16
e Kingsland School Board approved a 4.41 increase for the 2012 tax levy at their meeting Monday, December 19. e board held the state man- dated Truth in Taxation pub- lic hearing to present the 2012 budget and the proposed levy. Business Manager Kathy Beevers presented a two-year compari- son of the proposed tax levy for the district. In 2011, the certi- fied levy was $1,942,571. e board approved a certified levy for 2012 at $2,028,326. Beevers said that the county, city and school have done a good job of holding the line on tax increases. She explained that some residents may see increases in their property taxes because of the elimination of the market value credit that was available in 2011. She said that the school is not involved in setting market values. e county sets the 2012 market values, which were discussed at the local county board of equal- ization hearings held earlier this year. ere were two citizens in attendance at the public hearing. Kim Hilbert of LarsenAllen LLP presented the annual audit information. She gave the school district a “clean or enqualified opinion.” She said that it was a “I am of the opinion, and I think it’s justified, that we set the levy at zero percent.” at was the opening sentiment of Councilor Vern Bunke as the Rushford City Council deliber- ated one last time before setting the final 2012 levy. “e last two years, I’ve asked for plans or proposals to show meaningful reduction in operating expens- es; some tightening of the belt. ese are for all practical pur- poses taxes on the citizens. It’s an extra burden,” he continued. e city had been consider- ing a 4.7 percent increase to cover debt service of capital improvement projects. ere was no projected increase in operating costs. Citing a desire to demonstrate to the citizens that their council is attempting to cut spending, the council and City Administrator Steve Sarvi debated the effects of no increase. “You’re asking to chop another $34,300 off the budget. I think we could do that. If we needed funds, we could transfer out of Economic Development,” said Sarvi. “We could do it, but we’d need to say no to some things.” “I appreciate all that’s been done, but I think we can do more,” urged Bunke. “If we hold our foot to the fire, the council and staff, and work cooperatively, we can find some creative ways to operate this city.” “Is there enough to sustain us without having to dip in?” ques- tioned Councilor Mark Honsey. After hearing there would likely be, despite the additional debt service burden, the decision was unanimous to declare no increase in the levy. City staff was quick to point out, however, that citizens will still see an increase in taxes in 2012 in part to the Homestead Market Credit and the financial wizardry of the state. e future of the former Municipal Liquor Store build- ing is taking shape. Administra- tor Sarvi presented the council with a draft version of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the lease and operation of the establish- ment to a private party. e RFPs will likely be due back by late January. Space studies on the current public library and city hall are also being done to determine other options for the building. ose studies should be complete within six weeks time. Referring to the RFP, Coun- cilor Honsey, a member of the Liquor Committee, added, “Leave it vague. See what sticks and what we get back.” City staff already has a figure in mind, based on market values, for the leasing cost of the facility. ey are keeping tight-lipped about all details until they see what develops. ere was some concern, however. “I worry that we’ll be doing this again in a year,” noted Honsey. “What will be the term or requested length of the contract?” While the city isn’t making demands, it’s clear that requests for a lease with greater contract lengths will prove more viable in the long run. Once proposals are in, the Liquor Committee of Honsey and fellow Councilor Robert Dahl will review them and bring recommendations to the council’s consideration. In related news, the city has authorized Mayor Chris Hal- lum to sign a letter to the USDA accepting the opportu- nity for funding in the form of a loan and grant for the pro- “If we hold our foot to the fire, the council and staff, and work cooperatively, we can find some creative ways to operate this city.” Vern Bunke, City Council member good year in regard to fund bal- ances. Auditors want to see fund balances between eight and six- teen percent. e Kingsland School District fund balance is at thirteen percent. LarsonAllen LLP is a profes- sional service firm that provides assurance, accounting, tax, con- sulting and advisory services to organizations and individuals managing business ventures and finance. e next school board meet- ing will be Wednesday, January 18 at 5 p.m. in the district con- ference room. Rushford sees no increase for 2012 levy Hot reads at Preston Library PAGE 3 This will be the year PAGE 4 The secrets of Fillmore County PAGE 5 Times have changed PAGE 7 Kingsland School District approves a levy increase See RUSHFORD Page 7 e county board approved the final 2012 budget and levy at their December 27 meeting. Coun- ty Coordinator Karen Brown explained the 2012 budget figures are unchanged from the prelimi- nary budget approved in Septem- ber and the budget detailed at the December 13 ‘truth in taxa- tion’ public hearing. e county budget for 2012 is $21,338,888, which is a reduction of about 7.2 percent, or nearly $1.7 mil- lion less in projected expenditures than in 2011. Property owners have some good news as the final levy has been reduced to slightly less than that of 2011. Brown said with the help of Auditor/Treasurer Shirl Boelter they reevaluated the expected revenues for 2012 and “tightened” it up. e 2012 levy will be $8,193,591. is is a decrease of $270 from 2011, a tiny fraction of one percent, but a decrease nevertheless. is is a reduction from the preliminary numbers, which had shown a 1.94 percent increase. Commis- sioner Chuck Amunrud expressed thanks to the county staff that worked on the levy and budget. Commissioner Duane Bakke County 2012 levy to be less than 2011 See COUNTY Page 3 Weekly Edition Monday, January 2, 2012 Volume 27 Issue 15 Comment on this article at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com Merry Double Overtime PAGE 8 BY KEVIN BLANCHARD [email protected] Canton l Chatfield l Fountain l Harmony l Lanesboro l Mabel l Ostrander l Peterson l Preston l Rushford l Rushford Village l Spring Valley l Whalan l Wykoff BY KIRSTEN ZOELLNER [email protected] BY K AREN REISNER [email protected] PRSRT STD ECR WSS US. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 70 MADELIA, MN 56062 POSTAL PATRON High School Sports Check out the Christmas Coloring Page entries from local kids on Page 2!

Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

Tags:

Embed Size (px)

DESCRIPTION

The 1.2.12 weekly edition of the Fillmore County Journal.

Citation preview

Page 1: Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

The Kingsland School Board approved a 4.41 increase for the 2012 tax levy at their meeting Monday, December 19. The board held the state man-dated Truth in Taxation pub-lic hearing to present the 2012 budget and the proposed levy. Business Manager Kathy Beevers presented a two-year compari-son of the proposed tax levy for the district. In 2011, the certi-fied levy was $1,942,571. The board approved a certified levy for 2012 at $2,028,326. Beevers said that the county, city and school have done a

good job of holding the line on tax increases. She explained that some residents may see increases in their property taxes because of the elimination of the market value credit that was available in 2011. She said that the school is not involved in setting market values. The county sets the 2012 market values, which were discussed at the local county board of equal-ization hearings held earlier this year. There were two citizens in attendance at the public hearing. Kim Hilbert of LarsenAllen LLP presented the annual audit information. She gave the school district a “clean or enqualified opinion.” She said that it was a

“I am of the opinion, and I think it’s justified, that we set the levy at zero percent.” That was the opening sentiment of Councilor Vern Bunke as the Rushford City Council deliber-ated one last time before setting the final 2012 levy. “The last two years, I’ve asked for plans or proposals to show meaningful reduction in operating expens-es; some tightening of the belt. These are for all practical pur-poses taxes on the citizens. It’s an extra burden,” he continued. The city had been consider-ing a 4.7 percent increase to cover debt service of capital improvement projects. There was no projected increase in operating costs. Citing a desire to demonstrate to the citizens that their council is attempting to cut spending, the council

and City Administrator Steve Sarvi debated the effects of no increase. “You’re asking to chop another $34,300 off the budget. I think we could do that. If we needed funds, we could transfer out of Economic Development,” said

Sarvi. “We could do it, but we’d need to say no to some things.” “I appreciate all that’s been done, but I think we can do more,” urged Bunke. “If we hold our foot to the fire, the council and staff, and work cooperatively, we can find some creative ways to operate this city.” “Is there enough to sustain us

without having to dip in?” ques-tioned Councilor Mark Honsey. After hearing there would likely be, despite the additional debt service burden, the decision was unanimous to declare no increase in the levy. City staff was quick to point

out, however, that citizens will still see an increase in taxes in 2012 in part to the Homestead Market Credit and the financial wizardry of the state. The future of the former Municipal Liquor Store build-ing is taking shape. Administra-tor Sarvi presented the council with a draft version of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the lease

and operation of the establish-ment to a private party. The RFPs will likely be due back by late January. Space studies on the current public library and city hall are also being done to determine other options for the building. Those studies should

be complete within six weeks time. Referring to the RFP, Coun-cilor Honsey, a member of the Liquor Committee, added,

“Leave it vague. See what sticks and what we get back.” City staff already has a figure in mind, based on market values, for the leasing cost of the facility. They are keeping tight-lipped about

all details until they see what develops. There was some concern, however. “I worry that we’ll be doing this again in a year,” noted Honsey. “What will be the term or requested length of the contract?” While the city isn’t making demands, it’s clear that requests for a lease with greater contract lengths will prove more viable in the long run. Once proposals are in, the Liquor Committee of Honsey and fellow Councilor Robert Dahl will review them and bring recommendations to the council’s consideration. In related news, the city has authorized Mayor Chris Hal-lum to sign a letter to the USDA accepting the opportu-nity for funding in the form of a loan and grant for the pro-

“If we hold our foot to the fire, the council and staff, and work cooperatively, we can find some creative ways to operate this city.”

Vern Bunke, City Council member

good year in regard to fund bal-ances. Auditors want to see fund balances between eight and six-teen percent. The Kingsland School District fund balance is at thirteen percent. LarsonAllen LLP is a profes-sional service firm that provides assurance, accounting, tax, con-sulting and advisory services to organizations and individuals managing business ventures and finance. The next school board meet-ing will be Wednesday, January 18 at 5 p.m. in the district con-ference room.

Rushford sees no increase for 2012 levy

Hot reads at Preston Library

page 3

This will be the year

page 4

The secrets of Fillmore County

page 5

Times have changed

page 7

Kingsland School District approves a levy increase

See RUSHFORD Page 7

The county board approved the final 2012 budget and levy at their December 27 meeting. Coun-ty Coordinator Karen Brown explained the 2012 budget figures are unchanged from the prelimi-nary budget approved in Septem-ber and the budget detailed at the December 13 ‘truth in taxa-tion’ public hearing. The county budget for 2012 is $21,338,888, which is a reduction of about 7.2 percent, or nearly $1.7 mil-lion less in projected expenditures than in 2011. Property owners have some

good news as the final levy has been reduced to slightly less than that of 2011. Brown said with the help of Auditor/Treasurer Shirl Boelter they reevaluated the expected revenues for 2012 and “tightened” it up. The 2012 levy will be $8,193,591. This is a decrease of $270 from 2011, a tiny fraction of one percent, but a decrease nevertheless. This is a reduction from the preliminary numbers, which had shown a 1.94 percent increase. Commis-sioner Chuck Amunrud expressed thanks to the county staff that worked on the levy and budget. Commissioner Duane Bakke

County 2012 levy to be less than 2011

See COUNTY Page 3

Weekly Edition Monday, January 2, 2012 Volume 27 Issue 15

Comment on this article at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

Merry Double Overtime

page 8

By Kevin Blanchard

[email protected]

Canton l Chatfield l Fountain l Harmony l Lanesboro l Mabel l Ostrander l Peterson l Preston l Rushford l Rushford Village l Spring Valley l Whalan l Wykoff

By Kirsten Zoellner

[email protected]

By Karen reisner

[email protected]

PRSRT STDECR WSS

US. POSTAGEPAID

Permit No. 70MADELIA, MN 56062

POSTAL PATRON

High School

Sports

Check out the Christmas Coloring Page entries from local kids on Page 2!

Page 2: Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

Thanks to All the Kids for their Great Art Work!

Aaron, Age 8, Canton Amanda, Age 12, Lanesboro Andy, Age 8, Lanesboro Annika, Age 7, Harmony Ariel, Age 7, Preston Ben, Age 11, Canton

Dan, Age 11, Lanesboro David, Age 8, Canton Eli, Age 12, Canton Enos, Age 11, Canton Evan, Age 11, Lanesboro Gretchen, Age 12, Wykoff

Jacob, Age 7, Lanesboro Joe, Age 9, Canton Lizzie, Age 10, Canton Mason, Age 6, Fountain Miriam, Age 5, Lanesboro Payton, Age 3, Spring Valley

Rebecca, Age 5, Harmony Rebekah, Age 8, Harmony Rhoda, Age 7, Canton Ryan, Age 6, Preston Sarah, Age 7, Canton Susan, Age 12, Lanesboro

Toby, Age 9, Harmony Travis, Age 9, Ostrander

Thank you to the Sponsors of the Christmas Coloring Page for making the coloring page possible!• Sandy’s Hair Affair, Preston, MN

• K&R Equipment, Inc., Fountain, MN• Root River State Bank, Chatfield, MN

• Richard’s Pump Service, Fountain, MN• First State Bank of Fountain, Fountain, MN

• The Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe, Preston, MN• Major & Company Accounting & Tax, Preston, MN

• Chatfield Parts House - NAPA, Chatfield, MN

• Preston Auto Parts - NAPA, Preston, MN• Buster’s Country Meats & Catering, Spring Valley, MN

• Kelly Printing & Signs Screen Printing & Embroidery, Preston, MN

• S&A Petroleum, Lanesboro, MN• Himlie Construction, Rushford, MN

• Pam’s Corner Convenience, Rushford, MN• The Creamery/Nordic Lanes & Lounge, Rushford, MN

Verna, Age 12, Canton William, Age 9, Harmony Zander, Age 8, Preston Chriss, Age 10, Preston

Olivia, Age 7, Fountain

Page 3: Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

Monday, January 2, 2012 FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Page 3

We know that sometimes life deals us a bum rap, situations can occur that we have little or no control over financially. In today’s ever-changing economic cycle, job challenges arise that may have caused financial hardships or unexpected medical emergencies may have dealt an unfair blow. As much as we try, sometimes it is very difficult to rebound from unexpected or out-of-control finances without help or understanding from some outside source. We want that opportunity to help. Re-establishing credit can be as important as buying a car. We have lenders working right now to finalize loans. Let’s see how this program works: From the start, our customers are under no obligation to enter this program, they can say no at any time. This program is designed to re-establish their credit in as short a period of time as possible. Other dealerships offer “Buy Here - Pay Here” operations. Generally, you buy a vehicle they want to get rid of, and no credit is established since they do not report to the credit bureau (unless payments are not made) and there are no warranties or guarantees. If credit is established, it’s only with them so people are trapped

inside their spiral of driving less than

d e s i r a b l e v e h i c l e s and never improving

their credit situation, which is the primary mission in this venture. At Zumbrota Ford, we offer all of our customers the opportunity to drive the vehicle that is right for them. We only use lenders that help re-establish your credit on 1998 and newer models, that meet the conditioning and mileage criteria of the lenders. Many of these vehicles have remaining factory warranties and are eligible for an extended service contract. After paying on this vehicle, credit will be re-established, provided payments have been maintained current on it and all your other credit obligations. Do you have: 1. A full-time job? 2. $1,300 gross monthly income? 3. Stable residence? 4. Down payment or trade? 5. Past credit problems with a drive to re-establsh credit? If so, we would like the opportunity to help you. Call 1-800-757-3080, ask for Brent or Greg for a completely confidential interview and drive home in your next automobile or truck form Zumbrota Ford tomorrow.

TOLL FREE 1-800-757-3080

WANTED: Good People with Bad Credit

Kingsley Mercantile, inc.

For all your plumbing needs -

WelcomesMaster Plumber Jeff Jewett

Call-Kingsley Mercantile, inc.

Harmony, MN 55939 • 507-886-2323Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30am-6:30pm; Sat. 8:00am - 5:00pm;

Sun. 11:00am - 2:00pmShop online 24 hours a day at www.kingsleymercantile.com

Big or small Jeff does it all!

noted that the county in the past had not included the then- expected state payment of the Market Value Homestead Credit in their budget figures. This state aid was added into the county’s reserves to reduce the amount of reserves used and to pay for unbudgeted expenses that came up during the year. As the county will no longer receive this state aid payment, he warned fellow board members that the board will have to be more careful when approv-ing non-budgeted items.

Other Business In Brief •A resolution was approved

for a detour agreement between MnDot and Fillmore County. County Engineer John Grind-eland said the county will be reimbursed $8,000 to compen-sate the county for road wear on CSAHs 37, 10, 23, and 12. The county roads will be used as a detour while the state removes and constructs a bridge north of Choice on trunk highway 43. Grindeland expects the road to be detoured for two to three months next summer. •The purchase of snowplowequipment at the low bid of $90,361.74 from Universal Truck Equipment to be installed on the county’s new plow truck was approved.

