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School board approves budgetBy DAVID PHILLIPSTri-County Record

The Rushford-Peterson School Board, in a special meeting Tues-day, June 24, approved revisions in the 2013-14 budget and adopted the 2014-15 budget.

Both budgets ended up with deficit spending of more than $200,000. However, Superinten-dent Chuck Ehler said the district still projects to have more than

$1.6 million in the general fund at the end of the next school year.

Business manager Toni Oian went through the changes to the 2013-14 budget with the board members. Last year, the prelimi-nary budget projected a shortfall of $259,607. The revised budged approved by the board last week projected a deficit of $236,181.

Expenditures in the revised budget increased, but revenue in-

creased even more.

The biggest change was in special education instruction because the district was ap-proved for alternative delivery of specialized instructional ser-vices (ADSIS) aid from the state. That added $392,039 to special education expenditures, taking $135,834 from regular instruc-tion, but also brought in more

New creamery opening on Metz farm

By MATTHEW RODEN-BURGTri-County Record Staff Writer

For farmers, it’s always exciting to add a new possibil-ity of revenue to your farm. For Jeff and Mariann Metz, a project that has been in the works for 5-7 years is about to come to fruition.

Metz’s Hart-Land Creamery LLC is opening their new creamery on Tues-day, July 8. The Metz’s children have been looking to be more involved in the family farm, and Jeff and Mari-anne realized this was an op-portunity instead of just adding more cows or more tasks.

Jeff began looking into what it would take to build and run a creamery, though it did come with its fair share of problems and hurdles. “Any time you’re dealing with a food facility, you’ve got all of your USDA food service regulations to jump through,” said Mariann Metz. “You definitely want anything that’s a food product to be very

safe.”

To help insure this, Jeff has taken training courses about run-ning a creamery and the Metz’s have thoroughly researched what it takes to run a creamery.

However, as this is the first time the Metz family has attempt-ed such an undertaking, there is still a degree of unpredictability. “We’re not sure what (help) we’ll need for the creamery,” said Metz. Jeff will be the cheesemaker while Mariann will work as the secre-tary-treasurer. But, as time goes on, more workers will be needed in wrapping, labeling, delivering and driving. “I guess time will tell how many workers we’ll need.”

Nevertheless, the Metz’s are

excited to start the next chapter for their farm. This creamery will give the Metz’s more con-trol over where their dairy is going and the price they get. It will also add jobs for the com-munity around them and will supply the community with fresh cheese. The Metz’s have already had a number of neigh-bors and friends be the first to request fresh cheese curds.

On July 8, the Metz’s are opening up their 200 cow cream-ery for the public to view. The creamery will have its grand opening on July 8 and is open to the press from 1-3:30 p.m. From 6-8:30 p.m., the farm will host an open house for neighbors and community members to ob-

Rushford Days kicks off on Mon-day, July 14 with the Miss Rush-ford queen pageant, 7:00 p.m. in the Rushford-Peterson High School Gymnasium.

This year’s competition will have three young ladies competing for the distinction of Miss Rushford and two young girls hoping to be names Little Miss Rushford.

Queen candidates are Courtney Gravos, Christina Strapp, and Em-ily Rasmussen. All three will be se-niors this fall.

The two candidates for Little Miss Rushford are Aubrey Ingual-son and Hannah Feine, both age eight.

This year’s pageant will stay con-sistent with pageants in the past. The queen will be selected after two rounds of interviews, formal and in-formal, and after a talent portion.

Theme, judges, and emcee will all be announced soon, as many details are still in the works.

Rushford Days pageant quickly approaching

COURTNEY GRAVOS

Courtney’s guardian is Sarah Stensgard. She will be sponsored by Omodt and Jorde Farms G.P. After High School, she plans on attending Iowa State University for Athletic Training. “My brother, Lucas, has influenced me the most in my life. He has taught me that you have to work hard to succeed…. And he taught me the mean-ing of work ethic.” Courtney has been involved in FFA, 4-H, National Honor Society, and she does baseball stats for the R-P varsity baseball team. Her hobbies include fishing, four wheel-ing, camping, tubing, horseback riding, show-ing dairy steers, and running. For her talent, she will perform a monologue. “I want to be the Rushford Days Queen to be a role model to all the young girls in Rushford and prove to every-one that a small town farm girl can do it with dedication and hard work.

EMILY RASMUSSEN

Emily’s parents are Wendy Rasmus-sen and Jeremy Williams. She will be sponsored by Rushford State Bank. She plans on attending Winona State after graduation for a degree in psychology and a degree in human services. “My mom has influenced me the most. She has taught me right from wrong and how to be the best I can be.” Emily is involved with student council, Fall dance and track. She also teaches Sunday School at Rushford Luther-an. She enjoys fishing, camping, and go carting with her brothers. For her talent, Emily will sing a solo. “I want to be a good role model for our com-munity and younger kids.”

CHRISTINA STRAPP

Christina Strapp is daughter to Len and Beth Strapp. Her sponsor will be The Creamery. Christina plans on attending Saint Mary’s Uni-versity for Elementary Education. Her greatest influence is her parents. “They support me in everything I have done… from driving to prac-tices to caring for me when I was sick. They have been there for me even when we don’t agree. Their love is unconditional.” Christina is involved in track and field as well as dance. She enjoys scrapbooking and photography. For her talent, Christina will display her gymnas-tic ability. “I would feel privileged to be able to represent Rushford. This is such a small com-munity and has shown a good strength of char-acter. Time after time Rushford has proven to have strong values and a sense of community that pulls together.”

Coming Soon: Rushford DaysBy MATTHEW RODENBURGTri-County Record Staff Writer

June has gone and July has come. With July comes Independence Day, vacations, barbeques, and for locals, Rushford Days. Rushford Festivities Inc. is putting on Rushford Days; an annual event that is loaded with fun for all ages. This year’s dates are July 14-20.

To get a button for this event, visit Kwik Trip, IGA, or the local banks.

The week will kick off with the Miss Rush-ford pageant. This year, three young ladies will compete for this distinction. Two young ladies will also be competing for the title of

Little Miss Rushford. The price is $5, but this is also a button event.

Throughout the week, families and children will be able to enjoy the festivities and vendors. Grace Place will host a silent auction during Rushford Days, and bidding ends on July 19 at noon. Teens will have the opportunity to take part in teen swim nights, and teen dances.

On Wednesday night, at 6 p.m., all those with

a vehicle are welcome to attend the car cruise. If you register by July 1 at Pam’s Corner, you will be sure to get a T-shirt to commemorate the occa-sion. Pre-registering will make sure that every-one gets a meal following the car cruise. Not only is this event for trucks, classic cars, or even your normal driving vehicle, but this event is also open for motorcycles as well. Music will be provided starting at 4 p.m. at Ferndale provided by DJ Last Call Meldahl. The cost for this event is $20.

Friday night will fill the festival grounds with activity. At 7 p.m., kids age 4-7 years are invited to participate in Mutton Bustin. This is a button

event, or $5 at the door.

Friday night will also have music by Pastel Black from 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Saturday morning begins with a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. And to help burn off those calories, there will be a 5k run/walk at 8 a.m.

Various vendors will be up all day and the day will be filled with activities. From basket-ball and softball tournaments in the morning, to inflatables and Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders in the evening, the day will have something for

JEFF AND MARIANN METZ and their family, Alicia, Courtney, Nathan, Brit-tany and Nick Agrimson.

MAJOR TEAR-UP of the southern section of Highway 43 began Tuesday morning.

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Leading the Sunday 1:30 Church Services are:July 6th – Pastor Rice – First Presbyterian & Trinity FellowshipJuly 13th – Pastor Ziebell – Emmanuel Episcopal ChurchJuly 20th – Pastor Michaelson – Rushford LutheranJuly 27th – Pastor Eversole – Bethlehem Lutheran Church

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CALENDAREvents for July 2014:

July 1st The Granny Band will be here at 2:00Happy 4th of July –Summer ti me Jingo in the aft ernoonJuly 7th we will have our monthly Birthday PartyJuly 8th The Oatmeal Band will be here at 2:30 July 15th The Gjere’s will entertain us. July 21st Home Spun Harmony families will be here at 2:30July 22nd Gordy and Ockie will be here at 1:30July 25th ti me to spend the bingo tokens, shopping in the aft ernoonThe week of July 28th we will discover Camping. We will have a tent set up, sing camp songs, have our campfi re and other acti viti es that are related to camping. July 28th we will have one of our summer watermelon socials in the courtyardJuly 30th we will be eati ng hotdogs at the campfi re listening to Ron Vorwerk

“Ever wonder where you’d end up if you took your dog for a walk and never once pulled back on the leash?” – Robert Brault

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Settled as a Town in 1854Incorporated as a Village in 1869

City by Statute in 1973

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The following non-confi dential traf-fi c and criminal cases from 06/03 to 06/09/14 were compiled from reports released from the Fillmore County Court Administrator’s offi ce.

Chatfi eld Police Dept.Tammy Sue Hanson, 47, Wykoff;

04/10/14, Driving after revocation; Fees $290.

Tammy Sue Hanson, 47, Wykoff; 04/10/14, No proof of insurance; $200.

Michael John Kirchner, 40, Chatfi eld; 04/14/14, Seat belts required; Fees $115.

Charles William Koeth, 73, Chatfi eld; 04/14/14, 73, Expired drivers license; Fees $190.

David Shawn Noehl, 35, Elgin; 10/15/13, Providing alcohol to underage person; Fees $3,990 ($2,100 stay 2 years), Jail 365 days (335 days stay 2 years – Credit for time served: 8 days), Super-vised probation 2 years; Sign and follow all conditions and instructions of proba-tion agreement, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/ treatment/outpatient/after-care, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random test-ing, Submit to random searches.

Terrell Lee Ostby, 56, Chatfi eld; 05/20/14, Seat belts required; Fees $115.

Stacy Lynn Plenge, 31, Chatfi eld; 05/01/14, Uninsured vehicle – driver violation; Fees $290.

Clinton Dean Schumacher, 32, Chat-fi eld; 05/20/14, Seat belts required; Fees $115.

Fillmore County Sheriff Dept.John Robert Blaylock, 55, Minneapo-

lis; 05/24/14, Speeding 50/40; Fees $130.

Keri Anne Bodensteiner, 41, Decorah, IA; 05/28/14, Speeding 65/55; Fees $130.

Michael Roy Caldwell, 51, Spring Valley; 03/14/14, Disorderly conduct (Stay of Imposition Pursuant to M.S. 609.135); Fees $290, Unsupervised probation 1 year, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No contact with victims.

Cassia Nisan Chaney-Smith, 31, Spring Valley; 02/01/14, Theft; Fees $190, Restitution $2.66, Jail 9 days (Credit for time served: 7 days).

Cassia Nisan Chaney-Smith, 31, Spring Valley; 02/03/14, Theft; Fees $190, Restitution $10.99, Jail 12 days (Credit for time served: 7 days).

Sara Beth Chrenen, 31, Portland, OR; 04/15/14, Seat belts required; Fees $115.

Michael Lawrence Clement, 77, Preston; 05/22/14, Seat belts required; Fees $115.

Brian Elliott Cooke, 39, Spring Valley; 05/26/14, Violation of burning/fi reworks ordinance; Fees $290, Restitution $500, Spring Valley prosecution costs $100, Unsupervised probation 1 year, Remain law abiding, No same or similar.

Logan Reid Dittman, 18, Rushford; 05/23/14, Underage alcohol consumption; Fees $190.

Parker Nelson Dittman, 18, Rushford; 05/23/14, Underage alcohol consumption; Fees $190.

Courtney Elizabeth Doerr, 18, Rush-ford; 05/24/14, Seat belts required; Fees $115.

Michelle Lee East, 42, Rochester; 05/24/14, Speeding 65/55; Fees $130.

Gregg Michael Ellingson, 37, Ossian, IA; 05/24/14, Duty to drive with due care; Fees $130.

Tyndall Lee Evans, 20, Rochester; 11/14/13, Disorderly conduct; Fees $490, Jail 30 days (Credit for time served: 30 days).

