Olmsted County Journal 5.29.13

With the frontage road proj-ect approaching its start, Mayor Ann Diercks had a clear message to share. “Support our local businesses during the construc-tion,” said the Mayor “There will be access to 100 percent of the businesses.” She went on to add the detailed detour plan will ensure emergency vehicles are also able to get where they need

to go. June 10 is the official start of Phase 1 of the project, impacting the road from 10th Ave through the entrance to McDonalds. City Engineer Bill Angerman expects this phase to last 3-4 weeks. He noted there will be activity along the frontage road as early as May 28, but that activity is mostly

Frank B. Kellogg Middle School celebrated its 50th anni-versary on Friday, May 17th, making it the oldest middle school currently in operation in the city of Rochester, Minn. According to the proclamation of Mayor Ardell Brede, Kellogg Middle School has educated over 45,000 Rochester students over the last 50 years. Kellogg’s current student body is diverse. Students harken from 16 differ-ent countries and speak over 30 languages. On its anniversary, the mid-dle school hosted a community open house for all staff, parents, students, and community mem-bers who have been educated at and otherwise served by the honorable institution. Representative Timothy Walz paid tribute to Kellogg Middle

School in an address to the Minnesota Congress on Tues-day, April 23rd. He spoke of the school’s namesake, Frank Kellogg, who was Secretary of State under President Coolidge and received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1929. Secretary Kel-logg practiced law in Rochester and served as both city attorney and county attorney from 1877-1887. “Over the last half century, the Frank B. Kellogg Middle School has instilled its proud tradition of education and excellence into their students,” said Walz. “Just as Secretary Kellogg serves as an inspiration for southern Minnesotans, I am confident that Kellogg Middle School provides its graduates with the skills they need to suc-ceed and maybe even one day win a Nobel Prize.”

Oronoco residents can expect roadwork ahead, if the Minne-sota legislature cooperates. The city council gave condi-tional approval, at its May 21 meeting, for a project to rebuild more than five miles of county roads in the village. Under the plan, Olmsted County will do the construc-tion on Fifth Street Northwest (County Road 12), Minne-sota Avenue (Coun-ty Road 18) and East Center Street (County Road 118) and on completion, transfer ownership of the refurbished streets to the city of Oronoco, Minn. which would then be responsible for their mainte-nance. The transfer will include the downtown bridge, structurally sound now, but future repairs or replacement would cost much more than the village could afford. Thus, the coun-cil’s approval is contingent on whether the legislature’s elev-enth-hour bill-passing flurry included legislation to extend financial relief to small munici-palities’ bridge repair costs. If the project is a go, it will start sometime after Gold Rush Days and be completed by Nov.

1. The target date for transfer of ownership is Dec. 1.

CEDA/EDA discussed The council discussed the pos-sibility of hiring an economic development consultant, Com-munity and Economic Devel-opment Associates (CEDA), or of forming an Oronoco Eco-nomic Development Authority (EDA). Setting up an EDA is easy, and there are several ways to

do it, said City Attorney Fred Suhler. “It’s a budget issue: How much do you want to spend? And a governance issue: How many people in the com-munity want to serve on an EDA board?” He pointed out that EDAs have power, including in some cases, the power to levy taxes.

“It is another layer of govern-ment.” Mayor Kevin McDermott suggested inviting a CEDA rep-resentative to a council meeting to explain what the company can offer.

Personnel report The Personnel Committee, at its May 13 meeting, discussed the effect of the Health Care Reform Act on the city, Coun-cilman Skyler Breitenstein told his fellow council members. “I think we’re considered a small employer so we could opt out, but we don’t want to take any benefits away.” The Personnel Committee also talked about the commu-

nity center’s old-fan-gled phone system that Breitenstein said he suspects was installed by Alex-ander Graham Bell. Modernization is under consideration.

Gold Rush Days report

Councilwom-an Jayne Krause, who serves on the

Gold Rush Days Committee, gave an update on this year’s plans, which might include a baseball tournament. A group asked to hold a tournament, she said, “and we said, if you can get it organized, go ahead.” Gold Rush Days will take place August 16-18.

Other business •The Lions Club seeks toorganize an Oronoco chapter and invites interested people to

Road construction starting soon in OronocoCity council gives tentative OK

Kellogg Middle School celebrates 50 years

Projects, safety and compliance

See ORONOCO Page 8

Comment on this article at www.olmstedcountyjournal.com

By Tom o’Leary

[email protected]

See BYRON 1

Dayton invades small business

page 5

Chatfield technology integration

page 6

Staver sworn in as council president

page 12

Garden Fair benefits homeless

youthpage 11

Weekly Edition Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Volume 3 Issue 8

Byron l Chatfield l Dover l Eyota l Oronoco l Pine Island l Rochester l Stewartville

www.olmstedcountyjournal.com

OLMSTED COUNTY

“Where Olmsted County News Comes First”

By Karen Snyder

[email protected]

PRSRT STDECR WSS

US. POSTAGEPAID

Permit No. 70MADELIA, MN 56062

POSTAL PATRON

Imagine driving people right to your website or Facebook page!

See Page 2 for more

details!

By racheL hammer

[email protected]


“It’s a budget issue: How much do you want to spend? And a governance issue: How many people in the community want to serve on an EDA board?”

City Attorney Fred Suhler


Businesses advertise in the Olmsted County Journal to reach thousands of readers every week.

Now, you can expand your reach even more by advertising online at

olmstedcountyjournal.com every week.

*Advertise

online for as little

as $15/month!

Just one click away.Call 507-288-5201 or email us at [email protected] to place your online ad today.

www.olmstedcountyjournal.com*Ad prices are determined based on position and frequency.

Imagine driving people

right to your website or Facebook page!

Call the OCJ at 507-288-5201 to advertise or offer news tips! Wednesday, May 29, 2013 OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL

ObiTUARiES

AUTOS AUTOS

PUBLIC NOTICESPUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

142+/- Acres Offered Sealed BidsSealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM on March 19th, 2012 at RE/MAX

Select Properties, 25 W Center St, PO Box 425, Harmony MN 55939.

The property to be sold: is located on County 30, Fillmore County, Section

32, Bristol Township., 142 acres +/-. Bids will be accepted as follows:

Parcel A: 100 acres +/-, 90.2 acres of land currently enrolled in CRP. Seller will

pay program buyout.

Parcel B: 42 acres +/-, woods

Parcel C: Combination of Parcel A & B, total 142 acres +/-

Bids will be opened privately by seller and broker. The top three bidders will be

notified and must be reachable by phone on March 19. The top three bidders

will be required to meet Tuesday, March 20th at 10 am at the RE/MAX office in

Harmony, for a bid off. Each bidder will be able to raise their bids until a highest

and best offer is reached. The successful bidder will be required to immediately

enter into a purchase agreement providing earnest money in the amount of ten

percent (10%) down and the balance payable upon date of closing. Possession

will be given upon the date of closing. Survey provided by seller.

Property is subject to Wind Rights Easement with Enexco Energy, Agreement

available upon request

All bids must be: in writing, signed by person making the offer, include a

return address, best reachable telephone number, and letter of financial ap-

proval supporting your offer.

Submit bids to: RE/MAX Select Properties, Roxanne Johnson, Broker

25 W Center St, PO Box 425, Harmony MN 55939

Bids must be received by 4 PM on Monday, March 19th, 2012

Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all tech-

nicalities in the bidding process. Announcements on the day of the bid opening

shall take precedence over previous announcements. Buyers must make their

own inspection of the property.

ReviSed

NOTICE

Fillmore County Ag Society is seeking

bids for electrical work at the fair ground.

Contact Greg Dornink, 507-272-1082 for

information. Bid due March 5th, send

to Fillmore County Ag Society, Box 364,

Preston, MN 55965.Kathy Tesmer

Fillmore County Ag SocietyPublish 27

NOTICE

The Fillmore County Planning

Commission will conduct its next tour

on Monday, March 12, 2012. They will

leave the highway shop at 9:00 a.m.

and visit a site in Preston Township

where Tom & Shelly Kraetsch of Hidden

Valley Campground have applied for a

Conditional Use Permit to expand their

existing Campground. Chris Graves

Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 27

REqUEST fOR qUOTES,

CITy Of PRESTON

The City of Preston is seeking quotes

for remodeling work in City Hall. A detailed

description of the work to be completed is

available at City Hall, 210 Fillmore Street

West or online at www.prestonmn.org.

Quotes are due by 10am on Friday March

9th. Please contact Joe Hoffman at 507-

765-2153 with any questions.Publish 27

CARROLTON TOwNShIP NOTICE

Carrolton Township will hold the March

7th meeting and Board of Audit at 4:30

p.m. due to Lenten Services.Luanne Storelee

Carrolton Township ClerkPublish 20,27

PRESTON TOwNShIP mEETINg

ChANgE

The Preston Township regular February

meeting will be held Wednesday,

February 29 at 7:00 p.m. Publish 20,27

fORESTVILLE TOwNShIPBID NOTICE

Sealed bids will be received until 7:30

p.m. on April 16, 2012, by the Township

Clerk on behalf of the Forestville Town

Board for the following: Class 2 road rock

that meets MN Dept. of Transportation

specifications, with the bidder to have the

ability to deliver 100 - 1,000 tons per day

anywhere in the township at the Board’s

request, and delivery prior to June 15th.

Quarry site must be specified in the bid.

All other road rock including breaker run

rock and 2 ½” rock with fines to be deliv-

ered and spread anywhere in the township

at the Board’s request. All bids must be

per ton for rock. All bids must be per ton

for delivery. Also, accepting bids for grad-

ing and/or snowplowing. Bids are to be

on a per hour basis. All work to be done

at the Board’s request and be acceptable

to the Board. Also, accepting bids for

township roadside mowing/two times per

year, bids for township spraying, and bids

for mowing of the township hall property.

All bids must accompany a Certificate

of Insurance for Workers Compensation,

Public Liability and Property Damage

Insurance. The Board reserves the right

to reject any or all bids and to waive any

defects. Please mark envelopes as “Bid

Enclosed.” Bids will be opened at the

regular monthly meeting on April 17, 2012

at 7:30 p.m. at the Forestville Town Hall.

All bidders or representatives are invited

to attend the bid opening.Connie Morger, ClerkForestville Township

Publish 27,5

STATE Of mINNESOTA

COUNTy Of fILLmORE

IN DISTRICT COURT

ThIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Court File No. 23-CV-12-64

PETER JOHN KENNEDY

AND BETH MARIE GRANSEE

PLAINTIFFS, VS.

JUSTIN JOHNSON, HILDA JOHNSON,

HILDA M. JOHNSON, CHARLES J.

JOHNSON, LYNETTE JOHNSON, LYNETTE

A. JOHNSON, DAVID N. JOHNSON, NEIL

N. JOHNSON, LUTHER A. MYHRO, AS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE

ESTATE OF LUTHER A. MYHRO, REGINA

MICHAELSON, JOSEPH N. JOHNSON,

HANS JOHNSON, CHRIST JOHNSON,

ELLA JOHNSON, JULIUS N. JOHNSON,

JULIUS JOHNSON, NELS JOHNSON,

NILS JOHNSON, NEAL JOHNSON, NELS

E. STEDGE, THOMAS INGEBRIGTSON,

ISABEL INGEBRIGTSON, THOMAS

INGEBRIGTSON, TRULS NARVESON,

ALSO, ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN

CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE,

INTEREST, OR LIEN IN THE REAL ESTATE

DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN,

INCLUDING THE HEIRS AT LAW AND

LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF ANY OF

THE FOREGOING DEFENDANTS WHO

ARE DECEASED, DEFENDANTS.

SUMMONSTHIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE

ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS.

1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The

Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against

you. The original Plaintiffs’ Complaint is on

file at the office of the Court Administrator

of the above named Court. Do not throw

these papers away. They are official

papers that affect your rights. You must

respond to this lawsuit even though it

may not yet be filed with the Court and

there may be no court file number on this

Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS

TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must

give or mail to the person who signed this

Summons a written response called an

Answer within 20 days of the date on

which you received this Summons. You

must send a copy of your Answer to the

person who signed this Summons located

at the following address:Matthew J. Opat, P.A.

Attorney at LawPO Box 455

22 SE Second Street

Chatfield, MN 55923

3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH

CLAIM. The Answer is your written

response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In

your Answer you must state whether you

agree or disagree with each paragraph of

the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs

should not be given everything asked for

in the Complaint, you must say so in your

Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU

DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE

TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON

WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you

do not answer within 20 days, you will lose

this case. You will not get to tell your side

of the story, and the Court may decide

against you and award the Plaintiffs every-

thing asked for in the Complaint. If you

do not want to contest the claims stated

in the Complaint, you do not need to

respond. A default judgment can then be

entered against you for the relief request-

ed in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish

to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do

not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator

may have information about places where

you can get legal assistance. Even if

you cannot get legal help, you must still

provide a written Answer to protect your

rights or you may lose the case.

6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to

or be ordered to participate in an alterna-

tive dispute resolution process under Rule

114 of the Minnesota General Rules of

Practice. You must still send your written

response to the Complaint even if you

expect to use alternative means of resolv-

ing this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR

BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL

PROPERTY located in Fillmore County,

State of Minnesota, legally described as

follows: See attached Legal Description.

The object of this action is to determine

that the defendants have no right, title,

estate, interest, or lien in or on the above

described real estate.

NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM.

No personal claim is made against any

of the defendants in the action above

entitled. Dated: January 30, 2012

MATTHEW J. OPAT, P.A.

Matthew J. Opat

Attorney for Plaintiffs P.O. Box455

Chatfield, MN 55923

Tel. No. 507-867-4080Atty. Reg. No. 82636

LEgAL DESCRIPTION

That part of the Southwest Quarter of the

Northwest Quarter of Section 35, Township

104 North, Range 9 West, Fillmore County,

Minnesota described as follows:

Beginning at the southwest corner of

the Northwest Quarter of said Section

35; thence N89°58’42”E, Fillmore

County Coordinate System NAD83

(1986 Adjustment), along the south

line of said Northwest Quarter, 1039.50

feet; thence N00°49’06”W, 99.00 feet;

thence N62°31’50”W, 759.00 feet; thence

S63°16’24”W, 412.50 feet to the west

line of said Northwest Quarter; thence

S00°49’06”E, along said west line, 264.00

feet to the point of beginning. Containing

7.25 acres, more or less.

And:All that part of the Northwest Quarter

of the Southwest Quarter of Section

35, Township 104 North, Range 9 West,

Fillmore County, Minnesota, lying north of

the north right of way line of the Minnesota

State Recreational Trail, being described

by metes and bounds as follows:

Beginning at the northwest corner of

the Southwest Quarter of said Section


County Coordinate System NAD83 (1986

Adjustment), along the north line of

said Southwest Quarter, 1337.95 feet to

the northeast corner of the Northwest

Quarter of said Southwest Quarter; thence

S01°32’54”E, along the east line of the

Northwest Quarter of said Southwest

Quarter, 360.02 feet to the north right

of way line of the Minnesota State

Recreational Trail; thence N86°45’12”W,

along said right of way line, 9.42 feet;

thence southwesterly along said right of

way line, along a curve, concave to the

southeast, central angle of 49°09’52”,

radius of 1687.02 feet and chord of said

curve bears S68°39’52”W, 1403.60 feet to

the west line of said Southwest Quarter;

thence N02°02’01”W, along said west

line, 870.07 feet to the point of begin-

ning. Being subject to an easement for

the Township Road right of way over the

southerly boundary thereof. Containing


Containing in all 22.72 acres, more or less;

all in Fillmore County, Minnesota.Publish 13,20,27

NOTICE Of PUBLIC hEARINg

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

Lanesboro City Council will meet at the

Lanesboro Veterans Memorial Community

Center, in the Council Chambers at 202

Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, MN

on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.

to conduct a public hearing regarding an

application to the Minnesota Small Cities

Development Grant Program (SCDP) for

owner-occupied housing and commercial

rehabilitation in the City of Lanesboro. Any

person wishing to express an opinion on

the matters to be considered at the public

hearing can be heard orally in person on

March 5, 2012 or in writing by mailing

comments to Bobbie Jo Vickerman, City

of Lanesboro, 202 Parkway Avenue South,

PO Box 333, Lanesboro, MN 55949.Publish 20,27

Monday, February 27, 2012 OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL Page 33

Nice chevy pickup- 1977 $3,700.

Dependable 2000 Ford Windstar 132,000

mi. $1,500. phone 507-498-3675. a9/20tfn-

x

FOR SALe: 1998 Dodge Neon, gone thru

completely, new brakes, belts, battery, very

good running car. $1,100 OBO. 507-421-

3012 or 507-864-7281. a13,20,27- x

This week’s

Sudoku puzzle

is located on

page 30.

DONATe yOuR cAR, TRuck OR

BOAT TO heRiTAGe FOR The BLiND.

Free 3 Day vacation, Tax Deductible, Free

Towing, All paperwork Taken care Of.

888-472-9219 (MFpA)

cASh FOR cARS: All cars/trucks wanted.

Running or not! Top dollar paid. We come

to you! Any make/model. call for instant

offer: 800/871-9145 McAN

Isn’t it about time for a new car?

Sell your vehicle in the

Journal Classifieds

P: 507.765.2151 • F: 507.765.2468

E: [email protected]

Classifieds: $8.50 for 15 words or less per week.

10¢ for each additional word.

Find a new vehicle in the Journal Classifieds!

AUCTION CALENDAR

On-Line Auctions, Complete Grocery Store,

Construction, Complete Bakery Store, JD Toy

Collection, Complete Spa Manufacturer, Cars

Trucks, 2004 IH and more. See website for

daily updates www.bid-2-buy.com. Call Curt

612-701-8677.Mon, Mar 5 - Unil 6 pm. Antiques/Collectibles/

Comic Books/Tools & Many Unique Items.

For more info contact Darr Auction, www.

darrauctions.com or call 800-852-0010. Notice

in the Journal Fri, Mar. 23 - Notice of Upcoming Online

Auction, starting 10:00am. Selling Farm

Equipment and Vehicles. For more info

contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-765-2131,

www.gehlingauction.com. Notice in the

Journal.

On-line AuctiOn infOrmAtiOn

Sun., Mar 4 - Coin, Tool & Household

Auction. Held at Spring Valley Sales Auction

Bldg., 412 East Park St, Spring Valley, MN.

For more info. contact Spring Valley Sales

Co. (507)346-2183. springvalleysales.com

Notice in the Journal.Thur., Mar. 22 - 9:30 am, Notice of Upcoming

Consignment Auction. Sale site - Gehling

Implement & Auction Co., Preston, MN. For

more info contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-

765-2131, www.gehlingauction.com. Notice

in the Journal.

www.jemmovies.com

JEMTHEATRE

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

See you

at the

Movies

Main Ave. Harmony

Fri. Mar. 2 . . . . . . . . . . 7:30pM

Sat. Mar. 3 . . . . . . . …. 7:30pM

Sun. Mar. 4 . .… 4:00 & 7:30pM

Bring your own bucket for popcorn and save!

www.facebook.com/JemTheatre


507-886-show(7469)

Run Time: 1 hr. 38 mins.

PG

START TALKING BEFORE THEY START DRINKINGKids who drink before age15 are 5 times more likely

to have alcohol problems when they’re adults.

