Tower Investments made a conspicuous nonappearance at the August 21 Pine Island City Council meeting, disappointing the crowd members who’d come to learn the latest about the prom-ised new business ventures sup-posedly eager to start up at Elk Run Biobusiness Park. Asked where is Tower?, City Administrator Abraham Algadi replied, “Please direct this ques-tion to Tower.”

Other questions he referred to Tower were: • How many businesses are negotiating for land at Elk Run? • How many jobs do they repre-sent? Tower Investments may have been a no-show, but MnDOT came to the meeting to deliver a report on Elk Run roadwork. Construction is progressing well on interchanges and on roads to and in the development, project manager Terry Ward said.

During the Byron City Coun-cil meeting, Lynn Boynton of Insurance Brokers in Byron announced considerable savings to the cities insurance budget with the council’s passing of the proposed policy changes. Along with the lower rates, policies for the city actually have equal or better coverage. “It’s a good deal for the city of Byron to accept this proposal as it has savings of $10,000,” Boynton said. Changes include the city’s boiler coverage being carried

now by The League of Minneso-ta Cities. Council member Bret Baumbach thanked Boynton for the savings adding, “When bills can pile up it’s nice to see us save that kind of money for the city over a one-year period. It’s just great.” Olmsted County Commis-sioner Ken Brown spoke on behalf of Zip Rail announcing the vision of the proposed high speed railway connecting Roch-ester to the Twin Cities metro area. The project would consist of trains running at the speeds of between 150 and 220 mph and would make a short, afford-

able, comfortable trip for pas-sengers. The accessibility of the rail would create more options for travelers, visitors, Mayo Clinic commuting workers and patients as well. The Minne-apolis - St. Paul Airport would be a primary rail destination, and the trains could also handle medium to light cargo freight. The proposal would affect the Byron area as current plans have the town as a destination point along the corridor to the metro

Since his arrival in Rochester, life’s been easy for a monk named Boo. The San Jose, California born Therveda monk, Bhikkhu Boo Roth, has been brightening up corners of Rochester since he came to town a year ago to be with a lifelong friend. He made the move not know-ing that there was a local temple to support his practice. While in line at Hy-Vee, a woman (notic-ing his orange robe) asked if he was from the temple. He quickly got directions from the woman and headed straight out to Watt Dhamma Visudhikaram. Boo was overjoyed when he saw that it was a Cambodian Theraveda temple much like the temple he was ordained at five years ago in Stockton, California. This happy connection was just one of the many things that

has made Boo’s year in Rochester worthwhile. “This is the best place I’ve ever lived,” he said. “There are 110,000 people, but everywhere you go you see someone you know.” Boo (who chose his childhood name of endearment as his Bud-dhist name, and has forgotten the name given to him during his ordination) chose his orange robes and 227 guiding precepts after searching for ways to cope with the multitude of symptoms Tourette’s syndrome has brought him since he was young. “It was really devastating,” Boo said. “I had become bitter at the world, I had to do something.” Boo made a career early on with SNK video games during the 8-bit era. The business brought him to Japan, where he met his future wife. Boo was around Bud-dhist culture often during his time there, but didn’t go all in. The moment of realization came when he was visiting a tem-

ple in California. Boo remem-bers a woman approaching him, knowing his birthday, and telling him that he has been Buddhist his whole life, including past lives, and then walking away. “I’m too scientific and ana-lytical to take things on faith,” he said. “But it was at that point that I woke up to my calling.” Tics make it difficult for Boo to do sitting meditation, so he does a walking meditation practice. But the most integral part of his prac-tice is art, and he likes to share this experience. Recently, Boo painted a trans-former in the Peace Plaza with a bamboo pattern and a copy of The Great Wave off Kanagawa, the famous Japanese woodblock painting. During this process, Boo enlisted the help of many passers-by, and feels that getting many people involved in the cre-ation of public art is important.

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25, 2012, at St. Mary’s Cath-olic Church, in Bellechester, Minnesota with Father Bruce Peterson officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Arrangements were with the Mahn Family Funeral Home in Zumbrota

Jennifer Lyn boland Jennifer Lyn Boland, age 31, of Spring Valley, Minn. died Sunday August 19, 2012, as the result of a car accident. She was born August 16, 1981, in Coon Rapids, Minn to Dorothy King and Mark Hatleli. She attended and graduated from Elgin-Millville

Lucille A. befort Lucille A. Befort age 97, of Zumbrota, died peacefully on August 22, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester after a long and w e l l - l i v e d life. Lucille A. Majerus was born on July 27, 1915, in Bellechester, Minnesota to Stephen and K a t h e r i n e (nee Schweich) Majerus. She completed high school at Good Counsel Academy in Manka-to and married Frank Befort on September 30, 1939, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in

Bellechester. They spent most of their adult life in Foun-tain, Minnesota where Frank worked as creamery manager and Lucille worked as the ele-mentary schoolcustodian. She retired to Zum-brota in 1994. Lucille was pre-ceded in death by her husband Frank Befort, parents Stephen Majerus and Katherine (Schwe-ich) Majerus, brother Leonard Majerus, and daughter Mary Befort. Lucille is survived by her children, Janice (William) Moerke of Evansville, MN, Stephen (Anne Johnson) Befort of St. Paul, MN and Beth (Dan) Belz of Fort Atkinson, WI; sister, Eleanor Morson of Mendota Heights, MN; ten grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, August

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High School in 1999 and con-tinued her education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout receiving a Bachelors Degree in Early Child Hood Educa-tion. Jennifer was united in mar-riage to Bryan Boland on July 9, 2005, in Cherry Grove, Minn. and to this union two children were born, Aaron and Rachel. Jennifer loved going camping and being outside with her children. She enjoyed travel-ing and was always on the go. She was very creative; she enjoyed making quilts, books, drawings and crocheting and making beautiful cakes for her children but most of all family was the most important thing to Jennifer. She is survived by her hus-band Bryan of Spring Val-ley; her two children; Aaron

and Rachel both at home, her mother Dorothy (Kim) John-son of Mound, Minn. and her father Mark (DeAnn) Hatleli of Elgin, Minn.; one brother, Christian Hatleli of Minneap-olis, Minn.; and her maternal grandfather Wayne King of St. Michael, Minn. She was pre-ceded in death by her mater-nal grandmother and paternal grandparents. Jennifer will continue to be with her family where ever they go. Memorials are preferred to the family to start a college fund for Aaron and Rachel. Funeral services for Jennifer Lyn Boland were held Wednes-day August 22, 2012, at the Cherry Grove United Method-ist Church in Cherry Grove with the Rev Mark Rader offi-ciating.

By Nate Langworthy The Rochester city council rejected a proposed plan to cre-ate a pocket park at the recently purchased KTTC building site on the southwest corner of 1st Avenue and 6th Street south-west. Last month, the council approved the purchase of the site for $245,000. The city intends to sell the property to University of Minnesota – Rochester in an estimated ten years as the down-town campus expands. It is cur-rently being utilized as a storage area for 6th Street southwest, but future plans are uncertain. The plan, developed with the aid of the Rochester Area Foun-dation and Design Advocacy Forum, would transform the space into a place to house cul-tural programming, kiosk-type business space, and community gardens. The perimeter would be landscaped and the western portion would remain a parking

lot. The total cost for the park was $107,000, with the city con-tributing $75,000 for develop-ment of the area. City develop-ment administrator Doug Knott stated that it would not cost the city more to maintain the park than it would otherwise spend maintaining an empty lot. “I think it would be an enhancement to that space,” said council member Sandra Means. “It would highlight and beautify that section.” Council member Hruska stat-ed that he would like to wait and see what the needs of the area, particularly parking, are upon the completion of urban village currently under construction on the block north and west of the site. “I have my concerns that this will be maintained as a posi-tive asset for the community,” Hruska said. “I don’t know that from what we’re going to get out of it in the short term that it’s

Rochester City Council rejects pocket park worth the investment.” Council member Bruce Snyder said that he was concerned that residents would object to los-ing the park space when UMR acquires the space in ten years. Mayor Brede voiced his support for the plan. “Whatever we do with it, there’s going to be an expense to the city,” the mayor reminded the council. “It is not as if we would not have any (cost). I would hope we’d approve it.” By a 4-2 vote, council mem-bers voted to deny funding for the project. Council members Hruska, Mark Bilderback, Randy Staver, and Bruce Snyder voted against while Means and Michael Wojcik remained sup-portive. It is not clear what the future holds for the corner. Work would not have begun until next spring, and the city will consider uses for the space before that time. “I don’t know that this is a dead

issue,” said Hruska. “Because there’s not a huge time crunch on this, taking a step back and look-ing at uses for this area might be the thing to do.”

