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VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.WINDOMNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 WHAT’S INSIDE Chamber New face on the city council gets set for Jacqueline Schmidt was recently sworn in on the Windom City Council evening of n Page 2 Christmas Smith inks intent n In addition to planning the with USD Christmas event, Chamber Delaney Smith to officials recently handed out compete in track & field year-end awards. at Division 1 school One of the best nights n Page 9 of the Christmas sea- son — Christmas by Candle- light — is all set to return for 2020. ONLINE POLL However, like almost everything else, it will look Last Week’s Results much different this year. Do you agree with This year’s theme offers a pretty good hint at how Gov. Walz’s latest turning it will work: “Christmas back of the dials? DAVE FJELD 12/2 Thanksgiving 14 by Candlelight — A Drive- 4 % ELLA SMITH BRINGS two meals to Ronda Porath and hands them to her through her car window. There was a steady stream through Holiday Experi- o Yes ...... 48 of cars that took advantage of the Thanksgiving dinners. ence.” % Tyann Marcy, executive o No ...... 42 director of the Windom Area Chamber of Commerce said Yes, but % putting together an event o went too far ... 10 Serving up a day that is both fun and meets state guidelines has been a Next Week big challenge — and plans When a COVID-19 are not yet finished — but of Thanksgiving organizers are upbeat about vaccine becomes available, what they’ve seen. will you get it?” n There were plenty of chances was absent altogether. “We cannot promote gath- Vote at to enjoy Thanksgiving Mike and Tanya Smith erings, so we are working www.windomnews.com normally in an otherwise odd served up a take-out Thanks- hard and using our creative year. giving meal at their Carquest hats,” Marcy said. “I was on shop along Highway 60-71 in the phone non-stop yester- DID YOU KNOW? Thanksgiving in 2020 was Windom. The Smiths, their day and this morning. We unlike any other for most daughters Audra and Ella, are focusing on what people November everyone across the country. Amanda Hunter and Mike can do from their cars.” weather But it wasn’t entirely an and Ashley Johnson served There are efforts to make about 125 meals that includ- 12/2 Thanksgiving 7 odd celebration for those in PASTOR PAUL SAJBAN of Lutheran Church of Our Savior in this event a strong tie-in runs gamut ed turkey, mashed potatoes Windom. Windom led a small gathering of people in a Thanksgiving to local businesses and the The Windom area saw a The Center for Disease and gravy, corn and a slice of service on Thanksgiving Day. effort to have local residents pumpkin pie. little bit of everything in Control and Prevention and shop locally as much as most state health depart- November 2020. possible in what has been ments were recommending an extremely trying year for The high temperature that families not get together the community. Look for an for the month was 81 with those outside of your update on those efforts in degrees on Nov. 4, while household, due to a surge in next week’s Citizen. the low temperature of COVID-19 cases across the In addition, Santa Claus nation and particularly in the month was 8 degrees will be in town on the eve- Minnesota. On a day when ning of Dec. 17, setting up on on Nov. 12. people give thanks for fam- 10th Street, next to a warm The low high ily, it seemed strange not to fire and Christmas tree. temperature was 30 meet with those individuals, Santa is once again spon- degrees on Nov. 10, while for those who chose to abide sored by BARC. by Minnesota Department of the high low temperature Also in conjunction with Health and CDC recommen- this Chamber event, Ameri- was 55 degrees on Nov. dations. can Lutheran Church will 7 and 8. Still, Thanksgiving wasn’t host its Living Nativity at The area also saw 4.6 all that different for those in the church, just up the hill inches of snow and Windom. from the Square at 906 Pros- Lutheran Church of Our .83 inches of total pect Ave. Savior had its usual Thanks- Marcy said there are even precipitation, which giving Day service. It was a plans for a Christmas cheer came in the form of small group that attended parade, developed through snow and rain. Trace the service of singing and a a partnership of the Giving amounts of snow or rain sermon delivered by Pastor Tree Program and Windom’s were recorded on three Paul Sajban that asked the fire and ambulance depart- other days in the month. Lord to “stretch us.” ments. That event is slated to However, the church was begin at 5 p.m. and the route unable to offer its Thanks- is not yet known. WEATHER giving meal for those who dined alone this year. 12/2 Thanksgiving 22 A look back . . . SEE CHAMBER H L P That’s not to say, the meal SERVING UP THE take-out Thanksgiving meals were (from left) Mike Johnson, Tanya Smith, Ashley Johnson and Audra Smith. Not pictured are Mike Smith and Amanda Hunter. • BACK PAGE Tues. 39 31 — Wed. 36 27 — Thurs. 39 22 — Fri. 42 22 — Sat. 58 32 — Sun. 35 13 — Mon. 37 12 — Hospital’s new Tranquility Garden boosts spirits pharmacy n The Tranquility Garden was up when she was speaking designed and installed with with a foundation director at Madelia’s hospital. E A R N funds from the Windom Area Health Foundation. “They had a tranquility $ 00 garden there and recom- P 1 Windom Area Health mended it,” Armstrong said. E OFF N R After giving it some GALLO now has a new place to get away and relax, thanks to thought, Armstrong and the ON YOUR FIRST the efforts of the hospital’s hospital’s foundation board TRANSFERRED AND foundation. agreed that the Tranquility FILLED PRESCRIPTION Garden would be an excel- *Purchase of a transferred prescription The recently completed from a non-Hy-Vee pharmacy is required. lent addition to the Windom Limit one per household. Restrictions Tranquility Garden is lo- apply. See store for details. Fuel savings cated toward the front of the Area Health campus. Arm- are limited to 20 gallons of fuel per strong has seen these types purchase, per vehicle. Beneficiaries entrance road to the hospi- of government-funded healthcare of areas effectively serve programs, including but not limited to tal, right along the popular Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE are “Be Well Path.” Hospital other hospitals. not eligible for this offer. Beneficiaries of “When I’m a visitor, be- the Federal Employees Health Benefits staff have already received Program are eligible, unless transferring ing in an enclosed room for a controlled substance prescription. positive feedback about Valid through Thursday, December 31, Tranquility Garden, accord- hours at a hospital, it can 2020 at your Windom Hy-Vee store. ing to Kim Armstrong, direc- drive me crazy,” Armstrong tor the Windom Area Health said. “You need fresh air and Foundation. a place to go to relax and Getting the idea Armstrong said the idea SEE GARDEN SUBMITTED 7 28028 20721 7 for Tranquility Garden came • BACK PAGE TRANQUILITY GARDEN IS located toward the front of the entrance road to Windom Area Health. n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 2 n DISTRICT COURT Man charged with felony gun violation INSIDE EDGE Speeding: Pablo Avenda- Seat belt violation: Two felony charges are been bow hunting that day, 15 years in jail and a $30,000 Schmidt takes oath no, Plymouth, $220; Vincent Derek R. Roberts, Vienna, pending against Skyler Jo- also had a 12-gauge Citadel fine. for council seat R. Bertsch, Rapid City, S.D., S.D., $105. seph Balling, 32, of Mt. Lake, pump shotgun in his vehicle. •฀Possession฀of ฀ammuni- At a recent Windom $120; Emily J. Gabriel, Eau Speeding/No Min- following an incident that According to the com- tion/firearm — conviction City Council meeting, Claire, Wis., $140; Adam nesota driver’s license: occurred Oct. 27. plaint, a witness stated that for crime of violence. The newly-elected Jacqueline C. Johnson, Edina, $145; Jacquez T. Stoudemire, According to the com- Balling had been shooting maximum sentence is 15 Schmidt took the oath Kannon A. Kalton, Prior Sioux Falls, $240. plaint, Conservation Officers target practice with the gun. years in jail and a $30,000 of office for her Ward 1 Lake, $140; Kevin M. Key, Fourth-degree assault- Zachary Larson and Dustin Balling faces the following fine. council seat. Sioux Falls, $385; Nick J. physically assault peace Miller were on patrol near felony charges: Balling has a felony drug She is taking office Kohman, Mound, $130; Car- officer:Sang L. Xaya- Wolf Lake when they spoke •฀Felon฀convicted฀crime฀of ฀ sale on his record and is roughly a month early son A. Lee, Chanhassen, vong, Mt. Lake, $685, local with Balling. Balling, who violence — firearm violation. prohibited from possessing because the seat has been $280; Ruslan Makhmudov, confinement 365 days, informed the officers he had The maximum sentence is firearms and ammunition. vacant for a couple of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., $135; stay 365 days for one year, months. Rod Byam, who Daniel J. Maras, Windom, supervised probation for formerly held the seat, $140; Nicholas P. Moen, one year, follow all state resigned in September Sioux Falls, $130; Kevin C. and federal criminal laws, because he was moving to Oeltjenbruns, Mt. Lake, contact probation officer, the Lakefield area. $120; Elias D. Rios Perez, sign releases of informa- Windom male faces felony charges Schmidt will fill the re- Trimont, $220; Matthew tion and give DNA sample mainder of Byam’s term. W. Wassink, Arden Hills, as and when directed, tell An incident that occurred kitchen and grabbed him. Cory allegedly entering in September of 2019 has A scuffle ensued, including his father’s home without Her term officially begins $125; Douglas A. Wellman, probation officer within 72 in January. Mt. Lake, $120; Mark T. hours if you have contact resulted in two recent felony choke holds and chairs being permission and while inside Wheaton, Excelsior, $140; with law enforcement, charges against Jacob Dan- thrown. assaulting his father and Council OKs Michaela D. Demary, Prior are charged with any new iel Cory, 19, of Windom. Upon investigation, Cory damaging property. Lake, $130; Austin M. Lar- crime, or change your According to a complaint was charged with the follow- •฀Second-degree฀assault฀ special assessments filed on Oct. 30, Cory went ing felony crimes: with a dangerous weapon. son, Chaska, $135; Yuriy L. address, employment or At last week’s meeting, Yurchenko, Harrisonburg, telephone number. to his father’s house in the •฀First-degree฀burglary,฀ The maximum sentence is early morning hours of Sept. dwelling occupied, non-ac- seven years in prison and a the Windom City Coun- Va., $130. Expire registration: cil approved more than No Minnesota driver’s Matthew D. Zinter, Otsego, 10 for some food. complice present. The maxi- $14,000 fine. The complaint states that mum sentence is 20 years in This charge is based on $8,800 worth of special license: Peter F. Camp, $110. assessments for unpaid Omaha, Neb., $180. Dog running-first of- his father, thinking it was an jail and a $35,000 fine. Cory allegedly assaulting his intruder, charged him in the This charge is based on father with chairs. bills covering mowing, Display tabs of an- fense: Brandon S. Green, snow removal, fire calls other vehicle: Nicole D. Mt. Lake, $105. and other things. Chivers, Minneapolis, $380. DWI-body contains City Administrator Move Over Law viola- any amount Schedule I/ Steve Nasby said the tion-two lanes in same II drugs-not marijuana: amount was a fairly typi- direction: Myra Four- Leah M. Barr, Jeffers, $85 to cal amount for one year’s winds, St. Paul, $130. be taken from prison earn- Windom man charged with two felonies worth of bills. Of that Driving after suspen- ings, commit to Minnesota A 38-year-old Windom talking to the complainant, ignored the commands of amount, about $5,000 is sion: Aurelio Lopez Ramos, adult correctional facility man is facing charges of Sagbe returned with the the officer before eventually for fire calls. Worthington, $280. in Shakopee for 42 months, second-degree assault with a vehicle, turned it around in being placed under arrest. Nasby said about 20% Hands-Free Law-en- give DNA sample when dangerous weapon and first- the street so it was pointing If convicted, the first- of those billed for fire gage in cellular phone directed. degree assault/use of deadly directly at the officer and degree assault/use of deadly calls fail to pay the fee. or video call: Maria E. No parking violation: force against a peace officer, complainant, and drove the force against a peace officer Those facing special Morales Marroquin, Win- Christianne J. Christensen, prosecutor, judge or correc- vehicle over the curb and up charge carries a maximum assessments have until dom, $130; Daniel R. Prahl, Windom, $34. tion employee, following an to the steps where the officer sentence of 20 years in Dec. 31 to pay their bill to Sunburg, $130. Fish and Game — May incident that took place on and complainant stood. The prison, a $30,000 fine or both, avoid an additional 5% Failure to stop for stop not hunt with aid or use Nov. 11. vehicle came within inches with a minimum sentence of interest charge. sign or lines: Juan A. of bait: Mandy L. Lund, According to the com- of striking the officer and 10 years in prison. Ponce Sanchez, Mt. Lake, Windom, $380; Perry L. plaint, a Windom police offi- complainant and damaged The second-degree assault Gove development $130; Shawna L. Reisdorfer, Zieske, Westbrook, $380. cer responded to a residence two pillars at the residence. charge carries a maximum Windom, $130. on a possible stolen vehicle Sagbe then drove the possible sentence of seven receives approval complaint. The caller stated vehicle onto the street years in prison, a $14,000 fine At last week’s meeting, that the suspect, Jones and turned around. When or both, with a minimum the Windom City Coun- n THE RECORD Sagbe, had taken her vehicle ordered out of the car, Sagbe sentence of not less than one cil formally approved without permission. drove past the officer. When year and one day in prison. a request for a condi- While the officer was he got out of the car, he tional use permit for Gove Police report received a report from an Acres, a new development anonymous person regard- Nov. 23 in Windom designed for ing a disturbance in the people age 55 and older. •฀3:27฀p.m.฀Two฀mailboxes฀ 1400 block of 17th Street. owned by Reinbows Inc. The development is According to the report, a located on 19th Street, were damaged when they man with an outstanding were struck by a vehicle on Traffic stop results in felony drug charge adjacent to Windom’s warrant was trying to gain west water tower. It is Sixth Avenue. Receiving An Oct. 17 traffic stop Colorado, stating she was in behind the front passenger entrance to an apartment. planned for 11 cottages minor damage was a 1999 on Highway 60 resulted in the process of moving from seat. The deputy searched The party was gone by the and four townhouses, all Chevrolet SUV driven by a felony fifth-degree drug Colorado to Fargo, N.D., the vehicle, finding an open time officers arrived. two-bedroom. Dillon Grant of Windom. charge filed against 39-year- and was waiting for North bottle of vodka that was •฀7:24฀a.m.฀A฀two-vehicle฀ The next step is to iron •฀6:53฀p.m.