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The 2.6.13 weekly edition of the Olmsted County Journal.TRANSCRIPT
Winning the highest award for television broadcast was not as glamorous as one might expect, but in the Rochester city council chambers, Mayor Ardell Brede and Joe Powers, owner of the Canadian Honker restaurant accepted an Emmy award on behalf of the city for its role in the Serving Our Troops program. During his “acceptance speech,” Brede said, “The great-
er purpose tonight and always is to say thank you to those who are being deployed multiple times. Not only to them, but to their spouses and children.” Rochester joined the pro-gram in 2008 on the request of former Saint Paul City Coun-cil member Pat Harris, who envisioned the program after a moment of realization in a Saint Paul restaurant in 2004.
Gerty the one-eyed Shih Tzu roamed the countryside of SE Minnesota for nearly a year before she was found. Romeo the one-eyed toothless Chihua-hua loves the ladies, but lost his true love to an assisted liv-ing. Blanche the Poodle spent the last twelve and a half of her thirteen years breeding at a puppy mill and now she just wants to rest. Gerty, Romeo and Blanche are the outcasts of the canine world lucky to have found Small Dog Rescue of SE Minnesota, and now they are looking for their forever homes. Sad stories still searching for their happy endings. Small Dog Rescue is a local all-volunteer organization which allows all the donated funds to go directly to the res-cued dogs and the services they
need. On Saturday, February 23, Small Dog Rescue will host a Chocolate and Wine Spec-tacular at Johnny Mango’s from 6p-9p. Apollo will bring the wine, Dove will bring the chocolate, and chef Johnny will serve the appetizers for $15 a ticket ($20 at the door). “Eighty-two percent of all money raised is spent on veteri-nary care to ensure that every dog in the rescue is spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vac-cines, and examined for any other health issues prior to adoption,” says staff volun-teer Karen Beaver. “Aside from medical care, your donation may go towards transporting a dog from a high-kill shelter to a welcoming SDR foster home, or providing professional behavioral help for dogs saved from puppy mills, hoarding
On January 19 and 20, Eagles Fifth Cancer Telethon of Rochester raised more than $900,000 of funding toward cancer research. Don’t you won-der where all the money came from? Brad Douglas, co-founder of the Cabin Fever Bean Bag Tour-nament, explained, “Most of this money is raised by small groups like us.” Different organizations put on fundraisers throughout the year and present the money at the Telethon event. Cabin Fever started as an idea
among friends. “We wanted to do a fundraiser,” Brad said. “We decided to do it in the winter when people are looking for something to do.” The main event is a bean bag tournament March 16 at the Rochester International Event Center. But there will also be live music, a DJ, food, drink, Bingo, karaoke, a costume con-test and more. “The raffle is where the real money comes from,” Braid said. Raffle prizes include a lawn trac-tor, a Mackinac Island vaca-tion, a 46 inch TV and, Brad’s favorite, a year supply of ham and bacon. “It’s good to have
Hormel in your corner,” he explained. Last year, Cabin Fever raised $29,000. “We’ve been able to double our money every year,” Brad said. “We’re hoping to get $50,000 this year.” This is the fourth annual Cabin Fever event. Brad said it wouldn’t be possible if not for the community support. “It’s community based projects that make this happen. And our sponsors,” he added. “They’re huge!” This year the Cabin Fever group is starting a Survivor vs.
Starting small for a big impact on cancer research
Chocolate and Wine for canine castaways
Rochester receives an Emmy award for role in Serving our Troops
Starting with the front row: Traci Prindle, Mark McConnell, Jill Nagel, Deanna Gage, Heidi Gage. Second row: Chris Prindle, Dean Ripley, Dan Doering, Tracy Majerus, Steve Gage, Rob Majerus, Lindee Welk, Brad Douglas Photo submitted
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22, 2013, at the Waseca Nursing Home, where she resided for two months. Ruth Helen Halverson was born June 6, 1916, to Oscar and Dorthy (Dollie) Halverson. She attended school through the eighth grade. On Sept. 6, 1936, she married Arnold Arvid Holthe in Lanesboro. Ruth worked as an egg candler, and Arnold was a school custodian. Arnold passed away Aug. 25, 1979. Ruth was a member of the Sons of Norway. She would dress up in Norwegian costumes, and ride in parades. She was also a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, Bethle-hem Lutheran Sewing Club, Ladies Aid and volunteered at the Senior Center. She is survived by two sons, Ronald (Rae) Holthe of Waseca, and Charles (Sandy) Holthe of Belleville, Wis.; four grandchil-dren, Sandra Stettler of Roch-ester, Mike Holthe of Minne-apolis, Jerod Holthe of Madi-son, Wis., and Joleen Wodka of Madison, Wis.; and six great-grandchildren, Jack Holthe, Grace Holthe, Keora Wodka, Kate Holthe, Colette Wodka and Luke Holthe all of Madison, Wis. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and one sister. The funeral service was held Monday, Jan. 28, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, with Rev. Kerry Eversole offici-ating. Burial was in Lanesboro Cemetery.
Ronald Joseph Zuccarelli Ronald Joseph Zuccareli was-born February 2, 1954, in Chi-cago, to Elizabeth and Frank Zuccarelli. He died January 14, 2013, in Seat-tle, Wash. Ron held degrees in S o c i o l o g y, E lementa r y Education and had a Masters in Elemen-tary Admin-istration. He worked as an elementary teacher in West Virginia and Minne-sota and then as an Elementary School Principal at Mazeppa, Minn. and Lewiston, Minn. After Lewiston, Ron created his own business as a painting con-tractor. In 2003, he became the Chief Human Resource Officer at The Hearthstone in Seattle, Washington. Ron is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Zuccarelli; his wife, Dorothy Rasener; his children, Laura Rhodes, Micah Zuccarelli, Aleah Harvey, Eva Zuccarelli, Emily Zuccarelli, Mariah Zuc-carelli; and his grandchildren, Christopher Zuccarelli, Jaiden Zuccarelli, and Erminia Harvey. Ron was always willing to offer a helping hand and was proud of his Italian heritage. Ron was opti-mistic toward life and remained so throughout his struggle with cancer. Gifts in Ron’s memory may be sent to: American Can-cer Research, American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 7262, Hills-borough, NJ 08844.
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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
35; thence N89°58’42”E, Fillmore
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
15.47 acres, more or less.
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
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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.
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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
35; thence N89°58’42”E, Fillmore
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
15.47 acres, more or less.
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
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Eleanor Augustus Eleanor Augustus, age 95, of Spring Valley, Minn. died Mon-day January 28, 2013, at her home. Eleanor Joy (Thorman) Augustus was born to Forrest W and Winnifred (Lupher) Thor-man in Greenleaf, Kansas, on December 12, 1917. She recently celebrated her 95th birthday on 12.12.12. EJ graduated from Greenleaf High School in 1935 and married Melvin F Augus-tus in August, 1937. They lived in Kansas, Iowa and Minnesota throughout their lives together. She is survived by her daugh-ter, Carol (Orlan) Shaw of Spring Valley, Minn.; her sons Wayne (Linda) Augustus of Peli-can Rapids, Minn.; and Far-rel Augustus, of Watford City, N. Dakota; her sister, Dorothy Vathauer of Blue Rapids, Kan-sas; along with 10 grandchil-dren, 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Melvin, son, Richard, her brother, Richard Thorman, great-grandson, Justin Volkart, and great-granddaughter, Han-ley Augustus. Eleanor had many loves in her life in addition to her family. They included painting and sketching, flower gardening, agate hunting, quilting, knitting and crochet-ing. A wonderful cook, witty, kind, always a lady and a true blessing in her family’s lives. Her middle name “Joy” truly reflects the joy she has brought to those who knew and loved her. Funeral services for Eleanor J. Augustus were held Saturday February 2, 2013, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Burial took place at the Green-leaf City Cemetery in Greenleaf, Kansas on Monday February 4, 2013.