Other council business: The council approved a plan to take control of Broadway Avenue from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, something the city has been looking forward to for some time. Contingent upon approval from the state legislature, the city will receive $26 million in funding for main-tenance of the roadway. The amount was set based upon the estimated cost the state would put into upkeep of the road over the next 50 years. The changeover is planned for next summer. The city can opt out of the take back until the end of next May if corresponding funds are not approved. How-ever, city administrator Steven Kvenvold told the council that the state could give Broadway back to Rochester in the future without the city’s approval and with no funding attached.

In addition, Rochester will be eligible for $225,000 annual money from MnDOT for main-tenance of the road. In the city’s hands, Broadway is planned to be made slower, more pedestrian-friendly, and largely without freight trucks, which will be rerouted to High-way 52. While the west side of Broad-way in the downtown area has been an ideal place to do busi-ness, there is a substantial drop off in commerce just across the street. “There’s things we can do to stop having Broadway be a divid-ing point in the community and incent business on both sides of Broadway,” said Wojcik. Snyder was concerned by the idea of potential future financial burden. “I have a lot of concerns about doing this,” he said. “It seems to open us up to a lot of potential costs in the future.” The council approved the agreement by a 5-1 vote with Snyder voting in dissent.

By Mitchell Walbridge The Chatfield School Board met for the last meeting before the start of a new school year on August 20, 2012. A wide variety of information was passed on from school administrators to the board about the academic year that will begin in Septem-ber. Both principals agreed that standardized test scores had marginal improvement and the school will continue to imple-ment learning programs to keep scores elevated. Elementary Principal Craig Ihrke noted the student handbooks that will be

available to students and their parents. This year’s handbook will be segmented into user-friendly sections. The handbooks will be posted electronically and hard copies are preferred to be limited to those who do not have internet access at home. Ihrke also shared comments by Alyssa Johnsrud, an instructor who is on special assignment for the district. Johnsrud is a coor-dinator for the school’s Action 100 plan. There will be a parent workshop on September 25 for parents to learn more about their children’s involvement in the Action 100 program. At

least one parent from each fam-ily is encouraged to attend this event. Food Service Director Gwen McCaulley was at the meeting to brief the board on federally mandated changes to the public school lunch program. McCa-ulley explained that mandated changes include a minimum/maximum calorie count, the protein and bread servings per week are now less, sodium and saturated fat limits have been decreased, a required, wider variety of colorful vegetables, ½

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FaithBy Stan Gudmundson It seems to me that were one to have doubts about God’s exis-tence, the furthest a person would dare to go would be to take the agnostic view and conclude that he or she doesn’t know if God exists or not. That is because if one concludes that God does not exist, that person has to make the same kind of leap of faith as those who do believe in God. I cannot prove that God exists. And others cannot prove that He does not exist. In that sense an atheist believes the same as I do. That is, I believe there is a God based on an act of faith and an atheist believes there is no God based on an act of faith as well. Given our limited life spans and our comparatively small brain power and knowledge, we are stuck with concluding God’s existence or not is solely based on acts of faith. I had a very angry retired English teacher take me to task once because he maintained that one can’t prove a negative. But that is sophistry, one must choose. Believe or not believe, it is still an act of faith. It is remarkable to me that

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people believe there is no God. To do so often requires a hubris that I cannot understand. Hubris in the sense that human beings, in our comprehension of anything at all, are so terribly limited. In their arrogance, people actually think they are smart enough to draw conclusions that are totally unwarranted. Though there are other reasons besides hubris, they all require a misplaced confidence in our intellectual abilities. Years ago as I went to college and became exposed to an entire-ly different kind of life along with different views of the reason for our existence, I faded away from the church I had been going to my entire life. I made the mistake then that many make and that is that I assumed that I could get specific answers about God and creation and all the rest. But they weren’t forthcoming. And so I concluded He wasn’t there. As I wandered through life I attained a modicum of minor success but also fell down pain-fully hard as well. Somehow, over the years however, in spite of my many shortcomings, there seemed to something nudging me back in the right direction. Moreover, as I began to look back over my life I also began to appreciate that there appeared to be some “interventions” along the way that kept me safer than my trajectory at the time should have otherwise suggested. There seemed to be someone looking

out for me better than I was look-ing out for myself. I finally understood also that I wouldn’t have all of the answers I wanted and never would have them. Finally I decided. Very sim-ply, I asked God to make me one of his and, in spite of many doubts, to give me a strong faith. But it was an evolutionary pro-cess, so I cannot tell you the day or the time or even the year that I fully believed. There are many however, who expect a road to Damascus expe-rience, and some have experi-enced that. But there are billions of people, and each is unique so there is no one size fits all in find-ing the road to Christ. We would be foolish to conclude there is because we would be, in our very limited ability, trying to apply limits to God. God doesnt have limits and He works in many dif-ferent ways. I now firmly believe and I have no doubt about God’s existence. Unless you have experienced the revelation of a spiritual life, you will not understand the signifi-cance of that miraculous gift from God. And that is what is. It is a gift that cannot be properly explained and it is a faith that cannot adequately be described. We are given these things, and unless you experience them, you likely will not understand. I find letters by people who do not believe in God to be heart-breaking. They really do trouble me. Troubling because God is real

and because those who deny His existence do not have the faintest understanding of the content-ment and fullness of life that faith in God provides even apart from the promise of an eternal life. Moreover, those who deny God’s existence fail to appreciate that they too are eternal beings, and that they will spend eternity somewhere. Some point to the plethora of Christian faiths as a reason for not believing. I take the opposite view. It is the variety of faiths, I would contend, that God uses to appeal to all of us. Afterall, Jesus said that He will be where two or three are gathered in His Name. That’s a promise, so where there are gathered two or three Catho-lics, two or three Lutherans, two or three Baptists, or two or three Amish, or two or three of a Chris-tian faith, He is there. I sometimes wonder though that in a gathering, that He doesn’t sometimes think that we should do some things a little differently. For example, in some churches does He sometimes think, “I wish you would leave those snakes alone.” My projec-tions about His thoughts are not Biblical however. We will all find out some day, and I would be really surprised if there were no surprises. I think we will all be astonished. Both as to what we got correct and and also as to what we got wrong. And I pray that God bless you all and give you faith.

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Letter about the GOPTo the Editor, Governor Romney, Paul Ryan, and the GOP offer a disturbing future for women. Their plans would send women’s reproduc-tive choice back to the 1950s where birth control was unavail-able, abortion was criminalized, and women - our sisters, mothers, and friends - died from botched “back alley” abortions. I thought we had settled that issue, that

women have the right to make decisions about whether and when to bear children. A President Romney and the GOP would oppose all abor-tion rights and have pledged to “get rid of” Planned Parenthood funding. This has already hap-pened in Texas, where women have already died due to lack of local health care. This is not the America we want! Romney has said “of course”

he supports a bill that would have allowed any employer to deny women coverage for birth con-trol. Ryan co-sponsored a simi-lar proposal in the House and called the Obama care rule that provides access to contraception without out-of-pocket costs “an affront to religious liberty.” Can-didate Ryan also co-sponsored a personhood bill that defines life as beginning at conception—a definition that would also mean

some forms of birth control (the pill, IUDs) could be construed as murder. The bizarre remarks of Mis-souri Senate candidate Rep. Todd Akin about the female body being able to prevent conception when raped, indicate the Repub-lican party is a comfortable place for people who are frighteningly short on science yet long on base-less opinion. In response to Akin President Obama said: “What I think these comments do underscore is why we shouldn’t have a bunch of politicians, a majority of whom are men, making health care decisions on behalf of women.” I agree that women are quite capable of managing their own lives.

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Nevertheless, MnDOT has moved back the completion date from November 2012 to Septem-ber 2013. The agency needs to acquire 17 more rights of way, and until it does, Ward said, “we’re about at the limits of our con-struction.” The 10-month delay won’t affect the commercial part of the project, Algadi said. And Pine Island Mayor Paul Perry said he was confident that any day now businesses will come to the planned biotechnology park.

Another commercial park in the offing?

Elk Run, exclusively for biotech firms, shouldn’t be the only busi-ness park in town, said Karen Doll, executive director of the Pine Island Economic Develop-ment Authority. She recommend-ed that the council appropriate $8,500 to pay “for research to put together a development project.” The project, an enterprise zone for businesses that don’t meet Elk Run criteria, would become the basis for a grant application to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The research would help deter-mine the sum the EDA would

apply for, Doll said, probably between $1.7 million and $2 mil-lion. The grant requires successful applicants to contribute 20 per-cent in matching funds. Given the potential for that much payoff, “$8,500 is chump change,” said Councilman Jay Strande. Most of the council agreed and voted 4-1 approval. Council-man Dean Weis dissented, “even though I’m on the EDA board.” A complying pool? Or an excit-

ing, complying pool? It will cost $88,000 to bring the municipal swimming pool into compliance with the Ameri-cans with Disabilities Act (ADA), City Engineer Neil Britton told the council. And that sum deals strictly with ADA mandates, he said, “not issues with the pool itself.” Because the half-century-old pool does have other problems, the council asked Britton to come back with a new estimate that covers ADA demands and pool defects. When an audience member asserted that Pine Island needs

“an exciting pool,” council mem-bers said the community will need to get involved. The ques-tion of whether to upgrade the

pool or shut it down or build a waterpark (an exciting one) will probably require a referendum. Federal officials enforcing the ADA have set January as the deadline for compliance. If the pool fails to meet the new dictates, it cannot open next summer.

