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Rushford pecking at proposed chicken ordinance By K irsten Zoellner kzoellner@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The city council has taken a proposed chicken ordinance draft, put forth by the Planning Commission, under review. The draft is exceptionally thorough and should be straightforward to maintain, as well as making it easy for the city to pull the licensure of homeowners who fail to follow the provisions. The keeping of chickens in urban settings has been a growing trend. Minneapolis, St. Paul, and many other large municipalities have passed ordinances allow- Two Black Australorp hens enjoying their backyard enclosure at ing for the keeping of poultry. the home of Andy and Amber Torgerud. Photo courtesy of Amber Torgerud Photography “We looked exhaustively at other ordinances in other municipali- to be the next step. There are chicken hens for egg and meat ties,” noted City Administrator numerous reasons for raising sources in a clean and sanitary Steve Sarvi. backyard chickens and I’m very manner that is not a nuisance Last year, the city of Peterson, hopeful that this ordinance will to or detrimental to the public in prompt to homeowners Andy pass” health, safety, and welfare of the and Amber Torgerud, approved a Proponents of the ordinance community.” similar ordinance. In Rushford’s agree and are watching eagerly to The proposed ordinance also case, Bruce and Tina Darr were see what the council will decide. lists explicit specifications regardthe first residents to approach “It’s logically inconsistent to allow ing flocks, coops, exercise runs or the council about the allowance dogs, and not allow chickens. yards, and quality control of feed of laying hens and they are ada- Dogs produce more waste, are and sanitary maintenance. Most mant about their cause. far louder, and can potential- importantly, these include no “With Rushford being a rural ly run around town and bite more than five hens kept on any town, it seems only fitting that it people,” noted Andy Torgerud one residential lot, no roosters, would allow backyard chickens. in response to the considered and leg banding of all chickens Much larger area cities have cho- ordinance in Rushford. ‘It would identifying the owner. Slaughtersen to, along with neighboring take one hell of a chicken to ing of chickens on the property small town such as Peterson, and do that. If it does, just cook it is also prohibited. I have not heard of any prob- for supper. Problem solved,” he Other requirements currently lems,” cited Tina Darr. “There joked. “I applaud the City of highlighted include a location in is a strong, nationwide move- Peterson for allowing residents to the rear or side yard, including ment, for people to, even on a have chickens.” a setback at least five feet from small scale, get back to growing According to the draft ordi- property lines, and approval their own food. This can be nance, the purpose is stated, “It from 100 percent of adjacent for financial, or more often, for is recognized that the ability to residents or proof that the perhealth reasons. Many people feel cultivate one’s own food is a mit applicant’s property lines are strongly about that and want to sustainable activity that can also at least 150 feet from any other teach their children about where be a rewarding past time. There- house. In the case of rental or food comes from. Vegetable and fore, it is the purpose and intent multi-family dwellings, only the fruit gardens have been great of this ordinance to permit the See RUSHFORD Page 3  ,and allowing chickens seem keeping and maintenance of

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Senator Jeremy Miller visits Harmony during legislative break By Jade Sexton jsexton@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Minnesota State Senator Jeremy Miller took the chance to visit several places in southeast Minnesota during the legislation’s spring break. It was an opportunity for him to meet with residents and business owners, answer questions, and share discussions. Monday, April 9 he visited On the Crunchy Side in Harmony for an informal discussion with interested residents. Miller represents District 31 as a Republican, but is quick to point out that he is an independent thinker, and he feels that is very important. “I’m here to listen and represent people, not a political party,” shared Miller. He added that he looks at each topic individually, and that he reads and responds to all of his emails. Miller is up for re-election in November. He explained that the State Senate is usually a four-year term, but every ten

years when the census is done, the district lines are redone, and the term is for two years. Cindy Ofstedal, who owns the Asahi Loft and Asahi Antiques in Harmony, asked him what has most disillusioned him in his position. “The biggest frustration I have is the political divide,” answered Miller. “It’s the worst it’s ever been in Minnesota, and it’s even worse in Washington.” Miller went over some of the positive things that he has been a part of in helping Minnesota while he has been in the senate. Legislature passed for the Veteran’s Cemetery that will be located outside of Preston. “We have done everything we can at the state level,” said Miller. The topic will be going to the federal government for grant money, and Miller said they hope to have it completed next year. Another new thing passed this last year was making “bath salts” or “plant food” illegal. Miller See MILLER Page 7 

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applicant will only need approval from the owner or manager. Housing and sanitary care for the chickens is the most documented area of the draft ordinance, stating that coops must provide a minimum of four square feet of space per bird, include one window per 10 square feet of floor space, and provide adequate ventilation to maintain coop temperature. Specifications for roosts and nest boxes are also documented. Exercise runs or yards must provide a minimum of 10 square feet per bird. Food must be kept contained in rodent-proof receptacles and regular sanitary maintenance done frequently. Applicants will need to obtain a permit/license from the city annually. It is undecided at this point what the cost of the license will be, but Sarvi indicated that because of the start-up costs

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involved with backyard chickens, it would likely be inexpensive. A public hearing regarding the topic will be held at the first council meeting in May, Monday, the 14, at 6:30pm, at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend. In other news, another group of eager, sustainably-minded citizens have been granted approval by the council to construct a Community Garden at Creekside Park. The group, led by David Hinz and sponsored by the Rushford Lutheran Church, have been allocated a 75 foot by 150 foot section at the park. The completely organic garden will be constructed entirely by the volunteer group, including fencing. The only cost to the city will be a water access near the garden. The group intends to donate the garden’s bounty to residents in the area, as well as the local food shelf.

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Severe Weather Awareness Week April 16-20 Fillmore County — Severe Weather Awareness Week takes place April 16-20 this year, with the statewide tornado drills on Thursday, April 19. Lessons learned from Fillmore County floods in recent years and the tornado near Granger and Harmony in May of 2011 is that Minnesota weather hazards can happen anytime and anywhere. The key to maintaining your personal safety and well-being is to be aware of the threats, be prepared, and know how to receive and respond to warnings. To help citizens achieve these goals, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, along with the National Weather Service sponsor Severe Weather Awareness Week annually. This year’s event takes place April

16-20, with Tornado Drill Day on Thursday, April 19. Schools and businesses are encouraged to practice emergency plans during the statewide tornado drill at 1:45 p.m. on Thursday. A second drill at 6:55 p.m. will take place in most counties, including Fillmore County, to allow families and second-shift workers to practice sheltering plans. Find more lifesaving information at www.severeweather.state. mn.us. Links to the American Red Cross, the Minnesota Safety Council, the National Weather Service and others provide learning materials — many of them downloadable for use in homes, businesses and classrooms. They also offer links for the information in several different non-English languages. The site also contains information on weather watches and

warnings, thunderstorms, hail, lightning, flash floods, tornadoes and heat waves, along with instructions on how to make a survival kit, develop a plan to shelter or escape, and avoid surprises by staying informed of weather conditions. If you have not signed up to receive email notifications, go to the website and sign up today! Please remember the statewide tornado drill on Thursday, April 19, too, and plan to participate at 1:45 p.m., 6:55 p.m. or both! Don’t let severe weather catch you unprepared! Get ready during Severe Weather Awareness Week! CONTACTS: •Mike Ask, Fillmore County Emergency Management Director, (507) 765-3874 •Daryl Jensen, Sheriff, (507) 765-3874

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By Karen Reisner After nearly 100 years of subsidies, the highly profitable oil industry apparently is still a fledgling business and can’t make it without taxpayer dollars! Since 1913, the oil industry has enjoyed a variety of tax benefits or subsidies. Just how long does it take to establish a mature, Karen Reisner healthy business and what criteria is used to determine this? Obviously, the big five oil companies are wildly successful; so, why does the federal government still give them billions of dollars in tax breaks? The federal government provides numerous subsidies and tax breaks for many corporations and large businesses under the guise of creating jobs or promoting growth or the provision of a level playing field with foreign competition. Federal ethanol subsidies on corn-based ethanol were were allowed to expire at the end of 2011. During 2011 there was a nearly $6 billion subsidy, or a 46 cents per gallon tax credit. The subsidy for ethanol was established in 1979 to help make a renewable energy business in its infancy successful. There still is a production tax credit for cellulosic ethanol or ethanol made from corn stalks or cobs or switch grass. Ten percent of the gasoline blend we use in our vehicles is ethanol. The corn based ethanol business has not been without considerable controversy. That and the need to cut back on expenses allowed the subsidy to sunset. One intent of subsidies for Editorial Cartoon

businesses is to help them get established. My question is how a subsidy for the highly profitable oil industry can be justified. On March 29, the U.S. Senate voted 51 to 47 to end the billions of American tax dollars going to the five largest oil companies including BP, Exxon Mobile, Royal Dutch Shell, Chevron, and Conoco Phillips. The bill died nine votes short of the 60 needed to end a Republican filibuster. These five companies had total profits of nearly $140 billion in 2011. Those that protect the subsidy would argue that government aid helps in the exploration and development of new sources of oil or gas. Some claim removal of the subsidies would cause increases in gasoline prices. It was mostly a Republican party line vote that caused the legislation to fail. Four Democrats joined the GOP and two Republicans broke ranks and voted to end the subsidies. About half of the savings would have gone for clean energy incentives to encourage more renewables and the other half toward reducing the deficit. Admittedly, the billions going to reduce the deficit would have been a mere drop in the bucket of a projected $7 trillion federal budget deficit over 10 years. However, a few billions here and more billions there, eventually will add up to “real money.” The continuation of oil subsidies is simply indefensible. Companies have sufficient market incentives with the price of crude oil to continue exploration and production. The end of the subsidy give away would not likely have any noticeable effect on gasoline prices at the pump. Frankly, the oil subsidies are

a direct reflection of generous gifts to political campaigns. According to data from the Center for Responsible Politics, the oil and gas industry has contributed $238.7 million to candidates and parties between 1990 and 2010 of which 75 percent has gone to Republicans. A pretty good investment for oil and gas companies considering the tens of billions they have gained in return. Politicians are choosing to protect big oil over the American people. They are addicted to the money big oil puts into their campaign coffers and shamelessly continue to facilitate the unnecessary give away. Oil subsidies, along with other business tax breaks, have a negative impact on the integrity of our political system. Subsidies interfere with a free market system. Oil companies are perhaps the most notable of the big businesses that feed off the federal government. They and numerous other corporations need to have the government “apron strings” cut. There needs to be a fair review of all business subsidies uncolored by politics. Some of the oil companies are doing important research; example, Exxon Mobile is researching biofuel production from photosynthetic algae. That said, these are mature companies with adequate funds for exploration and research and development. Congress should have cut this unnecessary “spending” to the oil companies long ago. Both the ethanol industry and the oil industry are profitable and no longer need tax credits. It is a rip off of the American tax payer to subsidize businesses with record profits, especially during this time of record deficits.

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Preston’s National Trout Center included in MN 2012 Senate Bonding Bill

Senator Jeremy Miller recently informed National Trout Center (NTC) representatives that the current Minnesota Senate Bonding Bill includes a $1 million item for the center’s permanent home located in Preston, “Minnesota’s Trout Capital.” National Trout Center Board Chair, Dr. George Spangler – U of MN Professor Emeritus, Dept. Fisheries, Wildlife, & Conservation Biology, presented Preston’s National Trout Center funding request of $3.5 million before the MN Senate Capital Investment Committee on March 14, 2012. Requested funds would be used for pre-design, land acquisition and site preparation, and construction of a 10,000 square-foot building sited along the South Branch of the Root River. The National Trout Center is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to conserve our natural and cultural heritage of trout and the cold-water stream resources of the four-state region, known as the “Driftless Area” (unglaciated region), which includes the SE corner of Minnesota. This project is an economic engine for SE Minnesota, as well as for the entire state. The National Trout Center will have “national” impact as fishing is a popular sport nationwide among men, women, and families. Analysis of the Driftless Area trout fishery revealed more than $1.1 Billion in annual trout fishing-related economic activity in the four-state region. The annual value of recreational fishing in this area equals approximately 1/3 of Wisconsin’s dairy industry, about 1/3 of Minnesota receipts from corn and dairy products, and exceeds the combined revenues of all five of Chicago’s professional sports teams, $848 million. The NTC self-sustaining build-

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ing project will provide year-round benefits to the region by enhancing tourism opportunities beyond the traditional spring, summer, and fall seasons; adding additional economic revenue to the current $11 Billion generated annually in MN by tourism and hospitality related industries statewide. Outdoor recreation is at the heart of the quality of life in Minnesota and the National Trout Center project will continue to enhance these recreational opportunities for everyone who calls Minnesota “home.”

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County updates personnel policy Habitat for Humanity is hosting informal By Karen Reisner Kristina Kohn, Human Resources, reviewed recommended updates to county policies for its employees at the board’s April 10 meeting. Kohn suggested the policy concerning distracted driving was more of a guidance policy and in accordance with Minnesota law. The policy discourages the use of handheld cell phones while driving and encourages the use of a hands free device. The development of the distracted driving policy was recommended by the county’s insurance carrier, Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT). Employees are also encouraged to refrain from other distracting activities including, but not limited to, reading documents or a map, grooming one’s self, and eating while driving a county owned vehicle. Employees are not to drive county vehicles if too tired, under medication that may impair driving, or are suffering from an injury or illness that could impair driving. Employees are required to report this information to their Department Head and request an alternate driver. The policy had been approved by department heads and was approved by the board with one language change, which says “employees are encouraged to refrain” from alternative activities while operating a county owned vehicle, instead of “employees are to refrain.” These alternative activities comprise activities that are not illegal, but that can cause a distraction while driving. A mileage reimbursement and travel policy was also approved. The policy attempts to “provide for uniform and consistent treatment of all employees.” Commissioner Duane Bakke voted against. Sheriff Office Maintenance Mechanic Since the recent resignation to retire of Rollie Olson, Maintenance Mechanic-Sheriff Department, was accepted, there has been some discussion of how best to fill his shoes when he leaves. Kristina Kohn offered a proposal to hire a mechanic, half time for Highway and half time for Sheriff. Olson also provides maintenance for the Sheriff Department. Kohn proposed a half time custodian be hired to replace that part of Olson’s duties and to work under Terry Schultz, Building Maintenance Supervisor. The proposed staffing changes would cost the county about $7,000 more than they are currently paying Olson. Brent Kohn, Highway Maintenance Superintendent, acknowledged they have fallen behind, putting winter maintenance work off since they lost the aid of a “floater.” Kristina Kohn said the mechanic working for both departments could be kept busy all of the time, servicing all of the county’s vehicles “in house.” She said both the number of vehicles to be serviced and the size of the jail building has increased.

Kristina Kohn said the program would be evaluated after a year to see how it is working. The board approved the parttime temporary hire of a person to cover the maintenance duties. Mechanic duties will be “farmed out” for now, giving the board time to consider the options. Other Business In Brief •Sarah Monroe, Victim Services, said the teal ribbons have been hung in the county’s cities to remind people of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Monroe said April 25 is “Denim Day.” Wear denim that day to show support for survivors. In Italy a rape conviction was overturned by a court because the victim was wearing tight denim jeans. The board adopted a proclamation declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. •Section 8 (housing assistance payments) and the current administration of the program by SE MN Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA) was again discussed. This became an issue when SEMMCHRA asked counties to reimburse them for administrative shortfalls earlier this year. Fillmore County currently has about thirty vouchers. SEMMCHRA has threatened to reassign Fillmore County vouchers to other counties if they become available. It was suggested to get the county attorney involved. Bakke said they need to get moving on this. County Coordinator Karen Brown suggested they ask Housing and Urban Development (HUD) if they are honoring the original administrative agreement (1991) between SEMMCHRA and Bluff Country Housing Rehabilitation Authority (BCHRA). •The low bids, which were both from Minnowa Construction, were accepted for bridge construction (concrete culvert) and approaches on CR 115, Canton Township, section 6 ($134,631.80) and for bridge construction (concrete culvert) and approaches on CSAH 12, Carimona Township, Section 11 ($108,493.20). •A field access permit to CSAH 40 was approved for Sandra Pasche, Section 6, Pilot Mound Township. •Zoning Administrator Chris Graves noted that Canton now has their own zoning ordinance. He added that Ostrander is extremely close to being on their own and Whalan is getting there, as well.

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Habitat for Humanity WinonaFillmore Counties will be holding a series of informational meetings to explore building other Habitat Homes in Fillmore County. Habitat is also starting a new program called A Brush with Kindness, a program that helps low income homeowners by offering exterior home improvements. Volunteer teams work to improve the condition of the homes by painting, landscaping, and minor exterior repairs at minimal costs to home-owners who would be unable to complete home repairs on their own. Everyone who is interested in learning more about Habitat and the possibilities in Fillmore County should attend. Habitat will be hosting these meetings in five different communities: •April 17 at 7:00 pm at the Spring Valley Fire Hall, 120 W. Courtland

loans. To qualify for a Habitat home, families must currently live in substandard housing, be unable to obtain a conventional loan from a bank, have the resources to pay a monthly mortgage and be willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity. Before moving into a Habitat home, families must contribute 300 hours of “sweat-equity” to the building of the home and must make a modest down payment. Habitat for Humanity doesn’t just build homes; we build Relationships, we build Community, we build Hope. Habitat is able to help families in need only through the generosity of many kind individuals, businesses, churches and organizations throughout the area. If you have any questions please contact Megan Grebe at 507-4594199 or megan@habitatwinona.org.

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Obituaries Rita Berg Rita F. Berg, 86, of La Crosse, passed away Friday, April 6, 2012 at the Bethany Riverside Care Center. She was born April 23, 1925, in Fountain City, Wisc. to Clement and Martha (Glowacki) Kamrowski. She married Glenn L. Berg in La Crescent, Minn. on December 19, 1964, and he preceded her in death in 1992. Together they owned and operated Glenn’s Vinyl Center Upholstery Shop for many years. She is survived by four daughters, Margie Brevig of Rushford, Minn., Donna (Jim) Gregar of South Bend, Ind., Barbaranne Berg of Lewisburg, Tenn. and Therese (Kenneth) Zylla of Aurora, Col., a son, Michael (Mary) Berg of La Crosse, thirteen grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. She is also survived by a sister, Judy Johnson of Bagley, Wisc. and a brother Joe (Shirley) Kamrowski of Winona, Minn., and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was also preceded in death by her parents, 12 other siblings and two sons-in-law, Arlyn Brevig and Noble Gordon. Funeral services were held on Tuesday April 10, 2012. at the Dickinson Family Funeral Home, LaCrosse, Wisc. Burial was in Greenmound Cemetery, rural Holmen, Wisc.

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2012, while on vacation in Cat Island, The Bahamas. Tammy Lynn Flaten was born in Faribault, Minn. on June 19, 1962, to Wallace and Betty (Maser) Flaten. She attended Chatfield High School, and married Boyd Gasner Jr. on June 23, 1979, in Chatfield. She had lived in Chatfield area for 37 years. Tammy was a member of ABATE Motorcycle Club. Survivors include her husband Boyd; two sons, Bruce (Melissa) Gasner, and Brandon Gasner; one daughter Bobbie (Shaun) Vagt, all of Eyota; five grandchildren; two brothers, Rick Flaten and Troy (Ruth) Flaten all of Elco, Minn.; and one sister, Theresa (Randy) Merchlewitz of Stockton, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Todd. The funeral for Tammy Gasner was Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Eyota with Rev. Jon Vollrath officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Chatfield. Riley Funeral Home of Chatfield handled the arrangements.