Clarissa Ostern brenna Clarissa Ostern Brenna, a resi-dent of Green Lea Manor in
Mabel, Minnesota, died peace-fully on January 25, 2013. She was born October 11, 1915, near Elgin, North Dako-ta to John and Clara (Fossum) Ostern. When she was four years old the family moved to Min-nesota and lived on the family farm southeast of Spring Grove. She was confirmed in the Old Wilmington Lutheran Church at the age of fifteen. She attend-ed Houston County District 58 rural schools and graduated from Spring Grove High School in 1934. Clarissa married Leonard Brenna on February 1, 1936. They started farming on the Gust Melby farm and moved to the Brenna family farm south of Mabel in 1945. They moved to the village of Mabel in 1981. Clarissa was hired as the first kitchen manager at Green Lea Manor in Mabel and held that position for fourteen years until her retirement. She was a faithful member of Mabel First Lutheran Church and belonged to WELCA. Clarissa was the last surviving member of her immediate fam-ily. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Clarence, Edwin, James, Kenneth, and Ray and her sisters Mildred Manthey and Ella Breutzman. She was also preceded in death by her hus-band of 75 years, a daughter, Meredith Sikkink, and an infant daughter. Left to cherish her memory are three children: Rita (Gilbert) Bergsrud of West Bloomfield, Mich.; John (Alison) of Roch-ester, Minn.; and Karen (Lewis) Whitmer of Waynesboro, Virg.; a son-in-law Robert Sikkink of Austin, Minn.; thirteen grand-children, fifteen great-grandchil-dren, five great-great grandchil-dren and a number of nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at Mabel First Lutheran Church. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel handled arrangements.
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Sister Conall O’Connell Sister Conall O’Connell, 85, a Franciscan Sister of the Congre-gation of Our Lady of Lourdes, Rochester, Minn., died at Assisi Heights on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Helen Patricia O’Connell was born to John F. and Phoebe M. (McConnell) O’Connell on March 16, 1927, in Simpson, Minn. Helen entered the Sisters of Saint Francis in 1944 from St. Bridget Parish, Simpson, and made profession of vows in 1947. Sister Conall received a BS degree in mathematics at the College of St. Teresa in 1964 and a MTS degree in Math-ematics in 1970 from Catholic University, Washington, D.C. Sister Conall served as an elementary and junior high educator and principal over a span of twenty-seven years. She taught in Catholic schools in the Diocese of Winona 1947-1974: St. Joseph School, Winona; St. Adrian School, Adrian; St. Mary School, Ellsworth; Sacred Heart School, Waseca; St. Mary School, Owatonna; Pacelli High School, Austin. She also served as principal at Sacred Heart School, Waseca, 1964-1966. Following her years of teaching in 1974 she served for five years in ministries at Assisi Heights. Sister Con-all then moved to Vanceburg, Kentucky, where she served as Outreach Coordinator and Pas-toral Worker at Holy Redeemer Parish (1979-1987) and as the Director of Christian Commu-nity Center, Appalachian Apos-tolate, Inc. (1987-1998). She also provided direct service in a group home with Bear Creek Services (1999-2001). Sister Conall also served as an outreach volunteer in Whitesville, West Virginia (2003-2007) until her retire-ment at Assisi Heights. Sister Conall is survived by her Franciscan Sisters, with whom she shared life for sixty-eight years, and her siblings: Charles O’Connell, Boulder City, Neb.; Theresa Helgerson, Rochester, Minn.; Rosella Jech, Elgin, Minn.; Phoebe Whistler, Mesa, Ariz.; and Marlene (Jerry) Towey, Rochester, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings; brothers Walter, John, Nicholas, Clar-ence, Richard and Edward; sis-ters Mary Margaret Bischoff, Elaine Stokes, Catherine Fitzger-ald and Alice Fuhmeister. A Funeral Liturgy was held on Tuesday, February 5 in the Chapel of Our Lady of Lourdes, Assisi Heights, Rochester.
Ruth Holthe Ruth Helen Holthe, 96, of Lanesboro, died Tuesday, Jan.
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By Al Schumann I’ve had the privilege to live all of my life in the same little town of Eyota and I can still remember the Sunday after church when Dad and Mother took us up to where the concrete was being put on Highway 14 near where the Kwik Trip is now located. At that time the area was just a prairie, few if any trees, and the land was being burned off quite regu-larly. The railroads were built on the highest land because it was the driest and most stable location. When Highway 14 reached the present Highway 42 loca-tion, it had reached the high point in water drainage; west of 42 the water flowed to Bear Creek, east of 42 the water
flow went through Whitewa-ter into the Mississippi. When the country, and other govern-ing bodies, had reached the point where the surveyor stakes were, they used them as much as they could in locating the roads. However, the best way to approach a corner is to be at a 90 degree angle where it is easy to look and clear of obstructions such as a house, a clump of trees, a bend in the road, etc. The next time you pull up to the 42-52 intersec-tion on the south end of 42 start counting off the seconds after seeing that car coming around from behind the curve to the west at 70 miles per hour on both sides of 52. I think you will find that you have 7-10 seconds to decide if you think you can make it. Both cars are coming at a high speed – probably a difference of 150 miles per hour. This is on a road that was listed as the most dangerous section in southern Minnesota.
Highway dangers Every farmer faced the same problem with the wind sweeping the snow across their farmsteads and the state made it possible to buy, particularly evergreens, to put up snow barriers. My parents were planting shelter belts around our farm when I was a young boy. I would guess that I have planted over 1,000 trees in my lifetime, almost all of them evergreens. Russell Pries donated the trees on the west side of the school grounds and I suspect they came from the same source that mine did, when the state was selling them to farmers for about $1. Now the council is paying $450 or more for trees and planting them in areas that are going to block the view of the road. I had donated quite a few trees anonymously to the city. Years ago the city had moved them in along Highway 42. Unfortunately, they didn’t water them and most died. I believe that the one tree by 5th Street is one of them. The others are located down by Boynton’s. When the trees just planted reach the height by Boynton’s,
they will effectively block the view of the corner. A tree in the wrong place can be dangerous. I remember when I was about 14-15, a couple of guys driving out of the farm where Russ Jones lives, in a Model-T, crashed into each other, and both burned up. There have been many others. One of my most memoriable experiences took place when I was serving in the legislature. This hap-pened before 42 was connected to Interstate 90, when the road ended very abruptly in a steep ditch, killing the girl. I had just heard the story of Willmer Fiesler, a local gas hauler who had survived in the same spot. We have the situation where we have split two roads to watch, one traveling at 70 miles per hour, and the other slowing down to 30. It is a dangerous situation for gasoline trucks and filling stations. Filling stations are under the state applied rules. While I did not have anything to say about the rule, I support it entirely. These roads will still be used over the next century or two.
However, some of the members of the church seem to think that I was responsible and that they should have the right to block the road with trees – something that at least two of the other engineers emphati-cally deny. The city has two ordinances to regulate buildings or trees from encroaching on the street. When they do, many times you have a fender bender. The cars are usually only going 20-30 miles per hour, and when you combine it with a 70 mile an hour truck or gas tank, you have a tragedy on the most dan-gerous road in Minnesota. I have offered to move those trees off the line of sight at no costs to them. Some have sug-gested we just use smaller trees...did you ever see a small tree that didn’t grow? Could you depend on the highway department to trim those trees during the busy construction season? I wonder how many people will die in Highway 42 accidents over the next 100 years?