฀Officers฀spoke฀ old Tanisha Williams of Dakota license plates. about one-third empty, a crash occurred at the Win- out details for the home- with a Windom woman Minneapolis. The deputy could smell marijuana pipe that smelled dom wastewater treatment owners association and go about a mailed package that According to the com- an odor of marijuana in the of burnt marijuana and a plant. A 2006 Freightliner through the final platting was stolen from her prop- plaint, a Cottonwood County vehicle. After running the black zip bag in the front driven by Paul Mattison of stages. erty. She reported receiving Lamberton struck a parked deputy stopped the vehicle driver’s information, the passenger door. The zip bag confirmation from FedEx 2009 GMC Sierra owned Williams was driving west- deputy learned her driver’s contained less than one- PAC gets $7,000 that the package contain- by Chad Brand of Win- bound on Highway 60. license was suspended in quarter of a gram of white ing a $150 pair of boots had dom. As a result, the GMC Williams stated she was Colorado and she had an residue that tested positive Arts Council grant been delivered to her door received severe damage. going to a cousin’s house expired instruction permit for cocaine. Prairie Arts Con- at 1:58 p.m. The woman lat- The Freightliner was not two blocks away. The deputy in Minnesota. If convicted, Williams tinuum of Windom was er called back to report that damaged. saw the GPS unit on the The deputy returned to faces a maximum sentence recently awarded a $7,000 she may not have received •฀12:15฀p.m.฀A฀two-vehicle฀ dashboard was directing the vehicle and asked if of one year in jail, a $3,000 grant from the Southwest the package, adding that a crash occurred in the River her toward the roundabouts anything illegal was in the fine or both. Minnesota Arts Council. FedEx employee reported Bend Liquor parking lot. in Worthington. Williams vehicle. Williams stated a The grant goes toward that the delivery had been The mishap involved a then stated she was going to marijuana bowl was located PAC’s production of logged incorrectly. 2011 Ford driven by April “Shrek: The Musical.” Nov. 24 Pabst of Westbrook and a This production will •฀12:28฀p.m.฀Officers฀were฀ 2015 Ford pickup driven by take place in April at the called to Hy-Vee regarding Randall Johnson of Win- BARC Auditorium in a fraudulent check being dom. Both vehicles received Windom. cashed. The case remains moderate damage. Windom man faces assault charge The production in- under investigation. Nov. 26 A 38-year-old Windom man injured him. The victim was his lunch pail to defend him- volves a large number of •฀10฀p.m.฀Officers฀were฀ •฀10:06฀a.m.฀A฀two-vehicle฀ is facing a felony second-de- bleeding from cuts near his self, alleging the victim had community members. called to assist with a dis- crash occurred on Highway gree assault with a danger- left eye. The victim had told two knives in his hand. In their application turbance in the 1200 block 62, near the Good Samari- ous weapon charge after an his roommate, Gadriel Ortiz If convicted, Ortiz Baez for the grant, PAC lead- of Second Avenue. Upon tan Society entrance. The incident on Nov. 13. Baez, that he could no longer faces a maximum sentence ers said: “PAC has tried investigation, the report- mishap involved a 2016 Jeep According to the com- live there if he was selling of seven years in prison, a to produce a large-scale ing party reported being driven by Sade Chester of plaint, a Windom police offi- or using drugs. An argument $14,000 fine or both, but a musical every other year confronted by a man in the Windom and a 2005 Ford cer responded to a residence ensued, with Ortiz Baez al- minimum sentence of not for a number of years. We Hy-Vee store. Parties were SUV driven by Audra for an unknown situation. legedly attacking the victim less than one year and one strive to involve as much advised to stay away from Smith of Windom. The Jeep Upon arrival, the officer saw with a knife. d a y. of the community as we one another. received light damage and a male in the driveway, who Ortiz Baez told an officer are able and pick shows Nov. 25 the Ford received moderate stated his roommate had he had grabbed a spoon from that have opportunities •฀6:56฀a.m.฀Officers฀ damage. for all ages, abilities and nationalities. PAC feels like ‘Shrek: The Musical’ will be able to do that.” www.windomnews.com SMAC’s multiple recent Nominations Needed! grants total $27,226. Windom High School Alumni Hall of Fame

For the fourth year, the Windom High School Alumni Hall of Fame committee will recognize outstanding alumni for their significant achievements and contributions to their career and community. These individuals provide a source of pride and distinction to the Windom School District. These roles also present an inspiration and incentive for current and future students.

Criteria to be considered: • H a s graduated from Windom High School at least 20 years prior to nomination. • H a s significant accomplishments and/or community service that have been recognized as outstanding through the receipt of awards, honors or other forms of distinction. • H a s made a profound and positive international, national, regional or local impact One in eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis during their lifetime. in their chosen field or community. Schedule an appointment with the 3-D mobile mammography unit when it visits • Posthumous nominations will be accepted. Avera Medical Group Windom. As the latest technology, 3-D provides sharper, • We will be accepting nominations until Friday, March 5! clearer views for earlier detection of breast cancer. • N o m i n a t i o n s may be made by alumni, current or former faculty and staff, administrators and community members of Windom High School. Early detection, along with a healthy lifestyle, are the keys to controlling breast cancer risk.

Nomination forms at www.windom.k12.mn.us (Click the “Community” tab and scroll to “Alumni Hall of Fame”) Or stop in to the High School office at: 1400 17th Street in Windom Call 507-831-1703 to schedule your 3-D mammogram today. Learn more at Avera.org/breast Questions? Call: 507-831-6910 20-ACAI-23048

n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN VIEWPOINTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 3 Cheers and Jeers n OUR READERS RESPOND QUICK HIT s the December edition of QUICK VIEWS How did you celebrate Thanksgiving in 2020? Joel Alvstad Cheers & Jeers arrives, Sports Editor just a few more weeks A n The food service workers Kay Evers Reagan Elder remain in the most awful year of n n our lifetime. at Windom Area Schools WINDOM WINDOM have received well-deserved “It was just my “It was just me There’s one more strange epi- recognition for their efforts. family — my and my fam- sode remaining as we carefully husband, Dale, ily — the five maneuver the Christmas season n Kristi Maricle of Windom and celebrate Christ’s birth in a was recently recognized as and children, of us — this meaningful way without further Windom’s 2020-21 Teacher Danielle and year. We didn’t fueling the pandemic. of the Year. Ryan. We had want to spread our regular anything with Cheers go out to Windom n Windom’s new lighting Thanksgiving Kaden and me Area Schools food service contest has led to beautiful dinner and then off at college. staff for a pair of recent Bye, bye beard recognitions. scenes and boosted spirits. played board We had a big games.” Thanksgiving dinner and watched I, like thousands of men First, Donna Pankonin, lunch would hurt them. He then alleg- football.” across the nation, decided room manager at the ELC-Win- edly spit on the nurse’s back. to put away the razor blade dom and Red Rock Ridge ALC, Ashley McGill Jim Johnson during the month of No- was recognized for excellence in If the reports are true, this n STORDEN n WINDOM vember. food safety practices and proce- suspect ought to be punished as “For thanksgiv- “Just with im- Some take part in “No severely as possible under the dures, following an observation ing, I spent time mediate family; Shave November” to raise in March by Brown-Nicollet Com- law. As a society, we need to send with my boy- with a tradi- money for things like munity Health. a clear message that this type of friend, kids and tional Thanks- prostate cancer research behavior will not be tolerated. or other men’s charities. I In addition, a recent health his family and giving meal and inspection of the Windom Area Cheers go out to Kristi wasn’t nearly that noble. after that we then watched My wife simply inquired Schools food services showed no Maricle who was recently just sat around football.” named Windom’s 2020-21 why I hadn’t done it before, corrections or deficiencies. and enjoyed Teacher of the Year. so I basically interpreted “This is a rarity,” Superinten- each other’s that as a dare, then decided dent Wayne Wormstadt said “Kristi is a dedicated teacher company.” to challenge a couple of recently. “I have now been part who strives for perfection,” said adult nephews to a beard- of 17 (inspections) — and let me Crystal Fast, a fellow fourth growing contest (I lost, by be clear, the superintendent does grade teacher. “I have met very the way). not do the work — and this is the few teachers who put so much Some look distinguished first time in 17 years I think that effort into lesson planning. She Clara celebrates her 94th with a month-long beard. a zero deficiency has been issued. does this for her students; to Me? I look like a youthful There’s always something to be make sure that she is doing the I got a phone call up in May 2005. Santa with a five-o’clock found. This is pretty impres- absolute best for them. Kristi last week and much She asked if I would shadow — not very full and sive when you consider they’re is beyond organized. This year to my surprise it was be interested in shar- more sandy blonde with running three kitchens and the she moved to fourth grade and the dear sweet voice ing the words of the some gray sprinkled in. number of things that could take has been a force of nature. She of Clara Nelson of song, which she also It was fun, and I may do place that could be deficient — all is always willing to help others Windom. has set to music. it again. But it’s nice hav- the way down to a spatula.” and shares all ideas. She is a true Clara is a resident So, here is Clara’s ing a smooth face again. team player.” Jeers go out to the hospital at Pine View As- song titled, “I’ll Do patients who cannot seem to Maricle is also co-president of sisted Living and she What I Can For Jesus understand that America’s Windom’s teacher’s union. called to see if I’d be Now.” doctors and nurses deserve the interested in sharing Cheers go out to the Win- n utmost respect and support. a short story on her I’ll do what I can, I’ll EMAIL DIRECTORY dom Area Chamber of life. When she called DAVE FJELD do what I can n Trevor Slette, Publisher In recent weeks, we’ve heard Commerce for launching a she was just days Reporter I’ll do what I can, for [email protected] stories of hospital staff around fun and exciting new Christmas away from her 94th [email protected] Jesus. the state who received rude, boor- lighting contest. birthday, which she I’ll do what I can, I’ll n Rahn Larson, Editor ish treatment and even worse. This is one of the most lucrative celebrated Monday. She noted to do what I can [email protected] According to a story in the Nov. contests Windom has seen in me that “if I make it to Monday,” Serving Jesus each and every day. n 27 Mankato Free Press, a patient Joel Alvstad, Sports Editor years. Prizes totalling $1,750 go to she would be 94 years old. allegedly threatened and spit on a [email protected] residential winners. Commercial Well, she did indeed make it to Jesus has no hands but our hands nurse at a Mankato hospital. n winners will receive up to $1,000. Monday and I’ll celebrate her 94 To serve others each day. Dave Fjeld, Reporter years by sharing her story here. Jesus has no feet but our feet [email protected] That patient has been charged It is obvious this event has I suspect that Clara wanted to To walk and go God’s way. with felony terroristic threats n Sue Frederickson sparked heavy decorating efforts make sure that people knew a very and gross misdemeanor and mis- around town. We’re confident important piece of her life. And, if Jesus has no mouth but our mouth Advertising Consultant demeanor counts of assault. Ac- the beautiful lights will boost the there are others out there asking To speak the promises of God. [email protected] cording to the report, the patient spirits for countless residents. the same questions she was asking Jesus has no eyes but our eyes n reportedly told a nurse he knew Jen Walinga almost 80 years ago, she wanted to To read and share God’s Word. Advertising Consultant where she and her family live and — Rahn Larson make sure she had an answer for [email protected] those people. The time is now to serve him n So, here’s Clara’s life, in a nut- Jesus suffered and died for our sins. Dawn Luitjens shell — and in her own words: He poured out His blood to save us. Composition Manager “When I was a senior in high Jesus arose, just ask him to come in. [email protected] Santa’s first visit of 2020 school in Windom, I got sick and n Tammy Holt needed surgery. Repent and believe on the Lord Circulation Manager In almost any other “Santa is spon- “As a teenager, I was faced with Jesus, [email protected] year, Santa Claus and sored by BARC,” death! I was afraid I might die. Believe and you will have eternal n Lucas Marsh an awestruck child Marcy said. “He will What would happen to me? Where life, iCitizen Tech Support would grace page 1 of be on 10th Street, would I go? God’s Word is true, for me and you, this week’s Citizen. near BARC, sit- “I went to Sunday School a lot Invite Jesus to come in today. [email protected] After all, we would ting by a fire and a but this time I needed Jesus. n General Office be just days removed Christmas tree. “Right before surgery, in the I know I am ready to go to heaven, [email protected] Windom Hospital, I silently called You too can be sure, yet today. from the year’s most “There will be n grand entrance. a mailbox there. out to Jesus to come into my heart When you ask Jesus into your life, Composition Countless local Families can pull up and life: ‘I am so sorry for my sin. He will be with you for eternity. [email protected] residents, former and drop off their Forgive me.’ and current, have the letters and they’ll “When I woke up in my hospi- That’s a beautiful poem/song, n tal room in the Windom Hospital Clara, and I know you mean every scene etched in their get a letter back CITIZEN STAFF: Ronald Alm, memories. We close RAHN LARSON from Santa (be sure everything was bright — peace, joy, word of it. There are none who Editor no fear. That was when Jesus came show their love for Jesus more Joel Alvstad, Dave Fjeld, Sue our eyes and vividly to include a return Frederickson, Tammy Holt, Rahn recall Santa rolling [email protected] address).” into my life forever.” than Clara! And for those of you who know Larson, Dawn Luitjens, Lucas through town aboard one of Win- It’s not tradition, but I like it. Lighting up Windom Marsh, Cory Regnier, Michelle dom’s finest fire trucks — lights Kids get their chance to greet Clara, making sure everyone knows the simple path to heaven, If you’re looking for something Riihl, Trevor Slette, Andy Stage, flashing, sirens blaring, children Santa from afar while making Jen Walinga. screaming with delight. sure he gets that all-important when their life is over on earth, is to do in the days and weeks ahead, As Jim Nantz would say, “It’s a letter. her only focus in the golden years other than sitting at home, might tradition unlike any other.” of her life. I suggest taking a stroll around By now, we know this custom Clara has had a number of other Windom and checking out the light fell victim to the pandemic. Our NEWS & NOTES experiences throughout her life, displays that have been entered in YOUR VOICE COUNTS but she chooses to share this most the Christmas Lights Contest. We welcome letters to the editor of entire state has taken a step back n Tuesday night, as this important step as she celebrates The event is sponsored by the up to 300 words on any topic. We as we try to stem the tide of edition went to press, the COVID-19 outbreaks. another year that God has given Windom Area Chamber of Com- strongly encourage letters to be Fortunately for Windom area Windom City Council was her. merce and Convention & Visitor’s typed/emailed and may be edited youngsters, there is a Plan B. expected to discuss the Happy birthday, Clara! Bureau. for clarity and length and must HyLife modular housing A total of 17 businesses are include your name, address and Tyann Marcy, executive direc- Clara’s song tor of the Windom Area Chamber project. For an update, see entered along with — get this — 41 daytime phone number. The dead- of Commerce, said Santa will windomnews.com. Clara also shared a song that she residences. That’s outstanding! line for letters is noon on Mondays. make his first local appearance on wrote in 2004. Actually she wrote A map of the businesses and n MAIL TO: Citizen Publishing Co. Dec. 17 as part of “Christmas by Judging for the Windom most of the song that year, then residences participating can be lighting contest runs from continued to work on the words to found in this coming weekend’s P.O. Box 309 Candlelight — Drive-Thru Holiday Windom, MN 56101 Experience.” Dec. 7-17. the song in 2005, finally wrapping it Shopper. EMAIL: [email protected] ONLINE: www.windomnews.com

