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The McLeod County hronicle $1.00 Glencoe, Minnesota Vol. 120, No. 51C www.glencoenews.com December 20, 2017 City Council finalizes 2018 levy, budget By Katie Ballalatak cushion for any unplanned expenses Staff Writer and other projects that the city The Glencoe City Council passed would like to complete. a resolution to approve the 2018 Wilson also said that Larson is budget and tax levy at its Monday looking into any contingency funds night meeting. that are left over from the Lincoln, In a memo from City Administra- Baxter or Armstrong projects that tor Mark Larson, who was absent will allow the city to address some from the meeting, it was noted that crack filling and seal coating issues only one citizen had requested in- on select streets in towns. formation on the budget and tax The 2018 budget and levy were levy since the truth-in-taxation hear- passed unanimously. ing on Dec. 4. In other business, the City Coun- The General Fund levy is set at cil: $1.577 million with the Debt Serv- • Adopted a resolution recom- ice levy set at $806,000 which mended by City Engineer John brings a total of $2.383 million, a Rodeberg of Short, Elliott Hen- 4.886 percent increase from last drickson (SEH), Inc., to commit year’s levy. municipal state aid funds to pay Council Member Cory Neid debt service on the $1.57 million asked why the levy had not gone portion of the public improvement down with the wage increase bond. Wilson reminded the City change the City Council voted on Council that only select roads that during its last meeting. meet the municipal state aid require- Mayor Randy Wilson responded ments; in Glencoe, Armstrong Av- that the percentage change wasn’t enue happens to be one of those. drastic enough to change the levy amount. Wilson also said that any City Council extra levy amount would provide Turn to page 2 County Board OKs

Chronicle photos by Lori Copler Winterfest fun in Silver Lake Morningside actions Silver Lake hosted its annual Winterfest cele- Kosek visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Below, By Lori Copler will like be considered by the Glen- bration Saturday afternoon, featuring live several people greeted the horses as they Editor coe City Council in early January. music, a coloring contest, carriage rides, food awaited a ride on the horse-drawn carriage. The McLeod County Board of The other item was the contract- and more. Above, Maverik, Greta and Avril Commissioners on Tuesday ap- ing of services with Short Elliott proved a couple of items in prepara- Hendrickson (SEH), Inc., of tion for the Morningside Avenue Hutchinson for design engineering extension project in Glencoe, which for the project at a cost not to ex- will most like be constructed in ceed $285,300, contingent upon ap- 2019. proval by the Glencoe City Council. The project is considered the Again, said Brunkhorst, the city and third phase of the Morningside im- the county would split the cost of provements, and will extend the the engineering. road from 11th Street to 16th Street. Brunkhorst noted that SEH pro- Morningside also is McLeod Coun- vides engineering services for the ty’s County State Aid Highway city of Glencoe, and has provided (CSAH) 15. engineering for other aspects of the The first item for approval was a overall project. He also noted that cooperative agreement between the SEH’s fees are about 6 percent of county and the city of Glencoe out- project costs, which is below typi- lining cost shares and other items. cal design costs. In essence, the city and the county “Their fees are in line with what will each pay 50 percent of the we’ve seen with other urban con- costs associated with the project. struction projects,” said Brunkhorst. “It’s very similar to agreements The County Board unanimously we have had with the city in the approved both items, which will past,” said McLeod County High- now go before the Glencoe City way Engineer John Brunkhorst. Council for its consideration. Brunkhorst said the agreement Group brainstorms ideas for promoting Glencoe By Katie Ballalatak member Dan Ehrke, who explained the tourism committee could better Staff Writer the two questions the committee market the assets the city already About 20 people attended a Glen- would like the attendees to discuss has. coe Area Chamber of Commerce at their tables: What ideas does any- Ideas included everything from Tourism Committee brainstorming one have to bring more visitors to providing a package deal with water meeting at Gert & Erma’s on Dec. Glencoe? And how can we enhance park and restaurant discounts for 14, with a goal of coming up with their experience when they do campers and visitors staying in ho- the committee’s next project. come? tels to creating a Glencoe destina- Those 20 people represented over Tourism committee member tion for “The Biggest … in the 14 businesses, including Ameriprise Sharon Hoese explained that the World.” Financial, Miller Manufacturing, project must be limited to Glencoe, Other ideas included hosting a Home Solutions, Fahey Sales, since the majority of the funding for niche harvest event to celebrate Lighthouse Church, McLeod For the tourism committee comes from Glencoe’s farming and agriculture Tomorrow, the McLeod County His- the lodging tax that is charged in community, creating a dog park off torical Society, First Minnesota Glencoe. Highway 212 for roadtrippers pass- Bank, Glencoe Family Chiropractic, Attendees were given 20 minutes ing through, creating a community Security Bank & Trust and Twin to discuss ideas for the project at theater program, erecting electronic Chronicle photo by Katie Ballalatak Cities & Western Railroad, among their tables before coming together signage on Highway 212 to promote Tourism committee member Sharon Hoese writes down ideas others. and sharing as a group. Some tables local restaurant and business spe- from attendees at a recent meeting for Glencoe’s next tourism The meeting began with a short focused on completely new projects project. Also pictured on the left is Dr. Kurt Kramer of Glencoe introduction by Deputy City Admin- for the tourism committee to tackle, Tourism Family Chiropractic and on the right, Ben Beckman of First Min- istrator and tourism committee while others chose to focus on how Turn to page 2 nesota Bank.

Looking back: Tempera- Dec. 14 22 ...... 6 ...... 0.00 Weather tures hovered around seasonal Dec. 15 28 ...... 20 ...... 0.00 Chronicle News and averages; but bundle up for the Dec. 16 32 ...... 23 ...... 0.00 Christmas weekend as our first Dec. 17 29 ...... 18 ...... 0.00 Advertising Deadlines real cold snap is arriving. Dec. 18 41 ...... 23 ...... 0.00 All news is due by 5 p.m., Monday, and all adver- Date Hi Lo Precip Temperatures and precipitation com- tising is due by noon, Monday. News received after Wed., 12-20 Thur., 12-21 Fri., 12-22 Sat., 12-23 Sun., 12-24 Dec. 12 25...... 4...... 0.00 piled by Robert Thurn, Chronicle weather observer. that deadline will be published as space allows. H: 27°, L: 22° H: 24°, L: 13° H: 25°, L: 8° H: 15° L: 0° H: 17° L: -8° Dec. 13 34 ...... 13...... 0.2/Sn The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, December 20, 2017, page 2

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Plato Blue Jays fundraiser The Plato Blue Jays will host a pork chop dinner fundraiser for ball park improvements Monday, Jan. 1, from 11 a.m. until the chops are gone at the King Pin Pub in Plato. The menu includes pork chops, scalloped pota- toes, green bean casserole, roll, beverage and dessert. A kids meal of macaroni and cheese and a hot dog also is available. Proceeds will be matched up to $1,000 by the Plato Lions Club. St. John’s holiday schedule St. John’s Lutheran Church, Helen Township, an- nounces its holiday schedule: Sunday, Dec. 24, worship at 10 a.m with St. John’s and Precious Little Blessings Submitted photo day-care children; Christmas Eve evening worship, 6:30 p.m., with St. John’s children; and Christmas day wor- Kids helping kids ship, Monday, Dec. 25, 9 a.m. Glencoe-Silver Lake elementary schools held a toy Alvarado, Lauren Brinkmann, Brooklyn Christianson, drive for the McLeod County Christmas Project. Stu- Sophie Groe, Beau Koktan (hidden), Ava Ranzau, SL Dining Site birthday party dents and staff were very proud to deliver 210 toys Anna Thomas, Natalie Ackerson (hidden), Anna Siev- and $39.41 to the Trailblazer Transit drop-off site on ert and Cheyenne Pedersen; and, back row, teacher The Silver Lake Senior Nutrition Dining Site will have its December birthday party Thursday, Dec. 21, starting Dec. 12. Pictured are, front row from left, teacher Joshua Otto-Fisher, counselor Lisa Thomsen, Reese with bingo at 10:45 a.m. The menu includes roast beef, Teresa Kuester, Ava Koenen, Lydia Simons, Emma Magnuson, Grace Lipke (partially hidden), Ava Elias, mashed potatoes and gravy, creamed peas, bread and Kohout, Greyson Hasse, Macey Stradtmann, Hunter Marissa Brinkmann, Lucia Beste Zehnder, Landon cake. Hardel, Molly Dressen, Erika Brinkmann, Bree Ryherd, Stifter, Luke Roepke, Dominic Conklin, Dylan Ona Pigue and Katelyn Grenke; middle row, Esther Bargmann (hidden), Hailey Hanson and Princpal Joy Glencoe seniors meetings Roskamp, Brayden Gildea, Geniess Balderas, Jaileen Freitag. The Glencoe Senior Citizens meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the