•TheresignationofJocylynPoe-hler, Assistant County Attorney, effective January 13 was approved. Approval was given to try and fill the vacancy with one of the two other applicants on the list for the position that were considered about three months ago when Poehlerwasselected. •The resignationofFredHori-han, Property Appraiser, wasaccepted with thanks for 16 years of service, effective January 31. Approval was given to advertise for a replacement. •The Board of Appeal andEqualization will be held in the board room at 6:30 p.m. on June 12, 2012. •JasonMarquardt,VeteranSer-

vices, explained the advantages of a VIMS remote license. He said he will be able to print any form needed for a veteran’s application and have it for the veteran to sign when he meets with the veteran away from the office during home and hospital calls. There will be no additional maintenance fee and a one time $500 fee for the additional license. The purchase of the licence was approved. •Elected official salaries wereapproved for 2012. Commission-er salaries will remain at $20,000 for another year. The county attorney salary was approved at $87,035withMarcPrestbyvotingagainst. The auditor/treasurer sal-ary was approved at $68,297 with

PrestbyandBakkevotingagainst.The county recorder salary was approved at $56,200. The sheriff salary was approved at $77,800 with an additional $6,000 for emergency management duties. •The board denied a coopera-tive tax abatement with the city of Rushford to repair the levee that protects some areas of the city. Rushford wants to do a twenty year tax abatement for the proj-ect, and expected that the county would deny their request. For that long of abatement the city needed to have another taxing jurisdic-tion to say “no” to a cooperative abatement. The request would not have qualified under the county’sTaxAbatementPolicy.

COUNTYContinued from Page 1

On December 22, 2011, Scott Brian Sefton, 40, of Prestonappeared before Judge Robert Benson at the Fillmore CountyCourthouse. Sefton was charged with eight counts of possession of child pornographic work, which has a maximum penalty of five years in jail and a $5,000 fine.

In November, there was an undercover file sharing investiga-tion done by the Internet Crimes Against Children task force. They discovered files of child pornogra-phy that were being downloaded, and traced the Internet Protocol(IP) address to Sefton’s home inPreston.

PoliceconfiscatedSefton’scom-puter, which allegedly has sev-eral images and videos of child pornography on it. Sefton paid $3,000 in conditional bail. He must not enter any stores that sell pornographic materials, have no Internet, and no contact with minors except for at work. His next court appearance will be Jan-uary 3, 2012.

Fillmore County Court Report

Preston Public Library invitesadults to sign up for “Hot Reads for Cold Nights.” Beginning Monday Jan. 2 andcontinuing through March 17, read-ers’ reviews will be posted on the bulletinboardintheentryway.Par-ticipants may pick something from

the library’s gift basket and put their name in for the weekly prize draw-ing(page-a-dayBookLover’sCalen-dar) every time theyfinish a book.Readers who write book reviews and read at least three books will be eligible for the grand prize drawing at the conclusion of the program.

Thursday, January 12, a Jazz musical performance will be given by CCBB Quartet, a local groupcomprised of Nathan Davidson of Rochester, Roy Cerling of Fillmore, Jerry Barrett of Mabel and CurtPetersonofChatfieldat7:00P.M.atthe library. Join us for a fun musical

evening. Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 P.M., therewillbeaCivilWarEracivilian fashion show at the library. Tuesday, March 20, author Doug Ohman will take you on a rural jour-ney around Minnesota exploring the barn told through photographs and historiesat7:00P.M. Storytime for children six and

underwillbeonWednesdays,Janu-ary 11, February 8 and 22, March 14 and 28, April 11 and 25, May 9 and 23 at 10:00 A.M. For more information, call 765-4511 or visit www.preston.lib.mn.us. PrestonPublicLibraryhours are asfollows: Monday 10-5, Tuesday 2-8, Wednesday10-8,Thursday2-8,Fri-day 10-5, and Saturday 10-2.

Hot reads for cold nights at Preston Public Library

Page 4: Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

Page 4 FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Monday, January 2, 2012

Editorial Cartoon

COMMENTARY

Comment on this column at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

(In the 507 area code)

136 St. Anthony St. • P.O. Box 496Preston, MN 55965

507-765-2151 • 1-800-599-0481 FAX 507-765-2468

e-mail: [email protected]: www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

Publisher/Editor Jason SethrePhotographer/Editor Amanda SethreAssistant Editor/Proofer Jade WangenAd Design Janet BrevigAd Design Shari JonesAd Layout/Design Sheena SuckowSales Sherry HinesSales Julie KiehneSales Peggi RedalenSales Sarah Wangen

Published by Sethre Media Group, Inc. every Monday and mailed third class. Circulation: 11,232 FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS to Zip Codes served, 920 FREE STORE DISTRIBUTION and 246 PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS at $55 per year, third class or $105 first class.

DEADLINE for news & advertising is NOON WEDNESDAY for the Monday

Edition. © 2012

Contributors: Eunice Biel, Vicki Christianson, Tammy Danielson,

Gabby Gatzke, John Goutcher, Col. Stan Gudmundson, Loni Kemp, Gary Peterson, Karen Reisner, Kristi Ruen, Abby Stocker, Paul Trende, Mitchell

Walbridge, Jade Wangen, Kirsten Zoellner

• Monday, Jan. 2, Lanesboro City Council, Lanesboro City Hall, 5:30 p.m.• Monday, Jan. 2, Preston City Council, Preston Council Chamber, 6:00 p.m.• Monday, Jan. 2, Whalan City Council, Whalan City Hall, 5:00 p.m.• Tuesday, Jan. 3, Ostrander City Council, Ostrander Community Center, 7:00 p.m.• Tuesday, Jan. 3, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7:00 p.m.• Tuesday, Jan. 3, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9:00 a.m.• Wednesday, Jan. 4, Canton City Council, Canton City Hall, 7:00 p.m.• Thursday, Jan. 5, Fountain City Council, Fountain City Office, 7:30 p.m.• Monday, Jan. 9, Wykoff Council, Wykoff City Hall, 7:00 p.m.• Monday, Jan. 9, Houston City Council, Houston City Hall, 7:30 p.m.• Monday, Jan. 9, Rushford City Council, Rushford City Hall, 6:30 p.m.• Monday, Jan. 9, Spring Valley City Council, Spring Valley City Hall, 7:00 p.m.• Monday, Jan. 9, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

Government this week

This will be the yearBy Andrew Kingsley I don’t think I’ve ever been as proud to live in Harmony as when they recently decided on their budget. The council members should be commended for tak-ing our budget issues seriously and cutting approximately 15 percent from the 2012 budget. Fill-more County should also be proud that we have cut some seven percent at the county level. There is no doubt that more cuts will be nec-essary in the future, but hey, it’s a step in the right direction. It goes to show that the smaller the government, the smaller the promises, and the more realistic it can be. But why are our property taxes going up so much while our cities and counties are cutting spending? Our Republican state congress and Democrat governor don’t abide by the same reality as we all do. They’re still busy partying with the lobbyists while patting each other on the back for “balancing the budget,” without raising taxes. Make no mistake, your taxes are going up directly because of them. Our local governments say that they cannot cut spending by as much as their funding was cut. It would be a steep road to climb at once, but I still believe possible and necessary. Nonetheless, even though our local governments are cutting back spending, their funding is being cut much more drastically from the state. There is still a net loss at our local levels and you ARE paying for it. How the games are played as to shifting the property tax burden between commercial, residential, and agri-cultural really matters little in the end. We all pay for it in a great

number of ways. So now ask our Republican congress and Demo-crat governor if they “really” didn’t raise our taxes? Surely, either would say it was the other’s fault. Conveniently for the state politicians, there is no Truth in Taxation. Would you want to let citizens make you answer for your actions if you were them? Our state politicians can mandate the county to provide services and then dictate how much they will cut their funding with little regard for how the county will be able to provide the mandated services. Again, big government saying/mandating it knows best while meanwhile displaying only incompetence. Why should the state be collecting our money and then giving it back to the coun-ties? Why would they want that hassle…unless they were gaining something in return? Now we see the ever vigilant evil of big govern-ment power peeking at us. This year they decided they wouldn’t send very much of our money back to us at the local levels. But my question is why did we let them have their dirty hands on it in the first place? If we have it to spend, then we should be giving it to our much more responsible local governments. Once it passes into big governments’ hands, only shreds of it go to what we intend-ed. But don’t expect Democrats or Republicans to change any of that. They’ve had their chances and they have chosen to put us in this position. And we keep elect-ing them to do it! It’s a good thing that we’re cut-ting on the local levels and maybe it’s even a good thing that the state cut back on the funding to local governments. It would be well worth it if the state would cut their budget and our taxes by the same percentages as they have cut our funding! For their spending levels make ours seem nominal. But they didn’t cut the

spending that was previously your local aid. No. They now just use that money to fulfill other empty promises. Make no mistakes, they raised your taxes. You can’t really blame Dayton, he’s always wanted to raise our taxes. He has some fantasy that he can just raise the rich minority’s taxes and that somehow won’t affect the rest of us or how much things cost, but if you read between the lines, he’s at least always been honest about wanting to raise our taxes. My real beef is with the Republicans. They claim to be the opposition to big government, yet only show signs of loving it, so long as they’re in control of it. Again, the ever vigilant evil of big government power rears its ugly face. It only gets worse at the Fed-eral level. We now pay as much in interest on our debt as what our entire budget was not that long ago. Money has been printed and injected at such levels that earth has never seen. I realize we’re way beyond using something like a gold standard any more, but right now I’d settle for just a “print-ing standard,” which would say that the Feds must at least actu-ally print the money in order for it to “exist.” They could never come close to printing enough bills to represent the money they say does. It would at least serve as some restraint. The day they were able to just put numbers through a computer and make it “exist” began our final descent. We’ve all heard about destruc-tive threats the earth faces from both natural and man-made disas-ters, and all the supposed 2012 doomsday prophecies, but most are largely out of our control. I have never been much of one for believing in conspiracies or proph-ecies, as they themselves can often become the sum of a man-made disaster. However, I’m not one for denying reality either. Rarely in history have so many serious threat potentials culminated at one point in time, nor a people

been so dependent upon things which they have so little control over. I ask that you consider what the dollar means to you, in your life. Think about how important money is to your way of life and how much you depend on it. Barring all the other possible threats we face, a coming currency crisis is imminent. So much has been printed and spent wastefully that we are beyond preventing a crisis of some level. We could stop all spending, altogether, and it would still be almost impossible to turn the tide of our current debt disaster. How we react to the inflation crisis we will face is what must be kept in our control. This will be the year that we decide who we will be. Will we become a full-fledged socialist country with decades of suffering darkness and decline in our future as history has proven? OR will we answer the cry of Liberty and bring her back home from our state and federal governments? Will we defend the world’s longest surviving written Constitution to restore America’s Greatness? We must not forget that “it” gave us the opportunity to experience and create what we now have, not the empty promises of our power mongering politi-cians nor the entitlements we now seek. Each of us, doing what’s right and best on the individual level,

is what made our collective whole so prosperous and our humanitar-ian gains so immense throughout our history. No government can mandate that, nor would ever have the wisdom to seek such a goal. Again, don’t look to the Republicans or Democrats for any change. Maybe we can scare some of them into taking us seriously. The others we must vote out of office. Until we do so, we are choosing to stay our path straight towards the edge of the cliff. Even if you must wait to see our coming hyperinflation before believing in it, please reserve control over your own actions until such time, as the anger you will feel burning when you realize how much we’ve been lied to is precisely the driving force necessary to restore Ameri-can Freedom. One could say at any time throughout history or future, that “crisis is inevitable,” as bad things always can and will happen, from time to time. But no one can say for sure how a people or society will react to any kind of crisis. That particular freedom of choice is the one that I’m banking on our massive government to underesti-mate. For when we finally experi-ence the pain caused by their lies and greed, it is they who will wish they had made different choices, as we strip their shamed power and return it rightfully to the hands of the people. Don’t let them use any crisis to gain even more leverage over you. You do not need them. We existed long before government did. They need us to exist, and we must take back the driver’s seat. Keep in mind that you are free to choose your actions and remember that this will be the year.

Andrew Kingsley

Page 5: Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

Monday, January 2, 2012 FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Page 5

COMMENTARY

Lanesboro Livewire’s 4-H CLub Oyster Stew & Chili Supper32nd

Annual

Prices: Adults $6.00 Children 5-12 $3.00 ($1 more at the door)

Come join us for a great evening and support your local 4-H

Sunday, January 8th, 2012 • 2:00 - 7:00 pmLanesboro Community Center

Menu: Oyster Stew, Chili, Chicken Noodle Soup, Sandwiches, Desserts & Beverages.

Pet of the Week

Fibi JeanSmall Dog Rescue of Minnesota

3853 Columbus Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55407www.smalldogsminnesota.org.

RAT TeRRieRFibi Jean was surrendered by her family, who had had her since she was a puppy, due to a small child in the home. Fibi is one smart lady. She knows her basic commands, sit, come, and up. She can even dance! Fibi’s favorite pastimes are playing with plush toys with squeakers and retrieving them--when she lets you have them to throw them for her, going for walks, hunting grasshoppers in the yard and taking naps under the covers. Fibi was not socialized with other animals when she was younger, so she is insecure around new dogs, but has made huge strides and even gets

to attend doggie daycare twice a month.

For more information on adopting Fibi Jean visit our website: www.smalldogsminnesota.org

By Jason SethrePublisher of the Fillmore County Journal &Olmsted County JournalCell phone: 507-251-5297 Another new year means we have another year of opportuni-ties. While a f l u c t u a t i n g e c o n o m i c climate can create uncer-tainty, people are still spend-ing money. National retail results for December 2011 show a remark-able spike in consumer spend-ing. As unemployment rates hover around six percent in Minnesota, we can take solace in knowing that this means that at least 94 percent of the population is employed. That’s looking at the cup as 94 percent full! Yes, you might say I am an eter-nal optimist. No, our economy is not anywhere near where it was just five years ago, but it could always be worse. It’s all relative, and we have adjusted our expecta-tions for the most part. As I listen to CNN and CNBC every day, jobs and the housing market are always at the forefront of key economic indicators. In the

Midwest, we are certainly in a better position than the rest of the nation. I have talked to local realtors and bankers, and homes are sell-ing throughout our region. As one realtor said, “We experienced a summer-like market in late fall and early winter.” That’s a good sign. Houses are moving. But, what about jobs? Well, we won’t be seeing any front page articles about 500 jobs coming to Fillmore County with any single business. As I talk to a lot of local busi-ness owners throughout Fillmore County and beyond, I gain the sense that business activity is spot-ty depending on the type of busi-ness and the geographical reach. Basically, this activity is impacted the same way it was when the economy was robust and seemed endless with prosperity. Without a doubt, the state of our economy has absolutely, understandably created a more conservative approach to business management. That prudence is necessary for sustainability, and many of our local business owners have leaned up where necessary to weather the storm – to stay in business. What’s interesting is when I find surprises that make me think how much we live in a different

One Moment Please...The Secrets of Fillmore County

world than ever before. Located in Preston, Kelly’s Printing & Signs, for example, has maintained a website for a number of years. In addition, within the past year they launched a Facebook page. While they have always spe-cialized in printing of nearly every kind, they most recently added vinyl wraps to their list of products and services. Vinyl wraps are usu-ally full color and wrapped around vehicles like a photographic image with text. Many businesses are utilizing this type of marketing to promote their business. As one of our newspaper advertising cus-tomers said a long time ago, “This is like a moving billboard.” He’s right! Well, what’s most interesting to me with this revelation is that Kel-ly’s Printing & Signs has already serviced clients for vinyl wraps in Ohio, Florida and California. That’s bringing money into our community from all over the Unit-ed States. That money supports jobs, housing, and an investment in future growth. It gives us hope and confidence. What inspires me in 2012 is knowing that our possibilities are endless. When I hear that a Preston-based company is generat-ing income from states near and far, that’s a good sign. The only way our little towns are going to survive and hopefully thrive is by generating external streams of revenue. And, Kelly’s Printing & Signs is just one company doing this from within the boundaries of Fillmore County. I know there are many others. I refer to these as “The Secrets of Fillmore County.” It sounds kind of juicy, doesn’t it? These are the secrets to our success and longevity as small town USA. In the Progress Edition 2012, now in its third year, our news-paper will examine the untapped potential of Fillmore County along with offering up a new spin in this special section. We want your thoughts on what you think will make your community or Fillmore County more conducive to attract-ing economic growth and busi-ness development opportunities. Your thoughts will be shared in the Progress Edition 2012 section along with mine. The editorial deadline for having your thoughts published in this special section will be noon on Wednesday, Janu-ary 18, 2012. And, the word count limit will be 300 words or less. The Progress Edition 2012 will appear as an independent special section in the January 23, 2012 issue of the Fillmore County Journal. I look forward to hearing from you.

