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Community

Hospitality House of Owatonna

Arts

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Recreation River Springs Water Park

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OWATONNA FCelebrates OUNDATION 60 Years September 2018 A special project of the Owatonna People’s Press 135 W. Pearl St., Owatonna, MN 55060

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FOUNDATION’S 1ST MEETING FORESHADOWED COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY OWATONNA — Though the Owatonna Foundation has come to be known over its 60-year history as one of the community’s most prominent — if not the most prominent — philanthropic organizations, the Foundation’s first meeting didn’t involve any large donations or benevolent decisions. In fact, the typed minutes reflect that the original Foundation incorporators — Samuel Lord, Harold S. Nelson and F. Keen Young — simply organized a temporary board, elected a permanent Board of Trustees and discussed bylaws for the organization. Though the Foundation was incorporated in December 1957, its first official meeting wasn’t until early 1958. The only formal resolution adopted at that Jan. 9, 1958, meeting, held at the Owatonna Hotel designated the Security Bank and Trust Company of Owatonna as the Foundation’s bank. The hotel, by the way, was a place where many of the original trustees used to meet for coffee and lunch and most likely was the place where the idea for the Foundation got started. What the minutes don’t reflect, however, is the first trustees’ commitment to the community. Indeed, with names like Mark

FIRST PERMANENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ADDITIONAL TRUSTEES Elected Feb. 14, 1958 John A. Buxton Carl A. Dahlstrom Vic Diedrich Daniel C. Gainey Ervin W. Hammel Carl C. Jolly Sidney W. Kinyon Julius H. Meyer James K. Rietz William Ringhofer Irvin Rosa

Elected Jan. 9, 1958 Mark Alexander George A. Anderson Henry W. Hartle Reuben A. Kaplan Samuel Lord Harold S. Nelson Clifford C. Sommer F. Keen Young

Alexander, Henry W. Hartle and Reuben A. Kaplan, among others, that first list of permanent trustees showed a group of men — and they were all men at that time — who were community leaders. Add to that the trustees who were added on Feb. 14, 1958 — a list that included John A. Buxton, Daniel C. Gainey and James K. Rietz, just to name a few — and you’ve got a veritable Who’s Who of Owatonna. Of course, none of the original trustees is still living today, but their legacy lives on. In fact, some of the Foundation’s first grants involved projects that are still pertinent to the community today. The Foundation’s very first grant was given to the Owatonna Hospital, then located on Cedar

Street, to furnish two rooms there and to provide incubators for the nursery. Nearly a half-century later, as the Foundation was preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary, it donated funds to the new Owatonna Hospital that is a part of the city’s health care campus. The first funds donated to the Foundation by Reuben Kaplan were used to buy land as part of the area’s trail system — a trail system that was the Foundation’s first big project and a project that still continues today. Since that first meeting 60 years ago, the Owatonna Foundation has donated to many projects that have enhanced the quality of life in Owatonna and projects that might not have developed without the Foundation’s help.

The Owatonna trail system continues to be enjoyed throughout the year by residents and visitors alike.The Owatonna Foundation has a long history of supporting the Owatonna trails, dating back to the very beginning of the Foundation. The first funds donated to the Foundation by Reuben Kaplan were used to buy land as part of the area’s trail system. (Press file photo)

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“OUR MISSION IS IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS BY SUPPORTING

OWATONNA PROJECTS THAT FOCUS ON COMMUNITY, ARTS, RECREATION AND EDUCATION.”

Maximizing charitable donation income tax benefits under the new tax law By MONTE MITCHELL