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‘Newsies’ rehearsals The go virtual during DISH If you tend to get bored eating the same thing over and over after a big holiday meal, then here are a few distance learning ideas to use up your leftover Thanks- giving dishes. You can easily mix and n Cast still plans to offer an crew do in the meantime? match any leftovers you might have online viewing of the musical Like their day-to-day to create a delicious new dish! Your n sometime in 2021. school routine, they are family will be thanking you for not VICKI RASMUSSEN continuing to rehearse peri- making another plain turkey sand- Food Columnist The show will go on! odically in a virtual setting. wich! Happy Thanksgiving! [email protected] That’s the battle cry the Axford has called the cast directors, cast and crew of together twice on Google Leftover Thanksgiving bite-sized pieces. Measure out Windom Area High School’s Meets and they rehearse Casserole ½ cup each of corn, peas and 2020 fall musical “Newsies” their lines virtually. While green beans. Optionally, slice 4 cups leftover prepared green beans in half, width- is chanting as in-person far from ideal, it has worked stuffing, divided wise, to create more manage- rehearsals have been shut fairly well, except for one 4 cups coarsely chopped left- down. When the entire dis- cast member’s internet able spoon-size pieces. Mince over cooked turkey, about 1 lb. garlic. trict went to distance learn- connection that is a little ¾ cup mayonnaise, divided ing last month, that put a slower than the rest. His To the bowl of a 5-6 quart halt to all extracurricular lines are delayed, but the ¼ cup cranberry sauce slow cooker add prepared tur- activities, including the fall rest of the cast knows that 2 cups leftover mashed key and vegetables, along with musical. and anticipates it. potatoes salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaves CITIZEN FILE 10/28 Newsies 63 and chicken broth. Cover and However, that doesn’t “The kids say their lines ETHAN BORDEWYK AS Jack Kelly and Parker Alvstad as 1½ cups shredded cheddar mean the production is and I play the music,” cheese cook on high for 4 hours or on Crutchie rehearse a scene in the fall musical “Newsies” while low for 8 hours. Remove and done for the 2020-21 school Axford explains. “However, Preheat oven to 375 degrees. students were still in school in October. discard bay leaves. year — far from it. when we cue the music, I Spray 8-inch baking dish with In a large measuring cup or The cast was scheduled have all the kids mute them- “Newsies” features a crew the Season Concert. no-stick cooking spray. medium bowl, whisk together to record the show on Nov. selves because the music of five and a cast of 33, Axford said they did some Place half of the stuff- flour and heavy cream until 16, the day the district can’t be synced together. some playing multiple roles. audio recordings with some ing in the dish and top with smooth. Pour into slow cooker, announced it was going to The lines work pretty well. The show centers on the of the students. all of the turkey. In a small stirring to combine well. distance learning. We just go with the flow and 1899 Newsboys Strike in “I thought I could ‘ga- bowl, combine ¼ cup mayo Replace cover and continue “We recorded a little bit try to keep it going a little New York City. When the rage band’ some of these and cranberry sauce; evenly cooking for an additional 30-45 of it on that Saturday (Nov. bit. rich and famous publisher together, but right now I’m spread over turkey. minutes. Serve warm, topped 14),” Axford said, noting “These kids have memo- hikes the price of newspa- at a loss as to how I best In another bowl, combine off with optional stuffing. that it was a prep time for rized an amazing amount of pers, the newsies are forced want to present it for these remaining ½ cup of mayo, the full scheduled recording material and we’re ready to out of business. students,” Axford says. potatoes and cheese; evenly two days later. “I wish so go, but it’s not going to come Consequently, Jack Kelly, Make no mistake, vocal spread on top of cranberry Turkey Salad sandwiches badly that we had been able back together, just like that, head of the newsboys and music students continue to sauce mixture. Top with 4 cups diced cooked turkey to record the whole thing if we let it drop for a bit.” played by Ethan Bordewyk, do work even when meet- remaining stuffing. Bake for 1 cup dried cranberries that day.” So, when will the show go and young newspaper re- ing virtually. For instance, 25 minutes or until heated ¼ cup chopped pecans That would have allowed on, you ask? porter Katherine Plummer, seventh-graders have been through. 2 stalks celery, finely diced the musical to be shown No one knows for certain, played by Allison Letcher, rewriting their own lyrics online. Now, the cast, crew but Axford is resolute in bring the newsboys togeth- to the 1978 Gloria Gaynor Thanksgiving Leftovers 1/3 cup mayonnaise and directors are in a hold- stating that the show will be er to form a union and go hit “I Will Survive” — for Quesadilla ¼ cup sour cream ing pattern as to when they performed. on strike against the greedy 2020. 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard 4 whole wheat wraps will be able to record and “Right now, we’re in a publisher. “They are amazing,” 1 Tbsp. lemon juice post the video. What they health crisis and that has to The show is filled with Axford says. “These kids 2 cups turkey breast 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley all know is that the 2020 take top priority right now,” great music and a historical have come up with amazing ½ cup cranberry sauce 2 tsp. sugar fall musical will have to she says. story line. lyrics for ‘I Will Survive.’ ” 2 cups shredded cheese wait until 2021 to be re- “But we’re going to keep More details on when the Meanwhile, ninth- and Fresh ground pepper, to taste ¼ cup fresh sage, chopped corded and aired. Windom the show going. It’s going production will air will be 10th-graders rewrote their Salt, to taste Area Schools is continuing to be amazing whenever we announced next month. own lyrics to “The 12 Days Spray a large skillet with ol- ive oil and heat over medium Combine all ingredients, distance learning until the get it done. It’s going to still of Christmas.” except pepper and salt, in a Christmas break. What be worth these kids having Holiday concert “So, they’re still doing heat. Place the first wrap in the large mixing bowl; stir until happens when the school is done it. They’ve put in so If a fall musical presently creative, amazing things, completely incorporated. scheduled to return from much time and energy. It’s can’t be staged and record- but the public just doesn’t bottom of the skillet and top with ¼ cup cheese, ½ cup tur- the break on Jan. 4 remains going to be worth us doing ed, the same applies for get to see and share in it so Thanksgiving Leftover to be seen. this.” Windom Area Middle High much,” Axford says. key, ¼ cup cranberry sauce, So, what does the cast and WAHS’s production of School’s annual Sounds of 1/8 cup sage, another ¼ cup Pizza cheese and the second wrap. 1 ready-to-bake pizza crust Grill for about 5 minutes on ½ cup turkey gravy each side or until melty and delicious. 1 cup turkey, diced Take off of heat and cut 2 cups shredded mozzarella into fourths to serve. Repeat cheese Cheer Box Wormstadt earns AASA Certification with other ingredients to 1/3 cup mashed potatoes n The certification program year as su- the nation’s public schools make second quesadilla. Feel ½ cup stuffing sharpens skills that perintendent has never been more vital to free to use up any other left- ½ cup cranberry sauce deadline overs you have! superintendents identify as of Windom children’s well-being. 2 Tbsp. freshly chopped parsley Area Schools. “In light of the pandemic, essential in today’s education Preheat oven to 450 degrees. “AASA’s the AASA National Super- is Tuesday environment. Slow Cooker Leftover Spread gravy in an even layer National Su- intendent Certification Pro- Thanksgiving Turkey Pie onto the ready-to-bake pizza n Collection sites are perintendent gram® provides superin- Wayne Wormstadt, Soup crust, leaving a small edge for Certification tendents with opportunities located in Windom, Jeffers, Windom Area Schools the crust. Program® to engage in a world-class 3 cups cooked turkey, Storden and Mt. Lake. superintendent, is among Spread diced turkey around is the best professional learning oppor- shredded or chopped nearly 30 superintendents Supt. Wayne the pizza and cover with Area residents have professional tunity,” Domenech said. “I ¾ cup yellow onion from across the country to Wormstadt shredded cheese to keep the until Tuesday to donate develop- am pleased to congratulate ½ cup celery be recognized for success- turkey from drying out. Spoon to the Christmas Cheer ment experiences I’ve ever Superintendent Wormstadt fully completing the AASA ¾ cup carrots small amounts of mashed Box, Cottonwood County’s had as an educator,” said for completing the pro- National Superintendent ½ cup peas potatoes and stuffing around annual Christmas gift col- Wormstadt. “I believe the gram.” Certification Program®. ½ cup corn the pizza. Drizzle cranberry lection program. program was invaluable The AASA National The program, adminis- sauce on top of pizza. Warm The program, spon- because it provided me with Superintendent Certifica- ½ cup green beans tered by AASA, The School sauce in the microwave for 30 sored by Windom Women opportunities to work with tion Program® sharpens 3½ cups potatoes Superintendents Associa- seconds at a time, if needed, of Today and the Mt. Lake peers from across the coun- the skills that successful tion, is a collaborative effort 3 cloves garlic, minced in order for the sauce to easily Police Department, is try who challenged each superintendents identify as with AASA state affiliates, 2½ tsp. salt drizzle. accepting new unwrapped other to improve. essential for leading in to- the National School Boards 1 tsp. ground black pepper Bake in the preheated oven toys, hats, mittens, cloth- “I would highly encour- day’s complex and challeng- Association and business for 12-15 minutes until cheese ing, books or other items age superintendents from ing education environment. 1 tsp. dried thyme and corporate leaders. The is bubbly and starting to that would be appropriate Minnesota to enroll in this The program was developed 2 bay leaves master teachers and guest brown. Remove from oven and for children 18 years and program.” by superintendents, exclu- 3¾ cup chicken broth instructors have all been garnish with parsley. Slice younger. Daniel Domenech, AASA sively for superintendents, sitting superintendents and 1½ cup heavy cream and serve hot. Cash donations may executive director says that and is led by seasoned and have demonstrable track 1/3 cup all-purpose flour Add a crack of fresh ground be left at any bank that in these uncertain times, successful superintendents. records of success. pepper; taste for seasonings has a Christmas drop-off, excellence in leadership in Stuffing for topping Wormstadt is in his 13th and adjust accordingly. Serve. or mailed to: Christmas Shred or chop turkey meat. Chop onion, celery and car- To store, keep refrigerated rots into small pieces. 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Michael Pankonin Donald ‘Don’ Jackson Michael “Mike” Pankonin, years as a mechanic with Kenneth ‘Ken’ Paulson Donald “Don” was blessed with 76, of Windom died Nov. 28, the city of Windom Street Kenneth “Ken” the years, Ken Jackson, 82, of Win- three children: 2020, at his home in Windom. Department before retiring Paulson, 82, of and Joyce lived in dom died Nov. 21, Michael, Lori and A pri- in 2009. Windom died Nov. various locations in 2020, at his home in Lance. vate fam- In retirement, Mike and 25, 2020, at Good Windom and Jack- Windom. Don worked for ily memorial Joy continued living in Samaritan Society- son areas before A Celebration 41 years in the service will Windom. Sogge Memorial in settling in Windom. of Life service natural gas indus- be held today Mike was a past member Windom. Ken worked vari- was Saturday at try as an operations (Wednesday) and president of the Cotton- A memorial ous jobs for several 10:30 a.m., at First technician and at LaCanne wood County Game and Fish service will be held years until he went Baptist Church in retired in 2003. He Family Fu- League. He spearheaded the Thursday, Dec. 3, to work at the Cot- Windom with Pastor Gary came out of retirement neral Home Cottonwood Lake aeration at 11 a.m., at Bethany tonwood County Highway Wiens officiating. to provide contract work, in Windom system and saw it to its Lutheran Church in rural Department as a sign Special music was spotting gas lines ahead with Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Stewart completion. Mike also was Bergen with Pastor Sarah man and snowplow driver provided by Joy Wright, of the installation of the officiating. a member of the Roulettes Larsen Tade officiating. until his retirement. organist, playing “Sweet City of Windom telecom- LaCanne Family Funeral band and raced cars as a Reader will be Jaryn After retiring, Ken con- Caroline.” Special record- munications system. Service of Windom is han- young adult. Homiston. tinued to live in Windom. ed musical selections by Don was a longtime, dling the funeral arrange- In 2009, he received the Special music will be Joyce passed away on the Booth Brothers were dedicated member of the ments. Mayor’s Medal of Honor provided by Carol Sandve, July 27, 2016. “If We Never Meet Again” First Baptist Church in Michael “Mike” Louis “Mayor’s Choice” award for organist; with special In June of 2018, Ken and “The Blind Man Saw Windom where he was Pankonin was born Feb. 17, many items he designed and recorded musical selec- became a resident of the It All.” Sunday School treasurer 1944, to Kermit Elmer and fabricated, including picnic tions by the Windom Area Good Samaritan Society- Ushers were Wayne and served as an usher for Evelyn Agatha (Casey) Pan- tables, lights and hanging Chordhustlers singing Sogge Memorial in Win- Alink, Harlan Glenn and many years. konin in Windom. He was flower pots. He also made “Precious Lord” and dom where he continued Virgil Schuerman. Don was an active mem- baptized through Windom modifications to the city’s “How Great Thou Art.” to live until passing away Casket bearers were ber in the Windom Fire Evangelical Free Church at street sweeper, which earned Congregational hymn on Wednesday, Nov. 25, Don’s grandchildren: Tay- Department, serving as a Cottonwood Lake and was a him an award through a me- will be “In the Garden.” 