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Heritage Grove resident raising money with a cookbook

By Jade Wangen

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Merlin Hoiness is 94 years old, and has lived in Harmony his entire life. He worked at the grocery store for 35 years and founded Norsland Lefse in Rushford.

He wrote two cookbooks that have sold thousands of copies. He currently lives at Heritage Grove with his wife Zola, but still keeps himself busy with new ideas.

His current project is a cookbook that is a compilation of recipes from Heritage Grove residents and staff. He suggested it during a board meeting.

“I thought it would give people something to do,” said Hoiness.

The council and the staff agreed it was a good idea. Hoiness explained that after the printing costs are covered, the rest of the proceeds will go towards an activity fund for the residents.

“We don’t have an activity fund up here,” said Hoiness. “I think it will be good for them to have one.”

The books, which were printed at Big Woods Graphics in Harmony, are selling for $7.00 each. There was an Open House at Heritage Grove on December 7, and the cookbooks were first made available for purchase. So far, they have already sold more than 100 of the 250 copies printed.

“It came out around Christmas time, and that made a big difference,” said Hoiness. “They make good stocking stuffers.”

The cookbook can be ordered from Heritage Grove. It is also being sold at I Love Antiques, Old Ways New Ideas, Harmony Foods, and the Village Depot, all in Harmony.

In 1990, Hoiness published a book called 91 Ways to Serve Lefse. There are currently 38,000 copies of those out there, having been sold all over the world. In 1996, he published Amish Recipes, a hand-written collection of recipes from the Amish. According to Hoiness, 5,000 copies of that book have been sold.

The activity fund at Heritage Grove is something Hoiness finds important. He also thinks projects like the cookbook are good for himself and the residents.

“It gives me something to do,” he said. “It gives other people something to do, too. It’s good for them to keep their head working.”

Hoiness and the others worked for two months compiling recipes and putting the book together.

According to Hoiness, they are selling so well, they may have to print more.

The activities and entertainment are something that the residents look forward to. Hoiness said they enjoy bringing people in to play music, and it’s nice to be able to pay these people to come.

Hoiness has not used up all of his great ideas yet. This year he came up with the cookbook to help raise money, but next year it could be something new.

“If I can think of another project, I’ll do it,” said Hoiness.

Merlin Hoiness with the cookbook he put together to raise money.

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A hopeful R-P hosts Senate Tour Preston Ambulance

By K irsten Zoellner kzoellner@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Aimed at furthering its New School Initiative another step, R-P played host to a contingent of the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee December 15. Senators David Senjem, committee chair, Keith Langseth, Dan Sparks, Jeanne Poppe, DFL-Austin, and Jeremy Miller, as well as Representative Greg Davids, toured the elementary/high school facility

with district staff, board members Daniel Munson, John Nitecki, Beth Stanford, and six student ambassadors.

“The tour went as well as could be expected, as we were pressed for time,” noted Superintendent Chuck Ehler. “I’m grateful to be a part of the tour, but in my frank opinion as to how it will impact our goal, I’m not too sure.”

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ambulance services in the state and nation are struggling to surkreisner@fillmorecountyjournal.com vive. Executive Director Pam Several members of the Emer- Biladeau explained that the 19 gency Medical Services Regula- member board operates under tory Board (EMSRB) reviewed Minnesota Statutes and rules. their report before the city coun- Four ambulance services in difcil at the council’s December 19 ferent regions of the state have meeting. The report detailed the had prior assessments. In our results of the rural ambulance See PRESTON Page 13  assessment conducted in early Comment on this article at November. www.fillmorecountyjournal.com It was noted that many rural

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Lanesboro sales tax to begin January 1

By Jade Wangen The City of Lanesboro has been trying for years now to let the state allow it to enforce a new sales tax. The .5 percent increase in sales tax will help the city pay like street repairs and other projects.

This fall, Lanesboro was finally allowed to put the question on the ballot, and voters were over-

whelmingly in favor of the tax.

The sales tax applies to any business in the Lanesboro zip code.

Residents will have to pay the tax as well, but the tourist season will potentially bring in a lot of extra revenue to help take care of the city.

City Administrator Bobbie Vickerman noted that although some people are afraid of the

word “tax,” most people think this is a good thing for Lanesboro.

“It’s a great opportunity for the City to capture some revenue from those that are visiting Lanesboro; that use the same infrastructure as the residents and business owners,” said Vickerman.

Vickerman added that the tourism is an amazing attribute for the community, but when the population triples on weekends, it can be a lot of wear and tear on the community’s infrastructure.

The Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce is also very supportive of the new tax. The Chamber has more than 100 members, many of them local business owners.

“As local government aid continues to decrease and Lanesboro falls in the gap of less state assis-

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tance, this local sales tax option will allow the city to raise revenues to offset our short falls,” said Julie Kiehne, Executive Director of the Chamber.

Kiehne mentioned that Lanesboro is facing numerous capital replacement projects, and there is more wear and tear than most cities the size of Lanesboro.

The need for such repairs has escalated due to the tourism

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“The local sales tax will allow some of the burden to be passes on to those that are coming into Lanesboro and are being provided the same services as those that pay for these services through property taxes,” said Kiehne.

Vickerman said the vote for the sales tax passed by 80 percent, showing a lot of support from the residents.

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Monday, December 26, 2011

C ommentary Emergency landing in Norway

By Stan Gudmundson We had flown for about fifteen minutes at over 2,000 miles per hour after reaching our cruise climb altitude above 70,000 feet. We had just crossed into international airspace along the northern reaches of the Soviet Union.

A bright orange light illuminated in my Col. Stan face. “Master Gudmundson caution Tom,” USAF (Ret) I said.

“Oh, oh, he replied we’ve got an engine fire. I need a heading.”

“Left turn to 240 degrees. Which engine is it?” I said.

Tom told me which one it was, but we are few years removed from those events so I don’t remember whether it was the left or right engine. He accomplished the bold print items, that is those steps that we had to know by heart, and we finished the rest of the checklist steps.

I don’t have the same instruments in my cockpit as Tom has in his, so it’s critical the crew communicate very well together. In this case, it was important that I know which engine had the fire, and that we confirm with each other that he planned to

shut down the correct engine.

The idea of becoming a supersonic glider didn’t appeal to us or to anyone else who flew the SR-71 either. Though that had been done and was self-induced. After a very long quiet descent, the crew fortunately was able to restart both engines at a scarily low altitude.

We then began the descent checklist. The SR-71 engines produced enormous power but a single engine isn’t powerful enough to sustain supersonic flight. Given the sophistication of the inlets and the rest of the engine system, a descent isn’t as simple as pulling back the throttles and enjoying the ride down.

Because we were down to one engine, we needed to make a landing as soon as we could. The nearest emergency base was at Kirkeness, Norway. The problem with Kirkeness as an emergency base was that it was less then 20 miles from the Soviet border. Neither one of us was comfortable with its proximity to the Soviet Union.

We decided to head for Norwegian airfields at either Bodo or Andoyo. Bodo was just a little closer, but neither of us had ever been there so it was an unknown. On the other hand, we had flown by the Norwegian P-3 base on the island of Andoya many times. We knew what the runway and its approaches

looked like.

Andoya is north of the arctic circle. As we flew by, we often wondered what it would be like to be stationed in such a remote place. But that is where we decided to make our landing. It helped that it was the first part of July with 24 hours of daylight and the weather was clear.

When we were well removed from the Soviet Union, I positioned the IFF switch to emergency and called Norwegian air controllers. We requested present position direct to Andoya and we were cleared to do so.

I also contacted the KC-135 tanker who planned to refuel us for our return to the United Kingdom after we came out of the reconnaissance area. I told them that we had declared an emergency and were heading for Andoya. They followed us into Andoya as well. They had fuel we needed to return to the UK. After 16 years or so of navigating B-52s, FB-111As, and SR-71s one develops a bit of air sense, as we call it, so the 240 degree heading I gave Tom was virtually dead on. Or you could also call it dumb luck. I selected Andoya in the navigation system as our next destination. That heading still had us flying over water however. Neither of us liked that very much, so Tom made an S-turn to the left to fly over land.

Letter about ethanol articles...

To the Editor, Regarding the two pro-ethanol articles printed in last week’s Journal, and mis-information thereof, I had figured it wouldn’t take long to flush the chickens out of the chicken coop. They never miss a beat when it comes to getting their stuff printed in the press or yelling at the ears of elected officials about subsidies or lapping at the government trough after being heard. Not long ago one of those big-time corn growers was confronted by one of us peons about paying

those crop subsidies. He said as long as we were dumb enough to pay for them he would laugh all the way to the bank.

How did Hein become so wise about that large dead zone in the Gulf? Chemical testing confirmed that it was caused by excess nitrogen. Cities have had to clean up their point pollution.

We can’t use phosphorus fertilizer on our lawns. But BIG AG has been receiving a free pass on non-point pollution. The Troubled Waters Documentary had good balance. The authors even interviewed a corn farmer

who was trapping excess nutrients from his cornfields before it precipitated into the water table.

Since Y2K, I became well informed on Gulf Coast happenings after living down there 25 percent of the time. The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill was soon consumed by oil-eating bacteria. BP shouldn’t have applied that toxic chemical to break up that oil, but pressure from the temporarily ruined tourist industry forced that action.

Mel Haugstad Preston, MN

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By that time we had descended to about 15,000 feet. That was where the SR-71 was comfortable flying on one engine. We then had, if memory serves, about 20 minutes or so of subsonic flight to Andoya.

The coastline along the Norwegian coast is essentially one fjord after another. What surprised both of us was that there were little buildings or settlements in virtually everyone of those fjords, well above the arctic circle.

The approach and landing into Andoya was relatively uneventful.

Tom is a terrific and extraordinarily capable pilot and can make even the worst situation appear routine.

We taxied to where the Norwegians wanted us and shutdown.

Because we landed with an emergency we kept the drogue chute, rather than jettisoning it at 55 knots as we did during normal procedures.

I crawled out first to climb up on the top of the aircraft to help release the chute. We didn’t want the heavy turnbuckle to bang along all of that expensive titanium on the top of the aircraft. But I’ll be darned if I could get the thing loose, so we gave up on it.

Tom followed me out of the airplane, and we talked to the Norwegian ground crew about our predicament and provided them information they needed to know about securing the aircraft. While we were doing that, a Norwegian

ground crewman examined Tom’s shoulder patch on his high altitude pressure suit and then he looked at mine. Tom’s patch read Major Tom Danielson and mine was Major Stan Gudmundson.

“Ah Swedes,” the Norwegian said.

“Swedes?” we both replied. “No, no, no,” we said, “we both have Norwegian heritage.”

“Oh no that’s not right,” the Norwegian said. “Your last names have O’s and that’s Swedish. Your names are Swedish”.

Here I was in Norway, a little over 40 years old at the time, having lived my entire life believing that “s-o-n” was Norwegian and “s-e-n” was Danish, or worse, Swedish. Yet a Norwegian native was telling me the universe I believed in was wrong.

Even I am bright enough to not argue with a native on his own turf, though I did mention that my Dad spoke only Norwegian until he was six years old.

When we checked into our hotel the first thing I did when I got in my room was to examine a phone book. I couldn’t find a single last name ending in “s-o-n.” It’s “s-e-n.”

Some of our immigrant ancestors got it wrong. And probably some of yours did as well.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all.

Letter in response to Kemp’s Dec. 19 article To the Editor, I just finished Loni Kemp’s December 19 article in the FCJ. The idea of frack sand mining in Fillmore County terrifies me!

My husband and I have relocated to Fillmore County from Dallas, Texas and I love it here. Perhaps if you have been surrounded by the stunning beauty of Fillmore County your entire life it doesn’t seem so rare and magical. Perhaps if you have been involved in farming for your whole life or for many generations you may see the land as either tillable or not tillable, something to be bought, sold, owed, used. Well, I certainly have a view from the outside in and I am ready to plead to anyone who will listen; we must pass a moratorium and conduct thorough and unbiased research concerning both the short and long term impact of frack sand mining.

I am reminded of a quote by Chief Seattle: “Humankind has not

woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves.

All things are bound together. All things connect.” Andrew and I bought this little slice of heaven here...in Fillmore County, Minnesota...not in the Texas Hill Country, not in the Colorado Rockies, not on the Outer Banks of North Carolina...because it is so rare and magical.