Arlow W. Grabau Arlow W. Grabau, age 93, of Spring Valley, formerly of Wykoff, died Monday afternoon, April 9, 2012. Arlow was born July 19, 1918, in Forestville Township, Fillmore Co., Minn., the son of Adolph and Anna (Groth) Grabau. He attended country school and farmed with his family until serving with the Tammy Gasner Tammy Gasner, age 49, of rural US Army from March 17, 1941 Eyota, died Thursday, March 29, until October 21, 1945, dur-

ing WW II in the European Theatre. He married Betty Lou Bender September 30, 1950, in Spring Valley. The couple made their home on a farm in Forestville Township until they retired in 2004 and moved into Spring Valley. Betty died January 5, 2011. Arlow was a member of the Spring Valley and Wykoff American Legions, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley and served on the Forestville Township Board from 1966 – 1996. He was a former member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wykoff. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and his family. He is survived by two daughters, Sally Grabau of Austin and Teresa (James) Heimsness of Oronoco; three grandchildren, Molly Grabau, Kalli Heimsness and Tyler Heimsness; four brothers, Elmer Grabau of Spring Valley, Raymond (Mildred) Grabau of Wykoff, Curtis Grabau of Rochester and Lyndon “Butch” (Helen) Grabau of Austin; one sister, Eunice Thompson of Spring Valley; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife; four brothers, Elden, Gerhardt “Slim”, Reuben and Gerald; and one sister, Bernice Scheevel. The funeral was Friday, April 13, 2012, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with the Rev.’s Dennis Timmerman and Laura Fladten co-officiating. Burial with military graveside rites was in the church cemetery.

Dedication celebration at the Fillmore Church The public is invited to the Dedication Celebration of the new building addition of the Fillmore Free Methodist Church on Sunday, April 22. This Christian Life Center expansion includes a large fellowship / recreation hall; entryway; and storage room. Incorporating suggestions from the church leaders and congregation, the Fillmore Church Building Committee of Ken Baker, Dale Benike, Kent Erding, Dave O’Byrne, Dave Roberts, Dale Shafer, and Pastor Mike Hopper drew up plans,

and the ground breaking was on June 26, 2011. An “Open House” for the community will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Members of the Building Committee will provide tours of the Christian Life Center (and, if requested, tours of the previous construction completed five years ago). Pictures of the construction will be projected, and snacks will be provided. Superintendent Mark Adams (from Evanston, IL) will lead the congregation in a ritual of dedi-

cation in the morning worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. According to Pastor Mike Hopper, “This expanded facility will serve as an important tool in helping us minister more effectively to children, youth, and adults, and to accomplish our mission to ‘plant spiritual seeds through evangelism, cultivate spiritual growth, and harvest dedicated workers and leaders for Christ.’” For more information about the Fillmore Church, contact Pastor Hopper at (507) 352-5455.

Gospel Quartet Group comes to Preston The name Still Water may be new to some gospel music fans, but the sounds, energy and faces will be very familiar. Founded in 1994, this group of men has brought their unique talents and ministry to folks all across the country. And even though the group has been together for a relatively short time, God began working many years ago to mold and form exactly what he needed. The group brings together over 90 years of musical

experience. The Lord has blessed Still

Water in many ways and taken them many miles to deliver the

message of Jesus Christ. A Still Water concert is far more than just rich vocals and wonderful arrangements, it is a time of spirit-filled ministry. Their blend of Traditional Southern Gospel styling with modern harmonies has had an impact on audiences in just about every setting one could imagine. Still Water will be in concert at the First Baptist Church in Preston on Sunday, April 29, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. All are welcome!

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 - 10 : 30am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran …………………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran …………………………………… Sundays - 11: 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church ………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am & 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 …………………………………… Sun. - 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 Valley Christian Center ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 W halan Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

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said these synthetic drugs have become a big problem in many areas, as they are marketed as something innocent. “Bath salts are just as bad, if not worse, than cocaine or meth,” said Miller. Miller also mentioned the Greater Minnesota Internship Program, which gives incentives to give opportunities for internships. “A lot of internships lead to full-time jobs,” explained Miller. “The intent is to create more jobs in greater Minnesota.” Miles Petrie, owner of On the Crunchy Side, noted that Miller voted against the State voter ID bill. This would have required all voters to present a photo ID card in order to be able to vote. Petrie asked why he voted against it. “I support the concept of photo IDs,” said Miller. “We need to address the integrity issue of voting. I just don’t think it’s good public policy to legislate through the constitution.” There are certain things that concern Miller about the bill. “We don’t know the cost, or the consequences,” he said. He added that in District 31, which he represents, there are 4,900 registered voters that do not have a current valid photo ID. Petrie stated that people need

to be tallied and identified for voting, and that voter fraud is a real issue. “If people are going to be tallied and entered into a computer, how can you prove who you are?” he asked. “There need to be safeguards put into place.” Petrie also stated that he, as a taxpayer, would not like to pay for everyone to get a photo ID. “We do need to address the issue, but not through the constitution,” said Miller. Petrie also spoke about the money available to people in Harmony, and other small towns, to open up new businesses. There are loan programs and incentives through the EDA (Economic Development Authority) that a lot of people might not be aware of. Miller shared that he is 29 years old; the youngest State Senator right now, and the second youngest in Minnesota history. He lives in Winona with his wife Janelle and infant son. He works with his family at William Miller Scrap Iron and Metal doing accounting and finance. He graduated from Winona State in 2001. To contact Senator Miller with questions, he can be reached at 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Capitol Building, Room 320, St. Paul, MN 55155-1606. He can also be emailed at sen.jeremy.miller@senate.mn.

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By Karen Reisner The Chatfield City Council at their April 9 meeting approved an agreement with Olmsted County for the operation and maintenance of the city’s warning sirens. The purchase of the updated sirens was approved in February. The total cost including installation was about $48,000. Olmsted County had offered last summer to take over the activation and maintenance of the sirens. The sirens will be triggered from the storm center in Olmsted County to alert the public of hazardous weather conditions. Olmsted County will monitor weather with weather radar and visual spotters that are located strategically across the county. The sirens are to be tested monthly. The regular signals at noon and six

will continue. Other Business In Brief •Christopher Musty was hired as a volunteer fire fighter. •The city’s annual clean-up was authorized to start on May 7. •Arbor Day in Chatfield will be April 27. Tony Lammers said they will be planting a tree at the elementary school on that day at 1:00

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Fillmore County Sports Opening Day: Bulldogs & Gophers go MLB-way By Paul Trende High school baseball games are (scheduled to be) 7 inning affairs. The GMLOK and Chatfield baseball squads decided to act like pros for their first game of the season. They went 9 innings, flirted with darkness-induced suspension, but in the end a verdict was sealed, at the very last moment. The Gophers jumped ahead early, 2-0 after two innings, 4-2 after four (4-3 after five). In the top of the sixth, the visiting Bulldogs utilized a couple walks, a couple Gopher miscues (one error, one wild pitch), and a couple hits, the biggest a 2-run single by junior 3B Marshall Oeltjen, to score four runs (all with 2 outs). GMLOK took their first lead 7-4. It remained that way until the bottom of the seventh, where the Gophers utilized three walks and a couple of Bulldog errors to score three runs (the last courtesy of a wild pitch). They tied the game without a hit in the inning. Eleven men came up, and eleven went down in extra frames (2 2/3 innings), leaving Chatfield to their last out (the game was to be suspended). Mitch Narveson then ‘took one for the team’ (got hit by a pitch). Leadoff man, second basemen Zach Eggers fell behind 1-and-2 before fouling off six straight pitches. The 10th pitch was wild, allowing Narveson to take second. The eleventh was spanked through the hole in the right side of the infield. Eggers’ single plated the winning run; giving the Gopher’s the dramatic victory. The end was fitting, as Narveson (2-2, 2B, 2 BB’s, HBP, 3 R’s, RBI, reached safely in all five plate-appearances) and Eggers (3-6, SB, RBI) were the Gophers to best offensive weapons. Jake Neis was also very busy, going 1 for 2 but reaching three times via walk. Nate Skare got the win, facing three and setting down three in the top of the 9th. Trenton Bleifus took the loss (4 2/3 IP, 1 H, 3 R’s, 6 K’s, 5 BB’s). Bleifus did do his part at the plate, going 3-5 with an RBI, a SB, and a run-scored. Oeltjen (2 RBI’s, SB) and Trevor Gomer each went 2-5. Sam Eberle was 1 for 4, but scored two runs and stole two bases. The Bulldogs had seven thefts as a team. Chatfield used four pitchers and was out-hit 11 to 7. Game Two, Skare & Gophers 2-0 Sophomore pitcher Nate Skare’s hurling abilities were only needed briefly in the season opener (versus GMLOK). Two days later, he took the mound as the starter against northern rival Dover-Eyota. He worked much longer. He was impressive. Skare relinquished just one run on three hits over five innings. He struck out nine (at least one in every inning) and walked none.

Offensively, he helped himself, chopping a two-run single up the middle in the first inning. Those runs would prove enough for a Gopher victory. They weren’t all that crossed home plate Brian Baum’s club. Chatfield broke open a 2 to 1 contest in the fifth inning. A 2-run double to the right field wall by Tyler Lund was the (inning and game’s) biggest blast. Mitch Irish and Colin Maki also notched RBI’s, giving the Goph’s a 6-1 edge. They added three more in the sixth inning (two courtesy of a Jason Kappers single). A close game most of the way ended with Chatfield winning 9 to 1. They improved their record to 2-0. Skare owns both pitching victories. In addition to the above efforts, two-hole hitter Jake Neis went 2 for 3 with a walk, a SB, and three runs scored. In addition to Skare’s 9 K’s, Tyler Lund added two giving the team 11 (with only 1 BB). Dover-Eyota, by contrast, had five BB’s (and a hitbatsmen) with only 2 strikeouts. All of Chatfield’s runs scored with 2 outs. Baseball 04-02 •Lyle/Pacelli 3, Mabel-Canton 2 (M-C: Donnie Lind 2-3, SB; Gabe Lind 1-4, 2B, RBI. L/P: Jonah Rohne 6 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 5 BB’s, 8 K’s, Win. Cougars issued nine walks and committed four errors (to L/P’s 5 and 2)) 04-03 •Southland 0, Rushford-Peterson 6 (R-P: Cale Stensgard 1-3, 2B, RBI, 6 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 5 K’s, Win; Jon Koenen 2-3, RBI; Ethan Wilkemeyer/Zach Ansell 2B and RBI each. Trojans scored five runs in bottom of third) 04-05 •St. Charles 8, GMLOK 5 (GMLOK: S. Eberle 2-3, 2B, RBI, R, SB; Noah Schlee 2-3, RBI, R; Perry Stejskal 2-4, RBI, R; Jacob Rindels 2-4. SC: Reese Glover 2-4, 2 2B’s, 4 RBI’s. Bulldogs jumped out 3-0 in 2nd, but gave up 4-run 3rd. Trailed rest of the way) Softball 04-02 •GMLOK 0, Wabasha-Kellogg 12; 5 innings (GMLOK: Sydney Johnson 1-2, 3B; W-K Jordan Wolfe 2-3, 2B, GS-HR, 4 RBI’s; Sophie Lamey 5 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 3 BB’s, 3 K’s, Win) 04-05 •M-C 4, P-E-M 10 (M-C: Hannah Nolte 2-4, RBI. P-EM: Andrea Fick 3-4, 3 RBI’s. M-C trailed 3-2 heading to bottom of sixth. Bulldogs scored 7 runs, icing the game) Girls Golf 04-03 •Caledonia/Spring Grove 203, Kingsland Inc, (K: Karli Bly 58. C/SG: Katie McCarthy 47, Jennifer Ely 49, Paige Lanen 52, Katie Meyer 55. At par 36 Root River Country Club) Track and Field

04-03 Rushford-Peterson/Houston Quadrangular •Boys (R-P/H 74, L/FC/M-C 70, Caledonia/Spring Grove 68, La Crescent 53) •County 1st place finishers: Dalton Mensink, R-P/H (200-meters, 300-hurdles, Long Jump); Monty Holm, L/FC/MC (800-meters); Ryan Ruberg, R-P/H (3,200-meters); Gabe Decker, L/FC/M-C (Pole Vault); Dan Thorson, R-P/H (Triple Jump); Isaiah Bunke, R-P/H (Shot Put); L/FC/M-C 4x400 team (Andy Coyle/G. Decker/ Brandon Breitsprecher/Erik Peterson). Other Notables: Niko Anderson, L/FC/M-C (2nd at 200-meters, 3rd at 100-meters), Casey McLellan, R-P/H (2nd at 400-meters, 5th at 100-meters) •Girls (R-P/H 81, La Crescent 80, C/SG 67, L/FC/M-C 41) •County 1st place finishers: Belle Sand, L/FC/M-C (Long Jump); Adria Timm, R-P/H (Shot Put); Olivia Haug, L/FC/M-C (Discus); R-P/H 4x200 team (Jordan Honken/Erika Hinz/ Amy Todd/Christina Strapp). B. Sand finished 2nd in the high jump, 3rd in the 100-meters, and was on 2nd place 4x100 team. O. Haug finished second at Shot Put. A. Todd was second at 2nd at 200-meters. Other Notables: Sierra McNamer, R-P/H (2nd at 110-hurdles, 3rd at 300-hurdles); Jordyn Goree, R-P/H (2nd at Long Jump, 4th at 100-meters) 04-05 Plainview-Elgin-Millville Invite •Boys (P-E-M 274, Red Wing 151, Chatfield 92, Hayfield 68, Medford 65, Kingsland 15, Lyle/ Pacelli 8) *Neither Kingsland nor Chatfield had a boys 1st place finisher. •Gopher 2nd place finishers: Nick Haffner (100-hurdles, 300-hurdles); Jayme LaPlante (Discus); the 4x800 team (Josh Johnson/Alex Paulson/Justin Friedrich/Evan McLaughlin). Other Notables: J. LaPlante was also 3rd in the Shot Put and on the 3rd place 4x100 team. J. Johnson & N. Haffner were also on the 3rd place 4x400 team. Bradee Brundridge was 4th in the Long Jump, on the 3rd place

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4x200 & 4x100 teams. Adam Amy (Chatfield) was 4th in the Shot Put & Discus. •Girls (P-E-M 237.5, Chatfield 135, Medford 94.5, Red Wing 87, Hayfield 51, Kingsland 39, L/P 14) •Gopher 1st place finishers: Ashley Baker (200-meters); Maddie Talamantes (300-hurdles); Karen Gomez (1,600-meters); Kyndra Neis (Shot Put & Discus); the 4x100 team (A. Baker/ Maddie Kammer/Autum Erickson/Sydney Gould); the 4x200 team (A. Baker/M. Kammer/A. Erickson/Mariah Bell); the 4x400

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Spring activities are flourishing Spring is a busy time for us here at Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), especially in our early childhood program areas. We continue to invest in this area to prepare the youngest citizens of our region to be the workers, leaders, and entrepreneurs of tomorrow. We invite you to celebrate the Week of Young Child, April 22-28 with us. This year’s theme is “Early Years Are Learning Years.” (For more information about the Week of the Young Child, visit http://www.naeyc.org.) One way we’re marking this annual event is by bringing attention to the ways SMIF is investing in early childhood. In this month’s column I’d like to share briefly about some of current early childhood efforts. We’re just launching our newest early childhood program“Parenting Matters...a workplace education program” at Lakeview

Health Services in Fairmont in partnership with the Fairmont Early Childhood Initiative Coalition (ECI). We know that many working families find it difficult to participate in the traditional parenting classes due to conflicting work schedules, time commitments, and cost. To help remove these barriers, SMIF and the Fairmont ECI is engaging parents where they spend a majority of their time-the workplace. We anticipate that over time dozens of businesses will take advantage of this program as a way to help their employees become better parents. Research shows that employees who believe they are good parents are also better employees. For us, that translates into a win-win for everyone-the business, the community and the families. Another unique way we are investing in early childhood is by

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, April 16, 2012 providing free books to organizations through our BookStart grant program. Our 10-year partnership with Capstone is continuing to grow, as they have graciously doubled the number of books available to 10,000. We are also pleased to be able to offer awardees the option to select from a limited number of board books and bilingual (Spanish and English) books as well as a wide variety of other early childhood books. (Applications for BookStart are due April 17.) We are also recruiting new AmeriCorps LEAP members for our 2012-2013 year of service. LEAP participants are placed in early learning centers (typically Head Start sites), and they help address the area of social and emotional skills in children ages 0-5, targeted to children of lowincome families. This effort leads to skill-building and improves school readiness, which is critical to a successful transition into kindergarten. (Applications for AmeriCorps LEAP members are due June 30.) In addition to these earlychildhood efforts, we’ll also be announcing the recipients of our bi-annual Incentive Grants. We know that many of these grant recipients will be early childhood projects. Grantees will receive up to $20,000 for efforts focused on early childhood development-with entrepreneur development being our other focus area for these grants. Soon we will also announce the

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recipients of our Picture-It-Painted awards. This annual program, in partnership with Valspar Corporation, provides free paint for community restoration or beautification projects that encourage local volunteer involvement and community engagement. Early childhood sites are often the beneficiaries of this paint program. And finally, our Board of Trustees and Staff are gearing up for a community site visit to Austin next month on April 19. This annual event to a selected com-

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munity is a way for us to celebrate our accomplishments and spend time visiting with some of our local partners. We plan to visit an early childhood partner, two entrepreneurs in Brownsdale, and the Hormel Institute. If you would like more information on SMIF’s early childhood resources or other ways you can partner with us, you can contact me at timp@smifoundation.org or 507-455-3215 or visit to our website at www.smifoundation. org.

Members of the Preston Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Julia Claire Repeat Boutique in Preston April 10 for the Grand Opening of the consignment shop. Left to right: Kevin Zuck, Jason Sethre, Kathy Dahl, owner Trish Keating, Sarah Wangen, and Joe Hoffman. Photo by Jade Sexton

Fillmore County HouseHold Hazardous Waste ColleCtion tuesday, may 1, 2012

one day only!

12 noon to 5:00 pm

resource recovery center, preston Early drop-offs are illegal and will not be accepted!!! examples of Household products accepted Aerosol Cans All types of paint Bug Sprays Oven cleaners Paint thinner Floor care products Degreasers Poisons Antifreeze Lawn care products Garden & flower products

Wood preservatives Roofing tar Battery acid Gasoline & diesel fuel Adhesives Lighter fluid Swimming pool chemicals Moth balls Car care products Epoxy & glues Stains & varnishes

items not accepted during this collection Agricultural chemicals Explosives Medical waste

Business waste Radioactive waste Empty cans

During this collection only there will be a program that will allow you to exchange all your mercury thermometers for one new digital thermometer.

