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The Eyota City Council approved a motion that would allow Mayor Wes Bussell to sign documents and use the Eyota City Federal Iden-tification Number (FID) number in case of emergency to keep the ambulance service operating. This came as a result of pending approv-al from the Centers for Medicare for the Eyota Ambulance service to receive Medicare payments. Medi-care requirements recently changed and ambulance services around the

country are required to submit new paper work. They are required to validate Proof of Title and orga-nizational structure. The changes in Medicare are meant to find places of accountability, as well as preventing fraud or finding areas of fraud. They want to see the chain of responsibility. Medicare stopped payments to the Eyota Ambulance Service in January. They receive about 40 per-

Kim McDonald, principal at Gage Elementary and Rox-anne Nauman, Principal of Pin-ewood Elementary presented the results from the Minne-sota Department of Education School Improvement Process that took place at their schools last year at the January 17 ses-sion of the Rochester School Board meeting. Principal Nauman recounted what the state-sponsored needs assessment revealed:

“We did not have a system that supported student prac-tice of the skills that we teach them. And so in the 100 Book Challenge by the American Reading Company we found a system—not a program— that supports student practice as well as strong parent involve-ment with ongoing support for them. It’s aligned to our com-mon core standards, it includes an assessment tool that supports differentiation for every student, those who are achieving below grade level to those achieving

well above grade level, and it provides professional develop-ment based on best practices.” The 100 Book Challenge Sys-tem is a Response to Interven-tion management model that works to reorganizes school resources and motivate each individual student by creating an action plan that is specific to them. For those struggling to read on level, temporary small group instruction is used to gather students with similar needs together to receive inten-

There have been so many times in which somebody has told me about a local story they found on a local newspaper website and I go to search for that information and I can’t find it for a variety of reasons. I’m sure it was on the homepage at one time, but with fresh content updates that story has been pushed into an undis-covered country. Well, in the past, our very own olmstedcountyjournal.com was guilty of the same content acces-sibility atrocities. When we initially launched the Olmsted County Journal newspa-per in April 2011, we quickly established a news website built upon a Wordpress platform. It didn’t take long before our report-ers, our designers, our salespeople, our site visitors – everyone – said they didn’t like it. I agreed. At our company, every day we ask ourselves what we can do bet-

ter. We can never assume we’ve arrived at the top of the mountain. We can always do better. With our very own newspa-per website, we knew we had a tremendous opportunity for improvement. Our sister company, SMG Web Design, helped us establish a design and functionality that we felt was lacking with the current design. We identified a list of things that a great news website should have for a positive end-user experience. And, here’s what we came up with.1. First and foremost, just like with our print edition, access to olmstedcountyjournal.com will remain free. No need to keep track of a username and pass-word. Many newspapers are lock-ing down their news content or providing stripped down content online only to encourage read-ers to look for the full story in the print edition. Understand-ably, these newspapers are los-ing paid circulation of their print

edition, because the Internet has threatened their business model. Giving away the news for free online makes it very difficult to sell subscriptions. Why buy the cow, when you can get the news for free, right? Well, we don’t worry about those things. We provide local news free in print and online. The Internet is our friend; a complement to what we already do. So, you can continue to access all of our content free of charge.2. Some newspapers provide their content in a PDF format so visitors can flip through the pages online just like a regular newspaper. But, most of those newspapers charge a fee for access to that format. If you check out our Electronic Edition section of the new site, you’ll have access to every news-paper we’ve published since this newspaper started. Just imagine flipping through the pages of the Olmsted County Journal on your iPad. And, again, you won’t need a username or password. This is

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Every three months, the Olmsted County Journal updates household distribution based on the United States Postal Service verified household occupancy.

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Ascension Lutheran Church ....................... Thurdays - 6:30pm; ........................................................ Sundays - 8am & 10:30am2207 11th Ave SE, Rochester, MN (507)288-2781Assembly of God .................Sundays - 8am, 9:30am & 11:00am4240 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN (507)288-0868Autumn Ridge Church ..........Sat. 5:30pm; Sun. 9am & 10:30am3611 Salem Rd SW, Rochester, MN (507)288-8880Bethel Baptist Church, SBC ....Wed. - 7:00pm & Sun. - 10:45am1937 7th St. NW, Rochester, MN (507)252-4787Byron United Methodist Church ..Sundays - 9:00am & 11:00am503 1st Ave. NW, Byron, MN (507)775-6610Calvary Episcopal Church ...........Sundays - 8am, 9am & 11am3rd Ave & SW 2nd St., Rochester, MN (507)282-6496 Calvary Evangelical Free Church...............Saturdays - 5:30pm; .......................................................... Sundays 9am & 10:30am5500 25th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN (507)282-4612Christ Lutheran Church ...............................Sundays - 10:00am2904 20th St. SE, Rochester, MN (507)289-0271Christ Our Rock Lutheran Church .... Sun. - 8:00am & 10:30am3040 Stonehedge Dr. NE, Rochester, MN (507)252-5088Christ’s Church of the Jesus Hour .........Wednesdays - 6:30pm; ...........................................................Sundays - 10am & 11am2311 Hwy 52 North, Rochester, MN (507)529-1220Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints ...........Sun. - 9am, 2300 Viola Heights Dr. NE, Rochester (507)281-6640 ...... 11am, 1:00pmChurch of the Savior, RCA .............................Sundays - 9:30am971 16th St. SE, Rochester, MN (507)289-7491Community Presbyterian Church ..................Sundays - 9:30am 3705 55th St. NW, Rochester, MN (507)280-9291Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church .........Sundays - 10:30am2810 40th Ave SE, Rochester, MN (507)289-6532Crosswinds Church .....................................Saturdays - 5:30pm ....................................................Sundays - 9:15am & 11:00am8106 31st Ave. NW, Oronoco, MN (507)289-7937Destiny Church .............................................Sundays - 10:00am3240 40th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN (507)281-3536Douglas United Methodist Church ..............Sundays - 10:00am6507 75th St. NW, Oronoco, MN (507)281-3526Dover United Methodist Church ....................Sundays - 9:00am105 S. Pleasant St., Dover, MN (507)932-4966Gethsemane Lutheran Brethren Church .....Sundays - 10:30am2204 22nd St. NW, Rochester, MN (507)282-1121Gloria Dei Lutheran Church ....................... Wednesdays - 6:00; ...................................... Sundays - 8:00am, 9:15am & 10:45am1212 12th Ave NW, Rochester, MN (507)289-1841Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ..............Saturdays - 5:30pm; ........................................................ Sundays - 8am & 10:30am559 20th St SW, Rochester, MN (507)289-1748Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church ............Sundays - 10:00am45 1st Ave. NE, Oronoco, MN (507)367-4329Grace Church ................................................Sundays - 10:30am702 1st Ave. E, Stewartville, MN (507)533-4704

Emmanuel Baptist Church ...........................Sundays - 10:30am2911 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN (507)289-7244Faith United Methodist Church ...................Sundays - 10:30am27 4th Street SW, Eyota, MN (507)545-2641First Baptist Church .................. Wed. - 6:30pm, Sun. - 10:30am100 5th St. SE, Stewartville, MN (507)533-8808First Presbyterian Church ............Sundays - 8:30am & 11:00am512 3rd SW, Rochester, MN (507)288-1618First Unitarian Universalist Church ... Sun. - 9:00am & 11:00am1727 Walden Lane SW, Rochester, MN (507)282-5209High Forest Community Church....................Sundays - 8:00am12036 SW Oak Ave, Stewartville, MN (507)533-4890Holy Redeemer Catholic Church ...................Sundays - 8:00am22 E. 2nd St., Eyota, MN (507)932-3294Homestead United Methodist Church ....Wednesdays - 6:30pm ....................................................Sundays - 9:00am & 10:45am 400 13th Ave SE, Rochester, MN (507)288-8911Hope Summit Christian Church ........ Sun. - 9:00am & 10:30am1315 6th Ave. SE, Rochester (507)288-2393Life Evangelical Lutheran Church .................Sundays - 9:30am4500 60th Ave NW, Rochester, MN (507)282-8280Marion Church of Christ........................Wednesdays - 6:30pm; ......................................................................Sundays 10:30am5296 65th Ave. SE, Rochester, MN (507)288-1063New Testament Baptist Church ..............Wednesdays - 7:00pm ................................................... Sundays - 10:30am & 5:00pm2119 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN (507)292-0745 Oak Hills Wesleyan Church ......Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 10:30am410 28th St. SW, Rochester, MN (507)288-6053Oasis Church ..................................................Sundays - 9:30am1815 NW 38th St, Rochester, MN (507)289-8596Our Savior’s Lutheran Church .....Sundays - 8:00am & 10:30am2124 Viola Rd. NE, Rochester, MN (507)289-3021Pax Christi Catholic Church .................................Sat. - 5:15pm; ....................................................Sun. - 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:45am; ......................Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. - 9:00am & Wed. - 7:00am4135 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN (507)282-8542Peace United Church of Christ ....Sundays - 8:30am & 11:00am1503 2nd Ave NE, Rochester, MN (507)282-6117Pleasant Grove Church of Christ .................Sundays - 10:30am4713 Cty Rd 140 SE, Stewartville, MN (507)533-8680Presbyterian Church of Oronoco...................Sundays - 9:00am20 3rd St. SW, Oronoco, MN (507)367-4711Racine United Methodist Church ..................Sundays - 8:30am401 East Main Street, Racine, MN 55967 (507)378-4801Real Lutheran Fellowship ............................Sundays - 11:00am4207 Sapphire Ln. NW, Rochester, MN (507)289-6438Redeemer Lutheran Church ......................Saturdays - 5:30pm; ....................................................Sundays - 8:00am & 10:40am869 7th Ave SE, Rochester, MN (507)289-5147Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church ... Mondays - 6:30pm ......................................................... Sundays - 8am &10:30am4520 19th Ave NW, Rochester, MN (507)282-8280

