Take two long-time friends. Add a need for change, one available restaurant, and a heap of tenacity. Mix well and you have a perfect recipe for both an investment in the communi-ty and budding restauranteurs. Until last November, the substantial, limestone building which sits proudly at the inter-section of Mill Street and Jessie Street in downtown Rushford had sat vacant for over five years. It’s had a long histo-ry since it was constructed in 1870, originally housing the Jaastad hardware store, and then Engrav hardware. Beginning in 1985, after a thorough restora-tion by the Norstad family, it became home to a series of four restaurants; the Mill Street Inn, McKenzie’s Mill Street Inn, Sprigs, and Riverwood Food & Spirits. It’s one of only a few remaining buildings original to Rushford’s beginnings. Enter energetic and deter-mined Lynn Halverson and Bridgette Kampa. Along with their husbands, Shelby and Gary, the duo saw a need for a local, made-from-scratch fam-ily eatery and saw the chance to make the old building bustle once again. With Lynn and Bridgette taking hosting, cooking, and some waitress-ing duties, Shelby is overseeing building maintenance while Gary is managing the book-work. “It seems to be their niche,” chuckles Lynn when asked how the partnership is progressing. Before taking on the devel-opment and management of the new restaurant, the pair had careers with manufactur-ing firm Herff-Jones. However, both had also worked in restau-

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The tension between the city council and the library board con-tinues, despite both sides calling for open communication of posi-tive action. The council had voted unanimously February 13 to cease plans to construct a new library downtown. Two weeks later, the council passed a second decision to move city hall out of the facility it shares with the library and to confine the library to the current Tews Memorial building. Speaking on behalf of the library board, Jim O’Donnell addressed the council. “We are here this eve-

ning to address our concerns. The parameters set in the agenda state-ment clearly limit the library in our mission to acquire the space need-ed for the future of the Rushford Public Library. We feel that spend-ing money on a wrong plan lacks vision and is never the right thing to do. We have been patient and studious in the planning and study of the library’s needs. If this is the direction that the council wishes to pursue, we the Library Board respectfully withdraw from any consideration to build or remodel until a more appropriate time that fits the community vision.” The agenda had called for a rec-

Library seeks parameters from Rushford

See RUSHFORD Page 12 Front (LtoR) - Chamber President, Jim Roberton, Owners of Lynndyn Bridge, Gary Kampa, Bridgette Kampa, Lynn Halv-erson, Vice President of RACC Peter Enns, Mayor of Rushford Chris Hallum; 2nd Row (LtoR) - Rushford Area Chamber Board of Directors, Doug Botcher and Wendy Todd; Back Row (LtoR) - Rushford Area Chamber Board of Directors, Terri Benson, Peggi Redalen and Kari Hanson.

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rants most of their lives, wheth-er in a waitressing or cooking aspect. “We just weren’t happy at our current jobs,” adds Lynn.

“My husband suggested we open our own place.” That idea took off quickly once word of an unoccupied restaurant in Rushford was mentioned to the duo by a Rushford resi-dent with whom they worked.

“It just snowballed from there,” she enthuses. By mid-summer of 2011, the two couples had approached building owner Jerry Rivers about their idea. “It had to be opened,” Lynn notes, “And our idea worked right into it.” The building had seen a com-plete remodeling in 2009 as it prepared for an opening, but those plans never materialized and the building continued to sit empty, just waiting for din-ers. In the end, the décor and atmosphere was just the calm,

friendly spot the Halversons and Kampas were looking for. The building proved a good canvas for local contractors Trevor and Larry Eide who saw to the upgrades of the build-ing’s interior. Boasting soaring ceilings with exposed beams and ductwork effects, textured plaster walls, stunning wood-work, and ample natural light from lofty windows, the whole interior exudes a classic look.

“They did just a phenomenal job,” adds Lynn. “It’s soothing, light, and airy.” Starting out in mid Novem-ber, the duo knew they wanted home-style cooking, but with-out trained cooks, they opted to try out a few selections and see how diners responded. Sev-eral of their noon lunch spe-cials, such as baked chicken, pulled pork, fish, and old-fash-

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By Paul Trende With two regular season games left in her senior year, R-P G/F Kenzie Lind sat at 929 career points. Given Lind was scoring 11/game, she needed to be bet-ter than average to top 1,000. Her team also needed to make a play-off run. Twenty-three ver-sus Lanesboro, 11 versus FC,

and 21 more versus GM in a play-off win left her 16 points shy of 1,000 heading to the 1A East semi with L-O. After one half, Lind had 13 points, R-P a double-digit lead. The mark seemed so close. It was still so far away. Two missed 2’s, three (narrowly) missed 3’s, and a pair of missed FT’s later, the

Lind tops 1,000 game was in its final 2:00. Lind still had 13 points. A lay-in got her to 999. At that point, R-P led by 14. It really wasn’t a mat-ter of if, but when. A game with Spring Grove lay imminent. Conventional wisdom fig-ured Lind capable of scoring one point against the (vaunted) Lions. Nonetheless, best to get the milestone out of the way. Lind got the ball from class-mate Katie Wolter on a post up, dribbled toward the lane, and tossed up a running right-hander. It banked off glass, down and through, about the time a referee’s whistle blew. The hoop put her a 1,001, the harm 1,002. Kenzie scored 16 more (in defeat) against SG, giving her 1,018 for her career (the 7th girl in R-P, or R/P, basketball history to do so). Her 5-year basketball journey started in ‘07 down highway 43 in Mabel, where, as an 8th grader, she was the first girl off the bench (5.2 pts, 4.5 rebs, 2.8 stls, and 1.6 assists) for the Cougars. After a year hiatus, Lind re-emerged on the b-ball court in Rushford, starting as a sophomore (8.3 pts, 6.9 rebs, 2.5 stls, 1.6 assists). The past two years (11.3 pts, 8.0 rebs, 3.4 stls, 3.4 assists as a junior; 12.3 pts, 9.3 rebs, 4.0 stls, 4.3 assists as a senior), she’s been the Tro-jans MVP. She’s unique because, at 5’10”, she’s highly skilled. She is a ‘Jackie of all Trades’ basketball player. She rebounds, passes, and handles the ball all very well. She’s always around the rock. She scores when need be, from inside or out. As her dad and coach Dave Lind put, “She has been a real glue…she produces in so many areas.” Recording the 15th quadruple double (versus W-K, 18 pts, 14 rebs, 12 assists, 13 stls) in Min-nesota girl’s basketball history is one testament to that versatility. Being either one or two on her team in scoring, rebound-ing, assists, and steals, each of the last two years, is a second proof. Had she played as a fresh-man, she could’ve gone over both 1,000 points and rebounds for a career, a rare feat. A three-sport All-Conference athlete (VB, BB, SB), a captain for each, it will be the first Lind will concentrate on at the next level. She’ll play volleyball at MSU-Mankato next fall, leav-ing behind her coaching fam-ily (sister Tori, dad Dave). He best summed up their father/daughter, coach/player relation-ship; “Kenzie has always been a player interested in her team’s success first. As her dad, it has been wonderful being her coach, but a little cumbersome also…there are always benefits and dis-advantages. We have done a very good job of leaving basketball in the gym and not discussing it at home. I have been very blessed to spend this quality time with my kids and their teammates who I enjoy very much. I am very proud of Kenzie.” He should be. She’s a uniquely multi-talented basketball player, one who appropriately went out making the 1,000-point club.

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ioned chicken pot pie seemed to be what guests were craving.

“The turkey bacon melt on cran-berry bread is our most popu-lar. People just love it,” Lynn gushes. The specials rotate on a bi-weekly basis and Sunday din-ner and Chef ’s Choice specials are also new. While down-home dining is their signature style, they hope to be known for their mouth-watering desserts, such as their homemade pies, carrot cake, Hummingbird Cake, and cheesecake. “We’ve had a learning curve, opening without trained cooks who had memorized the menu,” Lynn acknowledges as their big-gest obstacle since opening their doors. That hurdle was rem-edied when Rushford chef Ste-ven Burdey heard the restaurant was looking for a professional to head their kitchen. “He needed

a change and his wife men-tioned it to him. He’s got a culinary background and it was what we needed,” adds Lynn, who concedes that finding their chef locally has been a perfect fit. Burdey hopes to bring several items, including various pastas, to the menu. While Lynndyn Bridge was bombarded with eager diners early on, the flow of traffic, while still great, has leveled off and the duo loves starting to see their regulars. “With our friend-ly home-style feel, it’s refresh-ing,” notes Lynn. “The whole family can come and dine.” In addition to their main dining room, Lynndyn Bridge offers a semi-private dining area, an outdoor patio for summer months, and an annexed ban-quet area, which can suit gather-ings up to 50. It is open Monday through Thursday, 6:30am-9pm, Friday and Saturday, 6:30-10pm, and Sunday, 8am-9pm.

By Jade Sexton At the regular meeting on March 15, the Lanesboro School Board accepted a special donation from Jeff Schwichtenberg. Schwichten-berg donated money in the amount of $3,250 to go toward a new score-board. The City of Lanesboro will be putting the scoreboard up for the school, and Haakenson Electric will be doing the electrical work. Superintendent Jeff Boggs said they have been having trouble with the old scoreboard for years, and have been using a portable one. “We’re very appreciative,” he said. “It’s going to be great.” The board thanked Schwichten-berg, S&A Petroleum and the city, for their generous donation.

Spring sports Coaches were approved for the spring sports golf and track. John Smith will be the head coach for

golf, with Mike Wilford as assistant coach. In track, Lori Anderson and Jeff Debuhr are the head coaches, with Tom Hatleli, Jared Pierce, Ellen Cullen, Alex Aiken, and Eric Bunge.

Other Business John Smith stated that of the 22 seniors, 16 of them have been accepted to a college. Ten of them will be attending a four-year school, five a community college, and one a tech school. Four students will be going into the military, and two students are working or are unde-cided. The board approved letting school out at 11:30 a.m. on the last day, Friday, June 1. The Scholarship Banquet will be held on April 29, 2012, at 6 p.m. at Eagle Bluff. The school calendar was approved for the 2012-2013 school year.

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By Karen Reisner With some hesitation I write about a subject that concerns both politics and religion, as both are topics often not up for debate among friends and family. However, when GOP presiden-tial candidate Rick Santo-rum declared on Febru-ary 26 that he doesn’t believe “the s epa r a t ion of church and state is absolute,” he crossed a line which was concern-ing to me. Santorum criticized a speech made by John Kennedy in 1960 where Kennedy described the separation of church and state as an absolute doctrine. He failed to criticize Ronald Reagan who stated, “I hold that in this coun-try there must be complete sever-ance of church and state.” James Garfield declared, “We establish no religion in this coun-try, we command no worship, we mandate no belief, nor will we ever. Church and state are and must remain separate.” Santorum insisted the first amendment to the constitution means the free exercise of reli-gion. He apparently believes the free exercise of religion is the abil-ity to impose one’s beliefs on oth-ers. Our country’s constitution guarantees freedom of religion, without limitations dependent on individual religious interpre-tations. Freedom of religion is the right to practice which ever religion or belief system an indi-vidual chooses. Once the state and religion become entwined, this freedom is limited for those that don’t have the belief system which coincides with that of the

state. Many groups of various faiths immigrated to this country, often at great hardship, so they could practice the religion of their choice unimpeded by the government. A wide variety of organized religions have their own narrow belief systems. Faith is personal. We are a very diverse popula-tion, many religions with differ-ing sects, a variety of cultures, many ethnic groups, and so on. Religion is referred to twice in the constitution. The first amendment reads, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exer-cise thereof;” and in Article VI, clause 3, of the constitution it says “no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States.” Both place a separation between religion and the government. In 1802, Thomas Jefferson interpreted the first amendment as the establishment of a “wall of separation” between church and state. He saw the separation as a way to protect an individual’s right of conscience and an abso-lute necessity for a free society. “Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God.” We as citizens or residents of this country are obligated to live within the law whether those laws are federal, state, or local. However, the limits put on each of us by our own personal reli-gious beliefs vary substantially and often are more restrictive than the laws of the state. Forc-ing these limits on another is an affront to that person’s civil rights. We do not want a state reli-gion with power over the gov-

Separation of Church and State must remain absolute

ernment, and we do not want the government to have power over religion. The first amendment protects us on both counts. Justice Antonin Scalia (1990) suggested religious freedom is not limited by asking religious institutions to follow the “gener-ally applicable” laws of the coun-try. Santorum objects to what he calls the imposing of government values on the people of faith. He suggests that people of faith are limited by not being allowed to come to the public square to make their case. The whole point of the first amendment is that all people have the freedom to practice their religion and are welcome to come to the public square to make their case and influence the debate. However, if one religious doctrine is allowed to be adopt-ed as part of the country’s law, then it may restrict the freedom of all those with differing belief systems. The government must stand separate from any religious doctrine to have true religious freedom. Other Recent Public Comments In a related subject, people are free to agree and disagree. Debate is healthy; it is another freedom that the first amend-ment guarantees for each of us. A healthy debate is a learning tool. A healthy debate is only helpful if it remains civil and respectful. Recent remarks made by a popular radio entertainer/commentator were not healthy and failed the test of civility. It is best not to say anything about someone if you can’t say any-thing positive, therefore, I will not comment further. Another recent thoughtful comment was made by former first lady Barbara Bush speaking about today’s politics and the partisan bickering that gets us no where. “I hate that people think compromise is a dirty word. It’s not a dirty word.” My response: Go, Barbara Bush!!

Karen Reisner

Letter about Kingsley commentary

To the Editor, I am loathe to respond to the affable Andrew Kingsley; how-ever, my nearly 50 years as a woman, 30 years as a nurse, and 25 years as a mother (who actu-ally became pregnant and carried three children, gave birth and cared for them) it is my responsi-bility to provide a different view of the realities of woman’s issues. I’ve never had an abortion; I have testified in the murder trial of a 6-month-old little girl that died of a skull fracture at the hands of her mother’s boyfriend. Not all unwanted babies are given up for adoption. Abortion is going to happen irrespective of its legality. The earliest recorded abortions hap-pened around 1550 BCE. These abortion methods read like something out of a horror movie. Women then, as now, have found themselves pregnant at times that are at best “not optimal” and at worst dangerous. It is difficult to

understand a situation in which someone is so frightened and des-perate that they choose to endure tremendous emotional and physi-cal pain and perhaps jeopardize their life to change it. Imagine how terrifying that must be. As Andrew said, who are we to judge? But for the grace of God, go I. Mr. Kingsley has written a passionate and eloquent arti-cle, however he is too young to remember what it was like before women had the right to choose. Do we really want to go back to the back-alley abortion clinics? Let’s not have woman and girls ingesting poisons or throwing themselves down a flight of stairs to avoid a situation that they perceive as intolerable (rightly or wrongly is not for me to judge). Removing a woman’s right to choose won’t prevent abortions, it will succeed in driving the prac-tice back underground, raising the clinical risks exponentially in the process.

Suzette WierLanesboro, MN

Letter about library and response to Drue Fergison

To the Editor, In the paper last week, Drue Fergison said that the Rushford City Council looks down right disdainful because they chose to tell the library board that they (the city) just couldn’t take on any more projects to add to the already large debt that the people of this city are going to have to pay. It’s very easy to yap about something when you have no idea what is going on. That would be like me telling her that she should buy her kids something that the kids would really like even though I have no idea what her bills are, how much she is making, what future expenditures does she have to come up with, or anything else for that matter.

I didn’t see a lot of people from Rushford writing a letter to the editor. I would like to see a new library, I would also like to see a new school, something we need more, in my opinion. The state also thinks that the dikes need to be redone plus a community center that isn’t finished, plus a lot of other issues. I would say our City Council is being very responsible, most of them would probably like to see a new library too but like a good parent, if you give your child a new toy then can’t come up with enough money to feed them, are you doing the right thing. I personally think, that the council was just trying to stop all the work if there is no way that they feel that they can come up with the money to help them. This way, like a child, if they want the new toy and will go to work to find the money them-selves, the parents taught the child a good lesson. Our government and parents need to quit letting their kids come to them with their hands out, and allow them to say I want it, I deserve it, I don’t care how much money you have, you better give it to me.

Linda HovlandRushford, MN

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By Jade Sexton Residents of Mabel and the surrounding area will soon be able to see inside the brand new community center and see the results of the long process and hard work that has gone into it. An Open House will be held on Sunday, March 25, 2012, from 11am-2pm. Refreshments will be provided. Construction of the building is completely finished. Land-scaping on the outside will be finished later this spring. There are already several wed-ding receptions booked for the new building, and potentially

some class reunions. Project Manager and former mayor Jim Westby expects the new community center to benefit all businesses in town. The revenue made from renting out the facil-ity will help pay for the build-ing. The committee has already raised more than $973,000 of the total $1.2 million needed for construction, and donations continue to come in. “We want to invite every-one to come and check out our beautiful new facility,” said Sherry Hines of the Mabel Eco-nomic Development Authority (EDA).