seniors room at the Glen- coe City Center. Sheephead is played on Tuesdays, and both sheephead and 500 are played on Thursdays. All Hutchinson man hurt in car crash seniors over 55 are invited. For more information, call Philip Gordon Graves, 73, 22, of Carver, was south- All three were wearing seat Backwoods 320-510-1551 and leave a message. of Hutchinson, was injured in bound on Babcock Avenue. belts, and alcohol was not a a two-vehicle accident at the The vehicles collided in the factor in the crash, according Bar & Grill intersection of Highway 7 intersection. to the state patrol. To be included in this column, items for Happenings and Babcock Avenue near Graves was taken by ambu- Assisting the state patrol at New Auburn must be received in the Chronicle office no later than Lester Prairie Friday, Dec. 15, lance to Hutchinson Health the accident were Ridgeview 5 p.m. on Monday of the week they are to be pub- at about 7:30 p.m. Hospital with non-life-threat- Ambulance, Lester Prairie Trailblazer lished. Items received after that will be published else- According to the Minnesota ening injuries. A passenger in Fire and Rescue, Lester where in the newspaper as space permits. Happenings State Patrol, Graves was driv- his vehicle, Pamela Rae Prairie Police Department, Band in Glencoe, Brownton, Stewart, Plato, New Auburn, ing a 2016 Kia Soul west- Graves, 73, also of Hutchin- and the McLeod County MON., JANUARY 1ST Biscay and Silver Lake take priority over happenings bound on Highway 7, and son, was not injured, nor was Sheriff’s Office. elsewhere. Trinity Kadeejah Lawrence, Lawrence. 2 PM - 6 PM Vehicle, deceased male found in ditch F51C,52At Two injured in crash A 48-year-old Cohasset east of Hector. The ditch was body of Richard C. Bain, 48, Sounds like man was found deceased in a located in a farm field about of Cohasset. According to the multiplication? vehicle in a ditch in Renville one-fourth of a mile from any sheriff’s office, it appeared It’s newspaper just west of Glencoe County Thursday, Dec. 14. nearby road. that Bain had driven at least talk for a one Two people were hurt in a Highway 22 when the vehi- The Renville County Sher- Personnel arriving on scene one-fourth of a mile across column by two inch ad. Too two-vehicle accident at the cles collided. iff’s Office reported that it re- discovered that the vehicle the tilled farm field before ceived a call about 10:32 a.m. was frozen into the ice, sug- entering the ditch. small to be intersection of Highway 212 Both drivers were wearing effective? You’re and Highway 22, just west of seat belts. Halonen was taken that day regarding a vehicle gesting it had been there for The sheriff’s office is con- reading this one! Glencoe, on Monday morn- by ambulance to Glencoe Re- that was on its roof at the bot- some time prior to the emer- tinuing its investigation with Put your 1x2 in ing. The accident was report- gional Health Services Hos- tom of a drainage ditch in a gency call. Upon moving the assistance from the Midwest 1 x 2 the Chronicle or ed at 8:30 a.m. pital. Hassan was not trans- farm field north of Highway vehicle to access the interior, Medical Examiner’s Office. Advertiser today. According to the Minneso- ported for his injuries. 212 about one-quarter mile emergency workers found the 320-864-5518 ta State Patrol, Ibrahain Said Assisting at the accident Hassan, 21, of Minneapolis, were Allina Ambulance, was eastbound on Highway Glencoe Fire Department, 212 in a 2012 Freightliner McLeod County Sheriff’s Of- straight truck, and Brooke fice and the Minnesota De- Six Strings and a Tambourine Christine Halonen, 20, of partment of Transportation. Cokato, was southbound on Performing at Gert & Erma’s Coffee Shop Thursday, December 21 Six Strings and a Tambourine. City Council Continued from page 1 Rosine and Lucy will again provide us with traditional Christmas music starting at 6:30 pm. • Adopted a resolution to it. Council Member John delegate the Minnesota De- Schrupp voted no. Need last minute gifts? We have a partment of Transportation • Briefly discussed commit- wonderful selection of handcrafted mugs, (MnDOT) as the agent of the tee and liaison assignments Flavored Coffee, and gift cards for city of Glencoe to accept fed- for 2018. Wilson requested everyone on your list. eral aid funds which may be City Council members to Let us help you find the made available for eligible consider any changes they transportation related proj- would like to make and bring 1110 Hennepin Ave. ects. Larson clarified in his them to the next meeting. Glencoe • 320-864-4543 memo that this agreement is Council Member Alexander F51Cc Dear Santa, Please remember usually for the federal dollars Milan asked whether or not it that the city receives from the would be beneficial for some our good friends and customers Federal Aviation Administra- of the committees to report tion (FAA). He stated that directly to the City Council this Christmas! there may also be federal dol- instead of having a liaison. Thanks for making our year so jolly lars available for the Morn- Wilson responded that the ad- New Year’s Eve with your visits. We appreciate ingside Avenue project, but vantage of having liaisons is your patronage! that McLeod County is the that they can bring some in- lead agency on that project. formation to the board or Dinner & Comedy Show Wilson told the City Council committee that it might not Sunday, Dec. 31 that this agreement is the first otherwise have available to Dinner 6:30-7:30 p.m. step necessary for the Morn- them. “I’m not opposed to it, ingside Avenue project. I’m just saying there is a Comedy Show 8-9:30 p.m. 2211 11th St. E., Glencoe, MN (320) 864-6132 • coborns.com Council Member Gary merit to having them, too,” Country Fried Grubers Band 9:30 p.m. Ziemer moved to adopt the Wilson said. $2500 per person, resolution; Robeck seconded Buy tickets in Advance Christmas/New Years Specials! Dicky Bob’s Bar & Grill Seasoned Boneless Ribeye Roast ...... $10.99/lb. Tourism Continued from page 1 320-864-3986 - New Auburn Our Own Hickory Smoked Old Fashioned Hams ...... $2.99/lb. cials, opening a Seneca muse- people located on the west A51-52ASEt Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Breast, assorted flavors ...... $4.99/lb. um (much like the Spam Mu- side of the metro area. seum or the Mill City Muse- Kelly Rach of Ameriprise USDA New York Strip Steak ...... $7.99/lb. um), extending signs for bike Financial mentioned in her BBQ Ribs...... $5.99/lb. trails, looking for a restauran- small group that it would be $ New Year’s Eve Beef Tenderloin Steak ...... 16.99/Ib. teur interested in starting an good to somehow market the $ upscale restaurant in Glencoe community feeling of Glen- Pork Loin Back Ribs ...... 3.79/Ib. (something akin to Lola’s coe: “The sense of communi- 2 0 1 7 Gift Certificates & Meat Bundles make great Lakehouse in Waconia or ty I think is an asset to Glen- PLA-MOR BALLROOM Christmas gifts! Call ahead for Meat Bundles! Zella’s in Hutchinson), cater- coe,” said Rach. “There are For Your Holiday Parties – don’t forget: ing to the visitors that come so many businesses and peo- Glencoe • 864-4119 Herring, Meatballs, Meat & Cheese Trays, Summer Sausage, for the BMX races in the ple that just do good things.” Chicken Wings, Pepper Sticks, Beef Jerky and Shrimp! summer, constructing a gaze- Hoese and Glencoe Area NEW YEAR’S EVE: Prices good thru Dec. 31, 2017 bo as an improved summer Chamber of Commerce Presi- Sunday, Dec. 31 *Sat., Dec. 23 8:30 - 2 p.m. & Sun., Dec. 24 8:30 - Noon* concert location and creating dent Sally Custer thanked *Closed Dec. 25 & Jan. 1* an event for the McLeod His- everyone for participating Prime Rib Dinner Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. torical Society’s walking tour and invited Glencoe Area Serving from 6-8 p.m. Sat. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. project, once it is completed. Chamber of Commerce atten- Reservation Required at 320-864-4119. 23 Juniper St. N., Lester Prairie There also was a lot of talk dees to join the tourism com- about heightening the city’s mittee. Hoese and Custer (320) 395-8495 social media presence to bet- agreed to send out an email NEW YEAR’S DAY: Mark & Lynne Garbers, Owners ter advertise, promote and about the next tourism com- Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 Fresh Meat • Homemade Sausage • Smokehouse • Custom Processing market Glencoe as a small mittee meeting date, where town located only eight miles the committee will begin to The Leon Olsen Band MERRY CHRISTMAS and from the Carver County line narrow down a few project Dancing 1:30-5:30 p.m. — a reasonable commute for options. HAPPY NEW YEAR! F51-52C,51-52Ac From Garbers Meats, Inc. F50-51At The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, December 20, 2017, page 3

Area News Family loses home to fire HUTCHINSON — A Hutchinson family escaped in- jury but lost their home and many belongings to a fire on Sunday morning, Dec. 10, according to the Hutchinson Leader. The fire apparently started in the basement. Es- caping the fire were Jason and Teri VandeSteeg and their son Daryn as well as two dogs. A cat perished in the fire. Donations of gift cards, clothing and toys are being ac- cepted at Kim Kotzer State Farm Insurance in Hutchin- son, and cash donations can be made at Citizens Bank, also in Hutchinson.

