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St. James Coffee House celebrates its first birthday By Bridget Dean bridget@olmstedcountyjournal.com
The first anniversary of this unique coffee house celebrated its first birthday by creating specials such as a cupcake coffee. As a fan of Caribou coffee and the catholic faith, the founder of the St. James Coffee House, Father Fasnacht, first thought up the idea for the coffee house in 2006. Thanks to volunteers and support from area churches, fundraisers, grassroots donations, and multiple committee meetings, Fasnacht’s vision gradually became a reality between 2009 and the July 18, 2012 opening.
Fasnacht stated that the title for the coffee house, St. James, was decided upon because St. James was one of the 12 evangelical apostles. It also didn’t hurt that James is a short and pragmatic name. While St. James encouraged others to join the catholic faith, Fasnacht said he wanted to help provide “an environment for people to make it easier for people to come back to the church.” However, the coffee house welcomes everyone, regardless of faith. While the coffee house staff is open to discussing the catholic faith and answering any questions, it also provides a relaxed
atmosphere similar to any local Caribou or Dunn Bros. While the interior of St. James Coffee reveals portraits of religious figures, their pictures look ordinary, unlike iconic figures and ornaments found in churches. Also unlike a typical coffee shop, St. James Coffee is a notfor-profit business and according to staff member Andrew Moore, “thrives on volunteers.” Christopher Nelson, chair of the St. James Coffee House board, explained that the staff See ST. JAMES Page 8
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The Omnibus Tax Bill contains changes that impact operating referenda for Rochester Public Schools, and those changes from the 2013 Minnesota legislative session were reviewed at the regular school board meeting Tuesday, August 6. The Omnibus Bill is comprised of a litany of distantly related issues, hence its title—omnibus. Destination Medical Center was among the litany of items passed. Regarding the changes that affect local education, the first (Chapter 143, Article 3, Sections 3 and 5) establishes location equity revenue as a new component of general education revenue beginning in fiscal year 2015. As summarized in the district report: “For a school district with any of its area located within the seven-county metropolitan area, location equity revenue
equals $424 times the adjusted pupil units of the district for that year. For all other school districts with more than 2,000 pupils in adjusted average daily membership the location equity revenue equals $212 times the adjusted pupil units of the district for that year.” With this revenue formula option, the location equity allowance will be subtracted from the district’s voter-approved referendum authority. Rochester estimates that it will have more referendum authority than location equity, which means that they will not receive a net increase in revenue from the difference in allowance, the location equity will in effect shift to replace referendum funds. “However,” Larry Smith reports, “by participating, the District will receive approximately $178,000 more equity revenue (separate from location equity revenue).” See ROCHESTER Page 13
Freight Rail Study to be presented to County Board By Nate L angworthy nate@olmstedcountyjournal.com
After gaining the acceptance of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) and the Federal Railroad Administration, the Southeastern Minnesota Freight Rail Capacity Study will have a hearing following the next Olmsted County Board of Commissioners meeting on August 27. The study will be present-
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Obituaries Allen Everette Jorgensen Allen Everette Jorgensen, 78, a resident of the Stewartville, Minn. Care Center, and a former Rochester, Minn. resident, died Sunday August 4, 2013 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester. He was born February Allen Everette 19, 1935 in Jorgensen Hutchinson, Minn. to Arthur and Margaret Jorgensen. Raised on a farm near Stewartville, he was a graduate of Hutchinson High School in 1953. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1958, and served until 1962. The navy gave Allen the opportunity to see the world. He served in Auckland, New Zealand and in Japan. He married Mavis Oslund in 1960. The couple had two children and later divorced. Gaining experience in building houses, Allen eventually became selfemployed as a building contractor, owning and operating Jorgensen Builders in Rochester. His company developed Osjor Estates. He was a member of a carpenters’ union. He loved his family, and was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping. He is survived by his son, Michael Jorgensen, of Willmar, Minn.; a daughter, Darla (Zahid) Taufiq of Maple Grove, Minn.; two grandchildren, Selena and Daniel Taufiq of Maple Grove; a sister, Merlyn Jorgensen of Dallas, Ga.; and a special friend, Marlene Peters of Rochester, who is the daughter of Harriet Bauer. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his longtime companion, Harriet Bauer. A graveside service for Allen Jorgensen was held at 1 p.m. Thursday August 8 at the Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson with Rev. Deb Walkes officiating.
Manford “Manny” Nelson Manford “Manny” Nelson, age 65, of Mabel, Minn. died peacefully on August 6, 2013 at the Green Lea Manor Nursing Home with family surrounding him following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 2, 1947 to James & Norma (Blagsvedt) Nelson. He attended Newburg country school and Mabel High School where he graduated in 1967. He was in the United States Army from 1968-1969. He married Jeanette Hermanson in June, 1974, she passed away in January, 1980. He married Patty Denstad in July, 1982 and they had 3 children, Melissa, Michelle, and Michael. They were later divorced. He married Donna Wager in June, 2002 and they had a son, MacKenzie. She passed away in May, 2004. Manford lived in the Mabel area most of his life. He was a member of the Mabel First Lutheran Church and of the Legion Post 299 and enjoyed all the community events. He especially enjoyed going to truck pulls, Mabel’s 50-60’s Days, Steam Engine Days and the area parades. His greatest love was spending time with his children and visiting with the family. Manford most recently worked for the Spring Grove School as a janitor and had worked for the Caledonia School, Northern Engraving, HECO, Sara Lee and various other places. He is lovingly survived by his children: Melissa, Michelle, Michael and MacKenzie Nelson, a stepdaughter, Holly Wager, MacKenzie’s special friend Megan Kiehne, a brother; Stanley (Marcia) Nelson, sisters; Beatrice (Norman) Sjarpe, Diane Thorson, Carolyn (Steve) Gulbranson, Cheryl (Dan) Wiste, Marianne (Paul) Rosaaen, Sandy (Kevin) Nelson, and Dorene Nelson and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wives, his parents, a brother; Richard, a sister; Darlyne Messner, and a brother-in-law; Bob Thorson.
Olmsted County Church Directory Congregational Church, .................................................................................. United Church of Christ........................................................Sundays - 10am; 974 Skyline Dr. SW, Rochester, MN (507)289-4581 Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Rochester, NALC www.emmanuelofrochester.org ..........................................................Saturdays - 6:00pm Worship at Oasis Church, 1815 NW 38th St., Rochester, MN Good Shepherd Lutheran Church .....Sat. - 5:30pm; Sun. - 8:00am & 10:30am 559 20th St SW, Rochester, MN (507)289-1748 Grace Lutheran Church WELS............................................Sundays - 9:30am 45 1st Ave. NE, Oronoco, MN (507)367-4329 Pax Christi Catholic Church .... Sat. - 5:15pm; Sun. - 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:45am; ............................................ Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. - 9:00am & Wed. - 7:00am 4135 18th Ave NW, Rochester, MN (507)282-8542 St. Pius X .........................................Sat. - 4pm; Sun. - 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am 1315 12th Ave. NW, Rochester, MN (507)288-8238 Unity of Rochester Study Group .........................2nd & 4th Sundays 10:30am 103 7th St. NE, Rochester, MN (Rochester Rep Theatre) Monday, February 27, 2012
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Matthew J Attorney for Pl SUMMONS TED TO THE P.O. B THIS SUMMONS IS DIREC . DANTS ld, MN DEFEN D Chatfie ABOVE NAME The Tel. No. 507-867 YOU ARE BEING SUED. 1. t agains t lawsui a Atty. Reg. No. Plaintiffs have started LEgAL DESCRIPTION you. aint is on pM of the Southwest Quarter The original Plaintiffs’ Compl istrator part ar That ri Admin n 35, To pM file at the office of the Court Northwest Quarter of Sectio ar at Do not throw Fillmore C pM of the above named Court. 104 North, Range 9 West, are official Sun. Mar. 4 . .… : these papers away. They You must Minnesota described as follows co rights. est your southw affect the that at papers PG Beginning even though it said respond to this lawsuit the Northwest Quarter of , F and Court the with filed 8’42”E may not yet be 35; thence N89°5 number on this NOTICE there may be no court file County Coordinate Systemthe Planni ng Count y Fillmo re The Summons. (1986 Adjustment), along r, its next tour 20 DAYS Run Time: 1 hr. 38 mins. Commission will conduct YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 2. line of said Northwest Quarte will They must 2012. , 99.0 CT YOUR RIGHTS. You on Monday, March 12, PROTE TO feet; thence N00°49’06”W feet a.m. at 9:00 signed this leave the highway shop n Township or mail to the person who give thence N62°31’50”W, 759.00to th called an ons a written response and visit a site in Presto of Hidden Summ S63°16’24”W, 412.50 feet ch of the date on r; days Quarte 20 est within Northw r where Tom & Shelly Kraets said Answe line of applied for a ons. You line Valley Campground have which you received this Summ r to the S00°49’06”E, along said west Co popcorn and save! to expand their Answe ing. Bring your own bucket for Conditional Use Permit must send a copy of your feet to the point of beginn 469) located ons ow(7 Summ round. 86-sh this 507-8 existing Campg person who signed 7.25 acres, more or less. 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YOU WILL LOSE YOUR Quarter of said Southwest EN RESPONSE l WRITT east A the SEND along NOT DO S01°32’54”E, PERSON THE S TO said LAINT of r COMP TO THE Northwest Quarte NOTICE ONS. If you the n CARROLTON TOwNShIP WHO SIGNED THIS SUMM you will lose Quarter, 360.02 feet to March the hold will hip days, s 20 Carrolton Towns do not answer within way line of the Minne of 4:30 at side Audit your of tell to Board N86 7th meeting and this case. You will not get Recreational Trail; thence es. may decide line, p.m. due to Lenten Servic of the story, and the Court along said right of way Luanne Storelee Plaintiffs everysa against you and award the thence southwesterly along Carrolton Township Clerk conc in the Complaint. If you for curve, a asked along thing line, way Publish 20,27 claims stated of do not want to contest the southeast, central angle not need to do ch you and aint, feet 2 Compl the 1687.0 in radius of ent can then be 140 respond. 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of Rochester, and two sisters; Roberta Shay of Grand Meadow, Minn. and Marie (Walt) Hanenberger of Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents, his Wife Alleen in 2004, children; David, Dawn, Denise, Scott and a son in infancy, two brothers and three sisters. A visitation was held on Saturday August 3, 2013 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley with the Rev Carol Shaffer officiating.