Rochester Baptist Church .. Wed. - 7:00pm, Sun. - 11am & 6pm420 11th Ave NE, Rochester, MN (507)287-9771Rochester Community Baptist Church ............. Wed. - 6:30pm; ....................................................Sundays - 9:30am & 11:00am1048 6th Ave SE, Rochester, MN (507)288-8706Rochester Covenant Church ........Sundays - 8:30am & 11:00am 4950 31st Ave. NW, Rochester, MN (507)289-2990Rochester Pentecostal Church ...............Wednesdays - 7:30pm; ................................................... Sundays - 10:00am & 7:00pm3657 Sheffield Lane SE, Rochester, MN (507)288-4342Salem Road Covenant Church .......................Sundays - 9:30am3401 Salem Rd. SW, Rochester, MN (507)288-9601Salvation Army .............................Sundays - 9:45am & 11:00am20 1st Ave NE, Rochester, MN (507)288-3663South Troy Wesleyan Church ................2nd Sundays - 10:30am56817 Hwy 63, Zumbro Falls, MN (507)259-1442St. Bernard Catholic Church .....Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 10:30am116 4th Ave. SE, Stewartville, MN (507)533-8257St. Bridget Catholic Church ...........................Sundays - 8:30am2123 Cty. Rd 16 SE, Rochester, MN (507)533-8257St. Luke’s Episcopal Church .......................... Saturdays - 5pm; ....................................................Sundays - 8:00am & 10:00am 1884 22nd St. NW, Rochester, MN (507)288-2469St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church .....Mon.-Fri. 12:10pm; ...............................Sat. 4:30pm; Sun. - 8am, 9:30pm, 11:15am11 4th Ave SW, Rochester, MN (507)288-7372St. John’s Lutheran Church .......................Thursdays - 6:30pm; ....................................................Sundays - 8:00am & 10:30am111 2nd Ave NE, Stewartville, MN (507)533-4420Stewartville Christian Church .....................Sundays - 11:00am751 Cty. Rd. 106, Stewartville, MN (507)533-4545Stewartville United Methodist Church ..........Sundays - 9:00am900 John Wesley Ave. NW, Stewartville, MN (507)533-4625Sumner Center United Methodist Church ..Sundays - 10:30am8 miles north of Spring Valley off of Cty Rd 1 in intersection of 102 (507)378-4801The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Chosen Generation Parish ...........................Sundays - 10:30am1300 10th Ave. NE, Rochester, MN (507)202-4726Trinity Lutheran Church .............. Wed. - 6:30pm; Sat. - 5:30pm222 6th Ave SW, Rochester, MN (507)289-1531 ....Sun. - 8am & 10:30amUnity of Rochester Study Group ... 2nd & 4th Sundays 10:30am103 7th St. NE, Rochester, MN (Rochester Rep Theatre)Victory Baptist Church ..........................Wednesdays - 7:00pm; ....................................................................Sundays - 11:00am606 36th Ave. SE, Rochester, MN (507)289-2966Viola Bible Church .........................................Sundays 11:00am10606 Main St. NE, Viola, MN (507)876-2092World of Life Church of God in Christ .............. Wed. - 6:30pm; ....................................................................Sundays - 10:30am4925 Hwy 52 N, Rochester, MN (507)206-6633

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Shirley M. Johnson Shirley M. Johnson, 84, of Stew-artville, Minn. died Saturday (1-21-12) of natural causes at Seasons Hospice in Rochester where she had been a resident for 1 day. Shirley Mae DeMaris was born June 6, 1927, in Bruno, Minn. to William and Elsie (Bates) DeMaris. She grew up on the family farm in rural Bruno, attended school and

graduated from Bruno H.S. Shirley was married on Nov. 4, 1945, in Bruno to Frank O. John-son, Jr. The couple lived in Duluth until 1950, moving to Winona, Minn. where Mr. Johnson was assigned to the Winona Social Security office. Mrs. Johnson was

a homemaker and a self-employed interior decorater for many years. They moved to Rochester where Mr. Johnson was transferred and retired from the Social Security Administration. The Johnsons were both active members of the Church of the Savior in Rochester where Shirley has helped with the Wednesday night supper for many years. Mr. Johnson died on April 13, 1984 and Shirley moved to Stewartville in 1986. She was a member of the Family Council at

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the Stewartville Care Center, the Stewartville Senior Citizens, and played in a few card clubs. She also enjoyed camping and fishing, traveling and bus trips and taking her friends on “mystery” trips. She especially enjoyed time spent with her family and friends. Surviors include two grandchil-dren; four great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson She was

preceded in death by her husband Frank, daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Don Oates, one sister, and one brother. The funeral service for Shirley M. Johnson was Saturday (1-28-12) at the Church of the Savior in Roch-ester, Minn. with Rev. Bob Johnson and Rev. Ron Sikkema officiating. Burial was in Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester.

ROCHESTER, MN - People’s Cooperative Services (PCS) Opera-tion Round Up® Board of Trustees held its quarterly meeting on Janu-ary 19, 2012. A total of $19,844 was donated to local charities, organiza-tions and individuals in need. The Operation Round Up® (ORU) fund at PCS started in 2002 and raises approximately $72,000 a year to support a variety of chari-

table, educational, community and youth-related programs and events. The program is funded by dona-tions made by members of PCS who voluntarily have their electric bill rounded up to the next dollar. About 11,968 members currently partici-pate with the average of $6.00 a year per member. It truly shows that small change can make a difference. The applications for funding are

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considered on a quarterly basis. The funds are held separately from the PCS operating accounts and are administered through the Board of Trustees comprised of seven (7) PCS member volunteers. To be considered for the next round of disbursements, applications must be made no later than March 20, 2012. Program guidelines and applications for Operation Round Up® donations are available at www.peoplesrec.com or by calling People’s Cooperative Services at (507) 288-4004.

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continuous shots of the rostrum, regardless of who was in the chamber. Newt Gingrich began speaking to rows of empty seats on a wide variety of issues, issu-ing challenges to the Democrats that of course went unanswered. I wonder whatever happened to that guy, if he reformed his view of ethics. O’Neill and other House lead-ers, Democrat and Republican, were outraged. But as the emerg-ing mediums of talk radio and small-market media began to join in the game, the cordial atmo-sphere deteriorated. With the stakes rising, campaigns became nastier and more expensive. Nat-urally, House members found it harder develop friendships across the aisle once Congress was in session. That’s not to say it doesn’t happen - there are examples, such as the band Colin Peterson played in with members of both parties - but it is no longer the norm. The Senate has proven more resistant to sniping and discord, but the trend is definitely toward

divisiveness. Paul Wellstone intro-duced himself to his new Senate colleagues in 1991 by calling out Senator Jesse Helms. While I dis-liked most of what Helms stood for, I think it was wise that Well-stone’s Senate colleagues reined him in a bit. Into this environment came Amy Klobuchar, former A&W carhop and construction worker. She has quietly and effectively made government work better in the areas of health care, education and technology, transportation, farm policy, and support for vet-erans. She has been a leader on everything from anti-crime mea-sures to international adoption. The new state chair of the Republican Party, Pat Shortridge, managed the Senate campaign of Mark Kennedy in 2006. Klobu-char defeated Kennedy by 20 percentage points in that race. Shortridge has chosen not to “emphasize” on this year’s Senate race as GOP priority, as he told a Twin Cities newspaper. Senator Klobuchar has a great

deal of support from Republicans. However flawed such ratings are, the National Journal rates her as the “38th Most Liberal Senator,” (or “62nd Most Conservative,” if you prefer.) placing her in the middle overall. Roughly half of the legislation she has introduced has been co-sponsored by Repub-licans. How does she do it? By pick-ing her battles. She is solidly behind her core issues and holds to her values, but is not con-frontational about it. She is a nice person, approachable and, importantly, respectful. In other words, she is effective. Many Senators and Representa-tives, flashy or subdued, liberal or conservative, are much better at producing sound bites than mak-ing progress. She has my vote. And maybe, someday I will have the opportu-nity to vote for Amy Klobuchar for a higher office.