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Over the cliffBy Stan Gudmundson I’ve quoted him before but it is appropriate to do so again. H i s t o r i a n Arnold Toyn-bee once said s o m e t h i n g to the effect that great countries and empires are not defeated, they commit suicide. The authors of the book I am John Galt tell us that Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the Federal Reserve, essentially believes that is exactly what the United States is doing. We are over the cliff. The following quote was
Col. Stan Gudmundson
written before November’s elec-tion. “Coming out the Great Recession, (Greenspan) sees the United States having crossed a fateful threshold, a point of no return, at which we’ve taken on too great a government debt and...made too great a commit-ment to government control of the economy. (Greenspan said) that we won’t recognize America 20 years from now, and that we won’t like what we see.” This past November, America voted to reaffirm and accelerate our country’s suicide. Republican leadership was quick to find fault with its own positions and blame symptoms rather the actual reason for the defeat in November. Symptoms such as immigration, taxation, birth control, abortion, and so
on. Republicans completely failed to pinpoint the reason for our country’s problems. The cause is basic and simple. It is liberal-ism led by, as Tom Sowell calls him, the “warped” man in the White House. Failure to drive a stake through the heart of this loser collectivist ideology is the reason Republicans continue to lose. Over the years I’ve gotten to know people who are or were near the summit of their profes-sions, in the Catholic Church, the military, the state depart-ment, and our business sector. Without fail they were and are extremely worried about anoth-er Obama term. What they told me is not comforting. Very senior military officers
believe Obama is a disaster. In part it is because of a philosophy that doesn’t hold that America should be as strong as it is in comparison to other nations. In addition, they recognize that out of control spending makes the prospect of keeping and maintaining a powerful military totally impossible. Mark Steyn points out that “within this decade, the interest payments on the debt will be covering the entire cost of the Chinese military. America can fund the Pentagon or the People’s Libera-tion Army, but not both, not for long.” There will be severe conse-quences ultimately. If you think that this coming century will be less bloody than the 20th century without our strength and leadership, you are badly mistaken. My senior friends in the Catholic Church are also deep-ly worried. Our constitution guarantees freedom of religion, but this administration has so twisted that definition that it is now virtually meaningless. With the specious requirement
for the Catholic Church and other denominations to provide services for practices for which these institution do not approve is nothing less than tyranny. Freedom to practice religion according to our beliefs? Gone. Very successful businessman don’t see much future for a strong economy either. That too goes back to the insane level of government spending that hugely reduces opportunity for
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is no hope. There are moder-ate and liberal Muslims but the religion itself is not moder-ate. Witness the persecution of and exodus of Christians in the Muslim world. Moreover, the law of sharia, whether it arrives through vio-lence or through other means, is a freedom destroying totali-tarian system. If you do not understand its basis and what it means to a society you ought to spend a few almost guaranteed to be unpleasant weeks in Saudi Arabia, as I have, or to Iran. The Muslim world itself is being overrun and smothered with brutal and intolerant move-ments terrorizing to establish
sharia. There are many ways to illustrate its hatred and extrem-ism but nothing illustrates it better than viciously inhuman Taliban throwing acid into the faces of little girls who go to school to learn. One friend was so frustrated by the fighting and intolerance in Afghanistan that he told me that we should have killed all of the Taliban. I never expected to hear anything like that from this kind and gentle person. There is now nothing we can or should do to try bring the Muslim world into the 21st cen-tury. It is not an Arab or Muslim winter they have entered but an ice age. Our “not official” state
department position sees only one reasonable way forward. Get out of that Muslim world and the Middle East completely. Isolate them and leave them alone. That includes not allow-ing a single additional Muslim, as one recommended, to come into America. Too dangerous, he thinks. But our ability to leave the Muslim world is contingent on the west being completely energy independent. We must pursue that posthaste. With this administration however, energy independence is a pipe dream. If you voted for Obama believing that things will be better over the next four years,
you are completely daft. I sup-pose there are some who might be offended by the word “daft.” Let me be a little more precise. If you are an Obama voter who believes America will be better off in four years, you have a screw loose. And probably more than one. The overall result of the November vote is a hugely weakened America, a more tyrannical government, and a far more dangerous world. Plus a lowered standard of living and poorer healthcare. And it won’t be George Bush’s fault. Do you think I am wrong? As time goes by I will unhappily document why I am not.
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By Nate Langworthy Four candidates, including two current Rochester city council members, have filed their candidacy for the council president seat. The field includes interim council president Randy Stav-er, second ward representative Michael Wojcik, real estate attorney Jeff Thompson, and retired Federal Medical Center employee Jan Throndson. Throndson challenged then incumbent council president Dennis Hanson for the seat in last year’s election, garnering 43 percent of the vote to Hanson’s 51 percent. Thompson received about five percent of the vote as a write-in candidate. Hanson suffered a fatal brain aneurysm in June, but his name was required to remain on the bal-lot because of a recent change in state law. His postmortem victory necessitated this special
election. Staver, a department head in information technology at the Mayo Clinic, was elected to represent Rochester’s fifth ward in 2010 and selected by his fellow council members to assume the role of inter-im council president this past July. Wojcik, first elected to rep-resent Rochester’s second ward in 2008 and re-elected this past November, is a financial analyst – president and owner of Elite Consulting - and consistently the council’s most active and outspoken member. The election will be held on Tuesday, March 19th. If the candidate with the most votes does not also receive more than 50 percent of the total votes, the two candidates receiving the highest vote totals will advance to a second election on a yet to be determined date.
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Apples, cucumbers, and toma-toes are the top three most pop-ular Minnesota fruits and veg-etables among K-12 students, according to an Institute for Agri-culture and Trade Policy survey of school food service leaders. A statewide effort is underway to make locally produced fruits and vegetables served in schools, childcare centers, restaurants and hospitals. “When schools buy food from nearby producers, their purchasing power helps create local jobs and economic benefits, particularly in rural agricultural communities,” said USDA Dep-uty Secretary Kathleen Merrigan. “Evidence also suggests that when kids understand more about where food comes from and how it’s produced, they are more likely to make healthy eating choices.” To help build relationships between farmers and local buyers, regional Farm to Cafeteria Work-shops are taking place across the state. The southeast workshop is scheduled on March 7 from 3:00 – 7:00 pm at the Ramada Inn in Rochester. A late afternoon time is being offered to accommo-date farmers, schools and business schedules. This workshop will provide practical information for navi-gating the ins and outs of farm to cafeteria, such as liability and
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On February 11, it will have been fifty years since Sylvia Plath killed herself by gas oven left on with her head inside. The Silent Woman by Janet Malcolm reverses the magnify-ing glass, the telephoto lens, and the effrontery of her many biographers’ unentitled infer-ences as to why Plath met her tragic end. In doing so, Mal-colm reveals the secret life of biography, a fundamentally problematic if not juicy prac-tice. Targeting the memoirists and biographers who created the sensational legend of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, Mal-colm does not claim to write her account of the tellers of the Plath-Hughes tale with an even hand. But the result of Malcolm’s admission of par-tiality works to that effect, it steadies and assures the (post-structuralist) reader that they are getting the closest thing to the truth which is the humble reaching after truth by an inter-locutor who acknowledges the task’s inherent impossibility. In addition to crafting a reli-
able narrator, Malcolm’s biog-raphy of biographies offers a lesson on how to seam scenes to segue between setpieces of research material. Malcolm col-lapses time, veers between top-ics, and telescopes back and forth between character devel-opment and content develop-ment with smooth maneuvers almost imperceptible to the reader. Her voice and com-mand of the piece is as sure as a magician’s gloved palm. For example, there is a scene in which Malcolm takes a taxi to see the flat where Sylvia Plath died. The taxi driver’s wife is along for the ride and Malcolm is unsettled by what seems to be an “archaic” marriage which just so happens to reminds her of Plath’s poem “The Appli-cant.” As she describes com-ing upon the famous house at Court Green, Malcolm is needled by her scruples. She notes that snooping around the “place where Ted Hughes lives” (as opposed to the place where Sylvia Plath killed her-self ) is regrettable, and perhaps, despicable. Instead of snoop, in the text she departs from tell-
ing what she observed on her visit to Court Green and offers instead Sylvia’s account of the place from a letter she wrote to her mother in 1961. Mal-colm is even reluctant to step out of the taxi, feeling “shame at the complicity in the chase that has made [Hughes’s] life a torment.” Malcolm admits she is stubborn after that “mental trophy”—the setpiece that all writers crave to anchor a piece of writing. And then, not from any observation on the grounds, but rather, from something she dug up in an archive, there it is: Sylvia’s “Letter in November” in which she writes about walk-ing around Court Green and states, “This is my property.” It is upon this seed crys-tal, an involuntary memory of something mined in the course of research, that Malcolm’s set piece solidifies. Time collapses and we are out of Court Green and embroiled in the drama between Hughes and Plath. Malcolm traces the evidence of Hughes’s efforts to wrest his autonomy back from the clutches of his bitterly undead ex-wife. The evidence: several letters Hughes has written to Anne Stevenson, the author of a Plath-Hughes biography which fell out of critical favor, but who Malcolm sympathizes. In these letters, Hughes pleads with Anne to understand what a vile thing it is she asks of him. “I have ended up serving two masters. I encouraged you
to let everybody tell their tale. But at the same time, I know what that means to us on the inside, and start looking for defences.” He then likens Syl-via to a fox biting him while he strangely wanted to protect her “from his own hounds.” And then, Sylvia as symbol trans-forms into something like his conscience, and also joins Mal-colm’s conscience in the taxi of Court Green, when Hughes concludes, “With a real fox in that situation, you would never have any doubt why it was bit-ing you.” Several pages after Mal-colm sets the scene of herself as shameful tourist-borderline-voyeur in Court Green, I did not realize consciously I had left that scene to visit Hughes’s conflicted psyche until Mal-colm returned me to the cab again. After all the letters and speculating on foxes and review of Plath poems and their pos-sible interpretations and fam-ily secrets sold to ignominious biographers, here we are in the taxi, which we never actually left, to suffer the taxi driver and his glum, spectral wife, a rela-tionship which is now suspect of being as unhappy as the mar-riage between Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes. Seamlessly woven setpieces amid scene. Malcolm’s meta-analysis of biography is a work of art, arti-sanal quilting to be precise. She has threaded together lily pads like stepping stones through a
ponderous argumentation; she has basted together matching ends of thoroughly researched tidbits—Malcolm standing in Court Green with a troubled conscience:: a poem with Syl-via’s line about property:: the question of Ted’s ownership of his life:: “Daddy” :: dissoci-ating from bad relationships to scapegoatism :: the prob-lem with biography :: malice :: self-malice :: back to Mal-colm, and her troubling alter-journalist-ego biting her like a fox. Following the quilted lily pads, which often form vortices, spinning the reader in dizzying but satisfying circles, the pursuit itself is so compel-ling that the scenes like those in the taxi at Court Green fade into mist and the setpieces are illuminated as if some sort of hallowed vision. When the fog clears, Malcolm has to remind her disoriented but entranced reader where they actually are, in a taxi, in the library with her, at coffee with an acquaintance of Plath. It is this experience while reading I am most fond of. Transitions so impercep-tible that I follow the story hyp-notically, drugged and seduced by sheer interest, then startled and delighted by the magician’s inevitable prestige.
