Paint the Rink Pink 2015

Mower County Shopper Special Publication Feb. 3, 2015

5th Annual

Paint the Town

PINK Saturday, February 7, 2015

The Cedars of Austin proudly supports the many Paint the Rink Pink and Paint the Town Pink fund raising activities for The Hormel Institute’s breast cancer research.

Go Austin Bruins!!!

The Cedars offers Independent, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Companion Living apartments.

This offer is good thru March 31, 2015

Supporting the fighters. Admiring the survivors.

Honoring the taken. And never, ever giving up hope.

Celebrating 85 years

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County Fairgrounds; and the Sweetheart Dinner featuring singer Sena Ehrhardt on Feb. 14 at the Hormel Historic Home.

Austin High athletics also will have an array of pink-themed fundraising games/meets including gymnastics on Jan. 27; wrestling Jan. 29; girls hockey Jan. 29; boys hockey Jan. 31; girls basketball Feb. 3; and boys basketball Feb. 6.

PAINT

Five new communities also will be offering pink events for the first time this year for PTTP’s 5th anniversary. Adams will host its first “Paint the Town Pink” festivities, which started this month and run through Feb. 12. Lansing and Oakland participated this fall in the first “Corn for the Cure” fundraising at harvest and there will be PTTP-related events in Albert Lea and Blooming Prairie. Brownsdale PTTP and Rose Creek PTTP also will return with events Feb. 20-22.

For all PTTP events and details, go to www.hi.umn.edu and “Click for Pink.”

CONTACT 507.460.0259; gopttp@gmail.com

THE RINK PINK Austin Bruins vs. MN Magicians Saturday, February 7th, 2015 • 7:05 PM

Wishing the Austin Bruins a Winning Season

VIKING

from the team at

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PAINT THE TOWN PINK CONTEST

Plans warming up for 5th Annual 'Paint the Town Pink'

Since 2011, the Austin area’s “Paint the Town Pink” efforts have raised more than $362,000 for breast cancer research at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota in Austin. It all started with the only event in 2011 being the first Austin Bruins “Paint the Rink Pink” hockey game that raised more than $22,000.

Name:________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________ Number of Pink Ribbons

found within this

Paint the Rink/Paint the Town Pink insert: _________

Employees, carriers of the Shopper and their family members are not eligible to enter.

Drop

off or mail entry to:

3405 W Oakland Avenue, Austin, MN 55912 507-437-7731

Shopper The Mower County

While directed at breast cancer, PTTP-funded research includes projects that affect other types of cancers as well.

Austin’s “Paint the Town Pink” officially will run from Jan. 31 to Feb. 8, featuring pink flags and ribbons throughout the city along with numerous “pink” events, including the marquee event – the Austin Bruins’ 5th annual “Paint the Rink Pink” hockey game Feb. 7 at Riverside Arena. Each year, “Paint the Rink Pink” draws a sellout crowd of 2,000 with its game on pink ice that features a post-game pink jersey auction. Overall, the Bruins have raised about $125,000 in four years for the Institute’s breast cancer research.

PTTP organizers also are hoping to attract the first $5,000 winning bid on a jersey during the post-game auction in recognition of the 5th anniversary of the Bruins’ “Paint the Rink Pink” and Austin’s “Paint the Town Pink.”

“We have grown substantially over the years and have expanded the lineup of events and supporting communities for 2015 even further,” PTTP Director Kathi Finley said. “We truly are excited for the great fun ahead as well as for the meaningful moments and tributes that help remind us all why we are supporting this important cause.”

The 3rd annual “Plunging for Pink” polar plunge, which has raised more than $55,000 in two years and attracted over 200 plungers a year ago, will be Jan. 31 at East Side Lake. Vision 2020 Waterways, Austin Parks & Recreation and Austin Fire Department put on the event. A first-time Snowmobile Speed Run also will take place earlier that same day on the lake.