2020, at the age of 82 lor, Stephanie and Tanner fireman for 22 years, as- member of the church in his chanics magazine contest. Interment with full years. Rymerson; and Ashley, sistant fire chief for sev- early years. Those modifications were military honors provided Ken was a member of Emily and Halle Jackson. eral years and fire chief Mike received his edu- later incorporated into the by Windom American Le- the Bethany Lutheran Honorary bearers were for four years. He was cation in Windom Public new street sweeper design. gion Post 206 will follow at Church in rural Bergen. his great-grandchildren, also an Emergency Medi- Schools, graduating from He enjoyed hunting, fish- Bethan Lutheran Cem- He also was a member of Kinley and Kamiela. cal Technician (EMT) for Windom High School in 1962. ing, billiards and golf. Most etery in rural Bergen. American Legion Post 206 The service was broad- many years. Don was a He attended Worthington of all, he enjoyed time spent Visitation will be held in Windom, the Sons of cast on FM Radio 104.7 recipient of the Mayor’s Community College for two with family. Wednesday, Dec. 2, from Norway, Windom Baseball and livestreamed on the Medal of Honor for City years. He was preceded in death 4 to 7 p.m., at LaCanne Association and a charter LaCanne Family Funeral Service in 2004. In 1964, Mike married by an infant sister, Patsy Family Funeral Home in member of the Windom Service Facebook page. Don was deeply pas- Eileen Thomas at the Little Ann Pankonin. Windom and continue at Chordhustlers for over 50 Interment was at sionate about the Windom Brown Church in Nashua, Survivors include his wife, the church on Thursday years. Lakeview Cemetery in Baseball Association, Iowa. They were blessed Joy Pankonin of Windom; for one hour prior to the Ken will be remem- Windom. serving 40-plus years. He with three children — Cindy, three children: Cindy (Troy) service. bered for his sparkle in Visitation was Fri- was an active board mem- Lisa and Tom — before the Pankonin-Fundahn and Masks and social dis- his eye, his kind, friendly, day from 4 to 8 p.m., at ber and served as presi- marriage was later dis- Thomas (Colleen) Pankonin, tancing will be required helpful personality, he LaCanne Family Funeral dent of the association. solved. all of Mankato, and Lisa to attend the visitation enjoyed being the “handy- Home in Windom and Don will be remem- In 2002, Mike married Sprague (Shawn Licht) of and funeral service. man” around Windom, continued Saturday at the bered for always helping JoAnn “Joy” Byam at the Windom; eight grandchil- LaCanne Family Fu- enjoyed supporting high church for one hour prior others with the generosity Cottonwood County Court- dren; his stepmom, Evelyn neral Service of Windom school sports, he was very to the service. of his time, his patience, house in Windom. Pankonin of Windom; and is handling the funeral patriotic, loved his family Masks were required to never a complaint and Over the years, Mike three siblings: Gene (Donna) arrangements. very much and, most of attend the visitation and always having a big smile. worked for several auto body Pankonin and James (Jean) Condolences may be all, loved his God. funeral services. His grandchildren will shops and had his own radia- Pankonin, all of Windom, sent to the family online Ken is survived by his LaCanne Family Fu- forever remember his tor repair shop. He ended and Pamela (Jeffrey) Stewart at www.lacannefuneral- four daughters: Karen neral Service of Windom dedication and support his career working for 35½ of Apple Valley. home.com. Vizecky of Windom; Carol is handled the funeral provided at every event. Kenneth “Ken” Paulson (Jim) Spriggs of Mankato; arrangements. Don is survived by his Doris Onken was born on May 2, 1938, Jana Paulson of Win- Condolences may be wife of 57 years, Loretta in Mt. Lake to the late nebago; Esther (Dion) moved to their farm north of sent to the family at www. Jackson of Windom; three Doris “Peggy” Onken, Oscar and Almira (Tobia- Caron of Marshall; six Windom. The couple farmed lacannefuneralhome.com. children: Michael Jackson 94, of Mt. Lake, formerly son) Paulson. He received grandchildren: Joshua together for 45 years until Donald “Don” Jack- of Windom, Lori (Larry) of Windom, died Nov. 29, his education in the Vizecky, Jonathan (Haley) 1997 when they moved to son was born on April Diedrich of Brookings, 2020, at Good Jackson Public Schools, Vizecky, Matthew (Jes- Windom due to Walt’s declin- 28, 1938, to the late Basil S.D.; and Lance (Chris) Samaritan graduating from Jackson sica) Vizecky, Andrea ing health. Tappan and Evelyn Jackson of Windom; six Society-The High School in the Class (Jaryn Homiston) Caron, In 2010, they moved to (Blomgren) Jackson of grandchildren: Tay- Village in Mt. of 1956. Damian Caron, Kassie Mt. Lake, where Walt was a the Pipestone area. Don lor (Emily), Stephanie Lake. Ken was baptized Paulson-Marsh; two great- resident of Good Samaritan accepted the Lord as his (Aaron), Tanner, Ashley, A Celebra- and later confirmed at grandchildren, Keegan Society-The Village for a Savior in 1955 and was Emily and Halle; two tion of Life the Bethany Lutheran and Kylen Vizecky; broth- short time. Peggy contin- baptized in 1963 in Win- great-grandchildren, service will be Church in rural Bergen. er-in-law, James Menting ued to live in Mt. Lake after dom. Kinley and Kamiela; held Saturday Ken served his coun- of Lake City; and many Walt’s death in 2011. In 2018, Don completed grade three siblings: Mary Ann at Lutheran try honorably for over nieces and nephews. she moved to The Lodge in school, attending several Voight of Avon, S.D.; Church of Our Savior in 20 years as a member of Ken is preceded in Mt. Lake, then moved to The country schools in the Roger Jackson of Salem, Windom with Pastor Paul the Minnesota National death by his parents, Village in August 2020. Pipestone area. He at- S.C.; and Joyce Otkin of Sajban officiating. Guard. Oscar and Almira Paul- Peggy enjoyed gardening, tended Lake Benton High Fulda; and several nieces The service will be On Aug. 24, 1963, Ken son; father-in-law and baking, sewing and later School for grades 9-11, and nephews. livestreamed on the was united in marriage mother-in-law, Clarence reading, doing crossword then attended Flandreau Don is preceded in LaCanne Family Funeral to Joyce Christenson at and Lillian Christenson; puzzles and writing stories High School in Flandreau, death by his parents, Service Facebook page. the Methodist Church in wife, Joyce Paulson; sis- of her years growing up S.D., graduating in the Basil and Evelyn Jack- Masks and social distanc- Lake Park. This marriage ter, Deloris Menting; and with her brothers. class of 1956. son; brother-in-law, Stan ing are required to attend was blessed with four several other relatives While in Windom, Peggy On June 22, 1963, Don Voight; brother-in-law, the visitation and funeral. daughters: Karen, Carol, and friends. was a longtime member of was united in marriage Wayne Otkin; and sister- Burial will follow at St. Jana and Esther. Through Lutheran Church of Our to Loretta Ann Hicks at in-law, Carole Jackson. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery Savior where she was a the First Baptist Church Blessed be the memory in Rost Township of Jackson member of the Ladies Aide in White, S.D. This union of Donald “Don” Jackson. County. Visitation will be held and Circle. She also was a Friday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at member of the Great Bend LaCanne Family Funeral Township Homemakers Donald Gillam Home in Windom and con- Club, and she and Walt also Donald “Don” J. Gilliam, During World War II, tinue Saturday at the church enjoyed being members 99, of Windom died Nov. 21, Don worked for Autolite Di- for one hour prior to the of the local heart support — WINDOM AREA SCHOOLS — 2020, at Good Samaritan ecasting Company in Wood- service. group. Society-Sogge Memorial in stock, Ill. After returning LaCanne Family Funeral In addition to her husband OF Windom. to Windom, he had a lawn Service of Windom is han- Walt, Peggy was preceded in A graveside service care service and later man- dling the funeral arrange- death by two daughters, one STUDENTS THE WEEK was Monday at Lakeview aged the Gillam farms. ments. at birth and Lori Thiessen; Cemetery in Windom with Don had been resident of Doris “Peggy” Belle Bass two infant granddaughters, Pastor Mike McInnis of- Good Samaritan Society- was born Oct. 12, 1926, to Jeane Michelle Krueger and MIDDLE SCHOOL ficiating. Sogge Memorial in Win- Ray Virgil and Amalia Marie Cherie Lee Thiessen; and Special music was pro- dom since 2011. (Steffen) Bass in Worthing- brothers: Arthur, Harold, Chosen because — Elliot is always cheerful vided by Lynn Stoneking, Don was a member of ton. She was baptized and Clarence, George and Ernie. and consistently participates in class. She is vocalist. First United Methodist later confirmed at St. Paul’s Survivors include her helpful to others and does quality work on LaCanne Family Funeral Church in Windom, where Lutheran Church in Rost son, Gary (Mary) Onken of every assignment. Service of Windom han- he was baptized and con- Township. Windom; two daughters, Student’s comments — I like the social part dled the funeral arrange- firmed. After attending grade Carol Krueger of Lakefield of school. Social skills are really important ments. He enjoyed listening to school in various Jackson and Susan (Donn) Nelson of especially when you get older and get a job. Donald “Don” J. Gillam music, reading and, at one County country schools, Windom; son-in-law, Lauren Student’s interests — Volleyball, basketball, was born March 20, 1921, time, played the cornet in a Peggy graduated from Sioux (Jackie) Thiessen of Win- softball and drawing to Paul and Elizabeth June small band. Elliot O’Donnell Valley in 1944 and later at- dom; eight grandchildren; 14 Parents — Jeromy and Nikki O’Donnell (Seely) Gillam in Windom. He was preceded in death tended Worthington Com- great-grandchildren; a broth- Grade 8 Don received his educa- by his brothers, Charles munity College. er, Robert (Dolores) Bass of tion in Windom, graduat- and Richard. In 1946, Peggy married Jackson; a brother-in-law, ing in 1940. Walt Onken at St. Paul’s August Onken of Clarissa; HIGH SCHOOL Lutheran Church. Together and three sisters-in-law: Chosen because — Dillon has shown Doris Sheer with their young family, they Mary Bass of Lakefield, Ade- responsibility both within the classroom and began farming in Ewing- line Bass of Okabena and during distance learning. He is engaged in Doris Sheer, 94, of Carlson in Emmetsburg, ton Township and in 1952 Gladys Bass of Springfield. Windom died Nov. 23, Iowa. They were blessed class and is willing to share his ideas. 2020, at Good Samaritan with a son, Wayne. Ray- Student’s comments — I like being back with Society-Sogge mond died when Wayne friends and the hands-on learning. Memorial in was 8 years old. Student’s interests —Playing hockey, Windom. Some years later, Doris MAKING PLANS? hanging out with friends and family and A pri- met Bill Sheer. They moved working vate fam- to Rock Island, Ill. 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■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 6 ■ BULLETIN BOARD CCHS cancels Festival of Trees The Cottonwood County be closing its Remick Gallery LSS BISTRO with gravy, mashed potatoes, Historical Society an- and Exhibit Hall,” said CCHS (Formerly Windom Senior Din- steamed corn. nounced last week that it Director Linda Fransen. ing, each meal includes milk, NOTE: Until further notice, has been forced to cancel its The closing took effect Always a farmboy bread and dessert.) meals will not be served at the Thursday: Pepper steak, senior congregate dining site Festival of Trees exhibit in Nov. 21. boiled new potatoes, glazed in Windom, but meals can be the Remick Gallery for 2020. However, as a retail venue, at heart! baby carrots. picked up at the door of the se- “For the continued safety the museum’s gift shop will Friday — Cook’s Choice: nior dining room or delivered. of our visitors, volunteers remain open for shopping Hamburger tomato casserole, Call 831-6161 the day prior to and staff, and in accordance convenience. California blend vegetables, the desired dinner and indicate with Governor Walz’s execu- For more information, Mandarin oranges, dinner roll. pick-up or delivery. tive order, the museum will contact the CCHS at 831-1134. Monday: Baked herb fish, roasted potatoes, buttered WINDOM AREA beets, dinner roll. SENIOR CENTER Happy 60th Tuesday: Pot roast with Activities at the Center, ■ SCHOOL MENUS Dec. 3-10 gravy, mashed potatoes, green located at 1750 Cottonwood Birthday, Doyle. and wax beans, bread stick. Lake Drive include: Wednesday: Tomato basil Monday-Friday: Pool and Windom Area Schools An equal opportunity provider Sunday, December 6 soup with crackers, egg salad cards for men, 8 a.m.-noon; With love from your family! on a bun, pear halves. cards and games for women, BREAKFAST MENU bun, corn, fresh apple. Thursday (12-10): Pork loin beginning at 1 p.m. (Each meal comes with milk.) Tuesday: Hot turkey in Windom Middle High School gravy with mashed potatoes, Thursday: Muffin and Go- vegetables with dip, Craisins, WEEKLY CLUB ACTIVITIES Gurt, orange juice. Headstart dinner roll. Al-Anon: Presently not meeting. 235 9th St., Windom. Contact: — Blueberry muffin, fruit. Wednesday: Walking beef Contact: Lorri, 831-6107. 1-800-247-1401 or 831-1987. Friday: Mini cinni roll, raisins taco and Dorito tortilla chips, AA: Fridays — 8 p.m.; Satur- NA: Wednesdays — 7-8 p.m., or Craisins. lettuce, cherry tomatoes and days — 11 a.m.; Sundays — 4 BARC Second Floor. Mon.: Egg and cheese sand- toppings, fruit variety. p.m.; Wednesdays — 9:30 TOPS: Thursdays — 5 p.m., wich, apple juice. PreK/Head- Thursday (12-10): Chicken a.m., Windom Fire Hall. Con- weigh-ins, 5:30 p.m., meeting, start — Uncrustable peanut nuggets, baked beans, fruit tact: Kathy, 822-1311. First Presbyterian Church, 336 butter and jelly sandwich, fruit. cup, garlic bread stick or Rice Cottonwood County A.C.E. 11th St., Windom. Tuesday: Mini waffles, Krispies bar. Bone Builders: Currently not WIC Clinics: Mondays-Fridays orange juice. PreK/Headstart — Red Rock Central meeting during COVID-19. — By appointment 9 a.m. to 4 Crackers, fruit. Gam-Anon: Thurs. — 7 p.m., p.m., Community Health Ser- Wed.: Cereal, fruit cup. PreK/ (All meals include bread and milk.) Windom Fire Hall, 428 9th St. vices, 235 9th St., Windom: Headstart — Cereal, fruit. Thursday: Shrimp poppers, Gamblers Anonymous: Sun- 1-800-247-1401 or 831-1987. Thursday (12-10): Banana string cheese, fries, fruit. days — 7 p.m., Law Enforce- Windom Area Chordhustlers: bread, apple juice. PreK/Head- Friday: Chicken patty on a ment Center lower level, Currently not meeting during start — Banana bread, fruit. bun, green beans, fruit. Windom. the COVID-19 pandemic. LUNCH MENU Monday: Mr. Rib on a bun, Immunizations: Mondays- Windom Kiwanis Club: (All meals at all schools include ranch potato wedges, fruit Fridays — By appointment, Thursdays — Noon, River City 1% white or skim white, choco- slush cup. Community Health Services, Eatery. late or strawberry milk.) Tuesday: Taco-in-a-bag, Middle High School / corn, fruit. FREE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Winfair Elementary / RRCALC Wednesday: Scalloped pota- If you would like to have the birth of your child or grandchild Thu.: Brunch of pancake and toes and ham, mixed veggies, announced in the Citizen, contact Citizen Publishing with the sausage on a stick with syrup, fruit, cinnamon roll. information. Call the Citizen at (507) 831-3455 (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., tri-taters, cinnamon apples. Thursday (12-10): Popcorn Mon.-Fri.), e-mail us at: [email protected], or send the Friday: Pizza crunchers, chicken, mini egg rolls, peas, information to: Citizen Publishing, Box 309, Windom, MN 56101. green beans, variety fruit. fruit, fortune cookie. Monday: Chicken patty on a