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law on Dec. 22, 2017, significantly increased the standard deduction for individual taxpayers. Starting in 2018, the standard deduction is increased to $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for joint filers. As a result, many more taxpayers will utilize the standard deduction rather than itemizing deductions. Consequently, you will not be able to benefit from charitable deductions in years you do not itemize deductions. This article will explore three strategies to maximize income tax benefits related to charitable donations. The first strategy is to make direct charitable donations from an IRA. These donations are referred to as qualified char-

itable distributions (QCDs). Q CDs allow taxpayers aged 70½ or older to make taxfree charitable Mitchell donations directly from their IRAs. Individuals meeting the age requirement may exclude up to $100,000 of QCDs each year from their income. The QCDs count toward meeting required minimum distributions (RMDs) that must be distributed from IRAs once you reach age 70½. Note that QCDs are excluded from taxable income but you will not receive an income tax deduction for the charitable contribution on your federal income tax return. So why would you prefer

utilizing a QCD rather than receiving a distribution from your IRA and then writing a check to the charitable organization? Quite simply, making a QCD will likely reduce your income taxes. Those with limited itemized deductions will definitely benefit. Those receiving Social Security benefits may also see a reduction in the amount of those benefits subject to income tax. The second strategy is to form a donor-advised fund. Unlike QCDs, anyone can open a donor-advised fund, as there are no age restrictions on its utilization. Contributing to a donor-advised fund will allow you to take a charitable donation deduction in the year(s) you contribute to the donoradvised fund. A donor-advised

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avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation in value of the securities. This can significantly reduce your income taxes. A third strategy is to donate multiple years’ worth of donations to charities in a single year while foregoing donations in other years. This bunching strategy can be employed to optimize your use of itemized deductions and the standard deduction over a period of years. Donating appreciated marketable securities directly to a charitable organization can be especially advantageous, as the amount of the donation will be the fair market value of the marketable security if you have owned the security for more than one year. You also avoid capital gains tax on the appre-

ciation in value of the security. This article has discussed three possible means of maximizing income tax benefits related to charitable donations. To learn more about these options, and which strategy may be best for you, please consult with your tax and investment advisors. Lastly, please consider making current and future gifts to the Owatonna Foundation. The Owatonna Foundation is your community foundation and is focused on preserving the past, building the present, and funding the future of Owatonna. Monte Mitchell is a retired Senior Vice President of Administration at Viracon and currently serves as an Owatonna Foundation Trustee.

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fund is an easy way to create a fund for future charitable donations while receiving a tax deduction in the current year. Since you control contributions to your donor advised fund, you can contribute amounts that enable you to itemize deductions in some years and take the standard deduction in other years. This will allow you to maximize the tax benefits of your charitable gifts. A donor-advised fund is especially beneficial when appreciated marketable securities (stocks) are contributed to the fund. This is because the donation amount, for purposes of the charitable donation deduction, is the fair market value of the appreciated property if you have owned the property for more than one year. You also

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Fund Options Individuals, Families and Businesses The Owatonna Foundation (OF) is a charitable (legacy) organization-- different in that you don't give to us -- you give through us to fund worthy capital projects in Owatonna that enhance the quality of life for present and future generations in the fields of community, arts, recreation, and education. Many donors - individuals, families, businesses and organizations - want to know that the field of interest they care about will be supported long after they are gone. OF exists to make sure that your gift does good work, not only now, but well into the future. OF honors and protects the intentions of all its donors. As the donor, you can recommend distributions to the Owatonna Foundation supported fields of interest that mean the most to you (community, art, recreation, and education) when you set up your fund. OF has several fund options designed to meet both your short and long-term philanthropic goals. Once approved by the OF Grants Committee, funds are then forwarded to the approved grant recipients in the name of the donor. Donor Designated Fund

Non-Endowed Field of Interest

Offers the ability to support a specific Foundation approved project

Offers the ability to support a specific field of interest.

Initial Contribution

$10,000

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Offers the ability to support a specific field of interest in perpetuity.

Offers the ability to donate a legacy gift during their lifetime while still an active community member.

Gifts such as a will bequest, real estate, securities, or life insurance to ensure the ongoing work of the Owatonna Foundation.

$10,000 (additional contributions with a $5000 minimum also accepted)

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Donor designates a specific field of interest they wish to fund.

Donor designates a specific field of interest at fund inception.

The donor is able to make an investment today for the future betterment of our community.

Donor may designate a specific field of interest.

The Grants Committee designates the specific field of interest of the grant recipient.

Funds are pooled with the General Fund and invested in accordance with policies set by the Investment Committee.

