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The city council has taken a proposed chicken ordinance draft, put forth by the Planning Commission, under review. The draft is exceptionally thorough and should be straightforward to maintain, as well as making it easy for the city to pull the licen-sure of homeowners who fail to follow the provisions. The keeping of chickens in urban settings has been a growing trend. Minneapolis, St. Paul, and many other large municipalities have passed ordinances allow-ing for the keeping of poultry.

“We looked exhaustively at other ordinances in other municipali-ties,” noted City Administrator Steve Sarvi. Last year, the city of Peterson, in prompt to homeowners Andy and Amber Torgerud, approved a similar ordinance. In Rushford’s case, Bruce and Tina Darr were the first residents to approach the council about the allowance of laying hens and they are ada-mant about their cause. “With Rushford being a rural town, it seems only fitting that it would allow backyard chickens. Much larger area cities have cho-sen to, along with neighboring small town such as Peterson, and I have not heard of any prob-lems,” cited Tina Darr. “There is a strong, nationwide move-ment, for people to, even on a small scale, get back to growing their own food. This can be for financial, or more often, for health reasons. Many people feel strongly about that and want to teach their children about where food comes from. Vegetable and fruit gardens have been great ,and allowing chickens seem

Rushford pecking at proposed chicken ordinance

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

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

Senator Jeremy Miller visits Harmony during legislative break

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Two Black Australorp hens enjoying their backyard enclosure at the home of Andy and Amber Torgerud.

Photo courtesy of Amber Torgerud Photography

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to be the next step. There are numerous reasons for raising backyard chickens and I’m very hopeful that this ordinance will pass” Proponents of the ordinance agree and are watching eagerly to see what the council will decide.

“It’s logically inconsistent to allow dogs, and not allow chickens. Dogs produce more waste, are far louder, and can potential-ly run around town and bite people,” noted Andy Torgerud in response to the considered ordinance in Rushford. ‘It would take one hell of a chicken to do that. If it does, just cook it for supper. Problem solved,” he joked. “I applaud the City of Peterson for allowing residents to have chickens.” According to the draft ordi-nance, the purpose is stated, “It is recognized that the ability to cultivate one’s own food is a sustainable activity that can also be a rewarding past time. There-fore, it is the purpose and intent of this ordinance to permit the keeping and maintenance of

chicken hens for egg and meat sources in a clean and sanitary manner that is not a nuisance to or detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community.” The proposed ordinance also lists explicit specifications regard-ing flocks, coops, exercise runs or yards, and quality control of feed and sanitary maintenance. Most importantly, these include no more than five hens kept on any one residential lot, no roosters, and leg banding of all chickens identifying the owner. Slaughter-ing of chickens on the property is also prohibited. Other requirements currently highlighted include a location in the rear or side yard, including a setback at least five feet from property lines, and approval from 100 percent of adjacent residents or proof that the per-mit applicant’s property lines are at least 150 feet from any other house. In the case of rental or multi-family dwellings, only the Senator Jeremy Miller, left, visited with Harmony residents at

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

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

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

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

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

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

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•Monday, April 16, Preston City Council, Council Chamber, 6:00 p.m.• Monday, April 16, Kingsland School Board, 7:00 p.m.• Monday, April 16, Rushford-Peterson School Board, Rushford Computer Room, 6:30 p.m.• Tuesday, April 17, Rushford Village City Council, Rushford Village Community Center, 7:00 p.m.• Tuesday, April 17, Mabel-Canton School Board, 7:00 p.m.• Tuesday, April 17, Houston School Board, 7:00 p.m.•Thursday, April 19, Lanesboro School Board, Lanesboro School Office, 7:00 p.m.

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

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

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By Karen Reisner Kristina Kohn, Human Resources, reviewed recom-mended updates to county pol-icies for its employees at the board’s April 10 meeting. Kohn suggested the policy concerning distracted driving was more of a guidance policy and in accor-dance with Minnesota law. The policy discourages the use of handheld cell phones while driving and encourages the use of a hands free device. The devel-opment of the distracted driv-ing policy was recommended by the county’s insurance car-rier, Minnesota Counties Inter-governmental Trust (MCIT). Employees are also encouraged to refrain from other distract-ing activities including, but not limited to, reading documents or a map, grooming one’s self, and eating while driving a county owned vehicle. Employees are not to drive county vehicles if too tired, under medication that may impair driving, or are suffer-ing from an injury or illness that could impair driving. Employees are required to report this infor-mation to their Department Head and request an alternate driver. The policy had been approved by department heads and was approved by the board with one language change, which says “employees are encouraged to refrain” from alternative activities while operating a county owned vehicle, instead of “employees are to refrain.” These alternative activities comprise activities that are not illegal, but that can cause a distraction while driving. A mileage reimbursement and travel policy was also approved. The policy attempts to “provide for uniform and consistent treat-ment of all employees.” Com-missioner Duane Bakke voted against.

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Since the recent resignation to retire of Rollie Olson, Mainte-nance Mechanic-Sheriff Depart-ment, was accepted, there has been some discussion of how best to fill his shoes when he leaves. Kristina Kohn offered a proposal to hire a mechanic, half time for Highway and half time for Sheriff. Olson also pro-vides maintenance for the Sheriff Department. Kohn proposed a half time custodian be hired to replace that part of Olson’s duties and to work under Terry Schultz, Building Maintenance Supervisor. The proposed staff-ing changes would cost the county about $7,000 more than they are currently paying Olson. Brent Kohn, Highway Mainte-nance Superintendent, acknowl-edged they have fallen behind, putting winter maintenance work off since they lost the aid of a “floater.” Kristina Kohn said the mechanic working for both departments could be kept busy all of the time, servicing all of the county’s vehicles “in house.” She said both the number of vehicles to be serviced and the size of the jail building has increased.

Kristina Kohn said the program would be evaluated after a year to see how it is working. The board approved the part-time temporary hire of a person to cover the maintenance duties. Mechanic duties will be “farmed out” for now, giving the board time to consider the options.

Other Business In Brief •Sarah Monroe, Victim Ser-vices, said the teal ribbons have been hung in the county’s cit-ies to remind people of Sexu-al Assault Awareness Month. Monroe said April 25 is “Denim Day.” Wear denim that day to show support for survivors. In Italy a rape conviction was over-turned by a court because the victim was wearing tight denim jeans. The board adopted a proclamation declaring April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. •Section 8 (housing assis-tance payments) and the cur-rent administration of the pro-gram by SE MN Multi-County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA) was again discussed. This became an issue when SEMMCHRA asked counties to reimburse them for administrative short-falls earlier this year. Fillmore County currently has about thirty vouchers. SEMMCHRA has threatened to reassign Fill-more County vouchers to other counties if they become avail-able. It was suggested to get the county attorney involved. Bakke said they need to get moving on this. County Coordinator Karen Brown suggested they ask Housing and Urban Develop-ment (HUD) if they are hon-oring the original administra-tive agreement (1991) between SEMMCHRA and Bluff Coun-try Housing Rehabilitation Authority (BCHRA). •The low bids, which wereboth from Minnowa Construc-tion, were accepted for bridge construction (concrete culvert) and approaches on CR 115, Canton Township, section 6 ($134,631.80) and for bridgeconstruction (concrete culvert) and approaches on CSAH 12, Carimona Township, Section 11($108,493.20). •A field access permit toCSAH 40 was approved for Sandra Pasche, Section 6, Pilot Mound Township. •ZoningAdministratorChrisGraves noted that Canton now has their own zoning ordinance. He added that Ostrander is extremely close to being on their own and Whalan is get-ting there, as well.

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St.•April 19 at 7:00 pm at the MabelAmerican Legion, 114 N. Main St.•April26at7:00pmattheChatfieldCenter for the Arts Legion Room, 405 S. Main St.•May 3 at 7:00 pm at the F &MCommunity Bank in Preston, 100 Saint Anthony St. N.•May10at7:00pmattheLanesboroCommunity Center, 202 Parkway Ave S. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprof-it, ecumenical, grassroots, Christian organization, dedicated to eliminat-ing poverty housing. Habitat partners with homeowner families, businesses and organizations, members of the local community, and volunteers to build simple, decent, affordable hous-es. The houses are sold to those in need at no profit, through no-interest

loans. To qualify for a Habitat home, fam-ilies must currently live in substandard housing, be unable to obtain a con-ventional loan from a bank, have the resources to pay a monthly mortgage and be willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity. Before moving into a Habitat home, families must contrib-ute 300 hours of “sweat-equity” to the building of the home and must make a modest down payment. Habitat for Humanity doesn’t just build homes; we build Relationships, we build Community, we build Hope. Habitat is able to help families in need only through the generosity of many kind individuals, businesses, churches and organizations throughout the area. If you have any questions please contact Megan Grebe at 507-459-4199 or [email protected].

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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 - 10 :30am 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 …………………………………… 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 - 9:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

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

Tammy Gasner Tammy Gasner, age 49, of rural Eyota, died Thursday, March 29,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dedication celebration at the Fillmore Church

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

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

message of Jesus Christ. A Still Water concert is far more than

just rich vocals and wonderful arrange-ments, it is a time of spirit-filled ministry. Their blend of Tradi-tional Southern Gospel styling with modern harmonies has had an impact on audiences in just about every set-ting one could imag-ine. Still Water will be in concert at the First Baptist Church in Preston on Sunday,

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“There need to be safeguards put into place.” Petrie also stated that he, as a taxpayer, would not like to pay for everyone to get a photo ID.

