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A group of men were think-ing about building a place for their kids to practice racing Go Karts when they stum-bled upon a business venture. Instead of traveling to Cresco or other places, why not have a track right in Fillmore County where people could race, or pay to come see others race? Canton already had a perfect area located right on the edge of town, in a spot that has plenty of room for the track, the pits, some bleachers, and places for spectators to set up their own seats. It’s right on the highway, and seemed a good central location. The idea for Canton Speedway was taking

shape. According to Mike Kelly, it has been a joint effort to turn this idea into a reality. He has been working together with Tony Severson, Ben Gravos, Brian Gjere, and others, all of them putting money, time, and energy into the project. Right now their kids race in Cresco every other Sun-day. They plan to have Canton Speedway run on the opposite Sundays through the summer. The plan is to have races be an afternoon family event for everyone. “The kids can start racing at age five,” said Kelly. “And there are people in their mid-60s still racing.” Go Karts come in different shapes and sizes, as well as dif-

ferent price ranges. “You can spend as much as you want,” said Gravos. According to Kelly, a basic Go Kart can be found for under $1,000, and it goes up from there, depending on how fancy you want it. And they are not slow, either. Kelly’s son Jared said they can go anywhere from 20-60 miles per hour. Go Kart racing is not just for boys. Kelly said there are many girls who race, and the oldest person they know racing Go Karts is a woman in her early 60’s. A lot of work has gone into the project already, and they still have a lot of work to do. Kelly said the Canton City

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Technology in my life

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Chatfield moves ordinance forwardpage 19

For the second time in two years, the Rushford area Cham-ber of Commerce has hosted an informal town-hall style Meet the Candidates forum. The Sunday night event, October 23, held at the R-p High School Theater, saw nearly 60 in attendance to hear the details of six candidates ‘bids for council or mayoral seats. The Journal’s own editor-in-Chief, Jason Sethre, served as moderator for the event for a second time. Two candidates will vie for the position of Rushford’s mayor. Chris Hallum, currently in his first term as mayor, will face off against former councilor Jim Wolter. Four others are seek-ing two four-year council terms, including incumbent Robert Dahl, who is running for a sec-ond term. also seeking the posi-tion are Roger Colbenson, who

sought council seat last election, coming in third, former mayor Les Ladewig, who seeks re-elec-tion after being ousted by vot-ers in 2009, and Valencia gad-dis, who is seeking her first-ever council seat. The top two of these four will be elected. The night’s agenda was thor-oughly scripted by the chamber and included an introduction and conclusion by each candidate and four questions for the candidates, drawn from four categories, with one question per category. New this year, the candidates also fielded two open questions from the audience. all questions, both written and open, were allowed only from property tax payers of the city and had a limited response time from candidates. The four selected categories were: City’s Fiscal Budget, eco-nomic Development, Commu-nity Quality of Life Issues, and

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The county board approved the purchase of new survey equipment for the Highway Department at the state contract price, $72,022.64, at the board’s October 25 meeting. Lead Accounting Technician Pam Schroeder, Highway, detailed the reasons to go with Trimble Equipment through Frontier Preci-sion at the state contract price. It is the vendor and equipment the department has worked with in

the past, so more training shouldn’t be required, and it will be compat-ible with current software. As this equipment is used by 80 percent of Minnesota counties and the Fill-more County Survey office, infor-mation will be interchangeable. Trimble equipment will provide an extended range for hard to reach or unsafe targets, which makes it work better in the county’s bluff areas. Batteries are interchangeable when recharging is needed, reduc-

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Pictured above is the future location for Canton Speedway.

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ment and human resources. I’ve worked in the public and private sector, and lots of customer ser-vice, mostly in management. I think what I bring to this council is a good understanding of business and how it works within a community.” Gaddis is married to Phil and has 2 grown children; Brian and Heather. Robert Dahl – “I am 70 years old and spent my boyhood here, graduating from Rushford High School in 1959. I served in the navy, was a teacher in San Diego city schools, and spent 10 years in Saudi Arabia.” Dahl is divorced and has three grown children; Robert, Michael, and Elizabeth. Les Ladewig –“I’ve been here for 37 years and have been involved in a lot of events that have gone on in Rushford in the past 37 years. I’m proud to say I was involved in the consolidation of the Rushford and Peterson School Districts, which to some

people was a disaster waiting to happen, and it was proven to be a success. I’m also proud that I observed first-hand the citizens of Rushford, what they did, to stand up and recover from one of the biggest disasters this community has ever faced. “I want to contin-ue our goal of keeping Rushford moving forward in a progressive rate without giving way to all the obstacles that sometimes get thrown in the path.” Ladewig is married to Juanita and has three grown children; Kristin, Kim, and Leslie. Jim Wolter – “I’ve lived here in Rushford for about 16 years. I’ve been involved in a number of activities over the years and I learned early on about Rushford’s hospitality. I knew I was here for the long haul in Rushford after that. I’ve been volunteering my time at the school and churches here in town, was on the coun-cil for a year, and on the EDA for four years. I see running for

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Roger Colbenson – “We’ve got a beautiful town here, a little Switzerland. We need a town to be proud of, something to leave for our children. We need to move forward, one way or anoth-er. I want to improve the city for my children and grandchildren and your children and grand-children.” Colbenson is married to Marcia and has three grown children; Derek, Jason, and Pres-ton. Valencia Gaddis – “I’ve lived here since 2007, just before the grand flood, and we’re so pleased to be back here. I actually grew up in Rushford and went to Rushford High School, graduat-ing from there in 1969. After being in the military for a couple of years, I settled into a career in office manage-

mayor as a continuation of my civic work. I think it’s a chance to give back to the community when we’ve been treated so well.” Wolter is married to Mary and has four children; Andy, Mike, Katie, and Caryn. Chris Hallum – “My father graduated from Peterson in 1961.

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By Eunice Biel The first Thanksgiving Days were harvest festivals to thank God for plentiful crops and survival. For this reason the holiday still takes place late in the fall, after the crops have been h a r v e s t e d . On this day, people give thanks with feasting and prayer for the blessings they have received during the year. In Bluff Country, we can be thankful for abundant crops and good neighbors. After the destruction caused by the tor-nado last May 22, many of us value living in a rural com-munity, and feel far away from problems encountered by urban dwellers. I am thankful that I grew up on a family farm. I feel that all of the success in my life, and in my family is a direct result of growing up in rural Minnesota. I didn’t always feel that way, but as I grow older, I know that a good work ethic, good health, a good education, a lot of wide open space, and faith in God are key elements to being happy. Images of Thanksgiving bounty flow before our eyes at this time of year. But as farm-ers harvest their crops, and we enter into the winter season, the question is asked: Who reaps most of the profits from this agricultural bounty? America spends about 12 percent of its disposable income on food, much less than other industri-alized nations. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), of farm costs such as marketing, pro-cessing, wholesaling, distribu-

tion and retailing account for more than 80 cents of every food dollar spent in the United States. Farmers and ranch-ers receive only 15.8 cents of every food dollar that consum-ers spend on food at home and away from home. The structure of agriculture is changing every year. Farming methods are becoming more efficient with improved equip-ment and technology, but it is also becoming more expensive. With the high cost of land, fuel and inputs, there is no room for missed opportunities. It will be a careful balance between credit, production and federal farm policy that will keep pro-ducers on their land. One of the biggest concerns to farm families and small businesses is affordable health insurance. The premiums for family cov-erage are astronomical. Many are left with very high deduct-ibles, and are left to deal with limited coverage and paying for everyday medical expenses. In the years while I was grow-ing up, millions of farm dwell-ers left the land and sought new lives in towns and cit-ies. Not because that is what they wanted, but because they had no choice. This removal constituted one of the great-est mass migrations in history. Author Wendell Berry called it “the unsettling of America”. The message rural children were given was if they expect to amount to anything, they had better leave home, and if they are successful they will not return. How many times have each of us heard that “young people don’t want to farm anymore, they don’t want to be saddled with so much hard work”? In my experience, that is sim-ply not true. There are many young people who want noth-

Harvest is a time of thanks ing more than to be able to farm and raise their families. Everyday costs of doing busi-ness and market uncertainties are challenges that seem over-whelming. There is an urgent need to establish young and begin-ning farmers, and to assist with transfer of land and equipment. Beginning farmers who will be the next generation of produc-ers are critical to all areas of agriculture in years to come. New streams of revenue like renewable fuels are needed to keep money in our state and rural communities. Minnesota will be faced with financial dif-ficulty until they realize the important role of agriculture to our economy. We will need to continually watch not only over regulation of the finan-cial markets, but of production agriculture as well. Some may ask, “What is at stake in all these issues of rural and agricultural concern during our moment in history?” What is at stake is the health and wel-fare of future generations. The stakes are very high. People outside of our local communi-ties are deciding what happens to the land. We have been led to believe that rural America doesn’t matter, that there are not enough people left. But we are important; farmers, along with the small businesses that support them, create new wealth and job opportunities from the land each year. Our farm families and small businesses would benefit from the active involvement of indi-viduals and their commitment to build a better future for us all. They are important parts of the social and economic fabric in this country. The decline of rural America is not inevitable, but rebuilding and reviving it is.

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Letter about Rushford MuniTo the Editor, If it is true that the Muni can’t make any money on operating the on-off sale, then why is it that there are some very clever and successful business owners waiting for this election to be over and for an off-sale license to be issued to them? They know what potentials exist with that license. Why do the citizens of this city want to discon-tinue the operation of the municipal liquor store and hand over profits at the expense of the property tax pay-ers? We have heard there is “no reason to vote in favor of Muni because the city, can’t make any changes.” That is not true. The contract between the city and the Union, page three, Article V. Management Rights, it reads as follows: “The EMPLOY-ER retains the full and unrestricted right to operate and manage all manpower, facilities, and equipment in all aspects including , but not limited to, the right to plan, direct, establish, change, eliminate, and control all operations, functions,

programs, work rules, personnel policies, and services in the City of Rushford to determine the utiliza-tion of technology, to determine whether goods or services should be made or purchased, to establish and modify the organizational structure, to select, direct, determine the num-ber of personnel, and to perform any other inherent managerial functions not limited by this Agreement.” If the current City Fathers are inter-ested in generating profits through a municipal liquor store, they have the ability to do so. They have the same opportunity that any private individuals have to make a profit with the on-off sale business. Once the Municipal is voted out, and off sale licenses are issued, it cannot be brought back. On November 8, 2011, vote to continue the operation of the Municipal Liquor Store.

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Letter about November 8 electionTo the Editor, To The Citizens of Rushford, As a former citizen, and mem-ber of the City Council, and cur-rent property owner I urge you to remember to VOTE on November 8 to keep the Rushford Muni open. Your vote is critical to keep open a business that has generated hun-dreds of thousands of dollars in profit that has saved the taxpayers of the Rushford. Prior to the flood of 2007, the Rushford Muni had been a very profitable business for the City of Rushford. When I served on the City Council in 2001 to 2003, I saw first hand the transfer of funds from the Muni to the City General Fund, which was used to keep taxes lower. Since the flood of 2007, the Rushford Muni had been operat-ing at a loss. This was expected as

it takes time to recover from such a devastating event. It may even take longer to get past the negativity of many due to false accusations and just plain down right lies by some that wanted the Muni to fail. In the months prior to its clos-ing, the Muni was indeed making a comeback and was on the verge of making a profit for the City. The closing of the Muni came only one week after gaining a vote of confidence from the Rushford City Administrator and a vote by the City Council. On November 8 vote “YES” for keeping the Rushford Municipal Liquor Store open. Remember, it is your business as are its profits.

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his AAA standards. He immedi-ately replied that he “sent them right back!” That brave teacher reminded him that students are not blueberries that can be sent back if they don’t meet our standards. We accept and teach them all just as they are. That is why we are a school, not a business. This teacher changed his life forever with her simple words. Millions of children arrive at school each and every day. This mass of diverse, distracted, demanding bodies requires con-stant attention from the moment they arrive, and teachers spend their entire day on their feet literally immersed in the task of teaching their students so that they can meet the “stan-dards.” From early morning to late afternoon, teachers run at full tilt. They are prepared and determined every day to make a difference. Our teachers teach more children to higher levels in more subjects in more creative and dynamic ways than at any other time in history. But schools cannot do it alone. They need your support and they need it now. Vollmer states, and I believe, that a funda-mental transformation is taking place in America, and no one

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Schools cannot do it alone By Judith Brockway, Chatfield Elementary School Reading Specialist The title of this letter is the name of a book by Jamie Vollmer, a self p roc l a imed critic of pub-lic education who also hap-pened to be the key-note speaker at a c o n f e r e n c e I recently attended. His words at the conference and in the book were so powerful that I felt compelled to share his mes-sage. Vollmer was a businessman whose company made “the best blueberry ice cream in Amer-ica.” Because of his business expertise, he was asked to make recommendations for and speak to staff in schools. He and oth-ers in the business community felt that schools should be run like businesses. One day dur-ing one of his lectures about “accountability measures” and how schools needed to “reward success and punish failure,” a teacher stood up and quietly asked him what he did when his blueberry shipment didn’t meet

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is exempt. The future of every-one is tied to the quality of our schools as never before. No one can accurately predict what jobs will be created in the next 20 years. This shift and others have triggered a dramatic increase in what our students need to know when they graduate. We now find ourselves in a competitive global market. In a single gen-eration we have raised the bar from requiring universal stu-dent attendance to demanding universal student achievement. Universal student achievement – think about this. No genera-tion of educators in the history of the world has been asked to accomplish this goal until now. It is no longer enough to have a strong back and a willingness to work. Educators are overburdened with this task. We have tripled the amount of curriculum that our students are expected to learn. There has been an explo-sion of standardized tests and test preparation. Teachers and schools are being labeled as fail-ures and blamed for all of the problems we all now face in this new world. We have expanded early childhood programs and increased opportunities for remediation and enrichment all while trying to support the mental, physical and emotional

well-being of every child who comes through our doors. Our memories – good and bad – help us to remember school “the way school ought to be.” But school and what is required of our administrators, teachers and students is not the same as it was. I wish the powers that be would come to our schools and shadow a student who struggles to learn and cope for just one day. It is heartbreaking. Teachers want to help every student, but to do that they need resources and time. Those who work in public education cannot fulfill society’s enormous collection of academic and social demands by themselves. We must act as partners with the community. Vollmer states that we need to have “The Great Conversation” – a positive, ongoing discussion

between educators and the peo-ple of the community they serve. We need to continue to create a culture of student achievement. Failure is just not an option. I encourage you to come and spend a day at school. I’m sure you will be awed by the rigors of the job or moved by the effort and dedication of the people who teach there. I am, every single day. Abraham Lincoln once said “Public sentiment is everything. WITH it, nothing can fail; AGAINST it, nothing can succeed.” You have the final word regarding your school. I urge you to vote YES to both questions on November 8th. We need your understanding, trust, permission and support! Schools cannot do it without you!

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difficult decision on what to do with my life next year. My family and I live on a small farm a couple miles south of Mabel, so technically I am a farm boy. But to my story, there are two sides to the technology debate these days. One side is that technology is one of the greatest things in the world. The

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Technology in my lifeother is that technology is taking over this world. I like that we are in an age of technology, and I’m proud to one day tell my children about the day my family got our first computer. As we know, Apple creator Steve Jobs, one of the greatest innovators of modern technology, passed away this month leaving behind some of the most technologically advanced pieces of work created. If you saw me on the street at any random time, I wouldn’t be standing there on my iPhone check-

ing email or on my iPad updating my Facebook That’s for one main reason. I don’t have either an iPhone or iPad. I’m not upset that I don’t have either of those. If I did have an iPhone, I probably wouldn’t know how to use it. I use my phone to call my friends and send the occasional text. I’m not saying this technology isn’t good. If you don’t know what a word means, look on your iPhone. Got lost? No problem, look on your iPhone. But there comes a point where

your phone starts to take over your life. It almost starts to ruin your life. Like I said before, if you don’t know something “wait two seconds,” you will know it! So whether you’re for or against the technology we have at our hands today, remember it’s just going to get better, or worse. Collin Richert is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. He is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its thirteen year.