Help your neigHbors and friends and eitHer car pool or bring tHeir waste along witH yours. please bring waste in non-returnable containers or boxes for faster unloading.

for more information, contact tHe fillmore county resource recovery center 507-765-4704.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, April 16, 2012

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County

Board of Equalization hearing held in Lanesboro By Jade Sexton Ron Vikre came to the Lanesboro City Council meeting on April 9 from the Fillmore County Assessor’s Office to discuss property values. Julie Charlebois, owner of Riverside on the Root and Root River Outfitters, asked why she is paying 15 percent more for one building and ten percent more for the other. Both are commercial buildings. Vikre said he would look into it for her. Rick Lamon from the Lanesboro Grocery Store LLC, spoke to the council about the value of the old grocery store. He said the building still carries a value of $111,000. It was previously valued at $152,000, and was reduced during the last assessment due to depreciation of the building. Lamon asked if the city would consider lowering it more, as it is unlikely a person could generate

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any income from it, and it would need a lot of work. Right now the building is for sale for $89,900, which is $20,000 less than it is valued. Vikre said he met with Lamon a year ago and reduced the value at that time. Mayor Steve Rahn made a motion to reduce the value to $95,000, and the motion passed. Garbage Proposals The city recently sent out a request for garbage proposals. They received quotes from Waste Management, Richard’s Sanitation, Harter’s, and Veolia. Each company was represented at the meeting, and had a chance to speak to the council about their services. Waste Management, who has been serving Lanesboro for the last five years, had two different options; one with bags or a cart, and one with just carts. Richard’s Sanitation

had similar choices, as did Harter’s. Veolia said they do not use bags any longer, and they offer two cart sizes. Council members felt they did not have enough time to look over the proposals, so a continuation of the meeting will be on Monday, April 16 at 5:30, and they will make a decision then. Street Assessments Robert Thompson returned to the city council to further discuss street assessments made with the Whittier Street project. He said he checked with six different cities in the area and asked how they handled special assessments. Chatfield does not use special assessments at all. Assessments in Preston do not include utilities. Dover is doing a street project, and the assessment will be $25 per foot. Thompson said they did not want to go higher than that because it could be a hardship for people. “If you take a good hard look at this, I think you will remove the utilities,” said Thompson. Council member Ceil Allen asked, “Didn’t you already take this to court, and didn’t the judge already give you a decision?” Thompson replied, “Just because a judge says it doesn’t make it right. I’m appealing to common sense here.” Other Business Rick Lamon said he is fine with the alley agreement, and

will take out the wording about future owners. The city approved the donation of the alley property, and agreed to pay half of his survey costs, which came to $400. Ceil Allen said the library board is looking into getting new signage for the front of the building to better direct people to the library. The park board also discussed this at their meeting. The council approved a membership with the Iowa Confer-

ence/County Historical Society. The council thanked S&A Petroleum for the scoreboard donation, and they will be taking bids for the old scoreboard. The council approved the following items: •The Election Polling Place Resolution •a gambling license for the Lions raffle •gambling licenses and liquor licenses for Buffalo Bill Days and the Turkey Federation •lodging license approvals for 2012-2013

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The Falcon Fire 15’s JO Volleyball team took 1st place out of 24 teams at the MSU - Mankato State University Tournament over the March 31/ April 1 weekend. Left to right, back row are Assistant Coach Taylor Case, Coach Ashley Case, Sara Schultz, Megan Hendrickson, Katie Tammel, Lexi Dols, Laura Donney, and Hayley Ostrom. Front row: Caitlyn Walsh, Shelby Ebner, Larissa Armstrong, Gabrielle Shupe, and Courtney Schroeder. Photo Submitted

State of Minnesota

NOTICE OF FILLMORE COUNTY DELINQUENT TAXES

In District Court

County of Fillmore Third Judicial District Court File 23-CV-11-98 TO: ALL PERSONS WITH A LEGAL INTEREST IN THE PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE FOLLOWING DELINQUENT TAX LIST A list of real property in Fillmore County on which delinquent property taxes and penalties are due has been filed with the Court Administrator of Fillmore County. This list is published to inform all persons that the listed property is subject to forfeiture because of delinquent taxes. The property owner, taxpayer, or other interested person must either pay the tax and penalty, plus interest and costs, or file a written objection with the Fillmore County Court Administrator. The objection must be filed by May 7, 2012, stating the reason why the tax or penalty is not due on the property. If no objection is filed, a court judgment will be entered against the property for the unpaid tax, penalty, interest, and costs. For property under court judgment, the period of redemption begins on May 14, 2012, and ends three to five years later, depending on the type of property and where it is located. The period of redemption means the time within which taxes must be paid to avoid losing the property through forfeiture. To avoid forfeiture, taxes on property located within a township must be paid by May 14, 2017. Taxes must also be paid by May 14, 2017, if the property is one of the following types in a city: (1) residential homestead, (2) farm homestead, (3) private cabins, (4) resorts occupied by the owner, and (5) resorts in operation for not more than 225 days a year. Payment of tax by May 14, 2015, is necessary to avoid forfeiture of any property in a city which is not described in the preceding sentence. To determine how much interest and costs must be added to pay the tax in full, contact the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, Fillmore County Courthouse, Preston, MN. 55965. The telephone number is: (507)765-3811. /s/ James D. Attwood JAMES D. ATTWOOD DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR FILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA DATE: February 02, 2012

The following table comtains a list of Real property located in FILLMORE COUNTY on which taxes and penalties became delinquent on January 2, 2012. Interest calculated from January 1, 2012, and county costs must be paid along with the total tax and penalties in order for a parcel of Real property to be removed from the delinquent tax list. Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties PRI - 000034848 JOE & CEVILLA SWARTZENTRUBER 17061 DEER RD CANTON MN 55922

Parcel # Description of Property AMHERST TOWNSHIP R 10.0226.000 Sect-25 Twp-102 Range-009 5.00 AC E5AC S1/2 SW1/4 SE1/4

Year 2011

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents) 1,126.40

ARENDAHL TOWNSHIP PRI - 000005251 DAVID & JANEEN L HONSEY 36692 DOE RD LANESBORO MN 55949

R 13.0157.000 Sect-20 Twp-104 Range-009 29.65 AC NE1/4 EX NW1/4 OF NE1/4 & EX 50.38AC TO HONSEY & EX 35.44AC NE1/4 NE1/4

2011

294.80

PRI - 000005324 DAVID HONSEY 36692 DOE RD LANESBORO MN 55949

R 13.0157.010 Sect-20 Twp-104 Range-009 6.98 AC 6.98AC S1/2 SW1/4 NE1/4

2011

PRI - 000033909 KENNETH MAYNARD ELLEFSON 6610 WOODLAND BLVD MINNESOTA CITY MN 55959

R 13.0205.000 Sect-25 Twp-104 Range-009 8.15 AC PT NW1/4 SW1/4, S OF RIVER EX 16.85A

2011

250.80

PRI - 000005251 DAVID & JANEEN L HONSEY 36692 DOE RD LANESBORO MN 55949

R 13.0234.010 Sect-30 Twp-104 Range-009 2.00 AC 2 AC NW COR W1/2 SW1/4 SW1/4

2011

26.40

R 33.0186.010 Sect-24 Twp-102 Range-013 1.05 AC 1.05A SW1/4 SW1/4

PRI - 000030299 JEFFERY L & VICTORIA C JOHNSON 10239 COUNTY 116 HARMONY MN 55939

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP R 21.0328.010 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-008 Block-129 N56’ L 8 BLK 129 VILLAGE OF GRANGER

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

NW1/4 NW1/4

PRI - 000039674 MARK A & SHERI D FISHBAUGHER 14265 271ST AVE HARMONY MN 55939

R 21.0120.000 Sect-13 Twp-101 Range-011 80.00 AC SW1/4 NW1/4 & NE1/4 NW1/4

2011

1,157.20

R 21.0280.010 Sect-34 Twp-101 Range-011 S1/2 S1/2 OF OL KNOWN AS STONE QUARRY W OF BLK 114-129 E OF RIVER & W OF LOT 6 BLK 129

2011

2.20

2011

850.44

2011

173.28

2011

289.56

2011

59.40

2011

1,467.40

2011

92.40

2011

15.40

2011

763.80

2011

186.96

2011

116.28

2011

20.52

CON - 000009095 STANLEY & JUNETTA FISHBAUGHER RR 1 BOX 135 HARMONY MN 55939

30.80

CANTON TOWNSHIP PRI - 000042747 THOMAS R FERGUSON 11512 14 HWY SE EYOTA MN 55934

PRI - 000044405 WILLIAM J BURKE & AMY B BURKE 227 TERRACE DR WAUKEE IA 50263 2011

420.20

2011

8.80

PRI - 000030299 JEFFERY L & VICTORIA C JOHNSON 10239 COUNTY 116 HARMONY MN 55939

R 21.0329.000 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-008 Block-129 .15 AC S 44’ LOTS 8 & 10 BLK 129 VILL OF GRANGER

2011

19.80

PRI - 000030299 JEFFERY L & VICTORIA C JOHNSON 10239 COUNTY 116 HARMONY MN 55939

R 21.0327.000 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-6-7 Block-129 LOTS 6-7 BLK 129

2011

30.80

R 21.0346.000 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-010 Block-151 S1/2 OF LOT 10 BLK 151 VILLAGE OF GRANGER

2011

9.12

PRI - 000030299 JEFFERY L & VICTORIA C JOHNSON 10239 COUNTY 116 HARMONY MN 55939

R 21.0350.000 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-1-2 Block-152 LOTS 1-2 BLK 152 VILLAGE OF GRANGER

2011

PRI - 000033508 MARK FISHBAUGHER 14265 271ST AVE HARMONY MN 55939

R 21.0101.000 Sect-11 Twp-101 Range-011 119.75 AC NE1/4 SE1/4 & E1/2 NE1/4 EX MIHM

2011

PRI - 000033508 MARK FISHBAUGHER 14265 271ST AVE HARMONY MN 55939

R 21.0104.000 Sect-11 Twp-101 Range-011 80.00 AC N1/2 NW1/4

2011

998.80

PRI - 000039674 MARK A & SHERI D FISHBAUGHER 14265 271ST AVE

R 21.0117.000 Sect-13 Twp-101 Range-011 40.00 AC

2011

1,041.96

VILLAGE OF GRANGER PRI - 000033131 JEFFREY JOHNSON 10239 COUNTY 116 AVE HARMONY MN 55939

Parcel # Description of Property

HARMONY MN 55939

PRI - 000030299 JEFFERY L & VICTORIA C JOHNSON 10239 COUNTY 116 HARMONY MN 55939

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP PRI - 000032652 DIANE WHIPPLE PO BOX 129 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

237.12

1,900.80

R 08.0298.020 Sect-26 Twp-101 Range-009 BEG AT A PT 479’ W OF SE COR SEC 26 BEING 17.5’ S OF CEN L OF PAVEMENT N 282.5’ W 490’ TO BEG S 282.5’ E 237’ N 282.5 ‘ W 237’ TO PT OF BEG CARIMONA TOWNSHIP R 22.0262.000 Sect-26 Twp-102 Range-011 6.00 AC W6A OF SE1/4 OF SE1/4

PRI - 000044405 WILLIAM J BURKE & AMY B BURKE 227 TERRACE DR WAUKEE IA 50263

R 22.0353.000 Sect-35 Twp-102 Range-011 10.00 AC E10A OF W30A OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4

PRI - 000033003 NOBLE M & LYNN R SALISBURY 32337 JUNIPER RD CHATFIELD MN 55923

CHATFIELD TOWNSHIP R 25.0048.070 Sect-09 Twp-104 Range-011 CRAMERS FIRST ADDITION Lot-001 Block-001 3.72 AC LOT 1 BLK 1 CRAMERS FIRST ADD.

PRI - 000033003 NOBLE M & LYNN R SALISBURY 32337 JUNIPER RD CHATFIELD MN 55923

PRI - 000035069 ROLLYN L HOUSE 17134 ORIOLE RD WYKOFF MN 55990 PRI - 000035261 ANDREW L MILLEN 19205 COUNTY 8 WYKOFF MN 55990

R 25.0048.080 Sect-09 Twp-104 Range-011 CRAMERS FIRST ADDITION Lot-002 Block-001 2.50 AC LOT 2 BLK 1 CRAMERS FIRST ADD FILLMORE TOWNSHIP R 29.0123.000 Sect-08 Twp-103 Range-012 13.41 AC 13.41AC NW1/4 R 29.0470.000 Twp-103 Range-12 FILLMORE OLD PLAT Lot-010 Block-012 LOT 10 BLK 12 VILL FILLMORE

PRI - 000043591 THOMAS L DEBLIECK 16459 COUNTY 14 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

FORESTVILLE TOWNSHIP R 28.0343.000 Sect-30 Twp-102 Range-012 28.62 AC 28.62AC S1/2 SW1/4

PRI - 000043591 THOMAS L DEBLIECK 16459 COUNTY 14 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 28.0364.010 Sect-31 Twp-102 Range-012 1.67 AC 1.67AC NE1/4 NW1/4

PRI - 000042671 DANIEL J HOAG 423 PAYNES MILL RD TROY VA 22974

HARMONY TOWNSHIP R 14.0223.000 Sect-34 Twp-101 Range-010 10.53 AC PT OF THE S1/2 NE1/4 SW1/4 & PT OF THE E1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4

PRI - 000040827 DANA J HENDRICKSON ETAL 1125 TOWN LINE RD INDEPENDENCE MN 55359

NEWBURG TOWNSHIP R 01.0368.000 NOLAN VALLEY SUBDIVISION Lot-005 Block-001 .22 AC A PT OF LOT 5 BLOCK 1

FILLMORE COUNTY DELINQUENT TAXES Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

Parcel # Description of Property

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

Parcel # Description of Property

PRI - 000044087 RON HUEY 1405 9TH AVE NE ROCHESTER MN 55906-7064

FOUNTAIN CITY R 24.0122.010 FOUNTAIN ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-012 Block-010 S50’ LOT 12 BLK 10

PRI - 000033798 ANNE K DETLEFSEN 121 MAIN AVE N HARMONY MN 55939

HARMONY CITY R 15.0104.000 HARMONY ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-2-3 Block-001 LOT 2 & S1/2 OF LOT 3 BLK 1

NOLAN VALLEY PRI - 000044221 WILLIAM J KRUEGEL 2014 HERRON DR STEWARTVILLE MN 55976

R 01.0074.000 Sect-08 Twp-101 Range-008 1 AC PC IN E1/2 NE1/2 W OF RD

2011

339.72

PRI - 000040770 CRISTAL J ADKINS 12038 STATE HWY 43 MABEL MN 55954

R 01.0201.000 Sect-23 Twp-101 Range-008 4.87 AC 4.87AC SW COR OF S1/2 SW1/4

2011

652.30

PRI - 000040734 GARY M STEUART 40184 120TH ST MABEL MN 55954

R 01.0253.000 Sect-30 Twp-101 Range-008 5.00 AC 5 AC NW COR NW1/4 NW1/4

2011

930.60

PRI - 000040734 GARY M STEUART 40184 120TH ST MABEL MN 55954

R 01.0253.010 Sect-30 Twp-101 Range-008 11.44 AC 11.44AC NW1/4 NW1/4

2011

22.00

PRI - 000005251 DAVID & JANEEN L HONSEY 36692 DOE RD LANESBORO MN 55949

PILOT MOUND TOWNSHIP R 20.0208.010 Sect-25 Twp-104 Range-010 27.50 AC SE1/4 SE1/4 EX NW 2.5AC & EX W 12.61AC SE1/4 SE1/4

PRI - 000045231 JASON STOEN 40275 CARDINAL LN CANTON MN 55922

PREBLE TOWNSHIP R 03.0446.000 NOLAN VALLEY SUBDIVISION Lot-004 Block-001 3.79 AC A PT OF LOT 4 BLOCK 1 NOLAN VALLEY

PRI - 000040827 DANA J HENDRICKSON ETAL 1125 TOWN LINE RD INDEPENDENCE MN 55359

R 03.0447.000 NOLAN VALLEY SUBDIVISION Lot-005 Block-001 2.50 AC A PT OF LOT 5 BLOCK NOLAN VALLEY

2011

316.80

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Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

2011

281.58

2011

2,794.00

PRI - 000043891 CHEFLARS RESTAURANT HLDGS,LLC PO BOX 368 HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0249.010 LARSONS ADDITION Lot-5-6 Block-009 W 65’ OF LOTS 5 & 6 BLK 9 EX PIECE 13.67’ X 57.00’ TO CITY LARSON ADD

2011

4,377.60

PRI - 000043207 JOHN & DEANA HAGEMAN 2961-370TH ST DECORAH IA 52101

R 15.0277.000 LARSONS SECOND ADDITION Lot-011 Block-012 S 1/2 OF LOT 11 & ALL OF

2011

371.28

CON - 000006101 MYRON H HELGESON 160 2ND AVE S RR 2 BOX 5 HARMONY MN 55939

LOT 12 BLK 12 LARSONS SECOND ADDITION

2011

512.60

PRI - 000043138 KIMBERLY K BRUNSVOLD 616 E 145TH ST BURNSVILLE MN 55337-4620

R 15.0604.000 LUTES SCRABECK FIRST ADDITION Lot-007 Block-002 LOT 7 BLOCK 2 LUTES SCRABECK FIRST ADDITION

2011

481.08

2011

184.33

PRI - 000005779 ROY B & MARION J CALDWELL PO BOX 366 HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0046.020 Sect-14 Twp-101 Range-010 HARMONY OUTLOTS Lot-004 PC 65 X 123’ OL 4 NW1/4 SW1/4

2011

1,075.81

PRI - 000041375 BRIAN D DAHL ETAL 7720 W 84TH ST CIRCLE BLOOMINGTON MN 55438

R 03.0005.010 2011 Sect-01 Twp-102 Range-008 51.25 AC THAT PT OF N1/2 SE1/4 LYING E OF CO RD 13 & THAT PT OF N7AC OF SW1/4 SE1/4 LYING E OF CO RD 13

1,420.44

PRI - 000039914 JAMES S HELLEM PO BOX 216 HARMONY MN 55939

2011

775.20

PRI - 000041375 BRIAN D DAHL ETAL 7720 W 84TH ST CIRCLE BLOOMINGTON MN 55438

R 03.0131.010 Sect-12 Twp-102 Range-008 4.90 AC 4.90AC S1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4 LYING E OF CO RD 13

R 15.0070.020 Sect-15 Twp-101 Range-010 HARMONY OUTLOTS Lot-018 N 75’ OF S 153 1/2’ OL 18 IN SE1/4 NE1/4

PRI - 000042264 GREGORY C & KATHIE MOCK 235 CENTER ST W HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0077.000 Sect-15 Twp-101 Range-010 HARMONY OUTLOTS Lot-026 PT OL 26 SE1/4 NE1/4 COM 150’ W OF NW COR OL 24 W85’ S120’ E85’ N120’ TO BEG

2011

2,043.80

2011

150.48

PRI - 000031013 ROGER & JOYCE WOMELDORF 32324 COUNTY 12 LANESBORO MN 55949

PRESTON TOWNSHIP R 16.0075.010 Sect-11 Twp-102 Range-010 8.02 AC PT E1/2 SW1/4

PRI - 000031013 ROGER & JOYCE WOMELDORF 32324 COUNTY 12 LANESBORO MN 55949

R 16.0092.010 Sect-14 Twp-102 Range-010 10.22 AC PT W1/2 NW1/4

PRI - 000044787 RICHARD W CAPELLE 31155 785TH AVE RACINE MN 55967

SUMNER TOWNSHIP R 37.0285.000 Twp-104 Range-13 HAMILTON ADDITION (DL BOOTHS A Lot-7-9 Block-009 1.00 AC LOTS 7-9 & W 35’ OF 10 & W 20’ OF W 55’ OF LOT 8 BLK 9 D L BOOTHS ADD

PRI - 000043414 RICK NELSON 11425 COUNTY 21 CANTON MN 55922

CANTON CITY R 09.0081.010 S 32.5’ OF ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 138,139 & 140 ORIGINAL PLAT CITY OF CANTON

PRI - 000039910 ORLENN A PETERSON PO BOX 63 CANTON MN 55922

2011

125.40

2011

2.20

2011

613.80

PRI - 000044975 BRETT STECHER & HENRY LAWSTON 312 LAKESHORE DR STEWARTVILLE MN 55976

LANESBORO CITY R 19.0067.000 LANESBORO ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-009 Block-005 N35’ LOTS 9 & 10 BLK 5 & W28’ OF N35’ LOT 11 BLK 5 R 19.0066.010 LANESBORO ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-012 Block-005 N 35’ OF LOT 12 & S 35’LOT 1 E22’ OF S30’ OF LOT 2 & E22’ OF N35’ LOT 11 BLK 5

2011

789.80

25.08

PRI - 000030001 CHARLENE KNUTSON & JAMIE KNUTSON PO BOX 45 401 PARKWAY AVE N LANESBORO MN 55949 PRI - 000044975 BRETT STECHER & HENRY LAWSTON 312 LAKESHORE DR STEWARTVILLE MN 55976

R 19.0066.000 LANESBORO ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-3-4 Block-005 LOTS 3 & 4 BLK 5 & N105’ OF LOT 1 & W28’ OF N110’ LOT 2 EX N36’ OF LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 5 & EX N59’ OF S94’ OF LOTS 1 & 2