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A breath of fresh airBy David Hansen I like Senator Amy Klobu-char. She is the type of leader we need more of, one who quietly works to get things done. She is popular on both sides of the aisle and, if polls are to be believed, very popular with Minnesotans. She is also up for re-election this year. Not long ago Congress, and particularly the Senate, was colle-gial in nature. Famously, Ronald Reagan and Tip O’Neill would get together and exchange jokes over a few beers. Orrin Hatch and Ted Kennedy were very good friends, to the point where Hatch staged a kind if “intervention” for Kennedy when Kennedy’s per-sonal life was beginning to spin out of control. John McCain and John Kerry were close for years and reportedly are again, after a fallout over the Iraq War. But overall, the tenor in Wash-ington has changed. Members of Congress once almost universally

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By Jason SethrePublisher of the Fillmore County Journal &Olmsted County JournalCell phone: [email protected] Back in August 2011, I wrote a commentary titled “Key E c o n o m i c Indicators.” In that piece, I referenced hou s e ho ld growth in O l m s t e d County and how that related to our local economy. What was inter-esting at that time was that we saw 226 more occupied house-

holds in the county over a three month period. The reason our newspaper pays such close attention to these numbers is because the United States Postal Service provides us with numbers updated on a quarterly basis for the distribu-tion of the Olmsted County Journal. Since our newspaper is the only newspaper in the county that gets distributed to all 60,425 households in the county by the USPS, they want to make sure we have the most current and accurate informa-tion. From my perspective, I con-sider the USPS equivalent to a real-time census of activity tak-ing place in our local market. So, how do the occupied

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household numbers look today? We saw an increase of another 418 occupied households since my last article on this subject in August 2011. Combined with my last report on this growth, Olmsted County has seen an increase of 644 more occupied households in a nine month peri-od. If I annualize those numbers, anticipating the same rate of growth, I think it’s safe to esti-mate 1.42 percent growth over a 12 month period. I might be wrong, and I’m sure we’ll find out soon enough. What’s even more interest-ing is projecting the exponential growth based on an increase of 1.42 percent. What will the numbers look like in 10 or 20 years? By my calculations, we are looking at roughly 8,200 more occupied households in Olmsted County in 10 years. And, in

20 years we should anticipate around 18,500 more occupied households in the county. Any way you slice it, we will see dra-matic growth over the next few decades. According to the USPS data, Byron is leading the way with 2.29 percent growth over the past nine months and Roches-ter 55902 (Southwest) is not far behind with 2.15 percent growth. In addition, Rochester 55901 (Northwest) has experienced 1.13 percent growth during that same period. As you’ll notice on page 2 of today’s Journal, some cities and zip codes are up and a few are down. But, overall the county is growing. What about the business growth? As I evaluate the USPS report, I see that there were 39 new businesses added to Olmsted County. Where did they pop up on the map? There were 16 in Rochester 55901, 26 in Rochester 55902, five in Roch-ester 55904, four in Byron, and one in Stewartville. Dover lost one business, Pine Island lost three, Oronoco lost one, Roch-ester 55906 lost eight, and Eyota remained the same. It appears Southwest Rochester, Northwest Rochester and Byron are boom-ing in household occupancy and new businesses.

More households. More busi-nesses. It may not feel like it just yet, but Olmsted County is on the rise during what seems like an endless recession. If Olmsted County can grow this much dur-ing the current economy, imag-ine what it will be like when the housing market picks up even more and the job market stabi-lizes. Hold on to your hats!

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will submit the letter after Sun-day’s board meeting,” Arendt said. Arendt said the ambulance service has a dedicated crew. Five new members have been added in the last month. The Eyota Volunteer Ambu-lance Service is also moving along on securing finances to build a new ambulance garage. “The USDA (United Stated Department of Agriculture) and the Rural Devel-opment Association put dollars into communities for facilities.” Arendt

said. “We went to them to get dol-lars and are encouraged we may receive some.” They have secured land for the new facility. The council approved the new home incentive guidelines at the recommendation of the Eyota Economic Development Authority (EDA). The new home and com-mercial development agreement promotes small town living and small class sizes for students and waives 2012 fees for sewer con-nection, sewer permit-inspection, water improvement fund, water connection and zoning certifica-tion. The Eyota housing incentives will be linked to the Rochester Area Builder’s website. The council approved the pur-chase of Wayfinding Signage to direct people to key locations in the

city at the recommendation of the Economic Development Author-ity (EDA). The signage would be constructed at Westside Park at a cost of $3,200 ,according to Cathy Enerson, Director of the EDA. The exact location will be decided at a later date after the council and EDA visit the site to evaluate the best spot for maximum visibil-ity. Enerson said, “The Wayfind-ing signage was determined to be important to businesses.” The sign would consist of nine blades. The top blade would say

“Welcome to Eyota.” The other blades would direct travelers to a variety of locations such as His-toric Downtown, City Hall, Fire Department, Post Office, and public schools. The council also approved the expenditure of

$1,300 for the requirements of a survey for the lease of land for the future construction of a welcome sign on the west side of the city. Dale Heintz was approved by the council for a new six year term on the EDA board. Heintz was elected as chairman. A motion was passed to pursue a Community Forest Bonding Grant to diversify the cities trees. The diversification is a result of evalu-ating the possibility of Emerald Ash Borer affecting the current trees. The Emerald Ash Borer is highly destructive and kills ash trees. Grants are made for planting shade trees on public land. The council approved the sum-mer recreation director job descrip-tion and will begin advertising for the position.

Once Upon a Playhouse is cel-ebrating its 5th year! Family Ser-vice Rochester and the Rochester Area Builders present four all new one of a kind playhouses. The play-houses will be on display and ready to play in at the Builders Home Show, February 10-12th at the

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works with Rochester teachers and students. The 100 Book Challenge has cost an estimated $100,000 to jumpstart. The biggest expense proves to be the staff devel-opment, but Kim McDonald hopes that soon enough teachers trained in the system will be able to train their colleagues, saving the district the cost of training. Director Throndson com-mented what he saw in a school that implemented the 100 Book Challenge. “When I was there we went room to room and I noticed quite a few of the kids teaching other kids to read. The school is mostly very quiet, everybody is reading, but there’s a jingle jangle through the hall-ways—and it’s those medals that those kids get. I don’t want to say that they compete for them, but they are awful proud of them, everyone wants them, and they are constantly at it.” The school district has created a video that summarizes parent, student, and teacher feedback for the 100 Book Challenge, and it can be viewed as a Discover link on the Rochester Public School website: https://bbmedia.rochester.k12.mn.us/rits/Dis-cover100book.wmv

By Kevin Blanchard The Byron Lions Club donated a check for $800 to the city ice rink at the Byron City Coun-cil meeting on Wednesday night, January 25. Dave Rossow and a group from the Lions Club were on hand to present the check to Mayor Ann Diercks. “It is our third year doing this,” Rossow said. “It is with great pleasure that I present the city with this $800 check for the ice rink.” “Thank you very much,” Mayor Diercks said. The council approved Chris Ryan for a four-year term on the Byron Economic Development Authority (BEDA). He will serve as the chair of the BEDA. The council also approved the renewal of liquor licenses that were due to expire at the end of February. Liquor licenses were renewed for 3/1/2012 through 2/28/2013 for the following busi-nesses: American Legion – On Sale and Sunday licenses; Bears Den Sports Bar – On Sale and Sunday licenses; Byron Liquor Center – Off Sale license; Damon’s Byron Lanes – On Sale and Sunday licenses; Frank-N-Stein – On Sale and Sunday licenses; Kwik Trip – Off Sale 3.2 percent license; Margarito’s Mexican Restaurant – On Sale and Sunday licenses; 2nd Street Pizza – On Sale 3.2 percent license; Somerby Golf Club – Off Sale, On Sale , Sunday and 2 a.m. closing licenses; and, 3-D’s Sports Bar – Off Sale and On Sale licenses. All license holders completed required training, paid their fee and submitted valid insurance cer-tificates. Law enforcement com-pleted liquor compliance check in December 2011 with all license holders passing. The council approved the 2012 water and sewer budgets. The 2012 sewer budget will bring in