Jason Sethre

Kids and Eating When you have kids, what to feed them is an issue from the moment they are born. Parents spend hours worrying about and researching the right thing to feed their child. Breast milk or formula? When do I start solid foods? Why won’t my kid eat? Are they getting enough? I have worried about my children’s nutrition just like any other mother. But like most parents, the more kids you have, the less you worry. I ran my first baby to the doctor every time he coughed. By the time my third came along, my attitude was, “Meh, she’s fine.” You learn so much as you go along. I feel bad for first children, as they are pretty much the practice ones. All of my children are different when it comes to food. Two of them are not fussy. But then I have a son on the autism spectrum, and he will eat about five things on the planet, and none of them is a vegetable. This has caused me years of worrying about his health, and I still worry every day. But we do the best we can. That’s all any parent can do. There are many days that my kids eat less than perfect. But I have learned to not stress too much about it, because the overall picture is much more important. I try to make meals that I know they enjoy, and that also contain things that are nutritious for them. I try to make snacks that are healthy (try being the operative word here). It works best for my six-year-old daughter. When we are riding in the van and she cries out, “I’m hun-gry!” I like to hand her an apple or banana. This usually satisfies her for a little while. And even though they do eat junk food sometimes and love

to get treats, I know they are also getting the good stuff. I made this soup a couple of weeks ago and was blown away at how great it was. It is also unbelievably nutritious, and perfect for the cold winter weather and for fighting off illness. The quinoa provides protein, the black beans are loaded with iron, the carrots and zucchini are rich in vitamins, and the kale…oh, the kale. After stuffing my face full of everything sugar this holiday season, my body is absolutely craving leafy greens and fresh fruit. I have fallen off the eat-right wagon, like most people this time of year, and I need to get back on. It’s crazy how a person can mindlessly fall into bad habits. I have strayed from my usual path and have resorted to eating anything in front of me that contains chocolate. My low point hit when a Hershey’s Kiss fell on the floor and I picked it up, dusted it off, and ate it. I am not proud of this. It’s time to get back on track for all of us. It can be done. I can remember how delicious things are that do not contain sugar. I can train my body to quit craving it. I can remember how alive and fresh and energized I feel when I eat meals like this. This recipe is adapted from Angela Liddon, who has a food blog called Oh She Glows at www.ohsheglows.com. When Grace tried this she said, “Mmm, kale. I like kale,” and I cried little tears of joy.

Food For Life

By Jade Wangen

Holiday Soup for the Soul

1 large carrot, peeled and chopped½ cup quinoa (brown rice, couscous, or a small pasta would work too)1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped1 medium zucchini, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 vegetable bouillon cube6 cups waterOne 15-ounce can diced tomatoes One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed1 tsp curry powderPinch of both cinnamon and ground nutmeg2 cups kale, rinsed well and torn into small pieces ½ tsp salt Black pepper to taste Heat oil in a large soup pot. Add onion and sauté over medium heat until translucent. Add carrots, zucchini, and garlic and continue to sauté for 5-7 minutes. Add six cups of hot water to pot, bring to a boil and add bouillon cube, tomatoes, quinoa, black beans, spices, and seasonings. Bring to a boil and simmer gently 15-20 minutes. Add kale, stir and cover. Simmer on low 15-35 minutes.

Got a News Tip?Have a Story Idea?

Contact the Fillmore County JournalP: 507.765.2151 F: 507.765.2468

E: [email protected]

Fillmore County 2012 Budget PuBliC notiCeThe following is a summary of the operating budget for the 2012 fiscal year for Fillmore County.This summary is published in accordance with Minn. State. 375.169. The detail of the county budget is on file in the Coordinator’s Office at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Preston, MN, and may be reviewed during normal business hours. 2011 2012 CURRENT ADOPTED BUDGET BUDGET Budgeted Governmental FundsREVENUES County portion of tax levy** $7,983,838 $8,080,044 State paid portion of tax levy $900,406 $957,528 Total Tax Levy $8,884,244 $9,037,572

Other Taxes $192,180 $241,491 Licenses and Permits $50,040 $58,140 Intergovernmental Revenues State & Federal $11,331,787 $9,317,747 Charges for Services $1,726,596 $1,759,422 Fine and Forfeits $5,000 $7,000 Interest on Investments $37,000 $45,000 Miscellaneous $487,001 $480,968 Other Financing Sources $88,300 $86,100OTHER SOURCES Budgeted use of available fund balances $199,269 $305,448 TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES $23,001,417 $21,338,888

EXPENDITURES General Government $3,811,782 $3,893,126 Public Safety $3,080,880 $3,173,870 Highway, Airport, and Sanitation $9,675,828 $7,722,605 Human Services $3,504,630 $3,673,344 Health $1,639,213 $1,669,509 Culture and Recreation $251,953 $251,953 Conservation of Natural Resources $557,507 $555,086 GO Debt Service $260,000 $267,000 Other/Unallocated $219,624 $132,395 TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES $23,001,417 $21,338,888

* * County portion of tax levy does not include disparity aide of $113,547

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Page 6: Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

Page 6 FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Monday, January 2, 2012

ObITUARIEs

Fillmore County Church DirectoryArendahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2477Assembly Of God Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101Assumption Catholic Church ………………… Fri. - 8 :30am & Sat. - 5:00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320Bethlehem Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344Calvary Baptist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 :45am & 6 :00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-4686Canton-Scotland Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260Chatfield Lutheran Church …………………… Sundays - 8 :00am & 10 :00am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-4721Chatfield United Methodist Christ ………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529Cherry Grove United Methodist …………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161Christian Science Services …………………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251Elstad Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769Emmanuel Episcopal Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164Faith United Methodist Church ……………… Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830Fillmore Free Methodist Church ……………… Sundays - 8 :30am & 10 :30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450First Baptist Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am & 6 :00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840First Baptist Church-Preston …………………… Sundays - 10 :30am & 7:00pm 108 Chatf ield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-4960First English Lutheran Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793First Lutheran Church of Highland ………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318First Presbyterian Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9:30am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854Fountain Lutheran …………………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268-4413Fountain United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 8 :30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268-4456Garness Trinity Lutheran …………………………………… Sundays - 11:00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905Grace Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9:00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2218Greenfield Lutheran Church ………………… Sundays - 9:00am & 10:30am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272Greenleafton Reformed Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 :00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2546Harmony United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-6851Henrytown Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 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) 352-4136Whalan Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 :30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

Spring Valley Senior Living

www.svseniorliving.com800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975

Providing quality senior housing and aging services in Spring Valley and the surrounding area.

For the Seasons of Your Life

Housing with Services Home Health • Therapy • Care Center

Call for details 507-346-7381 Ext 106

Ask about our Apartments

HWYS. 52 & 58 IN ZUMBROTA

507-732-76171-800-761-6086

Trade IT!We take motorcycles, snowmobiles, atv’s on

trade. Get the car or truck you want. Turn

yours into cash!apply Online at:

www.zumbrotaford.com

Everilda “Evie” Alice Klug Everilda “Evie” Alice Klug, 85, of Harmony, MN, and formerly of Caledonia, died Monday, December 26, 2011, at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, MN. Evie was born May 19, 1926, in Caledonia, to Edward and Barbara (Bin-ner) Klug. She attended District 36 School until the 8th grade and was confirmed at St, Mary’s Catholic Church in Caledonia. She has lived at Maple Leaf Services, SLS 26 in Harmony, for the past 31 years. Evie was a very special person and she always had a smile on her face. She loved flowers and she could bring any sick plant back to life, especially Sue’s cactus. We would go for drives to look at flowers and go to greenhouses to purchase flowers. Evie loved to spend time with her peers and staff, going out to eat, and shopping. Bowling was a favorite. “I got a 165 in bowling,” was a favor-ite phrase and, “I’m 69 years old and holding,” was another favorite phrase. She always reminded every-one her birthday was May 19th. She enjoyed socializing with people and visiting at staff’s family and holiday gatherings. She always had a hug and smile for children. She used to talk about the chickens she had to feed on the farm. She loved to recite nursery rhymes and music was a big part of her life. She loved gospel and old hymns and some of her favorites were “Jesus Loves Me” and “Amaz-ing Grace.” She could sing just about any song and she knew the words to every nursery rhyme, some we had never heard before, but Evie said they were what her mother taught her. She also played cards, King Corner and Old Maid, and enjoyed many other

activities with staff and peers. Evie was a ray of sunshine in our lives - she will be deeply missed. Evie is survived by her special friends that were family and house-mates, Merle, Mary Lou, and Liz; the entire staff at Maple Leaf Ser-vices, and Susan Engen. She is also survived by her three sisters, Alvira Klockeman and Winnifred Klocke-man, both of Fountain, MN, and Rose Town of Ely, MN; and many nieces and nephews. She was pre-ceded in death by her parents, seven brothers, Richard, Eugene, Donald, Harold, Marcel, Omar, and Ignatius, and two sisters that died in infancy, Marion and Ida. A Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 29, 2011, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Caledonia. Father Gregory Leif officiated and burial was in Cal-vary Cemetery, Caledonia. McCor-mick Funeral Home in Caledonia assisted the family.

bertha Frances smedsrud Bertha Frances Smedsrud, 89, of Harmony, MN went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2011. Bertha was born on May 27, 1922, to Palmer and Ada Klingsheim in Rice Lake, WI. She was a resident of Harmony, MN for the past 65 years. Bertha graduated from Lime Springs High School and attended North Central Bible Institute in Minneapo-lis, MN. She married Luvern Sme-drud on March 20, 1946, and was a devoted wife, mother, and home-maker. She enjoyed cooking, sew-ing, gardening, and reading. She will be remembered as a gracious hostess who always welcomed guests. She is survived by six children: Suzanne (Norman) Foster of Savage, MN; Marsha (Roger) Johnson of Harmony, MN; Robert (Rebecca)Smedsrud of Decorah, IA; Mary (Timothy) Chafins of Akron, OH; Jeanne (Larry) Burbaugher of Summerville, SC; James (Donna) Smedsrud of Milwaukee, WI; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchil-dren; two brothers: Alfred and John Klingsheim; and a sister, Esther Sme-

Everilda “Evie” Alice Klug

ton. She was preceded in death by her husband Luvern; a brother, Paul Klingsheim, and a son-in-law Timo-thy Smith. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, MN. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Elliota Cemetery in rural Canton, MN. Lindstrom Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Larry steinmetz Larry Steinmetz, 62, of New Ulm died Monday, December 26, 2011, at the Sleepy Eye Care Center in Sleepy Eye. Larry Duane Steinmetz was born on Novem-ber 21, 1949, in Viroqua, Wis-consin to Orval and Bernice (Stanek) Stein-metz. He gradu-ated from Harmony High School and attended Winona Technical College. On September 23, 2000, he was united in marriage to Dianna (Ouren) Otto in New Ulm. Larry was employed at 3M in New Ulm for thirty-seven years and retired from there in 2006. For the last three years he was maintenance manager at the Green Valley Resort in Glenwood. Larry enjoyed fishing, golfing, play-ing darts, playing and coaching 3M softball, and spending time at their lake home on Pelican Lake in Glen-wood He was a member of the 3M club in New Ulm. Larry is survived by his wife, Dianna L. Steinmetz of New Ulm; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Amy Steinmetz of New Ulm; par-ents, Orval and Bernice Steinmetz of Harmony; step-daughter, Angela Otto and her special friend, Broc Schugel both of New Ulm; step-sons and daughters-in-law, TJ and Miranda Otto of Duluth, Christo-pher and Michele Otto of New Ulm; ten grandchildren; brothers and sister-in-law, Thomas Steinmetz of Owatonna, Jim and Danette Stein-metz of Spring Valley; nieces, Tara (Steinmetz) Booth, Karen (Stein-metz) Ryan; nephews, Jonathan Steinmetz, Zachary Steinmetz and his wife, Lindsay; uncle, Jim Stanek of Wisconsin; aunt, Beverly Miller of Wisconsin; and cousins; and special friends, Jennifer and Daniel. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tami (Steinmetz) Ziegler in 2006, and his grandparents. Funeral service was Friday, December 30, 2011, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in New Ulm with Pastor Joyce Tollefson-Capp officiat-ing. Burial was in the New Ulm City Cemetery.

Larry steinmetz

Harper Alden Pickett Siblings Morgan, Kathryn, and Cooper Pickett are proud to announce the birth of their baby brother, Harper Alden Pickett. He was born November 30, 2011, and was 7 pounds 15 ounces and 20 1/4 inches long. Parents are Colin and Jennifer Pickett of Preston. Grandparents are Jerry and Kathy Tesmer of Harmony and Bob and Arlouene Pickett of Preston.

Birth Announcement

Page 7: Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

Monday, January 2, 2012 FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Page 7

posed Rushford Library/City Hall project. Essentially, noth-ing is new. The signature merely declares the city’s desire to keep the funding as an option should it choose to proceed with the project. Councilor Bunke openly declared his desire that the USDA be notified once and for all to decline the funding. “If we don’t have so much money, maybe we won’t waste so much money. We need to look at this frugally.” “Right now,” argued Coun-cilor Honsey, “this is another tool in our toolbox. Let’s get our choices in front of us once and for all and then make a decision.” “We’ve been here before,” noted outgoing Councilor

Ted Roberton, who cautioned the council. “When the time comes to make a decision, the arm is twisted and we accept the money. We’ve been there before.” The signature on the letter will not obligate the city to accept the loan and grant in the future. It does preserve the option to use the funding for as long as possible. Once the city has approval from FEMA on the more than $400,000 that was previously hoped for the Community Center, but may now be applied to the library project, the council will need to make a decision. That could come in late winter or early spring of next year. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, January 9, at 6:30pm, at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

RUSHFORDContinued from Page 1

Enjoy

“Your Community Bank for Generations”

The First State Bank of Fountain

Fountain, MN • 507-268-4321 www.fsbfountain.com

RichaRd’s PumP seRvice, iNc.

Lic. & Bonded Business 35 Years

Plumbing, Heating, Air ConditioningPressure Systems

On-site Sewer Systems

Fountain, MN • 507-268-4352

Home of the Fillmore County Historical Center

Custom bagging manure hauling & bale Wrapping

Randy Ristau Cell: 507-259-5866

Ken Koch Cell: 507-259-59619’ & 10’ Ag Bag

K&r equipment, inC.300 Cedar St. Box 176, Fountain, MN 55935 • Office 507-268-4425

HERMAN’S SERVICETowing & Automotive Repair131 Hwy 52 S, Fountain, MNBus: 507-268-4434

Herman, Linda, Brent & Suzy

Passenger, PickuP &

Farm Tires

Fountain, Mn

Monday, January 9, 2012

Hay & Straw

NOTe: Sale iS 2Nd MONday Of each MONTh

PreSton daIry & FarM oF Canton 1/2 mile West of canton, MN on hwy 52

TO cONSigN hay Or STraW Or fOr MOre iNfOrMaTiON:

www.gehlingauction.com or email: [email protected]

12:00 noon caNTON

call don 507-743-2250 or gehling auction co. 507-765-2131

all hay MuST be ON The lOT by 3:00 pM The SaTurday priOr TO The aucTiON.

all bales must be removed by 2 weeks of the sale date.all round bales & big square bales must be unloaded. No Sunday or Monday unloading. loader fee is $1.00 per bale.

Only small square bales will be sold on trailers or wagons but must be weighed empty and full - there will be no exceptions.

SaLe SIte:

coupon

Village Square RestaurantThe

of Harmony, mn • 507-886-4406

and

Expanding Hours Starting

January 3, 2012mon-fri open at 7amSat-Sun open at 8am

Open til 8pmExcept Mon. & Wed. til 4pm

7 DayS a WEEk!

Buy 1 Breakfast at Regular Price Get 2nd Breakfast ...