I humbly request that Loni (who provided me with the beautiful Norfolk Island Pine that is currently being used as my living Christmas tree) not only provide updates on frack sand mining but suggest “action items” for those that feel as passionately as I about maintaining the integrity of Fillmore County now and for generations to come.

Suzette Thorby Lanesboro, MN

Correction In the article “Commissioners hear property tax complaints” in the December 19 issue if the Fillmore County Journal, it was stated that the Minnesota Department of Human Services shows temporary assistance for needy families increased to an annual rate of 54.8 percent in 2011 from 36.6 percent in 2010. What it should have read is that temporary assistance for needy families work participation increased to an annual rate of 54.8 percent in 2011 from an annual rate of 36.6 percent in 2010.

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Government this week • Monday, Dec. 26, Chatfield City Council, Chatfield City Hall, 7:00 p.m.

• Monday, Dec. 26, Rushford City Council, Rushford City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, Dec. 26, Spring Valley City Council, Spring Valley City Hall, 6:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 27, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9am.

Schedule subject to change.

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By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal and Olmsted County Journal jsethre@fillmorecountyjournal.com Today marks an anniversary for the Journal.

This newspaper, our last issue of 2011, closes another chapter in the history of our newspaper – now stepping Jason Sethre into its 28th year.

One element of discussion at our company on a regular basis is the question, “how can we better serve our customers’ needs?” We ask ourselves this question every day.

Today, over 12,000 calendars were distributed to every household in Fillmore County along with copies going out to paying subscribers of the Journal.

This special gift comes to you with the generous support of businesses recognized throughout the calendar.

Last year was our first year producing a high quality glossy calendar of this nature, and it was so well received that we knew we had a winner. I have seen the Journal calendar hanging on walls in houses and businesses all

throughout Fillmore County. There’s even a copy of the Journal calendar at the front counter of the Preston Post Office. Last year, we had local readers calling our office to order extra copies of last year’s calendar to mail to friends and family around the United States.

It was really quite remarkable. And, as early as the first week of December this year, we had readers stopping by our office in Preston to find out if we were publishing another calendar and when it was going to be made available to the public.

I’m not surprised, though. Who isn’t going to love getting a high quality glossy calendar with a local flavor?

Everybody needs a calendar, and you don’t have to pay for this one if you live in Fillmore County. As a matter of fact, you can even save money on gas, because we’ll bring it right to your mailbox.

What makes this calendar even more special, to me, are the photos provided by local people. You’ll notice Bob Smock, Jennifer Redalen, Tiffany Scheevel, Peggi Redalen, Sheena Suckow, Barb Laganiere, Maggie Vitse, Heather Kleiboer, Deb Hirsch, Cassandra Meredith, Liz Barrett, Darcy Erickson and Shari Jones made this calendar a keepsake. They captured the beauty of our region for each month of the year to share with others. And, I

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Monday, December 26, 2011

Harmony bloodmobile collects 58 units The blood drive held in Harmony on December 13, 2011, succeeded in collecting 58 units of blood. There were 57 donors that presented with one first-time participant. Congratulations to these 10 donors who reached the following milestones: •Daniel J. Gingerich – 4 gallons •Dan E. Hershberger – 1 gallon •Fena J. Hershberger – 1 gallon

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in building a new facility, the district’s request is currently second on the agency’s priority ranking.

R-P hopes to secure a Cooperative Facilities Grant for up to $20 million to partially fund a new Pre-K through grade 12 facility. A referendum in the amount of $8.9 million is expected to be put forth by the district to voters in 2012, if the legislature approves the grant funding.

Senator Miller also participated in a luncheon, targeting the New School Initiative, with district staff and board members Kathie Ingram, Roger Metz, and John Nitecki December 13. “It was a good meeting” said Ehler. “Senator Miller understands his role in presenting our story and the bill in the senate.”

The district will continue working with ICS Consulting to develop the project and engage the community, architectural firm ATS&R to create preliminary plans, and RCS Consultant Peg Larson to assist with lobbying the legislature for funding.

In related news, the district has been notified that it is the recipient of a grant, in the amount of $6,995, to assist with a National Register evaluation, by the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation.

The evaluation will support the repurposing of the historic 1906 and 1936 facilities.

The district continues its work with reducing the special education referral or assignment through its Alternative Delivery Special Instruction Services (ADSIS) program.

Now in its 3rd year, the program, which has had a tremendous impact on students with-

•Joseph M. Hershberger – 1 gallon •Michael Himlie – 1 gallon •Sylvia Leitzen – 2 gallons •Darrel Olson – 2 gallons •Fred Scheevel – 5 gallons •Ada Stutzman – 1 gallon •Henry Zook – 1 gallon The bloodmobile is sponsored by the Harmony American Legion Auxiliary, and many of the volunteers are Auxiliary members. However, numerous volunteers from the community also help make our blood drives successful. Thank you to everyone for your continued support in this worthwhile effort.

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in the district, is expanding to include the middle school.

Based on a Response to Intervention model, the program hopes to have 80 percent of participants show some or significant improvement.

The program reinforces core curriculum, includes re-teaching of concepts, pre-teaching of upcoming classroom concepts, and basic skill building. Assessments to monitor progress are given three times annually.

There are currently 36 reading and 30 math participants in K-4 Title I, 12 reading and 16 math participants in grades K-2, and 13 reading and 11 math participants in grades 3-5.

This year, there were no special education referrals, compared to 13 in 2008-2009 and two during 2009-2010 school year.

• Congratulations to Katie Wolter and Fred Scaife, selected to represent R-P as Triple A Award winners. The award is given to high school seniors who excel in academics, fine arts, and athletics.

•Congratulations to Amy Todd and Shane Jacobson, 2011-2012 ExCel winners. The Excellence in Community, Education, and Leadership award is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, show leadership qualities, and who are model citizens.

The next regularly scheduled school board meeting is Monday, January 23, at 6:00pm, in the high school biology room.

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Habitat for Humanity bowls for funds Twenty-five bowlers and some enthusiastic spectators turned out December 3, to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Fillmore County’s latest project in Harmony. The build is scheduled to take place in the spring of 2012.

Preston resident Bryna Kohn has been selected as the homeowner by the Habitat steering committee.

Bryna and her three sons, Dyllen (6), Devan (5), and Dolten (2) will be putting their own sweat

equity in the house, but community support is critical to the project. Several fundraising efforts are underway and the Bowl-a-Thon was one.

At Nordic Lanes in Rushford, 13 bowlers and their sponsors raised over $650 for the project.

Bowling three games per bowler, sponsors were able to donate $.01 or $.10 per pin, or a specific dollar amount. Donated prizes were also given to the following bowlers:

The Fillmore Central Elk’s Free Throw Contest winners will shoot in Rochester at Lourdes’s High School on January 8 in an area competition. Front Row left to right: Jordan Oelkers, Abi Rutgerson, Raen Johnson, and Zachary Haugerud. Back Row: Josh Peters, Daysha Erickson, Nick Brynjarsson, and Stefan Nikoloski. Not pictured: William Nolan, Brennan Tienter, Kelsey Berg, and Tayah Barnes were winners in the boys and girls ages 12-13 category.

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High Total Score - Cindy Carlson, 2nd High Total - Kallie Carlson, 3rd High Total - Tyler Smith, High Game - Jan Williams, Low Game - Sharyl Bergen, Most Pledges - Chad Christian, Youngest Bowler - Logan Zoellner, and Oldest Bowler - Margie Schueler.

At B&B Bowl in Preston, 12 adult and 14 youth bowlers raised over $800. Prize winners include: High Total Score - Dick Houtkooper, 2nd High Total Score Brennan Tienter, 3rd High Total Score - Kayla Phillips, High Game - Hunter Benson, Low Game Carlee Birch, Most Pledges - Drew Tienter, Most Pledges Per Team - Special Olympics (Julie Riehl, Becky Kingsbury, Mary Wood, Jason Stockman, and Michelle Yonts).

Megan Grebe, Habitat for Humanity Fillmore County Coordinator adds, “Thank you to the businesses who donated great prizes and a huge thank you to Nordic Lanes and B&B Bowl for making this possible!” Habitat for Humanity is grateful to all the bowlers and sponsors, as well as the volunteers who facilitated and organized the events.

Businesses donating prizes include: Witt’s Pharmacy, Pam’s Corner, Lynndyn Bridge, Subway, Stumpy’s, Kwik Trip, Rushford Foods, and Norseland Lefse in Rushford, Rhino’s Pizza and Sub Shoppe and Pedal Pushers Café in Lanesboro.

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AgStar Home Mortgage Services gives $8,000 through Facebook contest Mankato, Minn., (Dec. 5, 2011) - AgStar Home Mortgage Services, a division of AgStar Financial Services, ACA recently held a Facebook contest, “You Make the Difference,” and gave away a total of $8,000 to three organizations whose volunteers submitted entries online.

The contest ran from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, 2011. There were a total of 43 entries from volunteers with non-profit organizations throughout AgStar’s 69 county service area in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Volunteers submitted either a video or essay with a photo explaining how they’ve made a difference in their

local community and why they deserved to win the $5,000 grand prize. The submission with the most “likes” on Facebook won.

The organization winning the $5,000 grand prize is Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Marketing Club with 359 “likes.” The second place winner of $2,000 was Rice Lake, Wisconsin’s Youth Baseball organization with 298 “likes.”

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Obituaries Lawerence J. Bussman Lawrence J. Bussman, 91, of rural Spring Valley died Thursday (12-15-11) of natural causes at his home.

Lawrence Jacob Bussman was born Nov. 11, 1920, in Seneca, Ks. to Henry and Mary(Rottinghaus) Bussman. He grew up on the family farm and moved with his family as a boy to California, Kansas and then to rural Rockwell, Iowa.

He graduated from Rockwell Lawerence J. Bussman H.S. in 1939 and then farmed with his family.

Lawrence was married on April 3, 1945, at St. Marys of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Eagle Ct., Ia. to Anna Elizabeth Meier. Following their marriage, the couple farmed in rural Gilmore City, Ia. before moving to a farm in rural Racine in 1958. They farmed for many years, raised their family and have continued to live on their farm in Sumner Twsp. Mr. Bussman was a life-long farmer and Mrs. Bussman is a farmwife and homemaker and was a longtime employee at the 7th Rib Restaurant in Racine, and at the Stewartville High School cafeteria for 18 years. Mr. Bussman was a longtime active member of St. Bernards Catholic Church where he served on numerous committees.

Surviors include his wife Anna, four daughters and nine sons Bernard(Lori) of Red Wing, Minn.; Margaret (Bill) Reimers, Stewartville; Martin (JoAnn), St. Louis Park, Minn.; Andrew (Paula), Eau Claire, Wis.; Larry (Gretchen), Cassville, Mo.; Bill (Rita) Wykoff, Minn.; Albert (Sandy), Crane,Mo.; John (Deb) Mt. Vernon, Mo.; Konrad (Toni) Alexandria, Va.; Ben (Barb) Carol Stream, Ill.; Mary Bussman and partner Tracy E. Tracy of Robbinsdale, Minn.; Loraine (Burton Rossi) Bussman DeForest, Wis.; Yolanda (Steve) Koball of Rochester; 41 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Henry, infant son Ricky, and two brothers, Frederick and Albert.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Lawrence J. Bussman was on Tuesday (12-20-11) at St. Bernards Catholic Church in Stewartville, Minn. with Rev. Matt Fasnacht and Rev. Gregory Havel officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery in Stewartville. Arrangements were with Griffin-Gray F.H. in Stewartville.

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Mary F. Caldwell Mary F. Caldwell, age 77, of Canton, Minnesota died at home on December 16, 2011, surrounded by her family after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Mary Florence (Snyder) Caldwell was born May 8, 1934, in Canton, Minnesota to Cyril and Dorothy (Connolly) Snyder. She graduated from the Canton High School in 1952. On June 21, 1952, she married Patrick Caldwell at the Assumption Catholic Church in Canton. To this union six children were born Phil, Cindy, Debra, Scott, Dorothy, and Mary. As a lifelong member of Assumption, she was involved with the Rosary group, Altar Society, bookkeeper, and lector. Mary was a volunteer at Franciscan Skemp in LaCrosse and the Harmony Nursing Home, and belonged to the Prorati Library Club.

Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren, and second, after her family, was going with friends to their birthday luncheons!