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Duane P. Vande Zande Duane P. Vande Zande, 80, of Preston, Minn. passed away at St. MarysOn-li Hospital in Rochesn ne AuctiOn infOrmAtiO Store, ter, Minn. where a te Grocerybeen Complehad ns,he e Auctio33 On-Lin Page L JD Toy
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patient for six days. Duane Pierce Vande Zande was born on August 26, 1932, in rural Preston to Clarence and Ingred (Yaste) Vande Zande. Duane attended Forestville and Oak Grove Country Schools. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in the Panama Canal Zone. He returned to the family farm in rural Preston and continued farming until his hospitalization. Duane always enjoyed family get-togethers and visiting about his time in the Army. He also loved going to movies in Harmony. Survivors include brother-inlaw, Kenneth Reed of LaCrosse, WI; nieces, Sandra Manion of Fountain, Minn., and Deborah Lind of Winona, Minn.; nephews, Steven Schlick of Preston, Minn., Perry Reed of Bismark, ND, and Brian Reed of Brownsville, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Elenor J. Schlick and Verna M. Reed; and one brother-in-law, Merton P. Schlick. Visitation was on Friday, August 9, 2013, at Thauwald Funeral Home in Preston with Pastor Beth Perez officiating.
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Ivan C. “Ike” Vande Weerd Ivan C. “Ike” Vande Weerd, age 81, of Preston, Minn., died suddenly Friday morning, August 2, 2013, in Chatfield, Minn. following a courageous battle with Nancy Jean Weldon cancer. Mrs. Weldon, 66, of Fountain, Ike was born November 26, Minn. died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1931, on the family farm in 2013, at Methodist Hospital in York Township, Fillmore Co., Rochester, Minn. She was born Minn., the son of Evert and BerMay 13, 1947, in Wykoff, Minn. tha (Hebrink) Vande Weerd. He Her parents were Paul W. Miller attended country schools. He and Marjorie Schmidt. She graduworked construction until serving ated from Preston High School in with the US Navy from Janu1965. ary 4, 1951, until November 16, She was married first to Elwood 1954, during the Korean War on Brusse, later divorced, then to the USS Rowan DD 782 as a seaGeorge J. Weldon for 20 years man. before Mr. Weldon died in 2003. He married Ruth Elaine Mrs. Weldon was engaged to Schwartz September 30, 1956, in Larry Severson, of Fountain, at Preston where the couple made the time of her death. their home. He worked in con During her life, Mrs. Weldon struction following his marriage, lived in Weaverville, Calif., Reddrove school bus for 33 years startding, Calif., Plains, Mont., and ing in September 1961 and retirFountain. She held jobs as a teleing in 1994, then substitute drove phone operator and real estate for a number of years and was also Richard “Dick” Watson a longtime custodian at Christ Richard Watson, age 85, of agent. Lutheran Church in Preston. He Preston, Minn. died Thursday She was a member of Fountain Lutheran Church and served also worked for Thauwald Funeral August 1, 2013 at his home. Home for many years. Dick was born April 26, 1928 on the Altar Committee. Besides Ike was a 50 year plus and in Rochester, Minn. to George church activities, she participated Life Member of the Preston VFW Watson and Stella (Holt) Wat- in bowling, quilting and flowerand had served as commander son. He attended school through gardening. in 1975. He was also a member the eighth grade and was united In addition to her fiance, Mrs. of the “round table” at the Pres- in marriage to Alleen Ruud on Weldon is survived by her mother, ton Serviceman’s Club for many November 16, 1950 at Immanuel now named Marjorie Bremseth, years and placed the wreath in the Lutheran Church in Cresco, Iowa. of Fountain; stepchildren George Root River during Memorial Day Later that same month he joined (Lee) Weldon, of Missoula, festivities. He also was a long- the United States Army and was Mont., and Lequita (Rick) Cavill, of Thompson Falls, Mont; daughtime member of Christ Lutheran honorably discharged in 1951. Church. After returning from the service ter Christine (Aaron) Hughes, of He enjoyed coin collecting, Dick started Watson Recycling Kalispell, Mont.; four step-grandhunting, fishing, card playing, and was later employed by Fill- children; three brothers, Robert traveling and spending time with more County where he worked (Dianna) Miller, of Fargo, N.D., his family. for 28 years. In his free time Dick Herman (Linda) Miller, of Fountain, and Gary (Sharon) Miller, of Ike is survived by his wife, enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ruthie; two daughters and sons- He is survived by two daugh- Fountain. in-law, Deb and Kim Brastrom ters; Roxanne (Gary Michener) of She was preceded in death by of Clear Lake, Iowa, and Denise Spring Valley, Minn., and Marcy a sister, Carol Severson, second and Ron Vierling of Pleasant Hill, (Kevin) Ferrie of Hastings, Minn., husband George J. Weldon, and Iowa; one granddaughter, Lindy one son; Mark (Ronda Byars) her step-father, Marvin Bremseth. Brastrom; and many nieces and Watson of Rochester, nine grand- Memorials are requested to Gift nephews. He was preceded in children, 12 great-grandchildren, of Life Transplant House in Rochdeath by twin infant daughters, a special friend Joyce Schliesman ester. Dawn and Darcy; and two brothPag RNA L OLMSTED COU NTY JOU Monday, February 27, 2012 ers, Eugene and Gordon Vande Weerd. PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICES LIC PUB Main Ave. Harmony The funeral was IO on NTuesday, Call to CTChrist AUat you M Ve JE August 6, 2013, LutherSee e h AR atotvies THEATRE Morvifiey NDDave LERev. an ChurchSun.,CA with Jore M Tickets ~ $5 Adult • $4 Kids & Seniors Mar 4 - Coin, Tool & House hold F . M . 2 . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 . Held at Spring Valley Sales Auction officiating. Auction S . M . 3 . . . . . . . …. 7:30 MN. Bldg., 412 East Park St, Spring Valley, 4:00 & 7:30
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They Got What? From the River... One Sunday we took a little road trip and ended up in Lake City, Minn. It is located on the Mississippi River’s edge. This is where the river becomes Lake Pepin and Lake City is where “Water Skiing” was invented. After visiting a couple of Katie Van antique stores, Sickle we drove by an old building that had large printing on the side that said, “Lake Pepin Pearl Button Company.” From previous knowledge, I knew there had been two button factories in Lake City at one time. I believe this particular building stood empty for 85 years. Now it is a retail store and it was open so I went in and discovered a small Button Museum in the back corner. It was the size of a small bathroom with two walls. There was a little table with written information. Local people
who had worked for this company had compiled short stories about their jobs. I started to read their stories, but didn’t finish as my husband was waiting in the car. I asked the sales clerk (who happened to be the owner) if he had any copies of the stories to buy or a copy machine to use. He told me he did not, but said I could take them home to read and return them to him. At that point I told him I lived an hour away. He quickly gave me his business card and asked me to mail them back within the week, as they were his only copies. My husband could not believe the man loaned me his only copies. (People are so trusting in midwestern towns.) I did mail them back within 36 hours. Pinned to the museum wall were newspaper clippings and a bowl of clam shells from the river. Once I got home I enjoyed reading the interesting things these local factory workers told. I have only known for the past two years that the Mississippi River was harvested for clam shells to be used for buttons. The river contained a bounty
of clam shells. The men harvested 18 different kinds of shells. Someone had discovered that the iridescent colored inside of the clam shell could be punched out and used for buttons. Clams sit with their shell part way open facing up river. The water brings its food and takes away its waste. A clam does not travel far in its life. These clams were brought up from the river’s bottom in a unique way. A 16 foot, flat bottomed boat with square ends was used. Each side of the boat had an upright board attached to carry nine foot bars with hooks. The hooks were made from nine inch long wire and doubled back to the middle. A pair of these wires were twisted together. The four straight ends were formed as hooks facing out in four directions. The clams lie on the bottom, partly open. When the hooks were dragged on the river bottom and touched the shell, the shell closed. Just about all the clams that were hooked hang on very tight. When the bars were raised, the clams are taken off the hooks and dropped into the bottom of the boat. Once ashore, the clams were heated and opened to remove the clam meat. They also removed any pearls or “slugs.” The slugs were imperfect pearls which came in all sizes and shapes and sold with the meat as “chicken food.” A few small pearls were made into ‘Stick
Pins” for hats. After punching out buttons, the shell was crushed and ground up to be fed to chickens for grit. The lime is what makes the egg shell. Further explanation on the punching out of buttons. The shells were soaked in water to keep them from becoming too brittle. It made it easier to saw the buttons out. Buttons were not punched out, instead saws in different sizes were used. The saws were made from sheet steel and were circular and hollow like a water pipe. Three small streams of water were run onto the saw as it cut through the shells. Button cutting was a wet job. Once the buttons were cut they dropped into pails under the machine. They were then tested to see how many button blanks were good ones and how many blanks there were per pound. The button blanks were sold by the pound and shipped down the Mississippi River to La Crosse, Wis. There they were stored in vats of water to keep the shell moist/soft and the holes in the center of the buttons were made with needles. In La Crosse the buttons were polished and a design was put on the button. I am guessing that the buttons were attached to cardboard pre-printed with the price and shipped all over the country from La Crosse. A clammer could average about 400 pounds per day and clams were sold by the ton for
Everyone knows that a trip to the hospital is expensive... By Dan Durgin Everyone knows that a trip to the hospital is expensive, but have we reached a point where the hospital can make up any price they want, even without providing any significant service? On a cold and icy day last winter, I had the misfortune of slipping on the sidewalk and Editorial Cartoon
hitting my head. Apparently, I was unconscious for several minutes. Upon awakening, aside from a bad headache and a lump, I was also experiencing a certain amount of confusion. After making it back to the house, my daughter and I both agreed I should see a doctor. Not being able to afford health insurance, I try to keep these
visits as few and far between as possible. My daughter drove me to the St. Mary’s Hospital emergency room. On the ride there and while in the waiting room, I began to feel better. By the time I saw a doctor, I explained that I had no insurance and wanted to avoid as many expensive tests as possible.
The doctor spent 10 minutes talking with me, asking a few questions and observing my answers. Since he could see that I was coherent, he said he could take x-rays or a CAT scan, but it would cost quite a bit of money. We both agreed that I would go See HOSPITAL Page 5
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$18 and up to $65 a ton in later years. This all took place in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. By 1920 the button cutting came to a close. The U.S. started importing buttons from Japan because they were cheaper. And, I am sure once plastic buttons were made in colors, no one bought buttons made from clam shells any more. For those of you who are grandparents, sit down and explain to those grand kids how buttons were made in the “Olden Days.” I’m a grandparent and I just learned about this river mystery two years ago.
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Government this week • Monday, August 19, Rochester City Council meeting, 7pm, Council/Boardroom Chambers, City Hall. • Monday, August 19, Byron School Board meeting, 6pm, high school board room #3305. • Monday, August 19, Pine Island School Board meeting, 7pm, Board Room. • Monday, August 19, Oronoco City Council meeting, 7pm, City Hall. •Tuesday, August 20, Rochester School Board meeting, 7pm, Edison Building, 615 7th St. SW. Schedule subject to change.