$12,576 more revenue than will be expended. This will begin to set aside money for the ultravio-let wastewater treatment project that is planned for the plant. The City Engineer will present plans and specifications for the coun-cil’s approval in 2012. The 2012 water budget was decreased by nearly $54,000. Clarification: In the article titled “Byron City Council orga-nizes for 2012” that appeared in the Olmsted County Journal on January 18, one of the appoint-ments listed for 2012 is Acting

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By Nate Langworthy Gabriel and the Apocalypse, the Minneapolis industrial-metal band founded by singer and Rochester native, Lindy Gabriel, will per-form Friday 8 pm at the Wicked Moose on the heels of a breakthrough year in 2011. “I’m excited to go back to see all our old friends and fans, to catch up with everyone and to show them how we have grown over the years,” said Gabriel. The group recently released their best studio offer-ing to date, New World Disaster, produced in Pacific Underground

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every month. At the bottom of any page of the new website, you will find an option under “Need more OCJ?” referenced as “Email Newsletter.” When you click on this option, you’ll see a list of all categories on the new site and you’ll see a list of all cities in Olmsted County. Each category and city combination you select to have e-mailed to you will provide you with the special privilege of being the first to know when a story is posted to the site in that category and city. So, once we post an article about what hap-pened at the recent Eyota city council meeting, you will immedi-ately receive an e-mail with a link to that story. This feature puts you in the driver’s seat to decide what you want to be updated on as the content becomes immedi-ately available.

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ing your whereabouts. We’re not “big brother.” I will say that I am responsible for preventing libel in print and online, so we will filter out any online comments that cross that line.7. So, you have a birth announce-ment, engagement announcement, wedding announcement, obituary, news tip, letter to the editor, photo, video, or classified ad you’d like to submit to the Olmsted County Journal? In the left vertical nav-igation bar you’ll find “Special Announcement Forms,” where you can submit everything and anything you can think of to our newspaper for publication in print and online.8. In the footer of the site, under

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rss feed option.9. Yes, there is a video category for all videos posted to the site, but what about videos posted in specific communities? For exam-ple, there’s a video in Stewartville under videos that is dedicated to the band Time Machine appear-ing at Stewartville’s Summerfest 2011 event.10. OK, here’s another fantastic opportunity to create interaction with our readers that will come in handy on a regular basis. With the wonderful matrix of categories and cities, we have the option of post-ing reader polls based on the spe-cific interests of each section of the site. For example, at the December 19, 2011, Pine Island School Board meeting, the teacher’s union and the board were about $500,000 apart in their contract negotia-tions. This presents an opportu-

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The needs of the students come firstfaced with the immediate chal-lenge of hiring an interim super-intendent, and the search for a permanent superintendent. With the assistance of School Exec Con-nect, we developed a survey to solicit community response to the qualities important to them in a Superintendent. When the board selected Mr. Munoz, I described him as the ‘energizer bunny,’ and he has certainly demonstrated this in his very visible and real involve-ment throughout the community.

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Tape, Spray Texture, Knockdown, and installDrywall, Repairs • FREE ESTIMATES

Basements • Garages • Additionscall Kerry olson at 507-261-1419

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educAtion serVicesLearningRx Brain Training Center

One-to-one personalized training programs to maximize learning potential

LearningRx has helped hundreds of area families concerned with: Reading, math and learning struggles

• Report cards that don’t meet expectations • Homework hassles • Working harder than peers • Poor confidence

• Anxiety • Autism/Aspergers • Loss of cognitive function due to concussion or traumatic brain injury • College

acceptance exams**iBM insurance oPtions May aPPLy**

We also offer free teacher training sessions with CEUs and fun, informational talks to groups and organizations.

Don’t let another school year slip away!Call JEn FOr COmPETEnT, COmPassiOnaTE hElP

Ask for the OCJ Assessment Specialwww.LearningRx.com/Rochester

507.206.67573780 Market Place Dr. NW, Rochester

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electricAl J.W.eLectric LLc

• Light Commercial/Industrial • Residential new/remodel/services • Agriculture

Joel Walbridge, Owner/Master Electrician 507-273-0829 or email: [email protected]

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FlooringsHaWn’s FLooring

Hard Surface Flooring InstallationAll Hard Woods, Floating Laminates

Ceramic Tile & MoreSamples Available • Competitive Rates

FREE ESTIMATEScall shawn at 507-990-5602

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gArAge doorstHoMPson’s garage Door anD oPeners

Exceptional Products • Superior ServiceResidential • Commercial • Farm

Free in home estimatesWe sell & install new doors and openers

We also do repair work Springs • Cables • Rollers • Hinges • Gears

We can repair most brands – We are bonded & insuredServing SE Minnesota since 1991www.thompsongaragedoor.com

check out or new high tech show room at:6101 Hwy 52 N (Bandel Rd NW), Rochester, MN 55901

507-281-1349When you do business with our family,

you become a life long friend26-5/9

grAniteFabricating & installing granite countertops since 1997

We offer the most experienced granite fabrication facility in SE Minn.

We offer the most competitive pricing in the marketWe offer the largest selection in the region

We instaLL it...We instaLL itWe offer retail or wholesale...

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grAniteFabricate and Install

granite & Quartz starting at $37.99*Unbeatable Price! Call Today!

tLc surfaces, LLc3777 40th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901

507-884-6728 • 507-424-1800Visit our Showroom: M 9am-5pm; T-TH 9am-6pm;

F 9am-5pm; Sat 9am-5pmwww.tlcsurfaces.com

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hAndymAnWizarD HanDyMan

• Interior and Exterior Work • Fences • Decks• Sheds • Drywall/Taping • Painting • Ceiling

• Texturing • Bathrooms • Ceramic & Vinyl TileSmall Jobs Welcome • Free Estimates

Fully Insured & Licensed507-281-4091

or 358-2971 (cell) Lic#BC205127224-2/22tfn

JeFF WetzsteinWetzstein construction, LLc.

Complete Home Remodeling & Repair• Additions • Decks • Siding • Windows • Doors

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Roofing • Tiling • Flooring • Garages • Sheds • Landscaping • Fences • Etc.

35 Years of Experience#1 Quality Customer Satisfaction

Insured & Licensedcall Jeff 507-529-1833 Lic#20634563

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toM’s HanDyMan serVices30 Years Experience in

ALL AREAS OF HOME REPAIRInterior/Exterior

Plus: Flooring, Gutter Cleaning, Pressure Washing, Tree Trimming, Driveway Sealing, Landscaping, Junk Hauling, Painting & Staining, Etc.

ROOF SNOW REMOVALFREE ESTIMATES • Reasonable Rates • Insured

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on a BuDget???• Gutters • Painting • Lawncare • Landscaping • Junk Removal • Dirt/Rock/Sand Hauling • Retaining Walls •

Fencing • Property Cleanouts • Roofing • Siding • Interior & Exterior Remodeling

YOU NAME IT...WE DO IT!!!12 Years Experience • FREE Estimates

• Fully Insured, Licensed & Bonded • ReferencestPr services unlimited LLc

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LIC#2063986113-4/11

hAuling serViceK&K HauLing, LLc

No Hauling Too Small - We Haul It All!• Rock • Dirt • Mulch • Brush • Demo • Household Junk

• Concrete & More!FOR SALE: Hardwood Mulch • Colored Mulch •

Landscape Rock • Pulverized DirtBobcat Work • Snow Removal • Sanding & Salting

507-951-8358 (Kevin staloch)[email protected]

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housecleAningHoMe Basics HousecLeaning serVices

Please Call for your FREE Estimate!(507)316-5485

22 Years Experience • 8 Years in BusinessProfessional, Trustworthy, Very Thorough, Flexible

Scheduling & Adhere to Privacy of Clientsservices offered:

• Deep Cleaning • Housekeeping • Office Cleaning • Apartment Cleaning • Garage Cleaning & Organizing • Shampooing • Pressure Washing (Decks, Cements,

Siding) • Window Washing (Tilt in Type) • Deck Staining, Sealing, Resealing • Oven & Refrigerator Cleaning

• Interior Cabinet Cleaning & Organizing • Laundry & Dishes • Beds Made • Organizing

General Supplies Included in Labor Cost.If what you are looking for is not listed just make a call

and ask for details.507-316-5485

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JunK remoVAlJunK-it, LLc

Your GrEEn SolutionJunk & Scrap Removal • Free Estimates

Specializing in Removal of:Appliances • Furniture • Electronics • Scrap Metal

Lawn & Garden Equip. • Demolition DebrisMulch & Tree Branches, Etc.maTCh Or BEaT PriCinG!!

contact Brady @ 507-254-7833or e-mail: [email protected]