Heath Eldred Gerard, 33, Spring Grove; 05/08/14, DWI; Fees $4,020 ($2,100 Stay 2 years), Jail 365 days (335 days stay 2 years), Supervised probation 2 years, Sign and follow all conditions and instructions of probation agreement, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/ treat-ment/outpatient/aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Submit to random searches, No driving without valid drivers license or insurance.

Lisa Marie Lau Haller, 53, Minneapo-lis; 05/20/14, Speeding 50/40; Fees $130.

Brent Adam Hjelmeland, 32, Har-mony; 05/21/14, Seat belts required; Fees $115.

Barry Elwood Jaeger, 57, Inver Grove Heights; 05/22/14, Speeding 65/55; Fees $130.

Benjamin Floyd Kaster, 23, Spring Valley; 04/14/14, Windshield tinted or glazed; Fees $140.

Joshua Brian Kimball, 22, Lanesboro; 04/19/14, DWI; Fees $1,415 ($700 Stay 1 year), Jail 90 days (87 days stay 1 year), Supervised probation 1 years, Sign and follow all conditions and instructions of probation agreement, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency/evaluation/ treatment/after-care, DWI class programming or MADD panel; No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Submit to random searches, No driving without valid drivers license or insurance.

Logan Thomas Lubinski, 17, Byron; 05/23/14, Speeding 74/55; Fees $150.

David Lester McHan, 47, Spring Valley; 07/10/13, Felony domestic assault; Fees $190, Commit to commissioner of corrections – St. Cloud 28 months, Supply DNA sample.

Tabitha Marie McVay, 24, Minneapo-lis; 04/20/14, Child passenger restraint system required for under age 8 and under 57 inches; Fees $140.

Gary Dennis Miller, 67, Owatonna; 03/29/14, Careless driving (Stay of imposi-tion Pursuant to M.S. 609.135), Fees $290, Unsupervised probation 1 year, Complete chemical assessment and follow recommendations.

Pamela Gene Rasmussen, 29, Cresco, IA; 04/15/14, Texting while in motion or traffi c; Fees $140.

Marcell Reynolds, 45, Canton; 03/23/14, Driving after cancellation (Stay of Imposition pursuant to M.S. 609.135); Fees $690, Jail 15 days (Credit for time served: 15 days), Supervised probation 2 years, Sign and follow all conditions and instructions of probation agreement, Re-main law abiding, No same or similar, No driving without insurance or valid drivers license, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to daily testing.

Jason Michael Schneider, 32, Ricev-ille, IA; 04/06/14, DWI; Fees $1,415 ($700 Stay 1 year), Jail 90 days (87 days stay 1 year), Supervised probation 1 year, Sign and follow all conditions and instructions of probation agreement, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No driving without insurance or valid drivers license, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to random searches.

Ricky Louis Smith, 29, Mazeppa; 05/24/14, Speeding 50/40; Fees $130.

Branden Francis Tart, 17, Grand Meadow; 05/31/13, Seat belts required; Fees $115.

Casey Dakota Turbenson, 19, Spring Valley; 05/03/13, Littering; Fees $190.

Arlis Dean Wangen, 55, Harmony; 03/04/14, Driving after revocation; Fees $1,390 ($700 stay 1 year), Jail 90 days (90 days stay 1 year), Supervised probation 1 year, no driving without insurance and valid drivers license, No same or similar, Remain law abiding.

MN Highway PatrolJohn William Boyum, 30, Utica;

04/24/14, Seat belts required; Fees $115.

John Charles Foster, 35, Stacy; 04/17/14, Front and rear license plates required; Fees $120.

Denise Rae Frye, 43, Harmony; 03/29/14, Failure to dim headlights within 1000 ft of oncoming vehicle; Fees $130.

Peter James Haack, 49, Lakeville; 05/27/14, Speeding 55/45; Fees $130.

Adam John Hansen, 33, Rochester; 04/25/14, Seat belts required; Fees $115.

Joel Rodney Heyer, 31, Rushford; 04/25/14, Seat belts required; Fees $115.

Ross Michael Hinze, 29, Spring Val-ley; 05/03/14, Driving after revocation;

Fes $290.

Creighton Mitchell Horihan, 35, Lanesboro; 01/11/14, DWI; Fees $1,415 ($700 Stay 1 year), Jail 90 days (90 days stay 1 year), Supervised probation 1 year, Sign and follow all conditions and instructions of probation agreement, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No driving without insurance or valid drivers license, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to random searches, Random testing, Complete DWI class/ program-ming/MADD panel, Aftercare.

Creighton Mitchell Horihan, 35, Lanesboro; 01/11/14, Failure to provide information - traffi c accident; Fees $200.

Anthony Duane Klomps, 27, Spring Valley; 04/15/14, Seat belt required; Fees $115.

Randy Scott Leibold, 50, Spring Val-ley; 05/21/14, Seat belts required; Fees $115.

Jordan Lee Marsh, 22, Chatfi eld; 04/25/14, Seat belts required; Fees $115.

Anthony Joseph Nicholls, 34, Rich-fi eld; 04/14/14, Speeding 65/55; Fees $130.

Brandon James Peacock, 26, Spring Valley; 04/06/14, Seat belts required; Fees $115.

Scott Martin Reiland, 45, Spring Val-ley; 05/21/14, Leaking load; Fees $390.

Trayton Michael Shaw, 19, Spring Valley; 04/06/14, Seat belts required; Fees $115.

Nicholas Joseph Theis, 23, Brooklyn Park; 05/14/14, Speeding 66/55; Fees $140.

Adelina Borislavova Yankova, 21, La Crosse, WI; 05/17/14, Speeding 65/55; Fees $130.

Preston Police Dept.Peter Edward Bushman, 48, St.

Charles; 01/10/14, DWI; Fees $1,415 ($700 Stay 1 year), Jail 90 days (90 days stay 1 year), Supervised probation 1 year, Sign and follow all conditions and instructions of probation agreement, Re-main law abiding, No same or similar, No driving without insurance or valid drivers license, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to random searches, Complete chemical assessment and follow recommenda-tions, Complete DWI class/programming/MADD panel.

Michael George Thoreson, 48, Spring Valley; 12/28/13, Issue dishonored check; Fees $190, Restitution $68.12.

Rushford Police Dept.Danielle Christine Connolly, 25, Ma-

bel; 06/01/14, No proof of insurance; Fees $3,390 ($2,700 stay 1 year), Jail 365 days (356 days stay 1 year), Supervised proba-tion 1 year, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Sign and follow conditions and instructions of probation agreement, No driving without valid driver license or insurance.

Alexis Skye Lea, 17, Peterson; 04/27/14, Vehicle registration required; Fees $120.

Rashad James Weber, 18, Winona; 04/05/14, DWI; Fees $1,415 ($700 Stay 1 years), Jail 90 days (90 days stay 1 years), Supervised probation 1 years, Sign and follow all conditions and instructions of probation agreement, Re-main law abiding, No same or similar, No driving without insurance or valid drivers license, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to random searches, Complete chemical as-sessment and follow recommendations.

Rashad James Weber, 18, Winona; 04/05/14, Possession of open bottle (Stay of Imposition pursuant to M.S. 609.135); Fees $200, Supervised probation 1 year, conditions same as other charge.

Fillmore County Court ReportAlternative Transportation Off ered During Construction

As the Highway 43 Project in Rushford begins, an alternative transportation program gives customers a convenient option for getting to Rushford businesses between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Rolling Hills Transit program provides curb to curb bus service to those who call and schedule a ride anywhere in Rushford and Rushford Village. The bus will pick them up at their home and take them wherever they need to go - grocery shopping, hair salon, bank, lunch at one of the restau-rants, swimming pool etc. - and pick them up to return home at an agreed upon time.

Seniors can ride for free. Chil-dren and the general public can ride for a subsidized fee of 50 cents per ride. Senior diners can pick up tokens at Senior Dining or just board the bus; other riders

can pay cash or purchase tokens when they board if they have ex-act change. Tokens can also be purchased at Pam’s Corner, Rush-ford Foods, and Kwik Trip.

In addition to the curb to curb service, the bus will stop at Creek Side Park hourly from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as a “park and ride” ser-vice for those who live outside of Rushford and want to avoid the construction area while taking care of business in town.

This two-month trial program is made possible by the following local businesses: Rushford Foods, Farmers Co-op Elevator, Kwik Trip, Rushford Dental, Darr Auc-tions & Realty, Norman’s Electric, Pam’s Corner, State Farm, New Beginnings, Engelson Tax Of-fi ce, Rushford Chiropractic, Mill Street Mall Fitness, Stumpy’s Restaurant & Bar, and Rushford

Peterson Valley Farmers Market. The program is a joint project be-tween the Highway 43 EDA and Chamber Steering Committee and Semcac’s Rolling Hills Tran-sit.

During the two-month trial we are asking for feedback and suggestions on all aspects of the bus service, so that we can im-prove the program to meet the community’s needs during the Highway 43 project. If you have suggestions, please email them to [email protected], or call City Hall at 507-864-2444 or mail them to City Hall, PO Box 430, Rushford, MN 55971.

Senior diners may register for rides at Senior Dining or by call-ing Senior Dining at 507-864-2786. All other riders may call 800-528-7622 to schedule a ride.

Grace Place announces annual silent auctionGrace Place is once again cele-

brating Rushford Days with their 4th Annual Silent Auction. The auction and viewing will be held at Sterling Pharmacy, Norsquare 115 W. Jessie, directly across the street from Grace Place.

Store volunteers have been col-lecting items such as prints, Wat-kins products and Jeff Gordon memorabilia throughout the year to feature in the auction as well as gift certifi cates from many area

businesses.

The bidding will begin Monday July 14 at 9 a.m. and continuing 9 a.m.-5 p.m. throughout the week till the following Saturday July 19. The fi nal bid will end at 10 a.m. so the winners can be noti-fi ed afterwards. Auction items can be picked up before 1 p.m. on July 19 or the following week at Grace Place during business hours.

During the week stop in to

shop and hear the beautiful mu-sic played by Grace Place founder Carla Burton.

All proceeds will go to benefi t Grace Place, whose mission is to provide Christian guidance, sup-port and encouragement for wom-en with unplanned pregnancies and for families experiencing bro-kenness and charge, so that they may become strong, God-centered families and productive citizens of their community.

R-P Schools receives books to promote early literacy

Rushford-Peterson Schools was one of 29 organizations to receive donated books through Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s (SMIF) BookStart program, a part-nership between SMIF and Cap-stone. This grant program, which awarded a total of 10,000 books val-ued at $171,040, is one of SMIF’s early childhood efforts focused on providing resources so all children can have a healthy life of learning, achieving, and succeeding.

BookStart, now in its twelfth year, has put approximately 70,000 books into the homes of children across southern Minnesota. The goal is that every child has a book of his or her own at home to read or be read to by family members, which promotes a life-long love for reading.

“We are pleased to be able to partner with Capstone to provide

these books to promote early lit-eracy and learning for our young children,” notes SMIF’s President and CEO Tim Penny. “We believe investing in our young children is a long-term strategy that will lead to a capable workforce.”

Rushford-Peterson Schools (Early Childhood-1st Grade) was selected to receive 400 books valued at $6,800 because they provide out-standing early literacy opportunities for young children and their fami-lies within the Rushford-Peterson School District. Rushford-Peterson Schools will incorporate the books into their R-P Community Ed Early Childhood/Family Education Pro-gram, Lille By Preschool, Kindergar-ten and 1st grade classrooms.

As part of its strategy to invest in economic growth here in south-ern Minnesota, SMIF has supported early childhood efforts to make cer-tain all children enter school fully

encouraged, prepared, and support-ed for learning success. Through their efforts, $1 million has been invested in early childhood educa-tion annually within the 20-county region over the past ten years. For more information on SMIF’s Early Childhood Initiative partnerships and resources, contact Teri Steckel-berg at [email protected].