“The headline is tax cut.” Moments before the meeting began, City Administrator Algadi breezed up to a reporter and said,

“Tax cut. The headline is tax cut.” Then hurrying away, he added a dry observation about knowing what the headline would be if he’d said tax hike instead, but his exact words got lost in his wake. Algadi hurries at high speeds. His 2013 budget proposal does indeed feature a 9.75 percent city levy reduction, and to make it work, he’s relying on full Local Government Aid (LGA) fund-ing. The state’s financial position seems to be improving, he said,

“and they – the governor/legisla-tors – did not threaten unallot-ment for the 2013 budget year. “I am sure not too many gov-ernment entities, and for sure not too many cities, are lowering their levy by as much as we have here in Pine Island. That is, if any are lowering their levy at all.” The council adopted the pro-posed 2013 budget and scheduled

Dec. 18, 7 p.m., at the regular council meeting, for public com-ment on the budget levy.

A zip turns a billion-and-a-half bucks into “chump change” Olmsted County Commis-sioner Ken Brown presented an overview of Zip Rail, a proposed passenger and freight connection between Rochester and the Twin Cities metro area. Zip Rail would travel 150 to 220 mph and possibly run up the median of U.S. Highway 52. Cost estimate is a billion-and-a-half dollars – “chump change,” Brown said, “compared to the costs of East and West Coast high-speed rail projects.” Studies of the Zip Rail project are under way and will take two years to finish. “You could be rid-ing this thing in 10 or 11 years,” Brown said. In further business, the coun-cil: • Heard Heidi Magnuson’s report on the Pine Island Image Committee’s Paths to the Past Tours project. The committee had intended to create one self-guided historical walking (or biking) tour and ended up with three – and with three engaging booklets to match: “Homes & Heritage Trail,”

“Young People’s Path” and “His-torical Trivia Trail.”

Twenty-eight businesses donat-ed $7,700 to print the guide books which hiking/biking his-tory buffs can pick up, free of charge, at community businesses including Arel’s Flowers & Gifts, Better Brew Coffeehouse, Cathy’s Catering & Café, Gorman’s Main Street Meat Market, Pine Island Sports Bar & Liquor Store, Pool & Pins and Rainbow Café & Catering. • Learned from City Engineer Britton that a roundabout design firm is preparing a preliminary plan for a roundabout at the U.S. Hwy. 52/Goodhue County Road 11 interchange. • Learned from City Attorney Bob Vose that the council’s pro-posed ordinances to rein in ques-tionable tactics by certain gar-bage haulers did not sit well with Waste Management. The letter he received from Waste Manage-ment that day, he said, threatens litigation. • Approved, 5-0, new job descriptions and pay schedules for employees of the Public Works Department. • Sold the city’s 1967 Kaiser Jeep brush fire truck for $1,130, the highest of three bids. The council will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m., Sept. 18, at Pine Island City Hall.

By Bill Lisser The Eyota City Council approved Bill Angerman of WHKS Engineers of Rochester to request a Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) grant to construct a wetland to help con-trol storm water. The BWSR gets

funds because of the Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment to the constitution that increased sales and use tax on taxable sales. The goal was to raise funds to protect drinking water, protect, enhance and restore our natural surroundings and wildlife, pre-serve the arts and cultural heri-tage and support parks and trails. The grant would be for construc-tion of ponds and wetland. The

project would help with storm water absorption helping every-one downstream from the rail-road tracks in Eyota and it would help the Whitewater Watershed. It is a clean water project, taking rain water from fields and streets and cleaning it up according to Mayor Wes Bussell. The cost of the project is $125,000 and the grant request will be for 75-25 split, the grant paying 75 per-

Eyota will file for funds to clean up rain water run off cent. The grant request must be filed by September 14. The council also approved Angerman to commu-nicate with Olmsted County that the City of Eyota will participate in the road reconstruction of South Avenue (CR 142) between Fifth and Sixth Streets. The project will cost approximately $252,000 with the city and county each paying a share of the total. Two other proj-ects were tabled at this time until further review is complete. Four candidates have filed papers to run for three positions in the November elections. Tyrel Clark and Steven Wilkinson

have announced they will run for Mayor replacing Wes Bussell. Tony Nelson and Bryan Cornell will run for the two positions open on the city council. The council also approved a request from Cathy Enerson, Eyota Economic Development Authority (EDA) Director, to reduce special assessments on Twin Home lots by 50 percent. The cost of one lot is $7,500 with special assessments of $11,000 for a total of $18,500. With reduced assessments the cost will be $13,000. To build a Twin Home, two lots are required for construction. The council held off on changing prices on Single Home lots which are currently priced at $24,000. You can call Eyota City Hall with questions.

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The event followed Biden’s stop at a Minneapolis where he attended a rally with Sena-tor Amy Klobuchar. Biden touted the admin-istration’s accomplishments in the areas of job creation, education, regulation of Wall Street, among others. To sum up into a bumper sticker-ready slogan, Biden gave the crowd a memorable

Biden stumps for DFL in Rochester slogan. “Osama Bin Laden is dead and GM is alive,” Biden said. “Neither one were sure bets.” Flanked by Mayor Ardell Brede, Representative Tim Walz, and Senator Al Franken, each of whom had spoken ear-lier, Biden touted the passage of the Affordable Care Act. He credited Franken’s champion-ing of the legislation for its passage into law. Biden spoke of Minneso-ta senators Walter Mondale, Hubert Humphrey, and Paul Wellstone being influential in Biden’s career in public ser-vice. “You’ve got a great tradi-tion here of senators with over-whelming integrity that the rest of the country looks to, and that tradition continues with Al (Franken) and Amy (Klobuchar). We are going to hang on to your coattails here.” After praising local lead-

ers, Biden jumped right in to criticism of the presump-tive Republican ticket of Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan. “These guys aren’t hiding the ball anymore. No more compassionate conservatism, these guys are saying what they mean,” he said. “There’s nothing bold about giving tax breaks to millionaires. There’s nothing bold about cutting Medicare.” The visit made an impres-sion on local DFL activists.

“The experience of being able to be in the front row and to be able to meet the Vice President was such an honor and something that I will never forget,” said DFL supporter William Morrison. “It was very exciting to be able to thank him for all he has done to help our country.” Following the rally at the Fairgrounds, Biden made a stop for apple pie at Mac’s res-taurant on the Peace Plaza.

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RCTC President Don Supalla announces final year ROCHESTER, MN – Roch-ester Community and Techni-cal College (RCTC) President Donald D. Supalla announced today this will be his final year with the College. President Supalla was appointed the Col-lege’s eighth president in July 2000 after serving three years as interim president from 1997 to 2000, succeeding Dr. Karen Nagle. This year marks Supalla’s for-tieth at the College, beginning as a Secretarial/Business Educa-tion teacher at the former tech-nical college, and as an adjunct instructor at both Winona State University and the University of Minnesota. In his college career, he has served in such leadership roles as Assistant Director/Dean of Students and Vice President/Campus CEO for the former technical college, and Vice President of Student Affairs at RCTC. President Supalla is a native of the area, alumnus of Rochester State Junior College, and holds bac-calaureate and master degrees from Winona State Universi-ty. He is the second graduate to ascend to the presidency of the institution, Dr. Geraldine Evans being the first serving as President from 1982-1992. “Over the years,” Supalla states, “I’ve had ample oppor-tunity to move RCTC forward and I’m very proud of the work

of the faculty and staff. As the college celebrates its 100th anniversary, now is a great time, the right time, for a new presi-dent, with new ideas and new energy to build on the past while charting a new course for the future. At my installation, and many times since, I shared my Grandma Schroeder’s advice that ‘the best is yet to come!’ And so it will be for RCTC, MnSCU, Rochester and me.” Under Supalla’s leadership, RCTC has distinguished itself as a national leader in many areas including academic excel-lence, campus development, community, education and business partnerships, and con-tinuous quality improvement and innovation. During his presidency he was instrumen-tal in growing enrollment over forty percent, from 3,166 full year equivalent (FYE) in 2000 to an enrollment of over 4,470 today. President Supalla has worked with local legislators and com-munity leaders in garnering over $71 million in infrastruc-ture improvements for the cam-pus through Capital Bonding, sales tax proceeds, and local funding for such projects as the University Center Roch-ester (UCR) Regional Sports Center, Rochester Regional Stadium, Horticulture Tech-nology Center, renovation of

the former gymnasium into the Health Sciences Center, and, most recently, the Co-Location Workforce Center. He is rec-ognized for building strong partnerships with community organizations to ensure UCR/RCTC is the educational, recre-ational, social, and cultural hub of southeast Minnesota. Also, under his direction, the Col-lege has partnered with Winona State University to make avail-able a unique Path to Purple partnership, strengthening the UCR model of academic col-laboration. Also during his tenure, Presi-dent Supalla is recognized as putting the College on its con-tinuous improvement journey, resulting in the receipt of four Minnesota Performance Excel-lence Awards (formerly Minne-sota Quality Award) and being nationally recognized as a lead-er in the quality movement and its leading practices. The Col-lege is one of seven institutions nationally using the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) and Baldrige National Quality Award criteria as the pathway for continuing insti-tutional accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The College was also awarded the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility in 2009 and 2011.

