fillmore county journal 4.30.12
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The 4.30.12 weekly edition of the Fillmore County Journal.TRANSCRIPT
By Jade Sexton
By Gary PeterSon
Spring Valley emergency ser-vices went into action Sunday afternoon after a fire broke out at Kappers Fabricating Com-pany. According to one of the owners, Jeff Kappers, he went to the plant in the NW part of the city and found the fire in an electrical area. He told the Fillmore County Journal’s Gary Peterson that it was a glow near
the electrical area and there was thick smoke coming from that area. He called the Fire Depart-ment and their quick action probably saved the building. The Spring Valley Firemen entered the building and started to extinguish the flames. Mutu-al aid was requested and the cities of Grand Meadow, Stew-artville, Ostrander and Wykoff responded. Stewartville brought their ladder truck but it was not needed.
Kappers employs 40 people, and company officials are seek-ing help from other businesses that manufacture the same types of materials so they can fill customers’ orders. There were no injuries. On a side related issue, the fire gave the Spring Valley Ambulance crew an opportunity to try out the new rehab unit. Crew members set up cooling chairs, provided water and vital sign readers to protect the firemen.
Team effort saves Kappers
F-C discusses technology
page 5
A new City Hall for Rushford?
page 7
Chatfield’s AArating
page 9
Trende’s County-wideSports Report
page 11
The grocery store in Mabel, Hometown Foods, recently closed its doors, leaving the residents there with no choice but to travel outside of town to purchase food. The city and the EDA, however, are work-ing to replace the store and to meet the needs of the people of Mabel. Kirsten Wyffels, president of the EDA (Economic Develop-ment Authority), said they are still in the preliminary stages, but are looking into options such as a co-op. “We’re working on gather-ing information on what has
worked for other towns and what has not, and we’re looking at funding,” shared Wyffels. They are still looking for a site in town that would be the best location. The first step before doing anything is a Fea-sibility Study. This must be done to determine whether it’s feasible to pay for a grocery store in Mabel. Wyffels said losing the store has been hard on the commu-nity, but they are doing what they can to help. Right now they are looking for volunteers to deliver groceries from Red’s
Sand committee scrutinizes mining ordinance line by line
See MABEL GROCERY Page 7
In its third meeting on April 25 since the moratorium was established in late February, the Sand Committee discussed, added, deleted and put off deci-sions on language changes to the current Ordinance 721, Excava-tion of Materials and Miner-als, Open Pit and Impounded Waters. Some items were put off to get more information. The commissioners’ room was again almost filled to capacity with committee members, land owners and operators, and con-cerned citizens. Zoning Administrator Chris Graves introduced more defini-tions of various mining methods. A definition of what constitutes a large versus small mining oper-ation was discussed. The com-mittee wants to prohibit nonfer-rous metallic mineral mining. County Attorney Brett Corson
had said at the last meeting that the county shouldn’t prohibit the mining of a specific product and committee member David Williams agreed. Williams sug-gested if they prohibit a process or as County Engineer John Grindeland suggested certain kinds of mining operations, then they will be prohibiting mining that injects chemicals or could cause the leaching of chemi-cals into water. Corson agreed they should attack the process as they don’t want chemicals being used or problems with the water table. “Underground mining, tun-neling, shaft mining, auger min-ing, or hydraulic dredging for minerals or metals is prohibited.” Chairman Tom Kaase suggested they list prohibited processes, but include the words “not lim-ited to” only these processes. Commissioner Duane Bakke
Mabel grocery store closes
See SAND COMMITTEE Page 3
Left: With the Spring Valley Fire Department leading the way, along with the mutual aid of fire depart-ments from Grand Meadow, Stew-artville, Ostrander and Wykoff, the fire at Kappers was extinguished.
All photos by Gary Peterson
Weekly Edition Monday, April 30, 2012 Volume 27 Issue 22
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Right: Smoke bellows from Kap-pers Fabricating Company.
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SAND COMMITTEEContinued from Page 1
taken into account. Frick said in Winona it may be if haulers pay an aggregate tax, there can not be a limit. Bakke said they should analyze the final docu-ment from Winona County which is expected May 1. After some discussion con-cerning a time limit on mining operations, Corson suggested it isn’t unreasonable to limit mining operations to 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. six days per week, no mining operations on Sun-day. Bakke suggested operating time limits could be a condition added to a CUP. A prohibition on bright light-ing suggested by Williams last meeting was eliminated for safe-ty reasons. Corson felt language limiting the placement of stock-piles to 50 feet from the road right of way was appropriate. Language requiring a detailed plan for reclamation has been added. A reclamation plan map may be required drawn to scale. Bakke wanted to know how difficult or costly this kind of map would be to produce. Frick suggested it should be up to the land owner’s discretion how the property is reclaimed. Kaase said there needs to be a stan-dard for the reclamation plan. A paragraph that seeks to transfer the obligations and responsibilities with a transfer of mining permit rights was discussed. Corson said it is a good idea, but questioned how best to phrase it to avoid legal challenges. Bill Sullivan asked
asked Graves to produce more detailed maps for Newburg, Amherst, Pilot Mound and Holt Townships to overlay exist-ing quarries to provide more information for the question of setbacks. No chemicals will be allowed to process excavated materials. There was a discussion if sand should be able to be moved to another mining site to be washed. Operator Richard Frick suggested it would be efficient if two landowners side by side could drill one well and work on one site. Roy House read a portion of a paper put out by the Wiscon-sin DNR concerning the use of large volumes of water. Bakke said the DNR appropriates water usage. They have a prior-ity list which places industrial use of water last. Donna Rasmussen, SWCD, asked if the DNR always reviews the CUP. Bakke said they can request that they do. Rasmussen maintained that the goal is to prevent dewatering if possible. It is important to maintain a ten foot separation vertically to an existing water table. Landowner Geoff Griffin questioned a possible limit on the number of loaded trucks per day that can be removed from the mining site. He asked if the capacity of the road should be
who is liable for reclamation, owner or operator. Graves said the owner is. Bakke stated it is the owner’s responsibility to make a good agreement with the operator. Corson said there should be an assurance bond for recla-mation. County Coordinator Karen Brown asked how the county board would know how to value that bond. The possible requirement for a financial assurance bond for road repair was discussed. It was noted that the Winona County Attorney has offered an opinion on the legality of this kind of requirement.
Maps Bakke questioned the accuracy of the maps that show deposits of St. Peter and Jordan sand-stone in the county. He pointed to an area where the map shows a fairly large area of St. Peter sandstone and said this area is really good tillable land right now. Rasmussen explained that the first confining layer is where bedrock is first encountered. This is probably less than 50 feet down in most of the county. Bakke said the areas the map show with sandstone deposits would shrink considerably if it was limited to those areas where the sandstone was less than 10 feet down. Paul LeDuc suggested they overlay CER ratings with the maps showing St. Peter and Jor-dan sandstone. Bakke said what if they didn’t allow mining on
land over 65 CER. Next Meeting and Tour
Bakke suggested for the next meeting, possibly in June, they could hear from members with opinions on legal, zoning, high-way, and environmental issues. A tour including both exist-ing sand pits and quarries, the
planned sand pit on the Randy Boyum property, the planned expansion on the John Rein property, the hauling routes to St. Charles and Winona, and to Wisconsin where Holtegaard has been hauling to Winona, is scheduled for May 30.
Rushford, MN— It is time for Forestville State Park to get ready for the summer camping season. Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TEC) is hosting a clean-up day at the park on Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will help with prairie seeding, trail maintenance and general park cleanup. TEC encourages fami-lies, youth groups and other organiza-tions to participate. Volunteers should plan to bring work gloves and wear appropriate clothing and footwear for outdoor work. The project is part of a statewide effort by Minnesota Touchstone Ener-gy cooperatives called GreenTouch in which many state parks throughout Minnesota will be spruced up the same day. TEC rotates the location of Green-Touch Day between three state parks in its service territory: Beaver Creek Valley, Forestville and Great River Bluffs. “The managers at our local state parks really look forward to us host-ing this event. With limited budgets,
it is a great way to help them get ready for the summer season,” says Brian Krambeer, TEC’s president/CEO. After the event is over, volunteers can enjoy the remainder of the day at the park with a free day permit. TEC provides snacks and bever-ages for volunteers so please contact Annie Hoiland at TEC by calling 1-800-432-2285 or emailing [email protected] if you plan to attend.Getting there: Forestville State Park is about six miles south of Wykoff. Entrance to the park is four miles south of State Highway 16 on Fill-more County Highway 5, then 2 miles east on Fillmore County 118. Tri-County Electric Cooperative is a member-owned electric distribu-tion cooperative serving three coun-ties in Minnesota including Winona, Houston and Fillmore and parts of Olmsted and Mower counties in Minnesota and Howard, Winneshiek and Allamakee counties in Iowa. It provides electricity to more than 12,800 services in the area. TEC is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
Volunteers needed for State park cleanup May 5
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Editorial Cartoon
COMMENTARY
By Stan Gudmundson In a recent column a writer said, “The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) support the evidence supported by the scientific community as well as changes advocated by Al Gore.” Really? On March 28, 2012, the IPCC released a statement that said the follow-ing: “There is medium evidence and high agree-ment that l o n g - t e r m trends in normalized [ p ro p e r t y ] losses have not been a t t r i b u t e d to natural or anthropogenic cli-mate change.” Did you notice that statement “high agreement”? How big a deal is this admission by the IPCC? Although it appears to be somewhat narrow, this admission is huge. In terms of impact it is akin to the Pope declaring that the Sunday after next, Catholics will all become Lutherans. Well, maybe not that big, but still. An earlier Journal writer also contended that 97 percent of American science professionals find manmade influence on cli-mate change to be indisputable. The “97 percent” number is used to try to convince us that con-sensus is real. It is not. Moreover, science is not consensus and con-sensus is not science. In 2010, 141 scientists (signed) a letter to the United Nations challenging the junk science of the global warming cult, declar-ing “climate change science is in a period of ‘negative discover’ – the more we learn about this exceptionally complex and rap-idly evolving field the more we realize how little we know. Truly,
the science is not settled. In addition, a year later, in response to the East Anglia “Cli-mategate (1.0), over 1,000 scien-tists expressed concern about the validity of the whole notion of climate change.” Another author says, “The release of new data has delivered one body blow after another to the ‘climate change’ fanatics. Several major planet-wide studies have been released over the past couple of years, showing no significant global warming at all...The East Anglia fraudsters...were trying to “hide the decline” in global tempera-ture data.” In Climategate 1.0 the “experts” in East Anglia also said they would destroy their climate data rather than releasing it for others to study. That was a real confidence builder and now we have a second release of e-mails. As National Review says, “dubbed Climategate 2.0 (they) show members of the discipline’s inner circle discussing how to fudge calculations to achieve the desired results by, for example, selecting the most favorable time periods for comparison and add-ing correction factors to smooth over inconvenient results...when some researches expressed uneas-iness...they were shouted down or threatened.” We need to get off the oil treadmill and do things like drive electric cars someone contends. Pure electric cars? Okay, and elec-tric cars get their electrical power from where? 45 percent of the electricity available in the United States comes from coal-powered plants. By the way, methyl-mer-cury comes from which sorts of smokestacks? So, assuming elec-tric cars are evenly distributed across the county, 45 percent are coal-burning cars. They aren’t electric cars at all. “Electric” cars are powered by coal, hydroelectric, natural gas,
Climate Change and nuclear energy. A tiny num-ber are wind powered. Given the sources for their electricity, how many miles per gallon do these crummy souped-up golf carts get anyway? I would hope there are good estimates out there but I am not aware of what they are. Fewer and fewer people believe in the “faith” of manmade envi-ronmental change. There is not enough evidence. Moreover, everywhere we turn we find the “experts” are flat out lying or fudging data to make their case. Finally, many in the environmen-tal movement really don’t believe in it themselves or don’t believe its science is important. Ottmar Edenhofer is a co-chair of an IPCC working group. In the world of environmentalism, he is a big shot. He recently said, “(One) must say clearly that we redistribute de facto the world’s wealth by climate policy...One has to free oneself from the illu-sions that international climate policy is (about) environmental policy. This has almost nothing to do with environmental policy anymore.” As one author put it, “When climate science is no longer about the climate but rather about ways to engineer a massive transfer of wealth from developed nations...it is no longer science...(it is) a ruse.” Moreover, since the ‘60s, the efforts we have made to clean up the environment have been nothing short of spectacular. Which leads to some questions about how far have we really come and how far do we have to go? If we have improved the environ-ment by 80 or 90 percent, why haven’t we also correspondingly reduced the size of the EPA and MPCA? If the war on pollution is largely over, why is the environ-mental army still so big and their budget so large? How big should these agencies be just to maintain the high environmental quality we now have or to continue work to improve the environment without involving themselves in
Col. Stan Gudmundson USAF (Ret)
things they shouldn’t be doing? The EPA now is a monster that has gotten completely out of hand. It needs a RIF (reduction in force). It’s difficult to have a prop-er understanding of humanity’s impact on the earth because we are almost always near people or around evidence of human development. Years ago I spent a year on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. Later I had the privilege of flying the SR-71 for five years. I also was a U-2 mission planner, planned anti-drug reconnaissance missions, and had opportunities to review film of the Amazon basin. What strikes me most about those experiences is not the impact of humanity on this
planet, but the complete lack of evidence of human presence on the vast majority of our globe. It gives one a little different and better perspective. Finally, is there any way to have a serious discussion about envi-ronmental issues and also include Al Gore’s name in it?
Letter about compromise with Iran
To the Editor, American hawks called for mili-tary intervention during the run-up to China’s first nuclear test in 1964. Luckily rationalists prevailed and diplomacy gave birth to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty in 1968 under which 184 countries have voluntarily renounced nuclear weap-ons because the five nuclear nations promised in Article VI to eventually get rid of theirs. In 1993 Bill Clinton went to the brink of a disarmament war with North Korea to prevent proliferation. Only the wise and courageous trip by Jimmy Carter to NK and his dip-lomatic negotiation effort brokered a deal in the final moment and pre-vented war. When the US strayed from the prior successes of diplomacy to pre-vent proliferation and invaded Iraq in 2003, we learned, through the inspectors of the International Atom-ic Energy Agency (IAEA), that Iraq had no weapons of mass destuction (WMD). The alleged threat from Iraq’s WMD was at bestplain wrong or at worst propaganda. Only diplomacy and coopera-tion with the IAEA and negotiation mediated by the United Nations can prevent proliferation. Part of any suc-cessful negotiatedcompromise with Iran and NK has to be evidence that the major nuclear powers are moving toward a compre-hensive treaty to eliminate all nuclear weapons and moves to establish a nuclear-free Middle East and East Asia. Send a postcard to Pres. Obama, The White House, Wash. DC 20500 and Sec’y of State Clinton, The State Dept., Wash. DC 20520 and demand a negoiated compromise with Iran and NK; and say that a policy of containment is better than war which would be the worst outcome.
Robert K Johnson Harmony, MN
In the April 16 issue of the Fillmore County Journal, in the article titled “Spring Valley resi-dents contest property values,” it was stated that Louie Finley said his property is not buildable. Finley maintains that he never said it wasn’t buildable.
Correction
Letter about road safetyTo the Editor, We are writing today to remind readers about safety on our roads and highways. Construction season is starting, and we and our fellow coworkers will be out on the roads everyday working to make sure they are safe and in good driving con-dition. We are MnDOT highway maintenance employees. In Minnesota, it is the law that when traveling on a roadway with two or more lanes, that drivers need to keep a lane away when passing a stopped ambulance, fire truck, law enforcement or road maintenance/construction vehicle. If you are not able to safely move away a lane, reduce your speed. Unfortunately, this law was passed in memory of a State Patrol Trooper, Ted Foss, who was killed in August of 2000 while conducting a routine traffic stop on I-90 in Southeastern Minnesota. We know many of our coworkers have “close call” stories from their days on the job on the side of Minne-sota roads. Let’s help prevent the next crash by being attentive and moving over and slowing down when you see flashing lights—it’s the law!
