boast a $25 weekly prize, and I’m pretty sure your odds of winning are much better than if you’re playing the lottery. See page 23 if you like shouting “BINGO!” Journal Cookbook Last year, on Tuesday, November 9, Brad Hoiness and his employees at Preston Foods hosted the first annual cooking contest consisting of 92 recipe entries prepared for a slate of local judges. Prizes amounting to hundreds of dollars in gift cards were awarded to the top three finishers in each recipe category, and all recipes were compiled and shared in the Fillmore County Journal published on November 15, 2010. Considering 2010 was the first year we had attempted to coordinate a cooking contest in conjunction with a locally seasoned recipe cookbook, we were pleasantly surprised to see such a wonderful response. This year’s cooking contest will be held at Rushford Foods, and we are excited to present another collection of recipes from the Best Cooks of Bluff Country. Please see page 14 for the recipe entry form.

Weather Art I know we have blossoming artists in our region. I have a couple of them in my household, as well. A couple of years ago, we began running the weather page with opportunities for children to submit their artwork portraying their view of the weather. Sometimes we’ve had pictures of sunshine and flowers in February, and that’s quite a relief from reality even if it’s only on paper.

We encourage parents to consider sitting down with their children and sending in some artwork depicting the weather. We had a huge stack of weather art come in from Mrs. Finseth’s first grade class at the Chatfield Elementary School last year, and we encourage other teachers to consider involving their students in the newspaper. Newspaper readers become lifelong learners.

Involving children in the newspaper at a young age encourages good reading habits. Check out the latest weather art from Hart, Minn., on page 31 of today’s Journal.

Opportunities As you can see, there are many opportunities to get involved in today’s Journal. Regardless of your interests, we hope we are continually providing something of your liking every single week of the year. Over the past few years, we feel our readers have been the driving force behind making this newspaper better. We have added the Fillmore County Church Directory and the Fillmore County Sports Section at the request of our readers, and I’m sure there will be many more requests to come,, of which will enhance the content of the Journal. From my standpoint, this newspaper is all about you – our reader. Thank you.

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Fillmore County Sports Gopher rebuttal leads to win

By Paul Trende Good-Knighted A pair of county teams, coming off successful weekends, took to the court and kept to their winning ways, at the expense of another county squad. First, the LeRoyOstrander tournament champion FC Falcons hosted their western neighbor Kingsland. Set one was tied at 20 before four straight attack errors doomed the Knights (25-21 FC). The home Falcons were less obliging in game two. They never trailed, winning 25-14. The third game shone 19-18 FC, following a Regan Zimmer ace, but then the Falcon hitters finished the affair.

Three Taylor Case kills, she had 14 for the match, stoked a lead.

Alex Peterson’s game-high 15th kill sealed the deal, 25-21. The Knights simply couldn’t offset that frontcourt production (Lindsay Tart and Jessica Kaster led with 7 & 5 kills). Odd stat of the night; FC led in the category Balls-Stuck-inthe-Rafters 1-0. Forty-eight hours later, Kingsland played host to L-O 3rd place finisher, RushfordPeterson. The Trojans entered on a nice little six-game streak. Boasting a couple heavy-hitters, Kenzie Lind and Amy Todd, they looked to continue their run. In game one, R-P bolted ahead 4-1, but the Knights led 18-17. A couple of Lind aces helped the Trojans into the lead, for good (25-21). Game two was the Amy Todd show. Her first serving session produced multiple aces and 11 R-P points (a 12-1 lead). It was easy-rolling from there (25-13). Set three was tied 14 apiece when Cody Manfull took a turn at serving. The score was 19-15 when she finished. That run proved the difference in a 25-20 third game (and match) R-P victory. Lind led everyone with 19 kills (plus 14 digs). Todd was second with 9 (plus 5 aces). R-P as a team had 14 aces

(to Kingsland’s 2). Emily Culhane had 30 assists. Tart (9 kills, 16 digs) was the Knights lead performer.

R-P is 4-5, 18-12. #5, #9, to the Eight-Tenth’s It’s that time in the prep football season. Match-ups are becoming big and important. Undefeated state ranked (class A) squads, #5 Southland versus #9 Fillmore Central, perfectly embodied that. For one half, though, there wasn’t much to fuss about. The deepest offensive incursion was FC to the Southland 25. It was a ground-based defensive struggle, a slobber knocker. Out of halftime, FC got its air attack going. Andy Todd hit Tyler Eickhoff for 35 yards, and then Mitch Johnson for 32 more, moving the Falcons to the 5-yardline. An Eickhoff run gave FC a 7-0 lead. Flash forward to the 4th quarter. With it still 7-0, things inched towards desperation for the Rebels. They got a break when an FC snap trickled to punter Eickhoff leaving him one thing to do, secure it (and get mowed). Southland took over 1st and 10 at the FC 29 with 3:39 left, but three plays later faced 4th and 6 from the 25. Back-up QB Jacob Frodl’s scramble was stopped a yard shy of a first down. Three plays, three timeouts, and no first down later, FC again punted, giving Southland another shot with 1:00 to go, zero timeouts, from the FC 46. Immediately, Frodl hit Mike Goergen for 16 to the 30. On 4th and 6 from the 26, the two connected again for 18 yards to the FC eight. A spike and an incompletion later, Southland faced 3rd and goal with 9 seconds left. Frodl dropped to pass, but had to scramble. He was hit around the five, fumbled, and FC recovered. But a yellow hanky (an FC hold) gave the Rebels one last shot from the four-yard line with exactly eight-tenths of a second left. Frodl took the snap,

a short drop, and fired over the middle into the end zone. Flanker Nick Schmitz reached down and back to get the ball, falling to the ground. He held up the pigskin as if he’d scored a touchdown.

Two officials looked at each other indecisively. A third came racing in from the side, vehemently signaling two things; the ball hit the ground, the pass was incomplete. Southland’s fans booed. FC’s cheered.

There’s no instant replay. In a tothe-wire heart-stopper, the Falcons prevailed 7-0. Only Eickhoff put on an offensive display (29 carries, 160 yards, TD; 2 receptions, 41 yards). The next best yardage-getter was Goergen with (42 receiving, 15 rushing). FC’s defense played magnificently, shutting-out a team that came in averaging 42 PPG. It’s the first time the Falcons have started 6-0 since 1998.

Gopher Rebuttal Leads to Win Late in the 3rd quarter of the Rushford-Peterson/Chatfield football game, the home Trojan’s Chris Boehmke broke off a 56-yard TD run to tie the game at 13. Until that point, Chatfield had led 7-0, courtesy of a 16-yard Jake Peterson run, and 13-7, courtesy of a 15-yard Nate Skare to Jesse Julian pass. R-P’s only score came via a fake punt 53-yard TD run by

Tyler McLellan. And thus, with a quarter-plus to play, it looked like Boehmke’s run turned momentum. It looked like the game would be decided in the 4th. But Gopher tailback Jake Neis replied, breaking off a 68-yard scamper on Chatfield’s first offensive play of the ensuing possession (seconds later).

The run put the visitors back in the lead (20-13). A series later, in the 4th, the Goph’s struck again.

Skare found Julian, this time from 11-yards away and that was it.

Chatfield prevailed 27-13, led by Neis’ running (22-119, TD) and Julian’s receiving (5-66, 2 TD’s).

Boehmke paced R-P (17-128, TD rushing). Chatfield moved to 3-3, R-P to 2-4.

VOLLEYBALL 10-3 Houston 0, Rushford-Peterson 3 > 25-11, 25-17, 25-17 (R-P: Kenzie Lind 15 kills, 7 digs; Amy Todd 8 kills, 5 aces; Emily Culhane 18 assists, 5 aces; Kendra Crawford 9 digs. H: Vanessa Lee 5 kills, 6 assists; Kalene Hill 17 digs) #13(A) Mabel-Canton 1, #8(AA) Caledonia 3 > 16-25, 20-25, 25-14, 12-25 (M-C: Belle Sand 15 kills, 17 digs; Carly McCabe 28 assists, 8 digs; Christy Welscher/Kristina Mengis 6 kills each. C: Maria Fruechte 16 kills, 12 digs; Emma

Lange 18 kills; Taylor Winjim 39 assists. After 25 straight to wins, Coug’s have lost last two, but to AAA Faribault and the ranked Warriors. Caledonia leads Three Rivers without a conference loss) 10-4 St. Charles 0, R-P 3 > 25-18, 25-14, 25-18 (R-P: Todd 20 kills, 15 digs, 5 aces; Lind 19 kills; Culhane 30 assists; Crawford 25 digs, 3 aces) #13(A) M-C 3, Houston 0 > 25-21, 25-14, 25-8 (M-C: Lydia Geving 7 kills; McCabe 24 assists, 10 digs; Welscher 4 kills, 4 blocks, 4 aces; Sand 10 digs. H: Lee 6 kills, 5 assists; Hill 12 digs. Cougars get kills from 9 girls, end brief two game skid, still lead SEC with 10-0, 27-2 record) Lanesboro 0, Spring Grove 3 > 20-25, 15-25, 14-25 (L: Bryn Harmon 9 digs, 3 kills; Katarina Miehlisch 7 digs, 3 kills; Linnea Thiss 11 digs, 5 assists; Kaia Hongerholt 9 digs) 10-6 Chatfield 1, Lewiston-Altura 3 > 22-25, 25-21, 25-23, 26-24 (C: Kenna Moechnig 9 kills; Erin Kammer 7 kills. L-A: Jenny Mundt 16 kills, 15 digs, 5 blocks, 3 aces; Natalie Kalmes 10 kills, 14 digs; Maddie Hess 34 assists, 14 digs.

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Gophers are 5-3, 13-7, tied with FC for 4th in Three Rivers. Cards are 6-2, 22-4, 3rd Place in Three Rivers) Fillmore Central 0, #3(A) Wabasha-Kellogg 3 > 21-25, 23-25, 19-25 (FC: Peterson 16 kills, 9 digs; Case 12 kills, 19 digs; Malley 35 assists. W-K: Katie Cavalco 20 kills, 8 digs; Kalyn Biever 42 assists, 8 digs; Jordan Wolfe 23 digs. W-K is 8-1, 17-4 overall, 2nd in Three Rivers behind Caledonia) Grand Meadow 3, Lanesboro 1 > 25-18, 11-25, 17-25, 24-26 (L: Harmon 4 kills, 10 digs; Miehlisch 5 kills; Hongerholt 11 digs. GM: Courtney Olson 13 kills; Audra Durham 9 kills; Autumn Thorsen 31 assists, 8 aces) Lyle/Pacelli 0, M-C 3 > 25-10, 25-8, 25-6 (M-C: Sand 10 kills,

12 digs; McCabe 25 assists, 9 aces; Danielle Paul 5 aces. L/P: Madison Truckenmiller 4 kills) 10-7 Byron Tournament (Fillmore Central and Kingsland) > FC lost to Byron 2-1 (26-24, 14-25, 6-15), but downed Pine Island 2-0 (25-15, 25-15), South St. Paul 2-0 (258, 25-15), & Winona 2-0 (2519, 25-11) in Pool Play. Defeated Fridley 2-0 (26-24, 25-17) to take 3rd Place. Tournament Leaders: kills (Peterson 49, Case 41), assists (Malley 94), digs (Case 40, Peterson 34), blocks (Sammi Bakke 8), aces (Malley 6, Peterson 6). Falcons are 5-3, 20-5, tied with Chatfield for 4th in Three Rivers. Kingsland lost to Fridley 1-2 (25-19, 14-25, 7-15), Triton 0-2 (12-25, 21-25), Goodhue 1-2 (25-17, 25-18, 15-13), & Kenyon-Wanamingo 0-2 (2426, 27-29) in Pool Play. No place game. Knights record is 2-6, 4-16)

Lanesboro Tournament (Lanesboro) > Burros beat St. Paul-Como Park 2-1 (25-11, 18-25, 15-10), but lost to RochesterLourdes 0-2 (18-25, 18-25), Waterville-Elysian-Morristown 0-2 (1625, 15-25), & St. Croix Lutheran 0-2 (16-25, 15-25). Stat Leaders: kills (Miehlisch 14), assists (Thiss 17), digs (Hongerholt 33), aces (Hongerholt 6). Burros are 5-5, 6-12.

