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WHAT’S INSIDE Smith Appliance EDA OKs option on apartment complex to change hands n Construction could start in on the EDA’s 8.3-acre spec become final until mid- Windom couple buys April on an 84-unit apartment building site. If all goes as March — meaning the longtime Windom complex in Windom. planned, the deal will lead to developer could still back appliance store. the completion a three-story out — there is financial It’s not quite a “done 84-unit apartment complex incentive to stay with the n Page 2 deal,” but the Windom Eco- by the end of 2021. project. In pairing the option nomic Development Authori- The purchase price is with a $15,000 development Teams hold ty took a major step, Monday, $250,000. The developer ex- agreement, the EDA has virtual practices in addressing a local hous- pects to use $12,180 per unit secured what amounts to a ing shortage. in Tax Increment Financing, $25,000 non-refundable down- In-person practices could By a 4-0 vote, the board which is less than Lakeside SUBMITTED begin Monday, pending approved granting a $10,000 Apartments (located nearby) THIS IS AN artist’s rendering of the 84-unit apartment complex Governor’s decision option to United Develop- was awarded. SEE APARTMENTS planned for the Windom Economic Development Authority’s ment Solutions of St. Cloud While the sale doesn’t • BACK PAGE spec building site, north of the Windom Community Center. n Page 9
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Windom’s DAVE FJELD 12/16 Decgolf 39 visit in 1970 LIGHT JACKETS WERE all that was needed Dec. 9 at the Windom Country Club, Merrihew tee off on No. 9 were (from left) Darin Arndt, Ray Elston, Bill Baumann which was a busy place as temperatures soared into the mid 50s. Watching Chad and Todd Sorenson. On June 5, 1970, as Cottonwood County held a big parade honoring its centennial, a key figure came to town. Silly Season Actor William Windom (then 45) served as the parade grand marshal in Local golfers enjoy Windom. Windom was the great-grandson of Sen. William Windom for rare December treat whom the city was named. When it comes to the PGA and LPGA tours, “silly season” is the term many golf- In addition to appearing ers — amateur and professional — use to in the parade, Windom describe events played between the end of was part of the 12/16 Decgolf 66 one tour season and the start of the next. AL PETERSON (LEFT) and John Brommer had already finished entertainment at the In Minnesota, silly season rarely exists. their round for the afternoon and enjoyed a beverage — and Cottonwood County From sometime in October (maybe even some lighthearted conversation — outside the clubhouse. Fairgrounds later that November) until March or April, Minneso- evening. At the time, ta’s favorite participatory sport is basically Windom portrayed John shut down. Indeed, temperatures turn cold Monroe on NBC’s “My and, for most of those late fall and winter World and Welcome to months, the white “stuff” makes it impos- sible to play. it.” But every once in a great while, Minnesota golfers get to enjoy their own silly season. That was the case Dec. 8-9. Temperatures WEATHER in Windom climbed to highs of 56 and 53 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday, respec- A look back . . . tively, with calm conditions. Needless to H L P say, local golfers took full advantage of the Tues. 56 28 — beautiful weather. Some got out their carts Wed. 53 36 — that normally would have be put into hiber- Thurs. 46 32 — nation, while others used push- or pull-carts Fri. 40 23 — and walked the course. Sat. 32 21 — Pins on the greens had been put away for Sun. 32 6 — the season, but golfers improvised by putting Mon. 19 7 — sticks in the holes to mark their locations. Alas, silly season was short-lived. By Thursday, a steady wind had switched to the 12/16 Decgolf 16 12/16 Decgolf 10 pharmacy north and temps began to dip. Although still JIM ENGLEHORN WATCHED his putt track toward the hole on ENGLEHORN’S PLAYING partner, Tom Riordan, free of snow, winter is beginning to settle in. the No. 5 green, only to see it come up short. chips toward the hole, marked by a stick. E A R N $ 00 P 1 E OFF N R GALLO ON YOUR FIRST Board hears tentative return to school plans TRANSFERRED AND FILLED PRESCRIPTION n for in-person learning. case, 11 total staff members forecasts soon break on Jan. 4. *Purchase of a transferred prescription A meeting to finalize the IN DEPTH from a non-Hy-Vee pharmacy is required. plans will be held Monday. The district has been in a in quarantine and five active dropping the “Right now, we’re plan- Limit one per household. Restrictions n apply. See store for details. Fuel savings full distance learning model student cases,” Wormstadt Threat total below ning to bring grades PreK-5 are limited to 20 gallons of fuel per causes lock- purchase, per vehicle. Beneficiaries By JOEL ALVSTAD since before the Thanksgiv- said. “It’s hard to track 200. and grade 9 back first,” of government-funded healthcare ing break. the number of students in down at Win- Additionally, Wormstadt said. “We’ve programs, including but not limited to Students in the Windom Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE are Wormstadt said that COV- quarantine due to distance dom schools. a survey of seen the importance of not eligible for this offer. Beneficiaries of Area School District will re- /page 12 the Federal Employees Health Benefits ID-19 numbers in the county learning, but those numbers staff showed having our youngest learn- Program are eligible, unless transferring turn to school after the first are still high but are starting are all going the right direc- 112 were will- ers attending in-person. But a controlled substance prescription. of the year — but probably Valid through Thursday, December 31, to trend downward. tion.” ing to receive the vaccine as we also are seeing a higher 2020 at your Windom Hy-Vee store. not all at once. More importantly, the Wormstadt added that soon as it became available. number of students in grade At Monday’s regular number of staff and stu- information from the Uni- That could allow the 9 struggling with distance monthly meeting, the dents with active cases or in versity of Minnesota showed district to begin bringing learning. Grade 9 is a criti- Windom Area School Board quarantine has dropped. the two-week total number students back for in-person heard a report from Supt. “Right now, we have one of cases had dropped from a learning when school re- SEE SCHOOL Wayne Wormstadt regarding staff member with an active high of 298 down to 234, with sumes from the Christmas 7 28028 20721 7 plans to bring students back • PAGE 12
■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020 2 ■ DISTRICT COURT THE EDGE
Speeding: SamyaJ.A. Gramberg, Clayton, Wis., Deadline extended Rangou, Windom, $125; $385. for Hwy. 60 review Matthew P. Schweigert, Mt. Hands-Free Law-en- Keeping it local Windom residents have Lake, $120; Kayla B. Bar- gage in cellular phone more time to offer com- rington, Wauchula, Fla., or video call: ThomasE. ments on the Highway 60 $140; Matthew O. Bollero, Johnson,LakeView,Iowa, Corridor Study. Lake Geneva, Wis., $140; $130;LanceA.Seidl,Sleepy Windom couple buys Smith Appliance The JosephineR.Cosby,Sioux Eye,$135. ■ The sale of Smith Appliance deadline for City, Iowa, $220; Bogdan M. Marijuana in motor takes effect at the start of 2021. submitting Cretu, St. Cloud, $120; Paul vehicle (less than 1.4 comments on A.Egbe,BrooklynPark, grams): Marchaman Ku- AprominentWindom MnDOT’s design has been $225;JohnJ.Jimenez,Lam- nati, Brookings, S.D., $135. business that has been extended to Dec. 31. berton, $125; Dina Koula- Hands-Free Law-access around since 1981 is about to “Your feedback will vong, St. Paul, $120; Helena video content, images, get a new local owner. help the project team C. Lafave, Minneapolis, games or software ap- SmithAppliancehas determine a layout for $130; Shelley R. Method, plications: SamuelNayou, been sold by Rob and Tami a future reconstruction Maplewood, $140; Brittany Sioux Falls, $135. McMenimen to Travis and project and ultimately the A.Nolte,Windom,$220; Window tint violation: Bridget Hodkin of Windom. future of this important KojoE.Prempeh,Minne- ConnorJ.Nelsen,Slayton, The sale takes effect the first corridor,” MnDOT of- apolis, $120; Lindsey S.P. $130;ColeG.Nolte,Heron weekof January. ficials said. Trossen, St. Cloud, $130; Lake, $130. Bridget Hodkin said the In addition to the Xiao Q. Wan, Plymouth, Speeding/seat belt vio- appliance store fits well with virtual open house, resi- $140;ScottR.Andresen, lation: TimothyJ.Shima, the couple’s Windom-based dents can do self-guided, NewHope,$135;SophieM. Minneapolis, $245. heating, cooling and plumb- reviews at Windom’s city Banyai, Monticello, $120. Failure to yield: Kjell R. ingbusiness,EliteMechani- hall, library, or commu- Driving without a val- Turner, Windom, $130. cal.Elitehas10full-time nity center. id license: HectorA.Lopez Driving after revoca- field staff and two in the Residents can contact Garcia, Worthington, $180; tion/failure to provide office. MnDOT staff directly for EzequielM.Tepetlapa-Agu- proof of insurance: “AlotofwhatourHVAC questions and feedback. irre, St. Paul, $180. Dominique C. Stephens, St. service technicians and Three contact people pro- Possess or sale small Paul, $685, local confine- plumbers do on a daily basis RAHN LARSON 12/16 hodkin 1 vided by MnDOT are: amount of marijuana: ment 90 days, stay 90 days can be crossed into the appli- TRAVIS AND BRIDGET HODKIN are looking forward to January, •RondaAllis,planning Michael K. Smith, Minne- for one year, supervised ance field,” Travis said. “We when they officially become owners of Smith Appliance Service director, 507-514-2332, or apolis, $135. probation for one year, currently have two dedi- in Windom. [email protected]. Seat belt violation: remain law-abiding. cated appliance staff going •JohnCrawford,con- HaleighJ.Ekstrom,But- Snow parking vio- through advanced training out someone to take care of the operation. The staff will sultant team lead, 651-726- terfield, $110; lation: Taulo Vannab- in appliance repair, delivery their broad appliance and tackle all repairs, regard- 5012, or john.crawford@ Display plates of an- ouathong, Stockton, Calif., and setup, but we always bedding needs.” less of brand, or where the kljeng.com. other vehicle: Richard R. $25. haveourElitestaff tostepin product was purchased. The transition •DanEdgerton,public and help where needed.” “Our primary focus for engagement consultant, The Hodkins anticipate a the first few months is going The transaction 612-207-5722, or dedger- ■ smooth transition. to be building relationships [email protected]. THE RECORD Meanwhile, the McMeni- “We are going to keep with vendors, suppliers and To reach the virtual mens are glad to see the everything business as customers,” Bridget said. open house and interac- Police report pending against a 19-year- business will be in good usualatSmithAppliance,” “Relationships and provid- tive map, go to: https:// old Windom male for driv- hands. Bridget said. “The location ing the service customers www.mndot.gov/d7/proj- Dec. 9 ing without a valid driver’s The McMenimens pur- will remain the same (just deserve is just what we do.” •7:21a.m.Adomestic ects/hwy60windomstudy/ license. chasedSmithAppliance off Highway 60, at Windom’s EliteMechanicalSystems, index.html disturbance was reported from the original owners, northeast edge). We may located at 49031 County Road in the northwest part of Sheriff’s report Karl and Iris Smith, six rearrange and re-stock the 17 will run business as usual Citizen, Shopper Windom. Upon arrival, years ago. When a lifelong showroom, but for the most aswell.AlthoughTravisand officers heard a man and Dec. 7 dream opportunity recently part it will stay the same.” Bridget may put on some see early deadlines woman yelling. They were •9:45a.m.Cottonwood presented itself for the Mc- Hodkin stressed that miles back and forth, cus- The holidays will bring separated for the evening. County deputies received a Menimens, they discussed serviceisakeytoElite’s tomers will not feel anything early deadlines for both •9:28a.m.Apossible report of a dispute between who would be a good fit and success. That philosophy other than quality service the Citizen and Shopper. hit-and-run was reported family members related to who would follow their same will transfer to the appliance during the expansion. For the Shopper, ad in the Good Samaritan property being sold. Upon principals of service. business. “We love the Windom deadlines are Dec. 22 at Society parking lot. Receiv- investigation, it was deter- “We’ve worked closely “We are in the position community, our customers 5 p.m. for the Dec. 26 edi- ing light damage on the mined to be a civil issue. with Travis and Bridget, that we are in because of the and our team,” Bridget said. tion and Dec. 29 at 5 p.m. passenger’s side was a 2017 Eachof thepartieswas personally in community or- amazing people around us,” “Without the partnership fortheJan.2edition. Buick owned by Paul Crow- advised to speak with an at- ganizations and profession- Bridget said. in all areas, the expansion The Citizen ad dead- ellof Jeffers.Thedamage torney about the matter. ally,usingEliteasafrequent Hodkin said both Rob and wouldn’t be possible.” lines are Dec. 23 at noon is believed to have occurred Dec. 9 partner in projects,” Tami Tami will be available to as- SmithAppliancewillbe for the Dec. 30 edition and sometime between 2 and •7:21a.m.Deputiesas- said. “When the time came sist and answer questions. closed from Dec. 24 through Dec. 30 at noon for the 4:30 p.m., the previous day. sisted the Windom Police for us to want to sell Smith Jan.3toallowthetransition Jan.6edition.Deadlines •9:53a.m.Twoseparate Department in handling a Appliance,theywerethe What’s ahead in ownership. are exactly the same for 911 callers reported a ve- domestic disturbance in the first people we thought of. Both Travis and Bridget Deliveries and service the Peach. hicle nearly caused crashes northwest part of Windom. “Their passion for doing are excited about the new work that are already in In addition, the Citizen on Highway 60 in Windom. Upon arrival, officers heard the job right, for taking care venture. progress will continue to be Publishing office will be Upon investigation, officers a man and woman yelling. of customers and for the Like the McMenimens, done, so that the transition closed for both holidays stopped a 94-year-old motor- They were separated for local community made them they will strive to see the can be smooth for custom- and at noon on Dec. 24 ist.Afamilymembergave the evening an obvious choice. We have business continually im- ers.Afterthat,thenewteam and Dec. 31. the man a ride home. no doubt that they will take prove in all areas. will be up and running and Dec. 13 •7:32p.m.Asaresultof a great care of our customers. The initial focus will be ready to assist customers •1:42a.m.Whileon Light contest vote motorist being stopped for We didn’t want to leave our on providing exceptional with appliance needs. patrol, a deputy noticed a driving 67 mph in a 40 mph friends and neighbors with- customer service throughout set for Thursday zone, a 23-year-old Sioux suspicious vehicle just east The final vote on the Falls woman also faces of Mt.Lake,neartheNew Windom Holiday Lighting possible charges for pos- Vision grain elevator. Upon Contest is set for Thurs- session of marijuana and investigation, it was deter- day night. drug paraphernalia in her mined that the vehicle, a Residents can vehicle and also for driving 2019 Dodge Charger, had Christmas by Candlelight set for Thursday night cast votes for after suspension. beenreportedstolen.Asa Abignightisinstoreas serve “to go” orders for folks and concessions available. their favorite result, a 33-year-old Sioux Dec. 10 Christmas by Candlelight to eat as they drive and ad- In addition, Steve Borer will displays via a City man and a 32-year-old •2:47p.m.Atwo-vehicle returns Thursday night. mire Christmas lights. beintheACEparkinglot link on the Win- Florida woman were ar- crash occurred at 824 Chamber officials added •Living Nativity selling original caramel and dom Chamber’s Facebook rested on possible charges ProspectAvenue.Damaged new wrinkles, including a Scene — Back by demand Christmas Kettle Corn from page.Ahalf-pageviewing for vehicle theft and receiv- in the mishap were a Dodge light parade that starts at istheAmericanLutheran noon until 8 p.m. guide featuring a map ing stolen property. The Ram pickup driven by Dal- 6 p.m. and travels through ChurchLivingNativity. •Fill your tank — Staples and specific contestant male also faces an arrest lasAndersonof Windom parts of the community be- •Warm Up with Oil Company has allowed locations and street ad- warrant out of Georgia, ac- and a parked 2010 Cadillac fore ending near the Square. Elite — Elitewillhandout students from Windom’s dresses can be found in cording to authorities. SRX owned by Holly Boldt Other highlights include: some hot drinks outside the school athletic department this week’s Citizen and •12:35p.m.Deputiesas- of Windom. The truck •Drive by Santa outside County Historical Society and football team to provide Shopper. sisted the Mt. Lake Police received minor damage of BARC — Santa will be from 5 to 8 p.m. an “old school” style fill up The map shows 48 Department with a distur- and the Cadillac received near a fire, Christmas tree •Pick up popcorn and atExpresswayfrom5to8 residential and 18 busi- bance on the west side of moderate damage. and reindeer on 10th Street. snacks — The Windom p.m.Alldonationswillgo ness participants. See this Mt. Lake. The parties were •Car friendly “to go” movie theater will be open to support youth athletics in week’s Shopper for infor- Dec. 11 separated for the evening. orders — Restaurants will from 5 to 8 p.m. with popcorn Windom. mation on how to vote. •8:45p.m.Anofficer •6:57p.m.Deputies Windom’s Holiday stopped a motorist on High- received a report of a pos- Lights Contest, which way 60 near 12th Street for sible break-in at Bingham offers more than $3,700 driving without headlights Lake.Aresidentreported in prize money, is spon- turned on. Upon further that burglars removed a sored by the Convention investigation, a 22-year-old Cell phone tracking leads to felony theft charge window to gain access to and Visitor’s Bureau and Jeffersmanwascitedfor Atrackingappwasakey of an iPhone 11 Max report- HyVee parking lot and didn’t the house. It was reported WindomAreaChamber driving without a valid clue in the case of a missing ed the phone went missing turn it in because he had to that items were moved of Commerce. driver’s license. and knocked over. How- $1,200 cell phone. while she was at Hy-Vee. get to work. Dec. 12 ever, there was no sign that Asaresult,OdavelCabre- Using an app authorities •5:55p.m.Asaresultof anything was missing from eekra Tavarez, of December 29, of Windom pinpointed the phone’s loca- a routine traffic stop on the home. The case remains faces a felony theft charge. tion in Tavarez’ pocket. 