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After narrowing down a field of seven potential superinten-dent candidates to a field of three, the Rochester Public School district agreed unani-mously Friday, May 13 to enter into contract negotiations with Michael Munoz. Munoz, currently the chief academic officer in the Des Moines, Iowa school district, is expected to begin work on July 1. The board took two nonbind-ing straw votes, backed by spir-

ited discussions, to determine its final candidate. Keith Rittel, superintendent of the Clover Lake district in Washington state, lost the first straw poll to Munoz on a 4-3 vote. Board members were asked to identify who they chose and why, with Munoz’s enthusiasm and ability to win over many constituent groups repeatedly coming up. “I’d be willing to draw straws,” board member Gary Smith said. “I thought this pool of candidates was this strong. We had two interviews with each candidate and their

School board officials returned from their visit with Van Meter School District in central Iowa with high hopes of the new Netbook program that will begin next fall. Every student in grades 9-12 will be handed a Netbook, which they will have throughout their time while in the Dover-Eyota School District. The main focus of last Tuesday’s board meeting involved the first reading of the new policy hand-book that will be handed out to families. Information in the handbook included software descriptions, technical support, protecting and storing, and an insurance option available to the families while in use by the students. The insurance agreement offers fam-ilies a twenty-five dollar annual insurance premium, a twenty-five dollar deductible per repair, and a fifty dollar deductible per replacement. Coverage shall be limited to two claims per year. The families do not have to

participate in the insurance pro-gram if they are not interested. If stolen, the Netbook will be replaced with a properly filed police report. The families will be expected to cover the costs for replacing the computer if it is lost. School board officials shared some of the benefits of the pro-gram that are being experienced with other schools across the country. Given the location of Dover-Eyota School District, students aren’t allowed the pos-sibility of exploring the aspects of diversity as with many of the larger schools in Minne-sota. A school in Michigan is collaborating with a school in Australia with the use of the Netbook, which enhances the object of diversity according to high school Principal Todd Rowekamp. School officials asked mem-bers of the Van Meter School District if they recognized any drawbacks with the Netbook program in their school system. They acknowledged the desire to

The flood damaged cities of Southeastern Minnesotawill be a major focus of this year’s CareFest. It’s organizers describe it as “a one-day mission trip calling the church fam-ily outside her walls to clean, paint, repair, l a n d s c a p e , and provide other services for our schools, parks, peo-ple-helping organizations, and private residences of those in need.” At least 30 churches in the Rochester area are scheduled to take part in this year’s event. Members of those congrega-

tions view the flooding of last September as a “new opportu-nity to serve.” The Zumbro Valley area communities of Oronoco, Pine Island, Hammond and Zum-bro Falls were among the cities affected by floodwaters.

CareFest organizers say, “each of those communities received very little government assistance, many families are homeless, had no insurance and have lost everything.” As a result, this year CareF-est plans to take one-third to

one-half of its volunteers out-side of Rochester to help those local communities. The CareFest schedule is also being extended over two days, with opportunities to volunteer on dates in both May and June.

D u r -ing phase 1 on May 21, organiz-ers will take teams of 30-60 work-ers into each Zumbro Val-ley commu-

nity to work on ball fields, public areas, and neighbor-hoods that need immediate attention. CareFest will focus on vital gathering places of these small

CareFest 2011 to focus on flood damaged communities

West Side Park renovation?

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Past, present, and future will each be celebrated this Saturday at the first annual Graham Park Leg-acy Festival, from 1:00 to 7:00 pm, at Graham Park also known as the Olmsted County Fairgrounds. The festival is being organized by a non-profit group, Friends of Graham Park, who envision the site to one day be a year-round community asset, valuing and modernizing the original intent of the site written in a conditional deed to Olmsted County nearly over 90 years ago. The intent of the donor was that the grounds

would be a community meeting place and a place where agricultur-alists could demonstrate their skills and educate others on the joys and work that farm life can bring. The event aims to raise aware-ness of Graham Park’s potential to be a better designed and bet-ter utilized park. The Fairgrounds (Graham Park) are actually an Olmsted County park; the other current County parks are Oxbow Park and Chester Woods Park. Though the event will be free, Friends of Graham Park will be seeking free-will donations to be used toward developing a master plan, which is necessary to take broader visions to a more detailed

level. Perhaps most importantly, they will also be seeking public input as to how people of our community could envision the site improvement, through listen-ing stations which will be situated throughout the park. Some of the stakeholders in Gra-ham Park, such as 4-H, the Roch-ester Downtown Farmers Market, and many more will have a pres-ence at the festival and this will give those in attendance a glimpse of what having these groups together might bring. There will be education about the history of the many historic features of the site, many of them being built

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Ardella H. Erickson Ardella H. Erickson, 83, of Roch-ester, Minnesota, died on May 14, 2011, at the Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth. Ardella Helen Marohn was born on July 9, 1927, in Albion Town-ship near Monticello, Minnesota to Arthur and Elsa (Beier) Marohn. Ardella graduated from Monti-cello High School. She worked for Northwestern Bell from 1946 to 1956. She worked in Monticello and St. Cloud as a operator and in customer service in Minneapolis. She later worked for Pacific Tele-phone in San Jose, California from 1956 to 1960. On September 22, 1956, she married Harold Erickson in San Jose, California and the couple moved to Rochester, Min-nesota in 1965. She also worked at Myron’s Hallmark and Mont-gomery Wards at Apache Mall in Rochester. Ardella’s life was filled with many activities and joy. They include traveling, knitting, reading and baking. Her greatest joy in life was her husband, sons and family. She will truly be missed by all who loved her. Survivors include her husband, Harold of Rochester, Minnesota; two sons, Richard (Karen) Erick-son of Burnsville, Minnesota and Michael (Gina) Erickson of Bloom-ington, Minnesota; three grandchil-dren, Adam, Nicole and Katie; one great granddaughter, Shannon; and one sister, Adeline (Arnold) Neutz of Maple Lake, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her par-ents, one brother, Victor, two sisters, Sarah and Dorothy and one grand-daughter, Amy. Funeral services for Ardella will be at 11:00am on Wednesday, May 18, 2011, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Burial will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials can be directed to the donor’s choice. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements.

Elman A. Hanken Elman A. Hanken, 79, of rural Stewartville, MN, died Friday, May 13, 2011, from complications fol-lowing heart surgery at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, where he had been a patient since last Monday. Elman Ahrend Hanken was born Nov. 30, 1931, in Stewartville, MN, to Carl and Clara (Christgau) Han-ken. He grew up on the family farm in rural Stewartville, attended school and graduated from Stewart-ville H.S. in 1949. He then attended the U of M School of Agriculture and joined the U.S. Naval Reserve at Naval Air Station in Minneapolis, MN, in January of 1951. Elman was married on June 29, 1952, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stewart-ville to Margie J. Prokasky. Follow-ing their marriage the couple lived in HighForest,Mn. before moving to Stewartville where they lived for a number of years. The Hankens built in rural HighForest in 1978 and have continued to make their home there. He was employed at Roches-ter Dairy prior to his employment at

Mayo Clinic in Rochester in 1952 as a medical photographer. During his over 40 year career at Mayo Clinic, Elman photographed many patient procedures and many portraits of dignitaries including Royal Heads of State, U.S. Presidents and Supreme Court Justices. Mrs. Hanken was employed at Mayo Clinic for a time and at Dayton’s Department Store in Rochester until her retirement in 1993. He was a life long member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stew-artville where he served as an elder, past president of it’s church council and enjoyed greeting everyone on Sunday mornings. He served 34 years in the Naval Reserve retiring in 1985, missing only one sched-uled weekend. He served in many units and on several ships includ-ing cruises on the U.S.S. Ranger and U.S.S. Saratoga. He received many medals, awards and a Com-mendation from the U.S. Naval Air Station, Subic Bay, Phillipines in 1972 and had photographs appear in Navy Times and Naval Aviation News. Elman was a charter mem-ber of the Olmsted County Park Board while two major parks were developed and land was purchased and development begun on Oxbow Park. He served on the Stewartville Park Board and Planning Commis-sion. He was elected to four 3 yr. terms on the Stewartville School Board when construction took place on an addition to Stewartville H.S. and Bonner Elementary School was built. He was elected twice to the Minnesota State School Board Assn. Delegate Assembly and was past president of the Stewartville P.T.A. and Alumni Assn. He was a charter member of the Stewartville Jaycees, serving as past president and State Jaycees vice-president for which he received the Bronze Key Award. Elman enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, following the Vikes, and especially cherished time spent with family and taking walks in their woods with Margie. Surviors include his wife, Mar-gie; daughter Deb(Kerry) Linbo of Byron, MN; and son, Terry (Darcy) Hanken of Grand Meadow, MN; five grandchildren; and sister, Arlene Hanken of Rochester, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents. The funeral service for Elman will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednes-day, May 18, 2011, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stewartville with Rev. Lyle Fritsch officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cem-etery in Stewartville. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday morning. Arrangements are with Griffin-Gray F.H. in Stewartville.

Evelyn A. Mayer Evelyn A. Mayer died Saturday, January 1, 2011, of natural causes at Meadow Manor Health Care Center in Grand Meadow, MN. where she had been a resident for two days. Evelyn Agnes King was born May 18, 1914 in Racine Town-ship, Mower County to Curtin and Amanda(Utzinger) King. She grew up on the family farm, attended rural schools and graduated from Spring Valley H.S. and Austin Nor-mal School. She then taught in one room elementary schools in

the Racine area. She was married November 12, 1932 in Cresco,Ia. to Henry A. Mayer. After their marriage the couple farmed west of Racine for several years and at their present farm for 74 years. Mrs. Mayer was a farm-wife and homemaker and after their family was raised was employed at Johnson Chick Hatchery in Spring Valley and Racine, and Kappers Construction in Spring Valley and at Glen Miller Interior Design in Rochester. In 1970 she opened and operated Patio Place Antiques at the farm for 20 years. Mr. Mayer was a farmer and insurance agent and died in 1996. Mrs. Mayer moved to The Meadows assisted living facility in Grand Meadow in 2001. She was a past member of the former Evan-gelical United Brethern Church in Racine and was a current member of the Racine United Methodist Church where she was active in it’s U.M.W., played piano for the choir and taught Sunday school. She was a charter member of the Red Wing Pottery Society and was active in 4-H, the county extension service and the Mower County Fair. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and crocheting afghans for her family, especially her grandchildren. Surviors include a daughter and two sons, Ken (Kay) of Las Vegas, NV; Marlin (Mary) of Mesa, AZ; Darlene (Ed) Dibble of Houston, Tx; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grand-children; two sisters, Marjorie Wil-liams of Portage, WI; and Della Young of Hawthorne, NV. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, her parents and two sisters. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the church on Satur-day afternoon. The family suggests memorials to the United Methodist Church in Racine. Memorial services for Evelyn A. Mayer, 96, a longtime rural Racine, MN, resident will be Saturday (May 21, 2011) at 1:00 P.M. at the United Methodist Church in Racine, MN, with Rev. Glen Holland officiating. Arrangements are with Griffin-Gray F.H. in Stewartville, MN.

Harold Rudolph Moenck Harold Rudolph Moenck, 83, of Caledonia, died Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Franciscan Skemp Medical Center, LaCrosse, WI. He was born July 6, 1927, in Duncombe, IA, to Rudolph and Zelda (Gustafson) Moenck. He attended school for 12 years at Dun-combe and in 1946 he was inducted into the U.S. Army. In June of 1946 he was united in marriage to Lila Andersen. They had five children: Helen (David) Winslow of Preston, MN; Jim (MaryAnn) of Maplewood, MN; Tom (Caro-lyn) of Caledonia; Dan (Debbie) of Oregon City, OR; and Bruce (Kelli) of St. Paul, MN. Harold and Lila farmed in the Duncombe area until 1960 when they purchased a dairy farm at Grand Meadow, MN. In 1967, he accepted a job as loan officer for Production Credit Association and in 1970, he was appointed branch manager of Caledonia PCA where they made their home. Harold took an early retirement in January of 1985. Then he did contract work for FHA. Harold was a woodworker, build-

ing houses and craft items. He enjoyed caring for the farm and gardening. He was active in the Caledonia Masonic Lodge and obtained the 32nd Degree Mason. He also served on various commit-tees at the Caledonia United Meth-odist Church. He is survived by his wife Lila and his five children; 13 grandchil-dren; 16 great-grandchildren; two brothers, John (Karen) of Washing-ton, IA, and Donald (Dorothy) of Fort Dodge, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Max, Robert, and Rich-ard. Harold’s body has been donated to Mayo School of Medicine and a celebration of his life will be held at Caledonia United Methodist Church at a later date.

Kit Marvin Monsrud Kit Marvin Monsrud of Roch-ester died Thursday, December 23, 2010, at the Golden Living Center in Wabasso, MN, where he had resided for the past three years. Kit was born March 26,1946, to Clifford and Marion Monsrud in Rochester, where he was raised and graduated from John Mar-shall High School. He owned and operated bar and restaurants in Ely, MN, and Deer Lodge, MT. He also worked as an over-the-road truck driver. He married Algerette Han-dris in Duluth, MN, and they were divorced. He later married Jana Hathaway. He is survived by two daugh-ters, Zoe Brown of Easley, SC and Krista Ellis of Dunedin, FL; four grandchildren; a sister, Linda Curry (Don) of Rochester; two brothers, Ken Monsrud (Marilyn) of Roch-ester and Terry Monsrud of Mound, MN; and six nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Jana, parents and a nephew, Scott Monsrud. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, May 21, 2011, starting 11:00 a.m. at Grandview Memorial Gardens. A luncheon will follow at the Eagle’s Club in Rochester. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements.

Dennis J. Silvernail On Thursday, April 28, 2011, the God of the Sea called Dennis J Sil-vernail home. Denny lost his fight with an extremely rare virus, Pro-gressive Multifocal Encephalopathy, contracted after the double lung transplant he received a year ago He was born on April 27, 1949, in Faribault, Minnesota. He spent most of his youth there, taking a 2 ½ year stint in Australia with his mother and brother, Michael. He married Nancy L Keehn on June 21, 1969, at St .Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester. Shortly after, he began his 21 year career in the Navy. He earned his degree in Human Resource Management before he retired in August of 1991 as a Mas-ter Chief and returned to Rochester where he eventually settled in as a receiving/shipping clerk at McNei-

lus Truck Manufacturing in Dodge Center for the last 14 years. On his rare time off, he enjoyed the Vikings, NASCAR, NHRA, working on his little red truck, Celt-ic music, bagpipes, kilts, popcorn and coffee! He was never happier than when his blood was mixed with grease, oil and WD40! Denny is survived by Nancy, his beloved wife of 42 years; children: Brice of Stewartville; Sean (Jodi) of Claremont; and Jennie (Nate) Brass of Rochester; six grandchildren, and a half-sister, Gloria Dawn Reeves of Australia. He will be missed by his much loved dogs, Taliesin and Fizzgig! He was preceded in death by his parents, Kasper and Doris (Med-dlicott) Silvernail; brothers, Pres-ton McCall and Michael Silvernail; and a half-sister, Marjorie Theresa Reeves of Australia. His funeral was Monday, May 2, 2011, at St Pius X with burial with full military honors in Calvary Cemetery, Rochester. He left all who met him with a piece of his unique humor, but those who knew him well knew that he was much deeper. His spirit remains but his presence will be sorely missed.

Marion L. Swygman Marion L. Swygman, 88, died Thursday, May 12, 2011, at Samari-tan Bethany Home on Eighth. Marion L. Brown was born on June 8, 1922 to George “Park” and Edith M. (Nesbitt) Brown in Roch-ester, MN. She attended Rochester Public Schools. Marion married Harold Coe and he died in 1944. She married Paul Swygman and he died in 1993. Marion worked for Model Laundry (now known as Clothing Care) for fifty years. Her true love was spending time with her grandchildren and great grand-children. Marion enjoyed playing Bingo during her time at Samaritan Bethany. Marion is survived by her son, Robert (Sheila) Coe, Rochester, MN; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister Ethel Cornett, Franklin, OH. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Marion was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband Harold Coe, her second husband Paul Swygman, her son, Ray; three sisters, Ida Van Kraanen, Ruth Heaser, and Lorraine Tibesar; and five brothers, Leo, Ray, Roy, Lawrence, and Clarence Brown. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes’ Chapel. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home and one hour before the service at the funeral home. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. in Grandview Memorial Gardens. Memorials are suggested to Samaritan Bethany Foundation. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes assisted the family with arrangements.

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By Karen Reisner Nearly a month ago Standard and Poors revised the outlook for the United States to nega-tive from stable while reaffirming the triple A rating. The reason for the lower outlook on our country’s debt is what the rating agency sees as an inabil-ity for politi-cians to work together to create a long-term plan to make substan-tial changes necessary to improve the fiscal position of the United States. The downgrade reflects what they see as a one in three chance that they will need to cut the Triple A rating within two years. Why is this important? It demonstrates an uncertainty and lessening of confidence in the United States government. What we need is a congress that is willing to work together for the future of the country. Short term thinking and pandering to the electorate won’t do. We, the pub-lic, need to be realistic and expect and accept both tax increases and reductions in benefits. Accord-ing to recent polls, the majority of Americans are against creating a national sales tax, raising the Social Security retirement age, raising Medicare contributions, and taxing employee-provided health insurance. Any credible plan will require shared sacrifice and will affect some of these and other public wants and don’t wants.