“We do need to address the issue, but not through the con-stitution,” said Miller. Petrie also spoke about the money available to people in Harmony, and other small towns, to open up new busi-nesses. There are loan pro-grams and incentives through the EDA (Economic Develop-ment Authority) that a lot of people might not be aware of. Miller shared that he is 29 years old; the youngest State Senator right now, and the second youngest in Minnesota history. He lives in Winona with his wife Janelle and infant son. He works with his fam-ily at William Miller Scrap Iron and Metal doing account-ing and finance. He graduated from Winona State in 2001. To contact Senator Miller with questions, he can be reached at 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Capitol Building, Room 320, St. Paul, MN 55155-1606. He can also be emailed at [email protected].

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

“We don’t know the cost, or the consequences,” he said. He added that in District 31, which he represents, there are 4,900 registered voters that do not have a current valid photo ID. Petrie stated that people need

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

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Other Business In Brief •ChristopherMustywashiredasavolunteer fire fighter. •The city’s annual clean-up wasauthorized to start on May 7. •Arbor Day in Chatfield will beApril 27. Tony Lammers said they will be planting a tree at the elemen-tary school on that day at 1:00

p.m. Chatfield was named Tree USA Community for the twentieth year by the Arbor Day Foundation. •Mayor Don Hainlen noted thecity had received a wastewater accom-modation from the Minnesota Pollu-tion Control Agency (MPCA) for the fourth year in a row. He praised the city’s wastewater treatment plant operators for their good work.

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By Paul Trende High school baseball games are (scheduled to be) 7 inning affairs. The GMLOK and Chatfield baseball squads decided to act like pros for their first game of the season. They went 9 innings, flirted with darkness-induced suspension, but in the end a verdict was sealed, at the very last moment. The Gophers jumped ahead early, 2-0 after two innings, 4-2 after four (4-3 after five). In the top of the sixth, the visiting Bulldogs utilized a couple walks, a couple Gopher miscues (one error, one wild pitch), and a cou-ple hits, the biggest a 2-run single by junior 3B Marshall Oeltjen, to score four runs (all with 2 outs). GMLOK took their first lead 7-4. It remained that way until the bottom of the seventh, where the Gophers utilized three walks and a couple of Bulldog errors to score three runs (the last courtesy of a wild pitch). They tied the game without a hit in the inning. Eleven men came up, and elev-en went down in extra frames (2 2/3 innings), leaving Chatfield to their last out (the game was to be suspended). Mitch Narveson then ‘took one for the team’ (got hit by a pitch). Leadoff man, second basemen Zach Eggers fell behind 1-and-2 before fouling off six straight pitches. The 10th pitch was wild, allowing Narveson to take second. The eleventh was spanked through the hole in the right side of the infield. Eggers’ single plated the winning run; giving the Gopher’s the dramatic victory. The end was fitting, as Narveson (2-2, 2B, 2 BB’s, HBP, 3 R’s, RBI, reached safely in all five plate-appearances) and Eggers (3-6, SB, RBI) were the Gophers to best offensive weap-ons. Jake Neis was also very busy, going 1 for 2 but reaching three times via walk. Nate Skare got the win, facing three and setting down three in the top of the 9th. Trenton Bleifus took the loss (4 2/3 IP, 1 H, 3 R’s, 6 K’s, 5 BB’s). Bleifus did do his part at the plate, going 3-5 with an RBI, a SB, and a run-scored. Oeltjen (2 RBI’s, SB) and Trevor Gomer each went 2-5. Sam Eberle was 1 for 4, but scored two runs and stole two bases. The Bulldogs had seven thefts as a team. Chatfield used four pitchers and was out-hit 11 to 7.Game Two, Skare & Gophers

2-0 Sophomore pitcher Nate Skare’s hurling abilities were only needed briefly in the season opener (versus GMLOK). Two days later, he took the mound as the starter against northern rival Dover-Eyota. He worked much longer. He was impressive. Skare relinquished just one run on three hits over five innings. He struck out nine (at least one in every inning) and walked none.

Offensively, he helped himself, chopping a two-run single up the middle in the first inning. Those runs would prove enough for a Gopher victory. They weren’t all that crossed home plate Brian Baum’s club. Chatfield broke open a 2 to 1 contest in the fifth inning. A 2-run double to the right field wall by Tyler Lund was the (inning and game’s) biggest blast. Mitch Irish and Colin Maki also notched RBI’s, giving the Goph’s a 6-1 edge. They added three more in the sixth inning (two courtesy of a Jason Kappers sin-gle). A close game most of the way ended with Chatfield win-ning 9 to 1. They improved their record to 2-0. Skare owns both pitching victories. In addition to the above efforts, two-hole hitter Jake Neis went 2 for 3 with a walk, a SB, and three runs scored. In addition to Skare’s 9 K’s, Tyler Lund added two giving the team 11 (with only 1 BB). Dover-Eyota, by contrast, had five BB’s (and a hit-batsmen) with only 2 strikeouts. All of Chatfield’s runs scored with 2 outs.

Baseball04-02 •Lyle/Pacelli3,Mabel-Canton2 (M-C: Donnie Lind 2-3, SB; Gabe Lind 1-4, 2B, RBI. L/P: Jonah Rohne 6 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 5 BB’s, 8 K’s, Win. Cougars issued nine walks and committed four errors (to L/P’s 5 and 2))04-03 •Southland0,Rushford-Peter-son 6 (R-P: Cale Stensgard 1-3, 2B, RBI, 6 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 5 K’s, Win; Jon Koenen 2-3, RBI; Ethan Wilkemeyer/Zach Ansell 2B and RBI each. Trojans scored five runs in bottom of third)04-05 •St. Charles 8, GMLOK 5(GMLOK: S. Eberle 2-3, 2B, RBI, R, SB; Noah Schlee 2-3, RBI, R; Perry Stejskal 2-4, RBI, R; Jacob Rindels 2-4. SC: Reese Glover 2-4, 2 2B’s, 4 RBI’s. Bulldogs jumped out 3-0 in 2nd, but gave up 4-run 3rd. Trailed rest of the way)

Softball04-02 •GMLOK 0, Wabasha-Kel-logg 12; 5 innings (GMLOK: Sydney Johnson 1-2, 3B; W-K Jordan Wolfe 2-3, 2B, GS-HR, 4 RBI’s; Sophie Lamey 5 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 3 BB’s, 3 K’s, Win)04-05 •M-C 4, P-E-M 10 (M-C:Hannah Nolte 2-4, RBI. P-E-M: Andrea Fick 3-4, 3 RBI’s. M-C trailed 3-2 heading to bot-tom of sixth. Bulldogs scored 7 runs, icing the game)

Girls Golf04-03 •Caledonia/SpringGrove203,Kingsland Inc, (K: Karli Bly 58. C/SG: Katie McCarthy 47, Jennifer Ely 49, Paige Lanen 52, Katie Meyer 55. At par 36 Root River Country Club)

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Opening Day: Bulldogs & Gophers go MLB-way04-03 Rushford-Peterson/Houston

Quadrangular •Boys (R-P/H74,L/FC/M-C70, Caledonia/Spring Grove 68, La Crescent 53) •County 1st place finish-ers: Dalton Mensink, R-P/H (200-meters, 300-hurdles, Long Jump); Monty Holm, L/FC/M-C (800-meters); Ryan Ruberg, R-P/H (3,200-meters); Gabe Decker, L/FC/M-C (Pole Vault); Dan Thorson, R-P/H (Triple Jump); Isaiah Bunke, R-P/H (Shot Put); L/FC/M-C 4x400 team (Andy Coyle/G. Decker/Brandon Breitsprecher/Erik Peterson). Other Notables: Niko Anderson, L/FC/M-C (2nd at 200-meters, 3rd at 100-meters), Casey McLellan, R-P/H (2nd at 400-meters, 5th at 100-meters) •Girls(R-P/H81,LaCrescent80, C/SG 67, L/FC/M-C 41) •County 1st place finishers:Belle Sand, L/FC/M-C (Long Jump); Adria Timm, R-P/H (Shot Put); Olivia Haug, L/FC/M-C (Discus); R-P/H 4x200 team (Jordan Honken/Erika Hinz/Amy Todd/Christina Strapp). B. Sand finished 2nd in the high jump, 3rd in the 100-meters, and was on 2nd place 4x100 team. O. Haug finished second at Shot Put. A. Todd was second at 2nd at 200-meters. Other Notables: Sierra McNamer, R-P/H (2nd at 110-hurdles, 3rd at 300-hurdles); Jordyn Goree, R-P/H (2nd at Long Jump, 4th at 100-meters)04-05

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•Boys(P-E-M274,RedWing151, Chatfield 92, Hayfield 68, Medford 65, Kingsland 15, Lyle/Pacelli 8) *Neither Kingsland nor Chatfield had a boys 1st place finisher. •Gopher 2nd place finish-ers: Nick Haffner (100-hurdles, 300-hurdles); Jayme LaPlante (Discus); the 4x800 team (Josh Johnson/Alex Paulson/Justin Friedrich/Evan McLaughlin). Other Notables: J. LaPlante was also 3rd in the Shot Put and on the 3rd place 4x100 team. J. Johnson & N. Haffner were also on the 3rd place 4x400 team. Bradee Brundridge was 4th in the Long Jump, on the 3rd place

4x200 & 4x100 teams. Adam Amy (Chatfield) was 4th in the Shot Put & Discus. •Girls(P-E-M237.5,Chatfield135, Medford 94.5, Red Wing 87, Hayfield 51, Kingsland 39, L/P 14) •Gopher 1st place finishers:Ashley Baker (200-meters); Mad-die Talamantes (300-hurdles); Karen Gomez (1,600-meters); Kyndra Neis (Shot Put & Dis-cus); the 4x100 team (A. Baker/Maddie Kammer/Autum Erick-son/Sydney Gould); the 4x200 team (A. Baker/M. Kammer/A. Erickson/Mariah Bell); the 4x400

team (Camille Rasmussen/K. Gomez/M. Bell/M. Kammer); the 4x800 team (Alex Duxbury/C. Rasmussen/Haley Woltz/Kayla Woltz). Knight 1st place finish-ers: Lacey Schwartz (100-meters). Gopher 2nd place finishers: A. Erickson (200-meters); H. Woltz (800-meters); K. Woltz (3,200-meters); M. Kammer (High Jump). Other Notables: L. Schwartz (Kingsland) also took 3rd in the 200-meters, 4th in the Long Jump, and was on the 3rd place Knight 4x200 squad. M. Talamantes (Chatfield) also took 3rd in the 100-hurdles.


