Bergsengs Utilize Their Medical Skills on Mission Trip
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Glencoe Concert Panthers put out the Fire Series rich in musical heritage Wraspir runs for two TDs in 14-3 victory — Page 2 — Sports Page 1B The McLeod County hronicle $1.00 Glencoe, Minnesota Vol. 120, No. 40 Cwww.glencoenews.com October 4, 2017 Chronicle photo by Tom Carothers Anderson Sanchez, Christensen crowned AJ Anderson Sanchez and Zoe Christensen, in court; front row, from left, crown bearers Kee- photo at right, were crowned as the 2017 Glen- gan Sauter and Gracie Verdon; middle row from coe-Silver Lake Homecoming King and Queen left, Queen candidates Zoe Christensen, Micka- in a ceremony at the high school gymnasium on lyn Frahm, Paige Litzau, McKenna Monahan and Monday, Oct. 2. The pair will preside over GSL’s Ellie Schmidt; back row from left, King candi- Homecoming festivities this week, culminating dates Connor Kantack, Kyle Christensen, Paul with the parade and football game this Friday Lemke, Ethan Wraspir and AJ Anderson evening. Pictured above is the entire royalty Sanchez. Bergsengs utilize their medical skills on mission trip Katie Ballalatak middle of August that had urgent joint injections, dental fillings and Staff Writer needs for a nurse and a doctor so I extractions, eye glasses and medica- etired Glencoe Regional looked into it and signed us up.” tion. Five minor surgeries also were Health Services (GRHS) There were 22 people on the performed during their stay, which Rsurgeon John Bergseng team, including a minister, three were made possible by a suitcase and his wife, Pat Bergseng, a regis- physicians, four physician assis- full of supplies that GRHS donated tered nurse, recently traveled to tants, eight physician assistant stu- for the Bergsengs’ trip. Rivas, Nicaragua, for a medical and dents, two pharmacists, one physical “We saw 545 patients altogether dental mission trip organized therapist, one registered nurse and and the dentist saw about 160 pa- through the Christian Medical and two logistical directors. They were tients,” said John Bergseng. Dental Association’s (CMDA) assisted by a national doctor, two For the Bergsengs, one of the Global Health Outreach program. national dentists and two lab techni- most memorable visits was from a As a ministry of CMDA, Global cians. pregnant woman who arrived to the Health Outreach sends 40 to 50 The Bergsengs were pleasantly clinic in labor. health-care teams around the world surprised to find out that a local “She was hoping we’d deliver her each year to provide health care to doctor from Hutchinson Health, Dr. but we weren’t set up to do a deliv- the poor and needy, share the gospel Albert Lira and his son, Pat, signed ery,” said John Bergseng. “She was and help grow national churches. up for the trip, too. “We got to work close to delivering so we quickly “I retired in January this past year with them quite closely and that was got her in one of our pickup trucks and I was looking for opportunities a lot of fun,” said John Bergseng. and drove her to a small hospital to volunteer some of my medical Once they arrived, one of the about 10 to 15 minutes away and and surgical skill sets to those that local churches that partnered with she delivered shortly after that.” normally would not get the care that the team had graciously converted “It was a good experience for the is offered in the United States,” said their sanctuary into a make-shift PAs (physician assistants) and the John Bergseng. “Since I’m a mem- clinic. PA students that went with, just to ber of the Christian Medical and At the clinic, which was open watch,” said Pat Bergseng. “They Photo courtesy of John and Pat Bergseng Dental Association, I looked from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. every day, through that organization. I noticed the team offered adult and pediatric Bergsengs Pat and John Bergseng are shown at one of the tables set up in there was one trip that was in the care, ultrasounds, physical therapy, Turn to page 3 their make-shift clinic. City Council votes 3-2 to table rescue truck financing By Katie Ballalatak er, the townships would pay $15,695 further,” said Neid. ernment Aid (LGA), $117 million ronmental permits and prevented Staff Writer per year. Council Member Milan Alexander for clean water infrastructure grants passage of harmful annexation legis- At Monday night’s Glencoe City The townships would still have seconded Neid’s motion. The vote and loans, $12 million for the lation. Council meeting, the city recom- the option of paying the one lump passed 3-2 with council members Greater Minnesota Business Devel- • Briefly reviewed the agreement mended offering the townships the sum payment, which would be due Gary Ziemer and John Schrupp