Submitted photo DOC: jail needs more staff Glencoe-Silver Lake Knowledge Bowl students who Roskamp, Calista Podraza, Alexis Dahlman, Kalie SIBLEY COUNTY — The Minnesota Department of competed Saturday in Hutchinson included, front row Butcher, Rachel Trebesch, Kobe Boozikee, Abby Corrections (DOC) is suggesting that the Sibley County from left, Zoe Ruschmeier, Jenna Neyers, Emma Gep- Gronlund and Coach Vicky Harris; and, back row, Jail increase its staff by three full-time correctional offi- son, Lydia Rakow, Jesse Dahlke, Zach Reichow, Nathan Warner, Jacob Reichow, Austin PInske, Paul cers, according to The Gaylord Hub. That will allow the Lucas Brelje, Aaron Ward, Nathan Fehrenbach and Sievert, Jack Gepson, Austin Brewton, Cade Her- jail to have two full-time officers on duty at all times, Lexi Fronk; middle row, Haley Lukes, Summer Hayes, rmann, Jon Ramige, Kendra Klobe and Allie Gron- rather than just one. The suggestion from an inspection Charles Urban, Eli Kuehn, Kayla Reichow, Elida lund. that occurred after an inmate escaped. GSL teams sweep Hutch Knowledge Bowl meet ‘Welcoming’ resolution fails HUTCHINSON — A resolution proposed by Hutchin- At Hutchinson on Saturday, the competition. It won Room members were Kobe Boozi- Podraza, Zach Reichow, Zoe son City Council Member John Lofdahl to designate Dec. 16, Glencoe-Silver Lake One during two of the three kee, Kayla Reichow and Ruschmeier, Aaron Ward and Hutchinson as a welcoming and inclusive community (GSL) Knowledge Bowl remaining rounds with scores Rachel Trebesch. Silver fin- Jenna Neyers. failed on a 3-2 vote before a full house Tuesday, Dec. 12, teams won first place in var- of 19-13-5, 18-7-4 and 10-17- ished second with 101.0; that “Both Black and Purple according to the Hutchinson Leader. The three who voted sity, junior varsity and junior 10, and finished with the team included Allie Gron- were entirely composed of against said the resolution wasn’t necessary as Hutchin- high. first-place gold medals with lund, Kendra Klobe and seventh and eighth graders, son already is welcoming. Voting against were Mayor GSL was missing students 101.5 points. New London- Nathan Warner. Both teams so it was excellent that they Gary Forcier and council members Mary Christensen and at all levels, but the students Spicer and Willmar teams were missing at least one finished in the middle of the Chad Czmowski. In favor were Lofdahl and Steve Cook. who remained stepped up and took second and third places team member, but had fantas- pack,” said Harris. filled in the holes that were with 96.0 and 94.0 points, re- tic results anyway. “Madeline Kuehn and Scott left and had the same results spectively. GSL 1 included GSL Grey began the oral Kuehn both assisted the team that they had the week before Haley Lukes, Charles Urban, rounds in Room Five, and as officials at the meet, and with larger teams. Eli Kuehn and Paul Sievert. bounced up and down, first in we were very glad to have Gaylord man critically There were only nine teams GSL’s second team also Room Eight, then in Room them,” Harris added. competing in the varsity por- started about halfway down Three, before finishing in This was the third meet in injured in pickup crash tion of the meet. After the 45- the field, in ninth place, and seventh place with 89.5 GSL’s region this month, and A Gaylord man suffered in- crashed on Sibley County question written round, GSL worked its way up to fifth, points. GSL teams took first place in juries that are considered life Road 8, about eight miles was in first place with 36 competing in Rooms Two and “We were proud of this all three divisions at all three threatening in a one-vehicle southeast of Gaylord. The ve- points. The team increased its Three for the whole meet. Its team for hanging in there meets. accident Thursday night just hicle was a total loss. lead during the four oral final score was 85.5. The when things were tough and “This is really quite incred- before 8 p.m. Assisting at the accident rounds, winning Room One team members were Kalie finishing in the top four,” said ible, and reflects both hard The Sibley County Sher- were the Arlington Fire De- with scores of 20-13-4, 25-9- Butcher, Nathan Fehrenbach, Coach Vicky Harris. work and talent,” said Harris. iff’s Office said Jerry Lee partment, Arlington Ambu- 5, 26-10-7, and 19-11-6. At Lexi Fronk and Cole Jahnke. The members were Austin “We look forward to seeing Johnson, 75, of Gaylord, was lance, LeSueur Fire, LeSueur the end of the meet, its total There were 28 teams in the Brewton, Summer Hayes, what happens when the high critically injured when his Ambulance, and Mayo One score was 132.0. Hutchinson junior high competition. GSL Cade Herrmann, Jon Ramige school teams start to travel 2001 Chevrolet Silverado helicopter. teams took second and third Silver started in second place and Lydia Rakow. more outside our region in places with scores of 79.5 and with 39 points on the written, GSL Black started in 23rd, January, to St. Francis and 75.5. GSL’s team members and stayed in Room One for but moved up to 14th place Elk River.” were Jack Gepson, Austin the whole meet. GSL White (81.0 points) with oral scores On Monday, the seventh- to Pinske, Jacob Reichow and was in fifth place at the be- of 12, 13, 9, and 17. Team ninth-grade students compet- From my home to yours... Abby Gronlund. ginning (37), but moved up to members were Alexis ed against all of Region 6 in GSL provided two of the Room One after winning Dahlman, Emma Gepson, Marshall. From that meet, Wishing you a very 15 teams in the junior varsity Room Two 24-10-9 in the Elida Roskamp, Lucas Brelje some teams will go on to competition. GSL 1 started first round. The two GSL and Jesse Dahlke. compete against the best of Merry Christmas the meet in 11th place with teams competed against each GSL Purple started much Regions 6 and 8 in early Jan- 31 points, six points behind other for three rounds. Mon- higher, in fourth place, but uary. & Joyous New year! the two teams with the high- tevideo and Lester Prairie dropped to 16th place, only a “We’re looking forward to Dorothy Butler est scores. However, in oral also were in the room in later point behind Black with 80.0 seeing how many teams are round one, it earned 19 points rounds, but always in third points. (Purple’s oral rounds able to advance,” said Harris. - Hutchinson and climbed into third place place. White won the meet earned it 9, 13, 10 and 10.) Office: 320-234-4400 and Room One for the rest of with 108.5 points. The team This team included Calista

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Like many lieutenant gov- “sometime in January” date for ernors, most of her dealings have when he would step down. Some been done in the shadow of the thought he was waiting to see governor. But from what we’ve how the contentious election in read about her, Smith seems to Alabama would play out between have a gift for building bridges Republican Roy Moore and De- and finding common ground that mocrat Doug Jones, who were her boss often seems to lack. In vying for the seat left vacant fact, one of her talents is smooth- when Jeff Sessions was appoint- ing the feathers that Dayton has ed attorney general by President ruffled. (As a side note, we are Donald Trump. grateful that Dayton, a former Others thought he was waiting senator himself, didn’t make a to see who Minnesota Gov. Mark Wendell Anderson move and ap- Guest Column: Dayton appointed to fill point himself to the spot). Franken’s vacancy until the gen- A behind-the-scenes persona eral election in November. who brokers agreements among Finding hope in discouraging times Although his team has talked dissenting parties would be a By Lee H. Hamilton Americans respect the ideals of All of us also recognize that this about a “transition” in January as welcome asset to our polarized I’ve been reminded recently of the this country. They’re devoted to nation has its faults — some of them Dayton’s appointee, Lt. Gov. Congress, which contains too old cowboy song, “Home on the those ideals — freedom, liberty, jus- deep-seated and stubborn. We be- Tina Smith, comes on board, many politicians who are seem- Range.” You know the line, “Where tice for all — and they want the na- lieve that America can do better. But Franken himself hasn’t