President Supalla has been active in the community throughout his entire career, serving on numerous boards, including the Rochester Fam-ily Y (President in 2007-08), Chamber of Commerce (Chair in 2008-09), Rochester Art Center (President in 2003-04), SE Minnesota Workforce Investment Board (Secretary from 1993-2003), Job Training Center (President in 1997), and Federal Medical Center Com-munity Relations Board. He is an active member of Rotary, including serving as the Presi-dent of the Rochester Rotary Risers; and Club Service Chair, Newsletter Editor, and Gover-nor’s Assistant for Rotary Dis-trict 5960. His service in the commu-nity, however, reaches beyond boards, and for that he has been recognized with such awards as the Mayor’s Medal of Honor, Rochester Convention and Vis-itors Bureau Hometown Hero and Known Leader Awards, induction into the Rochester Park and Recreation Wall of Honor, the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction by the Phi Theta Kappa International Soci-ety of Two-Year Colleges (the largest honor society in higher education), the Business Asso-ciate of the Year by the Ameri-can Business Women’s Associa-tion (Rochester Chapter), the

Business Partner Award by the Southeast Minnesota Business Educators, Inc., and he was the first recipient of the Mary Lou Beckman Memorial Award by the SE MN Workforce Work-force Investment Board. According to Chad Israelson, history instructor and presi-dent of the local Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Faculty Association, “President Supalla will leave a legacy of success at RCTC. It is one of tremendous growth, positive relationships with faculty and staff, and meaningful partner-ships with the community. We will miss his leadership, but we also look forward to the next chapter in RCTC’s history.” For further information con-tact Dave Weber.

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When I was six, I created my first company: Rachel Reader Co. With Crayola markers and Sesame Street stickers, I designed greeting cards which were sold door-to-door around the neighborhood. My parents’ dinner parties were hot nights for business. Some-times I put entire short stories about giraffes or schnauzers into the cards. I grew up and forgot about the entire industry until college graduation, at which my dad gave me back my own pink

Rachel Reader Congrad-ulations! Card. This story about a girl who wanted to write for others follows me still. Another Rachel (Remen, who also writes) once said what I believe to be a very true thing. She told me, “They do not stand still, stories. They move and are alive like a river is alive. Though you may return to the same shore, you cannot step into the same water twice.” It seems to me that this is

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On August 20, 2012, Erik Kekoa Brogan, 33 of Faribault, MN, appeared before Judge Joseph Chase in the Olmsted County Court. He was found guilty of Burglary in the 1st Degree, dangerous weapon and was sentenced to the St. Cloud correctional facility for 81 months. He was also found guilty of Criminal Sex Conduct in the 4th degree – force or coer-cion. He was sentenced to 48 months in the St. Cloud Correc-tional Facility, and must register as a predatory offender. All other charges were dismissed. Meredith Amber Dirksmeyer, 23 of Rochester, was found guilty of Drugs in the 3rd Degree- pos-sess methamphet/Amphetamine in a school/park/public hous-ing zone. He was sentenced on August 20 to the Shakopee Cor-rectional Facility for 34 months. Lora Elaine Anderson pled guilty and received a statutory stay of adjudication for Drugs

in the 5th Degree- procure/pos-sess/control by fraud or deceit. She received five years super-vised probation, two days local confinement with credit served for two days, and she must com-plete treatment. She must also serve 100 hours of community service. Joshua Bruce Dutton, 27 of Rochester, pled guilty and received a statutory stay of adjudication for Drugs in the 5th Degree – possess schedule 1,2,3,4 – not small amount of marijuana. He received five years supervised probation, three days local confinement with credit for three days served, and 50 hours community service. Derek James Eaker, 18 of Rochester, pled guilty and received a statutory stay of adju-dication for Drugs in the 5th Degree, Possess schedule 1,2,3,4 – not a small amount of mari-juana. He received five years supervised probation, four days

Olmsted County District Court local confinement with credit for four days served, and 100 hours community service. Victor Steven Fortner, 26 of Rochester, pled guilty and received a statutory stay of adju-dication for Drugs in the 5th Degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not a small amount of mari-juana. He received five years of supervised probation, one day of local confinement with credit for one day served, and 100 hours of community service. William Robert Irwin, 27 of Faribault, MN, was convicted of Predatory Offender, knowingly violates registration requirement or intentionally provides false information. He was sentenced to the St. Cloud Correctional Facility for 20 months. Clement Lual Maroor, 37 of Rochester, was convicted of Assault- 4th Degree- Peace Officer- Demonstratable bodily harm or throws/transfers bodily fluids or feces. He received a stay of imposition; three years supervised probation, 39 days local confinement with credit for

39 days served, and 100 hours of community service. Robert Clayton McClaurin, 23 of Sauk Rapids, MN, was convicted of Promoting Pros-titution of an individual. He received a stay of imposition; 15 years supervised probation, 40 days local confinement with credit for 40 days served, and a $1,000 fine. Shawn Douglas Plotnik, 28 of Rochester, was convicted of Theft- take/drive motor vehicle, no owner consent. He was sen-tenced to 22 months at the St. Cloud Correctional Facility. Jordan David Rocca, 20 of Rochester, pled guilty and received a statutory stay of adju-dication for Drugs in the 5th Degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not a small amount of marijuana. He received five years supervised probation, one day local confine-ment with credit for one day served, and a $1,000 fine. Jerry Edward Foster, 48 of Rochester, was convicted of Domestic Assault. He was sen-tenced to the St. Cloud Correc-

tional Facility for 24 months. All other charges were dismissed. Kainun James Thorson, 27 of Grand Meadow, Minn. was convicted of Drugs in the 5th Degree- possess schedule 1,2,3,4- not a small amount of marijuana. He was given a stay of imposi-tion, five years supervised proba-tion, 180 days local confinement with credit given for three days served, and 50 hours community service. Morgan George Chladek, 46 of Rochester, was convicted of Domestic Abuse- Violates two or more OFP within 10 years of previous conviction. He was given a stay of imposition, five years supervised probation, and 78 days local confinement with credit for 78 days served. Lakesha Marie Davis, 18 of Rochester, was convicted of Sim-ple Robbery and was given a stay of imposition. She was sentenced to 10 years supervised probation, 93 days local confinement with credit for 93 days served, and 100 hours of community ser-vice.

By Karen Snyder The Pine Island School Board, seeking a savvy interim superinten-dent who’d suit the community and hit the ground running, didn’t have to look far to find her. At a special meeting August 21, the board voted 6-0 to offer the job to Tammy Berg-Beniak, and the

Pine Island K-8 principal prompt-ly accepted. The position, which runs through next June, drew 24 appli-cants. Berg-Beniak rose to the top, said board member Rob Warneke. “We did not want to hit the pause button for a year. We felt that Tammy would allow us to con-

Pine Island School Board selects interim superintendent tinue to move forward with no time wasted.” Berg-Beniak came to Pine Island a year ago, after working 17 years for the Zumbrota-Mazeppa school district. She taught at Z-M for 14 years and then became a principal. Before that, she taught in Red Wing, and wrote Native Ameri-can block grant applications for the Mdewakanton Dakota Tribe of Prairie Island. “I chose to get my license for superintendent a number of years ago,” she said, “and just thought now might be a perfect opportu-nity to use that.” “She was the best candidate,” said board member Angela Heiden. “But she’s got a tough job now, cov-ering two jobs until she can replace herself.”