Mary is survived by her husband of 59 years Pat; two sons: Phil (Bev) of Abita Springs, Louisiana; and Scott of Canton; three daughters: Cindy (Ross) Duckett of Canton, Dorothy (Pete) McKernan of Harmony, and Mary (Marvin) Kuhn of Mabel; 14 grandchildren; five greatgrandchildren; a sister, Georgia Lee of Aurora, Colorado; and a brother, Cy (Mary) of Neenah, Wisconsin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter Debra; and a sister Carolyn Prestby.

Funeral Mass was Tuesday, December 20, 2011, at the Assumption Catholic Church in Canton, Minnesota with Father Donald P. Schmitz officiating.

Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel handled arrangements.

Dickie M. Hungerholt Dickie M. “Dick” Hungerholt, 63, of Rushford, Minn. died on Monday, December 19, 2011, at his home.

Dick was born on November 20, 1948, in Rushford, to Merlin and Lorraine (Moran) Hungerholt. He was raised in Rushford and graduated from Rushford High School in 1966. Dick and his brother, Maynard owned and operated the Frost Faucet in Rushford while Dick was in High School. On March 4, 1967, Dick married Lolly Stensgard at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, Minn. Dick and Lolly moved to Red Wing Minnesota where they lived for seven years. Dick worked as a Welder at Meyer Machine in Red Wing.

Dick and Lolly then moved back to Rushford. Dick owned and operated the Texaco Station where he also ran Rushford Welding and Repair. He also worked for Equality Die Casting in Winona for

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twenty years. Dick loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren’s sporting events, playing softball with the Farmer’s Insurance Team, watching sports on TV, and playing poker with his boys.

He is survived by his wife Lolly; four children: Shannon (Clark) Olstad of Elgin, Missy (Todd) Schneider of Rushford, Aaron (Amy) Hungerholt of Le Roy, and Andrew (Sara) Hungerholt of Eau Claire, Wis.; twelve grandchildren; and one brother, Maynard Hungerholt.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents and brother, William Hungerholt.

Funeral service was on Friday, December 23, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Rushford with the Rev. Merlin Stephan officiating. Burial was in the Hungerholt Cemetery in rural Peterson, Minn. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford handled arrangements.

Helen Marie Johnson Kessel Helen Marie Johnson Kessel went home to be with Jesus surrounded by her family in her home at Whalan, Mn. on December 21, 2011, after a courageous 14 month battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on February 4, 1930, at her home in Ledyard, Ia. to John J. and Alvena Engelbarts Johnson. She attended the Ledyard Public School.

On February 1, 1950, she married Amos “Buster” Dale Kessel and they farmed near Elmore, MN, and had a large Jersey dairy herd until they relocated to a farm in Whalan in 1973.

Helen was a homemaker and enjoyed helping Buster outside with the farm activities. She also cleaned homes for others since living in Whalan. She enjoyed her garden and flowers, canning, sewing and was a wonderful cook, having much pride, especially in her homemade buns, that her family enjoyed so much. Helen was a member of the Whalan Lutheran Parish.

Helen is survived by her husband; her daughters: Dianne Hoover of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Cindy Naber(Gene Schlueter) of Quincy, IL.; and her son, Douglas (Lolly) Kessel of Lanesboro, MN. She also leaves her grandson, Richard Jon (“R.J.”) Naber of SanDiego, California, grand daughters, Tara (Jeremy) Stejskal of Fountain, Mn., Emilee Matlock of Warsaw, IL. and Amanda (Joe) McCabe of Chatfield, Mn. She was also surrounded with love from her four great grandsons, and two great-grand daughters. She is also survived by her sisters: Viola Albers of Crystal Lake, IA; Luella Hagedorn of Buffalo Center, IA; and one brother, Duane (Laura) Johnson of Elmore, MN. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, two sisters, four nieces and two nephews.

Helen will be missed by all who knew her, many hearts she touched for sure. Funeral services are being arranged for December 27, 2011, at 11am at the Whalan Lutheran Church with Pastor Patricia Hinkie presiding. Helen requested cremation so there will not be any visitation held. Family and friends may gather at the Fellowship Hall in Whalan after the services for fellowship and lunch.

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 - 9 : 00am 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 - 9 : 00am 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 & 10 : 30am 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 - 10 : 30am 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 35957 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 - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4772 Root R iver Community Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 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 - 10 : 30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

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Fillmore County Sports Hanson tops 1,000

By Paul Trende For 16-plus minutes of the Lanesboro boys’ dual with Hope Lutheran, the Burros were a bit tight.

They were a little anxious. A teammate was on the cusp. Braden Hanson, the Burros multi-talented 6’2” senior guard, came into the contest with 986 career points. Naturally, his teammates were trying to get him the ball. Nearing the end of the half, Hanson was 12 points closer, a shot away, from the milestone. The elbow jumper that did it is probably one Braden’s let fly a thousand times. But this free throw ‘J’ will likely be the one he most remembers, the one that’s most significant.

As his coach John Smith put it, “It was a great accomplishment for Braden. He has put in a lot of time in the gym over the years and it was nice to see him rewarded for his efforts.” Hanson poured in 20 more points in the second half (34 for the game). He added 12 rebounds.

His double-double, and a Burro 16-3 run to end the contest, helped make the night doubly delightful for black and orange fans (67-50 victory). Hanson has been a fixture

in the line-up since his freshmen year (7.4 per game), a starter since his sophomore (11.9 per game). A season ago, he averaged 16 a game.

Through four games this year, he’s scoring at a 25/game clip. If he keeps that rate up (stays healthy), he could become the Burros all-time leading male scorer (surpassing Bill Johnson’s 1,352 points set in 1961).

43! …If Only 46 In HS basketball, scoring in double figures is a solid night. In the 3-Rivers boy’s battle between L-A and R-P, six players achieved the feat. Scoring 20-plus is a good night. Josh Ehlenfeldt, the Card’s well aimed 5’7” SG, hit the mark exactly. Scoring 30 happens every so often, and scoring 40 infrequently.

R-P’s Nick Thompson scored 22… in the first half. He added 21…in the second half. Trojan number 21’s spot in the book was well marked; Thompson lit up L-A for 43! He needed another bucket. He had the chances. A Trojan press allowed the home squad to lead most of the first half, but a 7-0 run midway through the second gave L-A a six-point lead.

It got as high as eight. R-P cut it to

two (71-69) at the 2:16 mark. At that point, a rare situation occurred.

R-P didn’t foul; L-A was far from the bonus. The Card’s, meanwhile, were out of timeouts; they had to throw the ball in-bounds. A frantic game of desperate in-bounds passing and defense ensued. R-P’s franticness won out, sort of. They forced a number of TO’s and got five (threepoint) attempts at taking the lead (and another at a tie). Finally, with 3.9 seconds left, the saga repeated itself. L-A desperately in-bounded.

R-P desperately played ‘D’. R-P got their steal. They got the ball to Thompson. With seven trifectas already under his belt, he launched for number eight (his third go-head attempt late). It careened off the rim. No exclamation point was put on Nick T’s splendid night. L-A escaped with a 71-69 win. Neither team scored in the final 2:16. It was the Card’s balance that proved critical. Ehlenfeldt led the way, but Nate Reps (16), Cole Weaver (11), John Nahrgang (10), and Justin Wise (9) all supplied offense. Thompson was R-P’s offense. He made 16 of 24 shots. Trojans not named Nick went 2 of 23 from distance and 8 of 37 from the field total.

Have Guard’s Will Travel It’s nice to have senior guards, players who’ve battled, played critical minutes in critical games; those

who can be clutch. It’s nice to have good guards period, even of the non-senior variety. Sophomore Sidney Irish was the one to lead the Chatfield girls early against R-P. Her sweet shooting netted her 11 first half points. An 11-2 Gopher run to end the first put them up 27-24. Amy Todd was R-P’s counter. The 5’9” junior gave up a lot of size inside to Chat’s frontline (both 6’1”). Todd’s offense was to miss her first shot, but then rebound it and put it back in and/or draw fouls.

She tallied 16 points (8 on FT’s) and 11 rebounds (7 offensive). But in the end, it came back to Chatfield’s senior backcourt of Erin Kammer and Sarah Costello. Kammer’s driving lay-up with 1:01 extended the Gopher lead from three to five. Forty-three seconds later, she went to line with her team up one (46-45).

She only made the first, but a miss, an offensive rebound, and a foul put Costello on the line. She sank both attempts, giving the guest a 49-45 lead with 11.7 seconds remaining.

Kenzie Lind subsequently nailed a triple, but the clock ran out without an inbounds pass. Chat held on, 49 to 48. Costello and Irish each netted 13. MaKenzie Miller added 10. For R-P (besides Todd), sophomore G Kendra Crawford returned (concussion). She did so successfully (12 pts, 5 rebs, 5 stls, 4 assists). The Trojans

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out-rebounded the bigger Gopher’s 32-24, but were doomed by a sixminute late-second-half scoreless streak. Chat is 3-1 in the Three Rivers, 4-3 overall. R-P is 1-5 overall and in conference.

Second Half Tale For one half of the R-P versus Chatfield boys contest, it wasn’t a contest. R-P’s trapping defense forced Chatfield into 13 TO’s. The Gophers made two FG’s and registered just 12 points. Meanwhile, Nick Thompson and Trent Vix combined for 22 of the Trojans 28 points. R-P got the first bucket of the second half, but then Chatfield went on a crazy 24-8 run (making 9 of 11 shots), bringing the score to 38-36 Trojans. With 1:30 left, the score was still tight at 54-50.

But R-P finished the game out 7-0, stellar free throw shooting (14-17 on the night) a key. They withstood the comeback and walked away with win #2, 61-50. Coming off a 43-point night, Nick T. was pedestrian with 25 (6-8 on threes). Coming off a poor shooting night, Vix scored 17 while adding 6 rebounds and 7 assists (unofficially). Nate Southern Skare and Tyler Lund had 10 apiece for the Gophers. 507 Chatfield is 2-2 in 3-Rivers, 2-4 overall. R-P is 2-2 in league/overall.

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Monday, December 26, 2011

Fillmore County Sports half, 10-11 FT’s; Luke Rogers 15.

Burros are 4-0 in SEC, 4-1 overall; Continued from Page 9 tied for 1st with Spring Grove and BBB Houston, undefeated in league) 12-13 •PEM 67, Kingsland 50 (K: Tan •Chatfield 47, Caledonia 57 ner Lange 14; Devin Pokorney 13.

(CHAT: Nate Skare 16; Luke Isens- PEM: Sam Ruth 20 pts & 10 rebs) ee 14. CALE: ten players scored) 12-17 •Wabasha-Kellogg 56, Fillmore •Kingsland 51, Roch-Lourdes Central 71 (FC: Mitch Johnson 62 (K: T. Lange 19; D. Pokorney/ 22; Tyler Eickhoff 14; Zach Olstad Spencer Kleven 10 each. R-L: Jacob 12 pts & 11 assists; Isaac Sveen 10. Schaefer 20; Mark Pagel 19; Alex W-K: Hunter Baab 17; Matt Meyer Glynn 16. FT’s: King 7-13, R-L 14; Joe Meyer 11) 19-31. Knights are 2-1 in 3-Rivers, 12-15 2-3 overall) •Mabel-Canton 39, FC 53 (FC: GBB Z. Olstad 18; T. Eickhoff 11. M-C. 12-13 Steve Smith 17 pts, 13 rebs & 4 •#3 in AA Caledonia 67, Chatfield blks; Jacoby Bigalk 12 pts, 5 rebs, 4 58 (CHAT: M. Miller 16 pts & 9 assists. FC led by 10 at half, made rebs; S. Costello 11 pts, 7 rebs, 5 14 FT’s to M-C’s 4) ass; Traci McDonald 11 pts. CALE: 12-16 Maria Fruechte/Maddy Mullins 19 •Glenville-Emmons 48, M-C 54 each. Gophers trailed 38-24 at half.