vot- opment Public Infrastructure (BDPI) with McLeod County for the con- same five-year financing plan as the in approximately March of 2019. ing no. Grant Program, $300 million in struction of Morningside Avenue. It city of Glencoe for the new Rosen- Council Member Cory Neid In other business, the City Coun- bonding, plus $25 million per year is recommended to approve the bauer fire rescue truck. moved to table the recommendation cil: in cash for Corridors of Commerce, agreement once the city receives With this payment option, the until the next City Council meeting • Heard a legislative update from $16 million for small-city streets commitment from the state of Min- townships will give a down payment on Oct. 16 because of other forth- Chris Henjum of the Coalition of and $8 million for workforce hous- nesota on Municipal State Aid fi- in 2018 and pick up the additional coming city expenses. Greater Minnesota Cities. Some ing grants. The Legislature also cost of interest at 2.35 percent with “A lot of city expenses are coming 2017 legislative outcomes included passed a law allowing an additional Rescue truck each payment thereafter. All togeth- up and I think we should discuss this a $15 million increase in Local Gov- 30 days to comment on some envi- Turn to page 3 Looking back: A relatively Sept. 28 68 ......51 ........0.00 Weather mild workweek came to an end Sept. 29 67 ......47 ........0.00 Chronicle News and as the rain moved in Sunday Sept. 30 68 ......45 ........ .000 with heavier downpours Mon- Oct. 1 62 ......52 ........0.96 Advertising Deadlines day into Tuesday morning. Oct. 2 62 ......54 ........1.90 All news is due by 5 p.m., Monday, and all adver- Date Hi Lo Rain Temperatures and precipitation com- tising is due by noon, Monday. News received after Wed., 10-4 Thur., 10-5 Fri., 10-6 Sat., 10-7 Sun., 10-8 Sept. 26 63......53..........0.21 piled by Robert Thurn, Chronicle weather observer. that deadline will be published as space allows. H: 62°, L: 44° H: 60°, L: 49° H: 58°, L: 46° H: 66° L: 49° H: 63° L: 46° Sept. 27 66 ......45 ........0.00 The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, October 4, 2017, page 2 Happenings GSL open house set Oct. 6 Glencoe-Silver Lake (GSL) Schools will host a com- munity open house Friday, Oct. 6, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., to give community members an opportunity to see the new building addition. Abundant Table meal Oct. 4 Christ Lutheran Church, 1820 Knight Ave. N, Glencoe, will host its monthly Abundant Table community meal Wednesday, Oct. 4, in the church basement fellowship Chronicle photo by Lori Copler hall. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for fellowship, and the The Glencoe Concert Association Series Board of Di- and, back row, Greg Risnes of Allied Concert Series, meal is served at 5 p.m. The menu includes pork roast, rectors draws folks from all walks of life and several Jerilyn Shearer, Ardeen Graupmann, Louie Graup- wild rice blend, squash, applesauce, Abundant Table communities. Pictured, front row from left, are Tom mann, Eldean Enderson, Dennis Dittmer, Don Petrick, bread and carrot cake. The meal is free and open to any- one, including families and children, the elderly, those Urban, Kathy Urban, Jan Petrick, Leona Donnay, Nita Dennis Davis, Chris Davis and Charlotte Dittmer. seeking fellowship and anyone in need of a helping hand. Endersen, Janice Jacques and Darlene Dammann; Please call the church at 320-864-4549 so that it can pre- pare for your presence. Local group brings quality music to the community Great Pumpkin Race Oct. 14 By Lori Copler certs, including the Glencoe Bierstedt, Dr. Gerald Close, Glencoe City Center, featur- The Glencoe Lions Club will sponsor a Great Pumpkin Editor City Center, and Glencoe-Sil- Charles and Lana Goff, ing the Anderson Brothers, a Race Saturday, Oct. 14, with registration from 9:30 a.m he Glencoe Concert ver Lake Schools. Karen Hendricksen, Eldean jazz trio. On Sunday, April to 10:45 a.m. and races starting at 11 a.m., at the Glencoe Association Series Petrick said she is especial- and Nita Enderson, Twyla 29, 2018, Prime Time Trio, a BMX Park. Prizes will be awarded by age category, and Thas been around ly grateful for the board. Kirkeby, Duane and Nelda piano and vocal trio, will per- for the best decorated pumpkin. Rules and registration in- since the mid-1970s, bringing “They are here because Klaustermeier, Dr. Merrill form. formation can be found at http://glencoelionclub.wix quality musicians to the they really love music, and and Barb Nelson, Don and The Hutchinson series in- site.com/glencoe-lions-club. Glencoe area. But many who they want to share it with oth- Jan Petrick, Dunbar Dental, cludes Derik Nelson & Fami- enjoy the benefits of that as- ers,” said Petrick.