FOOTBALL (10-6) #7(AA) Caledonia 21, Kingsland 0 (K: Knights had 0 rushing yards.

Tanner Lange 3-12 for 53 yards passing. C: QB Keenan Bruening 2 rushing TD’s; Matt Peterson 9 rushes, 56 yards, TD; Connor McCormick 15 rushes, 61 yards.

Knights are 2-4) Leroy-Ostrander 8, Lanesboro 54 (L: Sophomore Niko Anderson 17 carries, 252 yards, 4 TD’s; Burros finished with nearly 600 yards

of offense. L-O: Jace Bunne 15-43, 254 yards passing. Lucas Roe 5-117 yards receiving. Burros are 5-1) Mabel-Canton 21, GlenvilleEmmons 14 (M-C: Gabe Lind 27 carries for 100 yards, 3 TD’s; Jesse Amdahl 22 carries for 128 yards; Noah Manning INT’ed a G-E pass at the M-C 5-yardline with 36 ticks remaining to clinch win. M-C moves to 3-3) CROSS COUNTRY 10-4 Chatfield Invitational (Chatfield, Kingsland, and LFC) at Chosen Valley Country Club > Boys Team Results: 1st Hayfield, 2nd Chatfield, 3rd Rochester Area Home School, 4th Pine Island, 5th Stewartville, 6th Kingsland.

Top Gopher finishers: 1st Alex Paulson, 7th Justin Friedrich, 13th Josh Johnson, (of 55 runners). Top Knight finisher: 19th Jeremiah Ondieki. Top LFC finisher: 37th

AgStar Fund announces nearly $100,000 in grants to emergency services teams in rural Minnesota and Wisconsin The AgStar Fund for Rural America, the corporate giving program of AgStar Financial Services, recently announced $99,919 in grants through their Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant Program. This program awards grants up to $2,500 towards funding equipment for volunteer fire, rescue and ambulance squads in AgStar’s 69 county service area.

Due to the great need and large volume of applications, for the second consecutive year, the AgStar Fund has doubled the budget for this program from $50,000 to $100,000. They distributed over $101,000 in EMS grants in 2010.

Since the Fund’s inception in 2001, AgStar has awarded nearly $340,000 to fire departments, ambulance teams and rescue squads in Minnesota and Wiscon-

sin.

According to John Monson, Chair of AgStar’s Fund Board of Trustees, “Rural communities are being asked to do more with less, even when it comes to emergency services. Many deserving volunteer fire, rescue and ambulance departments are struggling; often making due with outdated communications equipment and gear that compromises the safety of their crews. That’s why we at AgStar felt compelled to do more.

This is just our way of thanking and supporting the people who serve and protect all of us who live and work in rural communities.”

The Minnesota departments receiving grants this year include: Alpha Fire Department, Bigelow Fire Department, Chain of Lakes Fire & Rescue District,

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Chatfield Fire Department, City of Westbrook, Clarks Grove Fire Department, Deer Park Area Fire Department, Embarrass Region Volunteer Fire Department, Good Thunder Fire Department, Goodhue Fire & Rescue, Grand Meadow Fire & Rescue, Hills Fire Department, Hollandale Fire Department, Kiester Ambulance, Lewisville Volunteer Fire Fighting Co., Madelia Fire Department,

Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department, Mazeppa Fire Department, McGregor Area First Responders, Montrose Fire Department, Nerstrand Volunteer Fire Department, New Richland Fire Department, Nicollet Rural Fire Department, Ormsby Fire and Rescue, Orr Volunteer Fire Department, Pequot Lakes Fire Department, Pine EMS, Preston Fire Department, Randall Fire Department, Ross

Travis Troendle > Girls Team Results: 1st Chatfield, 2nd Stewartville, 3rd Rochester Area Home School, 4th Pine Island, 5th Hayfield, 6th Kingsland. Top Gopher finishers: 1st Kayla Woltz, 2nd Karen Gomez, 6th Haley Woltz, 11th Sarah Costello. Top Knight finisher: 14th Melanie Woods. Top LFC finisher: 7th Kirsten Ruen.

10-6 Lewiston-Altura Invitational (LARP) at Lewiston Country Club > Boys Team Results: 1st PEM, 2nd La Crescent, 3rd Byron, 4th Rochester-Lourdes, 5th L-A/R-P, 6th W-K, 7th L/P. Top LARP finishers: 5th Austin O’Hare, 21st Ryan Ruberg, 22nd Graham Sullivan (of 47). > Girls Team Results: 1st La Crescent, 2nd PEM, 3rd LARP, 4th Lourdes, 5th Byron, 6th W-K. Top LARP finishers: 10th Mariah Olson, 11th Alyson Mueller (of 43).

Lake First Responders, Scandia Valley First Response, Spring Valley Fire Department, Upsala First Response, Walters Volunteer Fire/ First Responders, Willow River Fire and EMS, Wilson Volunteer Fire Department, Wykoff Fire Department. The Wisconsin departments receiving grants this year are: Boyd-Edson-Delmar Fire Department, Dallas Sioux Creek Joint Fire Department, Fall Creek Area Fire District, Town of Jackson Volunteer Fire Department and Sheldon Fire Protection District.

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As a value-added financial services cooperative, AgStar allocates patronage dividends to its 14,000 stockholders.

The company is also committed to giving back to rural residents, organizations and communities through AgStar’s Fund for Rural America. Since its inception in 2001, the AgStar Fund has donated more than $3 million to organizations working to improve the future of rural America. The Fund’s mission is “enhancing life in agriculture rural America.”

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three to two vote with Bakke and Marc Prestby voting no.

Commissioner Chuck Amunrud said the cost, which will come out of the social services budget for the study, is a wise investment of tax dollars to see if the model will work. Bakke was concerned that only five counties that they were aware of have taken action to move forward with the study. He added that we are in if the others are in. There seemed to be some confusion, as it was expected to be a two- step process to opt in. The information available to the board seemed to only count counties that had taken the second step.

At a September 3 meeting, the board unanimously agreed to opt in for participation in the feasibility study with the expectation of a $10,440 obligation, which they believed to be the first step.

At that time it was understood that their decision was dependent on the participation of the other

counties. If less than all 12 counties agree to participate, the total cost for each of the participating counties will increase. The Bush Foundation has agreed to contribute about half of the total cost.

The feasibility study is necessary to see if the proposed cooperative model will work and answer questions about the design of the cooperative model. A fiscal plan is to be developed along with a fiscal analysis. The intention of the cooperative redesign is to provide better outcomes, to use limited resources more efficiently and effectively, to deliver human services in a more integrated system across the region, and to use technology to help achieve these goals.

The new supervisor for the county’s income maintenance unit, Deb Ristau, described the practice of case banking/process management which is now in place in the social services department. Each financial worker completes part of the process for each case acting as a team, instead of

having one financial worker follow a case all the way through the steps necessary for a customer to receive benefits. Case banking/process management is a new process to work through cases.

It provides improved efficiency, more flexibility, support of a five member team, and helps train new team members. There are more eyes on the process, which helps reduce errors. Ristau noted that the food stamp case load has increased 90 percent in the last two years.

Other Business In Brief •The retirement of Jeanette Milne from Public Health effective January 5, 2012, was accepted with thanks for her 23 years of service. Advertisement for a replacement Public Health nurse was approved. Lantha Stevens, Director of Nursing, suggested a two month overlap for training purposes.

•Auditor/Treasurer Shirl Boelter recommended educating the public about the property tax changes due to the termination of the Homestead Market Value Credit

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program and the implementation of the Market Value Exclusion through newspaper ads and the county’s web page. Chairman Marc Prestby argued that many of the county’s large elderly population do not use the Internet. He maintained it was best to include an insert in the mailing of the statements.

•The board approved a short three-point insert that briefly explains what is changing, why it is changing, and what it means for homeowners. It includes a statement where qualified homeowners with incomes below $100,780 or whose property taxes increase

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more than 12 percent or $100 may apply for a partial property tax refund from the state.

•Policy amendments were approved dealing with county employment and employment status. Finalists for a position will be required to complete and pass a criminal background check. Once the job is offered to an applicant, the person must obtain a preemployment medical examination to determine fitness for duty.

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officiating. Burial was at Rushford Lutheran Cemetery, Rushford, Minn.

Memorials may be directed to Robert Owen Bluck Robert Owen Bluck, 82, of Sauer Memorial Home in Winona.

Preston died Thursday, October 6, Arrangements were entrusted to 2011, at Chosen Valley Care Center Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service, Rushford, Minn. in Chatfield.

Robert was born on April 17, Stephanie Jaeb Maxam 1929, near Monona, Iowa the son of Robert and Lottie (Klima) Stephanie ”Steph” Jaeb Maxam, Bluck. He graduated from Monona age 51, died October 3, 2011. She High School. After graduation he was born December 30, 1959. She worked as a semi-truck driver. On was a beloved mother, sister, daughAugust 26, 1989, he married Grace ter, and friend.

Bollhoefer Buckles at the Preston More than United Methodist Church. After life itself, Steph their marriage, Bob worked for loved her chilForemost Farms Dairy in Preston dren! as a field man until his retirement. “A hundred After retirement, he and Grace had years from now a business mowing lawns and cem- it will not mateteries. He was a member of St. ter what my Stephanie Jaeb Columban Catholic Church. Bob bank account Maxam was active with collecting toys of all was, the sort of varieties and enjoyed working with house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove . . . But some organizations.

Bob is survived by his wife, Grace the world may be different because of Preston, one step-daughter Gen- I was important in the life of a evieve (Kelvin) Langmaid of New- child.” ton, Iowa, and also step-children Stephanie was preceded in death from his first marriage. He was pre- by her mother Elizabeth Jaeb. She ceded in death by his parents, first is survived by her four children, wife, and two step-sons, Andrew Davey, Kirstin, Anna, and Stephen Maxam. She also leaves behind her and Kenneth Buckles.