“ On behalf of Rushford-Peterson Schools I appreciate this opportunity to partner with SMIF and Capstone in promoting early literacy. A spe-cial note of thanks to Lisa Lawston, Community Education Director for facilitating this grant opportunity for the students, families and school district. Reading provides life-long opportunities to learn and we are thrilled to be a part of this program that supports early literacy,” noted Chuck Ehler, Superintendent of R-P Schools.

Th ree Rushford-Peterson School Board members not seeking re-election in fall

All three Rushford-Peterson School Board members whose terms are up for election this fall have announced they aren’t seek-ing re-election.

The terms of Angela Colben-son, Daniel Munson and Greg Smith will be up this year, but all three have announced they will not be seeking another term, meaning a substantial change

in the seven-person board when 2015 comes around. The three open positions on the Rushford-Peterson Board of Education will be fi lled when the school board election takes place with the fall general election on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

The fi ling period for interested board candidates begins Tues-day, July 29, at 8 a.m. and runs

through Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 5 p.m. Affi davits of candidacy are available from Laura Hahn in the district offi ce between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. during the fi ling period only.

Terms are for four years. In-terested candidates who want more information should contact Superintendent Charles Ehler or a current board member.

money from the state.

Changes could still take place before the fi scal year was to close on Monday, June 30, but Oian said she thought the projects should be close to the fi nal ones.

The 2014-15 budget showed a slight increase in revenue, at $7.86 million, and expenditures, at $8.09 million, for a defi cit of $226,898.

“Obviously, it is a decrease in fund balance and not what we would like to see,” Oian told the board.

However, she added, the dis-trict is keeping up on technology and maintains a cushion in case there are problems.

In putting together the bud-get, she said she estimated con-servatively, estimating on the lower end for such things as enrollment and special educa-tion aid while estimating on the high end for some expenditures, such as district support services, which is increasing due to refer-endum expenses.

The main increase in expenses is for salaries and benefi ts, al-though transportation is also in-

creasing mainly due to the addi-tion of vehicles as well as district support services due to referen-dum expenses.

The main reason for the defi -cit spending last year was due to maintenance and repair projects, such as the boiler in Peterson, track and fi eld improvements, new lunchroom tables, roof repair and a security system.

Although expenses for site and buildings is decreasing this year, Ehler said there are still some unknowns, such as the cost of repairing another roof and if con-crete would be replaced in front of the school in conjunction with the Highway 43 project.

In another matter, the board gave Ehler the OK to advertise for quotes for roof repairs and build-ing improvements at the middle school. He said the fl at roofs at the middle school, particularly over the locker rooms, have had leaks. They were not ones that were repaired previously due to hail damage. There has also been some building deterioration that needs attention.

He will bring the quotes to the board at its July meeting. He said

that even if work didn’t start un-til after the beginning of school, it wouldn’t interfere with the class-room environment.

In personnel items handled at the special meeting, contracts with administrative support staff were approved. Ehler proposed increases after comparing sala-ries to similar positions in other area districts. He said the in-creases would get them closer to the average, although they would still be lower in some categories.

Board member Taylor Peter-son, who voted against the in-crease, said he wanted more time to consider the request because he had just received the informa-tion the previous day. He also said he would like to see compari-sons with smaller schools, such as Houston and Spring Grove, because many of the schools, such as Plainview-Elgin-Millville and La Crescent, were considerably larger than Rushford-Peterson.

Board member Julie Koop not-ed the increases wouldn’t have a signifi cant impact on the budget as the largest increase was $2,500 per year. The board voted to ap-prove the recommended increases

with only Peterson against.

In other personnel items, the board hired Brittany Benson as elementary school offi ce adminis-trative assistant.

The contract for community education director was also on the agenda, but Ehler said he wasn’t prepared for that one, so the item was tabled until the July meet-ing.

In one other item covered at the meeting, the board approved the preliminary health and safety budget for 2015-16. The budget increases from $91,380 in fi scal year 2014 to $104,480 in fi scal year 2015 and then drops down to $45,340 in fi scal year 2016.

The main reason for the in-crease is for indoor air quality as three uni-vents that aren’t operat-ing properly need to be replaced. There is also a small amount of asbestos in fl oor tiling that needs to be addressed, said Ehler.

Hardwood Country Sportsmans Club trap range will be open Tuesdays’s beginning July 8 at 5:30 p.m. for open shooting.

School Board examines budget diff erences

Please join us to celebrate Nancy Benson’s

70 fabulous years!

Open house on Saturday, July 12th from 4-7 p.m. at the Rushford Village Hall

43038 State Hwy. 30, Rushford Village

A light meal, cake and refreshments will be

provided

Happy 16th

Birthday Shayna(July 3rd)

Love,Mom, Dad & Dalton

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Independence Day about freedom — and responsibilityWhen it comes time to cel-

ebrate Independence Day on Fri-day, July 4, many of us will, or at least should, take time to show appreciation for our freedoms that make the United States of America such a unique country.

Our freedoms aren’t due just to the service people risking their lives to protect us. All of us have a role in preserving our individ-ual liberty, even those who feel they have little power or little say in what happens.

We may complain about bitter partisan divides in this coun-try, but at least we don’t have insurgents battling in the streets of our country. We may not like the message of some people that don’t share our views, but we give them space to speak their mind without resorting to violence.

With liberty comes tolerance and respect of others.

The world has changed much since 1776, but our ideals remain in place, just in different forms. As the electronic world has infil-trated our personal lives, we are grappling with how to preserve our rights while keeping govern-ment reigned in.

The revelation of government surveillance through the NSA has left many people uneasy, and some groups challenging the domestic spying. The fourth amendment prohibiting unrea-sonable search and seizure was recently clarified as the Supreme Court ruled that law enforce-ment needs a warrant to search smartphones, which, in many ways, have become an extension of our homes.

It isn’t only national leaders that have a role in preserving our ideals.

Even the smallest units of government are models that re-flect our nation’s ideals, preserv-ing the integrity of this country. In mass, they make quite an impact on the peaceful exchange of ideas in America. At times, single actions of local officials can have a national impact.

For example, the separation of church and state has always created tension in the United States, a country that values freedom from religious persecu-tion while many of its citizens also value personal religious ide-als. A town council in the state of New York opened its meeting with a prayer for many years, a situation that led to a legal chal-lenge and eventually a decision by the Supreme Court.

The court ruled, in a 5-4 decision, that it’s permissible to open a government meeting with a prayer. Not everyone agreed with the split decision, but it is the law of the land and now up to local units, provided the prayers don’t advocate one religion and

residents aren’t coerced. Few, if any, Minnesota units

of government are rushing to make a change in the way they operate. However, if units of government are considering opening meetings with a prayer, Allan Burke, publisher emeritus of the Emmons County Record in Linton, N.D., has a suggested prayer for these county commis-sions, school boards, city councils and other entities.

“Lord, may this meeting in-clude full and open discussion of the issues, and let the public be assured that no deals have been cut or discussion held outside this meeting.

“We ask that no board busi-ness be conducted by phone, email, Facebook, text or Twit-ter, and that this board follow federal and state laws.

“Please guide this board to rarely go into executive session and always to be transparent.

“It is our humble request that the official minutes include a reasonable and fair summary of the proceedings and not be censored by the politicians. We ask that members of this board abstain from voting when they have a conflict of interest.

“May this board remember the ordinances, rules and regula-tions it has adopted and prec-edents it has set and follow them with consistency.

“Lord, we ask that those voting to spend money remem-ber that taxes come out of the pockets of hardworking citizens and should be spent sparingly and wisely.

“We ask that no favoritism be shown because of a person’s fam-

ily connections, standing in the community, power or wealth and that all citizens be treated fairly and with respect.

“Lord, we ask that com-petitive bids be sought for major expenditures and that the truth be told about those bids.

“Finally, Lord, we ask that this board listen to the citizens and accept input, suggestions and criticism graciously.

Thank you, Lord, for blessing us with the opportunity to live in a democratic republic under the United States Constitution.

“Amen.”It’s a prayer that all our elect-

ed officials should take to heart — and one that reminds us that there is a responsibility in all of us to keep the spirit of America alive no matter how small of a role we play in the national con-versation or how much the world changes since the ideals of our forefathers were put forth.

This holiday weekend, you have the freedom to go wher-ever you want and do whatever you choose — even stay home and connect via social media or take part in family rituals — in this peaceful country along side people of widely different beliefs. However, take some time to reflect on how that is possible, what makes this country unique and how each of us contribute to preserving the ideals of America in this rapidly changing world.

Just don’t forget to have some fun.

Happy Independence Day!

“80 Days” is sure to delightBy Myron J. SchoberEditor Emeritus

Throw out anything you might think you know about Jules Verne’s historic 19th Century story “Around the World in 80 Days,” especially the popular movies.

And if you like action on stage, and you like sight gags, and if creative sets are fun, and you like lights and sound—plan a trip with the family to the Com-monweal Theatre in Lanesboro. There was a time when I thought smells were added, but it must have been an audience member.

It isn’t the pinnacle of artistic achievement, but don’t tell that to the opening night full house last Friday; I expect there were some tired tummies from laugh-ing.

Four stuffy and proper gentle-men at a men’s club marvel at the shrinking world and how fast travel has become. One of them, Phileas Fogg,(David Hennessey), is more convinced than the oth-ers to the point where he offers a wager that he can circle the globe

and return to London to collect the bet in 80 days, or less.

Dumbfounded, they accept his foolish bet. Fogg departs in an hour with his valet Passepartout(Adrienne Swee-ney), and you accompany them around the world as the five member cast pass through scores of locations, challenging situa-tions and revealing cultures. The other three actors display dozens of characters, sometimes chang-ing roles and clothes as quick as you blink, and you won’t get lost following the change. They squeak out of trouble and pursuit, usually just in the nick of time.

It’s marvelously accompanied by music and lights and nearly instant prop changes. But it is not homogenized; at times it’s crazy, running, screaming com-edy, then balanced quiet, even tender moments with a little romance.

Gary Danciu is a blue-ribbon instant role changer and one of the best young actors to cross

the Commonweal stage; follow his future.

Hal Cropp is a stage veteran of 26 years in Lanesboro who does everything from Shake-speare to “Harvey.” In her second year Diana Jurand plays a variety of roles and as others has a variety of accents and does a beautiful East Indian-India voice. Thanks to the brainy people and their computers for adding marvelous sound and lights.

Behind all this is Alan Bailey, one of Commonweal’s most frequent and successful direc-tors. Yet, he credits the cast. The story adaptor Mark Brown leaves the script quite open he says, the actors are professional and contribute their ideas and interpretation. Example: there is no elephant in the script…but there is in the play---ideas of the veteran cast.

Check the theater online for times; it is in repertory with “Arsenic and Old Lace.”

Thousand of kids with guns descend on Alexandria: No one harmedBy Cash Walker

Thousands of armed teenag-ers (mostly boys) descended upon Alexandria, Minn., earlier this month for five days, June 6 to 10. It sounded like something out of “The Wild Ones” or worse. Since my liberal friends and the media always say that boys and guns are a bad mix, I figured I’d check it out.

While I know my way around firearms, I usually leave this sort of situation to my distant Texas “Uncle” Cordell. He’s pretty much world-class when it comes to stopping a riot (he was a Texas Ranger). But there was no cause for alarm. I found myself at the Alexandria Shoot-ing Park on a beautiful Minne-sota late spring day. It was the site of the 2014 Minnesota State High School Clay Target League

(MSHSCTL) championship.You may not have heard

anything about it (the league hasn’t gotten much major media coverage), but trapshooting is the fastest growing high school sport in Minnesota. A group of dedi-cated volunteers started infor-mally with three schools and 30 athletes in 2001. MSHSCTL was formed in 2009 with six schools and 60 athletes. This spring saw 185 teams from 275 schools com-posed of 6,100 student athletes. New schools and hundreds of students had to be turned away due to a lack of practice facilities this year.