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JunK remoVAlJunK recycLers

Olmsted County’s newest and most affordableJunk Recyclers

• Residential & • Yard Waste Commercial Property • Storage Unit/ Clean-up Apartment Eviction • Renovation Debris Removal • Estate Cleanout • Appliance/ • Hoarder Cleanout Electronics Recycling

We Offer: Same Day Service • Free Estimates • Maximum Recycling & Proper Disposal of Items

Simple • Affordable • Green507-216-2365 • [email protected]

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custoM JunK HauLersserving the rochester area

affordable removal of all your Junk and scrapAll Items Disposed of Responsibly

Call For Free EstimatesCALL CUSTOM JUNK HAULERS 507-272-5949

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lAWn/lAndscApegreg’s LaWn care & snoWPLoWing

resiDentiaL & coMMerciaLFAll cleAn-up

• Mowing • Trimming • Core aeration • Dethatching• Edging • Gutter Cleaning • Bush & Tree Trimming

• Fertilizing • Weed Control • Pressure WashingLanDscaPing

• Retaining Walls • Block • Rock • Mulch• Seeding • Sodding • BOBCAT WORK

We WiLL Do it aLL• 25 years experience • Licensed/Fully Insured • Dependable • Trustworthy • Owner Operated

Free estiMates 507-261-7597 (greg)

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WenDts LaWn careSnow Removal • Salt & Sanding

Associations/Commercial/ResidentialLawn Care Available

• Mowing • Dethatching • Shrub Removal • TrimmingOver 30 Years Experience & Fully Insured

Guaranteed To Save You Dollars!507-259-9696 (roger)

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FrienDLy JaMie roLstaD“People with Old-Fashion Work Ethic”

• Many repeat customers • We offer residential service only• Spring/Fall yard clean ups • Mowing • Snow Removal

• Tree Trimming & Smaller Tree Removal • Shrub Trimming • Landscaping • Foundation Build up • Brick Edging •

Mulch/Rock/Dirt Hauling & Placement • Bobcat work and more

Licensed and Insured • FREE EstimatesPlease call Jamie 507-281-2858

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BLaDe oF grass LaWncare & snoWPLoWing LLcSpring & Fall Cleanups

• Lawn Mowing • Tree/Shrub Pruning • Aerating & Dethatching • Driveway/Walkway Edging • Gutter Cleaning • Tilling • Landscaping • Snow Removal

• Holiday LightingResidential/Commercial • Free Estimates

Fully Insured & Licensed. Credit Cards Accepted507-273-64024-2/22tfn

a & M LaWncare & snoW reMoVaL, LLcResidential & Commercial

Fall/Spring Clean-ups• Dethatching • Aerating • Fertilizing

• Mowing • Trimming • Snow RemovalFREE Estimates • Reasonable Rates • 10+ yrs. Experience

call ryan (owner/operator) 507-272-385413-3/28

music lessonsPure rocK stuDios

Rochester’s Newest Music Lesson StudioLessons taught by Professionals

Private and group lessons available• Drums • Guitar • Bass Guitar • Vocal

30 minute and 1 hour lessons available Students of ALL AGES and ALL SKILL LEVELS welcome

call or email for a Free trial lesson323-481-9108

[email protected]/21

pAintingFranK’s Painting

FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING NEEDS!!“Affordable Quality”

Interior • ExteriorStaining • Textured Ceilings & Walls • Deck Restoration

• Drywall/Taping • Quality Work • Insured • Reasonable Rates

Free Estimates • References AvailableFrank 536-7766

We Accept Credit Cards10 Year Advertiser in this publication

www.FranksPaintingOnline.com26-5/2tfn

JoHn austin PaintingQuality Interior/Exterior

sPeciaL: 3 rooMs For $295 (Paint Not Included) add 2 additional rooms For $100

30% oFF aLL rates tHrougH May 201224 Years Experience • References • Insured

• Free Estimates507-269-0166 • 507-292-6361

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nity to put the subject up for vote within the Pine Island Education section of the new site. Whether voting on candidates for elections, school bond referendums or deci-sions being made at civic meetings on a regular basis, our new reader polls will present more opportuni-ties to create interaction with the communities we serve.11. Citizen journalism has become a buzz phrase in the newspa-per industry, often times never executed very well at all. We will be offering this option to the community for purposes not often shared by other newspapers. Here’s how it might work. If your church would like to have a citi-zen journalism access level to the new site, you could post articles, events, photos and videos in the

Faith & Worship section about your church. With your own user-name and password, you would be allowed access to the back end of our newspaper website. This gives our site users the opportunity to update the new site with their own content. Or, maybe the Roches-ter Royals, Rochester Giants, or Rochester Honkers would like to post their own press releases with updates on a regular basis. Maybe you would just like to have a blog to be shared with our online community. We can do that. A citizen journalism access level pos-ses tremendous opportunities. For more information, please e-mail me at [email protected]. We’d love to have you be a part of the new site.12. Another thing that is really annoying with a lot of newspa-per websites is when the site is crowded with advertisements. It’s

almost intrusive. As a matter of fact, there’s one other local news website that has a drop down advertisement and pop-out ads that interrupt the reading expe-rience. This type of approach to ad placement has become so obnoxious with some websites that Google recently announced that websites that are top-heavy with ads will be penalized in rank and file with Google searches. Google is making this change to create a better experience for end-users. Yes, online advertisements are fine, and we do allow for businesses to advertise on our website to take advantage of the high volume of traffic. But, for the sake of our readers and our advertisers, we take a more subtle approach that still benefits all parties. If your company or organization is inter-ested in advertising on the new olmstedcountyjournal.com, please


OCJContinued from Page 9

PAINTINGArtisAn inc.Interior/Exterior

Painting • Staining Drywall • Plaster • Stucco Work

Textures • Wallpaper Removal • All RepairsDeck • Fence Staining

Garage and Basement FinishingHardwood Floor Refinishing

Licensed and Insured507-993-1446 LIC#BC63527026-4/18

cADWELL DrYWALL, LLcSheetrock - Taping - Ceiling & Wall Texturing

Interior/ Exterior Painting & StainingInstallation and Removal of all Wall Coverings

FREE ESTIMATESResidential and Commercial

“Quality you can depend on”(507) 269-7419

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PAINTING & decorATINGsPEcHt PAintinG & DEcOrAtinG

• Residential • Commercial • New Construction • Professional & Reliable

• 26 Years Experience • Painting & Staining • Interior & Exterior • Drywall Finishing • Wall & Ceiling Texturing

• Application of All Wallcoverings & Borders• Decorative Finishing • Power Washing • Fully Insured

For a FrEE ESTIMATE call 507-271-337126-4/18

DArrELL’s PAintinG30 DAY SPECIAL!!!

Home outstide painting. Power Wash Outside Interior/Exterior painting (2 coats)

Will Paint Vinyl & Steel Siding• Insured • 38 Years Experience • FREE Estimates

• Reasonable RatesNO JOB TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL!!

507-358-6979 (cell)Will Travel Where This Paper Travels

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PrINTINGMinutEMAn PrEss

The First & Last Step In Printing• Banners, Brochures, Business Cards, Business Checks,

Calendars, Carbonless Forms, Color Copies, Door Hangers, Envelopes, Flyers, Full-Color Printing, Invoices, Labels, Laminating, Letterhead, Magnets, Memo Pads,

Menus, Newsletters, Note Pads, Personnel Forms, Presentation Folders, Postcards, Posters, Punch Cards,

Purchase Orders, Rubber Stamps, Signs, Tickets• We offer Cutting, Folding, Perforating, Numbering, Die-

Cutting, Foil Stamping and several Binding Methods.• We also offer a COMPLETE line of Design Services

including Logo Design, Layout, Graphics & Typesetting.FREE PICk-uP & DELIVERY!