Memorials may be directed to father, Ron Jaeb, her sisters, Maria the Root River Antique Histori- Cremer and Anita Ballard, and cal Power Association. Memorial her brothers, Jonathan Jaeb, Joseph services were Wednesday, October Jaeb, and Andrew Jaeb. She grew 12, 2011, at St. Columban Catholic up in Granger, Minn., attending Church in Preston with Rev. Pat- high school in Harmony, Minn. rick Arens officiating. Burial was She attended St. Mary’s University in St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery, and graduated from the Carlson Monona, Iowa. Thauwald Funeral School of Business at the University Homes in Preston was in charge of of Minnesota. She enjoyed many years of professional achievement at arrangements.

Arthur Anderson Company, Deloitte, and Pentair with her most Gertrude Elenore Forsythe Gertrude Elenore (Woxland) recent position as the Senior Vice Forsythe, 95, died peacefully in the President of Human Resources, Compensation and Benefit Design Lord October 10, 2011.

Gert was born to Gilbert S. and for US Bank.

Gina (Dregmundson) Woxland Steph (“Mom”) was, and will September 18, 1916, at her parent’s always be loved, and forever be house in Rushford, Minn. She was missed. baptized, confirmed and married at Doris L. Newgard Rushford Lutheran Church.

She married Myron John For- Doris L. Newgard, age 90, of sythe of Houston, Minn. November Mabel, Minnesota died Monday, 28, 1935. They farmed near Hous- October 10, 2011, at the Green Lea ton their first years of marriage. Manor Nursing Home in Mabel In 1938 they moved to Rushford, where she had been a resident for Minn. where her husband was several years. employed by G.S. Woxland Co. Doris was born September 24, and later became a partner in 1951. 1921, to J. Thomas and Emma Gert sold Avon products from the (Forde) Allen in Winneshiek Counlate 1940s until the late 1950s. In ty, Iowa. She attended rural Iowa the mid-1960s she was employed schools. She was married to Melvin

by Rushford Lutheran Church as Newgard on November 20, 1937 in its secretary until her husband’s Decorah, Iowa by the Rev. Glesne.

Melvin preceded her in death on retirement in 1981.

Gert is survived by two sons, September 26, 1995. She was an Robert M. Forsythe of Rushford, avid reader, loved to play Scrabble Minn. and David A. (Maryann and cards, and do needlework. The Gunderson) Forsythe of Winona, coffee pot was always on.

Minn.; four grandchildren; nine Doris is survived by two sons great-grandchildren; eight great- Rodney (Ione) and Thomas (Sherigreat-grandchildren; and one da) both of Mabel; three daughters brother, Donald (Lorraine) Wox- Melba Miller of Hokah, Beverly (Norris) Bakke of Mabel, and land of Rushford, Minn.

Gert was preceded in death by Laurel (Chris Haydock) Wanek of her husband, Myron, her parents, Rochester; 17 grandchildren; 28 two brothers Sydney (Syd) Wox- great-grandchildren; 21 great-greatland and Gerhard (Gilly) Woxland, grandchildren; two brothers Verand two sisters Judy (Adolf) Brem- non (Ruth) Allen of Mabel, and mer and Kathryn (Arthur) Thore- Lester Allen of Decorah; sistersin-law Lillian Steadman of Rockson.

A funeral service was held on Fri- ford, Illinois, Harriet Newgaard day, October 14, 2011, at Rushford of Spring Grove, Minnesota, and Lutheran Church, Rushford, Minn. Vera Witte of Augusta, Wisconsin. with the Rev. Roger Michaelson She was preceded in death by her

husband Melvin, two sisters, one brother, sons-in-law Joseph Miller and Allen Wanek, and an infant grandson.

Funeral services were Friday, October 14, 2011, at the Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel with the Rev. Gail Klavetter officiating. Burial was in the Mabel Lutheran Cemetery. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel was in charge of arrangements.

Virginia Fern Wicks Virginia Fern Wicks, age 80, of Harmony, Minnesota died on Thursday October 6, 2011, at the Harmony Health Care facility after a courageous two month battle with pancreatic cancer.

Virginia F. Quandahl was born December 11, 1930, at her grandfather’s farm in Bluffton Township, Winneshiek Co., Iowa, to Harry M. and Vera D. (Walter) Quandahl.

She was baptized and confirmed in the Burr Oak Lutheran Church.

She grew up on the family farm in Burr Oak Township, attended nearby Lost Nation School, District #8, and graduated from Decorah High School in 1949.

After high school, she went to work for Northwestern Bell Telephone in Decorah, first as an operator and then as a business office clerk.

On September 20, 1952, Virginia was united in marriage with Marvin Wicks, son of Claude and Olive (Olson) Wicks, in the Burr Oak Lutheran Church with Rev. Erling Wold Officiating. To the union four children were born.

Virginia worked for Daytons Department store in Rochester, MN for 13 years as a PBX operator.

She served on the board of Olmsted County Farm Bureau, the Olmsted County United Way and Sons of Norway. She was very active in church programs on the many military installations and local churches where they were stationed. In Japan, she worked with a local Japanese school in their English language program. Volunteering to serve the needs of the Church and community support programs remained an interest in her years of retirement. Virginia cherished the many friendships made in her varied life experiences, and was ever grateful to each for the moments they had shared.

Survivors include: her husband Marvin, three daughters, Gail Abele of Highland Village, TX; Amy Petersen of Albert Lea, MN; Laura (Donald) Strickland of Ft. Worth, TX; one son, Clinton (Jean) Wicks of Dodge Center, MN; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one sister Laverne Ibeling of Ackley, IA; one sister-in-law Verna Quandahl of Spring Grove, MN; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Arthur in 1994 and Robert in 1995, and a brother-in-law George Ibeling in 2010.

The Lindstrom Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Services were conducted at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony on Tuesday October 11 with Rev. Betsy Dartt and Pastor Kyle Jackson officiating. Burial was in the Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, Iowa.

Fillmore County Church Directory A rendahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2477 Assembly Of God Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church ………………… Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church …………………… Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 00am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ ………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St N W, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Christian Science Ser vices …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Elstad Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church ……………… Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church ……………… Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykof f, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston …………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatf ield Ave N W, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4960 First English Lutheran Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran ……………………………………………

Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran …………………………………… Sundays - 11: 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 & 11: 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2546 Harmony United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Prairie Church ……………………………………

Sundays - 9 : 00am 43265 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church ……………… Special Occassions Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545-2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church ……………………… Sundays - 8 : 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. (1st & 2nd) - 8 : 45am & (3rd & 4th) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 New Life Victory Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 440 2nd Ave SE, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3525 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 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875-2460 Our Saviour’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, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church ……………………………………………………

220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren …………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4772 (Guest Pastor) Root R iver Community Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church …………………… Sat. - 5 : 30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 101 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152 Satersdahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church …………………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 408 Preston St N W # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St Ignatius Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 31497 Highway 43, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2585 St Joseph’s Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111 St Marys Catholic Church ………………… Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 11: 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews Episcopal Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707 St Matthew’s Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 10 :30am & (3rd & 4th) - 8 : 45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268 St Patrick ’s Church Hall ……………………………………… Sundays - 8 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church ………………… Sun. - 10 : 00am & Wed. - 7: 00pm 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Harmony, MN 55939 (Big Springs) (507) 886-8175 Sumner Center United Methodist Church ………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 378- 4801 The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints ………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 21257 US Hwy 52 South Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4551 Trinity Fellowship ELCA …………………………………… Sundays - 11: 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinity Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203 Union Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 United Methodist Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 W halan Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

Monday, October 17, 2011

“H2O Show” at Lanesboro Arts Center to feature work by 43 regional artists 43 regional artists will be featured in the upcoming “H2O Show” at the Lanesboro Arts Center, 103 Parkway Ave N. in Lanesboro, Minnesota. Focused on the subject of water, the exhibit will run October 22 - December 23, 2011, with an opening reception on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 6-8 p.m. (this is free and open to the public!). The exhibit will include work in a variety of visual arts media: ceramic, fiber, jewelry, leather, mixed media, painting, pastel, photography, printmaking, and wood. Gallery Director Robbie Brokken comments on the entries received for the juried show: “I am astounded by the response we had . . . over 350 pieces of artwork submitted, which we narrowed down to include 48 in the exhibit. Every time we do an invitational juried group show, I am amazed by the fact that you can give a group of artists one concept,

and each artist always does something completely different! The results are always entirely unique.” The exhibit is sponsored by F&M Community Bank and supported by the Minnesota State Arts Board.

Other events in conjunction with the H2O Show all focus on water. There will be a Food & Film event on Saturday, Oct. 29, with the showing of the documentary film “FLOW” at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mane Theatre (206 Parkway Ave N.). Irena Salina’s award-winning film investigates what experts label the most political and environmental issue of the 21st Century: The World Water Crisis. Prior to the film, event co-sponsor Lanesboro Local will host a Food Tasting (207 Parkway Ave N.). Following the film, discussion will be led by David Williams, local attorney and chair of MN

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Free-will donations will help defray the cost of showing the film. On Saturday, Nov. 12 from 1-3 p.m. will be a Kids Create “Water! Watercolor” Family Art Activity at the St. Mane Theatre, a free event for people of all ages. On Thursday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. will be a 30-minute presentation: “All the Water in the World”

by Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, free to the public and held in the commons at the Commonweal Theatre Company (208 Parkway Ave N.). This precedes the CTC’s comedic play ‘Parfumerie’ held at 7:30 p.m. (for tickets call 800-657-7025).

Artists featured in the H2O exhibit: Renée Bergstrom, photography; Lori Biwer-Stewart, linocut; Paul Brokken, oil; Liz Bucheit, jewelry; Mandy Chowen, acrylic; Andy Chulyk, mixed; Mary Coughlan, etching; Julia Crozier, mixed; Steve DeLaitsch, watercolor; Marv Eggert, photography; Joni Finnegan, oil; Keith Gerling, gumprint; Ron Germundson, photography; Bill Gulden, wood; Jamie Heiden, photography; Ilze Heider, leather; Sally Keating, photography; Judy Kepes, ceramic; Ellie Kingsbury, cyanotype; Paul Lambrecht, wood; Tracey Lambrecht, pastel; Cheryl Lamon, fiber; Preston Lawing, pastel; Charlotte Laxen, watercolor; Sara Lubinski, oil; Leisa LuisGrill, acrylic; Yvonne Meyer, photography; Robin Murphy, ceramic; Benji Nichols, photography; Bruce Nygren, oil; Erik Pearson, acrylic; Anita Plucker, photography; Sara Qualey, oil; Howard Quednau, mixed; Wendy Rouse, oil; Dan Ruf, photography; Joel Sampson, ceramic; Michael Seiler, jewelry; Carol Slade, intaglio; Mary Solberg, encaustic; David Tacke, photography; Val Tindall, fiber; Richard Townsend, watercolor.

In Lanesboro, Minnesota, the Lanesboro Arts Center has been providing year-round arts programming for more than thirty years. Its mission is to serve as a regional catalyst for The excellence and educaartistic Minnesota tional development in providing diverse art experiences for people of all ages. For more information contact 507-4672446 / info@lanesboroarts.org / www.lanesboroarts.org.

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be the same as they currently are for B-1 properties (general commercial). The amendment was recommended by the city staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission after a public hearing on October 3. The rules are more flexible than those for residential districts. Pylons will not be allowed.

•The city attorney was directed to rewrite and simplify the code for nonconforming buildings, structures and uses. This will concern homes located in B-1 and B-2 commercial zones (currently involves 20 homes).