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n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN VIEWPOINTS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020 3 Chamber’s big gift n OUR READERS RESPOND QUICK HIT Dawn Luitjens e’ve often heard it said “Prior to this year, what has been the latest in the that gifts come in all NEWS & NOTES Composition Manager Wshapes and sizes, but we n It’s tough to beat the gift year you’ve ever played golf in Minnesota? don’t often say the gift-givers also our community received come in all shapes and sizes. from the Windom Area Tom Christensen Lee Redman It’s safe to say, the Windom Chamber of Commerce. n WINDOM n PRIOR LAKE Area Chamber of Commerce is “This year is “Usually, it’s n We salute Chamber a pretty big gift-giver. And, the by far the latest July. However, leaders for focusing not on Chamber has managed to offer in the season I would say what they cannot do, but the perfect gift at the perfect time. I’ve ever played. overall, I’d have rather on what can be done. It’s the gift of a bright and The course was to go back to merry holiday season. In fact, the n To make Christmas by jam-packed November, a Chamber has created two gifts in Candlelight and the lighting yesterday. The long, long, long CHD awareness one — the Holiday Lighting Con- contest worthwhile, we all previous, I’m time ago.” In September we were blessed test and Thursday’s Christmas by need to support our local sure, was in with our second granddaughter, Candlelight. Both are fun events small businesses. November.” Cora Jean Mathiowetz. Due that will lift the spirits of people to congenital heart defects from age 1 to 101 while giving a discovered during the pregnancy nice boost to a group that really The second night of official on- she was delivered in the Twin needs it — local small businesses. line voting occurs Thursday night Ray Elston Bill Baumann (cast your vote at the Chamber’s n WINDOM n WINDOM Cities and had open heart To make it worthwhile and as a Facebook page). “I have played “I think there surgery four days later. Cora “thank you,” we need to help our was able to go home nearly six in December was the week- businesses as much as possible. In recent weeks, the Chamber weeks after the surgery. She still has also put the finishing touches before, right end after has hurdles to cross, including Over the past several months, on this year’s revamped Christ- around 20 years Thanksgiving another surgery early next year. we’ve seen plenty of hand- mas by Candlelight, also slated ago. It was a one year. I don’t According to the website wringing over the pandemic and for Thursday night. Leaning on little later than remember www.conqueringchd.org there restrictions that go along with it. creativity, the Chamber added lots this. I usu- what year it are no cures for this number one In some communities, we’ve seen of unique wrinkles, such as the ally go by the was. Usually I birth defect and CHD affects 1 bluster and despair. Christmas parade led by the Win- 50 degree mark, was working, in 100 newborns. These babies dom fire and ambulance depart- have long hospital stays, often go To their credit, leaders of the ments, an old-style full-service more than by so it had to be Windom Area Chamber of Com- the date. As long as it is 50-plus a weekend. This year has been home with feeding tubes, are on gas station, hot beverage service numerous medications and have merce resolved to do something at the Historical Society, car- degrees I am good to go.” unreal.” productive and effective. many doctor appointments. friendly “to go” orders at restau- Cora is a heart warrior and “We chose to focus not on what rants all over town and, of course, our family has a broadened we cannot do, but on what we can the drive-by Living Nativity at awareness about the CHD world. do,” said Tyann Marcy, executive American Lutheran Church. We are grateful for the medical director of the Windom Area Lastly, youngsters will be thrilled advancements that give hope. Chamber of Commerce. to see an appearance by Santa and Again, thankful for much We know her life is not going to be easy, but we also know Drawing on that mindset, the his reindeer alongside a Christ- I’ll be the first to John Bradford’s life? God has Cora in His hands. board unveiled what is believed mas tree and fire outside BARC. admit that during the He had been touched, It’s been another reminder of to be the most lucrative holiday Remember, if kids drop off lists 2020 pandemic, I’ve touched by the Christ how precious life is and how lighting contest in Windom’s and letters, Santa will send them groused and com- of Christmas. important it is to be thankful for history. More than $3,500 in prize replies through the mail. plained about every- each and every day! money attracted 60 entrants into This will not be the perfect thing from masks to “Twas battered and the Holiday Lighting Contest. Christmas. Many of us are sad- lockdowns. But the scarred, and the dened that we cannot spend time one thing I haven’t auctioneer Thanks to the Chamber’s great professed is the many thought it scarcely marketing (with maps and con- with loved ones. So we needed this — and we are grateful for things for which I have worth his while testants’ addresses), Windom’s to be thankful — first To waste much time on EMAIL DIRECTORY streets came alive with convoys Christmas by Candlelight and and foremost, life. n the old violin, n Trevor Slette, of Christmas light-viewers. In also the gorgeous light displays In a pandemic that But held it up with a Publisher many cases, the occupants of that brighten our evenings this DAVE FJELD is nearing 300,000 smile. [email protected] these vehicles enjoy “to go” meals holiday season. Reporter deaths in the United [email protected] “What am I bidden, n as they roll from place to place. — Rahn Larson States alone, we all good folks,” he cried Rahn Larson, Editor need to be thankful for every breath “Who’ll start the bidding for me? [email protected] we take. We also need to be thank- “A dollar, a dollar, then, two! Only n Joel Alvstad, Sports Editor ful for family, friends and the many two? [email protected] blessings God has given us. “Two dollars, and who’ll make it n Why do I bring this up? Dolores three?” Dave Fjeld, Reporter Local support is priceless Peters emailed me last week, won- “Three dollars, once; three dollars, [email protected] “It’s better to give As a Windom resi- dering if I would rerun a column twice; Going for three . . .” But no, n Sue Frederickson than to receive.” dent since 1988, I’ve that I shared last Christmas from From the room, far back, a gray- Advertising Consultant How many times always been proud Dewey Moede, who reprinted a haired man [email protected] story from his dear friend in radio Came forward and picked up the in your life have of our people, how n Jen Walinga you ever heard that we stick up for each ministry, Jerry Stewart. bow; Advertising Consultant phrase? Any guesses? other through tough It reminded me that we all have Then, wiping the dust from the old [email protected] Here’s an easier times, sickness and much for which to be thankful, per- violin, question: When has the darkest days. haps especially in a pandemic. And tightening the loose strings, n Dawn Luitjens it ever been more im- Well, the days don’t He played a melody pure and sweet Composition Manager In 1548, a young man by the As a caroling angel sings. portant to buy local? get much darker [email protected] Sure, this is not than they are right name of John Bradford was moved The music ceased, and the auction- n Tammy Holt the first time I’ve n now for our busi- in his heart to follow God into the eer, used this space in nesses. ministry. It was a difficult time for With a voice that was quiet and low, Circulation Manager RAHN LARSON believers in England, and in 1553, Said: “what am I bid for the old [email protected] December to urge Editor We all have that John Bradford was imprisoned for violin?” n folks to buy locally. [email protected] moment, as we wrap Lucas Marsh The Christmas season up our Christmas publicly speaking his beliefs. And he held it up with the bow. For two years, he was held “A thousand dollars, and who’ll iCitizen Tech Support has always been important to our list, where we ask ourselves, “Am [email protected] local economy — but I think we all I missing anything?” Maybe that prisoner in the Tower of London. make it two? know it has never been anything should be your cue to add “a night During that time he made a state- “Two thousand! And who’ll make like this. out,” “Get-out-of-cooking-free ment, which has come to be a it three? famous statement so often repeated “Three thousand, once; three thou- I know that countless business- night,” or “the college-aged son CITIZEN STAFF: Ronald Alm, by so many. One day, as a group of sand, twice; es are struggling at this time, we (or daughter) gets a weekend din- Joel Alvstad, Dave Fjeld, Sue prisoners were being led to their And going and gone,” said he. need to support all of them to the ner with friends” to the list. Frederickson, Tammy Holt, Rahn execution, John Bradford remarked, The people cheered, but some of best of our ability. But in an ef- There could be no greater Larson, Dawn Luitjens, Lucas “There, but for the grace of God, go them cried, fort to keep this piece simple, I’m gift for our favorite restaurants Marsh, Cory Regnier, Michelle I.” Even on the doorstep of death, “We do not quite understand going to focus on one group that than a sudden run on gift certifi- Riihl, Trevor Slette, Andy Stage, John Bradford would not stop tell- What changed its worth?” Swift is clearly in survival mode — our cates — the kind of demand that Jen Walinga. restaurants. requires a quick call to the print- ing the message of Christ. came the reply: Maybe it’s time we work togeth- ers saying: So on January 31, 1555, John “The touch of the master’s hand.” er, as a community, to make one “We will need more gift certifi- Bradford was himself taken to be And many a man with life out of Christmas 2020 memory that all cates, as soon as possible, we’re burned at the stake. As the crowd tune, of us — including restaurant own- almost out!” gathered to see his execution, they And battered and scarred with sin, YOUR VOICE COUNTS ers and staff — will never forget. expected that Bradford would act Is auctioned cheap to the thought- We welcome letters to the editor of Let’s make this December, “the like the others before — wailing, less crowd, up to 300 words on any topic. We year take-out and gift certificates NEWS & NOTES crying and begging not to be killed. Much like the old violin. strongly encourage letters to be went wild.” But as they began stacking the wood A ‘mess of pottage,’ a glass of wine; typed/emailed and may be edited Wouldn’t it be great if half of n Look for a story about the and kindling at his feet, something A game — and he travels on. for clarity and length and must the local families committed to Christmas Lights Contest amazing happened. He didn’t cry or He is ‘going’ once, and ‘going’ twice, include your name, address and doing take-out two or three nights in the Citizen’s Dec. 23 beg or wail, he looked at those in the He’s ‘going’ and almost ‘gone.’ daytime phone number. The dead- crowd and asked forgiveness from But the Master comes and the fool- a week through December and Christmas Greetings Edition. line for letters is noon on Mondays. maybe even into January? any he had wronged, and then he ish crowd How awesome would it be if we n The Citizen office will close forgave those who were wrongfully Never can quite understand MAIL TO: Citizen Publishing Co. all looked at every last-minute gift at noon on Dec. 24 and killing him. The worth of a soul and the change P.O. Box 309 as an opportunity to help a local noon on Dec. 31. John Bradford’s last words? He that’s wrought Windom, MN 56101 restaurant? turned to the other man chained By the touch of the Master’s Hand” EMAIL: [email protected] n Property for a recently with him at the stake and said, “Be Do you like to buy a gift for that ONLINE: www.windomnews.com favorite day care provider, teach- proposed townhouse project of good comfort brother, for we shall Want to be touched, want to be er, baby-sitter, mail carrier, or on Fourth Avenue has been have a merry supper with the Lord changed? Want to be whole and newspaper editor? You absolutely sold. But the project is not this night.” fresh and new? Allow yourself to be And the onlookers were amazed. touched right now — touched by the cannot miss with a gift certificate dead, according to Windom Cottonwood County to a local restaurant. How was John Bradford able to Christ, who came to earth as a babe, EDA Executive Drew Hage. endure? What made the difference in 2,000 years ago.
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n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN FAITH & FAMILY WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020 4 Giving Tree help makes Mt. Lake Public Christmas brighter for releases honor roll area children in need 107 students named to first semester n In its third year, the program go ahead — whatever they has grown to provide for more want.” grades 7-12 ‘A’ & ‘B’ honor rolls The program, initiated by than 100 children in Jackson n Forty-three students in LaPointe, Carlene Osland, and Cottonwood counties. Windom Area Health, is in its third year. When it began grades 7-12 were named to Sara Quiring, Noah Rempel, You’ll have to forgive in 2018, participants were MLPS’s ‘A’ Honor Roll; 64 Wendy Tema, Kelly Watkins. Travis Eichstadt and Kim able to sponsor 58 children to the ‘B’ Honor Roll. ‘B’ honor roll Armstrong, if they’re a from Cottonwood County. Mt. Lake Public School little more upbeat than nor- Last year, that number grew Seventh Grade: Reagan recently announced its first mal during this otherwise to 71 children in Cottonwood Christians, Kylie Phom- quarter honor roll students dreary season of COVID-19. and Jackson counties and machan, Nadia Phom- in grades 7-12 Monday. Indeed, behind the masks, this year, the program will machan, Daolana Sengmany, Studentswitha3.8or you might detect the hints put gifts under the tree for a Aleena Vetsouvanh, Emily higher grade-point average of a big smile and you’ll whopping 126 children in the Wilson, Lily Youngwirth. are listed on the “A” honor definitely hear the sounds two counties. Eighth Grade: John roll.Studentswitha3.0to of excitement during this Bergeman, Khya Boldt, Elsie 3.79GPAarenamedtothe Christmas season. But Wanting to reach out Buller, Eleanor Eken, Karla “B” honor roll. it’s not simply because of Eichstadt, an informa- Hernandez, Carsen Hopper, Courses used in determin- the time of the year, but tion technology technician Aayla Radtke, Landen Rem- ing a student’s eligibility because steps have now at WAH, was part of one of pel, Tanner Schultz, Thalia for either “A” or “B” honor turned into leaps regarding the local healthcare center’s Sengchan, Kaili Srixomphou, rolls include any required or a program employee Landon Strom, Braxton credit subject. that is mak- focused com- Tollefson, Paige Wilson. Ninth Grade: Kaila Blom, ing Christ- mittees that ‘A’ honor roll mas a little With an event like was looking Joey Faber, Jose Garcia, Seventh Grade: Julie brighter for for someway Chase Jensen, Mareena Jep- Brinkman, Kelby Janzen, families in this, when you to be a pres- sen, Deaven Khamkhaykeo, Brayden Oakland, Aidan Ol- need. ence in the Christyana Lunz, Joyce son, Ashlyn Pfeiffer, Phithsa- The Giv- go around the community McCue, Chase Radtke, Grant da Phoumivong, Ethan Rahn. ing Tree is at Christmas. Regier, Jadrah Renquist, community and Eighth Grade: Brie a program Shelby Me- DAVE FJELD 12/9 GivingTree 1 Lydia Rete, Isabella Vidana. KIM ARMSTRONG AND Travis Eichstadt flank Windom Area Anacker, Ethan Schroeder. that puts dina, WAH 10th Grade: Brice ask (about getting Health’s Giving Tree. The program’s logo at the base of the Ninth Grade: Wyatt gifts under CEO, shared Anacker, Kaylie Baerg, tree was created by Emily Saffert, WAH’s public relations/ Bergling, Annika Brinkman, the Christ- ‘‘ what she and Peyton Banks, Avrom Buller, involved), you marketing coordinator. Alex Karschnik, Grant Os- mas tree for staff had Keegan Classen, Kaleb land, Aiden Saelee, Andres children who don’t hear ‘no.’ ” done at the Eichstadt was primarily this. This is a ton of work. Eickhoff, Emma Estrada, Vetsouvanh, Kody Wassman, otherwise Iowa hospital in charge of the program its You need help.’ Then Rob Theodore Evers, Mason Fast, Phoukhanh Xayachak. may have TRAVIS EICHSTADT she managed first two years. The spon- Newman in imaging also Alana Morey, Landon Morin, 10th Grade: Johnna Gar- gone with- IT TechnIcIan, before com- sors included WAH employ- was part of that and said, Jennifer Quang, Cody Rahn, diner, Neesha Hoek, Brody out. WIndom area healTh ing to Win- ees, as well as staff from ‘Yes, we need to help.’ Jaci Tollefson. Kleven, Michala Morin, “It’s very dom, which Sanford Clinic-Windom and “We decided we needed 11th Grade: Jessica Brooke Naas, Aiden Penner, exciting,” says Armstrong, was something similar to Mt. Lake and employees a committee to do the work Anderson, Landon Boldt, Kaelynn Pietsch, Devyn executive director of com- the Giving Tree program. from the city of Windom. because there is a lot of Bradley Brown, Kayne Chan- Rempel, Madison Schultz. pliance, foundation and “We were like, ‘Well When Armstrong got behind-the-scenes work that thaviseth, Jasmine Davison, 11th Grade: Chloe auxiliary at WAH. “The maybe we can take on some- involved, she realized the goes into it.” Micah Holmberg, Damon Anaker, Benjamin Bartsch, presents are coming in. We thing like that and make tremendous amount of Today, Eichstadt, Arm- Khamvongsa, Drayton Branden Hopper, Olivia had a ton come in last week it our own,’ ” Eichstadt work that went on behind strong and Newman are Klassen, Cole Kleven, Mark Klassen, Cayden LaPointe, and I’m loving seeing what’s recalls. “We got together the scenes. Santa’s elves at WAH and Quiring, Miriam Rete, Jakob Ian Penner, Riley Schro- coming in. collectively and . . . it was “I got involved because make sure the gift collec- Simpson, Tommer Vong- eder, Samuel Stade, Caden “When we wrap the sending out emails and we have the auxiliary tion process runs smoothly kaenchan, Cyenna Voshage Swoboda, Kade Wassman, presents, we put gift tags on making phone calls to see come in and help wrap the — everything from getting Hampel, Wyatt Wall. Thavien Xayachak. them and leave them blank. who would be interested in presents,” she says. “I was the gift recipients and their 12th Grade: Jocelyn 12th Grade: Sabrina Han- So, if the parents want to doing what. With the first helping and I was like, ‘Oh lists into the hands of the Garcia, Daniel Gardiner, son, Alejandro Hernandez, say this is from Mom and go-round, we didn’t know my gosh, I can’t believe all Mace Herrig, Ethan Nickel, Delainey Janzen, Chelsey Annelise Regier. Dad, or Santa, or whoever, what to expect.” the work Travis does for SEE GIVING • PAGE 7
Cheer Box serves 80 families in Cottonwood County this Christmas n Over 200 children were donations were closed to the served through donations. public due to the pandemic, which also contributed to Christmas will be a little the lower number of donated brighter for over 200 Cot- gifts this year. tonwood County children, The program was bol- thanks to the generosity stered by a generous amount of county residents who from the county’s portion donated to the Christmas of the CARES Act grant dis- Cheer Box in 2020. tribution in September and The Cheer Box, the coun- November. ty’s annual Christmas gift The more than 200 chil- collection program is spon- dren served through the sored annually by Windom program this year were from Women of Today and the Mt. a total of 80 families who Lake Police Department. applied to the Cheer Box. According to Monica Thanks to the large mon- Muller of Windom Women of etary donations, there were Today, which coordinates the enough gifts to allow each gift collection and distribu- child to receive: tion program, toy donations •2stuffedanimals. were down this year, mostly •3smallgiftsor1large due to the coronavirus pan- gift and 1 small gift. demic. However, monetary •1clothingitem. donations were up. Muller •Ahatandpairof gloves said that some monetary or mittens. donations were accompanied •8stockingstuffers. by a note saying that they In addition, each family normally donate toys, but received a blanket, one or stayed home this year and two board games depending chose to donate money. on the size of the family as DAVE FJELD 12/16 cheerbox 4 THOSE HELPING WITH the Cheer Box collection and distribution in 2020 include, from left: Claudia Lopez, Kathy Cobb, Monica Muller also pointed out well as age disparity within Muller, Julian San Miguel, Deb Maxson and Sharol Cree. that many of the locations the family — and a $25 gift that normally receive gift card from Hy-Vee.