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worked with the school district and Rushford Area Society of the Arts, having served as president. I love Rushford. I saw how things were going and thought, ‘We can do better.’ In my humble opinion, I think we are doing better. We are on the right course. I ask you all to do me the honor of rehiring me so we can continue on that course.” Hallum is unmarried. What assets do you bring that will help keep the city fiscally

responsible? Chris Hallum – “I’ve learned a lot in the last two years about the city’s budget. In my work, I can see when a job is being run the wrong way. I make corrections. I see something wrong, I point it out. I don’t just let it go. I’d like to apply that to the city budget. I think we can constantly find a way to do things better.” Jim Wolter – “My area of expertise is business management. I’ve been employed by Burger King for the last 26 years, the last 16 of which were as a franchise business leader. I’ve got a great deal of experience in finance that I will bring in the oversight of the city’s budgeting process. I have operated a small business, and know the general work-ings of business, the difficulties that come in. I have worked in lobbying at the state and federal level and can use experience in terms of lobbying for the bet-terment of the city.” Les Ladewig – “I bring the experience and lessons I’ve learned in the past 15 plus years of work-ing with budgets, either through the school or the city. The budget is going to be a very integral part of Rushford’s future. It’s imperative to be prudent about expenses. We’ve taken advantage

of some opportunities to do capi-tal improvements, and hopefully that’s going to be for the better-ment of all of us.” Robert Dahl – “LGA is currently pegged at $559,000. $219,000 of that is scheduled for the improvements that are cur-rently being done in Rushford. $260,000 of that will go into the general fund for the operation of the city. Just to give you a note of information about the neces-sity for improving the sewer and water, most of the cities in the US are way behind the ball on infrastructure improvements. Rushford is handling that in a very fiscally responsible manner.” Valencia Gaddis – “The assets that I bring to it are two-fold. I think I bring the business back-ground to the table. I also have a passion for new businesses and tourism. The other part, because I’ve worked so many years in management, is that I’ve got negotiation skills. It’s impor-tant that everyone has the right information, that the public is made aware of what the needs are within the community and also, that they are aware of what the city council is intending to do for them.” Roger Colbenson – “I opened a greenhouse here in 1965 that was successful. Also, we started the Bed & Breakfast, which is called the Bestemor now. We bought it, remodeled it, and made a successful business out of it. What I know I can bring to the city is that I’ve been here for 70 years. I know what’s been going on, how some of the management here in the city has happened, not always to the best. It’s coming around now. I think we’re com-ing forward. You reap only what you sow. If we don’t sow a good deal, we’re not going to receive it. The past is the p a s t

and we need to move forward and I think I can get it done.”

If elected, what will be your position on a new library facil-

ity? Roger Colbenson – “My posi-tion is that we have got to take care of our levees. A million dol-lars here, a million dollars there, how can we afford a library right now? I think we should pos-sibly restructure the old facility; we’ve got a beautiful building there. We need to take care of the old business before we start the new. We’re currently at $5,400 per capita in debt. We can’t go any further. We can get along. We’ve got to get along. We’ve got to be prudent.” Valencia Gaddis – “This is a very controversial issue within this community, and there’s a lot of costs involved, but there are a lot of passionate people who have worked long hours, devoting a lot of time and energy, to help the library come about. If it were just a couple, I’d say, ‘Maybe it’s not what Rushford needs,’ but because there are so many who are dedicated, it must be impor-tant to the public. The city coun-cil should do whatever they can to help bring this about. I will support it if it comes to the coun-cil.” Robert Dahl – “The Tew fam-ily gave the library way back in the 20s. I’ve talked to quite a number of people in town and they say, ‘We don’t need a new library.’ We can remodel if need be, and if city hall got out of there, then the library would have more than adequate space. There are materials in there which haven’t been circulated in 2 0 years that are taking up space. I’m not in favor of building a new library at this time.” Les Ladewig – “It’s truly a historic building, it’s truly a beautiful building, and it’s truly inadequate. If you could see the stream of people that come in there, you’d realize the inadequa-cies. The Library committee has worked diligently and researched every aspect, to rectify the prob-lem. Everything has been a chal-lenge since the flood. I keep hear-ing, ‘It’s not the right time.’ Was it a right time for a flood? Obvi-ously it wasn’t, but we had it, we moved forward and we can do it again.” Jim Wolter – “The library is a

tremendous asset to the commu-nity. The boards and committees involved have been working very diligently to work out solutions for a new library. I’m very much in favor of a new library. It’s a draw for the community. A num-ber of things have been said about the fear of the budget. I’ve never come to the solution in fear. Cuts are the easy way to go. If we want to increase revenue and afford a new library we need to improve economic viability. It’s not just about being prudent. It can be affordable to the community.” Chris Hallum – “I don’t think the community is anti-library; it just wants to see responsible spending by the city. They see $800,000 for a liquor store, which loses money. They see a half-com-pleted community center on debt to town. They say, ‘How are we going to afford a library?’ I think building a new library is a doable project. We can take $20,000 from our levy that used to go to the community center; that can leverage, from the USDA, a $400,000 loan. That, plus $100,000 in existing pledges, the $250,000 USDA grant, and the $475,000 that was denied to the community center, gets us to roughly $1.225 million. If the Library Board can do some aggressive fundraising, this is a doable project.”

Do you have a vision for Rushford? How do you plan to implement that vision as either a council member or

mayor of the city? Chris Hallum – “Rushford is a vision. It’s gorgeous here. Stand-ing on the bluff top, looking down here, it’s really remarkable. How can we enhance that? We need to rebuild our downtown. Look at the empty lots, look at some of the buildings that aren’t so gorgeous anymore, I think that’s what really gives an impres-sion when someone first comes to town. We need to beautify our

downtown.” Jim Wolter – “The vision I see for it is a small town that’s prosperous, a great community, a community that’s involved help-ing to improve itself. I think there are tremendous opportunities in tourism. We’re doing a number of things to improve the commu-nity. Downtown, there’s room for prosperity. We’ve got good businesses down there. We need to locally support these. One of the things in getting community involvement is getting everyone aware of the needs for the com-munity. The viability is really driving through the economics of the community.” Les Ladewig – “One could probably spend a whole host of time talking about quality of life issues, but I would like to remind some of the people out here that we’ve taken some gigantic mea-sures in the last couple of years. My vision is that we continue to grow jobs and increase tax base, so all these amenities can become affordable. We need to work with other municipalities so we can live in a more harmonious and economical fashion. I think the vision is to have the next genera-tion proud of what this generation left them.” Robert Dahl – This area around here is called “Little Swit-zerland” for a very good reason; the hills, the greenery, Root River, Rush Creek. It’s a beautiful area. I’ve talked to many, many people from out of the area and they say, ‘Man, are you lucky. Most places don’t have much going on.’ Give the local area a chance for beautification. Open some new businesses so that the tax base is built. That’s a primary concern and a necessity.” Valencia Gaddis – “I think quality of life as not only the cultural and the beauty of the area. I’m proud of our natural resources. We’ve got a real gem in

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with them. We’ll discuss whatev-er issues need to be discussed and maybe we can come to a solution. I don’t believe in being disrespect-ful to anybody. The citizens of this community are the ones that pay the bills. To think that we are anything higher than that is a mistake.” Robert Dahl – “One thing about Mr. Sarvi, who is the cur-rent administrator, is that he’s been going out and talking to the businesses and individuals and has been getting a much better feel for what’s going on in the area and in the community. The rest of the council, too, have been going out and talking with the community, businesses, and project crews. I welcome it.” Valencia Gaddis – “I think the key here is really the com-munication. One thing that I would like to see, is something like Winona has with it’s monthly

“Eggs and Issues,” where the com-munity gathers with a speaker and topic over breakfast. The speaker might focus on helping business-es market themselves, having an expert come in to talk about some marketing techniques that work for small business. Maybe another time, they might talk about customer service. The tools help a business grow and to serve their customers.” Roger Colbenson – “I think we should have a friendlier atmo-sphere downtown. You meet someone on the street, give them a smile. It doesn’t cost you any-thing. Give them a handshake. It goes a long way. That will make us a more friendly community. Pretty soon, one business will say, ‘Hey, come on in, we’ll help you out, get you started with a

business.’ Isn’t that what we need to have? I think we need to be careful to protect our downtown businesses. We’re going to be hit with taxes and cuts at the state and federal level. We need to keep our businesses downtown. We as a group of people can help each other.” Open Question #2 – “I’m

concerned with the level of debt in the city. We’re going to $200,000 in the next two

years on debt service on money the city has already borrowed. I know our per capita debt is very high. What projects are you willing to borrow more

money to have?” Roger Colbenson – “More streetwork? I’m not in favor of that. I’m not in favor of finishing the community center until we find a solution to the problem. I’m not in favor of throwing good money at the bad.” Valencia Gaddis – “It’s a seri-ous problem. It starts with the federal government and goes right on down, and it’s not going to go away. Sitting and doing nothing is not a good answer either. We need ‘Blue Chip Projects’ that are revenue-generating. Projects that will bring outside money into the city and grow the community to help share that tax base. We have to be able to select the correct projects.” Robert Dahl – “The levee has to be done and the city share is $600,000. If that’s not done, flood insurance is going to go quite a bit higher. That is one thing the city is going to have to do. Primary consideration is get-ting this levee finished.” Les Ladewig – “I think cer-



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the city and we’re just not using it to its potential. My vision for Rushford would include mak-ing sure that we share the won-derful natural resources, but I think quality of life also ensures our families have proper housing; making sure that our disabled and elderly have appropriate housing, so they could feel safe and secure. It would also be great if we could provide the jobs, if we could develop our science and tech industries, and other indus-tries. We’ve got the core group here, it’s just a matter of stepping out.” Roger Colbenson – “I like to think of it as a wheel, with Rushford as the hub. There are all these highways coming in to town, the spokes. You’ve got a lot of opportunities here. You reap what you sow. Is it going to work or isn’t it? We don’t know yet. As far as keeping the down-town, the library is an architec-tural building. We need to keep the antique and the architec-tural, and build around it. I think we need to help our businesses improve the storefronts. I think we ought to make this a friendlier town; go out and greet the motorcyclists, the bicyclists. Do you realize how much farther that would go?”

What are your two greatest weaknesses?

Roger Colbenson – “One of them is beautifying the town with flowers. Another thing we need downtown is more t r e e s . We need to make this town beau-tiful again. We used to have 35 trees downtown and they’ve all disappeared except maybe three. I think they should be replaced. My weakness is making things look good.” Valencia Gaddis – “I defi-nitely have a weakness, because I’ve never sat on a council before. I’ve had leadership opportuni-ties in other capacities. I don’t

understand 100 percent the LGA and how the budget works, but I have the capacity to learn, to apply, and make things practical. Another weakness that I have is that I love to be involved to a lot of different things in the com-munity, but I’m stretched. I try to offer my talents and I try to keep involved as much as I can.” Robert Dahl – “My greatest weakness is loving too much to read, but I also consider that one of my greatest assets, because I read extensively. If I have a weak-ness, I think I need to spend more time on the issues, find out more of the avenues, different aspects. Sitting on the city council, it takes time to really delve in and I plan on spending more time on that.” Les Ladewig – “One of my weaknesses is that I’m sometimes am unable and have a failure to tolerate and to understand some of the negative thoughts and things that go on in the commu-nity. I remember when some of these developments, the progress that Rushford has enjoyed, took place. A lot were running around saying, ‘This won’t work.’ Look at it now. One of my weaknesses is the failure of the people of this community to get behind this community to make those endeavors work and be positive about moving them forward. The other one, is that I don’t under-stand why progress gets slowed down. It’s always never the right time for anything to happen. Sometimes, I openly admit, those create frustrations.” Jim Wolter – “In the private sector, when presented with prob-lems, we can forge ahead and maybe worry a little b i t about the consequences, if it’s negative. Just change course of direction and go on. In the pub-lic sector, you need to look at all of the avenues. I tend to be what we call a subject matter expert, so I overanalyze the issues, which tends to slow you down the decision-making process. In

the private sector, we never really took no for an answer, tending to forge ahead. If it was the wrong answer, you corrected course and moved on. I’m finding in the public sector that can be a detri-ment to you.” Chris Hallum – “This is a very personal question. I do won-der sometimes, ‘Am I really good enough?’ People downtown say, ‘Hey, Mr. Mayor.’ You gave that to me. Thank you! It is such an honor to have. It’s a responsibil-ity and I worry about that some-times. You’ve got to work hard to be good enough. Sometimes, if you make a mistake, it’s hard to let it go. You dwell on it. I do that, but I put harder effort into the next thing.” Open Question #1 – “The last two years, many have com-mented that there seems to be a warmer, more supportive

city hall, towards businesses in town. What would you do to continue that growth in that direction, being supportive to new ideas and supportive of

business?” Chris Hallum – “City Hall is here to serve people, not to dictate terms. It’s a service. That’s why we’re supposed to be there. The EDA has money to help businesses right now. We can see how creative we can be with that. I wonder if we can loan that to businesses for job training. One of the reasons businesses say they can’t hire anybody is because of training. Maybe we can help these businesses get more employ-ees to attract more people to come and live in our town.” Jim Wolter – I’ve always been in a service industry and my background is service orientation. I’m always out soliciting thought for improvement. I would con-tinue that supportive atmosphere of the council and city employees, going out to the community as the face of the city and soliciting response, finding out. It’s not to say that we need community involvement, but it sometimes requires to go out and meet and greet. I see myself doing that. Still, I don’t know if I’m totally in agreement with your comment. I don’t buy into a lack of support resources for the city businesses. I think they were always very will-ing and supportive.” Les Ladewig – “I would con-tinue to function the same way that I did when I was mayor, and that is if anyone wants to talk to me, call me up, and I will be willing and free to come and visit


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tainly the ones with some FEMA dollars attached to them are the ones we should try to continue and complete. Now, I know there are misconceptions about the FEMA money that is out there and whether we should borrow money to complete the projects. There’s misconceptions about the money that went to the Munici-pal Liquor Store. My suggestion would be to use whatever means we can to generate revenue and one of the means would be to revitalize the liquor store and make it a successful endeavor like it was prior to the flood.” Jim Wolter – “The financial situation is significant, and bor-rowing needs to be looked at closely. If it’s for economic growth

or if there’s state or federal dollars attached to it would definite-ly ease that situation. From an economic standpoint, the revolv-ing flood loan generates about $30,000 per month. We are at a peak in financial situation. I would try to borrow for revenue generation.” Chris Hallum – “What would I be willing to take on? The levy next year. The library is some-thing I could get behind, but the board has to perform in fundrais-ing. I’m very worried about these things. We need to keep an eye on it.”