These homes will not be rezoned to residential because of their location, but the changes would allow the home owners to expand if it will make the homes more

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livable and safer. P and Z held a public hearing on the issue on October 3. The updates will more closely follow Minnesota state statutes.

Other Business In Brief •Chatfield again received the Center for Disease Control and Prevention “Water Fluoridation Quality Award” for 2010. The award is in recognition of the maintenance of an optimal fluoride concentration in the city’s drinking water.

•The “Lost Creek Hiking Trail” officially opened on October 8 in Groen Park. The 6.3 mile trail was developed through the efforts of the Bluff Country Hiking Club with cooperation from several organizations and numerous local businesses which supported the building of the trail with labor and materials.

DEED launching loan programs for small businesses The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has been awarded $15.5 million in federal funding for programs that will support small-business lending in the state.

The funding, from President Obama’s Small Business Jobs Act, will provide loan guarantees to lenders making loans to Minnesota small businesses, make money available to lenders for direct loans of up to $150,000 and provide seed money for angel investment funds.

“This award is great news for Minnesota businesses, which are having difficulties accessing the capital necessary to expand and provide new jobs in our state,” said Gov. Mark Dayton. “President Obama’s initiative will mean more jobs for Minnesota.”

“These funds will help break down barriers to loans for creditworthy small businesses looking to invest and hire in their local communities,” said U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios. “This program will help ensure that more Main Street entrepreneurs have access to the credit they need to expand their businesses and create new jobs.”

DEED Commissioner Mark Phillips said tighter lending restrictions by banks and other financial entities since the recession have made it more difficult for promising businesses to obtain the funding they need

to survive the early stages of development. “These programs will put money into the hands of small-business owners and give them an opportunity to grow and create jobs,” he said.

DEED officials estimate the programs will serve 1,200 small businesses and attract an additional $200 million in private investment. Altogether, the agency anticipates 3,000 new jobs will be created.

Because the funding is designed to fuel access to capital, each dollar of DEED’s overall financing must leverage $10 of funding by other lenders, although that won’t be required for every program. Participating lenders must demonstrate that the DEED program funds are a necessary component of the financing package.

Although small businesses across the state are eligible, the department is encouraging business loans to underserved communities, especially in economically distressed areas of the state.

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Arlin Falck Foundation accepting grant applications Notice is hereby given that the Arlin Falck Foundation will accept applications for grants for community development, community promotions, community education, and similar matters.

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Entities that have a 501 (c) 3 designation by the Internal Revenue Service or municipalities are eligible to apply for these

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Harmony discusses 2012 budget

By Jade Wangen The Harmony City Council discussed the preliminary budget for 2012 at their regular meeting October 11. The final budget and levy must be decided at their December meeting.

City Administrator Jerome Illg presented the council with a tax comparison from 2011. The chart showed home market values and the potential increase in 2012 from 2011, also taking into account the market value exclusion.

Illg noted that the increase in occupancy at Heritage Grove would help a lot with the budget.

They will still need help from the city this year. He asked the council for direction on where to go with the budget and levy.

Mayor Steve Donney asked what they would have to do so people will not have any increases in their taxes. Council member Jerry Shuck said they should shoot to cut out $90-100,000 in the budget to eliminate any increases.

“I’ve heard of people backing off from buying houses because of our tax rate, and that’s not good to

hear,” said Shuck.

Illg said the total increases in the budget were $91,500, so they would have to eliminate all increases.

Illg also discussed TIF District 1. He came up with a total cash balance of $22,823 at the end of 2011. This is after using money for the 3rd Street project, downtown alley electrical, and commercial rehab loans.

Illg mentioned the money must be used by the end of the year, or it goes back to the state. The city would then get about 65-70 percent of it back, but there would be no restrictions on how it could be spent. He mentioned several things the money could be used for, including a new well, water main replacements, and street projects.

Utilities Assessments Illg had a list of four people that are delinquent on their utilities, and per the city ordinance, the amount still owed will be assessed to their property taxes payable in 2012. A public hearing was held, and a letter from Melissa Vander-

plas was read. Vanderplas was on the list with $1,655.57 owed. She explained there was a water leak at her home that drove her water bill up to $2,500, and she has been working on paying that off every month. She asked for more time to work on the bill before having it assessed to her taxes.

Illg said she was the only person on the list who has made an effort to pay off her bill. After the public hearing was closed, the council voted to assess the past due utilities on the list, but excluded Vanderplas, giving her another year to pay off the bill.

Building and Maintenance City Maintenance employee Chris Johnson said a water leak had been discovered near McKean’s auto and has been fixed. The company that comes every year to check for water leaks discovered it.

TLC Excavating dug in the area and found the leak.

Johnson explained it was an abandoned line that had been capped off and never shut off at the main. Johnson shut it off and it stopped the leak. He said the

SEMAC awards Artists in Education grants On August 16, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. (SEMAC) awarded five Artists in Education Grants, for a total of $10,000 in funding to schools and educational institutions in southeastern Minnesota.

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Olmsted County •Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Rochester, was awarded $2,000 to host an artist residency literary journal project with fourth grade students.

Rice County •Minnesota State Academy for the Blind, Faribault, was awarded $2,000 for artist residencies in classical music of South India and quilt art.

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leak was running about 16,000 gallons of water right into the city sewer. The flow at the wastewater treatment plant went down 16,000 gallons the next day. They don’t know how long the line had been leaking, but it wasn’t discovered last year.

Dobie Days Mary Lou Zombory, a Harmony resident, approached the council with some concerns she had about the Dobie Days celebration. She first commended the Scrabecks for their hard work, and said she has no problem with the tribute to the veterans or the event itself. Her only problem is the location.

Zombory lives in a house near the Dobie Days area, and said this year it was like her house was in the middle of an amusement park.

“It’s not anything they do or don’t do, it’s the number of people,” said Zombory. She added that there is still garbage lying around, and it’s not conducive to how she would like her neighborhood to look. She said the people who live there work hard to keep their yards clean and neat, and

there are some upscale homes in that area. She said it was her opinion they should have it somewhere else, like at a park or out of the area, and that many of her neighbors feel the same way.

Other Business A commercial rehab loan was approved for a business that is going to replace and repair a part of the roof and replace the furnace.

The total loan amount is $4,000, which will bring that business to the maximum of $10,000.

The council approved the consent agenda, which included the Administrator’s report and the MMUA (Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association) annual contract for $6,784.68.

They also approved the contract with MNDOT for snow removal from the trunk highways in the city limits.

There was some discussion about picking up leaves, as people are raking them into the streets.

Johnson said they pick them up when they can, and it works better after a light rain. They discussed choosing a week to pick them up and letting people know when it would be.

Music Department, Winona, was awarded $2,000 toward hosting guest artists for the Annual High School Honors Jazz Band Residency.

For information about the grant application process, eli-

gibility, or grant writing assistance, contact the SEMAC office at 2778 D Commerce Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901 or call 507-281-4848. Information may also be found on our Web site at www.semac.org.

Peterson AmericAn Legion’s

5th Annual chili cook-off & chili Feed

saturday, october 22nd • 5pm

Cash and merchandise prizes for the top 3 winners

Traveling Trophy for the “Best Chili”

No Entry fee to be a contestant •Contestants eat free All contestant’s chili must be in by 4:30 pm Happy Hour priCes all evening!!

Contest rules available at peterson legion post 526

Peterson, MN • Phone 507-875-2235

Rushford

come to sell ~ come to buy

Handmade Arts & Crafts of All Kinds Saturday, OctOber 22, 2011 • 9 am – 3 pm ruShfOrd - peterSOn h.S. GymnaSium • free admiSSiOn

Lunch & Refreshments Available • Proceeds in support of community projects Exhibitors must furnish own table/tables.Electricity is available. Please request in advance.

Call Karen Nelson for more info - 507-864-2420 Sponsored by Rushford Women’s Club

Historic Forestville

“apple Butter Making Day” saturday, october 22, 2011 11:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Experience traditional activities and techniques of Apple Butter making first-hand! Activities and demonstration includes rendering down of apple cider over an open fire, peeling & adding apples while cooking slowly in the twenty gallon hand pounded copper kettle!

OPEN 7 Days

a Week 9am-6:30pm

Hwy 52, Preston, MN

507- 765-4486 www.prestonappleberryfarm.com

Historic Forestville is located in Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park, Admission:$6.00/adults, $5.00/seniors, and $4.00/children. Under 6 years is free! State Park Vehicle Permit required.

For more information, please call 507-765-2785.

Minnesota Historical society

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, October 17, 2011

Experience art in southeastern libraries - a call to artists

The Working Mom

By Tammy Danielson The Saturday Kid When I was contemplating my article for this week, I considered sharing stories that relate the changing of seasons to the changes that occur in our children from year to year.

It quickly became transparent, however, that the person most affected by the changes in my son growing up is me, and I thought it might end up a teary, woe-is-me mess of an article. So, scratched that story. I think that as moms we are always trying to provide the best for our children, often going without to make sure they have what they need.

And, if there is something we are not able to provide, those internal guilt darts start flying.

For example, there are many times when being a mom who works outside the home has me feeling like I’m lacking in the department of homemade treats, helping out at school, and greeting my child at the door after school like I “should.” So, for those working moms who already struggle with balancing school activities with their work schedule, can

you imagine the added frustration when you have a Saturday Kid? What is that you ask?

He lives in my house; he’s the child that waits until Saturday to bring home notices about concerts, teacher conferences, class parties, and all other events that are coming up on Monday. Could be worse; you could have a Monday Kid— that child who lets you know on Monday, “Oh! We have a concert tonight Mom!” My son tends to morph between the two. So, I say thank goodness for the neighbor girl and openly share my biased opinion…girls are blessed with natural talents relating to organization, keeping track of schedules, and announcing upcoming events. If you are having one of those weeks when your nights are packed with the unexpected, and you wish that the robot from the Jetsons would deliver supper, set the timer and enjoy this less than 15 minute meal.

Fast Pasta

1 pkg Creamette Quick Cook pasta—cooking time is 7 minutes 1 pkg pre-cooked chicken (or chicken you precooked and froze for later) 1 small jar basil pesto---the best!

1 small can tomato sauce 1 tomato diced (or 1 can diced Italian-style tomatoes) Olive oil, salt & pepper Parmesan cheese Cook the pasta as directed. Drain but do not rinse. Add pasta into a large skillet and add the pesto, tomato, tomato sauce, and chicken…add a splash of olive oil, warm through, add cheese and serve. Other quick additions are whatever you have time to brown in a separate skillet while the pasta cooks—brown onion, mushroom, shredded carrots, celery, and/or olives.

Birth Announcement

born on October 6, 2011.

Maternal grandparents are Maci and Riley Pontillo Kevin and Kwang Courtney of Collin Pontillo and Ashlee Rushford, Minn. and Kendall Bakkum of Rushford, Minn. Bakkum of Rushford, Minn. are proud to announce the Paternal grandparents are arrival of their twins; daughter, Stacey Grammentz of Mabel, Maci Pontillo and son, Riley Minn. and Chip Grammentz Pontillo. Maci and Riley were of St. Cloud, Minn.

Wedding

Reidel ~ Dahl Aaren Dahl and Chris Reidel were united in marriage on August 27, 2011, in a garden ceremony at the Berwood Hill Inn in Lanesboro, Minnesota.