said ingly more interested in postur- never is heard a discouraging tion to live up to them. They believe there is a broad streak of pragma- much. ing, blaming and stirring up con- word”? That is not the United States in fighting oppression and expand- tism in this country. Because of its Recently, there also have been troversy than actually accom- right now. It feels like pretty much ing opportunity, in the rule of law size, diversity and complexity, it’s rumblings that some of the sena- plishing anything for their con- everywhere I turn, all I hear is dis- and making progress on Americans’ hard to get things done, and Ameri- tors who called for Franken’s res- stituents. couragement. pursuit of happiness. They believe cans understand this and often ap- ignation are now having second Franken needs to make a solid Our institutions of government are in the words of the Constitution’s proach the country’s problems with thoughts. announcement soon as to paralyzed. We face serious national preamble, “To strive for a more per- sleeves rolled up. Although we contend that whether he will follow through problems with no effective response fect union.” Again and again in times of ad- in sight — or even, in some cases, We do not give up, and we always versity, we see Americans of all Franken should have been ac- with his resignation or not. It’s an acknowledgement that a problem hold out hope that the country is fix- backgrounds and political perspec- corded due process before being time to put this issue to rest and exists. We’re fighting over racism, able. Even when we believe the na- tives pitching in to help out. Ameri- removed from or being asked to move on. identity, security and culture. Our tion is falling short of its ideals, cans believe in the values of hard resign from his seat, he did make — L.C. political system appears dysfunc- we’re moved not by malice or ha- work, the importance of family, self- tional and occasionally on the verge tred, but because we want to make sufficiency, community engagement of breakdown. the United States stronger and fairer. and involvement. For the most part, All of this is serious. But the Americans in overwhelming num- they do not approve of people who question we have to confront is not, bers believe in and respect what this incessantly and harshly criticize the “What’s going wrong?” It’s, “How country stands for, appreciate the country. You can do we respond?” Or, at the risk of differences and the diversity that are This is why, however dire things seeming hopelessly out of step with our hallmark, and recognize those appear in Washington, I continue to the national mood, “How do we set differences and diversity as a believe that we have it within us to vote about making a great country still strength. This creates a remarkable set the country back on a productive online at www.glencoenews.com greater?” degree of unity on broad goals. track. We know that in order for us As always, the answer to our There is widespread acceptance of to progress we all have to give problems does not lie in efforts to the notions that people here should something back — that with free- Question of the week tinker with the structures we’ve have access to good health care, that dom and liberty comes responsibili- erected or the systems we’ve creat- we need to be good stewards of the ty. And when we see others stand up What’s your favorite Christmas movie? ed. It lies in us — in the American environment, that everyone should for the nation’s ideals and act to people. Whatever our political be- have a fair shot at success, that vot- broaden opportunity for others, it 1) “It’s a Wonderful Life” liefs, we share some characteristics ing should not be burdensome. sends, as Robert Kennedy said, “a 2) “Elf” that I think give us cause for hope. Americans believe in a strong na- ripple of hope” through the commu- 3) “A Christmas Story” I’ve always thought that Carl tional defense, that the U.S, ought to nity that, in time, becomes an un- 4) “The Santa Clause” Schurz, a German-born U.S. senator play a benign role in the world, that stoppable current of change. 5) “The Polar Express” from Missouri, summed up some- people of all kinds are welcome to Lee Hamilton is a senior adviser 6) “Miracle on 34th Street” thing basic about the American char- engage in the political process, that for the Indiana University Center 7) “White Christmas” acter when he said, on the floor of civil liberties ought to be staunchly on Representative Government. 8) Other the Senate in 1872, “My country defended, and that we all deserve He was a member of the U.S. right or wrong; when right, to keep equality before the law. Our differ- House of Representatives for 34 Results for most recent question: her right; when wrong, to put her ences arise over the means of years. right.” achieving those goals. Where do you do your holiday shopping?

1) Local merchants — 14% 2) “Big box” stores — 2% 3) Metro area — 10% 4) Internet retailers — 30% Letters to the Editor 5) A mix of all of the above — 44%

50 votes. New question runs Dec. 20-26 Things are great in new GSL’s new school space To the Editor: cational and economical efficiencies had a chance to see the space, I wel- Happy Holidays from Glencoe- are happening as planned as we are come you to do so, as I am sure you Feel strongly about an issue? Silver Lake (GSL). On behalf of all experiencing new and improved will love it. Our new school is cer- Share your opinion with of us at Independent School District teaching and learning opportunities tainly something that all of us can be #2859, I hope your holiday season is each day. Once again, thank you for proud of. The McLeod County Chronicle readers filled with family and friends and your support of our students as they Enjoy the remaining days of 2017 enjoying all that life has to offer. get to experience what the entire and let’s get excited about all that through a letter to the editor. We are currently living in our new building project has to offer on a 2018 will bring. Please include your name, address and space at GSL and things are great! daily basis. There is not a day that Christopher Sonju telephone number (for verification purposes). Our new addition has been a true goes by where new ways of learning GSL Superintendent of Schools asset to our school district. The edu- are not happening. If you have not email to: [email protected]

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History From the Silver Lake Leader archives 75 Years Ago E. Dostal were held at the Pres- leave out milk and cookies for byterian Church on Thursday af- you. Please can I have Sparkle ternoon, Dec. 7, 1967, at 1:30 Eyes Barbie, Totally Hair Bar- Dec. 19, 1942 p.m. with the Rev. Wesley Hark- bie, Mermaid Barbie and a Bar- Delbert Merrill, Publisher From the Brownton Bulletin archives er officiating. Internment was at bie house? Thank you, dear A letter to Santa from a Silver the Bohemian National Ceme- Santa. P.S. It’s okay if you don’t The many friends of Fred Lake boy: 100 Years Ago 50 Years Ago tery. Dostal had been ill since have any Barbies left. I don’t Etter and Miss Lula Ellies were “Dear Santa, My letter this Sept. 21 and passed away on mind. Any doll is okay with me.” Dec. 20, 1917 agreeably surprised to learn of Dec. 21, 1967 year will be rather long as we are Dec. 4, 1967, at the Glencoe Alissa. O.C. Conrad, Editor their marriage, which took place Charles H. Warner, Editor saving on paper and I have to hospital. Edward Edgar Dostal Word has been received here the previous Monday. The bride Mrs. Alex Gasow, 75, a resi- write for my sisters and brothers was born in Hutchinson Town- that F.J. Karstens, who is in has been our efficient “hello” dent of Brownton the past 19 as I am the oldest of the family. 