Sincerely, Brian Meyers, Scott Novak, Terry
Wilson, Mike Junge, Travis Batzel and Neal Hinners Pres-ton and Spring Valley Truck Stations
Letter in response to letter about abortion...
To the Editor, I respectfully wish to say that all persons have a right to their opin-ions. I would like to respectfully disagree with Ms. Nyenhuis letter regarding abortion. I would have never done this in years past but I am concerned about the path of our “choices in my different areas.” First, Ms. Nyenhuis, makes the argument that jobs and the econo-my are all people are worried about. I worry about the path our country is taking in many areas and espe-cially morally. Pro-life, pro-choice, there are many advocates on both sides of the issue. Taking a human life is wrong. The innocent baby is the one who suffers most, and in abortion with life itself. In one of Ms. Nyenhuis state-ments she said, “The difference between pro-life and pro-choice positions is how best to deal with the dilemma.” One simple ques-tion: is a human life, an innocent life, a dilemma? They have taken God from our schools, there are those that wish to take God from our government and sometimes we are even being threatened in our religious beliefs. Life is important and the miracle of life is important to me!!!
Respectfully,Margaret Miller,
Mabel, MN
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By Gary Peterson The Spring Valley City Coun-cil met on Wednesday night, April 18, and spent a good por-tion of the evening listening to citizen input on several matters. The first was a Public Hearing on an Ordinance Change which would allow two Off-Sale licens-es in a separate building from an on-sale establishment. Currently combined licenses are prohib-ited and state that no combina-tion of on-sale liquor license and off-sale-liquor licenses shall be issued to a person or per-sons operating within the same premises. Apparently the key phrase is which two establish-ments connected by a door way would qualify. The current ordi-nance proposal is not to exceed one. There was citizen input and testimony on both sides. Don Lanning stated that “Spring Valley is and always should be a one license town and that there’s a reason for that.” The
reason for it was not made clear, but there was discussion of the city’s owning and operation of the municipal liquor store. The Council will take the proposal for the ordinance change under advisement. The S. Broadway improvemnt assessment drew several resi-dents. Everyone had seen the plans and had just a few ques-tions regarding the project. The project will begin on May 14 and will affect S. Broadway Park to Spring Street. Officials believe that the project will last all summer, into the fall and probably carry over into 2013. The assessments shall be payable in equal annual installments extending over a period of ten years, the first of said install-ments to be payable with gen-eral taxes for the year 2012 col-lectible with such taxes during the year 2013. The first install-ment shall be added interest at the rate of four percent per
Spring Valley discusses liquor license changeannum on the entire principal amount of the assessment from the date of the resolution until December 31, of the year shall be added interest for one year at said rate on the unpaid principal amount of the assessment. A couple of side issues. Someone asked about the sidewalk on Gideon and they were told it will be four feet and that the city will not go outside the project to do driveways, etc. The hearing concluded after approval from the Council. Approval was given to accept the low bid on the South Broad-way project. That bid is Elcor Construction of Rochester. It is $1,923,463.41. Council also approved the bid of Pearson Brothers, Inc of Hanover, MN for the black top projects that the city will be doing this year. The bid is @$1.48 per sq. yard. The total price will be $65,000. On May 22, the Council will
consider the vacation of Par-sons Street north of West High Street. The action is necessary because of the sale of the home of Bryce Green. Part of his prop-erty is on the public street and the action by the council will permit Green to obtain clear title to his property. Jake Breaking: The Council is taking action to prohibit the use of dynamic brakes. The council further restricts excessive exhaust noised produced by poorly muf-fled or un-muffled exhaust. Just in time for the weekend fire at Kappers Fabricating, the council approved a policy for use and deployment of the Spring Valley Area Ambulance Rehab Unit. “The rehab unit shall respond to an incident where needed at the request of area fire departments and/or ambulance. The use of the rehab unit shall be restricted to the communi-ties of Spring Valley, Wykoff, Ostrander, LeRoy (north of the Iowa border, Grand Meadow, Stewartville (within the city lim-its or south of higway 30 and
east of 63, Chatfield, Preston and Harmony (within the city limits or north of the Iowa bor-der and west of highway 52 and 139.” The rehab unit shall be transported by any city vehicle so equipped to transport the trailer or any private vehicles also so equipped. A minimum of one person familiar with set-ting up the shelter and equip-ment shall accompany that unit. When the unit arrives at the incident, it shall be the responsi-bility of the requesting agency to assist in setting up and tearing down the unit. When the unit is deployed outside of the primary service area of Spring Valley area ambulance shervice the ambu-lance service is responsible for providing service at the scene shall provide necessary rehab units. Ambulance Director James Cooper has submitted a for-mal request from South Central EMS to provide rehab services during the Manakato Airshow on June 9 and 10 at the Manka-to Regional Airport.
By Jade Sexton Fillmore Central’s technol-ogy committee met recently to further discuss options for offering more technology to the students. Superintendent Richard Keith and board mem-ber Jim Love spoke to the board at the regular meeting on April 24. “We discussed more spe-cifics about what to put in the schools,” said Keith. “We looked at the short term and the long term, and the fund-ing.” According to Keith, they are looking at getting iPads for the elementary students, around five or six for each class. They would also like to get one or two carts with MacBook Air laptops for the high school stu-dents. This plan is just the first phase of the project. Keith added that they would probably need a full-time tech-nology director instead of part time like they have now. There would also need to be training
for staff. Love said the estimated cost for 30 iPads, 30 computers, printers, four Smart Boards, 30 MacBook Airs for the high school, and 20 laptops for staff is around $127,000. “That’s the minimum we would like to do to get things started,” said Love. Board member John Torgrimson suggested they look at the option of a tech-nology referendum. Shelly Topness was worried the tax-payers would not approve. “I think we’ve been gener-ous to the taxpayers these last few years,” said Torgrimson. “I think it’s something we should be really committed to. It’s something critical for the edu-cational needs of our kids.” He added that if the district doesn’t go this route, there will be another set of challenges, such as not offering the stu-dents what other districts are offering. “I think it’s where we need
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to funnel our excess dollars,” said Love. The goal is to have a plan in place for the next school year, and to come up with some funding ideas for the future.
High School Scheduling Principal Heath Olstad spoke to the board about a possi-ble new schedule for the high school next year. He has been looking at options for offer-ing math and English classes all year instead of just one semester. They would also like to keep the four-period block schedule. One idea he mentioned was adding a sixth period four days a week that would rotate. That would mean teachers would not have a prep hour on those days, and would be working an overload. They would have to come up with a memo of understanding for the contract. Olstad added that there would be a total of 18 days less per semester for that class, which he felt was a lot. Another option is to look at going back to an eight-period day. But Olstad feels the four longer class periods help pre-pare the students for college, and work better for classes that have labs. He would like to stay as close to the four-period day as possible. He told the board he was open to any ideas. Chairperson Ross Kiehne
said it was great that Olstad is looking into these options. He added the curriculum and schedule would also have to work together with the tech-nology plans.
Other Business The Fillmore County His-torical Society needed approval from the school board to donate class photos to the Preston His-torical Society, since they were on loan from the school. The board approved permanently
donating the class photos. The board also approved the following items: •An open enrollmentrequest •the Special Educationextended school year proposal as approved every year •membershipintheMSHSL(Minnesota State High School League) •Aaron Jenssen as the headbasketball coach •allcoachesforfallsports
Braelyn Nicole Peterson Brandon and Brittney Peterson of Stewartville, Minn. are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Braelyn Nicole. Braelyn was born on March 27, 2012. She weighed 7 lb. 4 oz. and was 20 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Joe and Jody Peterson of Lanesboro, Minn. Maternal grandparents are Steve and Debbie Majerus, also of Lanesboro.
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Fillmore County Church DirectoryArendahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2477Assembly Of God Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101Assumption Catholic Church ………………… Fri. - 8 :30am & Sat. - 5:00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320Bethlehem Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344Calvary Baptist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 :45am & 6 :00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-4686Canton-Scotland Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260Chatfield Lutheran Church …………………… Sundays - 8 :00am & 10 :00am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-4721Chatfield United Methodist Christ ………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529Cherry Grove United Methodist …………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161Christian Science Services …………………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251Elstad Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769Emmanuel Episcopal Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164Faith United Methodist Church ……………… Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830Fillmore Free Methodist Church ……………… Sundays - 8 :30am & 10 :30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450First Baptist Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am & 6 :00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840First Baptist Church-Preston …………………… Sundays - 10 :30am & 7:00pm 108 Chatf ield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-4960First English Lutheran Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793First Lutheran Church of Highland ………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318First Presbyterian Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854Fountain Lutheran …………………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268-4413Fountain United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 8 :30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268-4456Garness Trinity Lutheran …………………………………… Sundays - 11:00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905Grace Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2218Greenfield Lutheran Church ………………… Sundays - 9:00am & 10:30am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272Greenleafton Reformed Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2546Harmony United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-6851Henrytown Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sun. - 10 :30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425Highland Prairie Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 43265 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731Historic Lenora United Methodist Church ……………… Special Occassions Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545-2641Immanuel Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801Lanesboro United Methodist Church ……………………… Sundays - 8 :30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646Mabel First Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293Mabel United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296Nativity Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 8 :45am & (3rd & 4th) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393New Life Victory Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 440 2nd Ave SE, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3525Newburg United Methodist Church ……………………………………………… 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24North Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875-2460Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church ……………… Sundays - 8 :00am & 10 :30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251Pilot Mound Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875-2460Pioneer Presbyterian Church ………………………………… Sundays - 8 :30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-4037Preston United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 8 :30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2503River Of Life Regional Church …………………………………………………… 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268-4455Root River Church of the Brethren ………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-4772Root River Community Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074Rushford Lutheran Church …………………… Sat. - 5:30pm & Sun. - 9:00am 101 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152Satersdahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680St Columban Church …………………………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886St Ignatius Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 31497 Highway 43, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2585St Joseph’s Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257St Mark’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111St Marys Catholic Church ………………… Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 11:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148St Matthews Episcopal Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707St Matthew’s Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9:00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772-4474St Olaf Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 10 :30am & (3rd & 4th) - 8 :45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268St Patrick’s Church Hall ……………………………………… Sundays - 8 :00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480St Paul Lutheran Church ………………… Sun. - 10 :00am & Wed. - 7:00pm 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-4604St Paul’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am Harmony, MN 55939 (Big Springs) (507) 886-8175Sumner Center United Methodist Church ………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 378-4801The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints ………… Sundays - 10 :00am 21257 US Hwy 52 South Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-4551Trinity Fellowship ELCA …………………………………… Sundays - 11:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211Trinity Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203Union Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363United Methodist Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-4136Valley Christian Center ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 610 Territorial Rd Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101Whalan Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398
Robert Casler Robert (Bob) Casler, age 73, passed away April 18, 2012, at his home in Las Cruces, NM. He is survived by his wife of 50 yrs. Janet; sons Dean of Las Cruces, Don of Long Beach, CA, Brien of Rochester, David of Las Cruces and Jerry of Fountain; sis-ters Ardith Plank of Chatfield and Gerrie Vitale of Torrence, CA. Robert is also survived by his beloved grandchildren, great grand-children and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Garold and Alice Casler, sister Beth, and brothers Darryl (Bud) and James. Per his wishes Robert was cremated. A Memorial Service will be held in Chatfield at a later date.
Dorothy Colbenson Dorothy A. Colbenson, 88, of Rushford, Minn. died on Thurs-day, April 19, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Dorothy was born on July 6, 1923, in Rushford to Henry H. and Amelia (Marcum) Kleist. She was raised in Rushford and attend-ed the Hart Country School. On October 14, 1942, she married Carroll O. Colbenson in Rushford. Dorothy and Carroll farmed in the Hart area for 38 years, retiring to Rushford in 1978. In her spare time Dorothy enjoyed bowling, playing cards(especially with her grandson, Dean), sewing, crochet-ing, jigsaw puzzles, but most of all spending time visiting with friends and family. Dorothy is survived by her six children: Garry (Geri) Colbenson of Forest Lake, Minn., G. Michael (Beverly) Colbenson of Rushford, Lana (Jim) Overland of Rushford, Calvin (Dana) Colbenson of Mem-phis, Tenn., Lori Wallace of Gut-tenberg, Iowa and Kyle (Angela) Colbenson of Rushford; 16 grand-children, 13 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers, four sisters and one grandson. The funeral service was held Monday, April 23, 2012, at Rushford Lutheran Church with the Rev. Roger Michaelson offici-ating. Burial was in the Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. Dorothy’s family prefers memo-rials to be directed to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home.
Emily L. Hanaman Emily L. Hanaman (nee Blagsvedt) was born to Eternal Life on April 13, 2012, at the age of 84 years. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Hanaman. Emily was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Lytta (nee Torgerud) Blagsvedt and sister, Luella Gorder. She will be dearly missed by her children; Susan M. (Lee Stein-le) Gault, William J. (Susanne) Hanaman and Dennis A. Hana-man; precious grandchildren; Curt (Theresa), Tami (Paul), Derek (Rebecca), Angela, Kevin, Ryan (Jasmine), Jerod, Danielle, Antho-ny (Sarah) and Jilliane (Anthony), 14 cherished great-grandchildren,
other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers, memori-als will be donated in Emily’s name. A service was held on Friday, April 20, 2012, at Capitol Drive Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, Wisc., followed by a burial at Pinelawn Memorial Park in Milwaukee.
Richard Lance Richard “Dick” Lance, age 60, of Peterson, Minn. died on Thurs-day, April 19, 2012, following a battle with liver cancer since Octo-ber of 2011. Dick was born on November 29, 1951, in Cirencester, England to William and Dorothy (Harris) Lance. He was raised in Owatonna, Minn. and graduated from Owa-tonna High School in 1970. He interred the U.S. Navy and served as a corpsman in the U.S. Marines. Following the Military he moved back to Owatonna. On Febru-ary 26, 1983, Dick was united in marriage with Sue Wieman in Owatonna. Dick worked at Truth, inc. in Owatonna for 17 years, moving to Peterson in 1992. He was a Senior Quality Manager at TRW in Rushford until 2008. Dick loved being a grandpa dur-ing his retirement. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf, cooking for family and friends, camping and bowling. He was a member of the Peterson American Legion. Dick is survived by his wife, Sue; two daughters, Nicole (Ryan Peter-son) Lance and their son Braydon of Rushford, Minn. and Amanda (Ben) Baumgartner and their son Austin of La Crescent, Minn.; two sons: Jason (Jennifer) Lance and their children, Joey and Gavin with twins on the way, and Jeremy and his fiancé, Kim and their son, JJ all of Coon Rapids, Minn.; step-son, Jeff and his wife, Jarica of St. Louis, Missouri; four brothers: John, Mike, Tom and Bill; and by a sister, Mary. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Theresa. In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials to be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Christine Lundeen-Holmen Christine (Terri) Lundeen-Hol-men, age 54, of Spring Valley, MN, joined the Lord Wednesday, April 18, 2012, at her home. Christine was born May 26, 1957, in St. Paul at Mounds Park Hospi-tal. She was raised by her parents Kenneth and Charlotte Lundeen in Scandia, MN and graduated from Forest Lake High School in 1975. On July 20, 1981, she was united in marriage to David Hol-men at Elim Lutheran Church in Scandia, MN. Christine and Dave were married for 30 wonderful years. Christine loved to play the piano and organ and enjoyed the happiness that music brought to her life. She also enjoyed crafts, making wreaths, and shopping for unique gift items. This passion led to the opening of her own gift shop in downtown Spring Valley. She ran this shop for five years and took great pride in it. It wasn’t so much the business aspect of the shop that she enjoyed. . . it was interacting and conversing with the customers that she liked most. Christine also had a passion for
entertaining guests and throwing large dinner parties. She also had a huge heart for her children and grandchildren and loved to spend as much time with them as pos-sible. Christine is survived by her husband, David, of Spring Val-ley; children Derek (Christa) of Rochester; Brandon of Sisters, OR; Megan of Spring Valley; grand-children Brenna, Derek II, Jade, Talon, and Mason; parents Ken-neth and Charlotte Lundeen of Scandia, MN; brother Steven Lun-deen (Cathy) of Danbury, WI; sister Lori Steele (Mark) of Forest Lake, MN; sister Cindy Kiekhafer (Todd) of North Branch, MN. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services for Christine
“Terri” Lundeen-Holmen were held Saturday April 21, 2012, at Trin-ity Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn. with the Rev Jim Kroon-blawd officiating. Burial took place in the Spring Valley Cemetery.