Other major PTTP events will include the first Dad’s Belgian Waffles fundraiser Feb. 1 at the Austin Eagles Club; Matchbox Children’s Theatre’s “The Pale Pink Dragon” on Feb. 6-8 at Paramount Theatre; the 13th annual “Fishing for a Cure” on Feb. 7 at East Side Lake; the 2nd annual “Smashing Cancer” demolition derby and YMCA 5K run/walk both on Feb. 8 at the Mower continued on page 11

507-437-3521

Free Bag of Ice With Purchase

AUSTIN – Organizers are seeking to top the $500,000 mark in overall fundraising for five years with the upcoming 5th annual “Paint the Town Pink” initiative to raise awareness and support for The Hormel Institute’s breast cancer research.

Funds raised through PTTP in 2011 and 2012 went toward acquiring technology to accelerate breast cancer research. Donations the past two years have been distributed as “seed” grants to researchers at The Hormel Institute for new breast cancer projects. These funds greatly help researchers explore new ideas and gather preliminary data vital for seeking major research grants.

Rules: • Display the large pink ribbon from the centerfold of this insert in your window •C ount the number of Pink Ribbons in the Paint the Rink Pink/Paint the Town Pink Insert • Fill out the registration form below •B e sure to have your Pink Ribbon in your window between the dates of Feb. 5th-19th.

If you count the correct number of Pink Ribbons in this insert and have the large pink ribbon displayed in your window when the Mower County Shopper Pink Patrol drives by, you may win the prize of 4 Chanhassen Dinner Theater Tickets!

• Must be 18 years or older • Deadline for entries is Feb. 20th, 2015

502 12th Ave. NW, Austin

10% Off

COUPON

Any Pink Wine or Liquor Some exclusions may apply. Good Tues, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 7, 2015

Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer

bruins hockey tickets 437.4170 1207 1st Ave SW www.sterlingbeauty.com come in this week to register for 2 free bruins tickets to the Paint the Rink Pink Night Feb. 7

Drawing after 5:00 pm Friday Tues & Thur 8 am-8 pm; Wed & Fri 8 am-5 pm

807 12th Street SW • Austin, MN 55912 Call Today for Free Estimates

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LIVE MUSIC & AUCTION

B&J Bar & Grill Friday, February 6, 2015 8-11 pm

AT THE

In Association With Vision 2020

Music: Ventura Highway - Scott Jasmin & Friends Prizes • Food & Drink Specials • Pink Drink Specials (Items Auctioned for Paint The Town Pink Campaign)

433-1055

Bruins Hockey Game will be Televised

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St. Mark’s Living Celebrates

Proud supporter of the Bruins and the Hormel Institute’s fight against breast cancer!

“Paint the Town Pink!”

St. Mark’s is raising funds for The Hormel Institute’s Breast Cancer Research

Come join us on Wednesday, February 4th for a day of fundraising events 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

• Annual Bake Sale in the campus lobby • Creamed Chicken on a Biscuit luncheon in the Bistro.

For just $6.00 per person, you get one chicken on a biscuit meal, pickle spear, cookie, and a beverage *$2.00 additional for a 2nd chicken on a biscuit

3:30 pm

Bras for a Cause – Celebrity judging by Austin Bruins players for this unique fundraising event.

All day long

REP JEANNE

POPPE Paid for by the Poppe for the People Committee

US Bank Austin 301 North Main Street (507) 433-0235

Raffle Baskets - 6 tickets for $5.00 ALL MONEY RAISED ON FEB. 4 GOES TO PTTP! LAST YEAR, ST. MARK’S RAISED OVER $2,200 ALONE!

HOME FEDERAL

The public is invited to all of these events!

Help us raise funds for PINK! 400 15th Avenue SW • Austin, MN 55912 www.stmarksliving.com

2015 Fishing for a Cure

Ice Fishing Contest

Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 • 12:00-2:00 pm ace

1st Pl

$300

2nd P

lac

$200 e ce

la 3rd P

$100

East Side Lake - Austin

Food & Drawings following at the MN National Guard Armory 800 21st St NE, Austin Entry Fee $10.00

Includes: Drilled Holes, Bait, Food & Entry into Door Prize Drawings

Questions call Jim at 507-990-4359

Money raised goes directly to The Hormel Institute for Cancer Research.