The interim K-8 principal open-ing has already been posted, but in the meantime, Superintendent/Principal Berg-Beniak admits to a little apprehension over her dual roles. “However, I’ve been work-ing very hard to get everything in place,” she said. “We want to make sure we don’t lose the momentum we’ve got going here.” Berg-Beniak replaces Chris Bates who served as Pine Island superin-tendent for six years and resigned last month to take a similar job in the Crookston, Minn., School District. (The Pine Island board’s wish for a hit-the-ground-running inter-im superintendent certainly came true, and in more ways than one: In 2007, Berg-Beniak won the Med City Marathon.)

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“We think we can attract private investors to build this. There are six world-renowned large rail builders that are currently very interested in this high speed rail project,” added Brown. The Frontage Road access plan is on the agenda for the next Byron City Council meet-ing scheduled for Thursday, Sep-tember 13 at 6:00 pm at Byron City Hall.

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his terminally ill mother. •Adam Darkins, M.D., who leads telehealth programs for the Department of Veterans Affairs, will join the “Connecting for Change” session to discuss tele-medicine and disease manage-ment technologies that have improved access to care and led to more efficient use of health care resources. “We are very excited to host such a large number of thought leaders from a wide array of back-grounds,” says Nicholas LaRusso, M.D., medical director of the Center for Innovation and the Charles H. Weinman Professor at Mayo Clinic. “We at Mayo Clin-ic’s Center for Innovation know that true innovation requires looking outside and bringing in many points of view to work together, and I am delighted to see that Transform will again draw attendees from around the world who look to connect with colleagues inside and outside the health care industry.”

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National Grip-Tite Foundation Systems DealerCall us today for your Free Estimate

507-259-7776www.AllstarBasements.com

Mention this Ad and receive $100 off any Foundation Repair work.

26-10/17

GARAGE DOORStHoMpson’s GArAGe Door AnD openers

Exceptional Products • Superior ServiceResidential • Commercial • Farm

Free in home estimatesWe sell & install new doors and openers

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

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

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

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

you become a life long friend26-11/17

GRANITEFabricating & installing granite countertops since 1997

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

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

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

residential or commercialWe buy direct from the supplier...

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

Explore the Possibilitiesthe tile superstore and More

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

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

26-12/26

Fabricate and InstallGRANiTE & QUARTz STARTiNG AT $37.99*

Unbeatable Price! Call Today!tlc surfaces, llc

714 NW Co. 3, Byron, MN 55920507-884-6728 • 507-424-1800

Visit our Showroom: M 9am-5pm; T-TH 9am-6pm; F 9am-5pm; Sat 9am-5pm

www.tlcsurfaces.com26-10/17

HANDyMANWizARD HANDYMAN

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

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

Fully Insured & Licensed507-281-4091

or 358-2971 (cell) Lic#BC205127224-9/12tfn

JEff WETzSTEiNWETzSTEiN CONSTRUCTiON, LLC.

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

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

35 Years of Experience#1 Quality Customer Satisfaction

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

4-9/12tfn

toM’s HAnDyMAn services30 Years Experience in

ALL AREAS OF HOME REPAIRInterior/Exterior

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

roof snoW reMovAlFREE ESTIMATES • Reasonable Rates • Insured

507-993-22494-9/19

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

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

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

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

507-696-7524(Tim)thebandit3@charter.net

LIC#2063986126-10/17

JUNK REMOVALJUNk RECYCLERS, LLC

Olmsted County’s newest and most affordableJunk Recyclers

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

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

• Fully InsuredSimple • Affordable • Green

507-216-2365 • junk_recyclers@yahoo.com26-10/17

KITCHEN DESIGNWe turn DreAMs into DreAM KitcHens

Full Service Custom KitchensWe Feature Custom Design, Planning and Installation...

PLUS...Personal Service, Honest Pricing and Pride In Our Craftsmanship

25 Years Locally Owned & OperatedKitcHens plus

4216 Hwy 52 N, Rochester507-281-4845

Check out our monthly specials on our website!www.kitchensplusmn.com • jeffmoon@kitchensplusmn.com26-10/10

LAWN/LANDSCAPEGreG’s lAWn cAre & snoWploWinG

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

• Fertilizing • Weed Control • Pressure WashinglAnDscApinG

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

• Driveways • Sodding • BOBCAT WORKWe Will Do it All

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

free estiMAtes 507-261-7597 (Greg)

26-11/17

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)26-9/12

fRiENDLY JAMiE ROLSTAD“People with Old-Fashion Work Ethic”

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

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

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

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

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cunninGHAM lAWn & sHruB cArePeople Who Care

Spring Clean-ups • Aerationfertilization and Weed Control • Mowing & Trimming

shrub & tree trimming & cleanupNo Job Too Small or Too Big!

Residential or CommercialFREE Estimates - Insured

507-696-5722 or 507-951-344013-9/26

pArKer lAWn cAreOver 25 years experience

• Mowing • Spring/Fall Cleanup •• Aeration • Dethatching •Shrub & Tree Trimming •

• Garden Tilling • Gutter Cleanup •Free Estimates • Reliable

507-269-5600Residential • Commercial

Everyone deserves a little “PLC”www.parkerlc.com

26-10/3

Do it yourself lAnDscApe DesiGnYour full-service landscape contractor.

Specializing in landscape plans easily implemented by you, the home-owner. Offering all landscape services; including detailed landscape designs, free plant pickup

and delivery, landscape installation, and lawn and landscape maintenance.

you can Do it, With a little Help.Serving Rochester and surrounding areas. 10+ years experience. Licensed & insured.

call or email today: 507-367-2780brandonbrodin@doityourselflandscapedesign.com

www.doityourselflandscapedesign.com26-10/3

pro-cut lAWns llcProfessional Service-Affordable Price

Residential & Commercial Lawn Mowing • Trimming

Aerating • De-thatching • Spring & Fall Cleanups Colored Mulch (Delivered & Laid Down)

Light Tree Trimming • Shrub Pruning • Snow RemovalFully Insured & Owner Operated

Serving Rochester & Surrounding AreasCALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE!

chad cordie 507-261-52444-9/5

MOTORCyCLEs&W Motorcycle pAintinG AnD repAir

Collision/Accident Repair • Insurance Claims Welcome Custom or OEM Quality Painting • Custom Air Brush

or Graphics • Accessories, Tires and Wheels Sold and Installed for Harley Davidson and Metric MotorcyclesWe also Repair and Refinish Snowmobiles, Golf Carts,

ATV’s, Tractors and PWC’s and MoreWe can Weld Plastic, Steel or Aluminum • Some Service

work offered • Pick up and Delivery Availablevisit www.swmotorcyclepainting.com

for contact information or call 507.421.2717 or 507.261.6680

located near rochester, Mn26-10/24

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Page 16 OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, August 29, 2012 Call the OCJ at 507-288-5201 to advertise or offer news tips!

MUSIC LESSONSPure rock StudioS

Rochester’s Newest Music Lesson StudioLessons taught by Professionals

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

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

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

ryan@purerockstudio.com26-9/26

PAINTINGFrANk’S PAiNtiNG

FOR ALL YOUR PAINTING NEEDS!!“Affordable Quality”

Interior • ExteriorStaining • Textured Ceilings & Walls • Deck Restoration

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

Free Estimates • References AvailableFrank 536-7766

We Accept Credit Cards10 Year Advertiser in this publication

www.FranksPaintingOnline.com26-11/7tfn

JoHN AuStiN PAiNtiNGQuality Interior/Exterior

SPeciAL: 3 rooMS For $279(Paint Not Included)

Add 2 Additional rooms For $10026 Years Experience • References • Insured

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

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cAdWeLL drYWALL, LLcSheetrock - Taping - Ceiling & Wall Texturing

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

FREE ESTIMATESResidential and Commercial

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

13-10/31

tHe HouSe PAiNterSINT./EXT.

• Log, Cedar & Deck Restoration • Siding of All Types • Wall & Ceiling Repairs • Pressure Washing • Taping & Texturing • Wallpaper Removal

• Woodwork Refinishing • Epoxy Floor Finishes • Concrete Staining & Sealing • Basement Waterproofing

Sikkens & cabinet Wood Finishes • Insured • Free Estimates

507-271-172226-9/19

FrieNdLY JiM’SPAiNtiNG and outdoor SerViceSExperienced Interior/Exterior Painting

Whole-house Repaints • Deck Repair & StainingMowing, Raking, Yard Clean-up • Landscaping

Painting • Decks • Shrub Trimming • Small Tree RemovalJunk Hauling • Grunt Work • Odd Jobs of All Kinds!

call Jim at 507-252-8561Friendly Jim’s: Serving Southeastern Minnesota Since 200013-9/12

PAINTING & dECOrATINGSPecHt PAiNtiNG & decorAtiNG

• Residential • Commercial • New Construction • Professional & Reliable

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

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

For a Free ESTIMATE call 507-271-337326-10/31

dArreLL’S PAiNtiNG30 DAY SPECIAL!!!