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contact and relationships, I think we should address the dangers of driving while using a cell phone. I was so curious about how others felt about this issue that I posted the online reader poll on www.fillmorecounty-journal.com to see how our readers would respond. As presented to the right of my commentary, 73 percent of our read-ers must have felt my question was extreme. The question was: Should any cell phone usage while driving be treated with the same penalties as a DWI? I know that sounds extreme, but isn’t driving while focusing on your cell phone essentially driving while impaired? And, I must add that I am address-ing an issue with quite a bit of hypocri-sy. I am one of those people who can’t live without my Smart Phone. Besides playing Angry Birds, my phone has

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Internet access, texting capabilities, GPS, 13 e-mail accounts, a calcula-tor, current weather conditions and forecasts, an alarm clock, a timer, and an abundance of applications I have never even used. My phone does everything but nuke burritos. That’s why I have the microwave in my backseat, right next to the coffee pot and the blender. I do believe that cell phones have posed a danger to drivers ever since they were invented. We already had a radio, power windows, power locks and kids yelling in the backseat -- all distractions while driving. Then, the cell phone came along. And, with that came the all-inclusive Smart Phone. In a HealthDay poll conducted in November 2011 with more than 2,800 American adults, 86 percent of drivers said they ate or drink while driving at some point. Roughly 37 percent of the drivers have received

text messages while driving. Another 41 percent of those drivers have set or changed a GPS system while driving. Another 36 percent have read a map while driving. Another 14 percent put on make-up while driving. A large percentage of the people said they know distracted driving is dangerous, but do it anyway. What a lot of people still don’t realize is that Minnesota State Legis-lature enacted into law a ban on tex-ting while driving starting in 2008 -- nearly four years ago. But, I don’t think that has stopped everybody from texting while driving. Imagine you are texting while driving and the person coming your way is texting while driving. Both drivers are looking down at their phones. Suddenly, you both cross the cen-ter line and collide. There’s no dif-ference when comparing two drunk drivers in a head-on collision, right?

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Fillmore County Church DirectoryArendahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2477Assembly Of God Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101Assumption Catholic Church ………………… Fri. - 8 :30am & Sat. - 5:00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320Bethlehem Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344Calvary Baptist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 :45am & 6 :00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-4686Canton-Scotland Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260Chatfield Lutheran Church …………………… Sundays - 8 :00am & 10 :00am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-4721Chatfield United Methodist Christ ………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529Cherry Grove United Methodist …………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161Christian Science Services …………………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251Elstad Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769Emmanuel Episcopal Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164Faith United Methodist Church ……………… Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830Fillmore Free Methodist Church ……………… Sundays - 8 :30am & 10 :30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450First Baptist Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am & 6 :00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840First Baptist Church-Preston …………………… Sundays - 10 :30am & 7:00pm 108 Chatf ield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-4960First English Lutheran Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793First Lutheran Church of Highland ………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318First Presbyterian Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854Fountain Lutheran …………………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268-4413Fountain United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 8 :30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268-4456Garness Trinity Lutheran …………………………………… Sundays - 11:00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905Grace Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2218Greenfield Lutheran Church ………………… Sundays - 9:00am & 10:30am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272Greenleafton Reformed Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2546Harmony United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-6851Henrytown Lutheran Church ……………… Wed. - 6 :30pm & Sun. - 10 :30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425Highland Prairie Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 43265 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731Historic Lenora United Methodist Church ……………… Special Occassions Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545-2641Immanuel Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801Lanesboro United Methodist Church ……………………… Sundays - 8 :30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646Mabel First Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293Mabel United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296Nativity Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 8 :45am & (3rd & 4th) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393New Life Victory Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 440 2nd Ave SE, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3525Newburg United Methodist Church ……………………………………………… 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24North Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875-2460Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church ……………… Sundays - 8 :00am & 10 :30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251Pilot Mound Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875-2460Pioneer Presbyterian Church ………………………………… Sundays - 8 :30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-4037Preston United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 8 :30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2503River Of Life Regional Church …………………………………………………… 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268-4455Root River Church of the Brethren ………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-4772Root River Community Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074Rushford Lutheran Church …………………… Sat. - 5:30pm & Sun. - 9:00am 101 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152Satersdahl 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) 493-5680St Columban Church …………………………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886St Ignatius Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 31497 Highway 43, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2585St Joseph’s Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257St Mark’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111St Marys Catholic Church ………………… Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 11:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148St Matthews Episcopal Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707St Matthew’s Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9:00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772-4474St Olaf Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 10 :30am & (3rd & 4th) - 8 :45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268St Patrick’s Church Hall ……………………………………… Sundays - 8 :00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480St Paul Lutheran Church ………………… Sun. - 10 :00am & Wed. - 7:00pm 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-4604St Paul’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am Harmony, MN 55939 (Big Springs) (507) 886-8175Sumner Center United Methodist Church ………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 378-4801The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints ………… Sundays - 10 :00am 21257 US Hwy 52 South Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-4551Trinity Fellowship ELCA …………………………………… Sundays - 11:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211Trinity Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203Union Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363United Methodist Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-4136Valley Christian Center ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 610 Territorial Rd Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101Whalan Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

Kevin L. Courtney Kevin L. Courtney, 55, of Rushford, Minn. died on Mon-day, March 12, 2012, at his home, surrounded by his fam-ily following a 13-year battle with Leukemia. Kevin was born on Decem-ber 5, 1956, in Decorah, Iowa to Lawrence and Ruth (Bol-land) Courtney. He was raised on a farm near Bluffton, Iowa. Kevin graduated from North Winneshiek High School. He worked in the carpentry and construction industry and for TRW in Rushford for over 25 years. On April 2, 2009, Kevin married Kwang Lee. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rushford and enjoyed woodworking and hunting. Kevin is survived by his wife Kwang of Rushford; two chil-dren: Kristina (Chad) Wilt-gen of Decorah, Iowa; and Kory (Amy) Courtney of Burr Oak, Iowa; two stepdaughters: Kayla Bakkum and Ashley Bakkum and Ashley’s fiancé, Collin Pontillo of Rushford; six grandchildren; four sib-lings: Brian (Karen) Court-ney of Decorah; Mary (Matt) Hamseth of Decorah, Patrick (Sandra) Courtney of Portland, Oregon; and Kelly (Carrie) Courtney of Burr Oak, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Teresa. There was a Memorial Mass for Kevin at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rushford on Thursday, March 15, with the Rev. Joseph Pete officiat-ing. Burial of Kevin’s cremated body was in the St. Bridget’s Catholic Cemetery in Bluff-ton, Iowa. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford handled arrangements.

Gerald Herbert Grunz Gerald “Jerry” Herbert Grunz, 74, of Winona, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 12, 2012, at Winona Health. Jerry was born on August 5, 1937, in Winona to Her-bert and Leone (Moorhead) Grunz. Before graduating from Winona High School, Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Naval Reserve on January 25, 1956. After high school graduation, he completed six years with the Navy. On February 6, 1960, Jerry was united in marriage to Maria Griessdorf at St. Mat-thew’s Lutheran Church in Winona. Jerry worked as a lithogra-pher in the printing business for over 40 years before retir-ing from Herff Jones. In his spare time, Jerry enjoyed deer hunting, walleye fishing, play-ing cribbage, and telling jokes. He wanted to be known as a child of God when he accepted Christ as his Savior. In August 2011, Jerry and Maria became members of Island City Baptist Church in Goodview. Jerry is survived by his wife of 52 years, Maria Grunz; four

daughters, Ava Kock of Utica; Joanie (Wes Schultz) Krone-busch of Goodview; Helen (Ron) Sutter of Lanesboro, and Andrea (Jeff ) Dornbusch of Rollingstone; 12 grandchil-dren; brother, James (Sandra) Grunz of California; and uncle, Homer (Hilda) Grunz of the Twin Cities. He is preceded in death by his parents; and sons-in-law, Steve Kock and David Kronebusch. A memorial service was held on Friday, March 16, 2012, at First Baptist Church in Winona. Pastor Fred Cruz of Island City Baptist Church in Goodview officiated. Immedi-ately following the service, full military honors were provided by the American Legion Leon J. Wetzel Post #9 at Windom Park. Graveside services will be held at a later date. Hoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services handled arrangements.

Robert Hurley Robert Hurley, age 81, of Chatfield, died Friday, March 9, 2012, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Robert Eugene Hurley was born on October 28, 1930 to Michael and Mary (McCabe) Hurley in Caledonia, MN. After graduating from Loret-to High School in 1948, he attended college in LaCrosse for one year. He went to work for the Houston County High-way Department on a survey crew. After a year, he went back to college at WSU in Winona. He received his B.A. degree in 1953 and came to Chatfield to teach high school science. On August 19, 1954, he married Ardys Hagen in Caledonia. He received a M.A. degree in Biol-ogy from St. Mary’s in Winona in 1968 and Specialist in Edu-cation in 1970. He spent all 38 years in teaching and was Dean of Students (for five years) at Chatfield Public School. Dur-ing the summer months he worked for the Pavlish Lumber Company and Tuohy Furni-ture Manufacturing. Robert retired from teaching in the spring of 1991. After retire-ment, he worked full-time for Tuohy Furniture Manufactur-ing for several years and Hurley Accounting and Tax for 19 years. Survivors include his wife, Ardys of Chatfield; one son, Dan (Peg) Hurley of Chatfield; four daughters, Caryn (Joe) Erickson of Fremont, Nebras-ka; Deb (Rick) VonWald of Chatfield; Chari (Todd) Krue-gel of Spring Valley; Dayna (Greg) LaPlante of Chatfield; 14 grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Munk of Menlo Park CA; and Mary LaVerne Plesha of LaCrosse, WI. He was pre-ceded in death by his parents, one grandson, three brothers, and two sisters. The funeral for Robert Hur-ley was Monday, March 12, 2012, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Patrick Arens and Father Tom Loomis officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery at a later

date. Riley Funeral Home of Chatfield handled the arrange-ments.

Leland Warren James Leland Warren “Lee” James, 78, of Rushford, Minn. died on Monday, March 5, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Lee was born on May 24, 1933, to Melvin and Ella (Overby) James. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1951. Lee entered the U.S. Navy boot camp in 1951, at Great Lakes, Ill. He trained in Memphis, Tenn. as an avia-tion structural mechanic. He served two tours. His first duty station was NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. He then transferred to the NAS Alameda, California, from 1951 to 1954. Lee was discharged as E-5 in 1955. Lee then attended the Uni-versity of Minnesota, St. Paul. On September 28, 1957, he was united in marriage with Donna

“Toots” Woxland. They were married for 54 years. Lee was employed as a struc-tural mechanic at Northwest Airlines in St. Paul, Minn. from 1957 to 1961. He was then employed at Tri- County Electric in Rushford from 1961 to 1970. Lee was also active in the Naval Reserves from 1965 to 1969. Over the next 18 years, he was employed at Badger Construction and Bak-ken Construction. Lee became semi-retired in 1997. In the fall of 1997 he joined the crew at Norsland Lefse, retiring in 2008. Lee was a member of the Rushford American Legion. He was active in the Rushford Lutheran Church where he was a church council member and Sunday school teacher. Lee was a Boy Scout Leader. He was part of the first Rushford Ambulance crew and taught first aid classes. Lee’s hobbies included Nascar (Ford drivers), hunting, arrow-head hunting, computer games, military his-tory, reading, berry-picking, scenic drives and his grand-kids. Lee is surved by his wife, Donna and their children: Scott (Christi) James and daughter, Cassie; Nancy (Geff ) Dornink and daughter, Holli, son Adam and daughter Kerri; Todd (Michele) James and sons, Erick and Matthew and daugh-ter, Katie; Kristine James (Ray Oman) and daughters, Sawyer and Madeline and son, Jacob; two great-grandchildren, Adam and Brynlee; one aunt, Helen Rustad, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and several aunts and uncles. The service was on Saturday, March 10, at Highland Prai-rie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, Minn. with the Rev. Wade Davick officiating. Burial was in the Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford handled arrangements.

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Lynn L. Erlandson Rogich Lynn L. Erlandson Rogich, age 41, of Mabel, died unex-pectedly, March 5, 2012, at the Gundersen Medical Center in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Lynn was born March 25, 1970, in Spring Grove, M i n n e s o t a to Steven and Jackie ( A m d a h l ) E r l a n d s o n . She gradu-ated from the Mabel-Canton High Schoolin 1988, and then from North Iowa Community College in Calmar, Iowa with a degree in cosmetology. On December 18, 2004, she married Larry Rog-ich at the Highland Luther-an Church in rural Decorah, Iowa. Lynn had worked as a distributor of salon products and as a salon consultant, sales manager for Tri-State Sign-ing, at Nancy’s Solutions in Caledonia, and a daycare pro-vider for five years so she could stay at home with their son. She was currently an assistant with the pre-school program at Mabel-Canton Elementary School, and at A.B.L.E. in Spring Grove. Lynn also vol-unteered as an assistant Cub Scout leader, and as a P.A.L.S leader at the school.

Lynn was a member of the Scheie Lutheran Church and enjoyed camping, f ishing, hunting morel mushrooms, cooking, crafting, decorating for Christmas, and especially spending time with family. Lynn is survived by her hus-band Larry of Mabel; a son Levi; a step-daughter Colleen; mother Jackie Erlandson (Tom Madson) of Mabel; sister Lisa Erlandson of Mabel; a brother Shane (Dawn) Erlandson of New Hampton, Iowa; grand-mother Ruby Erlandson of Mabel; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; a sister Laura; grandparents Nick Erlandson and Lyle and Adeline Amdahl. Funeral services were Satur-day, March 10, 2012, at the Scheie Lutheran Church in rural Mabel with the Rev. Mary Waudby officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel handled arrangements.

Jay Allen Quandahl Jay Allen Quandahl, 45, of Preston, died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at his home in Preston. Jay was born on April 12, 1966, in Spring Grove, Min-nesota, the son of Robert and Verna (Hareldson) Quandahl. He graduated from Mabel- Canton High School in 1984. He then went to Pipestone, Minn. and attended the Pip-estone Vocational Techni-

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cal Institute and received his degree in Meat Cutting in July 1985. After graduation he moved to Preston and went to work for Dahl’s IGA working there for 15 years. In 1988 he married Holly Gossman; the couple later divorced. After this he worked for Skippy’s in Chatfield until 2011. His hob-bies included hunting, fishing, and any outdoor activities. He also enjoyed working on farms. He especially loved spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his mother Verna (Rick Staggemeyer) of Spring Grove, Minnesota; one son Jordan at home; daugh-ter Kori (Adam Johnson)McCabe of Spring Grove; two stepsons, Brandon and Ryan Allen of Chatfield; stepdaugh-ter, Kasondra (Joe)Fieseler of Eyota; five grandchildren; one brother, Brian of Gilbert, Az., and one sister Robin (David) Bong of Middleton, Wi., his special family, Larry Severson of Chatfield, Tony (Paula) Sev-erson, Kelli Pierce, and Sheila (James) Marzolf and Shawn Severson, all of Preston. Also many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Robert; the love of his life Jodi Severson, daugh-ter Rikki McCabe, and also both his paternal and maternal grandparents. Funeral services were held at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, with Rev. Dave Jore officiating. Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery Preston.

Wyatt Lester Laqua Cameron and Stephanie Laquas and big brother Chase proudly announce the birth of their new baby Wyatt Lester Laqua. Wyatt was born February 28, 2012, at 3:39 p.m. at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. He weighed 9 lb 1 oz and was 20 3/4 inches long. Grandparents are Shirley and the late Lester Laqua of Lake City and Rick and Janelle Masher-Rowe of Spring Valley. Grear-grandparents are Ione Hanson of Rochester, Barbara Mosher of Spring Valley, and the late Gordon Mosher. Great-great-grandmother is Laura Mosher of Ostrander.

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Annual Audit Jason Boynton, Smith Scha-fer and Associates, presented the annual audit for the year ending December 31, 2011. He issued an unqualified, clear opinion, add-ing there are no major concerns

from an audit perspective. The tax capacity of the city increased between 2002 and 2011 through community growth and increased market values. However, that growth leveled off over the past three years. The city is receiving fewer state dollars due to a reduction in Local Government Aid (LGA). LGA in 2010 and 2011 was reduced to levels similar to those received in 2005. Public safety is the city’s most significant expenditure, which is typical for a community of this size. The Fund balance is at 62 percent, showing the city has suf-ficient reserves. The city contin-ues to make timely payments on its debt. The city decreased total outstanding debt by $1,037,501 during the current fiscal year. The council accepted the audit as presented.