507-288-4777 • rochester.minutemanpress.com1316 7th St. NW, Northgate Center

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ProPerTY MANAGeMeNTJAkObsOn MAnAGEMEnt cOMPAnY

A Full Service Property Management Company• Residential Homes • Commercial Property • Cooperative

Housing • Conventional Apartment Complexes & Communities • Residential Associations

Services Include: • Occupancy & Leasing Management • Facility Operations & Maintenance • Tenant Relations

• Rent Collections & MoreJake Jakobson, Licensed Realtor/Broker

507-536-0000 • [email protected]/20

recYcLINGkEVin PurriEr scrAP

Buyer of Ferrous & Non-Ferrous MetalsAuto, Electrical, Farm, Plumbing and Much More

You Call, I’ll Haul!No Job Too Big or Too Small

cell - 507-358-0847Email - [email protected]

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reModeLING & rePAIrJEFF WEtzstEin

WEtzstEin cOnstructiOn, LLc.Complete Home Remodeling & Repair

• Additions • Decks • Siding • Windows • Doors • kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Roofing • Tiling

• Flooring • Garages • Sheds • Landscaping • Fences • Etc.35 Years of Experience


call Jeff 507-529-1833Lic#20634563 4-2/22tfn

rooFINGstEVE GEntrY cOnstructiOn

“Complete Roofing” • Repairs • Tear-offs • New Roofs• Other Home Improvement Projects

Licensed, Bonded & InsuredFree Estimates & Great References

507-208-4501 - office • 507-250-5263 - cellwww.stevegentryconstruction.com

Lic.#2093908 1yr-3/14/12-x

SHeeTrocK/drYWALLcADWELL DrYWALL, LLc

Sheetrock - Taping - Ceiling & Wall TexturingInterior/ Exterior Painting & Staining

Installation and Removal of all Wall CoveringsFREE ESTIMATES

Residential and Commercial “Quality you can depend on”

(507) 269-741913-4/25

SMALL eNGINe rePAIrALL cHEck sMALL EnGinE rEPAir

$54 Fall Special Tune-Up on SnowblowersWe service all makes (gas & diesel)

• Push Mowers • Riders • Tractors • Tillers• Trimmers • Blowers • Chainsaws

Welding & Fabrication AvailablePickup & Delivery Mon-Sat 7am-7pm

507-990-80544-2/15

SNoW reMovALtPr sErVicEs unLiMitED

www.tprservicesunlimited.comSnow Plowing • Snow Shoveling • Snow Removal • Residential & Commercial • Roof Shoveling • (No

Water) Ice Dam Removal • De-Icing • Ice Management • Salt & Sand Spreading • 24 Hour Service

For FREE Estimates call Tim at 507-696-7524Licensed, Insured & Bonded

LIC#BC63986126-4/4

AnDrEW’s snOW rEMOVALCommercial & Residential

• Steps • Sidewalks • Driveways • Sanding • SaltingWe also do lawn care • Fall cleanups

Fully Insured • FREE Estimates507-696-31188-2/22

siDEWALks, stEPs, DriVEWAYs AnD DEcksJarrett’s Home Service, LLCCall Jarrett 507-254-345813-2/15

SNoW reMovALrEDEMPtiVE rOOFinG, LLc

Specializing in roof snow removal, roof racking, ice dam removal, and minimizing ice dams before they

become a costly problem.Who better to do it than a licensed & insured

roofing contractorAsk about our ice dam control program

Also do driveways and sidewalks.24 houR SERvICE • 507-251-9220

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DrAkE LAWn cArE & snOW rEMOVAL LLcResidential & Commercial Snow Removal

24 HOur sErVicE• Snow Plowing • Snow Shoveling • Roof Raking

• Driveways • Sidewalks • Steps • Decks• Salting • Sanding • Monthly Contracts Available

Serving Rochester & Surrounding AreasLicensed & Insured

Call For Your FrEE Estimate612.710.1880

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TILeWe offer the most competitive pricing in the market

We offer the largest selection in the regionWE instALL it...WE instALL it

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our pricing cannot be matchedVisit our showroom and let our experienced staff guide you.

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WATerProoFINGLiEbEnOW WAtErPrOOFinG

• Basement Waterproofing • New Construction Installation • Drain Tile • Sump Pumps • Mold-resistant Panels

• Waterproofing Painting • Window WellsReferences Available • Residential/Commercial

For a FREE Estimate Call 507-951-102826-4/11

bAsEMEnt WAtEr cOntrOL sincE 1965•Free Estimates•

Beaver Systems, sump pump systems, battery operated sump pumps, under floor drain tile, ProFlow drain

systems, under ground outside drains for sump pumps & down spouts, Hold-Right wall Anchors to repair &

stabilize cracked & moving basement walls. If you have a basement repair problem we can probably solve it.

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WINdoWS/doorSLArsOn siDinG & WinDOWs

In business since 1958SE Minnesota’s Largest Siding & Window Dealer

Offering great specials on all types of siding, windows, doors, seamless gutters, sunroom, decks & more

WE WOn’t bE unDErsOLD! 507-288-7111 or 800-221-7111 Lic.#0001482

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rYAn WinDOWs & siDinG inc• Home Improvement From A Company You Can Trust

Windows, Siding, Roofing, Blown Insulation, Injection Foam, Decks, Doors, Awnings, Gutters & Trim

• Bruce Ryan 33 Years In Home Improvement Licensed, Bonded, Insured

1-800-367-2606 or 507-281-6363www.ryan-ws.com • [email protected]

Hwy 52 North, Rochester, MN 55903 Lic.#0008077 26-5/9

JEFF WEtzstEinWEtzstEin cOnstructiOn, LLc.

Complete Home Remodeling• Replacement Windows • New Construction Windows

• Storm Doors • Patio Doors • Siding (Steel, Vinyl, Wood) • Etc.35 Years of Experience


call Jeff 507-529-1833 Lic#20634563 4-2/22tfn

Bob’s Construction, Inc.“Just cALL bOb’s”

For over 51 years Bob’s Construction has been the Rochester Area’s Preferred Exterior Contractor.

Windows: Bays, Bows, Double Hungs, CasementsSiding: Steel, Vinyl, Cement BoardRoofing: Asphalt, Rubber, Metal

Doors: Steel, Fiberglass, Entry, Sliding, GardenProfessional Installation - Friendly Service

The Right Choice Starts with the Right Company!Bob’s Construction, Inc.

4006 Hwy. 14 East, Rochester, MN 55904507-288-8379

www.bobs-construction.com Lic.# 00484226-7/25

WinDOW WOrLD OF rOcHEstErAmerica’s Largest Vinyl Replacement Company$189 Any Size White Double hung Window

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Jb ExtEriOrs OF rOcHEstEr, LLc• Siding • Windows • Seamless Gutters

All Your Exterior NeedsReferences Available

Guaranteed Quality Service - Fully InsuredWHY PAY MOrE?

Call Jason for your FREE Estimate507-272-4524

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Wood TrIM & MoULdINGYour headquarters for all triM and MOuLDinGs.

Complete Supplier of trADitiOnAL, kOOLTM & NEW or OLD CuSTOM DESIGNED Millwork.

Bring in your plans and we will gladly give you a free estimate & advice for your complete job.

Visit our web site, you will like it: www.millworkplus.com

WE WiLL nOt bE unDErsOLD!100’s of patterns are in our showroom for your

observation. We are open 6 days a weekMillworks Plus, Inc.

2130 South Broadway • Rochester, MN2 Blocks North of Walmart South

507-287-8373 or toll free at: 1-866-271-6411email: [email protected]

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Business Service Directory Business Service DirectorySince 1884

LASKERJ E W E L E R S

101 First St. SW • 288-5214

CASH IN TODAY!Sell your old gold, silver and platinum jewelry

today for cash or trade for new jewelry

contact our Online Media Con-sultant for the Olmsted County Journal, Derrick Chapman, at 507-358-3987 or via e-mail at [email protected]. We are anxious to hear your feedback about the new website. I think it is a step in the right

direction for our newspaper, and I cannot thank SMG Web Design for making this new site possible. While we feel this is a great website today, you can be assured we will be continuously striving to create a better end-user experience every day.

THURSDAY, FEB. 2Friends of the Rochester Public Library Winterfest Book Sale: 9:30am- 8pm, library auditorium.

Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-287-1404 for more info.*

RCTC LIFE (Learning is ForEver): Stalag Whitewater: Prisoner of war camp at Whitewater State Park 1944-45, 1-2:30pm, RCTC Heintz Center Rm. HA104, 1926 Collegeview Road SE Rochester. Call 507-280-3157 for more information.

Coping with Life Alone: 10-week support program for the newly grieving or recently out of a relationship. Thursdays at 7pm, Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 3rd Ave SE Rochester. Call Kay for more information: 515-320-3865. *

FRIDAY, FEB. 3Friends of the Rochester Public Library Winterfest Book Sale: 9:30am- 8pm, library auditorium

Free Acoustic Jam-Bluegrass and Country Listeners and players welcome, 6:30-9:30pm, Peace United Church of Christ, 14th St. NE and 2nd Ave NE, Rochester.*

Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 7pm, Autumn Ridge Church. *

SATURDAY, FEB. 4Rochester Downtown Winter Farmer’s Market, Building 41, Olmsted Co. Fairgrounds, 9am-12noon*. Widows & Widowers of Rochester meeting, 9:15am, breakfast at 9:30. Clarion Inn South on Broadway. For more information, call 507-289-2263.*

Rochester Public Library- Family Film Program: One Zillion Valentines and Boxes for Katje. Auditorium, 10:30 am.

Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 5:30pm, Rochester Assembly of God. *

SUNDAY, FEB. 5Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 5:30pm, Hope Summit Christian Church. *

MONDAY, FEB. 6Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-287-1404 for more info. *

Rochester Public Library- BYOE (Bring your own eReader) to the library days. Meeting Room B, 11am-2pm. Call 507-328-2305 with questions.

Quilters’ Sew-ciety meeting at 1pm and 7pm at the Calvary Evangelical Free Church, 5500 25th Ave NW Rochester. Contact Sue Zahasky 507-285-0120 for more information.

CALENDAR OF EVENTSWednesday, February 1, 2012 OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL

The Calendar of Events is yours to use FREE for

churches, civic organizations and clubs. Mail, fax, or

e-mail your event by Thursday for the next week’s

paper. Or go to www.olmstedcountyjournal.com and enter your event

online.Olmsted County Journal,

PO Box 496, Preston, MN 55965Phone: 507-288-5201

Fax: 507-765-2468E-mail to:

[email protected]

Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 6:00pm, Community Celebration Church in Kasson. *

DBSA Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, 5:30-6:30pm, St. Marys Hospital, Generose Bldg., room 2-120, Sister Helen Hayes Lecture Hall. For people who live with depression or bipolar, whether they have the condition or care about someone who does.Med City T’ai-Chi Ch’uan Club, 6-7:30pm, Fred Reed Hall. Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-289-1795 for info. *

North American Lutheran Church- Bible Study, 7pm at Rochester Covenant Church, 4950 31st Ave NW, Rochester.*

TUESDAY, FEB. 7RCTC LIFE (Learning is ForEver): Silver Creek Corner - Supportive Husing - Harm Reduction, 10-11:30am, , RCTC Heintz Center Rm. HA104, 1926 Collegeview Road SE Rochester. Call 507-280-3157 for more information.

Rochester Public Library- Senior Techies-Computers for Beginners, Meeting Room B 1pm. Call 507-328-2309 to register.

Silver Treads Square Dance Club, 1-3pm, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Contact Charles Bysheim at 281-4455 or Pam Styder at 281-2547 for more info. *

RCTC LIFE (Learning is ForEver): Lessons from Historiography, 2-4pm, RCTC Heintz Center Bldg. Room 102, 1926 Collegeview Road SE Rochester. Call 507-280-3157 for more information. *

Rochester Public Library: Bedtime Stories, auditorium, 6:30pm.

Seasons Hospice Adult Grief Group, 6:30-8:30pm, Seasons Hospice office.

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8Seasons Hospice Grief Education, Coffee get-together in Rochester, 9am-10am, Seasons Hospice House/Office.*

Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-287-1404 for more info. *

Rochester Public Library: Parent-Child 3 to 5-year-old Story Time, Auditorium, 11am.

RCTC LIFE (Learning is ForEver):The Orkney Islands with Bill & Linda Bakken,1-2:30pm, RCTC Heintz Center Bldg., Room 102, 1926 Collegeview Road SE Rochester. Call 507-280-3157 for more information. *

Shingles Education Seminar- Rochester Senior Center, 2pm, Club Rooms. Open to general public, no RSVP.

Rochester Public Library- iFilms: International and Independent Films, Before Your Eyes, Turkey, Germany 2011 Drama. Auditorium, 6pm.

Hunt’sHunt’sWe invite you to visit our website at: www.huntdrug.net

SILVER LAKE DRUG & GIFT1510 N. Broadway • Rochester, MN • Silver Lake Shopping CenterPHONE 507-289-3901 (TOLL FREE 1-800-552-7197)

Card & Gift: 289-1543 • Photo: 289-0749Hunt’s Will Do More For You!

Coupons Good Thru February 29, 2012 • All Items While Supplies LastOPEN 7 Days A Week: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 9:30 pm Saturday: 9:00 am to 9:00 pm • Sunday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

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$249Ajax Laundry

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CALL 507-288-5201 • FAX 507-288-9560 E-MAIL: [email protected]

MOBILE HOMES

Classifieds

Wanted: used or non-running vehicles, fair prices, cash pay-outs. 507-269-2092. w12/14-2/15- x

WANTED

FARM

SERVICESdaycare openings avaialble, ages 2 and up. Go to my website - afunstart.com. Sarah, 507-398-4441. v25,1- x

attention: rooftop snow/ice removal, furniture moved, junk/brush hauled, prun-ing, raking, mowing, gutters/windows cleaned. douglas 507-282-3011. 1/11eow-1/9/13- o

SeWinG, minor alterations, replace zippers, hemming, clothing repair, work clothes welcome, must clean or there will be a laundry charge. clip this ad for future reference. drop point in rochester. arlene roberson, 34141 co. rd. 72, Zumbro Falls, mn. Phone: 753-2510. rochester no charge. (507 area code). v18,1,15- x


Wanted - Herbicide applicator: Seasonal travel, competitive Wages. Will train for applicators. License. Valid dL, cdL a plus. drug free workplace. call 507-552-1225. eoe/aaP m-F-d-dV. e1,8,15- x

care attendant for adult in home. cares, housekeeping and cook-ing. overnights possible. travel pos-sible. Self-motivated. $13/hr. Spring Valley. 507-251-2978. h25,1- o

driVerS Wanted! Lawrence transportation $1500 Safety incentive Sign-on & referral Bonus available cdL-a + 1 yr exp req 800-328-7224 x205. h25,1- o

do you want a rewarding and life-changing career? Home instead Senior care is searching for careGivers to provide part-time, non-medical in-home care for seniors. a variety of day, evening, & weekend shifts avail-able. Flexible schedules. no certifica-tion required, but a heart is. apply online: www.rochesterseniorcare.com or call m-F 8am-4pm. 507-399-0079. htFnwk1- x

EMPLOYMENT

PureBred female cocker spaniel, 11 weeks old, rust color, wormed and 1st set of shots. $125. Harmony, mn. 507-272-9089. s1- o

Jd 7200 caH, mFWd, power quad, 7,200 hr. 320-40-50, tines good working condi-tion. $30,200. 320-543-3523. f1,8,15- x

PETS

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AUTO

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HEALTH

FURNITURE

WeLL kePt, 1985 marshfield 14x70 2-3 Br with new roof, siding, windows, flooring, and deck in the last 9 years. 2011 market Value $13,800 but will sell for $9,700. owner no longer able to be there. call 507-281-1006. mh18,25,1,8- x

FLea market: rochester mayo civic center, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012. antiques, collectibles, jewelry, new, old. admission $2, tables $15. Phone 641-832-2700 or 507-269-1473. g18,25,1- o iF you uSed yaZ/yaSmin BirtH

controL PiLLS or a nuvaring VaGinaL rinG contracePtiVe between 2001 and present and developed blood clots or suffered a stroke or heart attack you may be entitled to compensation. call attorney charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727. h1- x

BuyerS Want cropland/Building Site/ Hunting Land. Wi-mn real estate/Lucky’s Land auctions. [email protected]. 608-385-8080. e30tfn- o

Furniture and mattresses “clearance center” 57% and more off. Just reduced 7 sofas under $400.00 and as low as $329.00, recliners under $300.00, sec-tionals and reclining sofas at comparable savings. missed match mattress, sets all sizes while quantity last. Lane, Flexsteel, ashley, Simmons and england. over 250 items in the “clearance center” morriS Furniture albert Lea, mn. 507-373-6434 www.morrisfurniture.com. f1,8,15,22,29,7- x

REAL ESTATE

HayFieLd Senior HouSinG - 1Br newly remodeled (62+, disabled or handicapped). controlled access/entry, on-site laundry, community room, elevator. rent based on income. equal Housing opportunity. call troy 477-2316 or 634-4188. r28tfn- o

FOR RENT

Washers • DryersRefrigerators • Ranges

Reconditioned & Guaranteed

507-281-20782227 18th Avenue NW

USED APPLIANCES

• 1998 Schult 16x80 3BR, 2BA, Stove, Refrig, Dishwasher, A/C, W/D,

Hallmark Terrace - $28,000

• 1991 Schult 28x40 3BR, 2BA, New lino, AC, Stove, Refrig, W/D, 2 Decks &

Shed, Rochester - $28,900

• 2000 Friendship 16x70 3BR, 2BA, C/A, Stove, Refrig, W/D, 12x26 Deck &

Shed, Oak Terrace MHP - $23,900

• 1977 Marshfield 14x70 2BR, 1BA, Shingled Roof, Deck, new Thermo Windows, Oronoco Estates - $12,900

• 2006 Skyline 16x80 3BR, 2BA, Stove, Refrig, D/W, C/A, metal skiring DLX applian Pkg, #9 Sherwood, St.