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“It wasn’t really fair for us to be sitting at Mancini’s in Saint Paul having a steak and a bev-erage when our soldiers weren’t able to do the same thing,” he recalled thinking at the time. Harris founded Serving Our Troops as a show of sup-port and solidarity to troops deployed abroad, and also to raise awareness within Minne-sota that people from our com-munities and their loved ones are sacrificing important time in their lives to serve overseas. “We wanted to send a mes-sage to our troops that let them know we’re thinking about what you’re doing, we care about what you’re doing, and
we know you’re out there on our behalf,” he said. Serving Our Troops has set up nine events in the last eight years during which troops stationed abroad sit down to enjoy a steak dinner simulta-neously with their friends and family at home in Minnesota. Over 75,000 steaks dinners have been served during these events. In a time before Skype, Serv-ing Our Troops worked to put families in touch with their loved ones overseas through live video feeds. This was accomplished through part-nership with Hubbard Broad-casting, the broadcast being the qualifier for the Emmy Award, given out by Rochester received an Emmy award for its
role in a partnership between the city, Hubbard broadcast-ing, the Minnesota National Guard, along with Minnesota civic leaders and restaurants. The Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Tele-vision Arts & Sciences present-ed the award to Serving Our Troops last fall in Minneapolis. In 2008, a large deployment of troops to Kosovo prompted Harris to bring Serving Our Troops to Rochester. He met with Mayor Brede to discuss the project. “He jumped at the opportu-nity,” Harris said. “And years later he has continued to be a part of our project.” During their initial meeting, Brede recommended that Har-ris speak with Powers about
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Serving Our Troops. Powers listened and responded “I’m in,” becoming one of the project’s key partners. “It made an incredible dif-ference for our project,” Harris said. Rochester held a Serving Our Troops event at the Mayo Civic Center in 2008 and approxi-mately 2000 steak dinners were simultaneously served to troops stationed in Kosovo and their families in Rochester. This past February, Brede went to Kuwait with the pro-gram to personally serve steak dinners to Red Bull troops from Rochester, while their families were gathered at the
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ROCHESTER, Minnesota – The Rochester Salvation Army is pleased to announce the finaldetails for the 2012 Christmas and Red Kettle Campaign, conducted over the fiscal first quarter and including all cash, coin and checks received through Red Kettle con-tributions and mailed donations. Local business owner Joe Pow-ers of Canadian Honker Enter-prises, Campaign Chair for 2012, announced Friday that the grand total received was $1,018,214, a record 1st quarter amount for The Salvation Army in Rochester. Pow-ers noted that this was the very first time ever that the Rochester corps has reached the million dol-lar amount, and he thanked all staff, volunteers, media and the
community at-large for the gener-ous response to appeals. Compared to the previous year, almost $110,000 in additional donations was obtained during the Christmas Campaign that fea-tured a record $1 million objec-tive. Total Red Kettle receipts amounted to $357,479, also a new record amount received. This amount was short of the projected $400,000 goal but was slightly larger than what was donated in 2011. Local officer Major James Frye explained that well over 80 per-cent of every dollar raised would be invested back into the com-munity. The Salvation Army pro-grams and services to benefit from the record donations include the
Good Samaritan Medical and Dental Clinics, Caring Partners Adult Day Program, Transition Living and Counseling program, Castleview Apartments, Social Services, Seasonal Gift events, Weekday lunch and weekly din-ner programs, Worship and out-reach through The Salvation Army church, and Rochester, Winona and Red Wing Thrift Stores that re-use and recycle clothing and household items. Donations continue to be accept-ed each week by The Salvation Army. Individuals and businesses may mail or bring donations to The Salvation Army Community Center at 20 First Avenue NE, Rochester, MN 55906, or donate online at www.RochesterSA.org.
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ST. PAUL — For the first time in five years, the number of traffic deaths increased in Minnesota as 378 people were killed in 2012, according to preliminary reports from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety. In 2011, 368 people died in crashes on Minnesota roads. • View county-specific 2012preliminary traffic deaths and 2011 final death numbers. DPS projects the final total — available in early summer as additional crash reports are sub-mitted — to be around 390, 6 percent above the 2011 figure. Despite the increase, 2012 will be the second safest year (behind 2011) since 1944 (356 deaths). Officials expect common traffic safety issues will again be the primary contributing factors for the 2012 deaths: drunk driving, seat belt non-use, speeding and distracted driving. Traffic safety officials say a warmer winter to start the year — leading to faster, unsafe speeds — and a spike in motor-cyclist fatalities were the main factors for the increase in deaths. An early spring led to a longer and deadlier riding season as 53 motorcyclists were killed, a 26 percent increase from 42 deaths in 2011. “We can’t forget the victims lost in these crashes, they are the reasons and reminders we all need to commit to safe driv-ing behaviors in 2013,” says Donna Berger, DPS Office of
Traffic Safety director. In the last decade, the state’s annual traffic deaths have trended downward: in 2002 there were 657 deaths; 2003 — 655; 2004 — 567; 2005 — 559; 2006 — 494; 2007 — 510; 2008 — 455; 2009 — 421; 2010 — 411; 2011 — 368. In 2011, Minnesota had among the lowest and safest death rate per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT)in the nation at 0.65.
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The 378 deaths include: • 281 motorists — downfrom the final 283 in 2011. • 53 motorcyclists — upfrom 42 in 2011. •38pedestrians—evenwiththe 38 in 2011. • Six bicyclists — up fromfive in 2011. The deadliest months in 2012 were September (48), August (42) and October (38). The safest months were April (19), January (20) and March (23).
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• 26,628 motorists werearrested for DWI (prelimi-nary). There were 29,918 DWI arrests in 2011. The prelimi-nary DWI arrest count will grow as alcohol-concentration data is finalized. Crash data regarding drunk driving deaths will be reported later this year. Each year, drunk driving-relat-ed crashes account for more than one-third of the state’s total death count. In 2011, there were 111 drunk driving-related deaths.
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The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) com-prises 11 divisions where 2,100 employees operate programs in the areas of law enforcement, crime victim assistance, traffic safety, alcohol and gambling,
Minnesota traffic deaths up in 2012emergency communications, fire safety, pipeline safety, driver licensing, vehicle registration and emergency management. DPS activity is anchored by three core principles: education, enforcement and prevention.
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The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) designs, imple-ments and coordinates federally funded traffic safety enforce-ment and education programs to improve driver behaviors and reduce the deaths and serious injuries that occur on Minneso-ta roads. OTS also administers state funds for the motorcycle safety program and for the child seats for needy families pro-gram. OTS is an anchoring part-ner of the state’s Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) traffic safety ini-tiative. A primary vision of the TZD program is to create a safe driving culture in Minnesota in which motorists support a goal of zero road fatalities by prac-ticing and promoting safe and smart driving behavior. TZD
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By Andy Siefert The Once Upon a Playhouse fundraiser returns to Mayo Civic Center February 8-10. Playhouses built by Rochester Area Builders (RAB) members will be raffled off with all pro-ceeds going to Family Services Rochester. These aren’t your typical play-houses. “Imagine a nice house in Rochester,” said RAB Pub-lic Affairs Director Rick Dold, “now scale it down and you’ll have a better idea of these play-houses.” The themes for the four play-houses include The Honker’s Dugout, Home Growin’, Kid’s Kabin and Nana & Papa’s. “We’re using building expertise to create great playhouses and help out Family Services,” Dold explained.