A Starting Point A good and relatively balanced starting point is the plan put forth by the National Commis-sion of Fiscal Responsibility, a bi-partisan commission led by former Senator Al Simpson (R)

and former chief of staff Erskine Bowles (D). The Bipartisan Policy Center’s Debt Reduc-tion Task Force, led by Pete Domenici (R) and Alice Riv-lin (D), has also put together a plan. Perhaps what could be the most productive effort is the so-called “Gang of Six,” comprised of six currently serving sena-tors, including three Democrats: Mark Warner (Virginia), Kent Conrad (North Dakota), Rich-ard Durbin (Illinois) and three Republicans: Saxby Chambliss (Georgia), Mike Crapo (Idaho), and Tim Coburn (Oklahoma). The one thing all of the efforts have in common is that they are bi-partisan. They all recognize that the only way to get a work-able and favorable result is to work across party lines. Senator Chambliss has been quoted saying the only way to get a plan into law is by “locking arms and jumping off the build-ing together.” The hyperbolic and partisan rhetoric put forth by the extreme wings of both sides is unproductive. The “Gang of Six” has been meeting and working together for nearly a year. They obvi-ously work from very different philosophies about government, but they have a common goal to create a workable, credible, and acceptable long term fiscal plan to reduce the exploding deficits that threaten our country. There is agreement that the federal debt is out of control. Figures from the International Monetary Fund estimate the the U.S. federal debt, not includ-ing intragovernmental debt (that which the government has bor-rowed from itself), is expected to be about 85 percent of GDP in 2015 and it was 65 percent of GDP in 2010. The only time the net debt as a percent of GDP has been higher was during the World War II era.

Bringing balance to our checkbook The deficit was 8.9 percent of GDP in 2010 and 10 percent in 2009. A deficit less than 3 percent of GDP is ideal and sets a reasonable pace allowing the economy to grow. Senator Mark Warner warns against putting this off until after 2012 or the next presidential elec-tion; something needs to be put into place before then. The plans put forth by Congressman Ryan (R) and President Obama (D) are considered too partisan and very unlikely to make it into law. Obama declared in a speech he gave on his deficit reduction plan in mid-April, “If we don’t have a serious plan to tackle the debt and the deficit, that could actu-ally end up being a bigger drag on the economy than anything else.” Senator Conrad insists that a long term extension of the debt ceiling needs to be accompanied by a long term plan to reduce the deficit. He calls this criti-cally important. Senator Coburn maintains it would be catastroph-ic to continue to mortgage our future. Conrad noted revenue as a share of income is the lowest it has been in 60 years and spend-ing is as high as it has been for 60 yeas. Coburn insisted it is a false predicate that we can solve our fiscal problems without adjust-ments to Medicare and Medic-aid. Comments were made on Meet the Press, April 24.Debt Ceiling and Health Care Congress will again be faced with raising the debt ceiling, which is now at $14.3 trillion by most estimates, no later than early July. The country is now borrowing 42 cents on every dol-lar it spends. Most economists believe a failure to raise the debt ceiling resulting in default would be catastrophic causing a finan-cial panic. However, the threat by some law makers to vote against an

increase in the debt ceiling unless something is done to deal with the long-term debt will add to the pressure for lawmakers to work on a long-term plan. What part will the Afford-able Care Act play is a question. The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that the health care law can save as much as $130 billion over 10 years. Rep. Paul Ryan, Chair-man of the House Budget Com-mittee, claims if it is repealed there could be a savings of $1.5 trillion. This is an enormous dif-ference of estimates and it needs to be resolved to come up with an apples to apples unbiased esti-mate. The CBO has concluded that under Ryan’s deficit reduc-tion plan, most seniors would be responsible for a much higher percentage of their health care costs.

How Did We Get Here? You will get a different answer depending on the party bias. However, there is plenty of responsibility to go around. In the last decade we have been fighting two long, expensive wars during which time we have enjoyed an across the board tax cut. Then, we have through a long, deep recession which has reduced revenue. Billions have been spent over the last four years to combat the recession. All of these factors together have added over $4 trillion to the debt since the fall of 2007. On top of all this, Baby Boomers are retiring and living longer. When Social Security was first established, the life expectancy was only 63. Medicare premi-um payments are not keeping up with the rising costs of health care, plus the number of people on Medicare is increasing at a high rate.Support Needed from the Public Many politicians will not have the backbone to make the hard choices when the public is not supporting them. Most polls have shown that large majorities of the public want to maintain spending on Medicare and Social Security, and national defense. Only tax increases for the wealthy (defined as those making $250,000 or more per year) are favored by a large majority of the public. These increased revenues will help but will fall far short of the revenue needed to maintain Medicare and Medicaid. Nearly half of all the spending of the fed-eral government will soon go to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. Social Security paid out $76 billion more than it took in in 2010, in part due to the reces-sion. Reserves for Social Secu-rity are estimated to be used up by 2037. Social Security could remain strong far into the future with a combination of a gradual raising of the retirement age, plus raising the ceiling on the income that can be taxed. The future benefits from these popular programs can only be protected by a long-range plan to keep these benefits sustainable. Some combination of reform

of the programs, some possible reduction of benefits, and some increases in revenue together can make the programs sustainable in future years and handle the fast-growing demand. Plans that have been put forward implement the reforms over a period of years and not in the immediate future.

Revenue Former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan has went on record several times over the past year saying the Bush era tax cuts should be allowed to lapse, not just for the wealthy, but for all Americans. He stressed the need to increase revenue this way again just a few weeks ago on Meet the Press, because of the imminent deficit crisis. He did favor the tax cuts in 2001. In retrospect, I’m in the opinion these tax cuts were a fiscal mistake from the very beginning. Americans are paying the lowest percent of their income for all taxes since the 1950’s according to USA Today. The Tax Policy Center esti-mates that only about 45% per-cent of households pay any federal income tax. A majority of these households not paying federal income tax are low income, but as many as 18,000 in 2010 were very high income, with incomes north of $500,000. Millions of tax payers take advantage of the very popular tax credits, deduc-tions and exemptions to reduce or eliminate any federal income tax. They need to be reconsidered or reformed.

A Coming Together The only way to achieve a long-term plan for real deficit reduc-tion is with support from both parties and the general public. Politicians need to look at every-thing, including defense spend-ing which makes up more than half of the discretionary spend-ing. Military spending in the United States comprises about one-third of money spent on the military world wide. It has been argued that the greatest security threat facing the United States is the growing national debt. A workable and fair compro-mise will undoubtedly not please anyone. The public is as divided as congress. We want services but are unwilling to pay for them. We need to keep informed and avail ourselves to all points of view. There most likely will be reforms to entitlement programs, spending cuts and reforms to the tax code that will likely be unpopular. Tax deductions and exemptions will likely be reduced or eliminated and loopholes will be closed. Revenue and spending need to be put into balance. We have come together as a country when there has been an external threat. This is an inter-nal threat and possibly even more serious. The only way to fix it is to come together with a long-term fiscal plan. It is irrespon-sible to put any thing less than a comprehensive long-term plan into place.

Karen Reisner


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By Kevin Blanchard The Stewartville City Council approved a noise ordinance vari-ance and outdoor event permit request from the Chamber of Commerce at their meeting Tues-day night, May 10. The Chamber was seeking a variance from Chapter 6, Section 620 Noise and an outdoor event permit for the 2011 Summerfest Celebration to allow for bands on

July 3 from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on July 4 as part of the 2011 Old Fashion Fourth of July. During an open microphone opportunity at the beginning of the council meeting, several residents spoke in support of the dance in Lake Florence Park. “Public parks are just that,” Don “Buck” Amos said. “The public parks are for the whole public.” “If we lose the park dance like it was for many years, we’ve lost a sense of community,” Wendy Timm said. “When I lived on Lakeshore Drive, we loved the dance.” “I don’t see how one family can hold us hostage from celebrating the Fourth of July,” Jerry Berger said. “It is a very important holi-day, especially for us vets.” Lou Tasler, who lives on Lake-shore Drive near the park, spoke in opposition to the variance. “Just because I have a difference of opinion with some of the people here, it does not make me a bad person,” she said. “It is true; we do

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Royals roundupBy Joe Laughton Jr. The Rochester Royals amateur baseball team started its 2011 season with somewhat of a competitive dis-advantage. It faced a Blaine Fusion team that already had a seven-game jump on the Royals with a 7-0 start to its season. The Royals on the other hand, went into its opener with about half of its rostered play-ers still away at college finishing up their collegiate seasons, and played a bit shorthanded. That, in addition to recent bad weather hampering the Royals’ preseason workouts, didn’t make for an opener to remember. The result was a 7-2 loss to the Fusion Sunday, May 15, at Mayo Field in the Royals’ home and sea-son opener. Royals pitching didn’t display its usual midsummer crispness---as five wild pitches, two walks, and two batters hit by pitches in the first four innings---combined to stake Blaine to an early 4-0 cushion over the Royals. In the meantime, the Roy-als early-game offense could only muster two hits in those four initial innings. Starting pitcher Chad Weisner got tagged with the loss in just two innings of work. It was Weisner’s lone wild pitch after a one-out dou-ble by Blaine’s Mike Latta in the sec-ond inning that set up the Fusion’s first run. Latta scored on a sacrifice fly to center by Dan Powell. Rochester reliever Greg Marx gave up only one hit, but allowed Blaine to add to that 1-0 lead by Marx’s wildness in the third and fourth innings. While facing the bot-tom-third of Blaine’s order, Marx plunked Fusion hitters Matt Mau-rer and Powell with inside pitches. Both runners later advanced and came home on Marx’s three of four wild pitches. Another sacrifice fly to center by lead-off batter Dan Mossey accounted for the Royals four-run deficit. “Yeah, Blaine had seven games under it’s belt and that makes a big

difference,” said Royals Manager Dave Adams after his managerial debut. “We had some early pitching mishaps and a couple of errors---which you have to expect this early in the season.” Adams was pleased with the fact that Royals hitters did get 11 hits off of Fusion starter Brian Hodny, who’s shutout effort was spoiled by a Royals’ two-out ninth inning come-back attempt. Four straight Royals batters reached base on three singles and a hit batter. The latter two hits, by Brian Anderson and newcomer Buzz Hannahan, drove in the only Rochester runs. Hannahan was immediately wel-comed to the Royals by being placed in the number three slot in the lineup. He responded by collect-ing two hits (singles) and a walk, going 2-for-4 in his first game with the team after moving to Rochester from the Twin Cities. “He (Hannahan) just looks like a ballplayer and he played well,” Adams beamed. “He fills a big hole for us at second base and adding him is nice.” Other bright spots included lead-off batter Tim Oesterlin reaching base four out of five plate appear-ances while going 2-for-3. Veteran shortstop Jim Strain also picked up two hits, going 2-for-4 with a double that was the Royals’ only extra-base hit. The game indeed had the look of a preseason exhibition game for the Royals’ current pitching staff, as five pitchers saw action. Adam Sik-kink and Josh Conley each hurled two innings in relief of Marx and Weisner. Blaine’s final three runs in the seventh came off of Conley on four singles and two Royals’ errors. Justin Sokol mopped up the ninth inning by getting the Royals’ first double play turned of the season. “Our pitchers haven’t picked up a ball since the end of last year,” Adams explained. “They’re not coming off of college seasons like some of our Blues’ pitchers that will be coming.”

The Royals’ depth will be bol-stered with the addition of those former Rochester Blues players. The Blues were a Class C team last sea-son, that was eliminated to merge with the current Royals 2011 squad. That should help the Royals improve on a 21-19 overall mark from last season while finishing fourth in the state tournament. “This team (Blaine) is a beatable team and we’ll get them again later, (July 8 at Blaine)” said Adams. “We’ll turn the tables on them then. “We’re going to be solid---there’s nothing to be alarmed about,” Adams assured. “Once we get the weather to cooperate, we’ll get some practices in and some live games. We’re going to be all right.” The homestand continues for the Royals this weekend with a pair of games Saturday (7:00 PM with Anoka) and Sunday (1:00 PM with Onalaska, WI) at Mayo Field. Sunday’s game features PossAbili-ties of Southern Minnesota Day. A youngster from PossAbilities will throw out the first pitch and serve as the team’s bat boy. The Royals will also present a charitable contribu-tion to the organization.

ROYAL RUMBLINGS:• The Royals opportunity to score earlier than the ninth inning in Sunday’s game was snapped, liter-ally, by base runner’s Ben Moen’s tweak of his knee while trying to score from third on an apparent RBI single by Tim Oesterlin in the seventh. Moen was tagged out while laying on the ground in pain a few steps off of third base. Moen

will get the injury checked out, and Adams hopes his club’s short term depth isn’t further hindered by his potential absence.• Manager Dave Adams was asked about the possibility of adding recent minor leaguer and local area product Travis Meiners, after his sudden release from professional baseball. Meiners was an utility infielder and could help the Royals with his fielding ability and his bat. Adams mentioned he was contacted by some independent pro teams, as well as the Royals own inquiry about his availability. Said Adams: “After being released from pro ball, I know how he feels right now. I’ve been there (Adams was once released from pro ball also). He’s coming home to play softball with his brother, I guess. I’ll probably try talking to him myself.” Meiners would benefit keeping his baseball-playing skills sharp while playing close to home for the Royals this summer---before deciding on his next move.• President Kirk Rubado announced several fan-friendly promotions dur-ing Royals home games throughout the summer. Sponsors of special days include Pepsi Bottling Compa-ny and the Rochester Post-Bulletin (June 8), Z-Rock 107.7 FM Tailgate Party (July 4), Tom Kadlec Honda T-Shirts (July 16), and the Royals’ own Fan Appreciation Night (July 31). “Each game we’ll have some type of giveaway,” Rubado says. “Look for some Pepsi products to include Target Field (mini) replicas, and Paul & Minnie Bobbleheads.”There will also be a “Join the Jour-ney Day” on July 17 when there will be pink t-shirts in honor of the fight against breast cancer.• A major Royals’ fundraiser is the sales of a calendar for $20 that serves as a raffle ticket for cash prizes out of a $10,000 pot. The calendars have serial numbers that are drawn daily, May 1, 2011, through April 30, 2012. Most days, the prize is $20, allowing winners to at least get

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not want the dance on our street.” During the discussion period before the vote on the variance, Council member Judy Hanson said, “I do not see any reason why the dance cannot be held in a different location. I don’t see any persuasive argument indicat-ing that the location of the dance was responsible for the downturn in the proceeds.” Council member Roger Hanson said, “Mayor, I wish to call the question. This is simply a vote on the noise variance for only that one night.”

“This is public property and the public wants to use it,” Mayor Jimmie-John King said. The vari-ance was approved on a 3-2 vote. The next Stewartville City Council meeting will be held on May 24 at 7 p.m. in City Hall.


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have no questions, no concerns at all that Mr. Munoz would make a very fine superinten-dent for this school district. We have to put aside to some extent our own bias and listen. We are representative of the commu-nity as a whole. It’s pretty clear Mr. Munoz would have broad-based community support. We can build a community around him as a board and a district; I think we’ll accomplish great things.”

Board members James Pit-tenger and Julie Workman also supported Munoz. “I was impressed by his depth of knowledge about how kids actually learn,” Workman said.

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“Both are able to lead us through the budget process. Munoz is clear this isn’t an either/or, take things away or get the com-munity to give us more money, there are other options. That’s what I heard from him from a finance perspective.” “We want someone we can trust, who can be transpar-ent in communication,” board member Dan O’Neil said.

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donation to the school district. Their donation is for the purpose “to assist needy students of talent and good character in achieving a college edu-cation.” He then gave a brief sum-mary of the workshop schedule for August 2011 and how the summer maintenance schedule was shaping up. A larger topic of discussion was the preview presentation of the school’s new Facebook page. The school plans to launch its Facebook district page on May 20, 2011. The page will be managed by an adminis-tration team which consists of school employees. The page will be com-posed of sub-pages that include areas such as community education, a page

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Rural/City Interaction Graham Park was originally situ-ated on the outskirts of Rochester, and actually served as an air station, whereas it is now centrally located in the city. Urban life has literally engulfed this showcase for agricul-ture and sport, something rural people have felt on a larger scale for decades. This mixture brings about interesting questions of values and aesthetics in a uniquely tangible way. “A big part of County Fairs is that they teach urban people about rural life, where their food comes from, and that’s really crucial,” said Adam Ferrari, chair of Friends of Graham Park. “We’d like to create a space where urban people will come to throughout the year to gain exposure to this way of life.”

Friends of Graham Park hope to create spaces where groups gener-ally sharing a desire to create dia-logue between town and country can fulfill their mission alongside cultural entertainment events avail-able in a first-class city. “I definitely see our mission as being very similar to the mission given to this piece of property,” said Kari Dunn, manager of the Roch-ester Downtown Farmers Market, a Graham Park stakeholder who holds their winter markets on the campus. All growers at the Farmers Market live and farm within 50 miles of Rochester. “We are interested in exploring options to further develop our pres-ence in the area as it evolves.”

A Great Gift With a Purpose Graham Park’s namesake and benefactor is Dr. Christopher Gra-ham, who was an original partner in the Mayo brothers’ medical prac-tice beginning in 1895. Doctor Graham, who was brought up on a farm and origi-nally sought a career as a veterinar-ian, saw more than one hundred years ago that the populous was losing interest in farming, which he considered to be fundamental to society’s wellbeing. In 1919, he gifted the land that now holds the Olmsted County Fairgrounds with the aim of educating youth about farm life and enticing them to take interest in this vital profession. Since Graham’s passing nearly

60 years ago, an increasing number of observers have noted what he had seen long before; the perils of youth leaving the farm in mass for city life, people increasingly disconnected from their land and food sources, and exclusive farming communities struggling mightily.