Personal Conclusion Chris Hallum – “Thank you for letting me be the mayor. It’s an honor, and a privilege, and I appreciate it. I’m excited about where we’re going. We’ve got the right team. We’re reaching out to

other communities. We’re on the right path and I’d be honored if you rehired me, completely hon-ored.” Jim Wolter – “It’s a tough job with a lot expected. There are a lot of great things going on. I was involved in the past at the start of a lot of these projects and I’d like to see them get done. We need a good strong, supportive council.” Les Ladewig – “I’d bring the same respect, dedication, and common-sense driven ideas throughout the years that was there when I was mayor. I ask you, as a city we need to decide if we going to be anchor or a propeller? Now is not the time to throw out the anchor and throw up our heels and wait until everything in this world is normal. Hope-fully, we’ll leap forward in the

next few years.” Robert Dahl – “Democracy needs people to serve, but partici-pation is important, too. The city is moving forward. We are not throwing out any anchors. We’re moving forward.” Valencia Gaddis – “I’m look-ing forward to serving you, partly because I’d like to learn how city governments work. I like being involved. I’m looking forward to being a public servant. Every cause, and my cause is Rushford, every cause needs a champion, a cheerleader so to speak. That’s how we’re going to be able to connect with each other and feel that real sense of commu-nity.” Roger Colbenson – “I hope to see this city move ahead. We are landlocked. If I was on the council, I would work with the

village to try to get the two of us combine. We’d have more oppor-tunity to get more business, more industry. It would just be a better town. The more people, the bet-ter everyone will be off.” Special thanks to Norman’s Electric for assisting with electri-cal equipment and sound, Peter LaFleur who served as official time keeper, and Superinten-dent Chuck Ehler and the R-P School District for the use of their facilities, Terri Benson for taping the forum, and Rushford Area Chamber of Commerce members Peter Enns, Tesh Kopperud, Nan Lesser, Gary Marcoux, and Peggi Redalen for their work on the event. The vote is Tuesday, November 8. City of Rushford residents are encouraged to cast their vote at city hall, from 11 am - 8 pm.


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By Gary Peterson The Spring Valley City Council met on Monday night and acted on a recent recommendation from the EDA board that would examine an opportunity for the city to partici-pate in the small cities block grant program for downtown commer-cial rehabilitation. EDA Director Cathy Enerson presented the results of a survey sent out to commercial property owners in the City to look at the level of interest within the

community. Enerson said that she sent out 35 surveys and that 12 were returned. Two returned were doubled up. Total dollars requested are $90,000.00. Essig and Bluff Country Wireless were unsure of their plans. The EDA needs to sup-ply a comprehensive plan of needs with the application. The purpose of the program is to revitalize the downtown busi-nesses and to provide financial assistance to property owners. It

Spring Valley looks at grant surveyswill also restore and preserve his-toric properties and to eliminate slums and blighting conditions. The eligible applicants will be property owners with commercial buildings within the target area. The funds must be used for exte-rior improvements such as paint-ing, siding, tuckpointing, masonry repair, doors, windows, awnings, roof repair and signage. Code viola-tions to correct health and safety code will be eligible. All of the rehabilitation work needs to be completed by bona fide contractors who are licensed and provide proof of insurance coverage. All build-ings constructed prior to 1950 will be evaluated to determine histori-cal significance. The State Historic Preservation Officer will review the scope of work before approving any construction which would alter the historic value of the building. All projects in excess of $2,000 require contractors to pay prevailing wage rates as determined by the Depart-ment of Labor to their employees. Commercial SCDP deferred Loans may provide up to 70 percent of the total construction cost for exte-rior improvements, fire/saftey code related improvements and awnings and signage. If the property is sold or transferred within seven years the full deferred loan amount shall be repaid to the City of Spring Valley. Total funds will be up to $28,889 or less. After reviewing the process, the Council approved to make application for the funds. The filing cost is $950.00. Approximately 20 people from the South Broadway neighborhood attended the meeting and had an opportunity to discuss the pro-posed project by the City to open up Spring Street to Highway 63. Two proposals were presented; the first had Spring Street being opened and planting a landscape buffer on the north side of the street. The opening of Spring Street would be a one way and enable autos and busses to stop, and the second plan concentrated on the area immedi-ately around the pool and did not result in Spring Street being opened or the landscaping buffer. There would be a cul de Sac that would enable people to drive in and drop off passengers. The Council asked for a show of hands as to which plan was favored. Without excep-

tion the residents wanted Spring Street open for vehicles. The City Council also approved a resolution writing off certain uncol-lectible ambulance accounts with the Spring Valley Ambulance Ser-vice. So far this year there have been $34,646.93 write offs compared to $58,784.08 in 2010. City Librarian Dianne Swenson-Sikkink reported that there will be two openings on the Library Board effective January 1. These are City Positions. If you are interested con-tact Dianne at the Library. Chad Hindt said that street department has planted 40 trees in parks around the city. They have also been cleaning the leaves off the streets and getting the snow equip-ment ready for winter.

The fall programs are done according to John Fenske and he said that the new floor at the com-munity center is being delivered and that the center is very busy. Ambulance Director Jim Cooper reported that so far this year the ambulance service has had 373 runs which is 28 calls ahead of last year for the same time period. He also said that he currently has 29 people on staff but still having problems getting some times covered. He is deciding if he will get another EMT class this winter. Cooper also said that they took delivery of our second new Zoll Series E. Car-diac Monitor Defibrillator. About half the crew started their EMT Refresher class on October 11 and finish on the 26th.

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OrganizedMethodisminFillmoreCountyhaditsbeginningin1854inanoldschoolhouse.Inthefollowingtwentytothirtyyears,therearefewrecords,butitisknownthatpastorscon-ducted services in theMarksSchool, located6mileswest ofHarmony, inHarmony, and inGranger. ThefirstHarmonyMethodistChurchwasbuiltinnortheastHarmonyandwasdedicatedin1895.In1915enoughfundshadbeenraisedtoaddabasementtothechurchformeetings,sup-pers,othersocialevents,andaplacefortheoverflowingSundayschoolclasses.Priortothen,allmeetingswereheldinhomes. As membership and Sunday school enrollment increased, it became apparent to the con-gregationthatanewandlargerchurchwasneededandacommitteewasformedtoinvestigatevariouslocations.ByMayof1927,anewlocationwaschosenforthesecondchurchtobebuiltonSouthMainAvenue.ThispropertywaspurchasedandthenewHarmonyMethodistChurchwasbuiltandlaterdedicated.Aftertheinitialpledgeof$5,000wasmadebytheLadiesAid,thechurchassumedtheresponsibilityoftheremainingchurchdebtonwhichtheymadepaymentsuntil1944.Atthattimecongregationmembersdecidedtoconductaspecialdrivetomakethefinalpayment. WebecameknownastheHarmonyUnitedMethodistChurchwhentheEvangelicalUnitedBrethrenchurchesandMethodistchurchescombined.Ourchurchcontinuedtogrowandwel-comemembersfromtheGrangerUnitedMethodistChurchandtheStateLineUnitedMethodistChurchwheneachclosed. Weareanactiveworshipping,praying,serving,andcaringcongregationwhopraisesandgivesthankstoGodandwhatHehasgivenus.Weremembertheneedyandlessfortunatebysupportingtheirneedslocallyandininternationalmissioneffects.Ourcongregationisactiveinourlocalcommunity’sweeklyadultBibleStudiesandMen’sPrayerBreakfasts,ourwomen’sUMW,andvolunteeringinourhealthcarefacilities,schools,andcommunityevents. Ourmemberssendhealth,school,andotherkitsfordisastervictimsthroughUnitedMethod-istCommitteeOnRelieforganization(UMCOR.)OurchurchalsosupportsanddonatestotheEmmaNortonservicesintheTwinCities,sendsclothingandneededitemstoachurchinAp-palachia,aswellasvolunteersdriversforHarmony’sMealsonWheelsprogram,donatestotheFillmoreCountyFoodShelf,andChristmasinFillmoreCounty. Originally,our annualBeefDinnerwasorganizedand servedby theHarmonyMethodistMen’sClubasaprojectofboththeHarmonyandStateLineMen.ThedinnerswerethenservedonaWednesdayeveningbythemenandyoungmenofthetwocongregations.Allprofitsweredirectedtothemaintenanceofthesharedparsonage.Today,ourBeefDinnerispreparedandservedonthefirstSundayinNovemberbyourentirecongregation.

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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 - 10 :30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769Emmanuel Episcopal Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164Faith United Methodist Church ……………… Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830Fillmore Free Methodist Church ……………… Sundays - 8 :30am & 10 :30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450First Baptist Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am & 6 :00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840First Baptist Church-Preston …………………… Sundays - 10 :30am & 7:00pm 108 Chatf ield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-4960First English Lutheran Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793First Lutheran Church of Highland ………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318First Presbyterian Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854Fountain Lutheran …………………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268-4413Fountain United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 8 :30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268-4456Garness Trinity Lutheran …………………………………… Sundays - 11:00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905Grace Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2218Greenfield Lutheran Church ………………… Sundays - 9:00am & 10:30am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272Greenleafton Reformed Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2546Harmony United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-6851Henrytown Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425Highland Prairie Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 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 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 - 9:30am 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) 352-4136Whalan Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

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Delwyn bickneseDelwyn “Doc” Bicknese, age 55, died October 19, 2011, in Grand Meadow, Minnesota. Doc was born August 11, 1956, to Darold and Donna (Rasmus-sen) Bicknese. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1974. While in high school, Doc was a stand-out athlete in football, basketball, and baseball. On July 24, 1982, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Laurie Smith, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. Doc began working at Marzolf Implement in June 1974 as a parts manager and was working there at the time of his death. Doc had a love and passion for coaching. He coached girls basket-ball at Kingsland Schools for eight years, with four years of that time as varsity basketball coach. He also coached for Spring Valley Park and Rec for several years during his chil-dren’s years of participation. Doc’s hobbies included playing softball for 40+ years, including playing on the Rochester Businessmen’s team; playing and coaching basketball; Wednesday night communion with his friends; walking with his buddy, Zoe, and spending time with his family. During his years of coach-ing, he was even able to be his wife’s softball coach. More than anything, Doc was very proud of his family. Doc is survived by his wife, Lau-rie, three children, Scott (Whitney Kloss), Lisa (fiance Dustin Kimball) and Erik; his mother, Donna Hall, sister Darla (Gary) Fitch, brother Darin (Tracy) Bicknese, mother and father-in-law Leo and Max-ine Smith, sisters-in-law Julie (Steve Sharp) Howard, Kathy (Todd) Merkel, Jody (Bryan) Hagan, Becky (Joel) Merkel, brother-in-law Rick (Cheryl) Smith, 17 nieces and nephews and 16 great-nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his dog, Zoe. He was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Nicole, and his fathers Darold Bicknese and Kenneth Hall. In honor of Doc’s memory, a memorial fund has been set up at Home Federal under the Del Bick-nese Memorial/Scholarship Fund. Funeral services for Delwyn “Doc” Allen Bicknese were Wednes-day, October 26, 2011, at Our Sav-ior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. Burial was in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Wykoff.

Kenneth John Erding, Jr. Kenneth John Erding Jr, 60, of Wykoff met his Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 20. He died unexpectedly doing what he dearly loved, logging in Southeast Min-nesota. Kent was born on January 20, 1951, to Kenneth and Mariette Erding of Wykoff.

Kent graduated from Wykoff High School in 1969. He then com-pleted his training to be a Carpen-ter. He worked as a skilled Carpen-ter for four years until he purchased and established one of his greatest passions, The Fillmore Sawmill, in 1974, which he operated to pres-ent. Kent traveled to several places around the United States teach-ing saw hammering and sawmill maintenance, as well as traveling to Russia to educate new mill owners on running and maintaining their sawmill. Kent had great pride and joy teaching others and was a well respected teacher and businessman. On December 15, 1989, Kent married Arlene (Leibold) Mlenar. Together they enjoyed their involve-ment in church, visits with family and friends, cheering on local ath-letics, and many traveling adven-tures including overseas to China and their favorite, a Mediterranean Cruise. Kent also traveled with a longtime friend on a pilgrimage to Israel and Jerusalem and was plan-ning a return trip this winter. Kent is survived by his wife Arlene of Wykoff, and his children; son Andy (Lisa) of Wykoff, daugh-ters Maria Niemeyer of Chatfield and Catie Erding (Eric Palumbo) of Brownsdale, step-daughter Tammy Mlenar of Spring Valley, and step-son Dan (Cherie) Mle-nar of Stewartville, his 12 pride and joy grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. He is also sur-vived by his siblings; Brothers Jeff (Cindy) of Wykoff, Gregg (Lori) of Preston, and Sister Sandy (Doug) Dose of Rochester. He was pre-ceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were on Monday October 24, 2011, at the Fillmore Free Methodist Church Fillmore, MN. There will be no reviewal as Kent, even after death, continued to help others by donating his body to those in need.

Lorraine Kingstad Lorraine Kingstad, age 93, of Mabel, Minnesota died Sunday, October 23, 2011, at Winneshiek Medical Center in Decorah, Iowa. Lorraine was born September 4, 1918, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Luther and Lisa (Amdahl) King-stad. She graduated from Mabel High School and St. Olaf Col-lege. She taught home economics in Elmore, Preston, and Zumbrota, before starting at Mabel High School in 1956. She taught there until 1982, when she retired and was awarded the Minnesota Home Economics Teacher of the Year. Lorraine was an active member of the Mabel First Lutheran Church,

Minnesota Education Association, Lions Club, Mabel Library Club, and the Mabel-Canton Booster Club. She enjoyed her family, bak-ing, playing cards, quilting, and needlework. Lorraine is survived by a daughter Marcia (John) Omdahl of North-field, Minnesota; three grandsons, five great-grandchildren, and sev-eral cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services were Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel with the Rev. Gail Klavetter offi-ciating. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel was in charge of arrange-ments.

Joseph Kunert Joseph Kirk Kunert, 27, of Spring Valley died at his home Mon-day, Oct. 10, 2011. Joe was born April 6, 1984, in Rochester, to Kirk and Betty (Krahn) Kunert. He a t t e n d e d K i n g s l a n d Public Schools and was united in marriage to Lacey Speer. They were later divorced. He was currently employed by Wayne Ristau Farm Services of Preston. Joe more than anything loved to spend time with his two children, Lyli and Cecil. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. Joe worked hard for everything and anything that would improve his small start to becoming a farmer. He also worked with his dad and brother and was a kind and gentle herdsman to his small herd of cat-tle. Joe enjoyed life. He is survived by his children,

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HARMONY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH60 Main Ave. S., Harmony, MN • 507-886-6851 • [email protected]

Worship every Sunday at 10:30 am • Sunday School at 9:30 am • Coffee Fellowship at 9:30 amPastor Michael W. Smith

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Harmony United Methodist Church

OrganizedMethodisminFillmoreCountyhaditsbeginningin1854inanoldschoolhouse.Inthefollowingtwentytothirtyyears,therearefewrecords,butitisknownthatpastorscon-ducted services in theMarksSchool, located6mileswest ofHarmony, inHarmony, and inGranger. ThefirstHarmonyMethodistChurchwasbuiltinnortheastHarmonyandwasdedicatedin1895.In1915enoughfundshadbeenraisedtoaddabasementtothechurchformeetings,sup-pers,othersocialevents,andaplacefortheoverflowingSundayschoolclasses.Priortothen,allmeetingswereheldinhomes. As membership and Sunday school enrollment increased, it became apparent to the con-gregationthatanewandlargerchurchwasneededandacommitteewasformedtoinvestigatevariouslocations.ByMayof1927,anewlocationwaschosenforthesecondchurchtobebuiltonSouthMainAvenue.ThispropertywaspurchasedandthenewHarmonyMethodistChurchwasbuiltandlaterdedicated.Aftertheinitialpledgeof$5,000wasmadebytheLadiesAid,thechurchassumedtheresponsibilityoftheremainingchurchdebtonwhichtheymadepaymentsuntil1944.Atthattimecongregationmembersdecidedtoconductaspecialdrivetomakethefinalpayment. WebecameknownastheHarmonyUnitedMethodistChurchwhentheEvangelicalUnitedBrethrenchurchesandMethodistchurchescombined.Ourchurchcontinuedtogrowandwel-comemembersfromtheGrangerUnitedMethodistChurchandtheStateLineUnitedMethodistChurchwheneachclosed. Weareanactiveworshipping,praying,serving,andcaringcongregationwhopraisesandgivesthankstoGodandwhatHehasgivenus.Weremembertheneedyandlessfortunatebysupportingtheirneedslocallyandininternationalmissioneffects.Ourcongregationisactiveinourlocalcommunity’sweeklyadultBibleStudiesandMen’sPrayerBreakfasts,ourwomen’sUMW,andvolunteeringinourhealthcarefacilities,schools,andcommunityevents. Ourmemberssendhealth,school,andotherkitsfordisastervictimsthroughUnitedMethod-istCommitteeOnRelieforganization(UMCOR.)OurchurchalsosupportsanddonatestotheEmmaNortonservicesintheTwinCities,sendsclothingandneededitemstoachurchinAp-palachia,aswellasvolunteersdriversforHarmony’sMealsonWheelsprogram,donatestotheFillmoreCountyFoodShelf,andChristmasinFillmoreCounty. Originally,our annualBeefDinnerwasorganizedand servedby theHarmonyMethodistMen’sClubasaprojectofboththeHarmonyandStateLineMen.ThedinnerswerethenservedonaWednesdayeveningbythemenandyoungmenofthetwocongregations.Allprofitsweredirectedtothemaintenanceofthesharedparsonage.Today,ourBeefDinnerispreparedandservedonthefirstSundayinNovemberbyourentirecongregation.