(M-C: S. Smith 18 pts & 14 rebs. A 20-6 run tied the game 44-all G-E: Derek Olson 25. FT’s: M-C with 7:56 left. Warriors hit 30 of 41 18-24, G-E 8-12. FG %: M-C FT’s; 14 of 18 in final 7 minutes to 42.9, G-E 28.1. G-E led 23-22 at ensure victory). half. Cougars are 2-1 in SEC play, •M-C 50, Schaeffer Acad. 15 2-3 overall) (M-C: Carly McCabe 12; Danielle •FC 54, L-A 76 (FC: I. Sveen 13. Paul 12. Coug’s shot 52 percent L-A: four players in double-digits. from two, made 6 3’s) FC is 1-3 in 3-Rivers, 3-3 overall) •R-P 45, L-A 62 (R-P: Kenzie •Schaeffer Academy 32, Lanesboro Lind 17 pts & 8 rebs. Game was 69 (L: B. Hanson 21 pts, 17 in first tied 29 all at the half)

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The City of Rushford Village Council will conduct its regular Annual Meeting business on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rushford Village Hall-Office at 43038 State Hwy 30, Rushford Village, MN 55971. All interested persons are welcome to attend and be heard.

Joyce Iverson, Clerk City of Rushford Village

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•Lanesboro 54, Hope Lutheran 40 (L: Kirsten Ruen 14; Paige Hungerholt 13. HL: Shaina Laska 18; Dakota Ellinghuysen 13. Patriots hung around until final five minutes where Burros pushed lead into double-digits for good) 12-15 •#4 in A Spring Grove 62, Lanesboro 14 12-16 •Lanesboro 51, Schaeffer Academy 24 (L: P. Hungerholt 23. Burros are 5-1 in SEC, 5-4 overall) •L-A 43, FC 37 (FC: Morgan Malley 16; Jordan O’Connor 10.

L-A: Jenny Mundt 21. Falcons are 0-3) •M-C 53, G-E 29 (M-C: Christy Welscher 14 pts & 15 rebs; Lydia Geving 13 pts & 6 rebs; D. Paul 12 pts including 3-3’s. Rebounding: M-C 47, G-E 24. Coug’s are 2-3 in SEC/overall) •Kingsland 34, PEM 40 (K: MacKenzie Marzolf 11 pts & 8 rebs. PEM: Taylor Aakre 15. Both teams shot under 30 percent FG’s, under 15 percent from deep, and combined for 50 percent from line.

Rebs: PEM 42, King 28. TO’s: PEM 9, King 17) 12-17 •Kingsland 60, Roch-Lourdes 51 (K: Cheyenne Losey 28 pts (10-14 FG’s, 7-8 FT’s), 11 rebs & 5 stls; Lindsay Tart 12. R-L: Stephanie Helt 34. Knights won board-battle 47-26. Record is 1-2 in 3-Rivers, 4-3 overall) Wrestling 12-15 •Chatfield 57, FCLMC 27 (Gopher pins: A.J. Riley (120), Josh Johnson (145), & Cody Wrubel (285). Wolves’ pins: Tom Henry (152) & Monty Holm (170).

Gopher decisions: Ryan Meeker (138). Wolves’ decisions: Ross McKenna (182). Wolves’ majority decision: Niko Anderson (160).

FCLMC forfeited 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 195, & 220) •Chatfield 57, St. Charles 21 (Gopher pins: Hank Friederichs (106), J. Johnson (145), Jeremy Benike (152), Nick Haffner (160), Matt Salerno (170), Justin Viss (195), & C. Wrubel (285). Gopher majority decision: Tye Bentz (113).

Saints forfeited 120) •St. Charles 54, FCLMC 27 (Wolves’ pins: Josh Jones (145) & T. Henry (152). Wolves’ majority decisions: Brandon Hongerholt (285).

FCLMC forfeited 106, 113, 126, 132, 182, 195, & 220. SC forfeited 120 & 160)

We thank you for your continued patronage in 2011 and we look forward to serving you in the New Year! ~ from all of us at Pam’s Corner we wish you a New Year filled with pleasant memories, good health and much happiness.

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12-17 Fillmore Central Tournament Team finishes (1st-11th): Decorah, Chatfield, PEM, GMLOK, DoverEyota, Austin, Pine Island, FCLMC, La Crescent, Nicollett, Winona •Top Chatfield individual finishers: 1st Hank Friederichs (106) & Harvey Friederichs (126); 2nd A.J. Riley (120) & Cody Wrubel (285); 3rd Alex Haffner (132), Nick Haffner (160), & Justin Viss (195) •GMLOK individuals: 1st Noah Schlee (132) & Lucas Roe (160); 2nd Perry Stejskal (195); 3rd Wyatt Richardson (170) & Richard Bain (220); 4th Blake Olson (113) •FCLMC individuals: 2nd Niko Anderson (160); 3rd Tom Henry (152); 4th Monty Holm (152).

•St. Charles Duals (LARP defeated St. Paul-Central 79-3, La Crosse-Logan 57-18, St. Paul-High-

land Park 78-6, & Rochester-John Marshall 41-29. Individual match records (forfeit ‘W’s’ not included): (106) Josh Doerr 0-2 (5-6 dec, 3-11 maj dec), (113) Hunter Herber 3-0 (all pins), (120) Sam Riebel 1-2 (pin, pinned, 6-12 dec), (126) Justin Doerr 4-0 (all pins), (132) Calvin Doerr 3-1 (2 pins, tech fall, pinned), (138) Gabe Daley 0-2 (pinned), (145) Jackson Riebel 3-1 (two pins, 9-8 dec, 0-8 maj dec), (152/160) Chris Boehmke 2-0 (pins), (152) Jordan Theede 1-1 (pin, 5-6 dec), (160) Tucker Speltz 2-0 (pins), (170) Nick Hoff 3-1 (2 pins, 14-8 dec, 1-6 dec), (182/195) Greg Johnson 3-1 (3 pins, 2-6 dec), (182/195) Dylan DePestal 2-1 (2 pins, 3-7 dec), (220) John Heim 2-0 (pins), (285) Evan Bain 1-0 (pin).

Screamin’ Eagles have an 11-2 dual meet record.

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Every Wednesday Memory Brothers • Friday Nights - Food Available & Meat Raffles!

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, December 26, 2011

PRESTON

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southeast region, Lewiston was the first to have an assessment.

The Preston assessment took two days.

Field Services Supervisor Robert Norlen presented their findings for Preston. They had interviewed current and former members of the service. Rural ambulance services across the nation are having difficulties with recruitment and retention of volunteers. He said with the assessment we are trying to determine what can be done to make a difference. Norlen made it clear that “one size does not fit all.” They attempt to define the specific needs of this service. The next step is to develop a strategic plan taking into account the recommendations of the board.

Southeast regional specialist Holly Hammann-Jacobs will be available to help implement the recommendations.

The service now has 14 EMTs and 13 first responders. Typically, there are about 160 to 190 calls per year. The service has two well-equipped ambulances.

To assist with staffing problems the service has a hardship variance that allows for one EMT and one first responder, rather than the normally required two certified medical technicians.

The service has an above average collection rate at 94 percent.

The service gains its revenue from charges for the service, along with city and township assessments.

Preston, like other rural services, has had problems with recruitment and retention, especially in filling out the daytime schedule. However, 13 firefight-

ers and EMTs have been recruited recently.

Dr. Daniel Hankins, ER physician at St. Mary’s, serves 16 ambulance services, including Preston as the volunteer medical director. Every service is required to have a medical director.

The community can support the service by allowing an employee to leave work when paged, which is critical for daytime coverage.

Recommendations Matt Simpson, St. Paul Fire Department, noted that there has been improvement since the hiring of Ryan Throckmorton as director. Along with administrative duties, he provides 40 hours of daytime EMT coverage. Written policies and procedures need to be clearly understood and enforced. Other recommendations involve greater community involvement, public awareness, and the development of a community outreach program to get young people interested in giving back to their community. It was suggested that the service continue with a billing service.

Simpson emphasized several times that in their interviews of EMTs, the need for flexibility in scheduling especially on weekends was a concern.

Other recommendations included raising volunteer pay rates and an educational stipend for conferences. He suggested getting the medical director more involved and establishing a relationship with the hospital for quality assurance and review.

Follow Up The council passed a motion to receive the report and to direct the staff to start implementation of the assessment plan.

Throckmorton recommended

the city return to its old billing service, Ambulance Claims Processing. The council approved his recommendation. The cost is the same as with their current service, Expert T billing.

City Administrator Joe Hoffman explained because Throckmorton is not eligible for overtime, he can accumulate “administrative leave time.” Because of the scheduling shortage from June through October, Throckmorton could not find time to take off for time spent after hours in meetings. Hoffman said things have improved in the last six weeks. However, with 96.5 banked hours Hoffman suggested a one time $1,500 payment to pay the hours down to 30. The council approved the one time payment. The administrative leave time will now be capped at 40 hours for Throckmorton.

Other Business In Brief •The city’s 2012 final budget was approved and the 2012 final levy was set. The figures were unchanged from the preliminary budget and levy set in September.

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•Greg Johnson has agreed to sell three parcels to the city for $19,900 in the floodway. The council adopted a resolution to authorize an application for a DNR Flood Grant. The DNR will pay half of the cost of the purchase and the restoration of the property to green space.

•A resolution to accept donations made to the city in 2011 was adopted. Many of the donations were to the NTC. Other donations went to the library, equal play playground, ambulance and fire department.

•The city staff decision to make an emergency replacement of an engine block on one of the city’s primary plow trucks was approved. The repair will cost just over $19,100.

•The council approved a $500 donation to the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation.

This is the same amount that has been contributed to the foundation in the past.

•As recommended by the EDA and the National Trout Center (NTC) steering committee, the council approved employing Tourism Director Kathy Dahl an additional day per week to work as the Communications, Marketing and Development Officer for the NTC, effective January 1, 2012.

•As recommended by the EDA and the NTC steering committee, the hire of Karin Grimlund, Rushford, as the NTC Program Coordinator and Operations Manager was approved, effective January 1, 2012.

•As recommended by the EDA, the council repealed the Revolving Loan Fund ordinance to replace it with a Revolving Loan Fund Policy. Hoffman explained a policy is easier to change when necessary. EDA chairman Dwight Luhmann said they wanted to review the guidelines yearly and could recommend changes.

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is committed to giving back to rural America, just like our neighbors and friends who volunteer in our communities,” said Don Paulson, vice president of AgStar Home Mortgage Services. “We are proud to be able to contribute to the causes that others believe in and give back in our own way.”

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and has a public mission to serve 69 counties in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. AgStar’s industry specialization, client segments and market delivery systems result in diversification nationwide. The company has expertise in the corn, soybean, swine, dairy and bio-energy industries. AgStar has developed successful programs in loans, leases, crop insurance, tax services, accounting, consulting and rural home mortgages. 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. Visit www.AgStar. com for more information.

Fillmore Central students learning with virtual reality

By Jade Wangen The Fillmore Central School Board approved the final levy for 2012, which was the same as what was proposed this fall. The total levy is $1,621,231.60, which is a 5.54 percent increase from last year.

Superintendent Richard Keith explained that the reason for the increase in property taxes is the changes the state legislature made, getting rid of the Homestead Market Credit and replacing it with a Homestead Market Exclusion. This excludes part of the property value from being taxed. Taxes have to go up in order to cover the money the state was once paying.

Keith also gave the Principal’s report for Heath Olstad, who was not present at the meeting. Keith explained that Olstad has recently learned Virtual Reality Education Pathfinders (VREP), and has attended a meeting about it in Rochester.

VREP is being used in educational settings to expand their learning through the use of virtual reality and three-dimensional projects.

Keith said it can be used in many areas, including science labs, agriculture, technology, and math.

Studies have shown that students learn faster with these models, and retain more information. Five students from Fillmore Central will be attending a two-day training, and will bring what they learn back to the school. The Virtual Reality system and training is $5,000, and can be used by many students.

Staff Changes The board approved the resignation of Kori McCabe from the daycare. They also approved a mater-

nity leave request from elementary teacher Marit Janssen.

Diane Keith’s position went from .5 FTE to 1.0 FTE to take the place of Nancy Byrne when she retires.

Julia Olstad was hired as a longterm substitute for the high school science position that will be available second semester.

Andrea Hellickson and JaslynnJo Kraemer were hired for the daycare.

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When Tara Corson returns from maternity leave, she will be parttime, sharing her 3/4 preschool teaching position.

Other Business The board approved the following items: •Jackie Whitacre as the One-Act play director •An open enrollment request from a high school student from MabelCanton •Getting bids to sell the flag pole outside the district office that is no longer being used.

