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2011 Community Events7 April 29 - May 1 – Bluff Country Studio Art Tour Demonstrations and sale of work. www.bluffcountrystudioarttour.com

7 June - August – Free Music Concerts in the Park Wednesdays, late June to mid-August starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments available.

7 June-October, Saturdays – Amish Farmers’ Markets

7 July 2-4 – Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Parade, band concerts, ice cream social, games, dances and fireworks.

7 August 26-27 – Dobie Days, “A Salute to Vets” Music Festival

7 October 1-2 – Fall Foliage Days Fall foliage tours, apple treats, art show, children’s events, Niagara Cave, Amish tours and more.

7 November 17-20 – Holiday Fest Craft show, holiday decorating and more.

7 December 3 – Santa Day

ContentsAttractions 4-9Recreation/Camping 10-11Lodging 12-13Shopping 14-15, 18-20Map 16-17Dining/Beverages 21-23Services/Industry 24-31

7 April 29 - May 1 – Bluff Country Studio Art Tour Demonstrations and sale of work. www.bluffcountrystudioarttour.com

7 June - August – Free Music Concerts in the Park Wednesdays, late June to mid-August starting at 7 p.m. Refreshments available.

7 June-October, Saturdays – Amish Farmers’ Markets

7 July 2-4 – Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Parade, band concerts, ice cream social, games, dances and fireworks.

7 August 26-27 – Dobie Days, “A Salute to Vets” Music Festival

7 October 1-2 – Fall Foliage Days Fall foliage tours, apple treats, art show, children’s events, Niagara Cave, Amish tours and more.

7 November 17-20 – Holiday Fest Craft show, holiday decorating and more.

7 December 3 – Santa Day

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Harmony Welcomes You

As the Mayor of Harmony, I would like to take this opportunity to personally invite you to come to our city and enjoy all Harmony has to offer. When I first arrived here in 1979, flags in several of the store front windows proclaimed “Harmony, The biggest little town in Southern Minnesota”.

Visitors still love our small town atmosphere and friendly people. Harmony has a thriving

business community serving residents and visitors alike. We have an active Chamber of Commerce and EDA, industrial park, and provide both business and residential incentives. Harmony has active service organizations, churches, and civic groups

who welcome you to visit them. So, if you are ever considering a move, think about “Living

in Harmony”. More than just a catchy phrase; Harmony has new housing developments and our senior independent living facility, Heritage Grove, includes assisted living and memory care apartments. Harmony can boast of the only movie theatre in Fillmore County and a Gundersen Lutheran Medical Clinic. Harmony is famous for some of the best eateries in the area. We have beautiful parks, access to the bike trail, unique gift shops, antique stores to browse and so much more.

Welcome, and enjoy your time in Harmony, Mayor Steve Donney

The staff and volunteers are eager to help you plan a pleasant tour of the community by showing you infor-mation about local businesses and attractions. Welcome to Harmony, please stop in and see us.

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Attractions6 Niagara Cave is an underground wonderland, millions of years in the making. It was discovered under a sinkhole and was explored and developed over the years as local residents turned the cave into a well-known tourist attraction. Located far beneath the surface of the earth, it has a consistent temperature of 48 degrees year round. There are many aspects of the cave which make it unique including a 60-foot waterfall, a crystal wedding cha-pel, fossils and stalactites.

6 The Harmony Area Historical Society has developed a Karst geological interpretive site as an educational tool for both local residents and visitors to the area. An observation deck, with interpretive signage, will allow visitors to view a sinkhole, learn about how it was formed and why it is important to our environment.

6 Harmony-Preston Valley State Trail Over 60 Miles of paved recreational trail.

A T T R A C TIO N S

The Historical Society hosts various temporary and permanent

exhibits in the Interpretive Room at the Harmony Visitor Center. Learn about Karst Geology and how are created at the interpretive site on the

bike trail.

Sink Holes

Harmony Area Historical Society

Karst Interpretive Site on Harmony-Preston

Valley Trail

Historical Society Interpretive Room in

Visitor Center

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NiagaraCAVE

Rated one of the “Top Ten” Caves in the Nation

• 60 foot waterfall • one hour guided tours• stalactites and stalagmites • picnic grounds• ancient fossils • gemstone mining• crystal wedding chapel • gift shop• and much more!

