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WHAT’S INSIDE Possible council Mt. Lake grad members sought Graduation Residents of Windom’s east side have one week serving in Japan to apply for a vacant seat n Page 2 reported missing gets a 35 years later: n Cpl. Eric-John Niss de Weiners to WSI Jesus graduated from thumbs-up MLPS in 2015 and enlisted Wiens brothers turn in the Marines in 2019. ‘Wieners’ becomes leader A Mt. Lake High School in athletic sportswear graduate who had recently n Page 3 received a promotion from the U.S. Marine Corps has been reported missing following an incident in ONLINE POLL Japan. Cpl. Eric-John Niss de Last Week’s Results Jesus, a 2015 Mt. Lake Pub- Do you think Gov. Walz’s lic High School graduate, decision to offer incentives was stationed at Okinawa, in exchange for getting Japan, when Cpl. Niss de Jesus and three other Ma- vaccinated is a good idea? rines were caught in a rip 4 % current off the Japanese o No ...... 66 coast. The incident was reported Sunday morning. SUBMITTED % CPL. ERIC-JOHN Niss de o Yes ...... 34 The other three soldiers Jesus was stationed at were able to return safely Okinawa, Japan, when he Next Week to shore, but searchers was reported missing after were unable to immediate- an incident off the coast. Do you favor the ly locate Cpl. Niss de Jesus. Windom Police A Facebook post from his Department getting body mother, Jessica Blom, said SEE MISSING cameras? that search efforts were • BACK PAGE 6/9 Windomgrad 84 HUNTER WALKLIN GIVES a thumbs-up to someone in the audience during the processional of Vote at Windom Area High School’s graduation Friday night. Graduation also got a thumbs-up with a www.windomnews.com very normal ceremony in the high school’s Blue Gym.
DID YOU KNOW? Windom graduation enjoys return to normal After a school year in Weather which seniors dealt with stats the repercussions of a pandemic, their graduation for May ceremony will be especially memorable because it was May 2021 was very much the one event in their last on par with past couple nine months of high school of years in terms of that was normal. temperature. Indeed, commencement The average high temp exercises were a very nor- mal experience for the 77 was 68.9 degrees, while seniors who received their the low was 48.7. In 2020, diplomas Friday night in the average high and low Windom Area Middle High were 66.8 and 48.7. In School’s Blue Gym. 6/9 Windomgrad 21 2019, the numbers were a And, judging from the JADYN WORMSTADT TAKES a selfie with classmates Allie Ward, Katelynn Hunter and Allison Letcher while getting ready smiles and “thumbs-up,” the bit lower: 64.0 and 46.5. for graduation in the Blue Gym’s auxiliary gym. graduates liked it too. Precipitation, on the other hand, was a little bit less in 2021. Just 3.06 inches of rain fell on 11 days during the month, compared to 3.99 in 2021 and 6.69 in 2019. The high temperature for the month was 92 degrees on May 1; the low was 38 on May 4. DAVE FJELD 6/9 MRpageant 270 WEATHER Kaylan Donchez crowned A look back . . . H L P Tues. 80 56 — Miss Riverfest, begins reign Wed. 84 62 — Kaylan Donchez was initially in utter disbelief, but when Thurs. 90 68 — the realization that she had just been crowned the 2021 Miss Fri. 95 72 — Riverfest began to sink in, she was overcome with genuine Sat. 98 71 — excitement as she wore the sash and held the Miss Riverfest 6/9 Windomgrad 135 Sun. 91 69 — bouquet of flowers. The daughter of Julie Snelling-Donchez, Mon. 94 71 — EAGLE CHOIR SENIORS got together to sing one last song, without masks and in full voice, who will be a senior at Windom Area High School in the fall, before receiving their diplomas. The group sang the class song, “Life is a Highway” by Rascal became the 33rd Miss Riverfest. She also was voted Miss Flatts. Choir members include (from left) Bentley Guggisberg, Anthony Cihak, Kora Swan, Gracie Congeniality by her fellow contestants. For more details and Bucher, Kaleb LaCanne (mostly hidden), Allie Ward, Conner Redman (above), Allison Letcher photos from the pageant, turn to page 4. and Ethan Bordewyk. Huge week off and running for Riverfest ’21 Join Hy-Vee’s NEW premium membership today! n Saturday’s Riverfest The community is brim- ALREADY UNDERWAY windomnet.com, each day. can be found on page 5. For only $99 per year, get: Grande Parade begins at ming with excitement and The first two clues were: + Fuel savings every time 4 p.m. and will be held on anticipation of things like Windomnet •“Thetimehascomefor THURSDAY EVENT + Exclusive monthly deals Windom’s east side. musical concerts, Friday’s fun in the sun. If you can fireworks, the fishing contest Medallion Hunt find me the hunt will be Riverfest Kickoff! + Free 2-hour pickup Things are definitely and Saturday’s Grande Where: Within Windom’s done.” Where: Tegels Park at Cot- + Free grocery delivery getting back to normal in Parade. city limits. •“Mayflowerisclosed,so tonwood Lake. + Get and give real-time Windom. There have been a few When: Began Monday I can’t be there. So fun times When: 5-8 p.m. feedback as your online tweaks in the schedule and and runs until Friday at 5 with friends is what I will Sponsor: Windom Area order is shopped There is no greater example than this week’s some events have relocated. p.m., or until the medallion share.” Chamber of Commerce. + Much, much more! arrival of Riverfest 2021. But, for the most part, it’s is found. The person finding the me- Contact: Tyann Marcy, We’ve already seen the start Riverfest as folks know it, on Sponsor: Windomnet. dallion is asked to promptly 831-2752. of the Riverfest Medallion the second week of June. The annual Windomnet turn it into Windom City Riverfest gets underway Hunt and the crowning of Here are a few snapshots Medallion Hunt returns in Hall. The winner receives Miss Riverfest. But there is of what the rest of the week 2021. six free months of 1 gigabyte so much more to come. has in store. A new clue is posted on internet from Windomnet. SEE RIVERFEST 7 28028 20721 7 Windomnet’s website, www. More details on the event • PAGE 6
■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021 2 ■ DISTRICT COURT INSIDE EDGE Speeding: Aniso A. Ali, attendance at a MADD Vic- Dentist feels at home Deadline extended Minneapolis, $140; Lucas F. tim Impact Panel, report to for council seat Baehr, Deforest, Wis., $130; agent as directed, remain Deanna K. Behler, Anoka, law-abiding. It appears a Ward 2 $140; Marty D. Block, Swan- Speeding/driving after Dr. Karels joins Dr. Gary Nelson practice Windom city council seat ville, $140; Kelly J. Castillo- revocation: Demarco J. will remain vacant for at Argueta, Sioux Falls, $130; Percy, St. Paul, $340. ■ Windom’s newest dentist is care. I realized I could do well as state least another week. Troy C. Duron, Lead, S.D., No proof of motor ve- married and the couple has well for a community, trying parks and At last week’s Windom City Council meeting, $120; Breana K. Halvorson, hicle insurance: Timothy two young children. to provide access to care and lakes,” Bran- Jeffers, $130; Ann M. Kas- R. Peterson, Sioux Falls, keeping people out of pain.” don said. “I Mayor Dominic Jones When Dr. Brandon Karels Brandon enjoyed working also enjoy said he had tensen, Minneapolis, $120; $280. graduated from dental Joseph M. Louangsaphak- Speeding/marijuana in in chemistry labs during biking and decided to give school and began looking for college, but realized that the running, so I local residents dy, Mt. Lake, $120; Sarah motor vehicle (less than a starting place, it did not M. McGoldrick, Vermil- 1.4 grams): Donavon L. impact of his research was will have to hit a little more take long to realize Windom far removed from the popula- up some of the time to apply lion, S.D., $140; Alexa A.