Upon the distribution of the estates assets, the donorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gift is pooled with the General Fund and invested in accordance with policies set by the Investment Committee.

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How to apply for a grant Step One:

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Individual or organization considers a possible grant from the Owatonna Foundation

Complete a grant application on-line at the Foundation’s website (info@owatonnafoundation. org) or get a hard copy from the Foundation’s Executive Director at their office at 108 West Park Square. Mail the application to PO Box 642 Owatonna or hand deliver to our office.

Grant application is reviewed by the Executive Director and Grants Committee Chairman to make sure all required information is provided and that the grant falls within the Foundation’s mission. A site visit or meeting with the Grants Committee may be arranged for the next scheduled Grants Committee meeting.

Grants Committee meets to discuss grant proposal

Grant recipients receive the allocated funds from the Owatonna Foundation by sending copies of project invoices to the Owatonna Foundation for reimbursement. Disbursements are only made for approved grant expenses.

Grant criteria: • Must be a 501 C3 tax exempt organization • Must be located in Owatonna or its environs • Project must be a capital project with longevity • Must benefit a significant portion of the community

Grant deadlines are May 1 and September 1

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Grants Committee can approve grants of up to $25,000 without further approval from the Board of Trustees.

Grants Committee recommends approval or denial of grants in excess of $25,000 to the Board of Trustees for their consideration at their next scheduled meeting.

The full Board of Trustees votes either in favor or denial of the proposed grant and the applicant is notified of the decision.

The Owatonna Foundation requests some form of permanent recognition for completed grant projects. This will be determined at the time the project is completed.

The Owatonna Foundation may request a promotional photo or other media event to publicize the project.

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TRUSTEES OF THE OWATONNA FOUNDATION Trustee Elected F. KEEN YOUNG 1958 SAMUEL LORD 1958 HAROLD S. NELSON 1958 GEORGE A.M. ANDERSON 1958 CLIFFORD C. SOMMER 1958 MARK H. ALEXANDER 1958 HENRY W. HARTLE 1958 R. A. KAPLAN 1958 JOHN A. BUXTON 1958 CARL A. DAHLSTROM 1958 VICTOR DIEDRICH 1958 DANIEL C. GAINEY 1958 ERVIN W. HAMMEL 1958 CARL C. JOLLY 1958 SIDNEY W. KINYON 1958 JULIES H. MEYER 1958 JAMES K. RIETZ 1958 WILLIAM RINGHOFER 1958 IRVIN ROSA 1958 AXEL ANDERSON 1961 THOMAS KELLY II 1961 STEPHENS J. LANGE 1962 WILLIAM WHITING 1964 CHARLES BUXTON II 1965 JOHN ALEXANDER 1965 R. W. KAPLAN 1966 LOUIS HAMMEL, JR 1966 CHARLES OSWALD 1966 WARD DWIGHT 1966 E.S. GANDRUD 1967 HARRY WENGER 1967

Served 1970 1967 1972 1994 1979 1975 1961 1978 1969 1961 1990 1979 1966 1975 1975 1966 1983 1969 1969 1987 1972 2007 1986 2000 1988 1996 1994 1991 1980 1988 1991

DANIEL J. GAINEY A.M. SEVERSON KENNETH E. WILCOX EUGENE DIEDRICH WALLACE TRIPP ROBERT BARNARD DONALD DEWEY M.D. JERRY WENGER ALLAN CHAFFEE ARTHUR CASEY JAMES MARTINEAU DALE JOHNSON JERRY BOOS JOHN WILCOX LUTHER MAGELSSEN CAROL NELSON LARRY RIETZ FRED AUSTIN JAIRUS MEILAHN KENNARD KAPLAN DONALD VOSS CHADWICK LANGE LEONARD VIZINA SALLY ALEXANDER JAMES HANKES DAN SCOTT EDWARD STEPANEK HARLAND STROHSCHEIN JARRETT DAWALD FRANK LEWIS JAMES SHEARD JOYCE MATTSON

1969 1972 1974 1975 1975 1975 1975 1978 1979 1979 1979 1981 1981 1981 1983 1983 1983 1986 1987 1987 1987 1987 1987 1988 1988 1988 1988 1988 1990 1990 1990 1991