Other Business In Brief *A Memo of Understanding was approved between both the Chatfield Ambulance Service and the Chatfield Fire Department and Help our Neighbors (HON). HON is a community task force that will provide services to area seniors to help them live indepen-dently and stay in their homes. *An agreement with Olmsted County was approved for rou-tine maintenance of short sec-tions of their roads. The city will maintain a half mile section of CSAH 10 within the city and less than a half mile of County Road 145. Payment to the city

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On Monday, March 12, 2012, David John Nelson, 59 of Ches-ter, Iowa, appeared before Judge Robert Benson at the Fillmore County Courthouse. Nelson was charged with Assault in the 3rd degree with substantial bodily harm, which has a maxi-mum penalty of five years in jail, $10,000, or both. He was also charged with two counts of Assault in the 5th degree with fear of bodily harm or death, each with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, $1,000, or both, and one count of dis-orderly conduct. These charges stem from an incident in which

Nelson allegedly assaulted his brother, James Nelson. James Nelson reported to the police that his brother had allegedly assaulted him by shoving him, when he then fell against a barn, fracturing his ribs. Nelson was released on his own recognizance, with $10,000 unconditional bail. His next court appearance is March 27, 2012. Also appearing before Judge Benson was Leland Ronald Nel-son, II, 25 of Spring Valley. Nelson was charged with two counts of malicious punishment of a child under the age of four,

which has a maximum penalty of five years in jail, $10,000, or both. He was also charged with two counts of domestic assault, with a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, $1,000, or both, and two counts of Assault in the 5th degree. The charges came after an incident in which Nelson allegedly hurt a young child he was caring for, his girlfriend’s son. The child’s father brought him to the Olmsted Medical Center in Spring Valley when he found bruises on him. Nelson was released on his own recognizance with $10,000 unconditional bail. He must

Fillmore County District Court Report have no contact with the victim or his siblings. His next appear-ance in court is April 9, 2012. Patrick John Mulhern, 22 of Fountain, also appeared before Judge Benson on March 12. Mulhern was charged with Flee-ing a Peace Officer in a motor vehicle, which has a maximum penalty of three years and one day in jail, $5,000, or both. He was also charged with a Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, and a DWI with a blood alco-hol level above .08. Both have a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, $1,000, or both. There was also a charge for open bottle, with the same maximum pen-alty.

The charges stem from an inci-dent on March 9, 2012, when Mulhern was allegedly driving his vehicle in the wrong lane. He also allegedly attempted to flee police by driving through a field with his lights off. His blood alcohol level was over .08, and he failed the field sobriety tests. There was allegedly an open can of beer in the vehicle as well. Mulhern was released on his own recognizance with $12,000 unconditional bail. He must submit to electronic home mon-itoring with daily alcohol testing and not visit any bars. His next court appearance will be April 2, 2012.

In honor of its outstanding contributions in the fight against cancer, the American Cancer Society recently presented Relay For Life of Fillmore County with a National Per Capita award. The award was presented at the American Cancer Society Mid-west Division’s Leadership Sum-mit in Bloomington, Minneso-ta. In 2011, the Relay For Life of Fillmore County raised $122,048 at their event, for a per capita amount of $5.86. This ranking

was the #10 figure for all coun-ties in the 20,000 — 24,999 population category in America. “The American Cancer Soci-ety depends on the fundrais-ing efforts of our community members to continue our prog-ress in the fight against cancer in helping people stay well, get well find cures and fight back,” said Ann O’Connor, American Cancer Society volunteer from Preston, MN. “The people in Fillmore County continue to lead the way in fighting back

against cancer year after year.” 2011 also marked the year the event reached the one million dollar mark in 18 years of host-ing the Relay For Life. For more information and to participate in the 2012 Relay For Life in Fillmore County, log on to www.RelayForLife.org/FillmoreMN. The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of experi-ence to save lives and end suf-fering from cancer. As a global

grassroots force of more than three million volunteers, we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early; helping people get well by being there for them during and after a cancer diag-nosis; by finding cures through investment in groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back by rallying lawmakers to pass laws to defeat cancer and by rallying communities worldwide

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By Jade Sexton The Harmony City Council had a short meeting on March 13, 2012. During the meeting they discussed a bill that was recently submitted to them by a resident. This resident had two of her appliances burn out after her electric meter was replaced by the city. She submitted a bill for $835.92 for getting her microwave and stove repaired. Mayor Steve Donney said insurance would not cover the cost since there was no negli-gence on the part of the city employees. There was most likely a surge of voltage that caused the damage. He said he believed that is the cause, since it’s too big of a coincidence to have two appliances go out at once. There have been no other complaints or problems caused by the replacement of the elec-tric meters. After this inci-dent occurred, the city had the employees go inside the

home to turn off the power at the main before replacing the meter, then turn it back on when finished. “I’m afraid it would set a pre-cedence,” said council member Jim Bakken. City Administrator Jerome Illg agreed. Donney made a motion to pay for the bill, which did not pass. Council member Dan Tieffenbacher made a motion to pay 50 percent of the bill, since the appliances were used and not brand new. The motion passed, with Bakken voting against. Building and Maintenance

Maintenance employee Chris Johnson said the jet pump at well number one burned out, and has to be replaced at a cost of $600. The pump injects chlorine into the system. Johnson also said they are still waiting to get the pump back for the other well, as it has been in New Prague get-

Harmony City Council discusses EDA fundsting repaired for five months. He said if there are heavy rains this spring the one pump won’t be able to keep up, so hopefully it will be back soon.

EDA Illg said there is about $25,000 left for the year in Commercial Rehab dollars, and there are two or three businesses that have expressed interest. The money has to be spent by the end of the year or it goes back to the state. Harmony would get 70 percent of the money back with no restrictions. Council member Deb Scra-beck said the Heritage Grove numbers have remained about the same. She stated that Michelle Vrieze from CEDA (Community and Economic Development Association) pre-sented to the Harmony EDA about a small cities block grant.

Other Business Illg informed the council they are almost completely done changing everyone’s meters and only have a few left. Tieffenbacher noted the Fill-more Central band will not be able to play at the Customer Appreciation night at the park on August 21. They will need to find another band. He added they will be doing interviews for the summer city employee position after March 28 and come up with a decision by April 2. Illg is going to look into the price of spraying for mos-quitoes again this year. The board approved a not-to-exceed amount of $5,000.

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The Lanesboro Arts Center would like to invite artists to sub-mit an application for inclusion in the Annual Father’s Day “Art in the Park” Festival, to be held on Sun-day, June 17, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Sylvan Park, Lanesboro, Minnesota. Now in its 32nd year, “Art in the Park” is southeast Min-nesota’s longest running art festi-val. The festival features 100+ artist and craft booths, homemade foods and beverages provided by local organizations, a farm animal pet-ting zoo, the ‘Make a Tie for Dad’ booth, and music and entertain-ment throughout the day – includ-ing Dan Newton’s Café Accordion Orchestra, and Patchouli. With the quality, variety and value of art-work, “Art in the Park” attracts thousands of regional patrons each year. Lanesboro is famous for its hospitality and Sylvan Park pro-vides an idyllic setting for the event

with shade trees, scenic bluffs, play-ground and ponds. For an application and more information about “Art in the Park,” go to the Lanesboro Arts Center website: www.lanesboroarts.org or email artinthepark@lanesboroarts.org. Deadline for entries is April 20, 2012. Booth fee is $85, and booths must feature original work handmade by artists; all items for sale must be the art or handiwork of the exhibiting artist(s) or artisan(s). “Art in the Park” is a program of the Lanesboro Arts Center, which has been providing year-round arts programming for more than thirty years. Its mission is to serve as a regional catalyst for artistic excel-lence and educational development in providing diverse art experiences for people of all ages. For more information contact 507-467-2446 / info@lanesboroarts.org / www.lanesboroarts.org.

Announcing call for Visual Artists for “Art in the Park”

creating a sister publication of the Visit Bluff Country maga-zine. This sister publication will be titled Daytripper, boast-ing “101 Things To Do & See In Southeast Minnesota.” What is unique about Day-tripper, glossy from cover to cover, is that we will be publish-ing 80,000 copies in the month of May 2012, and distributing 62,000 copies of this maga-zine within the Olmsted County Journal to over 62,000 house-holds. So, immediately, over 62,000 households in Roches-ter, Eyota, Dover, Byron, Pine Island, Oronoco and Stewar-ville will receive copies of this magazine right in their own home. The additional 18,000 copies will be distributed to rack locations within up to 100 miles of Olmsted County in all directions such as Cannon Falls,

Red Wing, Owatonna, Austin, Albert Lea, Decorah, Winona, La Crosse, Mankato, and all points between. I encourage our readers to offer up their favorite things to do and see in Southeast Min-nesota. Whether it is a trip to the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, horseback riding in the Forestville State Park, or a trip to The SPAM Museum in Austin, we want to hear your thoughts. Your favorite ‘daycation’ could make the list of “101 Things To Do & See In Southeast Minnesota” appear-ing in Daytripper. And, one lucky winner will be drawn for a special Daytripper getaway valued at up to $300. Look for details in next week’s Fillmore County Journal for the Daytrip-per contest. For businesses wishing to advertise in Daytripper, they can contact the Fillmore County Journal at 507-765-2151.

By Karen Reisner Robert Thompson, Lanesboro, during the citizen input portion of the March 13 county board meeting asked the board for a resolu-tion in support of changing the alignment of a portion of Highway 16 near Inspi-ration Point between Preston and Lanesboro. Commissioner Chuck Amunrud was absent. Thompson stated he had tried to get MnDot to straight-en that hill twenty to twenty-five years ago. Another semi and trailer rolled over near Inspiration Point on March 5. Thompson said that it was the third semi accident at that location in the past six months. He already had taken the issue to the Lanesboro City Council where they voted to draft a let-ter to send to MnDot. Thompson explained that with a change in the align-ment and the construction of a slow lane, a lot of the pressure would be taken off that hill, making it safer. The entrance to Inspiration Point would be on the west side and make a safer entrance. The park would be left untouched. Commissioner Duane Bakke said he was fully in support of doing something. He sug-gested that resolutions of sup-port be obtained from local businesses like the Lanesboro Sales Commission and POET Biorefining. Sheriff Daryl Jensen said he certainly was in support of the effort to improve what he called the “horseshoe” and the corner east of that. He said it is a beautiful spot, but a real dangerous curve both going up and down the hill. Jensen is putting together accident numbers at that location over

the years. He suggested the largest number of semi crashes in the county have occurred on that section of highway.

AED Grant Application Chief Deputy Sheriff Thom-as Kycek described the effort to obtain grant funding for Automatic External Defibril-lators (AED) from the federal Department of Human Ser-vices. The grant collaboration is between the county, the cit-ies and the ambulance and first responder services within the county. Kycek recognized the efforts of County Coordina-tor Karen Brown and Human Resources Kristina Kohn for the time and work they had contributed toward the grant application. The grant funds, if awarded, would be spread over three years with a maximum of $100,000 per year. In the first phase the money would be used to put AEDs in all squad cars. The second phase would put AEDs in all county build-ings and the third phase would provide at least one AED each for participating municipal buildings. The resolution of support approved by the county board noted that 24 percent of the deaths in the county were from heart disease in 2010. The “timing of AED shock following the initial signs of a heart event is critical to sur-vival.” Kycek noted only three of these grants will be awarded. He said if we don’t receive the grant, we will continue to pur-sue other funding to provide better service to the county.

Other Business In Brief •The resignation to retireof Public Health Nurse Linda Grabau was accepted with

County to support highway improvement on Duschee Hill

thanks for fourteen years of service effective May 31. The advertisement for her replace-ment at .8 FTE was approved. •Marla Stanton was hiredas the new .8 FTE Assistant County Attorney effective March 30. Kristina Kohn explained that they had a whole new pool of applicants for the .8 position. Formerly, it was a .6 FTE position which has proven to contribute to an unacceptable rate of turnover. •Commissioners had a longdiscussion on when best to advertise for a replacement for the retiring county engineer. John Grindeland plans to retire at the end of this year. Kohn said it will take time to find his replacement. There seemed to be a consensus that the county could get along with-out an Assistant County Engi-neer, which would be a signifi-cant savings to the county. The board decided to post immedi-ately for the County Engineer position with a potential salary range dependent on the candi-date’s qualifications. •CommissionerRandyDahlexplained that Semcac is keep-ing a skeleton crew for their weatherization program. Min-nesota was one of the states that did not receive funding this year. Dahl said it has been a very good and cost-effective program. The heat loss fixes and improvements to furnaces can save about 20 percent of heating costs. This can reduce the need for energy assistance in these homes. Home Energy Licensed Pro-fessionals (HELP) is a new division of Semcac. Experi-enced certified auditors will do a comprehensive energy audit at a cost of $150. They will provide solutions for homes and businesses to fit the own-ers budget which can reduce energy usage and save on util-ity costs.

By Gary Peterson Bids were approved Monday night at Spring Valley City Council for replacement of the steel doors at the swimming pool. According to Park Director John Fenske the old doors are the original ones that were installed when the pool was built. Valley Home Improvement bid the doors at $13,768 plus a $1,000 bid to install the doors. Fire Department transfers

money to Spring Valley Ambulance Association

The Council also approved a donation of $2,500 from the Fire Department Donation Account to the Spring Valley Ambulance Association to help pay for the equipment to equip the rehab trailer. Chief Chris Czapiewski said that the trailer will be avail-able to any location within the service area. It will enable fire-men or other workers to go inside the structure and get out of the weather.

EDA Action The latest on the EDA loan to

the Root River Country Club: Previously the County Commis-sioner had indicated they would pick up 50 percent of the cost but has now reduced that amount to 25 percent. Dollar wise it went from a guarantee of $17,500 to $8,750. The loan from the EDA will be approved with those guar-antees included. The EDA is also recommending to the Council to allow the EDA to reapply for USDA, RBEG funds for the Industrial Park and/or city expansions project based on the past success of the 2009-2012 program that assisted three area businesses. Matching grant dollars of 20 percent ($55,400) and a resolution are needed by City Council to support the appli-cation.

Spring Cleanup is being planned.

Back by popular demand the city will once again sponsor the City Wide Cleanup in May. It doesn’t come without costs. City Administrator Deb Zimmer says

that it will cost between $4,000 and $5,000. She is trying to get those costs lowered by taking the junk to LeRoy Metals rather than Waste Management.

301 Center Ave cannot be burned

A little update on the structure at 301 Center Avenue. At the last meeting Council voted to have the fire department burn the building but since then an inspection of the property will not allow that to happen. Therefore the house needs to be demolished. Admin-istrator Zimmer said, “The struc-ture is a definite health and safety issue.” It was not announced when the action will occur. A day to help the environment Councilman Jones said that the creek cleanup in Spring Valley is now set for April 7. He said that they need a lot of volunteers to do the job. Sounds like a perfect outing for a nice day and doing something to improve our parks and waters.

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The FCMS Jazz Orchestra, The FCHS Jazz Ensemble, and Guest Artists, Tom Haugen and the Luther College Alumni Jazz Combo will be performing Saturday, May 5, 6:30pm at Wheelers Bar & Grill. Tickets for the annual Big Band Bash Dinner Concert are on sale now! Tickets for the event are $20 and can be ordered through a FC Band student or by contacting Mr. Powell at the Harmony band office.

Dorian Honor BandTen students from Fillmore Central High School were selected to perform in the 2012 Luther College Honor band in Decorah, Iowa on Sunday and Monday, February 26 and 27.

Front:(L-R) Kerri Dornink, Janelle Christensen, Jessie Tammel, Gwen Petrillo, and Lorgan Malley. Back:(L-R) Ryan Mayer, Andrea Nolan, Mat Bradley, and Matt Guttormson. Not Pictured Due to Illness: Mike Walsh.

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First Grade CircusOn March 9th, The Fillmore Central 1st Grade Circus came to town!

As culminating event for the Fillmore Central Elementary students for their participation in February’s I Love to Read Month and meeting their goal of 150,000 pages/minutes read - students participated in Minute To Win It Activities/Challenges.

Pictured Above: (Left) Alyssa Britton separates m&ms into colors. (Center Left) Zander Sylvester tries to knock down a pyramid of pop cans by shooting a rubber band (Right Center) Kaylee Whitehill uses a pedometer on her head to see how many steps she can accumulate in a minute. (Right) Amelia Mason attempts to stack 5 dice on a popsicle stick in her mouth. Pictured Left: (Left) Ella Springer tries to kick her shoe off and get it to stick on a table 15 feet away. (Right) Cody Lueck knocks down water bottles.