Two miles south of Harmony on 139 then two miles west

Niagara Cave P.O. Box 444Harmony, MN 55939

(507) 886-6606 or (800) 837-6606email [email protected]

http://www.niagaracave.com


A T T R A C TIO N S

• Winter Tours by Appointment

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6 Visit the homes and farms of the Amish families living around Harmony. View fine Amish craftsmanship and purchase Amish goods, such as baked goods, baskets, wood crafts, candy, quilts and more. While traveling through the beautiful farm country, learn about the history and beliefs of the Amish community and how their lifestyle differs from modern ways, while giving us all a glimpse of how our own ancestors lived and farmed in bygone days.

6 The Amish community, consisting of over 100 families, is concentrated in the area around Canton and Harmony. The Amish Buggy Byway is a stretch of Highway 52 between Preston and Prosper with wide shoulders for buggies.

6 Slim’s Woodshed offers a variety of services for any-one interested in woodcarving. The Woodshed Museum is the largest woodcarving museum in the United States. Classes are held with popular artists throughout the year.

6 A Hobo Camp consisting of life-sized, wood-carved fig-ures is located at the trailhead park. Interpretive signage has been provided by the Harmony Area Historical Society.

Slim’s Woodshed Slim Maroushek

America’s Largest

Open yeararound

M-S: 9-5Sun:12-4

(Apr. to Dec.)

150 1st Street NWHarmony, MN 55939

Fax/Office: 507-886-3114www.slimswoodshed.com

Woodcarving Museum with over 4000 Pieces, See the CCA Circus, Classroom

& Studio, Gift Shop, Woodcarving Supplies, Woods of all kinds

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6 Harmony is the home to the only movie theatre

in Fillmore County. Enjoy fresh popcorn with real butter

in a historic movie theatre while watching current box

office releases.


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AUSTIN’S

• Mohair Roving/Spinners Web/Yarn-dyed or natural• Softest of hats, sweaters and blankets• Unique hand-crafted Santas, woodsmen and teddy bears• Goat milk soap• The famous comfortable, warm socks that breathe and are washable

Everything has Mohair on it or in it. These one-of-a-kind treasures can only be found in this Little Shop tucked away in SE Minnesota Amish Country. Stop in and see for yourself what people from all over the world have discovered . . . treasures for a lifetime.

We have kids from Springtime through the Summer. Located 1 mile East of Harmony on Hwy. 52, take 1st gravel road to left (North) 1 mile. We’re the 1st farm on the right. Watch for the sign.

507-886-6731Jim and Ada Austin

14484 331st Ave • Harmony, MN 55939www.austinsmohair.comwww.babydollsheep.netMohair@harmonytel.net

ANGORA GOATS AND MOHAIR GIFT SHOP

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6 Austin’s Angora Goat Farm is the hub of activity

for a number of Angora goats and their kids. Visitors are

welcomed onto this small farm by Ada Austin, who loves

the color purple and calls herself the ‘Old Goat Woman’.

The Austins have between 100 and 200 goats on their

farm and sell breeding stock and baby goats as pets. A

visitor can touch a baby goat and watch as they frolic in

their pasture.

Amish Backroads Tour CD90 2nd St NWHarmony 886-2409

Amish Tours of Harmony94 2nd St NWHarmony 886-2303

Austin’s Mohair & Gifts14484 331st AveHarmony 886-6731

Eagle Bluff EnvironmentalLearning CenterLanesboro 888-800-9558

Jem Theatre14 Main Ave NHarmony 886-7469

Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum 3603 236th Ave Burr Oak, IA 52101 563-735-5916

Niagara Cave 29842 Co Rd 30 Harmony 886-6606

Slim’s Woodshed 150 1st St NW Harmony 886-3114

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6 Harmony-Preston Valley Trail connects Harmony to the Root River Trail system, and encompasses over 60 miles of recreational trail. The trail leaves Harmony and passes a variety of wooded areas and large panoramic views of rolling hills, spring-fed creeks and farm sites. The Harmony trail head features a park area complete with picnic shelter, playground and visitor information center. Bike rental is available in the area.

6 Some of the finest trout streams in the state can be found near Harmony. The area is well known for outstanding hunting including wild turkey, trophy-sized deer, pheasants, partridge and grouse.

Recreation


9 Cross Country Skiing

9 Canoeing / Tubing

9 Fishing

9 Hunting

9 Snowmobiling

9 Camping

9 Golfing

9 Hiking

9 Biking

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Harmony Golf Club535 4th St NEHarmony 886-5622

Harvest Farm Campground3690 318th AveCresco, IA 563-883-8562

Maple Springs Campground21606 Co Rd 118Preston, MN 507-352-2056 R

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Maple SpringsCampground

21606 CO 118Preston, MN 55965

Located near Forestville State ParkGo south of Wykoff on County Road 5, then

east 1 1/2 miles on County Road 118.