To learn more, go to www.stopalcoholabuse.gov

or call 1.800.729.6686

AUTOS AUTOS

PUBLIC NOTICESPUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

142+/- Acres Offered Sealed BidsSealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM on March 19th, 2012 at RE/MAX

Select Properties, 25 W Center St, PO Box 425, Harmony MN 55939.

The property to be sold: is located on County 30, Fillmore County, Section

32, Bristol Township., 142 acres +/-. Bids will be accepted as follows:

Parcel A: 100 acres +/-, 90.2 acres of land currently enrolled in CRP. Seller will

pay program buyout.

Parcel B: 42 acres +/-, woods

Parcel C: Combination of Parcel A & B, total 142 acres +/-

Bids will be opened privately by seller and broker. The top three bidders will be

notified and must be reachable by phone on March 19. The top three bidders

will be required to meet Tuesday, March 20th at 10 am at the RE/MAX office in

Harmony, for a bid off. Each bidder will be able to raise their bids until a highest

and best offer is reached. The successful bidder will be required to immediately

enter into a purchase agreement providing earnest money in the amount of ten

percent (10%) down and the balance payable upon date of closing. Possession

will be given upon the date of closing. Survey provided by seller.

Property is subject to Wind Rights Easement with Enexco Energy, Agreement

available upon request

All bids must be: in writing, signed by person making the offer, include a

return address, best reachable telephone number, and letter of financial ap-

proval supporting your offer.

Submit bids to: RE/MAX Select Properties, Roxanne Johnson, Broker

25 W Center St, PO Box 425, Harmony MN 55939

Bids must be received by 4 PM on Monday, March 19th, 2012

Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all tech-

nicalities in the bidding process. Announcements on the day of the bid opening

shall take precedence over previous announcements. Buyers must make their

own inspection of the property.

ReviSed

NOTICE

Fillmore County Ag Society is seeking

bids for electrical work at the fair ground.

Contact Greg Dornink, 507-272-1082 for

information. Bid due March 5th, send

to Fillmore County Ag Society, Box 364,

Preston, MN 55965.Kathy Tesmer

Fillmore County Ag SocietyPublish 27

NOTICE

The Fillmore County Planning

Commission will conduct its next tour

on Monday, March 12, 2012. They will

leave the highway shop at 9:00 a.m.

and visit a site in Preston Township

where Tom & Shelly Kraetsch of Hidden

Valley Campground have applied for a

Conditional Use Permit to expand their

existing Campground. Chris Graves

Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 27

REqUEST fOR qUOTES,

CITy Of PRESTON

The City of Preston is seeking quotes

for remodeling work in City Hall. A detailed

description of the work to be completed is

available at City Hall, 210 Fillmore Street

West or online at www.prestonmn.org.

Quotes are due by 10am on Friday March

9th. Please contact Joe Hoffman at 507-

765-2153 with any questions.Publish 27

CARROLTON TOwNShIP NOTICE

Carrolton Township will hold the March

7th meeting and Board of Audit at 4:30

p.m. due to Lenten Services.Luanne Storelee

Carrolton Township ClerkPublish 20,27

PRESTON TOwNShIP mEETINg

ChANgE

The Preston Township regular February

meeting will be held Wednesday,

February 29 at 7:00 p.m. Publish 20,27

fORESTVILLE TOwNShIPBID NOTICE

Sealed bids will be received until 7:30

p.m. on April 16, 2012, by the Township

Clerk on behalf of the Forestville Town

Board for the following: Class 2 road rock

that meets MN Dept. of Transportation

specifications, with the bidder to have the

ability to deliver 100 - 1,000 tons per day

anywhere in the township at the Board’s

request, and delivery prior to June 15th.

Quarry site must be specified in the bid.

All other road rock including breaker run

rock and 2 ½” rock with fines to be deliv-

ered and spread anywhere in the township

at the Board’s request. All bids must be

per ton for rock. All bids must be per ton

for delivery. Also, accepting bids for grad-

ing and/or snowplowing. Bids are to be

on a per hour basis. All work to be done

at the Board’s request and be acceptable

to the Board. Also, accepting bids for

township roadside mowing/two times per

year, bids for township spraying, and bids

for mowing of the township hall property.

All bids must accompany a Certificate

of Insurance for Workers Compensation,

Public Liability and Property Damage

Insurance. The Board reserves the right

to reject any or all bids and to waive any

defects. Please mark envelopes as “Bid

Enclosed.” Bids will be opened at the

regular monthly meeting on April 17, 2012

at 7:30 p.m. at the Forestville Town Hall.

All bidders or representatives are invited

to attend the bid opening.Connie Morger, ClerkForestville Township

Publish 27,5

STATE Of mINNESOTA

COUNTy Of fILLmORE

IN DISTRICT COURT

ThIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Court File No. 23-CV-12-64

PETER JOHN KENNEDY

AND BETH MARIE GRANSEE

PLAINTIFFS, VS.

JUSTIN JOHNSON, HILDA JOHNSON,

HILDA M. JOHNSON, CHARLES J.

JOHNSON, LYNETTE JOHNSON, LYNETTE

A. JOHNSON, DAVID N. JOHNSON, NEIL

N. JOHNSON, LUTHER A. MYHRO, AS

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE

ESTATE OF LUTHER A. MYHRO, REGINA

MICHAELSON, JOSEPH N. JOHNSON,

HANS JOHNSON, CHRIST JOHNSON,

ELLA JOHNSON, JULIUS N. JOHNSON,

JULIUS JOHNSON, NELS JOHNSON,

NILS JOHNSON, NEAL JOHNSON, NELS

E. STEDGE, THOMAS INGEBRIGTSON,

ISABEL INGEBRIGTSON, THOMAS

INGEBRIGTSON, TRULS NARVESON,

ALSO, ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN

CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE,

INTEREST, OR LIEN IN THE REAL ESTATE

DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN,

INCLUDING THE HEIRS AT LAW AND

LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF ANY OF

THE FOREGOING DEFENDANTS WHO

ARE DECEASED, DEFENDANTS.

SUMMONSTHIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE

ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS.

1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The

Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against

you. The original Plaintiffs’ Complaint is on

file at the office of the Court Administrator

of the above named Court. Do not throw

these papers away. They are official

papers that affect your rights. You must

respond to this lawsuit even though it

may not yet be filed with the Court and

there may be no court file number on this

Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS

TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must

give or mail to the person who signed this

Summons a written response called an

Answer within 20 days of the date on

which you received this Summons. You

must send a copy of your Answer to the

person who signed this Summons located

at the following address:Matthew J. Opat, P.A.

Attorney at LawPO Box 455

22 SE Second Street

Chatfield, MN 55923

3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH

CLAIM. The Answer is your written

response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In

your Answer you must state whether you

agree or disagree with each paragraph of

the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs

should not be given everything asked for

in the Complaint, you must say so in your

Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU

DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE

TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON

WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you

do not answer within 20 days, you will lose

this case. You will not get to tell your side

of the story, and the Court may decide

against you and award the Plaintiffs every-

thing asked for in the Complaint. If you

do not want to contest the claims stated

in the Complaint, you do not need to

respond. A default judgment can then be

entered against you for the relief request-

ed in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish

to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do

not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator

may have information about places where

you can get legal assistance. Even if

you cannot get legal help, you must still

provide a written Answer to protect your

rights or you may lose the case.

6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE

RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to

or be ordered to participate in an alterna-

tive dispute resolution process under Rule

114 of the Minnesota General Rules of

Practice. You must still send your written

response to the Complaint even if you

expect to use alternative means of resolv-

ing this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR

BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL

PROPERTY located in Fillmore County,

State of Minnesota, legally described as

follows: See attached Legal Description.

The object of this action is to determine

that the defendants have no right, title,

estate, interest, or lien in or on the above

described real estate.

NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM.

No personal claim is made against any

of the defendants in the action above

entitled. Dated: January 30, 2012

MATTHEW J. OPAT, P.A.

Matthew J. Opat

Attorney for Plaintiffs P.O. Box455

Chatfield, MN 55923

Tel. No. 507-867-4080Atty. Reg. No. 82636

LEgAL DESCRIPTION

That part of the Southwest Quarter of the

Northwest Quarter of Section 35, Township

104 North, Range 9 West, Fillmore County,

Minnesota described as follows:

Beginning at the southwest corner of

the Northwest Quarter of said Section


County Coordinate System NAD83

(1986 Adjustment), along the south

line of said Northwest Quarter, 1039.50

feet; thence N00°49’06”W, 99.00 feet;

thence N62°31’50”W, 759.00 feet; thence

S63°16’24”W, 412.50 feet to the west

line of said Northwest Quarter; thence

S00°49’06”E, along said west line, 264.00

feet to the point of beginning. Containing


And:All that part of the Northwest Quarter

of the Southwest Quarter of Section

35, Township 104 North, Range 9 West,

Fillmore County, Minnesota, lying north of

the north right of way line of the Minnesota

State Recreational Trail, being described

by metes and bounds as follows:

Beginning at the northwest corner of

the Southwest Quarter of said Section


County Coordinate System NAD83 (1986

Adjustment), along the north line of

said Southwest Quarter, 1337.95 feet to

the northeast corner of the Northwest

Quarter of said Southwest Quarter; thence

S01°32’54”E, along the east line of the

Northwest Quarter of said Southwest

Quarter, 360.02 feet to the north right

of way line of the Minnesota State

Recreational Trail; thence N86°45’12”W,

along said right of way line, 9.42 feet;

thence southwesterly along said right of

way line, along a curve, concave to the

southeast, central angle of 49°09’52”,

radius of 1687.02 feet and chord of said

curve bears S68°39’52”W, 1403.60 feet to

the west line of said Southwest Quarter;

thence N02°02’01”W, along said west

line, 870.07 feet to the point of begin-

ning. Being subject to an easement for

the Township Road right of way over the

southerly boundary thereof. Containing


Containing in all 22.72 acres, more or less;

all in Fillmore County, Minnesota.Publish 13,20,27

NOTICE Of PUBLIC hEARINg

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the

Lanesboro City Council will meet at the

Lanesboro Veterans Memorial Community

Center, in the Council Chambers at 202

Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, MN

on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.

to conduct a public hearing regarding an

application to the Minnesota Small Cities

Development Grant Program (SCDP) for

owner-occupied housing and commercial

rehabilitation in the City of Lanesboro. Any

person wishing to express an opinion on

the matters to be considered at the public

hearing can be heard orally in person on

March 5, 2012 or in writing by mailing

comments to Bobbie Jo Vickerman, City

of Lanesboro, 202 Parkway Avenue South,

PO Box 333, Lanesboro, MN 55949.Publish 20,27

Monday, February 27, 2012 OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL Page 33

Nice chevy pickup- 1977 $3,700.

Dependable 2000 Ford Windstar 132,000

mi. $1,500. phone 507-498-3675. a9/20tfn-

x

FOR SALe: 1998 Dodge Neon, gone thru

completely, new brakes, belts, battery, very

good running car. $1,100 OBO. 507-421-

3012 or 507-864-7281. a13,20,27- x

This week’s

Sudoku puzzle

is located on

page 30.

DONATe yOuR cAR, TRuck OR

BOAT TO heRiTAGe FOR The BLiND.

Free 3 Day vacation, Tax Deductible, Free

Towing, All paperwork Taken care Of.

888-472-9219 (MFpA)

cASh FOR cARS: All cars/trucks wanted.

Running or not! Top dollar paid. We come

to you! Any make/model. call for instant

offer: 800/871-9145 McAN

Isn’t it about time for a new car?

Sell your vehicle in the

Journal Classifieds

P: 507.765.2151 • F: 507.765.2468

E: [email protected]

Classifieds: $8.50 for 15 words or less per week.

10¢ for each additional word.

Find a new vehicle in the Journal Classifieds!

AUCTION CALENDAR

On-Line Auctions, Complete Grocery Store,

Construction, Complete Bakery Store, JD Toy

Collection, Complete Spa Manufacturer, Cars

Trucks, 2004 IH and more. See website for

daily updates www.bid-2-buy.com. Call Curt

612-701-8677.Mon, Mar 5 - Unil 6 pm. Antiques/Collectibles/

Comic Books/Tools & Many Unique Items.

For more info contact Darr Auction, www.

darrauctions.com or call 800-852-0010. Notice

in the Journal Fri, Mar. 23 - Notice of Upcoming Online

Auction, starting 10:00am. Selling Farm

Equipment and Vehicles. For more info

contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-765-2131,

www.gehlingauction.com. Notice in the

Journal.

On-line AuctiOn infOrmAtiOn

Sun., Mar 4 - Coin, Tool & Household

Auction. Held at Spring Valley Sales Auction

Bldg., 412 East Park St, Spring Valley, MN.

For more info. contact Spring Valley Sales

Co. (507)346-2183. springvalleysales.com

Notice in the Journal.Thur., Mar. 22 - 9:30 am, Notice of Upcoming

Consignment Auction. Sale site - Gehling

Implement & Auction Co., Preston, MN. For

more info contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-

765-2131, www.gehlingauction.com. Notice

in the Journal.

www.jemmovies.com

JEMTHEATRE


See you

at the

Movies

Main Ave. Harmony

Fri. Mar. 2 . . . . . . . . . . 7:30pM

Sat. Mar. 3 . . . . . . . …. 7:30pM

Sun. Mar. 4 . .… 4:00 & 7:30pM


www.facebook.com/JemTheatre


507-886-show(7469)

Run Time: 1 hr. 38 mins.

PG

START TALKING BEFORE THEY START DRINKINGKids who drink before age15 are 5 times more likely

to have alcohol problems when they’re adults.

To learn more, go to www.stopalcoholabuse.gov

or call 1.800.729.6686It’s OffIcIal!The Olmsted County Journal can accept all legal notices for

publication. There is no better resource for disseminating information.

• Foreclosures• Probate• Estate Actions• Assumed Names• Township Notices• Meeting Change Notices

• Unclaimed Property• Government Contracts/Bid Notices• Government Meeting Minutes• Divorce and Dissolution of Marriage

Congregational Church, ..................................................................................United Church of Christ ........................................................Sundays - 10am; 974 Skyline Dr. SW, Rochester, MN (507)289-4581

Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Rochester, NALCwww.emmanuelofrochester.org ..........................................................Saturdays - 6:00pmWorship at Oasis Church, 1815 NW 38th St., Rochester, MN

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church .....Sat. - 5:30pm; Sun. - 8:00am & 10:30am559 20th St SW, Rochester, MN (507)289-1748

Grace Lutheran Church WELS............................................Sundays - 9:30am45 1st Ave. NE, Oronoco, MN (507)367-4329

Pax 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)282-8542

St. Pius X .........................................Sat. - 4pm; Sun. - 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am1315 12th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN (507)288-8238

Unity of Rochester Study Group .........................2nd & 4th Sundays 10:30am103 7th St. NE, Rochester, MN (Rochester Rep Theatre)

Olmsted County Church Directory

www.1stcreditauto.com1. Click 2. Apply 3. Drive

Lucille bronstad Lucille Ann (Hanson) Bronstad, 82, beloved wife of Melvin Bronstad for 62 years, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Chosen Valley Health Care in Chatfield, Minn. Lucille was born October 30, 1930, to Mary Katherine (Kral) Hanson and Christopher C. Hanson and raised on a farm near London, Minn. She was baptized in the First Baptist Church in Austin, Minn. After going to country schools 139 and 112 for grades 1-8, she graduated from Austin High School in 1948. After school, she worked at Austin Dairy and then for Paul D. Jones of Hollandale, Minn, where she met Melvin. They were married July 21, 1950 in the First Baptist Church in Albert Lea, Minn. For three years they both worked at Wilson & Co in Albert Lea. In 1956 they bought a farm near Cherry Grove, Minn, where they lived and farmed, some-times operating three farms, until July, 2012 when they purchased a town house in Spring Valley, Minn. Lucille always loved music and dancing, helping on the farm and having a good-sized garden. She was an excellent cook like her mother and loved collecting cook books. She was also fond of jewelry. For more than 30 years she and Mel had a band, Mel’s Polka Stars. They played throughout the Upper Midwest area. She is survived by her husband Melvin, brother Donald Elmer Han-son; brothers-in-law Andy (Donna) Bronstad, and Loren Bronstad, and many nieces, nephews and cous-ins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Christopher and Mary Katherine Hanson. Funeral services for Lucille Bron-stad were held 10:30am Monday, May 20, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, Minn., Pastor Herman Bakker officiated. Burial was held at Greenwood Cemetery in Glenville, Minn.

Raymond Henry Kirtz Raymond H. Kirtz, 71, of Chatfield, Minn. died Tuesday at Chosen Valley Care Center in

Chatfield, after a brave battle with cancer. He leaves a legacy of self-less care, bright humor and deep compassion. Ray will be grieved and missed by many. Raymond Henry Kirtz was born in 1942 in Adams, Minn. He attended Austin Vocational School, Austin, Minn. and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. After completing his service, he enjoyed over 30 years working as an engineering technician for IBM. He traveled several times to Germany in connection with his job and was a respected, admired and lauded employee who took extraor-dinary pride in a thoughtful and thorough day’s work. That same commitment carried over in his life as an involved citi-zen and caring community member. Ray was a Level 4 Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do and studied at the Park Institute in Rochester, Minn. He actively supported, encouraged and promoted local youth involve-ment in sports activities, cheering on neighborhood kids in their basket-ball and baseball games, and teach-ing Community Ed Tae Kwon Do classes for 16 years. Ray was recognized by all who knew him as a man of great kind-ness, humor, integrity and devotion. Ray and Kay were married in 2004 in Tucson, Ariz. He was a loving husband and dedicated his life to cultivating caring relationships with friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Fred. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kay Kirtz; two sons, Rob-ert (Elizabeth) of Farmington, and Scott (Penny) of Rochester; four siblings, Joe (Edna) Kirtz of Adams, Jerome (Marlene) Kirtz of Adams, Dorothy Peterson of Albert Lea, Minn. and Regina Bottema of Rose Creek, Minn.; four grandchildren; and many friends, neighbors and extended family members. A celebration of Ray’s life was held Friday, May 24, at 11am at the Fillmore Free Methodist Church in Fillmore, Minn. Burial was in the Chatfield Cemetery with military honors by the Chatfield VFW Post 6913.

Margaret Jane Luedtke Margaret Jane “Marjane” Luedt-

ke, 83, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at her home in Chatfield, Minn. Marjane was born Aug. 20, 1929, in Rochester, Minn. She was the daughter of Louis and Mary (Stokes) Bradt. She graduated from Chatfield High School in 1947, and on Sept. 28, 1950, she married Carl Edward Luedtke, Jr. in Chatfield, where they made their home. Carl worked as a heating engineer at Franklin Heat-ing Station in Rochester. After high school, Marjane worked in medical records at the Mayo Clin-ic for six years, as a homemaker and daycare provider for relatives, and then as a nursing assistant at the Chosen Valley Care Center for 17 years. She was an active member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. Jude’s Division until her retirement. Marjane is survived by two sons, Carl D. Luedtke (Melissa) of Pres-ton, Minn. and Scott Luedtke (Con-nie) of Rochester; and one daughter, Lynn (James) Glazier of Rochester; four grandchildren; five great-grand-children; one brother, Jack Bradt (Darlene); one sister, Beverly Forey; and four sisters-in-law, Darlene Bradt, Dorothy Bradt, Joan Sime and Colleen Bradt. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, who died in 1987; two sisters, Rosemary (Ber-nie) Houghtelin and Donna Mae Bradt; three brothers, Larry, Jim and Dick Bradt; and one nephew, Steve Bradt. A funeral Mass was held at 10:30am Saturday, May 25, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield. Burial was in the Chatfield Cem-etery. The family expresses gratitude to Dr. Linda Ward, Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services, and Sea-sons Hospice for the excellent care Marjane received during the final days of her life.