I was told this makes the Clay Target League larger in terms of student participation than high school hockey in Minnesota! So I guess Minnesota can be the “State of Shooting”? This is

the only Minnesota high school sport where both genders and the handicapped can participate on an equal footing on their high school team. Students can earn high school letters at most of the participating schools. And this may be the only high school sport that has never had an injury or accident.

The Minnesota State High School League tournament was held on June 14 at the Minneapo-lis Gun Club. This was the first and only trapshooting tourna-ment in the country sponsored by a state high school athletic as-sociation. Minnesota’s diversity was displayed as teams ranged from smaller towns in Greater Minnesota to tony suburban metro high schools like Orono, Edina, Benilde, Mahtomedi and St. Thomas Academy.

I guess this was just too much diversity (or too politically incorrect) for some schools which were absent (paging Blake and Breck!). Some of the kids wore boots that had seen duty on dairy or corn farms and shot what must have been Grandpa’s old Browning Humpback 12-gauge with worn bluing. Other teams had fancy uniforms and many nice new Benellis and Berettas. Can you guess the school of the shooter in seersucker shorts and top-siders?

You knew it was an election year when Gov. Mark Dayton showed up on the first day of the championship. He bragged about signing a bill that allocates $2 million in grants to expand trapshooting facilities around the state. I guess he wanted the parents in attendance to feel grateful they got something out of the blow-out spending that happened this legislative session. One parent did mention, with some disgust, that the $2 million was about 2 percent of the cost of the new Senate office building and he wasn’t feeling very grate-ful as his taxes had gone up.

The governor also fired a fancy trap gun that was being auctioned off to raise money for MSHSCTL. If you won the

gun, you even got a certificate signed by Gov. Dayton attesting to his having fired it. This also resulted in some humor as two parents I chatted with indepen-dently asked me if I thought his signature increased or decreased the value of the shotgun.

After a flag-raising and the singing of the National Anthem — and a short speech about the event and the need for safety first, last and always — the 19 trap fields were filled with high school students toting shotguns. About 4,000 student athletes were on hand representing high schools from across Minnesota over the five days. In fact, this was the world’s largest youth trapshooting tournament. The gunfire started early and lasted late into the day. A few hundred thousand orange clay birds were obliterated but a few got away.

The shooters and their par-ents were more focused on flying orange clays and camaraderie than on the politics I mentioned earlier. It was an outstand-ing day of safety, shooting and sportsmanship. I was glad I didn’t have to shoot as I’d have been completely outclassed by almost every high school shooter present.

As I drove home, I came to a few conclusions:

• Guns, like any tool, do nothing without a human being involved and being responsible for his or her actions.

• Kids and guns can mix if adults teach them responsibility

and a proper “gun culture.”• This League proves the old

saying “there are no gun acci-dents, only gun negligence.”

• Dedicated volunteers make a difference in our communi-ties and the formation of the MSHSCTL is a great example of that fact.

• 1,800 volunteers, mostly parents, serve as coaches and they pass on that safe and responsible “gun culture” while having fun with their young adults.

So, as Mitch Pearlstein (the founder of Center of the American Experiment) has said for years, parents and culture matter.

The media in Minnesota have ignored this league and these kids in the past because they don’t fit their narrative of kids and guns. A more “bal-anced” and in-depth analysis of youth gun crime and the very different culture that spawns it would be welcome from our media outlets. The coverage of this year’s event was a start. We’ll see what happens in a non-election year next year.

“Cash Walker” is the nom de plume of American Experi-ment’s roving Wealth and Pros-perity correspondent. Center of the American Experiment is a nonpartisan, tax-exempt, public policy and educational institu-tion committed to building a culture of prosperity for Minne-sota and the nation.

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Obituaries

555555 thanniversaryanniversary

Happy AnniversaryJoe & BevJuly 3rd

All our love,Your family

Thanks to my family and friends for the memorable 90th Birthday party. It was a great day! Thank you also for all the visits, cards and gifts. The best gift is the love and friendship you have shared with me!

Freddie Arnold

ENNS is pastor of

Root RiverCommunity

Church,Rushford

Thoughts for Livingmessages from area pastors

When we have to say goodbyeOur lives are fi lled with greet-

ings and good-byes, with fellow-ship and farewells. As I think back over my life, I remember being convinced that the group of friends I met in high school would always be there for me. At graduation we all promised to stay in touch and get together often…and for a while, we did. Then we went our separate ways, some to university, some to the work force, and I went off to Bible College. After four years in college, I graduated with a whole new group of friends about whom I felt the same way; however, I also began to suspect that these relationships might also begin to fade in time as had been the case with my high school friends. Currently, there are not many from high school or college that I keep up with consistently – well there is one exception – I met my wife in college and I am happy to report that we still communicate quite regularly.

I cannot say that parting company with people we have grown to love is ever easy, but I have lived long enough to know that the only way to avoid hav-ing to say “good-bye” is to never say “hello”. In other words, the pain of parting is the price we risk paying to invest in healthy relationships.

Perhaps what lies at the root of all this is our innate resistance

to change. I don’t like change and often seek to avoid it. I have learned, however, that I ulti-mately can’t avoid it, and that, in most cases, change is essential for healthy growth to continue. The older I get the more obvious it becomes to me that the world is continuously changing as time persistently marches on. The new car we bought becomes old and worn out. The best friend we’ve grown to love moves to an-other state. Our parents age and die, our children grow up and move away. Besides the certainty of change itself, there is only one other exception I can think that does not change. In Malachi 3:6 God says: “For I the Lord do not change;” It would seem that God Himself is about the only One in the universe that is truly unchanging. Could it be that the Lord created us to long for stabil-ity, and then placed us in an ever-changing world, not to drive us insane, but rather, so that we would be drawn to His unchang-ing nature? It is God alone who remains consistent, never changing, and ever faithful. It is He alone who can fi ll our need to fi nd security and stability in this continuously changing world we fi nd ourselves in. Ironically, it is only as we fi nd our security and stability in Him that we can be-gin to fully embrace the changes that He allows in our lives. When we fi nd our security in Him we

can truly embrace change even when we do not fully it and fi nd it diffi cult to accept.

This will very likely be the last article I write for the Rush-ford Area community in this newspaper as our family will be embracing a change that the Lord has brought into our lives. I am very grateful for nearly eight wonderful years that the Lord has given our family to enjoy in this community. Rush-ford is a place that will always be near to my heart, and I trust that we will fi nd opportunity return on occasion from our soon to be new home in the sunshine state of Florida. (I hope you un-derstand if we limit these visits to the summer months) The Lord has used this community to bless our family, I trust in some small way He has used us to bless you. May He fi nd us all seeking to walk according to His ways until we meet again.

Blessings as always,

Pastor Peter

From the RecordDAYS GONE BYBy Robert J. McCluskey

90 Years Ago, July 3, 1924 –Gov. J. A. O. Preus issued an

appeal for help from the public to assist the counties of Lyon, Lin-coln, Murray, Redwood and Cot-tonwood which were devastated by a tornado that hit the area June 22.

At a recent meeting of County Women’s Club, Mrs. H. M. Smith reported for Rushford’s Women’s Welfare League and Mrs. James G. Roberton reported for the Pri-cilla Club.

Pres. Coolidge recently signed a tax bill that he terms as con-taining many “bad features” in-cluding the idea of “soaking the rich.”

Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Ness made a business and pleasure trip to Wi-nona last week, returning home in a brand new, shining “fl ivver.”

Mrs. Anna Tolstad, 55, died June 25.

At the 70th anniversary cel-ebration of the Highland Prairie Lutheran Church, a monument was erected to the memory of Rev. and Mrs. Magelssen. High-land Prairie, Elstad and Oak Ridge congregations participated in building the monument.

80 Years Ago, July 5, 1934 – The annual caucus held in the

Rushford City Hall found Louis Kierland nominated for Mayor with John F. Oehler and Anton Jensen nominated for Aldermen, Arthur Miller was nominated for Justice of the Peace. Louis has announced he will not be a can-didate for mayor and asks that Rushford voters do not vote for him.

Minnesota will receive $3,529,340 for its July quota. Drought relief will be $2,500,000, general relief $1,000,000, tran-sient care $2,000, research $6,140, and social work training $11,200.

The Rushford ‘Barnyard Golf’ team defeated Houston 631-387. Christopherson & Henze played the fi rst half while Erickson, Ol-son and Nordness played the sec-ond half.

While picking gooseberries Elbin Erickson killed two rattle-snakes. The snakes seemed to be quite numerous this year.

Paul Thompson, a graduate of Peterson H.S. who has been con-ducting a small printing business of his own in Peterson, has joined the staff at Tri-County Record.

Tom Frickson, owner of a res-taurant in Peterson, has sold his restaurant to Alfred Thompson, who took over July 1.

70 Years Ago, July 6 1944 – Memorial services will be

held at North Prairie Lutheran Church for Walter Gilbertson, a member of an armed gun crew, which went down with the ship he was serving. The ship was tor-pedoed.

Farrel D. Peterson has been called for induction into the armed forces and Walter M. Ar-nold has been called for preinduc-tion physical.

Home canners are being warned about the synthetic war-time jar rings. The rings have a fl avor that can carry over to the canned goods. Homemakers should not use synthetic rings which have a strong odor.

The Legion softball team post-ed its eighth win of the season with a 23-0 victory over Fremont. Rushford will face Troy on Sun-day and expects to play in the Wi-nona tournament July 16.

60 Years Ago, July 8, 1954 – The Rushford Centennial ob-

servance was a huge success. Hundreds of former residents attended, with Mrs. Stella Tew Sprague, donor of the library, one of them. A parade of 129 units wound through the streets of Rushford. Taking everything into consideration, the observance

was an outstanding success.

The City Council is asking ap-proval of a means of fi nancing the needed new well and other water movements.

Mrs. Christine Nessa, 89, died July 5.

Warren Betzinger announced that he had taken over manage-ment of the Trojan Theatre as of July 1 and will continue to pres-ent a program of high grade mov-ies.

The Kierland residence in Rushford is for sale for $17,000. Included are all furnishings, fur-niture and equipment.

50 Years Ago, July 2, 1964 – In discussion on the Rush-

ford Flood Control Project, plans were outlined for dikes 11 feet with four feet “free board.” The possibility of constructing an earth structure to carry 1-90 over Enterprise Valley was also discussed. The ultimate consid-eration against the structure was impounding a vast amount of water that could be suddenly released and cause a catastrophe.

Luther Myhro carded a hole in one on the ninth hole, a 168 par three hole.

The First National Bank will sponsor fi reworks for the fourth year in a row. A small knoll on the Elvin Humble farm will be the site of the display.

The Peterson Commercial Club announced they would hold drawings again Saturdays at 9 p.m. following the weekly band concerts.

40 Years Ago, July 4, 1974 – The Hart Farm Service ob-

served June Dairy Month by sponsoring a parade of trucks, tractors, a band and Fillmore Co. Dairy Princess Lola Swiggum and Region 10 Dairy Princess Karen Boyum.

A memorial fund for Ed Sandsness is being set up by his friends and members of his grad-uating class of 1965. Ed drowned on July 10, 1966.

The McManimon Farm Cen-tennial was celebrated on June 16. In April of 1874, James Mc-Manimon purchased the farm from his stepfather Simon Kelly. Since that date, McManimons have lived on and worked the land.

A new weight machine has been put into use in the wrestling room at Rushford High School. Qualifi ed personnel will be on hand when the machine is in use.

The ASC meeting will be held

at the ag room of the Preston High School to discuss a fl ood-control and detention at Peter-son.

30 Years Ago, July 12, 1984 – Nordic Lanes offi cially opened

in Rushford over the weekend, hosting hundreds of area bowl-ers eager for the chance to bowl in town.

Terry Highum was hired as PHS head boys basketball coach in addition to his duties as head football coach. Terry Pelzl was hired as assistant boys bas-ketball coach and fourth grade teacher, replacing Ruth Black who retired in 1983.

Gilman Anderson, 77, died July 8.

Hellen Drussell, 83, died July 3.

Jon Meldahl, 13, died July 9.

Grace McLeod, 87, died July 4.