A Riverland Community College carpentry class built the Home Growin’ playhouse. Riverland teacher Walt Alms explained, “Each year we come up with a new theme. This year, almost 90 percent of the playhouse was made using recycled products. Not only is it very green, but the playhouse can also be used as a gardening greenhouse.” Home Growin’ has an esti-mated worth of $8,000. “It’s a lot of work,” Alms said. “But the students hear a lot of com-pliments. It gives them the feeling they’re doing something worthwhile.” The fundraiser is part of this year’s annual Home Show, an event featuring seminars, speakers, birdhouse building, exhibits and more. RAB and
Doubling down on playhouse funFamily Service Rochester team up to ensure its success. “It has been a tremendous partnership,” said Family Ser-vice Rochester Director of Mar-keting and Developing, Brenda Walker. “Seeing playhouses brings out the child in every-one, whether your eight or 88.” Last year, Family Services received more than $30,000 toward their Family Access Center program. “We’re hoping for $40,000 this year,” Walker said. The Family Access Center allows children to maintain relationships with parents after violence has taken place in the home. Walker was thankful for RAB support. “This is a tremendous gift. They do a lot in our com-munity and they believe in the work we’re doing.” “Children will have a lot of fun,” Dold said, “and we raise funds for a great service. It doubles down on the amount of good Family Services can do.” “Buy your tickers,” Dold con-cluded, “check out the seminars and support family services. They’re awesome and they do a tremendous amount of good for the Rochester community.” Raffle tickets are $10 or three for $25 and can be purchased in advance at Family Service Rochester or at the Builders Home Show. For more infor-mation, visit http://www.once-uponaplayhouse.org/.
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Open floor plans have evolved to be the floor plan of choice in new homes and current home renovations. Turn on a home renovation show, and you’re likely to see eager homeowners knocking down walls to open the kitchen to the family room. Walls have become anathema to homeowners. There are many supporters of the open floor plan, particularly those who entertain frequently or like to keep an eye on children throughout the house. Although open floor plans are touted, there are plenty of people who have never been enamored with having all of their rooms flowing into one. There also are some people who prefer a different style.
For those who are not fans of the open floor plan, blame the excess of the 1980s for their inception. In homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, rooms were compartmentalized and isolated for specific activities. During the 1980s, an era of “bigger is better,” when entertaining was widely popular among hom-eowners, designers noticed that many homeowners preferred an open floor plan in which rooms merged into one another, creat-ing the illusion of more space. These floor plans also enable people to be in separate rooms and still interact with one another across the space. A home’s floor plan largely depends on the preference of the homeowner. There are many advantages to having an open floor plan versus one that is more compartmentalized. Here is a look at some of the pros and cons. Pro: Open floor plans can be safer for parents of young children. If the home opens up with the living spaces branching off from the kitchen, parents can keep an eye on children while the parents prepare din-ner. It also eliminates the num-
Pros and cons of open floor plansber of places that kids can hide and get into mischief. Con: Those who like to host events without showing guests all of their dirty dishes or secrets of the kitchen may dislike an open floor plan. Pro: Light can flow effectively through an open space, mini-mizing dark rooms and reducing the need to install more win-dows. Light in and of itself can help a home feel more spacious. Con: While light can flow eas-ily, so can sound. Noises through the house may be amplified. A student doing homework in the dining room may be disturbed by the television blaring in the family room. Talking on the phone or even finding a quiet nook to read a book may be challenging. Pro: Open floor plans allow for more family time together in one space than a home with a more compartmentalized lay-out. Con: People who are collectors or who have a lot of furniture or accent items may find that open floor plans do not work well with this type of design mantra. Pro: Because several rooms run into one another, color
choices for walls and furnishings in a home with an open floor plan can be limited and cohe-sive, making choices easier. Con: On the flip side, those
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Seasonal Surrender Now is the time of hunkering down. I’m not leaving home, not reaching out, not outward-focused. These precious deep winter weeks are giving me per-mission to slow down, look inward and rest. I rise on a winter-storm-warning morning, elated to know today I have to stay off the roads and out of the woods. I light a fire, marveling at the success of my newly discovered method of starting a fire. Big logs on the bottom, medium sticks laid crosswise, topped with kindling, a shred of birch-bark, and a crispy pinecone. I light the birchbark, the pine cone flares up, the kindling starts to burn, and—here’s the thing I never knew before—the fire naturally drops down as it
catches. No more tending and laying on sticks and logs, hop-ing not to put the little fire out. The fire finds its own way down to the big wood. Reflecting on new discoveries and perfecting life habits is a satisfaction of winter. Some people hate January. I, too, sometimes get a sinking sensation on New Year’s Day, putting away the holiday deco-rations while noting that there is almost nothing on the new calendar. No parties, no con-certs, long nights, little to look forward to in a drab, brown and white world. Then I realize I’m ready for this season. It is the time to slow down. Now the whole day, a doubly precious Sunday with no work expectations, spreads before me in endless quiet possibilities. I eat my granola and yogurt, listening to the taps of freezing rain on the window, and do the crossword puzzles from yester-day’s Star Tribune. I can read all morning if I want to, or catch the Sunday political shows on TV. I may wander over to the piano and pick up the Bach Two Part Inventions I’ve been working
on. Every note must be fin-gered perfectly, or else Bach’s devilish melodies fall off the musical cliff when I run out of fingers. While practicing, my brain may drop into the zone of total absorption, or wander away in trite musings. Either way is fine. This could be a great day to inventory and order my spring seeds. Maybe I’ll cook green pea soup from summer’s frozen harvest, or blend up a batch of hummus. I’ve got some mend-ing to do, many unseen movies recorded, and a letter to write. Best of all might be a little nap, or a long corpse pose after doing yoga, which amounts to the same thing. Deep winter is the time for these personally rewarding activities, too easily trumped the rest of the year by more urgent tasks, meetings, client invoices, laundry, and social events. We crave the busy required and regular commitments that
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Local entrepreneurial network takes new shape at The CubeBy Nate Langworthy A number of local, mostly youngish, entrepreneurs have set up collective shop on south Broadway in Rochester, devel-oping a co-working space to incubate the businesses that will help to shape the commu-nity’s future. “We really want to foster an environment for those who have the desire to become a part of our entrepreneurial eco-system,” said founding Cubist David Hewitt, who also owns Mama Meg’s Frozen Novelties. “We want to see more start ups in Rochester, that’s the bottom line.” Hewitt believes that the entre-preneurial scene has matured over the last few years to the point that creating this net-work is possible. Erik Giberti, an entrepreneurial collabora-tor and social media developer, scoped out the scene about three years ago and found it lacking in the types of enter-prising characters to create a co-working space. Noting that there are many similarities between artists and entrepreneurs, Hewitt gives some credit for the business ecosystem’s readiness for an entity like The Cube to a com-munity-wide effort to encour-age our creative class. “Rochester has intention-ally been building a creative community over the last three years,” he said. “There are lots of different types of artists. But artists have a drive to cre-ate something for themselves. Entrepreneurs are the same way.”
Finding his inspiration stag-nating within the Rochester Entrepreneur Network (REN), which Hewitt has groomed over the last several years, he set out to create an environ-ment populated solely by the types of entrepreneurs who had developed their talents, were making a little money with their start up, and perhaps most importantly – were ready to run through brick walls to make their ideas happen. Hewitt called together 20 local entrepreneurs for lunch and discussed his idea to create a business incubator for pas-sionate entrepreneurs. Of that group, six kept with the idea and started in on shaping what would become The Cube. Last April, Hewitt opened up the physical space where the idea would come to life. Start-ing up in an easily overlooked location between Broadway and 1st Avenue south near the YMCA (originally rented to store equipment for Hewitt’s ice cream sandwich business), the small shed-like structure became dubbed The Cube. A few tables, chairs, a white board, and innovative business ideas later and The Cube was a new way of doing business in Rochester. With the idea having out-grown its humble namesake, The Cube has settled into a new home at 328 South Broad-way (Cube 2.0) over the last few months. It now operates as a member-owned LLC with a dozen members. New mem-bers must be voted in by the existing crew.
can learn from others as well as tell the community what they are about. Perhaps spurred by the down-turn in the economy, there has been a shift towards a co-work-ing model, and away from the approach of having large, self-interested companies compete with one another. More than 200 business incubators have cropped up nationally. “The problem was that in the past we were not very col-laborative,” Hewitt said, noting that having institutions such as Mayo and IBM are very benefi-cial for growing this entrepre-neurial network because they attract very talented people to the community. “Now we’re seeing a paradigm shift. Instead of fishing for the big whale – trying to attract a large busi-ness to the community- what we should be doing instead is looking at the key resources and assets that we have as a community and try to leverage those across the region.”