The next meeting will be January 24 at 7pm at the high school, and will be an organizational meeting.

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Upcoming commUnity EvEnts Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 school Holiday Break Jan. 1 new Year’s Day Jan. 2 City Hall Closed to observe new Year’s Day Jan. 3 City Council, 6:00pm Jan. 4 school resumes Jan. 5 Preston Historical society 7:00 pm Jan. 10 Preston Utilities, 7:00 am Jan. 16 martin luther King Jr. Day, City Hall Closed Jan. 17 City Council, 6:00pm Jan. 18 Park Board 6:30 Chamber of Commerce mtg.

Jan. 20 end of 2nd Quarter of school Jan. 21 Candlelight ski & Chili Cook-off Jan. 23 No School • Economic Development, 5 pm Jan. 24 school Board, 6:30pm Jan. 25 Planning & Zoning 5:00 pm

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Chatfield Schools hold Truth in Taxation meeting

homestead credit shift being enactBy Mitchell Walbridge The Chatfield School Board com- ed. Following the presentation, pubpleted its final 2011 agenda at the lic input was encouraged. Barbara regular monthly meeting on Mon- Upton expressed her appreciation day, December 19. During this regu- for seeing small schools being suclar meeting, the board held its public cessful for covering basic educational expenses.

Truth in Taxation hearing.

The Truth in Taxation hearing In addition to the Truth in Taxawas primarily led by Superintendent tion hearing, Harris explained Edward Harris. Harris gave a sum- some other items happening within mary of the district’s levy situation the district. The MSBA, or Minafter the November 8 elections. The nesota School Boards Association, election results renewed the $350.77 conference is approaching and will per student rate and the second ques- take place in early January. Some tion increased the rate $250.00 per Chatfield members will be in attenpupil. Harris also presented the bal- dance. Also, Harris recognized all of ances in each of the school’s funds. the time that was put into achieving Finally, Harrisqwertyuioplkjhexplained the new Adequate Yearly Progress, or AYP, in

the Chatfield school district’s reading program. Throughout the fall, the district has been taking an aggressive look at targeting literacy and reading development.

Elementary principal Craig Ihrke reiterated the district’s look at the reading program. Ihrke reported that he had made visits to other schools and viewed other reading plans. Principal Ihrke also highlighted the Books for Bikes program where students could win tickets for completing a book. The more tickets that the students received, the better chance they would have for winning a bike. Finally, Ihrke stated that the elementary school will be beginning a student

council. Elections for officer positions will be taking place soon.

Secondary principal Randy Paulson mentioned a few items to the board. First he informed the board about the Stop Hate Speech Now program that all Chatfield ninth graders attended. The event was held at Mayo High School. Also, Paulson went to Houston Public Schools to learn about Houston’s alternative learning program. In the future, Paulson felt that the program could help Chatfield add additional classes, help students make up classes, and enrich Chatfield’s learning environment. To conclude, Paulson shared that staff members went to a Teacher to Teacher Exchange at Dover-Eyota.

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Another topic on the agenda was the passing of the Louis and Mary Geiger Fund Agreement. This agreement would allow community members to donate money to the school for designated or undesignated purposes. Board member F. Mike Touhy promoted the beneficial program to give back to students. A motion was approved to allow the fund.

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This “rule” asserted that retirees who withdraw up to 4% of their retirement each month (adjusting for inflation) should be able to make their funds last for 30 years. His “rule” has proved sound for every 30 years since the 1920s. Basically what it tells us is that we need a portfolio that’s 25 times our annual expenses.

Social Security, annuities and pension plans are likely to cover a small portion of that, a portion that continues to decrease. Using this 4% Rule, we can determine the age at which we may be able to retire. If we consider using a 3% withdrawal rate and incorporate some miscellaneous income we may earn during our retirement years, we can stretch our income even further. So, take a moment to look at some hard numbers and plan to enjoy your golden years using the 4% rule!

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Journal Writing Project

The meaning of the holidays

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• Layer clothing to keep your muscles warm and flexible.

• Shoveling can strain “de-conditioned” muscles between your shoulders, in your upper back, lower back, buttocks and legs.

So, do some warm-up stretching before you grab that shovel.

• When you do shovel, push the snow straight ahead. Don’t try to throw it. Walk it to the snow bank. Avoid sudden twisting and turning motions.

• Bend your knees to lift when shoveling. Let the muscles of your legs and arms do the work, not your back.

• Take frequent rest breaks to take the strain off your muscles. A fatigued body asks for injury.

• Stop if you feel chest pain, get really tired, or have shortness of breath. You may need immediate professional help.

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The most common causes of steering looseness include worn tie rod ends, a worn idler arm or center link (on vehicles without rack and pinion steering), a worn steering gear or a worn steering rack.

WARNING: Don’t put off having your steering looked at because a failure of a critical component could cause loss of steering control!

The inner and outer tie rod ends should have no perceptible looseness. Worn or loose tie rod ends are especially dangerous because if one pulls apart you’ll lose steering control. Worn tie rod ends can also cause rapid tire wear. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle with conventional steering (not rack and pinon steering) the idler arm should have no more than the specified amount of maximum play.

If your vehicle has a lot of miles on it, the steering gear or rack itself may be worn. The only cure for a center wear condition is to replace the rack with a new one (an entire new rack assembly).

Sometimes the steering will feel loose because of a worn U-joint coupling in the steering column. loose or worn wheel bearings can also make the steering wander and feel loose.

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I was in the process of locating a vehicle when I contacted the potential customer and he said he was going to look at a vehicle from a private party. This customer was under the impression that if you buy a vehicle from a private party that there is “NO” sales tax.

No vehicles are exempt from sales tax. You pay 6.5% on both new and used vehicles in the state of Minnesota. On vehicles over 10 years old and sold for under $3,000.00, the sales tax is a $10.00 flat tax. Thus the phrase that “there are 2 things for sure in life - death and taxes,” is still so true today.

I hope everybody had a Merry Christmas and I wish you all a Happy New Year.

By Mitchell Walbridge When choosing what to write about this week, I knew I needed to somehow incorporate a holiday theme into the column. That being said, it’s that time of year again— the holiday season.

Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years all almost fall Mitchell within the Walbridge same month.

It is an exciting and festive time of the year, but do we get caught up in some of the wrong aspects of the holiday season? While retail companies know how to manipulate human psychology with grand advertisements, an abundance of deals, and tremendous markdowns on prices, all of the retail shopping days--Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Green Monday--seem to point to the answer ‘yes’. Although I’m not trying to discourage gift giving and bargain shopping, there are often some other holiday aspects that are left out or forgotten.

Just a little over a week ago, the juniors and seniors of Lanesboro High School took a field trip to view a production of Charles Dicken’s famous novel “A Christmas Carol” at the Guthrie Theater.

I am pretty sure most people have either read the book or watched some version of the movie. If not, I hope you have at least heard of the title. Even within the Guthrie Theater’s exhilarating performance and elaborate special effects, the traditional theme of the play was exactly the same: Christmas and the holiday season is a time to celebrate, forget past disputes, move past selfishness, and learn to value friendship and charity. All of these are admirable goals to accomplish for the coming of the New Year.

So what can you do to make a difference? First of all, most of us have that extra change floating in our pockets. Red Kettle volunteers are out for more than a month collecting donations.

Second, toy drives are a great place donate, and there are many around our area. When you’re out shopping, it is simple to pick up an extra gift. Third, give a monetary gift to a charity. Recently, the Lanesboro FCCLA chapter (Family Career Community Leaders of America) ran a “Buy a Burro” campaign to buy a donkey for a family overseas. Remember, these are only ideas that scratch the surface of what you can do.

We all have a character from A Christmas Carol that represents us. Read through the descriptions and find your personality.

The selfish Scrooge: The individual who only thinks of himself and his own well-being. Bob Cratchit: The over-worked individual who is good-hearted and contributes what he can. Fred: Scrooge’s nephew who is uplifting and embraces the true meaning

of the holiday. The transitioned Scrooge: A generous individual who cares about others’ wellbeings and is willing to do everything possible to help others.

To end, I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and New

Year celebration. Good luck with the 2012 New Year’s resolutions!

Mitchell Walbridge is a student at Fillmore Central High School.

He is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its thirteenth year.

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Monday, December 26, 2011 and Norwegian baking before ranking our list of favorites---a very difficult task. The two girls’ recipes did not rank them at the top of their categories, but there was one more award to be handed out. I let the contestants know that I wanted to choose one recipe to be printed in my column this week, and it had to be quick and uncomplicated because working moms need to ration their available time. Lo and behold, the recipe that fit the bill came from one of the girls! And now, the misty eye, reason for the season moment.

When talking to the girls about the recipe and asking the parents for a picture of the girls for the paper, it was the father who had the recipe memorized and who often helped his girls make the scrumptious treat. The

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we were surprised to find two little girls who had both submitted a recipe and, along with their parents, brought their wrapped treasures to be judged. This was unexpected, because even though there was no age limitation, only adults had entered in the last three contests where I judged.

As they smiled and hovered over the items they brought, I asked the girls to make sure not to tell me what they brought because it was supposed to be a secret--the recipes were not tagged with the creator’s name so we judges would not be biased in any way.

However, as they proudly and quickly pointed to their plate of goodies, the secret was out. Lanesboro, MN – The So Shirley and I tasted our way Lanesboro Public Library through many candies, cookies, reminds patrons to check out books before the new year, because it will be closed from January 2 through 16, 2012, Oreo Mint Cookies for renovation. It will reopen on Tuesday, January 17.

From Makayla Olevson and Breauna Covey The library needs volunteers to help throughout the renova12 oz pkg Ande’s Mints tion period, but especially on 12 oz pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips January 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, and 1 pkg Oreos 13. Duties include lifting, moving, and painting. Anyone interMelt mints and chips together in microwave. Dip Oreos and ested should contact the library place on wax paper to cool. Enjoy! staff at 507-467-2649 or email

Finding the Spirit With the Christmas season (yes, I said Christmas and not “holiday”) filling the air with kind spirits and rekindled sentiment, it is easy to get consumed by the warm feelings that Christmas brings. Childhood memories become clearer as I unwrap each tree decoration and those memories are the reason for my eyes being misty for most of December. But every once in a while, a new memory edges its way in as it did one cold and rainy December night two weeks ago.

Just recently, I had the pleasure of judging a baking contest in Chatfield. My partner judge, Shirley, was just as I remembered her…kind, funny, and quick with a joke, and I can see why my mom enjoyed her company. As the baking contest got underway,

girls quickly (and quite professionally I might add) found a place to pose for their photo and smiled like they had won the Betty Crocker contest of the year---it was awesome. And, as I drove home, I was thankful to the

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Is the land rent bubble starting to boil?

Jerrold Tesmer Extension Educator Fillmore/ Houston Counties Last year, I started out by asking if we were looking at a land rent bubble. A couple Jerrold Tesmer of weeks ago I completed the Houston County Land Rent Survey, and now have results from the Fillmore County Land Rent Survey. In those two surveys, not one landlord or renter projected rents to decline from 2011 to 2012. With the new Fillmore County Land Rent Survey results, I may have been premature thinking we had a land rent bubble last year.

In addition to those that respond-

ed to the land rent survey, I would like to thank Tammy Martin, FSA Director, for doing the mailing with the FSA newsletter. The response numbers were down slightly with 118 usable parcels which totaled 11,697 tillable acres.

In the survey, I asked for both the 2011 actual rent paid and a 2012 projected price per acre. To jump to the bottom line, the average rent reported paid in 2011 was $189.08 per tillable acre. Rent for 2012 is projected at $210.00 per acre. We also had a huge range, from $50 $420 per acre.

This is the sixteenth consecutive year for the Fillmore County Land Rent Survey. In eleven of those years the actual rent reported in the following years survey was higher than projected, in five years, it was less than projected. I’m looking forward

to next year’s survey to see what happens.

The last few years, I have sorted by acreage size and have seen similar discounts. Parcels 20 acres or less received $172.10 per acre. Those from 21-up to 80 acres averaged $163.40 per acre. For 2011, that is about a $17 discount for small parcels. I was surprised and have no explanation why the mid-sized parcels were discounted $26 so a greater discount than the small parcels.

When rental payments are made is also of interest. Remaining the most common by far is the first half payment in the spring and the second half in the fall.