1979 1976 2018 1978 2010 1990 1990 1994 1983 1995 2010 1994 1992 1983 1987 present 2008 1990 2006 2013 2006 present 2002 2004 1994 1995 2002 2011 1996 2000 2004 2000

BETSY LINDGREN RICHARD STRUNC SABRA OTTESON TODD HALE GERALD DEETZ E. JAMES LANE, JR NANCY BENJAMIN LARRY STORDAHL JAMES MILLER, M.D. WILLIAM KOTTKE BRAD AUSTIN TIMOTHY McMANIMON KENNETH AUSTIN TOM BRICK STEPHEN SMITH CHARLES HERRMANN PAUL ARNFELT NORMA BUXTON DAVID EINHAUS DALE HURSH GREG WOBSCHALL BETTY KAPLAN DANIEL LEWIS ROBERT MCKENNA DENNIS MEILLIER VERN WHITE CAROL WINTER GENE MICHAELSON WILLIAM BEER OTTO NELSON DAVID SEYKORA JAY JOHNSON

1992 1992 1993 1994 1994 1994 1995 1995 1995 1995 1998 2000 2000 2000 2000 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2003 2003 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2006 2006 2006 2007

present 1998 2018 present present 1996 1999 2010 2003 2014 2015 present 2004 2012 present present 2016 2005 present 2013 2012 2010 2007 2005 present 2010 present present present 2016 present present

RAY STAWARZ 2007 SHARON WEST 2007 DALE GANDRUD 2009 ROBERT JUNGBLUTH 2009 KENT KIENHOLZ 2010 MELANIE NELSON 2010 MONTE MITCHELL 2010 GREGG DRAEGER 2011 THOMAS DUFRESNE 2011 MATT KOTTKE 2011 MIKE JENSEN 2012 MIKE MILSTEAD 2012 ROBERT HEERS 2013 JULIE RETHEMEIER 2014 ANDY MICHALETZ 2015 DR. BRIAN BUNKERS 2015 DENNIS VON RUDEN 2015 COREY MENSINK 2016 JOLAYNE MOHS 2018 DR. BOB WOTTRENG 2018 JUDY PLEMEL 2018 DEAN VELZKE 2018

New trustee Judy Plemel

present present present 2018 present 2015 present present present present present 2016 present present present present present present present present present present

New trustee Dean Velzke

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OWATONNA FOUNDATION TRADITIONAL AND NON-TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS The Owatonna Foundation has scholarships for students who wish to continue their education and returning adults who are looking for a new career. Building our educational base, helps build a better tomorrow. The Foundation awards scholarships to both traditional and nontraditional students. Since 1995 the Owatonna Foundation has awarded 430 scholarships, totaling more than $576,000, for individuals preparing for technical careers. During fall semester 2018, seven individuals will use Traditional Scholarship funds to assist with their education costs. These individuals graduated with the 2018 high school class. The Nontraditional Scholarships are awarded to individuals who are returning to college or continuing their education after high school

graduation and five individuals received Nontraditional Scholarships. Recipients attend technical programs at technical or community colleges.

eration; $2,000; parents Vonna Dinse and Jeff Olson • Zachery Sencer, North Iowa Area Community College, Auto Mechanics, $2,000, parents Jason & Laura Sencer Traditional • Taylor Velzke; The Aveda Scholarship Recipients Institute – Minneapolis; Mas• Aaron Boss, Riverland sage Therapy, Estiology, & CosCommunity College, Automo- metology; $2,000, parents Kelly tive Technology, $1,000, parent & Dean Velzke Jackie Boss Nontraditional • Vincent Green, Riverland Community College, Electrical Scholarship Recipients Construction, $2,000, parent • Brooke Hondl, RiverJulie Green land Community College, Ra• David Keck, Riverland diograpy, $1,500, parents Ken Community College, Diesel & Cheryl Hondl Technology, $2,000, parents Liz • Joseph Nelson, Alexan& Brad Keck dria Technical College, Power • Mason Miranda, Riverland Sports Technician, $1,000, parCommunity College, Business, ent Gene Nelson $1,000, parent Dominica Vargo • Samantha Schwartz, River• Adam Olson; South Cen- land Community College, Astral College; Heating, Venting, sociate in Arts, $1,500, parents Air Conditioning, and Refrig- Leslie & Bridget Schwartz