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home and come back if my situation worsened. So there you have it. My entire visit consisted of the waiting room and 10 minutes of conversation with a doctor. At no time did the doctor (or anyone else) touch me. No one felt the lump on my head, took my blood pressure, or even my pulse. The only service I obtained was 10 minutes of talking with the doctor. Upon returning home and getting some rest, I made a complete recovery and needed
no more medical treatment. Can you imagine my surprise when I received a bill for $766?! I almost fell and hit my head again. However, I remained calm and thought I had better call them and explain that this had to be a mistake. No 10 minute conversation with a doctor is worth $766. When I spoke to the billing department, they tried to make it sound like that price is normal and I should just stop complaining and pay it. I have tried to reason with them twice more and have gotten nowhere. They simply believe they are worth this much and I should just pay
it. I will not!!! Have you ever heard someone say, “It’s not the money, it’s the principle of the matter.” Well in this case it is the money and the principle. Can someone just conjure up any price for a service and make you obliged to pay it? Doesn’t a bill have to be within reason for the services rendered? Remember, we are talking about a 10 minute conversation with a doctor and that’s all. I was never examined or even touched by him or anyone else. Common sense tells me this is not worth $766. What is the solution? Right
now the Mayo Clinic (which includes St. Mary’s) wants the community and government to support their Destination Med City plan. I suggest that we tell them no deal until they agree to treat the sick in our community without holding us hostage. If we do not, then I’m sure there will be many, like me, who will be afraid to go to the doctor even with a serious problem. Right now, people with low income will receive free medical insurance or will receive insurance at a reduced rate. People who work for the government or who hold public office have insurance and will not complain
AgStar Financial Services Announces Mid-Year Results MANKATO, Minn. – AgStar Financial Services, a value-added financial services company owned by its client-stockholders, today reported earnings for midyear ending June 30, 2013. The company reported net after-tax earnings of $49.4 million for the first half of 2013, a $933,000 increase over last year’s first half performance. “Increased earnings are the result of growth in loan volume in our home mortgage, rural capital network, and correspondent banking sectors,” stated Paul DeBriyn, president and CEO of AgStar Financial Services. “Additionally, we continue
to make improvements in credit quality which has contributed to our strong results this year.” AgStar’s mid-year performance is nearly 15 percent over the projected level. During the first half of this year, AgStar issued $100 million of Series A-1 non-cumulative perpetual preferred stock to prepare for future business development. “This is a key strategy for us as we consistently analyze the markets for additional opportunities of growth for our clients, stockholders and AgStar. Issuing preferred stock allows us to capitalize on cost-effective, longterm capital that will benefit
Co-located Workforce Center Project Awarded Rochester, Minn., – Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC) has accepted a bid of $6,305,000 received from Knutson Construction for construction of the Co-located Workforce Center project at Heintz Center on the University Center Rochester (UCR) campus. The project calls for the construction of a 22,800 gross square foot addition fostering the collaborative use of space housing the Rochester Workforce Center. The project includes a new east building entrance, administrative offices and a connection to the Olmsted County Waste-to-Energy district steam system improving energy efficiency by utilizing a renewal energy resource.
The project creates a one-stop approach to programs and service delivery creating a “magnet effect” where the sum of the whole is greater than its parts. The collaborative effort will leverage the service resources of the Workforce Center, Inc. and the educational resources of RCTC, thus creating a unique pathway for clients and students to move from college to the workforce by allowing for comprehensive, integrated, and individualized services for employers, job seekers, and those desiring economic independence; ultimately increasing Minnesota’s skilled workforce. For additional information contact facilities project manager Shayn Jensson at 507.280.2955.
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“We are also pleased to distribute allocation notices to stockholders for $55.3 million from 2012 earnings,” shared DeBriyn. Since 1998, AgStar has allocated $392 million in patronage dividends and retired $81 million in patronage dividends to eligible stockholders. About AgStar: AgStar Financial Services, ACA, headquartered in Mankato, Minn., employs more than 600 full-time team members. The company is part of the national Farm Credit System and has a public mission to serve 69 counties in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. AgStar’s
about their bill. Because of this, it allows the Mayo Clinic to be out of touch with the average wage. Everybody in the community is paying the public sector’s outrageous bills with higher taxes. In other words, hospitals are relying on tax payer money. We are all interconnected. Everybody in our community is either directly or indirectly impacted by fictitious billing. It is time something is done to stop this insanity. We need to get a hold of the governor and legislatures and change this for the betterment of our society. This insanity has to end. industry specialization, client segments and market delivery systems result in diversification nationwide. The company has expertise in the corn, soybean, swine, and dairy and bio-energy industries. AgStar has developed successful programs in loans, leases, rural community development, crop insurance, consulting and rural home mortgages. As a value-added financial services cooperative, AgStar allocates patronage dividends to its 15,000 stockholders. The company is also committed to giving back to rural residents, organizations and communities through AgStar’s Fund for Rural America. Visit www.AgStar.com for more information.
Rochester City Lines adding service Preston, Fountain & Chatfield to receive service expansion. After listening to riders’ requests for additional service, Rochester City Lines will be adding service to the Highway 52 South corridor with a new bus for Preston, Fountain and Chatfield residents. The new route will offer riders increased mobility with a 4th option in the morning, and a new 3:40p.m. departure from downtown Rochester with a 3:42 departure from the St. Mary’s Hospital campus. The service addition, which will start September 3, after Labor Day, comes after a survey indicated a number of current riders were interested in the earlier bus. “We’re very excited about this expansion” said RCL community liaison Christian Holter. “This marks the first
time we’ve offered four buses in the morning for any commuter route, so this is a big deal. It really offers people a lot of flexibility.” Renee Barnes has been riding the bus from Preston for 8 years. “I am so excited about this. It will be so nice to get home half an hour earlier every day.” City Lines also hopes that the new 3:40 option will attract new riders. Commuter Division manager Mike Rizzo said “We understand that people highly value their time. By offering folks this new early ride home in the afternoon, we’re hoping that those who have maybe been driving because of the lim-
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and $54,000 coming from the county. “The biggest benefit of the entire project was to bring everybody around one table to talk about it. That hadn’t happened before,” said Michael. “We came away with a consensus conclusion that was acceptable to everybody, which was amazing.” The problem became less complicated when Canadian Pacific announced that it will not run coal trains through Rochester, Minn., as had been anticipated at the start of the study. “There’s no need to pursue the bypass,” Michael said, adding that the bypass would be reconsidered if Canadian Pacific changes its mind, there are suggestions in place for local government officials to consider, instead of starting from scratch again. With the bypass issue a mute point for the time being, the study then shifted to whether the existing freight rail line could share right of way space with a proposed high-speed commuter rail line between Rochester and the Twin Cities. It was found that freight and passenger rail could run side-by-side. The study projected increase in freight train traffic through town will not be nearly enough to use up the route’s capacity, with an anticipated increase from a current three to four trains per day to seven to 10 in 20 years. Safety concerns remain
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around trains blocking emergency vehicles from reaching a destination across the tracks and the possibility of a train carrying hazardous freight derailing in town. “It’s a small probability, but there are things we can do to decrease that risk even further,” Michael said. The report recommends safety improvements with cost estimates of between $9 and $12 million over the course of the improvement, which do not have to be done all at once. Those safety considerations include moving all switches on the tracks outside of Rochester and increased preparation of local emergency management crews to react quickly in the case of a derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials. That preparation is proposed to include streamlined communication between Canadian Pacific employees and emergency management. “In the event of a derailment, you don’t want to be wondering what was in that car. We want to go in prepared,” Michael said. In addition, methods to build roadways over the tracks in certain intersections to allow emergency vehicles to get across were considered. The study will be formally presented to the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners, acting as the Olmsted County Regional Railroad Authority, on Tuesday, August 27 following the Board’s 3 p.m. meeting in the government center council chamber.
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Rochester Public Library awarded grant through Blue Cross Foundation Rochester, Minn. - The Rochester Public Library received a $47,327 grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation to help improve health for the residents of Rochester, Minn. and Olmsted County. Funds will be used for the creation of a Wellness Corner at the library, which will offer a variety of supports for increasing wellness including non-invasive health screenings, information and referral to appropriate social services, career coaching, physical health, nutrition and diet information. The Corner will be staffed in collaboration with many community partners including Mayo Clinic’s College of Medicine- Physical Therapy Department, Olmsted Medical Center, Olmsted County Services, Winona State University’s nursing programs, and the local Workforce Center. While available to all residents, the primary focus will be to reach populations underserved or uninsured such as low income, homeless, and the elderly. The Rochester Public Library will also work with SELCO, the southeast-
ern Minnesota regional library system, to offer workshops for other libraries on how to bring health equity to their communities. The Corner will launch later this fall. The Rochester Public Library grant is one of three awarded to libraries across the state to help increase the opportunity for residents to reach their full health potential. “We recognize that libraries are key gathering places in communities and are a logical location to base programs that can help people be their healthiest,” said Stacey Millett, senior program officer for the Foundation. “We applaud the efforts of libraries to collaborate with other community nonprofits and are pleased to be able to support these projects.” The program is part of a larger health equity initiative launched in 2011 that seeks to ensure that all Minnesotans have an equal opportunity to live a healthy life regardless of income, education, race and other socioeconomic factors that affect health. Audrey Betcher, Rochester Pub-
lic Library director, comments, “Wellness is so much more than just physical health. We are grateful to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation for helping us launch a sustainable program that pulls together the strengths of agencies in our communities and can serve as a model for other libraries to augment the health of their communities. Getting appropriate information and referral on topics and services are paramount to everyone’s health and wellness.” For more information on Blue Cross’s grantmaking programs, visit bcbsmnfoundation.org or call (651) 662-3950 or toll free at 1-866-812-1593. The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation exclusively dedicates its assets to improving health in Minnesota, awarding more than $32 million since it was established in 1986. The Foundation’s purpose is to make a healthy difference in people’s lives by improving the community conditions that affect the health of children and families.