(Of equal or lesser value - Good thru 1/31/12)

1/2Price

By Collin Richert Times have changed over the years as we know, the most obvious being the rise in gas prices from just 36 cents in 1970 to about four dollars. In 1970 the most viewed TV shows were Marcus Welby M.D., and The Flip Wilson Show. Now–a-days it’s all about reality shows. I tell you what, if television shows in the ‘70s knew they could make seven million dollars running around acting like idiots fighting with their family like the Kardashians, I think they might have taken that option into consideration. If they knew they could get married for six months and make 17 million dollars, I think they just might have. Back in the ‘70s, sports stars were paid $7,000 a year instead of millions. Some changes are for the better, while some are for the worse. Most for the worse. Does anybody remember turning on the radio and not hearing at least five words bleeped out? I never lived in the ‘70s, so I don’t know what any of this stuff

would have been like living it live instead of looking it up on Google. But if I could pick anything from the Seventies to bring to today, it would have to be the cars. I would love to go outside right now, sit on my porch and see a 1970 Dodge Charger fly by. Cars in that time beat every single car of today for all sorts of reasons except driving in the snow. I mean really, can we go back to a time where cars only cost about $3,900 new? Also, and I don’t know if I’m the only one seeing this, but does it seem like the music talent was better in the past? Take these lyrics for example. “Oh, let the sun beat down upon my face, stars fill my dreams. I am a traveler of both time and space, to be where I have been, to sit with elders of the gentle race. This world has seldom seen. They talk of days for which they sit and wait, all will be revealed” (Led Zep-pelin- Kashmir 1975). Compared to this “Poppin bottles in the ice, like a blizzard. When we drink, we

Journal Writing Project

Times have changed

do it right gettin slizzard. Sippin siz-zurp in my ride, like Three 6. Now I’m feelin so fly like a G6” (Far East Movement- Like a G6 2010). People can debate that I could have done the same with the present song being better and the past one being bad. Yes, I could very well, but you’re not the one writing this, and your opin-ion doesn’t really matter in this case. Collin Richert is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. He is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its thirteenth year.

Golat ~ Smith Elisabeth Golat of Bruce, Wisconsin and Dean Smith of Rushford, Minnesota are proud to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Elisabeth is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and is furthering her education at Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical, and Dean is a gradu-ate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and owns D&D Dairy of Rushford, Minnesota. The groom’s parents are Lyle and Rose Smith of Rushford, Minnesota and the bride’s parents are Harry and Susan Golat of Bruce, Wisconsin. The wedding is planned for October, 2012, in Rushford, Minnesota.

Engagement

Page 8: Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

Page 8 FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Monday, January 2, 2012

Real estate Online auctiOn

auction

224 Mill St., Peterson, MN4 BR, 2 BA, mnfl. laund, 24 x 46 garage

w/heated workshop, 68 x 250 lot, 2 blocks from State bike trail

Excellent investment or first home!Auction ends on

January 31, 2012 at 7 pm.

Register and bid online at www.darrauctions.comTerms: Successful bidder to sign purchase agreement and pay $3,500 nonrefund-able earnest money the day after auction ends. No contingencies. Buyer to have financing in advance. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. 4.5% buyer premium added to the purchase price. Property to close within 30 days pending clear title. See all terms at www.darrauctions.com

OPeN hOuSeS: Jan. 8th 10:30 am – 1pm &

Jan. 11th 5pm – 7pm. Or call for a private view

111 Fillmore Place SE, Preston, MN

(507)765-9986507-259-3291

Park Lane Estates

Assisted Living

• Active social life style • Dine out at local cafes• Trips to Commonweal Theater• Drives in the country • Transportation to local doctors

and stores.

January EntertainmentJan. 7th ~ 1:30 pm  Root River Blue Grass Jan.10th ~ 2:00 pm  Casey BandJan.12th ~ 1:30pm  Arnold/Bradley Band Jan.14th ~ 1:30pm   Gary Froiland MusicJan. 17th ~ 1:30pm   Brother Music, Sister Rhythm Jan. 23rd ~1:30pm  Ron Vorwerk AccordianJan. 26th ~ 1:30pm   Chris VonarxPublic is welcome.

Where new friends are made and old friends reunited

Fillmore County SportsMerry Double OvertimeBy Paul Trende Coming into the Chatfield-King-sland girl’s basketball contest, one could’ve expected a good game. Both entered with 5-3 records. Chatfield entered 5-1 in conference play, the loss coming at the hands of Caledonia by 11. Kingsland entered even in league play (2-2), losses com-ing to Caledonia (by 4) and PEM (by 6). Chatfield beat the Bulldogs by 20. But the Gophers fell to Roch-ester-Lourdes by seven, a team the Knights beat by nine. They split last season’s series (games decided by four and five points). Expecting a darn good game and getting what unfolded are two different things. It was a hard-fought defensive battle. Flash forward to one minute to go in regulation. An Erin Kammer driving lay-up gave the Goph’s a 39-36 lead. Knight MacKenzie Marzolf then got fouled and made one of two FT’s. Kingsland subsequently got a steal. Cheyenne Losey got a hoop (for the 39-39 tie) and-some-harm, but she couldn’t convert on the free throw (for the lead). Marzolf, however, grabbed the offensive rebound, only for the Knights to turn the ball over, fouling Kammer simultaneously. She went to the line for a one-and-one with 10.9 second remaining. She missed the front end (for the lead), but Sarah Costello grabbed an offensive rebound, only to miss a desperation game-winning three-pointer. In OT #1, a pair of Costello FT’s gave Chatfield a 43-41 lead with 41 ticks left, but Losey responded with a little lefty hook shot off the glass. Inbounding with 14 seconds, Chatfield was able to get the ball up the court, but they were forced to dribble under the basket and out-of-bounds as time expired. In OT #2, the Knights circumvented the battle each team had all game long with scoring from the field. They used the free throw stripe. A pair of

Marzolf freebies gave the Knights a lead. Three Nicole Swanson FT’s stoked the lead to five. Three more freebies capped an 8-0 second over-time period for the Knights, and won them a pivotal early season Three Rivers contest (51-43). Kingsland didn’t attempt a FG in the final OT period, but they were 8 of 10 at the line. Chatfield was 0 for 8 from the field, 0-1 from the line. Losey led all scorers and rebounders with a strong 16 and 12 night (8 of 10 on 2-point shots). Swanson added 9 points, 5 rebounds, and a number of blocks (including a big one in the final OT). Lindsay Tart and McKayla Pruter both had eight. For Chatfield, Sidney Irish and Sarah Costello each had 11. MaKenzie Miller had 8 and a team-high 9 rebounds. Through the first overtime, Kingsland largest lead was five (7-2). Chatfield’s largest lead was three (on three separate occasions). The game had eight ties and ten lead changes. Kingsland improves to 6-3 overall, 3-2 in conference. Chatfield falls to 5-4 overall, 4-2 in conference. Each trails Caledonia (7-0, 8-0) and Dover-Eyota (6-1, 8-2) for confer-ence supremacy, just ahead of PEM (4-3, 4-3). Twas Three Nights Before Christ-

mas… …and all through the Knight house Kingsland fans were stirring. Their boys played the part of cat to the Chatfield Gophers’ mouse. With Coach Eckheart, a shorter-bearded Santa, driving the sleigh. Tanner Lange played Rudolph, scor-ing 18 points, including three trays. He wasn’t alone. He had Donner and Blitzen, if you will. Spencer Klevan and Devin Pokorney stepped up. The hoop they did fill (16 points and 7 rebounds, 13 points respectively). The only Grinch of the night was a former schoolmate named Nate. Young Skare was the Gopher’s best offense (17 points),

but it was too little too late. The final score to the contest was 65-42. Black and silver fans left for home quite happy, maroon and white fans quite blue. And the Knights exclaimed as Chat fans drove out of sight, Merry Christmas to all, but to you Gophers, just leave our town for the night! Kingsland built an early 17-5 lead. A cluster of Gopher threes midway through the first half cut the lead to one twice (19-18, 22-21). From there the Knights were in control. They led 40-27 at halftime. Their advantage never dipped below nine in the second stanza. Lange also had 7 rebounds, 8 assists, and 5 steals. He’s averaging 19.4 points/game. Heading to the Christmas break, the Knights are 4-1 in the Three Riv-ers, 4-3 overall. They’re alone in 3rd place behind PEM (5-0, 7-1) and Southland (5-0, 7-1), just ahead of R-P (4-2, 4-2) and L-A (4-2, 4-3). Chatfield is 2-4, 2-6.

Half a Hope in Winona St. Mary’s University campus played host to a boys-girls double-header between Mabel-Canton and Hope Lutheran. The girl’s got things started. Early on, M-C had no answer for the Patriot’s Dakota Ellinghuysen. The 5’9” sophomore F had 11 of her home team’s first 13 points (many on O-rebound put-backs). Her efforts, a 7-plus minute M-C scoring draught to end the half, accompanied by a 6-0 HL run, left the Coug’s trailing 22-14 at the intermission. M-C got to as close as 33-30 with under seven to go before hitting another draught. HL put together another 6-0 run, one that left the Lady Patriots victo-rious 39-35. Ellinghuysen was high scorer with 17. Danielle Paul was tops for the Cougars with 10. Lydia Geving had 8 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals. The teams combined for 43 offensive rebounds; HL had 11 second-chance points to M-C’s 7 (the difference in the contest). The boys then took center stage, or more appropriately, M-C’s Steve Smith and Hope’s Jason Klug did. Smith scored the Coug’s first 18 points, Klug the Pat’s first 10. At the half, Klug’s team led 27-24. Out of the break, it was all Mabel-Canton. Jacoby Bigalk aided Smith in sponsoring a 14-0 Cougar run, making the score 38-27. The closest Hope got from there was five (with 26 ticks left). M-C prevailed 61-55. The large-in-statute soft-in-touch Smith did yeoman’s work down low, scoring a season high 37 points on 16 of 23 shooting while snaring 18 rebounds. One carom established him as M-C’s all-time leader (568 and counting), break-ing his brother Joe’s record (562). After not scoring in the first, Bigalk’s 11-point second half gave M-C a critical second threat. Justin Ward did a bit of everything (6 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists). Klug fin-ished with 20 for Hope. Teammate Caleb Forst added 18 including 5 trifectas. Hope plays no juniors or seniors.

Uneven-Steven High school basketball in SE Min-nesota has its share of one-sided affairs. Games sometimes are rather uncompetitive. Tuesday the 20th was that way. Eight of nine Fillmore County squads played games decided by double-digits. Kingsland Knight

fans had reason to rejoice. The boys, behind the tri-faceted scoring punch of Tanner Lange (24), Sam Eber-le (15), and Spencer Klevan (14), turned a 4-point halftime lead into an 18-point (70-52) victory over the St. Charles Saints. The girls, meanwhile, handed the Lady Saints a 49-26 defeat. Lindsay Tart led the way with 16 points (on 3-3 from deep), 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. The team made 7 of 12 long-rangers. R-P Trojan fans were equally satisfied. The boys did their thing in Wabasha, building a 21-point halftime lead, prevailing 67-52. Nick Thompson had 22, Trent Vix 14. The girls gave the home crowd a lot to cheer for. They thumped the Lady Falcons (North) 64-22. Four Trojans reached double-figures led by Kenzie Lind’s 21-point, 13-rebound, 5-steal effort. Kendra Crawford added 12 points and 7 assists. In the PEM-Chatfield series, the girls showed which one loss 3-Rivers squad was better. Sarah Costello was extremely busy (18 pts, 9 rebs, 5 ass, 4 stls). MaKenzie Miller (14 pts, 9 rebs), Sidney Irish (11 pts), and Erin Kammer (7 rebs, 7 assists) all did work. The Lady Goph’s worked PEM 58-38. The boys, how-ever, had the unenviable task of fac-ing their Bulldog counterparts. Just how unenviable was the task? It was 85-51 unenviable. Nate Skare did score 16 points (in the second half when the game was decided). PEM had four in double-figures. The Mabel-Canton boys flew solo, and into Rochester to face Schaeffer Academy. The Lions held down M-C lead man Steve Smith (7 pts, 12 rebs), but couldn’t hold down the score. Behind Jacoby Bigalk (12) and Gabe Lind (9) the Cougars slugged their way to a 49-36 victory. That left the Fillmore Central/Dover-Eyota series. In Harmony, the young Lady Falcons had it get ugly on them. Behind Sarah Pease’s 22 first half points, Three Rivers conference contender D-E built a 46-20 halftime lead. FC’s Alex Peterson tried to counteract that effort by registering a double-double (13 pts, 12 rebs), but it was in vain. In the end, everyone got to play and the score ballooned (77-27 Eagles). Finally, the most competitive game

of the night, and highest scoring, saw the FC boys build a 13-point halftime lead against D-E. They pre-vailed 76-70; free throw shooting a big key (FC was 21 of 27 from the line, D-E 8 of 21). Four Falcons, Ryan Baker (16), Zach Olstad (15), Ryan Mayer (13), and Tyler Eickhoff (12) found double-digits. In total, a combined 221 points decided nine games, an average margin of victory of 24.5. County teams went 7-2.

GBB12-22 •FC37,GrandMeadow59(FC:A.Peterson16.GM:AutumnThors-en 15. Falcons are 0-5) •LaCrescent52,M-C25 (M-C:Lydia Geving 8 pts, 8 rebs, 5 stls, 3 assists; Bailey Hanson 6 pts, 9 rebs. LC:JenMichalke16.Coug’sare2-4in SEC, 2-5 overall) •R-P38,D-E80(R-P:K.Craw-ford13.D-E:BrandiBlattner18pts& 9 rebs. S. Pease 17 pts and 6 stls. TO’s:R-P25,D-E13.Rebs:R-P26,D-E 38. R-P is 2-6 in 3-Rivers and overall) * In the SEC, Spring Grove (6-0, 8-2) and LeRoy-Ostrander (6-0, 7-2) lead conference. Lanesboro is in third (5-1, 5-4), ahead of 4th place Lyle/Pacelli (3-2, 3-3).

BBB12-22 •D-E20,R-P61(R-P:N.Thomp-son 22. Trojans are 4-2 overall/Three Rivers. Thompson = 27.7 PPG) •Southland51,FC43(FC:Sveen10. S:Mike Goergen 15 pts& 8rebs; Nick Schmitz 15. Falcons led 28-21 a half. They got out-rebound-ed 36 to 24. Record stands at 2-4 in Three Rivers, 4-4 overall) * In SEC, Lanesboro (4-0, 4-1) and Spring Grove (4-0, 5-1) are on top, followed by Mabel-Canton (4-1, 4-3) and Houston (3-1, 5-1).

Wrestling12-20 •Lake City Triangular (Chatfield67, La Crescent 11; Chatfield 35, Lake City 29; Lake City 55, La Cres-cent 8. Gophers are 11-3 in duals this season.) *Lewiston-Altura/Rushford Peterson’s dual meet record is 9-2; FCLMC’s is 0-3 in duals; GMLOK is 1-2.

507-696-0902 • www.hangmanblinds.com

20% Off the Purchase of Custom Blinds & DrapesExcludes Labor | Must Mention Ad | Expires 1/31/12

Sales & Installation of Custom Blinds & DrapesAuthorized Dealer: Hunter Douglas, Graber, Louver Drape, Levelor & Kirsch

201 Main St. S. Chatfiled, MN

Page 9: Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

TUESDAY, JAN. 3Fillmore 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 11-12pm, 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.*Preston American Legion Auxiliary meeting, 7:30pm, 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, JAN. 4Fillmore County Public Health provides free blood pressure checks in Spring Valley 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Hillside Apartments,

409 S Hudson Ave. and 10:45-11:15 a.m. at the Community Center.Merry Meeters Birthday Club: meet at Marie Glaser’s home at 2pm. Roll Call: Where you were born. Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley.*

THURSDAY, JAN. 5Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.*Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 9:30-10:30am, Fountain Bank Lobby, Fountain.Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Good Shepherd Community Room, Rushford.

Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 12-12:45pm, Ostrander Assisted Living.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.* 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, JAN. 6Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, Senior Citizens Day, 9am-10am. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley, MN.*Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 11:15-11:45 a.m., Community Center, Canton.Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-1:30pm, North Manor, Harmony and 1:30-3:00pm South Manor, Harmony.

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

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

SATURDAY, JAN. 7All you can eat pancackes, sausage, coffee, milk, juice, 8am-10:30am, Rushford Masonic Lodge, www.mysticstarlodge69.com. Houston Nature Center: Making Homemade Cheeses: 10am-3pm. Call 894-3713 to register. Lanesboro AA Group, 8:00pm, Bethlehem Lutbheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.*

CALENDAR OF EVENTSPage 9 FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Monday, January 2, 2012

The Calendar of Events is yours to use FREE for churches, civic organizations

and clubs. Mail, fax, or e-mail your event by Wednesday for the next week’s

paper. Or go to

www.fillmorecountyjournal.com and enter your event online.