2011

560.88

PRI - 000037929 KEVIN P & JULIE A MEYER 105 KENIWORTH AVE N PO BOX 366 LANESBORO MN 55949

R 19.0067.010 LANESBORO ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-5-8 Block-005 LOTS 5 & 6 & NORTH 35’ LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 5

2011

709.08

PRI - 000029070 JOAN HOFFMAN 101 NORWAY DRIVE LANESBORO MN 55949

R 19.0014.000 Sect-13 Twp-103 Range-100 BK 74 PAGE 32 DEEDS

2011

249.70

2011

57.00

2011

6.84

R 09.0025.000 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-020 N 1/2 OF LOT 20 & ALL OF LOT21

2011

341.00

PRI - 000036699 LARRY & RHONDA WANGEN PO BOX 35 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0034.000 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-049 LOTS 49-50 EX N 3’ LOT 50

2011

849.20

PRI - 000039480 DAVID L GAUL 406 N ELM CRESCO IA 52136

R 09.0056.000 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-096 W1/2 OF LOT 96

2011

54.72

PRI - 000043414 RICK NELSON 11425 COUNTY 21 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0080.000 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-137 LOTS 137-138-139

2011

PRI - 000043414 RICK NELSON 11425 COUNTY 21 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0081.000 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-140 S 30.2’ OF EAST 20’ OF LOT 140

2011

PRI - 000043071 MIRIA J HALL PO BOX 26 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0082.010 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-143 E1/2 LOTS 143-144

2011

PRI - 000042204 LESTER SACKETT PO BOX 4 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0085.010 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-150 THE W43’ OF LOTS 150-151

2011

193.60

PRI - 000031581 WILLIAM G & MARCIA L HUERKAMP PO BOX 52 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0122.000 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-013 Block-001 LOT 13-14-15 BLK 1|

2011

521.40

PRI - 000042548 LEANN R JEVNE 317 ELM ST N MABEL MN 55954

R 09.0189.000 WILLFORDS ADDITION Lot-1-3 Block-001 LOTS 1-2-3 BLK 1 WILLFORDS ADD

2011

1,798.92

PRI - 000043414 RICK NELSON 11425 COUNTY 21 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0193.000 Sect-20 Twp-101 Range-009 45’X260’ OF FORMER RR LAND LYING S OF LOTS139&140(LMBRYRD

2011

207.48

PRI - 000041289 STANLEY D TORGERSON TRUST 12655 GILBERT RD GILBERT AZ 85256

R 09.0021.000 Sect-28 Twp-101 Range-009 COM AT NW COR SEC 28 S83’ E 153’ N83’ W153’ TO BEG

2011

248.52

13.68

324.50

200.64

PRI - 000039374 MABEL HOUSE INVEST GROUP LLC 117 SOUTH MAIN ST MABEL MN 55954

MABEL CITY R 02.0081.010 MABEL ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-076 Block-001 LOT 76

PRI - 000033011 ROBERT D ELLIS II 317 LOCUST ST N MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0093.000 MABEL ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-084 Block-001 E 40’ OF LOTS 85-86 & N 3’ OF E40’ OF 84

2011

65.07

PRI - 000042548 LEANN R JEVNE 317 ELM ST N MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0123.010 MABEL ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-136 Block-001 LOT 136

2011

1,383.96

PRI - 000036811 DAVID D ZIMMER 105 E PRAIRIE ST MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0232.000 AH GILMORES ADDITION Lot-1-2 Block-001 LOT 1 & S 40’ OF LOT 2 A H GILMORES ADD

2011

877.80

PRI - 000042548 LEANN R JEVNE 317 ELM ST N MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0286.000 LP THOMPSON ADDITION Lot-7-9 Block-001 LOT 7 EX S 5’ & ALL LOTS 8 TO 12 L P THOMPSONS ADD

2011

1,676.40

PRI - 000033610 KERNDT BROS SAVINGS BANK 370 MAIN ST PO BOX 370 LANSING IA 52151

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2011

118.80

2011

1,212.96

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2011 2011

PRI -- 000042818 000042818 PRI JOHN J J WILLIAMS WILLIAMS JOHN 206 MAPLE ST S S 206 MAPLE ST RUSHFORD MN MN 55971 55971 RUSHFORD

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2011 2011

PRI -- 000043523 000043523 PRI RUTGERS REAL REAL ESTATE,LLC ESTATE,LLC RUTGERS PO BOX 39 PO BOX 39 RUSHFORD MN MN 55971 55971 RUSHFORD

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2011 2011

PRI -- 000042621 000042621 PRI CHANNELL PROPERTIES,LLC PROPERTIES,LLC CHANNELL 815 VIEW VIEW CIRCLE CIRCLE W W 815 MENDOTA HEIGHTS HEIGHTS MN MN 55120 55120 MENDOTA

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1,790.80 1,790.80

369.60 369.60

1,537.86 1,537.86

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69.54 69.54

2011 2011

348.84 348.84

2011 || 2011

66.11 66.11

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PRI -- 000035792 000035792 PRI REBECCA L L SHEELY SHEELY REBECCA 2441 COUNTY COUNTY RD RD 132 132 SE SE 2441 DOVER MN 55929-1402 DOVER MN 55929-1402

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2011 2011

550.62 550.62

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2011 2011

5 41.20 41.20 5

233’ S S 264’ 264’ S S 233’ 233’ W W 264’ 264’ TO TO 233’ BEG BEG

2011 2011

258.78 258.78

2011 2011

1,140.70 1,140.70

2011 2011

14,505.36 14,505.36

1,773.83 1,773.83

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PRI -- 000044483 000044483 R 36.0260.000 36.0260.000 PRI R HOME SOLUTIONS SOLUTIONS PARTNERS PARTNERS IV IV REO REO SPRING SPRING VALLEY VALLEY ORIGINAL ORIGINAL PLAT PLAT HOME LLC Lot-009 Block-005 Block-005 LLC Lot-009 E85.50’ LOT LOT 9 9 BLK BLK 5 5 E85.50’

2011 2011

596.22 596.22

PRI -- 000034704 000034704 PRI STEVEN & & TERESA TERESA BROWN BROWN STEVEN 32795 SORUM SORUM RD RD 32795 RUSHFORD MN MN 55971 55971 RUSHFORD

RUSHFORD VILLAGE VILLAGE RUSHFORD R 05.0059.020 05.0059.020 R Sect-08 Twp-104 Twp-104 Range-008 Range-008 Sect-08 20.00 AC AC 20.00 W1/2 NE1/4 NE1/4 NW1/4 NW1/4 W1/2

PRI -- 000039184 000039184 PRI JERALD S S& & MICHELLE MICHELLE L L CARR CARR JERALD 5817 FAIRWAY FAIRWAY DR DR NW NW 5817 ROCHESTER MN MN 55901 55901 ROCHESTER

R 36.0288.000 36.0288.000 R SPRING VALLEY VALLEY ORIGINAL ORIGINAL PLAT PLAT SPRING Lot-002 Block-008 Block-008 Lot-002 LOT 2 2 BLK BLK 8 8 LOT

2011 2011

2,036.04 2,036.04

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R 05.0059.030 05.0059.030 R Sect-08 Twp-104 Twp-104 Range-008 Range-008 Sect-08 6.61 AC AC 6.61 6.61AC S1/2 S1/2 E1/2 E1/2 NE1/4 NE1/4 NW1/4 NW1/4 6.61AC

PRI -- 000027770 000027770 PRI SUSAN IRENE IRENE THOMPSON THOMPSON SUSAN 408 S S SECTION SECTION 408 SPRING VALLEY VALLEY MN MN 55975 55975 SPRING

R 36.0334.000 36.0334.000 R SPRING VALLEY VALLEY ORIGINAL ORIGINAL PLAT PLAT SPRING Lot-003 Block-017 Block-017 Lot-003 LOT 3 3 BLK BLK 17 17 LOT

2011 2011

395.83 395.83

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R 36.0476.000 36.0476.000 R BILLINGS & & CUMMINGS CUMMINGS ADDITION ADDITION BILLINGS Lot-002 Block-004 Lot-002 Block-004 E97’ OF OF S1/2 S1/2 LOT LOT 2 2 BLK BLK 4 4 E97’ B& &C C ADD ADD B

2011 2011

1,306.80 1,306.80

PRI -- 000041432 000041432 PRI OAK VALLEY VALLEY LLC LLC OAK 12771 FALCON FALCON DR DR 12771 APPLE VALLEY VALLEY MN MN 55124 55124 APPLE

CHATFIELD CITY CITY CHATFIELD R 26.0128.000 26.0128.000 R CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL PLAT PLAT CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL Lot-1-2 Block-006 Block-006 Lot-1-2 LOTS 1-2 1-2 BLK BLK 6 6 LOTS

PRI -- 000012265 000012265 PRI DEL RAE RAE M M TIENTER TIENTER & & DEL DELL ROY J J TIENTER TIENTER DELL ROY 405 N N SECTION SECTION AVE AVE 405 SPRING VALLEY VALLEY MN MN 55975 55975 SPRING

R 36.0509.000 36.0509.000 R COMPANYS ADDITION ADDITION COMPANYS Lot-005 Block-026 Lot-005 Block-026 LOT 5 5 BLK BLK 26 26 COMPANYS COMPANYS ADD ADD LOT

2011 2011

360.80 360.80

PRI -- 000032932 000032932 PRI JANIS DONOVAN DONOVAN & & JANIS BETHANY SMITH BETHANY SMITH 127 INDIANA INDIANA AVE AVE S S 127 CROWN POINT POINT IN IN 46307-4180 46307-4180 CROWN

R 36.0341.000 36.0341.000 R SPRING VALLEY VALLEY ORIGINAL ORIGINAL PLAT PLAT SPRING Lot-2-3 Block-019 Lot-2-3 Block-019 E 107’ 107’ LOT LOT 3 3 EX EX S S 6’ 6’ & &S S 6’ 6’ OF OF E E 107’ 107’ OF OF LOT LOT 2 2 BLK BLK 19 19 E

2011 2011

PRI -- 000012265 000012265 PRI DEL RAE RAE M M TIENTER TIENTER & & DEL DELL DELL ROY ROY J J TIENTER TIENTER 405 405 N N SECTION SECTION AVE AVE SPRING SPRING VALLEY VALLEY MN MN 55975 55975

R 36.0616.000 36.0616.000 R GRISWOLD & & WARNERS WARNERS ADDITION ADDITION GRISWOLD Lot-008 Lot-008 Block-002 Block-002 LOT LOT 8 8 BLK BLK 2 2 GRISWOLD GRISWOLD & & WARNERS WARNERS

2011 2011

215.60 215.60

PRI PRI -- 000035509 000035509 RICKY RICKY D D& & STACY STACY L L KOHN KOHN 405 BUCHANAN 405 BUCHANAN AVE AVE SPRING VALLEY VALLEY MN MN 55975 55975 SPRING

R R 36.0387.000 36.0387.000 ALLENS ALLENS ADDITION ADDITION Lot-015 Lot-015 Block-005 Block-005 LOTS 15-16 15-16 BLK BLK 5 5 ALLENS ALLENS ADD ADD LOTS

2011 2011

1,209.71 1,209.71

PRI -- 000039835 PRI 000039835 JANIS JANIS P P TURBENSON TURBENSON 505 VALLEY 505 VALLEY AVE AVE SPRING VALLEY SPRING VALLEY MN MN 55975 55975

R R 36.0399.000 36.0399.000 ALLENS ALLENS ADDITION ADDITION Lot-025 Lot-025 Block-006 Block-006 LOTS 25-26 LOTS 25-26 BLK BLK 6 6 ALLENS ALLENS ADD ADD

2011 2011

30.80 30.80

PRI PRI -- 000039835 000039835 JANIS JANIS P P TURBENSON TURBENSON 505 VALLEY 505 VALLEY AVE AVE SPRING VALLEY SPRING VALLEY MN MN 55975 55975

R R 36.0515.000 36.0515.000 COMPANYS COMPANYS ADDITION ADDITION Lot Lot -001 -001 Block Block 028 028 LOT 1 BLK 28 LOT 1 BLK 28 COMPANYS COMPANYS ADD ADD

2011 2011

PRI PRI -- 000040908 000040908 JEFFREY JEFFREY S S SWEEN SWEEN 421 W 421 W JEFFERSON JEFFERSON ST ST SPRING VALLEY SPRING VALLEY MN MN 55975 55975

R R 36.0792.010 36.0792.010 WARNERS WARNERS ADDITION ADDITION Lot-7-8 Lot-7-8 Block-002 Block-002 LOT 7-8 BLK LOT 7-8 BLK 2 2 WARNERS WARNERS ADD ADD

2011 2011

2,285.80 2,285.80

PRI PRI -- 000028636 000028636 PERRY PERRY F F JR JR WALTERS WALTERS & & URSULA URSULA H H WALTERS WALTERS 628 WARREN AVE 628 WARREN AVE SPRING SPRING VALLEY VALLEY MN MN 55975 55975

R R 36.0756.000 36.0756.000 JB THAYERS JB THAYERS ADDITION ADDITION Lot-001 Lot-001 Block-001 Block-001 N77’ LOT 1 BLK N77’ LOT 1 BLK 1 1 J JB B THAYERS THAYERS ADD ADD

2011 2011

83.16 83.16

PRI PRI -- 000027767 000027767 JOHN JOHN W W GEHRKING GEHRKING 408 408 N N SECTION SECTION SPRING VALLEY SPRING VALLEY MN MN 55975 55975

R R 36.0658.000 36.0658.000 JOHNSONS JOHNSONS ADDITION ADDITION SPRING SPRING VALLE VALLE Block-003 Block-003 E165’ BLK 3 & 165 X 102.50’ OF E165’ BLK 3 & 165 X 102.50’ OF BLK BLK 3 3 PT PT OF OF STREET STREET EX EX N10’ N10’ TO TO LITTLE LITTLE & & EX EX S10’ S10’ TO TO CAPELLE CAPELLE JOHNSON JOHNSON ADD ADD

2011 2011

14.33 14.33

PRI PRI -- 000012386 000012386 MEREDITH MEREDITH B B FOSTER FOSTER 617 N 617 N BROADWAY BROADWAY ST ST TRLR TRLR 20 20 SPRING SPRING VALLEY VALLEY MN MN 55975 55975

R 2011 R 36.0708.010 36.0708.010 2011 SMITHS SMITHS PARK PARK ADDITION ADDITION Lot-015 Block-002 Lot-015 Block-002 LOTS LOTS 15-16 15-16 BLK BLK 2 2 SMITH SMITH PARK PARK ADD ADD INCL INCL ADJOINING ADJOINING VACATED VACATED ALLEY ALLEY

449.16 449.16

PRI PRI -- 000044603 000044603 RAMONA RAMONA K K DEFORE DEFORE 606 ANSON 606 ANSON AVE AVE SPRING SPRING VALLEY VALLEY MN MN 55975 55975

R R 36.0719.040 36.0719.040 SMITHS SMITHS PARK PARK ADDITION ADDITION Lot-1-2 Lot-1-2 Block-005 Block-005 LOT LOT 2 2& &S S 15’ 15’ OF OF LOT LOT 1 1 BLK BLK 5 5 SMITH SMITH PARK PARK ADD ADD INCLUDING INCLUDING ADJOINING ADJOINING VACATED VACATED ALLEY ALLEY

2011 2011

827.20 827.20

PRI PRI -- 000044649 000044649 JERALD JERALD CARR CARR & & DAVID DAVID HAGSTROM HAGSTROM 5817 5817 FAIRWAY FAIRWAY DR DR NW NW ROCHESTER ROCHESTER MN MN 55901 55901

R R 36.0152.000 36.0152.000 Sect-33 Sect-33 Twp-103 Twp-103 Range-013 Range-013 PT PT OL OL 4 4 SE1/4 SE1/4 SE1/4 SE1/4 & & COM COM 132’ 132’ S S& & 231’ 231’ W W NE NE COR COR SE1/4 SE1/4 NE1/4 NE1/4 TH S99’ W43’ N99’ E43’ TO BEG TH S99’ W43’ N99’ E43’ TO BEG

2011 2011

1,762.20 1,762.20

PRI PRI -- 000037085 000037085 LISA LISA A A CROWSON CROWSON & & JEFFREY JEFFREY N N GAULRAPP GAULRAPP 909 909 SOUTH SOUTH SECTION SECTION AVE AVE SPRING SPRING VALLEY VALLEY MN MN 55975 55975

R R 36.0014.040 36.0014.040 Sect-34 Sect-34 Twp-103 Twp-103 Range-013 Range-013 .69 .69 AC AC .69 .69 AC AC NW1/4 NW1/4 SW1/4 SW1/4

2011 2011

939.40 939.40

306.15 306.15

2011 || 2011

PRI -- 000035792 000035792 PRI REBECCA L L SHEELY SHEELY REBECCA 2441 COUNTY RD 132 132 SE SE 2441 COUNTY RD DOVER MN 55929-1402 DOVER MN 55929-1402

2011 2011

305.80 305.80

Year Year

Total Total Tax Tax + + Penalties Penalties ($ ($ + + cents) cents)

PRI -- 000034801 000034801 PRI PAUL & & MICHELLE MICHELLE TURNER TURNER PAUL 3630 STRATHMORE STRATHMORE LANE LANE SE SE 3630 ROCHESTER MN MN 55904 55904 ROCHESTER

R 26.0157.020 26.0157.020 R CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL ORIGINAL PLAT PLAT CHATFIELDS Lot-002 Block-010 Block-010 Lot-002 SE 34’ 34’ OF OF SW28’ SW28’ LOT LOT 2 2 BLK BLK 10 10 SE INCL ADJ ADJ ALLEY ALLEY LOADING LOADING DOCK DOCK ON ON INCL ALLEY ALLEY

2011 2011

177.84 177.84

PRI -- 000034801 000034801 PRI PAUL & & MICHELLE MICHELLE TURNER TURNER PAUL 3630 STRATHMORE STRATHMORE LANE LANE SE SE 3630 ROCHESTER MN MN 55904 55904 ROCHESTER

R 26.0169.000 26.0169.000 R CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL ORIGINAL PLAT PLAT CHATFIELDS Lot-009 Block-010 Block-010 Lot-009 NW 26 26 1/2’ 1/2’ OF OF SE SE 46 46 1/2’ 1/2’ LOT LOT 9 9 NW BLK 10 10 DOWNSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS BLK

2011 2011

1,076.16 1,076.16

PRI -- 000041432 000041432 PRI OAK VALLEY VALLEY LLC LLC OAK 12771 FALCON FALCON DR DR 12771 APPLE VALLEY VALLEY MN MN 55124 55124 APPLE

R 26.0214.000 26.0214.000 R CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL ORIGINAL PLAT PLAT CHATFIELDS Lot-8-9 Block-015 Block-015 Lot-8-9 LOTS 8-9-10 8-9-10 BLK BLK 15 15 LOTS

2011 2011

3,914.76 3,914.76

PRI -- 000039486 000039486 PRI DOROTHY-HELEN L L BILLMEIER BILLMEIER DOROTHY-HELEN 5 TWIFORD TWIFORD ST ST NW NW 5 CHATFIELD MN MN 55923-1226 55923-1226 CHATFIELD

R 26.0283.000 26.0283.000 R CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL ORIGINAL PLAT PLAT CHATFIELDS Lot-001 Block-024 Block-024 Lot-001 LOT 1 1 BLK BLK 24 24 & & N1/2 N1/2 OF OF VAC VAC LOT SPRING STREET STREET SPRING

2011 2011

1,075.57 1,075.57

PRI -- 000041811 000041811 PRI JAMES F F WEBSTER WEBSTER JAMES 224 PROSPECT PROSPECT ST ST SE SE 224 CHATFIELD MN MN 55923 55923 CHATFIELD

R 26.0369.010 26.0369.010 R BRISTOL & & JACOBS JACOBS ADDITION ADDITION BRISTOL Lot-6-7 Block-001 Block-001 Lot-6-7 NE60’ LOTS LOTS 6-7 6-7 BLK BLK 1 1 NE60’ BRISTOL & & JACOBS JACOBS ADD ADD BRISTOL