• Angela Terpstra, Riverland Community College, Human Services, $2,000, parents Mike & Sue Terpstra • Julie Tuerk, Dakota County Technical College, Interior Design, $2,000, parents Burnett & Nancy Tuerk For the 2018 – 2019 school year, $30,000 is available for scholarships. Nontraditional scholarship applications are due October 25, 2018 and June 25, 2019. Traditional scholarships are due April 10, 2019. Applications are available at the Foundation’s office at 108 West Park Square, Owatonna; http:// www.owatonnafoundation.org, Grants/Scholarships, and Apply for a Scholarship, or from Jill Holmes at 455-3059.

between $500 and $3,000 • Prepare for a technical career that doesn’t require a fouryear degree (typically recipients attend a technical or community college as they work towards their technical career goals) • Graduating with the current high school class of Owatonna High School, Owatonna Alternative School, Eagle Academy, Owatonna Christian School, Choice Technical Academy, or Pillsbury College Prep • Parent or guardian of applicant a resident of Steele County

Nontraditional Scholarship Criteria

• Scholarship awards range between $500 and $3,000 • Prepare for a technical caTraditional reer that doesn’t require a fourScholarship Criteria year degree (typically recipients • Scholarship awards range attend a technical or communi-

ty college as they work towards their technical career goals) • An Owatonna mailing address or have worked at an Owatonna business for at least the past two years • High school graduate or possess a GED • Graduated prior to the current high school class

June A. and Melanie Nelson Scholarship Criteria

• S c h o l a r s h i p aw a r d $1,500 • Applicant must be a woman of diversity and/or a single mother providing 50 percent or more of the support for a child under 18 years old • An Owatonna mailing address or have worked at an Owatonna business for at least the past two years

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Owatonna Foundation Grants Summary

The Owatonna Foundation has made and continues to make major contributions to the welnfare of our community. To meet tthe ever-changing needs of the community, the Foundation has helped with grants to various support groups for capital -purchases and improvements. Each year the Foundation receives and evaluates requests for funding that touch every aspect of our lives in the following categories:

Community – with projects that have an impact on the quality of life of the people of Owatonna, and the parks and places they use and enjoy. Education – with scholarships and improvements promoting literary and scientific ventures and preserving the history of Owatonna. Arts – with projects that support fine arts, both visual and musical, and encouraging a diverse cultural environment.

Recreation – with projects that help improve the recreational diversity of Owatonna, offering all ages a recreational outlet throughout the year. Community 58 projects $5,643,459 Arts 31 projects $1,141,385 Re cre ation 40 proje c ts $3,024,981 E du c at i on 4 8 proj e c t s $2,098,573 Grand Total 177 projects $11,908,398

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Community The Owatonna Foundation has made and continues to make major contributions to the welfare of the Owatonna community. To meet the everchanging needs of the community, the Foundation has help with grants to various support groups for capital purchases and improvements.

Steele County Food Shelf

The demand for the services of the Steele County Food Shelf continues to climb. The initial grant from the Owatonna Foundation, in 1993, was to purchase freezers, file cabinets, answering machine and phones. With subsequent grants, the food shelf purchased stainless steel sinks and other commercial equipment to keep current with state codes, and painted the entrance with murals to welcome customers.

Owatonna Senior Place

The focus of SeniorPlace is to enrich the lives and promote the independent lifestyles of those 50 and older in Owatonna and the surronding area. It is a vital, intergenerational provider of meaningful, social, educational, and recreational services that enhance the lives of seniors and their families. SeniorPlace is a subdivision of the Owatonna Park and Recreation Department and occupies a three-story building on the West Hills campus. It began in 1989 with a grant from the Owatonna Foundation, with additional funds contributed by the community through the Foundation over the next 4 years. These funds were used to renovate the building, previously offices for the Park and Recreation Department, and add a large multi-purpose room, lobby, and new offices. Since 1993, the Owatonna Foundation has given grants to the Steele County Food Shelf. (Press file photo)

A grant from the Owatonna Foundation to the KODA Living Community helped to build a covered walkway between KODA and the Owatonna Hospital. The grant was one of many Community projects funded by the Foundation. (Press file photo)

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Arts

The arts have been an important part of the Owatonna community since its inception. It is hardly surprising that commitment to the arts is a priority of the Owatonna Foundation. That commitment can be seen through the Foundation’s support of the city’s fine arts, both visual and musical.