Please join us for our annual Roast Beef Dinner served family style on Sunday, November 6th.

WewelcomeeveryonetoworshipandsharefellowshipwithuseachSundaywhenwearereminded,“Whenworshipisover,ourservicebegins…”

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What a beautiful fall we are having. Remember back in 2008 when there was a vote to raise the sales tax to 6.875%? A lot of us in the car industry were left in the dark as to what percentage to charge on a car sale. Well lucky for all of us the sales tax percentage on both new and used car purchases stayed at 6.50%. Any car parts installed or sold to you for your car will be the higher tax.

root river veterinary Center

Dr. Linda Sifford

212 St. Anthony St.Preston, MN

507.765.2117www.rootrivervetcenter.com/

Do Pets Benefit from Acupuncture?

Most cats and dogs enjoy their acupuncture treatment at our clinic. Acupuncture releases beta-endorphins which have been shown to relieve pain. In addition, stimulation of acupuncture points allows energy in the body to flow freely which makes your pet feel better. We are confident that acupuncture combined with conventional drugs and therapies can help alleviate your pet’s pain and illness. We frequently combine acupuncture with animal chiropractic adjustments and cold laser therapy to give your pet a “total spa day”. Dr. Sifford has recently completed her basic acupuncture training at the Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida. We are proud to offer this and many other veterinary services that are unique to this area. Call us at 507-765-2117 if you have questions about how acupuncture might benefit your pet.

Hwy. 16 & 43RUSHFORD, MN

507-864-2969 Jeff JacksonMy clutch chatters and fells ‘jerky’ when i start out from a dead stop. do i need a new clutch?

Probably. Chattering and jerking can be caused by oil contaminated clutch linings (due to an oil leak on the back of the engine, usually the rear main crankshaft seal), or by damage to the clutch itself. For the clutch to engage smoothly, the pressure plate must come down evenly on the disc. In other words, the surface of the pressure plate must be parallel to the flywheel otherwise it won’t engage smoothly. If the flywheel is warped (which can happen as a result of overheating and abuse), it can make the clutch grab. On rare occasions, a manufacturing defect in a new or rebuilt clutch can cause uneven engagement as can improper installation of the clutch. If someone allows the weight of the transmission to ‘hang’ on the clutch, it can bend the clutch disk causing shudder, grabbing or chattering. Damaged splines on the transmission shaft can cause the clutch disk to hang up and grab. If this is happening to your vehicle, the best way to diagnose the problem is to take it to Brown Tire. We will be happy to help you with any concerns about your vehicle.

do you have a question that needs

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Area experts are on hand to help you out. Just submit your questions to the Fillmore County Journal or any of our local Experts. once a month, the Journal will publish this “Ask the Expert” feature to answer all of your burning questions.

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Phone (507) 765-3600www.scottspringerlaw.com/

My Student Loan payments are almost as much as my

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house! Should I file bankruptcy? No - not for that reason. Student loans are generally not dischargeable unless repayment causes an “undue hardship” on you and your dependents. “Isn’t paying a second house payment to Sallie Mae an undue hardship?” That answer is also “No,” but you are part of the way there. Many courts have defined “undue hardship.” In general, to find undue hardship, the court looks at your income and expenses to determine your standard of living with the student loans. They also take into account what other circumstances might continue through the repayment period to determine your financial condition while you are repaying those loans. Finally, the court looks at whether you have made a good faith attempt to repay the loans. Oftentimes these factors boil down to whether you have a physical or mental disability and the effect repaying your student loans has on your disability. For advice about bankruptcy, business and estate planning, real estate, divorce, personal injury or any other legal needs, contact us.

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issuEs to disCuss WhEn Choosing A BuyEr’s rEprEsEntAtivE To help ensure a successful home purchase, it’s important to first choose a buyer’s agent. Narrowing your search to ABR®-designated agents is a good first step. Here are some of the most important issues to consider and questions to ask when interviewing prospective buyer’s reps. Experience and Credentials: How long have you been a buyer’s agent? What real estate designations or credentials do you hold? Knowledge: What are your areas of specialized knowledge? Which types of housing or neighborhoods do you know best? representation: What representation choices do I have as a buyer? What is meant by fiduciary duties? services provided: Please explain how you will assist me at each stage of the transaction. Do you have a written buyer representation agreement that details our obligations to each other? Compensation: How will you be compensated? Does it cost more to have my own agent? Finding properties: Do you have full access to the multiple listing service (MLS)? personal support: Will you personally handle all aspects of my transaction, do you have assistants? Do you explain and complete the various forms, agreements, and steps required to reach closing? negotiating: Will you counsel me on a negotiating strategy and appropriate contingencies? How will you present my offer to the seller? Financing: Will you provide guidance on affordability, mortgage options, and choosing a lender? Why should I consider a mortgage pre-qualification or pre-approval? related service-providers: Can you supply referrals for providers of other services related to my transaction, including home inspectors, surveyors, movers and other service providers? A Buyer’s Agent isn’t their to make your decision, I am there to give you the information for you to make the best decision for you.

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Why should I pre-plan my funeral? Pre-planning one’s funeral can seem like a daunting task. In reality it’s a simple process that we guide you through, giving you a sense of comfort knowing your wishes will be carried out. You will have the opportunity to choose the type of service you prefer and make known your wishes as to the type of merchandise that suits you. Frequently at arrangement conferences I hear, “I wonder what Dad would have wanted?” Families often tell me that they were relieved to have readings, music, and flower preferences of their loved one preplanned. Most often individuals choose to prefund their funeral. This gives you the added comfort of knowing those funds will be protected in a funeral trust or burial insurance policy. In cases in which the help of Medical Assistance becomes necessary, the preplanned funds will not count toward one’s assets.

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Q: What bank products are insured?A: Any money you have in savings and checking accounts or in certificates of deposit (CDs) is known as a deposit. Your funds are available (such as by check, personal and ATM withdrawals ) and the bank will return your deposits and any earned interest when you request them. You may take money from time deposits (CDs) before they mature, however, you may have to pay an interest penalty for the early withdrawal. The bank is required to carry government insurance on your individual deposits up to $250,000 through the FDIC – Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Additional accounts under different ownership titling will be eligible for additional insurance. For more information, the F & M Community Bank personal bankers, in Preston and in Chatfield, can be of assistance.

Mettler Family Chiropractic P.A.

105 S. Broadway, Spring Valley, MN 55975

(507) 346-1077

Hours: Monday through Fridays with evening hours available.

Q: How can I prevent back pain?A: According to the American Chiropractic Association, to prevent back pain you should:• Maintain a healthy diet and weight.• Remain active—under the supervision of your doctor of

chiropractic.• Avoid prolonged inactivity or bed rest.• Warm up or stretch before exercising or other physical activities,

such as gardening.• Maintain proper posture.• Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes.• Sleep on a mattress of medium firmness to minimize any curve

in your spine. • Lift with your knees, keep the object close to your body, and

do not twist when lifting.• Quit smoking. Smoking impairs blood flow, resulting in oxygen

and nutrient deprivation to spinal tissues.• Work with your doctor of chiropractic to ensure that your

computer workstation is ergonomically correct.

one team to the conference would make a huge difference in sched-uling. He added Pine Island and Hayfield have expressed interest in joining the conference as well. Athletic Director Jane Montgom-ery said it would make things easier for football if they had one more team. For basketball, it would cut down two non-conference games. There would also be some minor changes in baseball and softball. Montgomery said she doesn’t feel very strongly either way about let-ting them in.


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Different SaleS tax

What a beautiful fall we are having. Remember back in 2008 when there was a vote to raise the sales tax to 6.875%? A lot of us in the car industry were left in the dark as to what percentage to charge on a car sale. Well lucky for all of us the sales tax percentage on both new and used car purchases stayed at 6.50%. Any car parts installed or sold to you for your car will be the higher tax.

root river veterinary Center

Dr. Linda Sifford

212 St. Anthony St.Preston, MN

507.765.2117www.rootrivervetcenter.com/

Do Pets Benefit from Acupuncture?

Most cats and dogs enjoy their acupuncture treatment at our clinic. Acupuncture releases beta-endorphins which have been shown to relieve pain. In addition, stimulation of acupuncture points allows energy in the body to flow freely which makes your pet feel better. We are confident that acupuncture combined with conventional drugs and therapies can help alleviate your pet’s pain and illness. We frequently combine acupuncture with animal chiropractic adjustments and cold laser therapy to give your pet a “total spa day”. Dr. Sifford has recently completed her basic acupuncture training at the Chi Institute in Reddick, Florida. We are proud to offer this and many other veterinary services that are unique to this area. Call us at 507-765-2117 if you have questions about how acupuncture might benefit your pet.

Hwy. 16 & 43RUSHFORD, MN

507-864-2969 Jeff JacksonMy clutch chatters and fells ‘jerky’ when i start out from a dead stop. do i need a new clutch?

Probably. Chattering and jerking can be caused by oil contaminated clutch linings (due to an oil leak on the back of the engine, usually the rear main crankshaft seal), or by damage to the clutch itself. For the clutch to engage smoothly, the pressure plate must come down evenly on the disc. In other words, the surface of the pressure plate must be parallel to the flywheel otherwise it won’t engage smoothly. If the flywheel is warped (which can happen as a result of overheating and abuse), it can make the clutch grab. On rare occasions, a manufacturing defect in a new or rebuilt clutch can cause uneven engagement as can improper installation of the clutch. If someone allows the weight of the transmission to ‘hang’ on the clutch, it can bend the clutch disk causing shudder, grabbing or chattering. Damaged splines on the transmission shaft can cause the clutch disk to hang up and grab. If this is happening to your vehicle, the best way to diagnose the problem is to take it to Brown Tire. We will be happy to help you with any concerns about your vehicle.

do you have a question that needs

an answer?there are people out there who have

answers!

Area experts are on hand to help you out. Just submit your questions to the Fillmore County Journal or any of our local Experts. once a month, the Journal will publish this “Ask the Expert” feature to answer all of your burning questions.

Springer & gumBel, p.A.

141 W. Fillmore St., Preston, MN

Phone (507) 765-3600www.scottspringerlaw.com/

My Student Loan payments are almost as much as my

Scott Spring,Attorney

house! Should I file bankruptcy? No - not for that reason. Student loans are generally not dischargeable unless repayment causes an “undue hardship” on you and your dependents. “Isn’t paying a second house payment to Sallie Mae an undue hardship?” That answer is also “No,” but you are part of the way there. Many courts have defined “undue hardship.” In general, to find undue hardship, the court looks at your income and expenses to determine your standard of living with the student loans. They also take into account what other circumstances might continue through the repayment period to determine your financial condition while you are repaying those loans. Finally, the court looks at whether you have made a good faith attempt to repay the loans. Oftentimes these factors boil down to whether you have a physical or mental disability and the effect repaying your student loans has on your disability. For advice about bankruptcy, business and estate planning, real estate, divorce, personal injury or any other legal needs, contact us.

25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939Toll Free: 888-839-2142

email: [email protected] roxanne Johnson

re/mAxSelect Properties

issuEs to disCuss WhEn Choosing A BuyEr’s rEprEsEntAtivE To help ensure a successful home purchase, it’s important to first choose a buyer’s agent. Narrowing your search to ABR®-designated agents is a good first step. Here are some of the most important issues to consider and questions to ask when interviewing prospective buyer’s reps. Experience and Credentials: How long have you been a buyer’s agent? What real estate designations or credentials do you hold? Knowledge: What are your areas of specialized knowledge? Which types of housing or neighborhoods do you know best? representation: What representation choices do I have as a buyer? What is meant by fiduciary duties? services provided: Please explain how you will assist me at each stage of the transaction. Do you have a written buyer representation agreement that details our obligations to each other? Compensation: How will you be compensated? Does it cost more to have my own agent? Finding properties: Do you have full access to the multiple listing service (MLS)? personal support: Will you personally handle all aspects of my transaction, do you have assistants? Do you explain and complete the various forms, agreements, and steps required to reach closing? negotiating: Will you counsel me on a negotiating strategy and appropriate contingencies? How will you present my offer to the seller? Financing: Will you provide guidance on affordability, mortgage options, and choosing a lender? Why should I consider a mortgage pre-qualification or pre-approval? related service-providers: Can you supply referrals for providers of other services related to my transaction, including home inspectors, surveyors, movers and other service providers? A Buyer’s Agent isn’t their to make your decision, I am there to give you the information for you to make the best decision for you.

Rushford 864-7771 • Houston 896-3127 St. Charles 932-4100 • Lewiston 523-2277

Goodview / Winona 452-4241 www.hofffuneral.com gary Hoff

Why should I pre-plan my funeral? Pre-planning one’s funeral can seem like a daunting task. In reality it’s a simple process that we guide you through, giving you a sense of comfort knowing your wishes will be carried out. You will have the opportunity to choose the type of service you prefer and make known your wishes as to the type of merchandise that suits you. Frequently at arrangement conferences I hear, “I wonder what Dad would have wanted?” Families often tell me that they were relieved to have readings, music, and flower preferences of their loved one preplanned. Most often individuals choose to prefund their funeral. This gives you the added comfort of knowing those funds will be protected in a funeral trust or burial insurance policy. In cases in which the help of Medical Assistance becomes necessary, the preplanned funds will not count toward one’s assets.

100 St. Anthony Street n., preston 507 765 3823

229 Main St. N., Chatfield507-867-1605

www.fmcommunity.com

F & m Community BAnk“We Make Banking Easy!”TM

Aaron Armstrong

Q: What bank products are insured?A: Any money you have in savings and checking accounts or in certificates of deposit (CDs) is known as a deposit. Your funds are available (such as by check, personal and ATM withdrawals ) and the bank will return your deposits and any earned interest when you request them. You may take money from time deposits (CDs) before they mature, however, you may have to pay an interest penalty for the early withdrawal. The bank is required to carry government insurance on your individual deposits up to $250,000 through the FDIC – Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Additional accounts under different ownership titling will be eligible for additional insurance. For more information, the F & M Community Bank personal bankers, in Preston and in Chatfield, can be of assistance.

Mettler Family Chiropractic P.A.

105 S. Broadway, Spring Valley, MN 55975

(507) 346-1077

Hours: Monday through Fridays with evening hours available.

Q: How can I prevent back pain?A: According to the American Chiropractic Association, to prevent back pain you should:• Maintain a healthy diet and weight.• Remain active—under the supervision of your doctor of

chiropractic.• Avoid prolonged inactivity or bed rest.• Warm up or stretch before exercising or other physical activities,

such as gardening.• Maintain proper posture.• Wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes.• Sleep on a mattress of medium firmness to minimize any curve

in your spine. • Lift with your knees, keep the object close to your body, and

do not twist when lifting.• Quit smoking. Smoking impairs blood flow, resulting in oxygen

and nutrient deprivation to spinal tissues.• Work with your doctor of chiropractic to ensure that your

computer workstation is ergonomically correct.