• Mar. 29 Seniors Leave on Class Trip• Apr. 3 Early dismissal 12:30pm• Apr. 3 K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences• Apr. 4-6 No School• Apr. 6 Good Friday• Apr. 7 Seniors return from Class Trip• Apr. 8 Easter• Apr. 16 5-12 Spring Band Concert 8pm - Preston• Apr. 22-24 FFA State Convention • Apr. 24 Small Group Music @ Rushford

1st Grade Readers! Shown in the photo is Courtney

Hershberger & Hannah Fishbaugher receiving their new dictionaries after reading 100 books. After students in Mrs. Prinsen’s and Mrs. Niemeyer’s

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Fillmore Central has added new technology to the elementary level with the addition of some new i-pads. Shown in the pictures are Mr. Ostrom’s third grade class using the i-pads to work on math facts.

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green eggs and haMThe Kindergartners celebrated Dr. Suess’s birthday by reading the book “Green Eggs and Ham.” After reading the book they made their own to see how many of them liked green eggs and ham. In the photos are: Below - Brayden Engen and Aubrey Larson, Top Right - Lincoln Iverson, Center Right - Blaine Neimeyer, Bottom Right - Tyler James Henzler Lange.

A huge thank you to Mr. Ron Scheevel for donating his time, talents, and equipment to Fillmore Central to put on a dance for the Elementary on Wednesday, March 14th. The Phy Ed, Music and Art Dept. help organize the event to expose students to some traditional and fun dances done at weddings around the area such as the Electric Slide, Limbo, Macarana, Cha Cha Slide and others. The students had a great time!

March 14th Elementary Dance

Bread, A Slice Of Life Baking bread becomes so much more than flour, yeast, butter and water. Baking bread can transport you back to your grandmother’s kitchen, to childhood at the extend-ed family gathering, to the voice of your father saying, “Pass the rolls.” Baking bread engages the senses, as the smell of the fragrant loaf fills them up, along with the kitchen. My first adventure with baking bread was in my grandmother’s kitchen in the small house she’d moved to, surrounded by woods and close to her daughters. It was an opportunity to spend time with one of my favorite people and learn a cherished family recipe. I was 19 years old and the experience is still a fond memory. Her delicious rolls are requested at every holiday gath-ering. While living in Denver, I worked a few hours every week at an organ-ic food co-op as part of my mem-bership, and was introduced to sourdough bread. There is folklore about the hearty souls who car-ried starter with them to make the crusty loaves. I caught a past

episode of Julia Child on PBS. Her guest was the owner and chef of a San Francisco bakery that was renowned for its sourdough bread. He demonstrated his techniques with more steps than I care to take at this time. Someday I will make a starter and experiment with a new batch of this favorite form of bread. Once again on Minnesota turf, I decided to try French bread, and invited relatives to share it as part of a homemade meal. The heating element in our rental house oven chose that day to quit. I discovered that running two loaves of bread dough to the neighbors in winter is apt to make them fall into hard rocks. I’ve always loved kneading the living dough, working out all kinds of frustrations in the pro-cess. Baking bread is one of the few experiences that provides exercise, mental health, and a fragrant loaf to devour later. Homemade bread is more natural as well, with a list

of ingredients that are recognizable and definitely healthier for you. Recently, I read an article in the paper about Anna Stoehr, of rural Elgin. She is 111, holds the renowned title of the oldest resi-dent of Minnesota, and is 45th on the validated list of oldest living people in the world. She still lives on the family farm she bought with her husband in 1936, plays the games of 500, Mexican Train, and Scrabble with family members and bakes her own coffee cakes and bread. She claims homemade beats the bread you buy, and I am inclined to agree with her. I have crossed paths with her several times at the birthday parties of her granddaughter, Mary Woods, and she is an example of how most of us would like to live in our elder years. When bread makers became popular and life too busy, I found it took a short amount of time to throw ingredients into the bread machine and the result was a fairly satisfying bread. Eventually, the bread maker gave its last sigh and quit, ending that era. Focaccia bread, with herbs and garlic from the garden and Par-mesan cheese sprinkled liberally across the top, is another treat I am fond of making. However, Oatmeal Bread is the bread we make most often, published as my recipe in last month’s Sue’s Muse. Our latest passion is pizza baked in the wood-fired pizza oven my husband finished last year. We first tasted this delicacy at a garden gathering at Lee and Lindsey Lee’s house near Decorah. It has been a learning experience to get the heat right (it takes two hours to heat up the oven) and the recipe refined, as we found a thin Italian style crust and a few toppings works well and tastes incredible. I can already smell the apple wood and the fragrant aroma of the pizza coming fresh from the oven, with the sights of the garden surrounding us, and friends waiting to devour the mouthwa-tering morsels. Our favorite pizza has a homemade crust, basil pesto sauce, the marvelous flavor of the bacon from Oak Meadow Meats in Harmony, Baby Bella mushrooms, and a variety of cheeses. Soon, the breezes will blow the warm air of summer onto the land-scape and the daffodils that have popped their heads up from the earth will burst the cheer of bright yellow into our spirits. Then we can dream of harvesting our home-grown tomatoes, garlic, and basil to place on top of homemade pizza pies.

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Blend with a regular or immersion blender. This recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups of pesto. It can be used on pizza, vegetables, for bruschetta or as vinaigrette if thinned with a little more olive oil and red wine vinegar. A handful of any kind of nuts may be added for a more traditional pesto. Keep in the refrigerator.

The Fillmore Central National Honors Society held their banquet on Monday, March 12, 2012. Their guest speaker was Superintendent Richard Keith. In the first row from left to right is Janelle Christensen, Gwen Petrillo, *Jessie Tammel, *Ryan Bigalk, and *Sammy Kiehne. In the back row from left to right is Richard Keith, Michael Elliott, *Ryan Mayer, *Alex Peterson, Cody Hendrickson, and Heath Olstad. *denotes two-year members. National Honors Society Officers:Ryan Mayer- PresidentJanelle Christensen- Vice PresidentJessie Tammel- SecretaryGwen Petrillo- Treasurer

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been given,” noted Sarvi. “So, how do we make it work?” “We’re giving you a building and dollars,” added Councilor Mark Honsey. “What you do with it is up to you. No one doubts the library board’s efforts or vision. We weren’t trying to step on your toes. Our intent was to get the city out of the way. We were trying to do something positive.” “Our main concern,” respond-ed O’Donnell, “whatever we do to this building, we’ll be stuck here for the next hundred years. Just like you, we want to do it right.” “I suggest clarity from the council, as to parameters,” rec-ommended Sarvi. “There’s so much angst for a project that should be bringing the commu-nity together. You can choose to view it as a limitation or you can say this is what we’re going to do with it. The parameters come first though; otherwise you’re going to plan something that they won’t approve.” As discussion continued, several hot button topics and recent state-ments were addressed, including whether or not the community is behind the project, fundraising efforts, and Councilor Bunke’s reference to the use of the vacant and still unfinished community center as “ludicrous.” “I think the city needs econom-ic development. We need to devel-op a lot more economic strength. Using the building as a business incubator or selling it are both options being explored,” Bunke responded. “Does Rushford deserve a new library? Yes. Can we afford it right now? No.” An analysis study on what it would take to actually upgrade the current library facility, as it stands, with no expansion, would need to be done. However, the footprint of the Tews building is 3,500 square feet. In order to be compliant with state code (Ameri-cans with Disabilities Act), and to accommodate the library’s 27,000 items, the building would need a minimum of 4,500 square feet. The library board will continue to search for options, while wait-ing for specific parameters from the city. In other news, the city has received bids for up to four electri-cal projects. The first two projects are in relation to the FEMA recer-tification of the levee system and are required. They total $643,341, of which $636,000 the city has already bonded for. The city por-tion is not to exceed the bonded amount. The second two projects were bid on recommendation from the Rushford Municipal Electrical Commission and come with price tags of $73,000 and $18,500 respectively and are upgrades to the system. Additional DNR funds and FEMA funding assistance may also be available. The four bids will be paid on unit rather than as a whole, so the city may decide to complete only the required por-tions if funding is limited. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, March 26, at 6:30pm, at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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ommendation from the building project subcommittee regarding setting guidelines for the Library Board and determining financing options. “Where do we go from here?” asked Mayor Chris Hallum. “It is a waste of taxpayer money to put money into this building,” continued O’Donnell. “It doesn’t fit our vision for the future and it doesn’t fit our space needs. It would be a fruitless project and not in the best interest of the com-munity. The compromise is, we’re going to end up getting this space, which doesn’t fit our needs, you’re going to limit us on what we can spend and limit us to what we can expand.” The decision that O’Donnell refers is addendum “c” of Coun-cilor Vern Bunke’s motion Febru-ary 27, which limits the library to the existing footprint of the Tews building until appropriate funding can be put in place for a possible expansion. Accord-ing to City Administrator Steve Sarvi, it’s likely that the city could use $475,000 in FEMA fund-ing, which had originally been designated for the community center, for an expansion of the Tews building. The money would need to be preapproved by FEMA prior to construction and the city would only be able to seek reim-bursement for the cost, rather than receiving an immediate draw down on funds during construc-tion. “You’re not going to be able to fundraise for this building,” responded a clearly frustrated O’Donnell. “We’ve already lost $100,000 in donations that was earmarked for a new library. It’s going to be expensive. We weren’t invited into this subcommittee meeting. Why?” “The building project meet-ing was a subcommittee of the council. You’re hear now to dis-cuss the parameters of the project,” responded Sarvi. “This was your third best option,” added Hallum, refer-ring to the board’s written rec-ommendation that highlighted as the Tews Building as its third best option, of five. However, the board’s decision for the building came only if including an expan-sion to the existing footprint of the facility. “What are the parameters?” asked O’Donnell. “What do you want us to do? It’s this space, that’s it. The council will say, ‘This is your space. Be happy with it.’” “I encourage you to dream and tell the architect what you need,” responded Councilor Bunke.

“This space can be used creatively. It could be better than it is now. Get creative. It might not be as bad as you think.” “A square foot is a square foot,” countered O’Donnell. “You’re going to put $800,000 in a 1920s building?” The monetary refer-ence is that of a possible ball-park figure between consultant Mike Bubany’s financial planning model and architect Jose Rivas’s estimate for facility upgrade costs. “This is the direction that we’ve

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Dorian Honor BandTen students from Fillmore Central High School were selected to perform in the 2012 Luther College Honor band in Decorah, Iowa on Sunday and Monday, February 26 and 27.

Front:(L-R) Kerri Dornink, Janelle Christensen, Jessie Tammel, Gwen Petrillo, and Lorgan Malley. Back:(L-R) Ryan Mayer, Andrea Nolan, Mat Bradley, and Matt Guttormson. Not Pictured Due to Illness: Mike Walsh.

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As culminating event for the Fillmore Central Elementary students for their participation in February’s I Love to Read Month and meeting their goal of 150,000 pages/minutes read - students participated in Minute To Win It Activities/Challenges.

Pictured Above: (Left) Alyssa Britton separates m&ms into colors. (Center Left) Zander Sylvester tries to knock down a pyramid of pop cans by shooting a rubber band (Right Center) Kaylee Whitehill uses a pedometer on her head to see how many steps she can accumulate in a minute. (Right) Amelia Mason attempts to stack 5 dice on a popsicle stick in her mouth. Pictured Left: (Left) Ella Springer tries to kick her shoe off and get it to stick on a table 15 feet away. (Right) Cody Lueck knocks down water bottles.

• Mar. 29 Seniors Leave on Class Trip• Apr. 3 Early dismissal 12:30pm• Apr. 3 K-12 Parent/Teacher Conferences• Apr. 4-6 No School• Apr. 6 Good Friday• Apr. 7 Seniors return from Class Trip• Apr. 8 Easter• Apr. 16 5-12 Spring Band Concert 8pm - Preston• Apr. 22-24 FFA State Convention • Apr. 24 Small Group Music @ Rushford

1st Grade Readers! Shown in the photo is Courtney

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Fillmore Central has added new technology to the elementary level with the addition of some new i-pads. Shown in the pictures are Mr. Ostrom’s third grade class using the i-pads to work on math facts.

(Above: Olyvia Willford and Hannah Storlie, Below: Left - Makayla Braaten, Right - Caleb Kunz)

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green eggs and haMThe Kindergartners celebrated Dr. Suess’s birthday by reading the book “Green Eggs and Ham.” After reading the book they made their own to see how many of them liked green eggs and ham. In the photos are: Below - Brayden Engen and Aubrey Larson, Top Right - Lincoln Iverson, Center Right - Blaine Neimeyer, Bottom Right - Tyler James Henzler Lange.

A huge thank you to Mr. Ron Scheevel for donating his time, talents, and equipment to Fillmore Central to put on a dance for the Elementary on Wednesday, March 14th. The Phy Ed, Music and Art Dept. help organize the event to expose students to some traditional and fun dances done at weddings around the area such as the Electric Slide, Limbo, Macarana, Cha Cha Slide and others. The students had a great time!

March 14th Elementary Dance

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By Paul Trende Tanner Lange and Sam Eberle are one of the areas best G tandems plain and simple. Lange does the scoring and main ball handling, Eberle the defending and garbage work, though both can do it all. They compliment each other nicely. A true basketball fan from Roches-ter-Lourdes should be compliment-ing them. Eberle got the 3-seeded Knights going early against the 2-seeded Eagles (19-8) in their 1AA West semifinal affair, scoring 8 of Kingsland’s first 10. Lourdes was so respectful of Lange they went box-and-one. Tanner (a 20 PPG scorer) had just two 1st half points (three fouls). Kingsland (w/o Lange) ended the half on an 11-2 run to head to the break up 28-20. A 9-1 Eagle run to start the 2nd tied the game at 29. From there, it was nip-and-tuck (7 ties, 8 lead changes). Jacob Schaefer was Lourdes’ main weapon. The 6’6” soph had a game-high 25 points and 13 rebounds. Down the stretch though, it was all Lange. At 2:33 he authored a steal, and then got fouled. At 2:14 he authored another steal (likely saved a basket), and then went to line a minute later. He made all four

FT’s, pivotally giving his team a 49-45 lead (1:20). After trading 1’s and 2’s, an Eagle FT (0:11) cut the Knight lead to 52-49. Eberle was then fouled. He missed both FT’s, but in an amazing display of hustle, beat four Eagles to the rebound (no Knights were on the blocks). He snuffed out Lourdes’ tie/OT hopes (the Knights would’ve been with-out Lange per a foul-out). A pair of FT’s iced it, 54-49 Kingsland pre-vailed! Lange led the Knights with 17, 15 in the 2nd half (9-10 FT’s). Eberle scored 12, Spencer Klevan 13 (7 rebounds). Schaefer was the only Eagle in double figures.

….Only to Awaken Sleeping Bears

By virtue of Kingsland’s win, they got 1-seeded Byron (22-5) for the 1AA West title. The first half was a lot Knights. Lange had 11 points, Eberle 6 steals, Byron 14 TO’s. Kingsland led 27-18 at the break. Their quick hands and inspired play roused the Bears from a mini-hibernation. The 2nd half was an entirely different story. Byron hit three 3’s in the first 5:00. They had four TO’s total. Without steals, Kingsland’s offense was hin-dered. By the 8:00 mark, Byron

Lange, Eberle steal it... had the lead (34-33). They wouldn’t surrender it. The Bears hit 13 of 18 FT’s in the final 6:00, 23 of 31 for the game (to Kingsland’s 9 of 18). They out-muscled the Knights 55-48. Lange led the black and silver with 16 points. He also went over 1,000 for his career with a FT in the 1st half. Spencer Klevan had 14. Eberle had 7 assists and 8 steals. Byron’s Travis Smith was the biggest bruising-Bear. The 6’3” 200-plus pound senior had 20 points and 13 rebounds. Brady Fuchs added 11, Jack Nelson 10 and 7 rebounds. Kingsland’s great season ends at 20-9, the 1AA West runner-up. The run of the super-six seniors (Lange, Eberle, Klevan, Devin Pokorney, Soren Grandall, and Josh Thomp-son) ends. They were true iron-men throughout the season, a true team.