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

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

• Reasonable RatesNO JOB TOO LARGE OR TOO SMALL!!

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

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PULvErIzEd TOP SOILrocHeSter ASPHALt, iNc.

2904 County Road 15 SWRochester, Minnesota

Pulverized Top Soil Manufactured HerePick up or delivery available!

decorative rock, SandAsphalt and concrete Seal coating

507-529-0643www.rochesterasphalt.com

Southern Minnesota’s Leader inQuality and Customer Service

7-9/26

rEMOdELING & rEPAIrJeFF WetzSteiN

WetzSteiN coNStructioN, LLc.Complete Home Remodeling & Repair

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

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

#1 Quality Customer SatisfactionInsured & Licensed

call Jeff 507-529-1833Lic#20634563 4-9/12tfn

rOOFINGSteVe GeNtrY coNStructioN, LLc

“WE tREAt YouR hoME AS IF It WERE ouR oWN”• New Roofs • Tear Offs • Storm Damage • Warranty

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

Licensed, Bonded & InsuredFree Estimates & Great References

GiVe uS A cALL todAY! office 208-4501 or Steve’s cell 250-5263

www.stevegentryconstruction.comEmail: Steve@stevegentryconstruction.com

Lic.#BC593908 26-9/19

redeMPtiVe rooFiNG, LLc.• New Roofs • Reshingle • Flat Roofs

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

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

competitive PricingLicensed, Bonded and Insured

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

13-9/19

BrAuer rooFiNG iNcDEDICAtED to EXCELLENCE

• Complete Residential Roofing Services• Architectural Shingles • Steel Shingles

• Architectural Standing Seam Steel• Attic Insulation • Gutters • Repairs • Flat Roofs• 50yr 100% Warranty Programs (non-prorated)• Written Workmanship and Clean-up Guarantee

• TENURED SELECT SHINGLEMASTER (only 139 in world)• Manufacturer Trained Installers• Insurance and Warranty claims

call Jeff For a Free estimate: (507) 421-0522MN LIC# BC195748

26-11/7

tWo GuYS coNStructioN oF rocHeSter, LLcFamily owned & operated

Owens Corning Preferred ContractorExtended Warranty OptionsRoofing (Asphalt & Metal)

New Home Construction & RemodelingGarages & Decks

Snowplowing (Residential & Commercial)Free Estimates - Licensed & Insured

References Available*VeterAN’S diScouNt*

call Scott Nierman 507-696-2163MN LIC# BC637908

26-12/26

SEALCOATINGrochester Asphalt, inc.

2904 County Road 15 SWRochester

Fall Seal coat Specials Available!Full asphalt and concrete installation and maintenance

Concrete pour,scrub or seal!507-529-0643

www.rochesterasphalt.comSouthern Minnesota’s Leader inQuality and Customer Service

7-9/26

SHEETrOCK/drYWALLcAdWeLL drYWALL, LLc

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

Installation and Removal of all Wall CoveringsFREE ESTIMATES

Residential and Commercial “Quality you can depend on”

(507) 269-741913-10/31

SIdING & GUTTErSABc SeAMLeSS oF rocHeSter, iNc.

Seamless Siding • Seamless Fascia Gutter • Windows • Doors • Soffit & Fascia • Roofing • & Decks

Licensed and InsuredFREE Estimates

507-281-5112 • Office 507-208-168526-8/29

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

26-9/26

SMALL ENGINE rEPAIrALL cHeck SMALL eNGiNe rePAir

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

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

Welding & Fabrication AvailableFree Pick-uP oF oLd LAWN MoWerS,

trActorS, BLoWerS, etc.Pickup & Delivery Mon-Sat 7am-7pm

507-990-80544-9/5

eArL’S SMALL eNGiNe rePAir, iNc.Lawn & Garden Equipment Repair, Pickup & Deliver Service

Warranty ProvidedAriens, Gravely and Stihl Dealer

New and Used Equipment1099 Hwy. 14 Frontage Rd. NW, Byron, MN 55920

Phone 507-775-6456 • Fax 507-775-2926Sales • Service • Repair

26-9/26

TILEWe offer the most competitive pricing in the market

We offer the largest selection in the regionWe iNStALL it...We iNStALL it

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

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

Explore the Possibilitiesthe tile Superstore and More

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

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

26-12/26

TrEE/LAWN/STUMPGriNd uNWANted tree StuMPS AWAY!

Start with Trust!call ANdStAr

507-259-6214 (ASk For NeiL)FREE ESTIMATES, Insured, Commercial

Licensed Tree Service, A BBB Accredited ServiceLic.#06-1126-8/29

WATErPrOOFINGLieBeNoW WAterProoFiNG

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

• Waterproofing Painting • Window WellsReferences Available • Residential/Commercial

For a Free estimate call 507-951-102826-10/17

WATErPrOOFINGBASeMeNt WAter coNtroL SiNce 1965

•Free Estimates•Beaver Systems, sump pump systems, battery operated

sump pumps, under floor drain tile, ProFlow drain systems, under ground outside drains for sump pumps

& down spouts, Hold-Right wall Anchors to repair & stabilize cracked & moving basement walls. If you have a

basement repair problem we can probably solve it.oWNerS: ArLeiGH & Scott BeNike

www.basementwatercontrol.netrochester 507-281-2714 or toll Free 1-877-461-9994

26-2/6

ALL-StAr BASeMeNtSWaterproofing Solutions

• Multiple Basement Waterproofing Options• Foundation Repair • Crawl Space Solutions

Many References AvailableFree eStiMAteS - call today!507-259-7776 • 800-992-7942www.AllStarBasements.com

Mention this ad and receive $100 off your basement waterproofing system!26-11/7

AMericAN WAterWorkSBasement Systems

Basement Waterproofing Solutions Free Estimates • Financing Options

Locally Owned and Operated for over 25 yearsContractor Licensed and Plenty of References

Call 1-800-795-1204 to set up a free inspection or check us out on the web at www.american-waterworks.com

Mention this ad and receive $100 off your waterproofing system.

26-10/3

WINdOWS/dOOrSLArSoN SidiNG & WiNdoWS

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

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

We WoN’t Be uNderSoLd! 507-288-7111 or 800-221-7111 Lic.#0001482

26-11/17

rYAN WiNdoWS & SidiNG iNc• Home Improvement From A Company You Can Trust

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

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

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

www.ryan-ws.com • ryan@ryan-ws.com Hwy 52 North, Rochester, MN 55903 Lic.#0008077

26-11/17

JeFF WetzSteiNWetzSteiN coNStructioN, LLc.

Complete Home Remodeling• Replacement Windows • New Construction Windows

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

#1 Quality Customer SatisfactionInsured & Licensed

call Jeff 507-529-1833 Lic#20634563 4-9/12tfn

Bob’s construction, inc.“JuSt cALL BoB’S”

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

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

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

the Right Choice Starts with the Right Company!Bob’s construction, inc.

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

www.bobs-construction.com Lic.# 00484226-1/30

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of grains served must be whole grains, and milk must be low fat or fat free. The concept behind these changes is to educate stu-dents on eating more healthily. The Superintendent was the last administrator to speak to the board. He reported that

there was a preliminary enroll-ment number that resulted in a net gain in a variety amount of grades. He also finished a review of bus safety policies and procedures. Finally, the district is looking further into bully programming to utilize within the schools. Harris also told the board that staff members would be returning next week for in-

service days before the new aca-demic year begins. In consent items, the board approved positions for five ele-mentary paraprofessionals and some high school positions. Rachel Erz will be a physical education and Kindergarten instructor. Hannah Iacarella will be the new Spanish instruc-tor. Finally, Barbara Ahl is the

new choir director for Chatfield High School. Before adjourning, the board made a few announcements. For the general election on Novem-ber 6, three seats for Chatfield School Board members will be up for vote. Three names will appear on the ballot: Jerry Chase, Greg LaPlante, and F. Mike Tuohy. The Chatfield Dis-

trict’s Truth in Taxation Hearing will take place on December 17 at 7:00 p.m. The next board meeting will be on September 17, 2012.

CHATFIELDContinued from Page 3

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

FRIDAY, AUG. 31Pine Island Toastmasters Club: St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Pine Island, 6:30-7:30am. For more information visit http://pitmclub.org *Free Acoustic Jam-Bluegrass and Country Listeners and players welcome, 6:30-9:30pm, Peace United Church of Christ, 14th St. NE and 2nd Ave NE, Rochester.*Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 7pm, Autumn Ridge Church. *

SATURDAY, SEPT. 1Widows & Widowers of Rochester meeting, 9:00 am, at Ron’s Restaurant in American Best Value Inn on South Broadway. For more information, call 507-289-2263.*

Chickadee Bird Walk: 9-10am, Quarry Hill Nature Center, 701 Silver Creek Rd NE Rochester.

Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 5:30pm, Rochester Assembly of God. *Chimney Swifts of Preston- 6:45pm, Wild Birds Unlimited, 20 17th Ave NW Rochester. Meet in the parking lot of Miracle Mile Shopping Center to carpool to Preston.

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

MONDAY, SEPT. 3Rochester Area Senior Softball, 9am, McQuillan Softball field. Open to men 50 and older and women 40 and older. Call Ben at 507-288-4768 or Randy at 507-206-0118 for more information.

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

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

TUESDAY, SEPT. 4 Silver Treads Square Dance Club, 1-3pm, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Contact Charles Bysheim at 281-4455 or Pam Styder at 281-2547 for more info. *

Caregiver Support Group, 1:30-2:30pm, Elder Network, 1130 1/2 7th St. NW, Suite 205, Rochester. Tips for coping, learning to feel satisfaction, meaning and strength.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 5Toastmasters group- Toastmasters can help you lose the fear of public speaking and learn skills that will help you be more successful in your chosen path. Every Wednesday, 7-8am. For more information, contact gmichaelnolan@aol.com or 507-282-4505.*Seasons Hospice Grief Education, Coffee get-together in Rochester, 9am-10am, Seasons Hospice House/Office.*

Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-287-1404 for more info. *Rochester Downtown Farmer’s Market- 2-6pm, Kmart Parking lot at 3rd Ave and 9th St. SE. *RCTC LIFE (Learning is ForEver): Fall Garden Party, 3-4:30pm, Heintz Center Commons, 1926 Collegeview Road SE Rochester. Call 507-280-3157 for more information.

The Calendar of Events is yours to use FREE for

churches, civic organizations and clubs. Mail, fax, or e-mail

your event by Thursday for the next week’s paper. Olmsted County Journal,

Fax: 507-765-2468Phone: 507-288-5201

E-mail to: news@olmstedcountyjournal.com

Share your thoughts at www.olmstedcountyjournal.com OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL Wednesday, August 29, 2012 Page 17

Faith Lutheran Church of Blackhammer Annual Meatball Supper, Serving 5-8pm. 4 1/2 miles north of Spring Grove on Houston County 4. Rochester Public Library: Introduction to Digital Cameras. 6pm, Meeting Room B. Register online, at the second floor reference desk or by calling 507-328-2309

www.olmsted countyjournal.com • www.olmstedcountyjournal.com • www.olmstedcountyjournal.com

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Brown Paper Lunch Bags

LIMIT 4 • EXPIRES 9/30/12

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Smucker's Grape Jelly

Fresh Scents Sachets Pumpkin Spice, Wings & Cranberry Spice

LIMIT 4 • EXPIRES 9/30/12

Neutrogena Rainbath

True North Nut Clusters

reg. $2.99

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50¢reg. $0.79

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EMPLOYMENTMinnesota Secretary of State

CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333

1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted:

CHERRYBERRY ROCHESTER 2. State the address of the princi-pal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box.

123 16TH AvE SW SUITE 100ROCHESTER, MN 55902

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

GRANBERG INvESTMENTS LLC2915 4TH STREET SW

ROCHESTER, MN 55902 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the appli-cable chapter of Minnesota Statues. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: 7/16/12Signed: /s/ Joel Granberg, President

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Minnesota Secretary of StateCERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 322B

1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted:

TRUE NORTH PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC

2. State the address of the princi-pal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box.

3854 STONEYCREEk LANE NWROCHESTER, MN 55901

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

kIM LEE COkER LYNN MARIE COkER

3854 STONEYCREEk LANE NW ROCHESTER, MN 55901

4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the appli-cable chapter of Minnesota Statues. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: 3/10/12Signed: /s/ Kim Lee Coker, /s/ Lynn Marie Coker, owners

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‘05 Trailblazer - 4x4, Auto, Silver ...........$6,295‘04 Envoy - Blue, 4 Dr, 4x4, New Tires! $6,995‘03 Explorer - XLT, Sunroof, 4x4, 131K .......CALL‘03 Envoy XL - 3rd Seat, 4x4, One Owner! ..$6,995‘02 Avalanche - 4x4, Black, Sunroof .........CALL‘02 Trailblazer - Black, 4x4, 4 Dr ...........$5,995‘02 Escape - Red, 4 Dr, 123K, Sunroof! ..$6,995‘02 Explorer - Blue, 3rd Seat, 4x4 ..........$4,995‘02 Rendezvous - CX, White, 3rd Seat . $4,495‘02 Twn & Ctry - Maroon, 4 Dr, Leather $3,995‘02 Venture - 4 Dr, Blue, CD ...................$3,995‘03 Windstar - White, 4 Dr, CD, PW .......$3,995‘04 Odyssey - White, 111K, One Owner! ...CALL‘04 Venture - 102K, 4 Dr, Tan ................ $5,295‘05 Uplander - Leather, TV/DVD ............$6,495‘05 Aveo - Orange, 113K, 5 Spd .............$4,995

‘05 Grand Am - Silver, 4 Dr, Auto, 134K $5,795‘04 Cavalier - Red, 117K, Auto, CD .........$5,495‘04 Impala - White, 4 Dr, CD, Auto ........$4,995‘04 Monte Carlo - Red, Heated Seats ..$6,295‘04 Sebring Conv. - White, Leather .......$5,495‘04 Sentra - Black, 4 Dr, 136K, 5 Spd ....$4,995‘04 Gr Prix - Black, 4 Dr, GTP, Sunroof..$6,495‘03 PT Cruiser - GT, 136K, Sunroof .........$5,995‘03 Neon - Silver, 117K, 4 Dr, Auto..........$3,995‘03 Taurus Wagon - 108K, 3rd Seat ..... $4,495‘03 Rio - Gold, 5 Spd, 4 Dr, 124K ............ $3,295‘03 Bonneville - 4 Dr, New Tires, Auto ..$6,495‘02 Malibu - 4 Dr, 113K, One Owner!.....$3,995‘02 Eclipse GS - Sunroof, 2 Dr, Loaded, Sport Suspension, Aftermarket air cleaner, Call for Details! ........................................................$5,495

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• 2002 Liberty 16x72 2BR, 2BA, Stove, Refrig, W/D, Microwave hood, Lot #8 Hanson’s Harbor Lake City - $35,000

• 1990 Marshfield 14x70 2BR, 2BA, Stove, Refrig, D/W, Range Hood, 10x12 Deck, Shed, 325 55th St. NE, Lot #105

Hallmark Terrace - $11,000

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

325 55th St. NE Lot #125 Hallmark Terrace - $28,000

• 2001 Friendship 28x56 3BR, 2BA, Stove, Refrig, Built-in microwave, W/D, A/C

- #106 Zumbro Ridge - $47,000

• 1973 Skyline 15x52 2 BR, 1 BA, Stove, Refrig, and front living room -

$4,500

• 1999 Century 28x76 4BR, 3BA, Dishwasher, W/D, Water Softener,

Fireplace, 2128 sq. ft., New steel roof, too many options to list, 102 21st St. NW, Stewartville - Southern Hills - $69,900

• 1996 Marshfield 16x80 3BR, 2BA, Gas Stove, Refrig, W/D, Water Softener,

Fireplace, New Roof & Newer Shed, Located at 325 55th St. NE Lot #35,

Hallmark Terrace - $27,500

• 2000 Friendship 16x70 3BR, 2BA, Gas Stove, Refrig, Range, W/D, C/A. 1618

Marion Rd. SE, Lot #165, Oak Terrace - $33,000

• 2000 Skyline 16x72 3BR, 2BA, Stove, Refrig, Dishwasher. 3611 85th St.