PossAbilities Car Raffle Drawing on August 23 The PossAbilities 2013 car raffle drawing will take place on Friday night, August 23 at Strikers Corner in Stewartville, Minn. The winning ticket for the 2014 Ford Mustang will be drawn at 8 p.m. If available, raffle tickets can
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“Love is Love” for Wykoff newlyweds explained her plans, and the contact person at the Mall of America helped her make her plans. The two would go have a caricature done together and Holli would propose while sitting for the caricature. It so happened Amy and Holli were a little early and the caricaturist was not there yet. By this time Holli was nervous and hoping to not have her plan found out so she quickly decided the couple could take a photo together in the photo booth and have a picture of the moment she proposed. So once the two got into the booth and right before the first set of four photos began, Holli proposed. The photo strip tells the story of the surprise proposal and the happiness of the couple after Amy said yes. The photo strip is a once-in-a-lifetime memory for the couple. Following the proposal the two had a celebratory dinner at a Brazilian steakhouse called Fogo de Chao in downtown Minneapolis where they discussed their future together and began planning their wedding. The couple were hoping to be married in Minnesota if the bill passed otherwise they would have been married in Iowa. When the bill passed in Minnesota the same Mall of America representative Holli had worked with for the proposal called them and asked if the two would be interested in getting married at the Mall of America. Being that the Mall of America had become a meaningful place to them through the proposal they were happy to accept the invitation to marry there. Amy and Holli Petrich were united in marriage at 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 2013 in the Mall of America’s “Chapel of
By Barb Jeffers August 1, 2013 brought a very special couple together in marriage. Every wedding day is special, as was this one, but the day was special for more than only the couple being married. It was a special day because it was the first day that this couple could legally be married in the State of Minnesota. Amy Petrich and Holli Bartelt met a little over two years ago through the website OKCupid.com and became friends immediately. Over time their friendship grew into a relationship which continued to grow stronger. Amy said she knew right away that Holli was the one for her. Amy told her parents from the beginning of the relationship that she was “going to marry Holli” some day. With Holli living near Des Moines, Iowa and Amy in Wykoff, Minn. the couple were unable to spend a lot of time together but then the situation would change. Holli’s mom, Deb, was on a transplant list and she knew she would need to be in the area to be near her mom and help with things when the time came for her mom’s organ transplant so Holli moved to Decorah, Iowa, which brought Amy and Holli even closer. Holli moved to Wykoff shortly thereafter. The time came where Holli wanted to propose to Amy but wasn’t sure how to do it. She had already spoken with Amy’s parents and in an old fashioned tradition had asked for their daughters hand in marriage. The couple had a trip to the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. planned for Holli’s birthday on April 24, 2013, so Holli decided she would propose to Amy there. She contacted the Mall of America and
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handled the media very well and they were very appreciative of everything.” Erin Vande Steeg is the contact person with the Mall of America that Holli met while planning the proposal and Erin helped the couple with hotel arrangements and helped in any other way she could. Erin said that the Mall of America was very happy to work with The Chapel of Love to make arrangements for Amy and Holli’s wedding and stated that she is very happy for them and wishes them the best in their life together. The couple states that everyone was really nice at the Mall of America and just in general. Both Holli and Amy are very easy going people who do not like to focus on the negative but say they have had a few instances in the past as far as remarks and such but hope someday that those will disappear altogether. Until that happens they will continue living as any other family by cooking meals and eating together, going to the park together, the things that families do, along with loving and supporting each other.
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They hope that people will consider the old saying “treat others as you would like to be treated” if someone does not agree with their lifestyle with their main concern being the children and their families. Amy and Holli say they have been given a lot of support and it warms their hearts to know so many people care. Both Amy and Holli would like to provide support to anyone that could use someone to talk to at any time. They stated that they don’t want anyone to feel like they are alone during such an emotional time and added, “Anyone who needs someone to talk to is welcome to contact us.” They will be there for support. Holli and Amy are breaking ground in Fillmore County for many reasons. The two have become one of the first same sex couples to marry in Minnesota, they have been open with the media, they are giving strength to others indirectly and hope to help and support others in a more direct way in the future. The two not only have love, they have courage.
Amy Petrich (left) and Holli Bartelt (right) stand with Holli’s son Blake (far left) and daughter Anna (far right) at their August 1 wedding at the Mall of America, one of the first same-sex marriages in Minnesota. Photo submitted
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and volunteers work to provide “a place where people can come in and talk, not even about faith, but about something going on in their lives. This is a comfortable place where they could enter and feel more comfortable talking to someone behind this counter, as opposed to that of a typical coffee shop.” The St. James Coffee House is more than just a peaceful spot
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to enjoy coffee, pastries, and converse. There is a Eucharistic prayer chapel adjacent to the coffee house and there are fun events scheduled every month. Some events include monthly talks by Catholic speaker Raymond DeSouza and live music on the weekends. Updates for events can be found on the St. James Coffee House website, Facebook page, and at the coffee house on informational boards. Recently, the coffee house hosted an event, which highlighted Father Mike Shmitz of
the University of Minnesota Duluth. According to Moore, the event raised about $900 in sales and donations, which was the best event for fundraising of the year. With continued success and support for the business, Nelson hopes to reach out to a larger audience and to everyone in the diocese. He hopes that more programs will be created and webaccess to talks will be available, so that “people can learn more about the faith and why the church teaches certain things.” People from multiple communities and different states have contacted St. James Coffee to ask how they got started. People have expressed interest in using St. James Coffee as a model for a non-profit business, which supports the catholic faith. A permanent catholic coffee house is hard to come by, and according to Nelson, “So far we haven’t found anything like us.”
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reg Kastner and his wife, Tammy, moved to Rochester over 33 years ago. Since their move from the Blue Earth area, they have raised their family in southeast Minnesota, which includes a daughter, Kelly Jo, and a son, Adam. Both of the Kastner children graduated from Mayo High School and continued their education in Winona, now living and working in the Rochester area.
Greg’s wife and daughter both work fulltime at Salon Nouvo as a Master Stylist and a Master Tech. Greg’s son is currently a RN at Olmsted Community Hospital. Greg is also now a proud grandpa as his son and daughter-in-law had their first child in May.
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Greg has worked with the Olmsted County Journal since its inception. He has 30+ years of experience in advertising management and regional ad sales. He has truly enjoyed his career in sales and loves to become part of his clients’ businesses. Over the years so many of his clients have become just like family. He loves to be outdoors, involved in any type of activity from golfing to hunting, or just mowing the law.
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By Rachel Hammer In Praise of The Praise of Folly If there is an early Renaissance equivalent to modern day comedian Eddie Izzard, it is Desiderius Erasmus with his classic work “The Praise of Folly.” Erasmus presents a narrator in what at the time must have seemed like drag, the Goddess of Folly. Folly essentially pulls out a semi-automatic joke rifle and delivers round after round of democratizing humor, leveling gods to men, man to woman, master to slave, scientist and poet. By reducing each person to their stereotype, a caricature, he debunks reductionism by making the reductions ridiculous. Brilliant. The root of the word comedy is revel, and it is revelry that Folly uses to induce intellectual vertigo on her reader. Her approach is to disarm the reader with frivolity, fun and games, until the reader realizes she agrees with many of Folly’s reasonable points—in every direction. That Folly would employ reason, brilliant. The Lordess of Misrule unleashes her argument at, what was predominant at the time: scholasticism and abstraction. The mind-body pendulum unfurled by Descartes had swung too far toward the mind pole, and thus Erasmus advocated the opposite pole, if only to restore society to a healthy moderation of both. “For what is this life, should it even be called life at all, if you remove pleasure from it?” Ironically, the argument of Folly is spot on, it is not silly in the slightest. Sincerity can be taken at face value, but Irony requires the reader to participate, to look in the mirror. The reader is constantly asking herself in “The Praise of Folly”, do I agree? And if so, at what cost? “Briefly, no society, no association of people in this world can be happy or last long without my help; no people would put up with their prince,
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no master endure his servant, no maid stand her mistress, no teacher his pupil, no friend his friend, no wife her husband, no landlord his tenant, no soldier his drinking buddy, no lodger his fellow-lodger—unless they were mistaken, both at the same time or turn and turn about, in each other.” Comedy is a leveling force. Shakespeare was master at using Folly, whether Falstaff or the Fool, he used the margin to speak to the center. In foolishness wisdom is often revealed. Shakespeare’s comedies had the anarchic energy of the ancient morality plays—and similarly, Erasmus creates the sense of comedic anarchy in Folly’s ramblings that are neither nihilistic nor anomian (anti-law)— but cathartic. After tumbling through paragraph after paragraph of gaffs at the expense of everyone, the reader is looking for the return of order, the turn that will offer the So What? to reward the time the reader has spent skating on the thin ice of falsehood and folly. The genius of Erasmus is that he designs his anarchy to pay tribute to order—subversion that desires true authority. The mind-body schism, the war between the stoics and the epicureans, was what Erasmus sought to mitigate. By showing both sides incomplete, he required them reconcile to one another in the act of ecstasy, such as Plato wrote of in “Phaedrus”: “the madness of lovers is the height of felicity. For one who loves passionately no longer lives in himself but in the object of his love, so that the further he departs from himself and the closer he comes to the love-object, the more joyful he is.” To revel in the mind and body at once is possible, Erasmus posits through the happy tongue of Folly, because of the incarnational love demonstrated by God. Through ecstasy, we can experience and tend to an embodied longing for that which is ethereal. We become ourselves by losing ourselves. We should do it more often. All the time, in fact. And such living should cause you to “Clap your hands, live well, and drink deep, most illustrious disciples of Folly.”
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By Katie Van Sickle
This recipe was given to us in 1964. Our first son was less than 1 year old and we were living in Sterling, Colo., in an apartment of an older house. Not much money to eat out or even go to a movie and who could afford a babysitter? We made friends with a couple that played card games with us. One
night she made chocolate sauce for ice cream. It was so good we had a second helping and I asked for her recipe. I haven’t thought of this couple in years. We have given out this recipe countless times.
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(for ice cream) Combine in saucepan: 2 Cups sugar 2 T. cocoa Stir the above until all cocoa lumps disappear Add: 12 oz can evaporated milk 4 T butter (or margarine) Heat to a boil- stir constantly so it doesn’t burn & until it is the thickness of a sauce about 5-7 minutes, longer if you want it thicker. Remove from heat & add 2 T vanilla Leftovers store well in fridge Makes enough for 4-6 servings Don’t forget...Save the Earth, It’s the only planet with chocolate!
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Rochester author explores prophecies in new fantasy novel ROCHESTER, Minn. — This week, Rochester, Minn. resident and author Thomas Showalter celebrates the national release of his new fantasy and adventure novel, “Stone of Fury,” the first installment of his Fallen Stars Trilogy. “Stone of Fury” tells the coming of the fourth Star of a prophecy of Uld. The old gypsy woman had seen the three stars of the prophecy fall to Kingdom. She was peering at the sky with her blind eyes—using her nether sight—when she saw another star fall. It was so bright to her magical vision that it reminded her of looking at the sun. A smile crept over her wrinkled features; it was time, the Protector had come.
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The reign of the Dark King of the Kerrian Empire was soon to be ended, or so she hoped. The Great Mother of the people would do what is needed to be done to drive darkness from the world. She would see to it that the Protector found the other fallen stars and was able to meet his destiny. Two other people saw the last star fall. One was an immortal elf, the first of his kind. The other was a man, who sat on the throne of the Kerrian Empire. He was only vaguely acquainted with the prophecy; for him, the stars were something else altogether. The Dark King reached out with his mind and gave the star’s impact location to the leader of
one of his veteran companies. Published by Tate Publishing and Enterprises, the book is available through bookstores nationwide, from the publisher at www.tatepublishing.com/ bookstore, or by visiting barnesandnoble.com or amazon. com. Showalter is an avid reader of fantasy novels and mythology. His novels are a combination of historical themed scenarios combined with the magic of fantasy and myth. He is currently a college student and a Phi Theta Kappa member. For more information, please contact Michelle Whitman, publicist, at (877) 727-0697 or send an email to michelle@ keymgc.com.