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Help your neigHbors and friends and eitHer car pool or bring tHeir waste along witH yours. please bring waste in non-returnable containers or boxes for faster unloading.for more information, contact tHe fillmore county resource recovery center 507-765-4704.

examples of Household products acceptedAerosol CansAll types of paintBug SpraysOven cleanersPaint thinnerFloor care productsDegreasersPoisonsAntifreezeLawn care productsGarden & flower products

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

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

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

recipients of our Picture-It-Paint-ed awards. This annual program, in partnership with Valspar Cor-poration, provides free paint for community restoration or beau-tification projects that encourage local volunteer involvement and community engagement. Early childhood sites are often the ben-eficiaries of this paint program. And finally, our Board of Trust-ees and Staff are gearing up for a community site visit to Austin next month on April 19. This annual event to a selected com-

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

Members of the Preston Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at Julia Claire Repeat Boutique in Preston April 10 for the Grand Opening of the consignment shop.

Left to right: Kevin Zuck, Jason Sethre, Kathy Dahl, owner Trish Keating, Sarah Wangen, and Joe Hoffman.

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

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

any income from it, and it would need a lot of work. Right now the building is for sale for $89,900, which is $20,000 less than it is valued. Vikre said he met with Lamon a year ago and reduced the value at that time. Mayor Steve Rahn made a motion to reduce the value to $95,000, and the motion passed.

Garbage Proposals The city recently sent out a request for garbage proposals. They received quotes from Waste Management, Richard’s Sanita-tion, Harter’s, and Veolia. Each company was represent-ed at the meeting, and had a chance to speak to the council about their services. Waste Man-agement, who has been serving Lanesboro for the last five years, had two different options; one with bags or a cart, and one with just carts. Richard’s Sanitation

Board of Equalization hearing held in Lanesborohad similar choices, as did Har-ter’s. Veolia said they do not use bags any longer, and they offer two cart sizes. Council members felt they did not have enough time to look over the proposals, so a continu-ation of the meeting will be on Monday, April 16 at 5:30, and they will make a decision then.

Street Assessments Robert Thompson returned to the city council to further discuss street assessments made with the Whittier Street project. He said he checked with six different cit-ies in the area and asked how they handled special assessments. Chatfield does not use special assessments at all. Assessments in Preston do not include utilities. Dover is doing a street project, and the assessment will be $25 per foot. Thompson said they did not want to go higher than that because it could be a hardship for people. “If you take a good hard look at this, I think you will remove the utilities,” said Thompson. Council member Ceil Allen asked, “Didn’t you already take this to court, and didn’t the judge already give you a decision?” Thompson replied, “Just because a judge says it doesn’t make it right. I’m appealing to common sense here.”

Other Business Rick Lamon said he is fine with the alley agreement, and

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




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ence/County Historical Society. The council thanked S&A Petro-leum for the scoreboard donation, and they will be taking bids for the old scoreboard. The council approved the fol-lowing items: •The Election Polling PlaceResolution •a gambling license for theLions raffle •gambling licenses and liquorlicenses for Buffalo Bill Days and the Turkey Federation •lodging license approvals for2012-2013

NOTICE OF FILLMORE COUNTY DELINQUENT TAXES State of Minnesota In District Court

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

/s/ James D. AttwoodJAMES D. ATTWOOD

DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATORFILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA

DATE: February 02, 2012The following table comtains a list of Real property located in FILLMORE COUNTY on which taxes and penalties became delinquent on January 2, 2012. Inter-est calculated from January 1, 2012, and county costs must be paid along with the total tax and penalties in order for a parcel of Real property to be removed from the delinquent tax list.

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ARENDAHL TOWNSHIP

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PRI - 000033909 R 13.0205.000 2011 250.80KENNETH MAYNARD ELLEFSON Sect-25 Twp-104 Range-0096610 WOODLAND BLVD 8.15 ACMINNESOTA CITY MN 55959 PT NW1/4 SW1/4, S OF RIVER EX 16.85A

PRI - 000005251 R 13.0234.010 2011 26.40DAVID & JANEEN L HONSEY Sect-30 Twp-104 Range-00936692 DOE RD 2.00 ACLANESBORO MN 55949 2 AC NW COR W1/2 SW1/4 SW1/4

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP

PRI - 000032652 R 33.0186.010 2011 420.20DIANE WHIPPLE Sect-24 Twp-102 Range-013PO BOX 129 1.05 ACSPRING VALLEY MN 55975 1.05A SW1/4 SW1/4

BRISTOL TOWNSHIPPRI - 000030299 R 21.0328.010 2011 8.80JEFFERY L & VICTORIA C JOHNSON Twp-101 Range-01110239 COUNTY 116 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLATHARMONY MN 55939 Lot-008 Block-129 N56’ L 8 BLK 129 VILLAGE OF GRANGER

PRI - 000030299 R 21.0329.000 2011 19.80JEFFERY L & VICTORIA C JOHNSON Twp-101 Range-01110239 COUNTY 116 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLATHARMONY MN 55939 Lot-008 Block-129 .15 AC S 44’ LOTS 8 & 10 BLK 129 VILL OF GRANGER

PRI - 000030299 R 21.0327.000 2011 30.80JEFFERY L & VICTORIA C JOHNSON Twp-101 Range-01110239 COUNTY 116 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLATHARMONY MN 55939 Lot-6-7 Block-129 LOTS 6-7 BLK 129 VILLAGE OF GRANGER

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PRI - 000030299 R 21.0350.000 2011 237.12JEFFERY L & VICTORIA C JOHNSON Twp-101 Range-01110239 COUNTY 116 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLATHARMONY MN 55939 Lot-1-2 Block-152 LOTS 1-2 BLK 152 VILLAGE OF GRANGER

PRI - 000033508 R 21.0101.000 2011 1,900.80 MARK FISHBAUGHER Sect-11 Twp-101 Range-01114265 271ST AVE 119.75 ACHARMONY MN 55939 NE1/4 SE1/4 & E1/2 NE1/4 EX MIHM

PRI - 000033508 R 21.0104.000 2011 998.80 MARK FISHBAUGHER Sect-11 Twp-101 Range-01114265 271ST AVE 80.00 ACHARMONY MN 55939 N1/2 NW1/4

PRI - 000039674 R 21.0117.000 2011 1,041.96 MARK A & SHERI D FISHBAUGHER Sect-13 Twp-101 Range-01114265 271ST AVE 40.00 AC

HARMONY MN 55939 NW1/4 NW1/4

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CANTON TOWNSHIP

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PRI - 000035261 R 29.0470.000 2011 15.40 ANDREW L MILLEN Twp-103 Range-1219205 COUNTY 8 FILLMORE OLD PLATWYKOFF MN 55990 Lot-010 Block-012 LOT 10 BLK 12 VILL FILLMORE

FORESTVILLE TOWNSHIPPRI - 000043591 R 28.0343.000 2011 763.80 THOMAS L DEBLIECK Sect-30 Twp-102 Range-01216459 COUNTY 14 28.62 ACSPRING VALLEY MN 55975 28.62AC S1/2 SW1/4

PRI - 000043591 R 28.0364.010 2011 186.96 THOMAS L DEBLIECK Sect-31 Twp-102 Range-01216459 COUNTY 14 1.67 ACSPRING VALLEY MN 55975 1.67AC NE1/4 NW1/4

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WHALAN CITY PRI - 000039131 R 12.0042.000 2011 | 69.54 CAROLE JEAN JOHNSON WHALAN ORIGINAL PLAT 2250 COUGAR DR APT 147 Lot-011 Block-010 LAUGHLIN NV 89029 E 15’ OF LOT 11 & ALL LOTS 12 & 13 BLK 10

PRI - 000043550 R 12.0073.000 2011 348.84 ALBERT D CULBERTSON IV & WHALAN ORIGINAL PLAT ALBERT D CULBERTSON JR Lot-1-2 Block-015 116 FIRST AVE LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 15 WHALAN MN 55949 LES - 000043551 ALBERT D CULBERTSON JR 424 ELM ST S CRESCO IA 52136 WYKOFF CITY PRI - 000035792 R 30.0189.000 2011 | 66.11 REBECCA L SHEELY FH BARTLETT ADDITION 2441 COUNTY RD 132 SE Lot-026 Block-001 DOVER MN 55929-1402 N 20’ LOT 26 F H BARTLETTS ADD

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PRI - 000043647 R 30.0024.010 2011 5 41.20 LESLIE A PETERSON Sect-22 Twp-103 Range-012 452 LINE ST S102 1/2’ OF COM 35RDS N OF WYKOFF MN 55990 1/4 STAKE TH SW COR NW1/4 N