The Cube is just starting to see some of the fruits of their labor. Hewitt estimates that it will take about 20 years for this new paradigm to take hold. To reach its potential, Hewitt says that the movement will require a long term vision, an inclusive nature, organizations to pro-vide tools for entrepreneurs, and continuing events for the new business class. “It’s posing challenges to those larger institutions, but it’s creating opportunities for more people to determine the future of Rochester,” said Hewitt. “That’s really exciting.” For more information, please visit www.cube.mn
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The Cube recently began accepting one-day and once a week “collaborator” members. Individuals with vague busi-ness ideas, in the early stages of planning or kicking the tires should not seek to utilize The Cube just yet; Hewitt recom-mends REN or a number of other business development groups in the area. “This is where you can expand on your great ideas, problem solve your current issues,” said Bucky Beeman, a Rochester commercial real estate agent, entrepreneur, and original Cubist. “You can see mentors and start ups alike working together to bring out the best in each individual Cubist.” The co-working space pro-vides Cubists a space to hold meetings and meet with clients without the expense that would accompany acquiring their own space. Even more importantly, Cubists will utilize one another to motivate and further their ideas. Hewitt even offers free ice cream sandwiches. “The Cube is all about encouraging new ideas and busi-nesses in the Rochester area,” said Jaime Sundsbak, another original Cubist and founder of Rochester Commons (www.rochestercommons.com). Working a full-time day job in addition to his entrepreneur-ial endeavors makes meetings for entrepreneurial endeavors during regular business hours a challenge for Sundsbak. “A lot can be done at home, but I find the resources and energy of The Cube very attrac-tive,” he said. “It’s important for me to actually see and talk to our community members.” In the coming year, The Cube looks to create a mentor-ship board consisting of experi-enced, successful entrepreneurs to solidify the Cubists’ focus on growth and sustainability. They also plan to forge more synergized relationships with established businesses that can provide resources needed by startups, as well as facilitate events where these businesses
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By Karen Reisner Superintendent of City Ser-vices Tony Lammers at the city council’s January 28 meeting reviewed the proposed street improvements for 2013. The project will include milling and overlaying Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Streets between Twiford Street and Fillmore Street. Lammers said there will be a lot of curb and gutter work where there is deteriora-tion or settling of the curb, a considerable amount of side-walk to be replaced, and a few catch basins will be repaired. American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant curb ramps will be installed.The total project cost is expect-ed to be $170,793.10. Ten repairs of the sewer collection system will also be made this year that have been determined to be of the highest
priority. The council approved the city engineer’s proposal provided by David Morrill, McGhie and Betts, Inc., and authorized the creation of plans and specifica-tions for the projects.
Other Business In Brief •Re-elected councilor KenJacobson was administered the oath of office. He was absent at the first meeting of the year when oaths were adminis-tered. •Householdhazardouswastecollection is scheduled for September 17 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. •The first reading of zon-ing amendments to Ordinance 407 was approved. The amend-ments are language changes recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. •Approvalwas given for thePay Equity Implementation
Form. City Clerk Joel Young explained the report required by the state every two to three years determines if the city treats both genders equally. According to the predicted pay line, fifty percent of both male and female employees are below the line. He suggested the city may need to bring in a payroll consultant within the next couple of years. •MichelleThorsonwashiredagain for the 2013 season as swimming pool director. The position paid $4,300 in 2012. She will enjoy the same per-cent of increase in compensa-tion as other city employees for 2013. •CouncilorJacobsonreport-ed for the Park and Recreation Committee. At that meet-ing Tim Gossman and Jenny Bradt discussed the possibility of a parking area at the begin-
Chatfield goes forward with 2013 street improvements 5)Effective historic preserva-tion policies are those which create a partnership between the owners of historic proper-ties and city government.
ning of the Lost Creek Hiking Trail. •Councilor Robert Pedersonreported for the Heritage Pres-ervation Commission (HPC). He listed the five concepts of historic preservation. 1)His-toric buildings and sites are scarce, non-renewable cultural resources and should be treated as critical assets for community development. 2)Historic pres-ervation is an important public service and a legitimate respon-sibility of city government. 3)Not everything that is old is worth preserving: protective measures should focus on sig-nificant historic resources. 4)Saving significant resources for the benefit of future generations is always in the public interest.
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On January 28, 2013, Dem-etris Duran Plunkett, 23 of Minneapolis, appeared at the Olmsted County Courthouse. He was convicted of Drugs in the 5th Degree- Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4- Not a small amount of marijuana, and given a statutory stay of adjudi-cation. He was sentenced to five years supervised probation, 100 hours of community service, and chemical dependency treat-ment. Kevin Vanthavong, 24 of Rochester, was convicted of
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Olmsted County District Court credit for one day served. Cushmeer Moore, 41 of Roch-ester, was convicted of Drugs in the 3rd Degree- Sale-Narcotic (Aid/Abet). He was sentenced to the St. Cloud Correctional Facility for 24 months. He was also convicted of two counts of Drugs in the 5th Degree- Sale-Marijuana mixture except small amount of marijuana with no remuneration, and sentenced to the St. Cloud Correctional Facility for 19 months and 21 months, concurrent with the other case. Jayson Anthony Powers, 25 of Rochester, was convicted of Domestic Assault and given a
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Rochester, MN—Celebrate with us as we bring to life more hands-on adventures with the opening of The Amazing Cas-tle. The Amazing Castle is designed for visitors of all ages and will be at Minnesota Chil-dren’s Museum of Rochester February 21, 2013, through May 26, 2013. Visitors to The Amazing Castle are transported to a magical place inside the castle’s stone walls to a happy and peaceful community where every citizen has a special job to do. Children can dress in costumes and role-play by becoming lords and ladies and castle villagers. After picking vegetables in the garden, kids can tote them to the Great Hall to cook up a royal meal or visit the tower to wake “Herald,” the sleeping dragon! Children will experience the intercon-nectedness of individuals as they interact with friends, fam-ily and new acquaintances. Exhibit Entry and Big Book – From the moment visitors
walk through the entrance to The Amazing Castle, they are transported to a magical time and place—and the fantasy begins! “Lord Ben” and “Lady Evolent” welcome children and adults and make sure the castle is a safe and healthy place to live. Visitors can begin their adventure by reading the story of The Amazing Castle, which introduces the castle citizens and depicts the interconnect-edness of those living in the castle. The Keep – The Keep is a fortress sure to be enjoyed by our youngest royals. Toddlers can create a miniature, magical community in a castle-inspired dollhouse; build their own for-tress out of “stone” blocks and play with a castle busy wall. The Great Hall and Garden – Friends and family can take a seat at the royal table while children prepare a wonderful, magical meal with “Kipper the Cook.” They can put on an apron and select ingredi-
The Amazing Castle comes to Minnesota Children’s Museum of Rochester ents from a larder stocked with bread, vegetables and fruits, and choose a main course! Or, they can put on a garden smock and join “Posey the Gardener” in the royal garden, where visitors can pick and plant vegetables and gather eggs from a hen in the garden shed. To prepare and cook their meal, children can use wooden bowls, cooking utensils and a fireplace com-plete with a glowing fire, a spit and a cauldron. When the meal is ready, kids can serve their friends and family a heap-ing helping on wooden plates. Royal Puppet Theatre – Chil-dren and adults will become castle entertainers when they visit “HiJinx the Jester” in the Royal Puppet Theatre. Visitors present a puppet show using castle character puppets. Chil-dren can pick out a fancy robe, pull up a throne and become the Lord or Lady, or don the jester’s costume and entertain the Lord and Lady. The Royal Workshops – In the Tailor Shop, children and adults can play a game and design costumes, from sensible to ridiculous, by mixing and matching puzzle pieces. Chil-dren can also create their own outfits and discover how silly their costumes appear when they look at themselves in a distorted mirror! After visiting the Tailor Shop, children and adults can head over to the Carpenter’s Shop,
grab a work apron, and help “Gable the Carpenter”. After assisting Gable, chil-dren can join “Synge the Black-smith” in the Blacksmith Shop and help her affix a metal patch to the hole in Kipper’s big iron cauldron. The Dragon Tower – The Dragon Tower is home to “Herald the Dragon,” who announces important informa-tion to the citizens of The Amazing Castle. But Herald keeps falling asleep and needs to be awakened frequently. Vis-itors will love waking Herald, who rises from the top of the tower, by matching each of the six electronic castle character puzzle pieces with his or her appropriate tool or symbol. Volunteer Opportunities – Rochester residents can help with the set-up of The Amazing Castle by emailing Kipp Han-son: [email protected]. General Information Minnesota Children’s Muse-um Rochester provides fun, interactive learning experiences for children ages six months through 8 years. Visitors enjoy hands-on traveling exhibits
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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
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.
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call 507-285-11092411 7th St. NW, Suite A
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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.
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call 507-285-11092411 7th St. NW, Suite A
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CLEANINg SErvICESBusY Bee cleAning
provides all house cleaning needs, includingwindows & carpets.
phone: 507-202-4842 [email protected]
4-2/20
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 equipmentDivision of High Forest Bobcat Service, LLC
Authorized Distributor & Installer of Rotary LiftsAlso Service All Makes & Models of Lifts
call (507) 533-806526-7/24
seitZ constructionGeneral Contractor • Integrity and Quality are #1
507-292-8000Residential/Commercial Remodeling and New ConstructionWe offer complete construction services for your next project.