-H. Robinson, Richfield, $190. is a good fit. tion that it helps. Dr. Brandon trails this sum- for the vacancy. Newman, Little Falls, $140; No Minnesota driv- Brandon and his wife, Arielle C. Overby, Min- er’s license/no insur- “Dentistry was a way to Karels mer.” Mayor Jones will han- Natalie, and their two sons, combine that,” Brandon And then, dle the appointment, with neapolis, $130; Amanda D. ance owner: Logan W. Emmett, 4 and Ezra, 2, Ramdeen, Brooklyn Park, VanEtten, Sioux Falls, $380. said. “I’m helping people when he isn’t working, one the council’s approval. moved to Windom a couple see immediate benefit while of Brandon’s greatest joys of Anyone interested $220; Sarah A. Richter, Speeding/no Minne- of weeks ago. Soon, Brandon Sioux Falls, $220; Levi R. sota driver’s license: Kyle being able to combine my in- all is spending time with his in applying is asked to will join Dr. Gary Nelson’s terests in oral medicine and family. send a letter of interest Weinberg, Windom, $140; P. Wolf, Birnamwood, Wis., dental practice on Fourth Lily D. Williams, Windom, $320. working with my hands.” to Windom City Hall and Avenue in Windom. Brandon’s philosophy, as Clinic history address it to Mayor Jones. $140; Nilmar Rivera-Lopez, Driving fails to stop The community’s rural Mt. Lake, $140; Cecilia S. for stop sign: Ernesto a dentist, is simply to treat Meanwhile, Dr. Nelson Ward 2 mostly includes setting was attractive to the patients to the best of his is very upbeat about his residents of Windom’s Dominguez, Rock Rapids, Garcia De La Cruz, Mt. couple. Brandon, graduated Iowa, $120. Lake, $130. ability. clinic’s newest addition. east side. from high school there in “Every recommendation Nelson, who joined his fa- The council seat is Speeding/driving after Driving after suspen- 2011. Natalie, a Milbank, suspension: Holly E. An- sion: David Khounsathone, I make is one I would make ther’s practice in 1980, spent available immediately. S.D. native, has family along if it were my family in the the past 18 months working For more information, derson, Minneapolis, $425. Aberdeen, S.D., $285. eastern South Dakota. Hands-Free Law-en- Driving without a chair. with a Minneapolis-based call Windom city hall at “We both grew up in “I want to be honest and group, Minnesota Transi- 507-831-6129. gage in cellular phone or valid license: Michael S. smaller towns and wanted to video call: Jose E. Arroyo, Lara, Mt. Lake, $180. have patients understand tions, looking for a dentist to raise our children in a simi- why I am making certain join his practice. Minneapolis, $130; Anthony Disorderly conduct- lar environment,” Brandon River Road project D. Elg, Mt. Lake, $130. noise first offense:Boun- treatment plans.” “Very few young profes- said. River Road is expected Seat belt violation: chiam Syhavong, Mt. Lake, After high school, Bran- sionals want a career in Brandon added that Dr. to receive a significant Thomas D. Fast, Bingham $130. don attended the Univer- outstate Minnesota,” Nelson Nelson’s dental practice is overhaul in the area of Lake, $105. Snow parking viola- sity of Minnesota Morris, said. “This past September, ideal. 11th Street, thanks to No Minnesota driver’s tion: Courtney M. Brown, majoring in biochemistry. Dr. Karels and I became “I was also looking for a Windom City Council license: Efrain D. Mendoza Windom, $34; Tamara J. After two years of graduate acquainted and I knew im- dentist who could provide action that occurred last Delgado, Brewster, $180. Henderson-Prouty, Balaton, school at the University of mediately he would be the mentorship with similar week. DWI: Michael T. Monk, $34; Shamika L. Hickman, South Dakota, he , Brandon perfect fit, not only for my practice philosophies,” The council approved Chanhassen, $610, lo- Windom, $34; Santus Jicko, received his masters degree dental practice, but for the Brandon added. “After meet- the use of more than cal confinement 90 days, Appleton, $34; Domingo in chemistry and went on to community.” ing Dr. Nelson, I knew we $81,000 in FEMA funds stay 90 days for one year, Juarez Perez, Worthington, the University of Minnesota Nelson added that Dr. would work well together. to patch a 480-square-foot supervised probation for $34; Joshua M. Loerzel, Dental School, graduating Karels’ academic and clini- Everything fell into place section of the street that one year, provide proof of Edina, $34; Corina K. Mill- from there in 2021. cal skills background are after that.” was impacted by frost completed chemical use er, Windom, $34; Patrick D. Part of Brandon’s focus outstanding. In addition, The plan is for Brandon boils and heaves resulting assessment or pay for and Preston, homeless, $34. in dental school was on he describes Dr. Karels as to begin work at Nelson’s from flood-related issues complete chemical use Game and Fish — Il- endodontics and implants, “a truly friendly, nice and dental office at 1020 Fourth of the past. assessment and follow all legal length northern: where he completed addi- talented young man,” adding Avenue in mid-June. There FEMA had initially recommendations of evalu- Annette M. Stark, Heron tional training outside the that his office staff had posi- is plenty of room for two approved $66,531 for the ation, attend MADD Impact Lake, $130. normal curriculum. tive interactions with him. dentists there. Gary and his project, but after seeing Panel or provide proof of “The more services you “I do not plan on retiring father, Ken, worked together can provide to the commu- anytime soon, but with his the bids (which were at the practice for many nity, the more you can save association we will be able opened March 23), agreed ■ years. them from trips out of town to expand our office hours to increase its funding THE RECORD Ken started his practice for specialty care,” Brandon for our patients’ conve- to $81,000. M.R. Paving on July 1, 1953. said. “And, if I am going to nience,” Nelson said. “With received the bid and will work with DGR Engineer- over the southbound lane do something, I want to do it the closure of several dental Police report Interest in dentistry ing on the project. and entered the west ditch. to the best of my ability.” clinics in our area over the Brandon has been inter- Crews will dig out the June 3 The motorist then entered past several years, the need ested in dentistry since he base and replace it. They •1:34a.m.Anofficerwas private property, damaging Outdoor life for routine and emergency was in his youth at Perham. will then re-pave that called to the central part of a fence, tree, fence post and Brandon clearly likes to dental treatment has been “Growing up, we didn’t section. One requirement Windom regarding a distur- flower garden. The vehicle, spend much of his spare overwhelming. have a dentist in our area related to FEMA funding bance. Upon investigation, which hasn’t been located, time outdoors. “Fortunately, Dr. Karels who took our insurance,” is that the project must be it appeared to be a verbal then apparently left the And, he likes to stay active will be a definite and needed Brandon recalled. “We had finished by July 31. dispute and both parties property and continued and fit. asset to Windom and the sur- to drive 50 minutes to the were given information north on County Road 5. To- “I like having the Des rounding area.” nearest town to be seen for regarding the Crisis Center tal damage was estimated at Moines River available as City bug spraying and victims of domestic under $200. violence. Windom Street Superin- •8:34a.m.Officerswere June 4 tendent Brian Cooley has contacted about property •12:16p.m.Deputies ■ SCAM ALERT announced that starting damage in the parking lot received a complaint from a this month his staff will at HyLife. After working Jeffers property owner who spray the entire city for records of an individual’s a flight. As with all things overnight, Michael Sand- had served an eviction no- Windom resident reports flying insects every Tues- COVID-19 vaccination status related to COVID-19, policies meyer of Windom found tice, but the resident hadn’t account hacking scam day and Friday night. – could be on their way. This are frequently changing. that his parked 2002 Chevro- vacated the property. Upon Cooley told the city The growing use of Amazon is likely to be a QR code on Be sure to check with your let Avalanche had sustained investigation, deputies council he held off on services has led scammers to your phone, which you scan airline, sports team, event passenger side mirror dam- determined the resident spray treatments because use Amazon as it pulls scams to enter a flight or event. venue etc. beforehand to get age. Officers say it appeared was in the process of leav- of the cool, wet weather. on Windom area residents. As with any major new the latest details. the mirror was physically ing. The resident departed, However, crews began Recently, Windom Police initiative, scammers always broken (not struck by a ve- locks were changed and the spraying the community received a report from a local find ways to take advantage Share your scam story hicle). The matter remains deputy cleared the scene. last week. woman who said that on April of the confusion and anxiety If you have been the target under investigation. In addition, Cooley June 5 26 her three Amazon accounts surrounding the change. of a scam, your first contact •2:35p.m.Awomanfrom assured council mem- •12:57p.m.Apossible were hacked. The scammers The Better Business Bureau should be the local authori- New York contacted local bers that the city will be theft was reported in the tried to spend $3,000 to $4,000, advises people to watch out ties.Sendyourstoryto: officers to report that some- thoroughly sprayed in rural Mt. Lake area. The mostly on computers. for vaccine passport cons. [email protected], or one had threatened her advance of the 2021 River- reporting party stated that Fortunately, the woman Officials say to be skepti- call 507-831-3455. sister, who lives in Windom. fest celebration. several junk vehicles had paid close attention to the cal of any vaccine passport Upon investigation, officers been stolen. Upon inves- Amazon e-mails and texts app that claims to be from determined that there had tigation of the suspect’s stating she had ordered spe- the U.S. federal government. been a verbal argument, property, the deputy was cific items that were prepar- Right now, the U.S. federal It’s pillow cleaning time! but no physical or serious informed he was working ing to ship. She immediately government has no plans threats had been made. No Thursday, June 17 with the city of Mt. Lake contacted Amazon about the to create a national vaccine Selection arrests resulted. 