2011 2011

3,150.40 3,150.40

PRI -- 000044028 000044028 PRI MARLA DROGEMULLER DROGEMULLER ETAL ETAL MARLA 24953 KNIGHT KNIGHT LN LN 24953 CHATFIELD MN MN 55923 55923 CHATFIELD

R 26.0444.000 26.0444.000 R WEST CHATFIELD CHATFIELD WEST Lot-1-5 Block-008 Block-008 Lot-1-5 LOTS 1-2-3-4-5 1-2-3-4-5 & & LOTS LOTS 9-10 9-10 BLK BLK LOTS 8 WEST WEST CTFLD CTFLD 8

2011 2011

2,713.20 2,713.20

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R 26.0023.000 26.0023.000 R Sect-05 Twp-104 Twp-104 Range-011 Range-011 Sect-05 CHATFIELD OUTLOTS OUTLOTS 5 5& & 6-104-11 6-104-11 CHATFIELD Lot-023 Lot-023 PT OL 23 NE OF WINONA ST N OF OF PT OL 23 NE OF WINONA ST N PLUM ST ST PLUM

2011 2011

8,306.04 8,306.04

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R 26.0023.040 26.0023.040 R Sect-05 Twp-104 Twp-104 Range-011 Range-011 Sect-05 CHATFIELD OUTLOTS OUTLOTS 5 5& & 6-104-11 6-104-11 CHATFIELD Lot-023 Lot-023 PT OF OL 23 NE OF WINONA ST & & PT OF OL 23 NE OF WINONA ST N OF OF PLUM PLUM ST ST N

2011 2011

11,137.80 11,137.80

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Real Bites

Monday, April 16, 2012

By Jason Sethre

I’m back, and I’m hungry By Jason Sethre jsethre@fillmorecountyjournal.com By now, you’ve probably heard of the new restaurant

in Rushford named Lynndyn Bridge. After we ran an article on our March 16, 2012, front page about this fine new restau-

Raspberry Chicken Dinner served over a bed of wild rice. Photo by Jason Sethre

Spring Luncheon

Bake Sale & Quilt Raffle

Saturday, April 21 • 11am-1:30pm Fountain Lutheran Church, Fountain Serving Assorted Hot Dishes, Salads, Bars, Rolls, Beverages

The FCJ reaches over 12,000 household each week.

rant, I had to make it a priority to make this my first Real Bites stop of 2012. Right when I walked in the door, I was greeted and seated with a welcoming smile. Both Lynn Halverson and Bridgette Kampa, owners of Lynndyn Bridge (do you see where they get the name?), work directly with the customers, from hosting to waiting tables. To me, that’s what makes small towns so charming. The owners are involved in their business, connecting with the customers every day. As I sat at the table, I looked around and there was a pretty good crowd that day. As a matter of fact, a group of retired Minnesota State Troopers were gathered at a table near the back of the restaurant. And, I didn’t even see donuts on the menu? That’s a joke to my officer friends! I scanned the menu and Raspberry Chicken Dinner caught my eye. Being the carnivorous gent that I am, I couldn’t resist another variation of meat. When my food came, I could

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smell the delicious raspberry sauce smothering the skinless, boneless, tender chicken breast atop a pile of wild rice. It lived up to its smell, as I consumed the entire plate of food. Let me just say, I was a member of “The Clean Plate Club.” And, you know what the means? Dessert! I wish I had enough space with this week’s Real Bites to include a picture of the dessert, as well. It was phenomenal! It’s a very good thing to see

new restaurants popping up in each of our communities in Fillmore County. It seems to me that with each one being so distinct in what they have to offer, they add a little variety to our daily lives -- options! Whether taking the family out to eat, or making plans for dinner-for-two for a wedding anniversary, I really think Lynndyn Bridge has created a niche that gives people in the Rushford area (and beyond) another option.

ay Saturd 1st 2 l i r p A

Harmony

8 am – 10:45 am Village Square Breakfast Ladies, buy one get one ½ price breakfast! 8 am – 5 pm 9 am – 5 pm

20-75% oﬀ storewide.

10 am – Noon 10 am – 4 pm The Essence of Harmony 15% discount on all fragrances; potpourri, candles, 10 am – 4:30 pm Niagara Cave females with Harmony address. Must ask for discount and show proof of residency (driver’s license). 10 am – 7 pm

Select sales throughout the mall.

10:30 am – 3:30 pm The Amish Tours of Harmony Van tours at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Car tours 11 am – 1 pm Harmony House Lunch Special Berry/Grilled chicken salad with walnuts, with 11 am – close On The Crunchy Side Drink and food specials! Watch out Ladies, Firemen 4 pm – 6 pm Book Signing at On the Crunchy Side “Brothers in the Water - The Rushford Volunteer Fire Department & the Flood of 2007” by Bonnie Flaig Prinsen tells the story of the challenges the local firemen faced during the historic 2007 Flood, everyday guys facing heroic tests refreshments and coffee created by Miles Petree (that will be sure to appeal to firemen) will be provided by the Harmony Arts Board. Beverages from the bar will be available for purchase. 7:30 pm Movie at the Jem Theater Ladies—$1 off a large or “bring our own bucket” popcorn! 9 pm – Close Karaoke DJ Joe at Wheelers Drink specials, door prizes and lots of fun!

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The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County

Monday, April 16, 2012

Spring Valley residents contest property values By Gary Peterson Every year the Spring Valley City Council invites Brian Hoff of the Fillmore County Assessor’s Office in to talk about property valuations and occasionally there are citizens in attendance to plead their case in lowering their taxes because they believe the property assessments are too high. Valuation on Finley Property on Valley Ave Goes to the County Louie Finley owns a vacant lot at 515 Valley Avenue in Spring Valley. The lot is 88’x103’ and Finley maintains that it isn’t a buildable lot. The property valuation is $15,900 which is within the

accepted standards of $1.75 per square foot according to Hoff. He brought to the council various pictures of the property and has had Hoff inspect the property. Administrator Deb Zimmer said the lot is buildable with some restrictions and would hesitate in lowering the assessment because there are other comparable properties in the neighborhood. The City Council will be requesting the County to look at the other lots and see if their valuation is in line with the property owned by Finley. Red Essig Successful in Getting Property Valuation Lowered Red Essig was a bit more suc-

cessful. He was appealing the valuation of the old Home Federal Building. He sent his appeal through Brian Hoff who said that this last year the valuation went up $10,000 because of new regulations regarding Heating and Air Conditioning which was automatically tacked on to the property valuation. The City Council decided to reduce the valuation of $10,000 to $5,000. Hoff said that he doesn’t know if that will be acceptable to Essig or not. The Fillmore County Valuation Summary for the 2012 Assessment found that in Spring Valley

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Audrey Mae Mueller Dennis and Rebecca Mueller, along with big brother Ruben, proudly announce the birth of Audrey Mae, born on March 30 at Olmsted Medical Center. Grandparents are Scott and Barb Bartelson of Utica, MN and Rich and Ann Mueller of Lewiston, MN. Great-grandparents are Jim and Shirley Pelowksi of Utica, Gutknecht ~ Ostrem MN; Olivia Bartelson of Altura, Joni Gutknecht and Joseph MN; and Ruben Ellinghuysen Shanks ~ Bergey Ostrem are pleased to announce of Winona, MN. Great-great Tara Shanks and Shawn Bergey, their engagement and upcom- grandparents are Elmer and both of Harmony, Minn., are ing wedding. Esther Ronnenberg of Rushford, pleased to announce their engage- Parents of the bride are MN. ment and upcoming wedding. Larry and Mary Gutknecht of Parents of the bride are Dan and Peterson. Parents of the groom Birth Announcement Margo Shanks of Canton, Minn. are Dwayne and Mona Ostrem Lukas Alarik Klennert Parents of the groom are David of Peterson. Bernard and Michelle Klennert and Karen Bergey of Harmony. Joni currently works at are proud to announce the arrival Shawn is a dairy farmer. Tara The Salvation Army Child of their son, Lukas Alarik. Lukas works for the United States Postal Development Center in St. Paul. was born March 14, 2012. He Service and will be graduating Joseph attends the University of weighed 8lb. 11 oz. and was 20 from Western Technical College Minnesota as a graduate assis- 1/2 inches long. He joins brothfor Business Management. tant in Exercise Physiology. ers Landon and Aiden at home. The couple will be united in The couple will be united Grandparents are Rudy and marriage on May 19, 2012, at in marriage June 8, 2012, in Donna Boyum of Peterson, Henrytown Lutheran Church. Rushford. Minn. and Donna and the late Mike Klennert of Lake City, Pet of the Week AustrAlIAN shepherd/Boxer MIx Minn.

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Saturday, April 21st

4:00 to 6:00 pm at On The Crunchy Side, 31 Main Ave N. Harmony MN. "Author Speak" presentation - 4:30 pm. Books will be available for purchase at this event or bring your own copy. Appetizers, coffee and water will be provided by the Harmony Arts Board. Refreshments from the bar will be available for purchase.

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the total value is $113,969,944. There was $454,300 in new construction, Ag land of $4,859.144, Residential of $89,607,100. Seasonal Rec was listed at $2,776,700 and commercial at $16,736,000. The City Council has received a request from LYP, Lumberyard Partnership to consider lowering the assessments on several lots in the North Park Townhome Subdivision. LYP sold the old FCLM lumberyard property to the City for $1.00 in exchange for the property owned by the city on North Park Drive. There was a development agreement with the city was to develop 24 townhome lots and to complete the building of the 24 homes by 2006 to avoid paying assessments.

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According to the request sent out from LYP, they built six units in 2003 but the others remain undone. When the dates were not met the City imposed a $1,200 assessment on each unit. As a result, there were 18 lots with a $1,200 penalty each which brings the total to $21,600 per year. LYP wanted to know if the penalty gets paid each year, would that reduce the $9,507 assessment they owe on each lot by the same amount? In 2006 LYP requested the assessments be forgiven and it was denied at that time. Now they want all assessments be forgiven. Mayor Struzyk and the Council appeared to be with the same conclusion: “that the request be denied.”

Fillmore Central band and choir participated in large group contest The Fillmore Central Symphonic Band and Concert Choir participated in the 2012 MSHSL Section 1-A large group music contest this past Monday night at Caledonia High School. Both groups performed for a large crowd of students, parents, and FC supporters! Both the band and choir received superior or top ratings from each of the three judges. The band performed three works: “Sky Dance,” by Richard Saucedo, “Benediciton” by

John Stevens, and “Amparito Roca,” by Jaime Texidor. The choir sang “Pie Jesu” by Mary Lynn Lightfoot, “ChingA-Ring Chaw” by Copland/ Fine, and “Credo” by Mark Hayes. These pieces can all be heard again at the spring music concerts at Fillmore Central. The spring band concert is Monday, April 16 in Preston and the spring choir concert is Monday, May 7 in Harmony. Both concerts will begin at 8 PM.

Faith United Methodist Church Tickets available by calling 507-346-2830

Major Shopping Spree

This year the Major Heroes Relay for Life Team will be having fun upcoming even in the community. On Sunday, April 22, 2012, from 11:30 a.m to 3:00 p.m. they will be hosting the first ever Major Spring Shopping Spree. This will be held at the Fillmore Central Middle School gym in Preston, MN. There will be a $5.00 admission to get into the event. Over 25 vendors will be there including Sweet Stop and Sandwich Shoppe, Norwex, Pampered Chef, Vault Denim, Piece A’Cake, Tupperware, Designer Cards, Violet Victoria Jewelry, Surat, Creative Memories, Jewelry Design, Girl Scout Cookies, Usborne Books, Silpada Jewelry, Tastefully Simple, Thirty-One Gifts, Scentsy, Massage by Tappy, Longaberger, Jafra, At Home America, Mary Kay, Lia Sophia, Arndt Chiropractic, Jolee Stickers, Watkins Products, Upper Case Living, and more. Lunch will be served also. Come join this event! By April 22, you’ll be ready to get away, shop, and just get together with other community members.

Ladie’s Night Ferndale Golf Course Tuesday, April 24th

Social Hour 5:30 pm Dinner 6 pm No need to to be a golfer.... this event is for all ladies. Appetizers, Dinner & Dessert

Only $10 Meal includes: chicken breast, cheesy potato, salad, dessert and coffee. Door Prizes !! Reserve your seat today by calling Ferndale Golf Course @ 864-7626 by Friday, April 20th.

r t A W t a e o r rk ! G r i e h t Thanks to All the Kids for

Amelia, Age 10, Mabel

Ananias, Age 8, Harmony

Anna, Age 4, Canton

Annika, Age 8, Harmony

Dennis, Age 5, Canton

Edna, Age 4, Canton

Eli, Age 12, Canton

Elmer, Age 8, Lanesboro

Emma, Age 7, Harmony

Esther, Age 8, Harmony

Landon, Age 5, Fountain

Lizzie & Barbara, 10 & 22 mos., Canton

Lovina, Age 11, Lanesboro

Grace, Age 3, Lanesboro

Henry, Age 6, Lanesboro

Jonathon, Age 12, Fountain

Mason, Age 6, Fountain

Menno, Age 5, Harmony

Olivia, Age 7½, Fountain

Rachel, Age 9, Canton

Sarah, Age 8, Canton

Sarah, Age 11, Canton

Susan, Age 9, Canton

Susan, Age 12, Lanesboro

Barbara, Age 6, Canton

Rebekah, Age 8, Harmony

Susan, Age 13, Canton

David, Age 8, Canton

Rosa, Age 8, Granger

Timothy, Age 4, Lanesboro

Thank you to the Sponsors of the Easter Coloring Page for making the coloring page possible!

Ty, Age 7, Fountain

Verna, Age 4, Canton

Verna, Age 6, Canton

Mary, Age 8, Canton

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Monday, April 16, 2012

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Bigalk Rollerskating Reunion party to be held Sunday, April 22 in Harmony By Theresa Bigalk It has been 25 years since Arlene and Earl Bigalk passed away. Their deaths were a shocking and devasting loss to their family and the community. Arlene died on April 20, 1987, at the age of 45, after an eight-month battle with leukemia. Nine days later Earl, age 47, died of a massive heart attack. They left behind seven children, ages 14-25 at the time: Kevin, Keith, Karolin, Kendall, Karen, Karl, and Kory…..the 7 K’s is what they were called. Arlene and Earl owned and operated the local roller skating rink for over 20 years, before it was destroyed by fire. They also operated the local Bigalk Burger Barn. In newspaper articles written after their death, Arlene was described by those in the community as a second mom to the youngsters at the roller rink and burger barn. She was remembered as caring and concerned not only about her own kids, but others in general. She was the leader of the party and enjoyed her card clubs and bowling. Earl was remembered as a hard working family and community man. He was a youth minded man who always encouraged the young athletes and enjoyed attended sporting events. The skating rink is where Arlene and Earl first met. In the 20 years they owned it, they always lead the couple’s grand march. “They were really good

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at skating and everybody at the rink called them Ma and Pa,” said Keith. “I remember playing hockey on Sunday nights after we would lock up,” recalls Kevin. “Dad, along with the older kids and adults would play hockey while Mom and the ladies sat and played cards. I remember we really busted up those windows with the hockey puck.” Beyond the roller skates, the Bigalks recall other family adventures of piling all nine of them up on their toboggan and coasting down the snow covered hills of their farm. In the summer there are the memories of showing cattle at the Fillmore County Fair. “Once I was showing a calf and it went wild and knocked over the tent on top of the judges and queens,” Kory said. “Dad was always in the ring at fair time and we would be running around trying to catch my calf.” Karolin said, “Every year mom would tell dad that this is the last year of this, but we would always be back at it the next year.” The support for the family over the years has been tremendous and greatly appreciated by the children. Bob and Judy Peters of Harmony graciously accepted Kory and Karl into their family so that they could stay in Harmony and finish their high school years. The Barb and Lynn Aggen family were also a big help to the boys with their

4-H projects over the years. The farm ended up being sold at an auction in 1990, due to the farm crisis. The burger barn was sold in 1987, a few months after they died, and has since been torn down. The roller skating rink was rebuilt in 1988 and is still operating in Harmony. On behalf of the Bigalk children, “We would like to express our gratitude for the love and support from family, friends and the community who helped us through this tragedy in our young lives. We will be forever grateful.” The Bigalk children today •Kevin, 51 Kevin and Joyce Bigalk live on acreage near Austin. Kevin has been employed at Hormel Food for 25 years. They have four stepchildren and 28 grandchildren, which keeps them busy. •Keith, 49 Keith and Susie live in Canton. Susie runs a hair salon out of her house and Keith works for a pipeline company. Their daughter, Bobbie Jo was married last August to Michael Steward and resides in Missouri. Bobbie Jo works for a private preschool, teaching students with Autism. Michael is a Business Director for a technology company. •Karolin, 47 Karolin and Pete Lex were married in 1987 and reside in Zumbrota, MN. They have one daughter, Whitney, 18, who is a freshman at Univ. of Wisc. Stout. Karolin graduated from the U of MN with a degree in Agricultural Education and worked in the ag industry for fiveyears before launching her career in the financial services industry. Karolin is a Certified Financial Planner and owns Lex and Associates, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial in Zumbrota. Karolin said, “I love the opportunity to help people with such an important aspect of their life. Frequently, I share my story about losing my parents at ages 45 and 47 and how it’s good to be prepared for the unexpected.” In their free time, Karolin, Pete and Whitney enjoy traveling to warm destinations and spending time with family. “Despite the great loss of our parents, I feel very blessed for the love, support and friendship of so many different people that helped us become the productive people we are today. We are all blessed with wonderful families, healthy children and gainful employment. Thank you to all of you who have touched our lives!!!” said Karolin. •Kendall, 45 Kendall and Theresa were married in 1991 and reside on acreage near Goodhue. Kendall is an Electrical Lineman and has worked for Goodhue County Electric Cooperative in Zumbrota for 20 years. Theresa is the Director of Sales and Marketing for a Healthcare Company in Rochester. They have four boys. Ryan, 23, is an Ag Mechanic and resides in Caledonia. Brady, 20, is an Electrical Lineman and is currently traveling across the

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United States building electrical substations. They were also blessed with the adoption of two children from Guatemala. Mariano is 13 and in the 6th grade. He is active in football, wrestling, and soccer. Kasen is five and is in Kindergarten. He loves to wrestle, fish, and catch frogs. In their free time they enjoy spending time with family, hunting, fishing and sports. Kendall said, “I am thankful for all the people who helped our family after the loss of our parents. Even after 25 years, there is not a day that goes by that I do not think of them. It is a daily reminder of how important family is and to cherish each day we have with those we love.” •Karen, 44 Karen and her children live in the country near Cherry Grove, MN. Dylan, 19, works in construction in Rochester. Katie, 17, is a junior at Kingsland High School in Spring Valley. She is active in volleyball and softball. Derek, 13, is in 7th Grade and enjoys football, basketball, and baseball. Karen works at Mayo Clinic in Rochester as an Associate in the Department of Physician & Executive Compensation while attending school to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Management. Together they enjoy riding horse, camping, riding dirt bikes, 4-wheelers, hunting, and trapping. Karen said, “I am so thankful for the great example our parents set for us kids. I am amazed at all our parents accomplished in their short lives. When I think I am busy now days, I often think of my parents with us 7 kids and all the activities we were all in. They were there supporting us all the way!”