A Grinch Named Hinsch In a big game, if one player goes off, if that player won’t be denied,

if that player is hands down the best athlete on the court, his or her team is at a distinct advantage. To the chagrin of the Chatfield girls in their 1AA title game, the ‘player’ was Ashley Hinsch from Zumbrota-Mazeppa (16-10). The 5’9” senior G came into the game white-hot. She left still glowing. Things started great for Chatfield, up 10-2. Z-M then went on a 15-0 spurt. By half-time, the Gophers got the lead back, 27-24. Hinsch had 12 points. It was then back and forth until the 8:39 mark, when Hinsch nailed a three, giving Z-M a 40-37 edge. At that point, Cougar coach Scott Pauk-ert had his team go into a stall. He dared Chatfield to come out of its vaunted zone. When they extended their ‘D,’ Hinsch attacked. She went on a pivotal 8-0 run from 6:22 to 2:41, putting her team ahead 50-41. All told, Hinsch scored 15 of Z-M’s final 19 points. She scored 19 in

the second half, 31 for the game (10-12 FT’s). She was a grinch to Chatfield’s state hopes, and ended their season, 56-52. Gopher seniors Sarah Costello (10 pts, 8 rebs) and Erin Kammer (10 pts) fought their hearts out in their last game, fouling out because of their effort. Fellow senior Kyndra Neis hit her calling card, a three. The missing senior, Karen Sass (out for the season with a torn ACL), was in attendance, on the bench, cheering her team on like every other game; a show of class, maturity, and loyalty. MaKen-zie Miller and Sidney Irish also had 10 for the Gophers, who finish a great season with a 21-8 record, Sec-tion 1AA runner-ups. They’ll lose three senior on-court contributors. They’ll fight another (big) day.

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On the floor in celebration! The Rushford-Peterson Trojans mass after earning a trip to state. They defeated Faribault-Bethlehem Academy 55-47 in the Section 1A title game, overcoming a 47-41 deficit with under five minutes left on the clock. It’s R-P’s seventh trip to state since 2000.

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Thompson three with 0:02 proved the 66-63 difference. It wasn’t hard then to imagine they’d meet again. Both had come into, then out of, and then back into, the Class 1A rankings as the season evolved. Both entered their 1A East title contest ranked. The #8 Rushford-

Peterson Trojans (22-5) took on the #9 Spring Grove Lions (25-2) for a spot in the 1A final. The game lived up to the hype. It built on December’s meeting. R-P built a 30-27 halftime lead, then led the entire 2nd half, at one point (3:26) by 10, 59-49. Cue the Lion’s come-back. They scored 12 of the final 14 points of regulation, including big 3’s by Eli Gleason (0:41) and Jake

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BBB03-06 Sub-Section 1A East Semi-finals •5-seedHouston56,1-seedR-P73 (R-P: N. Thompson 24 pts & 8 rebs; Nate Kinglsey 12 pts & 5 rebs; T. Vix 8 pts and 8 assists; Seth Thompson 9. H: Hans Lundberg 14 pts and 12 rebs; Josh Vix 12 Tro-jans cruised-controlled their way to

win, building a 34-25 halftime lead that the ‘Canes never threatened. The contest featured 58 foul shots) •3-seed Fillmore Central 61,2-seed SG 73 (FC: Tyler Eickhoff 22; Dan Gatzke 10 pts and 8 rebs; Ryan Mayer 9 pts, 7 rebs, and 5 blks. SG: J. Kraus 21; A. Elton 13 pts and 6 rebs; E. Gleason 13; Josh Olerud 10. Falcons led 34-28 at half. Lions came out of break with 17-2 run, took 45-36 lead. FC battled back to lead 53-50. They led 55-54, but Kraus hit 3 three’s in the span of 2:00. They were a part of a 12-2 Lion run that put SG in the lead 66-57 with 3:35 left, nailing it down. TO’s: FC 24, SG 7. FT’s: FC 7 of 12, SG 15 of 31. Falcons end the season 9-19)Sub-Section 1AA East Semifinals •5-seedChatfield58,1-seedPla-inview-Elgin-Millville 76 (C: Jake Peterson 13. PEM: Beau Nelson 19; Sam Ruth 17; Cory Speer 10. Gophers finish season with 10-17 record)

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By Sam Stocker “Earnest,” when used as an adjective, is defined as “result-ing from or showing sincere and intense conviction.” A list of syn-onyms include “devout,” “sin-cere,” and “dedicated.” Antonyms include “friv-olous” and “halfheart-ed.” It seems like a fairly good trait to have. In fact, I would list it right up there with honesty, respect, and integrity. But why is it that true earnest-ness in people is so hard to come by? Doesn’t it seem like a fairly simple concept? Why is it that our race can invent and develop machines, technology, and weap-ons of mass destruction more eas-ily than we can master concepts like honesty, sincerity, and loyalty? It seems like we have learned quite successfully how to destroy rela-tionships and lives, but have we ever learned how to build them? If someone is a long-time friend for many years, are we willing to throw away that relationship after a few days, months, or trials? Do you have the sincerity/dedication/intense conviction that there will be a positive outcome? Honestly, I cannot answer that question. I cannot say everyone will chose to embrace life with a

honest and earnest passion. How-ever, I will not say that people do not make this decision. God has created too much goodness in His world for me to condemn it. And with people being made in God’s image, I believe we have reason for a lot of hope. So while it is guaranteed that you will meet people in this world who do not value these character-istics, and sometimes you may feel isolated, you are not alone. Call me the eternal optimist, but I do not believe that most people are mean-spirited or evil. I guess what I am asking you, the reader, is this: are you willing to see the importance of being earnest? If so, are you willing to act on it? I know I have. Sam Stocker is a student at Lanesboro High School. She is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its thirteenth year.

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The importance of being Earnest

Sam Stocker

Rowe ~ Dornink Holli K. Dornink of Fountain, Minn. and Matthew R. Rowe of Spring Valley, Minn. are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the groom are Bob and Julianne Rowe of Fillmore, Minn. Parents of the bride are Geff and Nancy Dornink of Fountain, Minn. The bride has been accepted into the Mayo Clinic Phlebotomy program. The groom is a co-manager of Homestyle Pizza in Spring Valley. Both bride and groom are graduates of RCTC. The couple will be united in mar-riage on May 5, 2012, uin Spring Valley.

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Rasmussen ~ Lange Tessa Rasmussen and Kurt Lange, both of Lanesboro, Minn., are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride are Janet Kemple of Rochester and John Rasmussen of Prior Lake. Mother of the groom is Judy Lange of Caledonia. Kurt graduated from Caledonia High School in 1999. Tessa graduated from Pine Island High School in 2003. Kurt works for Hillers Flooring of Rochester installing hardwood floors. Tessa works as a cosmetologist man-ager at Aspasia Spa and Salon in St. Charles. The couple will be united in mar-riage on May 19, 2012, in Hokah, Minnesota.

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By Karen Reisner About 140 county commissioners, administrators, and human services staff members met on March 15 at the Mayo Civic Center to review details of the Southeast Minnesota Human Services Operating Model. Twelve southeast Minnesota counties includ-ing Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Good-hue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona have been working together to study the possible redesigning of their human services delivery programs. At the end of 2011 Accenture LLC was hired to analyze and study the human service programs of the twelve counties and how they could work together across county lines and deliver services more efficiently and effective-ly. They were tasked with producing a business case, operating plan and implementation plan.Overview of Operating Model and

Business Case Mark Howard, Accenture, explained that the state and federal reduction in funding for human services is put-ting more pressure on property taxes. State law requires minimum standards. There are 26 services that the counties can collaborate on together. Accenture started their work in December, 2011. Howard said they looked at what services need to be delivered and started from scratch determining how they best could be delivered. He said they organized around certain populations, for example, elderly with disabilities, in an effort to bring the service to the consumers. The mission is to offer quality care, emphasizing prevention and early intervention, using a region wide network of people and resources, partnering with consumers and com-munity providers, and being account-able for effective care delivery and cost efficiency. A large part of making it work would be technological improve-ments. The Service Delivery Authority (SDA) would be governed by a regional board of directors. The board of direc-tors would probably be composed of seven members with some permanent seats held by the largest counties by population. “Measuring outcomes and the return on taxpayer investment is an important part” of the project. There will be a new state requirement to mea-sure outcomes at the end of this year. With the new model dollars that go directly to the client will continue to do so. The SDA will do a yearly budgeting process as each county does today for human services. With the business case overview, Accenture looked at what each county is spending today and if they con-tinue to operate separately, what each county is expected to spend in five years. Accenture estimated the organi-zational up front cost. They expect it to take three years to implement. With implementation complete it is expected that there will be 15 percent less use of county dollars. Among the 12 coun-ties over five years, it is estimated there will be $30 million avoided county expenses. Accenture expects there will be $61 million of avoided expenses for all three levels of government together, including federal, state, and the 12 counties. Howard said it is a challenge to

design a funding formula for the shared cost avoidance between the counties. He suggested it will depend on each county’s ability to pay (tax capacity) and the demand for human services (population). Howard concluded saying the model will provide better services, more access points, local and regional control (rath-er than have the state say how it should be done), and lower costs.Panel Discussion Why are the counties looking at redesign of human services? Minne-sota Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson explained, that with budgeting limitations at all levels of government and the coming changes in demographics, a more efficient delivery system is needed and working together is the right thing to consider. Jesson noted that the first “baby boomers” are turning 65 this year. She added with shared expertise there could be better outcomes. Jesson said it is best to figure out what works best for southeast Min-nesota, to come up with more efficient and higher quality services, warning that without movement there is a risk that the state will step in with a top down model. In 2009, legislation was passed in the Health and Human Services omnibus budget bill that provided for the for-mation of a Service Delivery Authority (SDA). The intention is for this not to be an additional layer of govern-ment, but a different type of govern-ment. Jane Hardwick, Dodge County Human Services Director, maintained that instead of 12 individual human service structures, there would be one, adding “that seems less to me.” Craig Oscarson, Mower County Coordinator, said statutes and rules would be regional instead of the responsibility of each county. Jack Miller, Houston County commis-sioner and a member of the steering committee, insisted if they don’t do anything to collaborate, then we loose control because the state will make us do it from the top down. He said, in this, we have been part of the planning process every step of the way. Oscarson remarked we are all in the same boat, all struggling with fund-ing. He said the current structure still works if we are willing to continue to raise property taxes. Counties don’t control which programs to deliver, only how to deliver them. The model shows a reduction of employees over time. Oscarson said they have an aging work force and reductions will probably be made by attrition. He admitted there are different wages and benefits among the counties. In order for the model to work there will be increased reliance on technol-ogy which will require clients to be more adept at technology. Oscarson said that the current planning does not include Public Health, but he suggested it could be a second step in the process maybe in five years as the model matures. He said the planning for the model should have occurred fifteen years ago, adding “collaboration doesn’t work unless we are all economi-cally stressed.” Hardwick explained their staff can’t be an expert in each program. She used child adoption as an example,

Review of Southeast Minnesota Service Delivery Authority Model

saying their county doesn’t have enough volume of this kind of case to gain expertise before the program changes. She said it was her hope to join resourc-es to get the best outcome possible. In smaller group discussions, Fill-more County Social Services Manager Gail Bunge, said she agreed with Hard-wick, on the lack of volume in certain services that makes it hard to keep up with changes in programs. She said it isn’t that they aren’t doing things well, but they could do things better. Bunge added she sees more pros to the model than cons.

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The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for grant proposals, with a postmark deadline of April 1, 2012. Projects must take place between June 1, 2012, and May 31, 2013. SEMAC is a non-profit arts agen-cy and is the State of Minnesota Arts Board-designated regional arts council for the counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona. Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund

Grants Proposals for Arts & Cultural Heritage fund ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 are accepted from qual-ified applicants. A match of 20 percent is required in this category. The Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund will support arts focused activities in three key areas: 1) Arts and Arts Access, 2) Arts Education, and 3) Arts and Cultural Heritage. SEMAC encourages applicants to research and develop proposals that incorporate two or more of the key areas with an emphasis on creating lasting partnerships among regional nonprofit arts organizations and other nonprofit groups. In addi-tion to eligible arts organizations, nonprofits that do not have arts as a primary focus, such as schools, senior centers, community educa-tion, cultural groups and colleges are invited to apply. Future funding of Arts and Cul-tural Heritage Grants depends on appropriate use of current funding. SEMAC urges arts organizations, non-arts organizations with an arts component, and government enti-ties to apply. First-time applicants must attend a proposal drafting session. Three sessions will be held: March 16 in Albert Lea, March 19 in Rochester, and March 22 in Winona. To learn more or to sign up, email staff@semac.org or call the SEMAC office at 507-281-4848.

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Proposals for Presenter/Produc-tion grants offer funding up to $3,000 to qualified applicants. Matching funds are required. Presenter Assistance grants are intended to help regional arts orga-nizations and educational institu-tions sponsor appearances by tour-ing artists or companies who have demonstrated high levels of artistic quality. These grants are not for local productions or artist residen-cies in schools. Production Assistance grants sup-port activities directly involved in the creation, performance, publica-tion, and exhibition of art. The two distinct subcategories within Production Assistance grants are: 1) Arts Production Projects, and 2) Administrative Support Projects.Small Towns/Rural Areas Grants

The Small Towns/Rural Areas grants offer funding up to $3,000 to qualified applicants located in areas with populations under 7,500. Matching funds are required. SEMAC wishes to support and encourage the creation and develop-ment of art and arts organizations in communities with populations under 7,500. This support may be used for assistance in activities which directly involve the creation, performance, publication, or exhibi-tion of art or assistance in adminis-trative, operating, or capital expen-ditures. Applicants may include arts organizations, government entities and public or non-religious private schools, either individually or in cooperation. These grants are not for individual artists. For information about the grant application process, eligibility, or grant writing assistance, contact the SEMAC office at 2778 D Com-merce Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901 or call 507-281-4848. Infor-mation may also be found on our Web site at www.semac.org.

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March 13, 2012 Township Election Results

Township Office(s) to be filled Candidate Number Of Votes

Amherst Twp Clerk (2 yrs) 10

Supervisor (3 yrs) 10

Supervisor (3 yrs) 14

Clerk (2 yrs) Keith Brown 14

Beaver Twp Clerk (2 yrs) 16

Supervisor (3 yrs) 16

Bloomfield Twp Supervisor (1yr) Roger Becker 13

Supervisor (3 yrs) 13

Clerk (2 yrs) 13

Bristol Twp Supervisor (3 yrs) Kevin R. Johnson 11

Clerk (2 yrs) 12

Canton Twp Supervisor (3 yrs) 13

Clerk (2 yrs) 13

Supervisor (3 yrs) Ann E. O'Connor 34

Clerk (2 yrs) 34

Carrolton Twp Supervisor (3 yrs) Ben Taylor 20

Clerk (2 yrs) 21

Supervisor (3 yrs) 13

Clerk/Treasurer (2 yrs) Forrest Hayden 13

Fillmore Twp Supervisor (3 yrs) Harlan Schmidt 42

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Clerk (2 yrs) 95

Clerk (2 yrs) 9

Bobbie Erickson 3

Supervisor (3 yrs) 6

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4

1

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Fountain Twp Supervisor (3 yrs) 9

Harmony Twp Supervisor (3 yrs) 5

Doug Otto 1

Clerk (2 yrs) 6

Holt Twp Supervisor (3 yrs) 10

Clerk (2 yrs) 10

Jordan Twp Supervisor (3 yrs) 7

Clerk (2 yrs) Danielle Hoffman 7

Supervisor (3 yrs) 9

Clerk (2 yrs) 10

Hugh Fendry

Gene Topness

Arendahl Twp Cindy Highum

Evelyn E. Osland

Larry Rindels

Steve Koebke

Norma Merkel

Eunice Biel

Larry Soiney

Fay Garness

Carimona Twp

Linda Marzolf

Luanne Storelee

Chatfield Twp Thomas Starken

Gary L. Krahn

Bonnie Heidtke

Forestville Twp Connie Morger

Matt Distad

Ross Heusinkveld

Brian Morger

Mark Distad

Kurt Langeslag

Steve Heusinkveld

David Shanahan

Kenneth Heibel

Kathy Whalen

Robert Knutson

Chris Gudmundson

Josh Eisenman

Newburg Twp Mark Gjere

Genette Halverson

Norway Twp Clerk (2 yr) 18

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Supervisor (3 yrs) Richard Johnson 41

Truman 1

Pilot Mound Twp Clerk (2 yrs) William Sullivan 69

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1

Supervisor (3 yrs) Steven Erickson 72

3

1

Roy Erickson 1

Clerk (2 yrs) David Larson 10

Supervisor (3 yrs) 6

Gerald Peter 4

Preston Twp Supervisor (3 yrs) Ron Stevens 13

Clerk (2 yrs)

Spring Valley Twp Supervisor (3yrs) Janet Welch 15

Clerk (2 yrs) 2

Sumner Twp Supervisor (3yrs) 31

Clerk (2 yrs) 30

Johnson 1

York Twp Supervisor (3yrs) 23

Clerk (2 yrs) 23

Paul Halvorson

Walter Laumb

Joyce Borgen

Carroll Horsman

Joyce Brogen

Karol Horsman

Preble Twp

Neil Halverson

Ellen Voigt

Paul Graff

Melinda Rohrer

Dick Broadwater

Fred Scheevel

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If you’d like to advertise on the Dover/Eyota page, call Bill at 507-272-2753 for more information.