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to clean up property in the problem and the accounts--and passport. Email, calls, text of new pillows! June 4 city. The matter remains shipping--were frozen. messages that claim the gov- Our mobile unit will be in the •1:31a.m.Officerswere under investigation. “Fortunately, her account ernment is requiring such a Hy-Vee parking lot in Windom was not actually charged the called to the 500 block of June 6 passport are likely scams. All types of bed pillows cleaned – total amount,” said Corey Prospect Avenue regard- •4:01a.m.Residentsre- Flying or attending an feather, down, foam, etc. Ready the same day! Hillesheim, assistant Windom ing a domestic assault ported a suspicious person event? Check with the com- Pillows are completely taken apart, cleaned, sanitized police chief. “Her total loss involving two males. Upon knocking at their house pany directly. You may need and deodorized. PLUS your choice of ticking. was $10.90.” investigation, a 59-year- door in Delton Township, to show proof of a negative (Ticking is the material that incases the feathers.) Hillesheim offers this ad- old Windom man faces a west of Comfrey. When a COVID-19 test or vaccine vice for people who order www.kraftpillowservice.com or 712-378-2918 possible domestic assault deputy arrived, the party to attend an event or board thingsonline: charge, pending review by was gone. However, a vehi- •Keepyourdailyspending the county attorney. cle was found parked on the limit low, maybe $500 per day. •8:12p.m.Anunknown shoulder of a nearby road. •Frequently change the medical issue was reported Because the owner could password on any account. at HyLife. Upon investiga- not be located, the vehicle tion, it was determined that was towed. Vaccine passport scams an employee had threatened supervisors with a knife. Vaccine passports – digital A 41-year-old Worthington man was arrested and faces the following poten- For God’s Glory Alone Ministries tialcharges:second-degree Listen to the House of Hope radio program assault with a dangerous Sundays — 7:45 a.m. on KDOM 1580 AM & 103.1 FM weapon, terroristic threats and fifth-degree assault. 8:10 a.m. on KRRW 101.5 FM 7:00 a.m. on KWOA 730 AM & 100.3 FM June 6 Pastor •8:25a.m.Officerswere There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither Dewey called to the Sixth Street slave nor free, there is no male and female, for Moede bridge between Fourth you are all one in Christ Jesus. — Galatians 3:28 Avenue and Sixth Avenue We are one nation under God. regarding reports of graf- www.fggam.org fiti. Officers noted 20 places where someone wrote messages in black ink on the railing. Officials from MnDOT were notified of the damage. YOU DON’T NEED Sheriff’s report See us for all your dental TO FEEL SICK June 3 services including fillings, •7:12p.m.Cottonwood crowns, veneers, extractions, TO FEEL BETTER. County deputies received a root canals, teeth whitening Call (507) 831-2223 to schedule a visit report of property damage and cosmetic dentistry. in the rural Heron Lake Dr. Hannah Dr. Katie at Sanford Health Windom Clinic. area. According to the re- Brownlee 507-847-3910 Shriver sanfordhealth.org port, a vehicle northbound 604 2nd Street • Jackson, MN on County Road 5 crossed 596-358-653 3/21
n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN VIEWPOINTS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021 3 Riverfest heroes n OUR READERS RESPOND QUICK HIT e’ve said this before, What are you looking forward to doing this summer Cory Regnier but it bears repeating: NEWS & NOTES Composition W“There would be no Riv- n These days, volunteers are that you couldn’t do during COVID last year? erfest without volunteers.” in short supply. In the coming days, homes all Trevon Whiting Mariella Traxler n Each year, the annual across our community will be n JACKSON n TRACY brimming with excitement. Folks Riverfest celebration brings our community to life, “Swimming “I’m excited to can hardly wait for the arrival of at the public be able to go friends and family for the annual thanks to great volunteers. swimming back in and eat Riverfest celebration, so much so n residents and city officials make Volunteers spend months pools. I missed at restaurants a point to keep grass trimmed preparing for Riverfest. doing that last — and go to the and property in tip-top shape. year.” fair.” The list of events graces the chop feed take note of who is Citizen and Shopper, which only working at these events. Keep in Support and save fuels greater anticipation. The mind many would love to be the I wrote a few weeks back list contains everything you’d ones relaxing and taking in the about getting your Hairball want to know about Riverfest, atmosphere. tickets early so you wouldn’t but possibly falls short in one Zachary Hetterich Alexa Goldie have to worry about missing On Saturday, as you watch your n n area — saluting the efforts of our WINDOM WINDOM out. child, or the neighbor kid, having humble Riverfest volunteers. to pub- “Everything!”“Going Well, we are down to the the time of his life at the fish- lic places with- final week for the Friday, June ing contest, or turtle races, just So, we will say it here: Windom 11, concert and we still have remember that volunteers have out masks and area residents owe a huge debt of some tickets left. made those Riverfest staples swimming with gratitude to the many volunteers It’s going to be a great night possible for several decades. And my friends.” who make the second weekend with a very well-known band on Saturday night, while kicking of June one of our community’s and local vendors. back to enjoy the Grande Parade, greatest weekend’s of the year. If you would like to see be mindful that parades don’t just These are the people who will more of this type of high-cal- happen. Without months of plan- begin planning the next Riverfest iber entertainment with local ning and preparation by multiple celebration within days after the support, then I suggest you volunteers, there are no parades. current one is finished. stop dawdling and get those They are the people who meet In an era when great volunteers tickets now! monthly throughout the year are in short supply, we all need to The easiest way to get and more often in the final weeks do everything possible to encour- tickets is to go to www.win- before the celebration. If you age and support the ones we have. Who’d a thunk it! domchamber.com. There will were to tabulate those hours of As some Minnesota communi- be a pop-up or an easy-to-find preparation, plus the time spent ties have found out the hard way, If you’re a longtime those Eagle track stars button on the top of the page. during Riverfest week, you’d community celebrations cannot Windomite — and whose specialty was One more incentive to get be amazed at the total hours of happen without volunteers. after 37-plus years the 400, if I remember your tickets now is that if you service provided by these selfless in the community, correctly. wait to try and get one at the Please take a moment to thank a volunteers. I think I qualify, al- So, why “Wieners,” gate, the price is $5 more and volunteer. It won’t go unnoticed! though certainly not you ask? you will have to pay cash. As you attend this week’s events, — Rahn Larson as much as others — It seems every Don’t wait any longer, grab such as social gatherings at the term “Wieners” Wiens boy who ever your tickets and join the concerts, fireworks and pork may quickly jog your lived in Windom had Windom Chamber and your memory banks. the “Wieners” moni- community for a high-energy Now if you weren’t ker for a nickname night of classic rock! around the commu- n and they thought it nity 33 to 35 years ago, DAVE FJELD appropriate and fun you’re probably look- for their new busi- Reporter ing at the term and ness, which