•Karl, 41 Karl and Jacinta have been together for 13 years and have six children. George is 11, Angeline 10, Abigail 8, Arlene Rose 6, Alley 4, and Gavin 2. They reside in Sauk Centre, MN. Karl has been a Truck driver for 15 years and now owns his own trucking company. Jacinta is a busy stay at home mom. In their free time, they enjoy going on bike rides, roller skating, camping, walks through the woods, time with family, and playing cards and games. Karl is enjoying teaching his older children how to play the card games he learned growing up. Karl stated, “My parents are a shinning light in my heart and everyone who knew them. Thanks to everyone who has been a part of my life!” •Kory, 39 Kory lives with his family in Plainview, MN. Kory is married to Kareen (Kurth) originally of Elgin, MN. They have 18 month old twins, James and Lila. Kory has been practicing veterinary medicine for 14 years, since graduating from veterinary school at the University of Minnesota. He currently owns and operates his own business, Diamond K Genetics. The business was named after Earl and Arlene’s farm, the Diamond K Farms. They also maintain a small herd of Simmental Cattle. Kareen is a nurse at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. In memory of Arlene and Earl, please join the family on Sunday, April 22 from 1-4 at Wheelers in Harmony for an afternoon of reminiscing and roller skating. All are welcome…Spread the word!

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Journal Writing Project Scheevel named to Iowa the Road Again Conference All-Academic team ByOn made it to our nation’s capitol, Mitchell Walbridge

Decorah, Iowa – Alison Scheevel, a senior on the Luther College women’s basketball team, has been named to the 2012 Iowa Conference Winter All-Academic team. To be eligible for IIAC AllAcademic Team honors, a student-athlete must compete at the varsity level, be at least a sophomore in academic standing, and attain a 3.5 or better grade point average (on a 4.0 scale). The Winter 2011-12 membership of the AllAcademic Team is comprised of 24 sophomores, 35 juniors, and 24 seniors for a total of 83. Scheevel was one of nine Luther student-athletes to earn this honor. Scheevel is a 2008 graduate of Fillmore Central High School. She is a Music major with a GPA of 3.87 and the daughter of Kenric and Karen Scheevel of

Preston, Minn. Luther College is a four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and is located in Decorah, Iowa. The Norse compete in 10 men’s and nine women’s intercollegiate sports. As a member of the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC) since 1922, the men have won 156 conference championships. In 1982 the IIAC expanded its championship sponsorship to include women’s sports. During this time span, the women have won 64 team titles. Combined, Luther is the first school in the Iowa Conference to capture 220 league titles. More information on Luther College athletics can be found on the athletic web site at http:// luther.edu/sports.

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To begin, I have to note that I did borrow the title of Willie Nelson’s hit “On the Road Again” for my own title as Lanesboro’s Class of 2012 was recently “traveling places that [they’ve] never been.” In the early morning of March 28, my class and I left our homes behind and embarked on an adventure that would change us forever. Leaving Mitchell behind the Walbridge s m a l l - t ow n atmosphere of southeastern Minnesota, in just a few hours we found ourselves in the “windy city,” Chicago, making our way to the top of Willis Tower and touring Millennium Park. Later that day, we traveled several more miles to tour part of the Notre Dame campus before settling down for the evening in Ohio. An early morning wake-up call the next day landed us in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the location of the bloody, three-day battle of the civil war where Union and Confederate soldiers clashed. Two days in Gettysburg was only enough time to explore a small fraction of the 6,000 acre battlefield with its many monuments and expansive history. This sacred ground proved to be a favorite highlight of our eighteen student group. As you can ask anyone in our small tour group, the events we experienced at Gettysburg on our tour impacted everyone deeply. Not only did the cross-country tour teach us a lot about our country’s history, but we also experienced some of the beauty our country has to offer. After leaving Gettysburg we were able to drive through a portion of Shenandoah National Park and proceed through the Blue Ridge Mountains until we arrived for our overnight stay in Charlottesville, Virginia. The next day we began our exploration of Virginia’s landmarks including the breathtaking mountain top view of Thomas Jefferson’s home, Monticello. In the afternoon we made our way to colonial Williamsburg, Virginia for a look inside the Royal Governor’s Palace and the rest of the historic town. On April Fools’ Day we finally

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Washington, D.C. For the next four days, the District of Columbia would serve as home for Lanesboro’s seniors. Tours of downtown Washington, D.C. which included many monuments, memorials, the Capitol building, the White House, the Supreme Court, the Library of Congress, and many other sites were a great chance for discovery of our nation’s prestigious, large-scale landmarks. Among them were the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, the Vietnam Wall, and the Korean War Memorial. In addition to viewing many sites and monuments in Washington D.C., the Lanesboro senior class was able to attend a number of special events. The first was an informative, entertaining, and engaging viewing of the Ford Theatre’s production of “1776,” a capturing theatrical performance of how our founding fathers struggled with the decision to proclaim independence. Secondly, another special event was a dinner-dance cruise on the Potomac River aboard the Riverboat “Dandy.” Finally, one of the most life altering experiences was the changing of the guard and wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Before departing for Minnesota we had the opportunity for independent discovery in the Holo-

caust Memorial Museum, Smithsonian American History Museum, and the National Gallery of Art. Traveling homebound for Minnesota was an emotional time for everyone as we reflected on how we had spent the past nine days of our lives. Since our days together as classmates in elementary school seeing senior classes leave and return from this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, we longed for our turn. Personally, I can say that these were the fastest nine days of my life. I can also say that we, as a class, took full advantage of this unique journey. For this, I owe a special thank you to our great travel guide and life-long teacher Dave Zimmer and our chaperones John Smith and Chris Knutson. Some recognition also needs to be directed towards one of the best drivers on our interstates, Mark Kumpf who has a ‘HUGE’ variety of skills when driving a 55+ passenger bus. In the back of our minds we all knew that we have under two months left together as seniors before we venture our separate ways. Looking at the recap of our senior class trip above, there are a number of untold stories (some of them emotional, some sad, and some comical) that the Class of 2012 can fill in the spaces. With these memories anchored in our minds, they bond us together as a family, now and forever. Mitchell Walbridge is a student at Lanesboro High School. He is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its thirteenth year.

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Judge’s decision favors the City of Preston By Karen Reisner Judge Jeffrey Thompson, Winona County, had presided at a hearing on November 28, 2011, at the Fillmore County Courthouse concerning the city of Preston’s power of eminent domain to acquire two properties for the Preston-Forestville Recreational Trail System. A decision was recently handed down which favors the city. History The city of Preston exercised their power of eminent domain to acquire 5.99 acres that they deemed necessary to construct the trail connecting Preston and Forestville State Park on March 2, 2009. The trail was planned to be a segment of the Blufflands Trail System. Over a span of fifteen or more years there was an effort to acquire the needed property. By 2005 seventeen of the properties from different landowners had been acquired for the trail right of way. Properties owned by the John Snyder family and the Vernon Ristau family were the only properties not acquired. There had been continuing negotiations to acquire these properties through the years. The trail is to be about ten miles long, ten feet wide with a sixty foot right of way. The parcels the city of Preston exercised its power of eminent domain to acquire included a 2.18 acre parcel owned by John and Bernadette Snyder and a total of 3.81

acres owned by Vernon and Kay Ristau. The Snyders and the Ristaus commenced a lawsuit against the DNR and the city of Preston in October of 2009. A court hearing was held in Winona in August of 2010 on environmental issues. The plaintiffs requested the DNR to be required to do, at a minimum, an environmental assessment worksheet. In October of 2010 Judge Thompson dismissed the claim against the DNR saying the plaintiffs lacked proof of their claim. Plaintiffs had argued the construction of bridges and culverts will damage water quality and trout stream habitat. Thompson determined the evidence provided on these issues was neither relevant or consequential. During the fall of 2010 a portion of the trail was constructed west of Preston including a bridge and about a mile of the trail. November 28, 2011 Hearing Three issues were argued during the eminent domain hearing. Is the private property the city wants to acquire for the trail for a public purpose and a public use? Is the property “reasonably necessary” to achieve the public purpose? Does the city have the authority to acquire the property? The city’s attorneys David Joerg and Dwight Luhmann argued that state statute gives the city

Monday, April 16, 2012 the authority to exercise eminent domain to acquire private property within or outside the city limits for a purpose authorized by law. They also argued that the planned section of trail is part of a state authorized trail system and is for public use. Alternate routes were not reasonable due to steep grades. Attorneys Larry Peterson and Brent Kleffman representing the Snyders and the Ristaus presented testimony that Carimona Township membership present at a 2000 annual meeting voted unanimously against the development of bicycle trails in their township. Family members testified as to their belief that the construction of the trail would cause more flooding in the flood plain. Peterson argued that legislation authorizing the Blufflands Trail System does not refer to a segment between Preston and Forestville State Park. He insisted that this planned section of trail has not been authorized by the state. Comments on the Decision Attorney David Joerg in a telephone interview said “he was very happy with the court’s decision.” The major issue in this case has been decided in favor of the city of Preston. If the families don’t decide to appeal the judge’s decision, then the next issue to be determined is the amount of money the landowners are entitled to for the parcels. If they are not satisfied with that determination, they could go to court and could possibly have a jury trial on that

Book Signing event Saturday in Harmony The Harmony Arts Board is hosting a book signing event this Saturday, April 21 from 4 - 6 pm at On the Crunchy Side restaurant in Harmony. The event is in honor of the recently released book, Brothers in the Water- The Rushford Volunteer Firemen and the Flood of 2007 written by Bonnie Flaig Prinsen with the Rushford Firemen. An “Author Speak” presentation will be held at 4:30 pm. Bonnie Flaig Prinsen will speak about the process of writing this book. When asked to comment about this upcoming event, Bonnie responded, “Since the publication of Brothers in The Water I have had so many rewarding conversations with people, and I realize the importance of writing down and publishing this kind of local history. I continue to be amazed when I think of what the Rushford volunteer firemen were doing in the early morning hours of the flood back in 2007. I truly believe that they, and all volunteer fire fighters, represent the best of what we humans are capable of. “In addition, they are just a great group of guys and we’ve shared some laughs. I will always be thankful that they allowed me to be part of telling their story.” The book, which details the historic Rushford flood, is based on interviews Prinsen conducted with the volunteer fire fighters who were instrumental in evacuating the town of 1,700 residents on August

17, 2007. More than seventeen inches of rain fell in a 24-hour period the third weekend in August, 2007— but Rushford residents were not especially worried when they went to bed that Saturday night. Though the area had been prone to flooding in the past, a dike system from the late 1960’s was rated to withstand even the dreaded “100 Year Flood.” But at around 3:00 a.m. Sunday, water from Rush Creek surged over the dikes in what would be labeled a “500 Year Flood,” changing the town and its residents forever. Many stories, both tragic and triumphant, have come from the flood of 2007. Brothers in the Water tells the stories of one group at the forefront of evacuating stranded citizens as their neighborhoods filled with water in the early

morning darkness: the Rushford Volunteer Fire Department. Books will be available for purchase or bring your own copy for the signing. Sales of this heroic, historical book benefit the Rushford Firemen Department Relief Association. The books are currently available in a number of outlets including Rushford Foods, Preston Foods, and Harmony Foods stores. Books also are available through mail order and other locations Appetizers, refreshments and coffee prepared by Chef Miles Petree will be provided by the Harmony Arts Board. Beverages from the bar will be available for purchase. All are welcome to share memories and to celebrate the strength with which the communities of SE MN face disasters.

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Ground-breaking in Harmony

On Thursday, April 12, more than 55 volunteers from all over Fillmore County and Winona County held a ground-breaking ceremony for the first Habitat for Humanity home to be constructed in Harmony, Minn. Above, mother Bryna Kohn stands with her three sons, Dyllon, Devan and Dolten. Her family will be working with Habitat for Humanity to construct their new home in the months to come. Little Dolten gave Harmony Mayor Steve Donney an impomptu hug as the mayor walked up to stand and speak before the crowd.

The shoveling began as Megan Grebe spoke to the crowd.

The youngest of Bryna’s three sons, Dolten, jumped in on the shoveling action to help break ground for his new home. Photos by Jason Sethre

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Harmony City Council discusses property values By Jade Sexton Cindy Blagsvedt from the Fillmore County Assessor’s office was at the Harmony City Council meeting on April 10 to discuss property values. A Board of Review was held before the regular meeting for residents who had questions or concerns, or wanted to appeal their valuation. Blagsvedt said they assessed approximately 40 homes in Harmony. There were a few changes to values, mostly based on depreciation, and the council approved of those. Roger and Chris Torgerson were the only residents at the meeting with concerns about their property value. Roger said that his property, Torgerson’s Auto, went up in value last year when everyone else’s went down. He said the value of the blacktop on his property went up when it should have depreciated. It was valued at $1.75 per square foot. Blagsvedt said the price of asphalt has increased a lot. Torgerson said the new cost factor shouldn’t be a part of already existing property. The council approved reducing the value to 60 cents per square foot. Torgerson also had some issue with the value of the building compared with the value of the

buildings nearby. Blagsvedt also gave the council a summary of the recent sales study done in Fillmore County. Audit Report Jason Boynton from Smith Schafer and Associates presented the council with the 2011 audit report. He commented that they should be proud of the work that is done in Harmony financially. The general fund unreserved fund balance, which is $639,263 is 87 percent of the general fund expenditures. Boynton said this is a good number. The fire fund has a balance of negative $214,108 since they bought a fire truck in 2011. There is a cash balance of $121,584 in the revolving loan fund. The Capital Projects fund balance is $360,845, which is for future capital improvements. Money from TIF (Tax Increment Financing) District #1 was used for downtown improvements, commercial rehab, and the 3rd street project. Right now there is around $50,000 left, and Illg expects they will have $130,000 in the fund this year. The district will be decertified by the end of the year, and the money will have to be spent by then.

Council member Gerald Shuck asked how Harmony compares with other cities. Boynton said that Heritage Grove is a concern, but they are making the best of it, and Harmony is not overly strapped with debts. Illg said he thinks Harmony is in a good position right now. He said the Capital Improvement Plan they will be working on with Mike Bubany would help them see how they are doing compared with cities of similar size. The council approved the audit report. Building and Maintenance City Maintenance employee Chris Johnson said they have had trouble with well number one, and have had the motor replaced. There was some discussion about purchasing road salt for next winter. Illg said they are obligated by their contract to purchase either one ton or seven tons by June 1. They must also put in their order for next season by April 17. Johnson said they only used about half of what they purchased for this past winter, leaving around 25 tons. Shuck suggested they buy the seven tons now at last season’s price, since prices will go up for next season. It was agreed to purchase seven tons now, and 15

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tons for next season. Hobo Repair Dan Tieffenbacher said the park board is filing an insurance claim to get the Hobo carvings at the trailhead park repaired. There has been some damage and vandalism done, and he requested the city pay the $500 deductible, since they are a city attraction. The council approved. Illg said that Slim Maroushek, who carved the hobos, could potentially repair the statues. He added they might have to be moved if vandalism continues to be a problem. There was a street light put up near there because

of past issues. Other Business Council member Deb Swenson suggested the entrance to the Community Center have some updates made. She said the sidewalk is cracked and the lighting is poor. Illg is going to look into the costs. Corey Tammel was approved for the summer city employee. The council approved two commercial rehab loans as recommended by the EDA. One was for a business to put a new sign and awning up, as well as painting. The other business will be putting new siding and windows in. The land lease for the ARMER tower at the fire hall was approved.

Ellingson Campground CUP By Karen Reisner Scott and Karrie Ellingson requested a conditional use permit for a ten site primitive (tent) campground. The hearing was during the Planning Commission’s April 12 meeting. The Gud-I-Nuff campground will be located two miles northeast of Preston, Section 28, Carrolton Township. The couple is planning 50 foot by 50 foot sites with a 10 foot parking area. Karrie Ellingson said they want big, private sites for families. Porta Potties will be used in the beginning, but there are plans to build a concrete containment or holding tank for sewage. There is a 24 foot by 24 foot shed that will work as an office. Campers will use the basement in the couple’s home in case of a weather emergency. Bob and Sandra Benson were concerned about noise. Scott Ellingson said it would be quiet time after 10:30 p.m. The Ellingson’s said the event they have had in the fall, Scottyfest, is a one day event. It is held to raise money for children in need. During that event, there have been concerns from neighbors over loud music into the night. Karrie Ellingson assured them there will not be any loud music other than for that event and the volume will be reduced for that event also. Two conditions were put on the CUP including a limit of ten campsites and campers must use the campground designated driveway (not the private drive). All campground rules will be printed on the CUP. The request will be considered by the county board on April 24. Camping Cabins and Park Models

The commission had a lengthy discussion on proposed changes to the ordinance pertaining to recreational camping. The intention is to include camping cabins and park model campers. Duane Bakke said they need to distinguish between a park model and a regular motor home. Gary Ruskell said the park models are restricted to 400 square feet. The major concern was to limit the location, so cabins and park models would be kept out of the flood plain. Bakke said campers allowed in the flood plain must be licensed and on wheels so they can be moved out fast and legally. Cabins will be constructed on a concrete slab and they would prefer that park models be put on a concrete slab. Bakke stated that anybody with a current operating campground would have to reapply and do a different site plan it they wanted to add camping cabins. Ruskell maintained that the county can’t regulate everything and that campground owners have to have some responsibility to do the right thing. Bakke suggested they consider setbacks from quarries and feedlots. There is a setback of 1000 feet now for a campground from a dwelling. Another concern is the prevention of a mini subdivision in the Ag District in the event the cabins are no longer used for a campground. There will be language stating that “the property cannot be subdivided if not in accordance with other provisions of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance.”