For Reservations Call:(507) 352-2056

www.maplespringscampground.com “Come Camp With US!”

Campground Resort

Experience the Beauty of Northeast Iowa on the Bluffs of the Upper Iowa River• W+E Camp Sites• Tent Sites • Log Cabins• Modern Shower Houses• Canoe/Kayak/Tube Rentals• Indoor/Outdoor Recreation

WECaMp.COM • 563.883.8562

General Store & Gift Shop• Groceries• Local Wines/Beer• Camping Supplies

• Handcrafted Items• Natural Soaps • Soy Candles

Big City Salon & Spa Services Out in the Country✂ Unisex Salon✂ Hair Cuts & Design✂ Hair Extensions✂ High/Lowlights✂ Color ✂ Perms

✷ Herbal/Spa Wraps✷ Manicures/Pedicures✷ Ear Candling✷ Ear/Body Piercing✷ Waxing ✷ Facials✷ Tanning

3690 318 Ave. Cresco, IA - Off Hwy. 139: 5 mi. S. of Harmony, MN / 9 mi N of Cresco, IA

Open 7 Days/Week

563.883.8563

Special Group Discounts Permanent Cosmetics

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L OD GING

6 Relaxing choices abound in and around Harmony. Come, stay awhile and enjoy our hospitality!

Lodging


13086 Co. Rd. 23Canton, MN 55922

www.livingliketheamish.com

1-507-421-8429

AMish CouNtRy

B ANd B A One Bedroom Guesthouse

AppropriatelyFurnished

& Comfortably

Priced

330 1st Ave. S.E.Harmony, MN

Eric & Lori Slindee, Prop.

507-886-2214

email: [email protected]

The Little House

The Little House

Country Lodge Innon Hwy 52 North in Harmony, MN 55939

25 Deluxe rooms on one level

• It’s modern & luxurious• It’s quiet• Rooms filled with amenities

A/C- Premium Channels- Cable- Free DSL InternetCoffee in Rooms

Sun Deck- Non-Smoking facility, many amenitiesVisa, Mastercard, DiscoverNew Espresso Bar & Cafe

We invite you to relax in Harmony!Phone: 507-886-2515

E-mail: [email protected]

www.countrylodgeinnharmonymn.com

• Candlelight Breakfast• Four Guest Rooms • Enclosed Porch

• Air Conditioned

SELVIG HOUSECirca 1910

Bed & Breakfast140 Center St. E

Harmony, MN 55939507-886-2200

www.selvighousebb.com

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Amish Country B&B13086 Co Rd 23Canton 507-421-8429

Asahi Loft255 5th St SEHarmony 507-226-3735

Country Lodge Inn525 Main Ave NHarmony 886-2515

Little House330 1st Ave SEHarmony 886-2214

Selvig House B&B140 Center St EHarmony 886-2200

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6 Whether you find an antique, a piece of art, an Amish treasure, a new piece of furniture, or that special item that you’ve been searching for, we thank you for shopping in Harmony and look forward to seeing you often!

Ann-tiques & Collectibles260 4th Ave SEHarmony 886-2355

Drucilla Milne’s Amish Books535 3rd St SEHarmony 507-421-6825

Essence of Harmony45 Main Ave NHarmony 886-5392

Generations of Harmony50 Industrial Blvd NEHarmony 886-6660

Shopping9 Antiques 9 Art 9 Amish Crafts 9 Amish Furniture 9 Amish Quilts 9 Country Collectibles 9 Flooring

9 Groceries 9 New Age 9 Scandinavian

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S H O P P I N G

Harmony Greenhouseand Floral625 Main Ave NHarmony 886-4866

I Love Antiques15 W Center StHarmony 886-4321

Lanesboro Local Marketplace207 Parkway Ave NLanesboro 467-2944

Looking Glass Prairie Furniture10419 295th AveHarmony (accross from Niagara Cave)

Kingsley Mercantile2 Main Ave NHarmony 886-2323

Old Ways New Ideas65 Main Ave NHarmony 886-4848

R & J Wood Goods590 Main Ave NHarmony 886-2777

Torgerson’s Paint & Floor Coverings70 Main Ave NHarmony 886-4257

Village Green & Amish Connection90 2nd St NW, 103 Main Ave NHarmony 886-2409 886-2979