Courtesy of the Mower County Shopper

Courtesy of the Mower County Shopper

GIVE

GO BRUINS!

The Ultimate Gift

Full Body Massage, Spa Manicure, Spa Pedicure, Rejuvenating Facial, Cosmetic Application, Haircut & Style. Lunch included.

Marsha Leathers, Owner

Exclusive

Retailer

Casey Hatch, Broker/Owner 507.433.HOME(4663) 510 West Oakland Avenue • Austin, MN

www.MyHomeIntegrity.com

Like Us

P

104 11th Ave NW, Austin • 433-2291 www.goldentress.com

Love You

s! n i u r Go B

St. Mark’s Living Celebrates

Proud supporter of the Bruins and the Hormel Institute’s fight against breast cancer!

“Paint the Town Pink!”

St. Mark’s is raising funds for The Hormel Institute’s Breast Cancer Research

Come join us on Wednesday, February 4th for a day of fundraising events 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

• Annual Bake Sale in the campus lobby • Creamed Chicken on a Biscuit luncheon in the Bistro.

For just $6.00 per person, you get one chicken on a biscuit meal, pickle spear, cookie, and a beverage *$2.00 additional for a 2nd chicken on a biscuit

3:30 pm

Bras for a Cause – Celebrity judging by Austin Bruins players for this unique fundraising event.

All day long

REP JEANNE

POPPE Paid for by the Poppe for the People Committee

US Bank Austin 301 North Main Street (507) 433-0235

Raffle Baskets - 6 tickets for $5.00 ALL MONEY RAISED ON FEB. 4 GOES TO PTTP! LAST YEAR, ST. MARK’S RAISED OVER $2,200 ALONE!

HOME FEDERAL

The public is invited to all of these events!

Help us raise funds for PINK! 400 15th Avenue SW • Austin, MN 55912 www.stmarksliving.com

2015 Fishing for a Cure

Ice Fishing Contest

Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 • 12:00-2:00 pm ace

1st Pl

$300

2nd P

lac

$200 e ce

la 3rd P

$100

East Side Lake - Austin

Food & Drawings following at the MN National Guard Armory 800 21st St NE, Austin Entry Fee $10.00

Includes: Drilled Holes, Bait, Food & Entry into Door Prize Drawings

Questions call Jim at 507-990-4359

Money raised goes directly to The Hormel Institute for Cancer Research.

w a n P Shop s ’ n o R 2203 4th St. NW, Austin

Now Selling New and Used Guns NEW MOSSBERG MMR TACTICAL SEMI-AUTO .223 REM/5.56 NATO MSRP: $986 OUR PRICE $800

Hours: Tues.-Fri 10-6; Sat. 10-2 • 437-1301 DIESEL REPAIR • TRAILER REPAIR • TRUCK WASH

M

IDWEST DIESEL

Sales & Service, L.L.P.

(507) 437-6394

GARY LETENDRE

103 3rd St SE, Austin • 433-5652

A Destination for All Things Creative, Inspiring & Fun

Come visit the newest store in Austin located near the Paramount Theatre ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL PROGRAMS

107 4th Ave NE, Austin 507-396-8698

24 Hour Emergency Service

• Oil Change/Fluid Check • Tire Rotation • Brake Inspection • Inspect Belts and Hoses Owned & Operated by: Ed & Sue Wells Your One-Stop Center for quality Automotive Repairs & Maintenance

Authorized Dealer

I 90 EXIT 178 A 2409 - 4TH STREET NW AUSTIN, MN 55912

Carriers & Subs WANTED

Quality Service at an Affordable Price.

109 S. Main, Austin, MN • 507-433-1924

QUICK +

+ OPEN: M-T-W-F 8:30 am-6:00 pm TH & SAT 8:30 am-Noon

CARE

LIVE MUSIC & AUCTION

B&J Bar & Grill Friday, February 6, 2015 8-11 pm

AT THE

In Association With Vision 2020

Music: Ventura Highway - Scott Jasmin & Friends Prizes • Food & Drink Specials • Pink Drink Specials (Items Auctioned for Paint The Town Pink Campaign)

433-1055

Bruins Hockey Game will be Televised

Check Us Out on Facebook www.bandjbarandgrill.com

114 4th Ave. NE • Austin • 507-433-9830

in Austin and surrounding towns.