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n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN AREA FACES WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020 5 n SCHOOL MENUS The Dec. 17-23 Windom Area Schools An equal opportunity provider DISH BREAKFAST MENU Friday: Cheese or chicken (Each meal comes with quesadilla, fresh vegetables As I was cleaning out the refrigera- milk.) with ranch dip or refried tor I came across a bag of fresh cran- Windom Area Schools/ELC/ beans with cheese, fruit cup. berries I had planned on using for a RRRLC/PreK/Headstart Monday: Ham and cheese Thanksgiving Day appetizer, which I Thursday: Cereal bar, rai- sub sandwich with lettuce printed in my column a couple weeks sins or Craisins, apple juice. and toppings, baked chips, ago (Cranberry Brie Bites). Since PreK/Headstart — Cereal, warm cinnamon apples. we decided we had enough food, I fruit. Tuesday: Shrimp poppers skipped it. So now, I have a bag of n Friday: Mini bagel with and string cheese, broccoli cranberries still sitting there waiting VICKI RASMUSSEN cream cheese, orange juice. and carrot mix, Christmas to rot like the lettuce usually does. Food Columnist Monday: Mini French toast, slushie fruit cup. Now I’m not normally a huge fan of [email protected] apple juice. PreK/Headstart Wednesday: Pizza crunch- those red berries, but my mom used — Crackers, fruit. ers, green beans, fresh fruit. to make a cranberry cake with a hot butter sauce at Christ- Tuesday: Muffin and crack- Thursday (12-24): Christ- mas time which was amazing. Honestly, the cake was just ers, orange juice. PreK/Head- mas break begins. used as a carrier for the butter sauce! So now, I just might start — Blueberry muffin, fruit. Red Rock Central have to go buy more fresh cranberries so I can make both the Wednesday: Mini cinni roll, cake, appetizer and, well, actually all of these recipes sound strawberry cup or Craisins. (All meals include bread yummy, so we’ll see how many get made this Christmas. PreK/Headstart — Cereal, and milk.) strawberry cup. Thursday: Goulash, bread Thursday (12-24): Christ- stick, mixed veggies, fruit. Cranberry Cake with Hot cheddar cheese and place mas break begins. Friday: Sub sandwich with Butter Cream Sauce under a broiler for few LUNCH MENU fixings, California blend veg- minutes until the cheese is (All meals at all schools in- gies, fruit. 6 Tbsp. butter melted. Keep an eye on it as SUBMITTED clude 1% white or skim white, Monday: Barbecue on a 2 cups sugar the cheese burns easily. chocolate or strawberry milk.) bun, green bean casserole, 4 cups flour CRANBERRY SAUCE: Windom Area Schools/ELC/ fruit. Local firefighters honored RRRLC/PreK/Headstart Add all the ingredients to Tuesday: Sack lunch with 4 tsp. baking powder Thursday: Cheeseburger, sandwich, veggie, fruit. a medium saucepan. Cook 1 tsp. salt pickles, french fries, variety Wednesday: No school — over medium-low heat, for WFD service in 2020 2 cups evaporated milk fruit. Christmas break begins. stirring occasionally, until The Windom Fire Department recognized two of its own 12 oz. pkg. fresh cranberries the sugar dissolves and the recently. Fire Chief Ben Derickson (left in both photos) pre- HOT BUTTER CREAM SAUCE: cranberries burst, about 15- sented the department’s top two awards for 2020. Kjell Turner 1 cup butter 20 minutes. (above right) was awarded the Fireman of the Year award 2 cups sugar for attendance at meetings and drills. Roger Winker (below windomnews.com Cranberry Pound Cake right) received the Chief’s award given to a member who goes 1 cup heavy cream above and beyond within the department to help wherever 1½ cups + 3 Tbsp. cake flour 1 tsp. vanilla extract and whenever needed. Derickson noted that both firefighters Card shower in celebration of Preheat oven to 325 ½ tsp. baking powder are dedicated members and “we are thankful to have them on degrees. Grease and flour Pinch of salt our department.” Avis Fett’s bundt pan. Mix together the 1 cup cranberries (fresh or flour, baking powder and thawed) salt. Set aside. 5 oz. white chocolate chunk TH In a large bowl, cream ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 90 together the 6 Tbsp. butter at room temp and 2 cups sugar until light 1½ cups sugar and fluffy. Beat in the flour BIRTHDAY mixture alternately with the ½ cup heavy cream evaporated milk. Stir in the ½ cup mascarpone cheese December 30 cranberries. Pour batter into 3 eggs prepared pan. 1 tsp. vanilla extract Please send cards to Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, 2 Tbsp. browned butter or until a toothpick inserted Avis Fett FROSTING: into the center of the cake 705 6th St. Room 413 comes out clean. Let cool ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened in pan for 10 minutes, then 4 oz. cream cheese, softened Windom, MN 56101 turn out onto a wire rack 1½ cups powdered sugar (or and cool completely. more) HOT BUTTER CREAM 1 tsp. vanilla extract SAUCE: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup butter, 2 cups GARNISH: ARLENE sugar and cream. Bring to Handful dried cranberries BURBANK a boil over medium heat, 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil reduce heat and let simmer ½ cup white chocolate chips SUBMITTED th for 10 minutes. Remove from Preheat oven to 350 de- heat and stir in vanilla. grees. Butter and flour loaf 99 Serve cake with a gener- pan and line it with parch- n BIRTHDAY ous portion of the Hot But- ment paper. BULLETIN BOARD ter Cream Sauce, allowing it Combine cake flour, bak- Sunday, December 20 to soak into the cake — even ing powder and salt and sift CLUB ACTIVITIES Tuesday: Ginger citrus Please send cards and wishes then you’ll still want a little Tuesday, Dec. 22 chicken, brown rice, oriental it three times, set aside. 705 6th Street Room #214A more! In a small sauce pan over The Dinner Table, a monthly vegetable, pear halves. medium heat brown 2½ meal open to all, is currently Wednesday: Lasagna, let- Windom, MN 56101 Cranberry Salsa with Tbsp. butter until it’s a nice serving a drive-thru meal, tuce with dressing, peaches. Wishing you a wonderful amber color, remove the from 5:30 to 7 p.m., during the Thursday (12-24): Closed for Cream Cheese COVID-19 pandemic. Stop by Christmas Eve. 99th birthday and wishing foam and set aside to cool. 12-oz. pkg. fresh cranberries and see organizers in the alley NOTE: Until further notice, we could be there. ½ cup granulated sugar, or up to Whisk the egg with vanilla by First Presbyterian Church, meals will not be served at the ¾ cup to taste extract and set aside. 336 11th St., to receive your senior congregate dining site We love you, Mix the butter on medium 1-2 jalapenos, seeds and stems meal. Enter the alley from Third in Windom, but meals can be The Brand and Batalden nephews and nieces, near and far! speed until it’s creamy, slow- removed, roughly chopped Avenue and drive west. picked up at the door of the se- ly add sugar and continue nior dining room or delivered. ½ cup cilantro leaves beating until it’s creamy. LSS BISTRO Call 831-6161 the day prior to 4 green onions Add heavy cream and mas- (Formerly Windom Senior Din- the desired dinner and indicate 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice carpone and beat on medium ing, each meal includes milk, pick-up or delivery. Pinch of salt speed. Turn mixer on low bread and dessert.) — WINDOM AREA SCHOOLS — Thursday — Christmas WINDOM AREA 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, speed and gradually add dry Dinner: Ham slice with raisin SENIOR CENTER softened ingredients alternately with eggs. sauce, sweet potatoes, green Activities at the Center, OF Crackers or chips, for serving Add handful of flour in bean casserole, dinner roll. located at 1750 Cottonwood STUDENTS THE WEEK Add all ingredients, except chocolate chunks and toss Friday: Meatloaf, baked po- Lake Drive include: cream cheese and crackers, them to cover evenly. Toss tato with sour cream, roasted Monday-Friday: Pool and to the bowl of a large food cranberries with a hand- tomato. cards for men, 8 a.m.-noon; processor and pulse 20-30 ful of flour to cover them Monday: Sloppy Joe, potato cards and games for women, MIDDLE SCHOOL times until finely chopped. completely. Add chocolate wedges, baked beans. beginning at 1 p.m. Let sit in the fridge for at Chosen because — Abbrielle is kind, helpful chunks in the batter and and always puts forth her best effort. least 30 minutes. stir well, then gently stir in WEEKLY CLUB ACTIVITIES Unwrap the cream cheese cranberries. Al-Anon: Presently not meeting. 235 9th St., Windom. Contact: Student’s comments — I enjoy seeing my and place on a serving plate Pour the batter into pre- Contact: Lorri, 831-6107. 1-800-247-1401 or 831-1987. friends and teachers, because they’re always or bowl. Top with the cran- pared loaf pan, smooth the AA: Fridays — 8 p.m.; Satur- NA: Wednesdays — 7-8 p.m., supportive when I’m learning new things. berry salsa and serve with top and gently tap the pan on days — 11 a.m.; Sundays — 4 BARC Second Floor. Student’s interests — I like to bake cookies crackers or chips. working surface to remove p.m.; Wednesdays — 9:30 TOPS: Thursdays — 5 p.m., with my mom. I also like to play softball. the air bubbles. With a but- a.m., Windom Fire Hall. Con- weigh-ins, 5:30 p.m., meeting, Parents — Leah and Jason Palm White Cheddar & ter knife draw a line down tact: Kathy, 822-1311. First Presbyterian Church, 336 Cottonwood County A.C.E. 11th St., Windom. Abbrielle Palm Cranberry Dip the center of the pound cake and pour browned butter Bone Builders: Currently not WIC Clinics: Mondays-Fridays Grade 6 2 cups extra-sharp white ched- meeting during the COVID-19 — By appointment 9 a.m. to 4 into the line. dar cheese, shredded (2 Tbsp. pandemic. p.m., Community Health Ser- reserved) Bake until the top of the Gam-Anon: Thurs. — 7 p.m., vices, 235 9th St., Windom: cake is golden brown and HIGH SCHOOL 8 oz. cream cheese, at room Windom Fire Hall, 428 9th St. 1-800-247-1401 or 831-1987. temperature a toothpick inserted comes Gamblers Anonymous: Sun- Windom Area Chordhustlers: Chosen because — Nathaniel comes to out clean (about 55 to 65 days — 7 p.m., Law Enforce- Currently not meeting during class prepared and ready to work. He ¼ cup cranberry sauce (recipe minutes). If the top starts below) ment Center lower level, the COVID-19 pandemic. never complains about anything or anyone. browning too much, tent the Windom. Windom Kiwanis Club: Nathaniel has a positive outlook in class and ½ cup fresh cranberries cake with aluminum foil. Immunizations: Mondays- Thursdays — Noon, River City in life! He is a joy to have in class and to have CRANBERRY SAUCE: Cool the cake in the pan for Fridays — By appointment, Eatery. a conversation with about almost any topic! 12 oz. bag fresh cranberries, 15 minutes, then remove Community Health Services, Student’s comments — I enjoy nothing about rinsed from the pan and cool on the school, except the social aspect of it. rack. 1 cup + 2 Tbsp. granulated FREE BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS Student’s interests —I like to ride bike and GLAZE: When the cake is sugar If you would like to have the birth of your child or grandchild an- work. Nathaniel 3 Tbsp. orange juice completely cooled, prepare nounced in the Citizen, please contact Citizen Publishing with the the glaze. With a mixer, Parents — Leah Bjorkland, Sam and Penny Bjorkland 1 Tbsp. lemon juice information. 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Scott Fredin Diane Rae Johnson Brent Allen Johnson Scott Fredin, 56, Lake Minnewaska. Diane Rae the love of Christ. Brent Allen taking camping of Windom died Away from the Johnson was born She did this by Johnson was born trips together. As a Dec. 6, 2020, in rural office at the lake, on Nov. 4, 1942, being the family’s in Windom on June family, they attend- Windom. Scott also enjoyed the daughter of spiritual leader and 27, 1969, to Marvin ed First English A private, family making new Howard and Carol prayer warrior. Her and Diane Johnson. Lutheran church Celebration of Life friends, sometimes Corbin. Diane was greatest hope was Brent attended in Platteville. Brent service was Fri- surprising Lisa raised in the Jeffers to open the heart Windom Area High had a fun-loving day at American with unannounced area. of a child to know School where he spirit and always Lutheran Church in guests. They would She attended and Jesus. She did this played hockey for wanted to make Windom with Rev. often host grill-outs, graduated from Jef- by teaching Sun- the Windom Eagles people laugh. Pamela Prouty officiating. bonfires and good times at fers High School in 1960. day School, Bible School, and graduated in 1988. Brent passed away Special music was pro- the family farm. Following high school, Awana, Good News Club Following high school, he unexpectedly at St. Could vided by Michael Dahlin, Those who’ve spent she worked at Prudential in her home and many attended Brown Technical Hospital on Thursday, pianist/organist; and time with Scott would rec- Insurance in Minneapo- opportunities set before Institute earning a degree Dec. 10, 2020, at the age Lynn Stoneking, vocalist, ognize the phrase “I just lis. her to serve her Lord and in radio broadcasting of 51 years. Brent joined singing “In the Garden,” wanna have fun, dammit.” In 1961, she was united church family. where his first job was in his mother, Diane, shortly “Wayfaring Stranger” and The grandkids quickly in marriage to Marvin On Wednesday, Dec. 9, Portage, Wis. after her passing. “Because He Lives.” figured out Grandpa’s Johnson. Following their 2020, Diane passed away Brent met the love of Brent and Diane will Congregational hymn good nature and he cher- marriage, the couple lived peacefully at her home his life, LaDonna Dumke, both be buried at Memory was “Old Rugged Cross.” ished the time they spent in the city of Windom for surrounded by family in in Portage, Wis. They Gardens in Windom. Casket bearers were Jay together. six years. At that time, Windom at the age of 78 were