Essence of Harmony“for you or someone special”

Unique gifts for mind, body and spirit

Offering Amish ToursLocated in downtown Harmony at 45 Main Avenue North

Phone: 507-886-5392 email: [email protected]

Amish Books by Drucilla MilneThe Amish of Harmony: ($10.95 + $3.00 p&h) The basics of their lifestyle & stories of examples of these Old Order Amish

Amish Voices: ($14.95 + $3.00 p&h) Personal Interviews with the Amish of Harmony.Interviews include: Bishops, midwives, teachers, those who work within their community & ex-Amish who have left the community. All material was approved by the individuals involved.

E-Mail: [email protected]: www.amishvoices.comAddress: Drucilla Milne 535 3rd St. S.E. Harmony MN 55939

Items from local crafters - clocks, rustic cabinets, art, table runners, ceramics, floral arrangements, prints, aprons, jewelry, music boxes, books, Watkins products as well as “Grandma Luanne’s Art” on display. Our Amish selections include baskets, children’s and doll furniture, toys, quilts, dolls, wind chimes, tables, chairs, soaps, candles, and much more! Inquire about custom orders.

We noW have antiquesSummer Hours: 10am-5pm 7 days a week

65 Main Ave. N (Handicapped Accessible side entrance)507-886-4848 [email protected]

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S H O P P I N G


ANN-TIQUES& C o l l e c t i b l e s

260 4th Ave. S.E.Harmony, Minnesota 55939

Hwy 139 to 3rd StreetEast on 3rd Street to 4th Ave. SE

Watch for sign.

507-886-2355June-October

Wednesday - Saturday10am - 4pm

Torgerson’s Paint &Floor Covering, Inc.

Carpet, Vinyl, Wood, Laminate, Ceramic, Paint,

Custom Window Treatments

70 Main Ave. NorthHarmony, MN

Phone: (507) 886-4257

131 East Main St.Caledonia, MN

Phone: (507) 725-3443

We invite you to include a stop at Kingsley Mercantile

during your visit to Harmony. The Mercantile is a great place for the men in your party to hang out, yet

we carry a nice line of housewares, birdhouses

and lefse equipment for the women to peruse.

Kingsley Mercantile

Harmony Car Wash

325 Main Avenue N.

w w w . k i n g s l e y m e r c a n t i l e . c o m

2 Main Avenue N. 507-886-2323

- Dining & Bedroom Furniture -Cedar Chests • Hutches

Coffee & End TablesChairs, Rockers & Gliders

Benches • Shelves • Plant StandsQuilts • Baskets • Gift Items

- Pine Log Furniture & Much More -* Custom & Special Orders Available *

191-800-247-6466

S H O P P I N G

Amish Made Furnitureby

R & J Wood GoodsReuben and Jake Hershberger are experienced in selecting the best handcrafted furniture made while offering very reasonable prices.

Our hand-made furniture ranges from country and formal styles to the simple lines of Shaker. Many pieces are available in Oak or Cherry and a variety of stain colors.

Large inventory includes: •DiningRoomSets •Desks •BedroomSets •CurioCabinets •EntertainmentCenters •ChinaHutches •DeaconBenches •LivingRoomFurniture •RockingChairs •HoosierCabinets •WideScreen,PlasmaLED TV Stands •Bookcases •PolyLawnFurniture(goinggreen-recycledmilkjugs) •SmallDecorativeItems/Toys •AndMore.

DeliveryOptionsAvailable

590MainAvenueN.Harmony,MN55939(507)886-2777

www.myamishmall.com

Open7DaysMon-Sat - 10:00 am - 5:00 pmSundays - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Beautiful, Hard-to-Find Antiques & Collectibles

15 W. Center St.Harmony

507-886-4321 www.iloveantiques.net

Antique MallOver 100 Dealers featuring:

• Antiques • Collectibles • Locally-made Amish Goods • Primitives • Farm Toys & Tools • Glassware & Dishes • Vintage

Fabrics & Notions • Books • and much more!