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■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 7 Youth learn how to live a healthy lifestyle ■ The four-day, at-home to COVID-19,” said Gabriella program covered nutrition, Symens-Otero, a participant physical activity, relaxation in the program. and a healthy mindset. Community guest present- ers included Officer Dana Learning how to live a Wallace, Windom Public Li- healthy lifestyle was the brary head librarian Dawn Bring your focus of a “Food, Fun & Aamot, physical education unwrapped Fitness” program offered to teacher Patty Symens and donations to the area youth during a four-day elementary teacher Sam course earlier this year. Baloun. Guest presenters The program was a col- taught youth about the Christmas laborative effort between importance of being physi- Windom Area Health, Cot- cally active for 60 minutes tonwood County 4-H and a day and provided a move- community guests. ment activity that got youth Cheer Box Youth learned how a moving and thinking about healthy lifestyle incorpo- activities they could do at rates nutrition, physical home by themselves during Cottonwood County’s Christmas activity, relaxation and a the pandemic. Gift Collection Program healthy mindset. “I learned that I need to “I wanted to learn more remember to exercise during NEW toys, hats, mittens, gifts and clothing are about cooking and I thought this time,” said Kelsey Piot- needed for family members under 18 years old. it would be fun to do it from ter of Jeffers. Donation deadline is: the comfort of my own home Abby Kipfer, a registered since I am home more due dietician at Windom Area Health, provided instruction TUESDAY, DEC. 8 on cooking and nutrition Collection boxes are located at while each youth made a these businesses and area churches: meal for four at their own WINDOM: Citizen Publishing Co., Windom Area home. Meals included mini Chamber of Commerce, Good Samaritan Society, meatloaf, grilled cheese and Windom Area Health, Schwalbach Ace Hardware, scrambled eggs, barbecued Running’s, Dollar General, Fulda Area Credit Union, chicken and pork sausage Bank Midwest, Bank of the West, United Prairie Bank, personal pizzas. SUBMITTED BARC, Windom Senior Center, American Lutheran “I learned how to cook KELSEY AND ZACHARY PIOTTER show off their finished pork Church, St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Lutheran different recipes that I prob- sausage pizzas they made during virtual Food, Fun & Fitness, Church of Our Savior, First United Methodist Church ably wouldn’t have tried a healthy living program. before,” said Symens-Otero. STORDEN: First Security Bank “I learned that using a meat milk in a recipe.” wood County Dairy As- JEFFERS: Jeffers State Bank thermometer is a really Extension educator Crys- sociation and POET, youth MOUNTAIN LAKE: Fulda Area Credit Union, Country important thing so I have tal฀Reith฀and฀summer฀4-H฀in- received a kit for each day Pride True Value Hardware, Peterson Pharmacy and started to use that when tern Emma Snyder delivered that included all of the sup- Dollar General cooking.” activities related to a healthy plies and equipment neces- Kelsey and her younger mindset and relaxation. sary to participate in the Cash donations are also welcome! Mail to: brother, Zachary Piotter, “They taught us easy and day’s activities. Christmas Cheer Box, Windom Women of Today agreed with Symens-Otero. fun activities to do with your “They convinced me — a P.O. Box 222 • Windom, MN 56101 “We learned how to use family at home, too. I have meatloaf hater — to actually Or leave at Citizen Publishing with the Christmas Box drop-offs. a meat thermometer and learned some new ideas try it and like it. They’ve SUBMITTED we got to eat good food and to keep my mind and body worked a miracle,” said Sy- GABRIELLA SYMENS-OTERO learn new recipes,” the busy,” said Symens-Otero. mens-Otero. “I had so much Application deadline to receive toys: mixes ingredients to make Piotter siblings said. “It’s Thanks to generous dona- fun adding my own touches mini meatloaf during virtual important to read the recipe tions from the Cottonwood to the recipes to make them TUES., DEC. 1 Food, Fun & Fitness. carefully and don’t forget the Cattle Producers, Cotton- my own.” Applications available at: DVHHS-Family Services, Windom Sharing Center, Windom Chamber Office, Southwest Mental Health, Mountain Lake City Hall, Loaves and Fishes Food Shelf and Cottonwood County area churches. Completed applications can be mailed to same address as Blood drive planned at UCAP receives Circle cash donations (above).

Storden Legion Friday of Excellence Award SPONSORED BY: Windom Women of Today & ■ Suburban Propane offering ■ UCAP has provided people More information about Mountain Lake Police Department blood donors a chance to win RED CROSS DRIVES with help for tax services and UCAP and its programs can an Outdoor Living Experience. ■ MNSure assistance. be found by visiting Unit- Thursday — Lamberton edCapMN.org, or by calling The฀American฀Red฀Cross฀ American Legion, 106 1st Ave. United Community Action 507-537-1416. and country music star W., noon - 6 p.m. Partnership is pleased to Martina McBride have ■ Friday — Storden American announce it has received the joined together this holiday Legion, Main Street, 11:30 a.m. Commissioner’s Circle of season to remind people to - 4:30 p.m. Excellence Award from the take care of one another, Minnesota Department of ■ sharing comfort and joy Tuesday — Immanuel Human Services. with hospital patients Lutheran Church, 620 Bush St., The award recognizes through the gift of blood Windom, 1-6 p.m. partner organizations of donation. ■ Wednesday (Dec. 9) — the Minnesota DHS that go Health emergencies don’t above and beyond to ensure GET THE Fulda Community Center, 106 pause for a pandemic or Front St. W., 1-7 p.m. the basic needs of others are holiday celebrations. The met in a way that promotes Red฀Cross฀needs฀the฀help฀ dignity and helps them FLU VACCINE of blood donors across Martina McBride is reach- reach their full potential. the country now to ensure ing out to country music The award is given to human patients continue to have fans and all eligible indi- services providers that meet Protect your family access to lifesaving blood. viduals. several criteria set by Min- Area residents have sev- “If nobody has ever nesota DHS, including the eral opportunities to give asked you to give blood adoption of new or innova- and community blood in the coming weeks. before, I’m asking you to tive ways to serve individu- In Cottonwood County, the give blood — especially dur- als. Storden American Legion ing this trying time,” she Throughout the COVID-19 A flu vaccine at Sanford Health will host a drive Friday. states. pandemic, UCAP has dem- For more details and other As a thank-you for help- onstrated exemplary service can prevent you from getting sick drives around the area, see ing meet the need for blood in stepping up to meet the the box above. donations, any blood, plate- needs of the communities it and protect the people around As the U.S. experiences let or plasma donor donat- serves. UCAP implemented you. The CDC recommends a new surge in COVID-19 ing through Dec. 15, will be a number of new changes, cases,฀the฀Red฀Cross฀is฀ entered for a chance to win including: annual flu vaccines for everyone becoming increasingly con- an Outdoor Living Experi- •฀฀Ramping฀up฀support฀for฀ cerned about the nation’s ence, powered by Propane, childcare and Head Start 6 months and older, especially blood supply — includ- enabling the lucky winner centers. ing convalescent plasma. to enjoy socially distanced •฀฀Expanding฀its฀food฀as- those at higher risk of A convalescent plasma celebrations with family sistance programs in several donation collects plasma and friends this holiday counties. complications including from COVID-19 survivors season. The prize, offered •฀฀Pivoting฀its฀transit฀ pregnant women, older adults because antibodies to the by Suburban Propane, services to facilitate criti- disease in their blood may includes a propane-powered cal food deliveries to home- and young children. help patients who are cur- pizza oven, fire pit, outdoor bound community members. rently fighting the virus. heater and stipend towards In addition, requests Increased hospitalization propane. for help with tax services of patients with coronavi- Eligible individuals are and MNSure assistance rus this fall and winter has urged to make an appoint- increased significantly and caused฀the฀Red฀Cross฀to฀ ment to donate blood now UCAP staff worked together distribute a record number to help patients in need. to handle the increased of COVID-19 plasma prod- Find a donation opportu- demand. ucts to hospitals treating nity฀using฀the฀Red฀Cross฀ “COVID-19 has added a patients who are battling Blood Donor App, visiting whole new meaning to fol- the virus. RedCrossBlood.org฀or฀call- lowing processes and being This holiday season, ing฀1-800-RED฀CROSS. flexible. Our team has met this head on, as UCAP staff always do, with positiv- ity, creative thinking and a can-do attitude. They have CHEER/ Drop Bank Midwest, Bank of the looked at challenges as West, United Prairie Bank, opportunities and because box locations in BARC,฀Windom฀Senior฀ of that, UCAP is making a four county cities Center, American Lutheran difference in our communi- Church, St. Francis Xavier ties,” states UCAP Executive FROM PAGE 4 Catholic Church, Lutheran Director Debi Brandt. Church of Our Savior and UCAP brings together Cheer Box, Women of To- First United Methodist resources to effectively day, P.O. Box 222, Windom, Church. and efficiently address the MN 56101. Storden: First Security growing needs of our local Christmas Cheer Box col- State Bank. communities in Southwest lection sites include: Jeffers: State Bank of Minnesota. UCAP has a rich Windom: Citizen Pub- Jeffers. history of helping people, lishing Company, Windom Mt. Lake: Fulda Area changing lives and working Area Chamber of Com- Credit Union, Country to eliminate poverty in the Call (507) 831-2223 to merce, Good Samaritan So- Pride True Value Hard- lives of people in Cotton- ciety, Windom Area Health, ware, Peterson Pharmacy wood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, schedule your appointment. Schwalbach Ace Hardware, and Dollar General. Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Runnings,฀Dollar฀General,฀ Distribution is scheduled Meeker,฀Redwood฀and฀Ren- Fulda Area Credit Union, for Dec. 11 and 12. ville counties. 018032-00093 9/20 n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 8

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12 Days of Christmas Cheer Holiday Lighting Contest We are going to kick off our “12 Days of Christmas Cheer” on Monday, December 7. The CVB and the Windom Chamber are pleased with the amount of sign ups for the This is a way to get community involvement during a challenging time of navigating Holiday Lighting Contest that is taking place Monday, December 7 through Thursday, around the current mandate. We have lined up some chamber businesses to sponsor a December 17. There will be a panel of judges that are randomly picked community day of the “12 Days of Christmas Cheer” with a prize valued at $25 or more. members that will be turning in their favorite homes and businesses throughout the ten days. There will also be two nights of online voting that will be open to the Each day during the promotion, the Windom Chamber will be holding a live drawing on community those dates are Thursday, December 10 and Thursday, December 17. its Facebook page. That day’s winner(s) will win the daily sponsored prize. Drawings will take place at the same time daily (Monday through Friday) from Monday, While driving around looking at Christmas lights, grab a quick bite to eat at a local December 7 through Tuesday, December 22. drive through, or contact Jack Slade’s, Duffy’s, Plaza Jalisco, River City Eatery or the Windom Country Club for their car-friendly takeout options they will be offering To enter the drawings you must go on Facebook and like the business page of the during these dates. They will also have regular takeout or curbside pick up as well. The sponsoring/business of the day. You can also visit the business of the day and have Windom Theater will be selling snacks and popcorn and Steve’s Kettle Corn will be your name entered to win after you make a purchase in store. selling carmel, original and Christmas kettle corn at the ACE parking lot on the nights Still Standing United Fund of the 10th and 17th until 9 p.m. The Windom Chamber was able to work with the City of Windom to distribute $25,000 Christmas by Candlelight of COVID-19 relief aid to our local businesses through our Still Standing United Fund. Although we are not able to do our traditional Christmas by Candlelight this year, the Nominations and grant recipients will be kept in strict confidence. The funds were Chamber is using all creative hats to be able to keep some old traditions alive this distributed the week of Thanksgiving. The quality of response did impact the recipient holiday season. more than the quantity of nominations. Nomination was not a guarantee of award, although our intention was to award funds to all qualifying nominees. “Drive-through Christmas Experience” is our theme this year. We have been working hard with many of our community members and businesses to really make this night a We are pleased to announce that 29 businesses and non-profits received funding. beacon of joy, hope and community unity. Stay tuned for more information. Information used to determine amounts included closures, number of employees, square footage of business, whether the nomination received funding from the first round of our “Small Business Fund”, amount of creativity used to keep their business Chamber Bucks afloat during this rough patch and consideration of new regulations in place. We know The holiday season always seems to fly by and I’m sure this year will be no different. there is no perfect way to calculate the amount of money each nomination should We like to remind everyone that the Chamber sells Chamber Bucks which make great receive when so many are suffering. We did our best with information we had and hope gifts for any member of the family or for your office staff. Help support Windom’s that regardless the amount each received it can help during this tough time. economy by using Windom Chamber Bucks!