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3rd Annual Inventory Clearance SaleOnce a year at Olivia’s Attic in Lanesboro, MN, we offer huge savings by taking 50% off nearly everything in our store! We do this to allow room for the new, exciting merchandise we will start receiving on April 1. This year, we will be holding the sale for two weekends in March.

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If you’d like to advertise on the Stewartville page, delivered to over 74,000 households, call Sarah at 507-421-8911 for more information.

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Craig Mensink, a pork pro-ducer from Preston, MN served as a delegate at the Pork Act Delegate assembly March 1-3 in Denver, Colo. Mensink was named a delegate by Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Mensink was one of the del-egates who represented pro-ducers from across the country and importers who sell pork products in the United States. The delegates are charged with helping to provide direction to the pork promotion, research and consumer information programs that are funded by the Pork Checkoff through the National Pork Board. Produc-ers contribute 40 cents of every $100 of sales to the Check-off, and importers use a sales formula to contribute a simi-

lar amount. That money helps producers support the We Care initiative, promoting pork to consumers and research into animal welfare, food safety, swine health, environment and other topics. “From managing issues to promoting our product at home and internationally, Pork Checkoff programs are con-tinually working toward the end results of yielding posi-tive results for pork producers,” said Mensink. The National Pork Board approved a 2012 budget for national spending of $69.3 million for programs of pro-motion, research and education to protect the ability of farmers to produce pork, to reposition pork’s image and to enable pro-

ducers to remain highly com-petitive on a global basis. Included in that amount was about $37.7 million focused on increasing domestic consumer pork expenditures. “The Pork Be Inspired brand campaign is showing many signs of early success,” said Mensink. “Despite record retail prices, consumers are buying more pork.” The Checkoff also is at work in ongoing programs that include efforts to provide sci-ence-based answers and educa-tional opportunities including: We Care, a responsible pork initiative, which is a coordi-nated effort of the National Pork Board and National Pork Producers Council to earn the trust of the pork industry’s cus-

tomers and consumers. Pork Quality Assurance® Plus (PQA Plus®), which is a three-part process that includes attending an educational and training session and then hav-ing an on-farm site evaluation to achieve PQA Plus site status. The program also includes a third component of random, statistically valid, third-party evaluation of program imple-mentation. Results of those evaluations will show if the industry is improving its over-all animal-care practices. The Pork Checkoff is con-tinuing research into the four pillars of environmental sus-tainability focusing on the water footprint in 2012. The National Pork Board has responsibility for Checkoff-

funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicat-ing with pork producers and the public. Through a legisla-tive national Pork Checkoff, pork producers invest $0.40 for each $100 value of hogs sold. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising, consumer infor-mation, retail and foodservice marketing, export market pro-motion, production improve-ment, technology, swine health, pork safety and environmental management. For information on Checkoff-funded programs, pork producers can call the Pork Checkoff Service Center at (800) 456-7675 or check the Internet at pork.org.

Preston pork producer provides input on Checkoff programs

By Karen Reisner Tom and Shelly Kraetsch had sub-mitted an application to expand the existing Hidden Valley Campground in Preston Township, east of Preston. After some discussion, they decided to withdraw their application at the March 15 Planning Commission meeting. The couple purchased the campground in 2008 and it is oper-ated as a seasonal campground. Tom Kraetsch explained they hoped to add up to six cabins which would be 16 feet by 24 feet with one bedroom, one bathroom, with only a microwave for indoor cooking, refrigerator, with a covered deck, and an outdoor grill. They would be attached to a concrete slab and have a common holding tank instead of a septic system. They would have both heat and air conditioning. Each unit would have one parking spot and water would come from a private well. The couple hoped to rent them out for the season, but wanted the option to rent them monthly if they were vacant. The campground currently has 31 sites for RV’s, plus about five tent sites. Public Hearing Preston Township Supervisor Andy Bisek said he was concerned about future requests for cabins. Neighboring Dale Loeffler asked the planning commission to respect the issues of agricultural land. He was concerned about increased traffic on a road that already is muddy and broken up seasonally and needs improvement. Loeffler has a private easement for his driveway and asked that no parking be allowed on the driveway for privacy and safety reasons.

County Ordinance Duane Bakke said he wasn’t opposed to what the campground owners were proposing, but did not believe the current ordinance covering campgrounds allows for cabins. He said they would need to change the language in the ordinance. Bakke added if we are going to allow for cab-ins on campgrounds, this would be a good location. He said the road could be an issue. Gary Ruskell said he thought it was a great idea and it would be an opportunity to bring more people into the area and help area businesses. However, he said he did not see how they could do it without changing the ordinance.

Bakke said this is a smaller addi-tion, but was concerned about larger plans. Tom Kraetsch agreed to withdraw their application at this time.

Discussion to Change Ordinance

Ruskell said he did not think “dwelling” was the way to define the cabins. Bakke said cabins should be clustered, so they couldn’t at some point be turned into a rural subdivi-

Expansion Request by Hidden Valley Campground Withdrawnsion. He suggested cabins be restricted in size. Brad Erickson suggested they may need a new section for resorts. There was agreement that cabins would not be allowed on a flood plain.

Other Business In Brief *Gary Ruskell was elected chairman and Steve Duxbury was elected vice chairman. *The next meeting will be on April 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Edu-cator for Fillmore/Houston Counties If you are interested in devel-oping a Food Safety Plan for your farm, a Good Agricul-tural Practices (GAPs) work-shop will be held on Thursday, April 5 from 1-6 pm at the Winona C o u n t y O f f i c e Building in W i n o n a , Minnesota. The cost of the work-shop is $40. Even if you’re not required to go through a GAPs audit, hav-ing a good hygiene and sanita-tion plan in place can be good for your business. Farmers who are currently selling or donating fresh pro-duce will benefit from this hands-on, interactive work-shop. You will receive assis-tance in creating your own farm Food Safety Plan. Learn about best management practices for food safety relating to safe use

of compost/manure, managing produce rinse water, safe post harvesting handling, sanitizing harvest containers and tools, and more. You will also receive flash drive pre-loaded with a food safety plan template that you will tailor to your own situation, log sheets, support-ing documents, how-to videos, and a short employee training video. You must pre-register for this workshop. For registra-tion materials contact Marilyn Johnson, MFVGA, 763-434-0400 or e-mail mfvga@msn.com. For workshop questions contact Annalisa Hultberg 612-625-1951 or Jake Over-gaard, Extension Educator, Ag Production Systems, Winona County 507-457-6440. This event is sponsored by Minnesota Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association, the Min-nesota Department of Agri-culture/USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, Winona County Extension, and Univer-sity of Minnesota SE Regional Partnership/ERC.

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Lanesboro Public Library: Storytime- 9:30am. Spring Reading Celebration- read as much as you can and record your minutes and let library know your total. 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.*

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

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

Adult Children Anonymous (formerly known as Adult Children of Alcoholics) meeting, 7pm. Call Deb 507-765-5336 for info.*Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pio-neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian. Church, Mill St, Rushford.*

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 21Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm.

1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley.*

Christ Lutheran Church in Preston: Soup Supper 6pm, Lenten Service 7pm.

THURSDAY, MAR. 22Free 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.*

Spring Valley Community Blood Drive: Spring Valley Community Center, 1:30pm-6:30pm. For appointment/info call Val at 346-7367 ext. #1.

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

FRIDAY, MAR. 23

Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, Senior Citizens Day, 9am-10am. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley, MN.*

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

SATURDAY, MAR. 24

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

SUNDAY, MAR. 25

Harmony Greenfield Lutheran Church: Rommegrot Luncheon 11am-12:30 pm. Great menu!

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

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

MONDAY, MAR. 26Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.*Bundles of Love, St. Matthews Episcopal Church, 100 SE Fillmore St. Chatfield. Volunteers needed. For more information call Susan Moses at 507-273-9365.

CALENDAR OF EVENTSPage 27 FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Monday, March 19, 2012

The Calendar of Events is yours to use FREE for churches, civic organizations and clubs. Mail,

fax, or e-mail your event by Wednesday for the next week’s paper. Or go to

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Fillmore County Journal, PO Box 496, Preston, MN 55965Fax: 507-765-2468

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TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:45-6 p.m. Meeting from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Questions contact Judy at 507-346-2469.*

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

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EXMARK ZERO TURN MOWERS Jonsered Chainsaws, Grass N Brush trim-mers plus blowers. Repair, Service & Sales at South Branch Outdoor Equipment, Preston, MN. 507-765-4979. s9/26tfn- o

FOR SALE: Internet-ready, eMac comput-ers, 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

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OPEN HOUSE at MEL’S GOLF CARS. Friday, March 23, 8am-6pm, Saturday, March 24, 8am-6pm and Sunday, March 25, 11am-4pm. We will be demonstrating the all new fuel injected Yamaha Golf Cars. Special Pricing on over 50 new and used Golf Cars. Trades accepted. Reduced Prices on new 2011 gas and electric Models. Stop out and see the new 2012 Models and join us for Food and Refreshments. 132 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN or call 507-438-2704. s12,19- 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 507-459-5040 s3tfn- x

FOR SALE: Classic antique cast iron radia-tors 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 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x

55-GALLON STEEL DRUMS. No lids. No petroleum products. $6 each or 3/$15. 507-259-3507. s19,26- x

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

FOR SALE: SOFT SAGE green vertical blinds. Fit 8’ glass door. All hardware and mounting brackets included. Perfect shape. Call 507-886-3085. s19,26- o

PIANOS, DIGITAL PIANOS, Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Services - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800-933-5830, deweykrugermusic.com. s19,26,2- x

FOR SALE FOR SALEWANTED: CARS, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn- o

WANTED: Farm land to rent. 2012 and beyond. References available. Call 207-271-8411 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 952-492-5540. f2/6-4/23- x

WANTED: Crop land and/or pasture to rent for upcoming season. Call 507-421-7320. w3/5-4/23- x

WANTED: used musical instruments. Any condition considered. Call 319-610-5057 or 507-765-3390. w12,19- x

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DRIVERS: Route Delivery 2-3 days, Mason City. Benefits, $57K avg 1st yr., 2nd yr. 62K. CDL-A, 1 yr t/t Exp’. Apply: www.MBMcareers.com. 888-880-5919. h12,19- x

CMG LOOKING for full-time produc-tion workers for two warehouse loca-tions in Rochester, MN at Reichel Foods. South plants shifts-holidays, Medical and Dental benefits, Vacation, Annual raises and Overtime paid at time and a half. We also hire for warehouse, machine opera-tor, and sanitation positions when avail-able. Background Studies and Drug Tests required. Please apply at 3707 Commercial Dr SW, Rochester, MN 55902 or call 507-923-4955. We look forward to meeting you. h12,19- x

HELP WANTED Kuehn Motors Full-time lot man for our Spring Valley location. Duties include oil changes, car detailing. Pay based on experience. We offer insur-ance, profit sharing and vacation time. Our lot man is an important part of our com-pany! Email Stacey at staceyr@kuehnmo-tors.com or call 507-346-7339. h19,26- o

HELP WANTED: SWINE PRODUCTION. Local, family-oriented, progressive swine production system is seeking motivated individuals to add to its team in gestation, farrowing and nursery areas. Agricultural and livestock experience a big plus, howev-er, we will train. Excellent Wages. Medical & Dental Insurance. Flex Spending Health Plan. Dependent Care Assistance Plan. Paid Vacation. Call 641-330-3943 for more information. “Come Grow With Us” h19,26- o

THE BENT WRENCH is looking for a responsible bartender/waitress for nights and weekends. Contact Haley at 507-268-4922. h19,26- o

HELP WANTED!!! Make money mailing brochures from home! FREE Supplies! Helping Home-Workers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.the-workhub.net (VOID IN SD) (MFPA)

CONTRACTOR/LABORER in Rushford area. Experience preferred but not required. Call after 4pm 507-864-3806. Ask for Leigh. h19,26- o

SEEKING FULL/PART-TIME Social Worker for Nursing Home. Candidates must have a Bachelors Degree in Social Work or other related field. Experience in Aging Services desired. If interested, please send cover letter and resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or email hr@svsenior-living.com. EOE. h19,26- o

TRADITIONS OF PRESTON is now hir-ing a part-time cook. Pick up application at Traditions or call Bryna at 507-765-3837. h19- o

HELP WANTED: Historic Scanlon House Bed & Breakfast Inn looking to fill 2 housekeeping positions part-time. Includes weekends. 507-467-2158. h19- o

OTR DRIVERS & Owner Operators for small company in SW MN. Most runs turnarounds. Competitive pay & benefits. Traildust Trucking 800/619-0037 MCAN

GREAT MILES - GREAT HOMETIME Must be Canadian eligible. 3,000 miles weekly. $0.42 for all Canadian miles. Monthly performance bonuses. Great ben-efits. 1,000+ trip length. Home every 7-10 days. 888/691-5705 MCAN

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time County Engineer at the Fillmore County Highway Department. This is a regular, exempt posi-tion. Minimum requirements: Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of four years experi-ence and must have proof of passage of Professional Engineer exam. Salary range is from $63,726.45-$88,704.42 per year with final salary dependant on qualifications. Job description and appli-ation materials may be obtained from www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P.O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. EOE. h19,26,2- o

EAGLE CLIFF CAMPGROUND in Lanesboro is seeking a full-time seasonal employee for grounds keeping/mainte-nance/shuttle driver. Immediate start. Must have clean driving record. Must be available weekends. Apply in person at Eagle Cliff. Pay depends upon experience. h19,26- x

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Social Services DirectorChosen Valley Care Center

Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN has an exciting oppor-tunity for a Licensed Social Worker to join our team. We are seeking a team member to deliver high quality care and services to the people we serve. Chosen Valley Care Center enjoys a solid reputation of care and services, in a supportive working environment. The Licensed So-cial Worker is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the overall operations of the social services department in accordance with Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Assures medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are being met and maintained. MDS experience preferred. Applications/resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Applications/resumes can be mailed to Director of Clinical and Resident Services, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or email: don@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com or you download an application at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com

Preston Foods IGA is seeking individuals to work in our DELI/BAKERY dept. This position will assist with food

prep. for fresh salads, fried chicken, sandwiches and other meal items. Must have a strong customer service attitude, with an attention to detail. Shifts range from 8am to 8pm,

seven days a week. Need be 18 to apply. We offer a flexible schedule with attractive wage. Applications may be picked up at our checkout counter or mail resumes to:

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SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR for Aatrix Software. Multiple projects, 12 developers + offsite development. Coordinate with partners, support, sales. Apply via e-mail: bruces@aatrix.com MCAN

CALIFORNIA BOUND! Guys/gals to travel USA with coed business group repre-senting major rock & roll, fashion and sport publications! Transportation furnished. Must start ASAP 888/802-8747 MCAN

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Safe. Secure. SmartFeatherlite, Inc., manufacturer of custom order and standard model specialty

trailers located in Cresco is seeking motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

ASSEMBLERSSuccessful 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 WELdERSMust 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 self-motivated. 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.

EMPLOYMENT

Now HiriNgStore MaNagerNewly opened store is seeking a qualified retail manager. Position is full time, Monday - Friday, some weekends. Benefits include competitive salary, quarterly bonus, 401K with company

match, medical, dental and more. Apply in person at Casey’s General Store, 875 Hwy 52 North, Preston, MN or online at www.caseys.com.

Green Lea Manor Nursing Home115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954

(507) 493-5436

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.

E.O.E. …because the journey matters

Full-Time & Part-Time Nursing Assistant Positions Available

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

WANTED: LIFE AGENTS Earn $500 a day, great agent benefits. Commissions paid daily. Liberal underwriting. Leads, leads, leads. Life insurance license required. Call 888/713-6020 MCAN

DRIVERS - DAILY PAY! Hometime choices: Express lanes 7/on-7/off. 14/on-7/off, Weekly. Full and part-time. New trucks! CDL-A, 3 months recent experience required 800/414-9569 www.driveknight.com MCAN

HELP WANTED: Housekeeping. Weekdays and every other weekend required. Starting in March. 507-467-2936. h20tfn- o

HOW 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. h5,12,19- x

ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS is looking for a reliable person to work in the saw mill. Benefit package available, retirement plan. Apply at Hwy 52 N in Preston. 507-765-2362. h12,19- o

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FILLMORE COUNTY is seeking applications for a .8 full-time Public Health Nurse in the Community Services Department, Public Health Division.