Roger Peterson Roger A. Peterson, age 76, of Harmony, Minnesota, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012, at Gun-dersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin, surrounded by family after battling cancer. Roger was born June 30, 1935, to Alfred and Esther (Johnson) Peterson. He attended rural coun-try school and Lanesboro High School. He married Rosella (McCabe) on September 25, 1954, in Har-mony. They farmed for several years before moving into Harmony where Roger opened and operated Peterson’s Sport Shop for 27 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and visiting with all his custom-ers and friends. He thoroughly enjoyed and loved all his g r a n d c h i l -dren and great grandchildren. He was very active for many years in the commu-nity with the pheasant habitat. He believed in getting and keeping the young people interested in hunting and fishing as well as preserving the small family farm. In addition to his wife Rosella of 58 years, he is survived by his chil-dren, Debra (Darrell) Bates, Dan (Lyn), Terry (Stephanie), Fred (Bonnie), Mike (Tracy), Bill (Col-leen), twelve grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, four sisters: Doris Matson, Joyce Jandro, Avis Larson and Margaret McConnell, sisters-in-law Lois and Eleanor Peterson, along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, and two brothers Percy and Jerry Peterson. A funeral mass was held at the Nativity Catholic Church in Har-mony Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Burial was at St. Agnes Cemetery at Plymouth Rock, rural Cresco, following the services. Lindstrom Funeral Home handled arrange-ments. Roger will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Roger Peterson
The FCJ reaches over 12,000 household each week. Monday, April 30, 2012 FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Page 7
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By Kirsten Zoellner Architect Jose Rivas, of CRW Architecture and Design Group, has presented updated plans and cost estimates to the city for its planned remodel and move of the city hall into the vacant, former municipal liquor store. The transi-tion of city hall to the 4,500 square foot facility, lending city function 2,700 more square feet than it’s currently using in the west end of the Tews Memorial Library Build-ing. The two scenarios, “A” and “B,” both call for making the most use of existing plumbing, electrical, and mechanical services, as well as interior wall space. The bulk of the work involves demolition, rough carpentry and framing, architec-tural woodwork and casework, and some electrical/lighting, and plumbing. Both options would offer no open access to staff work area, instead utilizing a lobby and busi-ness window. In the former retail area, three staff members would occupy the work area, with a separate city administrator office, large storage room, small storage room, and a map room/flex office. The bathrooms would remain the same. The former bar area will become the council chamber area. The only noticeable difference in the two options is a larger, wider chamber area and a hallway break area for staff in option “B.” According to Rivas, option “A” utilizes existing walls more effi-ciently. Cost estimates for option “A” ring in at $162,750, while option “B” is $169,575. Both figures include a $15,000 furniture/equipment allowance, if needed. An optional electrical generator is not included in the figures, but would require an extra $26,000 to $41,000 if purchased. Mayor Hallum was the sole sug-gestion favoring option “B.” “I’d like to open up the chamber more, so people can see us and hear us, with the new sound system. It serves the public. Is $7,000 worth a better presentation to the public? I think it is.” City Administrator Steve Sarvi noted that city staff preferred option “A” due to less demoli-tion and the configuration of the rooms. Another staff concern is the council meeting only twice a month in the large chamber area. “Can we better utilize the area?” asked Sarvi. Option “A” was cho-sen in a 3-1 vote, with Councilor
Rushford moves forward with city hall
Roger Colbenson opposed. “It’s the price I don’t like. The citizens might begrudge us for spending money on it,” he noted. “$22,000 for general conditions, permits, and bonds?” “Yes,” responded Sarvi. “Con-tractors will have to provide a bid bond and performance bond.” Councilor Robert Dahl also questioned what funds would be utilized to make the project a reality. The city has received pre-liminary approval from the USDA for the project. The USDA funds, a loan opportunity granted back in March of 2010, was geared initially for a library/city hall proj-ect, and is not to exceed $2.234 million dollars, at a current fixed rate of 4 percent, for a 40-year term. The funds can be repaid at any time without penalty. Another option is to try to find the money internally, a move which could potentially deplete other needed funds. For now, the city is leaving its funding options wide open. “We don’t want to do this in a way where we worry about the details later,” cautioned Mayor Hallum. Now that a design scenario has been chosen, Rivas will begin to put the bid package together. “You have an asset down there,”
he asserted. “Find a purpose for it with a desirable outcome. In this case, with city hall moving and opening up the space to the library, you’re getting two positive outcomes.” Prior to any transition and remodeling, the council is moving forward with the sale of equip-ment from the former liquor store using Request for Proposals (RFP) to maximize potential sales. They hope to have the building cleared out by May and anticipate being done with the entire project by summer. In other news, the city has once again tossed around a poten-tial reduction in fees at the City Aquatic Center, as well as the continuing topic of resident versus non-resident fees. Councilor Bunke, who was absent from the meeting, but in a note to the city administrator favored a reduction in fees for the 2012 year. “A reduction in fees would have to be offset by usage. I’m not sure that will hap-pen,” noted Administrator Sarvi. “Residents would pick up financial shortfall.” “The non-resident share, since 2002, has crashed,” noted Coun-cilor Mark Honsey. “I’m of a similar mindset as Mr. Bunke. We’re not going anywhere with the express difference in resident and non-resident fees.” “Frankly, the pool was not designed for the majority of users, age 12 and under,” added Sarvi.
“Will a reduction effect the atten-dance? Maybe. Will it effect the profits? Maybe.” City Clerk Kathy Zacher point-ed out that while daily attendance would potentially suffer only a $200 shortfall if a reduction in fees was put in place, lessons could suffer a substantial $4,500. “Look-ing at other municipalities and clubs, it’s standard to charge a resident/non-resident or member/non-member fee,” she stressed. “I feel like our residents deserve the advantage,” added Mayor Hal-lum. “It’s a premium for those that do live here. They bear the brunt of the losses.” Honsey suggested an effort be put forth with surveys of pool attendees. “The resident and non-resident fees, it’s an issue that causes some heartache. If we want peace here in the valley, with the village and Peterson, this could be a step forward.” Aquatic Center Manager Robby Ebner also recommended that the difference in fees be elimi-nated in his end of year report for 2011. “He doesn’t see the money end of it though,” quipped Sarvi. “No, but he hears the day to day gripes about it,” responded Honsey. The council approved the fees to remain the same as in 2011 in a 3 to 1 vote with Honsey opposed. The next regularly scheduled city council meeting is Monday, May 14, at 6:30pm, at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
• Tuesday, May 1, Ostrander City Council, Ostrander Community Center, 7:00 p.m.• Tuesday, May 1, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7:00 p.m.• Tuesday, May 1, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9:00 a.m.• Wednesday, May 2, Canton City Council, Canton City Hall, 7:00 p.m.• Thursday, May 3, Fountain City Council, Fountain City Office, 7:30 p.m.• Monday, May 7, Lanesboro City Council, Lanesboro City Hall, 5:30 p.m.• Monday, May 7, Preston City Council, Preston Council Chamber, 6:00 p.m.• Monday, May 7, Whalan City Council, Whalan City Hall, 5:00 p.m.
Schedule subject to change.
Government this week
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in Spring Grove to Mabel resi-dents. “We are trying to help our community out,” said Wyffels.
“There are people who can’t drive or get to the grocery store, and those are people that we are worried about.” After the feasibility study, the EDA will get started on a business plan and look more into options for a co-op. Wyffels said that co-ops have worked well in some commu-nities, and not in others, and they have a lot of research to do. Mayor Liz Folstad said they would like as much commu-nity involvement as possible, and she thinks a co-op might be the answer. “We are looking at getting a grant to get a building built and allow the co-op or what-ever organization we choose to go with to rent it and operate it as a grocery store again,” said Folstad. She added there is no confirmation as to what land they might use, and they are still willing to talk to Patty Vatland, the owner of Home-town Foods, about using that location. “We are in the very baby stages of everything,” stated Folstad. “The feasibility study should be back this week, then we can prepare a business plan.”
Option A design of the former Rushford Municipal Liquor Store which is to be transitioned to the new Rushford City Hall. Design by CRW Architecture + Design Group.
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It’s spring so time to think “spring cleaning”! I think the first thing everyone likes to do is throw open the windows and let the fresh air in! I live very close to a heavily-traveled gravel road so throwing open the windows is not something I do very often. The road runs to the east of my house so opening any windows to the east or to the south is not always an option. When the pickups and trucks roll by and the wind is out of the east or south the dust can roll across the yard and right over and through my house. I do open my kitchen windows to the north and west but don’t always get a good breeze from that direction. My two doors with screens also face the south so those doors don’t get left open very often. My clothes line is to the south of the house so I have to be careful which days I can hang laundry out or air out blankets/pillows. Nothing smells better than freshly laundered sheets and bedding that has hung on the clothes line all day!! And if it’s really windy you can hear the sheets snap-ping in the wind! Every wrinkle gets blown out! When we were kids spring meant taking all the storm windows off and putting the screens on. That was a job! First we had to pry the storm windows off and hope not too much paint came off with the windows. Then we hauled all the windows to
the garage or storage shed for the summer. We didn’t wash them – waited till the fall when we put the windows on and then we washed them up. Sometimes we had to add a little putty too. Once the storms were all pat away we started bringing out the screens and hauling them up to the house. We laid each screen, one at a time, on a pair of saw horses and then hosed them off. If we didn’t have a hose we used a pail of water and an old rag. We had to clean away the dust and cobwebs from the winter months. Next we washed the outside of the inside windows. One of us kids was usually on the inside washing the window as the other washed from the outside. We used vinegar water and either crumpled up news-papers or an old dish towel for dry-ing. We washed the same window at the same time so we could watch for streaks and then point them out before we moved on to the next window. If the screen was ripped or torn we would holler for dad and then he would come and fix the tear or remove the screen and piece in a new one. If the tear was fairly small a nice piece of duct tape would cover it nicely! Mom or dad usually hung the
screen as they tended to be quite large and heavy. Just about every window on the house got a screen. After all the screens were on we would start opening as many windows as we could. Every now and then one of the windows wouldn’t open and dad had to do some pounding and digging with a screw driver. Most of the windows did not stay up by themselves. We had heavy sticks or bricks to prop them open with. After the windows were taken
care of, we moved on to those big old rugs that were scattered throughout the house. We would drag them out-side and fling them over the clothes-line. Then mom would hand us an old broom and tell us to beat the crap out of the rugs! This tended to be quite fun! After we were done beating on them we would leave them hang in the sunshine for the day. Dad always checked the lines on the clothesline each spring too. One
place we lived at had wire lines on the clothes line and another place had heavy plastic lines. Dad checked to make sure none were broken or about to break. He also checked the wooden clothesline poles themselves. If a pole was starting to wobble or had a break in it he would find an old steel fence post and pound it into the ground right next to the wooden pole. He wired the two poles together and we were ready to go for another season!
morenotes from a country kitchen
by Vicki Christianson
Pork Chop Supreme
1 can apple pie filling6 to 8 browned pork chops2 boxes pork Stove Top dressing (or store brand equivalent) pre-pared as directed on box
Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray. Dump the apple pie filling into the bottom of the pan. Place the browned pork chops on top of the pie filling. Prepare the stuffing as stated on the boxes and spread over the pork chops. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 ½ hours. Uncover and bake another 30 minutes.
By Katie Wolter Recent studies have shown an increase of senioritis among area seniors. This non-fatal but crippling dis-ease has been on the rise since the end of Christmas break. This disease is high-ly contagious, and outbreaks have been recorded throughout all of the nation’s high schools. Senioritis has many causes but the most common include one too many surprise quizzes, spend-ing many hours a night studying test material and then realizing the next day you have studied for the wrong test. The immaturity and inability of underclassmen to walk on the correct side of the hallway is also another known
cause of senioritis. Another cause of senioritis is the teachers pil-ing on huge loads of homework when they realize they have a lot to make up for before the pend-ing A.P. exams. Furthermore, the combination of toiling in the same building for 690 days of one’s life and spending it with the same classmates can make for a very severe case of Senioritis. Symptoms of senioritis include severe lack of motivation, fre-quent procrastination, and increased visits to Facebook dur-ing school hours. Speech can become impaired and conversa-tions that follow in the form of “Hey man, do you have the answers for our homework that’s due?” “Yea, but they probably aren’t right.” “That’s all right, I don’t care” are good indications of Senioritis. If teachers or staff members start to notice a dwindling supply of late passes, the principal should probably be notified, but he won’t be able to do much because
if the disease has progressed to that point the students’ “give a darns” are already busted. Once contracted, Senioritis is impossible to cure fully. How-ever, extended weekends, movies during class, and home- baked goods can ease the severity of the disease. The only known proce-dure to fully cure Senioritis is to dress the student in a cap and gown, walk him across a stage, and inject a diploma into his hand. Senioritis is a severe disease that should not be taken lightly. To all my fellow seniors out there, in all seriousness, do your best to make your teach-ers, coaches, and parents proud of what you have accomplished these last four years. We are on the home stretch now. Katie Wolter is a student at Rushford-Peterson High School. She is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its thirteenth year.
Journal Writing ProjectA startling epidemic
Katie Wolter
Leah Himlie of Rushford-Peterson Elementary (left) was one of the top three readers in the state in a Minnesota Timberwolves sponsored program. Leah and two other readers were recognized on the court at a recent game. The three readers received Kevin Love jerseys as well as free tickets to the game in a suite.
Photo submitted by Ross Himlie
Peterson~ Beck Jennifer Petersen and Steven Corey Beck, both from Burleson, Texas, are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride are John and Sue Petersen of Mabel, Minn. Parents of the groom are Ken and Argie Beck of Rio Vista, Texas. Jennifer is a Registered Landman in the Oil and Gas Field, through-out Texas, Louisiana and other surrounding states. Corey current-ly transports oil and gas products and necessities between oil fields and rigs throughout the country. The couple will be united in marriage May 19, 2012, in Burleson, Texas.
Engagement
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AUCTION
SCOTT & JUDY SMITH, OWNERSSt. Charles, MN
SATURDAY, MAY 5, 201210:30 a.m.
Sale to be held at Country Fresh Produce Auction Site. From St. Charles take MN 74 to Amish Market, then East on Co. Hwy 35 approx. 3 miles to T; take right and go 1/4 mile. Seating available.COLLECTIBLESOriginal 1918 Liberty Bonds
Framed Poster2) Wood Primitive TrunkFlat Top TrunkCedar ChestTavern Gumball Slot MachineCowboy Spurs2 Drawer DresserBrown Stoneware Butter ChurnMarble Top Oval Coffee TableBrass PailsWood BenchStoneware Mixing BowlsOld JewelryGarnet NecklaceElgin Pocket Watch3 Drawer Chest, Appears WalnutHoosier Cupboard Bottom
w/Drawers5 German Luncheon PlatesMisc. GlasswareWood BowlsKentucky Derby Glasses
from ’70sHickory Shaft Golf ClubsSet of Long Horn HornsIndian Related Items:
Arrowheads, Ax Heads, Spear, Moccasins & Other Items
Autographed Football by Terry Bradshaw
2) Autographed Basketball by Dick Vitale
Autographed A.L. Baseballs by Brad Radtke - Terry Steinbach
GUNS, COLLECTIBLES, ALLANTE CADILLAC, JEEP WRANGLER
AUCTIONEERS NOTE:Scott & Judy have sold their home and moved out of state.
All of their personal property is in very nice condition. Don't miss this auction.