50 Industrial Blvd. NE, Harmony, MN 55939A direct turn from U.S. Hwy. 52 in Harmony, MN

507-886-6660www.generationsofharmony.com

Open Daily 10am - 5pm • Handicap Accessible

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D I N I N G&BEVERAGES

9 A meal or a snack9 Pie and coffee9 A drink and an appetizer9 Good food9 Friendly service 9 Cheerful environments

Harmony House Restaurant57 Main Ave NHarmony 886-4612

Harmony Legion Bar35 1st Ave NWHarmony 886-6311

On the Crunchy Side31 Main Ave NHarmony 886-5560

Quarter/quarter25 Center St EHarmony 886-5500

Village Square Restaurant51 Main Ave NHarmony 886-4406

Wheelers Bar & Grill605 Main Ave NHarmony 886-4444

Dining/Beverages

1-800-247-6466

Hours:7 Days a Week

5 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

57 Main Ave. N.507-886-4612

Breakfast - LunchFresh Homemade Pies and Fresh Baked Rolls

Daily Home Cooked Specials

Rodney and Marilyn Gregerson

Located in “Downtown” Harmonywww.eatatharmonyhouse.com


QUARTER/quarterRestaurant and Wine Bar

Please call for our current hours, reservations or to arrange a special party.(507) 886-5500

25 Center Street East, Harmony, MN 55939

www.quarterquarter.com

Serving refined comfort foods in a

contemporary setting

Stephen LarsonChef/Owner


231-800-247-6466

WHEELERSBar & Grill

WHEELERSBar & Grill

On the Bike & Snowmobile trails

ON aNd OFF Sale Tuesday - 5-8:00 Burger Night - Dine In Only

Wednesday - 5-8:30 Taco Night All you can Eat - Dine In OnlyThursday - 5-8:30 Pizza Special - Dine In Only - 2 for 1, 8:30-11:00

Great place for Wedding Receptions & Other Gatherings • Full Bar •

Seating for up to 500 • We can meet all of your catering needs

Call Us: 507-886-4444Located on Hwy 52 N.Harmony, MN 55939

Roller SkatingRoller Skating Liquor StoreLiquor StoreFriday - 7-9pm

Sunday - 1-4pm(February – April)

Wide selection of wine, beer, and spirits

Monday - Saturday12noon - 10pm

PIZZA SUBS HomemadePies

ChocolateShoppe

Ice Cream

SANDWICHES SOUPSALADS

Home of Julie’s Famous Homemade Pies

* Convenient Pickup Window

* Fast, Friendly Service

* Large Group Seating

* Smoke Free

* Great Pizza

* Open 7 Days A Week

www.villagesquareofharmony.com

The

Village Square

of Harmony

507-886-4406

* Julie’s Famous Homemade Pies

* Specialty Salads

* Homemade Soup

* Delicious Sandwiches

* Homemade Cookies

* Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream

* Noon Specials


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S E R VIC E S &IN D U S T R Y

Services & Industry

The Lions Club, chartered in 1947, meets the third Monday of the month for dinner meetings; new members welcome. Contact Franz Sattler at 886-6633 for more information.

The young people of Harmony attend Fillmore Central Schools, a consolidated district including the communities of Harmony, Preston and Fountain. Fillmore Central prides itself in providing area children with the best, including traditional small-town values, an excellent teaching staff, modern facilities, fine and performing arts and a competitive sports program.

Harmony is committed to creating opportunities for businesses. The Economic Development Authority’s (EDA) focus is on programs and projects to help make Harmony a better place to live, work and do business.


ChurchesGreenfield Lutheran Church 235 Main Ave SHarmony 886-3272

Harmony State Line United Methodist Church 60 Main Ave S Harmony 886-6851

Nativity Catholic Church 640 1st Ave SWHarmony 886-2393

New Life Victory Church225 3rd Ave SW (Community Center)Harmony 886-3525

You are welcome at

Pastor Peter ReinRHEMA Affiliated

New Life

Vic oryChurch

Contemporary Worship• • •

Holy Spirit Inspired Teaching• • •

Sunday Service at 9:30AM

Harmony Community CenterHarmony, MN • 507-886-3525

251-800-247-6466




American Legion Post 81PO Box 512Harmony 886-3516

Batstone, CPA15 Center St EHarmony 886-2272

Berg InsurancePO Box 535Harmony 886-3711

P.O. Box 308 • 35 First Avenue NEHarmony, MN 55939 • (507) 886-2525

[email protected]

DSL / Internet Services • Cable Television

(507) 886-2232 OFFICE(507) 886-2198 [email protected]

HAHN LUMBER CO, INC.BUILDING SUPPLIES

JOE HAHN745 Main Ave N.

HARMONY, MN 55939

Lynda L. KoLiha

507-886-2484Home: 507-886-4891

Lic. #26587

KOLIHA INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC

P.O. Box 21525 Main Ave. S.