20 Years Ago, July 21, 1994 – Lu Ebner and Margaret John-

son have been named the Rush-ford Area Business Association Business Persons of the Year. They run the Rushford Tax Ser-vice.

Carol M. Bremmer, 58, of Pe-terson died July 13.

Madeline Woxland, 76, of Rushford died July 14.

Highland Prairie Lutheran Church will celebrate their 140th anniversary on August 14. The speaker will be James Magels-sen.

Frontier Days has a new twist this year as activities were moved from downtown to Creek-side Park. Whether this is a good move or not is up for analysis at the next committee meeting.

10 Years Ago, July 1, 2004 – Rushford Days Queen Pag-

eant has nine contestants this year, compared to the two con-testants last year.

Rushford-Peterson HS is due for new teacher and staff computers and new networking hardware.

Tom Witt and Rick Carlson declare 110 W. Jesse St. the fu-ture home of the dollar store, “About A Buck.”

Tom Mackey of Holmen, Wisc. has been selected to coach var-sity girls basketball at R-P.

Jenny Helgemoe will be the new varsity volleyball coach at R-P.

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FRI., July 11 – Crab Salad, Melon Wedge, Dinner Roll, Cream Puffs

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COLLEGE NEWS

Nicholas Duneman graduated from Vermillion Community College with honors.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

TODAY – AA open meeting 8 p.m. at Presbyterian Church. 07-03

MON., JULY 7 - Rushford Area Historical Society, 7 p.m. at Depot Mu-seum. 07-07

TUES., JULY 8 - AA closed meeting 8 p.m. at Presbyterian Church. 07-08

WED., JULY 9 - City of Peterson Council Meeting, 6 p.m. at City Hall. 07-09

THURS., JULY 10 - AA open meet-ing, 8 p.m. at Presbyterian Church.

07-10FUTURE - Hallum Reunion is July

13 at 12 p.m. at the Sons of Norway Hall in Lanesboro. Bring a dish to pass.

07-13

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MON., July 7 – Pork Chow Mein or Sweet and Sour Pork, Rice, Tossed Salad, Tomato Juice, Pudding

TUES., July 8 – Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Rhubarb Custard

WED., July 9 – Hawaiian Chicken, Parsley Buttered Potatoes, Creamed Peas/Caulifl ower, Orange Slices,

SUNDAY – 9:30 a.m. Worship at Ridge-way Community School. Questions: call 507-452-8524 or 864-2592

HARVEST HEIGHTSRev. Tom Schoen

Church scheduleSUNDAY – 8:30 a.m. Prayer Time; 9 a.m. Worship Service, Pastor Steffenson; 10:05 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship; Adult Bible Study with Becky; No Evening Service; 6:30 p.m. Family Education • TUESDAY – 4:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Meeting • WEDNESDAY– 9 a.m. Men’s Helping Hands, Prayer Shawl and Craft-ers; 6 p.m. Youth Committee

RUSHFORD LUTHERANCHURCH LCMC

Rev. Roger Michaelson

THURSDAY – 7:30 a.m. Ascension Service with Communion • FRIDAY –7 p.m. Hope Lutheran HS Graduation •SUNDAY – 9:30 a.m. Worship.

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERANCHURCH OF HART

Rev. Harold Hintzman

THURSDAY – 9:30 a.m. Thomas Apostle Bible Study; LWFC 5:15 p.m. at Sandy Gowin Home • SUNDAY – 8 a.m. Bible Study; 9 a.m. Worship • TUESDAY – Little Lambs Board Meeting 5:30 p.m. • THURSDAY – 9:30 a.m. Bible Study.

ST. MARKLUTHERAN CHURCH

Rev. Merlin Stephan

SUNDAY – 8:30 a.m. Worship Service;

HIGHLAND PRAIRIELUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Daniel Watland

SUNDAY – 10 a.m. Worship.

EMMANUEL EPISCOPALCHURCHRev. Brenda Ziebell

FRIDAY – 8:30 a.m. Mass, Houston • SATURDAY – 5 p.m. Mass, Houston • SUNDAY – 8 a.m. Mass, Hokah; 10:30 a.m. Mass, Rushford • WEDNESDAY – 8:30 a.m. Mass, Rushford • THURSDAY – 8:25 a.m. Mass, St. Peter

ST. JOSEPH’SCATHOLIC CHURCH

Rev. Pratap Reddy Salibindla

UNITED LUTHERAN PARISHARENDAHL,

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PILOT MOUNDLUTHERAN CHURCHES

Associate Pastor Cindy Eversole

ROOT RIVERCOMMUNITY CHURCH

Rev. Peter Enns

WHALAN LUTHERAN CHURCH

Rev. Patricia HinkieSUNDAY – 10:30 a.m. Worship.

SUNDAY – 9 a.m. Worship.

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCHOF HIGHLAND

Rev. Patricia Hinkie

ELSTAD LUTHERAN CHURCH

Pastor Daniel WatlandSUNDAY – 10:30 a.m. Worship Service;

TRINTY FELLOWSHIP ELCA

Rev. Kristin RiceSUNDAY – 9 a.m. Sunday Morning Spanish; 10 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Facilitators, 12 p.m. Facilitators and Ses-sion • TUESDAY – Sewing for Missions 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. • WEDNESDAY – 7 p.m. “The Stranger” movie with refreshments and discussion.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHRev. Kristin Rice

SUNDAY – 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Praise and Worship at Lynndyn Bridge Banquet Hall • WEDNESDAY –6-7:30 p.m. 5th & 6th grade Youth Study; 7-9 p.m. 7th - 12th grade Youth Study

DESTINY LIFECHURCHRev. Jeff Rasmussen

THURSDAY – 7 a.m. Men’s Breakfast and Study at Java; 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. WIC; 7:30 p.m. Praise Team Practice • FRIDAY – Independence Day; Offi ce Closed • SUNDAY – 9 a.m. Prayer Force; 10 a.m. Worship/Communion; Fellow-ship • WEDNESDAY – 7 p.m. Missions Mtg. at Adam & Brittany Loven’s; 7 p.m. Bible Study at Feller’s; 7:30 p.m. Youth Group • THURSDAY – 7 a.m. Men’s Breakfast and Study at Java; 7:30 p.m. Praise Team Practice.

SUNDAY – 9 a.m. Worship Service at Pilot Mound; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service at North Prairie. No worship at Pilot Mound or North Prairie • WEDNESDAY – 7 p.m. PM Council

Everett R. DolalieEverett R. Dolalie, 78, of

Rushford, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014.

Services were held June 29 at Highlan Prairie Lutheran Church.

Hoff Funeral Home assisted the family.


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Stensgard named to All-Star Roster in cancer benefi tBy MATTHEW RODENBURGTri-County Record Staff Writer

For many high school stu-dents in America, football is a sport that brings community and school together. Few would con-sider football to be a charitable event, however the Minnesota Football Coaches Association for the past 70 years have used football to raise funds for cancer research.

The 69th annual MFCA Tackle Cancer All-Star Football Game was played last Saturday at St. John’s University Stadium in Collegeville, MN. The MFCA raise $190,000 dollars for cancer

research.

As noble as this fundraiser is, it is also a way to honor High School all stars in Minnesota. The teams are comprised of out-standing high school players who completed their school eligibility last fall. One of the players for these teams was Rushford’s very own Cale Stensgard.

Stensgard played Defensive Tackle for the South All-Star team as they took it to the North team to come away with the 37-22 victory.

A selection committee that only accepts the best of the best noticed Stensgard’s accomplish-

ments and selected him as a team member. Stensgard was named to the Three Rivers Conference, Southern Alliance Blue Division’s “All-Division Team,” and was also named the Division’s “Lineman of the Year.” He later was named to the Minnesota Associated Press All-State Football Team as a de-fensive lineman.

One of the benefi ts that encour-aged Stensgard was the coaching of Mike Grant from Eden Prairie. Grant was this year’s winner of the Don Shula award for the best High School coach in America.

Rushford is proud of his talents and his representation of our com-munity.

CALE STENSGARD, left, and Rushford-Peterson Head Coach, Davin Thmpson, share in the spoils of victory following Saturday’s game

Rushford State Bank ladies team leaps ahead on Tuesday

Twenty-four ladies partici-pated in the June 24th ladies golf league. At the end of week 4, the team representing Rushford State Bank is on top with 14 points. Rushford State Bank eked out the win this week with a net score of 154 to the Chuckettes score of 156. Judy Brand scored a full point bringing the Chuckette’s overall score to 10. Anne Rober-ton, Megan Grebe, and Rhonda Runkel each got a full point for Rushford State Bank.

Second place overall is Dahl’s Auto, with 11.5 points. Nancy Svendsen and Ann Bartelson each got full points while Gail Boyum scored half a point. Dahl’s Auto also outscored Rushford Foods, 163 to 170. Lisa Nitecki gained a full point while Betsy Hoiness scored a half point for Rushford Foods. Rushford Foods is cur-rently in 5th place with nine and a half points.

Finally, Engleson’s team edged out American Family with a score

of 180 to 181. Nancy Atkinson gained a full point for the En-gleson’s while Ruth Peterson and LuAnn Dvorak each scored half a point bringing the points gained up to 3. Michelle Knut-son and Karen Nelson each got half a point for American Family while Karen Sorum scored a full point. American Family is still in 5th place with a total score of 5 points. Engleson’s ties the Chuckette’s for third place with 10 points

Men’s golf teams in close competitionLast Monday morning, 34 golf-

ers had higher scores than usual. With all of the rain over the week-end, mowers were unable to do their job.

Scooter Johnson teamed up with Dr. John Peterson shooting a 37 (one over par) and a net of 25.5 taking 1st place. Rocky Har-pel and Paul Kiger shot the best

gross score for the day of 35 (one under par) and a net of 26 for 2nd place. Third place, just half a point behind with a net of 26.5 was the team of Rick Malinowski and Marty Salseg. In 4th place, one more half point behind 3rd, was Roger Brand and Lee Peter-son with a net score of 27. Fifth place went to Ray Kjos and Den-

nie Darr with a net score of 27.5.

There were seven birdies and one eagle recorded for the day, with the eagle going to Rocky Harpel and Paul Kiger.

Rich Malinowski continues to lead with 62 points, followed by Larry Overland with 54 and Ray Kjos with 51.

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CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME

MINNESOTA STATUTES, 333

The fi ling of an assumed name does not provide a user with exclusive rights to that name. The fi ling is required for consumer protection in order to enable customers to be able to identify the true owner of a business.

1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted:

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everyone.

Also Saturday, Rushford pho-tos for the photo contest will be judged and a winner will be an-nounced. If you have a picture you would like to submit, you can fi nd entry forms at Pam’s Cor-ner, Ross Himlie’s Photography, Merchant’s Bank, and Rushford State Bank. There will be two age groups: 6-15 years old and 16+ years old. The four possible categories are: people, nature, black and white, and Rushford. Get your pictures submitted to Melissa Feine at Semcac by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 18.

On Saturday at noon, Pam’s Corner will be hosting their car/semi show. To register for this event, simply show up at 10:30 a.m. The fi rst 75 entries receive a dash plate. The classes for this year’s show are, 1973 and older, 1974-present, Mustangs, Non-

street class, and trucks and vans. Sign up is free!

Saturday afternoon will see Rushford citizens show off their skills in Rushford’s Got Talent talent show, emceed by local band Trouble Shooter. To register for this event, fi ll out a registration form at www.rushfest.org and send it to Barb Johnson at [email protected].

Finally, the kids will have their own time in the spotlight a brand new event, Rushford’s Kiddie Pa-rade. Kids can make their own non-motorized fl oat (with help from parents, of course), and reg-ister for the parade by July 18 to qualify for prizes!

Sunday morning will begin with an Antique Tractor Ride, departing from Hammel Equip-ment. Area churches will host a combined Ecumenical Service at 10 a.m. at Creekside park.

Sunday will also be packed with softball and bean bag tour-naments. Kids have their choice of activities, come noon. Jolly Jumpz Amusements and Little Blue Choo will provide kids the option of enjoying infl atables, water infl atable, or a mini train ride. The cost will be $5 for kids and they can get a wristband at the button booth on the fair-grounds.