Modernizing Intent On the northeast side of the park, Seneca’s iconic large ear of corn reminds area residents daily of both Rochester’s largely agricultural past and the path that agriculture has taken to the present day. Throughout the decades the Fairgrounds have accomplished the original intent for the gifting by hosting the Olmsted County Fair and hosting various agriculture-related activities, especially in the summer months. “We see the Fair as the Park’s single greatest asset,” said Ferrari.

“We want to make sure it stays here in a more user-friendly site.” In the last few years, there has been resurgence of interest in farm-ing and placing value on knowl-edge about the sources and quality of our food. Stakeholders in Graham Park, such as 4-H and the Farmer’s Mar-ket, have enjoyed increased popu-larity due to this focus. Some feel that these stakeholders, along with many others throughout Olmsted County, should enjoy an a more permanent and coordinated pres-ence on the grounds, in keeping with the purpose of the site and maximizing it for the benefit of the community and enhanced civic participation. “We share the goals of improving the Fairgrounds, and drawing more events during the year,” said Terry Leary, President of the Olmsted County Fair Board. Leary noted that the Fair Board looks after maintenance of the grounds and organizes volunteer days to get the community involved by painting buildings and plant-ing shrubs and doing repair work on the grounds. Refurbishing the blacksmithing shop and making it functional is a priority. “I see some of those historic buildings being used for six weeks out of the year and storage the rest and think ‘why don’t we upgrade the buildings and get something like the Farmer’s Market, for exam-ple, using them throughout the year and put storage somewhere

else,’” said Ferrari. “It’s not like the Park will be wiped clean and we start new. It’s a really long, inten-tional process.” The Fair Board is also watching closely to see if and when Legacy Grant funding becomes available from the State to restore some of the Fairground’s historic buildings, such as Floral Hall. The County Board voted in 2008 to have the building demolished due to safety concerns, but a group of citizens voiced strong opposition to the plan and the plan was unanimously reversed and Floral Hall has been standing for 3 years in want of the $100,000 needed to fix it up. A bill increasing funding for the restora-tion of historic projects is working its way through the legislature at the time of this writing. “One thing that we could do right now to improve the Fair-grounds would be to mark the historic places so that people can learn about them when they visit,” said County Commissioner Judy Ohly. “There’s a lot of history at Graham Park and we want to share that history.”

Looking Towards the Future In 2008, Leadership of Greater Rochester (LGR), a Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce program designed to identify and engage the community’s emerging lead-ers, chose to make the exploration of year-round activities at Graham Park its community improvement project because of the potential cultural, environmental, and eco-nomic enhancement opportunities that it could provide. The group invited stakeholders and commu-nity members to get involved in a two-day brain-storming session and came out with a rough vision plan for the future of Graham Park that will continue to evolve with further input. “The ideas presented there were awesome,” said Ferrari. “We heard loud and clear that the site needs to change, and our job is to document the ideas about what that change should look like.” The LGR group presented its mission to the County Board of Commissioners in 2008 and got its approval to continue research-ing and planning ways to improve Graham Park. An example of the kind of well-utilized facilities Friends of Graham Park would like to see more of can

be found right on the Fairgrounds. Graham Arena, which is operated by the City of Rochester, hosts countless hockey contests and is then transformed to hold a myriad of other events. Graham Arena is financially self-sufficient, whereas the County takes a net loss of approximately $100,000 each year in maintaining Graham Park. The Fair Board is also interested on bringing more events to the fair, but is wary of the impact of new development. “There are a lot of groups that use the Fairgrounds that don’t have a lot of money,” said Leary. “We’re concerned that they will be priced out as the costs of the buildings are passed on to the groups that rent the buildings. The Fair Board wants to keep use of our grounds affordable.” All parties contacted acknowl-edged that there is significant work ahead to create a vision beneficial to all. “In different areas of the coun-try there are agreements between stakeholders at sites like Graham Park that cause these facilities to be self-sufficient,” said Ohly. “If pos-sible, I would like to see it happen here.” Friends of Graham Park is just beginning fundraising at this time and the group has a lot of work ahead of it to achieve and maintain its goal of designing a functional, aesthetically pleasing park that cre-ates community within Rochester and between Rochester and rural neighbors. “It’s a public space but it doesn’t feel like it. We’d like it to be a park that you could bring your kids to, where workers at Seneca could eat lunch,” said Ferrari. “There’s noth-ing that says a fair can’t have trees.” People of greater Rochester are invited to stop out Saturday to enjoy your neighbors as well as our history, and also to envision the site for yourself. If you would like to help improve the grounds more immediately, the Fair Board is planning a volunteer day on June 11th, to help prepare the grounds for the Fair that begins in late July. For more information on the planning process, historical con-text, and County Fair information please visit:www.friendsofgrahampark.orgwww.olmstedcountyfair.com


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EngagementBy Kevin [email protected] Stewartville schools, the city of Stewartville and Olmsted County are launching a bike pro-gram designed to teach students the skills to ride bikes safely and confidently. The “Safe Routes to Schools” bike program was made available through a part-nership with Olmsted Coun-ty and Minnesota’s Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP), which aims to help Minnesotans live longer, health-ier lives by reducing the burden of chronic disease. “This collaborative effort has resulted in an $18,000 grant that will promote healthy life-styles and provide safe routes to school for kids,” Tim Bestor, Stewartville physical education teacher, said. “Safe Routes to Schools efforts are underway to transform the infrastructure around schools to increase safe-ty for those who walk or bike to school.” “Amy Thompson wrote the grant for the bike program,” Bestor said. “We have seen a lot of open communication and cooperation between the schools, city and county.” “Olmsted County Pub-lic Health currently has two grants aimed at reducing chron-ic disease by increasing activity, improving nutrition and reduc-ing smoking,” Jo Anne Judge-

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By Kevin Blanchard The Stewartville School Board decided to begin imple-menting the one-to-one lap-top initiative at their meeting Monday night, May 9. According to the implemen-tation plan, laptops will be distributed to all students in fourth, fifth, sixth and ninth grades beginning next fall. There will be a $40 technol-ogy fee per student per year. Within four years, every stu-dent in fourth grade through their senior year will have a laptop for their school work.

“Our job is to provide our students with access to top of the line information,” Bruce Hoff, high school principal, said. “It is not about the tech-nology, it just becomes another tool in the teacher’s tool box.” “I will admit that not every teacher is comfortable with this,” Joe Jezierski, middle school principal, said. “When we introduced the smart board technology, we had teach-ers who were reluctant to use them. Our staff has already received training on 21st cen-tury tools.”

“How do we make sure that we have the measures and expectations defined so we can tell if we are making progress on test scores?” Mark Vaupel, school board chair, asked. “If we do not see improve-ment, we will not continue the program,” Jezierski said. “If you go into this looking for improved test scores, you will be disappointed,” Loren Kiefer, director of technology, commented. “We need to have concrete student outcomes that we can measure and compare,” Vaupel added.

The board also continued their discussion of capping enrollment and facilities’ needs. “We began the year with 1,860 students and will finish with 1,873 students,” Dr. David Thompson, superintendent of schools, said. “We have the potential to have higher enroll-ment next year.” “Currently, we have 140 stu-dents registered for kindergar-ten next fall,” Dave Nystuen, Bonner Elementary principal, said. “Of that number, 29 stu-dents come from open enroll-ment, about average for the

past several years.” He esti-mates that we will have 150 kindergarteners next fall. Thompson said that his staff members have reviewed the Dover-Eyota open enrollment policy and included a draft resolution and policy for limit-ing enrollment for the board to review. “We will come back to the board at the next meeting, after staff and legal review, with a policy for board action.” The next board meeting will be Monday, May 23, at 7 p.m. in the board room.

Stewartville School Board approves one-to-one laptop implementation

Responding to an increasing need to help Minnesota children with reading, Minnesota Reading Corps is recruiting more than 800 tutors across the state – up from 670 this year. One out of every four Minnesota third graders does not read at grade level. Minnesota Reading Corps, a statewide initiative to help every Minnesota child become a success-ful reader by the end of third grade, places AmeriCorps tutors in pre-school and elementary schools to implement researched-based early-literacy instruction efforts to help struggling readers. Full-time and part-time positions will be available in locations around the state, includ-ing elementary schools, Head Start programs, community preschools, and ECFE classrooms. Since 2003, the program has worked with more than 25,000 children. Locally, Rochester Elementary Schools are searching for candidates to fill full-time Literacy Tutor posi-tions for the 2011/12 program year. When asked how her service as a Minnesota Reading Corps tutor at Bishop Elementary in Rochester has impacted her life, retiree Marilyn Rhodes responded by saying, “First of all, I am so thankful to have the training, skills and knowledge pro-vided to me at Minnesota Reading

Corps training sessions. I am so amazed to sit beside my students and listen to them sound out let-ter names, sounds, words and hear them read. Most are struggling at first and it is heartwarming to hear them make improvements every-day and to see the smiles on their faces as they make progress. All of the students that I tutor are at risk to not read at grade level by the end of third grade. The students on my case load are the ones that have historically fallen through the cracks. I have learned that from birth through third grade, children are learning to read. Beginning with fourth grade, children are reading to learn. If they are not proficient readers at the beginning of fourth grade, it is nearly impos-sible for them to learn subjects like math and science and it is unlikely that these students will graduate from high school. Through my service with Minnesota Reading Corps, I am giving these students an opportunity to be successful students and future members of our community who will make a contribution rather than be a bur-den. I am changing lives.” Rhodes also said, “For the first time in my life I have attend-ed school board and city council meetings; a grass-roots meeting on

Minnesota Reading Corps seeking record number of tutors for 2011-12AmeriCorps program recruiting for positions in Rochester

public safety; given service time to the United Way, Salvation Army, Volunteers in Education, Food for Friends, Public Library, the sum-mer lunch program at public school sites and gave a presentation to a local service organization. As I have traveled around our city, I have become aware of the literacy needs in Rochester and I have done some research and hope to work with others on a traveling book pro-gram to the most needy residential neighborhoods. My experiences with Minnesota Reading Corps have all been so positive in terms of my MRC “family,” my school site “family,” my students, learning about community, and all the many ways to serve and help others. “Minnesota Reading Corps has had great impact on me in that I experienced firsthand as a mom and now as a tutor, how this program can give a monumental boost to kiddos that would otherwise not get any service in reading skills,” says Nicole Anglin, a Minnesota Read-ing Corps tutor at Hoover Elemen-tary School in Rochester. “In very little time, the MRC instructional strategies not only begin to improve reading fluency but more impor-tantly confidence levels of our kids. I have seen kids physically sit up straighter and prouder when they

are given the chance to be success-ful. It carries over to everything else they do. I have seen students try things they wouldn’t normally try, make better choices in friends, become more responsible with their homework, and be excited to read on a daily basis. The program, the interventions, the teacher’s support from Hoover Elementary has been so beneficial to kids. The program is so successful here that we almost have every third grader at Hoover reading fluently. The program is working. It’s very powerful.” Katie Schafer, Reading Specialist at Lincoln K-8 Choice School in Rochester says, “…and if you ask our children why they like MN Reading Corps? They will tell you straight up- “It makes me smart.” Minnesota Reading Corps tutors commit to 11 months of service that begins in August. In addi-tion to receiving valuable hands-on experience, tutors earn an education award of up to $5,550 to pay for college or to pay back federal stu-dent loans, a modest living allow-ance and other benefits, including the option to transfer the award to a child or grandchild if the tutor is 55 or older.

ABOUT MINNESOTA READING CORPS

Minnesota Reading Corps, a stra-

tegic initiative of ServeMinnesota, is a statewide program to help every Minnesota child become a successful reader. The program matches trained AmeriCorps tutors and community volunteers with children from age 3 to grade 3 who are at risk for not read-ing at grade level. AmeriCorps tutors either serve directly with children to provide individualized literacy instruction or recruit community vol-unteer tutors to work with children. The Minnesota Reading Corps is committed to recruiting and engag-ing individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, political affiliation or other non-merit factors. For more information or to apply, visit www.MinnesotaReadingCorps.org, or contact Southeast Region Program Manager, Lisa Klossner at [email protected] or 507-287-2020 x-1569.

Join us for an organ concert celebrating the completion of the sanctuary renovation and the Allen Organ pipe instal-lation in Lourdes Chapel at Assisi Heights on Sunday, May

Organ concert22, from 3-4pm. All are wel-come! The organist will be Chris-topher Wallace, D.M.A., presi-dent and owner of Allen Organs of the Twin Cities, Inc. Chris-

topher received his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Min-nesota. As a soloist, chamber musician, and accompanist, Dr. Wallace has performed and adjudicated in select cities in the U.S. and Central America. As a church musician, Christo-pher has served as music direc-tor/organist at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Edina, MN, since February 2006. The Allen Organ in Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel is a two manual, 36-stop pipe/dig-ital combination custom-built instrument with nine ranks of winded pipes, and the ver-satility of four separate and distinct organs in one con-sole. The organist may choose from American Classic, Neo-Baroque, English Cathedral or French Romantic. The lis-

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May 22 BaccalaureateMay 23 Economic Development, 5:00 pmMay 24 School Board Meeting, 6:30 pmMay 25 Planning & Zoning, 5:00 pmMay 27 Farmer’s Market, 11:00 am - 2:00 pmMay 29 Graduation 1:30pmMay 30 Memorial Day (City Hall Closed)June 2 Preston Historical Society Meeting, 7:00 pm Kindergarten Graduation 10:00 am

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Art on the Ave. ‘Art’: Every-one’s favorite neighbor, is an art market returning by popular demand, which last year pulled in 300-400 people the first year of the market. The mar-ket is part of Slatterly’s fourth annual Saturdays at Slatterly Bloom Day which is being held Saturday May 21, from 10:00am - 4:00pm on the 900 block of 9th Ave SE (one block west of Slatterly Park). These events are being put on by the Slatterly Park Neighborhood Association. The market will showcase local artisans, with a mix of painters, glass blowers, metal workers, and jewelers, and will be much like the Thursdays on First market downtown, but on a smaller scale, with a goal to showcase local artwork, and refine that each year with this annual event. There will be folk artists who will perform from 11:00 - 3:00pm, along with the huge chalk street mural, which encourages participation. Food will also be available for pur-chase in conjunction with Bloom Day ,which will have a Bloom Café. Each year Art on the Ave & Bloom Day moves from one block to another within the Slatterly Park neighborhood, and promotes boulevard gar-dens and art in our downtown neighborhood. The event fea-

tures planting demonstrations, along with a plant sale at the Bloom Shop. The highlight for the host of the event each year is that they receive a five-foot plus permanent metal sculp-ture that gets integrated into the boulevard garden. This public art project is developing a series of sculptures through-out the neighborhood that enhances the curb appeal of this downtown neighborhood. This year’s demonstrations include:•Cement Leaf Sculpture Demo•Boulevard Garden Planting

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By Dave [email protected] PINE ISLAND, MN--- A South-eastern Minnesota city is about to get a detour. It won’t have anything to do with road construction. It will have every-thing to do with plans for 2 new bridges on the Douglas State Trail. Last September a rush of flood water washed away the ancient rail-road trestle that used to cross the Zumbro River in downtown Pine Island. Frequent users of the more than 12 mile trail are surprised to learn a second, but slightly newer rail bridge, just south of the first is about to dis-appear as well. Experts say the former trestle suf-fered flood damage too and needs to be replaced as well. “It’s going to delay my idea of rid-ing my bike to get my groceries at the grocery store—it’s a longer route through town so I probably won’t do it as often as I thought I would,” said Pine Island and trail user Katie Lenn. The bridge project also means that nearly a mile of the Douglas State

Trail is about to become off-limits for a while. “The busiest time the trail is used is during the summer time—and that was usually the direction that people would go through town, was down this direction,” said Lenn. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will spend the next several months constructing the new bridges and a portion of the money to do it will come from FEMA. DNR Parks and Trails Division Area Supervisor Craig Blommer in Rochester said the smaller bridge at the beginning of the Douglas State Trail and next to the City Park will cost around $400,000 and have a 140-foot span. The second bridge will cost around $550,000 and be around 200 feet long. Blommer said both would be 12-feet wide, have a cement deck and steel rails. They will also be placed high above the potential crest of future flooding. “It is very important because we see the trail as a meaningful recre-ational link not just for Pine Island but for Rochester and some of the other towns,” said Pine Island City Administrator Abraham Algadi. He and other city leaders also want to help the thousands of people who still want to park their cars in Pine Island’s City Park and use the trail this summer.

Flood damage prompts detour proposal for Douglas State Trail A lgadi is propos-ing a detour that would take trail users from the park, t h r o u g h Main Street downtown, east on 5th, down to 7th,

onto eighth street southeast and back to the trail. “We’re working with local DNR folks to get the detour through Main Street to allow folks to access the businesses along Main Street,” said Algadi. No one will be forced to use the route, but Algadi is hopeful that the trail’s hikers and bikers will choose to do so. “I think the safety coming through on the roads is going to be much more dangerous for everyone—kids included especially,” said Cindy Palm, who lives near the trail in Pine Island. Algadi admits the detour isn’t per-fect and that safety on the roadways is a concern, especially crossing a narrow, 2-lane bridge on 8th Street. The city’s flower planters along Main Street may have to be pulled back to the curb to give trail users more room. Around 35 signs created by the DNR will be posted by the city to mark the official detour.