10 Years Ago ship on Jan. 6, 1895, the son of training at Camp Dodge, is ex- girl at the central phone office, years, died at the Glencoe hospi- My name is Harold. I am 8 years Joseph and Sophie Dostal. He pected to arrive home this while the groom is one of tal early Monday morning. Fu- old and in the third grade. I am a Dec. 20, 2007 spent his youth on the family evening or tomorrow for a Brownton’s most popular young neral services were conducted good boy and I help my mother. Ken and Dorothy Merrill, farm and attended the Bear Lake week’s furlough. He was re- men. Wednesday afternoon at Im- I want a big tinker toy, a tractor Publishers school. In 1916, he entered the leased from the hospital last Sun- manuel Lutheran Church. She is and truck for hauling dirt. My Below are some letters to U.S. Army during World War I. day, where he had been confined 75 Years Ago survived by her husband, Alex; sister’s name is Charlotte. She is Santa from Ms. Lipke’s class: On Nov. 27, 1920, he was united for five weeks. daughter, Mrs. Elman Heairet; 5 years old. She is a good little “Dear Santa, I like to ride Dec. 17, 1942 in marriage to Ruby Makovsky A daughter was born to Mr. and four sons, Ruben, Morris, girl. She wants a doll that sleeps lawn mowers. I am 8 years old. Milton D. Hakel, Editor at the Congregational Church in and Mrs. Herman Lindeman of Alex Jr. and Ralph. and cries and a doll buggy. My Which day does Rudolph’s nose A son was born to Mr. and Silver Lake by the Rev. Wrb- this village on Wednesday of last brother’s name is Dennis. He is get red? I would like a dirt bike. week. Mrs. Gordon Pikal at the 1 itzky. They celebrated their 47th 2 ⁄2 years old and a good little Love, Jacob Jochum.” Hutchinson hospital Saturday, 20 Years Ago wedding anniverary on Nov. 27 Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kohls boy. He wants a football, a trac- “Dear Santa, My name is Dec. 5. Dec. 17, 1997 of this year. moved in from the farm and are tor, truck and a car. And don’t Suali. I was good this year. I Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Petersen Lori Copler, Editor now comfortably settled in their forget to bring us all candy, nuts help my mom with the baby and are the parents of a baby boy Two people were killed in a home, the Brown estate, which and fruit as we all like it. Don’t 25 Years Ago I clean my room. Sometimes I born Friday, Dec. 11, at the head-on collision Saturday night they purchased recently. The forget my twin sister and brother. wonder if I’ll ever fly with Glencoe hospital. His name will near Stewart. Ruth Fransen, 58, farm will be conducted by their Bring them a rattler as they are Dec. 24, 1992 Santa. I love Christ. I play out- be Sheridan John. of Buffalo Lake, and Gabriel son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and only 4 months old. Bring my dad Ken and Dorothy Merrill, side with my friends. I want a Alan Petersen, son of Mr. and Sanchez, 23, of Hopkins, were Mrs. August Kohls. and mother what you think they Publishers Game Boy this year.” Mrs. Fred Petersen of Brownton, both pronounced dead at the On Sunday, Dec. 9, Warren E. need. Well, this will be all for Below are some letters to “Dear Santa, My name is has been awarded his silver scene. Daniel Fransen, 64, a pas- Laraway, son of Mr. and Mrs. this year. We will be waiting for Santa from Sandy’s Day Care: Katelin Rios and I am 8 years wings as a flying officer in the senger in Ruth Fransen’s vehicle, Eugene Laraway, and Miss you. Your loving friend, Harold “Dear Santa, I like Rudolph’s old. I like holidays and my fa- Army Air Corps. was taken to the Hutchinson hos- Flossie Baysinger, residing near Nowak. P.S. Don’t forget that we nose and all the reindeer. For vorite holiday is Christmas be- Mr. and Mrs. Frank Knick ob- pital for treatment of injuries. Stewart, were united in marriage. moved to Silver Lake. We live in Christmas I would like a Ninja cause I sometimes get a lot of They will make their home on served their golden wedding an- The accident occurred on High- 1 town now.” Turtle toy and a Ninja Turtle presents, sometimes I don’t. I niversary Sunday with relatives way 212, about 1 ⁄2 miles east of the groom’s fine 80-acre farm, game and a Batman game. Hope hope you come to my house and and friends. Stewart. two miles west of this village. 50 Years Ago to see you soon. Love, Ryan bring me some gifts. I’ve been Exsted. P.S. I will leave cookies okay in school and at home. I and milk on the table for you.” should leave you some cookies Dec. 21, 1967 “Dear Santa, Why do you live and milk. What I would like for Wilbert Merrill, Publisher From the Stewart Tribune archives at the North Pole? Does Rudolph Christmas is a bigger TV. The Funeral services for Edward 100 Years Ago The Tribune doesn’t make the death was due to a coronary, and really have a shiny nose? We’ll End.” news, but does try to print it. But came to a shock to the communi- Dec. 21, 1917 this seems to have been one of ty. He had reached the age of 76. Lester Koeppen, Editor those weeks when nothing hap- He was a druggist in Minneapo- Elmer Rettmann, 3-year-old pened. Maybe gas and rubber ra- lis and Milwaukee before begin- son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert tioning have much to do with ning work at the drug store in Rettmann of Grafton Township, people staying home weekends, Buffalo Lake in 1924. He is sur- MMS CHS receives accreditation passed away at the Eitel Hospital but anyway, there were few news vived by his wife and two Meeker-McLeod-Sibley improvement,” said Allie El- ures. in Minneapolis Tuesday morn- items to have been gotten daughters, Mrs. Stan (Jeanine) Community Health Services bert, MMS CHS director. “Whenever you see our ing. The little boy had been there through regular sources. Maiers and Mrs. Robert (Jessie) about 10 days and had under- (MMS CHS) recently an- “The accreditation process seal of accreditation, you will Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Lehmann Ludowese, both of rural Stewart. nounced that it has achieved helps to ensure that the pro- know that Meeker-McLeod- gone an operation for appendici- are the proud parents of a baby national accreditation through grams and services we pro- Sibley Community Health tis, but the shock was too much girl born to them Monday at the 35 Years Ago for his weakened body. Funeral Hutchinson hospital. the Public Health Accredita- vide are as responsive as pos- Services has been rigorously services were held yesterday at Dec. 16, 1982 tion Board (PHAB). The na- sible to the needs of our com- examined and meets or ex- the Lutheran church. 50 Years Ago Dave Stoltz, Editor tional accreditation program munity. With accreditation, ceeds national standards that Mrs. Alvina Koeppen suffered The Stewart Public School is works to improve and protect MMS CHS is demonstrating promote continuous quality Dec. 21, 1967 seeking a new music director a painful accident Tuesday the health of the public, by increased accountability and improvement for public evening when the tip of her third Kermit T. Hubin, Editor after the resignation of music di- Mr. and Mrs. Walter Winter- rector Richard Klauer, effective advancing and ultimately credibility to the public, fun- health,” Elbert said. “By con- finger on her right hand got transforming the quality and ders, elected officials and tinuing to improve our servic- caught in the gears of the wash- feldt of Brownton announce the Jan. 14. ing machine. The finger tip was engagement of their daughter, The largest Christmas card in performance of the nation’s partner organizations with es and performance, we can badly mashed and will hinder Betty Jane, to Larry H. Meier, the area, on the wall of the Stew- state, local, Tribal, and terri- which we work.” be sure we are meeting the work for some time. son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur art Municipal Liquor Store, con- torial public health depart- The national accreditation public health needs of those Meier of Stewart. No wedding tains over 225 signatures and is ments. program, jointly supported by we serve as effectively as 75 Years Ago date has been set. intended for store manager Bob MMS CHS is one of fewer the Centers for Disease Con- possible.” P.K. Putney passed away at Cogley. The card, made by Lee than 200 health departments trol and Prevention and the Public health departments Dec. 17, 1942 his home Thursday morning, Markgraf, has been set up for that have thus far achieved Robert Wood Johnson Foun- play a critical role in protect- Dec. 14, after a short walk. His about two weeks. Harry Koeppen, Editor accreditation through PHAB dation, sets standards against ing and improving the health since the organization which the nation’s nearly of people and communities. launched in 2011. Another 3,000 governmental public In cities, towns, and