Local Business Owner honored at SERVPRO(r) ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Rod Harris, Owner of SERVPRO(r) of Rochester, Minn., was honored with the Millionaire’s Bronze Award for outstanding revenue performance during SERVPRO’s 44th Annual Convention, held June 17 - June 21 at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel and the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif. In addition to providing a networking and educational forum for the more than 1,600 Franchise Owners in the SERVPRO(r) Franchise System, SERVPRO’s Annual Convention provides a platform to recognize and reward franchisees for outstanding success in their businesses. “I’m proud to have earned this award this year,” said Harris. “Everyone at SERVPRO(r) of Rochester is dedicated to being the leader in our industry in the Rochester area. This award is recognition that our community knows they can depend on us to help them recover from a storm,
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our industry-so they can continue to grow their businesses and support their customers with the best possible service.” For more information about SERVPRO(r) of Rochester, please contact Rod Harris at (507)2869170 or servprooffice5529@tds. net or visit www.SERVPRO.com. About SERVPRO(r) Founded in 1967, the SERVPRO(r) Franchise System is a national leader and provider of fire and water cleanup and restoration services and mold mitigation and remediation. SERVPRO’s professional services network of more than 1,600 individually owned and operated Franchises responds to property damage emergencies ranging from small individual disasters to multi-million dollar losses. Providing coverage in the United States and Canada, the SERVPRO(r) System has established relationships with major insurance companies and commercial clients, as well as individual homeowners.
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tech bytes By Mitchell Walbridge
The Upcoming Digital School Year At least some of us have without a doubt seen the big retailers roll out their “Back to School” steals and deals in mid-July, just when we thought we were getting a break, right? Today, back to school shopping goes beyond picking up the typical notebooks, pencils, pens, folders, glue, scissors and many more items. Back to school time is actually one of the biggest retail seasons of the year, and those stores are anxious to welcome you in and pocket your cash, especially in the electronics department. You may be in the market for some new tech gadgets in addition to your basic pen and paper needs.
So what’s big this year in the education technology department? Well, smartphones, ipads, tablets and laptops are sure at the top of the list to be utilized in classrooms across the country. These tools are being used to view digital textbooks and Cloud storage devices. I know I’ve heard it a countless number of times from my parents and grandparents, ‘You’re going to hurt your back carrying that much in your backpack.’ Well, students today don’t have to carry quite as much as E-textbooks are accessible via their computers. They also don’t have to carry around paper copies of their work as many teachers are turning to having students turn in their assignments online. The old-fashioned pen and paper notetaking and writing process still has its place as my wise former English teacher would agree, but there are important times where we need to utilize the resources that we have in front of us to maximize our educational experiences. Therefore, I wouldn’t discourage anyone thinking about doing some tech shopping to do so now to take advantage of the “Back to School” promos that are out there.
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Military Veteran and Political Beginner Seeks GOP Endorsement By Karen Reisner Aaron Miller, 44, of Byron, Minn. announced Tuesday, August 6 at the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial in Rochester, Minn. his bid to seek the Republican endorsement for the first district congressional seat currently held by four term incumbent Tim Walz (D). State Representative Mike Benson (R) announced his candidacy for the congressional seat in June. The first congressional district is mostly rural and includes 22 counties stretching across southern Minnesota from South Dakota to Wisconsin. Miller has served in the
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Army or Army Reserves since 1986 and has achieved the rank of command sergeant major which is the same rank that Walz achieved during his military service. Miller’s service has taken him to Iraq, Afghanistan, and east Africa. Miller is a political novice as this is the first time he has thrown his hat into the ring for elective office. He is married with two daughters and works
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LOuRDES HIGH SCHOOL STuDENTS PuT FAITH INTO ACTION The Rochester Catholic Schools pursue faith in action and academic excellence in their education. Recently, a group of Lourdes High School juniors have put their faith into action with the Rochester Area Habitat for Humanity organization. Under the direction of Patricia McCleese, Program Manager for Habitat for Humanity, and Todd Ustby, Lourdes parent coordinator with Habitat for Humanity, the students have assisted with three homes over the summer months. Laying the foundation for a home in the Dodge Center area, and completing the sodding of two yards in Rochester have given these young men an opportunity to be a part of the greater community. “Their work has been fabulous,” complimented McCleese, “I watched these young men sod an entire yard in just over two hours! Plus they had time for a little fun with the worms and the dirt,” she chuckled. Habitat for Humanity began in the Rochester area in 1990. This Christian-based organization has served over 500 people by providing simple, quality homes to 68 families. As homes are built, qualifying families assist in the labor, along with community volunteers. Over 38 businesses partner with Habitat for Humanity to assist with building supplies, and the mission to “put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, community, and hope” is achieved. The Rochester Lourdes young men will continue their service through the upcoming year to witness the life transformation of three families as they experience, for the first time, freedom in their lives as they walk into their new home.
RCS SYSTEM NEWS & EVENTS RCS THEATRE CAMP The 2nd annual RCS Summer Theatre Camp was a great success! 58 RCS students, from 1st grade to seniors, participated in the camp. The camp consisted of students learning the art of theatre music and dance to produce a show at the end of the 2 week camp. All of the staff are either Lourdes alumni, RCS staff, or both. “The Lourdes theatre program has a strong tradition that we want to foster and continue for all RCS students,” said Mary Pyfferoen RCS Theater Camp Director.
HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL STuDENT COuNCIL PRESENTS CHECk Holy Spirit Catholic School Student Council presented a check for $1800 to Lourdes Building Our Future (LBOF). The money was raised through various fund raising events over the course of the 2012-2013 school year. Pictured left to right are: Mitchell Allen, Sidney Downs, Lindsey Angst, Josie Hansen, Tucker Besch, Wynter Bergner, Tina Farnberg, Katie Virgin, and Anna Braun.
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RCS SuMMER BOOk CLuB St. Francis hosted the 8th annual RCS Summer Book Club this summer. RCS Summer Book Club is a great way for students to work on reading comprehension and critical thinking skills while enjoying good books together. Students in grades 2-8 came together in small groups once a week for 6 weeks. Each group reads 3 novels and participates in reading activities and discussions that enhance the reading experience. Summer Book Club, under the direction of Ms. Robin Erickson, provides RCS students with an opportunity to share books and have some fun with friends during the summer months.
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DENISE kuTzkE MEMORIAL There are many individual and group benefactors who provide financial assistance to help reduce tuition costs for families. Over the past number of years, St. John the Evangelist/St. Pius X School has been able to make a difference for others while, at the same time, honor one of their former principals. Denise Kutzke served St. John the Evangelist/St. Pius X School as a principal from 1998 until her death in May, 2005. Shortly after the beginning of the 20052006 school year, the Denise Kutzke Memorial Fund was established. Along with a variety of other sources, students have contributed to this needed fund by holding a Jeans Day annually, on or near Mrs. Kutzke’s birthday, with proceeds going to the Denise Kutzke Memorial Fund. Additionally, Student Council members and other student volunteers have served at pancake breakfasts and soup dinners to help raise funds for this worthy cause. St. John the Evangelist/ St. Pius X School fondly remembers former principal, Denise Kutzke, and is proud of the students who have helped insure that the Denise Kutzke Memorial Fund continues to serve others.
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The other change effected by the Omnibus Bill (in Section 4 of the aforementioned law) “allows school districts to convert up to $300 of voter-approved referendum revenue per pupil to a board-approved referendum revenue.” Rochester does not qualify because they already have voter-approved referendum authority totaling more than $300 per pupil. If they were to move to convert the existing referendum authority (levy authority which expires in 2016) from a voter-approved to a boardapproved authority, the school board must pass a resolution before the proposed property tax levy is finalized at the end of September.
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Chatfield’s Western Days draws large crowds to the Chosen Valley By Mitchell Walbridge The city of Chatfield, Minn. welcomed hundreds to the bustling downtown over the weekend as the annual Western Days celebration drew in large crowds Friday through Sunday. The Chosen Valley community, which is split on the borders of both Fillmore and Olmsted counties, hosts one of the biggest town festivals in the southeastern Minnesota area. One of the largest attractions over the past two weekends was the Wits’ End Theatre’s presentation of Monty Python’s Spamalot, “a musical lovingly ripped off from the
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motion picture ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail.’” Over the five showings the community theatre group’s performances housed heavily populated audiences, some sources reporting record numbers in attendance. In addition to theatre entertainment, the weekend was packed with music of all varieties. From the regal sounds of the Chatfield Brass Band, KROC’s Music on Wheels, the everpopular Johnny Holm Band, to the energetic performance of Elvis tribute artist Brad Boice and several other groups, there’s no denying Chatfield served as a jukebox this past weekend. A grand parade on Saturday consisted of significantly more than 100 entries, one of the largest parades in the area. In addition to the grand parade, there was also a stand-still trac-
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Western Days flyers describes the number of food options perfectly – “Plethora.” Sandwiches galore, fresh pie, fresh-cut fries, delectably baked pizza, freshly squeezed lemonade; you name it, odds are you could probably find it in Chatfield. And if it wasn’t in the community park, the town has numerous great restaurants to satisfy the appetites of any customers. Western Days no doubt went out with a bang for 2013 with a grand finale fireworks display that took place Sunday at dusk. The fireworks were sponsored by the Chatfield Fire Department Activities Association, the Chatfield Booster Club, the Chatfield Athletic Club and the Chatfield Ambulance Crew.