Harriet Louise Mordal Harriet Louise Mordal, 91, of Chatfield, Minn. died Monday, May 20, 2013, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Harriet Louise Peterson was born August 21, 1921, to Edward and Olga (Olerud) Peterson. She attended Lanesboro High School, graduating in 1939. Harriet married Laurence “Ole” Mordal. He passed away on June 19, 1985. Harriet was a cook at the Lanesboro School and as a factory worker for many years. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, WELCA and the Bethlehem Sewing Group. She is survived by one daugh-ter, Sharon Causby of Jamestown N.C.; one granddaughter; three great-grandsons; one sister, Deloris Anderson of San Diego, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews who were very important in her life.She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers and three

sisters. A funeral service was held at 10:30am Saturday May 25, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, Minn. with the Rev. Kerry Eversole officiating. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church. Burial was in the Lanesboro Cemetery.

bernadine G. Schmidt Bernadine G. Schmidt, age 81, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Tues-day morning, May 21, 2013, at the Spring Valley Care Center. Bernadine was born February 23, 1932, in Granger, Minn., the daugh-ter of Harry and Nellie (Turnmire) Lange. She attended country school, Dist. 80, until the 8th grade. On December 14, 1956, she married Donald A. Schmidt in Chatfield, Minn. and the couple made their home in rural Spring Valley. She was a homemaker for a number of years until her children were older, she then started working part-time for Libby’s/Seneca Foods in Roches-ter, Minn. until she retired. Donald died December 2, 2002. She had been a resident of the Spring Valley Care Center since June 2005. She loved living out in the coun-try; it was the best place in the world to raise a family. Her talents were endless; everything from trapping gophers, butchering poultry, nursing a sick baby calf and let’s not forget her mouth watering baked good-ies. You could never stop by for just a visit…there was always coffee on and you couldn’t leave without something to eat. She was famous for her ‘thin as a dime’ flaky-crust fruit pies. Either the berries came from her own garden or she had been out in the woods picking the wild blackberries. While making her pies, she always reserved extra filling and crust so that the grandchildren had their own, individual, mini-pie. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her greatest joys. She loved looking out her kitchen window and watching her grandchildren on the old walnut tree swing. Her soothing voice and gentle hands will be missed by so many. Bernadine is survived by three daughters, Jerilyn (Larry Fishbaugh-er) Schmidt of Racine, Minn.; Shar-lene (Dan) Aarsvold of Spring Val-ley and Colleen (David) Marks of Ostrander, Minn.; nine grandchil-dren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Vera Lange of Chatfield and Margaret (Gust) Lex of Stewartville, Minn.; five brothers, Jerry (Ruby) Lange of Rochester, Paul (JoAnn) Lange of Utica, Minn.; Ray Lange

of Spring Valley, Roy (Kathy) Lange of Chatfield and Lee (Diane) Lange of Millville, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Karolyn Zwart in 2004; three infant siblings; and four brothers, Wil-lie, Orville, Francis and Lawrence Lange. The funeral was on Friday, May 24, 2013, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley with Rev. Dennis Timmerman and Rev. Laura Fladten co-officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

June L. Shanks June L. Shanks, age 82, of Can-ton, Minn. died Monday, May 20, 2013 from injuries received in an accident. June was born March 5, 1931 at home in rural West Concord, Minnesota to Wilhelm and Theresa Dohrmann. She graduated from the Pine Island High School, Pine Island, Minn. in 1949. She worked at the Pine Cheese Mart and at the Red Owl grocery store in Pine Island. On November 10, 1950 she married Royce “Rudy” Shanks in Pine Island. They farmed in that area until 1962 when they moved to Winona, Minn. for a short time, and then to Canton where they owned and operated the Canton Feed and Seed until their retirement. She had also worked at the Harmony Hospi-tal and Harmony Hotel, Harmony, Minn. Rudy later died on Decem-ber 25, 1996. June was a member of the Henrytown Lutheran Church, Henrytown, Minn. and American Legion Auxiliary, and enjoyed her children and grandchildren, sewing, gardening, bird watching, traveling, fishing, and until just a few years ago, deer hunting. June is survived by three sons, Duane (Denise) of Decorah, Iowa, Michael (Cindy) of Canton, and Daniel (Margo) of Canton; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchil-dren; a brother Robert (Donna) Dohrmann; three sisters Glad-ys (Earl) Hopkins, Phyllis (Don) Schutz, and Adeline (Rollie) Schlet-ty; and a daughter-in-law Lynell Shanks of Harmony. She was pre-ceded in death by her husband, Royce (Rudy); a son Steven; and two brothers, William and his wife Donna, and Royce Dohrmann. A memorial service was Friday, May 24, at the Henrytown Lutheran Church in rural Harmony with the Rev. Paul Thompson officiating. Celebration of Life was Thursday, May 23 at the Henrytown Lutheran Church and one hour prior to ser-vices.

OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Subscribe to OCJ for only $25/year.


Editorial Cartoon

COMMENTARY

P.O. Box 6697Rochester, MN 55903

507-288-5201FAX 507-288-9560

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

Publisher/Editor Jason SethreAssociate Publisher Amanda SethreCreative Director Sheena Tollefson Proofer Gretchen BollwegAdmin. Assistant Alissa ShannonAd Design Gabby GatzkeAd Design Kim SappSales Greg KastnerSales Bill LisserSales Bob VogtSales Andrew MooreSales Sarah Wangen

Published by OC Media, LLC, every Wednesday and FREE at rack locations in the Olmsted County Area and PAiD SuBSCRiPTiONS at $25 per year.

DEADLINE for news & advertising is NOON THURSDAY for the next

Wednesday Edition. © 2013

Contributors: Candy Czernicki, Vicki Christianson, iris Clark Neumann, Tammy Danielson, Col. Stan Gudmundson, Rachel Hammer, Dave Hansen, David Hansen, Frank Hawthorne, Barb Jeffers, Loni Kemp, Nate Langworthy, Yvonne Nyenhuis, Sue Ommen, Karen Reisner, Al Schumann, Jade Sexton, Karen Snyder, Katie Van Sickle, Mitchell Walbridge, Wendy Wilson.

How will you keep your kids busy this summer vacation?

Online Reader Poll Results

• Swimming Lessons ...................33.3%• Park & Rec activities ..................66.7%

Next week’s reader poll question:

Should consumers have to pay sales tax on online purchases?

Cast your vote at olmstedcountyjournal.com

Garden Jewelry, Card Candy & Garage Deco

Now that the weather has turned nice and the warmth of the sun seems to be helping those flower and leaf buds pop out...it’s time to add the “jewelry” to the garden. I have been checking out garage sales and second hand stores to find things that might add some “POP” to the flower garden. No....not soda pop, but garden jewelry. What is “Garden Jewelry?” It can be anything you add to the flower garden that is decorative, cute or interesting. Something that you find delightful when you come upon it in the garden. As you are out in the commu-nity, especially at garage sales, look for ordinary things that you know can be transformed. Maybe they need a little paint. For example, pick up an old birdhouse and paint it in whimsical colors. Try orange and yellow striped walls with a yellow and white check-ered roof. If you can’t imagine it or feel you are not creative at all, copy a ready-made one you

Katie Van Sickle

like. Look in color books for ideas. Usually the pictures are drawn quite simple and easy to reproduce, or even trace a pattern. Also, look for pattern books and ideas at the craft stores. Start see-ing things and re-purpose them in your mind. Purchasing several used tin items in the past two weeks, I had an idea for some “Garden Jewelry.” One item was an old tin tray. I had previously pur-chased a large ceramic coffee cup and saucer. It was polka dot in purple, lime green and turquoise. I’m thinking of five petal flowers with polka dot centers and polka dots around the edge of the tray to match. The cup and saucer, filled with bird seed and shelled corn, will be placed on the tray, on a tree stump waiting for the birds and squirrels. The stump is in a patch of beautiful spring green ferns. On a garden chair, I like to display red, white and blue com-plimentary items. Red geraniums are planted in a red and white pot on the seat of the garden chair. Also, I like to stick a couple of small flags in the flower pot. I have another tin item to add to this grouping. It is a smaller nar-row tin bucket with a galvanized handle. Around the top are cut

out star shapes. The color scheme will be red, white and blue and it will be hanging on the chair post above the flowers looking patriotic. With Memorial Day, Flag Day and 4th of July there is much to celebrate with the red, white and blue holidays. Some flower gardens are in or near a patio. Picture a patio with white wicker furniture. Now, add red pillows with white polka dots on the white wicker furniture. Also, display on the patio stone floor, a white marten birdhouse with a bright red roof. Near by set a red flowerpot filled with big, full, bright red geranium plants and a white square basket filled with red wave petunias. It all looks fresh and inviting. Don’t you wish it was in your back yard? I have a small notebook that I keep in my purse just for the purpose of writing down things I see that give me ideas for my hobbies. Last Saturday I found “Card Candy” in a store that sells greeting cards. “Card Candy” is delicious new ideas for greeting cards. I wrote down some clever ideas for making greeting cards with scrap booking paper. You could also use your camera to take pictures, if they don’t chase you out of the store. I always check out the “free” box at a garage sale. This time I see card candy. I pick up a folded sheet of gift wrapping paper. It was mostly orange quart (can-ning) jars on a shelf. In my head I could picture using this in the fall for Birthday cards for friends and relatives who know all about canning from their garden. How

I will use this paper is not totally picture clear in my mind yet, but will come to fruition when I start with making the card. It is so rewarding to create something. I often think about God creating each of us and what pleasure he must derive watching us grow in him. I’ve just recently begun with “Garage Deco.” What this means is decorating your garage. Why would anyone decorate their garage? I will answer this for you. I had collected five pictures that I loved. I had no place where they fit in with my home decorat-ing. Their similarities were that they were each made on a wood base. One day I had a “light bulb idea” about where they should be hung. Every time I drove into the garage with my car I saw this large white wall ahead of me. So-o-o-o one day I hung up my five wonderful pictures. The first picture was a hand painted large, red, two story farm house with a white picket fence with an open gate. Apple trees were in the yard with other trees, hills, sky and the sun in the background Across the top was painted Home Sweet Home. (I have fond memories of growing up on a farm.) The second picture was the end of a 40 pound wooden apple crate. The label said “Yakima Valley Apples” with a picture of delicious red apples packed by the Wapato Fruit & Cold Storage Company in Wapato, Washing-ton. (At age ten, I was there on vacation. I can close my eyes to this day and smell the sweet aroma of the apple orchard.)

The third painting was of an old wooden box with the words “Farmer’s Market Fruit Compa-ny” on the side. The hand paint-ed grapes, cherries, plums, apples and pears filled the box to over flowing. (I love going to our local Farmer’s Market and always take my camera. The fruit, vegetable and flower pictures turn out so colorful. I have used them for greeting cards, postcards and cal-enders with beautiful results.) The final two pictures were of birdhouses with flowers growing beneath them. (My flowerbeds have many whimsical birdhouses on stakes with flowers swaying in the wind below them.) Why do I decorate my garage? Because every time I drive into the garage it gives me pleasure and happiness when I look at those pictures. My next garage project will be a cur-tain for the window. “Garden Jewelry,” “Card Candy” and “Garage Deco!” What do they have in common? ME

•Monday, June 3, Rochester City Council meeting, 7pm, Council/Boardroom Chambers, City Hall.•Tuesday, June 4, Rochester School Board meeting, 7pm, Edison Building, 615 7th St. SW.

Schedule subject to change.

Government this week

Letter about RepublicansTo the Editor, OK, I’ve had it. No more Mr. Nice Guy. We’ve had the Benghazi non-story wasting our time, much like the endless Republican investi-gations of the Clinton’s non-crimes in the 1990s. The Tea Party hates to pay taxes but it is “politically

incorrect” for the IRS to use com-mon sense to investigate them. So it’s more much ado about nothing. The only things Republicans are good at are hysterical screeds over pseudo-scandals, blocking federal nominees and funding, thus insur-ing governmental inadequacies, and doing their very best to make sure

that “the government is the problem.” Republicans are seeking to cut off food stamps for hundreds of thou-sands of our children. ‘The Party of No’ wishes to take food from babies. Shame on you! Minnesota’s Republi-cans were victorious in allowing bul-lies to continue harassing our chil-dren and did their worst in trying to

stop all our citizens from having the right to marry the person they love. ‘The Know Nothing’, ‘No Empathy’ GOP, and their talking points of endlessly lowering taxes and regula-tions, simply provides cover for their corporate partners’ insatiable greed. Anyone voting for Republicans is part of the problem.

Greg RendahlOstrander, MN

Share your thoughts at www.olmstedcountyjournal.com Wednesday, May 29, 2013 OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL

COMMENTARY

PICK-UP & DELIVERY AVAILABLE!

Quality Products Discount Prices

2717 HWY. 14 WEST • ROCHESTER

282-5559

*Rider orTractor

mowersadditional

• change oil • service air filter • change spark plug • sharpen & balance blade • lube & wash• adjust cable tension • check

ignition & compression*carb work & parts not included, walk

behind mowers only

Spring Lawn Mower Maintenance

SpecialOnly

$6295*Plus Tax

Reg. $69.95

Paws and Claws Humane Society Annual

Come enjoy yourself & help Paws and Claws shelter homeless animals

Preview Sale Friday, June 7th 5-8pm (ticket holders only)

Sat., June 8th 7am-4pm • Sun., June 9th 8am-NoonOlmsted County Fairgrounds, Building 35

Rummage & Bake Sale

Pet of the Week

Shiloh

Paws & Claws dog and cat shelter is located at:602 7th St. NW, Rochester, MN 55901

Viewing Hours for our animals:• Monday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm • Tuesday: 2:00pm - 7:00pm• Wednesday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm • Thursday: 2:00pm - 7:00pm • Friday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm • Saturday 12:30pm - 4:30pm(PleaSe arrive 15 MinuTeS Prior To cloSing To vieW caTS and dogS available For adoPTion.)

DOMESTIC SHORTHAIR MIxahem - look at the clock. isn’t it time to eat? i’m Shiloh, a quiet girl with a soft voice. i’m a little shy, but i also try to be very polite, so i generally will sit and stare until you sense my presence. My owners were moving to okinawa and couldn’t take me along, so i stayed in a foster home for a bit before coming to the shelter. i like being around people, but i’m not really a lap cat yet. i do like to sleep on the bed and just hang out.

One Moment, Please...Dayton invades small businessesBy Jason SethrePublisherFillmore County Journal &Olmsted County JournalCell: [email protected] Fortunately, we are now out of the daycare stage with our chil-dren entering grade school, but I remember those recent days when our month-ly daycare expense was greater than our monthly home mort-gage. Actually, our daycare expense for two children was more than any other monthly expense, period. And, depending on where we lived, we utilized both in-home daycares and corporate-run day-cares. We had positive experiences with both, and it all related to our trust in the people we were leaving our children with each day. Talk about separation anxiety. I think it might be worse on the parents

Jason Sethre

than the children. Well, for those of you who have little ones or little ones on the way, you may want to pay attention to what’s happening at the State level with respect to in-home daycares. Back in April 2012, Ramsey County District Court Judge Dale Lindman threw out Gover-nor Dayton’s executive order that allowed in-home day care provid-ers to vote on whether to unionize. Judge Lindman ruled that Gover-nor Dayton exceeded his author-ity. But, that didn’t stop Dayton from forcing the issue. So, Dayton has been working with state leg-islators and union representatives to formally take unionization to a vote for in-home daycare provid-ers. The Minnesota State Sen-ate passed SF 778, the child care union bill, on a vote of 35-32 after a lengthy debate. It then passed in the House 68-66 with five DFL Representatives crossing party lines to vote against it. Hmmm, what does that tell you? As of press time, Dayton had not signed off on the bill, but he had intentions of doing so.

Why is this wrong? Well, plain and simple, in-home daycare providers are independent-ly owned businesses. These are small business owners and opera-tors. If Dayton and his cronies were seeking to assist with the unioniza-tion of daycares like Kids Come

First or Children’s Place, corporate-run daycares, that would make sense. Those businesses are com-prised of an employer-employee relationship. And, that makes sense if the membership believes unionization is in their best inter-est. But, when someone opens up their home-based business as an in-home daycare provider, they are recognized by the IRS and the Minnesota Department of Rev-enue as independently owned and operated depending on their taxa-tion structure -- usually a Limited Liability Company. They work for themselves, and they assume all financial risk just like any other independent small business. So, why would Dayton and his cronies want to force independent small business owners to form a union?

Money and Power The plan is to have every in-home daycare provider pay $25.00 per month. That’s over 9,000 in-home daycare providers in the state of Minnesota paying over $225,000 per month for a grand total of $2.7 million per year. Sounds like those union represen-tatives are going to be able to take home a nice paycheck and enjoy some nice vacations with money they have extorted from indepen-dent small business owners! Con-gratulations to those at the top of this pyramid scheme who will be able to initiate mafia-like tactics to create a job of simply collecting money while they say they “repre-sent” these small business owners. And, what do these indepen-dent small business owners receive as benefits for being a part of the

AFSCME Council? This is the union governing the constitution and bylaws for the in-home day-care providers. Well, for starters, unlike any other unions, they do not have the right to strike. OK, that sounds like a winner of an idea. Even if any independent small busi-ness owner could go on strike, how smart would that be? Are they going to go on strike because they are upset with how they treat themselves? And, Governor Dayton along with union cronies say that this bill will keep child care costs more affordable. It says so on their web-site: http://www.ccptmn.org/ Yes, increasing the costs of in-home daycare providers with union dues is the best possible way to decrease the costs for families paying for daycare expenses, right? Because increasing the costs for any independent small business owner never gets passed onto the consumer, right? And, of course the unioniza-tion proponents say that having a union will improve care for chil-dren. Isn’t that a slap in the face of all child care providers who work so hard to take care of our children? Parents who care about their children will select the best child care providers to take care of their children. Child care provid-ers who don’t attract customers will go out of business. The free market determines who survives. Along with all of these other great benefits, the union would help in-home daycare providers establish rates. Hmmm, doesn’t the free market decide that, as well?

Free and fair vote? And, what makes this even more interesting is that Governor Day-ton has so wonderfully presented the option to take this to a vote because he said he would support a free and fair vote. The reality is that (according to http://childcareunioninformation.weebly.com/) only 500 ballots will be issued by the AFSCME/CCPT and collected to present to the state. So, of the 9,000 in-home daycare providers, only 5.5 percent of those potential union members get to vote on whether to unionize. Normally, with any unionization process, all potential members get to vote. So, what’s wrong with this picture? And, only those in-home day-care providers who have had a Child Care Assistant Program registration within the past 12 months are eligible to vote. Lastly, if only 100 of the cards are returned, it takes a 51 percent vote to pass and form a union. OK, so only less than one-tenth of one-percent of the decision to vote for or against unionization of in-home daycare providers could boil down to a narrow scope of targeted and slanted voters. That’s like asking Republicans if they like Fox News. The entire concept makes no sense at all. Why don’t we make all indepen-dent small business owners form a union, but let’s focus our voting power on a small select few who want to organize it and collect the money from all the members. Sounds like an easy way to make a good living.