TERMS: Cash/Good CheckBOYUM AUCTIONS – 507-273-6941
Murt Boyum, AuctioneerRushford, MN Lic.#2312002
GUNSBrowning 12 Ga AutomaticRemington 870 12 GaRuger 10/22 w/ScopeOptima 50 Cal Muzzleloader
w/ScopeDuck’s Unlimited Pellet RifleWesternfield Single Shot 16 Ga40 Cal MuzzleloaderBlack Powder Pistols: Pepper
Box, Duck Foot, Navy 44 Cal 6 Shooter, Single Shot Dualing Pistol
WILDLIFE PRINTSDucks Unlimited Prints by
Several Artists Including Redlin & Maass
Duck Stamp Prints30 of Minnesota’s 1st Turkey
StampsRedlin & Maass Plates
SPORTS RELATEDSet of J.C. Higgins/Sears
Roebuck Duck DecoysFishing Tackle, Collectible & NewMany Rods & ReelsTubbs Snowshoes2) Powder Horn (One Is Old)Federal Wood Shell BoxesMisc. AmmoMartin 4 HP Boat Motor
VEHICLES1993 Allante Cadillac, 2-Door
Convertible, 32V North Star, 104,000 Miles, Very Good Shape
VEHICLES1999 Jeep Wrangler Sport, 5
Speed, 2-Piece Hardtop, Runs Good
HOUSEHOLD & MISC.Pine Rectangular Dining Room
Table w/Leaves4) Round Back Oak Chairs5 Drawer Dresser w/Oak FinishL-Shaped Wood Office Desk,
Very Nice2) Wicker Upright ChairsMetal Office Desk3) Cable Ready TVDVD PlayerPaper ShredderScrap Booking ItemsLarge Magic Chef Freezer ChestWine Refrigerator2) Banquet Table w/Folding LegsPicnic TableOutdoor Decorative Cement
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A u c t i o nSale to be conducted at the
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Sunday, May 6, 2012 - 9:00am
AUCTIONEER NOTE: We will be selling a large selection of furniture, antiques, collectibles, guns, coins, toys tools and household items. Don’t miss this auction.
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175 lots of coin, selling at 11:30am1 hayrack of fishing Poles and reels
2010 load trail 6’x10’ Steel Elec. dump trailer, selling at noon
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meat processing equipmentpublic auction
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ON & OFF SALE LIQUOR EQUIPMENT SALE BY RFP
The City of Rushford desires to sell various items of on and off sale equipment from the former Municipal Liquor Store. Items for sale and the Request for Proposal information can be found on the City of Rushford website, www.rushford.govoffice.com. All items can be viewed in person on May 2, 2012 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at 409 South Elm Street, Rushford MN 55971. RFPs are due to the City no later than May 9, 2012 at 2:00 pm. The City of Rushford reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
By Karen Reisner The Fillmore County Board discussed issues that have yet to be resolved with the pro-posed redesign business plan at the board’s April 24 meeting. Twelve southeastern Minneso-ta counties have been looking at the possibility of creating a twelve county Service Delivery Authority (SDA) over much of the last three years. The coun-ties include Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona. Accenture LLC has deter-mined that the redesign model could provide human service programs more efficiently. However, a major hurdle to the SDA model is the development of a formula for shared cost avoidance between the counties. Commissioner Chuck Amunrud noted that three options for the business plan have been dis-cussed. The business plan makes some counties winners and some
losers. In an upcoming steering committee meeting Amunrud said there are more questions to be answered on the business plan. The disparity is in large part due to the unevenness in popu-lation size of the various coun-ties. Commissioner Randy Dahl asked about a plan to form an SDA with like size counties. Community Services Director Beth Wilms noted state legisla-tion requires an SDA to serve a population of 55,000 or more. She questioned what a model would look like with eight counties. Wilms said state law requires the SDA to be in place by January 2014. Dahl said so far it “has been a good process to hammer out a template.” He suggested we may down size to a lesser num-ber of counties. Amunrud said they need to determine what a business plan would look like with eight or four counties. He added that he would like to see
Unresolved issues slow plans for SE Minnesota redesignFillmore County be part of the creation of its SDA rather than let the state do it. Another problem to be resolved with the twelve county model is the question of how it or a smaller model might be governed.
Other Business In Brief •An agreement with Doctorof Physical Therapy Lisa Sten-srud was approved for therapy services. Lantha Stevens, Direc-tor of Nursing, said Stensrud would be engaged on a case by case basis when her services can be paid for with Medicare. •Social Services ManagerGail Bunge said Minnesota has renamed its food support pro-gram Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Bunge said twenty-nine states have taken this name to con-form with the federal program. The purpose of the program is to supplement nutrition for low income households. She said the number of cases for the program
peaked in June of 2011. Num-bers have gone down slightly since then. The average pay out per person on the program is $99 per month. •A resolution was approvedto affirm the Commissioner Districts. The districts remain unchanged after the 2010 cen-sus. •An additional access permitto accommodate large equip-ment was approved for James and Cynthia Blagsvedt, Preble Township. •Afteralongdiscussionares-olution for a CUP for Scott and Karrie Ellingson for a ten site primitive tent campground was sent back by consensus of the board to answer some questions. The board is considering adding additional conditions including a 10:30 p.m. quiet time and a sign reading primitive tent sites
only at the entrance. There were safety concerns about the loca-tion of the playground. The camp area is setback 1,000 feet from a dwelling as required by the ordinance. However, there was a question whether the camp office and driveway must also be setback from a dwelling. A question was raised about the possibility of needing a variance before granting the CUP. •CommissionerMarcPrestbyreported that with a recent bridge inspection of twenty-nine bridges, only three were in need of minor repairs. The board wanted the cost affirmed of a repair option to put a laminated deck on a bridge on CR 115. The repair expected to cost about $15,000 would make the bridge serviceable for an estimated 15 years.
By Karen Reisner City Clerk Joel Young reviewed the latest long term rating from Stan-dard and Poors at the city council’s April 23 meeting. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. At the council’s February 27 meet-ing, the city council approved a resolution to trigger the advance refunding of the 2008A bond if the refunding could provide a net sav-ings north of $250,000 and autho-rized the mayor and city clerk to sign the purchase agreement. The refunding is on the principal amount of $1,900,090. The 2008A bond financed the new water tower, boost-
er station, and construction of Hill-side Drive. Mike Bubany, David Drown and Associates, Inc. reported that the net savings the council required had been achieved. The actual savings are $328,000 and the present value savings or net savings will exceed $260,000. The lower interest rate is fixed for the life of the bond. The council adopted a resolution which affirmed the already signed agree-ment by the mayor and city clerk. As part of the process to refund the bonds, Standard and Poors reaf-firmed the the city’s long term rating as AA/stable. The report did note
Chatfield’s AA rating affirmed that the city had a high debt burden in their opinion. However, the “city’s financial position is strong.” The Financial Management Assessment was upgraded from the last rating of “good” to “strong”. This is new, more positive terminology reflecting the city’s strong reserves and financial management. This is the third time the city has received a rating. Young maintained this is a real-ly good report from Standard and Poors, saying we should be proud of that. The city only orders an update to its rating when they sell or refund bonds. The report concluded that “downward rating pressure could occur if the city were to draw down its general fund reserve balance below what we consider strong levels.”
Other Business In Brief •YoungreportedthatJordanBoy-sen, a graduate of Chatfield High School who is majoring in public administration at Winona State Uni-versity, is interested in serving as an intern with the city. The council approved his position for the summer months as an Administrative Intern. Compensation is not required for the position. •A temporary agreement withthe city of Caledonia was approved. Caledonia had requested Chatfield provide a Class A wastewater opera-tor to assist them until the end of May. This will require Chatfield’s operator, Daryl Haner, to be in Caledonia twice a week for three hours each day to fulfill the require-ments of the MPCA. •A request byTuohyReal Estatewas approved which will move the parcel boundary about 100 feet between two properties they own along Highway 52. The two parcels are the EZ Fabrication building site and the former preschool property. •Tony Lammers described repairwork that needed to be done includ-ing the rebuilding of catch basins near city hall and the plugging of a pipe near the elevator. A proposal to do the work from Griffin Con-struction Co. was accepted at an estimated cost of $1800. •Thefinancial report for thefirstquarter of 2012 was reviewed and approved.
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By Paul Trende Of the ten 3-Rivers soft-ball teams, Fillmore Central/Lanesboro was the last to begin its season. They did so against Dover-Eyota. One really couldn’t tell the Falcons hadn’t played a game. FC/L put runs on the board in five of six innings. Tay-lor Case was a thorn in D-E’s side (3-3, 3B, 3 RBI, 2 R, SB; reached in all four plate appearances). Steph Erickson had only one hit, but 3 RBI’s. Victoria Peterson had only one official at bat (a 2B), but reached all four times (2 BB, HBP, SB, R). And then there was leadoff hitter/pitcher Morgan Malley. She went 2-3 (2B, RBI, 2 SB, 2 R, HBP) at the plate, and then shut down the Eagles from the mound (7 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 9 K’s, 0 BB’s). Factoring in five 1-3-putouts, and Malley (save for a first base-woman and a catcher) single-handedly retired 2/3 of the batters she faced. FC/L retired D-E 9-1. Home Run: the Calling of the
Cards Three county teams met up with a vaunted Lewiston-Altura squad in softball the week of April 16. All walked away hav-ing witnessed the Card’s power first hand. One pulled off a big win. Chatfield got first crack at then 4-0 L-A. Each team had four hits. L-A made theirs count. Alyxandra Hohensee hit a solo HR (1-0 L-A) and Brooke Schil-ling a 3-run blast (5-0 L-A). Tori Woltz (1-3) drove in the only Gopher run as Chatfield fell 5-1. Schilling did the pitching honors for the Card’s too (7 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 1 BB, 10 K’s, Win). A night later in Peterson, both R-P (Haley Mueller) and L-A (Natalie Kalmes) slammed a HR. R-P built a 10-5 lead heading to the top of the 7th before holding on for dear life, 10-9. They handed the Cardinals their first loss (while earning their first win). Kenzie Lind, Mariah Muel-ler, and Kendra Crawford all had two hits for the Trojans. Losing must have aggravated L-A (or the wind was blowing out in Spring Valley). The Cardinals hit
five HR’s (Kalmes, Taylor Daley, Miranda Weilandt, and Dan-ielle Harstad times two) versus GMLOK enroot to a 21-3 (5 inning) win. Sydney Johnson was 2-2 for the Bulldogs. It isn’t just Fillmore County foes L-A likes going deep against. They hit seven HR’s in three tourna-ment games in Zumbrota, giving the Cards 15 for the week. They have 20 thru 10 games.
FC/L BB, Season Sweep of GMLOK
The high school baseball sea-son is a couple weeks old and yet FC/L and GMLOK are already done with each other on the baseball diamond. The Falcons won game one (April 12) 5-2. After five innings on April 20, they were in control of game two 4-0. The Bulldogs then made it interesting. After a couple errors, Marshall Oeltjen drove in a run with a single. After a wild pitch, Perry Stejskal drove in two more with a single. The Bulldogs had runners on 1st and 2nd with one out (down 4-3), but failed to get the tying run across. In the bottom half of the inning, FCL replied. Garrett Boggs’ two-run single gave the Falcons a 6-3 lead. Tyler Eickhoff’s two-run single capped a five-run inning, the game. The Falcons moved to 2-3 with a 9-3 victory. Eickhoff (3-4, 2B, Sac Bunt, 2 RBI, R, SB), Dan Gatzke (2-3, RBI, BB, R), Zach Olstad (2-4, RBI), and Nick Ebner (2-2, 2 R, 2 BB, RBI, SB) all had multiple hits for the victors. Ebner got the win (5 1/3 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 5 BB, 4 K; 2-1 on the season). Oeltjen (1-2, 2 BB, SB, RBI, R), Stejskal (1-4, 2 RBI, ROE), and Sam Eberle (1-2, 2 BB, SB, R, ROE) led winless GMLOK (0-6). Eberle took the loss (4 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 4 K, 5 BB). FCL out-hit GMLOK 11 to 5. The Falcons left 11 men on base.
Baseball04-16 •L-A4,Chatfield0(C:JustinViss 1-1, 2 BB’s; Nate Skare 6 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, Loss (3-1).L-A:ZachNelson7IP,1H, 0 R, 3 BB, 12 K, Win; Jack-
Malley two-hitter, FC/L SB 1-0 son Riebel 1-2 Sac Fly, 2 RBI’s. Gophers only hit was of the IF variety. L-A entered with a 0-3 record, Chatfield 4-1. L-A’s losses were each by one run) •Game 1 Mabel-Canton1, Schaeffer Academy 11; 5 innings. •Game 2M-C 4, S.A. 14; 5innings04-17 •Wabasha-Kellogg 10,GMLOK0;5innings(GMLOK:Lucas Roe 1-2, 2B. W-K: WillGreenheck 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R, 5 IP, 0 R, 5 H, BB, 3 K, Win; Andrew Kreye 1-3, 3 RBI. Falcons had 6 hits, walked 7 times) •R-P 2, L-A 6 (R-P: EthanWilkemeyer 2-2, 6 IP, 6 R, 7 H, 2 BB, 7 K, Loss (0-2); Trojans had just three hits. L-A: Z. Nelson2-3, 2B, RBI; Storm Seefeldt 5 2/3 IP, 1 H, 2 R, Win) •FC/L 0, D-E 6 (FC: D.Gatzke/Z.Olstad2-3.D-E:Tan-ner Allen 6 IP, 0 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 K, Win) •S.A.2,M-C7(Cougarspickup 1st win on season versus 5 losses) •W-K 5, R-P 2 (Trojans are2-4)
Softball04-16 •M-C2,C-SG25; 5 innings(M-C:LydiaGeving1-1,BB,R;Danielle Paul 1-2, RBI. C-SG:Samantha Bratland 2-2, 3 RBI; Amanda Heberlein 3-3, 3B, 2 BB, SB, 5 R. C-SG benefited from 12 walks and 5 Cougar errors)04-20 •St. Charles 0, Chatfield 11;5innings(C:SidneyIrish3-3,2R, RBI; Ashley Wolter 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Erin Bradt 1-3, ROE, 2 RBI; Katie Jech 1-3, 2B, 5 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 6 K, Win (2-0). SC:HaileyIhrke2-2) •Hope Lutheran 13,M-C 14(M-C:HannahNolte3-4,2RBI,R, SB; L. Geving 1-5, HR (1), 3 RBI; Abby Hanson 1-2, 3 BB, 2 SB, 4 R. Bailey Hanson 2-4, RBI, 2 R. Cougars turned away Patriot threat (1st & 2nd nobody out) in top of 7th with triple play (four unassisted-three-two). Down 13-12 in the bottom half, a B. Hanson single scored A. Hanson (walked) to tie the game. A H. Nolte single scored Chelcie Busch (HBP) to win the game. •R-P 1,W-K 4 (R-P:MeganSchossow2-3,RBI.W-K:SophieLamey 7 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 4 K,
Win) •FC/L9,LaCrescent10(FC:M. Malley 2-3, BB, 2B, HR (1), 2 RBI; Bailey Gartner 2-4, 3 RBI; Syd Huffman 2-3, BB, 2 RBI. Falcons trailed 7-3 after five, but led 9-7 after 6 ½. LC got comeback win in bottom of 7th)04-21 •PineIslandTourney(Kasson-Mantorville 2-0, Pine Island 1-1, Chatfield 1-1, Faribault Acad-emies 0-2) •Chatfield2,K-M5(C:K.Jech1-1, 2B, RBI; Candace Gould 1-3, RBI. K-M: Kaylee Schorr3-4, 2B; Abbey Lacey 2-4, 2 RBI. Game was tied 2-2 after five (Gophers had go-ahead runner thrown out at home). Komets got one in 6th and two in 7th for final) >> Chatfield 7, Faribault Academies 1 (C:C.Gould 2-3,2 RBI, R; Sarah Costello 2-3, 2 R; MaKenzie Miller 1-2, 3B, R; S. Irish 2-4, RBI, R. Gophers are 4-2 overall. K-M tipped PI 2-1 in 11 innings for title) •Rushford-Peterson Tour-ney (Houston 3-0, FC/L 2-1, R-P 1-2, Hope Lutheran 0-3 in round-robin format) •FC/L 9, R-P 4 (FC/L: M.Malley 3-3, 2 2B, 4 R, 7 IP, 4 R, 8 H, 1 BB, 7 K, Win (2-1); Alex Peterson 3-4, 2B, 3 RBI; Jordan O’Connor 1-4, 3 RBI; V. Peter-son 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI. R-P: M.Schossow 3-3, R; K. Lind 2-3, R) >> FC/L 11, Hope Lutheran 5(FC/L:A.Peterson3-4,2B,2RBI, 2 R; J. O’Connor 2-4, 3 RBI, 2 R; M. Malley 1-2, BB, HBP, 3 R, 4 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 6K(inrelief ).HL:TiahiaAune3-4, 2B, 3 RBI) >> FC/L 0, Houston 6 (FC/L: Taylor Case0-1, 2 BB. Falcons were no-hit by Abbey Loken. They are 3-2 on theseason)>>HL8,R-P9(R-P:M. Muller 2-3, 2B; Trojan hitters had 5 hits and walked 9 times. Hope Lutheran took 8-7 lead in top of 7th, R-P got two runs in bottom for win) >> Houston 7,
R-P 5 (Trojans are 2-4) •LakeCityTourney(St.CroixLutheran, Goodhue, Lake City, and Mabel-Canton) •M-C 0, Goodhue 24; 5innings (Cougars were no-hit by Emilee Roschen) >> M-C 2, Lake City22;5innings(M-C:ChelcieBusch 1-2, BB, R. Cougars are 1-4)
Golf04-16 •(B) Glenville-Emmons 228,Lanesboro160(L:BradenHan-son 36; Cory Strom 37; Liam Dorn 39. (G) G-E Inc., Lanesboro 185 (L: Bryn Harmon/JohannaBearson 45’s; Paige Hungerholt 47. At Par-35 Lanesboro GC)04-17 •(B) C-SG 174, R-P 184,Kingsland 203 (R-P: Alex Vix44; Charlie Krambeer 45; Kyle Johnson 46. K: Spencer Klevan46. C-SG: Evan Welscher 42;three with 44. At Par-36 Root River CC) •(B)FC168,D-E211,L-A166(FC: Andy Todd/Peter Rislove/Matt Guttormson/Ryan Mayer 42’s. L-A: Jake Baer 37; BradyBorkowski38.D-E:JonSoren-son 50. (G) FC 207, D-E Inc., L-A 186 (FC: Sam Trende 49;Jessie Tammel 50. L-A: KaitlynHennessy 43; Kayley Borkowski 44; Megan Hennessy 46. At Par-36 Lewiston CC)04-20 •(B)Crestwood178,Kingsland199, FC 165 (FC:Mitch John-son 38; A. Todd 41; R. Mayer 42;M.Guttormson44.K: JoshThompson44.C:WillThomp-son 41; Andrew Miller 43. At Par-36 Harmony GC) •(G) FC 220, Kingsland 259(FC: J.Tammel 51;KatieTam-mel 55. Karli Bly 50. At Par-36 Root River CC)
Track and Field04-17 •Glen Amundsen Invitational(Stewartville)(BoysTeam:Byron
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By Jade Sexton Back in the 1960s, Vern Knoepke of Preston was working at a body shop when he got the idea to put two cars together. He had two Olds-mobiles, one a 1953 and one a 1952, and he put them together so that both ends are the front of the car, with a steering wheel, hood, and everything else. When John Haugen owned the drug store in Preston, he was a mem-ber of what is now the Chamber of Commerce. He heard that this car was being stored in Canton, and he decided to buy it for $500. The car was painted and driven through many parades over the years. Right now Abe Junge is working on it so it will be ready to once again be driven through the Preston Trout Days parade.