Harmony,MN 55939Fax: 507-886-2755

[email protected]

Farm • Auto • HomeLife • Health • LTC

Business

RE/MAX Select Properties 25 West Center St-Harmony, MN

888-839-2142 (Toll Free)

Experience you can count on!

Roxanne Johnson has been the leading real estate professional in the Fillmore County area for the past 17 years.

As a member of the Multiple Listing Service, Roxanne has all listings at the touch of her finger tips to give you information and represent you as a Buyers Agent.

Residential – Recreational – Agricultural – New Construction – Commercial

Roxanne JohnsonBroker, OwnerABR, CRS, GRIC 507-458-6110

Email: [email protected]: www.SEMNrealestate.comwww.remax.com

Serving all of Historic Bluff Country & NE Iowa

Minnesota and Iowa Licensed

271-800-247-6466


Better OptionsScrabeck ConstructionHarmony 507-273-4451

Bluff Country Computer Works35 1st Ave NEHarmony 886-9675

Bluff Country Newspaper Group350 Main Ave NHarmony 886-2453

Bruening Rock ProductsDecorah, IA 563-382-2933

Dacia’s on Main130 Main Ave SHarmony 886-4247

Fillmore Central SchoolsPO Box 599Harmony 886-6464

Fillmore County Journal136 St Anthony St SPreston 507-765-2151

First Southeast Bank3 Main Ave NHarmony 886-6922

Gundersen – Harmony Clinic805 Main Ave SHarmony 886-8888

Hahn Lumber745 Main Ave NHarmony 886-2232

Hammell Equipment330 Main Ave NHarmony 886-2255

Harmony Agri Services250 2nd St NEHarmony 886-6062

Harmony Area Historical SocietyPO Box 291Harmony 886-2472

Harmony Community Healthcare815 Main Ave SHarmony 886-6544

Harmony Dental Office30 1st Ave SEHarmony 886-6622

Harmony EDAPO Box 488Harmony 886-2846

Harmony Enterprises704 Main Ave NHarmony 886-6666

Harmony Foods55 W Center StHarmony 886-2225

New & RemodelJon Willford • Mike Willford

www.visplumbingheating.com

Harmony, mN507-886-2008

• • •lanesboro, mN 507-467-2240

Serving Southeastern MN Since 1965 • 24 hour service

PLUMBING & HEATINGVIS

Barry J. ChurchillTechnical ConsultantAccount Manager

35 1st Ave NEHarmony, MN 55939

www.bluffcountrycomputerworks.comToll Free: 866.229.6757 (WORKS) Phone: 507.886.9675 (WORKS)Email: [email protected]

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Batstone CPA, LLCAndrew Batstone, CPA • Vicky Tribon, CPA

Professional Tax and Accounting Services- Business, Individual and Farm Accounts -

Quickbooks Pro Advisor Consultant

15 East Center StreetHarmony, MN 55939

507-886-2272 • 507-886-1411 [email protected]

[email protected]

350 Main Ave. N.

“Quality Service With a Personal Touch”

3 Main Avenue N.Harmony, MN 55939

(507) 886-6922Toll Free (877) 886-6922

“24 Hour ATM ” “Online Banking”“24 Hour Telephone banking”www.firstsoutheastbank.com

Member FDIC

507-765-2151P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965

By Karen reisner

[email protected]

all participated in the decision

making process according to

the by-laws. In the interest of full disclo-

sure, the editor of this paper

is a member of the board of

directors. Under the by-laws

the full board of directors con-

sisting of 14 members must

ratify the decision with a

majority vote at the next regu-

larly scheduled meeting which

will be held Saturday, January

15. Several members of the

board of directors reside out of

the immediate area in Roches-

ter and beyond. Ruen suggest-

ed there would be additional

comments after this meeting.

Ruen explained that the

did not respond. In an e-mail statement Ruen

repeated the message from an

earlier press release saying that

Bunge provided a letter of res-

ignation as Managing Director

at the request of the Executive

C o m -

mittee of

the Board of Directors consist-

ing of President Ron Kreinberg,

VP David Harrenstein, Secre-

tary/Treasurer Glee Claussen

and Immediate Past President

David Ruen. It was noted that

City Clerk Joel Young

administered the oath of office

to Mayor Don Hainlen at the

Chatfield City Council’s Jan-

uary 10 meeting. All other

councilor’s took the oath of

office including new councilor

Russ Smith who has served on

the council in the past. Coun-

cilor Paul Novotny was again

elected to serve as the vice-

mayor. Councilor Ken Jacob-

son was absent. Mayor Comments

Mayor Hainlen commented

that he wanted to continue to

invest in and support the busi-

ness community. He said busi-

ness owners must also promote

their own businesses. Hain-

len referred to the Chatfield

Center for the Arts as a key

part of the community and

looked forward to the Center

one day being self supporting.