The bride’s parents are Randy and Kathy Dahl of Rushford, Minnesota. The groom’s parents are Daryl and Trudy Reidel of Winona.

Aaren is a senior at the University of Wisconsin, Stout in Menomonie, Wisc. majoring in Interior Design. Chris is a service technician for D&R in Rochester, Minn.

The couple resides in Lakeville, Minn.

Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) & Southeastern Minnesota Visual Artists (SEMVA) invite you to be a part of Experience Art in Southeastern Libraries (easel) traveling art exhibit. We are requesting art submissions for easel’s 20122013 tour. This exhibit will travel throughout libraries in Southeastern Minnesota and be displayed to the public from January 2012 to June 2013. We are looking for pieces that correspond with your artistic interpretation of books, letters, reading, authors, or the library.

Qualifications: To submit artwork, you must be 18 years of age and live in one of the eleven counties in the SELCO region: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona. There is no fee to enter and artists are limited to one piece of artwork.

Artwork Requirements: All 2D artwork must be 12 x 12 inches, frame included, and must be ready to hang using wire only; no hooks, saw-tooth brackets or clips. All 3D artwork may only be a maximum of 12 x 12 x 12 inches, and one of those dimensions must be 12 inches. Art must be suitable for viewing by all ages in a library environment. Artwork not meeting these requirements will be rejected.

The General Information Card, provided in the printed call for artists, must be completed and attached to your artwork at the time of submission, along with a typed Artist Statement not to exceed 200 words. This statement must include one to two sentences describing the artist’s interpretation of the theme.

If you need a General Information Card, please call SELCO at 1-800992-5061. Extras will be available at the SELCO front desk.

Timeline: Artwork needs to be submitted to the SELCO office (2600 19th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. December 5-9, 2011. If you are unable to submit your art during this time, a pre-arranged appointment can be scheduled for Saturday, December 10, 2011. Judging will take place December 12, 2011. You will be notified within one week of the Jury’s decision. If your artwork is not selected, you can pick up your piece at SELCO between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. December 14-16 or December 19-20, 2011.

Selected artwork will travel to libraries and partnering locations in Southeastern Minnesota from January 2012 to June 2013. SELCO will handle all aspects of the exhibit including storing and shipping to and from the libraries. SELCO will also insure all artwork while exhibited, in storage, and during transit.

For more detailed information, please visit the easel website at http:// easel.selco.info.

Tasty Temptations Calling all the Best Cooks of Bluff Country!

The Fillmore County County Journal Journal is sponsoring a cooking competition that will result in a selection of the top three recipes in each of the following categories: - Appetizers & Beverages

Gift CertifiCates Total contest payout of Total contest payout of $765 sponsored by: $765 in gift certificates just in gift certificates just in time for - Main Dishes & Casseroles in time for the holidays to the holidays to spend at spend at Harmony Foods,Foods, Preston Foods - Meat, Poultry & Seafood Harmony Calling all the Best Cooks of Bluff Country!

Preston Foods and and Rushford Foods.

- Breads & Rolls Rushford Foods.

The Fillmore Journal is sponsoring a - Pies, PastriesCounty & Desserts *Participants may win in more *Participants may win in more cooking competition that will result in a selection of the than one category.

- Cakes, Cookies & Candy than one category. top three recipes in each of the following categories: - Dips, Sauces & Spreads - Soups, Salads & Vegetables

Tasty Temptations

- Special Diet - Appetizers & Beverages (i.e. gluten-free, egg-free, shellfish-free, peanut free, milk-free, etc.)

Total contest payout of $765 in gift certificates just in time for -Contest Main Dishes & Casseroles Rules: Category: the holidays to spend at -Contest Poultry & Seafood Harmony Foods, Preston Foods 1.Meat, Participants may enter one recipe per category based on the categories listed above.

Rules: and Rushford Foods.

2.

No purchase required.

1.

Participants may enter one - Breads & Rolls 3. recipe Entriesper may be delivered County Journal office category basedtoonthe Fillmore Name: - Pies, at Pastries & 496, Desserts *Participants may win in more P.O. Box Preston, MN, 55965. the categories listed above. than one category.

-2.

Cookies & Candy 4.Cakes, Must use original entry form from the Fillmore County Journal.

No purchase required.

May enter often as to youthe like.

3.

Entries may be delivered - Dips, Sauces &asSpreads Address: 5. Fillmore Entries must be postmarked or delivered to the Fillmore County Journal office County Journal office at - Special Diet no later than November 3, 2010.

P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN, 55965. (i.e. gluten-free, egg-free, shellfish-free, peanut free, milk-free, etc.)

6. Must Businesses excluded from contest, 4. use original entry form from residential only.

Sethre Media Group, Inc. employees excluded from competition. the Fillmore County Journal.

7.

The top three selected winners 5.

Entries must be postmarked orof each category will be asked to provide a sample Contest Rules: E-Mail: of the food for judges County to finalize the placement of those top three winners, accordingly. to the 1. delivered Participants mayFillmore enter one recipe per category based on the categories listed above.

The judges will conduct their taste tests, and the following prizes will be awarded per category: office required. no later than 2.Journal No purchase Phone: 1st Place will receive a $50 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods 2, be 2011.

3. November Entries may delivered to the Fillmore County Journal office 2nd Place will receive a $25 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods 6. Businesses contest, at P.O.excluded Box 496, from Preston, MN, 55965.

3rd Place will receive a $10 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods only. Sethre Media 4. residential Must use original entry form from the FillmorePlEASE County Journal.

SuBMIT THIS ENTRy 8. The top three recipes of each category will be published in the November 15, 2010FORM Group, employees excluded MayInc. enter as often as you like.

AlONG wITH yOuR RECIPE “Top Chefs of the Region.” competition.

5. from Entries must be postmarked or delivered to the Fillmore County Journal office 7. Recipe and taste testing to be held at Rushford Foods on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2011 from no judging later than November 3, 2010.

6. 6:00pm-7:00pm.

Businesses excluded from contest, residential only.

8. The top three recipes of each will be published in the November 14, 2011 Sethre Media Group, Inc. category employees excluded from competition. of the Region.”

7.“Top The Chefs top three selected winners of each category will be asked to provide a sample - Soups, Salads & Vegetables

of thewill food for judges finalize theand placement of those top three accordingly.

The judges conduct theirtotaste tests, the following prizes will bewinners, awarded per category: The1st judges will conduct their taste tests, and the following prizes will be awarded per category: Place will receive a $50 gift certificate for use at 1st Place will receive a $50 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods 2nd Place will receive a $25 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods 2nd Place will receive a $25 gift certificate for use at 3rd Place will receive a $10 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods 8. The three category will be 3rd top Place willrecipes receiveofa each $10 gift certificate forpublished use at in the November 15, 2010 “Top Chefs of the Region.”

Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods.

Prices Effective Monday, October 17 - Sunday, October 23, 2011 Mon.

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MON–SAT: 7:00am – 9:00pm • SUN: 7:00am – 9:00pm

Tote Bag

Pork Country Style Ribs

1

$ 79 Lb.

Honeycrisp Apples

1

$ 49 Lb.

Boneless

Pork Sirloin Roast

1

$ 99 Lb.

GOOD ONLY AT PARTICIPATING AFFILIATED FOODS STORES THRU 10/23/11

Pork Loin Assorted Chops

1

$ 89 Lb.

GOOD ONLY AT PARTICIPATING AFFILIATED FOODS STORES THRU 10/23/11

Our Own

Assorted Ground Pork Sausage

1

$ 79 Lb.

GOOD ONLY AT PARTICIPATING AFFILIATED FOODS STORES THRU 10/23/11

Bakery & Deli

Meat

579 $ 29 1 Focaccia Bread ……………………………

Pork th Monials Shurfresh Cinnamon Rolls …………$279 Spec $ 89 Lofthouse Unfrosted Cookies …… 2 $ 29 Golden Plump 12 Piece Chicken …13 $ 69 Center Cut Original Summer Sausage ………… 6 Thick, Thin, Rib, $ 69 3 German Potato Salad ………………

Loin Pork Chops $

30 Oz. • Assorted

B.C Bundt Cakes ………………………

12 Oz.

1099 $ 29 Deli Fresh Meats …………………… 3 $ 49 IGA Sliced Lunch Meat ……………… 1 $ 29 Jumbo Deli Franks …………………… 1 $ 99 Bratwurst or Italian Sausage …… 3 $ 59 Chicken Party Wings ………………… 4 $ 99 Tilapia Fillets ………………………… 2 $ 89 Breaded Round Shrimp ………………1 $ 59 Crispy Batter Dipped Fish Portions … 3 $ 99 Schweigert Braunschweiger ………1 $ 59 Schweigert Ring Bologna ………… 3 $ 99 Natural Casing Wieners …………… 7 $ 99 Green Peaks Chicken Breast ……… 4 $

28 Oz.

Old Wisconsin Beef Sticks ……

7-9 Oz. • Assorted • Oscar Mayer

16 Oz. • Assorted

16 Oz. • Farmland

19-19.76 Oz. • Johnsonville

4 Count • Assorted

12 Count • Assorted

(3 Pieces Of Each) Reg. $13.99

Lb.

Bone In

Lb.

Reg. $3.99 • Mrs Gerry’s

8 Oz. • El Dorado

John Morrell • Bone In

Spiral Sliced Half Ham

2

Lb.

$

Pork Country Style Ribs

2

$

8

4

$

Lb.

Boneless • Beef

3

$

Lb.

Family Pack

1

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$ 79

Lb.

Chicken Thighs

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$ 19

Pineapple

99

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99

$ 19

Lb. 12 Oz. • Ocean Spray

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$

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29

5 Lb.

Yellow Onions

8 Oz. • Giorgio

Super Select

Cucumbers

1

Whole Mushrooms

14 Oz. • Dole

Cole Slaw Mix

1

$ 19

2

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2/$

2/$

1 Lb. • Earthbound Farms

Organic Baby Carrots

1

$ 39

Lb.

Produce

Cranberries

¢

Lb.

Family Pack

Chicken Drumsticks

Granny Smith Apples

Lb.

Chicken Thighs

Family Pack

1

29

Tyson • Boneless • Skinless

85% Lean Ground Beef

2

Lb.

Bottom Round Roast

39

$

29

Boneless • Beef

Bottom Round Steak

3

Lb.

Top Sirloin Steak

99

$

19

Boneless • Beef

Beef Ribeye Steak

$

Lb.

2

$

Lb.

Boneless

2.5 Lb. • Boneless • Skinless

Each

49

Pork Spareribs

09

16 Oz. • Assorted

2 Lb. • Schweigert

89

Boneless

21.2 Oz. • Shurfine

11 Oz.

Lb.

