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HarmonyMinnesota
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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A T T R A C TIO N S
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
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A T T R A C TIO N S
• Winter Tours by Appointment
A T T R A C TIO N S
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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
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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
E C R E A T I O N& C AMPING
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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6 Relaxing choices abound in and around Harmony. Come, stay awhile and enjoy our hospitality!
Lodging
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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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S H O P P I N G
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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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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
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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
D I N I N G&BEVERAGES
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
D I N I N G&BEVERAGES
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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.
www.exploreharmony.com
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
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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
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
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
S E R VIC E S &IN D U S T R Y
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]
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
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
By Karen reisner
Real Bites By Jason Sethre
Canton l Chatfield l Fountain l Harmony l Lanesboro l Mabel l Ostrander l Peterson l Preston l Rushford l Rushford Village l Spring Valley l Whalan l Wykoff
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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
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
S E R VIC E S &IN D U S T R Y
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
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311-800-247-6466
Harmony - a great place to visit, a wonderful place to live.
S E R VIC E S &IN D U S T R Y
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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