Interior/ExteriorRoofing, Siding, Windows, Doors, Seamless Gutters,
Decks, Basements, Trim, Drywall, Custom Tile, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Additions or New Construction
free estimAteswww.seitzconstruction.us
Fully Insured/Lic.#2063679126-2/6
drINkINg wAtErJim’s Drinking WAter• Convenience at your tap
• Filters installed under your sink from $199• Call Jim at 507-923-8186
13-4/10
drywALLk.o. DrYWAll, llc
Tape, Spray Texture, Knockdown, and installDrywall, Repairs • FREE ESTIMATES
Basements • Garages • Additionscall kerry olson at 507-261-1419
13-2/27\
gArAgE dOOrStHompson’s gArAge Door AnD openers
Exceptional Products • Superior ServiceResidential • Commercial • Farm
Free in home estimatesWe sell & install new doors and openers
We also do repair work Springs • Cables • Rollers • Hinges • Gears
We can repair most brands – We are bonded & insuredServing SE Minnesota since 1991www.thompsongaragedoor.com
check out or new high tech show room at:6101 Hwy 52 N (Bandel Rd NW), Rochester, MN 55901
507-281-1349When you do business with our family,
you become a life long friend26-5/22
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.
Explore the Possibilitiesthe tile superstore and more
call 507-285-11092411 7th St. NW, Suite A
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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#BC2051272213-3/6tfn
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
507-993-22494-2/6
LAwN/LANdSCAPEgreg’s lAWn cAre & snoWploWing
resiDentiAl & commerciAlfAll 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
• 26 years experience • Licensed/Fully Insured • Dependable • Trustworthy • Owner Operated
free estimAtes 507-261-7597 (greg)
26-5/29
WenDts lAWn cAreSnow Removal • Salt & Sanding
Associations/Commercial/ResidentialLawn Care Available
• Mowing • Dethatching • Shrub Removal • TrimmingOver 30 Years Experience & Fully Insured
Guaranteed To Save You Dollars!507-259-9696 (roger)
26-3/13
BlADe of grAss lAWncAre & snoWploWing llcSpring & Fall Cleanups
• Lawn Mowing • Tree/Shrub Pruning • Aerating & Dethatching • Driveway/Walkway Edging • Gutter Cleaning • Tilling • Landscaping • Snow Removal
• Holiday LightingResidential/Commercial • Free Estimates
Fully Insured & Licensed. Credit Cards Accepted507-273-6402
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PAINtINgfrAnk’s pAinting
FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING NEEDS!!“Affordable Quality”
Interior • ExteriorStaining • Textured Ceilings & Walls • Deck Restoration
• Drywall/Taping • Quality Work • Insured • Reasonable Rates
Free Estimates • References Availablefrank 536-7766
We Accept Credit Cards10 Year Advertiser in this publication
www.FranksPaintingOnline.com26-5/8tfn
JoHn Austin pAintingQuality Interior/Exterior
speciAl: 3 rooms for $279(Paint Not Included)
Add 2 Additional rooms for $10026 Years Experience • References • Insured
• Free Estimates507-269-0166 • 507-292-6361
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PAINtINg & dECOrAtINgspecHt pAinting & DecorAting
• Residential • Commercial • New Construction • Professional & Reliable
• 26 Years Experience • Painting & Staining • Interior & Exterior • Drywall Finishing • Wall & Ceiling Texturing
• Application of All Wallcoverings & Borders• Decorative Finishing • Power Washing • Fully Insured
For a free ESTIMATE call 507-271-337326-5/8
DArrell’s pAinting30 DAY SPECIAL!!!
Home outstide painting. Power Wash Outside Interior/Exterior painting (2 coats)
Will Paint Vinyl & Steel Siding• Insured • 38 Years Experience • FREE Estimates
• Reasonable RatesNO JOB TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL!!
507-358-6979 (cell)Will Travel Where This Paper Travels
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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) 271-4332
[email protected] Circle Ct. SW, Rochester, MN
26-7/3
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 26-3/20
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
13-3/20
tWo guYs construction of rocHester, llcfamily owned & operated
“Quality and affordability count!”Metal & Shingle Roofs
Owens 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 507-696-2163MN LIC# BC637908
26-6/26
SMALL ENgINE rEPAIrAll cHeck smAll engine repAir
$49 Walk Behind Snowblower 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
507-990-80544-2/20
SNOw rEMOvALtpr services unlimiteD
www.tprservicesunlimited.comSnow Plowing • Snow Shoveling • Snow Removal • Residential & Commercial • Roof Shoveling • (No
Water) Ice Dam Removal • De-Icing • Ice Management • Salt & Sand Spreading • 24 Hour Service
for free estimates call tim at 507-696-7524Licensed, Insured & Bonded
LIC#2063986126-3/27
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...
our pricing cannot be matchedVisit our showroom and let our experienced staff guide you.
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call 507-285-11092411 7th St. NW, Suite A
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wAtErPrOOFINglieBenoW WAterproofing
• Basement Waterproofing • New Construction Installation • Drain Tile • Sump Pumps • Mold-resistant Panels
• Waterproofing Painting • Window WellsReferences Available • Residential/Commercial
for a free estimate call 507-951-102826-4/17
BAsement WAter control since 1965•Free Estimates•
Beaver Systems, sump pump systems, battery operated sump pumps, under floor drain tile, ProFlow drain
systems, under ground outside drains for sump pumps & down spouts, Hold-Right wall Anchors to repair &
stabilize cracked & moving basement walls. If you have a basement repair problem we can probably solve it.
oWners: ArleigH & scott Benikewww.basementwatercontrol.net
rochester 507-281-2714 or toll free 1-877-461-9994Lic.#CB646549
26-2/6
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
26-5/22
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.# 00484226-1/30
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
26-5/29
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THURSDAY, FEB. 7Coffee get-together in Chatfield, 9-10am, Chosen Valley Assisted Living Center. Foot Care Clinic, 9-11:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rocheseter. Appointments required. Call 507-287-1404 for more info.
Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-287-1404 for more info.*55+ Driver Improvement Program: 4 hour refresher course, 12:30pm-4:30pm, St. Lukes Episcopal Church, 1884 22nd St. NW Rochester.
Blood Pressure Check Clinic, 12:45-1:15pm, . Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester.Newly bereaved program: 6:30-8:30pm. Seasons Hospice Center for Grief Education and Support, 1696 Greenview Drive SW Rochester. 507-285-1930Debtors Anonymous: 7:15pm, Zumbro Lutheran Church library, 624 3rd Ave SW Rochester.
FRIDAY, FEB. 8RCTC LIFE (Learning is ForEver): You and Your Computer Q&A with Steve Troutman. 1-3pm, Heintz Bldg. Room HA 108. 1926 Collegeview Road SE Rochester. Call 507-280-3157 for more information. Free Acoustic Jam-Bluegrass and Country Listeners and players welcome, 6:30-9:30pm, Peace United Church of Christ, 14th St. NE and 2nd Ave NE, Rochester.*Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 7pm, Autumn Ridge Church. *
SATURDAY, FEB. 955+ Driver Improvement Program: 4 hr. Refresher Course. 8:30am-12:30pm, Northrop Bldg., Rochester Comm. Ed. 201 8th St. NW.
Widows & Widowers of Rochester meeting, 9:00 am, at Field House Restaurant in American Best Value Inn on South Broadway. For more information, call 507-289-2263.*
CALENDAR OF EVENTSCelebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 5:30pm, Rochester Assembly of God. *“Til Death Do Us Part” Murder Mystery Fundraiser: Plummer House, Rochester. 6pm and 8:30pm performances. A fundraiser for Elder Network. Call 507-285-5272 for tickets. Must be 21 to attend.
SUNDAY, FEB. 10Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 5:30pm, Hope Summit Christian Church. *
MONDAY, FEB. 11Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-287-1404 for more info. *RCTC LIFE (Learning is ForEver): The Battle of Glorieta Pass (Gettysburg of the West) with Lanny Witter. 10:30am-noon, Heintz Bldg. Room HA 112, 1926 Collegeview Road SE Rochester. Call 507-280-3157 for more information.
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. *
TUESDAY, FEB. 12Silver Treads Square Dance Club, 1-3pm, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Contact Charles Bysheim at 281-4455 or Pam Styder at 281-2547 for more info. *RCTC LIFE (Learning is ForEver): Picture Books for Everyone! with Colleen Arnold MA, 1-3pm. Heintz Bldg. Room HA 112, 1926 Collegeview Road SE Rochester. Call 507-280-3157 for more information. Rochester Public Library: Writing Group. Meeting Room A, 6:30pm. Mike Kalmbach, freelance writer and editor, will facilitate.