“We need the trail—the trail has been excellent. There are many peo-ple who use the trail and it’s a good access into town from Rochester or the Douglas area. Many bikers use it, it’s unbelievable the traffic on the trail. We need to keep it for Pine Island, got to get it going back down to the park,” said regular trail user and Pine Island resident Donna Neilsen. The proposed detour still needs final approval from county and state officials. Algadi noted that the detour would be subject to certain controls like speed, parking and traffic con-trol.

At the same time, the DNR is pre-paring to receive bids on the bridge work. Algadi is hopeful the second bridge can be given away, rather than scrapped. He noted that it would cost money to cut it up and remove it. He is hopeful the nearby golf course might be able to use it or maybe someone else would be will-ing to take it away at their own expense. If there aren’t any snags, the DNR estimates the job could be finished by sometime in August. In the meantime, drivers and downtown businesses in Pine Island may notice a lot more visitors passing through this summer.


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Maple Valley Golf & Country Club is a family owned and oper-ated course. Photo by Kevin Blanchard

By Kevin BlanchardMaple Valley Golf & Country Club The course managers for Maple Valley Golf & Country Club, Riverview Greens Golf Course and Root River Country Club shared the same hope when they opened a few weekends ago: that the green of spring will result in the “green” of their bottom line. Eric and Karen Idso are the owners of the family-run Maple Valley course just south of rural Simpson on Olmsted County 1. The public course has been in the family for fifty years and, according to Idso, it is “one of the prettiest courses in southeast

Minnesota.” They have about 200 members and draw golfers pri-marily from Rochester, but they also have groups that come from Iowa and Wisconsin. “I think people can relate to a family-run approach,” Idso said. Golfers say that they enjoy the friendly staff and the improve-ments to the course that have been made. One of the challenges that they face at Maple Valley is the river. “We had to close several holes down because of high water last year,” Idso said. Another chal-lenge is the perception that they are a long way out of Rochester.

“The truth is, we are only seven miles out of town,” he remarked. Idso said that he sees the growth opportunity in their business coming from the young golfers. “Many of the retirees that would normally be golfing, have con-tinued to work,” he pointed out. “Golf in general got lazy. It did not jump on the opportunity to grow during the 1980s and 1990s. Tiger Woods was a big draw at that time.” “The biggest threat to our busi-ness this spring is the economy,” Idso said. “Like any business, if people do not have the spendable income, they just will not play. We have dropped our prices to be competitive.” When asked if he had advice for anyone considering owning a golf course, he commented, “The most important thing is that you do your homework. Make sure that there is the need for the course and that you have good land.”Riverview Greens Golf Course

Dan Himmer owns the Riv-erview Greens Golf Course just north of Stewartville on Highway 63. It is an 18-hole course that was begun in 1997. They have about 270 members made up of families and retired people. “Because we are family owned and operated, we have a vested interest in making sure that the customer is satisfied with their

golf experience,” Himmer said. “Our customers like the design of the course; it is easy to walk because it is flat.” Like Idso, Himmer is concerned about the economy. “When the cost of gas goes up, people will not want to drive. The majority of our customers come from Rochester.” Higher petroleum prices affect not only the cost of mowing and maintenance, but also fertilizer. “All of our input costs are up,” he said. “Most courses have reduced green fees and membership fees to remain competitive.” One of the advantages that Himmer sees for his course is its ease of use. “As people age, they are looking for a course that is easy to walk. The younger people can play the forward markers and complete a round in a fairly short time.” “We have the largest clubhouse and were named the “Best 19th Hole” by Rochester Magazine,” Himmer said. The clubhouse is also used for wedding receptions from April to November. The banquet hall can seat 500.

Root River Country Club Gwen Stier-Freitag is in her fifth year as president of the board of directors for the Root River Country Club just south of Spring Valley on Highway 63. They cur-rently have 117 members for their public course. “Our main problem is increas-ing our membership,” Stier-Freit-ag said. The fifty-year old, 9-hole

course is a “beautiful course by the Root River. That river can be a blessing and a curse. We had to close several holes last year because of flooding. We have had the best grounds superintendent, Gary Kohn, for twelve years.” “Our golfers are primarily forty and up,” Stier-Freitag comment-ed. “We are trying to attract the younger crowd by holding high school events here and giving the young people an attractive mem-bership fee.” “The growth opportunity that we see is in the golfers between ages 19 and 40 years old,” Sti-er-Freitag explained. “Our price structure is geared to attract that age group.” “Our biggest challenge is cash flow.” “We are not set up to be a restaurant but have held catered wedding receptions and gradua-tion parties in our clubhouse.” The economy is a challenge for the Root River Country Club. “If people are comfortable, they will come out and golf,” Stier-Freitag said. “Our course is run by volun-teers. If we had owners who could be hands on with this business, they could make money here.” For more information about these golf courses: Maple Valley Golf and Country Club – 507-285-9100 www.maplevalleygolf.com; Riverview Greens Golf Course – 507-533-9393 www.riverviewgreens.com; Root River Country Club – 507-346-2501 www.rootrivercountryclub.com.

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2004 18th St. NW$124,900 • MLS# 4029136

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Well kept and clean split entry with large detached garage. New roof and vinyl siding in summer of 2009. Lower level features a 2nd kitchen setup, ideal for daycare or mother-in-law apartment, or a renter to help pay the mortgage. All appliances included.Jim Miesbauer507-951-0570jim@moveseniorshome.comwww.moveseniorshome.com

5015 23rd Ave. NW$137,900 • MLS# 4026387

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1824 19th Ave. NW • $139,900Beautiful corner lot, Many updates, New Appliances,...The fully Finished Basement offers Luxury bathroom. The Laundry room you have always dreamed of. Nice quiet office, and large living area. Please feel free to call anytime...

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NOT your cookie-cutter home! This walkout ranch has an XL master bedroom w/double closets, open kitchen w/center island. Don’t miss the two-tiered deck w/lawnmower storage built in and fenced, 0.3 acre yard w/an amazing view! Yes, that’s 1/3 of an acre located w/in walking distance to two schools and parks at this price! Enjoy new carpet, laminate flooring, clean, fresh paint & more!Traci Ratzloff507-424-6002tratzloff@pbofmn.comwww.PropertyBrokersofMN.com

5170 Kingston Pl. NW$179,900 • MLS# 4025884

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2126 Valkyrie Dr. NW$189,900 • MLS# 4027577

An exceptional raised ranch home with a ‘park-like’ setting. Built for entertaining with spacious rooms & private, wooded backyard to enjoy from a gazebo attached to a spacious deck. This 4 bedroom home will delight you with its 2 family rooms, remodeled eat-in kitchen & formal dining room enhanced by corner hutches. Newer roof and furnace. Pre-inspected & an Edina Home Warranty for the new owner.Mary Seehusen507-292-4031edandmaryseehusen@edinarealty.comwww.MarySeehusen.EdinaRealty.com


3096 Kenosha Dr. NW$229,900 • MLS# 4028985

Beautiful Ranch townhome finished on both levels. Complete main floor liv-ing with a main floor laundry with cabinetry, countertops and sink, spacious open living area for the kitchen, dining and living room. Nice oak cabinetry, pantry, 6-panel doors, master suite with walk-in closet and full bath, French doors to the sunroom and deck. Finished lower level family room.Mary Seehusen507-292-4031edandmaryseehusen@edinarealty.comwww.MarySeehusen.EdinaRealty.com


Beautiful walk-out ranch on tree lined private 2 acres only minutes from downtown. Features updated kitchen, 9’ ceil-ings (both levels), bull nosed rounded corners, raised panel oak doors, oversized Pella windows, hardwood and ceramic flooring, 3-car garage and a lot that features mature trees.Jim Miesbauer507-951-0570jim@moveseniorshome.comwww.moveseniorshome.com

371 Hastings Ln. NW$324,900 • MLS# 4021519

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This is a turn key property with a brand new kitchen with cus-tom cabinetry, granite countertops, and hardwood floors, as well as new lighting, knock down ceilings. This is just one of many new updates to this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, large foyer, walk-out home. Call to see your new home.Chayla [email protected]

1701 Northern Heights Dr. NE$224,900 • MLS# 4028971


Convenient SW location with 2 bedrooms, 2 bath townhome with newer stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer. Dining room over looking patio area. Leave car, very close to bus line. Move in Ready! Dir: Follow signs off S Broadway & 25th St SW.Della [email protected]

11 Meadow Run Dr. SW #C$99,900

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Cottage life feel, lots of extras within walking distance of St. Mary’s, main floor family room with fireplace.

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312 21st Ave. SW$124,000 • MLS# 4016911

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2 bdrm, 2 bath with wonderful loft overlooking the gorgeous living room which features an outstanding fireplace. Master bdrm features great closet space, this home has a finished garage with a new epoxide floor. Come and see this quiet and beautiful townhome.Chayla [email protected]

1905 Topaz Pointe Ln. SW$198,000 • MLS# 4022590

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1410 Meadow Ln. SW$224,900 • MLS# 4027231

This spacious 2-story home, finished on all 3 levels is loaded with ‘Old SW Charm’ and enjoys great location. Large living room with Winona stone fireplace, formal dining room, new carpeting, crown molding and all new windows. Spacious kitchen with built-in desk and cabinetry, eat-in and sit-ting area with French doors out to the patio, garage and fenced yard.Mary Seehusen507-292-4031edandmaryseehusen@edinarealty.comwww.MarySeehusen.EdinaRealty.com


Bi-level beauty with nice curb appeal and plenty of elbow room! Bright and cheery kitchen with abundant cabinetry and solid surface countertop, spa-cious living room w/vaulted ceilings and access to a 16x20 deck(storage shed underneath portion) 3 main level bedrooms, master w 3/4 bath and walk in closet, roomy open foyer w/transom. Large lower family room. Joyce [email protected]://joycekraut.realtor.com

3556 Hart Ln. SW$229,900 • MLS# 4029107

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Walking distance to school(s) and park(s), enjoy this quaint 1 1/2 story home; Charming w/its layout and quiet manner. Enjoy fresh paint, new ceramic tile, 2-car garage, many bright windows, private yard w/private patio area and more! Priced below assessed value!Traci Ratzloff507-424-6002tratzloff@pbofmn.comwww.PropertyBrokersofMN.com

840 5th Ave. SE$128,900 • MLS# 4028900


Inviting and tasteful walkout 2 story. This home features granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring through the kitchen and dining room, ceramic tile in the bathrooms as well as the entry way, 2 fireplaces and a nice deck overlooking the 2 acre lot. This home is great for entertaining with an open floor plan and also functional with 3 bedrooms on the same level.Jerry Enright507-250-6312jenright@pbofmn.comwww.PropertyBrokersofMN.com

5098 Gavin Ln. SE$339,900 • MLS# 4023947


This is a uniquely designed home. Many updates. New windows, new siding, updated electric, newer roof, new water heater, new air conditioner, and new water softener. Master bedroom with walk in dressing room. Den - main level new bathroom. So many updates and in a fantastic location. Great move!Kathy O’Malley507-696-8016realtorkathyo@aol.comwww.counselorrealtyofrochester.com

204 1st St. NE, Hay� eld$78,900 • MLS# 4025437

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Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Hardwood floors, gas fireplace, new roof, and is a great loca-tion close to schools and parks.

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303 1st Ave. NE, Kasson$115,000 • MLS# 4024977

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Just listed and priced to sell! This updated split level home features ceramic tile, new carpet, newer windows, newer roof , a fireplace, spacious deck and an extra storage shed. Call Pam to see 507-261-0899.Pam Torgrimson507-261-0899pamtorgrimson@kw.compamtorgrimson.yourkwagent.com

1103 7th St. NW, Kasson$137,900 • MLS# 4028885

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REDUCED $11,000! Immaculate walkout ranch with five bedrooms, four baths, beautiful hardwood floors, very large kitchen with beau-tiful granite countertops, gas fireplace in living room with granite and beautiful wood mantel and hearth, neutral-warm color on walls, three car heated garage, beautifully landscaped and wooded lot.Vicki [email protected]

2445 Tee Time Rd. SE$329,000 • MLS# 4019853

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1824 19th Ave. NW • $139,900Beautiful corner lot, Many updates, New Appliances,...The fully Finished Basement offers Luxury bathroom. The Laundry room you have always dreamed of. Nice quiet office, and large living area. Please feel free to call anytime...

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508 3rd Ave. NW, Byron$169,900 • MLS# 4024949

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Appealing acreage located on the edge of Rochester. 6.25 acres w/3 bedroom ranch home, steel siding, 2 stall att. garage, 2 out-buildings, trees, Kinney Creek runs through a corner of property. Hdwd floors in Living/Dining area, wood burning fireplace, upgraded kitchen countertops, aggregate patio, fenced pasture great for horses! Dir.: Hwy 52 South through Marion , 1st driveway after Predmore sign.Joyce [email protected]://joycekraut.realtor.com

7548 Hwy. 52 SE, Eyota$214,900 • MLS# 4028790

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Great location! With the amenities of downtown Preston just 2 blocks away and the Root River Bike Trail across the street, this is a great place to call home. A little work will go far on this property so bring your toolbelt and build some equity!Jerry Enright507-250-6312jenright@pbofmn.comwww.PropertyBrokersofMN.com

513 Fillmore St. W., Preston$18,900 • MLS# 4026425


Spacious walk out ranch with great views. 3 bedrooms on main level and deck that overlooks a park. Lower level walk out has 2 bedrooms. Full kitchen, office/den, bathroom and large utility room.Jerry Enright507-250-6312jenright@pbofmn.comwww.PropertyBrokersofMN.com

708 Ridge Rd. S., Preston$124,900 • MLS# 4028871

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1901 Clubhouse Dr. NE, Stewartville$144,900 • MLS# 4010412

These beautiful townhomes are adjacent to the new 18 hole River View Greens Golf Course. They feature 1188 sq ft of living space, with a 10x12 covered porch and a 22x22 attached garage. You’ll love the cozy sunroom, and there’s no more mowing or snow shoveling. The townhome has all maintance free exteriors, and generous allowances for cabinets, lights, flooring and appliances.

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This well maintained 4 bedroom 2 bath walkout offers a spacious and open floor with vaulted ceilings, plenty of storage throughout and is located on a low traffice cul de sac. Other features include kitchen center island, pantry, insulated garage, two storage sheds, built in kennel and large yard.Jerry Enright507-250-6312jenright@pbofmn.comwww.PropertyBrokersofMN.com

801 Countryview Ct. SE, Stewartville$179,900 • MLS# 4028931


Unique Turn of the Century 2 story home featuring the original wide trim, classic open stair case & hard-wood floors. Huge .61 acre lot with mature trees and 1,152 sq. ft. detached garage. This is an estate sale & priced to go at $20k under the taxable market value.Jim Miesbauer507-951-0570jim@moveseniorshome.comwww.moveseniorshome.com

201 8th Ave. NW, Kasson$139,900 • MLS# 4028549

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By Rene LafflamRNeighbors Executive Directorwww.rneighbors.org On what turned out to be a lovely spring day,450+ volun-trees showed up to help set a record planting of 1,000 boule-vard trees in one morning. What did it take to accomplish this mission? 4 hours of work by 900 hands, 3,000 wooden stakes, 100 tons of wood chips and an endless number of smiles, all went into getting the trees in the ground to grow for generations to come. The largest city tree RNeigh-borWoods has ever planted kicked off this record planting, dedicating a Kentucky Coffee-tree to RNeighbors Board mem-ber and County Commissioner Mike Podulke, who passed away in March. Wife, Stephanie Pod-ulke helped plant the tree with some meaningful items including

one of Mike’s County Commis-sioner business cards and a tiny hedgehog. To add to the excitement of the event, Roy Watson stopped in to check out what was hap-pening in his park. The sports complex where the tree planting was kicked off at held his name and he helped plant the first tree on land named after him. Everything in this day seemed to be bigger than usual so a huge thanks to our event sponsors who allowed us to give away free tree-shirts to all of the planters and provide a yummy Roscoe’s lunch. And an even bigger thanks to all of you amazing Rochester neighbors. These NW Rochester neighborhoods are now greener thanks to you, while setting a MN record of 1,000 city trees planted in one morning! Out-standing!

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On Saturday, June 4, Cas-cade Meadow Wetlands and Environmental Science Center invites the public to its open-ing day celebration! The event will run from 9:00am until 4:00pm at the new facility located at 2900 19th Street NW in Rochester. All-day activities include a hands-on energy workshop for kids, exhibitor tables from the people and businesses that made Cascade Meadow a reality, and 11 interactive exhibits that explore topics in

water, energy and wetlands. Scheduled tours will high-light the building’s “green” features including energy effi-cient lighting, windows, walls and more. Visitors also will have two opportunities to take guided tours of the site’s renewable energy components, which include two wind tur-bines and three solar panels, and of its storm water features, which collect and treat the site’s runoff. A presentation by the Zumbro Watershed Part-nership will explore the his-

tory of the Zumbro River; an afternoon stewardship project will get visitors involved in helping plant the native oak savannah on the west side of the property. Cascade Meadow is a non-profit organization seeking to connect people and commu-nities through water, energy and sustainability education. Many partners are contribut-ing to the success of Cascade Meadow including: Roches-ter Public Utilities, Rochester Public Works Department,

Rochester Water Reclamation Plant, Zumbro Watershed Partnership and members of Rochester Area Builders. For the full schedule of opening day events please visit: www.cascademeadow.org. The vision for Cascade Mead-ow took shape in 2001 when several local businessmen, con-servationists and philanthropists saw the potential to restore and conserve native wetlands on a 100-acre site along a branch of Cascade Creek in northwest Rochester. Their vision evolved

to include an education center and the use of the restored wet-lands as an outdoor classroom for the community. The found-ers formed partnerships with area groups and expanded their concept to demonstrate sustain-able uses of water and energy. Today, Cascade Meadow Wet-lands & Environmental Science Center is a 501(c)3 organi-zation governed by a Board of Directors that stands as a unique regional resource on our connection to water, energy and wetlands.