CON - 000045897 233’ S 264’ S 233’ W 264’ TO REBECCA L HERSHBERGER BEG 615 S BROADWAY ST SPRING VALLEY MN 55975 RUSHFORD VILLAGE PRI - 000034704 R 05.0059.020 2011 258.78STEVEN & TERESA BROWN Sect-08 Twp-104 Range-008 32795 SORUM RD 20.00 ACRUSHFORD MN 55971 W1/2 NE1/4 NW1/4

PRI - 000034704 R 05.0059.030 2011 1,140.70STEVEN & TERESA BROWN Sect-08 Twp-104 Range-008 32795 SORUM RD 6.61 AC RUSHFORD MN 55971 6.61AC S1/2 E1/2 NE1/4 NW1/4

CHATFIELD CITY PRI - 000041432 R 26.0128.000 2011 14,505.36 OAK VALLEY LLC CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL PLAT 12771 FALCON DR Lot-1-2 Block-006 APPLE VALLEY MN 55124 LOTS 1-2 BLK 6

PRI - 000034801 R 26.0157.020 2011 177.84PAUL & MICHELLE TURNER CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL PLAT 3630 STRATHMORE LANE SE Lot-002 Block-010 ROCHESTER MN 55904 SE 34’ OF SW28’ LOT 2 BLK 10 INCL ADJ ALLEY LOADING DOCK ON ALLEY

PRI - 000034801 R 26.0169.000 2011 1,076.16 PAUL & MICHELLE TURNER CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL PLAT 3630 STRATHMORE LANE SE Lot-009 Block-010 ROCHESTER MN 55904 NW 26 1/2’ OF SE 46 1/2’ LOT 9 BLK 10 DOWNSTAIRS

PRI - 000041432 R 26.0214.000 2011 3,914.76 OAK VALLEY LLC CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL PLAT 12771 FALCON DR Lot-8-9 Block-015 APPLE VALLEY MN 55124 LOTS 8-9-10 BLK 15

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PRI - 000041811 R 26.0369.010 2011 3,150.40 JAMES F WEBSTER BRISTOL & JACOBS ADDITION 224 PROSPECT ST SE Lot-6-7 Block-001 CHATFIELD MN 55923 NE60’ LOTS 6-7 BLK 1 BRISTOL & JACOBS ADD

PRI - 000044028 R 26.0444.000 2011 2,713.20 MARLA DROGEMULLER ETAL WEST CHATFIELD24953 KNIGHT LN Lot-1-5 Block-008 CHATFIELD MN 55923 LOTS 1-2-3-4-5 & LOTS 9-10 BLK 8 WEST CTFLD

PRI - 000041432 R 26.0023.000 2011 8,306.04 OAK VALLEY LLC Sect-05 Twp-104 Range-011 12771 FALCON DR CHATFIELD OUTLOTS 5 & 6-104-11 APPLE VALLEY MN 55124 Lot-023 PT OL 23 NE OF WINONA ST N OF PLUM ST

PRI - 000041432 R 26.0023.040 2011 11,137.80 OAK VALLEY LLC Sect-05 Twp-104 Range-011 12771 FALCON DR CHATFIELD OUTLOTS 5 & 6-104-11 APPLE VALLEY MN 55124 Lot-023 PT OF OL 23 NE OF WINONA ST & N OF PLUM ST

NOLAN VALLEY

PRI - 000044221 R 01.0074.000 2011 339.72 WILLIAM J KRUEGEL Sect-08 Twp-101 Range-0082014 HERRON DR 1 AC PC IN E1/2 NE1/2 W OF RDSTEWARTVILLE MN 55976

PRI - 000040770 R 01.0201.000 2011 652.30 CRISTAL J ADKINS Sect-23 Twp-101 Range-00812038 STATE HWY 43 4.87 ACMABEL MN 55954 4.87AC SW COR OF S1/2 SW1/4

PRI - 000040734 R 01.0253.000 2011 930.60 GARY M STEUART Sect-30 Twp-101 Range-00840184 120TH ST 5.00 ACMABEL MN 55954 5 AC NW COR NW1/4 NW1/4

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RUSHFORD CITY

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Monday, April 16, 2012 The FCJ reaches over 12,000 household each week.

Stop & Shop in Dover & Eyota!

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

Whatever the reason...PETIT MUSIC IS OFFERING (2) 1 HOUR

FREE GROUP WORKSHOPS at our showroom in Eyota, MN

Have you played the piano as a child and thought about picking it up again? Do you have that family heirloom just taking up space in your home? Are your children taking lessons and you would like to be able to play with them?

“Playing the Piano Again”

Call or visit our website to reserve a space • 507-799-0052 • www.petitmusic.com

WORKSHOP 1 Getting back to the Basics

WORKSHOP 2 Learn to play without being embarrassed

217 Main St. N, Dover, MN • 507.932.5330 • Check us out at www.roadtripbarandgrill.comSTEAKHOUSE Open Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun • BREAKFAST BUFFET Sat & Sun 7:30am - 1:00pm

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Stop in and try our

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Delicious Homemade Meals

Weekend Entertainment!

Jerry Enright • 507-250-6312 • [email protected]

Looking to sell this spring?

Looking to buy?Work with a

professional and experienced Realtor

who knows Southeast Minnesota. Contact

Jerry Enright today at 507-250-6312.

111 Center Ave So, Eyota • 507-250-0516Crafts • Antiques • Custom Upholstery

• Custom Window Coverings

” Beautify With Della Fey!”

We sell Watkins Products Free Estimates

For All Your Window & Custom Upholstery

Needs!

Country Curtains & Crafts

Check Us Out!

Saturday, April 21 • 11am-1:30pmFountain Lutheran Church, FountainServing Assorted Hot Dishes, Salads, Bars,

Rolls, BeveragesAdults: $7.00 • Kids (6-12 yrs): $4.00 5 & under Free

Sponsored by Fountain Lutheran WELCA

Bake Sale & Quilt RaffleSpring Luncheon Got a News Tip?

Have a Story Idea?Contact the

Fillmore County JournalP: 507.765.2151 F: 507.765.2468


Real Bites By Jason Sethre

By Jason [email protected] By now, you’ve probably heard of the new restaurant

I’m back, and I’m hungryin Rushford named Lynndyn Bridge. After we ran an article on our March 16, 2012, front page about this fine new restau-

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

Photo by Jason Sethre

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

8 am – 5 pm

9 am – 5 pm 20-75% off storewide.

10 am – Noon

10 am – 4 pm The Essence of Harmony 15% discount on all fragrances; potpourri, candles,

10 am – 4:30 pm Niagara Cave females with Harmony address. Must ask for discount and show proof of residency (driver’s license).

10 am – 7 pm Select sales throughout the mall.

10:30 am – 3:30 pm The Amish Tours of Harmony Van tours at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Car tours

11 am – 1 pm Harmony House Lunch Special Berry/Grilled chicken salad with walnuts, with

11 am – close On The Crunchy Side Drink and food specials! Watch out Ladies, Firemen

4 pm – 6 pm Book Signing at On the Crunchy Side “Brothers in the Water - The Rushford Volunteer Fire Department & the Flood of 2007” by Bonnie Flaig Prinsen tells the story of the challenges the local firemen faced during the historic 2007 Flood, everyday guys facing heroic tests

refreshments and coffee created by Miles Petree (that will be sure to appeal to firemen) will be provided by the Harmony Arts Board. Beverages from the bar will be available for purchase.

7:30 pm Movie at the Jem Theater Ladies—$1 off a large or “bring our own bucket” popcorn!

9 pm – Close Karaoke DJ Joe at Wheelers Drink specials, door prizes and lots of fun!

Saturday

April 21st

Harmonyin

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

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

Ladie’s Night

Social Hour 5:30 pmDinner 6 pm

No need to to be a golfer....this event is for all ladies.

Appetizers, Dinner & Dessert

Only $10

Ferndale Golf CourseTuesday, April 24th

Reserve your seat today by calling Ferndale Golf Course @ 864-7626 by Friday, April 20th.

Meal includes: chicken breast, cheesy potato, salad, dessert and coffee.

Door Prizes !!

Pet of the Week

Noah’s Bark, Inc. is located at:3874 Co Rd W 20, Decorah, Iowa 52101 IA

Phone: 563-745-8627 Email: [email protected]

If you are interested in adopting or have questions on a pet, please feel free to call us at

563-745-8627.

Havana

AustrAlIAN shepherd/Boxer MIxHavana was born February 12, 2012. She is a brindle color. We think she may have boxer and Saint Bernard in her because of her size and also her brindling markings. We know the father is purebred Australian Shepard, but was told the mother is a mutt. Havana is very cuddly and friendly. She does

well with other animals.

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

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

Red Essig was a bit more suc-

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

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

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

On The Crunchy Side, 31 Main Ave N. Harmony MN.

"Author Speak" presentation - 4:30 pm. Books will be available for purchase at this event or bring your own copy.

Appetizers, coffee and water will be provided by the Harmony Arts Board.

Refreshments from the bar will be available for purchase.

Harmony Arts BoardIs sponsoring a book signing by Bonnie Flaig Prinsen

for

Saturday, April 21st 4:00 to 6:00 pm at

“Brothers in the WaterThe Rushford Volunteer Fire Department and the Flood of 2007”

Shanks ~ Bergey Tara Shanks and Shawn Bergey, both of Harmony, Minn., are pleased to announce their engage-ment and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride are Dan and Margo Shanks of Canton, Minn. Parents of the groom are David and Karen Bergey of Harmony. Shawn is a dairy farmer. Tara works for the United States Postal Service and will be graduating from Western Technical College for Business Management. The couple will be united in marriage on May 19, 2012, at Henrytown Lutheran Church.