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MORE ONLINE ■ Sports photos and polls www.windomnews.com V ■ Follow Joel on Twitter @SWMN_SportsGuy ■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN SPORTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 9 TIME OUT Joel Alvstad Smith signs D1 track letter with USD Sports Editor After weighing offers caught my eye as well. “And USD is not all that from numerous track far away, so my family will get to watch me compete.” programs, Smith stays Smith said the recruiting process was a bit over- close to home. whelming at times, particu- ■ larly since she was noticed by college scouts from an By JOEL ALVSTAD early age. [email protected] “It all hit at once really Windom senior Delaney early,” Smith said. “But I Gophers saw Smith could pick just about was able to take my time and worst-case any Division I track and field sift through different schools program to sign a national to pick out my favorites. I scenario letter of intent with. got it down to a top 10 pretty Smith is a multiple-time early in the process, but What started as a state medalist in the shot put more schools kept coming in season of hope that and earned a state medal in after I’d started narrowing the Gopher football the discus as a sophomore. things down.” team could replicate She also is one of the top- But the recruiting process last year’s success has ranked female high school- hit a snag. The COVID-19 turned into a worst- ers in the nation in the pandemic wiped out nearly case scenario in every hammer throw — an event all of the college visits tangible way. not held at the high school Smith had planned to take. The late start to the level in Minnesota. It also took away her entire Big 10 season set the But when it was time to 2020 spring season and a Gophers back. Then, decide on which college to chance to add to her state they were horrible on sign with on National Sign- medal count. defense in back-to-back ing Day, Smith was looking “I didn’t really take any of- JOEL ALVSTAD 11/18 smith signing 4 losses, including a DELANEY SMITH (front, center) signs her National Letter of Intent to attend the University of for something that offered ficial visits, but I did take an mind-numbingly awful South Dakota in Vermillion, where she will compete on the women’s track and field team. Joining the best of everything: a unofficial visit to USD and overtime loss to Mary- her for the signing are, from left, front: Parents Marcia and Jerome Smith. Back: Windom track top-notch program with elite had one of the athletes show land. coaches Kylie Nielsen and Cathy Henkels, brother Dalton Smith and his fiancee, Hallie Will, and throwers and someplace me around the campus,” After a win over Windom track coach Erin Elder. relatively close to home. Smith said. “It wasn’t affili- hapless Illinois, the She is confident that by ated with any coaching staff Gophers were pasted and coaching staff won out. and about USD, he’s been plans to pursue in Vermil- signing with the University or anything. I also took some by Iowa before having Smith will join another for- willing to answer.” lion, Smith mentioned she of South Dakota in Ver- virtual visits, including one a win gift-wrapped by mer Windom athlete, Kaden Smith is optimistic about wants to pursue something million, she checks all the at USD. the officials against Elder, who is a thrower for the chance to contribute in the medical field and will boxes. “A lot of high school kids Purdue. the USD men’s track and right away for the Coyote probably start out in a pre- “The coaching staff at make their decisions based But then, the wheels field team. women. med program. USD really impressed me,” on campus visits. Had I been fell off. COVID-19 “Kaden was a big asset for “USD may be a bit over- In the meantime, she’s Smith said. “A.G. Kruger able to visit more schools, it ravaged the team and me in the recruiting process, looked as a program, but it hopeful that she has a is the throws coach. He’s a might have influenced my coaching staff, prompt- and not just when it came to is very competitive when it chance to return to competi- three-time Olympian in the decision.” ing the decision to selecting USD,” Smith said. comes to the national meet,” tion for her final high school hammer and has produced In the weeks leading up to cancel last week’s game “He had been through the Smith said. “They’ve been season this spring. a lot of great throwers. That signing day, Smith was lean- against Wisconsin and recruiting process and was right up there against some “And hopefully, by the time was really important for ing heavily toward USD, but this week’s contest with able to walk me through it of the bigger programs, I get to USD, we’ll be able me. They have a really good the University of Minnesota Northwestern. a little bit. I talked to him which is a really exciting to have a full college track strength and conditioning remained in the mix. Because of Big 10 quite a bit. Any questions opportunity.” season,” Smith added. program as well. That really Ultimately, her familiar- protocols that are ity with the USD campus I’ve had about recruiting As far as what degree she more strict than those in other conferences, there may still be numerous players out WINDOM of the lineup when the Maras named to All-BSC team FRESHMAN team finally returns to Tristyn Maras the field, which could pounds a be Dec. 12 at Nebraska. One Windom Eagle vol- spike during One who won’t leyball player was named 2020 BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE WEST DIVISION VOLLEYBALL TEAM the Eagles’ return is the team’s to the 2020 All-Big South MARSHALL Yr. Pos. LUVERNE match best receiver. Rashod Conference West Division Jordyn Hilgemann Sr. OH Elise Ferrell Jr. OH against Bateman, who initially volleyball team. Emily Meier Sr. MH Gracie Zewiske Sr. LI Worthington opted out of the season, Freshman outside hitter Maysa Gillingham Jr. LI HM - Reghan Bork Jr. S last month. then came back when Tristyn Maras was named Caitlyn Christenson So. OH Maras was PIPESTONE named to the it was evident the team All-BSC for the first time. HM - Taylor Ariasola Jr. S would be able to play, Senior middle hitter Delaney McKenzie Dulas Sr. S All-Big South has now again opted Smith received honorable REDWOOD VALLEY HM - Jessa Reinert Sr. OH Conference Sydney Sommers Sr. OH West out to prepare for the mention. WINDOM Haley Garman Sr. MH Division NFL Draft. West Division champion Tristyn Maras Fr. OH At best, the Gophers Marshall had four all-con- Kate Ahrens Jr. OH volleyball HM - Delaney Smith Sr. MH team, which will finish with a 3-3 ference selections. Redwood HM - Aubree Hicks Sr. S WORTHINGTON was released record prior to the Dec. Valley had three all-confer- JACKSON COUNTY CENTRAL Stephanie Bauman Sr. S Monday 19 cross-division game ence picks, while Jackson Sadie Voss Jr. OH night. against a team from the County Central and Luverne HM - Sophie Wietzema Sr. OH Georgianna Wenzel Jr. RH East Division. At worst, had two each. HM - Grace Brinkman Sr. OH the Gophers will be 2-4 New Ulm won the East or, possibly, still 2-3 if Division title and had four the COVID situation all-conference selections. St. right conference title after cross-division championship doesn’t improve. Peter had three. defeating New Ulm 3-0 in the match. There are a few Marshall won the out- JOEL ALVSTAD 11/11 volleyball 54 things that have been very evident from watching the Gophers play this year. The big takeaway is that teams like the Gophers can’t just replace departed Waterfowl migrations; changes in a lifetime superstars overnight. Minnesota gradu- No one really knows sippi and Atlantic, as if the fence”. Commonly called found unpicked corn next to ated several key players exactly when ducks began ducks know. They don’t. So, cribbing. the harvested corn. The al- from last year’s de- inhabiting North American. the ducks themselves choose The harvest left behind ready fat ducks were moving fensive lineup. Those For sure it was after the last where they want to fly. They those early two-row corn rapidly into the south wind. absences have been ice age. decide where they can best pickers a half standing stalk We nearly ran to catch up glaringly obvious in Where we sit today, ice sustain a couple thousand- and plenty of corn kernels. with them. their three losses to from the last glacial period mile flight. Food and water Pheasants flourished in Then as we came to the date. was estimated to be around influence their choice. them. Migrating northern picked end rows, the entire The second takeaway 700 foot deep. It extended as Here in southwestern mallards soon discovered flock turned in front of us. is that Coach P.J. Fleck far south to what we now Minnesota we are assigned these high carb kernels. We raised up, fired four call Des Moines, Iowa, hence to the Mississippi Flyway. Well, on that day I quickly times, and we knew it was doesn’t seem like a fly- ■ by-night kind of guy. He the name, the Des Moines Cross into South and North drove up to Ray Anderson’s enough. We put four each in wants to prove that he Lobe. RON KUECKER Dakota and you are in the farm place on the northeast our game bags and left two can win with his guys. As it melted and retreated Outdoors Columnist Central Flyway. Actually, quarter section of land. in the corn wagon for Ray. Several of the gradu- it left behind two main riv- [email protected] here in southwest Minnesota Further south was John It was a memorable mo- ers in Iowa, the Raccoon we should probably, more Hedquist Sr.’s Lazy H feedlot. ment, as you can tell. We ation losses joined sippi River and the Missouri the team under previ- River and the Des Moines accurately, be in the Central The ducks loved that flat enjoyed those northern mal- River. They come together in River. Flyway. area. lards for 30 to 40 years but ous head coach Tracy All these findings indi- Claeys. Fleck wants his that city of the later name. I asked Ray as he sat at they are no more. To have If you use your imagination cated that rivers and lakes The big change their noon dinner table if I a late season for mallards, guys to be the ones to generally flowed northwest just a bit, and expand it into I can well remember one could try for some mallards as the Minnesota DNR now ultimately be the differ- to southeast. And, that be- time lapse photography, it’s of my first years in Windom. he quickly replied, “Sure, go does, is a spoof. They are ence. came the general migration easy to see how they came Coming in from the west ahead.” probably gone forever as our And that’s why I’m direction for the ducks as together at the tip of the Des along Highway 62 a large I drove back to the ducks northern mallard flyway optimistic about the they increased in numbers Moines Lobe. flock of northern mallards that were now feeding south- now moves down the Central future for the Gophers, for those thousands of years. The river Des Moines was was feeding in a picked corn- ward at a fast pace. One after Flyway. Along the Missouri even if the present It took 12,000 to 14,000 years probably named by Joseph field to the south. another of that flock, they River they go to Kansas City, wasn’t all that great. for the glacier to thaw in Nicollet, the courageous Corn in those days was tried to get ahead for first then down to Arkansas and I think they’re on the Iowa. The Minnesota melt French explorer who was harvested mostly in Novem- chance at the golden kernels. Louisiana via the Missis- right path. took 10,000 to 11,000 years to a genius at surveying and ber. That was when the big As I grabbed my Model 12 sippi River. A step back after a disappear. mapping. He was hired to flocks of mallards from the Winchester and stuffed three In my lifetime that mi- terrific 2019 season was The ducks probably map the entire area between boreal forest of northern shells into it, Jim Bregel gration of big greenhead not unrealistic. That’s slipped over from Europe the Mississippi River and Canada arrived. drove up in his telephone mallards with a large bronze especially true when then drifted down our way the mighty Missouri River The corn was “picked” as company van. “Mind if I go breast separated by a big one considers the talent from their summer homes shortly after the Lewis and an ear after a long drying along?” he said. white band around its neck level of the players the near the Arctic. Winters Clark Expedition. period. We had no “picker- Sure, let’s go, must be has disappeared from our program lost, especially declared you can’t survive His findings and record- shellers” in those days. The nearly 500 in that flock. He area. on defense. in what is now Canada, so, ings even surpassed those of ear corn was stored in a had his single shot in the It’s about land usage and But hopefully, when the migration south prob- the Lewis and Clark Corps narrow corn shed to let air cab that I suspect was for the clean water. They have gone circumstances are more ably evolved as the glaciers of Discovery in my opinion. flow through it. Later, after many rooster pheasants that the way of our canvasbacks, normal in 2021, the Go- retreated. The Riviera Des Moines in freezing, it could be stored hid in the road ditches of about 40 years before them. phers will be back. Today we have divided the French meant the middle inside round cribs made that era. But, I’ll keep looking and waterfowl migration flyways river between the Missis- with wooden slatted “snow We crossed the ditch and hoping. into Pacific, Central, Missis-