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Since I only need to get my message out when I have a promotion or new service coming up, why should I continue to advertise in every issue? A: It is very important to maintain a presence at any place of business. Whether it is your business address or your print media address, familiarity and consistency are key. Your print media address is the spot where people know that they can find your information when they have a need for your product or service. It is the place where a well-designed ad will drive home your special message or promotion. We are all creatures of habit. We usually take the same route to work every day. We are upset when there is a detour and we may be late for work. We are upset when our regular grocery store has been re-set and things are hard to find, resulting in a missed purchase. Magazines and newspapers have the same basic layout every issue with all “departments” in approximately the same place and only content changed. This is how readers easily navigate a publication finding what they need. By having your message in the same place every issue, readers will be comfortable and confident with your business strength and easily find your promotions.

The Who, What, Why, When, Where, and How of Life Insurance Q: Who needs life insurance? A: Every person should have a life insurance policy. Q: What kind of life insurance do you need? A: Be knowledgeable about the choices before selecting the kind of insurance you need. There are three basic categories:

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Q: Why do you need life insurance? A: Life insurance creates an instant estate, replacing income your family would need to maintain their standard of living, paying a mortgage, funding education or help with final expenses. Q: When should you buy life insurance? A: The easiest answer is, “Buy it now!” Premiums are based on age so your cost will never be lower. Q: Where can I find someone to talk to about a policy? A: You can contact us at the PJ Thompson Insurance Agency. Q: How much life insurance do you need? A: Call for an appointment to discuss a free needs-analysis to consider your own situation before you arrive at an amount.

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School board hears about Fillmore Central’s Ag in Motion tripBy Jade Wangen During the regular meeting on October 25, the Fillmore Cen-tral School Board was treated to a presentation by two students who attended the Ag in Motion trip this past summer. Dan and Theresa Doerr spoke about the trip and gave a power point presentation about the experience. This was the second Ag in Motion trip, and it involved students from eight area schools. Three teachers accompanied the 26 students. This year, they traveled to Wisconsin for some hands-on learning. Each stu-dent received ½ credit for this trip. Theresa said they did assignments every day, and they also had to blog about the trip every day on the website. Dan said the first day they went to the Wetherby Cranberry and Discovery Center, ABS Genetics, Miller Park, and a tour of the Milwaukee Brewers’ field. They also attended a Milwaukee Brewers game that night. The second day the students vis-ited the Jelly Belly Visitor’s Center, a highlight of the trip for many of them. Theresa said they learned about the history of the company, saw how the jellybeans are made, and were able to enjoy some sam-ples. Other places the students visited were Confections for any Occa-sion by Joel, Widmer’s Cheese Cel-lars, Lambeau Field, Lautenbach’s Orchard, Country Fresh Meats, Wausau Paper Factory, Holland Family Dairy, and Beottcher’s Brookview Acres. The students thanked the board for supporting this trip. Dan said it was a one-of-a-kind learning adven-

ture, and they learned a lot. Sports Updates

Superintendent Richard Keith informed the board about the pos-sibility of Cotter High School in Winona joining the Three Rivers Conference. He said the Athletic Directors of schools in the confer-ence have mixed feelings about let-ting them join. One reason is that it would be a long way to travel for schools in the western part of the conference. Also, the addition of


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Lyli Jo and Cecil Joseph; his par-ents, Kirk and Betty of Spring Val-ley; one brother Jacob and sister-in-law Rachel Kunert; maternal grandparents, Lawrence “Shorty” and Corine Krahn; and maternal great-grandmother, Ruby Dimler. Joe was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Otis and Marjorie Jean Kunert. Funeral services for Joseph K. Kunert were held Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley, with the Rev Mark Rader officiating. Burial was in the Etna Cemetery, Bloom-field Township.

Lorna Lynch Lorna Lynch, age 96 of Chatfield, died October 24, 2011, at Olmsted Community Hospital in Rochester, where she had been a patient for one day, but had resided at the Chosen Valley Care Center since April, 2011. Lorna Alma Marker was born in Carlton, Minnesota on Decem-ber 9, 1914, to William and Alma (Kueneke) Marker. She graduated from Rushford High School in 1932. Lorna married John Lynch in Preston, Minnesota on Febru-ary 12, 1933. John died on May 8, 1974. Her former addresses are Brai-nard, MN, Rushford, St. Charles, rural Chatfield for 35 years, and in the city of Chatfield since 1970. Lorna was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Rita Divi-sion, Alter Society, Bible study and

Holy Rosary Society. She enjoyed family picnics, bus trips, crossword puzzles, TV, the Minnesota Twins and NASCAR races. Survivors include two sons, Bob (Mary) Lynch of Stewartville, MN; Bill (Linda) Lynch of Medford, WI; six daughters, Carol Lynch of Roch-ester, MN; Cathy (Stanley) Hahn of Medford, WI; Helen Hotopp of Racine, MN; Marion (Henry) Larsen of Sturgis, SD; Betty (Ken) Warner of Rochester, MN.; Lois (Rick) Berg of Eau Claire, WI.; 26 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchil-dren, and eight great-great grand-children; one brother Bill Marker of Portland Or.; and one sister, Adelaide Halvorson of Rushford, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John; two sons, Duane and John; two great grandsons, Eric and Aiden; and one sister, Elaine. The funeral for Lorna Lynch was Friday, October 28, 2011, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield with Father Patrick Arens officiating. Burial was in the Calva-ry Cemetery. Riley Funeral Home of Chatfield handled the arrange-ments

Marjorie L. Romie Marjorie L. Romie, age 62, of Mabel, Minnesota died Sunday, October, 23, 2011, at her home. Marjorie was born November 14, 1948, in Barnum, Minnesota to Carl and Orpha (Webber) Nelson-Hennager. She graduated from the Canton High School in 1966. On June 8, 1984, she married Gordon Romie at the Henrytown Lutheran

Church. She worked for 20 years in quality control at Northern Engrav-ing in Spring Grove. She enjoyed her grandchildren, family, friends, camping, fishing, vacationing out west, watching birds and deer, and watching the Twins and Vikings. Marjorie is survived by her husband Gordon of Mabel; three daughters, Dana Soland (Randy) of Riceville, Iowa; Melissa Hoppe of Pepin, Wisconsin; and Kristie (Jim) Davis of Canton, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; seven brothers and sisters, Marvin (Marlene) Nelson of Harmony, Minnesota; Eugene (Jan) Nelson of Rogers, Minnesota; William (Laurie) Nelson of Milaca, Minnesota; Gloria Gay of Lake City, Minnesota; Richard (Yvonne) Nelson of Hastings, Minnesota; Mary Nelson of Mazeppa, Minne-sota; and Martha (Donald) Waletz-ko of Zumbro Falls, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her par-ents; sisters Loreen Hennager and Alice Nelson; and brothers-in-law Leonard Hennager andRodney Gay. Funeral services were Thursday, October 27, 2011, at the Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel with the Rev. Gail Klavetter offici-ating.

Elaine Vickerman Elaine Vickerman, age 81, of Mabel, Minnesota died unexpect-edly Thursday, October 20, 2011, at her home. Elaine was born March 31, 1930, in San Jose, California to Donald and Belmita (Karnes) De La Piedra. On October 30, 1954, she married LaVern Vickerman in San Jose. They lived there and she worked for 35 years at ITT Jennings. They moved to Mabel in 1996 where they have resided since. She was a member of the St. Olaf Catholic Church in Mabel and enjoyed gam-bling,watching classic western movies,

and cooking, but especially having visits from their great granddaugh-ters and friends. Elaine is survived by her husband LaVern of Mabel; a son Donald Pedone of Kingman, Arizona; a granddaughter, Cristal Adkins of Mabel; and great-grandchildren Shelby, Amy, and Taylor Adkins, and Austen and Lyndsee O’Day. She was preceded in death by a grandson Ronnie and two sisters. Funeral Mass was Monday, October 24, 2011, at the St. Olaf Catholic Church in Mabel with Father Donald P. Schmitz officiat-ing. Burial was in the Newburg Methodist Cemetery.

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When the Athletic Directors met about it, they agreed they would like to let them join for football only. Keith said the superintendents didn’t feel that was a good idea. Nobody was really sure if that was even a possibility. Montgomery said there is some hard feelings toward Cotter for some people about how things have gone in the past. They tried to get into the conference six or seven years ago and were voted down. Keith said he must get the con-sensus of the board and how they feel, as well as the athletic directors, and he will vote for Fillmore Cen-tral at a meeting. Montgomery asked for and

received approval to apply for a grant through the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). This grant is based on the number of students in sports that receive free or reduced lunches, and is meant to offset the costs of sports for those students. Montgomery said she has no idea how much money it would be. The board approved having Deb and Kelsey Ristau each coach junior high girls basketball full-time. They were going to have another coach, but it did not work out.

Dean and Principal Reports Dean Chris Mensink said they have already had two crisis drills at the elementary school, and their strengths and weaknesses, and he is happy with the number of students who took it.


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Tasty TemptationsCalling all the Best Cooks of Bluff Country!

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

- Appetizers & Beverages

- Soups, Salads & Vegetables

- Main Dishes & Casseroles

- Meat, Poultry & Seafood

- Breads & Rolls

- Pies, Pastries & Desserts

- Cakes, Cookies & Candy

- Dips, Sauces & Spreads

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

Contest Rules:1. Participants may enter one recipe per category based on the categories listed above.2. No purchase required.3. Entries may be delivered to the Fillmore County Journal office at P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN, 55965.4. Must use original entry form from the Fillmore County Journal. May enter as often as you like.5. Entries must be postmarked or delivered to the Fillmore County Journal office no later than November 3, 2010.6. Businesses excluded from contest, residential only. Sethre Media Group, Inc. employees excluded from competition.7. The top three selected winners of each category will be asked to provide a sample of the food for judges to finalize the placement of those top three winners, accordingly. The judges will conduct their taste tests, and the following prizes will be awarded per category: 1st Place will receive a $50 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods 2nd Place will receive a $25 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods 3rd Place will receive a $10 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods8. The top three recipes of each category will be published in the November 15, 2010 “Top Chefs of the Region.”

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Tasty TemptationsCalling all the Best Cooks of Bluff Country!

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- Appetizers & Beverages

- Soups, Salads & Vegetables

- Main Dishes & Casseroles

- Meat, Poultry & Seafood

- Breads & Rolls

- Pies, Pastries & Desserts

- Cakes, Cookies & Candy

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Contest Rules:1. Participants may enter one recipe per category based on the categories listed above.2. No purchase required.3. Entries may be delivered to the Fillmore County Journal office at P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN, 55965.4. Must use original entry form from the Fillmore County Journal. May enter as often as you like.5. Entries must be postmarked or delivered to the Fillmore County Journal office no later than November 3, 2010.6. Businesses excluded from contest, residential only. Sethre Media Group, Inc. employees excluded from competition.7. The top three selected winners of each category will be asked to provide a sample of the food for judges to finalize the placement of those top three winners, accordingly. The judges will conduct their taste tests, and the following prizes will be awarded per category: 1st Place will receive a $50 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods 2nd Place will receive a $25 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods 3rd Place will receive a $10 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods8. The top three recipes of each category will be published in the November 15, 2010 “Top Chefs of the Region.”

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Contest Rules:1. Participants may enter one recipe per category based on the categories listed above.2. No purchase required.3. Entries may be delivered to the Fillmore County Journal office at P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN, 55965.4. Must use original entry form from the Fillmore County Journal. 5. Entries must be postmarked or delivered to the Fillmore County Journal office no later than November 9, 2011.6. Businesses excluded from contest, residential only. Sethre Media Group, Inc. employees excluded from competition.7. Recipe judging and taste testing to be held at Rushford Foods on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2011 from 6:00pm-7:00pm.8. The top three recipes of each category will be published in the November 21, 2011 “Top Chefs of the Region.” The judges will conduct their taste tests, and the following prizes will be awarded per category: 1st Place will receive a $50 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods 2nd Place will receive a $25 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods 3rd Place will receive a $10 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods.

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For both the Elementary and High School, there will be speakers from the local American Legions on Veteran’s Day, November 11.

Staffing Changes The board approved the resigna-tion of Traci Ward, who worked as a Special Ed. paraprofessional at the Root River Program. The resigna-tion of Amy Benson, Title I para-professional, was also approved. It was approved to hire Kori McCabe as a paraprofessional at Root Rover Program, and Mary Frederickson as a 3/4 Lead Teacher. Ann Sparks is still out on medi-cal leave. Connie Lindstrom will be taking over as her long-term sub on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Amanda McCabe will be taking over on Tuesdays and Thurs-days. The board also approved hiring two Special Ed. van drivers, Jill Hoover and Rita McConnell, to drive a student to Faribault for eight hours a week.

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new building. The board decided to hire CAM, Inc. for $1,000 to review the ZRT report and to inspect and assess the existing building. CAM will then meet with the committee with their rec-ommendation to build new or to remodel. Commissioner Duane Bakke noted the county has used CAM before and they will analyze the options and provide a profession-al opinion. The committee has been discussing which is the better option. He added that if they were to build new, they could eliminate the issues they have had with the roof on the existing building.

Other Business In Brief •Brenda Pohlman, PublicHealth, has put together a pro-gram on designer drugs which she is scheduled to show at schools to educate kids on the negative health effects of the drugs and legal consequences. As of July 1,

ing down time. The equipment will be paid for through a combination of 2011 funds ($50,000) from the Record-er’s department, 2011 ($5,000) and 2012 ($13,000) funds bud-geted for engineering equipment and a small amount of 2011 road and bridge funds ($4,022.64). County Engineer John Grindel-and expects the equipment to serve the county for 15 to 20 years. He recommended the purchase, insist-ing we can’t continue with what we have as it is breaking down.

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2011, “synthetic marijuana (herbal incense), mephedrone (plant food), andMDPV(bathsalts)wereaddedto the Minnesota controlled sub-stance list.” The drugs have no accepted medical use and are con-sidered Schedule 1 controlled sub-stances. The fines are the same for sale and possession as other Sched-ule 1 drugs. •Zoning Administrator ChrisGraves presented three applications for new field access permits, all three were approved. The permits were for Linus Hammell, County Road 4, Section 31, Jordan Town-ship; Steve and Inge Greene, Coun-ty Road 102, Section 15, Sumner Township; and Nathan and Esther Yutzy, County Road 30, Section 34, Bristol Township. •Kristina Kohn, HumanResources, detailed recommended changes in insurance plans by the Insurance Committee and unions. All were approved. •Open enrollment dates ofOctober 31-November 14, 2011for 2012 insurance were approved. •The resignation of MicheleThompson, Public Health WICPeerCounselorwas acceptedwiththanks,effectiveOctober29. •Jeff Cooper, Information Sys-tems, recommended the board accept a quote in the amount of $10,995fromGForceInktoupdatethe county’s website. GForce was one of two vendors that responded

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Council was very supportive and have been great to work with. They have even asked them to have a special race during the Canton Day Off celebration. A lot of money goes into running the track and they will be selling advertisements and sponsorships to cover the costs of running the track. “This is non-profit,” stated Kelly. “We aren’t trying to pad our pockets here. We want to have something for our kids to do, and get some business in the city of Canton.”