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

E-mail: [email protected]

SUNDAY, JAN. 8NA 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, JAN. 9Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.*Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Cherry Wood Apts, Mabel and 10:30-11:15am Fire Hall, Mabel.

Preston Seniors potluck luncheon, 11:30am, Legion ClubFillmore County Public Health blood pressure clinic- 1-3pm, 902 Houston Street NW Preston. *

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

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

d e n ta l

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

Rushford, MN(507) 864-7773

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

r u S h f o r d

c l i n i c

Assisted LivingPark lane estates assisted living

111 Fillmore Place SEPreston, MN 55965

507-765-9986 “Where Life Begins Again”

[email protected]

ProfeSSional GuideACCOUntAnts

major & companytax preparation, accounting & payroll services

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

Ron SchReieR, eA • Tim mcLAughLin, eA

dentAL

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

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

VicTiM serVices - a service of DFO Community Corrections.

All services are free &

confidenital

Pamela ristau, cPa

MediCAL

Walter Bradley, FIcFinancial associate

21267B

102 SheridanLanesboro, mn 55949507-467-3370

©2003 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans

insURAnCe

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

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

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

New Patients Welcome!507-346-7281

823 N. Broadway Ave, Spring Valley, MN

phARMACy

“Wellness is our Business”

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

Witt’s Pharmacy

137 West Main Street Spring Grove, MN 55974

(507)498-5509

44 Main Avenue NHarmony, MN 55939

(507)886-2322

615 West Esch Drive Caledonia, MN 55921

(507)725-3328

306 Main Suite 103LaCrescent, MN 55947

(507)895-8784

MediCAL

To advertise your business in the professional guide call or email us today!

507-765-2151 or 1-800-599-0481 (Toll-free in 507 area) [email protected]

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

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

F&MInsurance servIces

physiCAL theRApy124 Main St., Preston, MN

206 Main St., Chatfield, MN

ph. 507-765-3353Fax 507-765-2225

email: [email protected]

Lisa Stensrud, DPTBalance / coordination training

general aches & Pains

Page 10: Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

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

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

BILL’S GUN SHOP. Hours 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm M-F, Sat 8am to 8pm. Sunday by appt. We buy, sell, trade & repair. 1-1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762. s9/29eow- o

PUPPIES FOR sale. Norwegian Elkhound and German Shepherd cross. Born 12/2/11. Asking $100. 507-421-2054. s2- x

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

FOR SALE: Mixed firewood in Wykoff/Fountain area. $45 per face cord. You haul. 507-272-1686. s2,9- o

FOR SALE FOR SALE

ClassifiedsPage 10 FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Monday, January 2, 2012

EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf CartsSaleS & ServiceNew & USed

Ivan Vreemanharmony, mn

507-273-6928

Licensed & Insured #20450126

• Remodel• New Home Construction• Siding• Replacement Windows• Concrete Sidewalks• Flat Pours

Specializing in Roofing

Schulte BuilderS

20 Yrs Experience • Quality Craftmanship

New Homes & Pole BarnsRemodeling & New Additions

Mabel, MN •507-459-0401

Diamond Shelter Salesof Minnesota, LLC

DAN SERFLING25988 County 14Preston, MN 55965Ph/Fax 507-765-2537Cell 507-951-0731www.diamondshelters.com

• Custom Cabinets

• Roofing

• siding

H:507-268-4949 Fountain, MN Lic# 20474301

• Remodeling

• gaRages

• sheds & moRe

www.duanegilbertsonconstruction.com

and Cabinetry C:507-272-3624

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

30 Ton, 136 ft Boom Truck Service

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: Grain Bin ConstruCtion

the First Bin DesiGneD For the 21st Century

-Fans -Heaters -Roof Vents -Floors

& Tear Down , Millwright, Grain Legs, Auger, and Conveyor Construction,Concrete Construction.

We Carry

• Dryers• Grain Bins for

Drying & Storage

(And More!)

Professional service GuideClEaNINg CONSTRUCTION plUmbINg

Professional Cleaning ~Carpet, Furniture, Floors, Furnace Duct Cleaning, Fire & Water Damage,Janitorial Service.

Jeff Hebl, owner - 507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN

servicemaster of Chatfield

The clean you expectThe service you deserve

CONSTRUCTION

Taylor ouTdoor Wood SToveS ~ radianT Floor HeaTing

a-Maize-ing HeaT Corn FurnaCeS & BoilerS ~ gaS FurnaCeS & BoilerS air CondiTioning ~ SepTiC SySTeMS ~ neW ConSTruCTion ~ reModeling

Free eSTiMaTeS ~ inSured

BRUMM’S PLUMBING & HEATING, LLcTony Brumm • Mabel, MN 55954

Phone: (507)493-5507 • Cell:507-251-9212

• CommerCial • residential• trenChing • FarmJoel WalbridgeFountain, mn

Let Me “PLug” you Into A better DeAL

J.W. ElEctric

(507) 268-4367Cell (507) 273-0829

Fast, Friendly, Honest service!!kingSley

Mercantile & rentalAppliances • Hardware • Small Engines • Furnace • Air Conditioning

Commercial & Residential Repair

MaytagAmana

Husqvarna

507-886-2323 • Toll Free 877-886-2323PO BOx 214 • 2 Main ave. n., HarMOny, Mn 55939

Kerry & Jane Kingsley, Owners • www.kingsleymercantile.com

SaTEllITE SERVICES

Stortz SatelliteServing the Tri-State area Residential & Commercial

Accounts for Direct TV & Dishnet.Cable - Phone - internet - Wiring

Toll Free 866-862-5397 Bus 507-743-8486

Canton, MN Cell 507-259-1454

Craig Stortz Power Limited Licensed Nick Stortz #PL07718 #PL07719

pROpaNE gaS

Dave Swenson Don Tollefsrud Matt Swenson lic. #008399pJ lic. #008744pJ lic. #7046

• Free Estimates • Insured• Septic systems • New Construction • Remodeling

507-493-5282

Plumbing & Heating

Dave’s Plumbing & Heating, Air Conditioning LLCAppliance Sales & Service • New & Used

New Construction & Remodeling• In-Floor Heat • Drain Cleaning

Call Dave or Dempsey • Cell: 507-259-4238 or 507-259-4239126 St. Anthony Street, Preston, MN • Bus. 765-2173

1-800-464-6121

KRuegel gaS SeRviceProPane service

installationdelivery

SERVING SOUTHERN MN SINCE 1954

• Marty HungerHolt, 507-467-2203• randy HarMon, 507-467-2410• ricHard nepstad, 507-765-3621

For all your building and remodeling needs.Many Years of Experience

Mn contractors lic. #20382343

HungeRHolt caRpentRy

haRdWaRE

ElECTRICal

PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.

visJON WILLFORD

MN. Plb. Lic. 4388 MMIkE WILLFORD

Box 322 LANESBORO • 507-467-2240HARmONy • 507-886-2008

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

• Decorative concrete • Post Frame & Farm BuilDing rePair

pEST CONTROl

Charlotte Treat

• Rodents • Ants • Cockroaches• Asian Beetles • Other Pests

Charlotte’s WebPest COntROl

licensed Professional exterminatorCommercial/Residential

To adverTise your business Call 507-765-2151

1-800-599-0481 or email [email protected] your business

Free EstimatesCall 507-251-0589 • [email protected]

Al lArson & sons

• New Homes• Remodeling• Air Conditioning

Plumbing & Heating308 St. Anthony St., Preston

• Furnace• Drain Cleaning507-765-2405

Calls welcomed any time!

• Bobcat S205 Cab• Bobcat T190 Cab• Bobcat S185 Cab

• New Featherlite 7x20 Stock• New Featherlite 7x24 Stock• New Featherlite 16' Bumper• New Featherlite 20' Wd Flr• '07 Featherlite 24' Stock Combo• New Featherlite 16' GN Stock• 16' Diamond D Livestock• '98 Featherlite 20' Stock Combo• '87 20' Featherlite Stock• 16' Kiefer Stock

Rochester, MN866-657-4910

www.valleyfeatherlite.com

New & Used TRAILeRs103 20th St. NE, Stewartville , MN ~ Just off Hwy 63

Used eqUIpMeNT AvAILAbLe

TRAcToR • IH 460• IH 240

skId LoAdeRs

2 0 ' a n d 2 4 ' a pac h e F e e d e r Wag o n s

• Cat 252 Cab• NH LS185B

Cab

• IH Super H• MF 1540 MFWD

• Ford 9030 Bidirectional

• Bobcat S175 Cab• Bobcat S130 Cab• JCB 1110T Cab

• New Ventrac Tractors In Stock

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM HOME. 6-8 weeks. ACCREDITED. Get a Diploma. Get a Job! FREE Brochure. 1-800-264-8330. www.diplomafromhome.com (MFPA)

TO INVESTIGATE OTHER ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Call PaperChain at 931-922-0484 or e-mail [email protected] (MFPA)

NOTICES

Happy Golden Birthday Nathan!

5 Years Old on January

5!

Love, Mommy & Daddy

CANADA DRUG CENTER IS YOUR CHOICE FOR SAFE AND AFFORDABLE MEDICATIONS. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90 percent on all your medication needs. Call Today 888-485-1568 for $25.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. (MFPA)

VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg!! 40 Pills 4 FREE for only $99. #1 Male Enhancement, Discreet Shipping. Only $2.70/pill. Buy the Blue Pill Now! 1-888-651-9456 (MFPA)

ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Meter and diabetic testing supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 888-441-2313 (MFPA)

NOTICES NOTICES

Page 11: Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

Monday, January 2, 2012 FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Page 11

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATEBUYERS WANT FARMS/Cropand/Building Site/Hunting land. WI-MN Real Estate/Lucky’s Land Auctions [email protected] 608-385-8080. e12- o

WILL TRAdE MY 5 Harley davidsons plus cash for your house or land. Email: [email protected]. e2,9,16- o

224 Mill St, Peterson - To be sold at online auction: 4 BR, 2 BA, mainfl laund., 24 x 46 garage w/heated workshop. Large 68 x 250 lot only 2 blocks from bike trail. Go to www.darrauctions.com for all the information.

205 Maple St. S., Rushford Classic home with original woodwork, open staircase. New roof, windows, boiler, water heater and elect. Serv. 3 BR, 2 BA, impressive. $124,900

30251 Darr Lane, Rushford Price reduction: Beautiful 5 bedroom w/expansive views of the city. Custom hardwood cabinetry, hardwood floors, fireplace & spacious fam. room. 3 car heated garage. Plumbed for infloor heat! $209,900201 Grove St E, Rushford, MN New roof; Completely remodeled kitchen; new flooring; 3 BR, 2 BA, mainfl. laund.close to school & shops. $95,000.

Darr realty lIStINGS!

1-800-852-0010 www.darrrealty.com

Rushford, MN

Rodney Darr Cell # [email protected]

Jeff Darr Cell # [email protected]

BUILDABLE LOT IN RUSHFORD: $29,900. Put up a single family or multi-unit.

209 Elm St. Rushford 4 BR, 2 BA New roof, windows, appliances, landscaping and finished up and down! Private setting close to school and downtown; low traffic. So much to offer at $139,900116 Money Creek St. Rushford Price reduction: 2 BR, 2 BA; Mnfl. Laund.; Master suite; newer furnace & WH; $64,900408 W Stevens Ave. Rushford Charming 2 BR, 2 BA home. New roof & furnace; Finished up and down. 2nd kit. Dwnstrs. Could be duplex. $74,900

OFFICE SPACE: Excellent mainstreet downtown office space in Rushford, MN $19,900

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

507-251-3271

AlwAys CAll RAndy BARnes

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

Richard

Real Estate, LLC& Associates

Milne

For more inFormation go to www.semnrealtors.org

RichaRd Milne BRokeR, GRi, aBR

Home 507-765-2172Cell: 507-951-3672 Fax: 507-765-5308

Email: [email protected] Milne

507-696-6730

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 $109,900 • 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

New Listing 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

www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

www.jemmovies.com

JEMTHEATRE

Call to Verify MovieTickets ~ $5 Adult • $4 Kids & Seniors

See you

at the

Movies

Main Ave. Harmony

Bring your own bucket for popcorn and save!

507-886-7469

www.facebook.com/JemTheatre

PGRun Time: 1 hr. 27 mins.

PG-13Run Time: 2 hrs. 8 mins.

or

CheCk for more information

FoR SALE: 88 big round bales. No rain, net wrapped. 1st, 2nd & 3rd crop. Also brand new wood splitter, 22 ton. Has only split 2 pickup loads of wood. 467-2333. f26,2,9- x

WANTEDFARM

5 YEAR oLd FEMALE dachshund (wein-er dog) missing from the Greenleafton area. She does not have a collar on and answers to Beans. Reddish-brown. Please call 507-251-3864 if you have information. lf2- x

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

10 MALLARd dUCkS - five of each if possible. 507-867-4253. w26,2- x

LOST/FOUND

AUCTION CALENDAR

Bidding ends Tues., Jan. 31 at 7pm - Real Estate, 224 Mill St., Peterson, MN - house, garage w/heated workshop, 68 x 250 lot. Bid online at www.darrauctions.com. Notice in the Journal.

On-line AuctiOn infOrmAtiOn

Mon., Jan. 9 - 12:00 noon, Hay & Straw Auction at Preston Dairy & Farm of Canton, 1/2 mile West of Canton, MN on Hwy 52. For more info. contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-765-2131 or Don at 507-743-2250, www.gehlingauction.com. Listing in the Journal.Tues., Jan. 10 - 10:00am, One Year Land Lease Auction for Jane Gehrking, 28823 County Road 6, Fountain, MN. Auction will take place at Gehling Implement and Auction Co., Preston, MN. For more info. contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-765-2131, www.gehlingauction.com. Notice in the Journal.

Page 12: Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

Page 12 FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Monday, January 2, 2012

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

laundry. Large lower level family room with w/out to covered patio. New siding, windows flooring and heated garage. Was $139,900 now $129,900Preston - toWnhome - Gorgeous views of

countryside and golf course. 9’ ceilings, beautiful custom cabinets, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry and 2 car heated garage. Lower level family room

is finished in tongue and groove pine and w/o to patio. $139,900rochester -toWnhome - Hard to find

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

master bedroom w/full bath and w/in closet. Open kitchen w/center island. 2nd level has 2 additional bdrms, full bath & family room. now $345,000

chatfield - Older home on large lot located close to high school and pool. Vinyl siding, enclosed porch, main floor laundry and wood floors. Would also make a good rental property.

Was $54,900 redUced $48,900

chatfield - 3+ bedroom rambler w/2 baths, newer windows, gas fire-place, 2 car garage, vinyl siding. Located close to parks and downtown. All appliances will stay. $129,900 $119,900

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, and combo heat (nat. gas and wood). $125,900chatfield - toWnhoUse - Great price on

this immaculate 3 bed-room, 2 bath townhouse. Formal dining room, liv-ing room, open kitchen with center island. Fam-ily room in lower level

with w/o to patio and fenced yard. Deck is covered and ideal for relaxing. 2+ garage is insulated and sheetrocked. now $134,900

chatfield - Spectacular walkout ranch, loaded with extras. Open floor plan offers 3 bedrooms on main floor, main floor laundry, hickory wood floors, 2 gas fireplaces, granite countertops, maple

cabinets and trim. Master bedroom with private bath w/ceramic walk-in shower and whirlpool tub, race track ceiling and w/in closet. Lower level family room walks out to patio with built in grill, rec room & 4th bedroom & bath. reduced $249,900foUntain - Ideal home to remodel and earn some

equity. New vinyl siding, roof, windows, furnace and electrical. Wood floors, living room, din-ing room, main floor laundry, 3 bedrooms and

large lot. Schools can be Chatfield, Lanesboro or Fillmore Central. Great price at $46,900lanesboro - great location close to state bike trail

and great views of the scenic bluffs. Small stu-dio cottage is ideal for weekend getaway. Room to expand. $37,900 re-dUced $28,500

lanesboro - Charm and character describe this home with original Douglas fir floors. Main floor has high ceilings and archways for character. Lower level is partially sheetrocked. Newer 2 car garage and

great location to state trails & park. $114,900

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

Spring Valley, MN [email protected]

www.brendasheldon.com

(507) 346-2060Cell: 507-951-2071

Toll-Free: 888-835-8141

Todd HadoffWebsite:

www.toddhadoff.com E-mail:

[email protected] Cell 507-259-5454

I Show All MlS lIStIngS

YOUR HOME IS THE INVESTMENT OF YOUR LIFE.... LET ME PUT MY EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR YOU!

farm/acreaGeschatfield - Great location for this 5 bedroom,

4 bath 2-story home on 1.7 acre lot backing up to woods. Main floor has open floor plan w/kitchen, kitchen dining,

living room w/fireplace, 4-season porch, formal dining room & laundry. Lower level is finished with family room w/fireplace and w/o to patio, 2 additional bedrooms, kitchenette/wet bar, & 3/4 bath. 3-car insulated garage, 2 patios, private fenced yard, & 20x26 carriage house w/TV, phone & ethernet. $369,900lanesboro - 14 acre paradise just north of

Lanesboro. 1 mile from Eagle Bluff, close to Root River & State Trail. Ideal for horses or cattle. Large open

kitchen & formal dining room, newer living room with fireplace and knotty pine. Main floor laundry, 4-season porch, large deck with hot tub, sauna, putting green and more. Barn w/shop above and heated shop/garage below.Preston - 15 acres - gorgeous setting for the 15

aces w/great hunting. House has been updated & remodeled. Vinyl siding, wrap around deck, new c/a & wood-burner/ l/p combo for

heat. Garage has 10’ door & is hooked-up for in-floor heat. Shop is heated & has air plus 1/2 bath. You’ll love the privacy & the setting. $209,900 $199,900

The Leader In The Real

Estate Industry!