He called the Center unique to

the community. He believes a

vibrant educational program is

essential to a successful com-

munity. Hainlen suggested

Former Chatfield School Superintendent takes Mayor’s Oath

PRSRT STDUS. POSTAGEPAIDPermit No. 6DECORAH, IA 52161

The Monopoloy game

PAGE 4

Fillmore CountySportsPAGES 8 & 9

Renewing liquor licensesPAGE 12

Buying local inHarmonyPAGE 18

In an effort to get more of

the story behind the resigna-

tion of Commonweal Theatre

Company’s Managing Director

Eric Bunge in December 2010,

all Executive Committee mem-

bers along with Hal Cropp,

Eric Bunge and Marketing

Director Adrienne Sweeney

were contacted to get more

information. Hal Cropp has been with

the theatre company for nearly

two decades and has been serv-

ing as Artistic Director. He

has now taken on the role

of Interim Executive Director.

Cropp referred me to Execu-

tive Committee member and

spokesman Dave Ruen, as did

everyone else contacted that

responded. Eric Bunge also

Management drama at Commonweal Theatre

See COMMONWEAL Page 12

After completing work on a

relatively light agenda, county

commissioners at their January

11 meeting again discussed the

county’s bridges. The discus-

sion was sparked by an article in

the Rochester Post Bulletin that

appeared in their January 10

issue. Commissioner Duane Bakke

said safety is the major concern.

He asked county engineer John

Grindeland if the county assess-

ment of its bridges has been done

correctly. Grindeland responded

they have been concentrating on

58 bridges which are rated 40 or

less on their sufficiency list. He

added there are over 100 bridges

on the master list rated as defi-

cient, too many to manage.

Grindeland explained that the

County revisits bridge concerns

See BRIDGES Page 5

Former Chatfield School Superintendent Don Hainlen (left) takes the mayor’s oath administered by City

Clerk Joel Young (right). Photo by Karen Reisner

See CHATFIELD Page 5

Weekly Edition Monday, January 17, 2011 Volume 26 Issue 17

state consultants, that looked at

60 Fillmore County bridges last

fall and rated seven as “critical,”

used a different rating system.

The state inspectors were rating

on a structural basis where the

county rating is on a sufficiency

basis. A bridge can be rated

deficient not because it is struc-

turally unsafe, but only because

it is too narrow and unable to

accommodate large farm equip-

ment, for example. These bridg-

es are deficient because they are

obsolete not necessarily because

they are structurally unsound.

The structural rating provides a

second tool with which to rate

the bridges. The structural rat-

ing had to be made by a struc-

tural engineer. Bakke said we have our rat-

ings and the state uses different

Comment on this article at

www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

Chatfield’s proximity to the

Mayo Clinic strengthens the

community’s position. They

should take advantage of that

asset.Fund Transfers

Six transfers of funds were

not included in the 2010 bud-

get and were recommended for

approval. Three of the trans-

fers had been previously dis-

cussed by the council including

$55,000 from the general fund

to the Wastewater Treatment

Plant (WWTP) Debt Service

Fund, $20,000 from the gener-

al fund to the Chatfield Center

for the Arts, and $6,000 from

the Sanitary Sewer Operating

Fund to the new Sanitary Sewer

Back-up Fund. Three more transfers were

recommended so as to be in

compliance with the city’s fund

balance policy. An additional

$50,000 to the WWTP Debt

Service Fund which would be

a portion of the infusion of

$90,000 to be made each year

to satisfy the recent debt refi-

nancing plan. An additional

$25,000 to the Center for the

Arts to be used toward opera-

tion and improvement of the

property. The last transfer of

$25,000 to start a reserve fund

to help in the effort to remove

Ash trees and to plant replace-

ment trees, due to the expected

destruction by the Emerald Ash

Borer. It is estimated that it

could cost more than $250,000

to remove and replace the 280

By Karen reisner

[email protected]

By Karen reisner

[email protected]

Real Bites By Jason Sethre

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January 17, 2011 Special Section