Engagement

Gutknecht ~ Ostrem Joni Gutknecht and Joseph Ostrem are pleased to announce their engagement and upcom-ing wedding. Parents of the bride are Larry and Mary Gutknecht of Peterson. Parents of the groom are Dwayne and Mona Ostrem of Peterson. Joni currently works at The Salvation Army Child Development Center in St. Paul. Joseph attends the University of Minnesota as a graduate assis-tant in Exercise Physiology. The couple will be united in marriage June 8, 2012, in Rushford.

EngagementAudrey Mae Mueller

Dennis and Rebecca Mueller, along with big brother Ruben, proudly announce the birth of Audrey Mae, born on March 30 at Olmsted Medical Center. Grandparents are Scott and Barb Bartelson of Utica, MN and Rich and Ann Mueller of Lewiston, MN. Great-grandparents are Jim and Shirley Pelowksi of Utica, MN; Olivia Bartelson of Altura, MN; and Ruben Ellinghuysen of Winona, MN. Great-great-grandparents are Elmer and Esther Ronnenberg of Rushford, MN.

Birth Announcement

Lukas Alarik Klennert Bernard and Michelle Klennert are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Lukas Alarik. Lukas was born March 14, 2012. He weighed 8lb. 11 oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. He joins broth-ers Landon and Aiden at home. Grandparents are Rudy and Donna Boyum of Peterson, Minn. and Donna and the late Mike Klennert of Lake City, Minn.

Birth Announcement

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

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

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

Fillmore Central band and choir participated in large group contest


Thanks to All the Kids for their Great Art Work!

Amelia, Age 10, Mabel Ananias, Age 8, Harmony Anna, Age 4, Canton Annika, Age 8, Harmony Barbara, Age 6, Canton David, Age 8, Canton

Dennis, Age 5, Canton Edna, Age 4, Canton Eli, Age 12, Canton Elmer, Age 8, Lanesboro Emma, Age 7, Harmony Esther, Age 8, Harmony

Grace, Age 3, Lanesboro Henry, Age 6, Lanesboro Jonathon, Age 12, Fountain Landon, Age 5, Fountain Lizzie & Barbara, 10 & 22 mos., Canton Lovina, Age 11, Lanesboro

Mason, Age 6, Fountain Menno, Age 5, Harmony Olivia, Age 7½, Fountain Rachel, Age 9, Canton Rebekah, Age 8, Harmony Rosa, Age 8, Granger

Sarah, Age 8, Canton Sarah, Age 11, Canton

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

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

Bigalk Rollerskating Reunion party to be held Sunday, April 22 in Harmony 4-H projects over the years. The farm ended up being sold at an auction in 1990, due to the farm crisis. The burger barn was sold in 1987, a few months after they died, and has since been torn down. The roller skating rink was rebuilt in 1988 and is still oper-ating in Harmony. On behalf of the Bigalk children, “We would like to express our gratitude for the love and support from family, friends and the community who helped us through this tragedy in our young lives. We will be forever grateful.”

The Bigalk children today•Kevin, 51 Kevin and Joyce Bigalk live on acreage near Austin. Kevin has been employed at Hormel Food for 25 years. They have four step-children and 28 grandchildren, which keeps them busy.•Keith, 49 Keith and Susie live in Can-ton. Susie runs a hair salon out of her house and Keith works for a pipeline company. Their daughter, Bobbie Jo was married last August to Michael Steward and resides in Missouri. Bobbie Jo works for a private preschool, teaching students with Autism. Michael is a Business Director for a technology company. •Karolin, 47 Karolin and Pete Lex were married in 1987 and reside in Zumbrota, MN. They have one daughter, Whitney, 18, who is a freshman at Univ. of Wisc. Stout. Karolin graduated from the U of MN with a degree in Agri-cultural Education and worked in the ag industry for fiveyears before launching her career in the financial services industry. Karo-lin is a Certified Financial Plan-ner and owns Lex and Associates, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial in Zum-brota. Karolin said, “I love the opportunity to help people with such an important aspect of their life. Frequently, I share my story about losing my parents at ages 45 and 47 and how it’s good to be prepared for the unexpected.” In their free time, Karolin, Pete and Whitney enjoy traveling to warm destinations and spending time with family. “Despite the great loss of our parents, I feel very blessed for the love, sup-port and friendship of so many different people that helped us become the productive people we are today. We are all blessed with wonderful families, healthy chil-dren and gainful employment. Thank you to all of you who have touched our lives!!!” said Karolin. •Kendall, 45 Kendall and Theresa were mar-ried in 1991 and reside on acre-age near Goodhue. Kendall is an Electrical Lineman and has worked for Goodhue County Electric Cooperative in Zum-brota for 20 years. Theresa is the Director of Sales and Marketing for a Healthcare Company in Rochester. They have four boys. Ryan, 23, is an Ag Mechanic and resides in Caledonia. Brady, 20, is an Electrical Lineman and is currently traveling across the

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

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

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

Preston, Minn. Luther College is a four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and is locat-ed in Decorah, Iowa. The Norse compete in 10 men’s and nine

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

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

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

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By Karen Reisner Judge Jeffrey Thompson, Winona County, had presided at a hearing on November 28, 2011, at the Fillmore County Courthouse concerning the city of Preston’s power of eminent domain to acquire two properties for the Preston-Forestville Recre-ational Trail System. A decision was recently handed down which favors the city.

History The city of Preston exercised their power of eminent domain to acquire 5.99 acres that they deemed necessary to construct the trail connecting Preston and Forestville State Park on March 2, 2009. The trail was planned to be a segment of the Blufflands Trail System. Over a span of fifteen or more years there was an effort to acquire the needed property. By 2005 seventeen of the properties from different landowners had been acquired for the trail right of way. Properties owned by the John Snyder family and the Ver-non Ristau family were the only properties not acquired. There had been continuing negotia-tions to acquire these properties through the years. The trail is to be about ten miles long, ten feet wide with a sixty foot right of way. The par-cels the city of Preston exercised its power of eminent domain to acquire included a 2.18 acre par-cel owned by John and Berna-dette Snyder and a total of 3.81

acres owned by Vernon and Kay Ristau. The Snyders and the Ristaus commenced a lawsuit against the DNR and the city of Preston in October of 2009. A court hearing was held in Winona in August of 2010 on environmen-tal issues. The plaintiffs request-ed the DNR to be required to do, at a minimum, an environ-mental assessment worksheet. In October of 2010 Judge Thomp-son dismissed the claim against the DNR saying the plaintiffs lacked proof of their claim. Plaintiffs had argued the con-struction of bridges and culverts will damage water quality and trout stream habitat. Thompson determined the evidence pro-vided on these issues was neither relevant or consequential. During the fall of 2010 a por-tion of the trail was construct-ed west of Preston including a bridge and about a mile of the trail.November 28, 2011 Hearing

Three issues were argued dur-ing the eminent domain hear-ing. Is the private property the city wants to acquire for the trail for a public purpose and a pub-lic use? Is the property “reason-ably necessary” to achieve the public purpose? Does the city have the authority to acquire the property? The city’s attorneys David Joerg and Dwight Luhmann argued that state statute gives the city

Judge’s decision favors the City of Preston

the authority to exercise eminent domain to acquire private prop-erty within or outside the city limits for a purpose authorized by law. They also argued that the planned section of trail is part of a state authorized trail system and is for public use. Alternate routes were not reasonable due to steep grades. Attorneys Larry Peterson and Brent Kleffman representing the Snyders and the Ristaus pre-sented testimony that Carimona Township membership present at a 2000 annual meeting voted unanimously against the devel-opment of bicycle trails in their township. Family members tes-tified as to their belief that the construction of the trail would cause more flooding in the flood plain. Peterson argued that legis-lation authorizing the Blufflands Trail System does not refer to a segment between Preston and Forestville State Park. He insisted that this planned section of trail has not been authorized by the state.

Comments on the Decision Attorney David Joerg in a tele-phone interview said “he was very happy with the court’s deci-sion.” The major issue in this case has been decided in favor of the city of Preston. If the families don’t decide to appeal the judge’s decision, then the next issue to be determined is the amount of money the landowners are entitled to for the parcels. If they are not sat-isfied with that determination, they could go to court and could possibly have a jury trial on that

issue. The office of Peterson, Logren, Kilbury was contacted. No

response from them was received by the time of the submission of this article.

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

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

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

Book Signing event Saturday in Harmony

Ground-breaking in Harmony

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

The shoveling began as Megan Grebe spoke to the crowd.

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

Photos by Jason Sethre


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

buildings nearby. Blagsvedt also gave the coun-cil a summary of the recent sales study done in Fillmore County.

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

Harmony City Council discusses property values Council member Gerald Shuck asked how Harmony compares with other cities. Boynton said that Heritage Grove is a concern, but they are making the best of it, and Harmony is not overly strapped with debts. Illg said he thinks Harmony is in a good position right now. He said the Capital Improvement Plan they will be working on with Mike Bubany would help them see how they are doing compared with cities of similar size. The council approved the audit report.

Building and Maintenance City Maintenance employee Chris Johnson said they have had trouble with well number one, and have had the motor replaced. There was some discussion about purchasing road salt for next winter. Illg said they are obligated by their contract to purchase either one ton or seven tons by June 1. They must also put in their order for next season by April 17. Johnson said they only used about half of what they purchased for this past win-ter, leaving around 25 tons. Shuck suggested they buy the seven tons now at last season’s price, since prices will go up for next season. It was agreed to purchase seven tons now, and 15

tons for next season. Hobo Repair

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




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of past issues. Other Business

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

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

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

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TUESDAY, APR. 17Semcac 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, APR. 18Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm.