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case local artists. Little Theatre of Owatonna The Owatonna Foundation has awarded four grants to the Little Theatre of Owatonna (LTO) for upholstering the auditorium seats, air conditioning the auditorium, updating the lighting and sound system, and other capital improvements.

Central Park The Owatonna Foundation Bandstand

Owatonna Arts Center

has funded several important projects at the Arts Center: the construction of a catering kitchen, restrooms, and lighting and sound system in the galleries, performance hall and studio. Many visitors are impressed with the elegant surroundings and well-equipped studios. The Owatonna Foundation has made it possible for the Arts Center to have those amenities that best present this historic structure while giving the community a state-of-the-art facility to show-

Significant support was given by the Owatonna Foundation for the construction of the Central Park Bandstand in 2004, as part of the city’s sesquicentennial celebration. The facility is a replica of the bandstand that stood on the same site at the end of the 19th century. The Central Park Bandstand provides a gathering spot for the community as well as a venue for various events — from concerts in the summer to the Lighting of the Lights during the holidays.

The Central Park bandshell provides a gathering spot for the community as well as a venue for various events — from concerts in the summer to the Lighting of the Lights during the holidays. The bandshell — modeled after the original band stand in the park that was built in 1899 — was the Legacy Project of the city of Owatonna in 2004, the sesquicentennial of the community. The Owatonna Foundation provided $125,000 for the project, which was matched by local individuals, businesses and independent foundations. (Press file photo)

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The Owatonna Foundation has funded several important projects at the Arts Center: the construction of a catering kitchen, restrooms, and lighting and sound system in the galleries, performance hall and studio. (Press file photo)

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Recreation The Owatonna Foundation supports projects that help improve the recreational diversity of Owatonna, offering all ages a recreational outlet throughout the year.

River Springs Water Park

For decades, the city of Owatonna lacked an outdoor swimming facility. Thanks in great part to the leadership grant by the Owatonna Foundation, this dream is finally a reality, with opening of the pool in the Spring of 2009. The River Springs Water Parks offers recreational and competitive swimming opportunities for individuals of all ages. It provides a place for physical

fitness, family entertainment, education, and employment, and is designed to accommodate and promote intergenerational recreation.

Owatonna Soccer Complex

The Owatonna Foundation was instrumental in helping the Owatonna Soccer Association build the nine-field Owatonna Soccer Complex. The Foundation provided a matching grant for the complex and an additional grant for the installation of an electronic scoreboard and to construct lighting for two of the bigger fields as well as the Since its opening in the spring of 2009, the River Springs Water Park has offered the citizens of Owatonna — as well as guests to construction of a concession the community — a place of summertime recreation. The Owatonna Foundation provided a $1.3 million grant, which represented about 35 percent of the project’s cost. (Press file photo) storage building.

The Owatonna Skate Park, which was completed in 2004, had the Owatonna Foundation as one the primary contributors to the project. When the project opened, then trustee and now president of the Owatonna Foundation Betsy Lindgren called the park “a dream come true.” (Press file photo)

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Education The Owatonna Foundation has consistently supported education in the city of Owatonna whether it was through grants for improvements increasing literacy, promoting scientific ventures or preserving the history of education in Owatonna, or by providing scholarships to students.

Steele County Historical Society

The Steele County Historical Society has been the recipient of much assistance from the Owatonna Foundation. That includes several grants over the years from the Foundation to help the Historical Society pay for additions to the Village of Yesteryear and the cost of renovations. The Society was also the recipient of a generous grant to

help pay for the construction of the Steele County History Center — a wholly privately funded project that opened its doors on April 26, 2012.