This is a regular, exempt position. Qualifications: Requires minimum of Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in nursing from a four-year college or university; two years public health experience and/or training; or equivalent combina-tion of education and experience. Flexible scheduling and a wide variety of responsibilities. Market adjustments to the starting wage possible de-pendent on qualifications. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 6, 2012. EOE

Has openings for part-time wait staff. 20-25 hours per week. Weekend positions are also

available. Students may apply. Apply at

Harmony House Restaurant, downtown Harmony. Contact Marilyn at

507-886-4612

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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATEREAL ESTATEImmaculate 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Houston. Split foyer, tuck under garage, huge deck. 507-459-6429. Rochester or lacrosse craigslist. e30tfn- o

FOR Sale: Homestead on 4.49 acres, includes house, 2 grain bins, storage shed and pole shed. $122,000. 13924 161st ave, Spring Valley, mN 55975. Phone 507-259-4744. e12,19- o

Real eState laND auctION. 80 acres Organic tillable. Sat. march 10 Noon. 12885 mahan Dr., utica twp crawford co, WI. NWSe, SeNe 2 10 5. www.rogerland.com for photos, terms and conditions. See mlS# 4034567. No buyers fee. Roger Johnson, Registered WI auctioneer 2319-52. WI mN Real estate. la crosse, WI 54602-0214. rogerjohnson@auctionfarm-land.com. 608-385-8080. e13tfn- o

HOuSe FOR Sale in Spring Valley, mN. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, garage, black top driveway, new electric with breaker panel, high efficiency forced air furnace. the home needs work to be livable, and is a great opportunity for a handyman with a family who is tired of renting and ready to own. Will sell property outright or negotiate terms to sell on Installment contract. Only seriously interested callers, call Bobby at 507-458-8558. e20tfn- o

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is sub-ject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, reli-gion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or

an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women or people securing custody of chil-dren under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimi-nation call HUD toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hear-ing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

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tRactORS: Ford 4400 gas w/load-er $7,500.00, IH 706 c/H Gas Sharp $8,000.00, Ford 4000 gas $5,250.00, allis chalmers: D-14 gas wide front $4,500.00, c with front blade and cultiva-tor: $1,650.00 SKIDlOaDeRS: New Holland l465 $9,000.00, Gehl: 5625 c/H $11,500.00, Bobcat: 610 $3,250.00, 742B $8,500.00, 542B $6,999.00, case: 85Xt $15,999.00. call for appt. & Info. JeFF NIelSeN SaleS eberhardt Str., albert lea, mN. Buy-Sell-trade Home: 507-377-1137, cell: 507-383-7012, Website: jeffnielsensales.com email: nielsen81@charter.net contact also: Paul Nielsen Farm equipment cell: 507-279-1303. f5,12,19- x

WHt ReG BaBYDOll SHeeP: 3yo ewe, 6yo ewe, 4yo bucky ram (bred both ewes both yrs used), & 6yo wether, $650 for the flock. Ram lamb $200. 507-438-1414. f3/19-4/23- x

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KeNIlWORtH aPaRtmeNtS and SYlVaN maNOR of lanesboro have apts. for seniors 62+ or handicapped/dis-abled. Rent based on income. Onsite laundry, large communtiy room and patio for tenant use. call 507-467-2222 eHO r4tfn- o

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SALE OF 1006 WINONA STREET NW, PRESTONFILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA

Orren & Marjorie Flaby, ownersThe North 25 feet of Lot 40 and all of Lot 39, in Carson Third Addition to City of Preston

This single family home will be open for inspection on March 24 and 31, 2012, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The house has 3-4 bedrooms, 2 baths, attached garage, and was stick built in 1985, with an open floor plan. Bids must be delivered to the Law Office of Richard A. Nethercut, 32 Main Avenue North, PO Box 657, Harmony, MN 55939, by 12:00 noon on Monday, April 2, 2012. Bids should be placed in a sealed envelope and must include the bidder’s name, amount of bid, and telephone number where they can be reached between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. on April 2, 2012. The top bidders will be invited to a bid-off at 3:00 p.m. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to negotiate with any bidder. The successful bidder must sign a Purchase Agreement on April 2, and pay 5% of the successful bid as earnest money. Closing shall occur no later than April 30, 2012.

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Preston Great 1 1/2 story 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath and attached 3 season porch. One car detached garage and Flat Lot. $64,900 $59,900 MLS #4031651 Preston 3 bdrm, Rambler, MF Laundry, Large Garage, l o w m a i n te n a n c e ex te r i o r, Close to swimming pool park and trail $109,900 $99,900 MLS#4030099

Preston 3 bdrm, 3 bath, walkout rambler on 1+ acre, vaulted ceilings, master suite, MF laundry. 3 car detatched insulated, heated garage w/ workshop & 3/4 bath. 420 Parkside Dr. $279,900 MLS#4032983

Preston Exceptional 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 story with tons of wood flooring & panel walls, large kitchen with “L” shaped island and informal dining, hot tub room off master brdm. $179,000 MLS #4033170

Preston Residence or rental property. Main floor laundry, 3 rooms used as bedrooms. Main floor has been remodeled & updated w/newer cabinetry, drywall and electrical. 317 St. Paul St. SW, $40,000 MLS#4034251

Preston 2 bedroom rambler has new carpet and fresh paint, newer windows and roof. 15547 Kiwi Rd, $52,000 MLS#4035459

Harmony 55 1st Ave SE $40,000 MLS#4034244

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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

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, re-modeled kitchen, main floor

laundry, formal dining room, jacuzzi tub in master bath, covered porch, private patio, fenced yard and huge 3+ga-rage. $149,900 Chatfield - Spectacular walkout ranch, loaded with

extras. Open floor plan of-fers 3 bedrooms on main floor, main floor laundry, hickory wood floors, 2 gas fireplaces, granite counter-tops, maple cabinets and

trim. Master bedroom with private bath w/ceramic walk-in shower and whirlpool tub, race track ceiling and w/in closet. Lower level family room walks out to patio with built in grill, rec room & 4th bedroom & bath. Reduced $249,900fountain - 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. $139,900lanesboRo - great location close to state bike trail

and great views of the scenic bluffs. Small studio cot-tage is ideal for weekend getaway. Room to expand. $37,900 ReduCed $28,500

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.

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. $114,900lanesboRo - 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. Was $139,900 now $129,900RoChesteR -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. $345,000, $335,000

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. $114,900Chatfield - 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, and combo heat (nat. gas and wood). New Price $114,900Chatfield - Updated home on 1/2 acre lot close

to high school and parks. Large open kitch-en is perfect for enter-taining. Finished lower level family room, liv-ing room and large pri-

vate patio and backyard. Newer windows and siding. $115,000Chatfield - 3+ bedroom rambler w/2 baths, newer

windows, gas fireplace, 2 car garage, vinyl sid-ing. Located close to parks and downtown. All appliances will stay. $129,900 $119,900

Chatfield - toWnhouse - Great price on this immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse. For-mal 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+ ga-rage is insulated and sheetrocked. now $134,900

Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI 715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.),

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faRm/aCReaGesChatfield - 40 acres of prime hunting ground with creek running through it. Ideal for weekend getaways. $188,000Chatfield - Great location, 5 bdrm, 4 bath, 2 story home,

1.7 acre lot backs up to woods. Main floor w/open floor plan, w/kitchen dining, livingrm w/fireplace, 4-season porch, formal dining rm & laundry.

LL finished w/familyrm w/fireplace & w/o to patio, 2 add. bdrms, kitchenette/wet bar, & 3/4 bath. 3-car insul. garage, 2 patios, private fenced yard, & 20x26 carriage house w/TV, phone & ethernet. $369,900lanesboRo/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. $199,900lanesboRo - 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, in-floor heat, kitchen, bath, laundry and loft area. Ideal for weekend getaway, rec land and great

hunting. $149,900

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heRe’s a honey Super layout this 2 bedroom ranch has beautiful oak hardwood floors & many updates. Covered patio and X lg 1 car garage, Harmony $69,900

CommeRCial - Business not closing, just for sale. Wykoff - Gold st. Restaurant - Established restaurant, turn key operation. Building completely renovated, equipment is newer and all inventory stays. Restaurant menu offers pizza, steak and fish specials, and more. Ideal for catering & deliveries. Additional dining area in lower level. $285,000 $235,000CommeRCial- Chatfield - Tacades Sports Bar/Restaurant. Excellent opportunity to own this high traf-fic, 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

enjoy to enjoy: Neat remodel, this 2 bedroom offers a new kitchen & bath, 6 panel oak doors, updated plumbing, windows, furnace & more. 2 car det garage, deck $69,900

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

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stoRy bRiCk home 3 bdrm, 2 bath, oak wood floors, open staircase, wonderful enclosed & open porches. Garden & garage. Preston, $79,900

just listed: Charming stone cottage, 3 bedrooms, 1 ¾ bath, oak hardwood floors, built-in corner cabinet, fireplace, half acre lot. Preston $79,900

house & shoP Affordable living, 3 bedroom home includes 24 x 40 attached garage, Greenleafton $64,900

effiCient liVinG: One of the nicest affordable properties you will find! Great lot, super location, & well kept. Harmony $35,900

Room foR family & fRiends: 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, LL familyroom, brick fireplace, master bedroom, walk-in closets, 24 x 26 det garage. Deck & screen porch. Harmony $122,900

this home is a steal! Custom built 5 bedroom, 3 bath home. Open & bright with 956 sq ft garage. Lower level offers large family/rec area.2100 sq ft per floor. Harmony Only $240,000

VieW oVeR lanesboRo: Charming 2 bedroom home with open staircase, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and unbelievable space. 1 block to most everything Lanesboro $96,900

604 Pleasant ave., spring Valley, $117,500 - Great 2 story. Com-pletely remodeled & updated with new foundation with in-floor heat. Lower level is ready for ex-

pansion - all sheet rocked and primed. Egress windows for 2 future bdrms, family room and rough in bath. New 26x32 garage to be built this fall. Hardwood floors, orig. wood work.

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416 smith st. spring Valley - $96,000 Priced to sell! New Listing. Ready to move in to! Tastefully decorated & updated 2 bdrm, 2 bath ranch style home. LL is partially finished with family room, bath, laundry &

storage area. The main floor has hardwood floors, bedrooms have built in cabinets & drawers, full bath, formal dining and large open living room.

213 north Washington, spring Valley $82,625 New Listing! Over 1,500 sq ft per floor - 3 bdrm, 2 bath walk out ranch style home. Newer furnace & shingles only 5 years old. The lower level

is finished and could easily be converted to a duplex, mother-in-law apartment or put to your own use. There is a second kitchen in the LL.

729 memorial drive, spring Valley $88,900 Great 2 bdrm 2 bath t o w n h o u s e with sun room. You'll love the

location - close to grocery store, convenience stores, banks and gas station. Low maintenance fees and easy to heat. For more information - give me a call!

neW listinG: Surprising spacious 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath home with large 2 car heated garage. Preston $89,900

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neW ConstRuCtion: Condo top floor unit in Lanesboro offers incredible views of dam, bass pond, downtown and north bluff. Furnace & electrical service installed, water & sewer stubbed to unit. You design and finish to your desire. A suggested floor plan is offered. Garage stall included.

lifestyle to enjoy! Two bedroom, 2 bath condo, cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, maple hardwood flooring,12ft ceilings. Enjoy incredible views. Secure Access, Handicapped Access. Garage Stall included Lanesboro $150,000

ComfoRtable liVinG: Clean & bright, 3 bedroom ranch offers a very nice basement with potential. Newer detached garage and a great location. $82,500 Harmony

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301 Fillmore Ave Canton sold217 Spring St Preston PendinG14155 231st Ave Preston-sold340 3rd Ave SE Harmony PendinG337 5th Ave SE Harmony sold

CountRy home on aCReaGe: Original character intact, 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

30 aCRes - hoRse/liVestoCk PRoPeRty: Totally renovated walk-out ranch home. Attached 2 car heated garage, with shop space, 36 x 48 steel shed & small shelter. Fenced pasture with spring fed creek. South of Spring Valley $ 272,900

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

boRdeRinG CountRy: 3 bedroom ranch with many updates, full basement offers room to expand, attached 1 car garage and deck. Harmony $84,900

ComfoRt by desiGn: 2 bedrm, 2 bath townhome offers everything on one level. Open floor plan, generous living space, southern exposure. Huge master bedroom, huge walk in closet. Attached heated super sized one car garage. Harmony $129,900

lot With VieW- lanesboRo - aWesome VieW! Buildable lot 1/3 of an acre, on edge of town. Buy now, build later. Nice little investment! $31,000buildinG lots: Offered $8000 below original price. Buy now and build when you’re ready! Newest division in Harmony- 1 sold – 7 left, some walk outs, starting at $14,900 Open to all builders.

toWnhouse - 308 n Park Court, sp. Valley $107,900 motivated seller!!! Drastically Reduced Excellent location, close to banks,

gas station, grocery store and discount stores. 2 bdrm 2 bath with marble entrance, gas fireplace, m. bdrm walk in closet & m. bath, sun room, laminate floors, and patio to back of unit. Low association fees.

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AUTOSNice chevy pickup- 1977 $3,700. Dependable 2000 Ford Windstar 132,000 mi. $1,500. phone 507-498-3675. a9/20tfn- x

FOR SALe AMSOiL: Oil and Filters good for 25,000 miles or one year. Transmission Fluid good for 100,000 miles. www.amsoil.com Dealer charles Aldrich 356 S. Broadway, Alden, MN 56009, chuck@adlrichforcongress.com. a3/5-4/30- x

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ThANk yOu to everyone who remem-bered Amber on her 50th birthday with cards, food and gifts

The family of Amber Freimarkt19- x

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The FAMiLy OF Les hellickson would like to thank all of our family and friends for your support through this difficult time. your thoughtfulness of food, cards, prayers and assistance with cleaning are greatly appreciated!

We love you all.t19- x

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The FAMiLy OF Arden Fossum would like to thank their family and friends for the cards, memorials, flowers or a plant in the passing of our brother and uncle. A thank you to pastor Matt Larson for his special service and to the American Legion for their service at the cemetery. A special thank you to Tim Fossum for his care and kindness during Arden’s illness. Our appre-ciation is also extended to Tim Mengis for his excellent service. God bless you all.

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THANK YOUSERVICESSERVICESTRANSMiSSiON ReBuiLDiNG: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 12 month 12,000 mile warranty. call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v20tfn- o

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

We RepAiR windows and screens. Fast, friendly, honest service. kingsley Mercantile. harmony. 507-886-2323. v27eow- o

A peRFecT cuT TRee SeRvice - tree trimming and removal, hedge trimming, fenceline clearing. 15 years experience climbing and basket work. 507-743-TRee, chad Wangen. Fully licensed and insured. cell 507-272-0394. v7/20-7/30/12- x

MuSeL ROOFiNG, LLc is taking appointments for the upcoming roofing season. contact Brad at 507-271-2938 to set up a time to meet and discuss your roof-ing project or needs. v12,19,26,2- x

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THANK YOUWe WOuLD Like TO eXpReSS our thanks to our family and friends who shared their words of comfort and prayers, and for the cards, memorials, and flowers during marvin Nelson’s illness and passing. Special thank you to Green Lea Manor and hospice for their excellent care, pastor kyle Jackson for his visits, prayers, and for the beautiful service, organist Joanne Burmeister, curt & Renee & family, Gail & carole, St. paul’s (Big Spring) WeLcA, American Legion, and the Lindstrom Funeral home.

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The FAMiLy OF eRic hOiLAND would like to thank everyone for all the food, flowers, memorials, cards and for coming to the visitation and funeral. Also, thanks to pastor Michaelson, the circle that served lunch and to Gary hoff for all his help. eric was a loving son and an awesome brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. everyone shared such wonderful memories of eric and that meant a lot to us. We will miss him!