ROCHESTER, MINN. – Rochester Public Schools is launching a summer-long cam-paign to replace a logo which has represented the district for more than 40 years. “In April, the School Board approved a new strategic plan. At the heart of that plan is our mission statement which is, ‘To inspire, challenge, and empow-er all students with the knowl-edge and skills required to reach their full potential, to contrib-ute to future generations, and to become involved members of a global community.’” Superinten-dent for Rochester Public Schools, Michael Muñoz, said. “With this in mind, we believe collaborating with the community to develop a design that accurately represents the future generation of Rochester Public Schools is an appropri-ate step in activating our mission

statement.” The “Future Generations Logo” campaign will begin on Monday, May 27, 2013. In the first phase of the campaign, which is four weeks long, community mem-bers are invited to submit their designs for a possible new future logo for Rochester Public Schools via RPS’s Facebook page. A com-mittee will review all submissions and narrow the results to three designs which accurately reflect the district. The second phase of the cam-paign, beginning on July 22, 2013, is a two-week long vot-ing period in which community members can vote for one of three designs via Facebook up to once per day. The Designer that receives the most votes for his/her/their entry will receive a $1,000 payment from RPS for their services. “This is an exciting time for RPS,” added Muñoz. “Three key words in our mission statement are ‘inspire, challenge, and empower,’ and I suspect we will see a lot of inspiration and empowerment from the community members as they reflect on what they believe should be the new symbol for the

A Future GenerationThe Rochester Public School District launches a campaign for a new logo

district.” Rochester Public Schools plans to unveil the new logo on Mon-day, August 26 at a public open house at the new Rochester Alter-native Learning Center (the for-mer Market Square; 37 Woodlake Drive SE, Rochester) beginning at 5pm. To learn more about the com-petition, review terms and con-ditions, or to submit a design, visit https://www.facebook.com/ISD535 beginning at 10 am on Monday, May 27, 2013. About Rochester Public Schools

Rochester Public Schools, locat-ed in Rochester, Minnesota, has the seventh largest enrollment in

Minnesota, covers a large part of Olmsted County, and extends into Wabasha County. The district’s pre-kindergarten through grade 12 program serves approximately 16,400 students in 16 elementary schools, four middle schools, and three comprehensive high schools. The district also offers various alter-native schools and five choice pro-grams. Rochester Public Schools’ educational program is designed to reach all students, including those with special needs. Student-achievement levels are consistently above state and national averages, with 85-90 percent of graduating seniors pursuing post-high school education.

A Great Read!

OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Call the OCJ at 507-288-5201 to advertise or offer news tips!

BuyersZone

Want to be in the Buyers Zone?

Contact the Olmsted County Journal

at 507-288-5201 for more information.

The Olmsted County Journal publishes engagement announcements free of

charge.

Send your announcement and photo to

[email protected]

HAIRCUTSEveryday Low Prices!

Kids & Seniors

$1095

No appointments necessary • No coupon necessaryOpen 7 Days Per Week!

Rochester LocationT.J. Maxx Plaza

1300 Salem Rd SW

Adults

$1195

20% offall professional hair products

Everyday low prices

20 MILE

Single $350

Couple $450

Family $550

STEAK & PLAY SPECIAL$2300

Wednesday & Thursday Only

Includes 18 holes & cartPlus Tax

The OaksGolf Club in Hayfi eld

www.theOAKSinHayfi eld.com • 507-477-3233

2013 Membership

18 HOLES OF GOLF PLUS

CART & BURGER BASKET

GRATUITY & TAX NOT INCLUDED

$2000Not including weekends.

Must have coupon.

“An Abundant Selection To Strengthen Your Daily Walk With The Lord”

Cedarwood Plaza4152 18th Ave. NW,

Rochester, MN

507-289-2297www.giftsoffaithshop.com

COME & VISIT US!

18th Ave NW

41st St. NW

WE’VE MOVED!

Pax Christi Church

Best Buy

Just off Hwy. 52 North

See us at our new location

3rd Annual

MANY ITEMS 60% OFF & MORE! Christian gifts, books, jewelry & more!

Friday, June 7th • 9:30am-6pm Saturday, June 8th • 9:30am-5pm

Sidewalk Sale


By Mitchell Walbridge The Chatfield School Board met Monday, May 20 for its regu-lar monthly meeting. Many items were discussed before school adjourns for the summer. The board heard from the dis-trict’s new activity director Dan Schindler who is currently from the North Branch Area Public School System. Schindler has an abundance of coaching experi-ence and is expected to fit in well in Chatfield’s athletic and activ-ity programs. After an interview process Schindler was appointed to the position. He introduced himself to the rest of the board during the meeting saying that he’s excited for the opportunity to work with the coaches. Schindler will continue to work at North Branch for two years as their district runs on a four day school week. He will return on Friday evenings and spend the weekends and Mondays in Chatfield for the next two years. He plans to move to Chatfield with his family in the coming years. Another important item on the agenda was discussion about Chatfield’s 1:1 Mobile Devices technology program. Teachers and fourth to eighth grade stu-dents will be utilizing new tech-

nology in the next school year. Fourth through sixth graders will receive an Ipad Mini while sev-enth and eighth grade students will be working with Android devices. Younger students will also be provided with devices. Each kin-dergarten classroom will have 4 Ipads and each first through third grade class will receive a set of 30 Ipads. The school will be imple-menting training for teachers to get maximum results with the use of the new technology. The SAMR Model will be used to have teachers evaluate their les-sons. The SAMR Model follows four steps: substitution, augmen-tation, modification, and redefi-nition. There will be training in the summer. Fourth through sixth grade teachers will have three days of training while sev-enth and eighth grade instructors will do 1.5 days. The board passed several con-sent items including the resig-nations of art club advisor and speech coach Kelly Pruent, gifted and talented instructors Jayna Harstad and Tim Hebrink, Eng-lish instructor Stacy Hogberg, and business instructor Art Gust. The next board meeting is scheduled for June 17 at 7:00pm.

Chatfield School Board discusses technology integration The Operation Round Up® fund

at People’s Energy Cooperative (PEC) started in 2002 and raises approximately $72,000 a year to support a variety of charitable, edu-cational, community and youth-related programs and events. The program is funded by donations made by members of PEC who voluntarily have their electric bill rounded up to the next dollar. About 11,600 members current-ly participate 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 considered on a quarterly basis. The funds are held separately from the PEC operating accounts and are administered through the Board of Trustees comprised of seven PEC member volunteers.

Rochester Area Family YMCA People’s Energy Cooperative’s Operation Round Up® Trust Board met on April 18 and donated $1,795 to the Rochester Area Fam-ily YMCA. The funds granted will be used to purchase an exercise cable column.

Rochester Educators in the Workplace

People’s Energy Cooperative’s Operation Round Up® Trust Board met on April 18 and donated $600 to the Rochester Educators in the Workplace. The funds granted will be used to pay for marketing mate-rials for the annual Educators in the Workplace event.

Rochester Amateur Sports Commission

People’s Energy Cooperative’s Operation Round Up® Trust Board

met on April 18 and donated $1,500 to the Rochester Amateur Sports Commission. The funds granted will be used to help pur-chase t-shirts for the National Junior Disability Championship event.Fire Fighters Relief Association

People’s Energy Cooperative’s Operation Round Up® Trust Board met on April 18 and donated $5,691 to the Oronoco Fire Fight-ers Relief Association. The funds granted will be used to help pur-chase an automatic standby gen-erator for the fire station.

Bundles of Love People’s Energy Cooperative’s Operation Round Up® Trust Board met on April 18 and donated $500 to Bundles of Love. The funds granted will be used to purchase baby care items, fabrics, sewing supplies and yarn.Gamehaven Council Boy Scouts People’s Energy Cooperative’s Operation Round Up® Trust

Operation Round Up® Grants Board met on April 18 and donated $1,500 to the Gamehaven Coun-cil Boy Scouts. The funds granted will be used to help purchase out-side doors for buildings on the grounds. To be considered for the next round of disbursements, applica-tions must be made no later than June 20, 2013. Program guidelines and applications for Operation Round Up® donations are available at www.peoplesrec.com or by call-ing People’s Energy Cooperative at (507)367-7000.

About People’s Energy Cooperative

People’s Energy Cooperative is a member-owned electric coopera-tive celebrating over 75 years of delivering retail electric power to its nearly 12,000 member-owners in Olmsted, Dodge, Fillmore, Mower, Wabasha and Winona Counties. People’s Energy Cooperative is a Touchstone Energy® cooperative and a member-owner in the Dairy-land Power system of electric coop-eratives that generates and trans-mits reliable electric power

Pictured L to R: Judy Swenson (ORU Board Member), Mary Ross-man (Bundles of Love), Kathy McFarland (ORU Board Member), and Betty Becvar (ORU Board Member).

Photo submitted

Subscribe to OCJ for only $25/year. Wednesday, May 29, 2013 OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL

www.struvespaint.comHours: Mon.-Thurs. 7:00- 6:00, Fri. 7:00-5:30, Sat. 8:00-3:30

Expires 7/11/12.

50% OFFSelect

Cabots StainWhile supplies last.

Fence | House | Deck Stain

See the Beauty...Feel the Warmth...

...Enjoy the Savings!

497 37th St. NERochester, MN

Need a quote on a project?

507.289.7496

EnergyProductsAndDesign.com

RETAILER OF THE YEAR 2013 - NORTH AMERICA by Hearth & Home Magazine

Service, Selection,Savings.

email:[email protected] • www.ryan-ws.com

507-281-6363 800-367-26063750 85th Street NW,

Rochester, MN

*All accessories included. Call or visit website for details. Limited time offer.Includes: J-Channel, Starter Strip, Sill Trim, Corner Posts, Siding Nails

SPRING SIDING SALE$3380 installed*

Our Volume

Buying Equals

Big Savings!

1000 sq. ft. of premium vinyl siding installed.

Bob’s Construction IncJUST CALL BOB’S

CALLBOBSNOW.COM • 507-288-8379

FEATURING PREMIUM TRIPLE PANE WINDOWS

windowdepotrochester.com

your localWINDOW DEPOT U

SA★

BEST PRICE GUARANTEE

www.Pacifi cGraniteMN.com • 507.286.88882650 South Broadway, Rochester, MN

Rochester’s One-Stop Granite Source

OR

FREE Stainless Steel

Undermount SinkWith minimum purchase of

45 square feet or more.

FREE Granite Vanity Top

(36’ - 42’)

With minimum purchase of 45 square feet or more.

Starting at

SPECIAL OFFER

INSTALLED

$2999sq. ft.

Residential & Commercial

JEMTHEATRE


See you

at the

Movies

Main Ave. Harmony

Fri. May 31.......................7:30pM

Sat. June 1.......................7:30pM

Sun. June 2.......................7:30pM

www.jemmovies.comwww.facebook.com/JemTheatre

507.886.7469

Bring your own bucket for popcorn EvEryday & save!

pg Run Time: 1 Hours 42 Min.

RochesteR, Minn. - on Wednesday, May 8 the Reading center honored dyslexia tutors who have distinguished them-selves with a teaching span of between 5 to 15 years teach-ing reading to students who struggle the most, those with dyslexia. The tutors who are being given special honors include: •RobinSullivan,15years,61students tutored •BethWeigand,15years,34students tutored •SarahWillcutt,15years,29students tutored •Marge Swee, 10 years, 19students tutored •Mary Ruff, 5 years, 5 stu-dents tutored

combined, the 5 tutors being honored by the Read-ing center have been teaching children for 60 years. Thetutors have helped a combined 148childrenfromtheRoches-ter area and beyond. one of these children is nate Davis. nate Davis, from Rochester, transformedfroma2ndgrad-er embarrassed that he could not read, to a confident 5th grader who can read and excel in school due to the special-ized tutoring he received from Marge swee, one of the Read-ing center honorees. “By 2nd grade, he was get-ting embarrassed in front of his peers at school because of his difficulty with reading,” recalled Amy. “My husband, christopher, and i were very concerned because nate’s con-fidence at school was so poor. he would say, ‘i’m embar-rassed, i’m not good at this, i don’t want to read aloud, i’m not as good as the other kids.’” This is heartbreaking for a par-ent to hear from an other-wise very bright and promising child. “he’d say, ‘Mom, i’m just not smart enough.’” nate’s mother, Amy, brought

Reading Center honors dyslexia tutorshim to the Reading center after talking to a colleague, Dr. Brooks Edwards, MedicalDirector of the Mayo clinic transplant center. Dr. edwards also struggled as a child with undiagnosed dyslexia. “if i had waited one more year before i was diagnosed with dyslexia, i might not have recovered from it.” These chilling words from Brooks Edwards, M.D., pro-pelled Amy Davis to seek help for nate. Dr. edwards has helped hundreds, if not thousands, of patients; it was unimagi-nable to think that he might not have become a physician because of dyslexia. Amy took Dr. edward’s advice and sought help for nate at the Reading center. nate has been tutored by Marge Swee from 2nd gradeto his current 5th grade. “Whether he was going for les-sons before or after school, he was always enthused to see her. he would leave with a skip in his step,” said Amy. Amy believes that nate knew how much the tutoring helped him master the important skills of reading and spelling.

Today,itisawholedifferentchapter and story for nate. he isaconfident10-year-oldwhocan read harry Potter books independently. “now, nate feels confident. now, he says, ‘i’m a good reader.’” Reading center tutors may work with an individual child for one year or several years, depending upon the severity of the reading difficulty. children who receive appropriate help frequently go on to achieve great things in their lives. Since1951,over7,400strug-gling students have been taught to read through the Reading center.

About the Reading Center The Reading center is a non-profit organization that has been helping struggling students learn to read since 1951. A United Way part-ner agency, the Reading center provides educational testing, one-on-one educational Thera-py, an early childhood Reading Readiness program and sum-merBestofBasicsprogramforchildren. The Reading center also teaches adults in a multi-sensory, structured approach to teach reading through Basicand Advanced institutes and training for school teachers.

In2012,theReadingCenterprovided 8,212 lessons to 177students one-on-one, 83 chil-dren were tested for reading disabilities,93,4–6yearoldswerescreened,and105educa-tors and parents were trained. $53,647 in scholarships wereprovidedto65childrenwhosefamilies could not afford thecost of testing and tutoring. For more comprehensive background information on the Reading center go to www.TheReadingcenter.org,/About Us/Media Information or callthe above contact person to arrange interviews.


an informational meeting, 7pm Sunday, June 2 at the commu-nity center. For more info on the Lions, the world’s largest service club, see lionsclubs.org. •Demolition of propertiesdestroyed by the September 2010 flood should take place by December. “It’s taking muchlonger than I ever thought itwould,” Mayor McDermottsaid. •With the goal of buying agenerator for the fire depart-ment, Fire Chief Dan Sundtis,hetoldthecouncil,“writinggrants like crazy.” He’s doing well, too – $9,000 to date, toward the estimated $15,000 to $20,000 needed. •The council unanimouslyauthorized expenditures of $500 for tee ball supplies and up to $500 to buy a replacement part for broken playground equip-ment. •The council agreed withoutdissent to revise the fee schedule for community center confer-ence room rental. The chargefor using the room for up to two hours will be $25. Full-day and half-day fees, $150 and $75 respectively, will stay the same. Events with food and/or drinks will require a $50 deposit. •Aspecialcouncilmeetingtodiscuss establishing aTIF (taxincrement financing) district in the village will be held some-time during the first week of June,MayorMcDermottsaid.

ORONOCOContinued from Page 1

{ We Live Where We Work }Andrew Moore was born and raised in Rochester, MN. After graduating from Mayo High School in 2006, Andrew went to college for Sports Management. At RCTC, Andrew met his wife Samantha. They were married in July of 2011 in Stewartville, MN where they reside today. Both are avid sports fans, and even bigger Twins fans. They love camping in the summer, and snowmobiling in the winter (assuming there is snow on the ground). This upcoming July, Andrew and Samantha are expecting their first child, a baby girl!Previous to working with the advertising team at the Olmsted County Journal, Andrew spent two summers with the Rochester Honkers Baseball Club. The first summer as an intern of gamer operations, the second summer getting more involved in the advertising and sales. He especially enjoys being able to promote and support the local businesses in the county he grew up in.

“Building the personal relationships, and seeing my client’s businesses succeed, is a huge reward for working in advertising.” - Andrew

Community Involvement• St. James Coffee House - Board Member,

Head of Volunteer Committee •• Rochester Amateur Sports Commission •

• St. Bernards Church •• RCTC Music and Theatre Box Office •• Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity •

• Plays Rochester Rec Softball •

Delivering the news every week!

Andrew Moore507-316-5287

[email protected]

After a lengthy discussion and

some mixed feelings the Dover-

Eyota School Board voted to go

with a one hour late start on

Wednesdays for the the 2013-

2014 school year. The late start

will allow teachers more prep

time and collaboration time with

other teachers. Elementary school

would start at 9:00am and high

school would begin at 9:15 am.

Staff will work in professional

learning teams in the following

areas: •Data

analysis and

assessment

of individual student learning

•Curriculum

mapping and

alignment

•Implementat

ion of comm

on

TippiToes D

ance Compan

y

has grown and expanded in

southeast Minnesota in the last

fewyears.Tara

Cassmannof

Har-

mony has been a dance instructor

for Tippi Toes for three years now,

and she recently had the pleasure

of taking the dancers to Roch-

ester to perfor

m at theHarlem

Globetrotters’s halftime show.

Accordingto

Cassmann,the

re

are 225 students in Tippi Toes,

as farsouth

as Decorah, I

owa,

all the way up to Lakeville, Min-

nesota. The dancers range in age

from 18 months to 12.

“I had a grea

t friend inOk

la-

homa that reached out to the

HarlemGlobet

rotters, and t

hey

invited her dance crew to per-

form,” explained Cassm

ann.

“She passed along our name to

the corporate office, and they

called me and asked if we were

interested.”

Obviously, the

y were very

interested in performing. They

have done many performances in

Most everyone agrees that

regular physical activity is good

for your health. While there is

no arguing the benefits, there

are still many who don’t find

the time or ambition to do so.

Rochester man, Bob Keith

is living proof that exercising

and staying active can keep you

young and healthy for a long

time. At age 81, Keith is still

working as a water aerobics

instructorat

NorthgateH

ealth

Club.

Keith grew up in North

Dakota and attended education

college at Minot State Uni-

versity. He recei

ved aMaster’s

Degree from the University

of North Dakota and worked

at a medical rehab center as

a speech pathologist for two

years.Hewas

contactedby

the

MayoClinicin

1962andas

ked

to join the team there.

“I retired in

1994,” he

said.

“But they asked me to come

back half tim

e. SoI did

that

until 2007.”

During his time there, Keith

also attended a Luther Semi-

nary in St. Paul and became

a laychapla

in. He stillvolun-

teers his time as a chaplain at

St. Marys H

ospital, and

does

hospital visits for members of

his church, Redeemer Lutheran

Church.