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Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.*Storyhour, Harmony Public Library, 225 3rd Ave. SW, 11:00 – 11:45, Preschool ages, No School No Storyhour.*

Canton Senior Citizens meet at 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.*

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

FRIDAY, APR. 20Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, Senior Citizens Day, 9am-10am. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley, MN.*

American Red Cross Community Blood Drive- 9:30am-2pm, Lanesboro High School gym. All donors names will be put into a drawing for $50 Visa card. Call Mimi at 507-476-2265 for reservation.

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

SATURDAY, APR. 21Bluff Country ATV Club meeting, 10am, Stumpy’s, Rushford.Book signing by Bonnie Flaig Prinsen for “Brothers in the Water,” 4-6 pm at On the Crunchy Side, 31 Main Ave. N Harmony. Sponsored by Harmony Arts Board.

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

SUNDAY, APR. 22NA 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, APR. 23Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.*

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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SOFTWARE ENGINEERS Programmers with C+, .NET or C# experience or train-ing. High pay scale. Aatrix Software, Inc. A rapidly growing eFile provider. [email protected] MCAN

OWNER OPERATORS dedicated freight, off weekends, $1.80 per mile, 50% drop and hook. Sign-on bonus, no brokers, Midwest lanes only. 877/290-9492 www.NorthAndSouthExpress.com MCAN

OVER 18? A can’t miss limited opportu-nity to travel with a successful young busi-ness group. Paid training. Transportation/lodging provided. Unlimited income potential. Call 877/646-5050. MCAN

SHOP WORKER/DOCK WORKER/LOCAL DELIVERY - Bill Funk Trucking, Chatfield, MN is looking for a flexible employee for shop and loading dock work. Must be dependable, have a good work history, and be willing to work Saturdays with a day off during the week. Need CDL or be willing to get one. Wages based on qualifications. Full time with benefits. 800-537-9236. h16,23,30- o

MECHANIC WANTED: Bill Funk Trucking, Chatfield, MN is looking for a Certified or basic mechanic. Wages accord-ing to qualifications. Full or part-time. Full time employee receives full benefits. 800-537-9236. h16,23,30- o

STRAIGHT TRUCK DRIVER needed with SE Minnesota (Mabel area) 6 days a week, regular part-time split shift. Good driving record and work history required. Send resume to [email protected] or fax 608-457-2656 or mail to N811 Old River Rd, Stoddard, WI 54658. h16- x


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

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Due to an increase in business,

Connaughty Industries, Inc in Rushford Minnesota is hiring

a full time, first shift

MaChInIstConnaughty Industries is a contract machining and custom metal fabri-cation company. Candidates must have a positive attitude, strong me-chanical aptitude, attention to detail, and strong multi-tasking skills. Expe-rience in machining is a plus, but not required. Competitive wages, based upon experience.Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to Connaughty IndustrIes, InC,

1000 Technology Drive, Rushford, MN 55971 or e-mail

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

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Contact: Sverre Dahl Jr. or stop by for an application.

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Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry.Bonus-pay on Weekends and Shift Differential

Contact Annette or stop by for an application.

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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.

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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.

105 State Rd. 16 Rushford, MN

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Harmony Community HealthcarePart-time CNA Part-time LPN

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Call or email for more informationRuth McGarvey,

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

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

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

EXPERIENCED COOK needed at TaCade’s in Chatfield. Contact Gary Eide at 507-867-3939. h9,16- x

HELP WANTED at the Aroma Pie Shop in Whalan. Part-time, flexible hours. 507-467-2623 or 612-701-7777. h9,16- o

LOOKING FOR PT bartender. Could be some day hours and some evening hours. Pick up applications at the Branding Iron. Any questions call Steve 507-765-3388. Some experience preferred. h9,16- o

NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500.00 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. MN-485. h9,16,23- x

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

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER FEATHERLITEUniversal Trailer Corporation, a national manufacturing company is searching for

a progressive Human Resources Manager for the Featherlite Division, managing a facility of 400+ employees.

Successful candidates will have full suite of HR responsibilities for the business unit including recruiting and talent retention, training and development. Will be accountable for overseeing employee performance, relations, management and development. The right candidate will be partnering with business leaders to design and implement Human Resources processes to help the organization reach new levels of excellence. Leadership role to ensure regulatory compliance and interpretation of local company policies.

Searching for an energetic, progressive, and engaging HR professional with a Bachelor’s degree. Minimum 6 years experience managing single or multiple site facilities. PHR Certification is a plus. Must have strong computing and analytical skills. High proficiency in data management, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.

Featherlite requires a pre-employment drug screen. We offer attractive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, fitness program, and 401(k) plans. Eligible for incentive compensation.

For confidential consideration, please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:

Human ResourcesFeatherlite, Inc.

P. O. Box 320, Cresco, IA 52136EEO M/F/V/[email protected]

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Immaculate 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Houston. Split foyer, tuck under garage, huge deck. 507-459-6429. Rochester or lacrosse craigslist. e30tfn- 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. [email protected]. 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 prop-erty outright or negotiate terms to sell on Installment contract. Only seriously interested callers, call Bobby at 507-458-8558. e20tfn- o

HOuSe fOR Sale: 203 coffee St. Downtown lanesboro. 2 bdrm, 1 bath. 507-429-5809 or 806-268-0194. e16tfn- o

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LAKEWOOD SENIOR HOuSINg, 420 Bench St. Chatfield. Easy living...no yard work, no shoveling! For those who are 62 and older, handicapped/disabled. 1-bedroom apts. Heat paid. On-site laun-dry. Rent based on income. Off-street parking. Call (507) 867-4791.

Randy Barnes410 N. Main, Harmony, MN • (Across from Kwik Trip)

507-251-3271

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

new listing HARmony 3 Bedroom, Nice Neighborhood. $77,000. Call Randy Barnes for Details, 507-251-3271.

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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, low maintenance exterior, Close to swimming pool park and trail. $4K carpet allowance $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

Preston Enjoy this 3 Bedroom 2 Bath split that offers privacy with wooded area in backyard. Home features vaulted family room with Gas Fireplace, step saving kitchen and spacious living room. $118,000 • MLS#4036444

NIce 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o

laRge lOt in New Horizon trailer Park in Preston. available Immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfn- o

NeeD tO StORe snowmobiles, a clas-sic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x

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

3 BeDROOm house. $450/month plus utilities. Preston - No Pets 507-259-6740. r6tfn- o

fOR ReNt: may 1st. 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2-car attached, heated garage. country setting outside Spring Valley. $800 per month plus utilities. References. No smoking. Dog OK. 507-450-8528. r9,16- x

2 BeDROOm farmhouse 4 miles southeast of Rushford on aspen Road. $450/mo. large yard, available may 1st. contact Scott 507-864-7766. r16,23- o

FOR RENTRuSHfORD maNOR 1 bd smoke free apt in Rushford! Rent based on income! fRee applications & tours! 507-429-6858 or 800-676-6505 www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-451-0704. equal Housing Opportunity. r9,16- o

SPacIOuS PReStON 2bdrm apt, walk-in closets, laundry, heat included, mainfloor living. $550/month + deposit. 507-272-8302. r9,16,23,30- x

caNtON aPaRtmeNtS on Hwy 52 has a 2 bdrm apartment for rent. $325/month. first month free w/deposit and lease. 507-459-2012. r9,16,23,30- o

fOR ReNt: In Preston, 2 bdrm apartment starting at $375/mo. 1 bdrm apartment starting at $275/mo. 507-765-4521 or 507-272-9889. r16,23- o

fOuNtaIN: 2 bdrm apt. No smoking. No pets. Onsite laundry, off street parking. 507-268-4468. r16tfn- o

FOR RENTaVaIlaBle may 1st. 2 bdrm house in Rushford. 1/2 block from school, jacuzzi tub, basement, garage. $650/month plus deposit. NS/NP. 507-458-5139. r16tfn- o

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66167 230th Ave., Kasson $444,000 - Country Acreage - 15 acres of country with panoramic views. Custom built home with approx 4,000

sq ft of living space. Lower level walk out, in floor heat, stone center fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, main floor laundry and mud room. 40x60 pole shed w/attached mother-in-law apartment. Awesome property with many upgrades

ChAtfield - Absolutely gorgeous home that has been completely remodeled and updated, but has kept all the charm. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, wood floors, new tile, remodeled kitchen, main

floor laundry, formal dining room, jacuzzi tub in master bath, covered porch, private patio, fenced yard & huge 3+garage. $149,900 ChAtfield - Absolutely gorgeous 5 bedroom, 2 bath

home on 6/10 acre. This ranch home has everything, open floor plan w/formal dn room, lv room, sun room, fam room, rec area, large open kitchen

and island bar. Approx. 3600 sq. ft. of main floor living. Black walnut wall & kitchen cabinets, new carpet, ceramic tile & top of the line wood burning fireplace w/brick surround & built-in shelves. 864 sq. ft. heated garage and 20x24 detached garage. $259,900fountAin - 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 - 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. $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. $335,000

ChAtfield - Turn of the century home on large corner lot. Main floor master bedroom, main floor laundry, wood floors, 9’ ceilings, built-ins, screened in porch and (28x32) garage/shop. 4 bedrooms,

2 baths, all brick exterior, storage shed, garden area, & combo heat (nat. gas and wood). $114,900ChAtfield - 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 - 3+ bedroom rambler w/2 baths, newer

windows, gas fireplace, 2 car garage, vinyl siding. New roof. Located close to parks and downtown. All appli-ances will stay. $119,900