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE THIS ACTION. distance of 397.0 feet; thence FORECLOSURE SALE a weekend or legal holiday, hearing. If proper and if no FORECLOSURE SALE THE TIME ALLOWED BY West at right angles a distance THE RIGHT TO VERI- in which case it is the next objections are filed or raised, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- LAW FOR REDEMPTION of 213.5 feet to said 80 line, FICATION OF THE DEBT weekday, and unless the re- the Personal Representative EN that default has occurred BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE thence North at right angles AND IDENTITY OF THE demption period is reduced to will be appointed with full in the conditions of the fol- MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL a distance of 397.0 feet to the ORIGINAL CREDITOR 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. power to administer the Es- lowing described mortgage: REPRESENTATIVES OR AS- point of beginning all in the WITHIN THE TIME PRO- 580.07 or 582.032. tate including the power to DATE OF MORTGAGE: SIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO City of Windom, Cottonwood VIDED BY LAW IS NOT AF- MORTGAGOR(S) RE- collect all assets, to pay all June 15, 2018 FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL County, Minnesota. FECTED BY THIS ACTION. LEASED FROM FINANCIAL legal debts, claims, taxes and ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER COUNTY IN WHICH PROP- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- OBLIGATION ON MORT- expenses, to sell real and per- AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: MINNESOTA STATUTES, ERTY IS LOCATED: Cotton- EN, that default has occurred GAGE: None sonal property, and to do all $56,055.00 SECTION 582.032, DETER- wood in conditions of the following “THE TIME ALLOWED necessary acts for the Estate. MORTGAGOR(S): Shane MINING, AMONG OTHER ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL described mortgage: BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION Objections to the petition Amborn and Hilary Amborn, THINGS, THAT THE MORT- AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: DATE OF MORTGAGE: BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE for appointment of the per- Husband and Wife, as Joint GAGED PREMISES ARE IM- $56,000.00 July 1, 2005 MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL sonal representative must be Tenants PROVED WITH A RESIDEN- AMOUNT DUE AND MORTGAGOR: Roger M REPRESENTATIVES OR AS- filed prior to the hearing with MORTGAGEE: Mortgage TIAL DWELLING OF LESS CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF Jeppesen, a single person. SIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO the Cottonwood County Court Electronic Registration Sys- THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUD- MORTGAGEE: United Prai- FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL Administration office by: tems, Inc., as mortgagee, as PROPERTY USED IN AGRI- ING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY rie Bank, Windom Office. ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER efiling (electronic filing); nominee for Plains Commerce CULTURAL PRODUCTION, MORTGAGEE: $57,565.64 DATE AND PLACE OF MINNESOTA STATUTES, email: Bank, its successors and as- AND ARE ABANDONED. That prior to the commence- RECORDING: Recorded July SECTION 582.032, DETER- 5thCottonwoodCourtAd- signs DATED: November 06, 2020 ment of this mortgage foreclo- 8, 2005 Cottonwood County Re- MINING, AMONG OTHER [email protected]; or DATE AND PLACE OF RE- ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAG- sure proceeding Mortgagee/ corder, Document No. 247572. THINGS, THAT THE MORT- mail at P.O. Box 97, Windom, CORDING: EE: PennyMac Loan Services, Assignee of Mortgagee com- ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT- GAGED PREMISES ARE IM- MN 56101. Any interested per- Recorded: June 28, 2018 LLC plied with all notice require- GAGE: Assigned to: Minne- PROVED WITH A RESIDEN- son planning on attending the Cottonwood County Recorder Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. ments as required by statute; sota Housing Finance Agency. TIAL DWELLING OF LESS hearing should contact Court Document Number: 283313 Attorneys for Assignee of That no action or proceeding Dated July 1, 2005 Recorded THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT Administration at 507-831-4551 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT- Mortgagee has been instituted at law or July 8, 2005, as Document No. PROPERTY USED IN AGRI- Notice is also given that GAGE: 7616 Currell Blvd; Ste 200 otherwise to recover the debt 247573. CULTURAL PRODUCTION, (subject to Minnesota Statutes And assigned to: PennyMac Woodbury, MN 55125-2296 secured by said mortgage, or TRANSACTION AGENT: AND ARE ABANDONED.” section 524.3-801) all creditors Loan Services, LLC (651) 209-3300 any part thereof; NONE Dated: November 10, 2020 having claims against the Dated: July 01, 2020 File Number: 044505F01 PURSUANT to the power of TRANSACTION AGENT’S Minnesota Housing Fi- Estate are required to pres- Recorded: July 01, 2020 Cot- (517 — Nov. 11, 18, 25; sale contained in said mort- MORTGAGE IDENTIFICA- nance Agency ent the claims to the Personal tonwood County Recorder Dec. 2, 9, 16, 2020) gage, the above described prop- TION NUMBER ON MORT- Mortgagee/Assignee of Representative or to the Court Document Number: 288681 ______erty will be sold by the Sheriff GAGE: NONE Mortgagee Administrator within four Transaction Agent: Mort- NOTICE OF MORTGAGE of said county as follows: LENDER OR BROKER USSET, WEINGARDEN months after the date of this gage Electronic Registration FORECLOSURE SALE DATE AND TIME OF SALE: AND MORTGAGE ORIGI- AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Notice or the claims will be Systems, Inc. THE RIGHT TO VERI- January 7, 2021 at 10:00 AM NATOR STATED ON MORT- Attorneys for Mortgagee/ barred. Transaction Agent Mort- FICATION OF THE DEBT PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s GAGE: United Prairie Bank, Assignee of Mortgagee BY THE COURT gage Identification Number: AND IDENTITY OF THE Office, Cottonwood County Windom Office 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Christina M. Wietzema 1005210-0808030365-5 ORIGINAL CREDITOR Law Enforcement Center, RESIDENTIAL MORT- Minneapolis, MN 55416 Judge of District Court Lender or Broker: Plains WITHIN THE TIME PRO- South Front Step, 902 5th Av- GAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank (952) 925-6888 November 19, 2020 Commerce Bank VIDED BY LAW IS NOT AF- enue, Windom, MN National Association 135-20-005658 FC Sheila Pierson Residential Mortgage Ser- FECTED BY THIS ACTION. to pay the debt then se- MORTGAGED PROPERTY THIS IS A COMMUNICA- Court Administrator vicer: PennyMac Loan Ser- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- cured by said Mortgage, and ADDRESS: 404 Woodman TION FROM A DEBT COL- November 19, 2020 vices, LLC EN, that default has occurred taxes, if any, on said premises, Street East, Jeffers, MN 56145 LECTOR. Attorney for Petitioner Mortgage Originator: Not in conditions of the following and the costs and disburse- TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 21- (522 — Nov. 18, 25, Ronald J. Schramel Applicable described mortgage: ments, including attorneys’ 173-0161 Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020) Schramel Law Office ______COUNTY IN WHICH PROP- DATE OF MORTGAGE: fees allowed by law subject LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF 910 Fourth Avenue ERTY IS LOCATED: Cotton- August 15, 2006 to redemption within six (6) PROPERTY: STATE OF MINNESOTA PO Box 505 wood MORTGAGOR: Donald M. months from the date of said THE WEST 20 FEET OF COUNTY OF Windom, MN, 56101 Property Address: 530 9 1/2 Myers and Tina M. Myers, sale by the mortgagor(s), their LOT 3 AND THE EAST 40 COTTONWOOD Attorney License No: St, Westbrook, MN 56183-9609 husband and wife. personal representatives or FEET OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK FIFTH JUDICIAL 0254757 Tax Parcel ID Number: 24- MORTGAGEE: Mortgage assigns unless reduced to “E” OF COUNTY AUDITOR’S DISTRICT Telephone: (507) 831-1301 171-0150 Electronic Registration Sys- Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. SUBDIVISION NO. 11 IN THE DISTRICT COURT Email: schramellaw@win- LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF tems, Inc. as nominee for AFS §580.07. CITY OF JEFFERS, COT- PROBATE DIVISION domnet.com PROPERTY: The South 104 Financial, Inc., its successors TIME AND DATE TO VA- TONWOOD COUNTY, MIN- Court File No. (526 — Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 2020) ______feet of Lot 9 of County Audi- and assigns. CATE PROPERTY: If the real NESOTA. 17-PR-20-549 tor’s Subdivision No. 9 in the DATE AND PLACE OF estate is an owner-occupied, COUNTY IN WHICH PROP- Estate of NOTICE OF City of Westbrook, Cotton- RECORDING: Recorded Sep- single-family dwelling, unless ERTY IS LOCATED: Cotton- Patricia G. Grant, PUBLIC HEARING wood County, Minnesota tember 6, 2006 Cottonwood otherwise provided by law, wood Decedent Notice is hereby given that AMOUNT DUE AND County Recorder, Document the date on or before which ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL NOTICE AND ORDER OF on Tuesday, December 15, CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF No. 251211. the mortgagor(s) must vacate AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: HEARING ON PETITION 2020, at the City Council meet- DATE OF NOTICE: $59,501.58 ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT- the property if the mortgage $20,500.00 FOR PROBATE OF WILL ing that begins at 6:30 p.m. in THAT all pre-foreclosure GAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank is not reinstated under sec- AMOUNT DUE AND AND APPOINTMENT OF the Council Chambers at City requirements have been com- National Association, as in- tion 580.30 or the property is CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF PERSONAL REPRESEN- Hall, 444 9th Street, Windom, plied with; that no action or denture trustee, for the hold- not redeemed under section DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUD- TATIVE AND NOTICE TO Minnesota, the City Council proceeding has been insti- ers of the CIM Trust 2017-3, 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 7, ING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY CREDITORS of the City of Windom will tuted at law or otherwise to Mortgage-Backed Notes, Se- 2021, unless that date falls on MORTGAGEE: $22,263.59 It is Ordered and Notice is conduct a public hearing to recover the debt secured by ries 2017-3. Dated March 9, a weekend or legal holiday, That prior to the commence- given that on December 23, consider a petition for the va- said mortgage, or any part 2020 Recorded April 3, 2020, as in which case it is the next ment of this mortgage foreclo- 2020, at 8:30 a.m., a hearing cation of the following public thereof; Document No. 288114. weekday, and unless the re- sure proceeding Mortgagee/ will be held in this Court at utility easement: PURSUANT to the power of TRANSACTION AGENT: demption period is reduced to Assignee of Mortgagee com- 900 Third Avenue, Windom, LEGAL DESCRIPTION sale contained in said mort- Mortgage Electronic Registra- 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. plied with all notice require- Minnesota, 56101 for the for- OF UTILITY EASEMENT gage, the above-described tion Systems, Inc. 580.07 or 582.032. ments as required by statute; mal probate of an instru- TO BE VACATED property will be sold by the TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGOR(S) RE- That no action or proceeding ment purporting to be the Located between Lot 3 and Sheriff of said county as MORTGAGE IDENTIFICA- LEASED FROM FINANCIAL has been instituted at law or Will of the Decedent dated Lot 4, Block 1, North Windom follows: TION NUMBER ON MORT- OBLIGATION ON MORT- otherwise to recover the debt July 19, 2007(“Will”) and for Industrial Park Subdivision DATE AND TIME OF SALE: GAGE: 100049700007453877 GAGE: None secured by said mortgage, or the appointment of Douglas in the City of Windom, Cot- December 30, 2020 at 10:00 AM LENDER OR BROKER AND “THE TIME ALLOWED any part thereof; L. Grant, 1324 2nd Avenue tonwood County, Minnesota. PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION PURSUANT to the power North,Windom, MN 56101 as By order of the Windom Main Office, 902 5th Avenue, STATED ON MORTGAGE: BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE of sale contained in said Personal Representative of City Council: Windom, Minnesota 56101 AFS Financial, Inc. MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL mortgage, the above described the Estate of the Decedent in Steve Nasby to pay the debt secured by RESIDENTIAL MORT- REPRESENTATIVES OR AS- property will be sold by the an UNSUPERVISED adminis- City Administrator said mortgage and taxes, if GAGE SERVICER: Select SIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO Sheriff of said county as tration. Any objections to the (524 — Dec. 2, 9, 2020) any, on said premises and the Portfolio Servicing, Inc. FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL follows: petition must be filed with the costs and disbursements, in- MORTGAGED PROPERTY ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Court prior to or raised at the cluding attorney fees allowed ADDRESS: 1009 Lakeview MINNESOTA STATUTES, January 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM by law, subject to redemption Avenue, Windom, MN 56101 SECTION 582.032, DETER- PLACE OF SALE: within six (6) months from TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 25- MINING, AMONG OTHER Sheriff ’s Office, Cottonwood the date of said sale by the 025-1900 THINGS, THAT THE MORT- County Law Enforcement mortgagor(s), their personal LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF GAGED PREMISES ARE IM- Center, South Front Step, 902 representatives or assigns. PROPERTY: PROVED WITH A RESIDEN- 5th Avenue, Windom, MN If you find If the Mortgage is not re- The South 56 feet of the fol- TIAL DWELLING OF LESS to pay the debt then secured instated under Minn. Stat. lowing described tract in the THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT by said Mortgage, and taxes, if mistakes §580.30 or the property is not City of Windom, Cottonwood PROPERTY USED IN AGRI- any, on said premises, and the in this redeemed under Minn. Stat. County, Minnesota; CULTURAL PRODUCTION, costs and disbursements, in- §580.23, the Mortgagor must Commencing at the South- AND ARE ABANDONED.” cluding attorneys’ fees allowed publication, Whoops! vacate the property on or west Corner of the Southeast Dated: October 29, 2020 by law subject to redemption before 11:59 p.m. on June 30, Quarter of the Southeast U.S. Bank National within six (6) months from please 2021, or the next business day Quarter of Section 25, in Association, as Trustee the date of said sale by the consider if June 30, 2021 falls on a Sat- Township 105 North of Rang Mortgagee/Assignee of mortgagor(s), their personal urday, Sunday or legal holiday. 36 West of the Fifth principal Mortgagee representatives or assigns un- that they are Mortgagor(s) released from Meridian; thence North on USSET, WEINGARDEN less reduced to Five (5) weeks financial obligation: NONE said 80 line 1,318.5 feet to the AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. under MN Stat. §580.07. there for a THIS COMMUNICATION Northwest Corner of the Attorneys for Mortgagee TIME AND DATE TO VA- IS FROM A DEBT COLLEC- Southeast Quarter of the Assignee of Mortgagee CATE PROPERTY: If the real purpose. We publish something TOR ATTEMPTING TO Southeast Quarter is said 4500 Park Glen Road #300 estate is an owner-occupied, for everyone and some people COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN- Section 25; thence North on Minneapolis, MN55416 single-family dwelling, unless FORMATION OBTAINED said 80 line 1,285.5 feet to the (952) 925-6888 otherwise provided by law, are always looking for mistakes! WILL BE USED FOR THAT Center of the business high- 38 - 20-001696 FC the date on or before which PURPOSE. way as now laid out; thence THIS IS A COMMUNICA- the mortgagor(s) must vacate THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA- South retracing the same 80 TION FROM A DEBT COL- the property if the mortgage TION OF THE DEBT AND line a distance of 548.00 feet to LECTOR. is not reinstated under sec- IDENTITY OF THE ORIGI- the point of beginning; thence (518 — Nov. 11, 18, 25; tion 580.30 or the property is NAL CREDITOR WITHIN due East at right angles to said Dec. 2, 9, 16, 2020) not redeemed under section Publishing Company ______THE TIME PROVIDED BY 80 line a distance of 213.5 feet; 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 14, LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY thence South at right angles a NOTICE OF MORTGAGE 2021, unless that date falls on WEEKLY AD DEADLINES