The afternoon will bring some wonderful performers, fun for all ages. At 1 p.m. families can see “The Magic of Isaiah” as a pro-fessional magician wows audi-ences. At 2 p.m., Kevin Lindh, a balloon artist, will be sharing his talents with kids.

For more information about events, registration forms, and a complete list of Rushford Days activities, visit www.rushfest.org.

A free beekeeping class, “The ABC’s of Bees,” will be held Wednesday, July 9, from 5-6 p.m., at Creekside Park in Rush-ford, in the small pavilion. The class is part of an ongoing edu-cational and community effort by the Rushford Peterson Valley Farmers’ Market .

Chris Schad, co-founder and President/CEO of The Bee Shed LLC, will lead partici-pants through the short course designed to give an education on honeybees – what they are, what they do and how they do it. The class will cover the types of bees in a colony, what honeybees need, what they produce, and how the general public can help, in addition to the basics of back-yard beekeeping.

Schad is a biologist by train-ing, with several peer-reviewed papers published in scientifi c journals. Several years ago he turned his attention to prairie restoration and other ways to support local pollinators such as honey bees. He now manages bees on his rural Rochester, Min-nesota property, as well as other sites within the region.

The Bee Shed (www.the-beeshed.com) provides a series of local, wholesome, healthy and natural products from honey-bees, available direct-to-consum-

er, at several retail locations, and through Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs. In addition, The Bee Shed assists with unique and effective fun-draising program for non-profi t organizations and provides high quality equipment for the budget-conscious hobbyist beekeeper. Like their honey, the majority of The Bee Shed beekeeping wood-

enware is locally made.

The Rushford Peterson Valley Farmers’ Market runs Wednes-days, May-October, at Creekside Park in Rushford. Market hours are 4-7 p.m. For more informa-tion, contact the market at [email protected] or by calling the market man-ager at (507) 458-2547.

To bee or not to bee

Rushford Days events sure to delight allConti nued from Page One


City of Rushford Annual Financial Report

CITYOF

RUSHFORD101 N. Mill Street

P.O. Box 430Rushford, MN 55971-0430

Phone: 507 864-2444Fax: 507 864-7003

The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of financial information concerning the City of Rushford to interested citizens. The complete financial statements may be examined on the city’s website at www.rushford.govoffice.com or at the City Clerk’s Office, 101 N. Mill St., Rushford, MN 55971 • 507-864-2444

Balance SheetGovernmental Funds

December 31, 2013With Comparative Totals for December 31, 2012

Statement of Revenues, Expenditures andChanges in Fund Balances

Governmental FundsFor the Year Ended December 31, 2013

With Comparative Totals for December 31, 2012

MINUTESREGULAR MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF EDUCATIONINDEPENDENT SCHOOL

DISTRICT #239The regular meeting of the Rush-

ford-Peterson School District #239 Board of Education was called to order by Chairperson, John Linder at 5:30 pm on Monday, May 19, 2014, at the Rushford-Peterson High School Biol-ogy Room, Rushford, MN.

Members Present: John Linder, Angela Colbenson, Valarie Howe, Ju-lie Koop, Taylor Peterson, Greg Smith and Daniel Munson

Members Absent: NoneStudent Board Representative

Present: Nicholas NeitzkeAdministration Present: Superin-

tendent Charles Ehler, Jake Timm, An-gela Shepard and Lisa Lawston

Activities Director: Dan BieberdorfDistrict Office Personnel Present :

Laura HahnMoved by Peterson, seconded by

Munson to add the following items to the agenda: New Business #2. D. Ap-prove the hire of Chris Drinkall – Middle School PE/Math/Science Teacher and New Business item#10. Discussion

regarding the timeline for bringing a building referendum to voters.

Public comments: Mr. & Mrs. Au-man were present and expressed their concerns to the board in regards to the schools volunteer policy. They recom-mended to the board that all volunteers should have a background check com-pleted before they serve the district as a volunteer.

Moved by Colbenson, seconded by Koop, to approve the consent agen-da as follows: April 21, 2014 regular school board meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.

Superintendent Ehler presented the Superintendent report.

Lisa Lawston presented the Com-munity Education report.

Angela Shepard presented the El-ementary / Middle School Principal’s report.

Jake Timm presented the High School Principal report.

Dan Bieberdorf presented the Ac-tivities Director report.

Old Business:Moved by Smith, seconded by

Howe to approve the second reading of policy #807 – Health & Safety Policy. Motion carried unanimously.

New Business:Moved by Colbenson, second-

ed by Koop to approve the Board bills in the amount of $129,134.11. Wire payments, hand payables and payroll liabilities for April in the amount of $222,908.20, Payroll for April-$223,993.69. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Munson, seconded by Howe to accept the resignation of Jana Peterson – Elementary Office Adminis-trative Assistant. Motion carried unani-mously.

Moved by Smith, seconded by Koop to approve the hiring of Commu-nity Education’s Summer Employees. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Koop, seconded by Howe to approve the hire of Dena Mathison – High School Math Teacher. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Munson to approve the hire of Chris Drinkall – Middle School Health / PE / 6th Grade Teacher with the stipulation that he only coach one sport. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Smith, seconded Mun-son to approve the list of graduates – R-P Class of 2014. Motion carried

School Board proceedingsunanimously.

Moved by Peterson, seconded by Koop to approve the school board scholarship recipients - $500 each – Nicole Howe, Hope Morrison and Ryan Ruberg. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Smith, seconded by Mun-son to approve the Q-Comp Annual Re-port. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Munson, seconded by Koop to appoint Laura Hahn as As-sistant Clerk to assist with the school board election process. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Munson, seconded by Koop to approve the two-year contract to serve as the Authorizer for Dakota Area Community School. Motion car-ried unanimously.

Moved by Smith, seconded by Howe to approve the 1 year contract in the amount of $28,589.38 with Trident Insurance Serviced through Vaaler In-surance for Property and Liability Insur-ance. Motion carried unanimously.

Moved by Munson, seconded by Howe to approve the 1 year contract in the amount of $49,510.00 with Mil-waukee Casualty Insurance Company though Vaaler Insurance for Worker’s

Compensation Insurance. Motion car-ried unanimously.

Moved by Koop, seconded by Smith to approve bringing a building referendum to the voters at the Gen-eral Election on Tuesday, November 4th 2014. Motion carries with Peterson opposing.

The next regular meeting will be on

June 16, 2014 at 5:30 PM in the High School Biology Room.

Moved by Munson, seconded by Smith to adjourn at 7:09 PM. Motion carried unanimously.

John Linder, Chairperson Julie Koop, Clerk

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For the year ended December 31, 2013

Proprietary FundsCombining Statement of Revenues, Expenses

and Changes in Retained EarningsFor the Year Ended December 31, 2013

With Comparative Totals for December 31, 2012

Proprietary FundsCombining Statement of Cash Flows

For the Year Ended December 31, 2013With Comparative Totals for December 31, 2012

Combining Reconciliation of Operating Income To Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities

Proprietary FundsStatement of Net Position=

December 31, 2013With Comparative Totals for December 31, 2012

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AIRFIELD LIGHTINGSealed bids, subject to the condi-

tions contained herein, will be received by the City of Rushford, Minnesota, until 3 :00 PM on Wednesday, 16th day of July, 2014. Proposals shall be submitted to the City Clerk, 101 North Mill Street, P.O. Box 430, Rushford, MN 55971. The City of Rushford will meet at 6:30 PM, July 28, 2014 in said Coun-cil Chambers to consider the bids sub-mitted for the Airfi eld Lighting Improve-ments project.

A pre-bid meeting will be held in the Rushford Municipal Airport Arrival/De-parture building, 32168 Airport Road, Rushford, MN on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 10:00 AM.

The City of Rushford will act on the bids on the date above specifi ed for receiving bids or at such later time as may then be fi xed. At said time and place a public hearing will be held on the proposed plans, specifi cations, form of contract and estimated cost of improvements for said airport improve-ments, and at said hearing any interest-ed person may appear and fi le objec-tion thereto. The right is reserved, as the interest of the City of Rushford may require, to reject all bids, to waive ir-regularities and informalities in bids re-ceived and to accept or reject any bid.

Major items on which bids will be received include:

Electrical Vault Updates, 1 Lump Sum

Flexible Polyethylene Conduit, 16,500 Linear Feet

Remove Existing Runway Light, 50 Each

LED Medium Intensity Runway Light, Base Mounted, 50 Each

5kV Cable, No. 8, 9,500 Linear FeetEach bid proposal shall be made

out on the form furnished by the City of Rushford and obtained from Mead & Hunt, Inc., 7900 West 78th Street, Suite 370, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439,

(952) 941-5619, and must be accom-panied in a separate sealed envelope by either certifi ed check drawn on a solvent Minnesota bank, a bid bond executed by a corporation authorized to contract as a surety in the State of Minnesota, or a share draft drawn on a solvent Minnesota credit union, in an amount not less than 5% of the bid amount. The bid security should be made payable to “City of Rushford” and must not contain any conditions either in the body or as an endorse-ment thereon. The bid security shall be forfeited to the City of Rushford as liq-uidated damages in the event the suc-cessful bidder fails or refuses to enter into a contract within ten (10) days after the award of contract and the mainte-nance of said work, if required, pursu-ant to the provisions of this notice and other contract documents. The City of Rushford will accept a bid bond ap-proved by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and/or the United States government.

The successful bidder will be re-quired to furnish separate performance and payment bonds in amounts equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, said bonds to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City of Rushford.

The work under this contract for this construction shall be started within ten (10) days after the “Construction No-tice to Proceed” is issued. Work shall be completed within a maximum of ten (10) working days.

The following Federal Provisions apply to this bid proposal:

• Buy American Preferences for construction contracts (Title 49 US Code, Chapter 501).

• The provisions of 49 CFR Part 30 - Denial of Public Works Contracts to Suppliers of Goods and Services of Counties That Deny Procurement Mar-ket Access to U.S. Contractors (For-eign Trade Restriction).

• Minimum wage rates to be paid laborers and mechanics have been determined by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL Regulation 29 CFR Part 5) and are listed in the Special Provisions

of the project specifi cations. The Con-tractor will be required to comply with the wage and labor requirements and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates.

• This contract is subject to the pro-visions of Executive Order 11246 DOL Regulation 41 CFR Part 60 - Affi rmative Action to Insure Equal Employment Opportunity.

• U.S. Department of Transporta-tion Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 - Dis-advantaged Business Enterprise Par-ticipation.

• The contractor shall comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 29, Government Debarment and Suspen-sion and Government Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace.

• The contractor shall comply with the requirement of Executive Order 13513, Federal Leadership on Reduc-ing Text Messaging While Driving, Oc-tober 1, 2009 and DOT Order 3902.10, Text Messaging While Driving, Decem-ber 30, 2009. Banning Texting While Driving.

The specifi c requirements for the above Federal Provisions are incorpo-rated by reference and are included in the Construction Contract/Supple-mentary Contract Provisions/Federal Requirements section of the Specifi ca-tions.

The successful bidder will be re-quired to submit a Certifi cation of Nonsegregated Facilities and to notify prospective subcontractors of the re-quirement for such certifi cation where the subcontract exceeds $10,000.

The bidder shall make good faith efforts, as defi ned in Appendix A of 49 CFR Part 26, Regulations of the Offi ce of Secretary of Transportation, to sub-contract three percent (3.16%) of the total dollar value of the prime contract to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (Disadvan-taged Business Enterprises (DBEs)). The apparent successful bidder will be required to submit information con-cerning the DBE’s that will participate in this contract. The information shall include the name and address of each

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DBE, a description of the work to be performed by each named fi rm, and the dollar value of the contract. If the bidder fails to achieve the contract goal stated herein, it will be required to provide documentation demonstrat-ing that it made good faith efforts in at-tempting to do so. A bid that fails to meet these requirements will be con-sidered non-responsive.