2

$

4 Lb. • Peco Farms

12 Oz. • Treasures From The Sea

Reg. $6.99 • Klement’s

Each

Dole Cauliflower

2

$

29

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IGA Applesauce

2 $ 89 Dakota 12 Grain Bread ……………2 ¢ IGA Fruit Grandma Alice’s White Bread …99 $ 99 Cocktail, Peaches or Pears Clear Value Bagged Cereal ………2 ¢ $ 69 99 Nabisco Ritz Crackers …………… 2 $ 19 Fruit, Fruit In Gel or Parfaits …… 2 Pam No Stick $ 99 Cooking Spray Crisco Original Vegetable Oil ……2 2/$ 6 4/$ Healthy Choice Canned Soup ……… 5 2/$ Powdered or Healthy Choice Microwave Soup … 4 Brown Sugar $ 19 $ 99 Chef Boyardee Pasta In Sauce ……1 1 2/$ Hershey’s Snack Size Candy Bars … 6 $ 79 Hunt’s Mars Brand Fun Size Candy …… 2 Pasta Sauce $ 99 $ 19 Nestle Fun Size Candy Bars ………2 1 2/$ General Mills Milk & Cereal Bars ……4 Hunt’s Tomatoes $ 99 $ 79 General Mills Cereal ……………… 2 1 Classic 100% Wheat Bread ………

24 Oz. • Country Hearth

15-15.25 Oz. • Assorted

24 Oz.

99

¢

Heinz Squeeze Ketchup

16 Oz. • Assorted

4.3-7.2 Oz. • Assorted

4 Lb. • C&H

49

4

Purina Cat Chow Cat Food

10 Oz.

Ro-Tel Tomatoes

14

$

99

4 Oz.

Imodium Anti-Diarrheal Liquid

499

$

7.5 Oz. • Assorted

99

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26-32 Oz. • Assorted • Fantastik or

Windex Spray Cleaners

299

$

Beggin Strips Dog Treats

6

2/$

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12 Rolls • Big Roll

90 Count

Ultra Ivory Dishwashing Liquid

599

99

249

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¢

22 Oz.

Shout Stain Remover Spray

2

$

24-30 Oz. • Joy or

Charmin Basic Bath Tissue

Shurfine Paper Baking Cups

Renuzit Adjustable Air Fresheners

1

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6-10 Oz. • Assorted • Purina T-Bonz or

Purina Dog Chow Dog Food

99

89¢

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17.6-20 Lb. • Fit N Trim,Healthy Morsels, Little Bites, Senior or

16 Oz. • Assorted

Hunt’s Tomato Sauce

3/$

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Original Manwich Sloppy Joe Sauce

10.7-16.5 Oz. • Golden Grahams,Honey Nut Cheerios,Trix, Wheaties, Apple Jacks,Cocoa Krispies,Froot Loops,Rice Krispies,Corn Pops

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Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner

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Pure Cane Granulated Sugar

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99

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Windex Wipes

Pasta Roni & Rice A Roni

2/$

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Scrubbing Bubbles Aerosol Cleaner

1

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Western or Wishbone Salad Dressing

14.5-15 Oz. • Assorted

Pansaver Liners

40 Oz.

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28 Count

399

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IGA Shredded Wheat Cereal

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Folgers Coffee

IGA Pasta

2/$

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10.3-11.3 Oz. • Assorted

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IGA Cranberry Juice

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79 2/$ ¢ Kemps Sour Cream ………………… 89 $ 39 Grandma Alice’s Orange Juice …… 2 $ 69 IGA Block Cheese …………………… 3 IGA $ 79 Shredded Deli Sliced Cheese …………………… 2 IGA Cheese $ 49 $ 89 Ice Cream American Cheese Singles ………… 3 Pails $ 19 $ 99 Reddi Whip ……………………………… 2 $ 19 Swiss Miss Pudding ………………… 2 4/$ Parkay Spread or Quarters ……………… 5 IGA Jumbo Biscuits 10/$ Snickers Shurfresh Lowfat Yogurt ……………… 4 $ 79 Ice Cream $ 19 Bars Flavored Coffee Creamer ………… 2 $ 49 $ 99 Tropicana Orange Juice …………… 2 Pint

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19 2 Banquet Boneless Chicken ………

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Lean Cuisine Entrees …………………

Snacks

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20 Oz. • Assorted

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24 Oz. • 6 Pack • Assorted

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11

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7-Up Bottling Products

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• Dry Cleaning Pick-up & Delivery • Minnesota EBT Cards Accepted • Rug Doctor Rental • Gift Certificates • WIC Accepted • We Accept:

We reserve the right to limit quantities • Not responsible for graphic or typographical errors

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, October 17, 2011

Page 19

Fillmore County pork wagon gets new look

By Jade Wangen The Mensink family has been a big part of Fillmore County’s pork production for many years.

Craig Mensink of rural Preston has been farming on his land since 1977. His father raised pigs before that, and his grandfather bought the farm in 1945.

According to Mensink, he has about 3,600 pigs on his farm.

He also raises crops, and his wife Pam and a hired man help out.

They have three children who grew up very much involved on the farm and 4-H, but chosen

other career paths.

“I told them the farm will be there if they need it,” said Mensink.

Mensink’s brother Dave raises around 25,000 pigs on a farm nearby. It’s pretty clear the pork business is in their blood.

Mensink is currently on the Fillmore County Pork Board and the Minnesota State Pork Board.

The pork producers in Fillmore County stay busy throughout the year, not only on their farms taking care of pigs, but

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Salute

to Pork Producers

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Thank you pork producers!

October is National Pork Month! To celebrate, Oak Meadow Meats is giving away $150 worth of pork products!

For a chance to win, stop by oak Meadow Meats and register.

with events to promote their product. The pork wagon used to sell pork products at these events was recently redecorated with a wrapping from Kelly Printing and Signs in Preston.

“The other one was getting faded,” explained Mensink. “We started with a new ad campaign, and wanted to get the advertising up to date. We are trying to promote our product, and that’s the best way we know how to do it.”

The wagon can be seen at the annual Pork-A-Que, the Fly-In Breakfast, the Fillmore County Fair, and other events, mostly during the summer. Working at the wagon are local pork producers helping to promote their product.

“We feel we are well-supported in our county,” said Mensink, referring to the people who turn out at the events to support their local farmers.

Mensink pointed out that they want people to know they give back to their communities as well. The Pork Board has two ambassadors for 2011, Ann Gillespie and Kate Winslow, both of Fountain that get scholarships this year. They also participate in farm safety, bike safety, and fire safety, and have donated food. According to Mensink, they donated 6,000 meals to local food shelves last winter, something they are very proud of.

As part of the state board, Mensink is involved in dealing with Checkoff dollars that come in from the state. He explained that Checkoff is mandatory, and that pork producers pay 40 cents for every $100 when pigs are sold to the Checkoff fund. This fund must be used for promotion, research, and education of pork products.

Research can involve many different projects involving health issues of pigs, meat safety or quality issues, and respiratory diseases. As far as educating the population, they have a program where people can be certified every three years called PQA Plus (Pork Quality Assurance).

“This helps so that you as a consumer know what we are certified out here doing what we do and we’re doing a good job at it,” said Mensink.

The pork producers, now with a newly decorated wagon, can serve anywhere from 8001,000 pork chops at the Pork-AQue, and between 4,000-5,000 pork sandwiches at the Fillmore County Fair.

Mensink and his family obviously enjoy what they do, as they have been doing it for so long. “I enjoy it very much,” shared Mensink. “Part of being active on the state part is being able to see where our dollars go and to have a voice.”

Pork producers that helped out at the Deer Creek Speedway this past summer were Anne Erickson, Brian Erickson, Jean Winslow, Randy Welter, Mark Sikkink (President Fillmore County Pork Board), Jason Welter, Katie Winslow (Minnesota Pork Ambassador), Colin Winslow (a producer from Olmsted County), Myrna Welter (President Olmsted County Pork Board), Scott Winslow, Kevin Welter, Craign Mensink, Pam Mensink, Jeff Woellert, Kyle Welter, Kurt Reicks, and Randy Queensland (owner of Deer Creek Speedway).

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Monday, October 17, 2011

AgStar Fund solicits grant applications The AgStar Fund for Rural America, the corporate giving program of AgStar Financial Services, is proud to announce it is once again accepting grant applications for programs that enhance the quality of life and future opportunities for rural residents and their communalities. Recipients will be awarded up to $10,000 for proj-

ects or programs that align with the Fund’s mission and fit strategically with the intent of our clients and the communities in which they live.

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“Giving back to the communities we work and live in is a true passion of AgStar’s and through this grant program, we are able to support those who support us, which is an honor,” said AgStar President and CEO, Paul DeBriyn.

AgStar encourages those seeking funding to visit AgStar.com to learn about the AgStar Fund and see if they meet the guidelines.

Grant applications can be completed online and will be accepted until Nov. 30, 2011. Grants will be awarded in the spring of 2012.

Since its inception in 2001, the AgStar Fund has donated more than $3 million to organizations working to improve the future of rural America. Applications considered for funding and support must align with the Fund’s mission to “enhance the quality of life and future opportunities for rural residents and their communities.”

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Farm computer usage continues to climb Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore/Houston Counties A recent report by the Agricultural Statistic Board reports that a total of 62 percent of U.S. farms now have Internet access, compared with 59 percent in 2009. Sixtyfive percent Jerrold Tesmer of farms have access to a computer in 2011, up one percentage point from 2009. The proportion of U.S. farms owning or leasing a computer in 2011, at 63 percent

was up two percentage points from 2009. Farms using computers for their farm business remained virtually stable at 37 percent in 2011 compared to 36 percent in 2009.

In 2011, 84 percent of U.S. farms with sales and government payments of $250,000 or more have access to a computer, 83 percent own or lease a computer, 72 percent are using a computer for their farm business, and 82 percent have Internet access. In general, those categories of farms with sales of less than $250,000 in sales run about 20 percentage points lower.

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Internet access has increased to 64 percent in 2011. In 2011, a total of 63 percent of livestock farms have computer access and 61 percent have Internet access.

I know this is of interest to those of us in Extension, as we look at ways to better provide information and education to farmers. For me, one of the telling numbers was the 65 percent having computer access, but only 37 percent using them for the farm business. I also have talked to FSA Directors that face similar communication problems.

So, for those of you with Internet Access, the University of Minnesota Extension website is: http://www.extension. umn.edu; my e-mail address is tesme001@umn.edu; or if you prefer to contact me by phone the University of Minnesota Extension –Fillmore County Office is 507-765-3896; the University of Minnesota Extension –Houston County Office is 507-725-5807.

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Monday, October 17, 2011

Rushford accepts levee project bid

By Kirsten Zoellner “I’m happy to say, we’re at a point where we can start construction,” declared Art Kalmes, senior civil engineer for Barr Engineering, one of three firms assisting with the levee reconstruction and recertification.

Fourteen construction firms had requested the details of the immense project; the city received only two bids. According to Kalmes, some firms were simply too busy, while others found it too hard to mobilize based on the constraints of the project. Otomo Engineering expected the project to have a price tag of nearly $1.3 million.

The low bidder, Blitz Construction of Byron, has quoted the city just over $1.1 million. That number may drop, with the city doing some of the work itself, but it’s not likely to, according to City Administrator Steve Sarvi.

The bid was not a conventional time and materials offer, but was bid per specific item.

In a second motion involving the levee, the city has agreed to continue cooperative efforts between Barr Engineering, Otomo Engineering, and American Engineering Testing. “Their efforts thus far have gotten us this far,” noted City Administrator Steve Sarvi.

“We’ve assembled a really good team.”