Completed responses included: ½ spring, ½ fall 65 percent All spring 18 percent All fall 5 percent Other 11 percent (monthly, 1/3-2/3, quarterly, etc.)

When I look at the 2011 cash rent reported at $189.08 and compare it to the 1996 cash rent reported in the original survey of $75.00 per acre, it works out to an average increase of $7.13/acre/year. Much of that increase came in the last few years.

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Other information gathered with the survey include: 13 percent rent from a family member, and averaged $145.05 /acre; 9 percent have other facilities such as grain bins or pole sheds included. 25 percent report having some sort of flexlease.

For those townships with three or more responses, I do a township average and range. To discuss these results or receive a copy, contact the Fillmore County Extension Office at 507-765-3896 or tesme001@ umn.edu, or check the University of Minnesota Extension website at www.extension.umn.edu scroll down the page, near the bottom it says “Offices, “click and the Min-

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aper par- 1996-2011 Fillmore County Land Rental Survey Results 1996 Average Cash Rent Reported $75.00 /tillable acre 2x21997 Average Cash Rent Expected $78.00 /tillable acre workRange of Responses $52.00 - $100.00 /tillable acre $81.00 /tillable acre ning1997 Average Cash Rent Reported $82.00 /tillable acre main1998 Average Cash Rent Expected Range of Responses $50.00 - $110.00 /tillable acre your1998 Average Cash Rent Reported $84.95 /tillable acre the1999 Average Cash Rent Expected $85.29 /tillable acre $17.00 - $120.00 /tillable acre n ofRange of Responses $86.95 /tillable acre ). At1999 Average Cash Rent Reported 2000 Projected Cash Rent $85.77 /tillable acre isers2000 Average Cash Rent Reported $89.85 /tillable acre ecif-2001 Projected Cash Rent $91.64 /tillable acre $39.00 - $135.00 /tillable acre ever,Range of Responses $93.22 /tillable acre ulti-2001 Average Cash Rent Reported 2002 Projected Cash Rent $95.81 /tillable acre eachRange of Responses $50.00 - $135.00 may2002 Average Cash Rent Reported $98.10 /tillable acre $101.71 /tillable acre ased2003 Projected Cash Rent $38.00 - $135.00 o fitRange of Responses 2003 Average Cash Rent Reported $98.91 /tillable acre es. 2004 Projected Cash Rent $101.15 /tillable acre Range of Responses

l for2004 Average Cash Rent Reported have2005 Projected Cash Rent Range of Responses e call2005 Average Cash Rent Reported 279-2006 Projected Cash Rent u. Range of Responses 2006 Average Cash Rent Reported 2007 Projected Cash Rent Range of Responses 2007 Average Cash Rent Reported 2008 Projected Cash Rent Range of Responses 2008 Average Cash Rent Reported 2009 Projected Cash Rent Range of Responses 2009 Average Cash Rent Reported 2010 Projected Cash Rent Range of Responses 2010 Average Cash Rent Reported 2011 Projected Cash Rent Range of Responses 2011 Average Cash Rent Reported 2012 Projected Cash Rent Range of Responses

$70 - $150 $100.60 /tillable acre $102.09 /tillable acre $18.18 - $145.00 $110.09 /tillable acre $112.49 /tillable acre $75.00 - $140.00 $106.95 /tillable acre $108.56 /tillable acre $75.00 - $140.00 $104.62 /tillable acre $110.32 /tillable acre $73.00 - $150.00 $133.62 /tillable acre $145.43 /tillable acre $50.00 - $250.00 $152.89 /tillable acre $156.48 /tillable acre $60.00 - $230.00 $150.62 /tillable acre $168.28 /tillable acre $50.00 - $400.00 $189.08 /tillable acre $210.00 /tillable acre $50.00 - $400.00

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Another source of land rent information is at the Center for Farm Financial Management at www.cffm.umn.edu click on Publications, then Farm Management, and finally “Rental Rates for MN Counties – 2011”. These numbers are extracted from FINBIN -- a database of farm record summaries of nearly 2,400 Minnesota farmers. The farmers participate in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Farm Business Management program as well the Southe Southwestern and Southeastern Minnesota Farm Business Manage507 ment Associations.

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Seed Variety Maturity Moisture Company/Brand Date % Gold Country 101-99 GENSS (GEN,SS) 104 18.70 DEKALB DKC53-78 (GENSS) 103 16.60 Jung Seed 7S555 (SS) 102 17.90 Jung Seed 7520 VT3 (RR,CB,CRW) 102 18.20 Channel Bio 196-06VT3 (RR,CB,CRW) 96 15.90 Pioneer P9910AM1 (AM1,LL,RR2) 99 16.60 Renk Seed RK580VT3 (VT3) 104 15.90 NK Brand N47VJ 3000GT (CB,CRW,LL,GT) 101 16.80 DEKALB DKC51-85 (GENSS) 101 16.60 Gold Country 96-20VT3 (RR,CB,CRW) 96 15.70 Pioneer P9917XR (HX,RR) 99 18.50 Mycogen 2H566 (STX) 104 16.50 Channel Bio 195-46VT3 (RR,CB,CRW) 95 16.60 Dyna-Gro 54V78 (RR,CB,CRW) 96 15.00 Viking Y91-99RL (GT) 99 16.30 LG Seeds LG2478 (RR,CB) 97 16.20

Yield @ 15% 217.50 217.10 215.70 212.10 207.80 207.60 206.90 205.30 204.60 204.30 203.10 200.10 198.60 198.10 194.60 194.10

Yield Index 105.86 105.66 104.98 103.23 101.13 101.04 100.70 99.92 99.58 99.43 98.85 97.39 96.66 96.41 94.71 94.47

Return Rank After by Yield # of Drying Index Reps 1,363.51 1 1 1,390.07 2 1 1,363.59 3 1 1,336.72 4 1 1,339.32 5 1 1,329.48 6 1 1,333.52 7 1 1,311.72 8 1 1,309.81 9 1 1,319.16 10 1 1,275.71 11 1 1,282.76 12 1 1,271.74 13 1 1,287.57 14 1 1,249.35 15 1 1,247.56 16 1

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Seed Variety Maturity Moisture Company/Brand Date % DEKALB DKC53-78 (GENSS) 103 17.50 Gold Country 101-99 GENSS (GEN,SS) 104 19.60 Jung Seed 7S555 (SS) 102 18.20 DEKALB DKC51-85 (GENSS) 101 18.00 Pioneer P9910AM1 (AM1,LL,RR2) 99 18.50 Channel Bio 195-46VT3 (RR,CB,CRW) 95 16.70 Jung Seed 7520 VT3 (RR,CB,CRW) 102 19.30 Gold Country 96-20VT3 (RR,CB,CRW) 96 16.10 Mycogen 2H566 (STX) 104 19.00 Pioneer P9917XR (HX,RR) 99 17.10 Renk Seed RK580VT3 (VT3) 104 16.10 LG Seeds LG2478 (RR,CB) 97 16.50 Channel Bio 196-06VT3 (RR,CB,CRW) 96 16.60 Viking Y91-99RL (GT) 99 17.80 NK Brand N47VJ 3000GT (CB,CRW,LL,GT) 101 19.50 Dyna-Gro 54V78 (RR,CB,CRW) 96 15.40

Yield @ 15% 225.80 219.10 216.10 213.70 211.00 206.60 205.30 204.60 204.00 203.40 199.60 199.00 198.10 197.60 192.80 191.00

Yield Index 109.89 106.63 105.17 104.00 102.69 100.54 99.91 99.57 99.28 98.99 97.14 96.85 96.41 96.16 93.83 92.95

Return Rank After by Yield # of Drying Index Reps 1,433.22 1 1 1,360.68 2 1 1,362.15 3 1 1,349.30 4 1 1,325.91 5 1 1,321.28 6 1 1,278.79 7 1 1,316.52 8 1 1,275.25 9 1 1,296.21 10 1 1,284.32 11 1 1,275.50 12 1 1,268.40 13 1 1,250.26 14 1 1,198.95 15 1 1,236.73 16 1

These are the plot results from the Fillmore County Corn Growers 2 main plots located on the Lowell and Loren Finseth and Al Hein farms. Thank you to all those who attended our plot day in September at Fountain.

We look forward to seeing you all again next year. Thank you.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, DEC. 27 Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels. For fundraiser info, call 507-867-3583.* 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.* 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, DEC. 28 Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm.

1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley.* THURSDAY, DEC. 29 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 meet at 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.* Preston AA Group, 7:30pm, United Methodist Church, Preston. For more info, call 507-951-6029.* FRIDAY, Dec. 30 Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, Senior Citizens Day, 9am-10am. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley, MN.* Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.* Harmony AA meeting, 8pm, Harmony Community Center, 3rd Ave SW, Meeting Room 1. Call 507-886-3240 for info.* SATURDAY, DEC. 31 Lanesboro AA Group, 8:00pm, Bethlehem Lutbheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.* New Year’s Eve Owl Prowl, Houston Nature Center, 8pm. For more information call 507-896-4668.

SUNDAY, JAN. 1 Christ Lutheran Church in PrestonWorship with Holy Communion, “Lessons and Carols of Christmas.” 9am.

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Cherry Grove United Methodist Church - Cowboy Church Service. 5pm.

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NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-765-4979. * Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm. Fountain Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.* MONDAY, JAN. 2 Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* Fillmore County Public Health blood pressure clinic- 1-3pm, 902 Houston Street NW Preston. * VFW Burger Nite- 5-8pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall 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.

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FARM Haybuster bale shredders stretch forage and bedding supply. Used. #256 self loading starting at $4,995. Can deliver. 320-543-3523. f19,26- x 2 Tractors. 720 JD Gas, 730 JD diesel. Run good. 507-864-3458. f19,26- o For sale: 88 big round bales. No rain, net wrapped. 1st, 2nd & 3rd crop. Also brand new wood splitter, 22 ton. Has only split 2 pickup loads of wood. 467-2333. f26,2,9- x

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VeRy seCluded spot Lots of privacy. Twelve year old large modular home on 25 acres. Beautiful country setting. Hunter’s dream area. 40’ x 80’ pole shed of which 40’ is insulated shop. Could be handy man’s dream. Bring horses and four-wheelers, plenty of room and trails. 16165 351st Ave, Harmony. $165,000. Always call Randy Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271.

ReCently loweRed $10K Well kept older home on large lot in nice neighborhood, newer kitchen, stained glass window, open staircase, main floor living, newer roof, priced to move. 225 3rd Ave. SE, Harmony. $49,900. Always call Randy Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271.

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Select Properties

Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI

Email RoxanneJohnson@remax.net

Each office is independently owned & operated

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haRmony: Many updates, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 fireplaces. Att 2 car garage. Updated siding, shingles, and windows. Almost an acre! $132,500

haRmony, new listinG: 3 bedroom ranch home, bordering the country. Attached 1 car garage, deck. $84,900

haRmony: 4 bdrm, 2 ½ bath home. LL familyrm, brick fireplace, master bedroom, walk-in closets.

24 x 26 det garage. Deck & screen porch. Reduced $122,900 haRmony: 2 bdrm, ranch home on corner lot. Open kitchen-dining with breakfast bar. 2 car att garage. A must see at $112,000

new listinG: Well kept 3 bedroom ranch. Spacious lower level, garage $82,500 Harmony

haRmony: 2 bedroom ranch, nice layout, oak hardwood floors, many updates. Covered patio, and extra large 1 car garage. $72,500 PReston: Wonderful location, adorable starter home is move in condition. 3 bedrooms, newer 2 car heated garage, Large lot Preston $68,500

Just like new: Totally redone from top to bottom, this 3 bedroom, 2 story home has new kitchen, baths, Harmony $85,000 PReston, bRick home On corner lot. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, oak wood floors, open staircase, wonderful enclosed & open porches. Garden & garage. $79,900

Brenda Sheldon,

May the happiness of this special season fill your home with many treasured memories.

Wishing you holiday joy and peace in this Holiday Season!!

Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com

HousE & sHop Nice one level living home with 3 bedrooms, main floor laundry includes 24 x 40 detached building with 12 x 40 attached garage. Greenleafton $64,900

sPRinG Valley acReaGe: 30 acres. Totally updated raised ranch home. Large 2 car heated garage, 36 x 48 steel shed. Fenced pasture, creek $272,900

Estate Industry!

$37,900

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 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.

9’ ceilings, beautiful custom cabinets, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry and 2 car heated garage.