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Haugen explained they removed the bench seats and installed bucket seats to make it more comfortable.
The floor needs to be replaced, and it needs a new paint job. “We are trying to raise money for the restoration,” said Haugen. He said the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce has donated $1,000, and so has the Preston Area Foundation. The Christianson Foundation has offered to match any donations up to $5,000. The cost to restore this unique Preston mascot is pretty substan-tial. According to Haugen, the paint alone has a price tag of around $2,800. The total cost will be some-where from $10-12,000. The project is being done in three phases. “The car was run by most of the business people in Preston during the ‘60s and ‘70s,” said Haugen. “They took it to all the parades in the area.” Haugen is hoping to have the outside of the car painted and look-ing nice before Trout Days on May 19-20. When it’s not being shown off in parades, he would like to store it somewhere where it can be seen. Haugen said he has been offered a spot near the lumberyard building. “I’m hoping to make a little land-scaped display,” said Haugen. “My vision is to have it on a car trailer so people can see it from the road.” The engine of the car works great, and it has new tires. There is only an engine on one side, but Haugen said the steering wheel works from both sides. According to Haugen, a man recently offered to buy the car. He ended up making his own. “There aren’t many around,” he said. “We would like to take it to the Back to the ‘50s, a big old car weekend at the State Fair grounds, someday.” Anyone wishing to make a dona-tion to the restoration project can contact Haugen or anyone on the Preston Area Chamber of Com-merce.
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Steve’s Auto open in Chatfield decided to open up his own shop. The building has housed many things, including a flower shop, but it looks like it will be Steve’s Auto Care and Perfor-mance Center for a while. Huper opened up the auto shop in September, and it has been going strong ever since. “I thought I would give it a try, and it’s worked out pretty good so far,” shared Huper. Huper works alone, and he stays busy doing a little bit of everything. He works on cars, trucks, motorcycles, lawnmow-ers, snowmobiles, and more. “It’s a complete service center,” he said. “From oil changes to overhauls.” Huper is only 25 years old, and he lives outside of Chatfield. He grew up in Elk-ton, Minnesota, but graduated from Chatfield High School. He attended Winona Technical College for automotive tech-nology. “I’ve always liked working on cars,” he shared. “I always enjoy coming to work, so that’s a good thing. I know a lot of people who hate going to work every day.” Huper gets some customers from the surrounding area, but mostly local people. It helped that he worked at Napa before college, so he got to know a lot of people in town. While he was in college, he worked for Gordy’s BP in Winona. He has also worked for McKay Repair in Preston, Bernard Bus doing mechanic work, Kessler Auto in St. Charles, and Valley Auto in the same location he is at now. Huper had a lot of his own tools and equipment, but had to purchase a lot to get his own business started. It was the right decision, and Huper is enjoying the new adventure. Steve’s Auto Care and Perfor-mance Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
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167, Stewartville 82, Pine Island 66.5, GMLOS 58.5, Blooming Prairie 52, Triton 50, Hayfield 45, R-P/H 36. Girls Team: GMLOS 147, Byron 140.75, Stewartville 86.75, PI 64.75, R-P/H 43, Tri-ton 35.75, Hayfield 32. BP 8) •Top R-P/H’er’s: (B) DaltonMensink (1st Long Jump, 3rd200& 300-hurdles), the 4x200team (Tyler McLellan/CaseyMcLellan/D. Mensink/Dan
Thorson) took 3rd. (G) ErikaHinz (3rd 400), Adria Timm(1st Shot Put, 2ndDiscus), the4x400 team (Jordan Honken/CodyManfull/SierraMcNamer/AmyTodd)took3rd.04-20 •L-A Invite (BoysTeam:Cot-ter 119, Chatfield 112, R-P/H101, D-E/SC 79, W-K 73,C-SG 68, L/FC/M-C 68, L-A53, Kingsland 15. Girls Team:D-E/SC179.5,Chatfield172.5,R-P/H 95.5, C-SG 80.5, L-A59,Cotter49,L/FC/M-C30.5,
W-K19.5,Kingsland13) •Top Gophers: (B) JaymeLaPlante(1stDiscus–broke25year old school record (164’7”)with a 166’ throw. By contrast,last years state meet was won with a 154’ throw, 2nd ShotPut),NickHaffner(1st110-hur-dles), Josh Johnson (2nd 800),the 4x100 (Jeremy Benike/MattSalerno/TylerGrover/J.LaPlante)&4x200 teams (N.Haffner/M.Salerno/J.Johnson/BradeeBrun-dridge) took 2nd. (G) MaddyKammer(1st200&HighJump,
2nd400),KaylaWoltz(1st1,600&3,200),KyndraNeis(1stShotPut&Discus),AshleyBaker(1st100, 2nd 200), Karen Gomez(2nd 1,600 & 3,200), AutumErickson (2nd 100), CassidyKloes(2ndShotPut),the4x200team(NikitaYork/M.Kammer/A.Erickson/Sydney Gould) took1st, the 4x400 (Alex Duxbury/CamilleRasmussen/MariahBell/Maddie Talamantes) & 4x800teams(M.Bell/C.Rasmussen/K.Woltz/A.Duxbury)took2nd. •Top R-P/H’er’s: (B) D.
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By Jade Sexton Mark Berry has worked at NAPA Auto Parts in Preston for a total of 13 years, and he has seen some changes over the years. Before working there, he worked at Curt’s Standard. He studied business at Rochester Community and Techni-cal College. “I’ve worked on cars my whole life, so this is a perfect fit for me,” said Berry. His co-worker, Nate Bueltel, has
been there for nine years. Bueltel is from Chatfield, and he attended college in Winona for auto body and painting work. He is younger than Berry, but he has also seen how technology has changed their jobs. “It has gone from Mark looking up parts in catalogs to using com-puters,” he said. “It makes paper work a lot easier,” said Berry. Technology has been the biggest change Berry has seen in his years
Preston’s parts guys working with cars and auto parts. “It went from mechanical to elec-tronic,” he said. “I’m old school. I lean on him all the time.” “We make a good team,” agreed Bueltel. Between the Preston store and the one in Chatfield, which are both owned by the same person, NAPA delivers auto parts to Lanesboro, Wykoff, Fountain and more. “It used to take a day or two to have parts delivered,” said Berry. “But now we have someone mak-ing deliveries every 12 hours. That is a big advantage for the shops that we work with to have the parts the same day.” For a small town auto parts shop, the two employees stay busy. And they enjoy what they do. “I like it,” shared Bueltel. “It’s about the only thing I know. I don’t know any business better than I know the auto business. And I like the people.” NAPA not only sells parts for cars. They also supply basic hard-ware, camping supplies, and other items. And as far as vehicles go, they offer parts for pretty much every make and model. Berry and Bueltel can be found at NAPA in Preston Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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“Solid Gold” is returning to Whalan for the Standstill Parade on Saturday, May 19. Terry McKinley on drums, Ron Johnson on keys and sax, Paul Musikov on bass and keys, and Wayne Leibhard on guitar. The parade is 11:00 to 12:00 noon. “Solid Gold” will be onstage until 2:00 and “The
Has Beens” from 2:00 until 4:00. “Solid Gold” is a professional, twin cities band playing danceable classic rock, emphasizing the ‘60s. Check out their web site for a taste of their music http://thesolidgoldband.net Their new CD featuring songs related to living in the midwest is available
Solid Gold at Whalan Stand Still parade May 19and a video on YouTube will be out soon. If you heard them last year you will want to come back. If not, you won’t want to miss this talented and versatile group. “The Has Beens” features Judd Nel-son guitar and lead vocals, Pat Heaney guitar and vocals, Adam Heaney bass, Justin Nelson lead guitar and vocals and Terry McKinley drums. Retired teachers and longtime musicians Judd Nelson and Pat Heaney have been passionate about music all their lives. It was only natural that their sons Justin and Adam would follow in their footsteps. Adam and Justin have been playing music together since age 15. They’ve played in serveral bands throughout the years, including their current project, a blues & rhythm power trio called Local Rhythm. The father-son ensemble has united to form “The Has Beens,” a rock and blues band featuring Terry Mckinley on the drums. Join us in Whalan on May 19 for a spring day of music, a parade that doesn’t move, food, games, pet-ting zoo, arts and crafts, and antique cars and tractors. Perhaps you are interested in being in the parade or would like to chat with folks along the bike trail as you display your talents and creations. Call 507-467-2535 for details.
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TUESDAY, MAY 1Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30 Sylvan Manor, Lanesboro and 10:30-11:00 Kenilworth Apartments, Lanesboro.Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic 11-11:30pm, Thurber Building, Chatfield.Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels. For fundraiser info, call 507-867-3583.*
Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.*
AA Meeting, 7pm, Faith United Methodist Church, Spring Valley. “Living in the Solution.” Newcomers welcome.*
Adult Children Anonymous (formerly known as Adult Children of Alcoholics) meeting, 7pm. Call Deb 507-765-5336 for info.*
Magdlin-Gilbertson VFW Auxiliary regular monthly meeting, 7:30pm at the Preston Servicemen’s Club. 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, MAY 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. Spring Luncheon and Plant Garden sale: Preston United Methodist Church, 11:30 am. Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm.
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Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 9:30-10:30am, Fountain Bank Lobby, Fountain.Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Good Shepherd Community Room, Rushford.
Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 12-12:45pm, Community Center, Ostrander.Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:45-11:15am, Tenborg Center, Rushford.
Storyhour, Harmony Public Library, 225 3rd Ave. SW, 11:00 – 11:45, Preschool ages, No School No Storyhour.*
Canton Senior Citizens meet at 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.*
Heimbygda Sons of Norway meeting, 7pm, Lanesboro Lodge Hall. Program: Norwegian Immigration by Deb Nelson Gourley. Preston Historical Society meeting, 7pm, United Methodist Church, Preston. Public invited.
Preston AA Group, 7:30pm, United Methodist Church, Preston. For more info, call 507-951-6029.*
FRIDAY, MAY 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.Camp Winnbago presents “The Ballad of Gopher Gap,” a dinner theatre production, 6:30pm dinner, 7:30pm show. Caledonia City Auditorium, Caledonia. Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.*
SATURDAY, MAY 5St. John’s Lutheran Church rummage and bake sale, 9am-3pm, Wykoff.
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Camp Winnbago presents “The Ballad of Gopher Gap,” a dinner theatre production, 1pm dinner, 2pm show. Caledonia City Auditorium, Caledonia. Lanesboro AA Group, 8:00pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.*
SUNDAY, MAY 6Alison Scheevel performing a flute recital-2pm, Greenleafton Reformed Church, 15502 County Road 9, Preston. Gospel Music featuring Brad and Julann Boice- Lenora United Methodist Church, 3pm. Cowboy Church Service at Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. 6pm. Call 507-937-3177 for information or directions.
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, MAY 7Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.*VFW Burger Nite: 5-8pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall. TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:45-6 p.m. Meeting from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Questions contact Judy at 507-346-2469.*
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BOBCATS: 742B $8,750.00, 542B $6,999.00, 873 New Motor $19,500.00, T200 $19,500.00. TRACTORS: Ford 4400 gas w/loader $7,499.00, IH 706 C/H Gas $7,500.00, Allis Chalmers D-14 gas wide front $4,500.00, Farmall H w/Loader $,1850.00. SKIDLOADERS: New Holland L465 $9,250.00, Gehl 5625 C/H $10,999.00, Case 85XT $15,999.00. RIDING MOWERS: JD 425 $3,750.00, JD 285 $1,000.00, Stander $1,000.00. Call for Appt. & Info. JEFF NIELSEN SALES, Eberhardt Str., Albert Lea, MN. Buy-Sell-Trade. Home: 507-377-1137, Cell: 507-383-7012, Website: jeffnielsensales.com Email: [email protected] Contact also Paul Nielsen Farm Equipment 48 years in business! C: 507-279-1303. f23,30,7- x
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Scenic View TownhomeS• Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms • Attached garages included • Beautiful area• Starting at $505
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LAKEWOOD SENIOR HOuSINg, 420 Bench St. Chatfield. Easy living...no yard work, no shoveling! For those who are 62 and older, handicapped/disabled. 1-bedroom apts. Heat paid. On-site laun-dry. Rent based on income. Off-street parking. Call (507) 867-4791.