NW, #49 Oronoco Estates - $37,900

• 1977 Marshfield 14x70 2BR, 1 BA, Stove, Refrig, Sunken Living Room, Newer

Berber Carpet, Fresh Paint, 6x12 Deck. 325 55th NE, Lot #85 Hallmark Terrace - $7,500

On SaleS lOt• 2008 Friendship 28x80 5BR, 3BA,

Cabin type interior - $65,000

Call For Details5220 Hwy 63 n, Rochester

(507) 282-9833

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

‘02 Blazer - 4x4, Red, 155K ............$2,995

‘94 Olds 98 - Blue, 212K ................... $995

‘04 Intrepid - Silver, 183K ..............$2,695

‘97 Taurus Wagon - White, 103K ..$2,295

‘97 Seville STS - Pearl, 145K ........$2,695

‘97 Voyager - Blue, 226K .................. $995

‘00 Neon - Gold, 114K ....................$2,695

‘05 Impala - Blue, 159K .................$3,495

‘98 Expedition - Blue, 4x4, 168K ...$2,295

‘97 Taurus - Blue, 140K ..................$1,495

‘99 Taurus - Blue, 190K ..................$1,295

‘95 Dakota - 200K, Blue .................... $995

‘95 GMC Sonoma - Blue, 266K, Clean ..... $995

‘96 Windstar - Blue, 130K .................. $1,295

‘92 LeBaron Conv. - Red, 158K .......... $1,395

‘98 Regal GS - Turbo, Leather, Maroon, 109K ..$3,295

‘00 Expedition - White, 200K .............. $2,295

FOR saLE: Classic antique cast iron radia-tors from the original park hotel in preston, MN. Many sizes and colors. Excellent condition. Would be perfect for restoration of an older home. priced from $200 to $500 depending on which size. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s8tfn- x

FOR saLE: high back wall-mount white porcelain bathroom sinks from original park hotel in preston, MN. Excellent condition. perfect for restoration of older home. priced at $150 per sink. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s8tfn- x

FOR saLE: internet-ready, eMac comput-ers, 1ghz, 80gb, 512mb RaM, inDesign Master suite Collection software. all prod-ucts for media desktop publishing included. asking $249 or best offer. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s8tfn- x

it DOEsN’t COst $500.00 to drive to Fairmont, but you could save that much by comparing my silver and gold prices! Kuehl’s Coins, Fairmont, MN, 10:30aM-5:30pM, Monday-saturday, 507-235-3886. s29,5,12- x

BLaCK hiLLs spruce trees 10-12 ft. located 4 miles north if iBM. You move, $95 each. Volume discounts. 507-282-1282 or 507-319-6722. s29,5- x

DisC BLaDE sharpening, on-site roll-ing, no tear down, no grinding. 319-377-0936, or cell 319-531-0741 f8/1-9/19- x

JEFF NiELsEN saLEs: utiLitY VEhiCLE: 2007 Kawasaki 600 Mule Cab 2WD $4,500.00 sKiDLOaDERs: Gehl: 1991 3410 diesel $6,350.00, 1998 John Deere 3375 Diesel hrs:1114 $6,250.00, Case: 1845C $12,100.00, 85Xt $16,999.00, Bobcats: 873 New Motor: $19,500.00, t200 $19,500.00, Mustang 342 $7,750.00. MOWERs: JD 425 $3,000.00. tRaCtORs: Ford 4400 gas loader $6,750.00, ih 706 C/h Gas $6,900.00. Call for appt. & info. JEFF NiELsEN saLEs Eberhardt str., albert Lea, MN 56007 Buy-sell-trade (h) 507-377-1137 (C) 507-383-7012, Website:jeffnielsensales.com Email:nielsen81@charter.net Contact also: paul Nielsen Farm Equipment 48 years in business! (C) 507-279-1303 f15, 22, 29-x

DONatE YOuR CaR, tRuCK OR BOat tO hERitaGE FOR thE BLiND. Free 3 Day Vacation, tax Deductible, Free towing, all paperwork taken Care Of. 888-472-9219 (MFpa)

Cash FOR CaRs: all Cars/trucks Wanted. Running or Not! top Dollar paid. We Come to You! any Make/Model. Call For instant Offer: 1-800-871-9134 (MFpa)

aNtiQuEs WaNtED: MusiCaL iNstRuMENts, CaMERas, phOtOGRaphs & aLBuMs aDVERtisiNG siGNs pRE 1960 pOstCaRDs (written on OK), Books, Magazines, anything paper, LiCENsE pLatEs, tOKENs, CiViL WaR & WWi & WWii & ViEtNaM phOtOGRaphs & WaR itEMs, pOCKEt WatChEs, Marbles, GOLD & siLVER Coins, hunting & Fishing, Railroad, Outboard Motors, toys, Guns, Knives, Crocks, peddle Cars & tractors, Jewelry, Car parts, Weather Vanes, Old tools. COuNtRYsiDE aNtiQuEs 1 piece or Complete Estates, 41 Years Buying. 507-402-0880. a15, 22, 29, 5,12,19-x

WE paY $200 and up for junk cars, trucks, and more. FREE tOW aWaY - call Oronoco auto salvage at 507-367-4315. w20tfn- o

WaNtED: aLL MOtORCYCLEs & MEMORaBiLia pRE 1980: Running or not. top Cash paid. 845-389-3239 (MFpa)

FOR RENt: haYFiELD sENiOR hOusiNG: 1 BR, new carpet, applianc-es and fixtures, controlled access/entry, laundry room, elevator and community room. Rent based on income, 62+, handi-capped or disabled. EhO 477-2316, 634-4188 or 216-7919. r15tfn- o

ROOMs FOR RENt: Quiet furnished rooms, nice neighborhood, near down-town and bus line. utilities paid. ph. 507-288-6647 r22,29- x

FOR RENt: Kasson senior housing: 1 bedroom, recently updated flooring and fixtures, laundry room, elevator and community room. Rent based on income, 62+, handicapped or disabled. Equal housing Opportunity 634-4188 r22tfn- o

aCREaGE FOR saLE: NW of LeRoy. Nearly completed remodeling. Everything new. 4-BR, 2 Bath, 3-story with 3/4 basement. Geothermal foam insulation. 32’x36’ garage with in-floor heating. 25 acres & 11 tillable. For more information call 641-330-5995. s15, 22, 29, 5-o

FOR saLE: 10 acres, black top rds, 4 bdrm turn key, fully updated home, w/outbuildings and 3 car att. garage. Byron school. 5 miles north of Byron high on co Rd 5. $349,000. owner agent-Listed by Lynn Franko Coldwell Banker at Your service. 507-269-7762 re29,5- x

2004 sChuLtz Manufactured home. 16x80, 3 BR, 2 Ba, 8x8 deck, a/C. Windsor Court in Kasson. $28,600 OBO. 507-261-2394. mh29,5- x

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attENtiON: furniture moved, junk/brush hauled, building tear-downs, prun-ing, raking, edging, weeding, mowing, gutters/windows cleaned. Moshe. 507-282-3011. 1/11eow-1/9/13- x

a1 haNDYMaN: Brian Nielsen Repair and Maintenance, inc. Fast, fair, friendly service. insured. Free estimates. General home and business repairs. No job too small. 507-271-9925 or 507-356-8725 v22,29,5- o

MEL’s GOLF CaRs, LLC. Closeout on 2012 New Yamahas. Out with the 2012 and in with the New 2013. special pric-ing on overstock gas and electric 2011 and 2012 carts. Over 30 used models to choose from. Now demonstrating the all new 2012 and 2013 fuel injected Yamaha gas golf carts. Will take trades. Mel’s Golf Cars provides the highest quality in all their golf carts. stop and shop at 132 Garfield avenue, albert Lea, MN or call Mel at 507-438-2705. sg29,5,12- o

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AUCTION CALENDAR

Thurs., August 30, 9:30am - Harvest Dealer Consignment Auction. Held at Gehling Implement and Auction Co., Preston, MN. For more info contact Gehling Auction Co. 507-765-2131 or www.gehlingauction.com.

Sat., September 1, 9:30am - Farmers & Merchants Consignment Auction. Large Southeast Minnesota Consignment: Tools, Equipment, Machinery. For more info contact Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction Co. 507-259-7502 or www.tmracompany.com.

Sat., September 8, 9:00am - Machinery, Tractors, Combines, Misc, Hayracks, Farm Toys, Etc., For more information contact Spring Valley Sales Company at 507-346-2183 or 507-951-1478 or go to www.springvalleysales.com

Fri., September 14, 10:00am - Land Auction. Parcel 1 - 185 acres located Beaver Twp. in Fillmore County and Parcel 2 - 78 acres located Beaver Twp. in Fillmore County. Auction held at property locations. For more information contact Jensen Real Estate & Auction 507-373-5660 or go to www.landandfarmauction.com

Sat., September 15, 10:00am - Land Auction. 307.07 +/- acres of Fillmore County at 38265 Doe Road, Lanesboro, MN. For more information contact Tony Montgomery Realty and Auctio Company at 507-259-7502 or go to www.tmracompany.com

Bidding ends Wed., September 5, 3:30pm - Tools, Collectibles, Misc, Musical Instruments, Furniture, etc. Pick ups on Thurs, September 6 from 8am-7pm at Darr Auctions 909 Larson Lane, Rushford, MN. For more info contact Darr Auctions at 800-852-0010 or online at www.darrauctions.com

ONLINE AUCTION INFORMATION

aMsOiL aVaiLaBLE at Kullot trailer service, highway 63 south, just east of the airport exit. 100% synthetic oils, 2 cycle, 4 wheeler, motorcycle, high zinc flat tappet, automobile and diesel oils and gear lubes from boats to Oth semi trucks. synthetic filters, oil analysis and consulting. 507-251-0104 a29- o

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