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Chatfield Western Days Honorary Grand Marshal Gary Stevens, along with his wife Pat, waved to the large crowds gathered for the Grand Parade on Saturday, August 10. Photo by Barb Jeffers
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OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL
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Olmsted County Fair 4-H Grand and Reserve Champions Continued from the August 7, 2013 Olmsted County Journal fair results. Dairy Anna Sachs, Viola Victors, Eyota, Grand Champion Ayrshire. Brody Olson, Independent, Spring Valley, Grand Champion Brown Swiss. Brody Olson, Independent, Spring Valley, Reserve Champion Brown Swiss. Clara Thompson, Viola Victors, Plainview, Grand Champion Crossbred. Jessica McNallan, New Haven Sodbusters, Mantorville, Grand Champion Jersey. Kyra Abrams, Salem Sailors, Byron, Reserve Champion Jersey. Jayden Suess, Rock Dell Indians, Dodge Center, Grand Champion Milking Shorthorn. Chase DeFrang, Viola Victors, Plainview, Grand Champion Grade Senior Holstein. Jay Sachs, Viola Victors, Eyota, Reserve Champion Grade Senior Holstein. Chase DeFrang, Viola Victors, Plainview, Grand Champion Grade Junior Holstein. Conner Schumacher, Viola Victors, Elgin, Reserve Champion Grade Junior Holstein. Annie Culbertson, New Haven Sodbusters, Pine Island, Grand Champion Registered Senior Holstein. Ellen Sheehan, Burr Oak Beavers, Rochester, Reserve Champion Registered Senior Holstein. Annie Culbertson, New Haven Sodbusters, Pine Island, Grand Champion Registered Junior Holstein. Meghan Connelly, Salem Sailors, Rochester, Reserve Champion Registered Junior Holstein. Annie Culbertson, New Haven Sodbusters, Pine Island, Grand Grand Champion Dairy. Ellen Sheehan, Burr Oak Beavers, Rochester, Reserve Grand Champion Dairy. Brody Olson, Independent, Spring Valley, Grand Champion Dairy Colored Breeds. Nick Thompson, Viola Victors, Plainview, Grand Champion Dairy Production. Katherine Thompson, Viola Victors, Plainview, Reserve Champion Dairy Production. Luke Borst, Burr Oak Beavers, Rochester, Grand Champion Dairy Genetics. Jake Borst, Burr Oak Beavers, Rochester, Reserve Champion Dairy Genetics. Annie Culbertson, New Haven Sodbusters, Pine Island, Grand Champion Junior Dairy Herd. Meghan Connelly, Salem Sailors, Rochester, Grand Champion Senior Dairy Showperson. Annie Culbertson, New Haven Sodbusters, Pine Island, Reserve Champion Senior Dairy Showperson. Brody Olson, Independent, Spring Valley, Grand Champion Intermediate Dairy Showperson. Catherine Thompson, Viola Victors, Plainview, Reserve Champion Intermediate Dairy Showperson. Conner Schumacher, Viola Victors, Elgin, Grand Champion Junior Dairy Showperson. Isaac Rott, Viola Victors, Elgin,
Reserve Champion Junior Dairy Showperson. Goat Maura Talwalker, Creative Clovers, Rochester, Grand Champion Breeding Goat. Lexie Heins, Viola Victors, Eyota, Grand Champion Dairy Goat. Spencer Mandt, Elmira XL, Chatfield, Reserve Champion Dairy Goat. Elizabeth Krause, Nu Dimensions, Dodge Center, Grand Champion Market Goat. Elizabeth Krause, Nu Dimensions, Dodge Center, Reserve Champion Market Goat. Emma Culbertson, New Haven Sodbusters, Plainview, Grand Champion Dairy Market Goat. Chase DeFrang, Viola Victors, Plainview, Reserve Champion Dairy Market Goat. Aidan Rucker, New Haven Sodbusters, Oronoco, Grand Champion Novice Goat Showperson. Maura Talwalker, Creative Clovers, Rochester, Reserve Champion Novice Goat Showperson. Logan Krause, Nu Dimensions, Dodge Center, Grand Champion Intermediate Goat Showperson. Emma Culbertson, New Haven Sodbusters, Pine Island, Reserve Champion Intermediate Goat Showperson. Sam Reinecke, Viola Victors, Eyota, Grand Champion Senior Goat Showperson. Josh Wilson, High Forest Chippewa Champions, Stewartville, Reserve Champion Senior Goat Showperson. Poultry Kyra Courson, Viola Victors, Eyota, Grand Champion Market Chickens. Alex Jech, Viola Victors, Eyota, Reserve Champion Market Chickens. Jon Dilworth, High Forest Chippewa Champions, Goodhue, Grand Champion Breeding Chickens. Anna Burns, High Forest Chippewa Champions, Rochester, Reserve Champion Breeding Chickens. Kate Kraus, Burr Oak Beavers, Rochester, Grand Champion White Egg Production Pen. Lukas Courson, Viola Victors, Eyota, Reserve Champion White Egg Production Pen. Kristina Allen, New Haven Sodbusters, Rochester, Grand Champion Brown Egg Production Pen. Madison Devine, Viola Victors, Rochester, Reserve Champion Brown Egg Production Pen. Mahala Anderson, Viola Victors, Eyota, Grand Champion Show and Hobby. Kate Kraus, Burr Oak Beavers, Rochester, Reserve Champion Show and Hobby. Madilyn Smith, Independent, Preston, Grand Champion Breeding Ducks. Kristina Allen, New Haven Sodbusters, Rochester, Grand Champion Market Ducks. Aiden Allen, New Haven Sodbusters, Rochester, Reserve Champion Market Ducks. Ashley Courneya, Creative Clovers, Rochester, Grand Champion Pigeon. Eric Courneya, Creative Clovers, Rochester, Reserve Champion Pigeon.
Kyra Courson, Viola Victors, Eyota, Grand Champion Novice Showperson. Mietta Anderson, Viola Victors, Eyota, Reserve Champion Novice Showperson. Aiden Allen, New Haven Sodbusters, Rochester, Grand Champion Intermediate Showperson. Malarie Boone, Rock Dell Indians, Racine, Reserve Champion Intermediate Showperson. Kristina Allen, New Haven Sodbusters, Rochester, Grand Champion Senior Showperson. Kelsey Henderson, High Forest Chippewa Champions, Rochester, Reserve Champion Senior Showperson. Rabbit Jake Borst, Burr Oak Beavers, Rochester, Grand Champion Market Rabbit. Carolyn Zylstra, Interstate Hi Flyers, Stewartville, Reserve Champion Market Rabbit. Luke Borst, Burr Oak Beavers, Rochester, Grand Champion Breeding Rabbit. Alex Parker, Rock Dell Indians, Rochester, Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbit. Alex Parker, Rock Dell Indians, Rochester, Grand Champion Doe & Litter. Braden Neumann, Interstate Hi Flyers, Rochester, Reserve Champion Doe & Litter. Victoria Dettinger, Creative Clovers, Rochester, Grand Champion Fur Class. Kahlyn Sweet, Interstate Hi Flyers, Rochester, Reserve Champion Fur Class. Carolyn Zylstra, Interstate Hi Flyers, Stewartville, Grand Champion Senior Rabbit Showperson. Angelica Uecker, Haverhill Boosters, Rochester, Reserve Champion Senior Rabbit Showperson. Malarie Boone, Rock Dell Indians, Racine, Grand Champion Intermediate Rabbit Showperson. Erica Dettinger, Creative Clovers, Rochester, Reserve Champion Intermediate Rabbit Showperson. Erica Bird, Creative Clovers, Rochester, Grand Champion Novice Rabbit Showperson. Luke Borst, Burr Oak Beavers, Rochester, Reserve Champion Novice Rabbit Showperson. Katherine Sherman, Creative Clovers, Rochester, Rabbit Project Youth Leader Award. Sheep Kyra Courson, Viola Victors, Eyota, Grand Champion Commercial Ewe Lamb.
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sions, Pine Island, Champion Intermediate Market Beef Showperson. Krista Schoenfelder, Burr Oak Beavers, Rochester, Reserve Champion Intermediate Market Beef Showperson. Elizabeth Hurley, High Forest CC, Stewartville, Champion Novice Breeding Beef Showperson. Hanna Perrotti, Salem Sailors, Mazeppa, Reserve Champion Novice Breeding Beef Showperson. Owen Allen, New Haven Sodbusters, Oronoco, Champion Novice Market Beef Showperson. Horse Allie Brooks, Acorn Acres, Rochester, Grand Champion Trail. Stephanie Morrison, Acorn Acres, Rochester, Reserve Grand Champion Trail. Ciara Ryan, Viola Victors, Rochester, Grand Champion Barrels. Madison Long, Lucky Horseshoe, Rochester, Reserve Grand Champion Barrels. Jessica Freese, Salem Sailors, Byron, Grand Champion Jump Figure 8. Ciara Ryan, Viola Victors, Rochester, Reserve Grand Champion Jump Figure 8. Shanalyn Bird, High Forest Chippewa Champions, Racine, Grand Champion Halter Showmanship. Gabriella Brubaker, Quincy Ramblers, St. Charles, Reserve Grand Champion Halter Showmanship. Leah Johnson, Eyota Wonder Workers, Eyota, Grand Champion English Pleasure. Katy Morrison, Acorn Acres, Rochester, Reserve Grand Champion English Pleasure. Katy Morrison, Acorn Acres, Rochester, Grand Champion English Equitation. Taylor Howard, High Forest Chippewa Champions, Stewartville, Reserve Grand Champion English Equitation. Angela Hinck, Dresser Valley, Stewartville, Grand Champion Pole Weaving. Jessica Freese, Salem Sailors, Byron, Reserve Grand Champion Pole Weaving. Mackenzie Brass, Burr Oak Beavers, Rochester, Grand Champion Western Pleasure. Hayley Dessner, Viola Victors, Eyota, Reserve Grand Champion
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Western Pleasure. Stephanie Morrison, Acorn Acres, Rochester, Grand Champion Western Horsemanship. Taylor Howard, High Forest Chippewa Champions, Stewartville, Reserve Grand Champion Western Horsemanship. Jessica Zacher, Salem Sailors, Byron, Grand Champion Key Hole. Kaitlyn Maidl, Acorn Acres, Rochester, Reserve Grand Champion Key Hole. Haley Wiederhoeft, Acorn Acres, Rochester, Grand Champion Music in Motion. Allie Brooks, Acorn Acres, Rochester, Reserve Grand Champion Music in Motion. Swine Garett Johnson, Nu Dimensions, Byron, Champion Breeding Gilt. Elizabeth Krause, Nu Dimensions, Dodge Center, Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt. Kaylee Wendt, Viola Victors, Eyota, Champion Market Barrow. Lukas Courson, Viola Victors, Eyota, Reserve Champion Market Barrow. Kaylee Wendt, Viola Victors, Eyota, Champion Market Gilt. Elizabeth Krause, Nu Dimensions, Dodge Center, Reserve Champion Market Gilt. Amelia Welter, High Forest Chippewa Champions, Stewartville, Champion Senior Swine Showperson. Dillon Welter, High Forest Chippewa Champions, Stewartville, Reserve Champion Senior Swine Showperson. Kaylee Wendt, Viola Victors, Eyota, Champion Intermediate Swine Showperson. Lukas Courson, Viola Victors, Eyota, Reserve Champion Intermediate Swine Showperson. William Weick, Burr Oak Beavers, Rochester, Champion Novice Swine Showperson. Garett Johnson, Nu Dimensions, Byron, Reserve Champion Novice Swine Showperson. Livestock Public Presentations Aiden & Kristina Allen, New Haven Sodbusters, Rochester, Grand Champion Livestock Demonstration. Carolyn Zylstra, Interstate Hi Flyers, Stewartville, Reserve Grand Champion Livestock Demonstration.