united into mar- Preceding his death Keller, Andy Evers, Brad Scott was a member Diane worked at Windom years. riage on Nov. 12, 1994. were his parents, Mar- Fredin, Todd Janssen, of the First Presbyterian Bakery and Campbell Shortly after Diane’s This union blessed them vin and Diane Johnson; Darron Richter and Rex Church in Windom and Soup in Worthington. death, Brent, Diane’s with three sons: Avery, grandparents, Howard Potter. a member of the city of They then moved to their youngest son, passed 24; Fletcher, 19; and Bar- and Carol Corbin and Gil- Honorary bearers were Windom’s Airport Com- present home on the out- away at the St. Cloud ret, 16. They eventually bert and Luella Johnson. Mitch Fredin, Mason mission. skirts of Windom in 1967. Hospital in St. Cloud at settled and made their Brent is survived by his Fredin, Matt Fredin, Brent He will be remembered There they raised their the age of 51. home in Platteville, Wis. wife, LaDonna Johnson; Fredin, Nick Geffre and as a gentle, carefree, three children: Debra, They will be buried There he worked at and his three sons: Avery Bruce Runge. driven (stubborn) family Scott and Brent. together at Memory Queen Bee Radio for 20- (Priscilla), Fletcher and The service was man who loved politics, As a couple, Diane and Gardens in Windom. This plus years. He enjoyed his Barret; siblings, Deb livestreamed on the Amer- especially Trump ral- Marv enjoyed seeing their is truly fitting as they are radio interviews where he (Bob) Alt and Scott (Ra- ican Lutheran Church lies. You could normally kids participate in cheer- both at home with the met many music artists chel) Johnson; nieces and Facebook page. find him sitting beside a leading, wrestling and Lord. and bands. He worked nephew, Cassie (Rohnie) Burial was at Lakeview fire, smoking a cigar and hockey activities. Preceding her in death as the announcer for the Sykes, Allie Johnson and Cemetery in Windom. sipping whiskey, or at a Diane spent 40 years were her parents, How- Dubuque Fighting Saints Corbin Johnson A public visitation hockey game watching doing the book work for ard and Carol Corbin; hockey team. There will be a celebra- was Thursday, from 4 to 8 Austin — he loved watch- her husband’s automotive and in-laws, Gilbert Sr. Though he lived in tion of life service at a p.m., at LaCanne Family ing his boy play. business, Johnson’s Auto and Luella Johnson; her Wisconsin, he remained later date. Funeral Home in Windom. Scott’s true passion in Service. She always loved husband, Marv, in 2015, af- an avid Minnesota fan. He Memorials can be sent Masks were required to life was flying, often going being a part of that expe- ter 55 years of marriage; also owned a DJ Business, to the LaDonna Johnson attend the visitation. to hockey games, Vikings rience and supporting her brothers-in-law, Truman Johnson Productions. family at P.O. Box 21, LaCanne Family Fu- games and offering rides husband. Johnson and Gilbert He enjoyed spending Milan, MN 56262 neral Service of Windom to friends and family. Diane and Marv were Johnson Jr. and wife; time with his family and handled the funeral ar- Scott’s other passion was able to travel extensively sister-in-law, Chiquita rangements. cattle — he was a true throughout the entire Corbin. Scott William Fredin cattleman. United States and parts Diane is survived by was born on Oct. 14, 1964, At the young age of 20, of Canada and Mexico. her children: Deb (Bob) in Windom, to the late Scott began his journey to- Camping and RV’ing were Alt of Apple Valley; Scott Deanna Louise Voth Merlin Eugene and Anna- ward earning his pilot’s li- also a big part of their (Rachel) of Chadron, Deanna Louise had the best advice, Marie (Anderson) Fredin. cense. He quickly achieved family life. They also en- Neb.; and daughter-in-law, Voth of Windom which was given He was baptized in Win- this goal and purchased joyed bicycling on many LaDonna of Milan; grand- passed away on Dec. with an abundance dom and later confirmed his first plane shortly state bike trails, as well as children: Cassie (Rohnie) 12, 2020, at the age of love, caring and at the American Lutheran thereafter. This took him some golfing. Sykes, Avery (Priscilla), of 80. realism. Church in Windom. on many adventures Diane enjoyed family Allie, Corbin, Fletcher, All who knew her She loved babies, Scott received his educa- across the country with time and vacations to- Barret; and four great- agree that she was kids and animals, tion in the Windom Public family and friends. There gether. She made sure the grandchildren: Harper, the sweetest, kind- especially her dogs, Schools, graduating from wasn’t one flight that went families had fun together Peyton, Cameron and est, most generous Cookie and Suzie. Windom Area High School without meticulous plan- and would plan special va- Jordyn; brothers, Gary person, beautiful She loved spending in the class of 1983. ning and consideration. cations in different areas Corbin of Auburn, Ky.; inside and out. time with family and was After high school, Scott On Sunday morning, so the family could all be and Bruce (Sally) Corbin Deanna was preceded usually up for anything as moved to the Cities for a Dec. 6, 2020, Scott was together. She absolutely of Westbend, Wis.; and in death by her mother, long as we were together. few years of work before called home, doing what loved her grandchildren many nieces and neph- Dena Howard; her father Playing cards, fishing, returning to Windom in he loved at the age of 56 and great-grandchildren. ews. Cecil Howard; and her snowmobiling and mostly 1986 to start working with years. She enjoyed her flower In lieu of flowers and beloved siblings: Edna, just visiting, she pro- Wilder Farms. Scott is survived by his garden and yard work. cards, please make a Annabelle (Ann), Art, vided a lot of smiles and Scott then joined Fredin wife, Lisa; three children: She enjoyed doing crafts, donation in memory Eva (Eve), Jacquelynne laughter. Brothers, a place he’s Tanner (Abby Lund) especially florals, and en- of Diane to two of her (Jackie), Genevieve (Gen), One of her favorite called his second home Jenkins of Minneapolis; joyed coffee with friends. favorite charities: Feed Donna (Doodie), Kathryn things was for her and for 32 years. Scott proved Jessica (Jay) Keller of Diane received Christ My Starving Children at (Snookie), Richard (Dick) Lynda to stay in their jam- to be an integral part of Rochester; Austin (Heath- as her Savior as a teen www.fmsc.org, or Sa- and Thomas. mies and watch Flea Mar- the business, his genuine er Bratrud) Fredin of and became a member of maritan’s Purse at www. She is survived by her ket Flip or Project Runway nature allowing him to Windom; three grandchil- the First Baptist Church samaritanspurse.org. loving husband, Paul and just talk and laugh. naturally transform busi- dren: Paxton, Weston and in Windom early in her A celebration of life Voth; two sons, Paul Voth It is hard to express ness relationships into Griffin Keller, two broth- married life. Her great- will follow at a future (Cindy) and Tom Voth in words what a wonder- friendships across the ers, Curt (Linda) Fredin est desire was to share date. (Jody); daughter, Lynda ful, sweet, kind, loving, country. of Springfield and Jeff Treanor (Jeff); four grand- smart, funny and beauti- Scott and his brother (Betty) Fredin of Windom; children: Sam Voth, Laura ful person she was. But Jeff started J & S Grazing, sister-in-law, Kathy Fredin Krumwiede (Duke), Joe everyone who knows her a feeder cattle operation of Alexandria; brother- Marcia Nelson Voth, Jack Treanor; and understands what we are at the family ranch, until in-law, Denny Geffre of Marcia Irene Nelson, 82, Marcia was a member her great-grandchildren, talking about. She always recently embracing the Mound; two brothers-in- of Windom died Dec. 7, 2020, of Sacred Heart Catholic Jersey Krumwiede and had a glint in her eyes, a next generation when law, Jeff Bergendahl of at Windom Area Health. Church in Heron Lake. baby Krumwiede to arrive smile on her face and gave Austin and Scott started Windom and Doug (Heidi) Funeral She enjoyed crafting, in March. the best hugs. their father/son venture Bergendahl of Windom; services spending time in her flower Deanna Louise Howard Deanna’s pride and joy in Heritage Hills Cattle and many nieces, nephews will be held and vegetable gardens, can- was born on Nov. 21, 1940, was her 3-year-old great- Growers. and friends. Saturday at 11 ning vegetables and baking and raised in Blue Earth granddaughter Jersey. She On June 24, 2000, Scott Scott is preceded in a.m., at Sacred Christmas cookies and other with her mom and sisters. watched Jersey at least was united in marriage death by his parents; Heart Catho- goodies. She also was an avid She graduated from Blue once a week and going to to Lisa Bergendahl. Lisa brother, Wayne Fredin; lic Church in card player, enjoyed reading Earth High School and “Gigi’s” house was Jer- joined Scott on the family sister, Brenda Geffre; Heron Lake and working puzzles. was a cheerleader. sey’s favorite day. They ranch, where they raised nephew, Jason Fredin; and with Father Marcia loved music and She met Paul John Voth had many tea parties feeder cattle, horses and father-in-law and mother- Pratap offici- her husband, Frank, loved in high school through together and grew a very the kids. in-law, Lyle and Bonnie ating. listening to her sing along her friend Lois, who was special bond. “Gigi days” Scott loved boating Bergendahl. Visitation will be held Sat- with the radio. They also Paul’s cousin. They start- will be so missed by Jer- and spending weekends Blessed be the memory urday at the church for one enjoyed evenings driving ed dating and even worked sey, but she was blessed at their lake getaway on of Scott W. Fredin. hour prior to services. around and observing wild- together at the Green Gi- to have her unconditional Masks are required in the life. ant canning factory. love for three years. church. Most of all, she cherished Paul and Deanna were Mom had so many Osterberg Funeral Home time spent with her children high school sweethearts, talents: seamstress, of Jackson is handling the and extended family. married on Nov. 28, 1959, crafter, painter, baker, funeral arrangements. In addition to her first and have been married for cook, furniture refinisher, Marcia Irene Graff was husband, Duane Nelson, 61 years. They moved to gardener and maker of a born Dec. 5, 1938, to Francis Marcia was preceded in Windom right after they beautiful, cozy and loving Graff and Mary Heindyke in death by a son, Nickolas; got married. When they home. Mom was also very Heron Lake. granddaughter, Amanda; started out, Paul worked humble and I don’t think She attended Loyola great-granddaughters, Josie in a body shop and Dean- she ever realized how Catholic School in Mankato and Bernice; daughter-in- na worked as a secretary smart and funny she was. before graduating from Her- law, Sandra K. Nelson; and at Schweitzer’s. Deanna had a close Obituary Policy on Lake Public schools in siblings: Francis Graff, Paul and Deanna have circle of friends that she 1954. She attended Jackson Raymond Graff, Geraldine three children: Paul Jr., loved and met for cof- It is the goal of the Citizen to pub- Vocational School, where Winkler and Dolores Ga- born in 1962, Thomas fee every week. Marylee she studied accounting and routte. born in 1963 and Lynda Raverty has been her best lish an obituary that honors the life graduated with her CPA in Survivors include her born in 1965. They bought friend for decades; they of the deceased. We will describe the 1970. husband, Frank Nelson of their home in 1962, raised spoke daily and were like loved one’s life specifically in terms At age 16, Marcia married Windom; children: Jeffrey their kids and have lived sisters. of historical information including Duane Nelson. They were (Kelly) Nelson of Worthing- there since. Deanna was very active schooling, occupation, residence, im- blessed with six children: ton; Christine (Wes) Rasmus- Deanna had a variety in her church for many Nickolas, Jeffrey, Christine, sen and Troy (Gina) Nelson, of jobs throughout her years, having taught Sun- mediate family, achievements, hobbies Scott, Robert and Troy. all of Windom; Scott (Kelly life. When her kids were day School when her kids and community involvement. Duane died in 1973. Jo) Nelson of Hutchinson; little, she stayed home to were little and served on In 2000, Marcia married and Robert (Tracy) Nel- raise them. She worked many committees includ- When you send an obit please specify if this is to Frank Nelson. son of Mounds View; two at Montgomery Ward; she ing altar guild and funeral run verbatim with a box around it for which you Marcia had numerous stepchildren, Frank Nelson started her own business, service. Her faith was the will be billed $175. If not asked to run verbatim, it bookkeeping jobs through- of Montevideo and Sarah Hillcrest Pet Grooming; cornerstone of her life will run and you will be billed for the $65 edited out the years before retiring (Chris Holmen) Schandorff and she ended her career and she taught us all to from Fortune Transporta- Yesker of Vesta; 29 grand- as a pharmacy tech at love God and hang on to version. tion in 2002. She continued children; 38 great-grandchil- Lewis Drug and at the our faith. to work part-time at Nepp dren; and two great-great- Windom hospital. She will be missed Transportation until 2015. grandchildren. Deanna was a hard beyond measure. worker, but the most im- Deanna will be cremat- portant thing to her was ed. Due to current COVID her family. She provided restrictions, a Celebration unconditional love and of Life service will be To view a listing of area churches go to: support to her children scheduled at a later date and grandchildren. Mom when everyone can safely www.windomnews.com was the go-to person for gather together. The fam- fixing anything, from boo ily wants to thank every- boos to broken zippers to one for their kindness and and click on ‘Area Churches’ broken hearts. She always support.