Northgate Health

Club

moved to its current location in

Rochester in 1978, and that’s

when Keith started working

there.He teac

hes water a

ero-

bics classes and water volleyball.

Keith also works out regularly

at the health club, and has

taught spinning classes in the

past. At age 50, Keith had never

learned to swim, so he took

classesat the

YMCA.He liked

it so much he became a cer-

tifiedscuba

diver.“I’ve b

een

on between 200-300 dives,”

sharedKeith

.Headdedheh

as

gone scuba diving in Australia,

New Zealand

, theCaribb

ean,

Jamaica, and many more places

around the world.

“There’s a lot of beauty under

the water,” he said with a

smile.

Through all this time work-

ing,Keithha

sstayedactiv

e.He

has not only done workouts and

taught classes at Northgate, he

ran marathons for many years.

In2007,Keit

hwashitby

acar.

The driver was texting and ran a

red light. Keith had five surger-

ies that year and spent several

months in a wheelchair.

Despite his age and recover-

ing from a serious accident,

in 2007 Keith has not slowed

down much. Along with his

fitness routine and teaching,

Keith has what he calls “a lot of

crazy hobbies.”

“Ibakecook

iesfortheD

oro-

thyDayHouse a

nd theTrans

-

plantHouse,”

said Keith, a

dd-

ing he learned to bake from his

mother.He also

loves to grow

vegetables in his garden.

Add to his list of accomplish-

ments, Keith is a published

author. He wrot

e a cookboo

k

titled 301 Ways to Use Zucchini,

and has published several pro-

fessional books about cancer of

the larynx and aphasia. Keith

81-year-old a fitness instructor in Rochester

Tippi Toes dancers perform at

Harlem Globetrotters game

Dover-Eyota votes for one

hour late start on Wednesdays

Bob Keith of Rochester is a fitness instructor at Northgate

Health Club in Rochester.Photo by Jade Sexton

See BOB KEITH Page 7

See TIPPI TOES Page 9

See DOVER-EYOTA Page 8

Chatfield says yes

to purchase of

properties

page 7

Master of

Character

Description

page 13

Eyota lowers

summer rec late

fees

page 16

See our Spring Home

and Garden Special

Section in today’s

Journal!

Weekly Edition

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Volume 3 Issue 2

Byron l Chatfield l Dover l Eyota l Oronoco l Pine Island l Rochester l Stewartville

A dream complete for

the Johnsons

One for the birds

Rochester Garden and

Flower Club garden tour

fillmorecountyjournal.com • olmstedcountyjournal.co

m

Spring Home & Garden


OLMSTED COUNTY

“Where Olmsted County News Comes First”

By Jade Sexton

[email protected]

By Bill liSSer

[email protected]

PRSRT STD

US. POSTAGE

PAID

Permit No. 70

MADELIA, MN 56062

- Dover & Eyota -

Come visit

us!

See what Dover

& Eyota have to

offer on page 2!

Comment on this article at


By Jade Sexton

[email protected]

Buy it today, walk on it tomorrow.2909 S. Broadway, Rochester • 288-1766

www.hillercarpet.comHours: Mon-Thurs 8-8; Fri 8-5; Sat 9-4; Sun 12-4

**See store for details. Subject to credit approval.

OPENINGUP TO40% OFFSALE

GRAND

Auto • Home • Farm • CropBusiness • Life • Health • Specialty

Phone: 507.282.4411 • Email: [email protected] South Broadway, Rochester, Minnesota 55904

Chris SandersAgent

Call for a Free Review

RoCheSTeR, MInn. – Those interested in reviewingand commenting on the Envi-ronmental Assessment Work-sheet (eAW) for the Trunkhighway (Th) 63 South Cor-ridor Preservation Project in the City of Rochester may do so from Monday, May 27 through Wednesday,June26,2013. ThepurposeoftheeAWistoidentify environmental resourc-es and existing conditions and to disclose information about potential environmental effects of future proposed improve-ments in order to help gov-ernmental units make better informed decisions and mini-mize impacts if possible. Thestudy area includes theTh 63corridor between 48th Street and 85th Street South from approxi-matelyCSAh20ontheeastto11thAve.SWonthewest. The current Th 63 SouthCorridor Preservation Project involves official mapping of the right of way anticipated to be needed for future reconstruc-tionof theCSAh16 /Th63interchange and frontage / back-age road connections to support the planned conversion of this segment of Th 63 to a free-way facility, supporting future land use plans along this seg-mentoftheTh63corridorandthe growth of future commuter and other regional traffic on Th63.officialmappingofthe

Th63/CSAh16interchange“footprint”willsupportvariousinterchange configurations as a final design for the interchange hasnotbeenselected.Theproj-ect is not currently programmed for construction. Copies of the eAW will beavailable for public review on the Th 63 South CorridorProject web site at http://www.co.olmsted.mn.us/planning/trnsprtnplng/th63riastudy/Pages/default.aspx and at the following locations during the eAWcommentperiod: •olmsted County PublicWorks,2122CampusDriveSe,Suite 200, Rochester, Minn. •RochesterPublicLibrary,101Second Street SE, Rochester, Minn. • Minnesota Department

Comment period opens for Trunk Highway 63 South Corridor Preservation Project Environmental Assessment Worksheet

of Transportation, 2900 48th StreetnW,Rochester,Minn. • Stewartville Public Library,110 2nd St SE, Stewartville, Minn. Comments on the eAW canbe sent via letter to: Charlie

Reiter, Rochester-Olmsted Plan-ning Department, 2122 Cam-pusDriveSe,Suite100,Roch-ester, Minn. 55904. Comments may also be emailed to [email protected]


To SaveBe Smart And Scan

Scan the QR Codes to see specials offers and events around

Olmsted County!Shop. Donate.

Volunteer.507.474.6075

Delicious Coffee.Catholic Truth.

Get the word out.

New business?Having a sale?

At It’s Finest

Web Design

invites reader submissions from book lovers! Please send 100-200 words of commentary on a book you are now reading!

Rachel Reader

“What I’m Reading” Send responses to

[email protected]

Responses will be compiled and featured in a reader-generated column called

Oronoco Auto Parts & Auto Sales

410 1st St.Oronoco, MN 55960

Junkers & RepairablesWe Pay...$200-$7,500

- FREE TOWING -

more $$$ if saleable

oronocoautosales.com

507-367-4315


The Charm of the Seventh Step: Angela’s Ashes

“God knows ‘tis a lovely thing to be back among our own.” It was the weekend of Mother’s Day, which is perhaps the worst time for a mother to be in the hospital. My friend lay crumpled among her sheets like a broken bird. Her body was thin and her eyes were warm and glistening. She want-ed me to read to her from Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes. I had read the book years ago and recalled only a desperate story told by an impoverished child narrator. The last thing I wanted to read to her in the hospital was an elegiac memoir with a tragic mother figure. I skimmed through pages of Irish drinking songs and passages of alcoholics until my eye fell on this charming line: “If I have to get up in the middle of the night to pee in the bucket I go to the top of the stairs and look down to see if the angel might be on the seventh step.” Frank’s father had told him, by way of answering the age-old tough question “where do babies come from?” that an angel comes in the night and sets new children on the sev-enth step. “I ask Mam if the angel just brings the babies and then for-gets about them. She says, “Of course not. The angel never forgets the babies and comes back to make sure the baby is happy.” And all of a sudden my friend and I were in tears. The image

of a child in poverty going to the stairs in the quiet of night, when all the stress of the day has settled, when all is dark and the only sound is the whistle of sleep, this boy goes to tell the angel the things he can’t tell his mother and father, or the school master with the stick. The child stays on the seventh step and waits for the angel until it gets too cold to wait any longer. While Angela’s Ashes is per-haps one of the saddest stories you’ll ever read, McCourt is able to perfectly capture the innocence and tragic hope of a child. He is the only narra-tor whose hand you will want to hold while reading of his doom. Your eyes will glint with tears as he describes his moth-er Angela, how she sacrificed for her family, how she stared into the ashes on a cold night and sent her prayers up with the smoke of the last embers, prayers that she and her boys would survive. I can understand why a mother would want to hear this story in a time of trial. Angela is a character who can accompany women through desperation. Her boys come around her before they leave for America and sing to her a sad Irish song, which I read to my friend as her Mother’s Day chorus: A mother’s love is a blessing No matter where you roam Keep her while you have her You’ll miss her when she’s goneExcept, if you know to seek her on the seventh step.

Rachel Reader

By Noah B. Litherland and Zach-ary J. Sawall, University of Min-nesota Extension ST. PAUL, Minn. - Several reports have come in indicating varying levels of winterkill in alfalfa. For dairy producers, this is an unwelcome start to the late spring. University of Minnesota Extension provides recommen-dations on alternative forages to replace damaged alfalfa and feed livestock affordably. Alfalfa winterkill may be caused by a combination of fac-tors, including harsh and long winter conditions, plant stress due to drought and, possibly, over-harvesting during the previ-ous summer. Reports have indi-cated that late cuttings in 2012, even before Sept. 1, resulted in very little regrowth; observa-tions of late summer cuttings have been reminiscent of alfalfa cut in mid-October. In March, alfalfa fields looked to be in decent shape. The dam-age appears to have occurred after the slight temperature warming in March followed by the slushy snow in April. South-ern Minnesota locations have reported a considerable amount of winterkill.

Forage selection and seeding strategies

Producers already face high feed prices. The last two years of dry weather resulted in a shortage of feed, especially for-age. Key attributes of successful forage options are that they establish quickly, grow rap-idly, and provide good yield and quality per acre. Experts have made many suggestions, including ryegrass, sorghum-sudan grass, BMR sudan grass, clover, wheat, barley, oats, peas and oats silage. Some producers decide to replace alfalfa acres with corn or soybeans. Availability of seed may be a concern that dictates which for-age option works best for each producer. Dan Undersander, University of Wisconsin, rec-ommends simply drilling Ital-ian ryegrass into the dead areas with no tillage. Tillage would disturb the field and delay seed-ing. Undersander recommends seeding 10 lbs. /acre (55 seeds/sq. ft.). If producers decide to plow their alfalfa fields, they should consider long-term needs for cow diets and decide if they will

Forage replacements for lost alfalfaselect alternative forage or use those acres to plant other crops.

Additional strategies This is a great time to evaluate your options for storing forages to prevent shrink and increase efficiency of forage feeding. Lac-tating cow diets in 2013 may reflect alfalfa shortage because producers will likely be feeding greater than 50 percent of the dry matter diet as corn silage. Consider forage conserva-tion options such as restricted feeding of growing heifers and exploring alternative non-for-age fiber sources, such as whole fuzzy cottonseed, soyhulls, corn gluten feed, beet pulp, and sweet corn silage. Try to maximize for-age quality for high-producing cows, and avoid making deci-sions that save money in the short-term but cost money in the long term. Finally, evaluate potential cull cows, including excessive num-bers of replacement heifers, to reduce forage needs. As always, consistency within the nutrition program is always a positive. Make necessary changes gradu-ally and work to minimize varia-tion in nutrient supply to dairy cattle. Visit www.extension.umn.edu/agriculture/crops/spring-issues for more Extension infor-mation about the forage shortage situation. Visit www.extension.umn.edu/dairy for more infor-mation for dairy producers.

OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Share your thoughts at www.olmstedcountyjournal.com

Visit Bluff Country

www.visitbluffcountry.com

LifeExperience

As It Should Be

Lived

1.507.288.3999 1.855.NO.CHEMICALSchulzOrganicFertilizer.com

Granular Organic Plant-Based

Product

Technology Integrated Learning

If you go to a school or college today, you’re not going to hear the hard-pressed clicks of a man-ual typewriter anymore. Odds are you’re not going to hear the faint scratch of a pencil on paper for very much longer either as many schools and universities

are utilizing technology-based learning. Through my first year expe-rience at Winona State Uni-versity, I have witnessed the change. We’ve all had those moments where we’ve tuned out when someone, like a pro-fessor for example, is talking. It just so happens that I had one

By Mitchell Walbridge

tech bytesof these moments in a biology class. During the time that my mind was wandering, I noticed the constant keystrokes as stu-dents were taking notes. But who knows if clicking of keyboards will be sustained for much longer? Laptop and desktop computers are falling to smaller, more mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. In a report by USA Today, 30 percent of college students at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. already own a tablet device, and that number is expected to jump 40 to 50 percent in the next academic year. Similar figures will expand with other education institutions as well.

This figure is completely believable as even our local high schools and universities are put-ting a device in each student’s hands. Winona State will give each new fulltime incoming freshman an Ipad mini in addi-tion to a new laptop this fall. Other current students will be given either an Ipad mini or Android-based tablet in addi-tion to keeping their computers as the current rotation program continues. Modern devices aren’t just for college students though. Many local school districts are having their students utilize technol-ogy. Students in the Kingsland and Dover-Eyota school districts

have had access to updated tech-nology, as well as in Lanesboro where each ninth through twelfth grade student has a net-book. Additionally, Chatfield is updating its technology plan for many students over the sum-mer. As the digital age takes over, it is still important for us to know how to actually write. I, myself, am an old-fashioned note taker with a pen and a notepad. However, it is important for us to keep up with the new era changes. As technology grows smaller and more advanced, this is one instance where the expres-sion “bigger is better” does not apply.

The Rochester Amateur Sports Commission is pleased to report that Shjon Podein and his char-ity organization TEAM 25 have agreed to be the title sponsor of the 2013 National Junior Dis-ability Games – an event to be held in Rochester July 6-13 this summer! The National Junior Disability Games will bring the country’s top 300 physically disabled ath-letes together here in Rochester, Minn. for its annual national championship. This event is for athletes between the ages of 7 and 21 who have met the appro-priate Disabled Sports Organiza-tion qualifying standards at a sanctioned regional qualifying

meet or an approved qualifying competition. Disabilities include but are not limited to: spinal injuries, cerebral palsy, visual impairments, amputations, limb deficiencies, and other congeni-tal anomalies. The event was in Mesa Ariz. in 2012. The athletes will compete in six sports; Table Tennis, Swimming, Archery, Weightlifting, Pentath-lon and the largest event – Track over the week-long event. The National Junior Disability Games event was a perfect fit for Shjon, Team 25 and their char-ity. The mission of the Shjon Podein Children’s Foundation is to improve the quality of life and create an environment of

Team 25 Signs on as Title Sponsor!caring and community support for children facing extraordinary difficulties in their lives. “We are fortunate to have the resources to assist the Sports Commission in hosting this national competition in our home town. We hope all the athletes have a memorable expe-rience while in Rochester,” said Podein. It was in 1997 that Shjon and his wife Sherry founded the Shjon Podein Children’s Founda-tion to help kids facing extraor-dinary difficulties in their lives. Shjon enjoyed a successful 14-year NHL playing career that included many highlights, including being recognized by

the NHL for his work outside of hockey with the 2001 King Clancy Memorial Trophy. This trophy is awarded “to the player who best exemplifies leadership on and off the ice and who has made a noteworthy humanitar-ian contribution to his commu-nity.” That same year, he also

won the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche. For additional comments or questions please contact: Ben Boldt – Tournament Coordina-tor; [email protected]; 507-280-4701. Additional event in formation is available at: http://www.njdc2013.com.

Call the OCJ at 507-288-5201 to advertise or offer news tips! Wednesday, May 29, 2013 OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL

507-467-2512

Camping • Restaurant • BarGolf • Hostel • Pool

River • Trails

www.BarnResort.com

Located between Preston and Lanesboro

off County Road 17

Enjoy a Peaceful Getaway

Camping

6450 120th St. NWPine Island, MN 55963

(507) 356-8594Fax: (507) 356-2857

[email protected]

Seasonal & Monthly Sites

Available

HiddenMeadows

HiddenMeadows

RV Park

BLUFF VALLEY CAMPGROUND, INC.

ZUMBRO FALLS, MN

1-800-226-7282

A Scenic Family recreation area along the shores of the lazy Zumbro River in Southeast Minnesota

ADAM WATERS OPERATIONS MANAGER

507-753-2955

WWW.BLUFFVALLEY.COM

Dear RedWhat is the meaning of life?

How do I ask my boss for a raise?

Wedding jitters - Real or Fake?How do I feel more comfy in my skin?

Olmsted County Journal’s new literary advice columnist invites your questions and quandaries.

Please send your dilemmas and musings, humorous or serious to [email protected].

Addressed to Dear Red

How can I get involved in my community?


BYRONContinued from Page 1

construction preparation and work that will not impact traffic. Safe Routes To School ProjectCity Administrator Mary Blair-Hoeft sees the Safe Routes to School project as an important one for Byron, Minn. “It’s all about getting kids to the elemen-tary and middle school,” said Blair-Hoeft. The project will include flashing lights at the 4th Street and 9th Street crossing of County Road 5. Additionally, funds will be used to help repair and extend sidewalks.

100% Compliance Deputy Bornhorst reported the Olmsted County Sherriff’s Department conducted compli-ance checks of Byron businesses serving alcohol. The checks are intended to ensure businesses are properly checking identifi-cation and not serving minors. Byron businesses came through the check with 100 percent com-pliance. Bornhorst also said there were no major issues regarding law

enforcement and he added, “We are seeing an increase in service calls, but that’s not unusual this time of year, nothing major, just an increase in calls.”

Other Business Local building permits are on the increase. The activity is a positive one for the City of Byron. There were two assessment appeals reviewed. Those parties will be notified of the decision to adjust the assessment or keep it as is. The City is working with Mr. Brooks regarding a retain-ing pond at the north end of 1st Ave NW. A larger pond is needed. Additionally, the city is considering a cul-de-sac on that same end of 1st Ave. It’s a difficult area for people to turn around, especially snow plows and garbage trucks. Councilman Brett Baumbach referenced a proposal to build assisted living housing in Byron. He urged the city to make sure they are part of the conversation as to where the units will be located. Councilman Bob Meyer shared the Fire Department’s controlled burns will begin as soon as weather permits. Addi-tionally, tickets for the Fireman’s Dance should be in the mail shortly.

Bob Gullickson Sales and Repair507-281-3040

1245 Marion Rd. SERochester, MN 55904

[email protected]

Like us on

Facebook

By Rachel Hammer The first annual Garden Fair will take place at the Olmsted County History Center next Saturday, June 1 from 9am to 4pm. The event is being orga-nized by a small group of altru-istic community members who want to share their passion for gardening with the public while raising funds and awareness for homeless students in Olmsted County. Master gardener Sherrie Bowe also serves as a food coordinator for the LINK (Living Indepen-dently With Knowledge) pro-gram of Rochester. Stories of the teens she has encountered over the last three years with the program have touched her heart. She once hosted a wine tasting at her home to benefit LINK, but then decided she could do more. Her daughter and co-coordi-

nator Lorrie Alberts says, “My mom has such a love of garden-ing. We really tried to come up with something that would be new for the community and would be a win-win for ven-dors, attendees and the home-less youth.” Alberts believes that homeless youth are a demographic often overlooked because of a general lack of awareness, especially in Rochester. Many children are in bad situations that are not their fault, she said, and yet there are a lot of negative stereotypes which cast these kids in a bad light. She stated that there are as many as 200 homeless young people in the Olmsted County area. To attend the Garden Fair, admission is the price of a can of food. Attendees can bring a non-perishable food item, paper product, or cleaning sup-

Garden Fair benefits homeless youthply product to stock the pantry for homeless youth. The History Center of Olmsted County is the primary sponsor and food will be provided by McGoon’s and Cold Stone Creamery. Vendor applications will be accepted until May 30th. Space rental is $50 and all proceeds go directly to support Roch-ester LINK. Master Gardeners of Olmsted County, Rochester Garden and Flower Club, In Bloom Garden Center, Garten Marketplatz, Treehouse and many others will have booths showcasing plants and garden equipment. There will be activi-ties for kids, local artists, and even Alpacas from Rocky Top Acres. Robin Wolfram from KTTC will do a live demonstration as will Master Gardeners at In Bloom Garden Center at 11am, 12pm, and 1 pm, respectively.