Go for the Gold! The tradition continues with the 41st year of Gold Rush exhibitors heading to the Midwest to be part of Gold Rush held at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds August 16, 17, and 18. The Fairgrounds are located at the intersection of Hwy 63 South and 16th Street SE intersection in Rochester, Minn. What makes Gold Rush so special is the consistent quality and unique merchandise presented by the dealers. This premiere show is an indoor/outdoor antique and flea market with dealers in 10 buildings as well as dealers covering the entire 52 acres of the fairgrounds. Collectors will be amazed at the variety of antique and collectibles available. The show offers great buying opportunities for the collector of unique antiques, art and collectibles in all price ranges whether you are an advanced collector or someone who is just beginning. You will see a wide array of antiques overflowing with 1,300+ spaces representing dealers from all over the United States and Canada. The selection will include Americana, primitives, furniture, textiles, folk art, paintings, architectural ele-
ments, decorative accessories, holiday, art glass, art pottery, china, estate jewelry, vintage clothing, comics, coins, postcards, autographs, advertising as well as gas & oil advertising, militaria, toys, sports memorabilia, hunting, fishing lures, clocks, lamps, sewing items, door stops, bookends, corkscrews, bottle openers, children’s dishes, children’s toys, Red Wing stoneware, holiday, books, Hummels and Goebel figurines, reference bookseller, artwork and crafts, mid-century modern and a new exhibitor from Indiana who will be bringing a fabulous display of industrial and repurposed modern that promises to wow you in Graham East and a fabulous display of art glass and decorative accessories from a first time exhibitor Van Tempera of San Antonio, Texas in Graham East. The PBS show called Market Warriors sent pickers to the August, 2012 Gold Rush in Rochester. The video of the particular segment that aired April 15, 2013 can now be viewed (on-line); just google “Market Warriors Episodes” on PBS and then click on antiquing
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Gold Rush in Rochester. Also, the Toaster Collectors Association Convention is being held in Rochester, Mn August 15 – 17 at the America’s Best Value Inn & Suites located at 1625 S Broadway, across the street from the Olmsted County Fairgrounds. Besides toasters, the members of the Toaster Collectors Association collect breakfast electric appliances & other toaster related items. The collectors will be shopping Gold Rush on Friday. The convention is open to the public to view displays Saturday from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Contact phone number is 507-289-8620. Food vendors are plentiful serving up your favorite foods; you can sit down at the various picnic tables dispersed near the food concessions. Also, the lobby area next to Graham East has several round tables and chairs for show attendees to relax and get energized. Buildings open 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday & Saturday and 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free; just $5 to park your car. Remember to wear comfortable shoes. Mark your calendar, plan to come and enjoy a day or the weekend and bring your family or a friend. There is no time like the present to collect our distant past.
Laura Bowman joins United Way of Olmsted County as New President and CEO ROCHESTER, Minn. - Laura Bowman began her tenure as United Way of Olmsted County President and CEO. Laura Bowman has been with United Way for 13 years. First as Director of Allocations/Community Building in Mankato, Minn., then as Vice President and Director of Community Impact at Sioux Empire United Way. Most recently she served as President of Greater Mankato Area United Way, a position she has held since December of 2006. During her tenure at Sioux Empire United Way, Bowman helped forge the first United WayImagination Library partnership in the nation and then worked with United Way Worldwide to develop a model to scale the program across the nation. At Greater Mankato United Way she convened commu-
nity partners to address kindergarten preparedness. This effort resulted in the First Steps initiative that identifies at-risk mothers during pregnancy to provide streamlined, non-duplicative services that has helped increase the number of children ready for kindergarten from 49 percent to 73 percent in five years.
During Bowman’s six years at Greater Mankato United Way, the campaign has increased 17 percent. Bowman is married to her husband David. They have three children, Gracie (10), Rafe (7) and Mollie (6). She is originally from Cleveland, Minn. and graduated from St. Mary’s University in Winona, Minn.
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OLMSTED COUNTY JOURNAL
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Olmsted County District Court Clinton Ronald Osburn, 34, of Rochester, Minn., was convicted and sentenced on August 5, 2013 in Olmsted County Court for one count Domestic Abuse - Violate Order for Protection. Osburn was sentenced to the St. Cloud correctional facility for 21 months. Matthew Allen Wright, Sr., 39, of Byron, Minn., was given a stay of imposition on August 5, 2013 in Olmsted County Court for one count Domestic Assault- Felony.
Wright was put under supervised probation for five years and was ordered to local confinement for 45 days with credit for time served of two days. Wright was also given a fine of $1,000. Jabbari Sadiq Ramadan Dawoudi, 23, of Rochester, Minn., was given a stay of imposition on August 5, 2013 in Olmsted County Court for one count Harassment; Violation Restraining Order - Order/Previous Con-
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viction. Dawoudi was put under supervised probation for five years and was ordered to local confinement for 59 days with credit for time of 59 days.Dawoudi was also given 100 hours of community service for indeterminate. Kyle Lee Felter, 28, of Oronoco, Minn., was convicted and sentenced on August 5, 2013 in Olmsted County Court for one count Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Marijuana - Subsequent Conviction. Felter was sentenced to the St. Cloud Correctional
Facility for 28 months, which will stay for 10 years. Felter was also placed under supervised probation for 10 years and was ordered to local confinement for 180 days with credit for time served of 118 days. Abdilah Abdikadir Sheikh-Mursal, 19, of Rochester, Minn., was convicted and sentenced on August 5, 2013 in Olmsted County Court for one count Drugs - 3rd Degree Possess 3 Grams or More Cocaine/ Heroin/Methamphetamine. Sheikh-Mursal was sentenced to the St. Cloud Correctional Facility
for 33 months, which will stay for 20 years. Sheikh-Mursal was also put under supervised probation for 20 years, was ordered to local confinement for 120 days with credit for time served of 46 days, and was given 100 hours of community serviced for 10 months. Lucky Lao Thepsombath, 20, of Rochester, Minn., was convicted and sentenced on August 5, 2013 in Olmsted County Court for one count Burglary - 2nd Degree Dwelling. Thepsombath was sentenced to the St. Cloud Correctional Facility for 29 months.
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StR8linE ConStRUCtion llC Roof with the best, or leak like the rest! SPECIALIzING IN ROOFING! Roofing • Tear-Offs • Storm Damage Concrete • Driveways & Sidewalks Siding • Windows • Decks & Patios • Garage Doors New Construction • Remodeling Licensed & Insured #BC664972 Free Estimates 507-450-4501 (taylor marsden)
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BaSEmEnt WatER ContRol SinCE 1965 •Free Estimates• Beaver Systems, sump pump systems, battery operated sump pumps, under floor drain tile, ProFlow drain systems, under ground outside drains for sump pumps & down spouts, Hold-Right wall Anchors to repair & stabilize cracked & moving basement walls. If you have a basement repair problem we can probably solve it. oWnERS: aRlEigh & SCott BEniKE www.basementwatercontrol.net Rochester 507-281-2714 or toll Free 1-877-461-9994 Lic.#CB646549
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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, Casements Siding: Steel, Vinyl, Cement Board Roofing: Asphalt, Rubber, Metal Doors: Steel, Fiberglass, Entry, Sliding, Garden Professional Installation - Friendly Service the right Choice Starts with the right Company! Bob’s Construction, inc. 4006 Hwy. 14 East, Rochester, MN 55904 507-288-8379 www.bobs-construction.com Lic.# 004842
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 •Coffee get-together in Chatfield, 9-10am, Chosen Valley Assisted Living Center. * •Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-2871404 for more info.* •Baby Time!, 10am, Auditorium, Rochester Public Library, Rochester.* •Toddler Time!, 10:30am & 11am, Auditorium, Rochester Public Library, Rochester.* •Newly Bereaved Program, noon2pm, Seasons Hospice Center for Grief Education & Support, 1696 Greenview Dr. SW, Rochester. •Coffee Get-Together, 6:30-7:30pm, Seasons Hospice Center for Grief Education & Support, 1696 Greenview Dr. SW, Rochester. •Celebrate recovery, a Christian 12-step process for people with hurts, hang-ups and habits, 6:30-8:30pm, R.O.C. (Rochester Outreach Center), 2450 Marion Rd. SE, Rochester. *
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 •Senior Outing at Oxbow Zoo, 2pm, gather in parking lot. Presentation by Ranger in shelter.
•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, AUGUST 17 •Rochester Downtown Farmers Market, 7:30am-Noon, County parking lot, 4th St. & 4th Ave. SE.* •Widows & Widowers of Rochester meeting, 8:30am, Old Country Buffet. For more info, call 507-289-2263.* •Toaster Collectors Association Displays, 9-10:30am, America’s Best Value Inn & Suites, 1625 S. Broadway, Rochester. •Guest Speaker Becky Schmitt, 9:30am, Stewartville Assembly of God, 101 3rd Ave. NW, Stewartville. •Small Dog Rescue of MN Adoption Event, 11am-2pm, Leashes and Leads, 6214 14th St. NW, Byron. •Regeneration Ministry meeting, 7pm, R.O.C. (Rochester Outreach Center), 2450 Marion Rd. SE, Rochester. *
•The Chimney Swifts of Preston, Minnesota, 7-9:30pm, Wild Birds Unlimited Store, Miracle Mile Shopping Center, 20 17th Ave. NW, Rochester. Meet at Birds Unlimited to car pool to Preston.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 •Soul Harbor Christian Fellowship meeting, 4pm, R.O.C. (Rochester Outreach Center), 2450 Marion Rd. SE, Rochester. *
MONDAY, AUGUST 19 •Korean War Veterans Club: Every Monday at 8am at Grandma’s Kitchen (KWVC Mess Hall) in Rochester for meeting and breakfast. * •Senior Softball, Practice 8:30am; Games 9:30am. McQuillan Field off Marion Rd SE, Rochester, MN. Ages: Men 50 to 80 plus; Women 40 to 60 plus. Ben 507-288-4768. rochestermnseniorsoftball.webs.com.* •Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-2871404 for more info. * •Lehto & Wright Celtic and American folk concert, 12:10-1pm, Rochester Peace Plaza, downtown Rochester.
Classifieds MEL’S GOLF CARS LLC closeout on new colored 2012 Yamaha gas and electric Golf Carts. Example: a $5000.00 car with a small down payment and approved credit the price could be $150/month for 36 months. Many used Golf Cars available. We are an authorized Yamaha Dealer and provide the highest quality in all our Golf Carts. Drive your cars in the building - 132 Garfield Ave. S., Albert Lea, MN or call Mel at 507-438-2705. sg24,31,7,14,21,28-x
TUESDAY, AUGUST 20 •Trinity Lutheran Organ Recital Summer Series: Mark Rich, Piano Instructor & Freelance Organist, Hovland Conservatory, Rochester, 12:15pm, Trinity Lutheran Church, Rochester. •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. * •Bedtime Stories, 6:30pm, Auditorium, Rochester Public Library, Rochester.* •Native Plant Night, 6:30-8:30pm, Cascade Meadow Wetlands & Environmental Science Center, 2900 19th St. NW, Rochester. Register by calling 507-252-8133.