Sold

Select Properties Office: (507) 886-4221Toll Free: 888-839-2142

www.remax-selectproperties.com®

Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRIEmail [email protected]

Each office is independently owned & operated

25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939

22 YEARS EXPERIENCE SERVING

ROCHESTER ANd SE MN

neW listinG: Well kept 3 bedroom ranch. Spacious lower level, garage $82,500 Harmony

HousE & sHop Nice one level living home with 3 bedrooms, main floor laundry includes 24 x 40 detached building with 12 x 40 attached garage. Greenleafton $64,900

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

21+ acres Offers room for livestock, horses, and hobbies! 2 story farm house with walk-out basement has a charming layout and well maintained. 20x20 detached garage plus 28x32 shop, 58x84 shed, and a 24x60 barn with box stall, standing stalls. Good pasture & mature windbreak & stream. Priced to sell! $179,900

harmony: 2 bdrm, ranch home on corner lot. Open kitchen-dining with breakfast bar. 2 car att garage. A must see at $112,000

mabel: Large 2 story home, 4 bdrms, updated kitchen & baths. Familyroom, fireplace, deck, garage, gardens. $108,900

Why rent Efficient and well maintained home on good sized lot. Harmony $35,900

2002 cUstom bUilt 3 bdrm, 3 bath home. Open & bright main floor. LL fireplace, walk out. Deck spans south side. 5 mile views. Lanesboro.

lots for sale - Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900

harmony: 4 bdrm, 2 ½ bath home. LL familyrm, brick fireplace, master bedroom, walk-in closets. 24 x 26 det garage. Deck & screen porch. Reduced $122,900

40 seclUded acres: Good mixture of mostly woods with open areas, super hunting, camping, good access. Drake Rd, Lanesborolanesboro: Buildable lot 1/3 of an acre, awesome view on edge of town city utilities $31,000bUildinG lots: Newest subdivision in Harmony - 8 nice sized lots, some walk outs, starting at $14,900chUrchhill condos: A lifestyle to enjoy! Two bedroom, 2 bath condo, cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, maple hardwood flooring, 12 ft ceilings with Mission stained glass light fixtures. Enjoy incredible views, easy access to trails, shopping, theater $150,000 Lanesboro

blUff toP VieWs: Modern living with the arts & crafts feel, this charming 2 bedroom home is move in ready. Lanesboro. $96,900

JUst like neW: Totally redone from top to bottom, this 3 bedroom, 2 story home has new kitchen, baths, Harmony $85,000

Preston, brick home On corner lot. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, oak wood floors, open staircase, wonderful enclosed & open porches. Garden & garage. $79,900

neW listinG: What a delight! 2 bedroom ranch, renovated kitchen & bath, 6 panel oak doors. Updates also include plumbing, windows, furnace. 2 car det, deck $69,900 Harmony

redUced: 3 bdrm ranch, oak hardwood floors, large open dining -family area, master bedroom, walk- in closet, deck, 6 car att garage. Almost an acre available. $69,500 Additional 3.7 acre farm land/lot: for sale $18,500

408 s Broadway Ave., spring Valley $45,000 - Affordable 2 story home. 4-5 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, hardwood floors, eat in kitchen, dinette area, formal dining room, main floor

laundry, main floor bedroom located on large corner lot. Property needs some updating - but great room size and plenty of room to grow. Own for less than rent!

harmony: Many updates, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 fireplaces. Att 2 car garage. Updated siding, shingles, and windows. Almost an acre! $132,500

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

Preston: Wonderful location, adorable starter home is move in condition. 3 bedrooms, newer 2 car heated garage, Large lot Preston $68,500

303 May st, Canton –pENDING315 1stAve sW Harmony-soLD300 Hudson Ave N spring Valley-soLD118 Acres Crop Land, preston-pENDING205 s oak Mabel- pENDING

harmony, neW listinG: 3 bedroom ranch home, bordering the country. Attached 1 car garage, deck. $84,900

commercial bUildinG excellent location. Steel roof pitched (2006), steel & vinyl siding (2002), & some windows. Main level retail. 2nd level 2 bdrm apartment. Front & back entry plus detached garage. Ask about Harmony EDA business loan opportunities. Harmony $64,900 Apart Rents $425/morestaUrant oPPortUnity: turn key business, excellent location. Call for detailsredUced Commercial Lot Main St Canton $4950

historic brick home: Ideal location and picturesque setting. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, great yard, out-buildings. 24.7 acres / 20 tillable tama soil. Harmony. $212,000

sPrinG Valley acreaGe: 30 acres. Totally updated raised ranch home. Large 2 car heated garage, 36 x 48 steel shed. Fenced pasture, creek $272,900

5 acre hobby farm: Large 4 bedroom, 2 story, 2 baths & main floor laundry. 28x28 garage new 2010, perm siding, shingles. Det. heated shop w/220, 60x45 pole shed, 3 acres tillable. Greenleafton area $124,900

242 Main street s, Wykoff $59,900, Reduced - Very sharp home. 3 bedroom home w/den-off ice . Eat-in kitchen, formal dining, 3

season porch, attached garage, perm siding & storage shed. Patio area in back yard. Separate laundry-mud room area. Move in ready!

409 Minnesota st., ostrander redUced - $52,000 - 4 bdrm home on 1/3 acre in town! Affordable living in small town atmosphere. Many updates have been done to the home including new roof, siding, windows,

sheet rock & paint, and flooring. Large eat in kitchen, bay window and main floor laundry. There is a single car garage (presently used as workshop) and barn for additional storage and use. Priced to sell!!

725 Memorial Drive, spring Valley $92,500 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!

toWnhoUse - 308 N park Court, sp. Valley $109,900 Motivated seller!!! Drastically Reduced Excellent location, close to banks, gas

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

It’s a great time to buy with the low interest rates! Call - 507-259-5454

commercial - Business not closing, just for sale. Wykoff - Gold st. Restaurant - Established restaurant, turn key operation. Building completely renovated, equipment

is newer and all inventory stays. Restaurant menu offers pizza, steak and fish specials, and more. Ideal for catering & deliveries. Additional dining area in lower level. $285,000

Sell your items with over 196,000 households!

136 St. Anthony St., P.o. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 • 800-599-0481

Place an ad in all 23 publicationsfor a total of over

196,000 households

Or place your ad in 5 publications

for only $35 per week!

_______________ ________________ _______________ ______________ _______________

_______________ ________________ _______________ ______________ ________________

_______________ ________________ _______________ ______________ _______________

________________ ________________ _______________ ______________ _______________

Fillmore County Journal (12,100) ڤ Blooming Prairie Times (1,100) ڤThe Buffalo County Journal (1,000) ڤCaledonia Argus/Shopper (6,559) ڤ The Cochraine-Fountain City Recorder (2,000) ڤ The Courier-Wedge (4,200) ڤCresco Times Plain Dealer & The Extra (8,400) ڤ Freeborn County Shopper (17,825) ڤ LeRoy Independent (1,500) ڤ Lewiston Journal (1,200) ڤLime Springs Herald (800) ڤ

Grand Meadow Area News (3,200) ڤ Mower County Shopper (17,958) ڤPlainview News (2,950) ڤ Riceville Recorder (1,400) ڤ Olmsted County Journal (62,000) ڤ St. Charles Press (1,300) ڤ The Star Shopper (10,000) ڤ Tri-County Advertiser (9,750) ڤ The Valley Shopper (3,500) ڤ Wabasha County Herald (3,250) ڤ Winona Post (24,447 Wed. & 21,237 Sun.) ڤ

Check 5 Publications for $35 or in all 23 Publications for $70

15 Words Pre-Paid: Deadline Thursdays at Noon.5¢ per additional word per publication.

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:________________________________ Cash/Check ___________ Credit Card __________

Credit Card #: __________________________________ Exp. Date __________ Auth.# _______

Mail or Bring this form to the address below with your payment.

Ad Copy – Please Print & Include Phone Number

a

Page 13: Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

Monday, January 2, 2012 FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Page 13

PUBLIC NOTICESPUBLIC NOTICESNOTICE

PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH“SUBORDINATE SERVICE DISTRICT”

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of Supervisors of Bristol Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota will meet at the Bristol Township Hall, 13144 241st Avenue, Harmony, MN at 6:15 p.m. on the 9th day of January, 2012, to consider the establishment of a Subordinate Service district pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 365 A.The area being considered is herein described below: All properties located in the Greenleafton area in Section 6, T101N, R11W, Bristol Township, which includes the properties with following parcel identification num-bers: 21.0060.010, 21.0061.010THE SERVICE being considered in the Subordinate Service District is herein described: Identify the wastewater needs of the community; provide for the planning, con-struction, financing, and hook-up; and be accountable for the long-term main-tenance, operations, repair, replacement, and renovation of a wastewater collection and treatment system(s) in order to pro-vide for accountability and continuity for the benefit of all of the property owners in the Service District area identified above. Notice has been sent to all affected property owners in the proposed Service District. Persons interested in this mat-ter may submit written comments to the Town prior to the hearing or may attend the hearing to be heard regarding the pro-posed district.Date: 12/12/11 /s/ Township Clerk Eunice Biel

Publish 26,2

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMOREIN DISTRICT COURTTHIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICTPROBATE COURT DIVISIONCourt File No. 23-PR-11-1054In Re: Estate ofCharles E. WilmarthNOTICE TO CREDITORS: FOREIGN PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ACTING IN MINNESOTA Notice is given that Lee. E. Wilmarth, residing at 701 Hillside Court, Decorah, IA 52101, is the domiliary foreign per-sonal representative (“Personal repre-sentative”) for the estate of Charles E. Wilmarth, a resident of the State of Iowa. On December 27, 2011, the Personal Representative filed with the Court a doc-ument stating an intention to exercise, as to assets in Minnesota, all powers of a local personal representative, and to maintain actions and proceedings in Minnesota in accordance with Minn. Stat. 524.4-205. Notice is also given that any Minnesota creditor who objects to the Personal Representative’s exercise of power over assets in Minnesota must file a written objection within 60 days from the Personal Representative’s filing. If no objections are filed, the representative may, after the expiration of the 60 day period, exercise all powers of a local per-sonal representative. Dated: 12/27/11

JAMES D. ATTWOODCourt Administrator

/s/ By Mary E. Specht, Deputy

Attorney for Personal Representative:Name: Lee E. WilmarthFirm: Anderson, Wilmarth, Van Der Maaten, Belay & FretheimStreet: 212 WinnebagoP.O. Box 450Decorah, IA 52101Attorney License No. 0188955Telephone: (563) 382-2959 / FAX (563) 382-3773Email: [email protected]

Publish 2,9

Sell your items with over 196,000 households!

136 St. Anthony St., P.o. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 • 800-599-0481

Place an ad in all 23 publicationsfor a total of over

196,000 households

Or place your ad in 5 publications

for only $35 per week!

_______________ ________________ _______________ ______________ _______________

_______________ ________________ _______________ ______________ ________________

_______________ ________________ _______________ ______________ _______________

________________ ________________ _______________ ______________ _______________

Fillmore County Journal (12,100) ڤ Blooming Prairie Times (1,100) ڤThe Buffalo County Journal (1,000) ڤCaledonia Argus/Shopper (6,559) ڤ The Cochraine-Fountain City Recorder (2,000) ڤ The Courier-Wedge (4,200) ڤCresco Times Plain Dealer & The Extra (8,400) ڤ Freeborn County Shopper (17,825) ڤ LeRoy Independent (1,500) ڤ Lewiston Journal (1,200) ڤLime Springs Herald (800) ڤ

Grand Meadow Area News (3,200) ڤ Mower County Shopper (17,958) ڤPlainview News (2,950) ڤ Riceville Recorder (1,400) ڤ Olmsted County Journal (62,000) ڤ St. Charles Press (1,300) ڤ The Star Shopper (10,000) ڤ Tri-County Advertiser (9,750) ڤ The Valley Shopper (3,500) ڤ Wabasha County Herald (3,250) ڤ Winona Post (24,447 Wed. & 21,237 Sun.) ڤ

Check 5 Publications for $35 or in all 23 Publications for $70

15 Words Pre-Paid: Deadline Thursdays at Noon.5¢ per additional word per publication.

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

Phone:________________________________ Cash/Check ___________ Credit Card __________

Credit Card #: __________________________________ Exp. Date __________ Auth.# _______

Mail or Bring this form to the address below with your payment.

Ad Copy – Please Print & Include Phone Number

a

CLASSIFIED RATES:

Up to 25 words $6.50 per week. Each additional word 5¢. Classified ads must be prepaid.

136 St. Anthony St. • P.O. Box 496Preston, MN 55965

507-765-2151 • 1-800-599-0481 • FAX 765-2468e-mail: [email protected]

CATEGORY (CIRCLE ONE)Auto For Sale Real Estate Employment Garage Sale ServicesFarm Lost/Found Thank YouFor Rent Notices Wanted

Ad copy as it will appear in paper:

❏ Check ❏ Visa ❏ Mastercard

Card Number ________________________________Exp. Date _____________

Name _____________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________ City/State _________________Zip __________

Phone __________________________________ Signature ________________________________

CLASSIFIED AD FORM

REACH OVER 12,000

HOUSEHOLDS WEEKLY

Ad must reach our office WITH PAYMENT by noon Wednesday for Monday’s paper

$8.50 minimum (15 words or less) per week. 10¢ each additional word.Price includes online listing on www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

Min. charge $8.50

Extra words x .10 __________

No. of weeks __________

Total __________

Payment Method

Mail this form with payment to:Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston MN 55965Credit cards orders may be faxed to 507-765-2468 • Phone 507-765-2151

Reduce • Reuse • Recycle

136 St. Anthony StreetP.O. Box 496,

Preston, MN 55965

Call - 507-765-2151

1-800-599-0481 (in the 507 area code)

FAX: 507-765-2468

NOW AVAILABLE

FOR YOUR

CONVENIENCE

FILLMORE COUNTY

JOURNAL

Page 14: Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

Page 14 FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Monday, January 2, 2012

PUBLIC NOTICESPUBLIC NOTICESPUBLIC NOTICESSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF FILLMOREDISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICTCASE TYPE: QUIET TITLE-ADvERSE CLAIMS

Court File No. 23-CV-914Milton Hallum and Kathleen Hallum,husband and wife,

Plaintiff,vs.

lawrence Hallum, raymond Hallum, and John Hallum; the heirs or successors in interest to the above-named Defendants, and all persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate interest or lien in the real estate described in the complain herein.