Plans and specifi cations govern-ing the construction of the proposed airport improvements have been pre-pared by Mead & Hunt, Inc. Minne-apolis, Minnesota. Plans and specifi ca-tions and the proceedings of the City of Rushford referring to and defi ning said proposed improvements are hereby made a part of the Notice by refer-ence, and the proposed contract shall be executed in compliance therewith. Copies of said plans and specifi cations are on fi le for inspection with the City Administrator at City Hall, 101 North Mill Street, Rushford, MN 55971, and at the offi ce of Mead & Hunt, Inc., 7900 West 78th Street, Suite 370, Minneapo-lis, MN 55439.

Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $25.00 by inputting Quest project #3396636 on the website’s Project Search page. Those wishing to download the bid-ding documents electronically do so at their own risk for completeness of the bidding documents. Please con-tact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or [email protected] for assistance in free membership registration, down-loading, and working with this digital project information. Contractors desir-ing paper plans and specifi cations for personal use may purchase them from Mead & Hunt, Inc., 7900 West 78th Street, Suite 370, Minneapolis, Minne-sota 55439, (952) 941-5619, (952) 941-5622 (fax), upon a $75 non-refundable deposit for each set of plans and speci-fi cations.

Published upon order of the City of Rushford, Minnesota.

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FAA AIP NO. 3-27-0155-6-14/ SP A2311-29

AIRCRAFT FUELING SYSTEM REPLACEMENT

Sealed bids, subject to the condi-tions contained herein, will be received by the City of Rushford, Minnesota, until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, 16th day of July, 2014. Proposals shall be submitted to the City Clerk, 101 North Mill Street, P.O. Box 430, Rushford, MN 55971. The City of Rushford will meet at 6:30 PM, July 28, 2014 in said Coun-cil Chambers to consider the bids sub-mitted for the Aircraft Fueling System Replacement project.

A pre-bid meeting will be held in the Rushford Municipal Airport Arrival/De-parture building, 32168 Airport Road, Rushford, MN on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 1:00 PM.

The City of Rushford will act on the bids on the date above specified for receiving bids or at such later time as may then be fixed. At said time and place a public hearing will be held on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of improvements for said airport improve-ments, and at said hearing any interest-ed person may appear and file objec-tion thereto. The right is reserved, as the interest of the City of Rushford may require, to reject all bids, to waive ir-regularities and informalities in bids re-ceived and to accept or reject any bid.


Remove Existing Aircraft Fueling System, 1 Lump Sum

Furnish and Install Aircraft Fueling System, 1 Lump Sum

Aircraft Tie-Down, In Pavement, 4 Sets

Site Electrical, 1 Lump SumEach bid proposal shall be made

out on the form furnished by the City of Rushford and obtained from Mead & Hunt, Inc., 7900 West 78th Street, Suite 370, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439, (952) 941-5619, and must be accom-panied in a separate sealed envelope by either certified check drawn on a solvent Minnesota bank, a bid bond executed by a corporation authorized to contract as a surety in the State of Minnesota, or a share draft drawn on a solvent Minnesota credit union, in an amount not less than 5% of the bid amount. The bid security should be made payable to “City of Rushford” and must not contain any conditions either in the body or as an endorse-ment thereon. The bid security shall be forfeited to the City of Rushford as liq-uidated damages in the event the suc-cessful bidder fails or refuses to enter into a contract within ten (10) days after the award of contract and the mainte-

nance of said work, if required, pursu-ant to the provisions of this notice and other contract documents. The City of Rushford will accept a bid bond ap-proved by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and/or the United States government.


The work under this contract for this construction shall be started within ten (10) days after the “Construction No-tice to Proceed” is issued. Work shall be completed no later than November 30, 2014.




• Minimum wage rates to be paid laborers and mechanics have been determined by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL Regulation 29 CFR Part 5) and are listed in the Special Provisions of the project specifications. The Con-tractor will be required to comply with the wage and labor requirements and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates.

• This contract is subject to the pro-visions of Executive Order 11246 DOL Regulation 41 CFR Part 60 - Affirmative Action to Insure Equal Employment Opportunity.




The specific requirements for the above Federal Provisions are incorpo-rated by reference and are included in the Construction Contract/Supple-mentary Contract Provisions/Federal Requirements section of the Specifica-tions.

The successful bidder will be re-quired to submit a Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities and to notify

prospective subcontractors of the re-quirement for such certification where the subcontract exceeds $10,000.

The bidder shall make good faith efforts, as defined in Appendix A of 49 CFR Part 26, Regulations of the Office of Secretary of Transportation, to sub-contract three percent (3.16%) of the total dollar value of the prime contract to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and eco-nomically disadvantaged individuals (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)). The apparent successful bidder will be required to submit in-formation concerning the DBE’s that will participate in this contract. The in-formation shall include the name and address of each DBE, a description of the work to be performed by each named firm, and the dollar value of the contract. If the bidder fails to achieve the contract goal stated herein, it will be required to provide documentation demonstrating that it made good faith efforts in attempting to do so. A bid that fails to meet these requirements will be considered non-responsive.

Plans and specifications govern-ing the construction of the proposed airport improvements have been pre-pared by Mead & Hunt, Inc. Minne-apolis, Minnesota. Plans and specifica-tions and the proceedings of the City of Rushford referring to and defining said proposed improvements are hereby made a part of the Notice by refer-ence, and the proposed contract shall be executed in compliance therewith. Copies of said plans and specifications are on file for inspection with the City Administrator at City Hall, 101 North Mill Street, Rushford, MN 55971, and at the office of Mead & Hunt, Inc., 7900 West 78th Street, Suite 370, Minneapo-lis, MN 55439.

Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com. You may download the digital plan documents for $25.00 by inputting Quest project #3396618 on the website’s Project Search page. Those wishing to download the bid-ding documents electronically do so at their own risk for completeness of the bidding documents. Please con-tact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or [email protected] for assistance in free membership registration, down-loading, and working with this digital project information. Contractors desir-ing paper plans and specifications for personal use may purchase them from Mead & Hunt, Inc., 7900 West 78th Street, Suite 370, Minneapolis, Minne-sota 55439, (952) 941-5619, (952) 941-5622 (fax), upon a $75 non-refundable deposit for each set of plans and speci-fications.


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FAA AIP NO. 3-27-0155-6-14/ SP A2311-29

AIRFIELD CRACK SEALINGSealed bids, subject to the condi-

tions contained herein, will be received by the City of Rushford, Minnesota, until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, 16th day of July, 2014. Proposals shall be submitted to the City Clerk, 101 North Mill Street, P.O. Box 430, Rushford, MN 55971. The City of Rushford will meet at 6:30 PM, July 28, 2014 in said Council Chambers to consider the bids submitted for the Airfield Crack Sealing project.

No pre-bid meeting will be sched-uled for this project.

The City of Rushford will act on the bids on the date above specified for receiving bids or at such later time as may then be fixed. At said time and place a public hearing will be held on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost of improvements for said airport improve-ments, and at said hearing any interest-ed person may appear and file objec-tion thereto. The right is reserved, as the interest of the City of Rushford may require, to reject all bids, to waive ir-regularities and informalities in bids re-ceived and to accept or reject any bid.


Crack Routing, Cleaning and Seal-ing, 15,000 Linear Feet

Mobilization, 1 Lump SumEach bid proposal shall be made

out on the form furnished by the City of Rushford and obtained from Mead & Hunt, Inc., 7900 West 78th Street, Suite 370, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439, (952) 941-5619, and must be accom-panied in a separate sealed envelope by either certified check drawn on a solvent Minnesota bank, a bid bond executed by a corporation authorized to contract as a surety in the State of Minnesota, or a share draft drawn on a solvent Minnesota credit union, in an amount not less than 5% of the bid amount. The bid security should be made payable to “City of Rushford” and must not contain any conditions either in the body or as an endorse-ment thereon. The bid security shall be forfeited to the City of Rushford as liq-uidated damages in the event the suc-cessful bidder fails or refuses to enter into a contract within ten (10) days after the award of contract and the mainte-nance of said work, if required, pursu-ant to the provisions of this notice and other contract documents. The City of Rushford will accept a bid bond ap-proved by the Minnesota Department of Transportation and/or the United States government.

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The work under this contract for this construction shall be started within twenty eight (28) days after the “Con-struction Notice to Proceed” is issued. Work shall be completed within a maxi-mum of three (3) consecutive calendar days.




• Minimum wage rates to be paid laborers and mechanics have been determined by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL Regulation 29 CFR Part 5) and are listed in the Special Provisions of the project specifications. The Con-tractor will be required to comply with the wage and labor requirements and to pay minimum wages in accordance with the schedule of wage rates.

• This contract is subject to the pro-visions of Executive Order 11246 DOL Regulation 41 CFR Part 60 - Affirmative Action to Insure Equal Employment Opportunity.




The specific requirements for the above Federal Provisions are incorpo-rated by reference and are included in the Construction Contract/Supple-mentary Contract Provisions/Federal Requirements section of the Specifica-tions.

The successful bidder will be re-quired to submit a Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities and to notify prospective subcontractors of the re-quirement for such certification where the subcontract exceeds $10,000.

The bidder shall make good faith efforts, as defined in Appendix A of 49 CFR Part 26, Regulations of the Office

of Secretary of Transportation, to subcontract three percent (3.16%) of the total dollar value of the prime contract to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged in-dividuals (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)). The apparent successful bidder will be required to submit information concerning the DBE’s that will participate in this con-tract. The information shall include the name and address of each DBE, a description of the work to be per-formed by each named firm, and the dollar value of the contract. If the bidder fails to achieve the contract goal stated herein, it will be required to provide documentation demon-strating that it made good faith ef-forts in attempting to do so. A bid that fails to meet these requirements will be considered non-responsive.

Plans and specifications gov-erning the construction of the pro-posed airport improvements have been prepared by Mead & Hunt, Inc. Minneapolis, Minnesota. Plans and specifications and the proceed-ings of the City of Rushford refer-ring to and defining said proposed improvements are hereby made a part of the Notice by reference, and the proposed contract shall be executed in compliance therewith. Copies of said plans and specifica-tions are on file for inspection with the City Administrator at City Hall, 101 North Mill Street, Rushford, MN 55971, and at the office of Mead & Hunt, Inc., 7900 West 78th Street, Suite 370, Minneapolis, MN 55439.

Complete digital project bidding documents are available at www.questcdn.com. You may down-load the digital plan documents for $25.00 by inputting Quest project #3396653 on the website’s Proj-ect Search page. Those wishing to download the bidding documents electronically do so at their own risk for completeness of the bid-ding documents. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or [email protected] for assistance in free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital project information. Con-tractors desiring paper plans and specifications for personal use may purchase them from Mead & Hunt, Inc., 7900 West 78th Street, Suite 370, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439, (952) 941-5619, (952) 941-5622 (fax), upon a $75 non-refundable deposit for each set of plans and specifications.


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Little Miss Rushford is a dream come trueBy MATTHEW RODENBURGTri-County Record Staff Writer

Many young girls dream of be-ing a princess. They may host tea parties, dress up in gowns and ti-aras, and insist on being treated like royalty. Very few girls get to have this dream come true. But, Makenzie Knutson got a taste of living out this dream one year ago when she was named the 2013 Little Miss Rushford.

Knuston remembers the ex-perience, waiting for her name to be called. Knutson recalls being happy, scared, nervous, and excited. Her mother, Jaime Knuston remembers it too. As Makenzie’s name was called, Jai-me recalls the moment: “It was exciting; everything was surreal, like it was in slow motion for that split second.”

After the pageant, things began to change for Makenzie Knutson. One of the responsibili-ties of Little Miss Rushford was to attend tea parties. “Well, we didn’t have any tea,” said Knut-son. “That was kind of a rip off.”

Some of Knutson’s other re-sponsibilities included Rushford events and “a lot of parades,” as Knutson described it. One of Jaime Knutson’s favorite things about seeing her daughter as Little Miss Rushford was seeing “the excitement she had looking forward to each event.” Maken-zie enjoyed being on floats in pa-rades with all of her friends.