NICE 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o
LARGE LOT in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfn- o
NEED TO STORE snowmobiles, a clas-sic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x
KENILWORTH APARTMENTS and SYLVAN MANOR of Lanesboro have apts. for seniors 62+ or handicapped/dis-abled. Rent based on income. Onsite laundry, large communtiy room and patio for tenant use. Call 507-467-2222 EHO r4tfn- o
FOR RENT3 BEDROOM house. $450/month plus utilities. Preston - No Pets 507-259-6740. r6tfn- o
SPACIOUS PRESTON 2bdrm apt, walk-in closets, laundry, heat included, mainfloor living. $550/month + deposit. 507-272-8302. r9,16,23,30- x
CANTON APARTMENTS on Hwy 52 has a 2 bdrm apartment for rent. $325/month. First month free w/deposit and lease. 507-459-2012. r9,16,23,30- o
FOUNTAIN: 2 bdrm apt. No smoking. No pets. Onsite laundry, off street parking. 507-268-4468. r16tfn- o
FOR RENTNICE MOBILE HOME lot for rent. Just off highway. West of Mabel. 507-450-7620. r23,30,7- o
TWO BEDROOM HOUSE in Harmony. New siding, furnace and windows, very low heat bills! Nice yard, and remodeled bath. $450 month/plus utilities. Call 507-743-8349. r30,7- x
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SHOP WORKER/DOCK WORKER/LOCAL DELIVERY - Bill Funk Trucking, Chatfield, MN is looking for a flexible employee for shop and loading dock work. Must be dependable, have a good work history, and be willing to work Saturdays with a day off during the week. Need CDL or be willing to get one. Wages based on qualifications. Full time with benefits. 800-537-9236. h16,23,30- o
MECHANIC WANTED: Bill Funk Trucking, Chatfield, MN is looking for a Certified or basic mechanic. Wages accord-ing to qualifications. Full or part-time. Full time employee receives full benefits. 800-537-9236. h16,23,30- o
SPRING VALLEY SENIOR LIVING is looking for individuals for an on-call Cook position. Various shifts available, may include weekends. If interested please send application to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or e-mail [email protected] for additional information. EOE. h30,7- o
DEPUTY CITY CLERK, The City of Mabel is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Deputy City Clerk. The Deputy City Clerk is responsible for car-rying out all the legal requirements of the office. These duties include helping in administering the election process, assist-ing the City Clerk in record keeping, etc and is responsible for monthly utility bill-ing. Applicant must possess the computer skills necessary to carry out the required duties. To apply contact City of Mabel, PO Box 425, Mabel, MN 55954. You may also phone 507-493-5299or email [email protected]. Part-time 30 hours per week. Starting salary DOQ. Applications will be accepted until 3:00pm May 4th, 2012. The City of Mabel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. h30- o
FILLMORE COUNTY is seeking appli-cations for a .8 FTE Public Health Nurse in the Community Services Department, Public Health Division. This is a regu-lar, exempt position, eligible for benefits. 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. Flexible scheduling and a wide variety of responsibilities. Minimum starting wage is $21.5080/hr. according to the 2012 non-union pay plan. Market adjustments to the starting wage possible depending 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. Application deadline: Until filled. EOE. h30,7,14- o
GREEN GABLES INN is looking for someone to trim and do some yardwork once a week throughout spring, summer and fall. 507-467-2936. h30tfn- o
CUSTOM MODULAR Home Builder. Looking for independent professionals to sell and build in your area using our system. Learn more now! Call Lonnie: 800/759-2782 MCAN
HELP WANTED: Cook and bartender. Apply in person at Hwy 44 Bar & Grill in Mabel, MN. h23,30- o
ON THE CRUNCHY SIDE - in Harmony is hiring a permanent part-time bartender. Thur-Sun, 20-25 hrs per week. Apply in-person Wed-Sun, ask for Lisa. h23,30,7- o
ON THE CRUNCHY SIDE - in Harmony is hiring kitchen staff/cooks. Part to full-time positions available, Thurs-Sun, morn-ing, afternoon & evening shifts available. Apply in person Wed-Sun, ask for Lisa. h23,30,7- o
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Sales Representative Are you creative?The Fillmore County Journal is expanding,
which means we need another
paRt-time gRaphic deSigneR versed in the areas of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Starting with a flexible schedule with opportunities for growth into a full-time position. This job will be the right fit for someone with great attention to details, positive customer relations skills and a flair for design. Candidates with experience in web design a plus. Please send a letter of interest and design samples to Publisher, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN, 55965 or email to [email protected].
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The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a free-lance writer to report on Kingsland School Board meetings and write occasional feature stories.We are looking for someone with good writing skills and an interest in people. Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or e-mail to [email protected] or call for more information 507-765-2151.
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Help Wanted: MaintenanceSeeking an individual with Ag experience
in farm maintenance. Preferred applicants should have good electrical and diagnostic skills. Must be willing to work in a farm environment safely and have a valid, insurable driver’s license.
Dependent Care Assistant Plan. Medical and Dental Insurance.
Flex Spending Health Plan.Excellent Wages. Paid Vacation.
Call 641-364-7843 EXT 203for more information
Good Samaritan Society Home Care is in search of a motivated person interested in caring for clients in their homes. Currently we have a part-time home health aide posi-tion available in the Chatfield area. Qualifications for this position include a valid MN driver’s license, a favorable motor vehicle record and completion of an accredited nursing assistant and/or home health aide program. We offer flexible hours and mileage reimbursement.
For more information or to request an application, please contact Vickie Lynch at 888-381-3205. EOE,
Drug-Free Workplace
Chosen Valley Care Center, InC.A Senior Living Community
RN’s & LPN’s New Graduates Encouraged to Apply
$2,500 Sign-on BonusChosen Valley Care Center has a great opportunity for RN’s or LPN’s to join our exceptional health care team. Our employees work with a variety of complex clinical cares including wound care, wound VACs, tracheostomy care, PICC lines, enteral feedings and more. We offer our nurses 12 hour shifts and currently have full-time and part-time shifts available with excellent benefits offered.
• Two Medical Plans offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care
• HealthPartners Dental Plan• Life & Accidental Death & Disabilitiy• Generous, Flexible PTO• Tuition Reimbursement• Supplemental insurance benefits through AFLAC
Please send an applications or resume to Attn:Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or email: [email protected] (EOE/AA)
SOFTWARE ENGINEERS Programmers with C+, .NET or C# experience or train-ing. High pay scale. Aatrix Software, Inc. A rapidly growing eFile provider. [email protected] MCAN
OVER 18? A can’t miss limited opportunity to travel with a successful young business group. Paid training. Transportation/lodg-ing provided. Unlimited income potential. Call 877/646-5050. MCAN
EVALUATORS NEEDED for market research projects. BARE International licensed 25 years. Fees start at $10/hr. Contact: [email protected] or call 703/995-3144 or 800/296-6699 ext. 3144. MCAN
DRIVERS - $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS Home weekly. Must be Canadian eligi-ble. 2,500+ miles weekly. $0.42 for all Canadian miles. $50 border crossing pay. 95% no tarp. 888/691-5705 MCAN
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Safe. Secure. SmartFeatherlite, Inc., manufacturer of custom order and standard model specialty
trailers located in Cresco is seeking motivated individuals to fill the following positions:
ASSEMBLERSSuccessful candidates should possess the ability to assemble products
by interpreting print packets and bill of materials, be able to accurately measure components and assemblies, utilize a variety of hand, power, and air tools, and perform repetitive work within set standards. Previous experience is a plus.
ASSEMBLY WELdERSMust be able to accurately read and interpret print packets, instructions, and
work orders for assigned jobs, and fabricate aluminum and/or steel components, sub-assemblies or assemblies as required using proper welding techniques. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision and will be self-motivated. Previous welding experience is required.
Wages are based upon experience. Featherlite offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes health insurance, life and disability insurance, dental insurance, 125 Plans for Medical and Child Care Reimbursement, 401K, vacation and personal time, holiday pay, prescription safety eyeglasses program, and others.
If you would like to learn more about the opportunities currently available at Featherlite, please apply at our Cresco facility, 816 7th Street West, anytime between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Featherlite, Inc. does require pre-employment drug screening.
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
PATiO/WAll flat rock for sale. Have 4 4’x4’ pallets stacked 2’ to 3’ high of flat rock. Asking $100 a pallet. Call 507-459-5040 s3tfn- x
FOR SAlE: Classic antique cast iron radiators from the original Park Hotel in Preston, MN. Many sizes and colors. Excellent condition. Would be perfect for restoration of an older home. Priced from $200 to $500 depending on which size. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x
FOR SAlE: High back wall-mount white porcelain bathroom sinks from original Park Hotel in Preston, MN. Excellent condition. Perfect for restoration of older home. Priced at $150 per sink. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x
FOR SAlE: internet-ready, eMac comput-ers, 1ghz, 80gb, 512mb RAM, inDesign Master Suite Collection software. All products for media desktop publishing included. Asking $249 or best offer. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x
FOR SAlE: 5x8 foot landscape trailer, good condition, one and seven eighth inch ball. $450. Call 507-867-1654. s11tfn- x
GJERE CONSTRUCTiON, Mabel, MN. Best black dirt in town. Sand fill and sewer sand. 507-493-5864 or 507-450-7620. s4/16-6/4- o
MEl’S GOlF CARS, llC. New and used gas and electric Yamaha Golf Carts are in Stock! Other New Models are available along with over 50 used Carts to choose from. Now demonstrating the all New 2012 Fuel injected Yamaha Gas Golf Carts. Will take trades. Mel’s Golf Cars provides the highest quality in all their golf carts. Stop and Shop at 132 Garfield Avenue, Albert lea, MN or Call Mel at 507-438-2705. s16,23,30- x
1995 PAlOMiNO POP-UP CAMPER. Cooking stove, sink, ice box. Sleeps 5-6 people. Good condition. $1500. Call 507-951-1702. s23tfn- x
JOHN DEERE RiDiNG lAWN MOWER. Clean. 507-268-4389. s30- o
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FOR SAlE AMSOil: Oil and Filters good for 25,000 miles or one year. Transmission Fluid good for 100,000 miles. www.amsoil.com Dealer Charles Aldrich 356 S. Broadway, Alden, MN 56009, [email protected]. a3/5-4/30- x
1995 CHEVY SUBURBAN. Clean body, runs good. 507-251-8146. a30- x
DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERiTAGE FOR THE BliND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 888-472-9219 (MFPA)
CASH FOR CARS: All cars/trucks want-ed. Running or not! Top dollar paid. We come to you! Any make/model. Call for instant offer: 800/871-9145 MCAN
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HOMEGROWN, grassfed beef for sale by 1/4 or 1/2. Call 507-346-1917. s30- o
WiNDOWS $250 DH Style. installation included. Energy star qualified. Order 4. Customer pays recycling. Government financing available. BBB accredited con-tractor. Visit www.greensourcewindows.com or call 888/690-9892 MCAN
MANTiS Deluxe Tiller. New! FastStart engine. Ships free. One-Year Money-Back Guarantee when you buy direct. Call for the DVD and free good soil book! 866/682-6855 MCAN
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$1,000 SiGN ON BONUS Midnite Express wants experienced OTR drivers & owner operators with Class A CDl. lease pur-chase plan available. Call 800/726-8639. Apply online www.midnitexpress.com MCAN
DRiVERS You can count on Knight for flexible hometime, plenty of miles, great pay, modern trucks, single source dispatch, 31 service centers. 800/414-9569 www.driveknight.com MCAN
NEW TO TRUCKiNG? Your new career starts now! $0 tuition cost. No credit check. Great pay & benefits. Short employment commitment required. Call: 866/561-2354 www.JoinCRST.com MCAN
CHiC’S PiZZA PlACE & Restaurant is looking for reliable cooks. Must be flexible with day/night hours and weekends. Stop in and talk to ib if interested or call 507-765-3333. h30,7- o
COMPANY DRiVERS Regional and OTR. Flexible home time options tailored to you! New competitive pay package with bonus-es, full benefits, excellent vacation. CDl-A w/1 year experience. Caledonia Haulers 800/325-4728 www.caledoniahaulers.com MCAN
DRiVERS/OWNER OPERATORS want-ed. Contact 540/280-0194. industry leading rates, 90% of line haul rate. 100% of fuel surcharge. MCAN
HElP WANTED in salesroom. Must be willing to work weekends and be able to lift 50 pounds. Apply in person at Preston Apple & Berry Farm. h30tfn- o
REGiSTERED DENTAl ASSiSTANT: Temporary position available July-October. Call Rushford Dental Clinic. 507-864-7773. h30tfn- o
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EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENTPRESTON PUBliC liBRARY is seek-ing applicants for the part-time position of library Assistant - Programming. Responsible for activities and programming geared towards children of all ages, adult programming, circulation service and other library operations as needed. Must be able to attend SElCO meeting and training in Rochester. This is a part-time (18-20 hours per week) position and will include eve-nings and Saturdays, $9.45/hr. Minimum qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent. Excellent customer service, computer skills and a genuine respect for children are essential. Experience working in a public library and with children is help-ful. Pick up application and job description at Preston Public library or Preston City Offices. For more information contact the library at 507-765-4511. Description may be viewed online at http://preston.lib.mn.us/ or via email [email protected]. Send resume and application to the library at PO Box 439, Preston, MN 55965. Applications due by Tuesday, May 11, 2012. h30,7- o
CHilDCARE NEEDED. Responsible, trustworthy person wanted to provide child-care at our home. Prefer older reliable adult. Mostly weekends, occasional overnight/all weekend. Contact 507-743-8575. h30,7,14- x
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• Ford 8N Boomer w/Loader• JD 2950 w/Loader• JD 2350 w/Loader
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REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATEREAL ESTATEImmaculate 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Houston. Split foyer, tuck under garage, huge deck. 507-459-6429. Rochester or lacrosse craigslist. e30tfn- o
HouSe foR Sale in Spring Valley, mN. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, garage, black top driveway, new electric with breaker panel, high efficiency forced air furnace. the home needs work to be livable, and is a great opportunity for a handyman with a family who is tired of renting and ready to own. Will sell property outright or negotiate terms to sell on Installment contract. only seriously interested callers, call Bobby at 507-458-8558. e20tfn- o
Randy Barnes410 N. Main, Harmony, MN • (Across from Kwik Trip)
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VeRy seCluded spot Lots of privacy. Twelve year old large modular home on 25 acres. Beautiful country setting. Hunter’s dream area. 40’ x 80’ pole shed of which 40’ is insulated shop. Could be handy man’s dream. Bring horses and four-wheelers, plenty of room and trails. 16165 351st Ave, Harmony. $165,000. Always call Randy Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271.
new listing HARmony 3 Bedroom, Nice Neighborhood. $77,000. Call Randy Barnes for Details, 507-251-3271.
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Preston Great 1 1/2 story 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath and attached 3 season porch. One car detached garage and Flat Lot. $64,900 $59,900 MLS #4031651 Preston 3 bdrm, Rambler, MF Laundry, Large Garage, low maintenance exterior, Close to swimming pool park and trail. $4K carpet allowance $109,900 $99,900 MLS#4030099
Preston 3 bdrm, 3 bath, walkout rambler on 1+ acre, vaulted ceilings, master suite, MF laundry. 3 car detatched insulated, heated garage w/ workshop & 3/4 bath. 420 Parkside Dr. $279,900 MLS#4032983
Preston Exceptional 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 story with tons of wood flooring & panel walls, large kitchen with “L” shaped island and informal dining, hot tub room off master brdm. $179,000 MLS #4033170
Preston Residence or rental property. Main floor laundry, 3 rooms used as bedrooms. Main floor has been remodeled & updated w/newer cabinetry, drywall and electrical. 317 St. Paul St. SW, $40,000 MLS#4034251
Preston 2 bedroom rambler has new carpet and fresh paint, newer windows and roof. 15547 Kiwi Rd, $52,000 MLS#4035459
Harmony 55 1st Ave SE $40,000 MLS#4034244
Preston Enjoy this 3 Bedroom 2 Bath split that offers privacy with wooded area in backyard. Home features vaulted family room with Gas Fireplace, step saving kitchen and spacious living room. $118,000 • MLS#4036444
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new lisTing - lanesboro: 53 acres. 9 acres tillable, balance wooded. Scenic, private, Root River and close to bike trail. Excellent deer and turkey hunting.new lisTing - lanesboro: 39 wooded acres, with a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home built in 1999. 3 small cabins with storage shed for your private get away to enjoy the quietness and scenic views. Abundant deer and turkey.lanesboro: 183 acres CRP and wooded, 2 bedroom home with many new updates. 5 car garage, trout run trout stream. This is a must see property. Great trout fishing plus deer and turkey hunting.PresTon: 10 acres with 2 bedroom, 3 bath home, attached 2 car garage. Home is being built, needs finish work on inside. Scenic views close to bike trail.Caledonia: 160 acres, 30 acres tillable, balance wooded. 3 bedroom home, built 1996. Barn plus other outbuildings, scenic, private.