Charles, Turnkey - $47,900

• 1976 Marshfield 14x70 2BR, 1BA, Gas Range, Microwave Hood, W/D, #16

Hallmark Terrace - $8,800

Willow Ridge• 1991 Aircraft 28x44 3BR, 2BA, New Carpet, New Vinyl, Refrig, Stove

D/W - $43,900

•1996 Schult 16x80 3BR, 2BA, Stove, Refrig, Softner, W/D, A/C, Vinyl Siding,

Shingled w/Shed - $25,000

• 2005 Schult 28x42 3BR, 2BA, Stove, Refrig, Dishwasher, A/C, New Deck, 3706

Willow Ridge Dr. SW - $47,900

On Sales Lot• 1991 Rollohome 28x56 3BR, 2BA,

Stove, Refrig, Newer Carpet, Fresh Paint - $33,900

• 1996 Skyline 28x48 3BR, 2BA, Stove, Refrig, Laminate Flooring and

NEW Skylight - $36,900

Call For Details5220 Hwy 63 N.Rochester, MN(507) 282-9833

SOLD

SOLD

CMG is hirinG perManent produCtion positions

For Reichel Foods South and North plants in Rochester, MN. 3 shifts available. Vacation, Holiday and Benefits offered. Starting pay $7.50-$9.50. Please call Kelsey for more details at 507-923-4955 or come to the CMG Office at 3707 Commercial Dr SW, Rochester, MN 55902 to fill out an application. We do background checks and drug testing.

The Olmsted County Journal is looking for a free-lance writer to report on government meetings and write occasional feature stories.We are looking for someone with good writing skills and an interest in people. Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Assistant Editor, Olmsted County Journal, P.O. Box 6697, Rochester, MN 55903 or e-mail to [email protected] or call for more information 507-288-5201.

Freelance Writer

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EMPLOYMENT

AUTO

EMPLOYMENT

WANTED

Wanted to Buy: ruger single 6 revolv-er. Prefer stainless steel model. 507-206-0175. w25,1- o

Wanted: used musical instuments, brass woodwinds, or violins. call ron at 319-610-5057. email: [email protected]. s25,1- x

We Pay $200 and uP for junk cars, trucks, and more. Free toW aWay - call oronoco auto Salvage at 507-367-4315. w20tfn- o

StoneWare Wanted - collector pay-ing $1,000+/- for large, salt glazed crocks. also want jugs, water coolers and churns, especially advertising pieces. call 507-775-6698. w18,25,1- x

7 MILES EAST OF ROCHESTER ON US 14 • Rochester, MN • 288-3346

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Full-time experienced tile installers needed at the Tile Superstore & more. Pay based on experience with bonus program. Interested persons should complete an application which they

can pick up at the

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Help Wanted

Tile Superstore & more 2411 7th Street NW, Rochester

FiLL.co. 240 acre farm. House, barn, website pictures on alturl.com/955rt. $960,000. 507-450-2863. e1,8,15,22- x

For rent: 1 Bd duplex available early February. $470 + electric. also, 2 Bd house -- 1 car garage. available imme-diately. $645 + utilities. $50 application fee per adult and $500 deposit. Pets allowed. call karen, 8am-5pm, m-F, 328-7162. equal Housing opportunity. r

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olmstedcountyjournal.com Online DirectoryAnimalsCanoe Ridge Kennel ......................................................................www.canoeridgekennels.com

Pet Urns by HTW ......................................................................................www.peturnsbyhtw.com

Root River Veterinary Clinic .............................................................. www.rootrivervetcenter.com

Assisted LivingHeritage Grove of Harmony ....................................................... www.heritagegroveharmony.com

AutomotiveBlue Ridge Truck Parts and Mini Storage ....................................... www.blueridgetruckparts.com

Superior Truck, Auto & Marine .................................................................... www.superiortam.com

Torgerson Auto Sales ..................................................................... www.torgersonautosales.com

ConstructionCravath Homes ...................................................................................... www.cravathhomes.com

Duane Gilbertson ............................................................. www.duanegilbertsonconstruction.com

Foster Construction .................................................................. wwww.fosterconstructioninc.com

North States ..............................................................................................wwww.northstates.com

Tri-State Insulated Concrete Forms ............................................................. wwww.tristateicf.com

EntertainmentHouse of Bounce ................................................................... www.rochesterhouseofbounce.com

Jem Theatre .................................................................................................www.jemmovies.com

Karaoke DJ Joe ........................................................................................ www.karaokedjjoe.com

Bloodline Outdoor TV ........................................................................www.bloodlineoutdoors.com

FaithChrist Lutheran ..............................................................................www.christlutheranpreston.org

Greenfield Lutheran Church ............................................................. www.greenfieldlutheran.com

New Life Victory Church ............................................................................ www.newlifevictory.org

HealthAccessibility Solutions ……………www.accessibilitysolutionsmn.com & www.accessiblemn.com

Harmony Community Healthcare .......................................... www.harmonycommunityhealth.org

Heartwise Medicine ......................................................................... www.heartwisemedicine.com

Project Fit Families ....................................www.projectfitfamilies.org www.projectfitfamilies.com

Safe From Radon ...................................................................................www.safefromradon.com

Witts Pharmacy ...................................................................................... www.wittspharmacy.com

Home ImprovementHangman Blinds ....................................................................................www.hangmanblinds.com

Imperial Design Cabinetry ........................................................www.imperialdesigncabinetry.com

TR Flooring ................................................................................................. www.mytrflooring.com

Two Guys Drywall and Painting .......................................... www.twoguysdrywallandpainting.com

InspirationalSurviving the Impossible ............................................................www.survivingtheimpossible.com

KnowledgeHow To Cut Hair ........................................................................................www.howtocuthair.com

LawyerCorson Law Office .........................................................................................www.corsonlaw.com

Springer & Gumbel PA ......................................................................... www.scottspringerlaw.com

LodgingAmish Country B&B ...........................................................................www.livingliketheamish.com

Country Trails Inn ..................................................................................www.countrytrailsinn.com

Wabasha Motel & RV .................................................................... www.wabashamotelandrv.com

OrganizationCity of Ostrander ....................................................................................www.cityofostrander.com

Fillmore County GOP ........................................................................www.fillmorecountygop.com

National Trout Center ........................................................................www.nationaltroutcenter.org

Preston Chamber & Tourism .......................................................... www.prestonmnchamber.com

Preston Servicemen’s Club .............................................................www.prestonservicemen.com

Rushford Community Foundation ...................................www.rushfordcommunityfoundation.com

Rushford Chamber .............................................................................www.rushfordchamber.com

Visit Bluff Country ..................................................................................www.visitbluffcountry.com

PersonalRenaissance Post ................................................................................www.renaissancepost.com

PhotographyPeterson Creative, Lanesboro, MN ...................................................... www.petersoncreative.net

Studio-A-Photography, Preston, MN ........................................... www.studio-a-photography.com

PublicationFillmore County Journal ................................................................ www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

Olmsted County Journal .............................................................. www.olmstedcountyjournal.com

RealtyFowler Realty ...............................................................................................www.fowlerrealty.com

RestraurantA & W Drive In .............................................................................. www.AWesomeAWdrivein.com

Chic’s Pizza Place & Restaurant .................................................................. www.chicspizza.com

JW Silver Grille ...........................................................................................www.jwsilvergrille.com

Los Gables .....................................................................................................www.losgables.com

The Branding Iron .................................................................................www.brandingironmn.com

The Crown Restaurant & Lounge ........................................ www.crownrestaurant-rochester.com

RetailEphrems Bottle Work .....................................................................www.ephremsbottleworks.com

I Love Antiques ...........................................................................................www.iloveantiques.net

Preston Apple & Berry Farm ......................................................www.prestonappleberryfarm.com

Rushford/Preston/Harmony Foods ..........................................................www.rushfordfoods.com

Uncommon Charm ............................................................................ www.uncommoncharm.com

ServiceAll-Star Basements .............................................................................www.allstarbasements.com

BV Marketing ................................................................................................www.bvmarketing.biz

Fillmore County DAC ........................................................................ www.fillmorecountydac.com

Kelly Printing and Signs ...............................................................www.kellyprintingandsigns.com

Madison Area Rehabilitation Centers ................................................................www.marc-inc.org

Maple Leaf Services ..........................................................................www.mapleleafservices.org

Perfect Glossy .......................................................................................... www.perfectglossy.com

Riley Funeral Homes ……… www.rileyfuneralhomes.com & www.johnson-rileyfuneralhome.com

SMG Computer Solutions ......................................................... www.smgcomputersolutions.com

SMG Web Design .................................................................................www.smgwebdesign.com

Stortz Satellite .........................................................................................www.stortzsatellite.com

Superior Financial ...................................................................... www.SuperiorFinancialLLC.com

TNT Lawn Service ............................................................................... www.tntlawnservices.com

Wintergreen Lawn ..............................................................................www.wintergreenlawn.com

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