also had EMAIL DIRECTORY Visitor’s Guide — for everyone [email protected] asking, “Why in the a subtitle, “Wieners’ Can you name the cases, developed n world are you capital- Wonder Wear.” Trevor Slette, top nine things for 30-year customer/ izing another name for a hot dog?” They even had business cards Publisher visitors to do during business relation- That’s not a typo, folks — and made up with their slogan: “You [email protected] their stay in Windom? ships. obviously you weren’t an area resi- got the Buns, we got the Wieners, n Rahn Larson, Editor Maybe the easiest I should add that dent 33 years ago. Let’s picnic! [email protected] way to answer that the Visitor’s Guide “Wieners” was the name of a “A bit risky for Scandinavian- question is to simply can be found at n Joel Alvstad, Sports Editor Windom-born business and the Lutheran youths in rural Minne- hand guests a 2021 Chamber offices, [email protected] brainchild of brothers Joel and sota during the ’80s, but we were Cottonwood County city halls, schools, n Mark Wiens, 1986 and 1981 Win- dreamers,” Mark says. Dave Fjeld, Reporter Visitor’s Guide. The and other places dom Area High School graduates, “When dad (Marv) remarked, [email protected] 48-page guide came throughout the respectively. Last month, Mark ‘Well the Junges are making some- n Sue Frederickson out recently and it not n county. stopped in to drop off a “press thing of themselves . . . not sure Advertising Consultant only contains this top Oh, and about RAHN LARSON release” about the business that what yet?’ that was all we needed [email protected] nine list, but all sorts that list I men- Editor started 35 years ago this summer. — the green light!” n of information about tioned, here it is: Jen Walinga [email protected] Actually the release was a bit more Mark goes on to write that their the county, destina- Jeffers Petroglyphs, Advertising Consultant entertaining than a stodgy press dad’s response following their tions and businesses. hunting, camping/fish- [email protected] release. first sale to a legitimate store was We’ve been putting ing, shopping, commu- n Dawn Luitjens But I didn’t need the release be- inlow German: “Junges, Fot im out a Visitor’s Guide nity events, history, Red Composition Manager cause I recall the business well. Hindgering!” or, roughly trans- seemingly forever. I Rock Falls park, Dining [email protected] But let’s fast-forward first, to lated, “Young bucks, kick it in the can attest that each and the Haunted Sghoul 2021. The local brothers’ work in (rear)!” And they certainly did. n Tammy Holt Visitor’s Guide con- House. So,what is the the sportswear industry wasn’t a The business started at their Circulation Manager tains something for story behind each of short-lived fad. Thirty-five years kitchen table where Joel and [email protected] everyone — not just those options? later, Wieners is now WSI Sports- Mark’s mom, Irene Wiens Menken, n visitors. Through the course Chris Tailowright wear, an industry leader in cold- and their grandmother, Violet, The Guide is espe- of 2021, our readers iCitizen Tech Support weather sportswear, which sup- would cut out patterns and sew up cially good for new res- will find out. Peri- [email protected] plies undergarments for Division their first crazy outfits. They sold idents. When I moved odically, I intend to n General Office I college and professional sports some of their creations to friends, to Windom in 1988, the explore each of these [email protected] teams across the country. then spread their wares to high Visitor’s Guide was in this space. n Time and again, you’ll hear school volleyball, cross country Composition with me everywhere I went. about WSI Sports in Minneapolis and even football teams across [email protected] It not only provided valu- NEWS & NOTES providing undershirts and com- Southwest Minnesota. able local history and informa- pression shorts to football teams “We eventually ran through CITIZEN STAFF: Ronald Alm, tion about local destinations, n Riverfest’s parade grand preparing to play conference cham- most of the relatives willing to Joel Alvstad, Dave Fjeld, Sue as a newcomer I found the ads marshal will be named soon. pionship games in cold weather pitch in over the summer,” Mark extremely helpful as well. When Frederickson, Tammy Holt, n outdoor stadiums. says. “Then, in the fall, we hired I looked for a real estate agent, Look for the kayak launch to Rahn Larson, Dawn Luitjens, The people behind that are the a professional seamstress and got or some other business, one of be installed in the near future. Tim Marsh, Cory Regnier, Wiens brothers. placement in a few stores.” the first places I checked was the Michelle Riihl, Trevor Slette, n Windom Area Foundation Now, let’s go back to the summer Mark left for active military guide. Chris Tailowright, Jen Walinga. of ’86, when Joel and Mark estab- duty in 1987 and served in Ger- You could say I met businesses will provide Hy-Vee cookies for lished their first sportswear busi- many (yes, he saw the Berlin Wall through the guide and, in some Saturday’s All School Reunion. ness. Wieners were, to say the least, fall) then was deployed for Desert interesting and I’ll admit I thought Storm. He retired several years ago YOUR VOICE COUNTS it was nothing more than a fad. But as a U.S. Army colonel. We welcome letters to the editor of n LETTERS the Wiens were giving teens, who Meanwhile, Joel was back in the up to 300 words on any topic. We were moving away from the short Twin Cities getting the business on strongly encourage letters to be Great work with the helped place the flags. shorts of the 1970s and early ’80s, a the fast track to success. typed/emailed and may be edited short that was a composite of the When Mark returned to Minne- for clarity and length and must Lakeview Cemetery flags Members of the Windom Cem- etery Association and many others short, lightweight running shorts sota after his overseas military ser- include your name, address and The Lakeview Cemetery looked greatly appreciate the work that and a tight-fitting, mid-thigh-length vice, he found Joel had changed the daytime phone number. The dead- so nice over Memorial Day week- went into the placement of the compression short. name to something a little more line for letters is noon on Mondays. end. flags for Memorial Day weekend. And the boys created the shorts respectable — WSI. Not only has This did not come by accident. in a combination of stylish, fun the name stuck, but it’s a leader in MAIL TO: Citizen Publishing Co. It occurred thanks to the hard prints and solid colors. the sportswear industry today. P.O. Box 309 — Deborah Polzin, Windom, MN 56101 work put in by American Legion Windom Cemetery They even had some blue-and- From Wieners to WSI, who’d a 206 members and members of the Association gold striped shorts specifically for thunk it? Joel and Mark Wiens, EMAIL: [email protected] Windom Eagle baseball team who Windom athletes. Joel was one of that’s who. ONLINE: www.windomnews.com
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n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN FAITH & FAMILY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021 4 Worthington man takes barbershop group’s reins n Randy Rogers has been Lea and involved with barbershop plans to choruses since 1992. continue directing The Windom Area that group Chordhustlers have been once a week quietly working behind on Tuesdays the scenes since the start — as well as of the pandemic in March the Chord- 2020. Randy Rogers hustlers on But they’ve been doing it Mondays. with direction. Rogers doesn’t plan to Earlier this year, the change a great deal with Chordhustlers brought on the group. The Chordhus- Randy Rogers to take the tlers are continuing to baton for the local men’s rehearse to sing sacred barbershop chorus that has songs in churches, possibly 6/9 MRpageant 259 been singing together for even later this month. The 2021 MISS RIVERFEST Kaylan over 50 years. Rogers takes group also plans to bring Donchez gasped in disbelief over for Sean Benz, who left back its annual spring con- as 2020 Miss Riverfest Jessica to take a music teaching cert, as well as a Christmas Ambrose placed the crown on position out of the area. concert. Kaylan’s head. So, how did Rogers and As a member of the the Chordhustlers connect? Association for Xtreme Because barbershop Quartet & Harmony Bri- choruses in Minnesota and gades, Rogers hopes to get a throughout the Midwest number of chorus mem- are well-connected, Rogers bers who enjoy singing EXCITEMENT WAS all over learned through one of the in quartets and introduce the face of Windom Area district’s chapter advocates them to more advance Elementary second-grader that Windom not only was songs by