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WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13Seasons Hospice Grief Education, Coffee get-together in Rochester, 9am-10am, Seasons Hospice House/Office.*
Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-287-1404 for more info. *RCTC LIFE (Learning is ForEver): Founding “Others”: The Rest of the Story with Bob Beery PhD. 1-3pm, Heintz Bldg. Room HA 130, 1926 Collegeview Road SE Rochester. Call 507-280-3157 for more information. 55+ Driver Improvement Program: 8 hour first time course, part one. 5:30pm-9:30pm, Northrop Bldg- Rochester Comm. Ed, 201 8th St. NW. (2nd part 2/14)Rochester Public Library: iFilms-International and Independent Films. Auditorium, 6pm.
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HEALTHFOR 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
ELIMINATE YOUR HEATING bills. Outdoor Wood Furnace from Central Boiler. Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523. stfnwk1- o
FRUIT TREES LOW AS $15. Blueberry, Grape, Strawberry, Asparagus, Evergreen & Hardwood Plants. FREE Catalog. WOODSTOCK NURSERY N1831 Hwy 95 Neillsville, WI 54456 Toll Free 1-888-803-8733 wallace-woodstock.com (MFPA)
3-PIECE LIvING room set $500, washer and dryer $500 for set, 5 storage shelves $25 each, bathroom shelf $25, micro-wave, black GE $20. 507-990-9098 s30- x
JEFF NIELSEN Sales: SKIDLOADERS: Bobcats: 2007 S300 Cab/Heat 2-speed Hrs:1995 $Call. 2005 S175 Hrs:1398 Cab/Heat $18,500.00. 2008 S130 Hrs:961 Cab/Heat $Call. 2012 S175 Cab/Heat 2-Speed Hrs: 648 $24,250.00. 2000 773 Hrs:3153 $12,250.00. 2012 John Deere 320D Cab/Heat/Air 2-Speed Hrs:140 $31,550.00. Utility vehicles: 06 Yamaha Rhino 660 4WD Hrs:230 $6,350.00. Call for Appt. & Info. JEFF NIELSEN SALES Eberhardt Str., Albert Lea, MN. Buy-Sell-Trade H- 507-377-1137, C- 507-383-7012. Website: jef-fnielsensales.com Email: [email protected] Also Looking to buy equip-ment you want to sell. Trucking Service available. Call any day, but Sunday. 06/248b00/08 f6,13,20- x
FLEA MARKET: Rochester Mayo Civic Center, Sunday February 24, 2013, 10am-4pm. Antiques, collectibles, jewelry, new, old, admission $2, tables $15. Phone 614-832-2700 or 507-269-1473 a6,13,20- o
CANADA DRUG CENTER Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will pro-vide you with savings of up to 90% on all your medication needs. Call today 800/259-1096, for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. MCAN
ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get FREE CPAP Replacement Supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 888-859-7796 (MFPA)
MEDICAL ALERT for Seniors ñ 24/7 monitoring. FREE Equipment. FREE Shipping. Nationwide Service. $29.95/Month CALL Medical Guardian Today 888-721-1352 (MFPA)
IF YOU USED THE MIRENA IUD between 2000-present and suffered per-foration or embedment in the uterus requiring surgical removal, pelvic inflam-matory disease leading to hysterectomy or had a child born with birth defects you may be entitled to compensation. Call Johnson Law and speak with female staff members 1-800-535-5727 (MFPA)
HEALTHFOR SALE100 PERCENT Guaranteed Omaha Steaks - SAvE 69 Percent on The Grilling Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 2 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door deliv-ery in a reusable cooler, ORDER Today. 1- 877-356-2704 Use Code:45102YXL or www.OmahaSteaks.com/grill90 (MFPA)
CUSTOM BUILT AR 15 rifles for sale, complete rifles. Call 507-378-2840 s30,6,13- o
PROFLOWERS - Enjoy 60 percent off Tender Hugs and Kisses with Chocolates for your valentine! Site price: $49.99, you pay just $19.99. Plus take 20 percent off other gifts over $29! Go to http://www.Proflowers.com/Buy or call 1-866-983-2204 (MFPA)
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FOR RENT2 BR apartment for rent in Stewartville. Contact Linda 507-272-0684. r6,13- x
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Route Bus DRiveRsMorning and afternoon routes (6:15-8 am and 2:30-4:15 pm) at $14.10 per hour. Extra trips also available at $13 per hour. Prefer current bus driver license holders but will train right candidates. Must pass drivers license check, have clean driving history, pass background check, and submit to drug testing.
Call Dustin Pagel at 507-545-2633 for more info. Dover-Eyota Public Schools, Eyota, MN. EOE
Custodian POET Biorefining - Preston, an ethanol biorefinery, is currently looking for a Custodian. The Custodian is responsible for the general upkeep of the plant. Additional duties include: Clean plant offices & restrooms Wax & buff floors Vacuum carpets & rugs Grounds Upkeep including mowing,
watering, snow removal, & garbage collection
Qualified candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. General custodial experience is helpful. We offer highly competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and tremendous opportunity for growth.
Apply online at poet.com/careers POET is an equal opportunity employer.
Night Shift Operator POET Biorefining - Preston, an ethanol biorefinery located in Preston, MN, is currently looking for a Night Shift Operator. The Operator is responsible for operating all plant process areas including computer control system. Additional duties include: Accurate documentation of process
information Plant cleanliness Observe all safety guidelines Qualified candidates must have at least a High School Diploma or equivalent. Production/manufacturing experience is preferred. Must be able to work 12 hour shift work. We offer highly competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits & tremendous opportunity for growth.
Apply online at poet.com/careers POET is an equal opportunity employer.
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
‘97 Cherokee Sport - 4x4,Green, 211K ..$1,295
‘92 Olds 88 - Gold, 129K ................$1,295
‘96 Cavalier - 2 Dr, Green, 154K ....$1,295
‘00 Windstar - Black, 111K ............$2,695
‘01 Astro - AWD, Silver, 145K .........$2,395
‘02 Cavalier - Blue, 122K ........ $2,395
‘97 Grand Marquis - Green, 156K ..$1,595
‘04 Intrepid - Silver, 183K ..............$2,995
‘00 Town & Country - Silver, 152K .... $2,295
‘00 Explorer - Blue, 155K ................... $2,395
‘01 Montana - Silver, 186K ................. $1,495
‘00 Silhouette - Red, 161K ................. $1,995
‘92 Lebaron Convertible - Red, 158K ...$1,395
EMPLOYMENTDo 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
DRIVERS WANTED Driving position to go East or West. owner operator looking for drivers. Weekly pay, call Viking Land 800/845-5838 MCAN
HELP WANTED!!! MAKE $1000 WEEKLy mailing brochures from home! FREE Supplies! Genuine opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! Http://www.mailing-system.net (VoID IN SD) (MFPA)
ABILITy BuILDING Center has open-ings for job coaches, drivers, program assistants and program coordinators. Apply at www.abcinc.org or fill out application at ABC, 1911 NW 14 Street, Rochester, MN 55903. EoE. h23,30,6,13- x
DRIVER Daily or weekly pay. $0.01 increase per mile after 6 months and 12 months. $0.03 quarterly bonus. Requires 3 months recent experience. 800/414-9569. www.driveknight.com MCAN
RouTE BuS driver needed by Dover-Eyota Schools, Eyota, MN for morning and afternoon route at $11 per hour. Times are approx. 6:15am-8am and 2:30-4:15pm. Extra trips also available at $13 per hour. Call Dustin at 507-545-2633 for more information. Call 507-545-2125 for paper application to be sent. EoE h30,6- o
INVESToRS Copyrighted smart phone technology. Ground floor of a possible IPo. $25,000 minimum. Information: Investor Relations, 1360 university Ave, Suite 232, St. Paul, MN 55104. MCAN
HANDI VAN of Rochester Now Hiring non-emergency transportation drivers. Must be min. of 21 years old, be able to pass a drug screen and background check. Please apply in person to Thomas at 1500 1st Ave NE Suite 115 Rochester, MN. 507-281-3600 h6,13,20- o
BENT WRENCH Bar & Grill in Fountain. Part-time and full-time positions. Nights and weekends, Monday-Saturday. Apply in person or call 268-4922 h6- o
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Z71 4 Door Ext. Cab4x4, 81,800 Miles
Only $11,500
2004 Chevrolet Colorado
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GARAGE SALESAuCTIoN SALE: Contents of 4 mini storage units will be sold to the highest bidder at oak Center Storage. 36206 660th St. Lake City, MN 55041 on Saturday, February 16 at 10am. Sale subject to owners paying off units prior to the sale date. Terms cash. 507-753-2672 g6,13- o
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