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THURSDAY, MAY 19Lunchbunch Toastmasters, open house free lunch, 12-1pm, Mayo support Center, 4001 41st St. NW, Rochester. Toastmasters is a way to expand your communication skills and present yourself professionally and effectively. Contact Sandy 507-271-8399 Alzheimer’s disease, lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia or related disease support meeting, 5-6:30pm, Assisi Heights Conference Center, 1001 14th St. NW, Rochester. 507-289-3950. Native American Day, 6-8pm, Riverside Elementary School, Rochester.Seasons Hospice Grief Education, 6:30-7:30am, Seasons Hospice House/Office.Foot Care Clinic, 12-3:30pm, Rochester Senior Center.

FRIDAY, MAY 20Buy your buddy poppies! Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary of Post 1215, Rochester will be selling buddy poppies. All proceeds go to help veterans and their families.Living well with Chronic Conditions program, 9am-11am, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Kasson. Program free for seniors age 60+. (May 20-June 24). *

Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 7pm, Autumn Ridge. * Free Showing of “Dakota Exile” 7pm, History Center of Olmsted County.

SATURDAY, MAY 21Buy your buddy poppies! Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary of Post 1215, Rochester will be selling buddy poppies. All proceeds go to help veterans and their families.Widows & Widowers of Rochester meeting, 9:15am, breakfast at 9:30. Clarion Inn South on Broadway. For more information, call 507-289-2263.*Super Market Saturday with Channel One Food Shelf, 10am-12pm, Oasis Church, 1815 38th St. NW, Rochester.Freinds of Oxbow Spring Fest, 11am-3pm, Oxbow Park, Byron.Panel discussion entitled, “Special People, Sacred Places,” 2-5pm, History Center of Olmsted County.Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 5:30pm, Rochester Assembly of God. *

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SUNDAY, MAY 22Trombones Annonymous Spring Concert, 1:30pm, Charter House, 211 NW 2nd St., Rochester. FAith Ringers Spring Bell Concert, 3pm, Faith United Methodist Church, Corner of 4th St. SW and LaFayette Avenue in Eyota.Organ Concert, 3-4pm, Lourdes Chapel, Assisi Heights.Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 5:30pm, Hope Summit Christian Church. *

MONDAY, MAY 23Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rocheseter. Call 507-287-1404 for more info. *Nintendo Wii bowling league, 1 and 3pm, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester.DBSA Depression Bipolar Support Alliance, 5:30-6:30pm, St. Marys Hospital, Generose Bldg., room 2-120, Sister Helen Hayes Lecture Hall. For people who live with depression or bipolar, whether they have the condition or care about someone who does.*

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, Rocheseter. Call 507-289-1795 for info. *

TUESDAY, MAY 24Nintendo Wii bowling league, 1pm and 3pm, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester.Silver Treads Square Dance Club, 1-3pm, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rocheseter. Contact Charles Bysheim at 281-4455 or Pam Styder at 281-2547 for more info. *

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25Toast with Toastmasters, 7-8am, Mayo Clinic Gonda Building, 19th floor, 19-105 200 1st St. SW. A place to practice the English language skills and meet new people. For more information, e-mail [email protected].*Coffee Get-together in Rochester, 9-10am, Seasons Hospice House/Office.Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rocheseter. Call 507-287-1404 for more info. *

Foot care clinic, 9-11:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester.*

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FLOORINgSHAWN’S FLOORING

Hard Surface Flooring InstallationAll Hard Woods, Floating Laminates

Ceramic Tile & MoreSamples Available • Competitive Rates

FREE ESTIMATESCall Shawn At 990-5602

gARAgE dOORSJim Thompson’s Garage Door Company Inc.

Call the Fast Service ProfessionalsResidential • Commercial • Farm • In-home free estimates • Garage door repair and replacement

Electric Opener repair and replacement. We can repair most brands. We are bonded and insured. Serving SE

Minnesota www.thompsongaragedoor.com6101 Hwy 52 North • Rochester, MN 55901

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

you become a life long friend.

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#BC20512722

HANDYMANRepair, Remodel, Replace Doors

Storm Door, Patio, Windows, Garage, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements, Sheds, Roofing, Siding,

Gutters, Decks, Steps, Fences, Additions, Finish Carpentry, Landscaping, Old Home

Restoration/New Home CompletionLicensed & Insured507-529-1833 - Jeff Lic#20634563

Jim’s residential Handyman ServiceAir Conditioning, Heating & Appliance Service

Plumbing & Electrical RepairSheetrocking & Painting

Lawn Mowing & Snow Removal & More!Phone - 507-206-4486 • Cell - 507-993-0306

email: [email protected] Lic#000149510

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.

FREE ESTIMATES • Reasonable Rates • Insured507-993-2249

HANdYMAN***SPRING CLEAN-UP SPECIALS

ON A BUDGET???• Siding • Gutters • Hardwood Flooring

• Painting (Interior/Exterior) • Lawncare • Landscaping • Junk Removal • Dirt/Rock/Sand Hauling

• Ceramic Tile Installation • Retaining Walls • Fencing• Property Cleanouts • Remodeling

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

• Fully Insured • ReferencestPr Services unlimited llC

CN# 31429776507-696-7524 (tim)

[email protected]

HANDYMANWindow Wrapping, Door/Window Replacement, Finish Carpentry, Walk In Closets, Cabinets, DIY

Consultant Services, and more. Free Estimates

30 Plus Years Experience. Insured LLC507-358-3535 or 507-208-1108

JUNK REMOvALJUNK-B-GONE

Rochester’s Longest Running And Most Dependable Junk Hauling Service.

Residential and Commercial Single Item To Multiple Truck Loads

Fully Insured & LicensedFree Estimates

TOO MUCH JUNK?“YOU CALL - WE HAUL”

CALL DON AT JUNK-B-GONE 507-280-0404We Recycle!

JUNK-IT, LLCYour GREEN Solution

Junk & Scrap Removal • Free EstimatesSpecializing in Removal of:

Appliances • Furniture • Electronics • Scrap MetalLawn & Garden Equip. • Demolition Debris

Mulch & Tree Branches, Etc.MATCH OR BEAT PRICING!!

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

www.Junk-it-Removal.comVisa/Mastercard/Discover

LAWN/LANdSCAPEMINNESOTA OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE

Residential & Commercial Accounts Serviced• Mowing & Trimming • Fertilization • Weed Control

• Core Aeration • Edging • Seeding • Total Kill • Shrub Trimming • Spring & Fall Cleanup• Brush Cutting • Mulch Installed • Gutter Cleaning

• Snow Plowing • Ice Melt Applied/DeliveredSeasonal Service or As Needed

Licensed/Insured/Dependable/Competitive PricesFree Estimates & Personal Service

Please Call 208-2778 M.O.M. A Name You Can Depend On

BOOK EARLY!MOWING & TRIMMING: Jobs starting at $20 and up.

Residential30 years in business in this area! We aim to please.

Plenty of references. Fully Insured. Honest, Trustworthy & Reliable! We also do SnOW REMOVAL of sidewalks, driveways & steps

Call Doug at 507-259-9069

GREG’S LAWN CARE & SNOWPLOWINGRESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

SPRINg CLEAN-UP• Mowing • Trimming • Core Aeration • Dethatching• Edging • Gutter Cleaning • Bush & Tree Trimming

• Fertilizing • Weed Control • Pressure WashingLANDSCAPING

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

WE WILL DO IT ALL• 25 years experience • Licensed/Fully Insured • Dependable • Trustworthy • Owner Operated

FREE ESTIMATES 507-261-7597 (Greg)

J.C. Lawn Services & Snow RemovalResidential & Commercial

• Mowing • Trimming • Edging • Aeration • Dethatching Spring & Fall Clean upSeasonal or one time • Fully Insured

Call today for the 2011 season507-271-0037 or 507-202-0591

ANDERSON LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENTResidential and Commercial

• Mowing & Trimming • Snow Removal (Residential Only) • Seasonal Yard Clean-up • Landscape Design

& Installation • Organic Lawn Care Methods • Competitive Pricing • Free Estimates • Senior

Discount507-990-4736

[email protected] Certified, AS Landscape Horticulture, Insured

WEndtS lAWn CArE“Spring Cleanups”

• Mowing • Dethatching • Shrub Removal • Trimming

Associations/Commercial/ResidentialSnow Removal Available

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

507-259-9696 (Roger)

LAWN/LANdSCAPElAWn SAlOn

COMPLETE LAWN CARE• Mowing (Most $27 or Less) • Edging • Raking

• Trimming • Fertilizing • Light Tilling • Spring & Fall Cleanup • Gutter Cleaning

Reasonable/Professional/Efficient/Dependable/Trustworthy

Full Insured • FREE EstimatesCAll 507-398-7600

• Mowing • Raking • Garden Tilling• Hauling • Brush & Tree Trimming

Call about other services!Most Lawns $17.50-$22.50

Senior Rates • Free EstimatesCall Gary

281-4842 (Home) or 251-0995 (Cell)

CUSTOM RETAINING WALLS & LANDSCAPING, INC.Complete Design and Installation

Concrete Retaining WallsPaving Stones

Ponds – Water Gardens – Pond SuppliesFull Garden Center

Decorative Rock and Mulch - DeliveredDO-IT-YOURSELFERS WELCOME!6758 Highway 63 North Rochester(3 Miles North of Shopko North)

CALL 507-281-0669 FOR ESTIMATESWWW.CRWROCH.COM

LAWN/LANdSCAPEA & M Lawncare & Snow Removal, LLC

Spring Clean-ups• Dethatching • Aerating • Fertilizing/Seeding • Brush Removal • Mowing • Weed Control

Residential & CommercialFREE Estimates • Reasonable Rates • 10+ yrs.

ExperienceCall ryan (Owner/Operator) 507-272-3854

MOORE’S LAWN SERVICE, INC.• Mowing & Trimming • Power Raking

• Shrub Trimming • Spring and Fall Cleanup • Gutter Cleaning • Edging • Aerating • Snow Removal

Since 1978 • Free Estimates • Fully Insured507-282-8380

[email protected]

PROFESSIONAL SHRUB CARE• Shrub & Hedge Pruning • Edging & Mulching

• Creative, Affordable Designs“Shaping Landscapes since 1976”

507-289-6106Steve Pankratz

BS Landscape Horticulture U of M

FRIENDLY JAMIE ROLSTAD“People with Old-Fashion Work Ethic”

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

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

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

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

ABE’S OUTDOOR SERVICES, LLCResidential & Commercial

Mowing • Trimming • Aeration • Dethatching • Edging • Bush & Tree Trimming • Fertilizing

20 Years Experience • Licensed/Fully InsuredOwner OperatorFREE Estimates

507-990-9009 (Paul)

CUNNINGHAM LAWN & SHRUB CAREPeople Who Care• Spring Clean-ups •

• Mowing & Trimming • Shrub Trimming • Aeration • Dethatching • Edging • Flower & Shrub Planting • Seeding

• Fertilization & Weed Control •Residential or CommercialFREE Estimates - Insured

507-696-5722 or 507-951-3440

A+ lAWnCArEPlease give us a call for all your lawn care needs

We Do It AllVery Competitive • 20+ Years Experience

507-244-1678

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 Lighting

Residential/Commercial • Free EstimatesFully Insured & Licensed. Credit Cards Accepted

507-273-6402

MASONRYQUALITY RESTORATION

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

Concrete Work • Complete RestorationPhoto Resume & References Available

507-272-1622 Doug [email protected]

D.C. Cement Work & Home Repair• Driveway • Sidewalk • Patios • Basements • Form

Digging & Pouring •FREE Estimates - Fully Insured

507-358-0551 or 507-261-7285

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

Roland EP760 digital piano; standing carrying case with wheels. Paid $950. will sell for $325. 507-289-3069. s27tfn

44”h x 3”w steel spoke iron rimmed hay rake wheels. $110/pr. 507-495-3104. s27tfn

dooR latch assembly for a roll up door for trailers, straight trucks. nEw, never used. new $100. asking $50/obo. 507-289-8175. s27tfn

EisEnhowER dollaRs ($2/ea). Monroe pictures, 100 plastic buckets, art books, blankets, bed frames, vacuum, poster book, 450 oil paintings, bar stool, flower pots, small dresser, toolbox, lad-der, stretcher board, wooden shoes, cam-era, tiffany lamps, arizona magazine. 507-282-3011. s27-12/28

santa BEaRs! 1985-2000. (2000 has Mr. & Mrs. santa Bears). like new, never been played with. $650/set. 507-288-1591. s27-6/15

wastE oil shoP heater. no filter-ing required, smokeless, nEw 100,000 BtU. $700. 507-288-5822. s27-8/3

FoR salE; 2 burial plots, Grandview Memorial Gardens. $1000./both 507-536-7452.g s27tfn

lionEl tRain collection 1950’s, o-gauge, 2 locomotives, 10 cars, Kw190 transformer, switches & track. Package deal $2500. value asking $1000. 507-529-1457. tfn

hEalth clUB qUality dumbbells. 105’s, 110’s. Break-down possible. 507-272-9560 leave message. Pv5/4-5/18

4 coMPlEtE cUstoM fishing outfits (rod, reel, line) 6’0 M-Mh casting, 6’2 M-Ml casting; 6’6 M-Ml spinning; 6’5 M-Ml casting. Please call 507-272-9560 leave message. Pv5/4-5/18

ClassifiedsSERVICESSERVICES

BasEBall/soFtBall glove repair. quality work –25 years experience. 507-272-9560 leave message. Pv5/4-5/18.

attEntion: Furniture MoVEd, JUnK/BRUsh haUlEd … Gutters/windows cleaning, Pruning, puttying, painting weeding, tree cutting, Mowing and edging. Free estimates. dependable, quality workmanship. douglas. 507-282-3011. v4/27-12/28

looKinG FoR house cleaning? i have several openings, that are weekly, bi-weekly and monthly. ten years experi-ence and with good references. call Becky 507-289-5002.5/4-5/25

haVE oPEninGs to clean your home. 13 years Experience. have References! honest & dependable! call deb 507-273-3314 leave message. Rochester area only.

licEnsEd daycaRE has 2 openings ages 2 and up. Ft & Pt. see www.afun-start.com 507-398-4441.5/11-6/1.

handyMan: Brian nielsen Repair and Maintenance, inc. Fast, fair, friendly service. insured. Free estimates. General home & business repairs. no Job too small. 507-271-9925 or 507-356-8725. 5/11-5/25

hoUsEclEaninG; 15 years expe-rience. will clean weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. new construction clean-ups, foreclosures, homes or apt. call 507-635-3565 or 507-271-0964. lv. Message. 5/18

OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL Monday, May 18, 2011

BUS. OPPORT.

MISC. FOR SALE MISC. FOR SALE

FUll-tiME/PaRt-tiME hair styl-ist wanted to rent chair at image hair artistry in Rochester. call Jennifer for more details. 507-259-9769.5/11-6/1

woRK FRoM hoME! Put your faith first, family second with an opportunity to earn a great income! 952-270-6190.

Business Service DirectoryALTERATIONS

Alteration Etc.Professional Seamstress Service

• Complete Alteration Services • Specialized Repair Services • Custom Curtains, Drapes & Accessories

• Original Fashion CreationsOver 30 Years Experience

Call Stephanie (507) 398-4229

ASSISTEd LIvINgCOuntrY CArE Adult FOStEr CArE

Has immediate openings...14 years in Business

Country Care is a wheelchair accessible home, family style living, works closely with physicians, skilled in medications, oxygen care, diabetic trained, catheter

cares and more!A Wonderful Alternative to a Skilled Facility!

Call Linda today at 507-365-8952Or visit us at: holtcountrycare.com

AUTOWAntEd

BROKE-DOWN CARS & TRUCKS!We’ll BUY your broken car!We’ll BUY your junker truck!CHAddOCK truCK PArtS

Licensed • Insured • Bonded DealerHwy. 14 East507-288-3346

AUTO REPAIRCAREFUL WORK • ECONOMY PRICES

Tune-Ups, Fuel Injection Service, Brakes,Electrical Problems, Exhaust, Complete Transmission

Repairs, Clutches, Front Wheel Drive and Four Wheel Drive Repairs, Welding, All Vehicles

Joe’s Auto Service507-289-5013 Days/Eves/Wknds

Your Patronage Respected

Is your “Check Engine” light on?Need your car fixed but don’t want to spend a fortune?