Right now they are working on picking out the right insur-ance company. The insurance will cover them if something happens to someone, and there are a lot of regulations. The safety regulations require the drivers wear helmets, a neck brace, gloves, long sleeves, boots, long pants, and a chest protector. Another regulation is having 1,000 feet of chain-link fence around the area. They are also working on getting the restroom and concessions. The classes for the race are organized by age. Kids have classes up to age 16, and any-one older is an adult. The Putt Putt group, age 5-9, all get

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participation trophies. In other kids classes, the top three get trophies. Adult classes get a payback. Gjere said a lot of people are very excited about this. Kelly said he has sold a Go Kart to someone, and knows of at least ten more people looking to buy one. He was hoping to have 30 Go Karts at the races, but he is sure there will be more than that. The goal is to have the track open and running by the end of May or beginning of June

2012. They were really excited that Gjere Construction was able to get the track ready now so it has time to settle over the winter. They are grateful for the help and support they have received, but are also looking for more volunteers to help out during the races. Even with all the planning and hard work going into this, the board and their families are very excited about the new track. They have all been around racing a long time, and all have a passion for it. They are hop-

ing their excitement spreads around to others who will take part in it as well. “Just to watch my boy win,” said Gjere, “is better than any win I have ever gotten.” “We get just as excited as the kids, if not more so,” shared Gravos. There is a website in the future for Canton Speedway, but right now updates and pictures can be seen on their Facebook page. Anyone inter-ested in advertising can contact any of the board members.

The 7th Grade Falcon Volleyball team finished their season undefeated with a record of 11 wins and 0 losses! Great job girls!

First Row, left to right: Bailey Barnes, Megan Severson, and Cassidy Hanson.

Middle Row: Manager Molly McKernan, Kelsey Christoph, Kenzie Broadwater, Tayah Barnes, Kelsey Berg, Maggie McKernan, and other manager Christa Jorgenson.

Back Row: Skyelar Veiseth, Kendyl Bennett, Paige Bennett, Dorothy Jorgenson, Emilee Fishbaugher, Abby Lange, Katelin Mensink, and coach Shannon Twait.

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Influenza is a common disease that can be serious and even life threatening. Despite recent research study concerns about the effectiveness of influenza vac-cine, it is still the most useful tool we have to protect people from becoming ill. Influenza vaccina-tions are safe and instrumental in preventing the flu, especially when combined with good per-sonal hygiene practices such as covering your cough, washing your hands, and staying home when ill. Fillmore County Public Health is now offering seasonal influenza vaccinations for people aged six months and older by appoint-ment at their office located on 902 Houston Street NW, Pres-ton. Appointments are now being taken for Friday, November 4, 2011, from 8:30 to 11:30 AM. The cost of the flu vaccina-tion is $25.00 each. Adults with Medicare Part B, and both adults and children with a Minnesota Health Care Plan can receive the flu vaccination free of charge if their insurance cards are pre-sented at the clinic. To make your experience quicker, wear a short sleeve shirt and bring your insurance card or other payment to your appoint-ment. For more information about flu vaccinations or to make an appointment, call Fillmore County Public Health at 507-765-3898.

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UNDEFEATED! The Silver and Black teams of Fillmore Central’s Youth Football league went undefeated for the season. They consist of 5th and 6th graders of Fillmore Central and Mabel-Canton.

Pictured above is tbe Black team:Front row, left to right: Cole Ristau, Chastity Ristau, Joey Lange, and Carter Nevalainen.Middle row, left to right: Josh Peters, Casey Koch, Devan Schmidt, Logan Corson, Dawson Schmidt, Alex Mathison, Courtney Nelson.Back row, left to right: Dilynn Ristau, Coach Carlisle Corson, Finn Ronken, Ryli Tostenson, Coach John O’Connor, Domanic Merkel, Coach Josh Ristau, Brendon Back, Brady Ristau, Coach Brad Sikkink, and Eric Kuhnz.

Pictured below is the Silver Team:Front row, left to right: Travis Sexton, Cody Lueck, Bradley Dutton, and Gavin LoblandMiddle row, left to right: Logan Dyreson, Bradley Heins, Tyler Raaen, Colten Kraling, Nate Haugerud, Matt Lutes, Connor Dols, and Logan Richardson.Back row, left to right: Coach Sean Dols, Taryn Raaen, Brandon Kerns, Coach Mark Fishbaugher, Dylan Loppnow, Nate Magnuson, Connor Gulbranson, Coach Jim Lutes, Caleb Fishbaugher, Coach Terry Kraling.

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Trick or Treat A black cat streaks across the yard, setting the scene for the night to come. Creative pumpkins have been carved by my artist husband, with input from the kids, and their scary faces and goofy grins await the first flush of costumed children. Candy bowls and extra UNICEF boxes are lined up in expectation. It is Halloween, and the stage is set for the feet of monsters and balle-rinas, rock stars and superheroes to tread across our doorstep calling out TRICK OR TREAT! Halloween is a favorite date, possibly for the many happy memories wrapped around the night. As a child, we awaited this night with the anticipation of every gener-ation. Since we lived two miles out-side of town in a wooded area, there were limited possibilities for door ringing when small. Aunt Maria, so

familiar she seemed a relative, always hosted a Halloween Party to make up for the deficit. We dressed up in homemade costumes (originality was part of the plan, no store-bought garb for us) and bobbed for apples in a tub, ate goodies, most notably popcorn balls and caramel apples, and played games. Though I know not what it had to do with Hallow-een, we always danced the Hokey Pokey, Aunt Maria putting her right foot in and right foot out with the best of them, the silly motions always ending in fits of laughter. As we grew in age, we were allowed to go further afoot (after the party, of course) and ventured to the edges of the woods, near enough, but with many faces unknown to us. We always broke up into two groups, the boys and the girls, often meeting during the evening to share good-natured banter and stories, though

neither group was above playing tricks on the other. One year, the girls got the bright idea to dare the boys to venture into unknown ter-ritory and ring the doorbell of the mean old man on the far corner of the hill. We had to walk across a patch of his land to make our way to the magical large woods beyond. Here the girls often climbed the hol-lowed out footholds in the bricks of a tall round structure to sit in the gaping squares that once held win-dows. It was reported to have been a lookout for poachers of a mink ranch once, a story none of us could quite believe, as the trees had grown high above the structure. We also liked to play on the log teeter-totter and rope swing with a sawed-off log circle to sit on placed there by an unknown benefactor, the gentle murmur of the breeze in the tree branches a pleasant backdrop to the playground. But getting back to the story, the boys had once told us this tale. As they were about to cross the cranky old man’s land, he had come out of the woods carrying a rifle loosely at his side, and said in threatening tones to never cross his land again or there would be dire consequences. No doubt the story grew in the telling, but it scared us enough to grow much stealthier when crossing his land. The boys tried not to look scared, as they climbed the hill to the haunted house hidden well among the trees, but we knew better. “Maybe we shouldn’t have dared

them, do you think they will be all right?” were sentiments expressed by the girls as we awaited their return with trepidation. However, the boys ran down the hill with whoops of joy. Since no one had ever dared to go up to his house, the only treats the owner had to hand out were dol-lar bills. The girls were not as thrilled when they hastily made their way up to the house on the hill, only to find all the $ bills were gone, and quarters were now the treat. Years later, I accompanied my mother, more out of curiosity than anything else, when my she went to pay her respects to his widow. Image my surprise when I overheard her tell my mom that her husband was always scared the children would get hurt by the wild horses he raised when they ventured onto their land. As children we never saw his horses, but as my mother and I left, I noticed the well kept, but empty stables. Speaking of Halloween parties earlier in the column, the best is the Fall Ball, given by Maple Leaf Ser-

vices each year. People with develop-mental disabilities and their friends and families are invited to a costume ball with a wonderful meal made by Marilyn Gregerson from the Har-mony House, and dancing to Charlie Warner’s vocals with guitar and har-monica. Four individuals from one of the group homes in Harmony usu-ally have the most original costumes; this year a gang of Harley Davidson motorcycle riders. Of course my favorite costume was grandson Oli-ver’s bat ensemble. I encourage all Trick or Treaters to carry an orange UNICEF box to help children around the world. It is truly Kids helping Kids and a child’s first opportunity to volunteer. Boxes are available for future years from unicefusa.org. Check with your local Sunday schools to see if they will distribute the boxes to children and your local bank to collect the money. Here’s to a spooky and safe Hal-loween!

Morcomb~Gorder Brad Gorder and Dani Morcomb of Peterson, MN, were united in marriage on September 24, 2011, at The First Presbyterian Church of Rushford. The groom’s parents are Lynda and the late David Gorder of Peterson, MN and the bride’s parents are Rod and Deb Morcomb of Rushford, MN. The groom is a graduate of RCTC and is employed as the produce manager at Rushford Foods. The bride is a graduate of Winona State University and is employed as a credit analyst at Merchants Bank Winona.

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John Philip Thieke Luke and Sarah Thieke of Chatfield are proud to announce the birth of their son, John Philip. John was born on October 9, 2011. He weighed 7 lb. 4 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Larry and Marsha Thieke of Chatfield and Lowell and Ronda Flattum of Lanesboro.

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Lyndin AnnaLee Enright David and Carrie Enright of Preston are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Lyndin AnnaLee. Lyndin was born on October 7, 2011. She weighed 9 lb 2.1 oz and was 22 inches long. She joins siblings Mikayla and Natalya Vande Zande at home. Grandparents are Joyce Jones of Chatfield, Harlan Enright of Winona, and Roger and Bonny Oldham of Stockton.

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Caleb Michael Bothun Josh Bothun and Sandy Clemens of Dover announce the birth of their son, Caleb Michael, born Sept. 23, 2011. Caleb weighed 8 lb. 10 oz. Proud grandparents are Scott and Deb Bothun of Chatfield and Jerome and Antoinette Clemens of Eyota.

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feet of property will be allowed in the R-1 zone, with a maximum of six hens. A permit will be required, along with several other conditions including having the run or coop in the rear yard in a screened off area from a street or adjacent property. The sign ordinance, Section 109 of the city code, is to be amended to include language for B-3 properties. Ordinance 398 will make the sign rules for B-3 (light commercial) the same as those that are in effect for B-1 (general commercial district). Ordinance 399, non-conform-ing uses, will change the city code to allow residential expansion to improve safety and livability in

Chatfield moves new ordinances forwardhomes that are located in non-con-forming use areas. This update of the code will bring the code closer to Minnesota State Statute. There will be six terms now with the addition of “expansion” along with repair, replacement, restoration, mainte-nance, or improvement.

Other Business In Brief •Thecouncil authorized thePer-sonnel Committee to go forward with the process of selecting a candi-date for patrol officer. •Youngexplainedthere isabud-geted item to provide for a stipend to someone for taking the lead in emergency management training. A person is to be appointed to the

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Adult Children Anonymous (formerly known as Adult Children of Alcoholics) meeting, 7pm. Call Deb 507-765-5336 for info.*

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

AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian. Church, Mill St, Rushford.*

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 2Fillmore County Public Health provides free blood pressure checks in Spring Valley, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Hillside Apartments, 409 S Hudson Ave. and 10:45-11:15 a.m. at the Community Center. Merry Meeters Birthday Club, Dollie Acton Home. 2pm. Roll call: favorite tree.Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley.*

THURSDAY, NOV. 3Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.*Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 9:30-10:30am, Fountain Bank Lobby, Fountain.Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 9-9:45am, Good

Shepherd Community Room, Rushford.

Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-11:30am, Tenborg Center, Rushford.

Storyhour, Harmony Public Library, 225 3rd Ave. SW, 11:00 – 11:45, Preschool ages, No School No Storyhour.*Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 12-12:45pm,

Community Center, Ostrander.

Canton Senior Citizens meet at 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.* Heimbygda Sons of Norway Lutefisk Dinner, 6pm at Sons of Norway Hall in Lanesboro.

Lions Hamburger Cookout: Phils Building, Wykoff, 6pmPreston Historical Society meeting, 7pm, United Methodist Church, Preston. Public invited.

FRIDAY, NOV. 4Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, Senior Citizens Day, 9am- 10am. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley, MN.*

Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 11:15-11:45 a.m., Community Center, Canton.Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-1:30pm, North Manor, Harmony and 1:30-3:00pm South Manor, Harmony.

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

Harmony AA meeting, 8pm, Harmony Community Center, 3rd Ave SW, Meeting Room 1. Call 507-886-3240 for info.*

CALENDAR OF EVENTS FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Monday, October 31, 2011

d e n ta l

Gary M. Marcoux, d.d.S.208 S. Elm Street

Rushford, MN(507) 864-7773

• Family Dental Care• Cosmetic Dentistry/Whitening• New Patients Always Welcome

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Assisted LivingPark lane estates assisted living

111 Fillmore Place SEPreston, MN 55965

507-765-9986 “Where Life Begins Again”

[email protected]

ProfeSSional GuideACCOUntAnts

major & companytax preparation, accounting & payroll services

enrolled agents409 Spring Ave., Preston, MN 55965 • 507-765-4444

Ron SchReieR, eA • Tim mcLAughLin, eA

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This space is available

for your business!

Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance ProgramAdvocacy, information & assistance for victim/survivors of sexual assualt & other felony crimes. Community & professional education & consultation.

Located in the Fillmore County Court House - Preston, MNMon-fri 765-2805 or call 24 hr crisis line Toll-free 1-877-289-0636

VicTiM serVices - a service of DFO Community Corrections.

All services are free &

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COUnseLing65 Main Avenue North, HarmonyMarcy Allen, LPC; Paul Broken, MA; Mark Bronson, MS, LICSW; Annette Smick, MD; Jodi Magee, RN; Alan Rodgers, LGSWPsychotherapy, psychiatry, case management, adult rehab mental health services, domestic violence

8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri1-800-422-0161www.zumbromhc.org

Keith Casella, D.M.D. • Chalsey Niece, D.D.S.* Complete Family Care * Dentures/Partials* Cosmetic Dentistry * Tooth Colored Fillings

New Patients Welcome!507-346-7281

823 N. Broadway Ave, Spring Valley, MN

phARMACy

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115 West Jessie Street • Rushford, MN 55971(507)864-2153

Witt’s Pharmacy

137 West Main Street Spring Grove, MN 55974

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44 Main Avenue NHarmony, MN 55939

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Personalized service to accommodate your needs.Accounting, Auditing, Tax Preparation

209 St. Anthony Street, PreSton, Mn 55965507-765-2180 or 507-765-3671

F&MInsurance servIces

SATURDAY, NOV. 5Ladies Weekend Out, all-day shopping specials at stores in St. Charles, Utica and Lewiston.Rushford Masonic Lodge: Fundraiser for local scholarships. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, juice, 8am-10:30 am. www.mysticstarlodge69.comHouston Gift and Craft show, 9am-3pm, Houston High School Gym, 3065 W. Elm St., Houston.Chatfield Holiday Craft and Gift Show, 9am-3pm, Chatfield Center for the Arts. Sponsored by Pioneer Prebyterian Youth.St. John’s Lutheran Ladies Aid of Hart- Fall Sale, starting at 2pm. Lunch served, free will donation. Rural Rushford.