ChAtfield - townhouse - Great price on this immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse. Formal dining room, living room, open kitchen with center is-land. Family room in lower level with w/o to patio and

fenced yard. Deck is covered and ideal for relaxing. 2+ garage is insulated and sheetrocked. now $134,900ChAtfield - Ideal location close to school, pool, and

parks. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large foyer, family room w/build-ins, bookshelves and entertainment center. Deck, storage shed and 2+ attached garage. $139,900

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fArm/ACreAGesChAtfield - Spectacular setting for this 220 acres with woods, tillable, and access to Root River (perfect for camping, fishing, tubing and canoeing). This home offers a unique floor plan that is open with kitchen, center island, formal living room (15’ ceilings, fireplace), formal dining, main floor laundry/mud room, and gorgeous master with bath and w/in closet. In-floor heat in the 3-car garage and also the lower level. The tile work is excellantly done. Lower level family room walks-out to brick patio, 3 addtional bedrooms, and rec area. Outside had beautiful landscaping, pond, 40x60 shed, newly planted trees, large maint. free deck with awesome views, and more. 105 acres tilllable, 115 acres of woods, and river access makes this a paradise and is only 15 minutes to Lanesboro $1,500,000lAnesboro/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. $149,900oronoCo - 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 2+acres

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deck, large master, large yard, circle drive, kennel, steel siding and more $269,900

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CommerCiAl - Business not closing, just for sale. wykoff - Gold st. restaurant - Established restaurant, turn key operation. Building completely renovated, equipment is newer and all inventory stays. Restaurant menu offers pizza, steak and fish specials, and more. Ideal for catering & deliveries. Additional dining area in lower level. $235,000CommerCiAl- ChAtfield - Tacades Sports Bar/Restaurant. Excellent opportunity to own this high traffic, well established sports bar/restaurant. Turn-key opertation. Building and all equipment are in excel-lent condition. Additional bar area for private parties. $540,000 Reduced $495,000new listinG - CommerCiAl buildinG - lAnesboro Great opportunity to own large commercial building in a high traffic area. Potential business could be retail, restaurant/bar, convenience store/grocery, crafts or many other uses. Can be divided off. Apartment above for rental or personal use. $89,900

eAsy to enjoy: Neat remodeled, 2 bedroom, new kitchen & bath, 6 panel oak doors. 2 car det garage, deck $69,900

22881 oak hill drive, spring Valley $143,000 Uni-que log home on wooded lot. Private back yard, storage shed and deck

overlooking wooded area - great for bird watching, deer and turkeys. Master bedroom is in loft area, w/walk through full bath. Exposed beams throughout log home.

14875 fremont drive, utica, mn. $320,000 Awesome country acreage. Newer home built in 1990 w/3 bedrms, 4 baths, covered

porch/deck. Newer - barn w/tack room, fencing and all set up for horses, newer mound septic system on 10.73 acres. This property is move in ready and numerous updates made to the property.

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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22826 oak hill drive, spring Valley, $319,000 Executive home on approx 1.5 acres of land in Oak Hill Drive subdivision. 4 bdrms, 4 bath 2 story Colonial w/hardwood floors, main floor sep laundry, formal living & dining

areas, family room w/fireplace, potting shed, storage shed, fenced, new mound septic system, perennial gardens & luscious landscaping. LL finished - used as a home photography business. Could easily have a home business run from the abundance of rooms w/various sizes.

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simPly wonderful! Updated 3 bedroom ranch move in ready! Main floor laundry and bath. Lower level finished in 2002 familyroom, bedroom, office, 3/4 bath and utility area, with lots of storage. Mabel $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 $59,900

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

18877 us hwy 63 spring Valley - $189,900 - Country acre-age w/totally updated 4 bdrm, 2 bath home. Newer u p d a t e d

kitchen, 2 stone fireplaces, finished lower level w/family room, bdrms, bath & laundry. Updated kitchen with new flooring, cupboards & countertops. Deck off dining area.

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

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, 12 ft ceilings. Enjoy incredible views. Secure Access. Handicapped accessible. Garage Lanesboro $150,000

borderinG Country: 3 bedroom ranch updated, full basement offers room to expand, attached 1 car garage and deck. Harmony $84,900ComfortAble liVinG: 3 bedroom ranch very nice basement. Newer detached garage and a great location. $82,500 Harmony

21+ ACre Country home: 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, Garage plus 28x 32 shop, 58 x 84 pole shed. Barn, cattle shed, box stalls. Rotational grazing, windbreak and stream Price to sell $177,500

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Open HOuses - sat., april 21

driVe A little, Get A lot! 4 bedrm , 2 bath, 2 story in mint condition, beautiful woodwork, deck familyroom, garage. $105,000

10 a.m. - 11am • 340a 5th ave Se, harmonyrelAx & enjoy - One level living, bright and open floor

plan. With sunroom, 16 x 13. Master bedroom, 10 x 8 walk in closet & master bath. Guest bedroom & 3/4 guest bath, handicapped accessible. Super sized 1 car att garage. $125,000

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. • 340 B 5th ave Se harmonyComfort by desiGn: 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhome offers

everything on one level. Generous living space, southern exposure. Large master bedroom & walk-in closet. Large att. garage. Harmony $129,900

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 $119,900

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

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- some walk outs, starting at $14,900 Open to all builders.fArm lAnd: 94.75 acres CRP land for over 10 yrs, nice land, a program buyout option is available. Bristol Townshipwoods: 46.88 acres buildable, older well, driveway access Bristol township. Cty 30

timeless treAsure: Grand 4 bedroom 2 story home with many original features and details. Summer kitchen(in floor heat), single car plus 30 x 45 shop (in-floor heat & water) barn & quaint outer buildings. Grapevine, rhubarb, & garden space. Beautifully landscaped like having

your own private park. On 5 acres $236,000

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suPer loCAtion: 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, LL familyroom, att 2 ½ car heated garage, park like back yard! $122,900 Harmony

brinG the horses!! 6 bedroom ranch home, walk out lower level. Attached 2 car heated garage,shop 36 x 48 steel shed & shelter. Fenced pasture with spring fed creek Spring Valley $269,000here’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

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

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

SATURdAY, ApRIL 21ST • opEN HoUSE

Custom built 5 bedroom, 3 bath home. Open & bright with 956 sq ft att garage.large family/rec area, Harmony $240,000

11 a.m. - 12 noon • 703 3rd ave Se harmonysCeniC Country Views: 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, master

bedroom, bath & walk-in closet. Large family room with room for dining and game area. 2 car att garage. Harmony $225,000

10:45 a.m. - 12 noon • 506 Grove St., Chatfield - Updated home on 1/2 acre lot close to high school and parks. Large open kitchen is perfect for entertaining. Finished lower level family room, living room and large

private patio and backyard. Newer windows and siding. $115,000

1:00-2:30 P.m. • 851 emerald lane nW. roChester - Great location for this large rambler on end of cul-de-sac with private fenced yard. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3 car garage, main

floor laundry/mud room, large private patio, newer appliances and more. $187,500

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I AM IN AWE by all the ways my family, my children and I have been embraced with love and support during this difficult time. We are so very thankful and have appreciated all the cards, memorials, flow-ers, food, visits and phone calls. Special thanks to Pastor Roger Lokker, organist Barb Dornink, and soloist Ed Dahl. Sincere thanks to the pallbearers and honorary pallbearers and to R&J Woodgoods for donating the casket. I extend deep gratitude to all of my special neighbors and friends who provided the food for our fellowship, to Mark Sikkink and crew for preparing the meat and to the Greenleafton Church work groups for serving. We certainly “feel” all of the love and concern extended to us at this difficult time. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue this journey without Eli. We miss him so very much. Somedays it feels impossible, other days the abil-ity to laugh and smile feels pretty good. Remember Eli’s smile like we do. He’s never far away. God bless you all.

Effie, Matthew & Rosella BurkholderDaniel, Raymon & Susie Hochsteter

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THANK YOU to my family for hosting my surprise 80th birthday party. And thank you to everyone who attended my party and for the cards, gifts and flowers. Blessing to all of you,

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Love, Mom, Blaine,

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to our Favorite Cowboy

on April 22nd

Happy 10th

BirthdayOpen House Bridal Showerfor Lori Bunke

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Sunday, April 29, 2012

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NOTICE TO CrEdITOrS aNd CLaImaNTS PUrSUaNT TO mINN.

STaT. 302a.727 Notice is hereby given. that Root River Country Club, Inc., a Minnesota Corporation subject to Chapter 302A of Minnesota Statutes, is in the process of dissolving pursuant to Section 302A.721. In connection therewith, please be advised that:1. The Corporation has filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State a Notice of Intent to Dissolve. 2. The Notice of Intent to Dissolve was filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State on March 9, 2012.3. All claims by creditors or claimants must be in writing and must be filed with: Gerald S. Weinrich Attorney at Law 400 South Broadway Suite 203 Rochester, MN 559044. All claims by creditors or claimants must be received no more than 90 days after the later of the date publication of this notice, or the day written notice is mailed to known claimants. Any claimant or creditor who fails to file a claim on or before this date, and all those claiming through or under the creditor or claimant, are forever barred from suing on that claim or otherwise realizing on or enforcing it, except as otherwise provided in Section 302A.781 of Minnesota Statutes.