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STONEWARE WANTED: Collector paying $1,000 +/- for large salt glazed crocks. Also, want jugs, water coolers, churns and especially advertising pieces. 507-775-6698. w14,21,28-x
Camp-Site RV. Over 150 New and Used Campers in stock! Financing Available! RV Parts Megastore...over 50,000 parts & accessories in stock, Full service dept., RV rentals, Discounts on all in stock 2013 models! Camp-Site RV, Hwy. 9 west, Cresco, Iowa 1-800-5560266, www.campsiterv.com 20EOW- o
We pay $200 and UP for junk cars, trucks, and more. Free Tow away - call Oronoco Auto Salvage at 507-3674315. w20tfn- o
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EMPLOYMENT Help Us Help Others. There’s never been a better time to reach out to those in need. At Home Instead Senior Care, we’re seeking quality people who wish to make a difference by helping local seniors in their homes. Flexible schedules. No certification required, but passion for senior care is. Apply online: www.rochesterseniorcare.com or call M-F, 8am - 4pm. 507-399-0079. TFNwk2- x AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN. This is an 8-5 Monday through Friday position with paid vacation, holidays and personal time. Paid hourly. We are not a commission shop. Must be able to work independently and own your own tools. Contact Preston Service Plus, Preston, MN 55965. 507-765-3846. h31,7,14,21x TAHER FOOD SERVICE in Chatfield has part-time openings in the school’s kitchens. App available in the HS office. Info Gwen 507-272-1195. e14,21-o LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE school nurse. Dover-Eyota Public Schools seeking an individual with an RN license or MDE School Nurse license to fill a long-term substitute School Nurse postition on days school is in session from August 27 through December 1, 2013. Compensation commensurate to licensure and experience. Online application at www.generalasp.com/desch/onlineapp must be submitted by Fri., August 16, 2013. EOE. h14-o
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•Parent/Caregiver Support Group, 6:30-8pm, Seasons Hospice Center for Grief Education and Support, 1696 Greenview Dr. SW, Rochester. •La Leche League of Rochester meeting, 6:45pm, Zumbro Lutheran Church, 624 3rd Ave. SW, Rochester. Open to all women interested in breastfeeding. •Moon Light Paddle, 8:45pm, meet at boat launch at Chester Woods Park. Bring your own kayak or canoe.
WED., AUGUST 21 •Senior Softball, Practice 8:30am; Games 9:30am. McQuillan Field off Marion Rd SE, Rochester, MN. Ages: Men 50 to 80 plus; Women 40 to 60 plus. Ben 507-288-4768. rochestermnseniorsoftball.webs.com.* •Exercise for Seniors, 9:30-10:30am, Rochester Senior Center, 121 N. Broadway, Rochester. Call 507-2871404 for more info. * •Preschool Storytime, 10am, Auditorium, Rochester Public Library.* •Caregiver Support Group, 10-11am, Elder Network, 1130-1/2 7th St. NW, Rochester. For more info call 507-2855272.
CALL 507-288-5201 • FAX 507-288-9560 E-MAIL: news@olmstedcountyjournal.com
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•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.*
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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 & silber 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. 507402-0880. a24,31,7,14,21,28-x ANTIQUE SHOW/FLEA Market: Gold Rush, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Rochester, MN. August 16-18, 2013. Buildings open at 8am. Free admissions, parking $5. 507-269-1473. a14-x
EMPLOYMENT FARMERS UNION OIL COMPANY at Rolette, ND is seeking a qualified General Manager. A energy/agronomy cooperative with sales of $15 million. Successful agricultural business management experience desired. Send or fax (866/653-5527) resume ASAP to: Larry Fuller, 5213 Shoal Drive, Bismarck ND 58503, Email larry.fuller@chsinc.com MCAN NOW HIRING! Truck Driving School Instructors. Join CRST’s brand new training school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa! Relocation assistance provided. Call: 866/419-9395; email: mknoot@crst.com MCAN ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH to wear Wylie? $1,000 flatbed sign-on. Home Weekly. Regional dedicated routes. 2,500 miles weekly. $50 tarp pay. 888/6915705 www.drive4ewwylie.com MCAN HELP WANTED! MAKE $1000 A WEEK mailing brochures from home! Helping Home-Workers since 2001. Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.centralmailing.net (VOID IN SD) (MFPA) SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS sought by Dover-Eyota Public Schools, Eyota, MN. Contact Chris Berg at 507-545-2125 or chrisberg@desch.org. EOE. h7,14-o
**NOW HIRING**
Full-Time Positions at our Reichel Foods North plant Plant is located on Bandel Drive NW Rochester, MN. Immediate 2nd shift positions available. Hiring for 2nd sHift 2:30p-10:30p Must be able to work in a cold environment (35-40 degrees) and must be able to stand for up to 8 hours. We dO RuN NaTIONal BackGROuNd STudIeS aNd dRuG TeSTING. Vacation, Medical/Dental, Holiday pay, Overtime, and Annual Wage evaluations offered. Please apply at 3707 Commercial Dr SW Rochester, MN 55902 between 9a-4pm Mon through Thursday and 9am-3pm on Fridays or call 507-923-4955.
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Classifieds AUCTION CALENDAR
Thurs. Aug. 15, 6:30pm - Property Auction, 4 Bedroom, 5 Bath home. Property Location 1645 Massee Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007. Owner Pat & Al Arends. For more information contact Jensen Real Estate & Auction. 507-373-5660 or online at www. landandfarmauction.com. Thurs. Aug. 22, 9:30am - Tractors, Combines, Heads, Hay & Forage Equipment, Misc. Equipment, Construction Equipment, New Skid Loader Attachments, Vehicles & More! Sale Site: Gehling Implement & Auction Co., Preston MN. Live Online Bidding at gehlinglive.com. For more information contact Gehling Auction at 1-800-770-0347. Sat. Sept. 21 - Upcoming Notice of Amish Consignment Auction. Auction held at Hershberger Metal, Canton, MN. For more information contact Don Hershberger or Noah Swartzentruber.
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AUGUST 24TH! 10+ properties in Aitkin, Baxter, Burnsville, Garrison, McGregor & Palisade. Opening bids below list prices. Bid online! AugustAuction. com 866/572-8264 Auctioneer #02-156 MCAN
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REMANUFACTURED DIESEL & Gas Engines. 7.3 Ford powerstroke @ $4,200 & 5.9 Cummins Diesels w/exch. on good core. Installation available. Don’s Machine Shop, Fosston 218/435-6379 MCAN
MEDICAL ALERT for Seniors - 24/7 monitoring. Free equipment. Free shipping. Nationwide service. $29.95/month. Call Medical Guardian today 888/9183581 MCAN ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get CPAP Replacement Supplies at little or NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 1-888-859-7796 (MFPA)
GARAGE SALES AUCTION SALE: Contents of a large mini-storage unit. Will be sold to highest bidder. Saturday, August 17 9am. Terms: cash. Located 11 miles South of Lake City on Highway 63. Then turn left on 660th Street, then 1/3 mile. Sale subject to owner paying off unit before the sale. Oak Center Storage. 507-753-2672. g7,14-x FRIDAY & SATURDAY, August 16th and 17th from 8am-4pm. Lawn chairs, child’s kitchen set, women’s clothing, breast pump, car seat w/two holders, shoe rack, children’s books, Tupperware, baby cloths and misc. 341 27th St. NE, Rochester. g14- o
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FOR SALE: Internet-ready, eMac computers, 1ghz, 80gb, 512mb RAM, InDesign Master Suite Collection software. All products for media desktop publishing included. Asking $249 or best offer. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s8tfn- x
WHIRLPOOL UPRIGHT FREEZER measuring 16.7 cubic feet. 11 years old. Works fine. Downsizing. $300. 507-2886866. s7,14-x
High efficiency OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler burns less wood. 25 year warranty. Theobald Heating Solutions 507-2519924. stfnwk2- o
PIANOS, DIGITAL PIANOS, Rodgers Church Organs - New, used, sales & service - Call Dewey Kruger Music, Northwood, Iowa, 800-933-5830, deweykrugermusic.com s7,14,21-x
CREEK RIDGE SAWMILL 38120 134th St., Canton, MN 55922. Landscaping mulch. $3.50/yard 100 yards or more. $4.00/yard 10-100 yards. $25.00 pick up truck load. Leave a message with 507460-9672. s31,7,14,21,28,4-x
ProFlowers – Send Bouquets for Any Occasion. Birthday, Anniversary or Just Because! Take 20 percent off your order over $29! Go to http://www. Proflowers.com/Buy or call 1-866-9832204 (MFPA)
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REAL ESTATE DO YOU HAVE A property with pizzazz? Call Roger D. Johnson to get it SOLD! Real Estate Managing Broker, Auctioneer. MLS & Licensed MN, WI, Illinois. 507-218-1122. tfn7-o
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AUTO MTD Yard Machine, 15 HP, 42 inch cut, dual blade deck, riding mower, runs great, cuts great. Comes with dual bagging system. Dethatcher, aerator, and lawn roller included in total price. Plus, get a LAWNBOY push mower, self-propelled, 4 HP Commercial Engine, 21 inch cut, needs minor repair.
Asking $700 or best offer for everything combined. Call 507-251-5297
CASH FOR CARS: All cars/trucks wanted. Running or not! Top dollar paid. We come to you! Any make/model. Call for instant offer: 800/871-9145 MCAN DONATE YOUR CAR Truck or Boat to Heritage for the Blind. Free 3 day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of 800/439-1735. MCAN
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410 1st St. SE, Oronoco, MN 55960 507-367-4315 • 800-369-4315 • www.oronocoautoparts.com Just 5 minutes north of Rochester on Hwy 52 ‘98 Intrigue - Silver, 200K ................. $995
‘96 Camry - Maroon, 153K .............$2,395
‘99 Esteem - Blue, 182K.................$1,295
‘04 Stratus - Silver, 190K................$2,495
‘99 Taurus - Red, 110K ...................$1,995
‘06 Cobalt - Red, Salvage title (hail), 154K ...$3,495
‘98 Blazer - Silver, 157K .................$1,495
‘93 Suburban - Black/Silver, 225K .... $1,495
‘01 Saturn - L200, Black, 122K .......$2,495
‘97 Grand Marquis - Green, 156K ..$1,595
‘02 626 - Silver, 107K ......................$2,695
‘95 Jimmy - Green, 229K................$1,495
‘99 Neon - Maroon, 110K ...............$1,795
‘02 Cavalier - Blue, 122K ...............$2,395
‘02 Alero - White, 143K ..................$2,495
‘99 Tahoe - Silver, 225K..................$1,695
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