states From the Chronicle archives point of achievement for health departments can con- across the nation, health de- 30 Years Ago cation Association ratcheted up display panels in their buses. MMS CHS is that it is the tinuously improve the quality partments provide a range of the pressure on the school board Casey’s General Store will first multi-county rural CHS of their services and perform- services aimed at promoting last Wednesday morning when it hold a grand opening Dec. 19 to become accredited in Min- ance. To receive accredita- healthy behaviors; preventing Dec. 23, 1987 went to a work-to-rule tactic in and 20. It is located at 2101 10th nesota. tion, a health department diseases and injuries; ensur- Bill Ramige, Editor the district school buildings. The St. in Glencoe A rash of vandalism from BB “We are pleased and excit- must undergo a rigorous, ing access to safe food, water, tactic, doing only what is re- guns began in Glencoe again this ed to be recognized for multi-faceted, peer-reviewed clean air, and life-saving im- quired by the master contract, is week. Glencoe residents suffered 10 Years Ago achieving national standards assessment process to ensure munizations; and preparing aimed at getting the stalled a similar problem earlier this that foster effectiveness and it meets or exceeds a set of for and responding to public teacher negotiations going again. year. This time Ernest W. Brelje, Dec. 26, 2007 promote continuous quality quality standards and meas- health emergencies. Over the next six months, an G. Dubb’s Restaurant and the Rich Glennie, Editor in-vehicle driver warning system Glencoe High School were vic- The Minnesota Association of pilot project will be tested by 21 tims of the damage. 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T-115-116N 737 Hall St., go to WWW.GLENCOENEWS.COM Range 30 West Stewart Sections 1, 12, 13, 36 F50-51C51-52Gt 320-562-2553 and click on obituaries. www.firstmnbank.com The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, December 20, 2017, page 6 Kenneth ‘Fritz’ Dahlke, 89, Alexandria Obituaries Kenneth “Fritz” Roy ton High School and graduat- Sam’s Camping Chapter, he Dahlke, 89, of Alexandria, ed on May 28, 1946. He enjoyed caravanning, coffee died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. drove a milk truck for the breaks, campfires, potlucks The fu- Brownton Creamery and and friendships. He enjoyed Leona Schultz, 102, of Winsted neral serv- farmed in the area. He owned being a lunch buddy at Carlos Leona Sophie Schultz Prairie. ever someone asked her to go ice was held and operated Kenny Grocery Elementary School. (Gennrich) Dietel, 102, of On May 19, 1943, she was along. She lived her faith Saturday, Store in Brownton. He entered the Knute Nel- Winsted, formerly of Glen- married to Richard “Dick” openly and enjoyed singing Dec. 16, at He enlisted in the U.S. son Care Center on Dec. 16, coe, died Friday, Dec. 15, Gennrich at the United hymns, even while she was in Anderson Army and spent his duty in 2006, where he received lots 2017. Church of Christ by the Rev. hospice. When asked what Funeral the Korea during the Korean of good care and hospice Funeral H.R. Burkett. They were her secret was to aging, she Home in War. services. services blessed with two wonderful replied, “I just live every day Alexandria, He married Marion Dob- He is survived by his wife, were held daughters, Margel and Carol. the Lord gives me.” with inter- berpuhl-Kuhne of Alexandria Marion; daughters, Linda Kenneth Tuesday, She was a 4-H sewing leader, She is survived by her ment with at Immanuel Lutheran (Dan) Sundgaard and Laura Dahlke Dec. 19, at taught Sunday school, was daughters, Margel (Rodger) military Church in Brownton. He was Capp; sister-in-law, Elaine St. Paul active in the Lutheran Kirchhoff of New Germany honors at Immanuel Lutheran a machinist for Bellanca Air- Dahlke; grandchildren, Evangelical Women’s Missionary League and Carol Wolter of Winsted; Church Cemetery in Brown- craft of Alexandria. They Nicholas Sundgaard and Lutheran (LWML), and did lots of can- grandsons, Greg (Melissa) ton. farmed near Carlos for 33 Mitchell (Marleen) Church in ning and freezing of vegeta- Kirchhoff and Brian Kirch- Casket bearers were years and later moved into Sundgaard, Maria (Maurico) Lester bles and fruits for sauce. She hoff; stepgrandchildren, Nicholas Sundgaard, Mitchell Carlos, and finally to Alexan- Segovia, Karen (Samuel) Prairie with Leona Schultz and Mr. Gennrich farmed for Shelly (Dale) O’Groske, Nic- Sundgaard, Maurico Segovia, dria. Strassburg, Heidi (Cory) the Rev. Eric Nelson officiat- 26 years on a small farm right hole (Dan) Stowers, Sonya Heidi and Cory Haskamp and He liked deer hunting and Haskamp and Bradley (An- ing. Jane Holasek was the or- outside of Lester Prairie until Maldeney-Cull and Noel Bradley Capp. Honorary cas- fishing. The couple owned a gela) Capp; great-grandchil- ganist. Congregational hymns he died on May 23, 1970. Schultz; great-granddaughter, ket bearers were Marleen summer place near Pine dren, Zacarias Sundgaard, were “Just As I Am,” “Savior, Leona then did sewing, Keira Kirchhoff; stepgreat- Sundgaard, Maria Segovia, River, where they enjoyed Marcelo and Madeline Like a Shepherd Lead Us,” both new and alterations, grandchildren, Reed O’- Karen and Samuel Strass- taking their grandchildren. Segovia, Seth, Zoey and Levi “I’m But a Stranger Here,” made Barbie doll clothes, Groske, Ryan O’Groske, burg, Angela Capp and great- For 18 years, they owned and Strassburg and Joycelyn and “Abide With Me” and “Silent worked at the Alice Haney Nicholas Stowers, Carolyn grandchildren. operated the “O.K.” Lunch Nadalie Capp; and nieces and Night.” Nursing Home Annex and Stowers, Alex Maldeney and Kenneth Dahlke was born Wagon at auction sales. They nephews. Casket bearers were Orlin cleaned houses. Caroline Cull; brother-in-law, to Louis and Clara (Braun) attended Trinity Lutheran He was preceded in death Hoernemann, Dale Dietel, On Jan. 16, 1976, she was Alvin Westphal; nieces, Dahlke on May 5, 1928, in Church in Carlos. He served by his parents and his brother Roger Dietel, David Rustad, married to Clarence Schultz nephews, other relatives and McLeod County. He was bap- on the church council and Melvin Dahlke. Ray Hoernemann and Louis at St. Paul Evangelical many friends. tized, confirmed and attended helped with the youth league. Arrangements were with Dammann. Interment was in Lutheran Church by the Rev. She was preceded in death parochial school at Immanuel They belonged to a whist the Anderson Funeral Home the church cemetery. A. Rasch, and they made by her husbands, Gerhard Lutheran Church in Brown- card club for 22 years. While in Alexandria, www.ander Leona Sophie Schultz their home in Glencoe. The Gennrich and Clarence ton. He then attended Brown- members of the Viking Land sonfuneral.net. (Gennrich) Dietel was born couple did a lot of traveling, Schultz; parents, John and Nov. 8, 1915, to John and which included trips to Eu- Lucy Dietel; grandson, Chad Lucy (Hoof) Dietel in Todd rope, Israel and Alaska. They Kirchhoff; stepchildren, Rod- County near Bertha. She was were married for 13 years be- ney Schultz, Ross Schultz Steven Charles Weber, 54, Silver Lake baptized Dec. 5, 1915, by the fore Mr. Schultz died on June and Dana (James) Reed; sib- Steven Charles Weber, 54, Kalis. Interment will follow na; mother, Rosemary Weber; Rev. Otto Repp at Evangeli- 9, 1989. lings, Clarence (Ora) Dietel, of Silver Lake, died Sunday, the Mass in Holy Family siblings, Kathleen (Derek) cal Church in Bertha. The Leona was a very giving Elmer (Cecelia) Dietel, Ray Dec. 17, 2017, at his resi- Cemetery. LaZarre, Todd (Tina) Weber, family moved to Lester person and worked as a vol- (Delores) Dietel, Irene dence. Mr. Weber was born April Michael (Candi) Weber, Prairie around 1920, where unteer hairdresser at the (Hugo) Klaustermeier, Linda A Mass 29, 1963, in Glencoe, the son Brenda (Pat) Fogarty, Gene she attended District 5 school Glencoe long-term facility for (Gilbert) Hoernemann and of Christian of Charles D. and Rosemary (Debbie) Weber, Carrie until eighth grade. She was many years, and also cro- Adela (Stanley) Rustad; and Burial will (Bayerl) Weber. Weber, Bradley Weber (Ryan) confirmed April 30, 1930, by cheted baby caps for new- brothers-in-law and sisters- be held Steven C. Weber and and Kelly (Steve) Sale; fa- the Rev. E.J. Becker at the borns. She was a resident of in-law, Lorena (Arthur) today Janelle M. Mallak were ther-in-law, Joe Mallak of United Church of Christ in Orchard Estates in Glencoe Dammann, Malinda West- (Wednes- joined in holy marriage on Winsted; sisters-in-law, Ju- Lester Prairie. Her confirma- for 22 years until she had a phal, Albert Schultz and day, Dec. Nov. 10, 1990, at St. Adal- lene (Jay) Borka of Winsted tion verse was Psalms 111:10. stroke in 2015. Her favorite Elmer (Mahala) Schultz. 