Earn Some Extra Money Working an hour or so 1 day a week!

Call Us Today at 507-437-7731

circulation@mowercountyshopper.com

PAINT THE TOWN PINK CONTEST

Plans warming up for 5th Annual 'Paint the Town Pink'

Since 2011, the Austin area’s “Paint the Town Pink” efforts have raised more than $362,000 for breast cancer research at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota in Austin. It all started with the only event in 2011 being the first Austin Bruins “Paint the Rink Pink” hockey game that raised more than $22,000.

Name:________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________ Number of Pink Ribbons

found within this

Paint the Rink/Paint the Town Pink insert: _________

Employees, carriers of the Shopper and their family members are not eligible to enter.

Drop

off or mail entry to:

3405 W Oakland Avenue, Austin, MN 55912 507-437-7731

Shopper The Mower County

While directed at breast cancer, PTTP-funded research includes projects that affect other types of cancers as well.

Austin’s “Paint the Town Pink” officially will run from Jan. 31 to Feb. 8, featuring pink flags and ribbons throughout the city along with numerous “pink” events, including the marquee event – the Austin Bruins’ 5th annual “Paint the Rink Pink” hockey game Feb. 7 at Riverside Arena. Each year, “Paint the Rink Pink” draws a sellout crowd of 2,000 with its game on pink ice that features a post-game pink jersey auction. Overall, the Bruins have raised about $125,000 in four years for the Institute’s breast cancer research.

PTTP organizers also are hoping to attract the first $5,000 winning bid on a jersey during the post-game auction in recognition of the 5th anniversary of the Bruins’ “Paint the Rink Pink” and Austin’s “Paint the Town Pink.”

“We have grown substantially over the years and have expanded the lineup of events and supporting communities for 2015 even further,” PTTP Director Kathi Finley said. “We truly are excited for the great fun ahead as well as for the meaningful moments and tributes that help remind us all why we are supporting this important cause.”

The 3rd annual “Plunging for Pink” polar plunge, which has raised more than $55,000 in two years and attracted over 200 plungers a year ago, will be Jan. 31 at East Side Lake. Vision 2020 Waterways, Austin Parks & Recreation and Austin Fire Department put on the event. A first-time Snowmobile Speed Run also will take place earlier that same day on the lake.

Other major PTTP events will include the first Dad’s Belgian Waffles fundraiser Feb. 1 at the Austin Eagles Club; Matchbox Children’s Theatre’s “The Pale Pink Dragon” on Feb. 6-8 at Paramount Theatre; the 13th annual “Fishing for a Cure” on Feb. 7 at East Side Lake; the 2nd annual “Smashing Cancer” demolition derby and YMCA 5K run/walk both on Feb. 8 at the Mower continued on page 11

507-437-3521

Free Bag of Ice With Purchase

AUSTIN – Organizers are seeking to top the $500,000 mark in overall fundraising for five years with the upcoming 5th annual “Paint the Town Pink” initiative to raise awareness and support for The Hormel Institute’s breast cancer research.

Funds raised through PTTP in 2011 and 2012 went toward acquiring technology to accelerate breast cancer research. Donations the past two years have been distributed as “seed” grants to researchers at The Hormel Institute for new breast cancer projects. These funds greatly help researchers explore new ideas and gather preliminary data vital for seeking major research grants.

Rules: • Display the large pink ribbon from the centerfold of this insert in your window •C ount the number of Pink Ribbons in the Paint the Rink Pink/Paint the Town Pink Insert • Fill out the registration form below •B e sure to have your Pink Ribbon in your window between the dates of Feb. 5th-19th.

If you count the correct number of Pink Ribbons in this insert and have the large pink ribbon displayed in your window when the Mower County Shopper Pink Patrol drives by, you may win the prize of 4 Chanhassen Dinner Theater Tickets!