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■ OBITUARY come in each year and he in August when they ques- dom Area Chamber office GIVING/ Event says it averages about 3.3 tioned whether they should and the Windom Kiwanis provides gifts for gifts per child. In 2020, that continue the program, since Club. Kiwanis supports the translates to about 400 gifts people involved with the pro- program monetarily. Shirley Ann Bottin children newborn for the 126 children that are gram were being furloughed, “With an event like this, A Celebration Cedar Township, being sponsored. or having hours cut. when you go around the of Life service near Odin until 2010 to 18 years All unwrapped gifts are However, they realized community and ask (about for Shirley Ann when they moved FROM PAGE 4 dropped off at WAH by Dec. that if they were in this getting involved), you don’t Bottin, 65, of rural to a farm in rural 8 and previewed for age ap- position there may be others hear ‘no,’ ” Eichstadt con- Mt. Lake will be Mt. Lake, where she Secret Santas to gift-wrap- propriateness. in the community in a worse firms. 11 a.m., Thursday, helped her family ping the purchases and bun- The gifts are wrapped by situation. Armstrong says they have Dec. 17, at St. Paul’s farm and also was dling them for each child. committee members with “It was like, ‘Well, let’s just about reached their Lutheran Church employed at Toro Their goal is to sponsor help from the WAH Auxil- try to take this on and see limit as to the number of in St. James with in Windom, Butter- 100 children. iary and then transported what happens and see what children they can assist. to the Giving Tree’s event can develop.’ So, we put that “The way our program is Pastor Wesley field Public School, How the program works Bruss officiating. Conestoga Wood and partner. The event partner 100-kid goal out there and structured now, we’re at that Burial will be in St. Timber Creek. Each year, WAH receives then distributes the gifts to thought that if we don’t limit,” she says. “We’ve talk- Matthew’s Cemetery in On Aug. 28, 2015, she a list of children, newborn the corresponding families make it, there’s always next ed as a committee if there’s rural Butterfield. was granted a new lease to 18 years, from its “event prior to Christmas. year.’ People began making a way to reach more kids or partner” — “it’s an orga- it an opportunity to give structure it differently and Shirley was called on life with a double lung Giving Tree name to her eternal rest on transplant. nization that identifies the back,” Eichstadt says. we haven’t come up with the Thursday afternoon, Dec. They were active children and works with But why does WAH call Joining the initial three solution yet.” 10, 2020, at University of members of St. Matthew’s them or their parents to get the program “The Giving groups in 2020 are: Windom For more information Minnesota Fairview Hos- Church, Shirley serving wish lists,” Armstrong says, Tree?” police, fire and ambulance about the Giving Tree pro- pital in Minneapolis. on it’s ladies aid. After adding that the organization Until this year, the pro- departments, Windom Fam- gram, contact Armstrong at Visitation will be from the church closed she is a silent partner in this gram was in name only. ily Medical Center, the Win- WAH, 831-2400. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., Wednes- became a member of St. endeavor. Sponsors know the However, Armstrong, Eich- day, Dec. 16, at Kramer John’s Church in Darfur. children only by a number stadt and Newman made the Family Funeral Home in Shirley enjoyed spend- and next to each number is program visual by putting a Trimont and one hour ing time with her grand- the sex and age of a child as Christmas tree in the WAH prior to the services at the children, camping, fish- well as a list of things on the cafeteria. The tree is where church. ing, hunting, 4-wheeling child’s wish list. staff learned for whom they HOME CARE Messages of sympathy and spending time at the Then WAH organizers go were buying a gift or gifts may be sent to the family cabin up north. to the list of sponsors they this year. Can Offer online at www.kramerfu- She is survived by her have recruited and ask how On the tree are handmade neralhome.com husband of 47 years, many children they want ornaments, one for each More Safety and Due to COVID-19 Kevin Bottin of rural Mt. to sponsor. The sponsor child local hospital staff are restrictions, we will be Lake; her three children: receives a list of that num- sponsoring. The ornament Freedom than limiting the number of Shayne Bottin and special ber of children with their has a tag with the child’s guests for the visitation friend, Ashley, of rural information, usually before number, age and sex. Nursing Home or in the funeral home at Odin, Brandee Jepsen Thanksgiving. That allows Staff pull the tag from the any given time. We also of rural Butterfield and sponsors to take advantage ornament, email Armstrong Assisted Living encourage the public to Jeremy Bottin of rural of post-Thanksgiving bar- with the number and she practice social distancing Butterfield; six grand- gains. emails back the child’s wish guidelines throughout the children: Aleesha Jepsen, The child’s sponsor, list. Then the fun begins for visitation and service and Jesse Jepsen, Baylee whether it be individuals, the gift-giver. please wear a mask. Jepsen, Mareena Jepsen, departments or clinics, “What makes our program A recording of Shirley’s Liam Bottin and Everly commits to providing a unique is that this is about Service will be posted Bottin; brothers: Stanley recommended $25-to-$40 gift as personalized as you can on St. Paul’s Lutheran Smit of Madelia, Steve for their child, but rarely do get, while still maintaining Church Facebook page by (Jean) Smit of Squaw sponsors stick to the price a level of privacy,” Eichstadt Friday, Dec. 18. Lake, Merle Smit of But- range. says. “We don’t need the Shirley Ann Smit was terfield; sisters, Marlene “If you’re Kim Armstrong kids’ names or the families.” and you’re shopping, you born on Nov. 29, 1955, to Woods of Fairfax and Growing the program William and Anna (Derk- Irma (Gary) Korthouse think, ‘Oh, it’s only a few sen) Smit in Mt. Lake. She of Windom; sister-in-law, more dollars,’ so you spend A number of others have was baptized at the First Linda Dunker of Mt. more,” Kim says with a joined staff from WAH, Mennonite Church in Mt. Lake; brother-in-law, Jef- laugh. Windom and Mt. Lake San- Lake in 1956. Shirley was frey (Beverly) Bottin of She also likes the program ford Clinics and the city of confirmed at the First rural Odin; nieces, neph- because, as a parent of two Windom this year, thanks to Mennonite Church in Mt. ews and other relatives teenage boys, she’s able to a concerted effort by Giving We will help Lake at the age of 15. and friends. shop for, say, a 5-year-old Tree committee members to She attended school and Shirley was preceded girl and purchase things she spread the word. you set up a later graduated from Mt. in death by her parents, hasn’t been able to buy over “We talked about contact- Lake High School. William and Anna Smit; the years. ing people more face-to-face successful On June 2, 1973, she father- and mother-in-law, “Often times the lists are or by phone versus using was united in marriage Ervin and Loretta Bot- broken down into need and technology and sending home to Kevin Lee Bottin at the tin; sister-in-law, Cheryl; want. It’s tough to fill the e-mails,” Armstrong says. First Mennonite Church brothers-in-law, Daniel need and not get a want, “Because of that, it’s just care plan. in Mt. Lake. After their Woods and Kent Dunker; which often puts you above exploded this year.” marriage they farmed in and other relatives. that range,” Travis adds. That’s a shocking turn of Being an IT guy, Eichstadt events from the three com- (507) 399-2080 has tracked how many gifts mittee members’ meeting
■ DEATH NOTICES Russell McCloud Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery A Minnesota Company Russell McCloud, 94, of in rural Windom. Windom, formerly of Jeffers, LaCanne Family Funeral www.BaywoodHomeCare.com died Dec. 12, 2020, at Good Service of Windom is han- Samaritan Society-Sogge dling the funeral arrange- Memorial in Windom. ments. 20031-2 A private Celebration of Life service will be held Sat- urday at 11 a.m., at LaCanne Family Funeral Home in Windom with Pastor Dan Hormig officiating. The service will be ‘A Musical Journey to Bethlehem’ livestreamed on the LaCanne Family Funeral Join us virtually . . . Service Facebook page. Military honors will be Candlelight provided by American Le- gion Post 206 of Windom. Christmas Eve Burial will follow at Jeffers Cemetery in rural WORSHIP SERVICE Jeffers. (available online by noon) LaCanne Family Funeral Service of Windom is han- • Facebook dling the funeral arrange- • www.alcofwindom ments. • KDOM 103.1 FM at 7:00 p.m. Margaret Larsen SERVICE INCLUDES MUSIC BY ALC MUSICIANS. Margaret Larsen, 88, of Windom died Dec. 12, 2020, at Advertise DAVE FJELD 12/16 crackfilling 6 Windom Area Health. A memorial service will American Lutheran Church 906 Prospect Avenue | Windom Not your typical December be held at a later date. HERE! LaCanne Family Funeral Call 507-831-3455 or Service of Windom is han- Ryan Johnson (left) and Jon Ketzenberg normally might 800-658-2510 be servicing and checking over the city of Windom’s snow- dling the funeral arrange- plows on Dec. 10. But not in 2020. Indeed, everything about ments. or email: the year of the pandemic seems to be more than a little out of [email protected] sync. Instead of getting ready for a typical December snowfall, Eva Schmidt Johnson and Ketzenberg took advantage of the unusually Eva Schmidt, 97, of Win- nice weather to do some crack filling. Area residents may have Publishing Company noticed freshly laid crack material on streets around Windom dom died Dec. 12, 2020, at lately. With no precipitation, let alone snow, in the forecast Pineview Assisted Living in for the foreseeable future, city employees are taking care of Windom. some tasks that might normally be done in the summer or fall. A graveside service will be But with temperatures in the upper 40s to mid 50s last week, held Thursday at 3 p.m., at Windom December — at least in 2020 — was the perfect time to take Lakeview Cemetery in Win- care of those other season jobs. dom with Pastor Paul Sajban State Theater officiating. Open Thurs., Dec. 17 for LaCanne Family Funeral Christmas by Candlelight! ■ COLLEGE NEWS Service of Windom is han- dling the funeral arrange- Eliana Tade of Windom debut of the video, the 2020 ments. CONCESSIONS will perform in Gustavus Christmas in Christ Chapel Adolphus College’s annual worship service will be Alice Stone OPEN! Christmas in Christ Chapel available for on-demand Alice Stone, 97, of Com- Fridays & Saturdays worship service, which will viewing. frey died Dec. 13, 2020, at 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. be presented virtually this In the midst of global Good Samaritan Society-The year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing so- Village in Mt. Lake. We appreciate pandemic. cial discord, Christmas in A private family Celebra- your support! The service was recorded Christ Chapel’s 2020 theme, tion of Life service will in late October follow- “Healer of the Nations, be held Friday at 1 p.m., at ing rigorous COVID-19 Come.” LaCanne Family Funeral safety regulations. It will Visit gustavus.edu/ccc Home in Windom with Pas- Movie Hotline 507-831-1641 premiere on Saturday at to learn more or watch the tor Cathy Tetrich Hoffbeck 7:30 p.m. Following the livestream. officiating. Just go to www.windomshopper.com
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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 16, 2020 9 TIME OUT Joel Alvstad Teams go virtual while awaiting season Sports Editor If the four-week been doing a virtual type of practice.” pause is allowed to Johnson said the goal behind the virtual practices expire, in-person have been two-fold: build- ing chemistry and building practice could begin culture. “Those are the two things Monday. we really have control over in a virtual session,” ■ Johnson said. “We’ve been By JOEL ALVSTAD talking a lot about team and individual goals, and our [email protected] He’s making a list seniors have been sharing When Gov. Tim Walz things with our underclass- It’s that time of year announced a four-week men. That’s gone a long again. Children of all shutdown for bars, restau- way toward building chem- ages write letters ex- rants and fitness centers istry for when we are back pressing their Christ- last month, it also included together. mas wishes to Santa a four-week shutdown of “To build our culture, Claus. youth and high school we’ve been reading a couple Sometimes, it isn’t sports. of chapters from ‘The Hard just the kids doing The move brought a sud- Hat’ by John Gordon, and the writing. And the den end to the fall sports talking about those each day. requests from “grown- season — without volleyball That book is about a Cor- ups” can be, well, inter- teams playing section tour- nell lacrosse player, George esting. naments and football teams Boiardi, who died during SUBMITTED Here at Citizen adjusting to play last-minute a game, but left a major WINDOM GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH Jacob Johnson (top center frame) and assistant coach Publishing, we have a section finals. impact with his team. His Alex Fink (left) hold an online Google Meet with members of the program. The Eagle girls have bit of an “in” with the It also meant a delay to the jersey number was 21, so the met briefly online daily, using the virtual sessions to focus on team chemistry and film study. Jolly Old Elf, who again winter sports season. Ini- book is about 21 ways to be a shared some of the tially, most boys sports were great teammate.” valuable seniors in 2020 and more unusual requests. scheduled to begin Nov. 30, The practices also have we’re going to have a lot of Of course, we use only while girls sports were set to involved film study of game underclassmen filling vari- initials to try to protect start Dec. 7. situations and have provided ous roles this year. But our the writers’ identity. Gov. Walz is expected to some individualized work. seniors are setting a great give updated guidelines on “We’ve done some basic example and hopefully give Dear Santa, whether or not sports can offensive and defensive those underclassmen a good My analytics tell me start up again later today teaching points,” Johnson head start.” you might only be able (Wednesday), as the four- said. “It’s been a challenge, to get about 4-1/3 time week pause is set to expire going through all of the film Boys Hockey zones’ worth of work on Friday. to find examples. If you’re Windom Area Boys Hock- Christmas. My bullpen If the pause is allowed to in person, you can just move ey Coach Travis Janssen arms are falling off, but expire, high school sports people around on the floor. said his team is still taking they’ll try to bring the teams will be allowed to We can’t do that right now, a “wait-and-see” approach SUBMITTED goods home. begin in-person practices so we’re going through film when it comes to doing vir- EAGLE PLAYERS have been reading the book “The Hard Hat” K.C., Tampa Monday, with the first events to find various teaching tual meetings. during online sessions. The book talks about 21 ways to be a great teammate. of the winter season sched- points. “We’re kind of waiting to Santa, winning has uled to begin around Jan. 5. “We’ve also done a ball hear if the shutdown is go- been harder this year In the meantime, teams handling sequence that ing to be lifted so we can get Janssen said that hockey healthy.” than ever before. You have been allowed to hold we’ve gone through each going on Monday,” Janssen presents a number of unique Janssen said that hockey think Tom would leave virtual team meetings and day and there is an optional said. “We want to get a little challenges in dealing with has other challenges when the warm weather and coaches have been able to weight lifting drill, which more guidance on what we’ll COVID-19. it comes to trying to prevent come back? provide individualized work- players can do if they have be able to do and what that “It’s hard to simulate skat- the spread of COVID-19. For B.B., Foxboro, Mass. outs for players through their own equipment at will look like.” ing on ice without actually example, the recommenda- online means. home.The fortunate thing In the meantime, Janssen doing it,” Janssen said. “We tion has been that teams not Santa: Do you think is the weather has been has been in communication do have a small area of syn- use locker rooms. we’ll get a full 2021 Windom Girls BB cooperative, so the kids can with his players through a thetic ice in the Arena that “Hockey players have a season so I can show One team that has taken go outside and do various messaging app. we have used, but the Arena lot of equipment and get- 2019 wasn’t a flash in the advantage of the online situ- things on their own. They “I’ve given the players has been closed during the ting ready for practices and pan? Our defense should ation has been the Windom can work on ball handling voluntary things that they lockdown. It’s been a good games in a car isn’t all that be improved by then. girls basketball program. and can shoot baskets out- can do to prepare for the sea- summer tool. But hockey realistic,” Janssen said. “An- P.J.F., Dinkytown After advancing to the sec- side, which is unheard of son,” Janssen said. “And the conditioning is different other issue is that our bench tion title game last season, in December in Minnesota. hockey association has given than other sports. You can areas are small and social Dear Santa: Can you Coach Jacob Johnson is try- That’s been a bit of a saving all of the players kind of a do some sprints, but it’s hard distancing isn’t very realis- get me a fantasy football ing to give his team a head grace.” virtual challenge — shooting to replicate doing that on tic because of the constant team that doesn’t decide start on the new season by Johnson said that play- pucks, stick handling and skates. rotation of players. It might to take Week 1 of the setting up periodic online ers in grades 7-12 have been fun weekly competitions. “One of the only positives be that teams are forced to playoffs off? Thanks! meetings. involved in the virtual “If the lockout gets ex- is that nobody in the state go with a smaller varsity J.A., Windom, Minn. “Our staff wrestled with sessions and that the team’s tended, we’ll probably start is being allowed to skate roster for each game.” having some type of virtual four seniors have made it a doing some Google Meets in arenas right now. Hope- But Janssen admits that Hola, Santa: I’m excit- practice because, with dis- point to have the younger with the high school team. I fully, we have some lakes holding a virtual practice ed to come home again. tance learning, the kids have players heavily involved. do have some film prepared or ponds freeze over and will be less than ideal. But I need Karl and D’Lo been on Google Meets all “They’ve set a great ex- from last year to go over some guys can get out and “Expecting kids to be on to really show they want day,” Johnson said. “But we ample of what it takes to be some things virtually, which do some skating that way, their iPad for another hour to win as much as I do. met with our senior captains a great teammate and leader. can maybe give us a bit of especially if the shutdown is after school is done just Gracias! to get a feel for what the I’m thankful for them,” a head start once we actu- prolonged. There are rinks isn’t ideal,” Janssen said. R.R., Minneapolis team wanted, and they were Johnson said. “What we’re ally get on the ice. That will in Sioux Falls, but they’re “There’s only so much we hungry to get started. They going through is difficult, hopefully give the players in pretty high demand and I can do when we aren’t actu- Santie: I’ve had to en- wanted something positive but the seniors are leading a better understanding of bet ice costs are pretty high ally on the ice. Hopefully, we dure more bad baseball in their day that wasn’t the younger girls through it. some of the things we want and we’re not recommend- get good news this week.” in the past two years just school work. So we’ve “We graduated a lot of to do.” ing that, to keep our guys than any person should, especially without fans to watch it. Can you con- vince the Twins to sign me to a one-day manage- rial contract, so I can get ejected in the third The sound of the buzz saw down the river valley inning before a sellout crowd and go into retire- It was about the year 20 tractor to the saw. It spun Tree claims plentiful. B.C. (before chainsaw). On with a high-pitched sound The first time we encoun- ment like I deserve? Knowing that the natural a still morning, for several and when they put a big log tered deer tracks across our R.G., Detroit growth of ash trees along miles, up and down the river into the large round blade it Murray County farm was the river would not last valley you would hear the really sounded good, to me. probably in the early 50s. Santa: Four titles with forever, the government set distinct sound of the buzz Each farmer had cut The first hunting season was three different teams. aside some plots in each s aw. down his own trees with a probably in the late 50s or Can I get some respect? township to grow trees. Ash The corn harvest was over long crosscut saw, then into early 60s in the ag area of LB.J., Los Angeles were planted in rows so they and the ground and trees lengths that could be carried Minnesota. would grow straight and tall. were frozen. Heck, a few of to the buzz saw by three or We were allowed one buck Hey Santa: Don’t you Male ash were planted so those depression era farm- four. The buzz saw then cut only, no antlerless deer could think I deserve better seeds wouldn’t be produced. ers even took an afternoon ■ the tree into 16 to 18” lengths be shot and the season was than being sent to the Female ash also didn’t grow or two off to shoot a few RON KUECKER to be later split for burning. every other year. wasteland that is the as fast and spread out more pheasants before they sawed Outdoors Columnist We all remember certain I remember well when Jets? to greater utilize the sun. up their winter supply of [email protected] childhood sounds through Don Dulski, Windom biology T.L., Clemson, S.C. If you watch closely, even wood. life. That is one I’ll never teacher and I brought in a here in Cottonwood County, My dad and good neigh- way they grew up, I guess. forget. pair of really nice bucks Santa, I second what some of those tree claims bor, Art Frieden, most years I remember my dad telling about mid-Saturday morning the other T.L said. still remain. Some were as would each grab a 12-gauge, me one winter he shot 200 Ash wood the best to be registered. We pulled T.L., Fargo, N.D. pheasants. They were so long as a half a mile and Art, his farm dog, Pal, and Those 100-year-old ash into the mileage gas station thick that winter he would a hundred feet wide. Most dad with a couple of his rat trees were the best for just north of our clinic with Santa — Can you kick just track them in the snow were 10-acre-square wood terrier beagle crossbreeds. firewood. The grain was those bucks tied down over a football through the and then give them a kick to lots. Dad had a side-by-side straight for easy splitting the trunk area of my Chevy uprights? Are you busy start flight. Both hens and But coal came along, then double for sure, no one had and the wood dense enough four-door work vehicle. It Sunday? Just checking. roosters were legal then, no diesel fuel and kerosene to even seen an over/under, in for lasting heat. was probably ’67. M.Z., Eagan, Minn. limit, no season. heat our farm homes. In those days, too expensive. We probably cut down and When we got out of our It was the late depression many cases those tree claims They’d head for the wil- cut up four or so of those car we were quickly met by era heading into WW II and have been bull-dozed down, lows along the bayous of the big trees each fall. The past a rather stern game warden. times were tough. Shells put on a pile and burned. A LOOK BACK Des Moines River about mid- year’s needs for the kitchen I’m sure he was thinking, were rationed but luckily That done with nary a day. That’s where the pheas- cook stove, our big wood those two big boys shot those TEN YEARS AGO his cousin, Ray Wilson, in thought about why they were The Eagle boys hockey ants would head to loaf burner for the whole house two big bucks in front of a West Bend ran a hardware planted or all the homes that team tuned up for a busy and digest the corn in their and, for sure, a batch for the spotlight last night. store. He knew most of those they could have heated. Up week with a 7-2 win over crops. I sometimes wonder, clothes washing shed were Well, when he heard our pheasants would be field in smoke, in half a day. Worthington. Adam is that when the term corn considered. story and found out they dressed then given to people Eisenmenger and Mitch- crop began. That shed was used for a were still warm, he smiled needing the food. No deer then ell Baumhoefner each Well they walked on each couple of other purposes. and extended his hand in Well back to that buzz saw There were no white-tailed scored a pair of goals side of those thick willows One, it served as storage congratulations. Nice bucks sound on a clear December deer in those days in north- and Tyler McGowan and the dogs ran through for the split wood. Secondly, like that weren’t common morning. Several farmers ern Iowa or southern Minne- made 23 saves. those wind free/sunrooms it was a discipline center in southwest Minnesota in together owned a buzz saw sota. If you wanted a chance A late rally by the filled with ringnecks. De- for young boys that fought those days. We were just they moved from farm to to shoot a deer, most traveled Eagle boys basketball spite never having shot a authority. Hence the term, lucky. farm. They powered it by to the woods of northern team led to a 62-59 loss to round of clay pigeons, they being taken to the woodshed placing a wide belt from the Minnesota where they were Worthington. were deadly shots. That’s the for some explaining.