MANKATO, MINN. – Repre-sentative Tim Walz announced that four local high school seniors, who are graduating this spring, will be heading to national Military Services

Academies in the fall to begin their service careers. All four are resi-dents of Minnesota’s 1st Congres-sional District and were nominated to attend the respective academies by Representative Walz as part of his academy nomination duties. “It is my privilege and honor to nominate our best and brightest stu-dents to our nation’s distinguished institutions of military service and higher learning,” said Rep. Tim Walz, who served 24 years in the Army National Guard and is the highest ranking enlisted soldier to ever serve in Congress. “Their service to our country will be a source of pride for our communities and a character-shaping experience for these future leaders. I wish them all the best as they learn and grow in the Military and Air Force Academies. They have bright futures ahead.” The following students were nom-

inated by Representative Walz and are attending Academies this Fall: •UnitedStatesMilitaryAcademy:Jack Dingle, Rochester, Minn. grad-uate of Mayo High School; Chris-topher Huhn, Rochester, graduate of Lourdes High School • United States Air Force Acad-emy: Jonah Noeldner, Owatonna Minn. graduate of Owatonna High School; Jackson Wilson, Rochester, graduate of John Marshall High School High school students interested in applying for 2014 admission to theUnitedStatesMilitaryAcademy,UnitedStatesNavalAcademy,Unit-ed States Air Force Academy, and/or theUnitedStatesMerchantMarineAcademy should contact Represen-tative Walz’s Rochester office at 507-206-0643. Applications are due by October 31, 2013.

Four local high school graduates accepted to National Military Service Academies

OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Call the OCJ at 507-288-5201 to advertise or offer news tips!

APPLIANCESAfter Hours AppliAnce service

Repairing all brands of major household appliances.Guaranteed repairs.

Flexible Hours - Reasonable RatesAlmost 30 years in the business

507-316-49554-6/12

ASSIStEd LIvINgsHAlom estAtes HAs An opening

Shalom Estates provides congregate living for adults & seniors.

Services include: Three home cooked meals, Snacks, 24/7 friendly onsite staffing, Medication assistance,

Bathing and personal cares, Escort to appointments are available upon request, Private bedrooms, Activities,

24/7 on call Registered Nurse, Plus more!for information contact Alice syverson at:

507-271-9909 or 507-281-9700 or [email protected]/16/13

BLINdSrocHester QuAlitY BlinDs

We offer sales and installation of a variety of custom window coverings including:

Cellular/Honeycomb Shades • Roman ShadesRoller Shades • Solar Shades • Woven/Bamboo ShadesVertical Blinds and more with features including but not limited to: child safety “cordless” lift-motorization-eco

friendly-top down/bottom up.call 507-990-0250

or check out our websitewww.rochesterqualityblinds.com

52-3/5/14

CABINEtryFor complete bath, kitchen, or interior remodeling...

Contact Jessica Curry, our certified designer & staff member

Let Jessica and her design team turn yourwish list into your dream kitchen or bath.

Offering years of experience and a full line of custom cabinetry and products to fulfill the job.

Explore the Possibilitiesthe tile superstore and more

call 507-285-11092411 7th St. NW, Suite A

Rochester, MN 55901Tile-Granite-Cabinetry-Hardwood-Carpet-Vinyl-Laminates

26-6/26

CArPEtcarpet - vinyl - Hardwood - laminates

We offer the most competitive pricing in the areaFlooring will define your home’s style more than

any other elementTake the time to find the right flooring...You will be rewarded for years to come

We offer limitless colors & styles...Residential or Commerical

We offer installation or retail sales for the do-it-yourselfersVisit our showroom & let our experienced staff guide you.




26-6/26

CONStrUCtIONHigH forest BoBcAt service, llc

Small Excavation Work • Bobcat Work • Concrete RemovalBlack Dirt • Sand Fill • Rock

Cell (507) 273-4754 • Fax (507) 533-1088HigH forest Automotive eQuipment

Division of High Forest Bobcat Service, LLCAuthorized Distributor & Installer of Rotary Lifts

Also Service All Makes & Models of Liftscall (507) 533-8065

26-7/24

dryWALLK.o. DrYWAll, llc

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

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

13-5/29

gArAgE dOOrStHompson’s gArAge Door AnD openers

Exceptional Products • Superior ServiceResidential • Commercial • Farm

Gate Openers • Garage Screen DoorsFree in-home estimates

We sell & install new doors and openersWe also do repair work

Springs • Cables • Rollers • Hinges • GearsWe can repair most brands – We are bonded & insured

Serving SE Minnesota since 1991www.thompsongaragedoor.com

Check our website for monthly specials!Find us on Facebook • We accept Visa/Mastercard

check out our 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 friend26-11/20

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...

residential or commercialWe buy direct from the supplier...

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




26-6/26

tlc surfAces introduces our new stone fabrication shop in Byron, MN.

We specialize in granite and quartz countertops for all residential and commercial projects.

Our projects are done right the first time, all the time. We offer integrity, and quality and each project is

completed with excellence, all at an affordable price. come visit our showroom at 714 cty rd 3 in Byron

or our shop at 302 Byron Ave. or check out our website at www.tlcsurfaces.com

507-261-349252-12/25

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#BC2051272213-6/5tfn

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

507-993-22494-5/29

on A BuDget???Gutters • Painting • Lawncare • Spring Clean-up

Landscaping • Junk Removal • Dirt/Rock/Sand HaulingRetaining Walls • Fencing • Property Cleanouts • RoofingSiding • Interior & Exterior Remodeling • Garage Doors

YOU NAME IT...WE DO IT!!!Over 18 years experience • FREE Estimates

Fully Insured, Licensed & Bonded • Referencestpr services unlimited, llc

507-696-7524 (Tim)[email protected] • tprservicesunlimited.com

LIC#BC63986113-6/26

Wetzstein construction, llc.rocHester

• Complete Home Remodeling •• Additions • Decks • Siding • Windows • Doors • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Roofing

• Flooring • Garages • Sheds • Landscapingone cAll - We Do it All

36 Years ExperienceInsured & Licensed

cAll Jeff 507-529-1833 Lic#BC634563 26-10/16tfn

HAULINgHAuling services

Decorative Rock • Mulch& MUCH MORE!

cAll Jeff 507-529-18334-10/16tfn

LAWN/LANdSCAPEgreg’s lAWn cAre & snoWploWing

resiDentiAl & commerciAlspring cleAnups “Book Early!”

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

• Fertilizing • Weed Control • Pressure WashinglAnDscAping

• Retaining Walls • Block • Rock • Mulch• Seeding • Cement Work • Patios • Sidewalks

• Driveways • Sodding • BOBCAT WORKWe Will Do it All

• 27 years experience • Licensed/Fully Insured • Dependable • Trustworthy • Owner Operated

free estimAtes 507-261-7597 (greg)

26-5/29

WenDts lAWn cAre“Spring & Fall Cleanups”

• Mowing • Dethatching • Shrub Removal • TrimmingAssociations/Commercial/Residential

Decorative Rock, Black Dirt, & Gravel Delivery AvailableSnow Removal Available

Over 30 Years Experience & Fully InsuredGuaranteed To Save You Dollars!

507-259-9696 (roger)26-9/11

LAWN/LANdSCAPEBlADe of grAss lAWncAre & snoWploWing llc

Spring & 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 Accepted507-273-6402

4-6/19tfn

cunningHAm lAWn & sHruB cArePeople Who Care

• Spring Clean-ups •• Mowing & Trimming • Shrub Trimming • Aeration •

• Dethatching • Edging • Flower & Shrub Planting • Seeding• Fertilization & Weed Control •

Residential or CommercialFREE Estimates - Insured

507-696-5722 or 507-951-344013-6/26

MASONrycHimneY Discounts!QUALITY RESTORATION

• Tuck Point Specialist • Brick • Block • Stone •• Chimneys • Foundations • Retaining Walls •

• All Concrete Work •Complete Restoration

Photo Resume and References Available507-272-1622 Doug Boatright

[email protected]/29

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.com26-11/6tfn

PAINtINg & dECOrAtINgDArrell’s pAinting

30 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 Rates

NO JOB TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL!!507-358-6979 (Cell) • Rochester

Will Travel Where This Paper Travels4-6/12tfn

rEMOdELINgremoDeling D.l. llc

Residential & CommercialCabinets • Siding • Windows • Decks • Framing

Sheetrocking • Taping • Texturing • RoofingPainting • Ceramic Tile • Carpet

All your general remodeling needs!Ask about special pricing for hotel remodels

Free EstimatesAbel (507) 398-3790 • Carlos (507) 271-4732

[email protected] - English • Carlos - Spanish

26-7/3

Business Service Directory

REMODELINGWETZSTEIN CONSTRUCTION, LLC.

ROCHESTER• Complete Home Remodeling •

• Additions • Decks • Siding • Windows • Doors • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Roofing

• Flooring • Garages • Sheds • LandscapingONE CaLL - WE DO IT aLL


CaLL JEff 507-529-1833 Lic#BC634563 26-10/16tfn

ROOFINGSTEVE GENTRY CONSTRUCTION, LLC

“We treat your home as if it Were our oWn”• New Roofs • Tear-Offs • Storm Damage • Warranty

Claims • Insulation • New Construction & Remodeling • Siding • Decks & Patios • Windows • Doors • Garages

Licensed, Bonded & InsuredFree Estimates & Great References

GIVE US a CaLL TODaY! Office 208-4501 or Steve’s Cell 250-5263

www.stevegentryconstruction.comEmail: [email protected]

Lic.#BC593908 52-3/19/14

REDEMPTIVE ROOfING, LLC.• New Roofs • Reshingle • Flat Roofs

• 24 Hr. Res./Comm. Leak Repair • Steel Shingles• Chimney Flashing • Gutter Cleaning

• Lawn Care • Snow Removal • Storm DamageCertified Professional InstallerWorkmanship GUaRaNTEED

Competitive PricingLicensed, Bonded and Insured

Call now for Free Estimate507-251-9220 Lic.# 20638833

13-6/19

ROOFINGTWO GUYS CONSTRUCTION Of ROCHESTER, LLC

family owned & operated“Quality and affordability count!”

Metal & Shingle RoofsOwens Corning Preferred Contractor for

Asphalt ShinglesHidden Fastener and Barn Steel Metal Roofs

Home Construction & RemodelingGarages, Decks, 3 Season Porches

Windows and DoorsFree Estimates ~ Licensed & Insured

All Labor guaranteed • References Available*VETERAN’S DISCOUNT*

Call 507-696-2163www.twoguysconstructionmn.com

MN LIC# BC63790826-6/26

STR8LINE CONSTRUCTION LLCRoof with the best, or leak like the rest!

SPECIALIzING IN ROOFING!Roofing • Tear-Offs • Storm Damage Concrete • Driveways & Sidewalks

Siding • Windows • Decks & Patios • Garage DoorsNew Construction • RemodelingLicensed & Insured #BC664972

Free Estimates507-450-4501 (Taylor Marsden)

26-11/13

SHEETROCK/DRYWALLCHRISTIAN’S REMODELINg, LLC

Sheetrock • Taping • Wall & Ceiling TexturingPainting • Carpet • Hardwood Floors • Ceramic Tile

• Roofing • Stucco • Stone • Siding16 Years Experience

FREE ESTIMATES ANY TIMEFor a Good Clean Quality

Job Done Right Call:(507) 536-4928 or (507) 358-3247 (cell)

(507) 282-2164 (fax)[email protected]

26-11/13

SMALL ENGINE REPAIRaLL CHECK SMaLL ENGINE REPaIR

$49 Walk Behind Lawn Mower Tune-Up SpecialWe service all makes (gas & diesel)

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

Welding & Fabrication AvailablefREE PICK-UP Of OLD LaWN MOWERS,

TRaCTORS, bLOWERS, ETC.Pickup & Delivery Mon-Sat 7am-7pm

507-990-28334-6/12

TILEWe offer the most competitive pricing in the market

We offer the largest selection in the regionWE INSTaLL IT...WE INSTaLL IT

We offer retail or wholesale...residential or commercialWe buy direct from the supplier...


Explore the PossibilitiesThe Tile Superstore and More

Call 507-285-11092411 7th St. NW, Suite A

Rochester, MN 55901tile-Granite-Cabinetry-hardwood-Carpet-Vinyl-Laminates

26-6/26

WATERPROOFINGbaSEMENT 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.OWNERS: aRLEIGH & SCOTT bENIKE

www.basementwatercontrol.netRochester 507-281-2714 or Toll Free 1-877-461-9994

Lic.#CB64654926-8/7

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 507-951-1028WET baSEMENT?

26-10/30

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

26-11/20

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.# 00484226-7/24

RYaN WINDOWS & SIDING INC• Home Improvement From A Company You Can Trust

Windows, Doors, Siding, Roofing, Blown Insulation & Awnings,

• Bruce Ryan 34 Years In Home Improvement • Our Buying Power Means Saving to You!

Licensed, Bonded, Insured1-800-367-2606 or 507-281-6363

www.ryan-ws.com • [email protected] Hwy 52 North, Rochester, MN 55903 Lic.#0008077

26-11/27

Business Service Directory Business Service Directory

By Nate Langworthy Randy Staver has been sworn in as Roch-ester City Council Pres-ident, follow-ing his May 7 election to the position. Staver’s ascen-sion to the position ends a nearly eleven-month vacancy. “This has been a long journey for all of us and I’m very grate-ful for all of the support that I’ve received from virtually the entire community,” Staver said after taking his oath of office. “I’m happy to be here. Cer-tainly, none of us wanted it

under these circumstances. Nev-ertheless, we grow and move together as a community and I’m very thankful.” Before Staver could be sworn in as council president, city charter dictated that he resign his position as the council mem-ber representing the city’s fifth ward. He was elected to that position in 2010 and served in that capacity in addition to the duties of interim council presi-dent that he assumed last July. Past fifth ward council mem-ber Bob Nowicki then assumed his former role upon appoint-ment from the city council. Nowicki was already seated at the bench with the rest of the council after the council

Staver sworn in as council presidenthad come to consensus on his appointment in a previous com-mittee-of-the-whole meeting. Nowicki represented Ward 5 for eight years. He was first elected in 2002, challenged by Staver, and was re-elected to the position in 2006. Nowicki retired after more than 30 years working at IBM and is cur-rently RNeighbors Board Chair, among many other volunteer activities. He chose not to seek re-election in 2010, the year Staver was elected to represent Rochester’s northeastern ward. Council member Michael Wojcik was the lone dissenter, based on his objection in general to the council making appoint-ments to elected offices.

“I’m incredibly grateful that Mr. Nowicki, who has won elec-tion fairly a number of times, is willing to serve in the interim,” he said. “Strictly on the basis that I don’t think it’s my busi-ness to say who should represent Ward Five, I will vote against this.” Wojcik noted that an appoint-ment could give a potential can-didate the advantage of incum-bency, though not in this case as Nowicki had previously decided not to seek election and has stated he has no intention to file for the office in June. Nowicki placed his nameplate in front of his seat and held up a sign seen weekly for the last 10 years at Grandma’s Kitchen restaurant reading “City Coun-cil Spoken Here”. Nowicki had held public discussions at the

restaurant in the Silver Lake Shopping Center at 7am on Fri-days throughout his two terms on the city council and even after he stepped down from the council. The date for the special elec-tion of the Ward Five council member was set for July 30. If no candidate receives more than fifty percent of the total vote, an election between the two most popular candidates will be held on September 17. The council member will like-ly be determined in September, as ten or more candidates have expressed interest in the posi-tion, including Shaun Palmer, Staver’s 2010 challenger, and 2012 county board candidate Tim Schmitt. The filing period for the office will open on June 4 and close on June 18.

Randy Staver

Subscribe to OCJ for only $25/year. Wednesday, May 29, 2013 OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL


HUGE Annual Inventory Reduction Sale

AuctionLocated: 2 miles East of Osseo, WI on Hwy. 10, then 5 miles North on County Rd “M”, then 3

miles East on County Road “RR”. Fire #E22680. Watch for NIC auction arrows.

SAtuRDAY, JunE 15Sale Starts at 8:30 a.m. (SHARP)

Amish lunch, bake sale, tent & seating available. Homemade candy & jam.Color Photos Available at www.NorthernInvestment.Com

Bedroom Sets • Tables • Round Corner Tables • Quilts • ChairsEnd and Coffee Tables • Benches • Gliders • Misc. Furniture

A Large Variety of QUALITY, Hand-made Amish Furniture

HERSHBERGER WOODWORKINGE22680 County Road RR • Augusta, WI 54722

Northern Investment Co., Clerk & Cashier, Mondovi, WI 715-926-4265Registered Wisconsin Auction Co. License #10, Rep. by Steve Strey, 715-797-2347

NortherN INvestmeNt Co.

APPLIANCESAfter Hours AppliAnce service

Repairing all brands of major household appliances.Guaranteed repairs.

Flexible Hours - Reasonable RatesAlmost 30 years in the business

507-316-49554-6/12

ASSIStEd LIvINgsHAlom estAtes HAs An opening

Shalom Estates provides congregate living for adults & seniors.

Services include: Three home cooked meals, Snacks, 24/7 friendly onsite staffing, Medication assistance,

Bathing and personal cares, Escort to appointments are available upon request, Private bedrooms, Activities,

24/7 on call Registered Nurse, Plus more!for information contact Alice syverson at:

507-271-9909 or 507-281-9700 or [email protected]/16/13

BLINdSrocHester QuAlitY BlinDs

We offer sales and installation of a variety of custom window coverings including:

Cellular/Honeycomb Shades • Roman ShadesRoller Shades • Solar Shades • Woven/Bamboo ShadesVertical Blinds and more with features including but not limited to: child safety “cordless” lift-motorization-eco

friendly-top down/bottom up.call 507-990-0250

or check out our websitewww.rochesterqualityblinds.com

52-3/5/14

CABINEtryFor complete bath, kitchen, or interior remodeling...

Contact Jessica Curry, our certified designer & staff member

Let Jessica and her design team turn yourwish list into your dream kitchen or bath.

Offering years of experience and a full line of custom cabinetry and products to fulfill the job.




26-6/26

CArPEtcarpet - vinyl - Hardwood - laminates

We offer the most competitive pricing in the areaFlooring will define your home’s style more than

any other elementTake the time to find the right flooring...You will be rewarded for years to come

We offer limitless colors & styles...Residential or Commerical

We offer installation or retail sales for the do-it-yourselfersVisit our showroom & let our experienced staff guide you.