Shocks & Struts Starting at $300.00Tune up’s Starting at $200.00Brake’s Starting at $250.00

Starters, Alternators, “Check Engine” Codes“Customer Purchased” Parts Installed

Cars, Trucks, MotorcyclesAND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

$25.00/hr. shop rateOver 25 years in the trades

Fully InsuredDay, Evening, Weekend and “ON-SITE” Service

Callt-n-t Auto Service

Calltim (507) 696-7524

[email protected]

CARPET CLEANINgOXI FRESH OF SE MINNESOTA

Let the power of Oxygen Clean your Carpets *Fast 1 Hour Dry Time*

Soft Drying with No Residue Safe for Children & Pets

Pet Odor & Stain Removal ExpertsBUYERS GUIDE SPECIAL code BG2011

3 ROOMS FOR $89 (Individual Room Size Not To Exceed 175 sq. ft.)World’s Greenest Carpet Cleaner

www.oxifresh.com529-5597 live Person

CAULKINgKEYSTONE CAULKING, LLC

• Caulking • Doors • Windows• Driveways & Sidwalks • Patios

Residential & CommercialOver 37 years combined experience

Fully Insured507-251-4574 - Tim • 507-254-0665 - Joe

CLEANINg SERvICESTORNADO CLEANING SERVICES

We take dirtiness out of your:Offices, Home, Apartments, Garages, Basements, RV’s, Decks, Animal Clinics, Public Rest Rooms,

& MUCH MORE!We live clean in your area & around YOUR WORLD!

PERMITS & INSURANCE507-398-5114 or 507-536-2591 (Maria)

COMPUTER/PC SUPPORTDFMeer Computing

Home & Business Computer SupportOn-site, pick-up or drop-off

Only $45/hour home, $50/hour businessPC Tune-up • Virus/Spyware/Adware Removal

Internet/Email TutoringHardware/Software Installation • Wired & Wireless

Network Installation • Personal Education Installation Write-Ups

Dave Meer 507-280-9590Microsoft Certified • CompTIA Certified

CONCRETEMIDWEST ICF CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Insulated Concrete Homes, Foundations, Decorative Concrete, Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks, Stained

Concrete, Stamped Concrete, Concrete Steps507-206-0452 (rick)507-206-0473 (Mike)507-206-0836(Fax)

CONSTRUCTIONWETZSTEIN CONSTRUCTION, LLC.

New Home Construction & Old Home Restoration• Additions • 3 and 4 Seasons • Garages • Decks

• Porches • Patio Doors • Windows • Siding (Wood/Vinyl/Steel)

• Complete Kitchen Cabinets • Counters • Bathroom (Complete) • Etc

507-529-1833 Jeff Lic#20634563

CONSTRUCTIONSEITZ CONSTRUCTION

General Contractor • Integrity and Quality are #1507-292-8000

Residential/Commercial Remodeling and New Construction

We 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.#20636791

dRYWALLK.O. DRYWALL, INC.

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

Basements • Garages • AdditionsCall Kerry Olson at 507-261-1419

EVAn drYWAll• Taping Mudding • Texturing

• Repair Work • Painting10+ Years of Experience

FREE Estimates • Reasonably Priced(507) 380-9005

ELECTRIC SERvICEDUNWRIGHT ELECTRIC COMPANY“When You Want It Done Right”

507-273-5719Licensed, Bonded, Insured

Quality Based Company ServingRochester and Surrounding Communities

Residential, Commercial, IndustrialFrom New Construction to Remodels

Service Panel Upgrades Lic.# CA04284

FERTILIZER/WEEd CONTROLWINTERGREEN LAWN

Specializing in Fertilizer & Weed Control• Spring & Fall Cleanups • Dethatching

• Rock Brooming • Much More• Package Deals • Referral Packages

• Weekly Lawn MowingFully Insured - Free Estimates

“A Better Approach To Your Perfect Lawn”507-292-9700

www.wintergreenlawn.com

FLOORINgSHAWN’S FLOORING

Hard Surface Flooring InstallationAll Hard Woods, Floating Laminates

Ceramic Tile & MoreSamples Available • Competitive Rates

FREE ESTIMATESCall Shawn At 990-5602

gARAgE dOORSJim Thompson’s Garage Door Company Inc.

Call the Fast Service ProfessionalsResidential • Commercial • Farm • In-home free estimates • Garage door repair and replacement

Electric Opener repair and replacement. We can repair most brands. We are bonded and insured. Serving SE

Minnesota www.thompsongaragedoor.com6101 Hwy 52 North • Rochester, MN 55901

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

you become a life long friend.

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#BC20512722

HANDYMANRepair, Remodel, Replace Doors

Storm Door, Patio, Windows, Garage, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Basements, Sheds, Roofing, Siding,

Gutters, Decks, Steps, Fences, Additions, Finish Carpentry, Landscaping, Old Home

Restoration/New Home CompletionLicensed & Insured507-529-1833 - Jeff Lic#20634563

Jim’s residential Handyman ServiceAir Conditioning, Heating & Appliance Service

Plumbing & Electrical RepairSheetrocking & Painting

Lawn Mowing & Snow Removal & More!Phone - 507-206-4486 • Cell - 507-993-0306

email: [email protected] Lic#000149510

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.

FREE ESTIMATES • Reasonable Rates • Insured507-993-2249

HANdYMAN***SPRING CLEAN-UP SPECIALS

ON A BUDGET???• Siding • Gutters • Hardwood Flooring

• Painting (Interior/Exterior) • Lawncare • Landscaping • Junk Removal • Dirt/Rock/Sand Hauling

• Ceramic Tile Installation • Retaining Walls • Fencing• Property Cleanouts • Remodeling

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

• Fully Insured • ReferencestPr Services unlimited llC

CN# 31429776507-696-7524 (tim)

[email protected]

HANDYMANWindow Wrapping, Door/Window Replacement, Finish Carpentry, Walk In Closets, Cabinets, DIY

Consultant Services, and more. Free Estimates

30 Plus Years Experience. Insured LLC507-358-3535 or 507-208-1108

JUNK REMOvALJUNK-B-GONE

Rochester’s Longest Running And Most Dependable Junk Hauling Service.

Residential and Commercial Single Item To Multiple Truck Loads

Fully Insured & LicensedFree Estimates

TOO MUCH JUNK?“YOU CALL - WE HAUL”

CALL DON AT JUNK-B-GONE 507-280-0404We Recycle!

JUNK-IT, LLCYour GREEN Solution

Junk & Scrap Removal • Free EstimatesSpecializing in Removal of:

Appliances • Furniture • Electronics • Scrap MetalLawn & Garden Equip. • Demolition Debris

Mulch & Tree Branches, Etc.MATCH OR BEAT PRICING!!

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

www.Junk-it-Removal.comVisa/Mastercard/Discover

LAWN/LANdSCAPEMINNESOTA OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE

Residential & Commercial Accounts Serviced• Mowing & Trimming • Fertilization • Weed Control

• Core Aeration • Edging • Seeding • Total Kill • Shrub Trimming • Spring & Fall Cleanup• Brush Cutting • Mulch Installed • Gutter Cleaning

• Snow Plowing • Ice Melt Applied/DeliveredSeasonal Service or As Needed

Licensed/Insured/Dependable/Competitive PricesFree Estimates & Personal Service

Please Call 208-2778 M.O.M. A Name You Can Depend On

BOOK EARLY!MOWING & TRIMMING: Jobs starting at $20 and up.

Residential30 years in business in this area! We aim to please.

Plenty of references. Fully Insured. Honest, Trustworthy & Reliable! We also do SnOW REMOVAL of sidewalks, driveways & steps

Call Doug at 507-259-9069

GREG’S LAWN CARE & SNOWPLOWINGRESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

SPRINg CLEAN-UP• Mowing • Trimming • Core Aeration • Dethatching• Edging • Gutter Cleaning • Bush & Tree Trimming

• Fertilizing • Weed Control • Pressure WashingLANDSCAPING

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

WE WILL DO IT ALL• 25 years experience • Licensed/Fully Insured • Dependable • Trustworthy • Owner Operated

FREE ESTIMATES 507-261-7597 (Greg)

J.C. Lawn Services & Snow RemovalResidential & Commercial

• Mowing • Trimming • Edging • Aeration • Dethatching Spring & Fall Clean upSeasonal or one time • Fully Insured

Call today for the 2011 season507-271-0037 or 507-202-0591

ANDERSON LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENTResidential and Commercial

• Mowing & Trimming • Snow Removal (Residential Only) • Seasonal Yard Clean-up • Landscape Design

& Installation • Organic Lawn Care Methods • Competitive Pricing • Free Estimates • Senior

Discount507-990-4736

[email protected] Certified, AS Landscape Horticulture, Insured

WEndtS lAWn CArE“Spring Cleanups”

• Mowing • Dethatching • Shrub Removal • Trimming

Associations/Commercial/ResidentialSnow Removal Available

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

507-259-9696 (Roger)

LAWN/LANdSCAPElAWn SAlOn

COMPLETE LAWN CARE• Mowing (Most $27 or Less) • Edging • Raking

• Trimming • Fertilizing • Light Tilling • Spring & Fall Cleanup • Gutter Cleaning

Reasonable/Professional/Efficient/Dependable/Trustworthy

Full Insured • FREE EstimatesCAll 507-398-7600

• Mowing • Raking • Garden Tilling• Hauling • Brush & Tree Trimming

Call about other services!Most Lawns $17.50-$22.50

Senior Rates • Free EstimatesCall Gary

281-4842 (Home) or 251-0995 (Cell)

CUSTOM RETAINING WALLS & LANDSCAPING, INC.Complete Design and Installation

Concrete Retaining WallsPaving Stones

Ponds – Water Gardens – Pond SuppliesFull Garden Center

Decorative Rock and Mulch - DeliveredDO-IT-YOURSELFERS WELCOME!6758 Highway 63 North Rochester(3 Miles North of Shopko North)

CALL 507-281-0669 FOR ESTIMATESWWW.CRWROCH.COM

LAWN/LANdSCAPEA & M Lawncare & Snow Removal, LLC

Spring Clean-ups• Dethatching • Aerating • Fertilizing/Seeding • Brush Removal • Mowing • Weed Control

Residential & CommercialFREE Estimates • Reasonable Rates • 10+ yrs.

ExperienceCall ryan (Owner/Operator) 507-272-3854

MOORE’S LAWN SERVICE, INC.• Mowing & Trimming • Power Raking

• Shrub Trimming • Spring and Fall Cleanup • Gutter Cleaning • Edging • Aerating • Snow Removal

Since 1978 • Free Estimates • Fully Insured507-282-8380

[email protected]

PROFESSIONAL SHRUB CARE• Shrub & Hedge Pruning • Edging & Mulching

• Creative, Affordable Designs“Shaping Landscapes since 1976”

507-289-6106Steve Pankratz

BS Landscape Horticulture U of M

FRIENDLY JAMIE ROLSTAD“People with Old-Fashion Work Ethic”

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

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

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

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

ABE’S OUTDOOR SERVICES, LLCResidential & Commercial

Mowing • Trimming • Aeration • Dethatching • Edging • Bush & Tree Trimming • Fertilizing

20 Years Experience • Licensed/Fully InsuredOwner OperatorFREE Estimates

507-990-9009 (Paul)

CUNNINGHAM LAWN & SHRUB CAREPeople Who Care• Spring Clean-ups •

• Mowing & Trimming • Shrub Trimming • Aeration • Dethatching • Edging • Flower & Shrub Planting • Seeding

• Fertilization & Weed Control •Residential or CommercialFREE Estimates - Insured

507-696-5722 or 507-951-3440

A+ lAWnCArEPlease give us a call for all your lawn care needs

We Do It AllVery Competitive • 20+ Years Experience

507-244-1678

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 Lighting

Residential/Commercial • Free EstimatesFully Insured & Licensed. Credit Cards Accepted

507-273-6402

MASONRYQUALITY RESTORATION

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

Concrete Work • Complete RestorationPhoto Resume & References Available

507-272-1622 Doug [email protected]

D.C. Cement Work & Home Repair• Driveway • Sidewalk • Patios • Basements • Form

Digging & Pouring •FREE Estimates - Fully Insured

507-358-0551 or 507-261-7285

Business Service Directory Business Service DirectoryPAINTING

FRANK’S PAINTINGFOR ALL YOUR PAINTING NEEDS!!

“Affordable Quality”Interior • Exterior

Staining • Textured Ceilings & Walls • Deck Restoration• Drywall/Taping • Quality Work • Insured

• Reasonable Rates Free Estimates • References Available

Frank 536-776610 Year Advertiser of Buyer’s Guide

www.FranksPaintingOnline.com

JOHN AUSTIN PAINTINGQuality Interior/Exterior

Special 3 Rooms for $275 (Paint not Included)Offer Expires 05/31/2011

24 Years Experience • References • Insured• Free Estimates

507-269-0166 • 507-292-6361

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 507-271-3373

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

PARALEGAL SERVIcESACCESS TO JUSTICE

DOCUMENT PREPARATION AND MEDIATIONDREHER & FINSETH, LLC

• Conciliations Court Documents • Child Support Modifications • Divorces With or

Without Children or Assets • Delegation of Parental Authority • Notary Services • Order For Protections

• Health Care Directives • Parenting Time Modification • Power of Attorney • Independent

Paralegal Services Available For Attorneys- Spanish Interpreter Available -

507-288-6662

PEST cONTROLBothered By Buggie Creatures?

If it bugs you, it bugs us!Let us take care of them for you!

Ants, Spiders, Flies, Box Elders, Beetles, Mice, Etc.If it bugs you, call us!

Absolute Pest Elimination, LLC877-707-8200 or 507-292-1843 (Paul)

www.absolutepestelimination.com

PLUMBINGTIM FERGUSON PLUMBING, INC• RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL

• 24 HOuR EMERGENCY SERVICE • Free estimates on all your plumbing projects

• Water heaters, Water softeners, boilers• Hot water heat systems, Gas piping, Sump pumps

• Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling20 years experience. Licensed, Bonded and Insured

507-951-1918 or 507-288-6327 Lic# 274485PM

REcYcLINGKEVIN PURRIER SCRAP

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

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

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

Will Pay up to $200 for whole vehicle

REMOdELING & REPAIRWETZSTEIN CONSTRUCTION, LLC.Repair • Remodel • Replace Doors

Storm Door • Patio • Windows • Garage • Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Sheds • Roofing • Siding

• Gutters • Decks • Steps • Fences • Additions • Finish Carpentry • Old Home Restoration/New Home

Completion • Landscaping • Licensed & Insured507-529-1833 - Jeff Lic#20634563

Artisan Construction and Remodeling Inc.Quality Craftsmanship

Doors - Windows - Siding - RoofingKitchen and Bathroom Remodeling

Basement Finishing - Decks - PorchesDrywall - Structural Repairs - Garages - Concrete Work

Cabinet Installation - Built-Ins - Finish CarpentryTile/Carpet/Hardwood/Vinyl Flooring

Licensed and Insured507-993-1446 Lic.#20635270

REMOdELING & REPAIRKITCHEN & BATH Design and Install

Creative design process - gives you the beautiful kitchen or bath that suits you, at a surprisingly afford-able price. We design it with you - We build it for you!

WELL-DESIGNED, NOT HIGH-PRICED!ENCORE DESIGN, LLC

Home Craftsman Services(507) 635-5151 • Email: [email protected]

ROOFINGSTEVE GENTRY CONSTRUCTION

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

Licensed, Bonded & InsuredFree Estimates & Great References

507-208-4501 - office • 507-250-5263 - cellwww.stevegentryconstruction.comLic.#2093908

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

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

• Lawn Care • Snow RemovalCertified Professional Installer

LIFETIME Workmanship GUARANTEEDCompetitive PricingBonded and Insured

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

SHARPENING SERVIcESGramstad/Stevenson

SHARPENING SERVICES• Carbide & Steel Saw Blades • Chain Saws • Cutters• Router Bits • Hole Saws • Drill Bits • Reel Mowers

• Miltrap Bits • Garden & Yard Tools • Knives, Scissors, Clippers, Planers, Chippers, Paper Knives

Over 40 Years Experience!WE SHARPEN EVERYTHING THAT CUTS!

507-269-9601 (Dave) • 507-289-5202 (Selmer)

SHEETROcK/dRYWALLAdam’s Construction

• Sheetrock Hanging • Taping • Texturing • Metal Framing • Fully Insured

FREE ESTIMATES“Nobody Beats Our Price on Quality”

For the Smoothest Finish, contact Adam at507-289-7458

Christian’s Remodeling, LLCSheetrock • Taping • Wall & Ceiling Texturing

Painting • Carpet • Hardwood Floors • Ceramic Tile• Roofing • Stucco • Stone • Siding

16 Years Experience FREE ESTIMATES ANY TIME

For a Good Clean Quality Job Done Right Call:

(507) 536-4928 or (507) 358-3247 (cell)(507) 282-2164 (fax)

[email protected]

SMALL ENGINE REPAIRALL CHECK SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

$44 Spring Special Tune-up Walk Behind MowerWe service all makes (gas & diesel)

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

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

507-990-8054

SOFTENERS/BOTTLEd WATERECOWATER SYSTEMS

Visit us At Our New Location AtRochester Market Square

For Your Water Softener & Bottled Water NeedsCall For Rochester 252-1946 or 1-866-776-0491

TILECeramic Tile • Marble Floors • Walls

New Bathtub and Shower InstallationsComplete Bathroom Remodeling

Al’s Home Services507-271-6181

Insured & References

TREE/LAWN/STUMPRogers Tree Service & Construction

*** Winter Specials ***One call does it all! Licensed & Insured

• Stump Grinding • Bush Removal • Tree Transplanting • Buckthorn Control • Tree Trimming • Hauling • Tree

Treatment • Lot Clearing • Excavating • Demolition • Paving • Seal Coating • Snow Plowing • Ice Dam

Removal • Bucket Truck & Climbers Available507-280-0453 or 507-951-3325

\Grind Unwanted Tree Stumps Away! Start with Trust!