One year later, Knutson would

describe herself as more outgo-ing, older, and more responsible. Jaime Knutson noticed a change in her daughter as well. “She’s more secure in front of people,” said Knutson. “She’s definitely

more outgoing.”

For this year’s Little Miss Rushford contestants, Knutson had this piece of advice to offer: “Cross your fingers behind your back. That works.”

2013 Miss Rushford set to pass along the crown

By MATTHEW RODENBURGTri-County Record Staff Writer

The night was coming to a close. The stage was set. The four young ladies competing for Miss Rushford had all performed their talents, finished their inter-views, and wowed the judges. All that was left was for emcee Da-vid Hines to call out one name. As anticipation mounted, one young woman walked away with the title of 2013 Miss Rushford, Mariah Olson.

One year later, Olson is a high school graduate with big goals and a bright future. Looking back to one year ago, she recalls the work put in and the fun she had being Miss Rushford. “When they called my name, it was a happy moment,” remembered Ol-son. “I was extremely happy that I got the opportunity to represent Rushford.”

Throughout the year, Olson has followed in the footsteps of Rushford royalty before her by participating in parades, volun-teering around the community, and preparing the next years contestants by sharing advice and wisdom. “My favorite memo-ry of being Miss Rushford would have to be volunteering at the Cancer Crusade,” shared Olson. Olson’s family donates a pound of butter each year as a tribute to honor Olson’s grandfather. “This year, I got the honor of auction-ing it off.”

Now, it is Olson’s responsibili-ty to pass on the proverbial torch to this year’s Miss Rushford, set to be revealed on July 14. “I

have had an exciting year and I’m excited to pass on the crown to another young lady so that she and her attendants can have the same amazing experience that we all had.”

For young ladies hoping to become Miss Rushford, Olson shared this: “Just be yourself and

have fun. (Being Miss Rushford) is a great way to represent your town in a fun way.”

Olson plans to go to school for nursing in the fall while continu-ing to work at the Kwik Trip in Rushford.

MARIAH OLSON accepting her 2013 Miss Rushford title.

MAKENZIE KNUTSON

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HOUSE FOR SALE: 2 bedroom, 1 bath, newly remodeled inside and out, wrap around deck, Rushford. $78,000 call 507-438-8099. 27tf

ServicesHOUSE WASHING/MARK’S PAINT-ING: Painting, repair, replacements, quality preparations and finishes, all surfaces; exterior/interior, steel, mason foundation coatings, stain jobs and tree trimming. 507-459-0590 or 507-743-8585. 13-37bp

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NOTICE OF BIDFor

MILKThe Rushford-Peterson Independent School District

#239 of Rushford, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids for half pints of milk for the 2014-15 school year. Milk is to be delivered twice weekly to the Rushford-Peterson High School Building in Rushford, MN and the Rushford-Peterson Middle School Building in Peterson, MN. Bid price must include delivery costs.

Bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Bids are to be sent to

Mr. Charles Ehler Superintendent of Schools P. O. Box 627 Rushford, MN 55971The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or

all bids. Julie Koop, Clerk Board of Education26,27,28c

NOTICE OF BIDFor

GASOLINEThe Rushford-Peterson School District #239 will be

taking bids for the purchase of gasoline to be purchased at the pumps in Rushford during the 2014-2015 school year.

Suppliers who are interested must submit their bid on the bid form available from the Superintendent’s office. Please call 507-864-7785 ext. 1106 to request a copy.

Bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Bids are to be sent to:

Mr. Charles Ehler Superintendent of Schools P. O. Box 627 Rushford, MN 55971The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or

all bids. Julie Koop, Clerk Board of Education26,27,28c

Part-Time Stocker/Carry-OutRushford Foods is searching for several part-time Stocker/Carry-Out Clerks. Demonstrated experience providing good customer service is a plus. Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work on multiple tasks. A typical work schedule will be 12-25 hours per week. Shifts will be up to three evenings (4 p.m.-9:30 p.m.) per week and a weekend rotation of various shifts.

Part-Time Check-Out ClerkRushford Foods is searching for check-out clerks. Experience working with cash register system and providing good customer service a plus. Duties include ringing up purchases, bagging orders, stocking inventory, assisting customers and general cleaning. Must have a positive customer service attitude and the ability to work on multiple tasks. A typical work schedule from 12-25 hours per week, working a variety of shifts from 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Saturday.

Part-Time Deli AssistantRushford Foods is adding staff to assist in our Deli with customer service, food prep, department merchandising, as well as daily cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, utensils and food prep areas. Must have a positive customer service attitude, enjoy food preparation, cooking and the ability to work on multiple tasks. A typical work schedule will be 18-25 hours per week, with various shifts from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Must be willing to work weekends and 18 years or older for this position.

Please apply in person at Rushford Foods or mail your resume to Rushford Foods; ATTN: Mike Agrimson; P.O. Box 369; Rushford, MN 55971 or send an e-mail to [email protected] requesting an application.

www.rushfordfoods.com • 864-2878

POSITION OPENINGS ON COMMISSIONS FOR THE

CITY OF RUSHFORDThe City of Rushford is seeking qualified volunteers to serve on the following commissions:1. Rushford Airport Commission to fill a three year term. (meets once a month on the third Monday at 6:30 p.m.)2. Trees/Trails/Parks to fill a three year term - a new commission which has not yet determined meeting dates or times3. Rushford Municipal Electric Commission to fill a term expiring January 2016 (meets once a month on the third Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.)Persons interested may contact City Hall, 101 N. Mill Street, PO Box 430 or call 507-864-2444 for an application form or for more information. The application form is also available on the City website www.rushford.govoffice.com 27c

137 East 15th St., St. Charles, MNIndependently Owned and Operated

Dan Pearson, Realtor(507) 932-5852(507) [email protected]

527 Eiken Drive, RushfordNew to the market. Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath, walkout with handicap accessibility, hardwood floors, formal dining, lower level workshop, covered deck and patio and no backyard neighbors. 3900 square feet, finished including spacious hobby/work shop. Many upgrades to this home. Call for your showing today. MLS #4053884 $299.900.

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TAKE ThE bus - Avoid ThE dETourThe rushford bus can take you where you need to go

Convenient curb to curb service 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. sEniors ridE FrEE50¢ per ride for general public, including children

Call 800-528-7622 to find out more & schedule a ride.

Week of June 29, 2014 STATEWIDE Central South North Metro

EXPERIENCED DRIVER or recent gad? With Swift, you can grow to be an award-winning Class A CDL driver. We help you achieve Diamond Driver status with the best support there is. As a Diamond Driver, you earn additional pay on top of all the com-petitive incentives we offer. The very best, choose Swift. Great miles = great pay. Late-model equipment available. Regional op-portunities. Great career path. Paid vacation. Excellent benefi ts. Please call: 866/975-8141

HIRING OTR PROFESSIONALS who want consistent miles, average 2,700+; consistent pay, average $51,400 per year; 2011 or newer trucks. Call Fischer Trucking today at 800/486-8660

LINSMEIER TRUCKING A MN based company is now hiring drivers and Owner/Operators to pull hopper bottom in the upper Midwest. Home weekends. Call 320/382-6644

ENERGY+1 Is now hiring for PA and Ohio offi ces. Earn $20-30/hr. Transportation pro-vided. Expenses paid fi rst 3-weeks. For information call Eddie at 812/841-1293

MODERN FARM EQUIPMENT Sauk Centre, MN, is looking for a hay/forage technician to work on big square balers and SPFH’s. Must have training with hydraulic/electrical systems. E-mail [email protected] or call 320/352-6543 for details.

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Lewiston Monument Company

Richard L. StarkArea Representative

Cell: 507-951-3246Home 507-767-4716

[email protected]

Excellent commercial office and/or retail spacedowntown Spring Valley,

2,000 sq. ft.Newly remodeled & ready for immediate move in.

507-272-0264

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Celebrate a safe & happy July 4th!

Hammell Equipment 507-864-2845Motor Parts & Equipment Rushford, MN 507-864-7702Farmers Co-op Elevator Rushford-Houston Spring Grove-Caledonia 507-864-7733Dennis Overland Insurance Agency, Inc. 507-864-2757Rushford State Bank 507-864-7755Butch Johnson Insurance 507-864-2800Rushford Chiropracti c Clinic, Inc. 507-864-8888Dahl’s Auto Works 507-864-7711Paramed Services, Inc. 507-864-3636

Hoff Funeral & Cremati on Service 507-864-7771Pam’s Corner 507-864-7949 & Off Sale Liquor 507-864-4231Valley Veterinary Clinic 507-864-2244Rushford Hardware 507-864-2540Nordic Lanes 507-864-7799 & The Creamery 507-864-7214Photography By Shannon (Shannon Meier) 507-272-7351Norman’s Electric Service, Inc. 507-864-2891City of Rushford 507-864-2444Good Shepherd Lutheran Services 507-864-7714

MOW LIKE A PRO.• Kawasaki® or Kohler® Engine

• Welded steel frame with a 10-gauge welded deck• Hydro Gear® ZT-3100 series transaxles

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906 Enterprise Drive Rushford Mn. 55971

507-864-7781 mmlawnleisure.com

$ 5199

Brickl Bros. is Proud to Sponsor Metz’s Hart-Land Creamery

Open House

Tuesday, July 8th6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.25909 County Road 102

Rushford, MN

Metz’s Hart-Land CreameryOPEN HOUSE

YES, local loansNO, red tape

NO, big delaysWe know you and we’ll help with a wide variety of loans including home improvement, vehicle, agriculture, real estate or business fi nancing.

“Local... Loyal... Like It Should Be”

219 South Mill Street in Rushford119 E. Cedar St. in Houston

www.rushfordstatebank.com

Building the Community since 1867

Our Roots run Deep in our Community

We will be closed July 4th, and will re-open July 5th.

RushfordMunicipal Electric

OPEN HOUSEWednesday, July 9th

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.at City Hall

You are invited to provide comments and suggestions

on new street lights for Highway 43.

ConstruCtion Zone

Detour route

1/4 MiLe stretCH in Downtown rusHforD AffeCteD

easy business access using short detourwww.rushford.govoffice.com is your source for the latest info

• work from the root river Bridge to Jessie st. began June 30 and is expected to be finished by late July or mid August, weather permitting.• Construction will be done in 3 phases: Zone 1A, root river Bridge to Jessie st., will be done first, followed by Zone 1B, rushford Ave. to rush Creek Bridge, and finally Zone 2, Jessie street to rushford Avenue. Construction is expected to be completed by november 15.• MotoristswillbeabletoaccessallRushfordbusinessesduringtheprojectbyfollowingdetourand construction signs.• RootRiverbridgetoT.H.16willbeopen,althoughitmaybeonelaneattimes.• RushCreekbridgewillbeopenuntilworkbeginsinlateJuly/earlyAugustinZone1B.• work Zone 1B from rushford Ave. to rush Creek Bridge will begin when Zone 1A is near completion; Zone 1Bisexpectedtobefinishedin6-8weeksfromthestartdate,weatherpermitting.• RollingHillsTransitisprovidingfreeridesforseniorsand50¢ridesforthegeneralpublic,including children.SeniordinersmayregisterforridesatSeniorDiningorbycallingSeniorDiningat507-864-2786. Allotherridersshouldcall800-528-7622toschedulearide.

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R-P Legion Baseball

R-P Booster Club is serving hot dogs, popcorn

and beverages Free will donation

6 p.m. at R-P Baseball Field

Thanks for supporting our area youth!

“We do it for the kids!”

Little Miss Rushford contestants

A U B R E Y I N G V A L -SON is d a u g h t e r of Shannon and Casey Ingvalson. She will be sponsored by John-son’s Roll-ing Acres.

H A N N A H FEINE is the daugh-ter of Chris and Jennifer Feine. She will be spon-sored by Feine Farms.

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Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend!

In 2014, IGA is proud to support Wounded Warrior Project®through a donation of $250,000.

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July 4th Hours:8 a.m.-6 p.m.

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