Funding for the project comes

in large part from a cost-sharing grant through the DNR in the amount of $1.2 million, half of which will be funded by the city itself. The DNR has already indicated to the city that they will allow funds for the project to be deducted from their share first. The city received another grant in June in the amount of $150,000, but will have to bond for the remaining cost. The city’s share is capped at $630,360.

The project is expected to begin November 1. “Backyard” work, including relief drains and seepage collection, will continue for 6-8 weeks.

The work will resume in the spring and is projected to see completion by August 2012.

The timing of the project presents a good opportunity for the city, as groundwater is typically lower in the fall and there will be less soil disruption as the ground cools. A neighborhood meeting with affected residents will take place prior to any work and the city will continue to be in close contact with those affected throughout the process.

“There are a lot of complicated aspects to this project,” indicated Kalmes.

“It’s an ordeal,” echoed Mayor Chris Hallum.

The battle for the bike trail extension past Creekside Park

and to the Hoiland Mill continues. According to Administrator Sarvi, the Army Corps of Engineers will not allow the city to construct a trail that goes under the Highway 43 north end bridge because the Corps feels it will impact water flow downstream as much as one quarter of an inch should a flood occur again. The city had previously indicated to the Corps that it would continue to monitor the soil levels under the bridge and make any corrections, whenever needed, which would address the water flow issue.

“I’m offended that they think we won’t keep the area clear,” noted Councilor Ted Roberton.

That area, according to Sarvi, could amount to as little as manual clean out with a shovel.

“There’s a war and battle strategy here,” added Sarvi. “The war is getting the levee certified.” The city could appeal the decision, but it may have little chance. Making no immediate decision on the appeal process, the city will continue to explore other options for the trail, with the goal to join the Root River Trail system to the Magelssen’s Bluff trail system.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, October 24, at 6:30pm, at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

Fillmore County Fair fundraiser Fillmore County Ag Society proudly presents “The Shadows” tribute band in concert Saturday October 22, 2011. Relive the golden age of rock and roll with “The Shadows” as they play your favorites by Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and The Big Bopper.

“The Shadows” will perform Saturday October 22, 2011, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the 4-H Building of the Fillmore County Fairgrounds in Preston, Minnesota. Food and refreshments will be available, served by 4-H members. $12.00 advance tickets available from Fillmore County Fairboard members, Fillmore County Kwik Trip and BP stores, Rushford, Preston and Harmony Foods, F&M Community Bank in Preston, and Chatfield, and Sunshine Foods in Spring Valley and Chatfield. Tickets also avail-

able at the door for $15.00.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, OCT. 18 Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels. For fundraiser info, call 507-867-3583.* Carimona Community Chest annual fund drive- Solicitors will call.

Semcac Bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping, 9:35am at Chic’s, Preston; 10:00 am at Fountain State Bank. Call 800-944-3874 to ride.

Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* AA Meeting, 7pm, Faith United Methodist Church, Spring Valley. “Living in the Solution.” Newcomers welcome.* Adult Children Anonymous (formerly known as Adult Children of Alcoholics) meeting, 7pm. Call Deb 507-765-5336 for info.* Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Lakewood Building, Chatfield.

Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pio­ neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian.

Church, Mill St, Rushford.* WEDNESDAY, OCT. 19 Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm.

1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley.*

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THURSDAY, OCT. 20 Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.* Storyhour, Harmony Public Library, 225 3rd Ave. SW, 11:00 – 11:45, Preschool ages, No School No Storyhour.* Canton Senior Citizens mee t at 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.* Chatfield Growers Market, 3-7pm, City Park, Chatfield. * Carimona Community Chest annual fund drive- Solicitors will call.

FRIDAY, OCT. 21 Preston Farmer’s Market, 11am, Trailhead parking lot in Preston. * Laurie McClain performing- 7:309:30pm, American Legion Room in the Chatfield Center for the Arts.

Fall Fling Open House at the Bank Boutique in Adams. 4-8 pm Carimona Community Chest annual fund drive- Solicitors will call.

Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.*

Harmony AA meeting, 8pm, Harmony Fountain AA Group closed meeting, Community Center, 3rd Ave SW, Meeting 7:30pm. Fountain Lutheran Church, Room 1. Call 507-886-3240 for info.* south Main St. and Highway 52.* SATURDAY, OCT. 22 Mystery Cave- One-hour tours, start at 10am, last tour at 4pm. Through 10/29 Fall Fling Open House at the Bank Boutique in Adams. 10am-4pm Carimona Cemetery Association annual meeting, 2:00 pm at the home of Doris Leeseberg Rushford Arts and Crafts Fair, 9am-3pm, Rushford-Peterson High School Gymnasium, Sponsored by the Rushford Women’s Club.

MONDAY, OCT. 24 Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:456 p.m. Meeting from 6 to 6:45 p.m.

Questions contact Judy at 507-3462469.* NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-765-4979. *

SUNDAY, OCT. 23 NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-765-4979. * Meet the Rushford CandidatesRushford-Peterson High School Theatre, 7-8pm Mystery Cave- One-hour tours, start at 10am, last tour at 4pm. Through 10/29

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Main floor has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths (Jack & Jill), Master bedroom with 2 walk-in closets, w/ in ceramic tile shower. Open floor plan has kitchen with Hickory cabinets, dining room and living room. Lower level is set up for in floor heat, family room, rec room, bath and 4th bedroom. Heated 4+ car garage (1444 sq. ft.), deck, covered porch and storage shed. $289,900 $282,900 fOuntain - Ideal home to remodel and earn some equity. New vinyl siding, roof, windows, furnace and electrical.

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turn Key HOme: Spacious, 2 bdrm affOrdable HOmes On acreaGe ranch, many updates, garden, att garage, pretty as a pOstcard: 30 acres & country views. Att. garage. Harmony offers a move in ready, 6 bedroom home Reduced $85,500 with country view. 36 x 48 steel shed. dOuble lOt: Appealing 1 ½ story equity builder: 2 bdrm plus loft, nice layout, only $33,500 Spring Valley home, well kept, main floor bedroom, reduced: Affordable 1 ½ story home 5 acre HObby farm: Large 4 bedroom, 2 story, 2 baths bath, and laundry, 2 bdrms & bath up. 2 on corner lot, 3 bedroom, det garage. & main floor laundry. 28x28 garage new car garage, Harmony $79,900 $45,000 Seller says bring all offers.

2010, perm siding, shingles. Det. heated shop w/220, 60x45 pole shed, 3 acres easy liVin’: 2 bedroom ranch, nice tillable. Greenleafton area. $126,500 layout, oak hardwood floors, many parK liKe yard: Many updates, updates. Covered patio, and X lg, 1 car new listinG: Large 2 story home 4 bdrm, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 fireplaces. Att 2 car garage. $72,500 2 bath, home. Original features, built ins, garage. Updated siding, shingles, and hardwood floors, large pantry, home office. windows. Ideal location, $132,500 new listinG: Wonderful location, Garage, steel shed, Harmony $129,900 this nice starter home is move in easy tO Keep: 2 bdrm, ranch home condition. 3 bedrooms, newer 2 car land & lOts on corner lot. Open kitchen-dining with heated garage, on quiet street near trail Just listed: 40 acres wooded with open area super hunting, breakfast bar. 2 car att garage. A must and parks. $68,900 Preston camping , good access. Drake Rd, Lanesboro $120,000 see at $122,500 affOrdable, efficient & move lanesbOrO: Buildable lot 1/3 of an acre, awesome view in ready. This is one of the nicest little mOtiVated seller: Lanesboro: 4 on edge of town city utilities $31,000 properties you will find! Good sized lot. cabin On 1.86 acres: Scenic bdrm, 2 bath split, 2 car garage, fireplace, Harmony $35,900 setting with a great view! Quality built ceramic tile, deck with wooded view. cabin with the ‘up north woods’ feel.

Reduced $135,000 super starter: 2 story home, many Sleeps 6-8. Interior nicely finished, super Value! 4 bdrm, 2 ½ bath updates, good sized living space, open & insulated, and full electrical service. home. LL familyrm, brick fireplace, bright. Det garage. Harmony, Reduced Near Forestville State Park. master bedrm, walk-in closets. 24 x $69,900 26 det garage. Deck & screen porch. incredible Views: Church Hill Condos in Lanesboro offers easy access to trails, river, theatre $124,900 and shopping. Completed or nnfinished Just listed: Grand 2 story units, offering you the opportunity reduced: 3 bdrm split level home with home, 4 bedroom, 2 baths, hardwood design & finish to your specifications.

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113 Grant st., spring Valley, $77,900 Wonderful 3 bedroom house w/newer roof, furnace, hot water heater, newer windows on main floor & bath upstairs, kitchen renovations, newer carpet, newer walls and ceilings on main floor, perm siding & central air.

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lanesbOrO - great location close to state bike trail and great views of the scenic bluffs. Small studio cottage is ideal for weekend getaway.

Room to expand. $39,750 lanesbOrO - very well kept home on quiet street in scenic Lanesboro. 3 bedrooms, formal living room, dining room, family room and eat-in kitchen. 2 enclosed porches, w/o lower level, & 2 car garage. Updates include new roof, vinyl siding, hot water heater & reinsulated. was $79,900, now $69,900 lanesbOrO - Charm and character describe this home with original Douglas fir floors. Main floor has high ceilings and archways for character. Lower level is partially sheetrocked. Newer 2 car garage and great location to state trails & park. $114,900 mabel - Cabin on 16 acres-gorgeous 16 acre wooded site with new cabin, well and septic.

Knotty pine interior, steel siding, covered porch, in-floor heat, kitchen, bath, laundry and loft area. Ideal for weekend getaway, rec land and great hunting. $159,900 prestOn - This house is currently used as rental, but would make a great starter home. Knotty pine walls and ceilings, enclosed porch, main floor laundry, & 2 car garage. was $52,900, now $49,900 prestOn - This large rambler sits on quiet street & had great views of deck. Home has been updated. Large open kitchen and dining room, living room, large master bedroom, and main floor laundry. Large lower level family room with w/out to covered patio.

New siding, windows flooring and heated garage. was $139,900 now $129,900 prestOn - tOwnHOme - Gorgeous views of countryside and golf course.

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Lower level family room is finished in tongue and groove pine and w/o to patio. was $149,900, now $139,900 rOcHester -tOwnHOme - Hard to find townhome in Salem Point. Enjoy the water view from the 4-season porch or private patio. Large living room w/fireplace, separate formal dining room, master bedroom w/ full bath and w/in closet. Open kitchen w/center island. 2nd level has 2 additional bdrms, full bath & family room. now $345,000

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wHalan - Remodeled rambler conveniently located next to state bike trail. 3 bedrooms on main floor, new flooring, hickory cabinets, new siding, large deck & new windows and roof. Ideal for weekend getaway or permanent home. now $99,900 farm/acreaGes cHatfield - Gorgeous 40+/-wooded parcel west of town approx. 2 1/2 miles.Abundance of wildlife, springs and scenery. $159,900 cHatfield - 27 acres Gorgeous setting on dead-end road. 27 acres of woods, CRP, and beautiful scenery. Abundance of deer, turkey, pheasant and other wildlife. Main floor has living room with fireplace and new laminate flooring, dining room, kitchen and laundry/ mudroom. Lower level was recently finished with 2 d/o that are used as bedrooms, full bath and family room with kitchenette/bar. $204,900 cHatfield - 6.5 acres Completely remodeled country home with all the charm and character. Additional house and 1.1 acres available. Schools - St.Charles or Chatfield.