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BIDS CLOSE APRIL 9, 2012FILLMORE COUNTY, MN

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 9th day of April, 2012, for the fol-lowing project(s):S.A.P. 023-612-035; Construct Br #23J59, and minor approaches; on CSAH 12, located southwest of the City of Preston, in Section 11, T102N, R11W. Major quan-tities include: PC 14’ x 6’ Concrete Box, 62 l.f.; minor approach grading; riprap & turf establishment items. Plan and pro-posal price for each project set is $50.00 picked up, and $55.00 if sent by US mail. Plans, proposals and specifications can be examined and obtained from the Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston St., Preston, MN 55965, ph #507-765-3854. Requests for plans and proposals must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above. Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for each specific project. A bidder’s bond or a certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid and payable must accompany each bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.Dated: March 13, 2012John M. Grindeland, County EngineerFillmore County, MN

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMOREIN DISTRICT COURTTHIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICTPROBATE DIVISIONCourt File No. 23-PR-12-145In Re: Estate ofEleanor Klungtvedt, Decedent.NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate.The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Kerry Klugtvedt, whose address is 70 Trisdahl Court, Rushford, MN 55971, and Kevin Klungtvedt, whose address is 108 W. Center St. Rushford, MN 55971 to serve as the co-personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as co-personal representatives or may object to the appointment of the personal repre-sentative. Any objection to the appoint-ment of the the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to inter-ested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the person-al representative have the full power to administer the estate, including, after thir-ty (30) days from the issuance of letters of testamentary the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the per-sonal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.Dated: 3/7/2012

/s/ Robert BensonDistrict Court Judge

James D. AttwoodCourt Administrator

Dated: 3/1/2012/s/ Thomas Manion

Thomas M. Manion (Reg. #0067167)204 Parkway Avenue North, Box 420

Lanesboro, MN 55949Tel. (507)467-2317

tmanion@acegroup.ccAttorney for the Estate

Publish 12,19

STATE LINE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION The annual meeting of the State Line Cemetery Association will be held on Sunday, April 1, 2012, at 2:00 pm at the Donnis Trouten residence, 3798 State Highway 139, Cresco, IA 52136.

Publish 19,26

CITY OF PETERSONSpecial Notice

The City of Peterson Council has approved a change of MONTHLY MEETING NIGHT to the 2nd Tuesday of Each month to enable the Council to pay bills in a more timely fashion. Future Council Meetings in the Peterson City Hall at 6:00 p.m. will be: April 10, 2012 – May 8, 2012 – June 12, 2012 – July 10, 2012 – August 14, 2012 –

September 11, 2012 – October 9, 2012 – November 13, 2012 – December 11, 2012.Judy Graham, ClerkCity of Peterson

Publish12, 26

STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT

COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT OTHER CIVIL - QUIET TITLE ACTION Case No. 23-CR-12-127Beverly Sandlin, Plaintiff, vs. SUMMONS Winona and Southwestern Railway Company; H.T. Tolmie and Julaette Tolmie; Nellie Persons Roberts and Glenn R. Roberts; Martha Winters and Otto Winters; Minnie Clement and Albert Clement; Albert Groth; Robert E. Groth and Agnes A. Groth; Dean D. Eickhoff and Char J. Eickhoff; Elmer Bly and Betty Bly; Bert Bly and Etta Bly; S.A. Ballard; also the unknown heirs and/or assigns of each of the persons or entities herein named; and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants.THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon the attorney for Plaintiff an answer to the Complaint which is herewith served upon you, and which has been filed in the office of the Court Administrator in and for said county and state, within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. The object of said action is to obtain a judgment determining that the Plaintiffs are the owners of the following described real estate lying and being in the County of Fillmore, State of Minnesota, to-wit:Attached as Exhibit “A” title to which is affected by said action, and that the Defendants and each of them have no right, title, estate, claim, lien or interest in or to said real property, or any part thereof, and quieting title to said premises in the Plaintiffs.NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM No personal claim is made against any of the Defendants in the above-entitled action. Dated: February 15, 2012BAUDLER BAUDLER MAUS & BLAHNIK, LLP

By: /s/ Kelly M. Wagner Kelly M. Wagner, #0314031

Attorney for Plaintiff 124 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 1268

Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7301Order for Service by Alternative MeansBeverly Sandlin,Plaintiff,vs.Winona and Southwestern Railway Company; H.T. Tolmie and Julaette Tolmie; Nellie Persons Roberts and Glenn R. Roberts; Martha Winters and Otto Winters; Minnie Clement and Albert Clement; Albert Groth; Robert E. Groth and Agnes A. Groth; Dean D. Eickhoff and Char J. Eickhoff; Elmer Bly and Betty Bly; Bert Bly and Etta Bly; S.A. Ballard; also the unknown heirs and/or assigns of each of the persons or entities herein named; and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein,Defendents.Upon Plaintiff’s Affadavit of Publication and the files and records of this action, the Court finds:a. Personal service cannot be made on certain Defendents as they are deceased, unknown, or businesses cannot be found.b. This proceeding involves real estate located in Fillmore County, Minnesota. c. Publication in Fillmore County, Minnesota might reasonably succeed in

notifying defendents of this proceeding. Therefore, it is ordered pursuant to Minnesota Statute 559.02 that Service shall be made by publishing the Summons, which shall contain the legal description of the real estate, in a legal newspaper in Fillmore County, Minnesota, once each week for three consecutive weeks. Dated February 29, 2012

By the Court:/s/ Robert Benson

Judge of District Court Exhibit “A”

That part of Lots 1,2,3,4,6,7, and 8, Block 3, and the South One-Half of vacated Main Street, Parsons Addition to the City of Spring Valley, all in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 NE 1/4) of Section 33, Township 103 North, Range 13 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, more accurately described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of said NW 1/4 NE 1/4, thence South 00 degree 06 minutes 30 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the West line of said NW 1/4 NE 1/4, 682.88 feet to the centerline, 277.30 feet to a point of intersection of said centerline of said Main Street and the Northerly Extension of the Eastern Right-of-Way line of the now abandoned Chicago and North Western Transportation Company Railway (for-merly the Chicago Great Western Railway Company) and to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence South 21 degrees 11 minutes 43 seconds West along said Easterly R.O.W. line or its Northely extension, 332.85 feet to the North line of Park Street; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 31 seconds East along the South line of said Lots 4,3,2, and 1, 547.42 feet to the centerline of Spring Valley Creek; thence North 31 degrees 28 minutes 46 seconds West along said centerline, 60.79 feet; thence North 50 degrees 40 minutes 56 seconds West along said centerline, 38.92 feet; thence North 26 degrees 39 minutes 23 seconds West along said centerline, 31.14 feet; thence North 06 degrees 46 min-utes 42 seconds East along said center-line, 27.57 feet; thence North 24 degrees 18 minutes 45 seconds East along said centerline, 38.31 feet; thence North 10 degrees 14 minutes 24 seconds East along said centerline, 37.45 feet; thence North 28 degrees 10 minutes 38 seconds West along said centerline, 11.70 feeet; thence North 75 degrees 11 minutes 18 seconds West along said centerline, 24.80 feet; thence North 53 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds East along said centerlin, 28.55 feet; thence North 17 degrees 11 minutes 39 minutes 44 seconds West along said centerline, 24.80 feet; thence North 17 degrees 42 minutes 12 seconds East along said centerline, 30.44 feet to said centerline of said Main Street; thence South 88 degrees 46 minutes 31 seconds West along said centerline, 278.99 feet to the point of beginning and containing 2.90 acres, more or less. Subject to any ease-ments of record.

Publish 12,19,26

CARIMONA TOwNSHIP ROCK BIDS Carimona Township will accept bids on crushed rock that meet the state speci-fications to be delivered and spread on township roads by order of the supervi-sors. Certificate of insurance must accom-pany all bids. Bids must be in the hands of the clerk of Carimona Township by Monday, April 2, 2012, at 8:00 pm. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Linda Marzolf, Clerk19792 County Rd. 15

Preston, MN 55965Publish 19,26

FOUNTAIN TOwNSHIP REqUEST FOR qUOTES

The Fountain Township board is requesting quotes for the following: Class II road rock on a per ton basis for quarry pickup only and/or to be delivered and spread within the Township at the Supervisor’s discretion. Blading, trucking, and snow removal on a per hour basis. Quote must be accom-panied by an equipment list. All quotes must be accompanied by a certificate of insurance and submitted to the Clerk in an envelope marked “Quote Enclosed” by 6:00 p.m. April 4, 2012. Quotes will be opened at the April 5, 2012, regular meeting. The April 5 meeting will be held at 8:00 p.m. in the Fountain Fire Hall. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all quotes.

Dan Graskamp, Clerk814 Miller Lane SE

Stewartville, MN 55976Publish 19,26

CARIMONA TOwNSHIP RESIDENTS Until further notice, the monthly meet-ing of Carimona Township board will be held at 8:00 pm on the 1st Monday of each month at the Preston Emergency Services building.

Linda Marzolf, ClerkPublish 19,26

FOUNTAIN TOwNSHIP NOTICE OF TIME CHANgE

The Fountain Township Board will hold

regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month at the Fountain Fire Hall. Meetings for the months of April 2012 through November 2012 will begin at 8:00 pm.

Dan Graskamp, ClerkPublish 19,26

City of OstranderSchedule of Fees—2012

Fax: $2.50 for first 10 pages/.20 per page after $.20/page incom-ingCopies $.25/copyNSF Check: $30.00Water Base Rate: $17 .50 /dwe l l i ng unitWater per Thousand Gallons: $1.40Water Deposit (renter): $50.00Annual Water Rate: $200.00Water Meter: $80.00New Water Hook-up: $250.00Water Shut-off: $50.00Water Turn-on: $50.00Sewer Base Rate: $36 .50 /dwe l l i ng unitSewer Deposit (renter): $50.00Annual Sewer Rate: $100.00New Sewer Hook-up: $250.00On-Sale License: $800.00Off-Sale License: $100.00Sunday Liquor: $200.003.2 Beer Permit: $25.00Dance Permit: $25.00Community Center Rent: $50.00Community Center Deposit: $50.00Dog License: $7.00 (every year)Kennel License (4 dogs +) $75.00 (every year)—not issued anymoreCat License: $7.00 (every year)Fire Call: $500.00Lawn Mowing: $100—minimum or $100/hourPool Fill: $100.00

Publish 19

ORDINANCE NO. 11-2011CITY OF OSTRANDER

COUNTY OF FILLMORESTATE OF MINNESOTA

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OSTRANDER, MINNESOTA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR CITY LICENSES, PERMITS, FINES AND SERVICES THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OSTRANDER DOES ORDAIN: WHEREAS, the City of Ostrander establishes that some fees will be set from time to time by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council has been advised that certain fees need to be established by ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City staff has reviewed the fees that the City currently charg-es and is recommending that the Fee

SUMMARY OF MINUTES March 6, 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:NONEThe Board approved the following agenda items:• theamendedagenda.• thefollowingamendedConsentAgenda:1. February 28, 2012 County Board minutes.2. Overnight stays for staff to attend Interoperability Conference in St. Cloud. 3. Overnight stay for Auditor/Treasurer and two staff to attend Minnesota Secretary of State Election Training.• GovernmentalAccountingStandardsBoard(GASB)#54,funddesignations.•paymentof$2,910.90toComputerProfessionalsUnlimited,Inc.forIFSpiupdate.• low quote of $1,700.00 for purchase of additional smoke detectors from BakkeElectric, Inc. • leasewithMetroSales,Inc.foraMPC3500multi-functioncopierwithattachments.• proposalfromMatthewJ.Opat,AttorneyatLaw,toprocessquiettitleactionforlandthat is part of proposed veterans’ cemetery. • resignationtoretirefromRollieOlson,MaintenanceMechanic,Sheriff’sDepartment.• resignation to retire from Michael Ask, Chief Dispatcher/Emergency ManagementDirector, Sheriff’s Department, • InternationalUnionofOperatingEngineers,Local#49Highwaycontract.The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved:

REVENUE FUNDVendor Name, Description AmountMorem Electric, Inc., services $663.97Ratwik, Roszak & Maloney, PA, services $867.89West Payment Center, services $1,098.98TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $2,630.84TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (22 bills -not listed) $2,852.06TOTAL REVENUE FUND $5,482.90

ROAD & BRIDgE FUND Vendor Name, Description AmountDLT Solutions, software renewal $5,140.17Erickson Engineering Co., services $2,500.00Ronco Engineering Co., Inc., parts $1,275.52Universal Truck Equipment, Inc., parts $1,817.46TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $10,733.15TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (9 bills - not listed) $1,558.31TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $12,291.46

AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description AmountDeters, Isaac, services $1,800.00TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $1,800.00TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $16.51TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $1,816.51 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 19

Schedule attached be adopted. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Ostrander that the Fee Schedule, is hereby adopted and shall become effective January 1st, 2012. This Ordinance shall be effective imme-diately upon its passage and publication.Adopted by the Ostrander City Council this 6th day of December 2011. Linda Schwenn Mayor

Rhonda KlapperichCity Clerk/Treasurer

Publish 19

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETINg The annual meeting of the Bristol Cener Cemetery Association will be held on March 31, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at the Harmony House Restaurant in Harmony, MN.

Don BellinghamSecretary/Treasurer

Publish 19,26

*COUNTY PROJECTS*BIDS CLOSE APRIL 9. 2012

FILLMORE COUNTY, MNNOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 9th day of April, 2012, for the fol-lowing project(s):S.A.P. 023-598-013; Construct Br #23K16, and minor approaches; on CR 115, locat-ed northwest of the City of Canton, in Section 6, T101N, R9W. Major quantities include: PC 12’ x 8’ Concrete Box, 65 l.f.; minor approach grading & bituminous paving; riprap & turf establishment items. Plan and proposal price for each project set is $50.00 picked up, and $55.00 if sent by US mail. Plans, proposals and specifications can be examined and obtained from the Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston St., Preston, MN 55965, ph #507-765-3854. Requests for plans and proposals must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above. Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for each specific project. A bidder’s bond or a certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid and payable must accompany each bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.Dated: March 13, 2012John M. Grindeland, County EngineerFillmore County, MN

Publish 19,26,2

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Thur., Mar. 22 - 9:30 am, Dealer/Lender Consignment Auction. Sale site - Gehling Implement & Auction Co., Preston, MN. For more info contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-765-2131, www.gehlingauction.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. Notice in the Journal.

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Ph: 507-765-3803www.preston-equipment.com

combines

• JD 3955 Chopper 5 1/2 Hay Head• JD 936 MoCo Impl• JD 735 MoCo• JD 730 MoCo• JD 726 Finisher, 30 Feet• JD 535 MoCo• 2) 568 Round Baler• 2) JD 567 Round Baler• JD 566 Round Baler• ‘04 JD 320• JD 115 6 Row Stock Chopper• NH 1431 Mo/Co Center Pivot

• ‘10 JD 6115 D MFWD Cab• ‘08 JD 7230 MFWD 673 Loader, 1034 hrs• ‘08 JD 5425 MFWD Open St. 541 Loader• ‘07 7930 MFWD IVT, 1,500 hrs• ‘04 JD 6420 MFWD w/ 640 Loader• 3255 MFWD Cab, 265 Loader

Call on used finanCing speCials

new TracTors

miscellaneous

used TracTors• 7430 MFWD• 7230 MFWD, Coming In• 7230 R, Coming In• 6190 R MFWD

• ‘11 9670 STS 300 Sep

• ‘11 608C Stalkmaster

• ‘09 JD 9670 STS - 498 Sep

• ‘09 JD 608C Cornhead

• ‘03 JD 9750 STS• ‘98 9510 Sidehill 2080 Sep Combine

• ‘97 JD 9500

• ‘90 JD 9400 Hopper Topper

• ‘87 JD 7720 Titan II

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2.9% FOR 5 yeaRS OR 1.9% FOR 3 yeaRS ON aLL uSeD Hay &

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Tire, BaTTery & TransmissionHwy. 16 & 43, RUSHFORD, MN • 507-864-2969 • 1-888-864-7049

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Beginning our 26th year in business with over 100 years of combined experience. Left to right, Travis Eide, Tony Russel, Jeff Christian, Jeff Jackson, Steve Majerus, Malachi Nelson and Gary Brown.

★ all brands available ★ ase certified techniciansYour full service repair shop★ full line of auto, light Truck & farm Tires★ complete Tune-ups★ full line of Batteries★ on the farm Tire service★ full line auto repair★ 4-Wheel laser alignment★ full Brake service

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BKTJumbo Trax

This Tire Lasting 1000 Plus Hours in

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* higher load capacity* Radial construction* Bigger contact area

480/80 R42

12-16.5 14 PLY

12.5L-15TL

MitasMT480/80R42

Radial 23o-R1480-R42

* higher-angle stablizlier belts* large footprint and 23 degree tread* a value leader w/premium features* open-center tread* Bead-and-rim flange protector

Eagle Lx225/60R16

* Multi-Mile Matrix $9500

* Kelly Navigator Gold $9995

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