■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020 10 PUBLIC N OTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE 7616 Currell Blvd; Ste 200 assigns unless reduced to any part thereof; state of Texas. lecting the lowest bidder. FORECLOSURE SALE Woodbury, MN 55125-2296 Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. PURSUANT to the power 7. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 10. Bidder agrees to insert NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- (651) 209-3300 §580.07. of sale contained in said §524.4-204, I now give notice (not print) the county finan- EN that default has occurred File Number: 044505F01 TIME AND DATE TO VA- mortgage, the above described of my intention to exercise cial statement in one issue in the conditions of the fol- (517 — Nov. 11, 18, 25; CATE PROPERTY: If the real property will be sold by the as to assets in the State of of bidder’s newspaper when lowing described mortgage: Dec. 2, 9, 16, 2020) estate is an owner-occupied, Sheriff of said county as Minnesota all powers of a lo- called for by county auditor DATE OF MORTGAGE: ______single-family dwelling, unless follows: cal Personal Representative at a price not to exceed the June 15, 2018 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE otherwise provided by law, DATE AND TIME OF SALE: and to maintain actions and lower of $0.10 per subscriber ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL FORECLOSURE SALE the date on or before which January 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM proceedings in the State of or that price which is bid (and AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: THE RIGHT TO VERI- the mortgagor(s) must vacate PLACE OF SALE: Minnesota in accordance with accepted) by another county $56,055.00 FICATION OF THE DEBT the property if the mortgage Sheriff ’s Office, Cottonwood Minn. Stat. 524.4-205. legal newspaper for distribu- MORTGAGOR(S): Shane AND IDENTITY OF THE is not reinstated under sec- County Law Enforcement I declare under the pen- tion of the county financial Amborn and Hilary Amborn, ORIGINAL CREDITOR tion 580.30 or the property is Center, South Front Step, 902 alties for perjury that this statement. Husband and Wife, as Joint WITHIN THE TIME PRO- not redeemed under section 5th Avenue, Windom, MN notice has been examined by That bidder agrees to pub- Tenants VIDED BY LAW IS NOT AF- 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 7, to pay the debt then se- me and that its contents are lish the Board minutes the MORTGAGEE: Mortgage FECTED BY THIS ACTION. 2021, unless that date falls on cured by said Mortgage, and true, accurate, and complete week following the week in Electronic Registration Sys- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- a weekend or legal holiday, taxes, if any, on said premises, to the best of my information, which they are received. tems, Inc., as mortgagee, as EN, that default has occurred in which case it is the next and the costs and disburse- knowledge, and belief. That if bidder makes ar- nominee for Plains Commerce in conditions of the following weekday, and unless the re- ments, including attorneys’ Dated: 6 November, 2020 rangement ((not required) Bank, its successors and as- described mortgage: demption period is reduced to fees allowed by law subject /S/ Deborah A. Bynum Ex to have other legal papers signs DATE OF MORTGAGE: 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. to redemption within six (6) Deborah Anne Bynum in Cottonwood County re- DATE AND PLACE OF RE- August 15, 2006 580.07 or 582.032. months from the date of said Domiciliary Foreign Per- produce county proceedings, CORDING: MORTGAGOR: Donald M. MORTGAGOR(S) RE- sale by the mortgagor(s), their sonal Representative bidder agrees to require the Recorded: June 28, 2018 Myers and Tina M. Myers, LEASED FROM FINANCIAL personal representatives or ATTORNEY FOR DOMI- type and column size to meet Cottonwood County Recorder husband and wife. OBLIGATION ON MORT- assigns unless reduced to CILIARY FOREIGN PER- the within specifications (no Document Number: 283313 MORTGAGEE: Mortgage GAGE: None Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. SONAL REPRESENTATIVE reduction). ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT- Electronic Registration Sys- “THE TIME ALLOWED §580.07. Jeanette Pidde Donna Torkelson GAGE: tems, Inc. as nominee for AFS BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION TIME AND DATE TO VA- (MN# 0393341) Cottonwood County And assigned to: PennyMac Financial, Inc., its successors BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE CATE PROPERTY: If the real Muske, Suhrhoff Auditor-Treasurer Loan Services, LLC and assigns. MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL estate is an owner-occupied, & Pidde, Ltd. (531— Dec. 16, 2020) ______Dated: July 01, 2020 DATE AND PLACE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR AS- single-family dwelling, unless 112 N. Cass Avenue Recorded: July 01, 2020 Cot- RECORDING: Recorded Sep- SIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO otherwise provided by law, P.O. Box 143 Office of the Minnesota tonwood County Recorder tember 6, 2006 Cottonwood FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL the date on or before which Springfield Secretary of State Document Number: 288681 County Recorder, Document ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER the mortgagor(s) must vacate Minnesota 56087 Assumed Name Transaction Agent: Mort- No. 251211. MINNESOTA STATUTES, the property if the mortgage Telephone: (507) 723-6221 Certificate of gage Electronic Registration ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT- SECTION 582.032, DETER- is not reinstated under sec- Facsimile: (507) 723-6224 Assumed Name Systems, Inc. GAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank MINING, AMONG OTHER tion 580.30 or the property is (529— Dec. 9, 16, 2020) Minnesota Statutes, ______Transaction Agent Mort- National Association, as in- THINGS, THAT THE MORT- not redeemed under section Chapter 333 gage Identification Number: denture trustee, for the hold- GAGED PREMISES ARE IM- 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 14, OFFICIAL COTTONWOOD The filing of an assumed 1005210-0808030365-5 ers of the CIM Trust 2017-3, PROVED WITH A RESIDEN- 2021, unless that date falls on COUNTY NEWSPAPER name does not provide a user Lender or Broker: Plains Mortgage-Backed Notes, Se- TIAL DWELLING OF LESS a weekend or legal holiday, INVITATION TO BID with exclusive rights to that Commerce Bank ries 2017-3. Dated March 9, THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT in which case it is the next The Cottonwood County name. The filing is required Residential Mortgage Ser- 2020 Recorded April 3, 2020, as PROPERTY USED IN AGRI- weekday, and unless the re- Board of Commissioners for consumer protection in vicer: PennyMac Loan Ser- Document No. 288114. CULTURAL PRODUCTION, demption period is reduced to will receive sealed bids for order to enable consumers vices, LLC TRANSACTION AGENT: AND ARE ABANDONED.” 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. the designation of its official to be able to identify the true Mortgage Originator: Not Mortgage Electronic Registra- Dated: October 29, 2020 580.07 or 582.032. legal newspaper for 2021 pub- owner of a business. Applicable tion Systems, Inc. U.S. Bank National MORTGAGOR(S) RE- lication of the delinquent tax 1. List the exact assumed COUNTY IN WHICH PROP- TRANSACTION AGENT’S Association, as Trustee LEASED FROM FINANCIAL list, County Board proceed- name under which the busi- ERTY IS LOCATED: Cotton- MORTGAGE IDENTIFICA- Mortgagee/Assignee of OBLIGATION ON MORT- ings, notice of hearings with ness is or will be conducted: wood TION NUMBER ON MORT- Mortgagee GAGE: None respect to county zoning mat- KDOM Radio Property Address: 530 9 1/2 GAGE: 100049700007453877 USSET, WEINGARDEN “THE TIME ALLOWED ters, and all miscellaneous 2. Principal Place of Busi- St, Westbrook, MN 56183-9609 LENDER OR BROKER AND AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION notices required by law to be ness: 1535 - 17th Street, Win- Tax Parcel ID Number: 24- MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR Attorneys for Mortgagee BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE published, and the insertion a dom, MN 56101 171-0150 STATED ON MORTGAGE: Assignee of Mortgagee MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL copy of the County’s Annual 3. List the name and com- LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF AFS Financial, Inc. 4500 Park Glen Road #300 REPRESENTATIVES OR AS- Financial Statement in a pub- plete street address of all PROPERTY: The South 104 RESIDENTIAL MORT- Minneapolis, MN55416 SIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO lication of its paper. persons conducting business feet of Lot 9 of County Audi- GAGE SERVICER: Select (952) 925-6888 FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL The law provides that all under the above Assumed tor’s Subdivision No. 9 in the Portfolio Servicing, Inc. 38 - 20-001696 FC ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER legal notices must be: Name, OR if an entity, provide City of Westbrook, Cotton- MORTGAGED PROPERTY THIS IS A COMMUNICA- MINNESOTA STATUTES, 1. Printed in the English the legal corporate, LLC, or wood County, Minnesota ADDRESS: 1009 Lakeview TION FROM A DEBT COL- SECTION 582.032, DETER- language. Limited Partnership name AMOUNT DUE AND Avenue, Windom, MN 56101 LECTOR. MINING, AMONG OTHER 2. Printed in type face no and registered office address: CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 25- (518 — Nov. 11, 18, 25; THINGS, THAT THE MORT- smaller than 6 pt. with a Next Step Broadcasting, DATE OF NOTICE: $59,501.58 025-1900 Dec. 2, 9, 16, 2020) GAGED PREMISES ARE IM- lower-case alphabet of 90 pt. Inc. ______THAT all pre-foreclosure LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROVED WITH A RESIDEN- larger type faces may be used. 1535 - 17th Street requirements have been com- PROPERTY: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE TIAL DWELLING OF LESS Every notice shall include a Windom, MN 56101 plied with; that no action or The South 56 feet of the fol- FORECLOSURE SALE THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT title or a caption in a body 4. I, the undersigned, certify proceeding has been insti- lowing described tract in the THE RIGHT TO VERI- PROPERTY USED IN AGRI- type no smaller than brevier that I am signing this docu- tuted at law or otherwise to City of Windom, Cottonwood FICATION OF THE DEBT CULTURAL PRODUCTION, or 8 pt. referring to the con- ment as the person whose recover the debt secured by County, Minnesota; AND IDENTITY OF THE AND ARE ABANDONED.” tent of the notice. Larger type signature is required, or as said mortgage, or any part Commencing at the South- ORIGINAL CREDITOR Dated: November 10, 2020 faces may be used. agent of the person(s) whose thereof; west Corner of the Southeast WITHIN THE TIME PRO- Minnesota Housing Fi- 3. The maximum rate that signature would be required PURSUANT to the power of Quarter of the Southeast VIDED BY LAW IS NOT AF- nance Agency may be charged for publica- who has authorized me to sale contained in said mort- Quarter of Section 25, in FECTED BY THIS ACTION. Mortgagee/Assignee of tion of a public notice shall sign this document on his/her gage, the above-described Township 105 North of Rang NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- Mortgagee not exceed the lowest advertis- behalf, or in both capacities. property will be sold by the 36 West of the Fifth principal EN, that default has occurred USSET, WEINGARDEN ing rate paid by commercial I further certify that I have Sheriff of said county as Meridian; thence North on in conditions of the following AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. users for comparable space completed all required fields, follows: said 80 line 1,318.5 feet to the described mortgage: Attorneys for Mortgagee/ in the newspapers in which and that the information in DATE AND TIME OF SALE: Northwest Corner of the DATE OF MORTGAGE: Assignee of Mortgagee the public notice appears, this document is true and cor- December 30, 2020 at 10:00 AM Southeast Quarter of the July 1, 2005 4500 Park Glen Road #300 that shall include all cash rect and in compliance with PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s Southeast Quarter is said MORTGAGOR: Roger M Minneapolis, MN 55416 discounts, multiple inser- the applicable chapter of Min- Main Office, 902 5th Avenue, Section 25; thence North on Jeppesen, a single person. (952) 925-6888 tions discounts, and similar nesota Statutes. I understand Windom, Minnesota 56101 said 80 line 1,285.5 feet to the MORTGAGEE: United Prai- 135-20-005658 FC benefits extended to the news- that by signing this document to pay the debt secured by Center of the business high- rie Bank, Windom Office. THIS IS A COMMUNICA- paper’s regular customers. I am subject to the penalties of said mortgage and taxes, if way as now laid out; thence DATE AND PLACE OF TION FROM A DEBT COL- The maximum rate is further perjury as set forth in Section any, on said premises and the South retracing the same 80 RECORDING: Recorded July LECTOR. limited in that it may not 609.48 as if I had signed this costs and disbursements, in- line a distance of 548.00 feet to 8, 2005 Cottonwood County Re- (522 — Nov. 18, 25, exceed by 10% that amount document under oath. cluding attorney fees allowed the point of beginning; thence corder, Document No. 247572. Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 2020) which was actually charged Laura Ann White ______by law, subject to redemption due East at right angles to said ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT- by the bidding newspaper in 11-18-2020 within six (6) months from 80 line a distance of 213.5 feet; GAGE: Assigned to: Minne- STATE OF MINNESOTA the previous year for publica- Laura Ann White, the date of said sale by the thence South at right angles a sota Housing Finance Agency. COUNTY OF tion of public notices. Secretary mortgagor(s), their personal distance of 397.0 feet; thence Dated July 1, 2005 Recorded COTTONWOOD The following provisions Email Address for Offi- representatives or assigns. West at right angles a distance July 8, 2005, as Document No. DISTRICT COURT will govern the receipt and cial Notices If the Mortgage is not re- of 213.5 feet to said 80 line, 247573. FIFTH JUDICIAL opening of bids Enter an email address to instated under Minn. Stat. thence North at right angles TRANSACTION AGENT: DISTRICT 1. Bids will be received until which the Secretary of State §580.30 or the property is not a distance of 397.0 feet to the NONE PROBATE COURT 4:30 P.M. December 30, 2020 at can forward official notices redeemed under Minn. Stat. point of beginning all in the TRANSACTION AGENT’S DIVISION the office of the Cottonwood required by law and other §580.23, the Mortgagor must City of Windom, Cottonwood MORTGAGE IDENTIFICA- Court File No.: County Auditor notices: mkircher@sundeol- vacate the property on or County, Minnesota. TION NUMBER ON MORT- 17-PR-20-544 2. All bids should be submit- son.com before 11:59 p.m. on June 30, COUNTY IN WHICH PROP- GAGE: NONE In Re: Estate of Grover L. ted on the enclosed bid form (532— Dec. 16, 23, 2020) 2021, or the next business day ERTY IS LOCATED: Cotton- LENDER OR BROKER Bynum, Jr. or a facsimile thereof ______if June 30, 2021 falls on a Sat- wood AND MORTGAGE ORIGI- Decedent. 3. Only bids which conform Cottonwood County urday, Sunday or legal holiday. ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL NATOR STATED ON MORT- DOMICILIARY FOREIGN to or exceed the following Planning Commission Mortgagor(s) released from AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: GAGE: United Prairie Bank, PERSONAL REPRESEN- minimum specifications will OPEN MEETING financial obligation: NONE $56,000.00 Windom Office TATIVE’S NOTICE OF IN- be considered: LEGAL NOTICE THIS COMMUNICATION AMOUNT DUE AND RESIDENTIAL MORT- TENT TO EXERCISE ALL 8-point type ENVIRONMENTAL IS FROM A DEBT COLLEC- CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF GAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank POWERS OF A LOCAL 9 lines per vertical inch REVIEW APPLICATION TOR ATTEMPTING TO DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUD- National Association PERSONAL REPRESEN- Lower case alphabet 102 An application has been COLLECT A DEBT. ANY IN- ING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGED PROPERTY TATIVE AS TO ASSETS IN points submitted by Red Rock Quar- FORMATION OBTAINED MORTGAGEE: $57,565.64 ADDRESS: 404 Woodman MINNESOTA 4. All bids must specify in ry, requesting an Environ- WILL BE USED FOR THAT That prior to the commence- Street East, Jeffers, MN 56145 I, Deborah Anne Bynum, picas the length of line (width mental Review, required by PURPOSE. ment of this mortgage foreclo- TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 21- the Independent Executor of column) bidder intends to Cottonwood County Zoning THE RIGHT TO VERIFICA- sure proceeding Mortgagee/ 173-0161 (Personal Representative) of use. Ordinance #28 and Minne- TION OF THE DEBT AND Assignee of Mortgagee com- LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF the Decedent’s Estate, state 5. All bids must be submit- sota Administrative Rules IDENTITY OF THE ORIGI- plied with all notice require- PROPERTY: the following: ted on a cost-per-column-inch 4410.4300 Subp. 12(B) to ex- NAL CREDITOR WITHIN ments as required by statute; THE WEST 20 FEET OF 1. The decedent died on basis and specify length of pand mining of sand, gravel, THE TIME PROVIDED BY That no action or proceeding LOT 3 AND THE EAST 40 January 29, 2019, a resident of line picas. stone or other nonmetallic LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY has been instituted at law or FEET OF LOT 4 IN BLOCK Travis County, Texas. 6. Each bidder must submit minerals on the parcel of THIS ACTION. otherwise to recover the debt “E” OF COUNTY AUDITOR’S 2. I am the duly appointed with the bid a sample of the property described as: THE TIME ALLOWED BY secured by said mortgage, or SUBDIVISION NO. 11 IN THE and qualified Independent print as bid. Parcel: Parts of the East ½ LAW FOR REDEMPTION any part thereof; CITY OF JEFFERS, COT- Executor (Personal Repre- 7. The bidder who is des- of the Southwest ¼ and Parts BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE PURSUANT to the power TONWOOD COUNTY, MIN- sentative) of the domicili- ignated the official County of the Southeast ¼ of section MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL of sale contained in said NESOTA. ary estate of the Decedent newspaper for 2021 will be 12 in Amboy Township, Cot- REPRESENTATIVES OR AS- mortgage, the above described COUNTY IN WHICH PROP- in Travis County, State of required to submit a $2,000.00 tonwood County, Minnesota SIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO property will be sold by the ERTY IS LOCATED: Cotton- Texas, in Court File Number printer’s bond within ten An Open Meeting to con- FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL Sheriff of said county as wood C-1-PB-19-001603. days after being notified of sider said Environmental ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER follows: ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL 3. My address is: 2801 Wind- the award. Review will be held by the MINNESOTA STATUTES, DATE AND TIME OF SALE: AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: sor Road, Austin, Texas 78703. 8. Bidder agrees that it will Cottonwood County Planning SECTION 582.032, DETER- January 7, 2021 at 10:00 AM $20,500.00 4. To the best of my knowl- not withdraw the bid even Commission on December 29, MINING, AMONG OTHER PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s AMOUNT DUE AND edge no administration has if it is not designated as the 2020 at 1:30 P.M. The hearing THINGS, THAT THE MORT- Office, Cottonwood County CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF been commenced and no ap- official county newspaper. will be held at 210 10th st, GAGED PREMISES ARE IM- Law Enforcement Center, DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUD- plication or petition for ad- Bidder agrees to print on re- Windom, MN in the Environ- PROVED WITH A RESIDEN- South Front Step, 902 5th Av- ING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY ministration is pending in the quest any county legal notices mental Office. This will be TIAL DWELLING OF LESS enue, Windom, MN MORTGAGEE: $22,263.59 State of Minnesota. at the rate and specifications held via Webex. Inquire at THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT to pay the debt then se- That prior to the commence- 5. At the time of death, the bid in those instances where the Environmental Office for PROPERTY USED IN AGRI- cured by said Mortgage, and ment of this mortgage foreclo- decedent owned real property the county publishes in more the number. Please call with CULTURAL PRODUCTION, taxes, if any, on said premises, sure proceeding Mortgagee/ in Cottonwood County, Min- than one newspaper or if the any questions or concerns at AND ARE ABANDONED. and the costs and disburse- Assignee of Mortgagee com- nesota. official newspaper fails to 507-832-8287. DATED: November 06, 2020 ments, including attorneys’ plied with all notice require- 6. Attached to this Notice complete its contract. By Order of the Cotton- ASSIGNEE OF MORTGAG- fees allowed by law subject ments as required by statute; is a certified or authenticated 9. Bidders are instructed to wood County Planning Com- EE: PennyMac Loan Services, to redemption within six (6) That no action or proceeding copy of my appointment as In- build in all discounts given mission LLC months from the date of said has been instituted at law or dependent Executor (Personal to commercial users in their Alex Schultz, Planning and Wilford, Geske & Cook P.A. sale by the mortgagor(s), their otherwise to recover the debt Representative). No bond has singular bid. This is intended Zoning Technician Attorneys for Assignee of personal representatives or secured by said mortgage, or been required or given in the to facilitate simplicity in se- (533— Dec. 16, 2020) Mortgagee
■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020 11 PUBLIC N OTICES Cottonwood County Permit will be held by the APPLICATION MN 56101 in the Environmen- FILING FILING Planning Commission Cottonwood County Planning An application has been tal Office. This will be held PUBLIC HEARING Commission on December 29 submitted by Schwartz via Webex. Inquire at the LEGAL NOTICE at 1:30 P.M. The hearing will Farms, requesting a Condi- Environmental Office for the NOTICE NOTICE CONDITION USE PERMIT be held at 210 10th st Windom, tional Use Permit, required number. For any questions, Delton Township Delafield Township APPLICATION MN 56101 in the Environmen- by Cottonwood County Zoning please call 507-832-8287 An application has been tal Office. This will be held Ordinance #28 Feedlot Expan- By Order of the Cottonwood Notice is hereby given to Notice is hereby given to voters submitted by Schwartz via Webex. Inquire at the sion to 1060 Animal Units County Planning Commission voters of Delton Township of Delafield Township that Farms, requesting a Condi- Environmental Office for the on the parcel of property Alex Schultz, Planning and that filing for town offices filing for town offices will be tional Use Permit, required number. For any questions, described as: Zoning Technician will be held from Tues., Dec. held from Tues.,Dec. 29, 2020 by Cottonwood County Zoning please call 507-832-8287 Parcel: The East ½ of the (535— Dec. 16, 2020) 29, 2020 thru Tues., Jan. 12, thru Tues., Jan. 12, 2021 at Ordinance #28 Feedlot Expan- By Order of the Cottonwood Northeast ¼ of Section 2, T 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at the 5:00 p.m. at the clerk’s home, sion to 1089 Animal Units County Planning Commission 106 N R 35 W, Carson Town- clerk’s home, 26571 500th 88799 St. Hwy. 86, Windom. on the parcel of property Alex Schultz, Planning and ship, Cottonwood County, Ave., Comfrey. Or call 507-830-2358 and described as: Zoning Technician Minnesota Offices to be filled at leave a message. Parcel: The Northeast ¼ (534— Dec. 16, 2020) A Public Hearing to con- March 9, 2021 general Offices to be filled at March 9, ______of the Northwest ¼ of Sec- sider said Conditional Use election are: 2021 general election are: tion 22, T 107 N R 35 W, Del- Permit will be held by the Cottonwood County Supervisor, 3-year term Supervisor, 3-year term ton Township, Cottonwood Planning Commission Cottonwood County Planning “BECAUSE THE PEOPLE Treasurer, 2-year term County, Minnesota PUBLIC HEARING Commission on December 29 Treasurer, 2-year term A Public Hearing to con- LEGAL NOTICE at 1:30 P.M. The hearing will MUST KNOW” Mo Therkilsen, Clerk Mike Nesseth, Clerk sider said Conditional Use CONDITION USE PERMIT be held at 210 10th st Windom,
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SCHOOL/ get shortfalls due to COVID. and other equipment for administrator. Threat causes lockdown Plans “The concern isn’t neces- the CTE program. Hussong •Approvedpaymentson are to follow new sarily the MSHSL’s need specified the donation was in the Highland and Elemen- for funds,” Wormstadt said. memory of longtime Win- tary school projects totalling at Windom schools CDC guidelines “The concern is the MSHSL dom industrial tech teacher $325,931.44. Windom Area Schools being at home for distance FROM PAGE 1 didn’t communicate and has Loie Grandprey. •Approvedthreechange no plan to resolve its budget Other donations included: orders for the Elemen- went into a soft lockdown learning, the district cal year, so we wanted to try issues by reducing costs. •$55,717fromCottonwood tary/CTE project totalling Monday morning after placed all buildings in a to intervene and get those And the charges per school County, $5,330 from Christi- $42,572.76. reports of a possible threat soft lockdown as a precau- students back in person.” are not equitable.” ania Township, $1,000 from •Heardareportondistrict were reported by the Win- tion, limiting access to the The plan would then have Wormstadt indicated that Carson Township, $4,115.13 cash flow. The district does dom Police Department buildings to just the main grades 6-8 return in person the charges levied to Win- from Great Bend Township not expect needing cash flow and the Mankato office of entrances. on Jan. 11, with grades 10-12 dom amount to about $33 and $1,595 from Lakeside borrowing for this year. the FBI. The Windom Police shortly after. per pupil, while the largest Township from their allo- •Ontheconsentagenda, The Windom Police Department stated in a “Jan. 11 gives us a full 10 schools in the state end up cated CARES Act funds. approved the resignation Department informed the press release that a joint days after New Year’s Day paying under $5 per pupil. •$400fromKahlerAuto- of head golf coach James district that a past gradu- investigation with the FBI to allow for contact trac- A resolution calling on the mation in Fairmont for the Burton and custodian Jason ate has posted “Don’t come determined there was no ing after the long holiday MSHSL to assess fees more Robotics program. Keir; approved increasing to skool” on Snapchat. The credible threat. break,” Wormstadt said. equitably had been drafted •$75fromFirstUnited para hours for Zachary chat was flagged by the FBI The district lifted the “We also plan to follow the by Springfield Supt. Keith Methodist Church and $55 Steen; hired Chris Zimmer- as a possible threat. The soft lockdown later Monday new CDC recommendations Kottke, proposing a system from Bethany Lutheran man as full-time lead cus- threat was vague about morning and resumed the on quarantine, which allow that assesses schools an for the district backpack todian and Ryan Taylor as time and location and did class day as scheduled. for shorter quarantines if equal amount of $11.16 per program. full-time night custodian; not specifically reference people have no symptoms pupil. and authorized adding two Windom Schools. and have a negative test five “Some schools have Early retirements special education parapro- Despite most students days after initial exposure. already paid the $7,000, but I The board approved early fessional positions. That could allow our stu- know this proposal is going retirement incentives for dents and staff to return to to be discussed by numerous intervention teacher Linda school faster.” school boards,” Wormstadt Eisenmenger and first-grade But Wormstadt stressed said. teacher Carrie Anderson, that it is especially critical At $11.16 per pupil, effective at the end of the for staff to limit the risk of Windom wound up paying school year. spread. $2,890.44 to the MSHSL. Anderson has taught 29 “Our behaviors determine Wormstadt said there years in the district, while if we can open,” Wormstadt could be future ramifica- Eisenmenger has taught 22 said. “If our staff is out, tions or assessments from years in the district. we can’t have students in the MSHSL for paying the school.” lesser amount, but added Other business Wormstadt requested the that schools paying the In other business, the board hold a special meeting lesser amount could have board: next Monday at 6:30 p.m., to legal recourse if the MSHSL •Approvedthedistrict’s review the most recent data attempted to strip schools of report for the World’s Best and forecasts before making membership or bar students Work Force program. Some a final decision on when to from activities. information for the report resume in-person learning. The board unanimously could not be compiled for the MSHSL resolution approved the resolution. year, as MCA testing could not be held last spring. The board heard a report Donations •Heardareportonthe on proposed COVID-related The board approved Highland building. Fourth- fee increases by the Min- roughly $88,000 in donations grade teachers moved into nesota State High School to the district. the building on Dec. 6 and League. Among the donations was students will be there when Wormstadt said the dis- $20,000 from Dudley Hus- in-person learning resumes. trict paid its regular yearly song, founder of Kozy Heat, Wormstadt also said he has fees, but then was assessed to purchase a powder coat temporarily moved his office an additional $7,000 in fees system, sandblasting cabinet there to give the building an by the MSHSL to offset bud-
Nominations Needed! 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. YOU DON’T NEED Criteria to be considered: TO FEEL SICK • H a s graduated from Windom High School at least 20 years prior to nomination. TO FEEL BETTER. • 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. Regular wellness visits with a primary care • H a s made a profound and positive international, national, regional or local impact in their chosen field or community. physician or provider at Sanford Health can lead to better overall health. Better • Posthumous nominations will be accepted. health care starts with a provider who’s • We will be accepting nominations until Friday, March 5! a familiar face. Someone who actually • N o m i n a t i o n s may be made by alumni, current or former faculty and staff, knows you and understands your administrators and community members of Windom High School. concerns and your goals.