the AXQHB. Alizabeth Baloun as last in need of a director, but “We’re going to get quar- year’s Little Miss Riverfest also needing help. tet singers, who love to sing 6/9 MRpageant 250 Josianna Dewall placed the Without a director and in quartets, and select songs “WHOAAAA!” IS WHAT First Runner-up Ella Wilde seemed to crown on the new Little Miss the throws of a pandemic, that are the caliber that the be saying as 2020 First Runner-up Alyssa Reisdorfer placed the Riverfest. crown on Ella’s head. 6/9 MRpageant 163 Rogers connected with the simple Joe Barbershopper Chordhustlers and was probably would not quite able to work with the group get. It’s a step up,” Rog- remotely through Zoom. ers says. “You learn these Pageant gets 2021 Riverfest off to royal start He was able to bring every (eight to 10 songs) on your member of the Chordhus- own. They send you the mu- n Representatives from 2021 Miss Riverfest from the an online vote held at www. erfest contestants and Little tlers into a virtual setting, sic, the learning tracks and Women of Today and the five contestants, who will windomnews.com, from May Miss Riverfest participants. each from their respective you learn on your own.” Riverfest Committee spoke be seniors at Windom Area 26 to June 4. Dustin Stevens provided a homes. Rogers says one of the lo- during the pageant. High School in the fall. The other pageant con- piano solo during the show, “I was able to refine it cations for getting together Kaylan also was voted testants were Mikalah Konz while Monica Muller, presi- because I had been doing with other quartet singers The annual start to Miss Congeniality by her and Brooklyn Paulson. dent of Windom Women of it with Albert Lea,” Rogers is in the Twin Cities over a Windom’s Riverfest sum- fellow pageant contestants. Crowned Little Miss Today, and Clark Lingbeek explains. “I said, ‘Sure, I’ll weekend. mer celebration happened Kaylan did a flag routine for Riverfest was second-grader of the Riverfest Committee, offer my services and ideas He also hopes to stretch in dramatic fashion in the her talent. Alizabeth Baloun, the daugh- spoke on behalf of their and hopefully things will Chordhustlers members to BARC Auditorium Monday Named First Runner-up ter of Brady and Samantha organizations. lighten up a little bit.’ ” get involved in an All-Chap- evening. was Ella Wilde, the daughter Baloun, who was selected Miss Riverfest 2020 Jes- Rakki Peterson, a long- ter Chorus event in Octo- The pageant was pre- of Tom and Mara Wilde. She by random draw. Thirteen sica Ambrose and First time Chordhustler member, ber. Choruses that want sented by Windom Women performed a vocal solo for second-graders participated Runner-up Alyssa Reisdorfer says Rogers and the Chord- to get involved learn two of Today. her talent. in the Little Miss Riverfest received their scholarships hustlers were able to meet songs, then join anywhere Kaylan Donchez, the Lucy Stevens, the daugh- portion of the pageant. near the end of the pageant. virtually thanks to Rogers’ from another 80 to 120 men daughter of Julie Snelling- ter of Dustin Stevens, was The evening also featured technology skills. to sing together on stage Donchez was crowned the voted Miss Photogenic in dance routines by Miss Riv- “He does things on during the October event. computers that even my Rogers says it could be a son says, ‘How did he do stepping stone to returning that?’ ” Rakki says with to competitive barbershop amazement. singing, which the group As Chordhustlers mem- did back in the 1980s. bers became comfortable “This is the fire in his and accustomed to Rogers soul that we’ve recognized direction — and Rogers — we want this guy,” Peter- with the Chordhustlers’ son says. response — the group Rogers is also excited extended an invitation for about the Chordhustlers’ Rogers to take over direc- annual Youth in Harmony torship of the group. He event, that introduces high agreed and becomes just school boys and girls to the fourth director in the barbershop singing. group’s last 50 years. “I said, ‘Do not drop that! Rogers is a Southwest That’s the best program.’ Minnesota native, having I’ve been to a couple of been born in Slayton and the shows and they’re lived most of his life in fantastic. The kids are just Worthington. In fact, he excited to sing,” Rogers lives in Worthington today maintains. and has two adult children. The Chordhustlers He is no stranger to returned to in-person re- barbershop chorus singing, hearsals on Monday night. having gotten involved in Rehearsals happen Monday barbershoppers in 1992. evenings at 7:30 p.m., at He sang with his father Church of God Prophesy, and shortly after join- 580 Cindy St., in Windom’s ing the group, the group River Bluff neighborhood. discovered his musical Individuals wishing to be a talents were a bit more part of rehearsals, but do than others and asked if he not feel comfortable meet- would direct the group. He ing in person, are welcome accepted the offer and has to join in via Zoom. 6/9 MRpageant 276 been directing barbershop Anyone wishing to join THE ROYAL COURT includes (from left) candidate Mikalah Baloun, First Runner-up Ella Wilde and candidate Brooklyn choruses, off and on, ever the Chordhustlers or would Konz, Miss Photogenic Lucy Stevens, Miss Riverfest and Miss Paulson. since. like more information, Congeniality Kaylan Donchez, Little Miss Riverfest Alizabeth Rogers is currently contact Peterson at 507-236- directing a group in Albert 0785.
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Marjorie Basinger Dr. Harold Basinger n BULLETIN BOARD Rosella Adina (Olfert) Smith Marjorie Dr. Harold June Basinger, Basinger, 93, Rosella “Rosie” sold her home on CLUB ACTIVITIES Smith, 98, of River Road. In 2013, 90, of Windom of Windom died May 22, died May 31, Monday, June 14 Windom, died in she moved into The Windom Area Health 2021, at her 2021, at his WINDOM the early morning Remick Ridge’s Auxiliary will hold its monthly hours of Sunday, facility where she home in Win- home in Win- meeting at 6 p.m. at the hospi- LIONS June 6, at Good continued to live dom after a dom. tal’s Education Room. Samaritan Society- independently for long illness. A joint CLUB Sogge Memorial the next five years A joint Celebration LSS BISTRO Nursing Home in before entering Celebration of Life service (Formerly Windom Senior Din- Windom. assisted living at of Life service for Harold ing, each meal includes milk, Her funeral service Mikkelsen Manor. for Harold and his wife, bread and dessert.) MEETINGS: will be on Friday, June 11, An active member of and his wife, Marjorie, Thursday — Chef’s Choice: Second and fourth 10:30 a.m., at First Presby- the First Presbyterian Marjorie, was was Monday Egg & cheese bake, oven- Wednesdays at 6:30 terian Church in Windom Church of Windom since Monday at at LaCanne browned potatoes, fruit, coffee p.m. at Phat Pheasant. with the Rev. Pam Prouty 1951, Rosie served as Dea- LaCanne Fam- Family Fu- cake. officiating. coness three times, was a ily Funeral neral Home in Friday: Salisbury steak with ACTIVITIES: gravy, mashed potatoes, green Visitation will be one member of the Missions Home in Windom with Pas- Windom with Pastor Kevin Join us in tor Kevin Walzak officiating. Walzak officiating. beans, dinner roll. celebrating our hour prior to the service. Committee, volunteered Monday: Taco salad with Music provided by in the kitchen whenever The service was live- The service was live- streamed on the LaCanne streamed on the LaCanne salsa, sour cream and corn 50th year Anna Hochstein, grand- needed and belonged to chips, fresh fruit. daughter; and Keith the Dorcas Circle. She Family Funeral Service Family Funeral Service of service to the area Facebook page. Facebook page. Tuesday — Half Price Day: by attending our Lohse, member of First especially enjoyed the Baked chicken, au gratin pota- LaCanne Family Funeral Harold Preston Basinger Presbyterian Church. music at First Presbyte- toes, peas, dinner roll. Riverfest dance. www.petersonbrothers. rian and, although she did Service of Windom handled was born June 8, 1927, to Dr. Wednesday: Baked fish, the funeral arrangements. Homer and Marion Basinger See the ad on page 15 com not play the organ for the brown rice, oriental blend veg- for more information! Casket bearers: church, she enjoyed tak- Marjorie June Mueller of Windom. He and his older etables, peaches. grandsons Mike Smith, ing lessons and playing was born Oct. 23, 1930, to brother, Robert, grew up in Thursday (6-17): Spaghetti, Terry Smith, Lane Smith her organ at home. Robert and Gertude Muel- Windom and graduated from lettuce salad with dressing, Prekker, Drew Smith, She was also a member ler in Sioux City, Iowa. Her Windom High School, where fruit, garlic bread. Tim Smith and David of Amo Township Tues- father’s work as a music Harold played basketball and NOTE: Until further notice, WINDOM AREA SR. CENTER Claussen. day Club and the Retired teacher took the family to football for the Eagles. meals will not be served at the Activities at the Center, Honorary pallbearer: Senior Volunteer Pro- several places as Marjorie After graduating in 1945, senior congregate dining site located at 1750 Cottonwood grandson Ryan Claussen. gram. grew up, including Sioux Harold entered the U.S. Navy in Windom, but meals can be Lake Drive include: Burial will be at Mem- Rosie did beautiful City, Iowa; Wilmington, W.V.; and was sent to Dickerson, picked up at the door of the se- Monday-Friday: Pool and ory Gardens Cemetery hand embroidery and Eveleth and Minneapolis. N.D., where he started class- nior dining room or delivered. cards for men, 8 a.m.