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TheCottonwood Shopper/Cottonwood County Citizen/Citizen PublishingCounty CompanyCitizen To place your classified ad, call: 507-831-3455 or 800-658-2510 TAMMY HOLT CLASSIFIEDS FAX 507-831-3740 |[email protected] Card of Thanks Autos For Sale Boats/Motors Farm Equip. Farm Equip. Farm Equip. Farm Equip. CARD OF THANKS 2005 FORD FREE- TRUCK PARTS 16’ ALUMACRAFT INTERNATIONAL 5 16” 960 FARM KING SNOW- 1973 TIMPTE 38’ grain 1954 WD-45 ALLIS The family of Sylvan Holland want to thank everyone STYLE, 4-door. Call Grill painted tan for 99- fishing boat, 40-h.p. PLOW. Good condition. BLOWER, 3-point, never trailer. Call or text 507- CHALMERS TRACTOR, for their kind words of sympathy, cards, flowers, food 507-276-8677, leave a 02 Chevy truck, 00-06 Johnson motor and Works good. $900. Call used. Asking $5,000. 227-3961 or 507-240- narrow front. Call 507- and memorials. Thank you to the staff at Franklin message if no answer. Tahoe and Suburban, bow mount electric troll- 507-380-5286, Lewis- Call 507-628-4293. 1806. 628-4293. Center for Nursing and Memory Care and Carris $25. Front bumper cap ing motor with trailer, ville, if no answer please Health-Redwood Falls for their great care and com- painted tan for 99-02 $3,000. Call 507-831- leave message. For Sale 1754. passion of Sylvan. Thank you to First Floral for the Chevy truck, 00-06 (2) 1100-16 triple rib beautiful flower arrangements, Joel and Jennifer at One-horse doctor’s bug- Tahoe and Suburban, 1985 14” Starcraft fish- tires on John Deere LaCanne Family Funeral Service, Elizabeth Johnson gy, good rubber. Call or $25. Good radiator with ing boat, 18-h.p. motor, heavy rims. Asking $150. for the great music, Pastor Harvey Pedersen and the text 507-227-3961 or fan fits 99-06 Chevy/ Spartan trailer, troll- Call 507-221-0627. American Legion Post from Windom for their parts in 507-240-1806. GMC truck, $25. GM ing motor, depth finder 1,500-bushel wet hold- making the service special for our family. TWELVE-PLACE SET- fender flares for 99-06 and life jackets. Asking Lorene Holland Chevy/GMC truck, $20 $1200 or best offer. Call ing bin. 507-628-4293 TING OF FRANCISCAN or 507-227-8636. Denise and Scott Anderson DINNERWARE, Desert per set of two. Call 507- 651-895-5690. Tammy and Skip Sturtz and family Rose pattern, all serving 831-0113 after 6 p.m. COMPLETE SET OF Todd and Jill Holland and Mariah pieces, lots of extras. ANTIQUE ROLLTOP Farm Equip. DAKOTA aeration tubes, Made in California. Ask- DESK, from the Derby with fan for grain bin. Call Employment Motorcycles ing $500 OBO. Call 507- Desk Co., Boston, MA. Horse drawn farm equip- 507-227-6074. 327-6254. ment, single disk. 507- 33 x 58 inches. Call 507- 1991 JOHN DEERE Part-time or full-time indi- 1982 HARLEY DAVID- 276-8677. 276-8677. vidual to assist a wheel- SON TOUR GLIDE EZ DOCK, floating dock 3155 MFWD TRACTOR, chair bound person in a CLASSIC, custom paint, system, like new! Easy 52’ X 14’ Buddy mobile 1990 JD 4455 TRAC- 110H, 3,930 hours, 265 clean home, no experi- 42,000 miles, like new, installation. Call 507- home suitable for stor- TOR, 2WD. One-owner, self- leveling loader, new ence necessary. Text or make a reasonable offer. 370-2551. age or workshop, good well-maintained, 2,902 bucket, snow bucket and hours. Two remote’s, grapple bucket. All for call 507-380-2471. Call 507-832-9141. INVACARE POWER tires, $1,800. Call 507- 221-4144. Quad-Range, new front $39,250 507-822-0317. 2003 HARLEY DAVID- WHEELCHAIR. Joystick rubber, duals, rock box. Pickups SON DINA LOW RIDER, operated, special seat $50,000 OBO. 614-291- PUT IN A CLASSIFIED 100th anniversary edi- for comfort, with bat- Rec. Vehicles 7358. AD — Call 507-831-3455. 2000 FORD F-350, crew tion, 7,322 miles, very tery and charger. Very cab, 4x4, automatic, good condition, new bat- good condition. Asking 2000 DAMON IN- long box, 7.3 Power tery, good tires. Asking $3,700. 507-425-2740. TRUDER 36’, Ford Stroke diesel, 230,000 $8,500. 507-956-3941. chassis, V10, 340-h.p., miles. Asking $9,000. TAYLOR SOFT SERVE 29,966 actual miles, 2 507-920-8771. 2001 YAMAHA V STAR ICE CREAM MACHINE, slides, roof AC, sleeps Patient Access CLASSIC 1100. Under 220V. Asking $3,500. 6, smoke-and pet-free, 2003 FORD F-150 XLT, 10,000 miles, very good Call 507-920-8771. $19,500. Call 507-360- Representative 4x4 supercab, black with shape, good tires, $3,000 4603. gray interior, 170,000 FOUR-WHEEL HANDI- OBO. 507-822-2336. miles, good tires, au- CAP WHEELCHAIR Scheduling tomatic locks and win- with joystick, battery Boats/Motors Windom Area Health is seeking a dows, AC works, towing Autos operated. Original cost full-time Patient Access Representative package, minimal rust. $18,000, asking only 1997 MIRRO CRAFT to provide excellent customer service Engine needs to be re- 2004 LINCOLN AVIA- $10,000. 507-276-8677. BOAT, 17’, with trailer, placed. Call Randy, rural TOR, AWD, 67,000 cover and 115-h.p. Mer- to patients. Primary role includes Odin, 507-230-1030. miles, white, leather WANT TO BUY SOME- cury outboard motor. scheduling patient visits, tests and FREE DATE CHANGES ON 2021 TOURS* seats, excellent condi- THING? We’ll help you Two livewells, extra stor- procedures. This position will perform tion, sunroof, 4.6L mo- find it with a classified age, fish finder, troll- prior authorization on select services, Motorcycles tor, seats seven, $7,500. ad. 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Or send resume to: [email protected] Cottonwood County is an equal opportunity employer. n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2020 14 n SHERIFF’S REPORT site to be selected, near the munity responded.” making Tranquility Garden GARDEN/ Work retention pond and trees. Work began on the project both functional and attrac- Nov. 24 the ditch and rolled his on the project The plan was to begin the in the fall, with the goal of tive to the eye. •฀3:21฀p.m.฀Cottonwood฀ 2005฀Volvo฀one฀time.฀Both฀ fund drive fairly early in the wrapping things up before “Redwood Falls Nursery County deputies received a Santiago and an 18-year- began in the fall year. snow arrived. The idea is designed a couple of flower Then the pandemic hit. to have it well-established beds and designed the area report of a possible domes- old female passenger were FROM PAGE 1 tic assault in a rural area taken to Sanford West- Armstrong said the timing and beautiful when spring to look nice, with low main- north of Westbrook. Upon brook Medical Center to be decompress. didn’t seem right, so the let- arrives. tenance,” Armstrong said. investigation, it was consid- treated for minor injuries. “That is the intent of ters were put on hold. “It has hostas, hydrangeas (Tranquility Garden). It Attractive entrance ered a verbal altercation. Nov. 27 Finally in July, the deci- and reed grass, things like gives people a place to go, to sion was made to contact Part of the idea was also that. Each part of it has a The parties were separated •฀4:04฀p.m.฀Deputies฀ and no arrests were made. get away.” potential donors. to make it a more attractive focal point tree, pretty crab received a report of a pos- Armstrong pointed out “We had a great response,” entrance area to the hospi- trees and some lilac trees.” •฀6:55฀p.m.฀Deputies฀as- sible custody dispute. The sisted the Westbrook Police that sometimes people go to Armstrong said. “People tal. A few benches were also reporting party said she their cars to wait for a phone have given trees in memory “It is just down the hill placed in the area. And, Department with a domes- was concerned that the tic disturbance in West- call from the hospital. Tran- of a loved one. One gentle- from the Avera Clinic,” Arm- there could be more addi- father wasn’t going to bring quility Garden gives them man donated flower beds in strong added. “So their staff tions in the future. brook. According to the back their children for report, a female juvenile another place to sit and wait. memory of two family mem- will be able to come down The total cost of the proj- visitation. The woman was bers. As of (a few) weeks and use it as well.” ect was $11,432. was transported to Sanford advised that this is a civil The site Westbrook Medical Center. ago, it was paid for. I am just Armstrong credited matter and that if there It didn’t take long for the thrilled with how the com- Redwood Falls Nursery for No further details were are concerns they should available. contact their attorneys. Nov. 26 Nov. 28 doing some new things •฀10:57฀p.m.฀A฀one-vehicle฀ •฀1:26฀p.m.฀A฀resident฀ CHAMBER/ crash occurred on County and are also bringing back reported the possible theft some old-school things.” Road฀5,฀just฀south฀of ฀Lam- of a skidloader from a site Four key awards What is that symbol? berton. According to the In addition, the Cham- six miles northwest of ber recognized its four top If you are notifications. report,฀Yamiel฀Santiago฀ Windom. Upon investiga- were handed out of ฀Lamberton฀was฀north- award recipients: on Windows 10 There may be tion, it was determined that by the Chamber •฀Rookie฀of ฀the฀Year,฀ there are prob- times when you bound฀on฀County฀Road฀5฀ a family member possessed when a deer came out of FROM PAGE 1 Barnett Pro Care, which ably some icons have a number the skidloader and that it handles such things as on your screen inside of this the ditch. Santiago swerved appears to be a civil issue. to avoid the deer, entered Details about the parade, landscaping, snow re- that you never icon and that food, refreshments and oth- moval, lawn care and much use, or even tells you how er highlights are still being more. Other finalists were know what they many notifi- ironed out, Marcy stressed. Mikayla Bergendahl from are. cations you An update on “Christmas Salon Oasis and Nick Pe- The one I get currently have. by Candlelight — A Drive- terson of Peterson Quality asked about Once the icon is Tab colors through Holiday Experi- Painting. most is the icon n clicked on the ence” will appear in next Question: white. Future •฀Community฀Cham- in the lower LUCAS MARSH number will go week’s Citizen. I’m trying to tab colors will pion, The Dinner Table, a right hand side ICitizen Tech Support a w a y. figure out if be 2021 — red, Chamber awards cooperative effort of First of the screen Depending on 2019 license 2022 — gold, United Methodist and First just to the right your system and The past few months tab stickers 2023 — blue, Presbyterian churches of the time and date. This what you have on your com- have been unusual for the were blue? 2024 — white in Windom. The fourth icon, which looks similar to puter you may get a bunch Chamber in many respects. I can’t find and Tuesday of each month, a chat bubble, gets you to the of notifications in the Action For instance, last anyplace 2025฀—฀green.฀ the volunteer group offers Windows Action Center. Center. To stop notifications month’s annual Chamber online that Under Min- a meal to any and all who you can right click on the no- meeting was held virtu- What is the icon for? documents nesota law, care to partake — entirely tification you don’t want to ally, rather than through the sticker license plates free of charge. Clicking on the icon will receive anymore and choose the ever-popular Chamber color by year. must display •฀Lifetime฀Achievement฀ open a side bar on your to turn off notifications. Gala. Marcy said was up- I know there n the expira- Award, Monica Muller, screen with different system This isn’t an icon that you beat about the event. is a rotation tion month in who has done countless notifications and different need to check everyday, and TROY CHRISTIANSON “It actually went really because 2020 is State Trooper the lower left things for the community, PC options that you can turn most people never look at well,” Marcy said. green and 2021 corner of each such as working on the on and off, such as airplane it at all, which is fine. But The event began with is red. plate and the Christmas Cheer Box, mode, blue tooth, tablet knowing where to look for comments from past year of expiration in the blood drives, assisting mode, etc. Microsoft will certain settings and system Trooper Troy says: The president Emily Masters lower right corner. BARC and much more. send different system notifi- notifications can be helpful Minnesota Department of and incoming president •฀Exceptional฀Achieve- cations to the Action Center in the right situation. Public Safety Driver and If you have any ques- Val Halter. Masters talked ment Award, Windom if: you have a new email, Contact us at icitizen- Vehicle Services (DVS) use tions concerning traffic about this year’s lost Area Schools. This award there’s a problem with your [email protected] or five colors for registration related laws or issues events and focused on the not only recognizes the computer that needs atten- call the Citizen at 507-831- stickers: red, gold, blue, in Minnesota send your small business fund. school’s efforts in opening tion, or you have a Windows 3455. white and green. DVS questions to Sgt. Troy Meanwhile, Halter a new elementary school, Update that requires a chose those colors with the Christianson — Minne- shared a few words about but also overcoming the restart — among many other intention that they will be sota State Patrol at 2900 the upcoming year. countless challenges re- easily visible and recog- 48th Street NW, Rochester “Val said there will be a lated to the pandemic. nizable for law enforce- MN 55901-5848. (Or reach focus on community unity For more on each award ment. The license plate tab me at, Troy.Christian- and bringing positivity,” recipient, see future edi- sticker color for 2019 was [email protected]) Marcy said. “We will be tions of the Citizen. www.windomnews.com