• Must be 18 years or older • Deadline for entries is Feb. 20th, 2015

502 12th Ave. NW, Austin

10% Off

COUPON

Any Pink Wine or Liquor Some exclusions may apply. Good Tues, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 7, 2015

Support the Fight Against Breast Cancer

bruins hockey tickets 437.4170 1207 1st Ave SW www.sterlingbeauty.com come in this week to register for 2 free bruins tickets to the Paint the Rink Pink Night Feb. 7

Drawing after 5:00 pm Friday Tues & Thur 8 am-8 pm; Wed & Fri 8 am-5 pm

807 12th Street SW • Austin, MN 55912 Call Today for Free Estimates

When It Comes to Standards...

WE’RE NOT YOUR STANDARD FUNERAL HOME Excellent Therapy Program to Meet Your Long-Term Care or Short-Term Rehabilitation Needs

The Privacy of Individualized Apartments, Combined with the Ease of Living that comes from Fully Prepared Meals, Housekeeping and Laundry Services

Providing Assistance in the Comfort and Privacy of Your Home Live At Home But Spend The Day With Us

Separate Day Program Specializing in Memory Loss Disorders

Awarded 2014 NFDA BEST OF THE BEST AWARD Awarded to Worlein Funeral Home in honor of it’s compassionate service and resources to bereaved families, impactful community outreach programs and professional staff.

2014

Mary Kittelson NFDA Certified Preplanning Consultant Licensed Agent Purple Cross Plans

1801 4th St. NW, Austin, MN

507-433-5000

www.worlein.com

Plans continued...

County Fairgrounds; and the Sweetheart Dinner featuring singer Sena Ehrhardt on Feb. 14 at the Hormel Historic Home.

Austin High athletics also will have an array of pink-themed fundraising games/meets including gymnastics on Jan. 27; wrestling Jan. 29; girls hockey Jan. 29; boys hockey Jan. 31; girls basketball Feb. 3; and boys basketball Feb. 6.

PAINT

Five new communities also will be offering pink events for the first time this year for PTTP’s 5th anniversary. Adams will host its first “Paint the Town Pink” festivities, which started this month and run through Feb. 12. Lansing and Oakland participated this fall in the first “Corn for the Cure” fundraising at harvest and there will be PTTP-related events in Albert Lea and Blooming Prairie. Brownsdale PTTP and Rose Creek PTTP also will return with events Feb. 20-22.

For all PTTP events and details, go to www.hi.umn.edu and “Click for Pink.”

CONTACT 507.460.0259; gopttp@gmail.com

THE RINK PINK Austin Bruins vs. MN Magicians Saturday, February 7th, 2015 • 7:05 PM

Wishing the Austin Bruins a Winning Season

VIKING

from the team at

NELSON DENTAL

AUTO GLASS

& Bumper

At Nelson Dental we’re exceeding patients’ expectations everyday.

Windshield Replacement & Repair 507-437-6771

507-433-9515

www.thenelsonsmile.com

Windshields • Auto Glass • Mobile Service •

1309 4th St SE Austin

INSURANCE CLAIMS: → Call us FIRST!! We'll process your claim!

2501 Main St. East, P.O. Box 611 Albert Lea, MN 56007 507-373-6421

Call Terry Schmidt Auto Body Supplies & Paint Crash Parts & Bumpers

This institution is an equal opportunity employer and provider

www.fmcs.coop

Mower County Shopper Special Publication Feb. 3, 2015

5th Annual

Paint the Town

PINK Saturday, February 7, 2015

The Cedars of Austin proudly supports the many Paint the Rink Pink and Paint the Town Pink fund raising activities for The Hormel Institute’s breast cancer research.

Go Austin Bruins!!!

The Cedars offers Independent, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Companion Living apartments.

This offer is good thru March 31, 2015

Supporting the fighters. Admiring the survivors.

Honoring the taken. And never, ever giving up hope.

Celebrating 85 years

www.mainstreetdentalclinics.com

accentracu.org • 800.533.0448 Federally Insured by NCUA

A place to call home

507-437-3246

www.cedarsofaustin.com