20), at 11 bert’s Catholic Church in Sil- and Janette (Tom) Bayerl of She attended Lester Prairie hobbies and pastimes were Arrangements were with a.m., at ver Lake. God blessed their Silver Lake; other relatives High School for two years playing games, cards, fishing, the Paul-McBride Funeral Holy Fami- marriage with four children. and friends. Steven Weber until she was sent out to work doing puzzles, knitting, em- Chapel of Lester Prairie. On- ly Catholic Mr. Weber was employed He was preceded in death on area farms. She worked on broidery, crocheting, watch- line obituaries and guest book Church in Silver Lake with at Millerbernd’s for the past by a son, Severin, on Feb. 24, Sauter’s farm in the Norwood ing baseball games (her are available at www.mcbride the Rev. Paul Schumacher as nine years. He had a longtime 2003; father, Charles Weber, Young America area at the grandsons and the Twins), chapel.com. the celebrant. lawn-care business. He was on April 28, 2016; and moth- Bandemers and near Lester and going on outings when- Honorary casket bearers always willing to help others er-in-law, Constance Mallak, are his sons and brothers, with his time and talents. on June 22, 2009. Spenser Weber and Severin He was a faithful member The Maresh Funeral Home Weber, Todd Weber, Mike of Holy Family Catholic in Silver Lake is serving the Kenneth Otto, 69, Spring Lake Park Weber, Gene Weber and Brad Church in Silver Lake. family. Online condolences Kenneth Otto, 69, of Bohemian National Ceme- and sisters, Barb (Gordon) Weber. Casket bearers are He is survived by his lov- may be made at www.maresh Spring Lake Park, died Tues- tery, rural Silver Lake. Bergs and Debra (Mark) John Bayerl, Carey Kieser, ing wife of 27 years, Janelle funeralhome.com. day, Dec. 12, 2017, surround- Mr. Otto was born in Gay- Grams. John Entinger, Pat Fogarty, M. Weber; loving children, ed by his lord to Marcedies (Klitzke) He was preceded in death Sam Anderson and Jason Spenser, Shantel and Savan- family. and Lester Otto. He was a by his first wife, Celia; and The fu- longtime employee of Cum- brother, Ronnie Otto. neral serv- mins/Onan. Arrangements were with ice was He is survived by his wife, Washburn-McReavy, Coon held Satur- JoAnn; daughter, Corinn Rapids Chapel, www.Wash MERRY day, Dec. (Derrick) Carlson; son, Mitch burn-McReavy.com. 16, at (Ashley) Otto; stepdaughter, Cedar Beck (Jim) Zondlo; grand- CHRISTMAS United children, Maria Carlson, Zach from our entire team Methodist in Church in Ham Meyer and Alicia Zondlo; Lake. Interment was in the two great-granddaughters; Celebratemagic!magic! the With best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a We DO believe in Christmas – and in the goodness Happy New Year to one and all. of people like you! Silver Lake Sportsmen’s Club F51Ct

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By Jake Yurek Hutchinson, formerly of Sil- Publisher rill asked why there was a • Approved a $2,280 ver Lake, died Sunday, Dec. The Silver Lake City held significant increase to proper- change order to the demoli- 17, 2017, at Harmony River its annual truth-in-taxation ty values from the valuations tion project for additional as- Living Center in Hutchinson. hearing Monday night. sent out in the spring. bestos testing that was re- A Mass of Christian Burial I wish I had better weather news for Christmas — in City Clerk Jon Jerabek pre- Chmieleweski explained quired by the Minnesota Pol- short, bundle up! I’m guessing by now everyone has is set for Thursday, Dec. 21, sented the proposed 2018 city that she reviews sale prices lution Control Agency at 10 a.m., at Holy Family heard there’s a chance of snow heading our way, and then budget and levy to the coun- and other factors when doing (MPCA). really, really cold weather (if you hadn’t heard that, sorry Catholic Church in Silver cil and members of the public her assessments. She then • Decreased an assessment Lake, with interment follow- to be the bearer of bad news). in attendance. turns the information in to the amount by $1,045.82 due to A double-barreled weather system will be pushing into ing in the Holy Family The city’s total 2018 budg- Minnesota Department of inconsistencies in billing Catholic Cemetery. the Upper Midwest by midweek, bring a couple chances et of $838,932 is a 9.56 per- Revenue, which advises her practices. of snow and then our first serious batch of cold air. The Gathering of family and cent increase over the 2017 to adjust the values. In 2017, The city had assessed a friends will be one hour prior first flakes should fly Wednesday, with the best chance of budget of $765,728. she assessed a 5 percent in- total of $5,028.07 to 216 snow being just to our north. Right now, the main swath to the service at the church. The levy was certified at crease, the state later set the Oliver for the removal of a Arrangements are with the would be from Alexandria to Duluth, but the most recent $500,726, a 4.29 percent in- increase at 10 percent. A sec- hazardous garage, weed vio- computer model inched it a little closer to us. Three to Dobratz-Hantge Funeral crease or $20,599, from 2017. ond notice is not sent out be- lations and delinquent water Chapel in Hutchinson. An four inches will be possible for whoever gets the direct The increased budget in- cause of cost, and the final and sewer fees. hit. Then the bigger snowfall moves in Thursday into Fri- online guest book is avail- cludes a 2 percent cost-of-liv- value was included in the The property was recently able at www.hantge.com. day. As I write this, the bulk of the moisture may stay to ing increase for employees truth-in-taxation statement re- sold and the new owner re- our south, limiting us again to only leftover snow. If I Cordella and 3.98 percent health insur- cently sent. quested the reduction. read the output literally, we’d only be in line for a trace ance premium increase, as Chmieleweski also ex- The council decided to re- to a couple inches. My gut tells me we’re going to be re- Schultz, 87, well provisions for the 2018 plained that some of the tax move the water and sewer ally close to the main band on this one, so please watch elections. burden has shifted to residen- charges. more up-to-date forecasts. If everything pans out a cou- of Silver Lake Jerabek informed the group tal properties because of a The council also reviewed ple locations could get into double digits, but a lot has to Cordella Schultz, 87, of that 58 percent of the city’s lack of sales or activity on the its practices on billing vacant go right for that to happen. Silver Lake, formerly of revenues come from property commercial side. homes and are expected to Then we’ll have to deal with the extreme cold as highs Glencoe, died Sunday, Dec. taxes, while another 29 per- The council approved the approve new standards next might have a tough time getting to zero by Christmas 17, at Glencoe Regional cent are received from Local 2018 budget and tax levy. month. Day. We’ll be stuck in the cold at least through the mid- Health Services in Glencoe. Government Aid (LGA). In other business, the coun- • Approved a quote for dle of next week when things should begin to turn Funeral services will be Public safety (police, fire cil: $1,970 from AR Engh of around. So to sum up: COLD is coming with anywhere held Friday, Dec. 22, at 11 and ambulance) accounts for • Heard the Main Street Cokato to repair a broken from 0-20 inches of snow (joke). a.m., at First Evangelical 31 percent of the city’s ex- demolition project has been sanitary sewer pipe in the on- Merry Christmas, everyone!! Lutheran Church in Glencoe, penses, followed by general substantially completed. sale portion of the liquor Wesołych Świąt with interment following in government and public works John Rodeberg from Short store. the church cemetery. at 25 percent each, and cul- Elliot Hendrickson (SEH), • Accepted a $600 donation Wednesday night — Lows 18-24; snow showers. Visitation will be Thurs- ture and recreation, which in- Inc., reported that the project from the Knights of Colum- Thursday — Highs 24-30, lows 14-20; snow and day, Dec. 21, from 4 p.m. to cludes parks and the pool, at went well. bus paper drive. clouds. 