The Owatonna Public Library

The Owatonna Public Library has been an integral part of the community of Owatonna and Steele County since the doors first opened to the public in 1900. The 1992 addition to the original structure greatly expanded the children’s section and increased the adult services area. A significant grant by the Owatonna Foundation allowed the architects that designed the addition to ensure It would be visually and structurally compatible with the original turn-of-the-century The Steele County History Center, which opened its doors on April 26, 2012, was a recipient of a $500,000 grant from the Owabuilding design. tonna Foundation — one of many contributions to the $3.3 million, wholly privately funded projects. (Press file photo)

In 1992, the Owatonna Foundation presented a significant grant to the Owatonna Public Library for a large addition to the building. (Press file photo)

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Owatonna Foundation

PHOTO MATCHING CONTEST Celebrating 60 years of supporting the community

Match the title, year to the photo for your chance to win. Prizes include Holiday Inn and Suites overnight stay, water park passes, round of golf, Kottke Jewelry gift card, gift certificate to Plaza Morena and much more. Bring the completed form to the Owatonna Foundation office during its open house on Saturday, Oct. 13, 8 a.m. to noon, to be entered. No purchase is necessary. The first 50 entries will receive a Culverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Meal Basket. Contest directions: On the line provided under each project photo, write the letter of the project, along with the year it was completed.

Project Letter & Date: __________

Name: _________________________ Address: _________________________ Phone: _________________________ Email: _________________________

PROJECT TITLES A. Foundation Building at SCFF B. Four Seasons Centre C. Hospice House D. Lake Kohlmier E. Little Theatre of Owatonna sound system upgrade F. Owatonna Hospital-Community Resource Center G. Owatonna Public Library H. River Springs Water Park I. Soccer Association Scoreboard J. Steele County History Center

PROJECT DATES 1958 1972 1991 2001 2004 2005 2007 2014

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The Owatonna Holiday Inn and Suites will host a wine and beer tasting from 6:30 to 9 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 11, as part of Owatonna Foundation Week. (Submitted photo)

OWATONNA FOUNDATION WEEK October 7-13, 2018 Tuesday, Oct. 9 Business After Hours Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism’s Business After Hours Master’s Bar and Grille — Brooktree Golf Course 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 10 Legacy Luncheon Legacy Luncheon at the Steele County History Center Noon to 2 p.m. Invitation only. More information call 455-2995 Keynote speaker: Chris Fulton, executive director, Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation Spirit of the Community Award Winner: Ken and Norma Wilcox

Thursday, Oct. 11 Wine and Beer Tasting Wine and Beer Tasting at the Owatonna Holiday Inn and Suites 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wine, beer and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Live auction Tickets $15/person in advance; $20 at the door. Tickets available at Cash Wise Liquor, Kottke Jewelers, the

Owatonna Foundation office, www.owatonnafoundation.org or at the door.

Friday, Oct. 12 Catch the Owatonna Foundation at the Huskies home football game against Rochester Century. T-shirt giveaway at halftime. T-shirt toss is sponsored by Court Sports and More.

Saturday, Oct. 13 Saturday morning coffee at the Owatonna Foundation office 8 a.m. to noon Open house at the Owatonna Foundation office, 108 W. Park Square, featuring refreshments from Old Town Bagels Be sure to turn in your Foundation photo matching contest form for a chance to win prizes. 60th anniversary celebration Owatonna Foundation Building at the Steele County Fairgrounds 6:30 to 9 p.m. Featuring the Southern Minnesota’s Real Big Band with Kim Cosens. Space is limited. Tickets $30/couple or $15 each — available at Kottke Jewelers, Tri M Graphics, Owatonna Foundation Office or online at owatonnafoundation. org

Oct. 7-13 is Owatonna Foundation Week, and the foundation will host a variety of festivities celebrate its many accomplishments over the past 60 years and to thank its many generous donors. One of events is an open house at the foundation office, 108 W. Park Square, from 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 13. (Press file photo)

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Congratulations on 60 Years and Thank You for the Financial Support of the many Parks and Recreation Projects!

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