-noon; Call 831-6161 the day prior to in Windom, alongside enjoyed knitting, quilt- As a young woman, es for the Navy Air Corps. cards and games for women, Marjorie won the title of He also played football at the the desired dinner and indicate beginning at 1 p.m. husband Oscar O. Smith, ing, crocheting, reading, pick-up or delivery. with graveside service by gardening, trying new Miss Teen Minneapolis in school. He later transferred Father Timothy Smith. recipes, playing Bingo, 1948. She earned the honor and continued his Navy Rosella Adina Olfert and fishing for walleyes at by writing an essay and training at the University of WEEKLY CLUB ACTIVITIES was born Oct. 26, 1922, to their Lake of the Woods received a trip to New York Wisconsin. Al-Anon: Presently not meeting. 235 9th St., Windom. Contact: Henry A. and Helen (Nies- cabin. She was well- City that included a stay at He pursued undergradu- Contact: Lorri, 831-6107. 1-800-247-1401 or 831-1987. sen) Olfert in Mt. Lake. known for her delicious the famed Waldorf Astoria ate studies at the University AA: Fridays — 8 p.m.; Satur- NA: Wednesdays — 7-8 p.m., She grew up with brother, potato salad, Borscht Hotel. of Minnesota, receiving a days — 11 a.m.; Sundays — 4 BARC Second Floor. Roland, and sister, Virgin- (soup), and fresh (Ger- Marjorie also was a danc- Bachelor of Science degree p.m.; Wednesdays — 9:30 TOPS: Thursdays — 5 p.m., ia, in Mt. Lake where she man) Zweiback rolls. She er for the Aqua Darlings, in 1951 and a Doctor of Medi- a.m., Windom Fire Hall. Con- weigh-ins, 5:30 p.m., meeting, attended country school. also enjoyed visiting with which performed for the cine in 1953. tact: Kathy, 822-1311. First Presbyterian Church, 336 Cottonwood County A.C.E. 11th St., Windom. Rosie was baptized and her friends and going Minneapolis Aquatennial. While at the University of While living in Minneapo- Minnesota, he met Marjorie Bone Builders: Currently not WIC Clinics: Mondays-Fridays confirmed at First Menno- to her afternoon coffee meeting during the COVID-19 — By appointment 9 a.m. to 4 nite Church of Mt. Lake. groups. lis and attending the Univer- Mueller. They married in sity of Minnesota, Marjorie 1949. pandemic. p.m., Community Health Ser- Rosie did housework She dearly loved all Gam-Anon: Thurs. — 7 p.m., vices, 235 9th St., Windom: in town and waitressed members of her family, met and married Harold Bas- In 1954, Harold joined his inger. After a year intern- father’s medical practice in Windom Fire Hall, 428 9th St. 1-800-247-1401 or 831-1987. at a local café when she especially her grandchil- Gamblers Anonymous: Sun- Windom Area Chordhustlers: ship in Williamsport, Pa., Windom as a medical doctor met her future husband, dren, cherishing the days — 7 p.m., Law Enforce- Currently not meeting during Oscar O. Smith. After the times she could spend for Harold’s residency, Dr. until his retirement. He also ment Center lower level, the COVID-19 pandemic. end of World War II and with them. Harold and Marjorie moved remained in the Air Force Windom. Windom Kiwanis Club: on Dec. 21, 1945, they were Rosie was preceded in to Windom, where Marjorie Reserves and was called up Immunizations: Mondays- Thursdays — Noon, River City united in marriage. death by her husband, made their home and raised for duty during Operation Fridays — By appointment, Eatery. The couple lived in Oscar; her parents, Henry their six children. Desert Storm. Community Health Services, Trimont, for a short time and Helen; her brother, She also was involved in Harold enjoyed fishing, before purchasing a farm Roland; and two great- the community. She partici- camping, cooking and eating Love our Earth northwest of Windom. grandchildren, Hudson pating in several community good food, telling stories and During their marriage, and Naomi. theater productions, was jokes, watching and playing they were blessed with Rosie is survived involved with Environmen- sports and extensive travel. five children. by her five children: tal Education Emphasis, Harold and Marge lived in read recycle Rosie was a full-time Chuck (Annette) Smith Philanthropic Educational or visited over 50 countries. Organization, First United They lived near Lisbon, & mother and homemaker, of Windom; Carl (Iris) always busy with gar- Smith of Willmar; Helen Methodist Church and, later, Portugal for four years as dening, canning, raising (Sam) Stone of Duluth; Mt. Lake Christian and Mis- missionaries with Christian ducks and chickens, and Lucille (Roger) Williams sionary Alliance Church. Associates International, more. When their chil- of Hartford, Wis.; Dallas Marjorie enjoyed his- operating a guest house, dren were older, Rosie (Betty) Smith of Windom; tory, reading (especially the hosting Bible studies and JUST A REMINDER worked as a waitress at 15 grandchildren (Shelly, Bible), leading Bible studies, serving in Riverside Interna- Roger’s Café in Windom Sherry, Mike, Terry, Lisa, travelling, dance theater, art tional Church. and helped Oscar in the Tim, Lane, Crystal, Am- and music. Harold loved God and Ward II City Council letters of interest Deputy Registrar’s Office. ber, Laura, Ryan, David, She was preceded in death spending time with his fam- for the seat are due to the Mayor at City Following Oscar’s death Drew, Anna, Sondra); 42 by her son, Mark Basinger; a ily and friends. Hall no later than noon on in 1971, Rosie continued great-grandchildren; one daughter, Andrea Basinger; He was preceded in to live on the farm for a great-great-grandchild; and a grandson, Andrew death by his wife, Marjorie; year before moving into additional family mem- Basinger. brother, Robert Basinger; Friday, June 11 Windom. She worked at bers; and her dear sister, Survivors include her son, Mark Basinger; daugh- Beyers Drug for a few Virginia (Ginny) Friesen husband, Dr. Harold P. Bas- ter, Andrea Basinger; and years as a clerk and, later, of Mt. Lake. She will be inger; son, Steven (Kristin) grandson, Andrew Basinger. as a custodian for North- lovingly missed by all. Basinger; daughters: Robin Survivors include his son, western Bell Telephone Quotes from Rosie: (Duwayne) Johnson, Carolyn Steven (Kristin) Basinger; Company for 12 years “Life is good if you don’t (Jon) Freeman and Meredith daughters: Robin (Duwayne) — WINDOM AREA SCHOOLS — where she retired in 1986. weaken.” (and) “Be kind Basinger; seven grandchil- Johnson, Carolyn (Jon) Free- At the age of 91, Rosie to all.” dren; and her two sisters, man and Meredith Basinger; OF C. Jean Carlson and Pamela seven grandchildren; and Allen. two sisters-in-law, C. Jean STUDENTS THE WEEK Lisa Tucker Carlson and Pamela Allen. Lisa Tucker, 52, of Inver oncology department of the MIDDLE SCHOOL Grove Heights died June 15, clinic where she was eventu- Chosen because — Josier is a trustworthy, 2020, at her home following a ally treated. reliable, good-humored student who battle with cancer. Lisa loved cats. She also consistently turns in high-quality work. A memorial service will enjoyed watching TV, espe- Windomnet Medallion Hunt He is creative and pays attention to detail be held June 19 at 2:30 p.m., cially professional wrestling, when completing assignments and projects. at the Heron Lake Methodist scarey movies, rock music, began Monday with first clue Josier supports others without being asked. Church in Heron Lake, with wearing hats and celebrating Each day he comes to class with a positive visitation beginning at 1:30 Christmas and her birthday. n If the medallion is found, internet. attitude and a willingness to learn. Keep up p.m. A talented musician, Lisa the finder is asked to turn it According to Windom- the fantastic work! Lisa Marie Horkey was enjoyed playing the piano. into Windom City Hall during net rules, the medallion born March 7, 1968, to Vernal she could figure out musical normal business hours. is hidden outdoors on Student’s comments — I enjoy talking and Josier Way “Bud” and LaMae (Olson) notes from a TV jingle, but public property within the playing with my friends, playing in the gym Grade 7 Horkey in Westbrook. also liked playing classical The Windomnet Me- Windom city limits. It will and going outside. I like painting and drawing She graduated from music. dallion Hunt returns for not be hidden on any closed in art class and making and painting cars in Storden-Jeffers High School. She will be remembered Riverfest 2021! city parks, private property industrial tech. After high school, she for her smile and ability The annual event, spon- office or grounds, on a golf Student’s interests — My hobbies are moved to the Twin Cities, to make friends easily. Her sored by Windomnet, began course, under any artificial playing video games, drawing and playing where she worked at various classmates at Storden-Jeffers Monday with the first clue: or natural turf, or at any the piano. insurance companies. High School described her as “The time has come for fun construction site. Parents — Maw Lay Way & Eh Li Way In 1999, Lisa married Scott “wild and crazy.” in the sun. If you can find If the medallion is found, Tucker and became step- She was preceded in death me the hunt will be done.” it should be promptly mother to twin boys, Dylan by her father, Bud; and a Tuesday’s clue was: returned to Windom City HIGH SCHOOL and Ryan. brother, Rick. “Mayflower is closed, so I Hall, 444 9th St., in Windom Chosen because — Luis has faced many Lisa’s health battles began Survivors include her hus- can’t be there. So fun times during normal business physical challenges within this last year, and when she was diagnosed band, Scott Tucker; stepsons, with friends is what I will hours, Monday through has made great gains! He is stronger and with Type 1 diabetes. When Ryan Tucker and Dylan (Mi- share.” Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. works very hard! It is fun to see the progress her health stabilized, she kayla) Tucker; her dog, Sara; A new clue is released If the medallion is not he has made. pursed and graduated with a mother, LaMae Horkey; each day at 9 a.m., through found or turned in by Student’s comments — I enjoy Phy Ed in the medical assistant degree. sister, Diane (Phil) Schmitz; Friday, or until the medal- Friday at 5 p.m., Windom- gym. I like hanging out with my friends. lion is found. Clues are net reserves the right to She worked at various brother, Scott (Jody) Horkey; Student’s interests — I like to play ball. I also posted on Windomnet’s discontinue the hunt. clinics in the Health Part- and in-laws, Dave and Marge enjoy going to the pool. ners network in St. Paul. Larsen. website, www.windomnet. Additionally, Windom- Luis Duron com; Facebook page; and at net reserves the right to Parents — Jose Duron Her last position was in the Grade 9 Windom City Hall. discontinue the hunt at any The person who finds the time if public property is n DEATH NOTICES medallion receives six free destroyed or other damag- Congratulations, Josier and Luis! months of 1 gigabyte speed ing circumstances occur. Camalla Adams Osterberg Funeral Home THIS RECOGNITION SPONSORED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY: of Jackson is handling the n Camalla Ann Adams, 59, funeral arrangements. COLLEGE NEWS of Jackson died June 5, 2021, at Avera Heart Hospital in Sydney Erickson and bachelor’s degrees from Sioux Falls. Karen Iverson Shelby Erickson of Windom Northwestern College in A private family Celebra- Karen Iverson, 78, of have been named to the fall Orange City, Iowa. Grev tion of Life service will be Windom died June 2, 2021, semester dean’s list at the graduated with a major in held June 19 at 10:30 a.m., at Good Samaritan Society- University of Minnesota accounting; Stoesz graduat- at Osterberg Funeral Home Sogge Memorial in Windom. Twin Cities. ed with a major in business Chapel in Jackson with Pas- A private family service Samuel Grev and Levi administration/agribusi- tor Steve DeKok officiating. will be held in July. Stoesz recently received ness.
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Those perusing the booths Plans are for Phat Pheas- show. specialty booths. sions with kettle corn, RIVERFEST/ will find such crafts as metal ant Pub and the Windom Cash donations to the fire- A handful of vendors at shaved ice, bottled pop and art, yard decor and sundress- Lions Club to team up to works fund can be dropped this year’s event will only water. Friday fireworks es, handcrafted wood items, provide outdoor music and off at the BARC office in be there on Saturday. Some •CaribbeanKitchen& homemade scented products, a beer garden at Tegels Park Windom. Saturday-only vendors this Grill offering jerk chicken, return to the handmade jewelry, clothing, on Friday. year include Bev’s Doll jerk wraps, barbecued ribs, lake FROM PAGE 1 metal sculpture, knitted, It’s an opportunity for SATURDAY EVENTS Clothes for American Girl pork-and-beans, rice and crocheted and quilted items folks to relax with a bever- dolls, Jess’s Jewelry, Loomin’ beans. and more. age at the lake before, or dur- Sand Volleyball Around handwoven rugs, •ShortButSweetRefresh- Thursday evening at Cot- ing the fireworks display. Where: Tegels Park at Pink Zebra home fragrance ments, which features mini- tonwood Lake with free HyVee Cookout Cottonwood Lake. and decor, Sons of Norway doughnuts, walking tacos, acoustic music provided by Where: Tegels Park. Fireworks When: 8 a.m. check-in, homemade lefse, Norwex pop, coffee, cappucinos, local performers Jeremy When: 5-8 p.m. Where: Cottonwood Lake. pool play begins 8:30 a.m. and Cottonwood County frappuccinos, bottled water, DeWall and Scott Ringquist. Sponsor: Hy-Vee. When: 10:15 p.m. with tournament to follow. Animal Rescue. hot chocolate, lemonad and Phat Pheasant Pub will have Contact: Maria Thom. Sponsor: Riverfest Com- Sponsor: Johnson Engi- strawberry lemonade. a beer garden at the park Folks looking for a good mittee. neering Group. Concessions •Angela’sEggRolls& and a River City Eatery food meal before the fireworks Contact: Clark Lingbeek Contact: Mike Johnson. Where: Tegels Park at Cot- More, serving up pork egg truck will be there, as well. only need to look as far A Riverfest Friday night The co-ed sand volleyball tonwood Lake. rolls, cream cheese wontons, as the Tegels Park shelter tradition for 35 years, tournament will see up- When: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. chicken fried rice, lo mein, FRIDAY EVENTS area. This is a fundraiser fireworks will again be set wards of 15 to 20 teams of The professional conces- pad thai, sticky rice, chicken Craft & Vendor Show for Riverfest and features a off on the lake. Chairman six to eight players battling sionaires will be selling strips and Bubble tea. hamburger, brat, or hot dog, Clark Lingbeek says the pop on the beach for top honors. their variety of delicious Where: Tegels Park. chips and a beverage, all for can bin remains an effective The tournament will include food items at Tegels Park be- All School Reunion When: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. a family-friendly price. fundraiser for the fireworks top teams from around the ginning Saturday morning. Where: The gym, food Contact: Melissa Cory. HyVee, as a sponsor of and other events. He added region. Registration is due Returning favorites include: service area of BARC. This year’s show includes Riverfest, is providing that donations and sponsor- by Thursday. Concessions •Godfather’sPizza,selling When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. a variety of participants — equipment and food for the ships are also critical to the will be available throughout by the slice or whole, as well Sponsor: Windom Area from vendors to crafts and cookout, with all proceeds summer celebration. the day from the nearby food as monkey bread, soft drinks Foundation. specialty booths. going to Riverfest. As with last year’s display, vendors. and bottled water. Everyone who attended, Some vendors participat- the Fish Lake Association •BuffaloGalConcessions graduated from or worked in ing in both days of the fair DJ & beer garden staff will put on the fire- Craft & Vendor Show serving buffalo burgers, hot Windom School District 177 include: Delft Honey Com- Where: Tegels Park at works display from a pon- Where: Tegels Park at dogs, riblets, steak sand- is invited to stop by and reg- pany, Holly’s Homemade Cottonwood Lake. toon on the lake. Lingbeek Cottonwood Lake. wiches, corn dogs, chili dogs, ister at the Business, Arts Goodies, Jurgens Arts and When: 8-11 p.m. said people will be allowed When: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. pork chops on a stick, sno- and Recreation Center in Crafts, Lingbeek Designs, Sponsor: Riverfest Com- to park their cars in Tegels Contact: Melissa Cory. cones, cotton candy, nachos, No Name Images, Peace mittee. Park during the event, but This year’s show includes potato chips, smoothies, pop Peddler, Rachel Sajban Arts, Contact: Clark Lingbeek, asks that people turn off a variety of participants — and lemonade. Pampered Chef, Scentsy and SEE RIVERFEST 831-3977. their car lights during the from vendors to crafts and •All-AmericanConces- Tastefully Simple. • BACK PAGE