ProsPer: 3 bedroom, 2 story home, new windows, has some new remodeling done. Cheaper to own than rent.CanTon, PriCe reduCed: 7 wooded acres, 640 sq. ft. furnished cabin, 2 decks.lanesboro: 82 wooded acres, food plots, great place to build a cabin, good access, scenic views.whalan, Price reduced: Buildable lots, different sizes available, Root River Frontage plus Grebbin Trout Stream. Also has a 46 acre wooded common area with hiking trails.sPring grove: 146 wooded acres, cabin, electricity, ATV trails. Great deer & turkey hunting.CresCo: Commercial property office w/living quarters, plus a large 60’x135’ steel building, in-floor heat. Intersection of Highway 9 & 63.dorChesTer: 67 acre campground that is move in condition. Bear Creek trout stream, store for all the camping basics. Don’t miss this property.
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Chatfield - Absolutely gorgeous home that has been completely remodeled and updated, but has kept all the charm. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, wood floors, new tile, remodeled kitchen, main floor
laundry, formal dining room, jacuzzi tub in master bath, covered porch, private patio, fenced yard & huge 3+ga-rage. $149,900 Chatfield - Absolutely gorgeous 5 bedroom, 2 bath
home on 6/10 acre. This ranch home has everything, open floor plan w/formal dn room, lv room, sun room, fam room, rec area, large open kitchen
and island bar. Approx. 3600 sq. ft. of main floor living. Black walnut wall & kitchen cabinets, new carpet, ceramic tile & top of the line wood burning fireplace w/brick surround & built-in shelves. 864 sq. ft. heated garage and 20x24 detached garage. $259,900fountain - Remodeled and updated 3+ bedroom
home on 4 city lots. 3100 sq. ft with 2 gas fireplaces, wood floors, formal dining room and living room, main floor laundry, covered private deck,
steel siding and 3 car heated garage and storage shed. $139,900lanesboro - Spacious 2-story home on large lot.
3+bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 kitchens, large main floor laundry/mud room plus 2+garage. Newer windows, and new NG/Wood combo heat. Priced at $89,900.
lanesboro - Charm and character describe this home with original Douglas fir floors. Main floor has high ceilings and archways for character. Lower level is partially sheetrocked. Newer 2 car garage and great location to state trails & park.
$114,900lanesboro - 3+ bedroom ranch with private
backyard, 2 baths, main floor laundry, newer flooring, open floor plan, c/a,steel siding, large deck and 2+garage. $124,900
Preston - This large rambler sits on quiet street & had great views of deck. Home has been updated. Large open kitchen and dining room, living room, large master bedroom, and main floor laundry. Large lower level
family room with w/out to covered patio. New siding, windows flooring and heated garage. $129,900 $125,000roChester - Great location for this large rambler
on end of cul-de-sac with private fenced yard. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3 car garage, main floor laundry/mud room, large private patio, newer appliances and
more. $187,500roChester -townhome - Hard to find
townhome in Salem Point. Enjoy the water view from the 4-season porch or private patio. Large living room w/fireplace, separate formal
dining room, master bedroom w/full bath and w/in closet. Open kitchen w/center island. 2nd level has 2 additional bdrms, full bath & family room. $335,000
Chatfield - Turn of the century home on large corner lot. Main floor master bedroom, main floor laundry, wood floors, 9’ ceilings, built-ins, screened in porch and (28x32) garage/shop. 4
bedrooms, 2 baths, all brick exterior, storage shed, garden area, & combo heat (nat. gas and wood). $114,900Chatfield - Great location for this ranch home
on dead-end street. 3 bedrooms on main floor, 2 baths, main floor laundry, 3-season porch, newer water heater and furnace.
Could have a 4th bedroom in lower level. Oversized 2+garage. $114,900Chatfield - Updated home on 1/2 acre lot close to
high school and parks. Large open kitchen is perfect for entertaining. Finished lower level fam-ily room, living room and large private patio and
backyard. Newer windows and siding. $115,000Chatfield - 3+ bedroom rambler w/2 baths, newer
windows, gas fireplace, 2 car garage, vinyl siding. New roof. Located close to parks and downtown. All appliances will stay.
$119,900Chatfield - townhouse - Great price on this
immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse. Formal dining room, living room, open kitchen with cen-ter 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 $134,900Chatfield - Ideal location close to school, pool,
and parks. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large foyer, family room w/build-ins, book-shelves and entertainment center. Deck, storage shed and 2+ attached garage.
$139,900 reduced $129,900
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farm/aCreaGesChatfield - Spectacular setting for this 220 acres with woods, tillable, and access to Root River (perfect for camping, fishing, tubing and canoeing). This home offers a unique floor plan that is open with kitchen, center island, formal living room (15’ ceilings, fireplace), formal dining, main floor laundry/mud room, and gorgeous master with bath and w/in closet. In-floor heat in the 3-car garage and also the lower level. The tile work is excellantly done. Lower level family room walks-out to brick patio, 3 addtional bedrooms, and rec area. Outside had beautiful landscaping, pond, 40x60 shed, newly planted trees, large maint. free deck with awesome views, and more. 105 acres tilllable, 115 acres of woods, and river access makes this a paradise and is only 15 minutes to Lanesboro $1,500,000lanesboro/whalan - Ideal acreage with
everything you want or need. Approx. 8 acres with pasture for animals. 50x112 shed with 50x64 heated shop with 14’ ceilings. Outdoor wood burner
heats the house and shop. Additional barn and shed for horses/animals. 5 bedroom house with main floor master, laundry, living room, family room with wood burner, and screened-in porch. New well, roof, hot water heater and furnace. $199,900lanesboro - 14 acre paradise just north of
Lanesboro. 1 mile from Eagle Bluff, close to Root River & State Trail. Ideal for horses or cattle. Large open kitchen & formal dining
room, newer living room with fireplace and knotty pine. Main floor laundry, 4-season porch, large deck with hot tub, sauna, putting green and more. Barn w/shop above and heated shop/garage below.mabel - Cabin on 16 acres-gorgeous 16 acre
wooded site with new cabin, well and septic. Knotty pine interior, steel siding, covered porch, in-floor heat, kitchen, bath, laundry and loft area. Ideal for weekend
getaway, rec land and great hunting. $149,900oronoCo - 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on 2+acres
with 3 car attached garage, 30x40 heated shop located on end of cul-de-sac. Ideal for handyman. New carpet, sunroom, 2 fireplaces, patio,
deck, large master, large yard, circle drive, kennel, steel siding and more $269,900
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lots for sale - Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900
CommerCial - Business not closing, just for sale. wykoff - Gold st. restaurant - Established restaurant, turn key operation. Building completely renovated, equipment is newer and all inventory stays. Restaurant menu offers pizza, steak and fish specials, and more. Ideal for catering & deliveries. Additional dining area in lower level. $235,000CommerCial- Chatfield - Tacades Sports Bar/Restaurant. Excellent opportunity to own this high traffic, well established sports bar/restaurant. Turn-key opertation. Building and all equipment are in excel-lent condition. Additional bar area for private parties. $540,000 Reduced $495,000new listinG - CommerCial buildinG - lanesboro Great opportunity to own large commercial building in a high traffic area. Potential business could be retail, restaurant/bar, convenience store/grocery, crafts or many other uses. Can be divided off. Apartment above for rental or personal use. $89,900
new listinG 3 bdrm 2 story home an open staircase, new windows, bright kitchen and dining area to the backyard deck and ideal location! 2 car det extra deep garage $84,000 Harmony
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604 Pleasant ave., spring Valley, $117,500 - Great 2 story. Com-pletely remodeled & updated with new foundation with in-floor heat. Lower level is ready for ex-
pansion - all sheet rocked and primed. Egress windows for 2 future bdrms, family room and rough in bath. New 26x32 garage to be built this fall. Hardwood floors, orig. wood work.
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just listed: Charming stone cottage, 3 bedrooms, 1 ¾ bath, oak hardwood floors, built-in corner cabinet, fireplace, half acre lot. Preston $79,900
house & shoP Affordable living, 3 bedroom home includes 24 x 40 attached garage, Greenleafton $59,900
new listinG: Surprising spacious 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath home with large 2 car heated garage. Preston $89,900
room for family & friends: 4 bedrm, 2 bath home, LL familyrm, brick fireplace, master bedroom, walk in closets 24 x 26 det garage. Deck & screen porch. Harmony $119,900easy to KeeP & enjoy: 2 bedrm ranch on corner lot. Open kitchen-dining breakfast bar, Huge 2 car att garage Harmony $112,000
driVe a little, Get a lot! 4 bedrm, 2 bath, 2 story in mint condition, beautiful woodwork, deck familyroom, garage. $105,000
affordable home 2 bdrm cottage near trail & river. Eat in kitchen with generous living room, & office. Bath has had new fixtures. forced air heat & central air. Nice deep lot. $45,000 Preston
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Country home on aCreaGe: Original character, large 2 story home, 4 bdrm, 2 bath. You’ll love the built-ins, hardwood floors, large pantry & home office. Detached garage, 80 x 44 steel shed. On hard surface road. $125,000
briCK home on aCreaGe: Historic brick home with mature trees, great yard, offers an affordable slice of country $107,000
easy to enjoy: Neat remodel 2 bedroom, new kitchen & bath, 6 panel oak doors, 2 car det garage, deck $69,900 Harmony
sCeniC Country Views: 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, master bedroom, bath & walk-in closet. Large family room with room for dining and game area. 2 car att garage. Harmony $225,000
simPly wonderful! Updated 3 bedroom ranch move in ready! Main floor laundry and bath. Lower level finished in 2002 familyroom, bedroom, office, 3/4 bath and utility area, with lots of storage. Mabel $79,900
View oVer lanesboro: Charming 2 bedroom home with open staircase, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and unbelievable space. 1 block to most everything. Lanesboro $95,000
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traditional briCK home works well with contemporary furnishings. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home, wood floors, open staircase, walk-in pantry, plus built-ins, 3 season front porch and covered back porch. Corner lot with garden space & detached garage. $69,900 Preston
farm land: 94.75 acres CRP land for over 10 yrs, nice land, a program buyout option is available. Bristol Townshipwoods: 46.88 acres buildable, older well, driveway access Bristol township. Cty 30lot with View - lanesboro Awesome view! Buildable lot 1/3 of an acre, on edge of town. Buy now, build later. Nice little investment! $31,000415 2nd ave se harmony - PendinG705 3rd ave se harmony - sold330 1st ave se harmony - sold33679 188th st Preston - PendinG
Comfortable liVinG: 3 bed-room ranch very nice basement. Newer detached garage and a great location. $82,500 Harmony
borderinG Country: 3 bedroom ranch updated, full basement offers room to expand, attached 1 car garage and deck. Harmony $84,900
21+ aCre Country home: 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home, Garage plus 28x 32 shop, 58 x 84 pole shed. Barn, cattle shed, box stalls. Rotational grazing, windbreak and stream Price to sell $177,500
timeless treasure: Grand 4 bedroom 2 story home with many original features and details. Summer kitchen(in floor heat), single car plus 30 x 45 shop (in-floor heat & water) barn & quaint outer buildings. Grapevine, rhubarb, & garden space. Beautifully landscaped
like having your own private park. On 5 acres $236,000
buildinG lots: Buy now and build when you’re ready! Newest division in Harmony- some walk outs, starting at $11,900 Open to all builders. Buy 2 get a discount!
brinG the horses!! 6 bedroom ranch home, walk out lower level. Attached 2 car heated garage, shop 36 x 48 steel shed & shelter. Fenced pasture with spring fed creek Spring Valley $269,000here’s a honey - Super layout this 2 bedroom ranch has beautiful oak hardwood floors & many updates. Covered patio and X lg 1 car garage, Harmony $69,900
Comfort by desiGn: 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhome offers everything on one level. Generous living space, southern exposure. Large master bedroom & walk-in closet.Large att garage. Harmony $129,900
ChurCh hill sChool Condos Offering a picturesque setting high overlooking Lanesboro we have a few units open, finished or unfinished with suggested floor plans. Underground parking garage space. Enjoy a simpler lifestyle with breathtaking
scenery, theatre, arts, and recreational activities. Starting at $125-$150,000.
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729 memorial drive, spring Valley $ 8 8 , 9 0 0 Great 2 bdrm 2 bath t o w n h o u s e with sun room. You'll
love the location - close to grocery store, convenience stores, banks and gas station. Low maintenance fees and easy to heat. For more information - give me a call!
141 Penny lane leroy, mn - seller motiVated - huGe PriCe reduCtion - brinG us an offer $109,000 3 bdrm 2 bath, split.
Newer subdivision. Up-dated & remodeled, greenhouse/garden shed, garage & heated workshop area. Great place to call home with the large deck overlooking the back yard. Newer hoist w/10,000 lb. lift in garage.
townhouse - 308 n Park Court, sp. Valley $ 1 0 7 , 9 0 0 m o t i v a t e d s e l l e r ! ! ! D r a s t i c a l l y
Reduced Excellent location, close to banks, gas station, grocery store and discount stores. 2 bdrm 2 bath with marble entrance, gas fireplace, m. bdrm walk in closet & m. bath, sun room, laminate floors, and patio.
601 s. section, spring Valley - $89,900 - New Listing - All the old world charm with hard-wood floors, crown molding, col-umns and open staircase - with all the modern conveniences with updated baths, new kitchen countertops with stainless steel
appliances, main floor laundry, perm. siding, newer roof, at-tached 2 care garage and mud room area. You’ll enjoy 3 bdrms on 2nd level with m. bdrm having its own m. bath, and a den/study which could be turned in to a 4th bedroom.
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ONCE AGAIN, I would like to thank everyone, especially the Lanesboro Public School, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and Thrivent for the fundraiser held for me after my aneurysm. A special thanks to the committee: Pastor Kerry Eversole, Kristi Ruen, Holly Clarke, and Kim Reimann for all their time spent planning and working. I would also like to thank the school for allowing it to be held there, to the jani-tors for their extra work, to the cooks for preparing the meal and to many staff mem-bers, friends and family for all your help. I would also like to thank Winston and Chris Howerton, Shayne and Terri Jensson for the bounce houses. Barb from Potiche Pottery and Gift for the painted tiles, Ron & Chris Olson for the photo booth. I would also like to thank Bethlehem Praize choir, LHS Jazz Band, Tom Schramm, Steve Arnold, Sarah Peterson and Walt Bradley, Isabell Ekstrom, and Hwy 30 for the great entertainment. I would like to thank everyone who donated to the bake sale or the silent and live auction. Special thanks to our auctioneer John Ristau. Thank you to Sarah Pieper for your help designing the posters. And thank you Eliza Mitchell for the DVD you made with all the photos you took, I love it. There are so many of you that helped in one way or another, Thank You! It was all greatly appreciated! God Bless you all.