Lower level family room is finished in tongue and groove pine and w/o to patio. was $149,900, now $139,900

408 s Broadway Ave., spring Valley $45,000 - Affordable 2 story home. 4-5 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, hardwood floors, eat in kitchen, dinette area, formal dining room, main floor laundry, main floor bedroom located on large corner lot. Property needs some updating - but great room size and plenty of room to grow. Own for less than rent!

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lots FoR sale - Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900

2002 custom built 3 bdrm, 3 bath home. Open & bright main floor.

LL fireplace, walk out. Deck spans south side. 5 mile views. Lanesboro.

5 acRe hobby FaRm: Large 4 bedroom, 2 story, 2 baths & main floor laundry. 28x28 garage new 2010, perm siding, shingles. Det. heated shop w/220, 60x45 pole shed, 3 acres tillable.

Greenleafton area $124,900

108 N. Washington Ave., spring Valley, $89,900 New Listing- Prepared to be wowed with this 4 bdrm 2 bath home.

Numerous updates with newer kitchen with cherry cabinets, finished lower level with gas fireplace and wet bar, hardwood floors, original wood work, newer windows, updated 200 amp electrical, fenced back yard and convenient location near downtown. businesses, library and post office.

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chatField - Older home on large lot located close Fountain - Ideal home to remodel and earn some equity. New vinyl sidto high school and pool. ing, roof, windows, furVinyl siding, enclosed nace and electrical. Wood porch, main floor laundry floors, living room, dining and wood floors. Would room, main floor laundry, also make a good rental 3 bedrooms and large lot. property. $54,900 chatField - 3+ bedroom rambler w/2 baths, newer Schools can be Chatfield, Lanesboro or Fillmore Central. windows, gas fireplace, 2 Great price at $46,900 lanesboRo - great locacar garage, vinyl siding. tion close to state bike trail Located close to parks and great views of the sceand downtown. All applinic bluffs. Small studio cottage is ideal for weekend ances will stay. $129,900 getaway. Room to expand. $119,900 chatField - Turn of the century home on large corner lot. Main floor master bedroom, main floor laundry, wood floors, 9’ ceilings, builtins, screened in porch and (28x32) garage/ shop. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, all brick exterior, storage shed, garden area, and combo heat (nat. gas and wood). $125,900 chatField - townhouse - Great price on this immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse. Formal dining room, living room, open kitchen with center island. Family room in lower level with w/o to patio and fenced yard. Deck is covered and ideal for relaxing. 2+ garage is insulated and sheetrocked. now $134,900 chatField - Spectacular walkout ranch, loaded with extras. Open floor plan offers 3 bedrooms on main floor, main floor laundry, hickory wood floors, 2 gas fireplaces, granite countertops, maple cabinets and trim. Master bedroom with private bath w/ ceramic walk-in shower and whirlpool tub, race track ceiling and w/in closet. Lower level family room walks out to patio with built in grill, rec room & 4th bedroom & bath. Reduced $249,900

histoRic bRick home: Ideal location and picturesque setting. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, great yard, outbuildings. 24.7 acres / 20 tillable tama soil. Harmony. $212,000

Reduced: 3 bdrm ranch, oak hardwood floors, large open dining -family area, master bedroom, walkin closet, deck, 6 car att garage.

Almost an acre available. $69,500 Additional 3.7 acre farm land/lot: for sale $18,500 new listinG: Large 2 story, 4 bdrm, 40 secluded acRes: Good mixture of mostly woods with 2 bath, home. Original features, built open areas, super hunting, camping, good access. Drake Rd, ins, hardwood floors, large pantry, home Lanesboro office. Garage, steel shed, Harmony lanesboRo: Buildable lot 1/3 of an acre, awesome view on $129,900 edge of town city utilities $31,000 buildinG lots: Newest subdivision in Harmony - 8 nice 21+ acRes Offers room for livestock, horses, and hobbies! sized lots, some walk outs, starting at $14,900 2 story farm house with walk-out chuRchhill condos: A lifestyle to enjoy! Two bedroom, basement has a charming layout and well 2 bath condo, cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, maple maintained. 20x20 detached garage plus hardwood flooring, 12 ft ceilings with Mission stained glass light 28x32 shop, 58x84 shed, and a 24x60 fixtures. Enjoy incredible views, easy access to trails, shopping, barn with box stall, standing stalls. Good theater $150,000 Lanesboro pasture & mature windbreak & stream.

Priced to sell! $179,900

307 11th aVe. ne, stewaRtVille, $109,900, Reduced new listinG - Great home, excellent location, awesome price! 3 bdrm ranch style home. Lower level ready for finishing touches. Nice eat in kitchen and newer stove. Neutral carpet in living room and m. bdrm.

2 car detached garage, cement drive and some updated landscaping in the front yard. The living room has a large picture window making it bright and cheery.

Todd Hadoff

new listinG: What a delight! 2 bedroom ranch, renovated kitchen & bath, 6 panel oak doors. Updates also include plumbing, windows, furnace.

2 car det, deck $69,900 Harmony

YOUR HOME IS THE INVESTMENT OF YOUR LIFE....

LET ME PUT MY EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR YOU!

(507) 346-2060 Cell: 507-951-2071 Toll-Free: 888-835-8141

141 penny Lane LeRoy, MN - selleR motiVated - huGe PRice Reduction - bRinG us an oFFeR $109,000 3 bdrm 2 bath, split.

Newer subdivision. Up-dated & remodeled, greenhouse/garden shed, garage & heated workshop area. Great place to call home with the large deck overlooking the back yard.

Newer hoist w/10,000 lb. lift in garage.

Office: (507) 886-4221 Toll Free: 888-839-2142 www.remax-selectproperties.com

why Rent Efficient and well maintained home on good sized lot.

Harmony $35,900

bluFF toP Views: Modern living with the arts & crafts feel, this charming 2 bedroom home is move in ready. Lanesboro. $96,900

mabel: Large 2 story home, 4 bdrms, updated kitchen & baths.

Familyroom, fireplace, deck, garage, commeRcial buildinG excellent location. Steel roof pitched (2006), steel & vinyl siding (2002), & some windows. gardens. $108,900 Main level retail. 2nd level 2 bdrm apartment. Front & back entry plus detached garage. Ask about Harmony EDA business 303 May st, Canton –pENDING loan opportunities. Harmony $64,900 Apart Rents $425/mo 315 1stAve sW Harmony-soLD RestauRant oPPoRtunity: turn key business, excellent 300 Hudson Ave N spring Valley-soLD location. Call for details 118 Acres Crop Land, preston-pENDING Reduced Commercial Lot Main St Canton $4950 205 s oak Mabel- pENDING

ABR, GRI 715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com

25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939

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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 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 - 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

FaRm/acReaGes 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 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.

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 & woodburner/ 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

Sold

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 more. Ideal for catering & deliveries. Additional dining area in lower level. $285,000

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

SERVICES

NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500.00 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. MN-485. h12,19,26- x

CDL-A Route Delivery Drivers.

Mason City. Routes mostly 2-3 days, 4-5day work week. $56K avg 1st Year, $61K 2nd. Medical with Prescription Drug Plan. Company Paid Life Insurance.

401(k) Plan + much more. 1yr TT Exp. Apply: www.MBMCareers.com or 888880-5919. h19,26- x

ATTENTION: LIFEGUARDS - The Preston Park Board is now accepting applications for lifeguards for the 2012 season.

All lifeguards must complete the provided CPR course and orientation training. WSI training is recommended for applicants age 16 and up with reimbursement of WSI course fee by Preston Park Board upon successful completion and 50 hours worked at the Preston Swimming Pool. Applications may be picked up at City Hall in Preston.

Application deadline is 4:30pm on Friday, January 13, 2012. H26,2- O

Public Works Director. The City of Preston and Preston Public Utilities have an opening for a Public Works Director.

Position oversees the operation and maintenance of the public works department (electric, water, sewer, streets and parks).

This position requires both administrative and hands-on work. An application packet may be obtained at Preston City Hall, 210 Fillmore Street W, Preston, MN 55965, by calling 507-765-2153 or online at http:// www.prestonmn.org/pwd/ . First consideration will be given to applications received

by Friday, January 6, 2012. e26,2- o

TRANSMISSION REBUILDING: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 12 month 12,000 mile warranty.

Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v20tfn- o

NursiNg AssistANts PArt time PositioN every other Weekend

Competitive wages, flexible schedules, Weekend and shift differentials training & Certification provided Stop by, call, or email for more info Contact: Ruth McGarvey, RN, DON 815 Main Ave. South Harmony, MN 55939 507-886-6544, ext. 104 rmcgarvey@ harmonycommunityhealth.org

On-call housekeeper and on-call resident support staff. Contact Bryna or Janette with any questions at 507-7653837. e26tfn- o Top Pay on Excellent Runs! Regional runs, steady miles, frequent hometime, new equipment. Automatic detention pay!

CDL-A, 6 mos. Exp.req. 866-322-4039. www.Drive4Marten.com. EEOE/AAP. h26- x ON-site manager needed Rushford Manor Apartments in Rushford is seeking a property manager. Must have maintenance and administrative skills.

Must live on-site. Free rent + hourly wage. Employment application required and found on www.lifestyleinc.net or by calling 507-451-8524, tdd 507-451-0704 EOE. h26,2- o HELP WANTED!† Make $1000 a Week mailing brochures from home! Guaranteed Income! FREE Supplies! No experience required. Start Immediately! www. homemailerprogram.net (VOID IN SD) (MFPA)

One BlOck at a time Daycare is seeking leaD teacher

Must have at least 24 post secondary credits in related field and prefer someone with child care experience. Full-Time position available in early January. Please send resume to:

Holly Kanengieter,P.O. Box 50, Preston, MN 55965 or holly.kanengieter@isd2198.k12.mn.us

Full-Time and Part-Time Nursing Assistant Positions Available.

Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry.

Bonus-pay on Weekends and Shift Differential

Green Lea Manor Nursing Home 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954

E.O.E.

(507) 493-5436

…because the journey matters

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Semcac, a non-profit human service agency located in Rushford, MN, is accepting applications for a full-time, 32 hour, Planning and Development Director. The position is responsible for planning, assessing and enhancing the development needs of the agency and its programs. Promotes the work of the agency and coordinates key funding and planning initiatives. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, planning or related field and two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Non-profit background and familiarity with federal and state grant funding sources a plus. Application packet available by contacting Mary Jo Grimsrud at Semcac (507) 864-8202 or email maryjo.grimsrud@semcac.org.

Application materials must be received by January 16, 2012. EOE.

POSITION VACANCY PART-TIME MAINTENANCE WORKER POSITION: The City of Rushford seeks a dedicated individual for the part-time position of Maintenance Worker, Dept. of Public Works for approximately 25-27 hours per week. Applicants must have a valid MN driver’s license and possess or have the capability of obtaining a minimum level CDL license within six months. Applicant should have experience and possess working knowledge of building and equipment maintenance; working ability to operate tractors, snow plow, heavy equipment; ability to detect when problems are occurring and respond appropriately; ability to understand and apply rules and regulations that pertain to municipal public works operations. Position will involve working with wastewater and water utilities, performing various forms of manual labor, working outside normal hours, being on call, as well as working during call outs for emergencies and snow removal. This position is currently Grade 4/Step 1 at $14.28 per hour, plus some pro-rated benefits. Contact City of Rushford, PO Box 430, 507-864-2444, for an application form. Deadline for receipt of application/resume is 4:30 p.m., December 29, 2011.

Mabel-Canton School has an opening for a Title Paraprofessional. The position is 6.5 hours per day. Please send resume with three current references to Jeff Nolte, Principal and fill out application at the school/due Jan 4. Further details on the school web site www.mabelcanton.k12. mn.us. h26,2- o

CITY OF NEW TOWN seeking garbage truck driver. Excellent pay and benefits!

Must have CDL. Submit resume: Auditor’s Office, Box 309, New Town, ND 58763 MCAN $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS Midnite Express wants experienced OTR drivers & owner operators with Class A CDL. Lease purchase plan available. Call 800/726-8639.