2011Wedding Guide

See this section in today’s Journal

Keep up with the happenings in Harmony

with the Fillmore County

Journal at

www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

Torgerson Auto Sales& Auto Care

Roger TorgersonOwner

55 Industrial Blvd NEHarmony, MN 55939

[email protected]

Electrical ContractorsIndustrial, Commercial, Agriculture, Residential

(507) 886-4541 (bus) (507) 886-6791 (res)(507) 886-2669 (fax) (507) 259-6927 (cell)

P.O. Box 537, Harmony, MN 55939Email: [email protected]

Stuart Morem

LAW OFFICE OF

RICHARD A. NETHERCUTA PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

32 MAIN AVENUE NORTHP.O. BOX 657

HARMONY, MINNESOTA 55939-0657

TELEPHONE (507) 886-6131

FACSIMILE (507) 886-2711

EMAIL [email protected]

291-800-247-6466


Harmony Repair Service 540 Main Ave NHarmony 886-2301

Harmony State Agency17 Center St EHarmony 886-2100

Harmony Telephone and Cable35 1st Ave NE Harmony 886-2525

Harmony Veterinary Clinic855 Wickett Dr NWHarmony 886-6321

Heritage Grove of Harmony455 Main Ave NHarmony 886-6515

J & M Building and Remodeling/Johnson’s Sharpening5 5 Main Ave SHarmony 507-951-8786

Karen’s Beauty Shop20 3rd St SWHarmony 886-8922

Kelly Printing & Signs21142 US Hwy 52Preston, MN 507-765-9805

Koliha Insurance Services25 Main Ave SHarmony 886-2484

Kwik Trip415 Main Ave NHarmony 886-2424

Leanne’s Center Salon240 Center St EHarmony 886-2360

Martin Oil Co.60 1st Ave NEHarmony 886-5866www. betteroption.us

If U.S.A. MAde IS IMportAnt to YoU.Local representatives serving

S.E. MN & N.E. IA

Full Line of Groceries, Meat, Produce, In-Store Bakery,

Hot and Cold Deli

55 Center St. W.507-886-2225

Retail meat counter and custom meat processing

Steaks | Chops | BurgersBrats | Hot Dogs

...and more!

50 9th Street NE | Harmony507.886.MEAT (6328)

www.OakMeadowMeats.com

J & M Building and Remodeling, LLP

“When You Want it Done Right”

Rod Johnson(507)951-8786

New Build, Remodel Existing, Decks, Custom Cabinets

Licensed & InsuredBC-20273472

Brian Michel(507)273-7939

Harmony, MN

Johnson’s SharpeningRod Johnson

All Types of ConstructionBlades & Tools

55 Main Ave, Harmony, MN 55939507-951-8786 • 507-886-3247

[email protected]

311-800-247-6466

Harmony - a great place to visit, a wonderful place to live.


Memories by Lizzie Photography38 Main Ave NHarmony 951-2515

Morem Electric715 Main Ave NHarmony 886-4541

Nethercut Law Office32 Main Ave NHarmony 886-6131

Oak Meadow Meats50 9th St NEHarmony 886-6328

PrimeVest Financial Services17 Center St EHarmony 886-3300

Princess Beauty Salon22 Main Ave NHarmony 886-3541

RE/MAX Select Properties25 W Center StHarmony 886-4221

S&S Automotive/ NAPA35 W Center StHarmony 886-6111

Solberg Welding-Iron Side Trailers345 2nd Ave NWHarmony 886-4602

State Farm InsurancePO Box 250Harmony 886-3345

Torgerson Auto55 Industrial Blvd NEHarmony 886-2430

Tri-County Electric Co-opPO Box 626Rushford, MN 507-864-7783

US Post Office - Harmony50 Main Ave NHarmony 886-3772

VIS Plumbing & Heating55 Main Ave SHarmony 886-2008

Waste Management-Rochester12448 Pennsylvania Ave SSavage, MN 800-777-8408

Work-it Circuit720 Main Ave NHarmony 886-8663

Independent Living: One or Two Bedroom ApartmentsAssisted Living: Includes Home Cooked Meals, Laundry, Housekeeping and personal care assistance options.Memory Care: Small (6 units) Home-like Atmosphere for your Loved One. It’s like being at home with 24 hour, 7 day a week personal care.

455 N. Main Ave.Harmony, MN 55939(507) 886-6515

Beautiful State of the Art Senior Living Facility

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