SUNDAY, NOV. 6Ladies Weekend Out, all-day shopping specials at stores in St. Charles, Utica and Lewiston.Luther College Jazz Orchestra and Vocal Jazz Ensemble presents a “Ministry of Music” at Greenleafton Reformed Church, 10 worship service. Harmony United Methodist Church Roast Beef Dinner, 11am-2pm, 60 Main Ave S, Harmony. Family Bingo Night, 5pm, St. Paul

Lutheran Church, 128 Fillmore St. Chatfield. For more information call 867-3583. Cherry Grove United Methodist Church- Cowboy Church Service, 6pm. Musicians interested in participating should arrive an hour before service. NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-765-4979. *

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

MONDAY, NOV. 7Community 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

Call 507-765-2151 or 800-599-0481 (in 507 area code)FAX 507-765-2468 or e-mail: [email protected]

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

FOR SAlE: 1994 Case IH skidloader. 2,620 hrs. Good use loader. $10,000 OBO. Call 507-450-4398 between 8am-2pm or 507-864-2948 anytime. f24,31,7- x

2007 HAyBUSTER 2650 bale shredder, never used. $16,900. Haybuster 3106 rock picker, very good condition, $14,200. Trade. 612-719-6524. f24,31,7- x

5yR ANd 8yR, blue Roan Quarter horse mares, 8 yr broke to ride and drive, traffic safe, 5yr broke to ride. Sound and good dispositions. Health forces sale. $1500 for the pair/OBO. 507-467-3790. f31- x

HAy FOR SAlE: 250 big round bales, first crop grass hay, $90/ton. 180 big round bales second crop grass hay, $100/ton. Call 507-951-1698. f31,7- x

120 BIG ROUNd BAlES. Made from a John deere and a New Holland bailer. All net-wrapped. No rain. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd crop. Call 507-467-2333. Ask for Arlyn Johnson. f31,7,14- x

PATIO/WAll flat rock for sale. Have 7 4’x4’ pallets stacked 2’ to 3’ high of flat rock. Asking $100 a pallet. Call 507-459-5040 s3tfn- x

REMINGTON 270 with a Burrs 3x9 scope, like new, barely shot, Coast to Coast 20 gauge pump, Westernfield 20 guage. 507-467-3417. s24,31- o

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

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PETERSON, MN 55962 • 507-875-2496 MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC.

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norse valley construction27042 Deep River Road • Lanesboro, MN 55949www.norsevalleyconstruction.comDoug Johnson • (507) 450-9007 • LanesboroCody Johnson • (507) 421-5913 • Chatfield

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SEWING MACHINE, White Model 816. Works. Includes manual, zigzag, attach-ments. $20, Canton. 507-743-8438. s31- x

dH WINdOWS $179 Any size. Installation included. year-Around-Installation. Order 4 or more. Customer pays recycling. Government financing available. BBB accredited contractor. Visit www.green-sourcewindows.com or 888/690-9892 MCAN

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

507-251-3271

AlwAys CAll RAndy BARnes

VeRy seCluded spot Lots of privacy. Twelve year old large modular home on 25 acres. Beautiful country setting. Hunter’s dream area. 40’ x 80’ pole shed of which 40’ is insulated shop. Could be handy man’s dream. Bring horses and four-wheelers, plenty of room and trails. 16165 351st Ave, Harmony. $165,000. Always call Randy Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271.ReCently loweRed $10K Well kept older home on large lot in nice neighborhood, newer kitchen, stained glass window, open staircase, main floor living, newer roof, priced to move. 225 3rd Ave. SE, Harmony. $49,900. Always call Randy Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271.pending

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THANK YOUWords caN Not begin to express how grateful we are for our family and friends. a big thank you to those who helped with the harvesting of our crops and in other ways. also to those that provided food for the harvesting day. the kindness and support that you have shown our family will never be forgotten. We have been very blessed with your kindness.

sincerely, Glen and Kurt raaen and Family

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the FaMIly oF donald stead thanks everyone for their cards, prayers, and vis-its while don was ill and at the time of his passing. a special thank you to the reverend leroy haynes for is support and the beautiful celebration of don’s (dad’s) life. We are especially appreciative of the Mengis Funeral home in Mabel for their kindness and assistance.

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the FaMIly oF doris Newgard would like to thank everyone for the many prayers, visits, memorials, cards, and food at the time of Mom’s death. thank you to Mengis Funeral home, Green lea Manor, Pastor Gail, Joyce and the lydia circle for their acts of kindness.

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THANK YOU

FILLMORE COUNTY

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Lanesboro-Beautiful Oak woodwork throughout in this 4 bdrm 4 bath Victorian house w/ leaded & double glass windows. Open staircase, turret, 10’ ceilings. Currently a B&B. $255,000 $225,000 MLS #4028627

Preston - 3 bdrm, 1 ba, with H/E furnace, close to downtown, $34,500 $23,000 MLS#4021257

Preston Great 1 1/2 story 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath and attached 3 season porch. One car detached garage and Flat Lot. $64,900 MLS #4031651

Preston 3 bdrm, Rambler, MF Laundry, Large Garage, low maintenance exterior, Close to swimming pool park and trail $109,900 • MLS#4030099

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. $128,000 • MLS#4031617

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420 Parkside Dr. $279,900 • MLS#4032983

AUCTION CALENDAR

On-Line Auctions, serving all your buying & selling needs, see website for daily updates www.bid-2-buy.com. Call Curt 612-701-8677.Gehling On-line Auction - All types of Farm Machinery. Sale ending Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011

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Sun., Nov. 6 - 9:00am, Sharon Knutson Estate & Others -Real Estate, Toy, Coin and Household. Held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg., 412 East Park St, Spring Valley, MN. For more info. contact Spring Valley Sales Co. & Pete’s Auction & Photo (507)346-2183.springvalleysales.com or auctionsgo.com Notice in the Journal. Mon., Nov. 14 - 12:00pm, Hay & Straw Auction at Preston Dairy & Farm of Canton, MN. For more info. contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-743-2250 or 507-765-2131, www.gehlingauction.comFri., Nov. 18 - 10:30am, Jon & Paul Cravath, 220 Acres Olmsted County Bare Land Real Estate Auction at 7809 County Road 30 Southeast, Chatfield, MN. For more info. contact Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction Co., 507-259-7502. www.tmracompany.com.

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Chatfield - Unlimited potential on this victorian house. 9’ ceilings, 2 stairways to 2nd level, formal living room, dining room and open kitchen with center island. Large corner lot with mature trees. $119,900

Chatfield - 3+ bedroom rambler w/2 baths, newer windows, gas fireplace, 2 car ga-rage, vinyl siding. Located close to parks and downtown. All appliances will stay. $129,900 $119,900

Chatfield - townhouse - Great price on this immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse. Formal dining room, living room, open kitch-en with center island. Family room in lower level with w/o to patio and fenced yard. Deck is

covered and ideal for relaxing. 2+ garage is insulated and sheetrocked. now $134,900 Chatfield - Spectacular walkout ranch, loaded with

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

private bath w/ceramic walk-in shower and whirlpool tub, race track ceiling and w/in closet. Lower level family room walks out to patio with built in grill, rec room & 4th bedroom & bath. Reduced $249,900Chatfield - gorgeous new ranch home on large quiet

lot and is on dead end street. Main floor has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths (Jack & Jill), Master bedroom with 2 walk-in clos-ets, w/in ceramic tile shower. Open floor plan has kitchen

with Hickory cabinets, dining room and living room. Lower level is set up for in floor heat, family room, rec room, bath and 4th bedroom. Heated 4+ car garage (1444 sq. ft.), deck, covered porch and storage shed. $289,900 $282,900fountain - Ideal home to remodel and earn some eq-

uity. New vinyl siding, roof, windows, furnace and electrical. Wood floors, liv-ing room, dining room, main floor laundry, 3 bedrooms and large lot. Schools can be Chatfield, Lanesboro or

Fillmore Central. Great price at $49,900 $46,900

lanesboRo - great location close to state bike trail and great views of the scenic bluffs. Small studio cottage is ideal for week-end getaway. Room to expand. $39,750

lanesboRo - very well kept home on quiet street in scenic Lanesboro. 3 bedrooms, formal living room, dining room, family room and eat-in kitchen. 2 enclosed porches, w/o lower level, & 2 car garage. Updates include new roof, vinyl siding,

hot water heater & reinsulated. was $79,900, now $69,900lanesboRo - Charm and character describe this home

with original Douglas fir floors. Main floor has high ceilings and archways for character. Lower level is partially sheetrocked. Newer 2 car garage and great location to state trails & park. $114,900

Mabel - Cabin on 16 acres-gorgeous 16 acre wooded site with new cabin, well and septic. Knotty pine interior, steel siding, covered porch, in-floor heat, kitchen, bath, laundry and loft area. Ideal for weekend getaway, rec land and great hunting. $159,900

PReston - This house is currently used as rental, but would make a great starter home. Knotty pine walls and ceilings, enclosed porch, main floor laundry, & 2 car garage. was $52,900, now $49,900

PReston - This large rambler sits on quiet street & had great views of deck. Home has been updated. Large open kitchen and dining room, living room, large master bedroom, and main floor laundry. Large

lower level family room with w/out to covered patio. New siding, windows flooring and heated garage. was $139,900 now $129,900PReston - townhoMe - Gorgeous views of countryside

and golf course. 9’ ceilings, beautiful custom cabinets, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry and 2 car heated garage. Lower level family room is finished in tongue and groove pine and

w/o to patio. was $149,900, now $139,900

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Spring Valley, MN [email protected]

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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. $285,000

faRM/aCReaGeslanesboRo/whalan - 8 acre hobby farm perfect for

some horses or cattle. House could have 5 bedrooms if needed. Main floor master, main floor laundry, screended in porch, living room and family room w/wood

burner. New roof, new well and furnace. 50x112 shed that includes 50x64 heated shop with water and high ceilings. Out door wood burner heats house and shop. Additional sheds for hay and animals. $199,900lanesboRo - 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.PReston - 15 acres - gorgeous setting for the 15 aces

w/great hunting. House has been updated & remodeled. Vinyl siding, wrap around deck, new c/a & wood-burner/ l/p combo for heat. Garage has 10’ door & is hooked-

up for in-floor heat. Shop is heated & has air plus 1/2 bath. You’ll love the privacy & the setting. $209,900 $199,900whalan - 4 acres - Charming acreage north of Whalan,

close to State Trail. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, newer windows, wood floors, main floor laundry, a cov-ered porch. Outbuildings for machinery and ani-mals. $149,900

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RoChesteR -townhoMe - Hard to find townhome in Salem Point. Enjoy the water view from the 4-season porch or private patio. Large living room w/fireplace, separate formal dining room, master

bedroom w/full bath and w/in closet. Open kitchen w/center island. 2nd level has 2 additional bdrms, full bath & family room. now $345,000whalan - Remodeled rambler conveniently located next

to state bike trail. 3 bedrooms on main floor, new flooring, hickory cabinets, new siding, large deck & new windows and roof. Ideal for weekend getaway or permanent home. now $99,900

faRM/aCReaGesChatfield - Gorgeous 40+/-wooded parcel west of town approx. 2 1/2 miles.Abundance of wildlife, springs and scen-ery. $159,900

Chatfield - 6.5 aCRes Completely remodeled country home with all the charm and character. Additional house and 1.1 acres available. Schools - St.Charles or Chatfield. Kitchen w/maple cabinets, tile flooring, large center island & updated

appliances. Fir wood floors, 9’ ceilings, mud room, formal living room & dining room w/pocket doors, family room & main floor bath w/claw tub. 2nd level: 4 bedrooms, bath & walk-up attic. Lower level finished w/stucco walls, has family room, rec room & bar area. New furnace with wood/lp combo. Central vac, new windows, updated wiring & plumbing. Many outbuildings for animals & 5 car garage. $325,000Chatfield - Great location for this 5 bedroom, 4 bath

2-story home on 1.7 acre lot backing up to woods. Main floor has open floor plan w/kitchen, kitchen dining, living room w/fireplace, 4-season porch, formal dining room & laundry. Lower level is

finished with family room w/fireplace and w/o to patio, 2 additional bedrooms, kitchenette/wet bar, & 3/4 bath. 3-car insulated garage, 2 patios, private fenced yard, & 20x26 carriage house w/TV, phone & ethernet. $369,900

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Valley $249,900• 5 Unit Bldg in Ostrander $145,000

141 Penny lane leRoy selleR Moti-VatEd - huGe PRiCe ReduCtion - bRinG us an offeR $112,000 3 bdrm 2 bath, split.

Newer subdivision. Up-dated & remodeled, greenhouse/garden shed, garage & heated workshop area. Great place to call home with the large deck overlooking the back yard. Newer hoist w/10,000 lb. lift in garage.

926 John & MaRy lane, Chatfield $199,900 - Fabu-lous 5 bdrm, 2 bath split level home on quiet cul-de-sac in newer

subdivision. Large open floor plan - informal dining room w/patio doors to deck overlooks park like back yard. Finished LL w/family room, built-in entertainment center w/gas fireplace, separate laundry area, loads of storage.

23383 Co Rd 14, Preston, Mn. $269,900 Approx 8.5 acres near Forestville State Park. 3 bdrm 2 bath home, totally remodeled & renovated down to stud walls. All new interior,

cement board siding, new shingles & gutters, windows, furnace & c/a. 60x40 barn & 40x90 lean to & misc. outbuildings. Great front porch & lower level walk out wi/patio area. On black top road. Panoramic views of countryside.

307 11th aVE. NE, StEwartVillE, $114,900, ReduCed new listinG - Great home, excellent location, awesome price! 3 bdrm ranch style home. Lower

level ready for finishing touches. Nice eat in kitchen and newer stove. Neutral carpet in living room and m. bdrm. 2 car detached garage, cement drive and some updated landscaping in the front yard. The living room has a large picture window making it bright and cheery.

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14155 231St aVE PrEStON - 5 acrE hOBBy Farm: Large 4 bedroom 2 story, 2 baths & main floor laundry. 28x28 garage new 2010, perm siding, shingles. Det. heated shop w/220, 60x45 pole shed, 3 acres tillable. Greenleafton area $126,500 don’t Miss this! 3 bdrm, 2 bath

Ranch, eat in kitchen, very nice layout, oak hdwdfloors. LL familyrm, office. Patio. Att heated 2 car $109,900

JUSt liStEd: 3 bdrm brick home on corner lot. Oak wood floors, open staircase, wonderful enclosed & open porches. Garden & garage Only $79,900 Preston

BlUFF tOP ViEwS: Modern living with the arts & crafts feel, this charming 2 bdrm home is move in ready. Lanesboro. $96,900

ReduCed: 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch, LL familyroom, and office. Att garage. Only: $84,900tUrN KEy hOmE: Spacious 2 bdrm ranch many updates, garden, att garage, & country views. Att garage Harmony. Reduced $85,500

mOVE iN rEady: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 story home, original wood work, pillars. New windows, kitchen, bath. Lg 2 car garage with shop. Mabel. Reduced $86,500JUSt liStEd: Totally redone from top to bottom, this 3 bdrm, 2 story is just about new. Foundation in 2005, insulation, wiring, sheetrock, kitchen, baths, etc. Nice lot. $85,000 Harmony

dOUBlE lOt: Appealing 1 ½ story home well kept, main floor bedroom, bath, and laundry, 2 bdrms & bath up. 2 car garage, Harmony $79,900

tuRn Key hoMe! Lovely ranch home. Large kitchen with tons of cabinets, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, stackable laundry. 26 x 32 insulated garage. Harmony $130,000

affoRdable, efficient & move in ready, this is one of the nicest little properties you will find! Good sized lot. Harmony $35,900rEdUcEd: 3 bdrm Split level home with 2 car garage on good sized lot. Canton $50,000 Bring an offer!