We’re here before you need us. We’re Nomination forms at www.windom.k12.mn.us here when you need us. We’re here (Click the “Community” tab and scroll to “Alumni Hall of Fame”) after you need us. Or stop in to the High School office at: 1400 17th Street in Windom sanfordhealth.org Questions? Call: 507-831-6910 HOLIDAY GIFT IDEA CORNER
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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 MDAN ads to run ONE TIME, the week beginning 12/13/2020 South TAMMY HOLT CLASSIFIEDS FAX 507-831-3740 |[email protected] Cards of Thanks Autos Farm Equip. Motorcycles For Sale Sale Boats/Motors Rec. Vehicles CARD OF THANKS 1992 LINCOLN TOWN- COMPLETE SET OF 1982 HARLEY DAVID- FOUR-WHEEL HANDI- TAYLOR SOFT SERVE 1997 MIRRO CRAFT 2000 DAMON IN- The family of Doris Sheer would like to thank every- CAR, good runner, 25- DAKOTA aeration tubes, SON TOUR GLIDE CAP WHEELCHAIR ICE CREAM MACHINE, BOAT, 17’, with trailer, TRUDER 36’, Ford one for the sympathy you showed our family when 39 mpg, clean, maroon with fan for grain bin. Call CLASSIC, custom paint, with joystick, battery 220V. Asking $3,500. cover and 115-h.p. Mer- chassis, V10, 340-h.p., Doris went home to be with the Lord. Thank you to color, 180M, $2,200. Call 507-227-6074. 42,000 miles, like new, operated. Original cost Call 507-920-8771. cury outboard motor. 29,966 actual miles, 2 the Good Samaritan Society and staff. Thank you 507-445-3178. make a reasonable offer. $18,000, asking only Two livewells, extra stor- slides, roof AC, sleeps 1990 JD 4455 TRAC- Call 507-832-9141. $10,000. 507-276-8677. 20’ X 40’ metal corru- age, fish finder, troll- 6, smoke-and pet-free, to Joel LaCanne and First Floral for their kindness. 2004 LINCOLN AVIA- TOR, 2WD. One-owner, gated machine shed or Thank you to Pastor Sarah Tade for her inspiring ing motor and extras. $19,500. Call 507-360- TOR, AWD, 67,000 well-maintained, 2,902 2003 HARLEY DAVID- ANTIQUE ROLLTOP garage. 507-276-8677. $8,500. 507-822-6328. 4603. words. Thank you to Connie Hauge for the flowers, miles, white, leather hours. Two remote’s, SON DINA LOW RIDER, DESK, from the Derby angel and all you did for Doris. seats, excellent condi- Quad-Range, new front 100th anniversary edi- Desk Co., Boston, MA. FREE Internet. ALL 16’ ALUMACRAFT WANT TO BUY SOME- Doris Sheer’s family tion, sunroof, 4.6L mo- rubber, duals, rock box. tion, 7,322 miles, very 33 x 58 inches. Call 507- Classified ads that run fishing boat, 40-h.p. THING? We’ll help you Linda, Kyle, Diane, Tiffany, Kurt and Brittany tor, seats seven, $7,500. $50,000 OBO. 614-291- good condition, new bat- 276-8677. in the Citizen will run Johnson motor and find it with a classified Carlson Call 507-995-8560. 7358. tery, good tires. Asking free on our website at bow mount electric troll- ad. Call Tammy for de- $8,500. Call 507-956- INVACARE POWER www.windomnews.com ing motor with trailer, tails at 507-831-3455 or CARD OF THANKS 2005 FORD FREE- 1973 TIMPTE 38’ grain 3941. WHEELCHAIR. Joystick for one week for each $3,000. 507-831-1754. 800-658-2510. The family of Don Jackson would like to say thank STYLE, 4-door. Call trailer. Call or text 507- operated, special seat insertion. you for the cards, phone calls, words of sympathy and 507-276-8677, leave a 227-3961 or 507-240- 1982 HONDA MAGNA for comfort, with bat- support, food brought to our home and the memori- message if no answer. 1806. V45, very good condi- tery and charger. Very tion, good tires, new good condition. Asking als given to both the Windom Baseball Association INTERNATIONAL 5 16” and to our family. Thank you to Sanford Hospice for battery, 35,843 miles. $3,700. 507-425-2740. Farm Equip. PLOW. Good condition. Asking $1,995. Call 507- their care and to LaCanne Family Funeral Service for Works good. $900. Call 52’ X 14’ Buddy mobile handling everything for us. Our hearts were touched. 1954 WD-45 ALLIS 956-3941. read 507-380-5286, Lewis- home suitable for stor- God’s blessings to each of you! CHALMERS TRACTOR, ville, if no answer please age or workshop, good Loretta Jackson narrow front. Call 507- leave message. For Sale tires, $1,800. Call 507- Michael Jackson 628-4293. 221-4144. & recycle Larry and Lori Diedrich and families EZ DOCK, floating dock Lance and Chris Jackson and family (2) 1100-16 triple rib Motorcycles system, like new! Easy TWELVE-PLACE SET- tires on John Deere installation. Call 507- TING OF FRANCISCAN heavy rims. Asking $150. 2001 YAMAHA V STAR 370-2551. DINNERWARE, Desert Call 507-221-0627. CLASSIC 1100. Un- Rose pattern, all serving Pickups Pickups der 10,000 miles, very One-horse doctor’s bug- pieces, lots of extras. Horse drawn farm equip- good shape, good tires, gy, good rubber. Call or 2003 FORD F-150 XLT, 2000 FORD F-350, crew ment, single disk. 507- Made in California. Ask- $3,000 OBO. 507-822- text 507-227-3961 or ing $500 OBO. Call 507- 4x4 supercab, black with cab, 4x4, automatic, 276-8677. 2336. 507-240-1806. gray interior, 170,000 long box, 7.3 Power 327-6254. miles, good tires, au- Stroke diesel, 230,000 tomatic locks and win- miles. Asking $9,000. dows, AC works, towing 507-920-8771. package, minimal rust. ❚ Engine needs to be re- Check the classified Controller placed. Call Randy, rural ads at www.windom- Our client, Fairland Management Odin, 507-230-1030. news.com. Company in Windom, MN, has a career opportunity for a highly motivated individual as their Controller. Fairland’s IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A Controller will be a strategic business HELP WANTED partner within the company and will Cashier be responsible for directing the fiscal This position’s primary duties are to functions of the company, which Full-time Housekeeping Assistant communicate with customers about include but are not limited to financial Finance Director/Controller what their wash needs are, take pay- reporting, internal controls, budgeting, • Day shift position ments using a Point of Sale System and and supervision of the accounting staff. The City of Windom is accepting applications for the position of Finance Director/Controller. This position is responsible • Paid time off do general cleaning duties in the office The Controller will also assist clients for managing and administration of all finance and accounting • Includes weekends and holidays with solving financial and accounting area. The person must gain knowledge functions including risk management, supervision of City Hall • Benefit eligible of the daily operations, types of trucks issues and income tax planning and Staff, and coordination of employee benefit plans. Knowledge of • Must be flexible and washes offered and must be a preparation along with additional standard computer operation and software and ability to learn and • Have an outgoing personality customer relation advocate. client needs. The successful applicant operate accounting/finance software used by the City are required. • Excellent communication skills Responsibilities: with strong financial skills could be promoted to CFO within a short time. Three years of progressively responsible experience in a • Dependable • General housekeeping duties. municipal finance position or equal private sector position is The Controller will work closely with and • L o ve working with the elderly • Answer the phone. desired. Supervisory experience preferred. Minimum qualifications report directly to the President/GM. • Be polite and courteous in include a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or closely- Applications available online at: customer service. Qualifications include, at a minimum, related field from an accredited college with a preference www.good-sam.com for master’s degree or CPA. Comparable experience may be • Be aware and report wash times a Bachelor Degree in Accounting MDAN ads to run ONE TIME, the weeksubstituted beginning for the minimum educational 12/13/2020 or work requirements at South and woodchip counts. with 5 plus years of experience in a financial management role and proven the option of the Personnel Committee and City Council. Apply within or mail application/resume to: supervisory experience. The ideal Salary range is $80,537 to $100,672. Starting salary is negotiable Windom Wash candidate will possess knowledge of depending on experience and qualifications. Application material 705 6th Street • Windom, MN 56101 PO Box 100, 2610 Hwy. 60 E accounting principles and practices and position description are available at Windom City Hall, 444 9th Windom, MN 56101 along with the ability to work at strategic Street, or on the City’s website (www.windom-mn.com). Submit All qualified applicants will receive consideration for and hands-on tactical levels while applications and resumes to: City of Windom, PO Box 38, employment without regard to gender, race, religion, Or send resume to: effectively planning, implementing, and Windom, MN 56101. marital status, color, genetic information, age, sexual [email protected] orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, EOE executing tasks. Strong analytical and Applications will be accepted until veteranMDAN status or otherads protected to status. run ONE TIME, the week beginning problem-solving12/13/2020 skills and experienceSouth Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in tax are essential to this position. CPA designation preferred and knowledge of Permanent Part-Time the agriculture industry a plus. Fairland Management Company offers Office Assistant competitive compensation along with The City of Windom is accepting applications for a permanent a benefits package to include health & part-time Office Assistant. This position requires exceptional life insurance, pension plan, and paid office organizational skills. Work involves assisting with customer Newspaper vacation. To learn more about Fairland service, receptionist duties and clerical support. A successful Management - www.fairlandmgmt.com candidate must have computer knowledge and experience using End Rolls word processing and spreadsheet software. EOE The hours of employment are flexible Monday through Friday, ONLY To apply for this opportunity please approximately 24 hours per week, between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 $ visit – www.eidebailly.com/careers/ p.m. Salary range for the position is $15.28 to $19.60, starting wage 15 positions-with-clients dependent upon experience. PER ROLL Application materials and the job description are available at Windom City Hall, 444 9th Street, or on the City’s website (www. windom-mn.com). Submit applications to: City of Windom, Attn: Publishing Company Denise Nichols, PO Box 38, Windom, MN 56101. 507-831-3455 Accepting applications until the position is filled. 260 10th St. www.eidebailly.com Windom Windom Street Department Street/Park Maintenance This position will be responsible for performing maintenance on equipment, streets, parks, storm sewers, trees, weeds, airport, alleys and sidewalks including reports & logs. The primary responsibility for this position will include street maintenance (patching, snow plowing, heavy equipment operations) and assistance in maintenance of the park facilities and grounds including ball fields. The salary range for the position is $18.33 to $22.94 per hour, plus benefits, depending on experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or equivalent. • Valid Class B or higher Minnesota commercial driver’s license. MDAN ads to run ONE TIME, the week beginning 12/13/2020 • Ability to lift 50 pounds. South • Candidate should have two or more years work experience operating light or heavy equipment, large front-end loaders, chainsaws, large dump trucks, snowplows & large commercial lawn mowers. HitchDoc is looking for qualified employees to join • Good communication skills and ability to work with the general our team! We invest in training individuals that are public. eager to learn a new trade! Start your career today • Must be dependable, team-oriented, willing and comfortable with a family-owned company! working with and assisting other City departments and staff. The position requires a valid Class B or higher commercial • General Labor (1st& 2nd Shift) driver’s license, substantial experience in street maintenance and/ or park/grounds maintenance, has graduated from a technical • 2nd Shift Assemblers college, or has experience in the operation of street and park maintenance equipment. • 2nd Shift Welders The position requires on-call status and is subject to callbacks • CNC Machinists and unscheduled overtime including weekends, evenings and • Machinist Lead/Programmer holiday duties. This position is subject to federal regulations for CDL drug and alcohol testing and is subject to pre-employment testing. Check out career opportunities at: Application materials and the job description are available at www.hitchdoc.com Windom City Hall, 444 9th Street, or on the City’s website (www. windom-mn.com). Submit applications to: City of Windom, PO Pre-employment drug screen required. Box 38, Windom, MN 56101. Deadline for accepting applications is HitchDoc Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. 131 County Road 34 East, P.O. Box 179 Jackson, MN 56143 Windom City Hall Apply online at: www.hitchdoc.com 444 9th Street, Windom Or send resume to: [email protected] The City of Windom is an equal opportunity employer. n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2020 14
APARTMENTS/ a Detroit Lakes facility. It will then be weather-sealed Assistant Cottonwood County attorney resigns and transported to the site. Construction The other benefit of off- n Kristi Meyeraan resigned monthly technology stipend •Approvedaresolu- position, effective Jan. 4. could start in site construction, Hoekstra to take a similar post in for each board member and tion and finding of facts •Approvedtheretirement said, is it usually shaves Nobles County. an additional $1,200 in yearly regarding a petition for an of Susan Amundson as the spring of 2021 40% off the construction salary for the board chair. environmental assessment assessor’s office manager/ By JOEL ALVSTAD worksheet on an Amboy GIS technician. Amundson’s FROM PAGE 1 timeline. Levy and budget “A building this size, Assistant Cottonwood Township quarry project. last day will be Feb. 5, with payment on the property. I would think we could County Attorney Kristi Mey- The board approved the •Discussedconcernsfrom accrued vacation time run- Troy Hoekstra, one of get done in about eight eraan is leaving her post, final 2021 levy, calling for a landowners regarding a lack ning through roughly April three partners in United months, maybe a little effective Jan. 1. 3% increase. of communication on work 11. The board also approved Development Solutions, quicker,” Hoekstra said. Her resignation was That brings the county’s done on Judicial Ditch #15. posting for the vacancy in- was one of two developers approved Tuesday by Cot- levy to $11,393,612 total, an The board discussed the ternally and advertising for on hand for Monday’s meet- What’s next tonwood County Commis- increase of roughly $331,853. possibility of developing a the position. ing. The other was Don According to Drew Hage, sioners during their regular The board also approved protocol checklist. •Approvedkeepingthe Meredith, also of St. Cloud, executive director of the meeting. the final budget for 2021, as •Approvedthepurchase temporary part-time custo- whose firm led the Lake- EDA, United Development Meyeraan’s resignation well as the final budget for of a new radar unit for the dian position filled through side Apartments project. Solutions will begin work noted she is taking the assis- the landfill. sheriff ’s department, at a at least March. tant county attorney posi- cost of $3,151. •ApprovedhiringTessla Hoekstra said one of his immediately on its design Grader purchases partners owns a manage- and construction plans tion in Nobles County. •Approvedissuance,sale Crowell as a part-time jailer/ ment company and another In the next few months, County Attorney Nick The board approved the and delivery of $1.35 million dispatcher. owns a modular build com- UDS will do soil boring, Anderson expressed concern purchase of two new John in general obligation water •Appovedsponsoringthe pany that supplies modular compaction testing, locat- over the salary range of the Deere motor graders to re- revenue bonds for Red Rock city of Windom’s application units to motels and apart- ing utilities and firming assistant county attorney, place the 2012 units current- Rural Water Systems, at an to the transportation alter- ments. up the site plan. The firm stating Cottonwood County ly in Jeffers and Mt. Lake. interest rate of 1.75% for 20 natives program to establish also will line up contrac- is on the low end in compari- The graders will be years. a trail connectivity program. HyLife Foods impact tors, secure bids, wrap up son to the rest of the state. purchased from RDO •Approvedrevisionstothe •Approvedfinalcontract Both developers said financing and go over the “My com- Equipment job description for engineer- payments for the Westbrook they had discussions final details of the project. petition to fill in North ing technician and approved Township bridge replace- with HyLife Foods Inc., Upcoming research this vacancy is Mankato. Af- promoting Todd Thurmer to ment project and County which has a growing pork will also dictate where every county If our salary range ter trade-ins the engineering technician Road 11 project. processing plant and has the apartments would be in the state,” of the 2012 pushed for more local hous- placed on the property. Anderson told is too low, we’ll units, the the board. “Just final cost is ing for its employees. Hage said initial plans are end up having Hoekstra said his busi- to put the complex near the in the area, $411,269.80. ness model calls for an spec building, on the north, around $70,000 assistants leaving Com- apartment building to west, or south side. is about the missioner EARLY have 85% occupancy. He When asked how his firm lowest start- every six months to Tom Appel expressed optimism that intends to use the existing ing wage. Our ‘‘ expressed HyLife would help make spec building, Hoekstra range starts at a couple of years.” concern that DEADLINES! up the difference (between said it is possible that it $66,000. equipment 75% and 85%), as a back- will be used as a parking “If our sal- NICK ANDERSON purchases stop if occupancy were to structure. Hoekstra said ary range is too Cottonwood County are moving fall into the 75% range. that typically 75 to 80% of low, we’ll end Attorney ahead of Hoekstra said the total residents pay the addition- up having as- schedule and Tues., Dec. 22 at 5:00 p.m. for the Sat., Dec. 26 publication project cost is estimated at al fee for a garage. sistants leaving that the new Tues., Dec. 29 at 5:00 p.m. for the Sat., Jan. 2 publication $14.5 million. The complex will be every six months to a couple graders will use up most of “Once it is fully occu- comprised of mainly two- of years.” the highway department’s pied, we may come back to bedroom units, according Board Chair Kevin Ste- 2021 budget. Cottonwood County the city and contemplate to Hoekstra. He added that vens stated that the starting Highway Engineer Nick OBSERVER /ADVOCATE further development on the rates will likely range from salary is based on experi- Klisch said that graders and site,” Hoekstra said. $800 or $900, to about $1,300 ence. trucks were designated as Wed., Dec. 23 at 12 noon for the Wed., Dec. 30 publication He said the plan would per month. The board approved post- priority equipment for the Wed., Dec. 30 at 12 noon for the Wed., Jan. 6 publication be to use modular-type Hage anticipates the ing the vacancy for the posi- 2021 budget and that there off-site construction for the sale will be finalized in tion, using the approved 2021 may be considerably fewer complex, which is similar March. He noted that the salary matrix. large equipment purchases needed in 2022. to one currently being built site is zoned correctly for Salary increases in Lindstrom. Hoekstra an apartment complex, Highway Assistant Jed Wed., Dec. 23 at 12 noon for the Wed., Dec. 30 publication said that while construc- meaning the project will Commissioners approved Rhubee stated, “We feel it’s tion quality is the same, an not require conditional use a 2.75% cost of living allow- better to purchase ahead Wed., Dec. 30 at 12 noon for the Wed., Jan. 6 publication advantage of off-site work permits, zoning changes, ance increase for salaries than to always try to put is that much of the con- or city council approval of nonunion and elected out fires. Motor graders and struction, sheet rocking, (other than Tax Increment officials. trucks are our lifeblood.” CITIZEN PUBLISHING OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED However, the board ap- plumbing and other facets Financing within the TIF Other business 12:00 noon on Thurs., Dec. 24 and Thurs., Dec. 31 are to be done indoors at district). proved freezing their own All day Fri., Dec. 25 and Fri., Jan. 1 salaries for the coming year, In other business, the with the addition of a $60 board: Contact your advertising consultants: Sue, Jen, or Trevor! 507-831-3455 • 800-658-2510