Call ANDSTAR507-259-6214 (ASK FOR NEIL)

FREE ESTIMATES, Insured, Commercial Licensed Tree Service, A BBB Accredited Service

Lic.#06-11

Hometown Tree Services• Tree Removal & Trimming • Stump Removal &

Grinding • Storm Damage & Cleanup • Large Wood Removal • Buckthorn Clearing • Emergency Service •

Firewood • Snow Blowing & Shoveling • unique Lawn-Friendly Equipment • Fully Insured &

Licensed • Arborist Techniques • 60 ft. Bucket Truck507-292-7928

or 507-281-0884

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

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

Windows, Siding, Roofing, Decks, Doors, Awnings, Gutters & Trim

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

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

Hwy 52 North, Rochester, MN 55903 Lic.#0008077

WETZSTEIN CONSTRUCTION, LLC. Repair • Remodel • Replace Doors

Storm Door • Patio • Windows • GarageKitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • ShedsRoofing • Siding • Gutters • Decks • Steps

Fences • Additions • Finish CarpentryOld Home Restoration/New Home Completion

Landscaping • Licensed & Insured507-529-1833 - Jeff Lic#20634563

Window World of RochesterAmerica’s Largest Vinyl Replacement Company$189 Any Size White Double Hung Window

Free In Home Estimates - LOW PRICE GUARANTEE

507-206-6656WWW.WINDOWWORLD.COM

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.# 004842

JB ExTERIORS OF ROCHESTER, LLC• Siding • Windows • Seamless Gutters • All Your

Exterior NeedsReferences Available

Guaranteed Quality Service - Fully InsuredWHY PAY MORE?

Call Jason for your FREE Estimate507-272-4524

WOOd TRIM & MOULdINGYour headquarters for all TRIM and MOULDINGS.

Complete Supplier of TRADITIONAL, KOOLTM & NEW or OLD CuSTOM DESIGNED Millwork.

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

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

WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD!100’s of patterns are in our showroom for your

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

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

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

BEaUtiFUl wEddinG dress. size 8-10, $300. antique loveseat/chair set. Rose color, $400. “Easy Pivot” handicap lift, $300. 507-993-1700.

Piano accoRdion; 120 base, silvestri, blue & white, youth size, $200./obo 507-273-0460.tfn

Roland EP760 digital piano; standing carrying case with wheels. $950./paid, sell for $325. 507-289-3069.tfn

natURal lEan beef (no corn, antibi-otics, hormones) cut to your order- quar-ter, halves, $3.50-$3.80/lb Buck’s Beef Zumbrota 507-732-5186.

UncoMMon chaRM. area’s most unique handmade gifts-also collectibles, antiques. check us online. then visit 152 Main, Preston. uncommoncharm.com. 507-208-3657. s18- x

MISC. FOR SALE

reduce • reuse • recycle

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATEREAL ESTATE

Monday, May 18, 2011 OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL

Kasson: Great senior Community! Clean 1BD, elevator, community room, on-site laundry, off street parking, many units recently updated. $571. income based. Equal opportunity Housing. (62+ , Handicapped/Disabled) 507-634-4188 507-271-7747.4/27

aVaILaBLE noW! 2BD apt for rent in stewartville. 1Ba, dishwasher, kitchen & livingroom. nP, ns, 1 month deposit. Call Linda for information.

For rEnt In stewartville; storage space for auto or boats in secured garage. avail. Immed $45./month 507-533-4317. 5/18

room for rent; Female preferred, no smoking, no pets, close to downtown & rCtC, laundry on-site. 507-313-2605.5/18

FOR RENT

USED APPLIANCESWashers - Dryers

Refrigerators - RangesReconditioned & Guaranteed

281-20782227 18th Avenue NW

IF YoU UsED tHE antIBIotIC DrUG LEVaQUIn anD sUFFErED a tEnDon rUPtUrE, you may be entitled to compensation. Call attorney Charles Johnson 1-800-535-5727. 5/18

HarDWorKInG caregiver needs new client. over 20 years experience, reason-able rates, references, any shift. Call Barb 507-289-7055. 5/18-5/25.

sUnDanCEr Electric scooter; new Condition, Detachable front basket, 38” turning radius, maximum weight of 300lbs. Purchased for $2500. asking $1200. 507-289-8409.4/27-8/17

DIaBEtIC tEst strips wanted: up to $18/per 100 strips. Call Mitch anytime at 715-530-3005. 5/18-6/8

HosPItaL BED with side rails; Invacare model 5000, electric, used very little. $675./obo 507-529-1457. s4/27tfn

HEALTH CARE ANTIQUESFURNITURE

APPLIANCES

LAWN & GARDEN

SPORTING GOODS

oaK CUrIo CaBInEt, glass shelves w/light. $300/obo. nEW, never used. Moving, must sell! 507-202-4963. s27-10/11

LarGE oaK entertainment stand w/doors & drawers from Quality Woods. asking $200. 507-440-1369. (rochester area). s27tfn

toP QUaLItY Master Craft queen sleeper sofa bed; 6 years old, new condi-tion. Fabric: gray/blue/tan. $1300 new. asking $325. stewartville. 623-512-1742. s27tfn

BooKCasE; $200. 70x31 1/2x 14, 5 adjustable shelves, cherry finish, perfect condition. (rochester area) 952-818-1526. f27tfn

FUrnItUrE anD Mattresses “Clearance Center” 57% and more off. Just reduced 7 sofas under $400 and as low as $329, recliners under $300, sec-tionals and reclining sofas at comparable savings. Missed match mattress, sets all sizes while quantity last. Lane, Flexsteel, ashley, simons and England. over 250 items, in the “Clearance Center” Morris Furniture albert Lea, 507-373-6434 www.morrisfurniture.com.

KItCHEn aPPLIanCEs: Whirlpool stove & Fridge, very good condition. Comes with warranty & possible drop off (local only). 507-259-4868. a27tfn- nEWEr KEnMorE washer & dryer $375/pr. Exc/cond, comes with warranty & possible drop off (local only). 507-259-4868.a27tfn

GE WasHEr $75. GE natual Gas Dryer $175. Both, good condition, can deliver locally only! 507-208-0742. 5/4-5/11

CHaIr CanInG, rush and reed weav-ing. Call evenings. 507-285-9936. a4/27-7/6

EarLY 1880’s single bottom horse drawn walk behind plow; oak handles & frame, 9ft. long, w/cast furrow wheel, excellent condition, always stored inside. $250. 507-495-3104. a4/27tfn

antIQUEs: oronoCo take a trip to the past. Come visit our 7800 sq. ft. of interesting and beautiful antiques. Just in: oak secretary/china w/face, 2 oak bookcases & small curved glass display case. noW BUYInG: military items, american, German, any related items. on Hwy 52 north west side oronoco. 507-367-2220.5/18

EYota antIQUEs; 30 south Front st. Eyota, Mn. 507-261-1505. open house 12-4pm. Fri., sat. & sun.5/18-6/8.

3 BaG PoWEr flow bagger unit. Fits 54” John Deere mower deck. Good shape. $1100. 507-990-1459. l27-6/22

BooK EarLY! MoWInG/trIMMInG Jobs starting at $20. and up residential 31 years experience. references, fully insured, trustworthy and reliable. Call Doug at 507-259-9069.tfn. l4/27tfn

aFForDaBLE LaWn mowing. no job too big or too small. Free estimates. Call 507-951-6082 or 507-259-6515.. l4/27

M-n-M GrEEnHoUsE 3246 430th st., riceville, Ia. 1 ½ miles north of riceville, 12 miles south of Leroy, Mn. signs on Walnut and addison ave. (t62 & t68). Hanging Baskets, Patio Pots, Pansys, Violas, succulents, Clematis, Vegetables, Wide Variety of annuals. Very competitive pricing. More green-houses in the area, we’ll give you direc-tions. Bring a friend and enjoy a day in the country!l20-6/8

WILL Do LaWn mowing, minor tree & hedge trimming, cleaning basements, garages, hauling away and other odd jobs. Call Glenn 507-282-1563 or 507-421-9823.5/4-5/25

sIMPLICItY 5216 Lawn tractor- older model, 3-blade, 42” deck. B&s 16hp twin. Hydro, new battery. Works well. 507-272-9560.pv5/11-5/25

W/H 42 inch mower deck complete $200. roto tiller 5hp wards $200. 507-289-5464. 5/18-5/25

DEUtz aLLIs MoDEL 1816 Hydro garden tractor. 48” deck. 507-743-8359. s16- x

W/D 42 inch mower deck complete. roto tiller 5 hp wards $200. 507-289-5464. l18,25

BELGIUM BroWnInG a-5 12 gauge. Very good condition. $385. 507-289-7799. tfn

300 rEM Ultra Mag, remington 700; stainless, black, synthetic stock, Leupold Veri-x III scope. new condition w/extras. $825. 507-951-7757.tfn

rEMInGton 1100; 16 gauge. new in box $640. 507-289-7799. sg27tfn ItHaCa sIDE by side 12ga. Bird gun; black chrome, silver and walnut. Modified and full $700. 507-254-1463.g sg27tfn

(sILVEr LaKE Boat anD BIKE rEntaLs) Equipment for rent. Paddleboats, bikes, kayaks, canoes, troll-ing motors. open april 1st- oct. 1st. 507-261-9049, www.silverlakefun.com 4/27-7/6

MELs GoLF Carts-nEW! Yamaha gas golf carts! (new carts will have a price increase) also, other new models & over 50 used carts. Will take trades. Finance available for qualified buyers. stop & shop at 132 Garfield ave., albert Lea, Mn Call 507-438-2705.au5/4-5/18.

WooDED Lots for sale: 154’ deep x 100’ wide, Marion rd., turn right, 25th st. sE, assessments paid, financing avail-able at 5%, $19,900. 507-285-1984 or 320-226-5416.4/27-5/18

sPLIt LEVEL 3BD, 2Ba in Elton Hills area; 1 car garage, large fenced in back-yard. Hardwood & ceramic tile floors, updated kitchen & bath, finished lower level, deck, new a/C & gutters, bro-ker incentive. $159,900. 507-288-6148.e27tfn

2,800 sQUarE Ft. raMBLEr For saLE In PrEston: near root river state trail. 150’x120’ lot with 90 trees! 100% PrIVatE BaCKYarD! Main floor has 3 bedrooms and laundry room. 2 3/4 ceramic tiled baths, all hardwood and ceramic tile floors, two woodburn-ing fireplaces, gorgeous colors. Finished basement with unbelievable storage area. Insulated 1 1/2 car garage with built-in storage, garden studio, perennials, garden area. $155,000. $0 DoWn. 507-993-1700. e11,18,25,1- x

1-oWnEr! 1999 4BD, 2Ba, gas FP, 2-car attached garage. 5815 47th ave. nW, rochester. Landscaped, great neigh-borhood, quiet street, 2 blocks from City Park and Douglas trail; Close to IBM and Mayo; convenient to shopping, school, parks, trails; easy access to 52 and 22. Bay window, 10’x18’ covered front porch, 12’x12’ deck w/stairs. 2 master BD each with his/her closets, with direct access to full bathrooms. oak trim throughout, open design, foyer, vaulted ceiling, living room, dining area, ceiling fan, patio door to deck, modern kitchen with central island, pantry, outside vented fan. Beautiful double-tiered gas fireplace, huge 24’x15’ family and media room with 12 dimmable track lights. Cable and phone lines in all bedrooms, family room and living room. Big linen closet. Builder finished basement; never leak. all appliances included; water soft-ener aC, washer/dryer, smooth top stove, dishwasher, side-by-side, refrigerator w/ice maker. Http://www.wanglab.comfor more information. $179,000./obo. Pay buyers closing cost up to $3000. Buyer agent welcome. Immediate possession. open house Fri 4-6 sat. 10-3 or by appointment. Contact 1-800-880-9916 or send email: [email protected]

FsBo: 1BD home with sunroom (pos-sible 2BD), full basement (finishable), 1 car garage, large fenced yard. Fresh paint, new carpet, new refrig/stove/aC/hot water heater, furnace 5 years old, soft water stays. Great starter home or single person! $68,900./obo 507-286-9178. Mike. tfn

FsBo: nW 5BD, 3Ba, split entry home on 2 ½ acres. Fireplace, new shingles, vinyl siding, 4 car garage, close to rochester, horses ok. $281,900. 507-288-7327.tfn

LaKE PEPIn. $69,900 W/DoCK 5 private acres at end of road overlooking 25,000 acre Lake Pepin; 1 hour drive. thousand Lakes realty, Inc. 866-667-4460. www.1000lakes.com

FsBo: 4BD, 2Ba, side split entry, 3 acres, (2) 2 ½ car garage, 5 miles West of rochester on blacktop. Horses ok. $289,900. 507-775-2315.5/11-8/17

2005 sCHULtz Mobile Home 16x72 in the Covered Wagon Park sE rochester. 55 & older. 3BD, 2Ba, many improve-ments $42,500. 507-292-9727.5/11-8/10

MoBILE HoME For saLE: 1997 sKYLInE; 2BD, 1Ba. this is a beauti-ful, will maintained home with neutral décor. the skylights and lots of windows give the home a very open bright feel. there is a center island in the kitchen and still plenty of room for a dining room table. there is a deck and good size garden shed. the lot rent is $285./month and includes garbage, sewer/water, a seasonal pool and community room. Background and credit check are required. Financing available with good credit and 20% down. asking price is $19,900. For more information or to view this home, contact Diane Whalen at 507-202-1381.5/4-5/25

rELoCatInG! Large 2BD condo locat-ed in Mantorville. 1 level quiet senior (50+) bldg. $59,900. 507-993-4552.5/11-8/17

FsBo: 4BD, 2Ba, side split entry, 3 acres, (2) 2 ½ car garages, 5 miles West of rochester on blacktop. Horses ok. $289,900. 507-775-2315.5/11-8/17

stanDarD Poodle puppies aKC, brown-black-silver-cream, shots, tails,dew, doggie door trained, non-shed. $800-$1000. 507-273-3652.5/18

For saLE: rat terrier/fox terrier cross pups. Born middle of Dec. asking $150. 1st shots done. Dewormed. 563-379*5158. p18,25

aKC GErMan sHorthair pups. Whelped. 3/31. 3 males, $500 each. Both parents great hunters/family dogs. Call 507-875-2803 or visit rubysgsp-pups.com. p18,25

PETS

MN Dealers license #: MD1736 MN Contractors license #: 7844MN Manufactured Home Installer’s #: 9404 WI Manufactured and Dwelling Contractor #: 646538

SEE ALL OUR SPECIALS AT www.winonahomesinc.com

GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICE

Largest display of modular and manufactured homes in the area.

New homes arrive weekly.

BUY NEW MANUFACTURED HOMES

AT USED PRICES!

At Winona Homes we offer the highest quality homes at the lowest price

GUARANTEED!We Can Complete Your Home From Start to Finish!

$$ PaYInG $$ Cash; $150. and up for your junk vehicles. Cars, trucks & vans 507-206-9179.4/27-5/25

rECEntLY In Minnesota, big ad motel buyers were trying to buy gold and silver for 30%-40% less than Kuehl’s Coins. Compare prices! 507-235-3886.au.4/27-6/22 WantED: Used or non-running Vehicles, fair prices, cash pay outs. 507-269-2092.4/27-7/6

WantED: Coins- Gold & silver. Local collector, not a dealer. Cash Paid. 507-271-5088.4/27-6/22

WantED to BUY- non running snow-blowers, garden tractors, snowmobiles, tillers, golf carts, motorcycles, 4 wheel-ers, mopeds, go karts, mini bikes, atV’s, boat motors, jet skis, parts & old metal signs. 507-440-0160.5/18-6/1

PaYInG UP to $175. for your junk cars, trucks, etc. Call Bill @ 612-756-4547 or 507-383-1168.fre5/18-6/1

WANTED

St. Charles• “New” 16x80 Skyline 3BR, 2BA, C/A, W/D, ReADy to Move IN! - $47,900

Willow Ridge• 3979 Willow Ridge Dr. SW1998 Skyline 16x72 3BR, 2BA,

New Carpet & vinyl, C/A, Shed - $35,900

• 588 Circle Court SW1991 Artcraft, 3BR, 2BA, DW, W/D,

C/A, Stove, Refrig - $43,900

• 3724 Willow Ridge Dr. SW1996 Friendship Classic 28x52

3BR, 2BA, Stove, Refrig., W/D, DW & Fireplace - $38,600

Southern Hills MHP• 2002 Skyline 28x40

3 BR, 2 BA, Stove, Refrig., DW, W/D, A/C - $36,800

At Sales Center • 2000 Schult 16x80

3 BR, 2 BA, C/A, vinyl Siding, Shingled Roof - $38,900

• 2000 Highland 16x80 3BR, 2BA, A/C, Stove, Refrig., DW, New Carpet & New Linoleum - $37,900

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

SOLD

tWo storY 5BD, 3.5Ba, 3 car heated attached garage. 6184 shetland Dr. nW. 3.1k+sq.ft., $237,500. [email protected] for additional information.tfn

LaKE PEPIn. $79,900 Private acreage at end of road; dock your boat on 25,000 acre Lake Pepin thousand Lakes realty, Inc 866-667-4460. www.1000lakes.com.

OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL Monday, May 18, 2011

COMMUNITY HOUSING PARTNERSHIP. Help yourself become a Better educated HOMEBUYER. The Community Housing Partnership announces The next class: Sat. June 11th, from 8:30am-6pm. These Classes will help individuals gain a step by step understanding of the home buying pro-cess. Special assistance programs that make home ownership more affordable will be explained. Advanced registration is required, a $25 fee is charged please call 507-282-7529. 5/18-6/8.

NOTICES

VANS, 4WD & PICKUPS

AUTO PARTS

REC. VEHICLES

CARS BOATS & ACC.2007 PT CRUISER; Touring edition, 52,000 miles, loaded, A/C, AT, C/D, PW, power locks, pale yellow, excellent con-dition. $6,500. 507-536-4114. a

1995 DODGE Spirit; 4dr., 6cyl., auto, $875. 507-273-7960. c4/27tfn

1999 OlDS Intrigue; 4dr., white, some transmission problem $850. 507-273-7960. ctfn

1990 BUICk; 4dr., 6cyl., AT, A/C, cruise, all power, cass/radio, new tires & battery, 25/30MPG, uses no oil, $800./obo 507-280-9577. ctfn

$$ PAYING $$ Cash for your junk vehi-cles. Cars, trucks, and vans. Starting at $100 and up! Will pick up, 507-206-9179 4/27-5/25

1998 CHEvY Malibu lS; full power, good gas mileage, must see! Only $3,500./obo 507-951-1164. 4/27-8/3

PAY CASH for your vehicle under $5000. Private 507-254-3959.5/11-5/18

2002 Buick leSabre; New 6 year battery, rebuilt transmission, runs good, 193k, $3,000./firm 507-273-0460.tfn

1997 Honda Accord; 2dr., AT, air, 127k, $3,995. Arrow Motors 507-289-4747.5/18

1997 Geo Prizm; 4dr., 4cyl., AT, 130k, air, cruise, $2,845. Arrow Motors 507-289-4747.

2002 Ford Taurus; v6, AT, 4dr., 121k, loaded, $3,895. Arrow Motors 507-289-4747.

2006 Chevy Cobalt; 4dr., 4cyl., air, cruise, 5spd., 113k, $5,895. Arrow Motors. 507-289-4747.

1995 Dodge Spirit; 4dr., 6cyl, auto, $875. 507-273-7960.tfn

1998 JEEP Cherokee; Red, 4x4, A/C, PW,Pl remote starter, new tires, brakes, well maintained, only 109k, $4,500./obo. Must See! 507-271-7836. pu20

1994 ¾ TON Chevy; Reg. cab, 5spd., new tires. 92k, 1.5 inch suspension lift, dual exhaust. $5,200./obo. Call luke 507-421-2586.sc. p

1995 GMC C6500 van Truck; 16ft enclosed box, new lift gate, 198,851 miles, runs good. Asking $11k FIRM. Call 507-990-1268. v27-6/9

HEAvY DUTY TRAIlER; 4’x8’x1’9” deep $500. 507-288-9167. ap27tfn

DOOR lATCH assembly for a roll up door for trailers, straight trucks. NEW, never used. Reg. $100. asking $50./obo. 507-289-8175. ap4/27tfn

28HP MARINE-R outboard motor; Excellent condition $550./obo 507-358-2504.tfn

1997 NORTHWOOD Pro 16; 40hp, Shorelander trailer, console steering, electric troll, anchor mate, many extras. Asking $5,300. 507-282-3469.tfn

FIBERGlASS lund boat; Tri hull, 35hp Evinrude w/steering wheel and controls, new tires and bearings on trailer, runs great! $1000./obo 507-250-0316.tfn 1974 15 ½ FT. Fiberglass v-hull, open bow runabout, 50hp Evinrude, steering console, depth finder, swivel seats. Cheap family fun. $1500. 507-252-9678. tfn

14’ lOWE BOAT and trailer with 18hp Johnson. Good condition. $12,500./obo. 507-273-7960 5/4-8/10

FORESTER 15’ tri-haul, walk thru win-dow, 65HP Mercury, 2 tanks and trailer $1650./obo 507-273-7960 5/4-8/10

2000 HONDA CBR 600 F4; black/orange, new tires, chain, very well main-tained, includes, helmet, jacket, gloves, $15, 700 miles. Must See! $3900/obo. 507-271-7836. 27tfn

2000 POlARIS 4-wheeler. Sportsman 335, 400 miles, plow and wench includ-ed, just like new. $3000/obo. 507-289-2994. 27-8/3

2010 ADlEY Scooter, 49cc, blue, like new. $1300/obo. 507-696-1044. 27-6/15

1987 Yamaha snowmobile, good condi-tion, runs, hand warmers $850/obo. 507-273-7960. 27-7/27

ROkETA MOTOR Scooter; Tahiti model 150cc, silver & blue, runs good, up to 55MPH. $600./obo. 507-282-2372.g rv27tfn

2007 STARlITE: MOTHER & DAUGH-TER selling: 2007 Starlite 31’ with slide out. kids bunk bed, queen bed, table and couch makes into a bed. Pans, dishes, utensils included. $13,500. 507-289-2466. Evenings. rv27,4,11,18

2007 kZ Travel Trailer; 23CMS Coyote expandable slide out, sleeps 8, loaded, used, 10 times, stored inside. $13,000. 507-269-2744, 507-288-4634.tfn

100 BAlES of grass horse hay $300. 507-273-7960.4/27-7/27

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MULTI GARAGESStonehedge Townhomes

NE off E. Circle Dr., N. at NE ClinicMay 21 • 7am-2pm

Many unique, interesting & unusual items! Antiques, Furniture, Bedding, Rugs, Bikes, Mirror, Sink, Golf Clubs

‘91 GMC, Ext. Cab, 4x4, V8, AT ........................................$2,495‘95 Jeep Larado, 4 Dr, 6 Cyl, AT, 4x4 ..............................$1,995‘96 Chevy Tahoe, 4x4, V8, AT, Air, 135K .........................$2,995‘99 Subaru Forester Wgn., 4x4, 4 Cyl, AT .......................$4,495‘00 Hyundia Elantra Wgn., 110K, AT, Air, 1 Owner ........$3,295‘00 GMC Sonoma Pickup, Ext. Cab, V6, AT, Air, 120K ..$2,995‘00 Buick Regal LS 3800, V6, AT, Air, 97K ......................$3,995‘00 VW Beetle LT, 5 Spd, Air, Loaded .............................$3,695‘00 Dodge Grand Caravan, V6, AT ...................................$3,695‘01 Dodge Stratus ES, 4 Dr, 6 Cyl, AT .............................$3,995‘01 Saturn S Series, 3 Dr, 4 Cyl, AT, Air, 126K ...............$3,495 ‘02 Ford Explorer, 4 Dr, V8, AT, 114K, 3rd Seat .............$5,695

Arrow Motors has several fresh trade-ins $1500 or less!www.findcars.com

Click on Arrow Motors2340 Marion Rd. SE

Wanted: Used Cars & Pickups.Bought Outright. Arrow Motors:1-800-908-4747 or 507-289-4747

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ChaddoCk TruCk & auTo SaleS‘95 Accord - 4 Dr, Green, Auto, 120K, Loaded! .............................$3,495‘96 Bonneville - 4 Dr, Auto, 154K, Loaded! .................................. $2,995‘97 Explorer - 4 Dr, Auto, 4x4, 131K, Leather! ...............................$2,995‘98 Malibu - Tan, 146K, Auto, CD, PW! ..........................................$3,495‘99 Protege - 4 Dr, 5 Spd, 4 Cyl, CD, Loaded! .............................$3,495‘00 Grand Am - White, 4 Dr, Auto, Loaded! ...............................$3,995‘01 Caravan - Blue, 117K, Auto, Cloth, CD .....................................$3,995‘02 Voyager - Maroon, Auto, 2.4, Only 97K! ...............................$3,995‘02 Neon - 4 Dr, Silver, 5 Spd, 116K, Loaded! ................................$4,995‘02 Grand Prix - 2 Dr, Silver, Auto, 108K, Loaded! ...................... $5,995

‘04 Trailblazer‘04 Sebring Convertible

‘02 Avalanche‘77 Cutlass Supreme

• Haulmark • Sunnybrook• Kountry Aire 5th Wheel

• Dutchstar Diesel Pushers• Kountry Star 5th Wheels

WALKER TRAILER SALES, INC.www.walkertrailersales.com

Nora Springs, IA

641-749-2321

EMPLOYMENTWORkWANTED: Professional Class-A truck driver, with clean driving record and 33 years experience, seeking high paying, full-time employment with all the benefits. Also have experience driving heavy equipment; construction loaders, etc. Caterpillars, taking out the woods in order to plant more crops. Farm and fertilizer equipment and more. Just call Jesse and please leave a message. Thank you!507-271-4295.

HElP US HElP OTHERS. There’s never been a better time to reach out to those in need. At Home Instead Senior Care, we’re seeking quality people who wish to make a difference by helping seniors in their homes. Flexible sched-ules. No certification required, but a heart is. Apply online www.rochesterse-niorcare.com or call M-F 8am-4pm. 507-285-1700.5/11-5/25

GOOD TRUCk DRIvING JOBS Company drivers. Major lanes are TX, Fl, WA, OR. “WE ARE BUSY” Full benefits, good pay, out 10-14 days. 1 year class A OTR exp req. Robyn, 800-328-2499 x106. Small company, great people. Walbon & Company. 5/11-5/18

COUNTRY HEARTH Bread Merchandiser wanted for Rochester stores. Drug Free employer. Send Resume to %HR 444 East St. Germain St. PO Box 848 St. Cloud, MN 56302-0848. EOE MN-11-058. No phone calls please. 5/11-5/18

ODENBRETT’S: 1101 Matthew ST. SW, Preston. 5/20 and 5/21, 7:30am-2pm. Antiques, rustics, vintage, linens, garden chairs/benches, antique chairs and tables, household, cookbooks, and misc. g11- x

BYRON: 619 7th Ave. NE, Fri 5/20 8am-7pm & Sat. 5/21, 8am-3pm. Multi-Family garage, craft, At Home America Closeout sale! lots of women’s, men’s, jr’s & some kids clothes & toys, house-hold, holiday decor & crafts, linens & more 90% of sale is 2 for $1. g18

MUlTI-FAMIlY Sale! Sat. May 21, 8am-1pm 1507 21st Ave SW, Austin, MN (across from Southgate school). Name brand boys new born-12 months, 5-7, 10-14, plus size women’s/maternity, men’s, ESPN football table, softball bats, bikes, children and adult books, swing, infant car seat, pack-n-play, Hedstrom spring horse, X-Box 360 games, mov-ies, computer desk, desk w/chair, Camo canopy for twin bed, household, plus more. No early sales!

MAY 18TH, 19th & 20th 2460 Northern Hills CT. NE; Plus size clothes, children clothes, antiques, furniture, Christmas items, regular clothes & purses garden-ing tools & pots, many hard cover books, many household things. 5/18

FRI 5/20, 9:30am-6pm. Sat. 5/21, 8am-2pm. 136 River CT. NE. Crib mattress, boys sz. 10, girls sz. 6-8, toys, books, games, lots of household item, pot-n-pan set and much more!5/18

20+ DIAMOND Ridge Garage Sale! Fri. & Sat. 8am-5pm. 7th St. NW/41st Ave. NW Go to: www.diamondridgeliving.com for http://www.diamondridgeliving.com for addresses & items being sold at each sale! 5/18

FRI-SAT. May 20-21 8am-4pm 4448 Manor Dr. NW (CCM) Infant, toddler, adult maternity clothing, books, house-hold items.

GARAGE SALES2006 DECk slider; Fits and 8’ft. box. Excellent condition, used less than 5000 miles. $495./New asking/$250. 507-254-4911. p4/27tfn

2006 TOP of the line Fiberglass Topper; 8’ft. box, excellent condition, used less than 500 miles. $2500./new Asking/$500. 507-254-4911. p27tfn

1989 ½ TON Chevy pickup 4WD, with Western Uni-mount Pro-plow, 7 ½ ft power angle. Runs good, automatic. $2,895./obo 507-259-9069. 5/4-8/10 1976 Plymouth ¾ ton ext. van, 360, PS, PB, AC, AT, no rust. 100,000 miles, excellent condition. $3500. 507-282-0161.5/11-8/17

1997 CHEvY S-10; Auto, air, cruise, 4cyl., sports box, 3dr., new tires, newly rebuilt engine. 507-289-6500.5/18-5/25.

1997 FORD F150; Ext. cab, 4x4, long box, v8, $3,995. Arrow Motors 507-289-4747.

2000 HONDA ODYSSEY BAN; 4dr,. AT, 7 pass. $4,195. Arrow Motors 507-289-4747.

2000 FORD EXPlORER; 2dr., sport, 4x4, v6, AT, 87k, $3,995. Arrow Motors 507-289-4747.

2000 CHEvY S10; Ext. cab, v6, AT, air, $2,995. Arrow Motors 507-289-4747.

2001 DODGE RAM 1500; Ext. cab, 4x4, AT, air, 125k, $5,595. Arrow Motors 507-289-4747.

2001 FORD ESCAPE; 4dr., v6, AT, 4x4, loaded, $4,995. Arrow Motors 507-289-4747.

2002 CHEvY TRACkER; 4dr., v6, AT, loaded, $4,495. Arrow Motors 507-289-4747.

2009 CHRYSlER TOWN & COUNTRY; Stow & Go seats, 71k, $13,900. Arrow Motors 507-289-4747.

VANS, 4WD & PICKUPS

13TH ANNUAl NW neighborhood Garage Sale! (North Park, White Oaks, 55th St. Estates, Harborage, Summit Point, Apple Ridge). Fri. 5/20, 8am-4pm, Sat. 5/21, 8am-2pm. New sales Sat. (Hwy 52 to 55th St. NW; go W and follow signs. Eight entrances. See www.northwestneighbors.net/garagesale fro an interactive map of locations and items.5/18

NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SAlE! May 20, 8am-6pm, May 21, 8am-4pm. 2 mi. south of Chester, off Hwy. 14 (2749, 2901 & 3103 Chester Rd. + 7530 30th St. SE) Snowmobile sled, clothes, chain-link fence, furniture, jewelry, gun cabinet, books, precious moments, perennials, antiques of all sorts, including Bakery & Horse hobby farm. 5/18

BIG YARD SAlE!! Fri-Sun May 20-22, 8am-5pm Riders, push mowers, tillers and MUCH misc! 6015 Silver Creek Rd. NE Century Rd. East. and follow signs.

HUGE SAlE! May 20-21, 8am. 2903 Pinewood Ridge Dr. SE. lots of Stuff! Baby, kids, toys, bikes, shoes, books, game, skates, household nice adult clothes. Don’t miss this one!

FRI. 5/20, Sat. 5/21, 8am-4pm 960 17th St. SE. Stainless steel sink and faucets collectable dolls, & misc items.

FAIRWAY RIDGE; Sat. May 21st, 8am-3pm. 6th Annual Garage & Bake Sale. 52 Families, huge amount of quality mer-chandise. Don’t miss it! 3504 Fairway Ridge ln. SW Rochester.5/18

EYOTA CITY Wide Garage Sales, Friday and Saturday May 20-21, Flyers at Eyota Market and kwik Trip. g16- x

PlANT/RUMMAGE SAlE: May 20,21. 8am-6pm. Terry Bollinger Farm. 25615 Hartwood Dr. 2.5 miles south of I-90 (2 miles North of Hart on Rt. 43). Turn west on Hartwood Dr. 2nd farm on left. g18- x

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Now HiriNg Full Time BuildiNg & remodeliNg employees

Must be knowledgeable in remodeling, be dependable, have a valid drivers license, have own

transportation & drug free.For more info call 507-529-1833

Wetzstein Construction, LLCLic. # BC20634563

Now Hiring!Looking for Energetic, Motivated Individuals

• Experienced Line Cooks• Servers and Greeters

Full or Part timeMust be available weekends

Please apply in person1705 South Broadway, Rochester

JUNIOR HIGH volleyball coach for the 2011 season and a part-time high school media assistant for the 2011-2012 school year are needed at Fillmore Central Schools. Interested candidates submit letter of application, resume, and three letters of recommendation to: Principal Heath Olstad Fillmore Central High School P.O. Box 599 Harmony, MN 55939. h28,25

PERSONAl CARE attendant wanted for adult man in-home. Housekeeping, cooking, cleaning. Overnights or possible live-in. $13/hr. 507-251-2978. h18- o

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• ‘08 JD X720, PS/Hyd Lift, 54” Deck

• ‘07 JD X744, Diesel/AWS, 62” Deck

• ‘07 JD X729 AWS/4x4, 62” Deck

• ‘06 JD X744, Diesel/AWS, 62” Deck

• ‘05 JD 757, Z Trak, 60” Deck

• (2) ‘04 JD X485, AWS, 62” Deck

• ‘04 JD Z737, Z Trak, 54” Deck

• JD Z997, Z Trak, Diesel 60”

• ‘01 JD 445, PS/Hyd Lift, 60” Deck



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