Defendants.

tHiS SuMMoNS iS DireCteD to: lawrence Hallum, raymond Hallum, and John Hallum; the heirs or successors in interest to the above-named Defendants, and all persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate interest or lien in the real estate described in the complaint herein. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. the Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. the Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file in 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 to the person who signed this Summons located at:

thomas M. Manion204 Parkway ave. N. Box 420lanesboro, MN 55949507-467-2317

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 judgement 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 alternative 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 resolving 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:

the east 10 acres of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of

Section 13, township 103 North, range 9 West, containing 10 acres, more or less,

according to the u.S. Government Survey thereof.

the object of this action is determine the adverse claims of said real estate, and to determine the rights of Plaintiffs and Defendants in said property, and that the claims of Defendants be declared null and void, and that Plaintiffs be declared to be the owners in fee of said real estate, and that Defendants be forever barred from any right, title, estate, interest or lien therein. Notice of no personal claim: this action is to determine adverse claims to the real estate described above. No personal claim made against any Defendant named herein.DAteD: 12-20-11/s/ thomas M. Manionthomas M. Manion, Attorney for Plaintiffs (#0067167)204 Parkway Ave. N., Box 420lanesboro, MN 55949507-467-2317

Publish 26,2,9

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Date: 12/15/2011You Are NotiFieD that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage:

INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED

1. DAte oF MortGAGe: 11/2/20092. MortGAGor: lester A. Sackett, a single person3. Mortgagee: Canton State Bank, 111 North Main Street, Canton, MN 55922, now First Southeast Bank.4. recording information: recorded on 11/09/2009, as Document Number 375903, in the office of the County recorder of Fillmore County, Minnesota.5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None.

INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES

6. tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 09.0085.0107. legal description of the mortgaged premises: the West 43 feet of lots 150 and 151, City of Canton, Fillmore County, Minnesota.8. the physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 300 North ida Street, Canton, MN 55922.

OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA9. the person holding the mortgage is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, Subd. 30. the name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is mortgagee, Canton State Bank, 111 North Main Street, Canton, MN 55922, now First Southeast Bank.10. if stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Mortgagee, Canton State Bank.

INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE

11. the requisties of Minn. stat. 580.02 have been satisfied.12. the original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $3,300.00.13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $4,812.33.14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be fore-closed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on February 2, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., at the Main lobby of the Courthouse, Courthouse Square, Preston, MN 55965.15. the time allowed by law for redemp-tion by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale.16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “if the real estate is an owner-occupied, sin-gle-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” if this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on August 3, 2012. tHe tiMe AlloWeD BY lAW For reDeMPtioN BY tHe MortGAGor, tHe MortGAGor’S PerSoNAl rePreSeNtAtiVeS or ASSiGNS, MAY Be reDuCeD to FiVe WeeKS iF A JuDiCiAl orDer iS eNtereD uNDer MiNNeSotA StAtuteS, SeCtioN 582.032, DeterMiNiNG, AMoNG otHer tHiNGS, tHAt tHe MortGAGeD PreMiSeS Are iMProVeD WitH A reSiDeNtiAl DWelliNG oF leSS tHAN FiVe uNitS, Are Not ProPertY uSeD iN AGriCulturAl ProDuCtioN, AND Are ABANDoNeD.Dated: 12/15/2011

FIRST SOUTHEAST BANk, formerly CANTON STATE BANk

111 North Main Street, Canton, MN 55922

MortgageeriCHArD A. NetHerCut, PABy: /s/ richard Nethercutrichard A. NethercutAttorney at law (130072)32 Main Avenue North | Po Box 657Harmony, MN 55939-0657t 507.886.6131F [email protected]

Publish,19,26,2,9,16,23

STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURTCOUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICTCourt File No. 23-CV-11-1018Stanley Gudmundson, Plaintiff, SUMMONS

-vs-Aslack Anderson; Peter Peterson Haslerud; evan olson; George P. Haslerud; Andrew P. Haslerud; torger olson; Gustave Sandvig a/k/a Gustave t. Sandvig; Stark G. thompson; Stark t. Gernes; Seveth ellengson a/k/a Sevath ellingson; roley ellingson; ole Boyum a/k/a ole B. Boyum a/k/a o.B. Boyum; B.J. Boyum a/k/a Bernard J. Boyum; Arlene Bjorke and Nord Bjorke, her husband; lorraine Boyce and Maynard Boyce, her husband; Sarah Boyum; Siebert Gudmundson and June Gudmundson, husband and wife; ross Boyum and Sharon Boyum, his wife; leroy J. Chadwick and Helen M. Chadwick, his wife; leon W. Helleland and Beverly Helleland, his wife; J.B.’s ranch, llC; Jeffrey l. ratzlaff a/k/a Jerry r. ratzlaff; Herbert K. Highum and ruby S. Highum as trustees of the Herbert K. and ruby S. Highum living trust; Steve A. Highum and Jody l. Highum, his wife; eric thorn and tamara thorn, his wife; lorraine Boyce; all successors and assigns; also the unknown heirs of the aforesaid persons, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, subject to any easements of record, Defendants.tHiS SuMMoNS iS DireCteD to tHe

ABoVe NAMeD DeFeNDANtS:1. You Are BeiNG SueD. the Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. the Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. 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:

Timothy A. MurphyRIPPE, HAMMELL & MURPHY, P.L.L.P.

110 East Main Street, P. O. Box 149Caledonia, MN 55921-0149

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 alternative 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 resolving this dis-pute. 7. tHiS lAWSuit MAY AFFeCt or BriNG iNto QueStioN title to reAl ProPertY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: that part of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter and that part the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 1, and that part of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter, that part of the east Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and that part of the east Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, all in township 104 North, range 9 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence on an assumed bearing of North 89°44’49” east 1315.25 feet to the northeast corner of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence South 00°06’58” West 2644.25 feet to the southeast corner of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence South 89°27’04” West along

Summary of Minutes December 13, 2011 County Board Meeting

the Fillmore County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. the following resolutions were adopted by the Board:reSolutioN 2011-065: 2012 Medical examiner Services agreementthe Board approved the following agenda items:• theamendedagenda.• thefollowingamendedConsentAgenda: • November29,2011CountyBoardminutes. • RegularstatusforJessicaKraus,LeadChildSupportOfficer. • StepincreaseforJessicaKraus,LeadChildSupportOfficer. • StepincreaseforLouiseKleiboer,SocialWorker. • Paymentofinvoiceof$559.12toOlmstedCountyCommunityServicesforeviden-tiary exams. • Overnight stay for Commissioner Kaase to attend State Radio Board LegislativeCommittee meeting. • FamilyandMedicalLeaveforemployee#1165.•enterintoFY2012NaturalResourcesBlockGrantAgreementwithMNBoardofWaterand Soil resources.•re-appointLindseyC.Thomas,M.D.asFillmoreCountyMedicalExaminerfor2012.• agreement with Southeastern Libraries Cooperating & Southeast Library Systems(SelCo). •paymentoffilingfeetoFillmoreCountyCourtAdministration.•2012-2013CountyFeedlotProgramDelegationAgreement.•2011annualCountyFeedlotOfficerandPerformanceCreditReport.•terminationof.5fulltimeequivalentcustodian.•1.5%adjustmentto2012MeritpayplantobeeffectiveDecember23,2011.•1.5%adjustmentto2012non-unionpayplantobeeffectiveDecember23,2011.•hireKristenMathisonasreplacementfulltimePublicHealthNurseatGrade10/Step1.•2011 Emergency Management Performance Grant from MN Department of PublicSafety.•acceptborderInteroperabilitygrantandenterintoagreementwithStateofMinnesota,Department of Public Safety.•paymentofinvoicefromPerkinsfortwo2012replacementsquadcars.•PublicSafetyInteroperableCommunicationsgrantforequipmentandtraining.•purchaseof2013International7600SFAtruckfromBoyerTruck.•purchaseofused2004asphaltzippermillingmachinefromCityofSpringValley.the following Commissioners’ warrants were approved:

REvENUE FUNDVendor Name, Description AmountBaudler,Baudler,Maus&Blahnik,services $605.00Boelter, Shirl, other travel expense $785.31Farm&HomePublishers,Ltd.,publications $550.00Fillmore County treasurer, fuel $3,685.66Hanson tire Service, inc., services and equipment $1,546.17Healthcheck Systems, inc., supplies $604.90Hewlett-Packard Company, equipment $1,389.07Kaase, thomas, mileage, other travel expense $1,387.63Keene, Charlotte, bailiff expense $1,100.16M&ILockbox,softwaresupport $10,000.00MN energy resources Corporation, natural gas $940.66Pohlman, Brenda l., mileage, other travel expense $609.24Streicher’s, supplies $1,004.73Suhler, Jr., Attorney/Frederick S., services $790.00System Designs, inc., services $675.00TOTAL REvENUE FUND BILLS OvER $500 (listed above) $25,673.53TOTAL REvENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (91 bills - not listed) $15,926.59TOTAL REvENUE FUND $41,600.12

ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description AmountCargill, inc., salt $116,839.08Dave Syverson Freightliner, supplies $500.91Dunn Blacktop Co., inc., hot mix $1,725.67Fastenal Company, supplies $1,079.62Hanson tire Service, inc., services $10,760.88Hovey oil Co., inc., fuel $7,094.63laCrosse truck Center, inc., parts $562.55ronco engineering Co.,, inc., supplies $701.79Scharf Auto Supply, inc., parts $705.47thompson Sand, sand $5,522.77TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OvER $500 (listed above) 145,493.37TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (31 bills - not listed) $3,168.03TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 148,661.40

SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description AmountHanson tire Service, inc., parts $517.50Winona County Auditor-treasurer, mileage, fees $936.12TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OvER $500 (listed above) $1,453.62TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (6 bills - not listed) $1,095.86TOTAL SANITATION FUND $2,549.48

ECONOMIC DEvELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA)Vendor Name, Description AmountTOTAL EDA FUND BILLS OvER $500 (listed above - none) $0.00TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (4 bills - not listed) $58.28TOTAL EDA FUND $58.28 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 avail-able for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually sched-uled for tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Karen Brown, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566.

Publish 2

PUBLIC NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICES

the south line of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1, a distance of 1287.38 feet to a point 33.00 feet east-erly of the southwest corner of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence South 22°59’13” West 33.00 feet to a line that is 20.00 feet easterly of and parallel with the west line of said Northeast Quarter of Section 12; thence South 00°12’43” east along a line that is 20.00 feet easterly of and parallel with the west line of said Northeast Quarter of Section 12, a distance of 1345.99 feet to the centerline of trunk Highway No. 30; thence South 62°23’03” West along said centerline of trunk Highway No. 30, a distance of 168.46 feet; thence South 61°12’04” West along said center-line of trunk Highway No. 30, a distance of 611.02 feet to the westerly line of said east Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12; thence North 00°01’59” West 1745.09 feet to the northwest corner of said east Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12; thence North 89°42’19” east along the north line of said east Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, a distance of 644.14 feet to a point 16.50 feet westerly of the southwest corner of

PUBLIC NOTICESsaid West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence North 14°13’51” east 68.18 feet to the west line of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1 and to a point 66.00 feet northerly of the southwest corner of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence North 00°13’32” east 2585.10 feet to the point of beginning. the above described parcel contains 104.56 acres and is subject to any ease-ments, covenants and restrictions of record.8. the object of this action is to determine that the Defendants have no right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate above described.

NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM No personal claim is made against any of the Defendants in the action above entitled. Dated this 7th day of December, 2011.RIPPE,HAMMELL&MURPHY,P.L.L.P.By: ________________________________timothy A. Murphy (#76594)Attorney for Plaintiff110 east Main Street, P. o. Box 149Caledonia, MN 55921(507) 725-3361S:Gina/Quiet title/Gudmundson.Summons

Publish 19,26,2

PUBLIC NOTICES

A Great Read!

Page 15: Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

Monday, January 2, 2012 FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL Page 15

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

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

WE SpECIALIzE IN rebuilding alter-nator and starters for auto truck and farm implement. Same day service. We do MN DOT inspections. Hi Tech Rebuilders, Rushford, 508-864-7440 and 507-459-1504 v11/21-1/16- o

WE REpAIR windows and screens. Fast, friendly, honest service. Kingsley Mercantile. Harmony. 507-886-2323. v27eow- o

A pERFECT CUT TREE SERvICE - tree trimming and removal, hedge trimming, fenceline clearing. 15 years experience climbing and basket work. 507-743-TREE, Chad Wangen. Fully licensed and insured. Cell 507-272-0394. v7/20-7/30/12- x

ON-CALL housekeeper and on-call resi-dent support staff. Contact Bryna or Janette with any questions at 507-765-3837. e26tfn- o

ON-SITE MANAGER NEEDED Rushford Manor Apartments in Rushford is seeking a property manager. Must have maintenance and administrative skills. Must live on-site. FREE rent + hourly wage. Employment application required and found on www.lifestyleinc.net or by calling 507-451-8524, tdd 507-451-0704 EOE. h26,2- o

ATTENTION: LIFEGUARDS - The preston park Board is now accepting appli-cations for lifeguards for the 2012 season. All lifeguards must complete the provided CpR course and orientation training. WSI training is recommended for applicants age 16 and up with reimbursement of WSI course fee by preston park Board upon successful completion and 50 hours worked at the preston Swimming pool. Applications may be picked up at City Hall in preston. Application deadline is 4:30pm on Friday, January 13, 2012. H26,2- O

pART-TIME HELp A)Every other week-end, 1st weekend nights, 2nd weekend mid-shift. B) Every other weekend and couple weekday nights, 1st weekend nights, 2nd weekend mid-shift. Apply at preston Motor Mart. h 2- o

SpRING vALLEy Senior Living is cur-rently looking to fill a part-time eve-ning cook position. Every other weekend worked is required. Experience is not nec-essary but will be preferred. To apply send application or resume to Spring valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring valley, MN 55975, or e-mail [email protected] EOE. h2,9- o

TOp pAy ON Excellent runs! Regional runs, steady miles, frequent hometime, new equipment. Automatic detention pay! CDL-A, 6 mos. Exp.req. 866-322-4039. www.Drive4Marten.com. EEOE/AAp. h2- x AppLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEpTED for a full-time property Appraiser in the Fillmore County Assessor’s Office. This is a regular, non-exempt posi-tion. Minimum requirements: High school diploma or general education degree and one year of appraising experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience and must be able to become a Certified Minnesota Assessor within 18 months of start date. Must also have knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of property appraisal; ability to interpret laws pertinent to local property tax assessment; knowledge of land subdivision regulations, construction standards and real estate sales practices; ability to read and understand complex regulations, develop reports and maintain complex records, uses of computer equipment and software; ability to make mathematical computa-tions with accuracy and speed; and have a valid driver’s license. Starting salary is $18.0689/hr. according to the 2012 non-union pay plan. Successful candidate must be willing to authorize a personal criminal background investigation. Applications and job descriptions with complete listing of qualifications may be obtained from: Fillmore County Coordinator, p.O. Box 466, preston, MN 55965 or phone (507) 765-4566. Applications also available @ www.co.fillmore.mn.us. Applicants must complete current county application to be considered. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Application deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. EOE. h2,9,16- o

SpRING vALLEy SENIOR Living is currently seeking candidates to fill a sup-plemental RN position. position would consist of various shifts. Weekend and shift differentials included. If interested please send application or resume to Spring valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring valley, MN 55975 or e-mail [email protected] EOE. h2,9- o

HELp WANTED!† Make $1000 a Week mailing brochures from home! Guaranteed Income! FREE Supplies! No experi-ence required. Start Immediately! www.homemailerprogram.net (vOID IN SD) (MFpA)

ATTENTION: pOOL MANAGERS – The preston park Board is now accept-ing applications for a Swimming pool Manager for the 2012 season. This per-son must be available beginning in May through August. Salary is negotiable, depending upon experience. Some duties include: hiring of lifeguards, scheduling of pool staff, daily bank deposits, ordering of supplies & concessions, attendance at monthly park Board meetings. Specific job description and applications are avail-able at City Hall in preston. position will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to applications received by 4:30pm on Friday, January 13, 2012. h26,2- o

pUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. The City of preston and preston public Utilities have an opening for a public Works Director. position oversees the operation and main-tenance of the public works department (electric, water, sewer, streets and parks). This position requires both administrative and hands-on work. An application packet may be obtained at preston City Hall, 210 Fillmore Street W, preston, MN 55965, by calling 507-765-2153 or online at http://www.prestonmn.org/pwd/ . First consider-ation will be given to applications received by Friday, January 6, 2012. e26,2- o

MABEL-CANTON SCHOOL has an opening for a Title paraprofessional. The position is 6.5 hours per day. please send resume with three current references to Jeff Nolte, principal and fill out application at the school/due Jan 4. Further details on the school web site www.mabelcanton.k12.mn.us. h26,2- o

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954

CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!