ReduCed Bank owned 3 bdrm 2 story on quiet street, 1 car garage Mabel $29,900

NEw liStiNg: Wonderful location, this nice starter home is move in condition. 3 bedrooms, newer 2 car heated garage, on quiet street near trail and parks. Preston $68,900

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NEw liStiNg: Large 2 story, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, home. Original features, built ins, hardwood floors, large pantry, home office. Garage, steel shed, Harmony $129,900

PRetty as a PostCaRd: 30 acres with move in ready 6 bedroom home, large 2 car heated garage, 36 x 48 steel shed. Fenced pasture, creek $ 272,900

EaSy liViN’: 2 bedroom ranch, nice layout, oak hardwood floors, many updates. Covered patio, and extra large 1 car garage $72,500

705 3rd aVE SE harmONy - NEw liStiNg - Rare opportunity to purchase a newer home of this size, at this price! 5 bdrm, 4 bath, 1000 sq ft garage. Quick possession offered. Reduced $245,000

NEwEr raNch hOmE: Absolutely gorgeous by every measure! 3 bdrm, 3 bath ranch, 2 car garage. Great location $235,000

ParK liKE yard: Many updates, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 fireplaces. Att 2 car garage. Updated siding, shingles, and windows. Ideal location, $132,500

laNESBOrO: Large deck, great yard! Immaculate 3 bdrm 2 story with many updates. Garage $139,900

EaSy tO KEEP: 2 bdrm, ranch home on corner lot. Open kitchen-dining with breakfast bar. 2 car att garage. A must see at $122,500

40 seCluded aCRes: Good mixture of mostly woods with open areas, super hunting, camping, good access. Drake Rd, Lanesboro

laNESBOrO: Buildable lot 1/3 of an acre, awesome view on edge of town city utilities $31,000

caBiN ON 1.86 acrES: Scenic setting with a great view! Quality built cabin. Sleeps 6-8. Interior nicely finished, insulated, and full electrical service. Near Forestville State Park. $51,900

JUSt liStEd: Newest subdivision in Harmony -8 nice sized lots, some walk outs, starting at $14,900

hiStOric BricK hOmE: Ideal location and picturesque setting. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, great yard, out-buildings. 24.7 top grade soil. Harmony. $212,000

2002 CustoM built 3 bdrm, 3 bath home. Open & bright main floor. LL fireplace, walk out. Deck spans south side. Breathtaking 5 mile views. $244,900 Preston.

OPEN hOUSE • Sat NOV. 5th • 10-11:30am

mOtiVatEd SEllEr - laNESBOrO: 4 bdrm, 2 bath split, 2 car garage, fireplace, ceramic tile, deck with wooded view. Reduced $135,000

rEdUcEd: Affordable 1 ½ story home on corner lot 3 bedrm, det garage. $45,000 Seller says bring all offers! Preston

driVE a littlE, gEt a lOt! Large 2 story home 4 bdrms, updated kitchen & baths. Familyroom, fireplace, deck, garage, gardens Mabel $109,900

harmONy: 4 bdrm, 2 ½ bath home. LL familyrm, brick fireplace, masterbedrm, walk-in closets. 24 x 26 det garage. Deck & screen porch. Reduced $124,900 Seller wants your offer!


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horribly ruSteD out 1978 chevy 1/2 ton . New 350 v8 installed in 1999, 3 sp auto, starts and runs well, but unsafe to drive. Good tires and battery. $750 cash or best offer. No checks call Dave. 507-886-3028. a31- o

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1977 beNDiX mobile home for sale. carport in good shape. $2500/obo. 507-421-0448. s31,7- x

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

We Do SMall engine repair. Full-time mechanic on hand. certified husqvarna dealer. Fast, friendly, honest service. kingsley Mercantile. harmony. 507-886-2323. v4eow- o

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Nice 2br apt. in preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o

beautiFul b&b for lease in scenic lanesboro. 3 bedroom, 3 bath. call 507-951-3672. e29tfn- 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

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‘11 BUICK Enclave CXL, AWD, (1-Owner) 32,000 mi, Fac. Warr.

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‘06 BUICK Rainier CXL, AWD, 67,000 mi, Local Trade

‘06 CHEVY Aveo LS, 4 dr, 79,000 mi, New Tires, Local Trade

‘06 CHEVY HD 1/2 Ton Crew Cab, 4x4, 4 dr, (1-Owner)

‘06 CHEVY Equinox LT, FWD, 76,000 mi, Local Trade

‘06 CHEVY HHR LS, 4 dr, Only $6,995, Local Trade

‘06 CHRYSLER Sebring Touring, 95,000 mi, Only $6,995

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NAV, Heated Leather‘04 CHEVY Avalanche Z-71, 4x4, (1-Owner),

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Nice larGe 2 bdrm apartment east of harmony. Wash/dry hookups - $325 + dep. + lease. 507-459-2012. r9tfn- o

keNilWorth apartMeNtS of lanesboro has 1 bedroom apts. for seniors 62+ or handicapped/disabled. rent based on income. onsite laundry, large com-muntiy room and patio for tenant use. call 507-467-2222 eho r4tfn- o

For reNt: laNeSboro 2 bedroom furnished house, newly remodeled, central-ly located, hardwood floors, wraparound porch. $400 a month plus utilities, no smokers, no pets, references, call 507-251-2994 r3tfn- o

preStoN – clean 2 bedroom main floor apt, laundry, Np, NS. $350/month. tim 259-9110. 11tfn- o

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aFForDable reNtS! Great locations in canton, Mabel, ostrander, preston & rushford! Studio, 1&2 bd, immediate openings! Family & Senior housing. Free applications and tours! 800-676-6505, tdd 507-451-0704. www.lifestyleinc.net equal housing opportunity. r31,7- o

1 beDrooM upstairs, downtown apart-ment, very nice, appliances furnished, for one person, available Dec. 1st. No smoking, no pets, private parking. $250/month plus utilities. roy’s barber Shop, chatfield. 507-867-4444 or 507-867-3590. r31tfn- o

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CMG is hiring permanent Production Positions for Reichel Foods south and North plants in Rochester,MN. 3 shifts available. Vacation, Holiday and Benefits offered. starting pay $7.50-$9.50. Please call Kelsey for more details at 507-923-4955 or come to the CMG Office at 3707 Commercial Dr sW Rochester, MN 55902 to fill out an application. h17,24,31- x

DRiVeRs: Regional. Great Pay & excellent Benefits! Routes mostly 2-3 days, 4-5 day work week. CDL-A 1yr TT exp. 888-880-5919. 24,31- x

DRiVeRs: CDL-B or A. independent Contractors. excellent mileage pay + bonuses. Require valid passport. Deliver new & used vehicles in Us & Canada. Piggyback training avail. 855-781-3787. h24,31- x

sMALL eNGiNe mechanic. Permanent salary position. $30,000 plus based on experience. M&M Lawn and Leisure. Fax resume to 507-864-7113. h24,31- x

PLUMBiNG BUsiNess FOR sALe Providing plumbing service to established contractors and clients for 25 years in Battle Lake, MN area. interested par-ties contact Dave: [email protected] MCAN

THe HARMONy POsT Office is cur-rently taking applications for a Pse (Postal supplement employee) Clerk. Hours are saturdays 7-11 and any day to cover the absence of the Postmaster. starting salary is $12.38 per hour. Limited ben-efits include paid vacation and access to health insurance after the first 360 days. To apply, please visit usps.gov/employment, click “search jobs online”, type “Harmony” in the keywords and hit “start”. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on 11/07/11. For more informa-tion contact Jackie Coyle at the Harmony Post Office, 886-3772.. h31,7- x

WeLL esTABLisHeD MeAT PROCessiNG PLANT We process beef, hogs, poultry and wild game. Known for our homemade sausages, jerky and old fashion wieners. Call 320/848-2622. MCAN

ON THe CRUNCHy siDe ~ in Harmony is hiring bartenders/waitstaff - varying shifts, ask for Lisa. Apply in person Wed.-Mon., anytime after 4pm. h31,7- o

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

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

This is a regular, exempt position. Qualifications: Requires minimum of Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in nursing from a four-year college or university; two years public health experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Will accept applications from 2 – 3 year Registered Nurses with a minimum of 2 years nursing experience. Flexible scheduling and a wide variety of responsibilities. Market adjustments to the starting wage possible dependent on qualifications. Job descrip-tion and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Applications will be accepted until position filled. EOE

DIETARY DEPARTMENTHours will vary & include

weekends and holidaysPart-time PositionFor more info call

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Harmony, MN 55939

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Home Health AideOxford Property Management is looking for a full and part time Home Health Aide that has a passion for senior care to work at our Wild-wood Grove facility, Le Roy, MN that provides independent, assisted care, and memory care living services.

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We provide a competitive wage. If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a progressive company, stop by to fill out an application or send resume to:

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ON THe CRUNCHy siDe ~ in Harmony is expanding our hours, so we are hiring cooks/kitchen staff - day and evening shifts available. Join a growing business! Great place to work and learn! Permanent posi-tions - grow with us! Apply in person any-time Wed.-Mon., after 4pm. Ask for Miles. h31,7- o

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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.

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NOTICE OF ORDINANCE ADOPTION FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING

ORDINANCE The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners adopted numerous amendments to the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance on September 6, 2011. The amendments pertain to Variance pro-cedures. The ordinance and updates may be viewed in their entirety on the Fillmore County web-page at www.co.fillmore.mn.us. Dated: October 10, 2011Chris GravesFillmore County Zoning Administrator

Publish 10,17,24

NOTICE The Fillmore County Planning Commission will conduct its next tour on Monday, November 14, 2011. They will leave the highway shop at 9:00 a.m. and visit a site in Canton Township where Eli & Lydia Hershberger have applied for a Conditional Use Permit for a Sawmill. They will continue to a site in Holt Township where John & Sandra Rein have applied for a Conditional Use Permit to expand their existing Sand Pit. There will be three (3) stops in Pilot Mound Township where Randy & Karolyn Boyum have applied for Conditional Use Permits for three (3) Sand Pits.

Chris GravesFillmore County Zoning Administrator

Publish 31

MEETING ChANGE NOTICE The Hope Township regular meet-ing of November 14 has been changed to Monday, November 7 at 7:30 at the Whalan Town Hall.

Chris Gudmundson, ClerkPublish 31

CITY OF RUShFORD vILLAGEINTERIM ZONING-SUBDIvISION

ORDNINANCEMORATORIUM ExTENDED

WHEREAS, the City of Rushford Village finds that zoning-subdivision controls and land use controls regarding and regulating subdivision development within the City of Rushford Village may need change or modification in order to serve and protect the health, welfare, and safety of its citi-zens; and WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. §462.355 Subd. 4 authorizes the interim prohibition of any use, development, or subdivision for a period of one year, plus an additional 18 months, if necessary, in order to allow the City of Rushford Village to study its need for changes or amendments to its land use or zoning ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City Rushford Village has authorized an exten-sion to the moratorium for study being conducted for the purpose of considering adoption or amendment of a comprehen-sive plan or official controls as defined in Minn. Stat. §462.352, subdivision 15; and NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Rushford Village hereby ordains that no subdivision permit, no land use permit, zoning permit, or subdivision building permit shall be issued for any subdivision development on or regarding any land or parcel of land located in the City of Rushford Village, given that said city is the subject of the aforesaid study, to wit:This interim ordinance shall continue and expire on April 30, 2012, unless otherwise terminated, extended or replaced.Dated: October 4, 2011 CITY OF RUSHFORD VILLAGE

BY: Dale Schwanke, MayorPublished: October 31, 2011 Fillmore County Journal Attest: Joyce Iverson, Clerk

Publish 31

OCTOBER 11, 2011 COUNTY BOARD MEETING

The Fillmore County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board:RESOLUTION 2011-056: SE Minnesota Regional Redesign project RESOLUTION 2011-057: Proclamation for County Financial Worker and Case Aide DayThe Board approved the following agenda items:• Theamendedagenda.• ThefollowingamendedConsentAgenda: • October4,2011CountyBoardminutes. • Overnight stays for Assessor and Finance Officer to attend tax training in St.Cloud. • FamilyandMedicalLeaveforemployee#1179foraperiodofupto12weeks.• Resignation for retirement from Jeanette Milne, Licensed Practical Nurse, PublicHealth.• AdvertisepubliclyforPublicHealthnursevacancy.• AmendmenttoDayTrainingandHabilitationTrainingagreement.• 2012-2013MNFamilyInvestmentplanbiennialserviceagreement.• VulnerableChildrenandAdultServiceplanagreement.• AmendmotiontostatethatFillmoreCountywillrevisitresolution2011-056 ifall12counties do not participate.• UseAssociationofMinnesotaCountiesshortformwith2012changestoHomesteadMarket Value Credit as insert in tax statement for taxpayers.• AgreementwithStateofMinnesotaforAirportMaintenanceandOperationreimburse-ment.• PersonnelPolicyamendmentfor“Employment”section.• PersonnelPolicyamendmentfor“EmploymentStatus”section.The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved:

REvENUE FUNDVendor Name, Description AmountBaudler, Baudler, Maus & Blahnik, services $889.00Creative Forms & Concepts, Inc., forms $633.19ESRI, maintenance fee $8,971.70Fillmore County Treasurer - credit, other travel expense, equipment $587.22M & I Lockbox, services $14,652.91Mid America Business Systems, services $4,524.56Reliance Telephone, Inc., telephone $1,000.00Sheldon Plumbing & Heating, Inc., services $1,313.19Winona Heating & Ventilating, services $2,552.83TOTAL REvENUE FUND BILLS OvER $500 (listed above) $35,124.60TOTAL REvENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (51 bills - not listed) $8,175.76TOTAL REvENUE FUND $43,300.36

ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description AmountFastenal Company, supplies $1,523.35LaCrosse Truck Center, Inc., services $4,494.27Mississippi Welders Supply Co., services $638.47River States Truck & Trailer, supplies $927.57South MN Lubes, oil $2,422.11TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OvER $500 (listed above) $10,005.77TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (22 bills - not listed) $2,820.68TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $12,826.45 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Karen Brown, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566.

Publish 31

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMOREIN DISTRICT COURTThIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICTPROBATE COURT DIvISIONCourt File No. 23-PR-11-795In Re: Estate ofBeverly J. Scott Deceased.NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIvE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS Notice is given that Informal Appointment of Linda L. Grabau of 27625 Mower Fillmore Road, Racine, MN 55967-8653, as Personal Representative of the estate of the above decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative, and the personal representative is empowered to fully administer the estate, including, after 30 days from the date of the issuance of her letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court oth-erwise orders. Notice is further given that ALL CRED-ITORS having claims against the said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred.Dated: 10/20/2011

/s/ James D. AttwoodRegistrar

JAMES D. ATTWOODCourt Administrator

/s/ Dwight LuhmannDwight Luhmann, AttorneyPO Box 257, Preston MN 55965Telephone: 507-765-3862Attorney Reg. No. 300238

Publish 24,31

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMOREIN DISTRICT COURTThIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICTPROBATE DIvISIONCourt File No. 23-PR-11-798In Re: Estate ofLucille Eleanor hareldson a/k/a Lucille hareldson, Decedent.NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIvE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given, that an application for informal probate of the above named decedent’s last will dated February 19, 2004, has been filed with the Registrar herein, and the application has been granted informally probating such will. Notice is hereby further given that informal appointment of Lorraine Froyum whose address is 46700 135th Ave, Zumbrota, MN 55992, and Donna Fry, whose address is 31791 719th Ave, Grand Meadow, MN 55936 as per-sonal representatives of the estate of the above-named decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee or other interested per-son may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appoinment of the personal represen-tative and the personal represenative is empowered to fully administer the estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of her letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court pursuant to Section 524.3-607 and the Court otherwise orders. Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against the said estate are required to present the same to said personal representatives or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.Dated: 10/24/11

/s/ James D. AttwoodRegistrar

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Fillmore County

November 24th

Fillmore County’s 3rd Annual

November 24th

Registration @ 7:30amRiverside on the Root in Lanesboro, MN.

Call 507-251- 5297 with questions or visit www.fillmorecountyjournal.com to register in advance.

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

Order a T-Shirt with the logo celebrating

this 3rd Annual Event. Orders must be submitted and paid in full prior to the event. Shirts

will be mailed out to participants after all orders are collected.

$1900 (plus postage.)

Event Hosted by The Unofficial Fillmore County Running ClubCraig Britton, Preston • Ross Kiehne, HarmonyJim Peters, Harmony • Jason Schwarz, Fountain

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