26-6/26

CONStrUCtIONHigH forest BoBcAt service, llc

Small Excavation Work • Bobcat Work • Concrete RemovalBlack Dirt • Sand Fill • Rock

Cell (507) 273-4754 • Fax (507) 533-1088HigH forest Automotive eQuipment

Division of High Forest Bobcat Service, LLCAuthorized Distributor & Installer of Rotary Lifts

Also Service All Makes & Models of Liftscall (507) 533-8065

26-7/24

dryWALLK.o. DrYWAll, llc

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

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

13-5/29

gArAgE dOOrStHompson’s gArAge Door AnD openers

Exceptional Products • Superior ServiceResidential • Commercial • Farm

Gate Openers • Garage Screen DoorsFree in-home estimates

We sell & install new doors and openersWe also do repair work

Springs • Cables • Rollers • Hinges • GearsWe can repair most brands – We are bonded & insured

Serving SE Minnesota since 1991www.thompsongaragedoor.com

Check our website for monthly specials!Find us on Facebook • We accept Visa/Mastercard

check out our 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 friend26-11/20

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...

residential or commercialWe buy direct from the supplier...





26-6/26

tlc surfAces introduces our new stone fabrication shop in Byron, MN.

We specialize in granite and quartz countertops for all residential and commercial projects.

Our projects are done right the first time, all the time. We offer integrity, and quality and each project is

completed with excellence, all at an affordable price. come visit our showroom at 714 cty rd 3 in Byron

or our shop at 302 Byron Ave. or check out our website at www.tlcsurfaces.com

507-261-349252-12/25

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#BC2051272213-6/5tfn

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

507-993-22494-5/29

on A BuDget???Gutters • Painting • Lawncare • Spring Clean-up

Landscaping • Junk Removal • Dirt/Rock/Sand HaulingRetaining Walls • Fencing • Property Cleanouts • RoofingSiding • Interior & Exterior Remodeling • Garage Doors

YOU NAME IT...WE DO IT!!!Over 18 years experience • FREE Estimates

Fully Insured, Licensed & Bonded • Referencestpr services unlimited, llc

507-696-7524 (Tim)[email protected] • tprservicesunlimited.com

LIC#BC63986113-6/26

Wetzstein construction, llc.rocHester

• Complete Home Remodeling •• Additions • Decks • Siding • Windows • Doors • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Roofing

• Flooring • Garages • Sheds • Landscapingone cAll - We Do it All


cAll Jeff 507-529-1833 Lic#BC634563 26-10/16tfn

HAULINgHAuling services

Decorative Rock • Mulch& MUCH MORE!

cAll Jeff 507-529-18334-10/16tfn

LAWN/LANdSCAPEgreg’s lAWn cAre & snoWploWing

resiDentiAl & commerciAlspring cleAnups “Book Early!”

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

• Fertilizing • Weed Control • Pressure WashinglAnDscAping

• Retaining Walls • Block • Rock • Mulch• Seeding • Cement Work • Patios • Sidewalks

• Driveways • Sodding • BOBCAT WORKWe Will Do it All

• 27 years experience • Licensed/Fully Insured • Dependable • Trustworthy • Owner Operated

free estimAtes 507-261-7597 (greg)

26-5/29

WenDts lAWn cAre“Spring & Fall Cleanups”

• Mowing • Dethatching • Shrub Removal • TrimmingAssociations/Commercial/Residential

Decorative Rock, Black Dirt, & Gravel Delivery AvailableSnow Removal Available

Over 30 Years Experience & Fully InsuredGuaranteed To Save You Dollars!

507-259-9696 (roger)26-9/11

LAWN/LANdSCAPEBlADe of grAss lAWncAre & snoWploWing llc

Spring & 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 Accepted507-273-6402

4-6/19tfn

cunningHAm lAWn & sHruB cArePeople Who Care

• Spring Clean-ups •• Mowing & Trimming • Shrub Trimming • Aeration •

• Dethatching • Edging • Flower & Shrub Planting • Seeding• Fertilization & Weed Control •

Residential or CommercialFREE Estimates - Insured

507-696-5722 or 507-951-344013-6/26

MASONrycHimneY Discounts!QUALITY RESTORATION

• Tuck Point Specialist • Brick • Block • Stone •• Chimneys • Foundations • Retaining Walls •

• All Concrete Work •Complete Restoration

Photo Resume and References Available507-272-1622 Doug Boatright

[email protected]/29

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.com26-11/6tfn

PAINtINg & dECOrAtINgDArrell’s pAinting

30 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 Rates

NO JOB TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL!!507-358-6979 (Cell) • Rochester

Will Travel Where This Paper Travels4-6/12tfn

rEMOdELINgremoDeling D.l. llc

Residential & CommercialCabinets • Siding • Windows • Decks • Framing

Sheetrocking • Taping • Texturing • RoofingPainting • Ceramic Tile • Carpet

All your general remodeling needs!Ask about special pricing for hotel remodels

Free EstimatesAbel (507) 398-3790 • Carlos (507) 271-4732

[email protected] - English • Carlos - Spanish

26-7/3

Business Service Directory

REMODELINGWETZSTEIN CONSTRUCTION, LLC.

ROCHESTER• Complete Home Remodeling •

• Additions • Decks • Siding • Windows • Doors • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Roofing

• Flooring • Garages • Sheds • LandscapingONE CaLL - WE DO IT aLL


CaLL JEff 507-529-1833 Lic#BC634563 26-10/16tfn

ROOFINGSTEVE GENTRY CONSTRUCTION, LLC

“We treat your home as if it Were our oWn”• New Roofs • Tear-Offs • Storm Damage • Warranty

Claims • Insulation • New Construction & Remodeling • Siding • Decks & Patios • Windows • Doors • Garages

Licensed, Bonded & InsuredFree Estimates & Great References

GIVE US a CaLL TODaY! Office 208-4501 or Steve’s Cell 250-5263

www.stevegentryconstruction.comEmail: [email protected]

Lic.#BC593908 52-3/19/14

REDEMPTIVE ROOfING, LLC.• New Roofs • Reshingle • Flat Roofs

• 24 Hr. Res./Comm. Leak Repair • Steel Shingles• Chimney Flashing • Gutter Cleaning

• Lawn Care • Snow Removal • Storm DamageCertified Professional InstallerWorkmanship GUaRaNTEED

Competitive PricingLicensed, Bonded and Insured

Call now for Free Estimate507-251-9220 Lic.# 20638833

13-6/19

ROOFINGTWO GUYS CONSTRUCTION Of ROCHESTER, LLC

family owned & operated“Quality and affordability count!”

Metal & Shingle RoofsOwens Corning Preferred Contractor for

Asphalt ShinglesHidden Fastener and Barn Steel Metal Roofs

Home Construction & RemodelingGarages, Decks, 3 Season Porches

Windows and DoorsFree Estimates ~ Licensed & Insured

All Labor guaranteed • References Available*VETERAN’S DISCOUNT*

Call 507-696-2163www.twoguysconstructionmn.com

MN LIC# BC63790826-6/26

STR8LINE CONSTRUCTION LLCRoof with the best, or leak like the rest!

SPECIALIzING IN ROOFING!Roofing • Tear-Offs • Storm Damage Concrete • Driveways & Sidewalks

Siding • Windows • Decks & Patios • Garage DoorsNew Construction • RemodelingLicensed & Insured #BC664972

Free Estimates507-450-4501 (Taylor Marsden)

26-11/13

SHEETROCK/DRYWALLCHRISTIAN’S REMODELINg, LLC

Sheetrock • Taping • Wall & Ceiling TexturingPainting • Carpet • Hardwood Floors • Ceramic Tile

• Roofing • Stucco • Stone • Siding16 Years Experience

FREE ESTIMATES ANY TIMEFor a Good Clean Quality

Job Done Right Call:(507) 536-4928 or (507) 358-3247 (cell)

(507) 282-2164 (fax)[email protected]

26-11/13

SMALL ENGINE REPAIRaLL CHECK SMaLL ENGINE REPaIR

$49 Walk Behind Lawn Mower Tune-Up SpecialWe service all makes (gas & diesel)

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

Welding & Fabrication AvailablefREE PICK-UP Of OLD LaWN MOWERS,

TRaCTORS, bLOWERS, ETC.Pickup & Delivery Mon-Sat 7am-7pm

507-990-28334-6/12

TILEWe offer the most competitive pricing in the market

We offer the largest selection in the regionWE INSTaLL IT...WE INSTaLL IT

We offer retail or wholesale...residential or commercialWe buy direct from the supplier...


Explore the PossibilitiesThe Tile Superstore and More

Call 507-285-11092411 7th St. NW, Suite A

Rochester, MN 55901tile-Granite-Cabinetry-hardwood-Carpet-Vinyl-Laminates

26-6/26

WATERPROOFINGbaSEMENT 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.OWNERS: aRLEIGH & SCOTT bENIKE

www.basementwatercontrol.netRochester 507-281-2714 or Toll Free 1-877-461-9994

Lic.#CB64654926-8/7

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 507-951-1028WET baSEMENT?

26-10/30

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

26-11/20

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.# 00484226-7/24

RYaN WINDOWS & SIDING INC• Home Improvement From A Company You Can Trust

Windows, Doors, Siding, Roofing, Blown Insulation & Awnings,

• Bruce Ryan 34 Years In Home Improvement • Our Buying Power Means Saving to You!

Licensed, Bonded, Insured1-800-367-2606 or 507-281-6363

www.ryan-ws.com • [email protected] Hwy 52 North, Rochester, MN 55903 Lic.#0008077

26-11/27

Business Service Directory Business Service Directory

Aaron Michael Anderson, 33, of Rochester was convicted on May 20 of one count of Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle on. Anderson was sentenced to the St. Cloud Correctional Facil-ity for 12 months and 1 day. Anderson was also ordered to pay restitution. In addition Anderson was convicted of one count Aid/Abet Receiving Stolen Property. For this charge Anderson was sentenced to 23 months in the St. Cloud Correctional Facility as well as paying restitution. The sentences are to be served concur-rently. Anderson was also con-victed of one count of Burglary - 3rd Degree. For this charge Anderson was sentenced to the St. Cloud Correctional Facility for 30 months.

Brandon Carl Nelson, 19, of Stewartville was given a stay of adjudication on May 20 for one count of Drugs - 5th Degree – Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 – Not Small Amount Marijuana. Nelson was given five years of supervised probation, 100 hours of community service, and 3 days of local confinement. In a separate case Nelson was con-victed of Burglary - 2nd Degree – Dwelling. Nelson’s case was continued, and he was given five years of supervised probation, 100 hours of community service, and 3 days of local confinement. Sentences in both cases are to be served concurrently. Mandy Marie Klein, 31, of Rochester was given a stay of adjudication on May 20 for one

Olmsted County District Court count of Drugs - 5th Degree – Pos-sess Schedule 1,2,3,4 – Not Small Amount of Marijuana. Klein was given five years of supervised pro-bation, local confinement for 180 days with credit for time served of 49 days. Klein was also given 100 hours of community service. Robin Wayne Lilla, 38, of Rochester was convicted on May 20 of one count Aid and Abet Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Mov-able Property – No Consent. Lilla was given a stay of imposition for this charge. Lilla was also given five years of supervised probation and 100 hours of community ser-vice. Restitution for Lilla totaled $1,650. Troy Michael Wiuff, 42, of Owatonna was convicted on May 20 of one count Burglary - 2nd Degree – Building – Possess Tool. Wiuff was given a stay of imposi-tion for this charge. Wiuff was given ten years of supervised pro-bation, 90 days of local confine-ment, and 100 hours of commu-nity service. Restitution for Wiuff totaled $500.45. In a second case Wiuff was convicted of one count Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Mov-able Property – No Consent. Wiuff was given another stay of imposition. For this charge Wiuff was given supervised probation for five years, 90 days of local confinement, and 100 hours of community service. Sentences for both cases are to be served con-currently. Ron Joseph Meyers, 48, of St. Paul was sentenced on May 21 for one count of Predatory Offender – Knowingly Violates Registra-tion Requirement or Intentionally Provides False Information. Mey-

ers was sentenced to 31 months in the St. Cloud Correctional Facility, five years of supervised probation, and 365 days of local confinement with credit for time served of 298 days. Joshua Steven Molina, 23, of Rochester was given a statuto-ry stay of adjudication on May 21 for one count of Drugs - 5th Degree – Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 – Not Small Amount Marijuana. Molina was given five years of probation, local confine-ment for 20 days with credit for time served of 7 days, and a fine of $1,000. Joseph Devon Payton, 32, of Byron was convicted on May 21 of one count Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alco-hol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours. Payton was sentenced to the St. Cloud Correctional Facil-

ity for 46 months. Andrew David Miller, 23, of Plainview was given a stay of imposition on May 22 for one count Assault - 3rd Degree – Substantial Bodily Harm. Miller was given five years of supervised probation, 50 hours of commu-nity service, local confinement for 60 days, and restitution totaling $10,000. Amberly Lynn Young, 27, of St. Paul was sentenced on May 22 for one count of Drugs - 2nd Degree – Sale 3 Grams or More – Cocaine/Heroin/Meth within 90-Day Period. Young was sen-tenced to the Shakopee Correc-tional Facility for 68 months. Young was also given 25 years of supervised probation, local con-finement of 120 days with credit for time served of 13 days, and 50 hours of community service.

Since 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

THURSDAY, MAY 30•Coffee get-together in Chatfield, 9-10am, Chosen Valley Assisted Living Center. *•Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-287-1404 for more info.*•Baby Time!, 10am, Auditorium, Rochester Public Library, Rochester.*•Toddler Time!, 10:30am & 11am, Auditorium, Rochester Public Library, Rochester.*•Living Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop, 12:30-2:30pm, Center for Active Adults, 120 City Center Dr., Stewartville.•Making Lemonade: Building on Life’s Challenges, 2-3pm, Gramercy Park Cooperative of Rochester, 1333 Arthur Ln. NW, Rochester. Presenter: Harriet Hodgson, BS, MA, Author.•Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 6:30-8:30pm, R.O.C. (Rochester Outreach Center), 2450 Marion Rd. SE, Rochester. *

FRIDAY, MAY 31•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, JUNE 1•Rochester Downtown Farmers Market, 7:30am-Noon, County parking lot, 4th St. & 4th Ave. SE.*•Widows & Widowers of Rochester meeting, 8:30am, Old Country Buffet. For more info, call 507-289-2263.*•Garden Fair 2013, 9am-4pm, History Center of Olmsted County, 1195 W. Circle Drive SW, Rochester. Come learn about gardening from local experts.•Goldfinch Bird Walk, 9-10am, Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Rd. NE, Rochester.•RideAbility Fundraising Barn Dance, 3-9pm, 10038 Cty. Rd. 5 NW, Pine Island. (3.5 miles south of Pine Island or 9 miles north of Byron) For questions call Jeanie 507-356-8154.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2•Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 5:30pm, Hope Summit Christian Church. *

CALENDAR OF EVENTSMONDAY, JUNE 3•Korean War Veterans Club: Every Monday at 8am at Grandma’s Kitchen (KWVC Mess Hall) in Rochester for meeting and breakfast. *Senior Softball, Practice 8:30am; Games 9:30am. McQuillan Field off Marion Rd SE, Rochester, MN. Ages: Men 50 to 80 plus; Women 40 to 60 plus. Ben 507-288-4768. rochestermnseniorsoftball.webs.com.*•Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-287-1404 for more info. *•Monroe Crossing bluegrass concert, 12:10-1pm, Lips Atrium, subway level, Rochester Methodist Hospital, Charlton Bldg., 10 3rd Ave. NW, Rochester.•Quilters’ Sew-ciety meeting: Shellie Robson presenting “A Collection of Quilts & Tips,” 1pm & 7pm, Bethany United Methodist Church, 1835 19th Ave. NW, Rochester. •DBSA: Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, 5:30-6:30pm, DBSA Mayo: Saint Marys Hospital, Generose Bldg., Sister Helen Hayes Lecture Hall (Room 2-120, 2nd floor). Info: 507-285-8372 or www.DBSAlliance.org

•Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 6:00pm, Community Celebration Church in Kasson. *•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.*•Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Rochester support group, 7:30pm, Rochester Methodist Hospital, Eisenberg Bldg., ground floor, dining room 3.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4•RCTC LIFE (Learning Is ForEver) Rochester Art Center: Then and Now w/Kris Douglas, 10-11:30am, RCTC Heintz Bldg, Room HA 112, 1926 Collegeview Rd. SE, Rochester. Call 507-280-3157 for more info.•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. *•Caregiver Support Group, 1:30-2:30pm, Elder Network, 1130 1/2 7th St. NW, Rochester. For more info call Holly 507-285-5272.•55+ Driver Improvement Program: 8 Hr. First Time Course, 5:30-9:30pm, Northrop Bldg, Rochester Com. Ed., 201 8th St. NW, Rochester.


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

•Bedtime Stories, 6:30pm, Auditorium, Rochester Public Library, Rochester.*•Adult Grief Support Group, 6:30-8:30pm, Seasons Hospice Office, 1696 Greenview Dr. SW, Rochester, MN.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5Senior Softball, Practice 8:30am; Games 9:30am. McQuillan Field off Marion Rd SE, Rochester, MN. Ages: Men 50 to 80 plus; Women 40 to 60 plus. Ben 507-288-4768. rochestermnseniorsoftball.webs.com.*•Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-287-1404 for more info. *•Preschool Storytime, 10am, Auditorium, Rochester Public Library.*•Powerful Tools for Caregivers, 5-7:30pm, Elder Network, 1130 1/2 7th St. NW, Rochester. For info or to register call 507-285-5272.•55+ Driver Improvement Program: 8 Hr. First Time Course, 5:30-9:30pm, Northrop Bldg, Rochester Com. Ed., 201 8th St. NW, Rochester.