Kitchen w/maple cabinets, tile flooring, large center island & updated appliances. Fir wood floors, 9’ ceilings, mud room, formal living room & dining room w/pocket doors, family room & main floor bath w/claw tub. 2nd level: 4 bedrooms, bath & walk-up attic. Lower level finished w/ stucco walls, has family room, rec room & bar area. New furnace with wood/lp combo. Central vac, new windows, updated wiring & plumbing. Many outbuildings for animals & 5 car garage. $325,000 cHatfield - Great location for this 5 bedroom, 4 bath 2-story home on 1.7 acre lot backing up to woods. Main floor has open floor plan w/kitchen, kitchen dining, living room w/ fireplace, 4-season porch, formal dining room & laundry. Lower level is finished with family room w/fireplace and w/o to patio, 2 additional bedrooms, kitchenette/wet bar, & 3/4 bath. 3-car insulated garage, 2 patios, private fenced yard, & 20x26 carriage house w/TV, phone & ethernet. $369,900 cHatfield - Spectacular home on cul-de-sac, 4.37 acres, w/privacy. 6 bdrms, 5 baths (2 Jack & Jill), lg open kitchen & dining rm w/maple/cherry cabinets & maple flooring.

Mn flr master w/lg w/in closet & master bath w/Jacuzzi & make up area. Living rm: 26’ vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace & stone wall surround to ceiling, built-in entertainment center. 2nd level - 4 bdrms, 2 baths & loft area. Lower level - large open family room w/ wood burner, sunken bar, rec room, bath, & bedroom. 3 car heated garage, large private deck, outside bar w/built -in grill & TV, fire pit & patio. 2 furnaces, 2 c/a units & 2 hot water heaters. This home has it all. $519,900

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50x112 shed that includes 50x64 heated shop with water and high ceilings. Out door wood burner heats house and shop. Additional sheds for hay and animals. $199,900 lanesbOrO - 2.5 acres Location! Location! Location!

Beautiful rambler on 2.5 acres close to state bike trail & Root River. Gorgeous views, wildlife & only 2 1/2 miles from town. Main floor offers open kitchen & dining area w/knotty pine ceilings, maple cabinets, granite counter tops, wood floors & 9’ceilings. Formal living room w/fireplace, formal dining, main floor laundry/ mud room. Master bedroom has full bath w/ whirpool tub. Lower level has in-floor heat, family room with w/o, 2 additional large bedrooms, and bath. Large covered deck to relax and enjoy the views, 2+attached garage, stamped sidewalks & patio, & central vac. $324,900 lanesbOrO - 14 acre paradise just north of Lanesboro. 1 mile from Eagle Bluff, close to Root River & State Trail. Ideal for horses or cattle. Large open kitchen & formal dining room, newer living room with fireplace and knotty pine. Main floor laundry, 4-season porch, large deck with hot tub, sauna, putting green and more. Barn w/ shop above and heated shop/garage below.

20 acres - prestOn/HarmOny Ideal hobby farm w/tons of charm and character. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 9’ ceilings, original woodwork, wood floors, formal living rooms, dining room, family room, sun room and large main floor laundry/mud room. Walk-up attic is completely redone with 3/4 bath and bedroom. Kitchen has been completly remodeled, new furnace. 3-car attached garage, remodeled shed is now a heated work-out room. (80x36) shed, plus (90x45) shed.

This home has everything. $249,900 prestOn - 15 acres - gorgeous setting for the 15 aces w/great hunting. House has been updated & remodeled. Vinyl siding, wrap around deck, new c/a & wood-burner/ l/p combo for heat. Garage has 10’ door & is hooked-up for in-floor heat. Shop is heated & has air plus 1/2 bath. You’ll love the privacy & the setting. $209,900 $199,900 sprinG Valley - Masonic Park - Wooded 7 acre parcel with cabin and next to park. Everything you want with scenery, privacy, wildlife and close to creek and park. cabin has electricty, screened in porch, loft and new steel roof. $92,900 wHalan - 4 acres - Charming acreage north of Whalan, close to State Trail. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, newer windows, wood floors, main floor laundry, a covered porch. Outbuildings for machinery and animals. $149,900

cOmmercial - Business not closing, just for sale. wykoff - Gold st. restaurant - Established restaurant, turn key operation. Building completely renovated, equipment is newer and all inventory stays. Restaurant menu offers pizza, steak and fish specials, and lOts fOr sale - Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe more. Ideal for catering & deliveries. Additional dining area in - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900 lower level. $285,000

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Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Gile Brothers Reptiles 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 42041 230th St. Peterson, MN 55962 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address.

Greg Gile, 42041 230th St., Peterson, mN 55962 Bert Gile, 355 W. Sarnia, WInona, MN 55987 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statues. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Dated: 9/5/11 Signed: /s/ Greg Gile/co-owner 9/5/11 Phone Number: 507-875-2399 Publish 17,24 \ STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-11-753 In Re: Estate of David Glen Harvey Decedent.

NOTICE OF ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on November 1, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. a hearing will be held in this Court at 100 Fillmore Street, Courthouse, Preston, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the Decedent, and for the appointment of Zachary A. Harvey whose address is 15278 Highway 63, Spring Valley, MN 55975 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration.

Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to adminster the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the Estate.

Notice is also given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against the said estate are required to present the same to said personal representatives or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: 9/30/11 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar Kelly M. Wagner #0314031 Baudler, Baudler, Maus & Blahnik 124 North Broadway PO Box 1268 Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7301 Fax: (507) 346-2537 Publish 10,17

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October 4, 2011 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 2011-055: Safe and Sober grant The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda.

• the following Consent Agenda: • September 27, 2011 County Board minutes.

• Tobacco licenses for numerous vendors.

• Appointment of Commissioner Duane Bakke to Veterans’ Cemetery Committee.

• Appointment of Commissioner Randy Dahl as alternate to Community Health Services Advisory Committee.

• quote from Independent Emergency Services for Rescue STAR/Integra Integration.

• purchase additional Backup Exec licensing from Symantec as needed for compliance.

• close county farm property to hunting, effective immediately.

• donate 2005 veterans’ van to Developmental Achievement Center.

The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Winona Heating & Ventilating, services $697.45 Schilling Supply Company, supplies $541.78 Sanofi Pasteur, Inc., supplies $2,673.90 Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, PA, services $965.12 MCF - Lino Lakes, services $1,145.02 Hanson Tire Service, Inc., services $562.05 Custom Communications, Inc., services $719.80 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $7,305.12 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (33 bills - not listed) $5,011.34 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $12,316.46 INFRASTRUCTURE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Mensink Landscaping, services $2,409.00 TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND $2,409.00 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Bruening Rock Products, Inc., rock $27,094.27 Hanson Tire Service, Inc., services $3,997.72 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $11,517.20 HSBC Business Solutions, supplies $1,189.68 Milestone Materials, Inc., rock $1,664.80 Newman Signs, signs $987.71 TEC Industrial, Inc., parts $531.10 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $46,982.48 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (9 bills - not listed) $979.52 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $47,962.00 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Martin, Jon, mileage, supplies $565.02 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $565.02 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (2 bills - not listed) $658.88 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $1,223.90 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 Karen Brown, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566.

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Friday Oct. 21

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Saturday Oct. 22

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(Birthday: 11-19-21)

Date: October 22nd Time: 2-4pm

Parents: Travis & Melissa McCabe of Cresco, IA. Big Brother: Logan Grandparents: Richard & Pam Johnson of Peterson, Kevin & Pam McCabe of Cresco.

Great Grandparents: Ruth Knutson, LeRoy & Darleen Johnson, Pat MCabe, Paul Halwaeg.

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9/29/11

Place: First Baptist

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The words “thank you” do not seem an adequate response to the outpouring of love I felt at the benefit held in my honor on Oct. 1. I cannot express how much that night and the ongoing support, love, and prayers mean to me, to Dave, and to our families. Huge thanks to all who organized, worked at, donated to, attended, and/or otherwise contributed to making that night one to remember forever. Thanks, especially, to my St. Paul’s family for caring so much to even think of such a thing. I am deeply honored and truly indebted.

Thank you to all who continue to pray fervently for that miracle I am still expecting. Without your prayers and support, I could not continue to fight. May God bless you as richly as He has blessed me!

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Mon., Oct. 17 - 10:00am, Bernice Kolling Owner, AG Land Lease Auction at Gehling Implement and Auction Co., Preston, MN. For more info. contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 1-800-770-0347, www.gehlingauction.com.

Sun., Oct. 23 - 9:00am, Bertha Yates Estate & Others Auction - Coin, Antiques, Household, & Guns. Held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg., 412 East Park St, Spring Valley, MN. For more info. contact Spring Valley Sales Co. (507)346-2183.springvalleysales.com Notice in the Journal.

Thurs., Oct. 27 - 9:30am, Consignment Auction at Gehling Implement and Auction Co., Preston, MN. For more info. contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 1-800-770-0347, www. gehlingauction.com Listing in the Journal.

Fri., Nov. 18 - 10:30am, Jon & Paul Cravath, 220 Acres Olmsted County Bare Land Real Estate Auction at 7809 County Road 30 Southeast, Chatfield, MN. For more info. contact Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction Co., 507-259-7502. www.tmracompany.com.

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All children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather art.

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“It’s a Nice, Sunny, Easter Day Today!”

by Lily Jacques age 6, hart, MN (rushford)

nov. 10

Fillmore County’s 3rd Annual

136 St. Anthony St., Preston, MN Be sure to include Child’s First and Last Name, Age, Town and Title of Art Work.

$500 Scholarship Offered!

Are you an aspiring writer?

Are you graduating from a Fillmore County high school in 2012?

This might be the PERFECT opportunity for you!

November 24th

The Fillmore County Journal is offering a scholarship program for graduates of Fillmore County area high schools in conjunction with the annual Fillmore County Journal Writing Project.

Registration @ 7:30am

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

Order a T-Shirt with the logo celebrating this 3rd Annual Event. Orders must be submitted and paid in full prior to the event. Shirts will be mailed out to participants after all orders are collected.

1900

$

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Fillmore County

November 24th

Event Hosted by The Unofficial Fillmore County Running Club Craig Britton, Preston • Ross Kiehne, Harmony Jim Peters, Harmony • Jason Schwarz, Fountain Jason Sethre, Fountain Call 507-251- 5297 with questions or visit www.fillmorecountyjournal.com to register in advance.

Students will be selected from area high schools to write for the Journal Writing Project. The Journal Writing Project will be on a rotation basis with all selected students contributing content for the Journal in print and online throughout the 2011/2012 school year.

Students will be paid $15 per weekly project they complete. They can apply to participate in the Journal Writing Project. At the end of the 2011/2012 school year, one student will be selected from the Journal student writers to receive a $500 scholarship. The complete scholarship application and eligibility requirements are available at the Fillmore County Journal office in Preston, Minn., or online as a downloadable PDF at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com. The application deadline is October 31, 2011.

If you have any questions, please contact Jason Sethre at 507-765-2151 or editor@fillmorecountyjournal.com.

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