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10/20/2020

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OCBA

Our Members in Masks social event is at 4:00 p.m. this Friday, October 23.
- Bundle up! We'll be on the patio at Forager Brewery.
- Masks are required; we'll be distancing as much as possible.
Our October member meeting is at 5:30 p.m. next Thursday, October 29.
- Mayor Kim Norton will be our guest speaker.
- Look for the Zoom link and login information in next week's announcements.

Olmsted County District Court

There is a Zoom Room at 1:00 p.m. this Friday, October 23.
- Please email the OCBA Gmail account if you need the login information.

Olmsted County Law Library

Did you know? The Olmsted County Law Library carries the Minnesota Lawyer and Bench & Bar of Minnesota? Stop into the Olmsted County Law Library and check them out! We’re open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues? Please email olmstedcountybarassociation@gmail.com before 8:00 p.m. the preceding Sunday. Announcements will be shared here and on the OCBA Facebook page unless requested otherwise.

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Weekly Announcements

10/12/2020

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Olmsted County Bar Association

Our next Bar meeting has been rescheduled to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, to accommodate our speaker's schedule.
- Speaking of our guest, Mayor Kim Norton will be joining us to share the latest news in the City of Rochester.
We also are excited to announce our Members in Masks social gathering at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 23!
- We will be gathering outdoors at Forager Brewery and adhering to CDC guidelines and applicable state laws.
- Masks are required when food/drinks are not being consumed.
- We look forward to seeing you!

Legal Assistance of Olmsted County

It's not too late to register for the 5K Run/Walk fundraiser for Legal Assistance of Olmsted County. Go to their website at www.laocmn.org to register.
Don't miss out on the silent auction! Click Bid makes it so easy to participate. You can register for the silent auction and view baskets by going to www.LAOC.CBO.IO. There are 45 amazing baskets. Four of them are described below.
- Basket #103 Grand Slam Tennis Basket. LOVE this basket from the Rochester Tennis Connection! Besides an hour tennis lesson with pro Tim Butorac, it includes tennis socks, a sweatshirt, tennis balls and a tennis backpack. The $50 gift card from Scheel’s will help you round out your tennis gear.
- Basket #108 Sweetheart Night. Enjoy a superb dinner at Prescott’s with the enclosed $200 gift card. Set the stage for a fun evening with the bottle of wine, chocolates, and a gift certificate to Renning’s Flowers. Cheers!
- Basket #133 SKOL to our MN Vikings’ Standout. Don’t let yourself be outbid for this amazing Marcus Sherel autographed jersey and picture. This is a once in a lifetime chance to show your Rochester and Viking pride!
- Basket #140 Judge Birnbaum’s Framed Photo. Another item that needs no introduction for previous attendees of the LAOC fundraiser. The Honorable Robert Birnbaum is a talented photographer and every year has donated one of his unique photos from his travels to be auctioned off to benefit LAOC. Featured this year is a photo of the rigging from the Schooner Mary Day (Maine).

Olmsted County Law Library

Did you know?
The Olmsted County Law Library has, right on its shelves, Minnesota Civil Practice, Fourth Edition! This is an excellent resource for any attorney, but especially if you are new to practice or new to the issue at hand. Minnesota Civil Practice has been described as one of the most detailed resources on civil procedure compared to any other. Three volumes cover everything from the history of litigation in Minnesota, to plaintiff’s pleadings, to extraordinary writs. Stop into the Olmsted County Law Library and check it out. The law library is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues? Please email olmstedcountybarassociation@gmail.com before 8:00 p.m the preceding Sunday. Announcements will be shared here and on the OCBA Facebook page unless requested otherwise.

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Weekly Announcements

10/5/2020

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Olmsted County Bar Association

The Honorable A.M. "Sandy" Keith passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020.
- The obituary is available here: https://www.ranfranzandvinefh.com/obituary/509071/Alexander-Keith/.
- You can read more about Justice Keith's life here:
  - https://www.twincities.com/2020/10/04/sandy-keith-former-minnesota-chief-justice-and-lieutenant-governor-dies-at-93/
  - https://www.postbulletin.com/news/government-and-politics/6695539-Weve-lost-a-giant-Rochester-native-Sandy-Keith-dies-at-91.
- The Board will be making a donation on behalf of the OCBA in Justice Keith's memory.
For those of you advising small business owners and others struggling financially during COVID:
- RPU has allocated $750,000 to help Rochester small business customers with utility bills.
  - The small business financial assistance program was launched in early August with an initial amount of $500,000 to help small businesses with their utility bills. The response from customers was so positive that an additional $250,000 has been added for allocation. Over 344 local small businesses have been approved for financial support already.
  - The CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act enacted on March 27, 2020, has appropriated $150 billion to the Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF), which can be used towards paying customer utility bills that incurred during the period of March 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. Rochester has already received over $8.8 million CRF dollars from the State.
  - In addition to providing assistance to locally owned small businesses including designated funding for women, minority, and veteran owned local businesses (WMBE), RPU also has $187,500 for residential customer financial support through working in conjunction with Olmsted County and Three Rivers Communication Action. To date, there have been 10 applicants approved for assistance totaling almost $7,000.
  - Applications must be submitted for approval by October 16, 2020.
  - Full program details, applications, and eligibility requirements can be found on the RPU website at www.rpu.org.

Legal Assistance of Olmsted County

If you haven't already registered to participate in LAOC's 5K run/walk fundraiser, please do so today! Visit LAOC.Eventbrite.com to register! And if you don't want to run or walk a 5K in support of LAOC, you can still participate in the Silent Online Auction. To view and bid on any of the amazing 45 baskets available, register for the auction on the ClickBid website at LAOC.CBO.IO. LAOC will feature details about the baskets on their FB page October 5th through the 16th. Here is a sneak peak at a few items up for auction:
- Basket #34: Chef Vincenzo Cooking Class. No one cooks Italian like Chef Vincenzo! Learn the magic of Italian cooking as he will host a cooking class featuring a 3-course menu for 4 to 6 people. Not comfortable doing this in-person? Chef Vincenzo will do a virtual class for you!
- Basket #35: Judge Chase’s Lincoln Drawing. This item needs no introduction to many Olmsted County attorneys!! The Honorable Judge Joseph Chase has contributed a drawing of President Lincoln for the LAOC fundraiser for many years. The bidding for this drawing will be competitive! Don’t miss your opportunity to bid on this one!
- Basket #39: Tee Time! This tee time requires golf clubs not a tea bag! Enjoy a round of golf for 4 at Somerby’s legendary golf course, complete with golf carts. Then relax in the Chophouse for a beautiful, gourmet dinner. This basket also includes two beautiful wine glasses and a bottle of wine.

Have an announcement to share with your OCBA colleagues? Please email the OCBA Gmail account before 8:00 p.m the preceding Sunday. Announcements will be shared here and on the OCBA Facebook page unless requested otherwise.

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