Craig HenryShop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573

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

(507) 493-5436

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

Contact Annette or stop by for an application.

E.O.E. …because the journey matters

Full-Time and Part-Time Nursing Assistant Positions Available.

Randy Haakenson• Commercial • Residential

• Agricultural326 Parkside Dr. SEPreston, MN 55965

Res 507-765-2297Cell 507-251-5535

TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, Inc.507-886-4600

PO Box 273 • 70 4th St. NW, Harmony MN 55939We are proud to offer these services:

• DOT Inspections on your pickup & trailer• Install B&W gooseneck hitches• Install brake controllers• Trailer brake repair• Light repair on trailers• Wiring repair on pickups and trailers• Welding repair and modifications on

steel and aluminum trailers•View our inventory at www.ironsidetrailersales.net

We are looking forward to helping you with all your trailer needs!

Harmony, MN 507-951-1210

Jason Mensink Construction•Siding

•Windows •Roofing •Doors •Decks •Drywall •Custom

Cabinets & Woodworking •All Carpentry Needs

Free Estimates

Must have at least 24 post secondary credits in related field and prefer someone with child care experience. Full-Time position available in early January. Please send resume to:

One BlOck at a time Daycareis seeking leaD teacher

Holly Kanengieter,P.O. Box 50, Preston, MN 55965or [email protected]

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Semcac, a non-profit human service agency located in Rushford, MN, is accepting applications for a full-time, 32 hour, Planning and Development Director. The position is responsible for planning, assessing and enhancing the development needs of the agency and its programs. Promotes the work of the agency and coordinates key funding and planning initiatives. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, planning or related field and two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Non-profit background and familiarity with federal and state grant funding sources a plus. Application packet available by contacting Mary Jo Grimsrud at Semcac (507) 864-8202 or email [email protected]. Application materials must be received by January 16, 2012. EOE.

Rusty Schroeder “Free estimates” 507-765-3648

ReSidential - CommeRCialDrywall Hanging • Taping • Texturing

schroeder drywall

SHAMIAH’S WELDINGREPAIR AND DESIGN

Shamiah Womeldorf, Rural Lanesboro507-951-1698

ALSO Custom Hay Mowing, Raking & Baling

TNT Lawn Service• Mowing• Stump Grinding• Fall Clean-Up• Snow Plowing• Ice Management Call:

507-268-4977 or Cellphone:

507-429-6755 (Free Estimates)

make arrangements now for your lawn care

• Aerating• Power Brooming• Insured• Light Backhoe Work

AUTOS

Hwy. 16 & 43, RUSHFORD, MN507-864-2969 • 1-888-864-7049YOUR COMPLETE FULL SERVICE SHOP

TIRE, BATTERY & TRANSMISSION

BR WN

TIRESCOOPER

• Auto, Truck & Farm Tires• Computerized Alignment• Custom Exhaust• Full Brake Service• Full Line of Auto Repairs• Transmission Repairs

NICE CHEvy pICKUp- 1977 $3,700. Dependable 2000 Ford Windstar 132,000 mi. $1,500. phone 507-498-3675. a9/20tfn- 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 Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar paid. We Come To you! Any Make/Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-871-9134 (MFpA)

WE WOULD LIKE to thank everyone for the kind expressions of sympathy shown to us at the time of our sister, Cheryl Raustad’s passing. God bless you all. Carol & Manford Lange

t2- x~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

I WOULD LIKE TO thank all friends and family for cards and gifts for my 80th birthday. A special thank you to my nieces and nephews for the wonderful birthday party at the Country Club and for including me in your Christmas celebration. All was truly appreciated. Carroll Marzolf

t26- x~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THANK YOU

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 of Lanesboro has 1 bedroom apts. for seniors 62+ or handicapped/disabled. Rent based on income. Onsite laundry, large com-muntiy room and patio for tenant use. Call 507-467-2222 EHO r4tfn- o

FOR RENT: 2 BD apt with garage in Fountain. 507-259-6961. r19tfn- o

RENT BASED ON income! Great loca-tions in Mabel, Ostrander & Rushford! Studio, 1&2 bd immediate openings! Family & senior housing. Free applica-tions & tours! 800-676-6505, tdd 507-451-0704. www.lifestyleinc.net. Equal Housing Opportunity. r26,2- o

1BR ApT in preston. $300/month. 507-765-4521 or 507-272-9889. r26,2- o

FOR RENT IN preston: 4 BR house with appliances. NS, Np, month-to-month lease. $400/month + $350 deposit. 507-273-7801. r2- x

3 BEDROOM $450/month preston - No pets 507-259-6740. r2- x

FOR RENT

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.

Scenic View TownhomeS• Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms • Attached garages included • Beautiful area• Starting at $505

Income restrictions apply.507-864-7880 • Rushford, MN

www.paramark.us

FAX it in!507-765-2468

Do you have more DVDs or Music CDs than you need?

Donate them to your local library.

Contact your library for more information.

Page 16: Fillmore County Journal 1.2.12

Hosted by SMG Web Design

Are you using Technology to Market your Business?Learn more about many of the FREE tools available to businesses and how to use them to market your own business.

Thursday, January 19th at the JEM Movie Theatre

in Harmony, MN6:00pm • Refreshments6:30pm • Presentation

$20 Fee

Call 507.765.2704to register

Must register by January 12

www.smgwebdesign.com

Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a

FULL PAGE ad to be used in the FCJ or OCJ in 2012 -- valued at up to $1029.30!

Weather art

“A Windy Day”by Olivia Sethre, age 7

Fountain, MN

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Date: SunriSe & SunSet01/02/12 7:42am 4:43pm01/03/12 7:42am 4:44pm01/04/12 7:42am 4:45pm01/05/12 7:41am 4:46pm01/06/12 7:41am 4:47pm01/07/12 7:41am 4:48pm01/08/12 7:41am 4:49pm

Jan. 2, 2012 Jan. 3, 2012 Jan. 4, 2012 Jan. 5, 2012 Jan. 6, 2012 Jan. 7, 2012 Jan. 8, 2012

16° 9° 23° 14° 31° 22° 39° 20° 32° 11°Partly clOudy

Sun & Moon

MoonriSe & MoonSet 12:03pm 1:30am 12:33pm 2:30am 1:08pm 3:29am 1:49pm 4:28am 2:37pm 5:23am 3:31pm 6:15am 4:33pm 7:00am

Moon PhaSeS ~ January

FillMore CounTy*

* this is a projected forecast, for the most up-to-date weather go to www.fillmorecountyjournal.com and click on the weather icon.

aTTenTion kidSWinTer WeaTher

arT needed!all children 13 and under are welcome

to submit Weather art. Send your picture to

Fillmore county JournalP.O. Box 496,

Preston, MN 55965 or email it to

[email protected] or drop it off at the

Fillmore county Journal136 St. anthony St.,

Preston, MNBe sure to include child’s First

and last Name, age, town and title of art Work.

25° 16°SuNNyMOStly SuNNy SuNNy Partly clOudyMOStly clOudyPartly SuNNy

FirSt

Jan. 1

Full

Jan. 9

laSt

Jan. 16

new

Jan. 23

22° 19°

Preston equiPment Jct. 52 & 16, Preston, MN

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

combines

sKiD sTeeRs

• JD 3955 Chopper 5 1/2 Hay Head• JD 936 MoCo Impl• JD 735 MoCo• JD 730 MoCo• JD 535 MoCo• 2) 568 Round Baler• 3) JD 567 Round Baler• NH 1431 Mo/Co Center Pivot

• ‘09 JD 7830 MFWD, 1450 hrs• ‘09 JD 6330 MFWD, 673 Loader• ‘08 JD 7330 400 hrs, 673 Loader• ‘08 JD 5425 MFWD Open St. 541 Loader• ‘04 JD 8220 MFWD, 2,000 hrs• ‘04 JD 7420 2W, 740 Loader• ‘03 JD 8320 MFWD, Duals, 2,000 hrs

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

Hay & COMBINe equIPMeNtCall on used

finanCing speCials

new TRacToRs

Hay equipmenT

useD TRacToRs• 7430 MFWD• 7230R • 6430 Premium• 6330 Standard

• ‘11 9670 StS 300 Sep• ‘11 608C Stalkmaster• ‘09 JD 9670 StS• ‘09 JD 608C Cornhead• ‘07 JD 630F• ‘07 JD 625F Beanhead• ‘05 9560 Walker Sidehill 1600 Sep• ‘03 JD 9750 StS• ‘98 9510 Sidehill 2080 Sep Combine• ‘97 JD 9500• ‘99 JD 9500 Sidehill• ‘87 JD 7720 titan II

• 650 Fontier Grain Cart• 576 Brent Grain Cart• 420 brent Grain Cart

SoldSOLD

SoldSOLD

SoldSOLD

SoldSOLD

• ‘10 JD 326D Loader• ‘10 JD 320D• ‘04 JD 320

misc.

SoldSOLD

SoldSOLD

SoldSOLD

SoldSOLDSoldSOLD

SoldSOLD


FILLMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ... Packet 05...FILLMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES May 5, 2020 1 This is a preliminary draft of the May 5, 2020, minutes as interpreted

FILLMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ... Packet 05...FILLMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES May 5, 2020 1 This is a preliminary draft of the May 5, 2020, minutes as interpreted

Documents
Fillmore County Fillmore County 4-H News G Street 2017.pdf · 22 Culinary Challenge/Presentations, 1:00pm, TBA 27 PASE Livestock Judging in Lincoln 30 4-H Clothing Day, 9:00am, Ag

Fillmore County Fillmore County 4-H News G Street 2017.pdf · 22 Culinary Challenge/Presentations, 1:00pm, TBA 27 PASE Livestock Judging in Lincoln 30 4-H Clothing Day, 9:00am, Ag

Documents
FILLMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING … 7-7-2020.pdflegal bid from Fillmore County Journal at $.05 per square inch. Affeldt updated the Board regarding banking services

FILLMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING … 7-7-2020.pdflegal bid from Fillmore County Journal at $.05 per square inch. Affeldt updated the Board regarding banking services

Documents
Fillmore County Development Corporation FCDC News€¦ · Downpayment Assistance with Minor Rehab in Fillmore County. The Fillmore County Development Corporation (FCDC) Housing Committee

Fillmore County Development Corporation FCDC News€¦ · Downpayment Assistance with Minor Rehab in Fillmore County. The Fillmore County Development Corporation (FCDC) Housing Committee

Documents
Otan Power Point 1.2.12

Otan Power Point 1.2.12

Documents
Fillmore County Journal 12.3.12

Fillmore County Journal 12.3.12

Documents
Fillmore County C Natural Resources Conservation … County Winter 2013 The Fillmore SWD offers: Low interest loan dollars State ost Share dollars for water-ways, terraces, and feedlot

Fillmore County C Natural Resources Conservation … County Winter 2013 The Fillmore SWD offers: Low interest loan dollars State ost Share dollars for water-ways, terraces, and feedlot

Documents
LOCAL PROFILES REPORT 2019 - Pages - Home2019 Local Profiles City of Fillmore Southern California Association of Governments 3 2018 STATISTICAL SUMMARY Category Fillmore Ventura County

LOCAL PROFILES REPORT 2019 - Pages - Home2019 Local Profiles City of Fillmore Southern California Association of Governments 3 2018 STATISTICAL SUMMARY Category Fillmore Ventura County

Documents
FILLMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ... COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA April 25, 2017 Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street - Preston, MN

FILLMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ... COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING AGENDA April 25, 2017 Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street - Preston, MN

Documents
1.2.12.- ESTRUCTURAS - Ayuntamiento de Torrelodones

1.2.12.- ESTRUCTURAS - Ayuntamiento de Torrelodones

Documents
County of Ottawa · 2011. 1. 18. · County of Ottawa Administrator’s Office Alan G. Vanderberg County Administrator 12220 Fillmore Street, Room 331, West Olive, Michigan 49460

County of Ottawa · 2011. 1. 18. · County of Ottawa Administrator’s Office Alan G. Vanderberg County Administrator 12220 Fillmore Street, Room 331, West Olive, Michigan 49460

Documents
Charles S. Fillmore Unpublished Materials · unity Charles S. Fillmore Unpublished Materials Charles Fillmore founded, with his wife Myrtle Fillmore, the Unity spiritual movement

Charles S. Fillmore Unpublished Materials · unity Charles S. Fillmore Unpublished Materials Charles Fillmore founded, with his wife Myrtle Fillmore, the Unity spiritual movement

Documents
Fillmore County By: Amanda Hasser. Location in Minnesota

Fillmore County By: Amanda Hasser. Location in Minnesota

Documents
Press Releases - Fillmore County

Press Releases - Fillmore County

Documents
FILLMORE COUNTY RESOURCE DIRECTORY · 2015-08-03 · Fillmore County East . 1320 G St . Geneva NE 68361 . Jzwythers@gmail.com . Children and Pregnancy BREASTFEEDING ASSISTANCE HOTLINE

FILLMORE COUNTY RESOURCE DIRECTORY · 2015-08-03 · Fillmore County East . 1320 G St . Geneva NE 68361 . [email protected] . Children and Pregnancy BREASTFEEDING ASSISTANCE HOTLINE

Documents
FILLMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ... Packet 8.11...FILLMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES August 4, 2020 1 This is a preliminary draft of the August 4, 2020, minutes as interpreted

FILLMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ... Packet 8.11...FILLMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES August 4, 2020 1 This is a preliminary draft of the August 4, 2020, minutes as interpreted

Documents
MINNESOTA ARCHITECTURE - HISTORY INVENTORY FORM · 2014-08-22 · MINNESOTA ARCHITECTURE - HISTORY INVENTORY FORM Fillmore, Fillmore County, Minnesota Project: Local Historic Bridge

MINNESOTA ARCHITECTURE - HISTORY INVENTORY FORM · 2014-08-22 · MINNESOTA ARCHITECTURE - HISTORY INVENTORY FORM Fillmore, Fillmore County, Minnesota Project: Local Historic Bridge

Documents
FILLMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING …

FILLMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING …

Documents
Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance · Web viewThe purpose of this section of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance is to maintain the county’s eligibility in the National Flood Insurance

Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance · Web viewThe purpose of this section of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance is to maintain the county’s eligibility in the National Flood Insurance

Documents
2012 Fillmore County Fair Premium Book

2012 Fillmore County Fair Premium Book

Documents
Fillmore County 4-H News - Nebraska Extension · the 2016 Fillmore County 4-H Public Speaking Contest, held on April 18th at the Extension Office. The top youth in each age division

Fillmore County 4-H News - Nebraska Extension · the 2016 Fillmore County 4-H Public Speaking Contest, held on April 18th at the Extension Office. The top youth in each age division

Documents
Fillmore County Journal 10.31.11

Fillmore County Journal 10.31.11

Documents
PHABulous Response Brenda Leigh Pohlman, BS, MPH Fillmore County Public Health October 4, 2012

PHABulous Response Brenda Leigh Pohlman, BS, MPH Fillmore County Public Health October 4, 2012

Documents
Fillmore Manor | 3021 w Fillmore st, Phoenix, AZ, 85009

Fillmore Manor | 3021 w Fillmore st, Phoenix, AZ, 85009

Documents
Fillmore County · A Non-Profit Organization with the core focus of helping Fillmore County ... • Exclusive access to list and credentials of Local Job Seekers LEVEL 4 $2500+ •

Fillmore County · A Non-Profit Organization with the core focus of helping Fillmore County ... • Exclusive access to list and credentials of Local Job Seekers LEVEL 4 $2500+ •

Documents
FILLMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ......FILLMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES August 28, 2018 1 This is a preliminary draft of the August 28, 2018 minutes as interpreted by

FILLMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ......FILLMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ MINUTES August 28, 2018 1 This is a preliminary draft of the August 28, 2018 minutes as interpreted by

Documents
Fillmore County Journal 1.14.13

Fillmore County Journal 1.14.13

Documents
PROJECT MANUAL FOR: OTTAWA COUNTY OTTAWA COUNTY …€¦ · project manual for: ottawa county ottawa county jail re-roof 12130 fillmore street west olive, mi 49460 progressive ae

PROJECT MANUAL FOR: OTTAWA COUNTY OTTAWA COUNTY …€¦ · project manual for: ottawa county ottawa county jail re-roof 12130 fillmore street west olive, mi 49460 progressive ae

Documents
Fillmore County Journal 7.30.12

Fillmore County Journal 7.30.12

Documents
Fillmore County Journal 1.21.13

Fillmore County Journal 1.21.13

Documents