Apply online www.midnitexpress.com MCAN DRIVER - DRY AND REFRIGERATED Single source dispatch. No tractor older than 3 years. Daily pay! Various hometime options. CDL-A, 3 months current OTR experience. 800/414-9569 www.driveknight.com MCAN JOHNSON FARMS TRUCKING Walhalla, ND. Is looking for drivers and owneroperators. Drivers making $60,000+. 2012 trucks. No Northeast runs. Call 800/4375349. MCAN

We specialize in rebuilding alternator and starters for auto truck and farm implement. Same day service.

We do MN DOT inspections. Hi Tech Rebuilders, Rushford, 508-864-7440 and 507-459-1504 v11/21-1/16- o We do small engine repair. Full-time mechanic on hand. Certified Husqvarna dealer. Fast, friendly, honest service.

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ATTENTION: POOL MANAGERS – The Preston Park Board is now accepting applications for a Swimming Pool Manager for the 2012 season. This person must be available beginning in May through August. Salary is negotiable, depending upon experience. Some duties include: hiring of lifeguards, scheduling of pool staff, daily bank deposits, ordering of supplies & concessions, attendance at monthly Park Board meetings. Specific job description and applications are available at City Hall in Preston. Position will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to applications received by 4:30pm on Friday, January 13, 2012. h26,2- o

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Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x

1BR apt in Preston. $300/month. 507765-4521 or 507-272-9889. r26,2- o

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Sincerely, Stan and Sharon Speer t26- o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

PUBLIC NOTICES

Main Ave. Harmony

you See e at thies Mov

JEM THEATRE

Monday, December 26, 2011

Call Verifto Moviy e

notice of mortgage foreclosure sale Date: 12/15/2011 You are notified that default has occurred in the conditions of the following Tickets ~ $5 Adult • $4 Kids & Seniors described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING Mon. Dec. 26 . . .……… 7:30pM MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED Tues. Dec. 27 . . ……… 7:30pM 1. DATE OF MORTGAGE: 11/2/2009 WeD. Dec. 28 . . ……… 7:30pM 2. MORTGAGOR: Lester A. Sackett, a Thur. Dec. 29 . . ……… 7:30pM single person Fri. Dec. 30 . . ……… 7:30pM 3. Mortgagee: Canton State Bank, 111 North Main Street, Canton, MN 55922, saT. Dec. 31 . . ……… 7:30pM now First Southeast Bank. sun. Jan. 1 . . ……… 7:30pM 4. Recording Information: Recorded Run Time: 2 hrs. 6 mins. on 11/09/2009, as Document Number 375903, in the Office of the County PG Recorder of Fillmore County, Minnesota.

Bring your 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: own bucket None. for popcorn and save!

INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 507-886-7469 6. Tax parcel identification number of the www.jemmovies.com mortgaged premises: 09.0085.010 www.facebook.com/JemTheatre 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: The West 43 feet of Lots 150 and 151, City of Canton, Fillmore County, Minnesota.

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8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 300 North Ida Street, Canton, MN 55922.

OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the mortgage is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, Subd. 30. The name of the residential mortgage servicer and Tues., Dec. 27 - 9:30am, Year End the lender or broker, as defined in Minn.

Stat. 58.02, is mortgagee, Canton State Consignment Auction at Gehling Implement Bank, 111 North Main Street, Canton, MN and Auction Co., Preston, MN. For more 55922, now First Southeast Bank. info. contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-76510. If stated on the Mortgage, the name 2131, www.gehlingauction.com. Listing in of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Mortgagee, Canton the Journal.

State Bank.

Tues., Jan. 10 - 10:00am, One Year Land Information regarding Lease Auction for Jane Gehrking, 28823 foreclosure 11. The requisties of Minn. stat. 580.02 County Road 6, Fountain, MN. Auction will have been satisfied. take place at Gehling Implement and Auction 12. The original principal amount secured Co., Preston, MN. For more info. contact by the Mortgage was $3,300.00.

Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-765-2131, www.

13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes gehlingauction.com. Notice in the Journal. paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $4,812.33.

On-line AuctiOn infOrmAtiOn 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreBidding Starts Tues., Dec. 27 - Starting 10 closed, and the mortgaged premises will a.m. Selling Farm Machinery. Gehling Auction be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Co. 1-800-770-0347 or gehling@gehling.com.

Minnesota, at public auction on February 2, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., at the Main Lobby of the Courthouse, Courthouse Square, Preston, MN 55965.

15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale. notice 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH the real estate is an owner-occupied, sin“SUBORDINATE SERVICE DISTRICT” gle-family dwelling, the notice must also NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the specify the date on or before which the Board of Supervisors of Bristol Township, mortgagor must vacate the property if the Fillmore County, Minnesota will meet at mortgage is not reinstated under section the Bristol Township Hall, 13144 241st 580.30 or the property redeemed under Avenue, Harmony, MN at 6:15 p.m. on the section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the 9th day of January, 2012, to consider the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. establishment of a Subordinate Service on August 3, 2012. district pursuant to Minnesota Statutes THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR 365 A. REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, The area being considered is herein THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL described below: REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY All properties located in the Greenleafton BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A area in Section 6, T101N, R11W, Bristol JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER Township, which includes the properties MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION with following parcel identification num582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER bers: THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED 21.0060.010, 21.0061.010 PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A THE SERVICE being considered in the RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN Subordinate Service District is herein FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED described: IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND Identify the wastewater needs of the ARE ABANDONED. community; provide for the planning, conDated: 12/15/2011 struction, financing, and hook-up; and First southeast bank, formerly be accountable for the long-term mainCanton sTate bank tenance, operations, repair, replacement, 111 North Main Street, and renovation of a wastewater collection Canton, MN 55922 and treatment system(s) in order to proMortgagee vide for accountability and continuity for Richard A. Nethercut, PA the benefit of all of the property owners in By: /s/ Richard Nethercut the Service District area identified above.

Richard A. Nethercut Notice has been sent to all affected Attorney at Law (130072) property owners in the proposed Service 32 Main Avenue North | PO Box 657 District. Persons interested in this matHarmony, MN 55939-0657 ter may submit written comments to the T 507.886.6131 Town prior to the hearing or may attend F 507.886.2711 the hearing to be heard regarding the prorichard@ranlaw.net posed district.

Publish,19,26,2,9,16,23 Date: 12/12/11 /s/ Township Clerk Eunice Biel Publish 26,2

AUCTION CALENDAR

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PUBLIC NOTICES

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-11-992 In Re: Estate of Diana Fitch Decedent NOTICE OF ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 17, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this court at Preston, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated February 1, 2006, and for the appointment of Barbara Kerns, whose address is 501 W. Prairie Avenue, Canton, Minesota 55922, as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration.

Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate.

Notice is further given that all creditors having claims against the said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.

Dated: 12/12/11 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar JAMES D. ATTWOOD Court Administrator Matthew J. Opat, P.A. Matthew J. Opat MN #82636 22 SE 2nd Street, PO Box 455 Chatfield, MN 55923 Telephone: 507-867-4080 Publish 19,26

lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: That part of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter and that part the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 1, and that part of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter, that part of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and that part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, all in Township 104 North, Range 9 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence on an assumed bearing of North 89°44’49” East 1315.25 feet to the northeast corner of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence South 00°06’58” West 2644.25 feet to the southeast corner of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence South 89°27’04” West along the south line of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1, a distance of 1287.38 feet to a point 33.00 feet easterly of the southwest corner of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence South 22°59’13” West 33.00 feet to a line that is 20.00 feet easterly of and parallel with the west line of said Northeast Quarter of Section 12; thence South 00°12’43” East along a line that is 20.00 feet easterly of and parallel with the west line of said Northeast Quarter of Section 12, a distance of 1345.99 feet to the centerline of Trunk Highway No. 30; thence South 62°23’03” West along said centerline of Trunk Highway No. 30, a distance of 168.46 feet; thence South 61°12’04” West along said centerline of Trunk Highway No. 30, a distance of 611.02 feet to the westerly line of said East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12; thence North 00°01’59” West 1745.09 feet to the northwest corner of said East Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12; thence North 89°42’19” East along the north line of said East Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, a distance of 644.14 feet to a point 16.50 feet westerly of the southwest corner of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence North 14°13’51” East 68.18 feet to the west line of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1 and to a point 66.00 feet northerly of the southwest corner of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence North 00°13’32” East 2585.10 feet to the point of beginning.

The above described parcel contains 104.56 acres and is subject to any easements, covenants and restrictions of record.

8. The object of this action is to determine that the Defendants have no right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate above described.

NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM No personal claim is made against any of the Defendants in the action above entitled.

Dated this 7th day of December, 2011.

RIPPE, HAMMELL & MURPHY, P.L.L.P. By: ________________________________ Timothy A. Murphy (#76594) Attorney for Plaintiff 110 East Main Street, P. O. Box 149 Caledonia, MN 55921 (507) 725-3361 S:Gina/Quiet Title/Gudmundson.

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: Quiet Title-Adverse Claims Court File No. 23-CV-914 Milton Hallum and Kathleen Hallum, husband and wife, Plaintiff, vs.

STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23-CV-11-1018 Stanley Gudmundson, Plaintiff, SUMMONS -vsAslack Anderson; Peter Peterson Haslerud; Evan Olson; George P. Haslerud; Andrew P. Haslerud; Torger Olson; Gustave Sandvig a/k/a Gustave T. Sandvig; Stark G. Thompson; Stark T. Gernes; Seveth Ellengson a/k/a Sevath Ellingson; Roley Ellingson; Ole Boyum a/k/a Ole B. Boyum a/k/a O.B. Boyum; B.J. Boyum a/k/a Bernard J. Boyum; Arlene Bjorke and Nord Bjorke, her husband; Lorraine Boyce and Maynard Boyce, her husband; Sarah Boyum; Siebert Gudmundson and June Gudmundson, husband and wife; Ross Boyum and Sharon Boyum, his wife; Leroy J. Chadwick and Helen M. Chadwick, his wife; Leon W. Helleland and Beverly Helleland, his wife; J.B.’s Ranch, LLC; Jeffrey L. Ratzlaff a/k/a Jerry R. Ratzlaff; Herbert K. Highum and Ruby S. Highum as Trustees of the Herbert K. and Ruby S. Highum Living Trust; Steve A. Highum and Jody L. Highum, his wife; Eric Thorn and Tamara Thorn, his wife; Lorraine Boyce; all successors and assigns; also the unknown heirs of the aforesaid persons, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, subject to any easements of record, Defendants.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response, called an Answer, within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Timothy A. Murphy RIPPE, HAMMELL & MURPHY, P.L.L.P. 110 East Main Street, P. O. Box 149 Caledonia, MN 55921-0149 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will

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Lawrence Hallum, Raymond Hallum, and John Hallum; the heirs or successors in interest to the above-named Defendants, and all persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate interest or lien in the real estate described in the complain herein.

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THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Lawrence Hallum, Raymond Hallum, and John Hallum; the heirs or successors in interest to the above-named Defendants, and all persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate interest or lien in the real estate described in the complaint herein.

1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you.

The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file in the office of the Court Administrator of the above-named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Thomas M. Manion 204 Parkway ave. N. Box 420 Lanesboro, MN 55949 507-467-2317 3. You must respond to each claim. The answer is your written response to the plaintiff’s complaint. In your answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the complaint. If you believe the plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the complaint, you must say so in your answer.

4. You will lose your case if you do not send a written response to the complaint to the person who signed this summons. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the court may decide against you and award the plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgement can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint.

5. Legal assistance. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the court administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance.

Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

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Alternative dispute resolution. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under rule 114 of the Minnesota general rules of practice. You must still send your written response to the complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7.This lawsuit may affect or bring into question title to real property located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: The east 10 acres of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 103 North, Range 9 West, containing 10 acres, more or less, according to the U.S. Government Survey thereof.

The object of this action is determine the adverse claims of said real estate, and to determine the rights of Plaintiffs and Defendants in said property, and that the claims of Defendants be declared null and void, and that Plaintiffs be declared to be the owners in fee of said real estate, and that Defendants be forever barred from any right, title, estate, interest or lien therein.

Notice of no personal claim: This action is to determine adverse claims to the real estate described above. No personal claim made against any Defendant named herein.

DATED: 12-20-11 /s/ Thomas M. Manion Thomas M. Manion, Attorney for Plaintiffs (#0067167) 204 Parkway Ave. N., Box 420 Lanesboro, MN 55949 507-467-2317 Publish 26,2,9

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