Root River Country Club, Inc./s/ Gwen Stier

By: Gwen StierChief Executive Officer

Publish 26,2,9,16

NOTICE TO aggrEgaTE PrOdUCErSSeasonal Material Bids

Fillmore County Highway DepartmentCP 23-12-02 The Fillmore County Highway Department will be accepting bids for the furnishing and hauling of Class 2 (modified) aggregate on various Fillmore County Roads, and the furnishing of same material in stockpile at various quarry locations. Sealed bids will be received at the office of the County Engineer at the Fillmore County Highway Department in Preston, Minnesota, on behalf of the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners, until 10:30 a.m. on April 26, 2012. Aggregate material will conform with the 2005 Edition of Minnesota Department of Transportation “Standard Specification for Highway Construction”, and as amended by the Special Provisions. Quantities are estimated at 29,767.5 tons of class-2 mod aggregate material, plus stockpile quanti-ties. Bid forms may be obtained at the office of the County Highway Engineer, 909 Houston St NW, Preston, Minnesota 55965. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any defect.Dated at Preston, Minnesota, this 2nd day of April, 2012.

John M. Grindeland, P.E.

Fillmore County Engineer909 Houston St. NW Preston, MN 55965

Publish 9,16

STaTE OF mINNESOTa COUNTY OF FILLmOrEIN dISTrICT COUrTTHIrd JUdICIaL dISTrICTPrOBaTE dIVISIONCourt File No. 23-Pr-12-209In re: Estate ofJay allen Quandahl decedent.NOTICE aNd OrdEr OF HEarINg ON PETITION FOr FOrmaL adJUdICaTION OF INTESTaCY, dETErmINaTION OF HEIrS, FOrmaL aPPOINTmENT OF PErSONaL rEPrESENTaTIVE aNd NOTICE TO CrEdITOrS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on May 29, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at the Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota 55965, for the adju-dication of intestacy and determination of decedent’s heirs, and for the appoint-ment of Verna Quandahl, whose address is: 18379 Arrowhead Road, Mabel, MN 55954 as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsuperivsed administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to admin-ister the decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that subject to Minn. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

ROBERT R. BENSONJudge of District CourtJAMES D. ATTWOOD

Court Administrator/s/ Mary Specht

DeputyDate: 4/2/2012

Thomas M. ManionAttorney at LawMN# 0067167204 Parkway Ave NorthP.O. Box 420Lanesboro, MN 55949Telephone: 507-467-2317Facsimile: 507-467-2400email: [email protected]

Publish 9,16

NOTICE FOr QUOTaTIONS FOr rOCk aNd BITUmINOUS mIxTUrE

The City Council of the City of Preston, Minnesota will receive quotations at the City Clerks Office until 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 20, 2012 for rock and bituminous mixture. Quotations will be opened at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2012 and will be awarded at the regular Council Meeting on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Preston City Hall. The quotation is to be as follows:Rock to be delivered to and within the City of Preston:5/8 street rock with fines1 ½ minus (with fines)2” Coarse rockRock to be loaded on to a City truck at the Quarry:5/8 street rock with fines1 ½ minus (with fines)2” Coarse rockQuotations also for bituminous mixture___________________________Jim BakkenPublic Works Director

Publish 9,16

OrdINaNCE aN OrdINaNCE rEgULaTINg

THE BUrNINg OF SOLId FUELS IN ExTErNaL SOLId FUEL-FIrEd

HEaTINg dEVICESTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OSTRANDER, FILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA DOES ORDAIN:SECTION 1. PurposeThis ordinance is intended to promote the public health, safety and welfare, and to safeguard the health, comfort, living con-ditions, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Ostrander by regulating the air pollution and fire hazards of outdoor fire boilers.SECTION 2. ApplicabilityThis ordinance applies to all outdoor fire boilers within the City of Ostrander.2.1 This ordinance does not apply to grilling or cooking food using charcoal, wood, propane or natural gas in cooking or grilling appliances.2.2 This ordinance does not apply to burning for the purpose of generating heat in a stove, furnace, fireplace or other heating device within a building used for human or animal habitation. 2.3 This ordinance does not apply to the use of propane, acetylene, natural gas, gasoline or kerosene in a device intended for heating, construction or maintenance activities.2.4 This ordinance does not apply to campfires; a small outdoor fire intended for recreation or cooking but not including a fire intended for disposal of waste wood or refuse.SECTION 3. Definitions3.1 “External solid fuel-fired heating device” means a device designed for external solid fuel combustion so that usable heat is derived for the interior of a building and includes solid fuel-fired stove, solid fuel-fired cooking stoves, and combination fuel furnaces or boiler which burn solid fuel. Solid fuel-fired heating devices do not include natural gas-fired fireplace logs or wood-burning fireplaces or wood stoves in the interior of a dwell-ing.3.2 “Stacks or chimneys” means any vertical structure incorporated into a building and enclosing a flue or flues that carry off smoke or exhaust from a solid fuel-fired heating device, especially the part of such a structure extending above a roof.3.3 “Person” means an individual, part-nership, corporation, company or other association.3.4 “Refuse or garbage” means any waste material except trees, logs, brush, stumps, leaves, grass clippings, and other vegetative matter. This would include but not be limited to food wastes, food wraps, packaging, newsprint, cardboard or any paper or paper product with ink or dye, animal carcasses, paint or painted materials, furniture, composite shingles, construction or demolition debris or other household or business wastes; asphalt and products containing asphalt; treated or painted wood including but not limited to plywood, composite wood products or other wood products that are painted, var-nished or treated with preservatives; any plastic material including but not limited to nylon, PVC, ABS, polystyrene or urethane foam and synthetic fabrics, plastic films and plastic containers; rubber including tires and synthetic rubber-like products.SECTION 4. Permit required4.1 The City of Ostrander requires any person to obtain a zoning permit and City Council Approval for any external solid fuel-fired heating device or external storage unit that is sold, purchased or installed after the this ordinance becomes effective.4.2 Installation should be made and inspected by a reputable contractor who is knowledgeable about the type of sys-tem being installed.SECTION 5. Other requirements upon the effective date of this ordinance5.1 All external solid fuel-fired heating devices, used, installed or purchased with-in the city limits of Ostrander, Minnesota, are required to meet emission standards currently required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listing. No person shall use an external solid fuel-fired heating device in violation of this paragraph. 5.2 All outdoor external solid fuel-fired heating devices and storage units are subject to public nuisance as described in the Minnesota Basic Code of Ordinances.5.3 Any dense smoke, noxious fumes, gas and soot, or cinders, in unreasonable quantities, or any use of an external solid fuel-fire heating device to burn solid fuels other than those solid fuels for which the external solid fuel-fired heating device was designed, is declared a public nui-sance. 5.4 No detached heating system shall be located in a front or street yard. The intended location shall be behind the rear building line of the principal structure served by the appliance.5.5 Setbacks shall be as follows: Side and rear yard setbacks shall be not less than 150 feet to the lot line.5.6 The outdoor external solid fuel-fired heating devices shall not be located less than 50 feet from any combustible or structures. The outdoor external solid fuel-fired heating device shall be located at least 500 feet from the nearest build-

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

Linda SchwennMayor

Rhonda KlapperichClerk/Treasurer

A council approved summary of this ordinance was published in the Fillmore County Journal on the 16th day of April, 2012.

Publish 16

BrISTOL TOwNSHIP NOTICE Bristol Township will be spraying road-side ditches for wild parsnips. Anyone who doesn’t want their ditch sprayed, notify one of the town board members.

Eunice Biel, ClerkPublish 16,23

NOTICE The City of Lanesboro is accepting bids for the old scoreboard that was locat-ed in the Community Veteran’s Memorial Center’s Gym. The Scoreboard works and can be viewed upon request. Bids will be accepted until 3:30pm on Friday, April 27th. Please include your name, address, phone number and the dollar amount you wish to bid in a sealed envelope and deliver or mail to the City Office located at 202 Parkway Avenue South, PO Box 333; Lanesboro, MN 55949. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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LaNESBOrO rOCk QUOTES The City of Lanesboro will receive quo-tations at the City Clerk’s Office located at 202 Parkway Ave South, mailing address: PO Box 333; Lanesboro, MN 55949 until 3:30pm, Friday, April 27, 2012 for Class 2 Rock delivered to and within the City.The City of Lanesboro reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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Summary of minutes april 3, 2012 County Board meeting

The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board:NONEThe Board approved the following agenda items:• theamendedagenda.• thefollowingConsentAgenda:1. March 27, 2012 County Board minutes.2. Step increase for Debra Ristau, Financial Assistance Supervisor.3. Step increase for Diane Olson, Eligibility Worker.4. Tobacco license for Nesler and Son’s Transport, Inc. DBA Susie’s Roadhouse, Ostrander. 5. Temporary closure of CSAH 17 between Main Street and River Street for street dance on May 18, 2012 for Trout Days, Preston. • acceptlowquotefromWHV,Inc.forcourthouseboilercodeupdatesandinstallationof low water cutoffs.• Personnel Committee‘s recommendation to reclassify Darrell Schmidt, EngineeringTechnician Sr. to an Engineering Technician Supervisor position.The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved:

rEVENUE FUNdVendor Name, Description AmountAssociation of Minnesota Counties, registration fees $1,125.00Digital-Ally, supplies $4,870.00Fillmore County Treasurer, gas, other travel expense $2,770.23Nolte, Chad, services $1,500.00Office Depot, supplies $540.97Werner Electric Supply, supplies $769.12TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $11,575.32TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (23 bills - not listed) $3,332.48TOTAL REVENUE FUND $14,907.80

rOad & BrIdgE FUNd Vendor Name, Description AmountBruening Rock Products, Inc., rock $1,899.19Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $17,090.02TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $18,989.21TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (9 bills - not listed) $1,975.66TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $20,964.87

aIrPOrT FUNdVendor Name, Description AmountTOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE) $0.00TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $400.00TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $400.00 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Karen Brown, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566.

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