8 p.m., at the Johnson- 19 percent. There was some damage to Ray Bandas presented the Friday — Highs 15-21, lows 5-11; clouds with early McBride Funeral Chapel in One resident in attendance the wall of the Post Office council with three $200 flurries Glencoe, and will continue asked why the value of one of building during demolition. checks for the fire depart- Saturday — Highs 3 to 12, lows -8 to -2; partly cloudy. Friday one hour prior to the her lots, which is landlocked, The contractor is working ment, ambulance service and Sunday — Highs -2 to 6; partly cloudy. service at the church. increased 162 percent. with the building owner to re- the city’s Winterfest celebra- Arrangements are with the City Assessor Brenda pair the damage. tion. Whether Quiz: Why are winter storms so hard to fore- Johnson-McBride Funeral Chmieleweski said she would The lots have been hydro- • The council will hold its cast? Chapel in Glencoe. An on- review the property and fol- seeded and additional site annual organizational meet- Answer to last week’s question: I think I may have for- line guest book is available low up with the owner. work will take place in the ing Tuesday, Jan. 2. got to include one, so here’s a weather fact instead: Min- at www.mcbridechapel.com. nesota is known for getting cold weather, but we’re actu- ally only the fourth coldest state behind Alaska, North Dewayne 32 Silver Lake seniors meet Dakota and Maine. ‘Duke’ Hanson, The Silver Lake Senior an, Yvonne Nowak, Tina Remember: I make the forecast, not the weather! Citizens Club met Monday, Dolezal and Dallas Ehrke. 72, of Glencoe Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. at the Sil- Winners at Polish Poker Dewayne “Duke” Hanson, ver Lake Auditorium. There were Luanne Mickolichek 72, of Glencoe, died Tues- were 32 members in atten- and Doris Wraspir. 500 win- day, Dec. 19, 2017, at Glen- dance. ners were Joanne Victorian, coe Regional Health Servic- ‘TIS THE President Joanne Victorian Leroy Penas, Gary Kacz- es Long Term Care. called the meeting to order. marek, Margaret Benz, Ron Funeral services and visi- The members said the Pledge Mickolichek, Alice Carol To- tation are pending. The McLeod SEASON of Allegiance to the Flag. tushek, Margaret Schermann Arrangements are with the December birthdays were and Sam Shimanski. County Chronicle Johnson-McBride Funeral celebrated by Joanne Victori- Chapel in Glencoe. to say,

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Glencoe Police departments responded to an dinance. 9:30 p.m. — A report was re- Birch Avenue N for a carbon arrested on a charge of fourth-de- alarm on 13th Street W, which 7:15 a.m. — An officer assisted ceived of a person rummaging monoxide alarm. The detector gree DWI. turned out to be false. with a medical on Hennepin Av- through a dumpster at a resi- was faulty, and everything was 12:20 a.m. — An officer and TUESDAY, DEC. 12 10:35 a.m. — A complaint was enue N. The patient declined dence on Hennepin Avenue with- fine. the fire chief responded to a Three citations were issued for received of a person walking a transport to the hospital. out permission. The person was SATURDAY, DEC. 16 home on 14th Street E for a car- violations of the winter parking or- dog without a leash on First 9:02 a.m. — Officers executed spoken to and warned not to do Five citations were issued for bon monoxide alarm. Carbon dinance. Street E. a search warrant on Hennepin that. violations of the winter parking or- monoxide was detected in the 10:22 a.m. — An officer re- 2:36 p.m. — Extra patrol was Avenue N. Drugs were found, and 9:59 p.m. — A driver was cited dinance. home. sponded to a juvenile issue on requested on Greeley Avenue N one person was arrested on a for not stopping for a flashing rail- 9:12 p.m. — A person on 15th 9:51 a.m. — An officer re- Basswood Street W. as a result of threats. warrant. road light on Union Avenue N. Street W reported that someone sponded to a school bus stop-arm 11:52 a.m. — Officers respond- 8:03 p.m. — Officers served a 3:15 p.m. — Officers assisted FRIDAY, DEC. 15 had broken into house and stolen violation in the area of 11th Street ed to a physical domestic on 16th warrant on Elliott Avenue N. with a medical on Ford Avenue N. 8:46 a.m. — A person on 18th his dog. E and Stevens Avenue N. Street W. One person was arrest- 8:25 p.m. — Several officers 3:40 p.m. — A person on 15th Street E reported an assault that 10:33 p.m. — An officer re- 10:10 a.m. — An officer re- ed. and deputies responded to 140th Street E reported possible credit had occurred in Shakopee. The sponded to a noise complaint on sponded to a two-vehicle accident 9:54 p.m. — An officer checked Street to serve a warrant. Three card fraud; there were three matter was referred to the Baldwin Avenue. on Morningside Drive. There were on a vehicle on Ninth Street E people were arrested. transactions made on a card and Shakopee Police Department. SUNDAY, DEC. 17 no injuries. that had its hazard lights on and 10:39 p.m. — An officer assist- the person didn’t know who made 9:16 a.m. — An officer re- Three citations were issued for 2:18 p.m. — Officers assisted alarm going off. The vehicle was ed Allina Ambulance with a med- the charges. sponded to a juvenile issue on violations of the winter parking or- with a medical in the area of Ninth secure and no one was around. ical on Chandler Avenue N for a 8:13 p.m. — Officers respond- 16th Street E. dinance. Street E and Ford Avenue N. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13 person with abdominal pain and ed to a two-vehicle accident in the 11:31 a.m. — A person on El- 2:45 a.m. — An officer re- 4:29 p.m. — Officers assisted A citation was issued for a vio- shortness of breath. area of Hennepin Avenue N and liott Avenue N reported that a sponded to 10th Street E for an in trying to find a person on 10th lation of the winter parking ordi- THURSDAY, DEC. 14 11th Street E. One driver was phone security app had charged intoxicated male who passed out Street E, who was located. nance. Three citations were issued for cited for no proof of insurance him $19.99 for service he did not in a bathroom. He was taken to 5:29 p.m. — An officer came 8:25 a.m. — The police and fire violations of the winter parking or- and improper change of course. want. The individual was advised the emergency room. upon some children wearing dark to dispute the charge. 12:20 p.m. — Officers conduct- clothing who were sitting in the 11:53 a.m. — Officers and the ed a welfare check on Elliott Av- street in the area of Fir Avenue N fire department responded to a enue N at the request of Hen- and Chestnut Street W. The offi- fire alarm on 13th Street W. The nepin County. Everything was cer spoke to the children and par- alarm was apparently triggered by fine. ents about safety concerns and pressure in a pipe. There was no 12:54 p.m. — Officers respond- staying out of the street. fire. ed to a mental health issue on 9:19 p.m. — Officers respond- 1:37 p.m. — Officers respond- 16th Street E. ed to a water pipe break on 13th ed to a physical domestic on 10th 6:51 p.m. — A license plate Street E. Street E. was found at the Family Dollar 9:38 p.m. — An officer re- 8:01 p.m. — Officers and Allina Store on 10th Street E and re- sponded to a dog bite on 18th Ambulance responded to medical turned to its owner. Street. The dog’s owner had alarm on Ford Avenue N. A per- MONDAY, DEC. 18 proper documentation for it, and son who fell was taken by ambu- 12:13 a.m. — Officers checked the owner was asked to monitor it lance to the hospital. on an idling vehicle with its lights for the next 10 days. 11:58 p.m. — Officers and the on in the area of Cardinal Avenue fire department responded to and 12th Street E. The driver was Happy Holidays

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