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THURSDAY, APR. 19

Semcac Bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping, 9:35am at Chic’s, Preston; 10:00 am at Fountain State Bank. Call 800-944-3874 to ride. Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Lakewood Building, Chatfield. Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels. For fundraiser info, call 507-867-3583.*

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.*

Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.*

Preston AA Group, 7:30pm, United Methodist Church, Preston. For more info, call 507-951-6029.*

AA Meeting, 7pm, Faith United Methodist Church, Spring Valley. “Living in the Solution.” Newcomers welcome.*

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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, APR. 18 Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley.*

Lanesboro AA Group, 8:00pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.*

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Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm. Fountain Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.*

MONDAY, APR. 23 Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.*

Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, Senior Citizens Day, 9am-10am. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley, MN.* American Red Cross Community Blood Drive- 9:30am-2pm, Lanesboro High School gym. All donors names will be put into a drawing for $50 Visa card. Call Mimi at 507-476-2265 for reservation. Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.*

TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:456 p.m. Meeting from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Questions contact Judy at 507-3462469.* NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-765-4979. *

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FOR SALE: High back wall-mount white porcelain bathroom sinks from original Park Hotel in Preston, MN. Excellent condition. Perfect for restoration of older home. Priced at $150 per sink. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x

Patio/wall flat rock for sale. Have 4 4’x4’ pallets stacked 2’ to 3’ high of flat rock. Asking $100 a pallet. Call 507-4595040 s3tfn- x

PIANOS, DIGITAL PIANOS, Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Services - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800-933-5830, deweykrugermusic. com. s2,9,16- x

FREE TO A GOOD HOME: Two 9-week old male gray kittens. Litter box trained. 507-993-5550. s16- x

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FOR SALE: Classic antique cast iron radiators from the original Park Hotel in Preston, MN. Many sizes and colors. Excellent condition. Would be perfect for restoration of an older home. Priced from $200 to $500 depending on which size. Call Jason at 507251-5297. s6tfn- x

FOR SALE: 5x8 foot landscape trailer, good condition, one and seven eighth inch ball. $450. Call 507-867-1654. s11tfn- x PRIDE ELECTRIC lift chair with battery backup. Great condition. Asking $250. Only 5 years old. 507-467-3424. s9,16- o

FOR SALE: Internet-ready, eMac computers, 1ghz, 80gb, 512mb RAM, InDesign Master Suite Collection software. All products for media desktop publishing included. Asking $249 or best offer. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x

GJERE CONSTRUCTION, Mabel, MN. Best black dirt in town. Sand fill and sewer sand. 507-493-5864 or 507-450-7620. s4/16-6/4- o

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MEL’S GOLF CARS, LLC. New and used gas and electric Yamaha Golf Carts are in Stock! Other New Models are available along with over 50 used Carts to choose from. Now demonstrating the all New 2012 Fuel Injected Yamaha Gas Golf Carts. Will take trades. Mel’s Golf Cars provides the highest quality in all their golf carts. Stop and Shop at 132 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN or Call Mel at 507-4382705. s16,23,30- x

WINDOWS $250 DH Style. Installation included. Energy star qualified. Order 4. Customer pays recycling. Government financing available. BBB accredited contractor. Visit www.greensourcewindows. com or call 888/690-9892 MCAN MANTIS Deluxe Tiller. New! FastStart engine. Ships free. One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy direct. Call for the DVD and free good soil book! 866/6826855 MCAN

EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED: Housekeeping. Weekdays and every other weekend required. Starting April. Green Gables Inn, Lanesboro, MN. 507-467-2936. h20tfn- o ON THE CRUNCHY SIDE - in Harmony is hiring a permanent part-time bartender. Thur-Sun, 20-25 hrs per wk. Apply in person Wed - Sun, ask for Lisa. h2,9,16- o

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EMPLOYMENT

HELP WANTED: Historic Scanlon House Bed & Breakfast Inn looking to fill 1 housekeeping position part-time. Includes weekends. 507-467-2158. h11tfn- o

SHOP WORKER/DOCK WORKER/ LOCAL DELIVERY - Bill Funk Trucking, Chatfield, MN is looking for a flexible employee for shop and loading dock work. Must be dependable, have a good work history, and be willing to work Saturdays with a day off during the week. Need CDL or be willing to get one. Wages based on qualifications. Full time with benefits. 800537-9236. h16,23,30- o

SOFTWARE ENGINEERS Programmers with C+, .NET or C# experience or training. High pay scale. Aatrix Software, Inc. A rapidly growing eFile provider. bruces@ aatrix.com MCAN

PRAIRIE AG PARTNERS of Lake Preston, SD, is seeking a qualified General Manager. This $175M cooperative with 4 locations offering grain marketing (with rail), full service retail agronomy, energy (bulk/retail), and feed (bulk/bag). Grain, agronomy, energy, feed, and service as well as financial and personal management experience required. Email: larry. fuller@chsinc.com or fax (888/653-5527) resume to: Larry Fuller, 5213 Shoal Drive, Bismarck ND 58503 MCAN

DRIVERS/OWNER OPERATORS wanted. Contact 540/280-0194. Industry leading rates, 90% of line haul rate. 100% of fuel surcharge. MCAN

DRIVERS - $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS Home weekly. Must be Canadian eligible. 2,500+ miles weekly. $0.42 for all Canadian miles. $50 border crossing pay. 95% no tarp. 888/691-5705 MCAN

Competitive wages, flexible schedule, shift differentials & training available

EXPERIENCED COOK needed at TaCade’s in Chatfield. Contact Gary Eide at 507-867-3939. h9,16- x HELP WANTED at the Aroma Pie Shop in Whalan. Part-time, flexible hours. 507-4672623 or 612-701-7777. h9,16- o LOOKING FOR PT bartender. Could be some day hours and some evening hours. Pick up applications at the Branding Iron. Any questions call Steve 507-765-3388. Some experience preferred. h9,16- o 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. h9,16,23- x

MECHANIC WANTED: Bill Funk Trucking, Chatfield, MN is looking for a Certified or basic mechanic. Wages according to qualifications. Full or part-time. Full time employee receives full benefits. 800537-9236. h16,23,30- o STRAIGHT TRUCK DRIVER needed with SE Minnesota (Mabel area) 6 days a week, regular part-time split shift. Good driving record and work history required. Send resume to larry@mwt.net or fax 608457-2656 or mail to N811 Old River Rd, Stoddard, WI 54658. h16- x

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Double pay holidays, PTO, and extended sick leave. Contact: Sverre Dahl Jr. or stop by for an application.

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Green Lea Manor is looking for special people who want to make a difference. Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player.

Full-Time & Part-Time Nursing Assistant Positions Available Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry. Bonus-pay on Weekends and Shift Differential Contact Annette or stop by for an application.

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Sales Representative Are you creative? The Fillmore County Journal is expanding, which means we need another

paRt-time gRaphic deSigneR versed in the areas of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Starting with a flexible schedule with opportunities for growth into a full-time position. This job will be the right fit for someone with great attention to details, positive customer relations skills and a flair for design. Candidates with experience in web design a plus. Please send a letter of interest and design samples to Publisher, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN, 55965 or email to editor@fillmorecountyjournal.com.

OWNER OPERATORS dedicated freight, off weekends, $1.80 per mile, 50% drop and hook. Sign-on bonus, no brokers, Midwest lanes only. 877/290-9492 www. NorthAndSouthExpress.com MCAN OVER 18? A can’t miss limited opportunity to travel with a successful young business group. Paid training. Transportation/ lodging provided. Unlimited income potential. Call 877/646-5050. MCAN

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER FEATHERLITE Universal Trailer Corporation, a national manufacturing company is searching for a progressive Human Resources Manager for the Featherlite Division, managing a facility of 400+ employees. Successful candidates will have full suite of HR responsibilities for the business unit including recruiting and talent retention, training and development. Will be accountable for overseeing employee performance, relations, management and development. The right candidate will be partnering with business leaders to design and implement Human Resources processes to help the organization reach new levels of excellence. Leadership role to ensure regulatory compliance and interpretation of local company policies. Searching for an energetic, progressive, and engaging HR professional with a Bachelor’s degree. Minimum 6 years experience managing single or multiple site facilities. PHR Certification is a plus. Must have strong computing and analytical skills. High proficiency in data management, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required. Featherlite requires a pre-employment drug screen. We offer attractive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, fitness program, and 401(k) plans. Eligible for incentive compensation. For confidential consideration, please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:

HELP WANTED:

Human Resources Featherlite, Inc. P. O. Box 320, Cresco, IA 52136 EEO M/F/V/D hr@fthr.com

Safe. Secure. Smart Featherlite, Inc., manufacturer of custom order and standard model specialty trailers located in Cresco is seeking motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

ASSEMBLERS

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Successful candidates should possess the ability to assemble products by interpreting print packets and bill of materials, be able to accurately measure components and assemblies, utilize a variety of hand, power, and air tools, and perform repetitive work within set standards. Previous experience is a plus.

ASSEMBLY WELdERS

Freelance Writer The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a free-lance writer to report on Kingsland School Board meetings and write occasional feature stories.We are looking for someone with good writing skills and an interest in people. Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or e-mail to jsexton@fillmorecountyjournal. com or call for more information 507-765-2151.

Must be able to accurately read and interpret print packets, instructions, and work orders for assigned jobs, and fabricate aluminum and/or steel components, sub-assemblies or assemblies as required using proper welding techniques. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision and will be selfmotivated. Previous welding experience is required. Wages are based upon experience. Featherlite offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes health insurance, life and disability insurance, dental insurance, 125 Plans for Medical and Child Care Reimbursement, 401K, vacation and personal time, holiday pay, prescription safety eyeglasses program, and others. If you would like to learn more about the opportunities currently available at Featherlite, please apply at our Cresco facility, 816 7th Street West, anytime between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Featherlite, Inc. does require pre-employment drug screening.

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Harmony Community Healthcare Part-time CNA Part-time LPN On-Call LPN or TMA

Call or email for more information Ruth McGarvey, 507-886-6544, ext. 104 rmcgarvey@ harmonycommunityhealth.org

Rushford, MN

Help Wanted Day and night time shifts available

Sandwich Artists and Night Supervisor positions available Apply online at www.mysubwaycareer.com and follow the prompts Or drop an application at Rushford Subway Due to an increase in business,

Connaughty Industries, Inc in Rushford Minnesota is hiring a full time, first shift

MaChInIst

Connaughty Industries is a contract machining and custom metal fabrication company. Candidates must have a positive attitude, strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and strong multi-tasking skills. Experience in machining is a plus, but not required. Competitive wages, based upon experience. Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Connaughty IndustrIes, InC, 1000 Technology Drive, Rushford, MN 55971 or e-mail jodi@connaughtyindustries.com

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RUSHFORD MANOR 1 bd smoke free apt in Rushford! Rent based on income! www.fillmorecountyjournal.com Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park FREE applications & tours! 507-429-6858 in Preston. Available Immediately. 765- or 800-676-6505 www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfn- o 507-451-0704. Equal Housing Opportunity. r9,16- o www.fillmorecountyjournal.com Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage SPACIOUS PRESTON 2bdrm apt, walk-in while in the process of moving? Space is closets, laundry, heat included, mainfloor available for rent in a building located in living. $550/month + deposit. 507-272Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x 8302. r9,16,23,30- x

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KENILWORTH APARTMENTS and Sylvan Manor of Lanesboro have apts. for seniors 62+ or handicapped/disabled. Rent based on income. Onsite laundry, large communtiy room and patio for tenant use. Call 507-467-2222 EHO r4tfn- o

3 Bedroom house. $450/month plus utilities. Preston - No Pets 507-259-6740. r6tfn- o FOR RENT: May 1st. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2-car attached, heated garage. Country setting outside Spring Valley. $800 per month. plus utilities. References. No smoking. Dog OK. 507-450-8528. r9,16- x 2 BEDROOM farmhouse 4 miles southeast of Rushford on Aspen Road. $450/mo. Large yard, available May 1st. Contact Scott 507-864-7766. r16,23- o

CANTON APARTMENTS on Hwy 52 has a 2 bdrm apartment for rent. $325/month. First month free w/deposit and lease. 507459-2012. r9,16,23,30- o

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simPly wonderful! Updated 3 bedroom ranch move timeless treAsure: Grand 4 bedroom 2 story home with in ready! Main floor laundry many original features and details. and bath. Lower level finished Summer kitchen(in floor heat), single in 2002 familyroom, bedroom, car plus 30 x 45 shop (in-floor heat & office, 3/4 bath and utility water) barn & quaint outer buildings. area, with lots of storage. Grapevine, rhubarb, & garden space. Mabel $79,900 Beautifully landscaped like having your own private park. On 5 acres $236,000 View oVer lAnesboro: Charming 2 bedroom home with open staircase, borderinG Country: 3 bedroom hardwood floors, high ceilings, and ranch updated, full basement offers unbelievable space. 1 block to most room to expand, attached 1 car garage everything. Lanesboro $96,900 and deck. Harmony $84,900 ComfortAble liVinG: 3 new ConstruCtion: Condo top floor unit in Lanesboro bedroom ranch very nice basement. offers incredible views of dam, bass pond, downtown and Newer detached garage and a great north bluff. Furnace & electrical service installed, water & location. $82,500 Harmony sewer stubbed to unit. You design and finish to your desire. A suggested floor plan is offered. Garage stall included. eAsy to enjoy: Neat remodeled, 2 bedroom, new kitchen & bath, 6 lifestyle to enjoy! Two bedroom, 2 bath condo, panel oak doors. 2 car det garage, deck cherry wood cabinets, granite $69,900 countertops, maple hardwood flooring, 12 ft ceilings. Enjoy new listinG: Surprising spacious 4 incredible views. Secure Access. bedroom, 2 ½ bath home with large 2 Handicapped accessible. Garage car heated garage. Preston $89,900 Lanesboro $150,000 room for fAmily & friends: 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, LL familyroom, brick just listed: Charming stone fireplace, master bedroom, walk-in cottage, 3 bedrooms, 1 ¾ bath, oak closets, 24 x 26 det garage. Deck & hardwood floors, built-in corner cabinet, screen porch. Harmony $119,900 fireplace, half acre lot. Preston $79,900

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eAsy to KeeP & enjoy: 2 bedrm ranch on corner lot. Open kitchen-dining breakfast bar, Huge 2 car att garage. Harmony $112,000

Harmony $69,900 lot with View- lAnesboro Awesome View! Buildable lot 1/3 of an acre, on edge of town. Buy now, build later. Nice little investment! $31,000 buildinG lots: Offered $8000 below original price. Buy now and build when you’re ready! Newest division in Harmonysome walk outs, starting at $14,900 Open to all builders. house & shoP Affordable living, fArm lAnd: 94.75 acres CRP land for over 10 yrs, nice land, 3 bedroom home includes 24 x 40 a program buyout option is available. Bristol Township attached garage, Greenleafton $59,900 woods: 46.88 acres buildable, older well, driveway access Bristol township. Cty 30

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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 22826 oak hill drive, spring Valley, $319,000 Executive home on approx 1.5 acres of land in Oak Hill Drive subdivision. 4 bdrms, 4 bath 2 story Colonial w/ hardwood floors, main floor sep laundry, formal living & dining reduced areas, family room w/fireplace, potting shed, storage shed, fenced, new mound septic system, perennial gardens & luscious landscaping. LL finished - used as a home photography business. Could easily have a home business run from the abundance of rooms w/various sizes.

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66167 230th Ave., Kasson $444,000 - Country Acreage - 15 acres of country with panoramic views. Custom built home reduced with approx 4,000 sq ft of living space. Lower level walk out, in floor heat, stone center fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, main floor laundry and mud room. 40x60 pole shed w/attached mother-in-law apartment. Awesome property with many upgrades

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ChAtfield - Absolutely gorgeous home that has been completely remodeled and updated, but has kept all the charm. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, wood floors, new tile, remodeled kitchen, main floor laundry, formal dining room, jacuzzi tub in master bath, covered porch, private patio, fenced yard & huge 3+garage. $149,900 ChAtfield - Absolutely gorgeous 5 bedroom, 2 bath home on 6/10 acre. This ranch home has everything, open floor plan w/formal dn room, lv room, sun room, fam room, rec area, large open kitchen and island bar. Approx. 3600 sq. ft. of main floor living. Black walnut wall & kitchen cabinets, new carpet, ceramic tile & top of the line wood burning fireplace w/brick surround & built-in shelves. 864 sq. ft. heated garage and 20x24 detached garage. $259,900 fountAin - Remodeled and updated 3+ bedroom home on 4 city lots. 3100 sq. ft with 2 gas fireplaces, wood floors, formal dining room and living room, main floor laundry, covered private deck, steel siding and 3 car heated garage and storage shed. $139,900 lAnesboro - Spacious 2-story home on large lot. 3+bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 kitchens, large main floor laundry/mud room plus 2+garage. Newer windows, and new NG/Wood combo heat. Priced at $89,900.

Country home on ACreAGe: Original character, large 2 story home, 4 bdrm, 2 bath. You’ll love the built-ins, hardwood floors, large pantry & home office. Detached garage, 80 x 44 steel shed. On hard surface road. $129,900

drive, utica, mn. $320,000 Awesome country acreage. Newer home built in 1990 w/3 bedrms, 4 baths, covered porch/deck. Newer - barn w/tack room, fencing and all set up for horses, newer mound septic system on 10.73 acres. This property is move in ready and numerous updates made to the property.

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10:45 a.m. - 12 noon • 506 Grove St., Chatfield 1:00-2:30 P.m. • 851 emerald lane nW. - Updated home on 1/2 acre roChester - Great lot close to high school and location for this large parks. Large open kitchen rambler on end of cul-deis perfect for entertaining. sac with private fenced Finished lower level family yard. 4 bedrooms, 2 room, living room and large baths, 3 car garage, main private patio and backyard. Newer windows and siding. floor laundry/mud room, large private patio, newer $115,000 appliances and more. $187,500

briCK home on ACreAGe: Historic brick home with mature trees, great yard, offers an affordable slice of country $107,000

IN THE LAST 18 MoNTHS oVER 85 LISTINGS ANd SALES. WITH MULTIpLE LISTING SERVICES, I AM YoUR LoCAL CoNNECTIoN To THE RoCHESTER AREA ANd SURRoUNdING CoMMUNITIES. I ALSo SHoW ALL MLS LISTINGS. CALL oN ME FoR ALL YoUR REAL ESTATE NEEdS!

22881 oak hill drive, spring Valley $143,000 Unireduced que log home on wooded lot. Private back yard, storage shed and deck overlooking wooded area - great for bird watching, deer and turkeys. Master bedroom is in loft area, w/walk through full bath. Exposed beams throughout log home.

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ChAtfield - Turn of the century home on large corner lot. Main floor master bedroom, main floor laundry, wood floors, 9’ ceilings, built-ins, screened in porch and (28x32) garage/shop. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, all brick exterior, storage shed, garden area, & combo heat (nat. gas and wood). $114,900 ChAtfield - Great location for this ranch home on dead-end street. 3 bedrooms on main floor, 2 baths, main floor laundry, 3-season porch, newer water heater and furnace. Could have a 4th bedroom in lower level. Oversized 2+garage. $114,900 ChAtfield - 3+ bedroom rambler w/2 baths, newer windows, gas fireplace, 2 car garage, vinyl siding. New roof. Located close to parks and downtown. All appliances will stay. $119,900 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 - Ideal location close to school, pool, and parks. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large foyer, family room w/build-ins, bookshelves and entertainment center. Deck, storage shed and 2+ attached garage. $139,900

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SATURdAY, ApRIL 21ST • opEN HoUSE driVe A little, Get A lot! 4 bedrm , 2 bath, 2 story in mint 10 a.m. - 11am • 340a 5th ave Se, harmony condition, beautiful woodwork, deck relAx & enjoy - One level living, bright and open floor familyroom, garage. $105,000 plan. With sunroom, 16 x 13. Master bedroom, 10 x 8 walk in closet & suPer loCAtion: 4 bedroom, master bath. Guest bedroom & 3/4 2 bath home, LL familyroom, att 2 guest bath, handicapped accessible. ½ car heated garage, park like back Super sized 1 car att garage. $125,000 yard! $122,900 Harmony 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. • 340 B 5th ave Se harmony 21+ ACre Country home: Comfort by desiGn: 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhome offers everything on one level. Generous 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, living space, southern exposure. Large Garage plus 28x 32 shop, 58 x 84 pole master bedroom & walk-in closet. shed. Barn, cattle shed, box stalls. Large att. garage. Harmony $129,900 Rotational grazing, windbreak and stream Price to sell $177,500 11 a.m. - 12 noon • 703 3rd ave Se harmony brinG the horses!! 6 bedroom sCeniC Country Views: 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, master bedroom, bath & walk-in closet. Large ranch home, walk out lower level. family room with room for dining and Attached 2 car heated garage,shop game area. 2 car att garage. Harmony 36 x 48 steel shed & shelter. Fenced $225,000 pasture with spring fed creek Spring Valley $269,000 Custom built 5 bedroom, 3 bath here’s A honey - Super layout home. Open & bright with 956 sq ft att this 2 bedroom ranch has beautiful garage.large family/rec area, Harmony oak hardwood floors & many updates. $240,000 Covered patio and X lg 1 car garage,

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 lAnesboro - 3+ bedroom ranch with private backyard, 2 baths, main floor laundry, newer flooring, open floor plan, c/a,steel siding, large deck and 2+garage. $124,900 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. $129,900 roChester -townhome - Hard to find townhome in Salem Point. Enjoy the water view from the 4-season porch or private patio. Large living room w/ fireplace, separate formal dining room, master bedroom w/full bath and w/in closet. Open kitchen w/center island. 2nd level has 2 additional bdrms, full bath & family room. $335,000 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. $235,000 CommerCiAl- ChAtfield - Tacades Sports Bar/Restaurant. Excellent opportunity to own this high traffic, well established sports bar/restaurant. Turn-key opertation. Building and all equipment are in excellent condition. Additional bar area for private parties. $540,000 Reduced $495,000 new listinG - CommerCiAl buildinG - lAnesboro Great opportunity to own large commercial building in a high traffic area. Potential business could be retail, restaurant/bar, convenience store/grocery, crafts or many other uses. Can be divided off. Apartment above for rental or personal use. $89,900