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THANK YOUTHANK YOUTHE WORDS THANK YOU would never be enough to express the gratitude we feel for all the expressions of sympathy; the acts of kindness; the caring and love that have been shown to us at this time of “Mush’s” death. We are so thankful for friends, family and loved ones. More than mere words can express, we appreciate and thank everyone for their concern and com-passion while the cancer and dementia took it’s toll these last years. “From the tree of life each leaf must fall, the green, the gold, the great, the small. Each one in God’s own time He’ll call, with perfect love He gathers all.” - Author unknown. We will always be grateful to each and everyone of you. God’s blessings.
Rachel UkkestadCarl Ukkestad
Elizabeth & Allen LafleurJulia & Levi Olstad
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Sunday, May 6, 2012From 1:00 to 3:00 PM
At Henrytown Lutheran Church
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Mabel, MN 55954
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COUNTy Of fILLmOrE qUIET TITLE aCTION
STATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF FILLMOREIN DISTRICT COURTTHIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23-CV-12-236COUNTY OF FILLMORE, INTHE STATE OF MINNESOTA, PLAINTIFF, VS.GEORGE O. MURRAY, GEORGE MURRAY, MARGARET MURRAY, MARGARET S. MURRAY, WILLIAM G. MURRAY, KATHLEEN MURRAY, KATHLEEN PRATT, KATHY PRATT, JESSIE V. BONN, ESTATE OF JESSIE V. BONN, ETHEL L. REUBER, ETHEL LEE REUBER ALLISON, ETHEL L. ALLISON, ETHEL REUBER ALLISON, JOHN H. ALLISON, J.H. ALLISON, HAROLD E. REUBER, HELEN E. REUBER, CHARLES H. BONN, CHARLES L. BONN, MARY H. REUBER, JOSH REUBER. ALSO, ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, INTEREST, OR LIEN IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, INCLUDING THE HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING DEFENDANTS WHO ARE DECEASED, DEFENDANTS.
SUmmONSTHIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The original Plaintiff’s Complaint is on file at the office of the Court Administrator of the above named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at the following address:Matthew J. Opat, P.A.Attorney at LawPO Box 45522 SE Second StreetChatfield, MN 55923 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do
not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alterna-tive dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolv-ing this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: See attached Legal Description.The object of this action is to determine that the defendants have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or on the above described real estate. NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. No personal claim is made against any of the defendants in the action above entitled.Dated: April 2, 2012
MATTHEW J. OPAT, P.A.Matthew J. Opat
Attorney for PlaintiffP.O. Box 455
Chatfield, MN 55923Tel. No. 507-867-4080
Atty. Reg. No. 82636LEGaL DESCrIPTION
That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW ¼ NW ¼) of Section 5, Township 102 North, Range 10 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence North 88 degrees 52 minutes 34 seconds East on an assumed bearing along the North line of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter for a distance of 1042.10 feet; thence South 24 degrees 13 minutes 34 seconds West for a distance of 408.32 feet to the centerline of Trunk Highway No. 52; thence Northwesterly for a distance of 481.65 feet along said centerline and along a non-tangential curve, concave Southwesterly, having a radius of 1527.92 feet, a central angle of 18 degrees 03 minutes 42 seconds, a chord bearing of North 74 degrees 19 minutes 28 seconds West and a chord distance of 479.66 feet; thence North 83° degrees 21 minutes 19 seconds West, tangent to said curve, for a distance of 412.24 feet to the West line of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence North 01 degrees 00 min-utes 05 seconds West along said West line for a distance of 174.65 feet to the Point of Beginning containing 5.66 acres, more or less.EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 5, Township 102 North, Range 10 West, shown as Parcel 75 on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat Numbered 23-65 as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Fillmore County, Minnesota.
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STaTE Of mINNESOTa COUNTy Of fILLmOrEIN DISTrICT COUrTTHIrD JUDICIaL DISTrICTPrOBaTE COUrT DIVISIONCourt file No. 23-Pr-12-71In re: Estate ofLester D. King a/k/a Les King Decedent NOTICE Of INfOrmaL PrOBaTE Of WILL aND aPPOINTmENT Of PErSONaL rEPrESENTaTIVE aND NOTICE TO CrEDITOrS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS Notice is given that Informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated June 15, 1998 and separate writing (x) under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 (“Will”), has been filed with the registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Jessie M. King, whose address is 14433 County 102, Spring Valley, MN 55975 as Personal Representative of the estate of the above decedent. 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: 2/03/12
/s/ James D. AttwoodRegistrar
JAMES D. ATTWOODCourt Administrator
Kelly M. Wagner #0314031Baudler, Baudler, Maus & Blahnik124 North BroadwayPO Box 1268Spring Valley, MN 55975(507) 346-7301 Fax: (507) 346-2537
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STaTE Of mINNESOTa COUNTy Of fILLmOrEIN DISTrICT COUrTTHIrD JUDICIaL DISTrICTPrOBaTE COUrT DIVISIONCourt file No. 23-Pr-12-254In re: Estate ofWesley Delmar Loots Decedent NOTICE Of OrDEr fOr HEarING ON PETITION fOr fOrmaL PrOBaTE Of WILL aND aPPOINTmENT Of PErSONaL rEPrESENTaTIVE aND NOTICE TO CrEDITOrS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on May 22, 2012, at 1:00 p.m., a hear-ing will be held in this court at Preston, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated December 7, 2009, and for the appointment of Sherrie Spicer, whose address is 58112 Highway 63, Zumbro Falls, MN 55991 as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to adminis-ter the decedent’s estate. 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: April 18, 2012
BY THE COURTRobert R. Benson
Judge of District CourtJAMES D. ATTWOOD
Court AdministratorBy: /s/ Lynn Benson
Deputy
Attorney for Personal RepresentativeTravis M. OhlyOhly Law Office1850 North BroadwayRochester, MN License No. 0347176Telephone: 507-289-4529FAX: 507-289-0987Email: [email protected]
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minnesota Secretary of StateCErTIfICaTE Of aSSUmED NamE
minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted:
mOrINSySTEmS 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box.
1021 SOUTH WaSHINGTONSPrING VaLLEy, mN 55975
3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting busi-ness under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corpo-rate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address.
rICHarD JOHN mOrIN1021 SOUTH WaSHINGTONSPrING VaLLEy, mN 55975
4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statues. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: 4/24/2012
Signed: /s/ Richard J. Morin1021 South WashingsonSpring Valley, MN 55975
Work Item 485793500028Original File Number 485793500028
State of MinnesotaOffice of the Secretary of State
Filed Mark Ritchie
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STaTE Of mINNESOTa COUNTy Of fILLmOrEIN DISTrICT COUrTTHIrD JUDICIaL DISTrICTPrOBaTE COUrT DIVISIONCourt file No. 23-Pr-12-235In re: Estate ofmarleane Sanford Benson a/k/a m.S. Benson Decedent NOTICE Of INfOrmaL PrOBaTE Of WILL aND aPPOINTmENT Of PErSONaL rEPrESENTaTIVE aND NOTICE TO CrEDITOrS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS Notice is given that Informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated October 24, 1983, and the codicil to the will dated July 23, 1992. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Kim Benson, whose address is 8995 State Hwy 26, PO Box 114, Brownsville, Minnesota 55919, to serve as Personal Representative of the estate of the above decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal rep-resentative or may object to the appoint-ment 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, encum-ber, 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 CREDI-TORS 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: April 13, 2012
/s/ James D. AttwoodRegistrar
JAMES D. ATTWOODCourt Administrator
Jennifer A. Gumbel (MN# 387724)Springer and Gumbel, P.A.141 W. Fillmore St. PO Box 469Preston, MN 55965(507) 765-3600 Fax: (507) 765-3629
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SPECIaL fOrESTVILLE TOWNSHIP zONING aND PLaNNING mEETING
The Zoning & Planning committee of Forestville Township will hold a special meeting on May 2, 2012 at 7pm at the Town Hall. Purpose of this meeting is to consider a new feedlot at the Heusinkveld farm on CR 5.
Connie MorgerClerk
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HARMONY CITY wide garage sales will be May 11th and 12th. $5 to be on the map. Please contact Lynda at 507-886-2484 to sign up. g30- o
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CITy Of LaNESBOrO2011 drINkINg waTEr rEPOrT
The City of Lanesboro is issuing the results of monitoring done on its drinking water for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2011. The purpose of this report is to advance consumers’ under-standing of drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect precious water resources.
Source of water The City of Lanesboro provides drink-ing water to its residents from a groundwa-ter source: two wells ranging from 910 to 1070 feet deep, that draw water from the Mt. Simon aquifer. The Minnesota Department of Health has determined that the source(s) used to supply your drinking water is not par-ticularly susceptible to contamination. If you wish to obtain the entire source water assessment regarding your drinking water, please call 651-201-4700 or 1-800-818-9318 (and press 5) during normal busi-ness hours. Also, you can view it on line at www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/swp/swa. This report will not be mailed out to each individual property owner, for a full copy of the report contact, Bobbie Vickerman at the City Office at 507.467.3722 or e-mail [email protected]. If you have questions about the City of Lanesboro drinking water or would like information about opportunities for public participation in decisions that may affect the quality of the water, please let the City Office know.
results of Monitoring The results contained in the following table indicate an exceedance of a federal standard. Some other contaminants were detected in trace amounts that were below legal limits. The table that follows shows the contaminants that were detected in trace amounts last year. (Some contami-nants are sampled less frequently than once a year; as a result, not all contami-nants were sampled for in 2011. If any of these contaminants were detected the last time they were sampled for, they are included in the table along with the date that the detection occurred.)
key to abbreviations:MCLG - Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drink-ing water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.MRDL - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level.MRDLG - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal.AL-Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirement which a water system must follow.90th Percentile Level- This is the value obtained after disregarding 10 percent of the samples taken that had the high-est levels. (For example, in a situation in which 10 samples were taken, the 90th percentile level is determined by disre-garding the highest result, which repre-sents 10 percent of the samples.) Note: In situations in which only 5 samples are taken, the average of the two with the highest levels is taken to determine the 90th percentile level.pCi/l - PicoCuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity).ppm - Parts per million, which can also be expressed as milligrams per liter (mg/l).ppb - Parts per billion, which can also be expressed as micrograms per liter (μg/l).N/A - Not Applicable (does not apply).
Contaminant (units) MCLG MCL Level Found Typical Source of Contaminant Range Average (2011) /Result*
Alpha Emitters 0 15.4 N/A 4 Erosion of natural (pCi/l) (06/23/2010) deposits.
Barium (ppm) 2 2 .0549- .07 Discharge of drilling .073 wastes; Discharge from metal refineries; Erosion of natural deposits.
Combined Radium 0 5.4 N/A 7.3** Erosion of natural (pCi/l) (06/23/2010) deposits.
Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 1.1-1.4 1.26 State of Minnesota requires all municipal water systems to add fluoride to the drinking water to promote strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum facto ries.
Contaminant (units) MRDLG MRDL **** ***** Typical Source of Contaminant
Chlorine (ppm) 4 4 .4-1.2 .93 Water additive used to control microbes.
****Highest and Lowest Monthly Average.*****Highest Quarterly Average.
SUMMary Of MINUTES April 10, 2012 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 2012-010: Proclamation of April as Sexual Assault Awareness monthThe Board approved the following agenda items:• theagenda.• removeApril3,2012minutesfromConsentAgenda.• thefollowingamendedConsentAgenda:2. Application for temporary on-sale liquor license for Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center. 3. Purchase of 100 pedometers using grant funds.4. Appointment of Beth Wilms, Community Services Director, to Community Services and Department Head committees. 5. Payment of 2nd quarter of SELCO appropriation.• April3,2012minutesasamended.• hireoftemporarypart-timecustodialperson.• DistractedDrivingpolicyasamended.• mileagereimbursementandtravelpolicy.• award bid for SAP 23-612-035 for bridge construction and minor approaches onCSAH #12 •awardbidforSAP23-598-013forbridgeconstructionandminorapproachesonCR#115• removed tabled motion: “approve an access permit for Sandra Pasche for a safeaccess to property located in Section 6, Pilot Mound Township.”• amendmotionforaccesspermitforSandraPasche.• access permit for Sandra Pasche for a safe access to a field property located inSection 6, Pilot Mound Township.The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved:
rEVENUE fUNdVendor Name, Description AmountFillmore County Journal, advertising $881.84Fillmore County Treasurer-Credit Card, registration fees, other travel expense $1,372.51Healthcheck Systems, Inc., supplies $1,862.27Independent Emergency Services, LLC, services $6,015.50Independent Stationers, supplies $508.53M & I Lockbox, services $14,710.05Regents of the University of Minnesota, contract $26,649.99Thiss, Kathy, mileage $552.23Whitewater Wireless, service agreement $7,743.02TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $60,295.94TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (43 bills - not listed) $7,202.56TOTAL REVENUE FUND $67,498.50
rOad & BrIdgE fUNd Vendor Name, Description AmountCarquest, parts $604.80Hanson Tire Service, Inc., services $12,493.16LaCrosse Truck Center, Inc., parts $820.74TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $13,918.70TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (13 bills - not listed) $2,254.61TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $16,173.31
SaNITaTION fUNd Vendor Name, Description AmountLiberty Tire Recycling Services MN, services $1,809.71TOTAL SANITATION FUND $1,809.71 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Karen Brown, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566.
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Contaminant (units) MCLG AL 90% # sites Typical Source of Level over AL Contaminant
Copper (ppm) 1.3 1.3 .18 0 out of 10 Corrosion of house hold plumbing sys tems; Erosion of natural deposits.
Lead (ppb) 0 15 1.5 0 out of 10 Corrosion of house hold plumbing sys tems; Erosion of natural deposits.
Contaminant (units) Level Found Typical Source of Range Average Contaminant (2011) /Result
Sodium (ppm) N/A 17 Erosion of natural deposits.(06/16/2009)
Sulfate (ppm) N/A 32.1 Erosion of natural deposits.(06/16/2009)
*This is the value used to determine compliance with federal standards. It sometimes is the highest value detected and sometimes is an average of all the detected values. If it is an average, it may contain sampling results from the previ-ous year.**During the year, we had a violation for Combined Radium. Some people who drink water containing radium 226 or 228 in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of get-ting cancer. System studying alternatives available for corrective action.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. City of Lanesboro is responsible for pro-viding high quality drinking water, but can-not control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead
runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, min-ing, or farming. Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. Organic chemical contaminants, includ-ing synthetic and volatile organic chemi-cals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants, which can
be naturallyoccurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regu-lations which limit the amount of cer-tain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some con-
in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drink-ing water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Some contaminants do not have Maximum Contaminant Levels established for them. These unregulated contami-nants are assessed using state standards known as health risk limits to determine if they pose a threat to human health. If unacceptable levels of an unregulated contaminant are found, the response is the same as if an MCL has been exceeded; the water system must inform its custom-ers and take other corrective actions. In the table that follows are the unregulated contaminants that were detected:
Compliance with National Primary drinking water regulations
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the sur-face of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturallyoccurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activ-ity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants, such as virus-es and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wild-life. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturallyoc-curring or result from urban stormwater
taminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 18004264791. Some people may be more vulner-able to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ trans-plants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guide-
lines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 18004264791.
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CITy Of LaNESBOrOLaNdSCaPINg BIdS
The city of Lanesboro is seeking bids for a landscaping improvement project for the area around the Lanesboro Area Chamber Office. A proposal form can be picked up at the city office or can be mailed or e-mailed to those whom request it. Bids will be accepted until 3:00pm on Monday, May 7. Any questions in regards to the project can be answered by calling (507) 467-3722 or e-mailing [email protected]. The city reserves the right to refuse any or all bids.
Bobbie VickermanCity Administrator/Clerk
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fOrESTVILLE TOwNShIP MEETINgS fOr 2012
MONTHYLY, BOARD OF AUDITZONING & PLANNING
The Forestville Township Board meet-ings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month starting at 7:30pm at the Town Hall for the remainder of the year. The Board of Audit will be held on the second Tuesday of February, 2013, at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Zoning & Planning meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of June and October, at 7:00pm at the Town Hall.
Connie MorgerClerk – Forestville Township
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