Oronoco Auto Parts and Auto Sales410 1st St. SE, Oronoco, MN 55960

507-367-4315 • 800-369-4315 • www.oronocoautoparts.comJust 5 minutes north of Rochester on Hwy 52

‘93 Suburban - Black/Silver, 225K .... $1,495

‘89 Grand Am - Blue, Only 76K ......$1,495

‘01 Saturn L200 - Green 183K .......$2,195

‘99 Concorde - Gold, 164K ............$1,895

‘99 Tahoe - Silver, 225K..................$1,695

‘92 Caprice Wagon - Maroon, 131K ...$1,295

‘95 Jimmy - Green, 229K ................$1,495

‘97 Saturn SC2 - Red, 138K ...........$1,295

‘99 Taurus - Red, 110K ...................$2,495

‘01 Caravan - Gray 250K ................$1,295

‘02 Cavalier - Blue, 122K ...............$2,395

‘97 Grand Marquis - Green, 156K ..$1,595

‘00 Town & Country - Silver, 152K .... $2,295

FOR SALE: Internet-ready, eMac comput-ers, 1ghz, 80gb, 512mb RAM, InDesign Master Suite Collection software. All prod-ucts for media desktop publishing included. Asking $249 or best offer. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s8tfn- x

AFFORDABLE, CLEAN, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Heats multiple buildings. Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523. stfnwk1- o

SAWMILLS from only $3,997.00 - Make & save money with your own bandmill - cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info/DVD: 800/578-1363 Ext. 300N www.NorwoodSawmills.com. MCAN

THRILL DAD with 100 Percent Guaranteed, delivered-to-the-door Omaha Steaks! SAVE 67 PERCENT PLUS 4 FREE Burgers ñ The Favorite Gift - ONLY $49.99. ORDER Today. 1-877-356-2704 Use Code:45102YXL or www.OmahaSteaks.com/dad87 (MFPA)

PROFLOWERS - SEND BOUqUETS for Any Occasion. Birthday, Anniversary or Just Because! Take 20 percent off your order over $29! Go to http://www.Proflowers.com/Buy or call 1-866-983-2204 (MFPA)

FOR SALE

MEL’S GOLF CARS LLC closeout on new colored 2012 Yamaha gas and elec-tric Golf Carts. Example: a $5,000.00 car with small down payment and approved credit the price could be $150/month for 36 months. Many used Golf Cars available. We are an authorized Yamaha Dealer and provide the highest quality in all our Golf Carts. 132 Garfield Ave. S,. Albert Lea, MN or call Mel at 507-438-2705. sg22,29,5,12,19,26-x

SPORTING GOODS

JEFF NIELSEN SALES: TRACTORS: 2011 Kubota L3540D C/H/AC Hydro Loader 4WD Warranty (4-27-14) No Bucket Hrs: 51 Like New $27,000.00. Ford 4400 Loader Gas 2WD $6,350.00. SKIDLOADERS: Case: 40XT Hrs:2,500 $12,250.00. 85XT Hrs:1,500 $17,500.00. Mustang 342 Hrs:3,850 T-Bar $7,750.00. 2054 C/H T-Bar Hrs:960 $14,500.00. Bobcats: 2010 S185 Hrs:2,720 C/H/AC 2-Speed $22,900.00. 873 Hrs:3,600 New Motor $19,250.00. 2007 S300 Cab/Heat 2-speed Hrs:2,000 $26,500.00. 2005 S175 Hrs:1,405 Cab/Heat $17,500.00. 1998 773 Cab/Heat Hrs:2,640 $11,900.00. UTILITY VEHICLES: Yamaha Rhino 660 4WD Hrs:230 $5,999.00. Steiner $2,750.00. MISC: Manure Bucket for Case 1818 $150.00 Call for Appt. & Info. JEFF NIELSEN SALES Eberhardt Str., Albert Lea, MN. Buy-Sell-Trade H- 507-377-1137, C- 507-383-7012, Website: jeffnielsensales.com Email:[email protected] Trucking Service Available. Call any day but Sunday. s22,29,5-x

FOR SALE: Ford 5000 D Cab 7’ Bush Hog Loader, 8’ Blade, 9’x22’ 10 Ton Custom Built Wagon w/Hydr. Dump, All Steel, New. All to go $12,000, will divide. Call 507-437-4777 or 507-396-4363. f29- x

FARM

CASH FOR CARS: All cars/trucks want-ed. Running or not! Top dollar paid. We come to you! Any make/model. Call for instant offer: 800/871-9145. MCAN

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-800-423-0656 (MFPA)

FOR SALE: 1972 Mod 175 Honda Cycle, low miles, looks and runs like new. 3 Wheel Trike Moped 1,100 miles. Call 507-437-4777 or 507-396-4363. a29- x

AUTO AUTO

AUTO

WE PAY $200 and UP for junk cars, trucks, and more. FREE TOW AWAY - call Oronoco Auto Salvage at 507-367-4315. w20tfn- o

WANTED

VENDORS WANTED for the 10th Annual Three River Days Antiques & Flea Market May 31, June 1 & 2 at the Mower County Fairgrounds in Austin, MN. Call 507-433-5605 or Sandy at 507-589-9335 or email [email protected] or go online at www.mowercountyfair.com for application. n22,29-x

BUYING GOLD &SILVER bars, coins, rings, diamonds, pocket watches, sil-ver dollars, rare coins, currency, $5.00, $10.00, $20.00 gold coins, Krugerands, sterling silver sets, anything marked 10-K, 14-K, 18-K, .925. Any gold or silver item. Compare prices before you sell. 30 years at the same retail location, Fairmont, Minnesota, Kuehl’s, 507-235-3886. n29-x

DISH NETWORK Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & high speed inter-net starting at $14.95/month (where available). Save! Ask about same day installation! Call now! 866/785-5167. MCAN

SAVE $$$ ON AUTO INSURANCE from the major names you know and trust. No forms. No hassle. No obliga-tion. Call READY FOR MY qUOTE now! CALL 1-877-610-1942 (MFPA)

HIGHSPEED INTERNET EVERYWHERE By Satellite! Speeds up to 12mbps! (200x faster than dial-up.) Starting at $49.95/mo. CALL NOW & GO FAST! 1-866-796-2843 (MFPA)

EVER CONSIDER A REVERSE MORTGAGE? At least 62 years old? Stay in your home & increase cash flow! Safe & Effective! Call Now for your FREE DVD! Call Now 1-888-562-4751 (MFPA)

DirecTV - Over 140 Channels only $29.99 a month. Call Now! Triple Savings! $636.00 in Savings, Free Upgrade to Genie & 2013 NFL Sunday Ticket FREE!! Start Saving Today! 1-800-304-3681 (MFPA)

SAVE ON CABLE TV-Internet-Digital Phone-Satellite. Youíve Got a Choice! Options from ALL major service provid-ers. Call us to learn more! CALL Today. 1-877-867-1734 (MFPA)

MEET SINGLES RIGHT NOW! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it Free. Call Now: 1-800-314-4583 (MFPA)

CHAT WITH LOCAL MEN! Local Men are waiting for you! Call Livelinks now. 1-800-269-0184. Women talk free! (MFPA)

NOTICES NOTICES NOTICES

FOR RENTROOMS FOR RENT: quiet, furnished rooms, nice neighborhood, near down-town and bus line. Utilities paid. Ph: 507-288-6647. r22,29-x

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

EMPLOYMENT

GARAGE SALES

REC. VEHICLES

HEALTH PUBLIC NOTICESSERVICES

REAL ESTATE


The Olmsted County Journal is looking for a sports writer to report on local sporting events. We are looking for someone with good writing skills and an interest in all sports. Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Editor, Olmsted County Journal, P.O. Box 6697, Rochester, MN 55903 or e-mail to [email protected] or call for more information 507-251-5297.

Sports Reporter

FINANCING AVAILABLE

Camper SaleS and ServiCe

Highway 9 West • Cresco, IA800-556-0266 • www.campsiterv.com

Over 175 New & Used Campers iN stOCk!

“Award-Winning” Service DepartmentWe service all makes & models

IowA’s LArGEst“rv Parts

Megastore” Over 50,000 Parts & Accessories In Stock

PUBLIC NOTICESOffice Of The Minnesota

Secretary Of StateASSUMED NAME

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAMEMinnesota Statutes, Chapter 333

1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conduct-ed:

MAIN STREET RESEARCH & CONSULTING

2. Principal Place of Business:1722 WALDEN LN. SW

ROCHESTER, MN 55902 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting busi-ness under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address:

SILVANA HACKETT1722 WALDEN LN. SW

ROCHESTER, MN 55902

RYLEE MAIN2432 CLINTON AVE. S.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the appli-cable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: 5/11/13

/s/ Silvana HackettPublish 22,29

STATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF OLMSTEDDISTRICT COURTTHIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICTCourt File No.: 55-PR-13-2310In Re: Estate ofArlene Rae King, Decedent.NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated November 2, 1994. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Christine Alice King, whose address is 8878 Stonebrook Trail, Woodbury, MN 55125, and Kevin Robert King, whose address is 1264 Mary Hill Circle, Hartland, WI 53029, to serve as the personal representatives of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal represen-tative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the per-sonal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors hav-ing claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.Dated: April 9, 2013

/s/ Darla BusianRegistrar

Dated: April 9, 2013/s/ Charles L. Kjos

Court AdministratorCameron Kelly Law, LLCCameron R. Kelly, MN# 032873X5620 Memorial Avenue, Ste. EStillwater, MN 55082Telephone: 651-705-6277e-mail: [email protected]

Publish 22,29

STATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF OLMSTEDDISTRICT COURTTHIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICTCourt File No.: 55-PR-13-2575In Re: Estate ofMardean L. Spiten Decedent.

AMENDED NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF LOST WILL

AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO

CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on June 12, 2013, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at the Olmsted County Government Center, 151 Fourth Street SE, Rochester, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purport-ing to be a copy of the decedent’s Will dated March 27 1990, and for the appoint-ment of Sharon A. Spiten, whose address is 22 45th Avenue NW, Apartment 108, Rochester, Minnesota 55901, as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors hav-ing claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.BY THE COURTDated: May 3, 2013

/s/ Kevin A. LundJudge of District Court

Dated: May 3, 2013/s/ Charles L. Kjos

Court AdministratorBy: Darla J. Busian

Deputy ClerkWARD & OEHLER, LTD.Robert T. Ward1765 Greenview Drive SWRochester, MN 55902Telephone: (507) 288-5567

Publish 22,29

AUCTION CALENDAR

To list your Auction Call 507-288-5201

Sat. June 15, 8:30am - Huge Annual Inventory Reduction Sale! Sale site at 2 miles East of Osseo, WI on Hwy 10. For more information contact Northern Investment Co. 715-926-4265 or online at www.NorthernInvestment.com.

Thurs. June 20, 9:30am - Notice of Upcoming Dealer, Lender, Consignment Auction. Sale site at Gehling Implement & Auction Co. in Preston, MN. For more information contact Gehling Auction at 507-765-2131 or online www.gehlingauction.com.

Sat. June 22, 10am - Two Parcel Absolute Real Estate Auction. Sale Site is at Wykoff Community Center. For more information contact Matt Gehling, Gehling Auction at 800-770-0347.

1977 16’ Crestliner, 35 HP evinrude shorelander trailer, trolling motor, fish locator, new wheels & cover. $1800. 507-289-0213. s22,29-x

newer Home and pole barn. 101 acres winona/i-90/laCrosse. woods, ponds Prairiegrass CrP. mls 4041200 wi-mn real estate 608-385-8080 e3tfn- o

10 + ACres neAr winonA. overlooks the mississippi river! will be offered on 6-1-13 for $39,900! Four rivers realty, inc. 866-897-4857. www.4rivers.com. e29-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 available. Flexible schedules. no certification required, but a heart is. Apply online: www.roches-terseniorcare.com or call m-F 8am-4pm. 507-399-0079. htFnwk1- x

someone to tAKe CAre oF lArGe yArD. light maintenance around the house. ideal for recently retired man or farmer. in Chatfield. Ask for Don 507-867-3767 (after 2 pm). h22,29-o

looKinG For QuAliFieD tractor and pump operators for spring work season. work opportunities for summer through fall available. many open posi-tions and possibilities. Vorwerk Custom Pumping, wykoff, mn. toni at the office: 507-352-4292. Cell: 507-884-9918. Andrew cell: 507-421-1387. h22,29-o

new riCHlAnD CAre Center is looking to fill the following positions: 56 hour Charge nurse for evening shift. 56 hour Charge nurse for night shift. 64 hour CnA for night shift. 56 hour CnA for day shift. Casual positions for nurses and Aides, all shifts. long-term care experience preferred. Full benefit pack-age available. if you are interested, please go to www.newrichlandcarecenter.com and fill out an application, or email your resume to lyn sebenaler, [email protected]. eoe. h29,5,12-x

PAiD in ADVAnCe! mAKe $1000 A weeK mailing brochures from home! Helping Home-workers since 2001. Genuine opportunity! no experience required. start immediately! www.mail-ing-reps.com (VoiD in sD) (mFPA)

roCHester online is looking for a sharp, enthusiastic, experienced adver-tising salesperson, responsible for sell-ing online advertising on our new city guide website. A successful candidate will have the necessary skills for initiat-ing contact with potential advertisers, build and maintain relationships with existing customers and explaining the advertising opportunities offered by the company. this position is a commission based independent representative either full or part time. this position is very flexible and you can set your own hours. email resume to [email protected]. h29-o

lArGe CooPerAtiVe seeKs information systems manager to man-age company computer network. Degree is required with network administration experience. For more information contact Gene lueb CHs at [email protected]. mCAn

lArGe CooPerAtiVe seeKs VP energy with management responsibilities include sales/marketing, delivery fleet, employee supervision, & department financials of refined fuels/propane busi-ness. Degree or applicable work experi-ence required with proven history of performance. For more information con-tact Gene lueb CHs email: [email protected]. mCAn

neeD ClAss A CDl trAininG? start a career in trucking today! swift Academies offer PtDi certified courses and offer “Best-in-Class” training. new academy classes weekly. no money down or credit check. Certified mentors ready and available. Paid (while train-ing with mentor). regional and dedi-cated opportunities. Great career path. excellent benefits package. Please call: 866/975-8141. mCAn

roCHester online is look for a sharp enthusiastic experienced advertis-ing salesperson, responsible for selling online advertising on our new city guide website. A successful candidate will have the necessary skills for initiating contact with potential advertisers, build and maintain relationships with existing customers and explaining the advertising opportunities offered by the company. this position is a commission based independent representative either full or part time. this position is very flexible position and you can set your own hours. email resume to [email protected] h29- o

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT

Attention: furniture moved, junk/brush hauled, building tear-downs, prun-ing, raking, edging, weeding, mowing, gutters/windows cleaned. Douglas. 507-282-3011. 3/6eow-12/25/13- x

A1 HAnDymAn: Brian nielsen repair and maintenance, inc. Fast, fair, friendly service. insured. Free estimates. General home and business repairs. no job too small. 507-271-9925 or 507-356-8725. v15,22,29-o

All tHinGs BAsementy! Basement systems inc. Call us for all of your base-ment needs! waterproofing? Finishing? structural repairs? Humidity and mold Control? Free estimAtes! Call 1-866-691-8804 (mFPA)

ComPuter ProBlems? Viruses, spyware, email, Printer issues, Bad internet Connections ñ FiX it now! Professional, u.s.-based technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 1-855-717-2701 (mFPA)

Country FresH ProDuCe AuCtion: 5/31. starting at 10am. Country Fresh Produce Auction, 13473 Cty rd. 35, st. Charles, mn 55972. Auctioneer: murt Boyum 507-273-6941. n22,29,5-x

HAyFielD City wiDe GArAGe sAle. saturday, June 1st. several reg-istered. sales all day long. maps & sale descriptions available at local businesses. g29-x

GArAGe sAle: may 30, 31 & June 1, 8am-6pm. two story barn full of his, hers, tools, farm, household of all sorts, collectibles & antiques. Pieces of the past, pies, preserves and plants. 3103 Chester rd., 2 mi. s. of Chester off 14 g29-o

HuGe BooK sAle! may 29-June 1; 10am-6pm. 3,000 fine hardcover books in great condition. Classics, contempo-rary novels, biographies and more. top-rated eBay seller closing out all inven-tory. 13947 117th st. se, Chatfield, mn. g29- o

stoP PAin FAst! Pain is gone in one to two minutes with smooth Gator’s topical “60 second Pain relief.” Visit smoothgator.com or call 727/278-3137. mCAn

CAnADA DruG Center is your choice for safe and affordable medica-tions. our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with sav-ings of up to 75% on all your medica-tion needs. Call today 800/259-1096 for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. mCAn

mirenA iuD wArninG: if you or a loved one used the mirena iuD and suffered perforation of the uterine wall, serious infection or other complications that resulted in surgery to remove the mirena iuD, you may be entitled to money damages. Call James rolshouse and Associates at 800/820-4340 to see if you qualify. mCAn

Attention sleeP APneA suFFerers with medicare. Get CPAP replacement supplies at little or no Cost, plus Free home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 1-888-859-7796 (mFPA)

Alone? emerGenCies HAPPen! Get help with one Button Push! $29.95/month, Free equipment, Free set-up. Protection for you or a loved one. Call lifewatch usA 1-800-283-9702 (mFPA)

medical Alert for seniors - 24/7 monitor-ing. Free equipment. Free shipping. nationwide service. $29.95/month CAll medical Guardian today 1-888-721-6758 (mFPA)

e-mail it [email protected]

FAX it in!507-288-9560

Call it in!507-288-5201

e-mail it [email protected]

FAX it in!507-288-9560

Call it in!507-288-5201

Apply in person or online www.ZumbrotaFord.com

Do you want to rebuilD your

creDit?

“We believe everyone deserves to drive a nicer, neWer vehicle!”Steve’s “For The PeoPle CrediT APProvAl” Is GuArAnTeed!

At Zumbrota Ford, we offer all of our customers the opportunity to drive the vehicle that is right for them. Nobody should have to drive a car they hate just because you have had some credit hiccups or you owe more than it’s worth.

toll Free 1-800-757-3080

Do you have: 1. A full-time job? 2. $1,800 gross monthly income? 3. Down payment or trade? 4. Past credit problems with a desire to re-establsh credit?

WE TAKE ANYTHING IN TRADE!Boats, Motorcycles, ATV’s, Campers, Snowmobiles or ?

APPLY ONLINE AT www.ZUMBROTAFORD.com

Hwys. 52 & 58, Zumbrota

507-732-5127

Favorite things to do and see in Southeast Minnesota....

2013-2014

Southeast Minnesota’s Guide to More T han 101 Places To Go In Our Beautiful Area

Daytripper

80,000 Copies Have Arrived

Promoting The Area We Love!

Coming to a location

near you!

“Camping at State Parks in SE Minnesota, going to museums, etc. Eating at small town restaurants!”

--Connie, Rochester MN

“Wabasha, National Eagle Center, Lake City, Lake Pepin, Mantorville Marigold Days”--Anne, Dodge Center MN

*The Daytripper Magazine is a publication in affiliation

with the Olmsted County Journal

Date: SunriSe & SunSet5/29/13 5:30am 8:44pm5/30/13 5:30am 8:44pm5/31/13 5:29am 8:45pm6/01/13 5:29am 8:46pm6/02/13 5:28am 8:47pm6/03/13 5:28am 8:48pm6/04/13 5:27am 8:48pm

Sun & Moon

MoonriSe & MoonSet 12:01am 10:38am 12:38am 11:49am 1:10am 12:57pm 1:39am 2:04pm 2:08am 3:08pm 2:36am 4:11pm 3:06am 5:13pm

olMSted County

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

Moon PhaSeS ~ May-JuneFirSt

June 16

LaSt

May 31

new

June 8

WeaTher arT

Wednesday thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday tuesday

65° 53°shoWers

69° 49°cloudy

81° 64°ThundersTorms

81° 60°ThundersTorms

80° 45°mosTly cloudy

70° 48°mosTly cloudy shoWers

59° 45°

May 29, 2013 May 30, 2013 May 31, 2013 June 1, 2013 June 2, 2013 June 3, 2013 June 4, 2013

Weather Forecast

FuLL

June 23

all children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather art.

send your picture to olmsted county Journal, P.o. Box 6697, rochester, mn 55903 or email it to:

[email protected] sure to include child’s First and last name, age,

Town and Title of art Work.

Weather art Wanted!

“me as Ben Franklin”By Brianna danielson, age 9

rochester, mn

Olmsted County Journal 5.29.13

Documents

Transcript of Olmsted County Journal 5.29.13