RoCHESTER ANd SE MN fArm/ACreAGes ChAtfield - Spectacular setting for this 220 acres with woods, tillable, and access to Root River (perfect for camping, fishing, tubing and canoeing). This home offers a unique floor plan that is open with kitchen, center island, formal living room (15’ ceilings, fireplace), formal dining, main floor laundry/mud room, and gorgeous master with bath and w/in closet. In-floor heat in the 3-car garage and also the lower level. The tile work is excellantly done. Lower level family room walks-out to brick patio, 3 addtional bedrooms, and rec area. Outside had beautiful landscaping, pond, 40x60 shed, newly planted trees, large maint. free deck with awesome views, and more. 105 acres tilllable, 115 acres of woods, and river access makes this a paradise and is only 15 minutes to Lanesboro $1,500,000 lAnesboro/whAlAn - Ideal acreage with everything you want or need. Approx. 8 acres with pasture for animals. 50x112 shed with 50x64 heated shop with 14’ ceilings. Outdoor wood burner heats the house and shop. Additional barn and shed for horses/animals. 5 bedroom house with main floor master, laundry, living room, family room with wood burner, and screened-in porch. New well, roof, hot water heater and furnace. $199,900 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. mAbel - Cabin on 16 acres-gorgeous 16 acre wooded site with new cabin, well and septic. Knotty pine interior, steel siding, covered porch, infloor heat, kitchen, bath, laundry and loft area. Ideal for weekend getaway, rec land and great hunting. $149,900 oronoCo - 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 2+acres with 3 car attached garage, 30x40 heated shop located on end of cul-de-sac. Ideal for handyman. New carpet, sunroom, 2 fireplaces, patio, deck, large master, large yard, circle drive, kennel, steel siding and more $269,900

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THANK YOU

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I AM IN AWE by all the ways my family, my children and I have been embraced with love and support during this difficult time. We are so very thankful and have appreciated all the cards, memorials, flowers, food, visits and phone calls. Special thanks to Pastor Roger Lokker, organist Barb Dornink, and soloist Ed Dahl. Sincere thanks to the pallbearers and honorary pallbearers and to R&J Woodgoods for donating the casket. I extend deep gratitude to all of my special neighbors and friends who provided the food for our fellowship, to Mark Sikkink and crew for preparing the meat and to the Greenleafton Church work groups for serving. We certainly “feel” all of the love and concern extended to us at this difficult time. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue this journey without Eli. We miss him so very much. Somedays it feels impossible, other days the ability to laugh and smile feels pretty good. Remember Eli’s smile like we do. He’s never far away. God bless you all. Effie, Matthew & Rosella Burkholder Daniel, Raymon & Susie Hochsteter t16- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK YOU to my family for hosting my surprise 80th birthday party. And thank you to everyone who attended my party and for the cards, gifts and flowers. Blessing to all of you, Ruth Callanan t16- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I WOULD LIKE to thank my family and friends for the prayers, cards and flowers during my hospital and nursing home care. Judy Steffes (Jim & Karen Peterson) t16- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ thank you to all that expressed sympathy at the time of my sister’s death. God bless you all. Joan A. Kidd t16- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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NOTICES SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Your local Minnesota choice for disability representation. Free no-obligation consultation. Toll Free 888/919-4055 or 612/206-3490. Fields Law Firm. www.Fieldsdisability. com MCAN SAWMILLS from only $3,997.00 - Make & save money with your own bandmill - cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info/DVD: www. NorwoodSawmills.com 800/578-1363 Ext. 300N MCAN MY COMPUTER WORKS Computer problems? Viruses, spyware, email, printer issues, bad internet connections - Fix it now! Professional U.S. based technicians $25 off service. Call for immediate help 888/621-4214 MCAN DORRANCE PUBLISHING Become a published author with America’s leading author services company since 1920. All genres. Call Dorrance Publishing today for your free Author’s Guide. Call 888/4789069 MCAN ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a free talking meter and diabetic testing supplies at no cost, plus free home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 866/694-7869 MCAN REACH NEARLY 1 MILLION HOUSEHOLDS! Do you have a product, service, or business that would be helped by reaching 1 million households throughout Minnesota? The Minnesota Classified Network will allow you to reach these potential customers quickly and inexpensively. For more information concerning a creative classified ad call this publication or Minnesota Classified Network at 800-8660668. (MFPA)

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WANTED: ALL MOTORCYCLES & MEMORABILIA PRE 1980: Running or not. Top Cash Paid. 845-389-3239 (MFPA) WANTED: Farm land to rent. 2012 and beyond. References available. Call 207271-8411 or 507-202-9424. 2/6-4/23- x Hunting land wanted to RENT! Willing to pay top $$$. No tract too large or small. I pay for insurance. Call Pat 952492-5540. f2/6-4/23- x Wanted: Crop land and/or pasture to rent for upcoming season. Call 507-4217320. w3/5-4/23- x SCENIC VALLEY WINERY - Will be buying rhubarb when ready. Call for info 507-467-2959. w16,23- o

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Sunday, April 29, 2012 1-3pm

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

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WANTED: Used musical instruments. Any condition considered. Call 319-6105057 or 507-765-3390. w9,16- o

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ANTIQUES WANTED: MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, CAMERAS, PHOTOGRAPHS & ALBUMS ADVERTISING SIGNS PRE 1960 POSTCARDS (written on OK), Books, Magazines, Anything Paper, LICENSE PLATES, TOKENS, CIVIL WAR & WWI & WWII & VIETNAM PHOTOGRAPHS & WAR ITEMS, POCKET WATCHES, Marbles, GOLD & SILVER Coins, Hunting & Fishing, Railroad, Outboard Motors, Toys, Guns, Knives, Crocks, Peddle Cars & Tractors, Jewelry, Car Parts, Weather Vanes, Old Tools. COUNTRYSIDE ANTIQUES 1 piece or Complete Estates, 41 Years Buying. 507402-0880. w2,9,16,23,30,7- x

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FARM JOHN DEERE 2/14 plow on rubber and one bottom plow on steel. John Deere manure spreader model “N” Series 1 on rubber. 507-864-3640. f9,16,23- x FOUR PUREBRED york boars. 275 lbs. $250 each. 507-458-3617. f16- o CERTIFIED ORGANIC or conventional alfalfa grass hay. First and second crop of 2011. Peterson, MN. Britt 612-741-4195. f9,16- o 2011 BIG SQUARE BALES of straw. Call 507-467-2376. f16,23- x WANTED: Hay acres and/or pasture land to rent in Harmony or Preston area. 715299-0996. e9,16- o

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Happy 10th Birthday to our Favorite Cowboy on April 22nd Love, Mom, Blaine, Zacc, Grandma & Grandpa

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Happy 40th

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Love, Sim’s Mama and Bapa

Mike (Donald) Marsden’s 85th Birthday Saturday, April 21st 2-4 p.m. American Legion Mabel, MN Lunch served

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Bigalk roller Skating reunion party Sunday, April 22 • 1-4 pm

Wheelers - Harmony

Arlene and Earl have been gone for 25 years. Join the family and old friends for an afternoon of reminiscing and roller skating.

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AUCTION CALENDAR Sat, April 21 - 10:00 am, Collection & Hobby Farm Equipment, Harry Zeitler, owner. Held at 16200 Co. Rd. 9 East Dover, MN. For more info contact Tony Motgomery Realty & Auction Co. at 507-259-7502 or www.tmracompany.com Sun., April 22 - 9:00am, Tool, Antiques & Household Auction. Sale to be held at the Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East park St, Spring Valley, MN. For more info. contact Dick Schwade, 507-346-2183 or www. springvalleysales.com. Notice in the Journal. Wed., May 23 - Amish Consignment Auction. Located at Hershberger Metal, 13702 371st Ave., Canton, MN. For more info contact Joe Slaubaugh, 22366 401st Ave., Lanesboro, MN or Dan Hershberger, 13702 371st Ave., Canton, MN. On-line AucTiOn infOrmATiOn

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PUBLIC NOTICES notice to creditors and Claimants pursuant to Minn. Stat. 302A.727 Notice is hereby given. that Root River Country Club, Inc., a Minnesota Corporation subject to Chapter 302A of Minnesota Statutes, is in the process of dissolving pursuant to Section 302A.721. In connection therewith, please be advised that: 1. The Corporation has filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State a Notice of Intent to Dissolve. 2. The Notice of Intent to Dissolve was filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State on March 9, 2012. 3. All claims by creditors or claimants must be in writing and must be filed with: Gerald S. Weinrich Attorney at Law 400 South Broadway Suite 203 Rochester, MN 55904 4. All claims by creditors or claimants must be received no more than 90 days after the later of the date publication of this notice, or the day written notice is mailed to known claimants. Any claimant or creditor who fails to file a claim on or before this date, and all those claiming through or under the creditor or claimant, are forever barred from suing on that claim or otherwise realizing on or enforcing it, except as otherwise provided in Section 302A.781 of Minnesota Statutes. Root River Country Club, Inc. /s/ Gwen Stier By: Gwen Stier Chief Executive Officer Publish 26,2,9,16 notice to aggregate producers Seasonal Material Bids Fillmore County Highway Department CP 23-12-02 The Fillmore County Highway Department will be accepting bids for the furnishing and hauling of Class 2 (modified) aggregate on various Fillmore County Roads, and the furnishing of same material in stockpile at various quarry locations. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Engineer at the Fillmore County Highway Department in Preston, Minnesota, on behalf of the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners, until 10:30 a.m. on April 26, 2012. Aggregate material will conform with the 2005 Edition of Minnesota Department of Transportation “Standard Specification for Highway Construction”, and as amended by the Special Provisions. Quantities are estimated at 29,767.5 tons of class-2 mod aggregate material, plus stockpile quantities. Bid forms may be obtained at the office of the County Highway Engineer, 909 Houston St NW, Preston, Minnesota 55965. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any defect. Dated at Preston, Minnesota, this 2nd day of April, 2012. John M. Grindeland, P.E.

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ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE BURNING OF SOLID FUELS IN EXTERNAL SOLID FUEL-FIRED HEATING DEVICES Friday Run Time: THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 1 Hr. 53 Mins. apr. 20 OSTRANDER, FILLMORE COUNTY, 7:30pm MINNESOTA DOES ORDAIN: SECTION 1. Purpose Saturday This ordinance is intended to promote the a pr . 21 R public health, safety and welfare, and to 7:30pm safeguard the health, comfort, living conditions, safety and welfare of the citizens Sunday of the City of Ostrander by regulating the or apr. 22 air pollution and fire hazards of outdoor 7:30pm PG fire boilers. Bring your Run Time: SECTION 2. Applicability own bucket 1 Hr.46 Mins. 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Publish 9,16 2.4 This ordinance does not apply to campfires; a small outdoor fire intended for recreation or cooking but not including STATE OF MINNESOTA a fire intended for disposal of waste wood COUNTY OF FILLMORE or refuse. IN DISTRICT COURT SECTION 3. Definitions THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT 3.1 “External solid fuel-fired heating PROBATE DIVISION device” means a device designed for Court File No. 23-PR-12-209 external solid fuel combustion so that In Re: Estate of usable heat is derived for the interior of Jay Allen Quandahl a building and includes solid fuel-fired Decedent. stove, solid fuel-fired cooking stoves, and NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING combination fuel furnaces or boiler which ON PETITION FOR FORMAL burn solid fuel. Solid fuel-fired heating ADJUDICATION OF INTESTACY, devices do not include natural gas-fired DETERMINATION OF HEIRS, FORMAL fireplace logs or wood-burning fireplaces APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL or wood stoves in the interior of a dwellREPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO ing. CREDITORS 3.2 “Stacks or chimneys” means any It is Ordered and Notice is given that vertical structure incorporated into a on May 29, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., a hearing building and enclosing a flue or flues that will be held in this Court at the Fillmore carry off smoke or exhaust from a solid County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, fuel-fired heating device, especially the Preston, Minnesota 55965, for the adjupart of such a structure extending above dication of intestacy and determination a roof. of decedent’s heirs, and for the appoint3.3 “Person” means an individual, partment of Verna Quandahl, whose address nership, corporation, company or other is: 18379 Arrowhead Road, Mabel, MN association. 55954 as personal representative of the 3.4 “Refuse or garbage” means any decedent’s estate in an unsuperivsed waste material except trees, logs, brush, administration. stumps, leaves, grass clippings, and other Any objections to the petition must vegetative matter. This would include be raised at the hearing or filed with the but not be limited to food wastes, food Court prior to the hearing. If the petition wraps, packaging, newsprint, cardboard is proper and no objections are filed or or any paper or paper product with ink or raised, the personal representative will be dye, animal carcasses, paint or painted appointed with the full power to adminmaterials, furniture, composite shingles, ister the decedent’s estate, including construction or demolition debris or other the power to collect all assets; to pay all household or business wastes; asphalt legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; and products containing asphalt; treated to sell real and personal property; and to or painted wood including but not limited do all necessary acts for the decedent’s to plywood, composite wood products or estate. other wood products that are painted, var Notice is further given that subject nished or treated with preservatives; any to Minn. 524.3-801, all creditors having plastic material including but not limited to claims against the decedent’s estate nylon, PVC, ABS, polystyrene or urethane are required to present the claims to the foam and synthetic fabrics, plastic films personal representative or to the Court and plastic containers; rubber including Administrator within four (4) months after tires and synthetic rubber-like products. the date of this Notice or the claims will SECTION 4. Permit required be barred. 4.1 The City of Ostrander requires any Robert R. Benson person to obtain a zoning permit and Judge of District Court City Council Approval for any external James D. Attwood solid fuel-fired heating device or external Court Administrator storage unit that is sold, purchased or /s/ Mary Specht installed after the this ordinance becomes Deputy effective. Date: 4/2/2012 4.2 Installation should be made and Thomas M. Manion inspected by a reputable contractor who Attorney at Law is knowledgeable about the type of sysMN# 0067167 tem being installed. 204 Parkway Ave North SECTION 5. Other requirements P.O. Box 420 upon the effective date of this ordinance Lanesboro, MN 55949 5.1 All external solid fuel-fired heating Telephone: 507-467-2317 devices, used, installed or purchased withFacsimile: 507-467-2400 in the city limits of Ostrander, Minnesota, email: tmanion@acegroup.cc are required to meet emission standards Publish 9,16 currently required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listing. No person shall notice for quotations for rock use an external solid fuel-fired heating and bituminous mixture device in violation of this paragraph. The City Council of the City of Preston, 5.2 All outdoor external solid fuel-fired Minnesota will receive quotations at the heating devices and storage units are City Clerks Office until 4:30 p.m., Friday, subject to public nuisance as described in April 20, 2012 for rock and bituminous the Minnesota Basic Code of Ordinances. mixture. Quotations will be opened at 5.3 Any dense smoke, noxious fumes, 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2012 and gas and soot, or cinders, in unreasonable will be awarded at the regular Council quantities, or any use of an external solid Meeting on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 6:00 fuel-fire heating device to burn solid fuels p.m. in the Council Chambers at the other than those solid fuels for which the Preston City Hall. The quotation is to be external solid fuel-fired heating device as follows: was designed, is declared a public nuiRock to be delivered to and within the City sance. of Preston: 5.4 No detached heating system shall 5/8 street rock with fines be located in a front or street yard. The 1 ½ minus (with fines) intended location shall be behind the 2” Coarse rock rear building line of the principal structure Rock to be loaded on to a City truck at served by the appliance. the Quarry: 5.5 Setbacks shall be as follows: Side 5/8 street rock with fines and rear yard setbacks shall be not less 1 ½ minus (with fines) than 150 feet to the lot line. 2” Coarse rock 5.6 The outdoor external solid fuel-fired Quotations also for bituminous mixture heating devices shall not be located less ___________________________ than 50 feet from any combustible or Jim Bakken structures. The outdoor external solid Public Works Director fuel-fired heating device shall be located Publish 9,16 at least 500 feet from the nearest build-

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ing which is not on the same property as the unit. Persons should check with their individual insurance carrier for any required limits that do not comply with this paragraph and inform the city clerks’ office of individual policy requirements. 5.7 All stack or chimneys must be so constructed to withstand high winds or other related elements and according to the specifications of the manufacturer of the external solid fuel-fired heating device. The stack height shall be a minimum of (20 feet)(maximum 40 feet) above ground level, but shall also extend 2 feet higher than the height of the roofs of residents within 500 feet. All stacks or chimneys must be of masonry or insulated metal with a minimum 6 inch flue. A factory-built or masonry chimney with a spark arrester screen is also required. No person shall use an external solid fuel-fired heating device in violation of this paragraph. 5.8 Only fuels designed for burning in an external solid fuel-fired heating device may be burned. No garbage or refuse may be burned in an external solid fuelfired heating device. No person shall use an external solid fuel-fired heating device in violation of this paragraph. 5.9 Ashes removed from a wood heating appliance may contain hot (live) embers which remain live for days. Ashes must be placed in a metal container equipped with a lid or cover. 5.10 Wood/fuel must be stored at least 48 inches away from the external solid fuel-fired heating device. The areas surrounding said unit must be kept clear of combustibles or wood chips, bark and debris. 5.11 No person may use an external solid fuel-fired heating device in the City of Ostrander during the months of May, June, July, August, September and October. SECTION 6. Severability If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining potions of the ordinance. SECTION 7. Liability A person utilizing or maintaining an outdoor fire boiler shall be responsible for all fire suppression costs and any other liability resulting from damage caused by the fire. SECTION 8. Penalty Any person convicted or violating a provision of this ordinance is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by fine per occurrence plus the costs of prosecution in any case. SECTION 9. Effective date This ordinance shall take effect upon its passage and publication. Passed and adopted by the Ostrander City council this 3rd day of April 2012. Linda Schwenn Mayor Rhonda Klapperich Clerk/Treasurer A council approved summary of this ordinance was published in the Fillmore County Journal on the 16th day of April, 2012. Publish 16

bristol township notice Bristol Township will be spraying roadside ditches for wild parsnips. Anyone who doesn’t want their ditch sprayed, notify one of the town board members. Eunice Biel, Clerk Publish 16,23 Notice The City of Lanesboro is accepting bids for the old scoreboard that was located in the Community Veteran’s Memorial Center’s Gym. The Scoreboard works and can be viewed upon request. Bids will be accepted until 3:30pm on Friday, April 27th. Please include your name, address, phone number and the dollar amount you wish to bid in a sealed envelope and deliver or mail to the City Office located at 202 Parkway Avenue South, PO Box 333; Lanesboro, MN 55949. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Publish 16 lanesboro rock quotes The City of Lanesboro will receive quotations at the City Clerk’s Office located at 202 Parkway Ave South, mailing address: PO Box 333; Lanesboro, MN 55949 until 3:30pm, Friday, April 27, 2012 for Class 2 Rock delivered to and within the City. The City of Lanesboro reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Publish 16

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Summary of Minutes April 3, 2012 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: NONE The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. March 27, 2012 County Board minutes. 2. Step increase for Debra Ristau, Financial Assistance Supervisor. 3. Step increase for Diane Olson, Eligibility Worker. 4. Tobacco license for Nesler and Son’s Transport, Inc. DBA Susie’s Roadhouse, Ostrander. 5. Temporary closure of CSAH 17 between Main Street and River Street for street dance on May 18, 2012 for Trout Days, Preston. • accept low quote from WHV, Inc. for courthouse boiler code updates and installation of low water cutoffs. • Personnel Committee‘s recommendation to reclassify Darrell Schmidt, Engineering Technician Sr. to an Engineering Technician Supervisor position. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Association of Minnesota Counties, registration fees $1,125.00 Digital-Ally, supplies $4,870.00 Fillmore County Treasurer, gas, other travel expense $2,770.23 Nolte, Chad, services $1,500.00 Office Depot, supplies $540.97 Werner Electric Supply, supplies $769.12 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $11,575.32 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (23 bills - not listed) $3,332.48 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $14,907.80 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Bruening Rock Products, Inc., rock $1,899.19 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $17,090.02 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $18,989.21 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (9 bills - not listed) $1,975.66 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $20,964.87 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE) $0.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $400.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $400.00 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Karen Brown, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 16

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Br Wn Tire, BaTTery & Transmission Hwy. 16 & 43, RUSHFORD, MN • 507-864-2969 • 1-888-864-7049