official proceedings of COTTONWOOD COUNTY
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION Attorney Nick Anderson, to approve May warrants Pohlman, full-time Deputy Dispatchers contingent upon July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023 May 18, 2021 County Coordinator Kelly in the amount of $93,220.42 Auditor/Treasurer, to perma- successful completion of all and to allow Commissioner Cottonwood County Thongvivong, Auditor/Trea- and broken down as fol- nent status effective May 23, hiring requirements. Anderson or Commissioner Board of Commissioners surer Donna Torkelson, Kathy lows: County Revenue Fund 2021; to move Jordan Allen, Additional Action Items — Holmen to sign on the coun- Regular Meeting Marsh, Gale Bondhus, Drew — $26,308.68, Long Term Capi- full-time Deputy Sheriff, to approved by unanimous roll ty’s behalf; to adopt the CO- The Board of Commission- Hage, Bramer Powers, Nick tal Outlay — $4,051.00,Ditch permanent status effective call or regular vote: to approve VID-19 Preparedness Plan as ers met at the Cottonwood Klisch, Jason Purrington, Fund — $1,392.79, Road and May 25, 2021; to offer full- the commercial tax abatement amended; to approve and sign County BARC Building in Paul Johnson, Mike Meeks, Bridge Fund — $44,791.16, time Solid Waste Technician and resolution 21-05-18; to ap- the Feedlot FY2020 Year End Windom, MN. Present in per- and Joel Alvstad. Waste Abatement/SCORE positions to Matt Ludvigson prove the Tax Abatement for Report. son or via teleconference for Routine Items — approved — $13,810.13, Landfill Enter- and Melvin Lewis contingent New Commercial Construc- S/Donna Torkelson, all or portions of the meet- by unanimous roll call or prise Fund — $2,866.66; ad- upon successful completion tion or Remodel application Auditor/Treasurer ing were: Commissioners regular vote: to approve the journment. of all hiring requirements; to as amended; to approve the S/Thomas D. Appel, Tom Appel, Donna Gravley, agenda as amended; to ap- Personnel Items — ap- hire Daniel Paur, Wyatt Krick, Redwood-Cottonwood Rivers Board Chair Norm Holmen, Larry Ander- prove the minutes of the proved by unanimous roll call Connor Braaksma, and Ernes- Control Area (RCRCA) Joint S/Kelly Thongvivong, son, Kevin Stevens; County May 4, 2021 regular meeting; or regular vote: to move Carly to Rivera as part-time Jailer/ Powers Agreement effective County Coordinator
PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE OF PROPERTY IDENTIFICA- LLC Court File No.: 17PR21242 be filed prior to the hearing schramellaw@windomnet. MORTGAGE TION NUMBER: 22-610-0030 Assignee of Mortgagee In Re: Estate of with the Cottonwood County com FORECLOSURE SALE COUNTY IN WHICH PROP- LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP Jan Ph. Wassenaar, Court Administration office (604— June 9, 16, 23, 2021) THE RIGHT TO VERI- ERTY IS LOCATED: Cotton- BY ______Decedent. by: efiling (electronic filing); ______FICATION OF THE DEBT wood Melissa L. B. Porter - 0337778 NOTICE OF AND OR- email: 5thCottonwoodCourt- Cottonwood County AND IDENTITY OF THE THE AMOUNT CLAIMED Gary J. Evers - 0134764 DER FOR HEARING ON [email protected]; Planning Commission ORIGINAL CREDITOR TO BE DUE ON THE MORT- Joseph M. Rossman - PETITION FOR FORMAL mail at P.O. Box 97, Windom, PUBLIC HEARING WITHIN THE TIME PRO- GAGE ON THE DATE OF THE 0397070 PROBATE OF WILL AND MN 56101. Any interested per- LEGAL NOTICE VIDED BY LAW IS NOT AF- NOTICE: $78,946.23 Attorneys for Mortgagee APPOINTMENT OF PER- son planning on attending the CONDITION USE FECTED BY THIS ACTION. THAT all pre-foreclosure LOGS Legal Group LLP SONAL REPRESENTATIVE hearing should contact Court PERMIT APPLICATION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV- requirements have been com- 12550 West Frontage Road, AND NOTICE TO CREDI- Administration at 507-831-4551 An application has been EN, that default has occurred plied with; that no action or Suite 200 TORS (603— June 2, 9, 2021) submitted by Gavin Mattison, ______in the conditions of the fol- proceeding has been insti- Burnsville, MN 55337 It is Ordered and Notice is requesting a Conditional Use lowing described mortgage: tuted at law or otherwise to (952) 831-4060 given that on June 23, 2021 at STATE OF MINNESOTA Permit, required by Cotton- DATE OF MORTGAGE: recover the debt secured by THIS IS A 8:30 a.m., a hearing will be IN DISTRICT COURT wood County Zoning Ordi- April 17, 2020 said mortgage, or any part COMMUNICATION FROM held in this Court at the Cot- FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT nance #28 Shop House within ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL thereof; A DEBT COLLECTOR tonwood County Courthouse, COUNTY OF Shoreland on the parcel of AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: PURSUANT, to the power (598— June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 900 Third Avenue, Windom, COTTONWOOD property described as: $73,000.00 of sale contained in said July 7, 2021) Minnesota 56101-0097, for Case Type: 14 Parcel: The Northwest ______MORTGAGOR(S): Anthony mortgage, the above described the formal probate of an (Quiet Title Action) Quarter of the Southeast C. Brunner, unmarried property will be sold by the NOTICE OF instrument purporting to Court File No.:17-CV-21-250 Quarter of Section 15, Town- MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Sheriff of said county as PUBLIC HEARING be the decedent’s Will dated Assigned to Judge: ship 108 N, Range 37 W, High- Electronic Registration Sys- follows: Notice is hereby given that February 22, 2019, and for Christina M. Wietzema water Township, Cottonwood tems, Inc. DATE AND TIME OF the Windom City Council will the appointment of Rita S. Kim M. Anderson and County, Minnesota TRANSACTION AGENT: SALE: July 22, 2021, 10:00 hold a public hearing in the Dunkelberger, whose address Terry A. Anderson A Public Hearing to con- Mortgage Electronic Registra- AM City Council Chambers at is 1930 S. Tallgrass Drive, Fay- husband and wife, sider said Conditional Use tion Systems, Inc. PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s City Hall, 444 Ninth Street, etteville, Arkansas 72701, and Plaintiffs, Permit will be held by the MIN#: 100853701036365921 Main Office, Law Enforce- Windom, Minnesota during Irene F. Vagle, whose address vs. SUMMONS Cottonwood County Planning LENDER OR BROKER ment Center, 902 Fifth Avenue, the regularly-scheduled Coun- is 3418 Pawnee Drive S.E., Anderson Investments, Commission on June 24, 2021 AND MORTGAGE ORIGI- Windom, MN 56101 cil meeting, which begins at Alexandria, Minnesota 56308, a partnership, at 1:30 P.M. The hearing will NATOR STATED ON THE to pay the debt secured by 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, as personal representatives Defendant. be held at the library in the MORTGAGE: Loandepot. said mortgage and taxes, if 2021, to provide an opportuni- of the estate of the decedent THIS SUMMONS IS BARC Center 1012 5th Ave. com, LLC any, on said premises and ty for the public comment on in an unsupervised adminis- DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE- Windom, MN 56101. For any SERVICER: Specialized the costs and disbursements, the proposed Police Depart- tration. NAMED DEFENDANT: questions, please call 507- Loan Servicing LLC including attorneys fees al- ment Body Camera Program. Any objections to the peti- YOU ARE HEREBY SUM- 832-8287 DATE AND PLACE OF lowed by law, subject to re- A copy of the proposed tion must be raised at the MONED and required to serve By Order of the FILING: Filed April 24, 2020, demption within 6 months program plan is available for hearing or filed with the upon Plaintiffs’ attorney an Cottonwood County Cottonwood County Recorder, from the date of said sale by inspection in the City Admin- Court prior to the hearing. If Answer to the Complaint Planning Commission as Document Number 288240 the mortgagor(s) the personal istrator’s Office, City Hall, 444 the petition is proper and no which is on file at the Cot- Alex Schultz, Planning and ASSIGNMENTS OF MORT- representatives or assigns. Ninth Street or on the city objections are filed or raised, tonwood County, Minnesota, Zoning Technician GAGE: Assigned to: Loande- TIME AND DATE TO website: the personal representatives Court Administrator’s Of- (605— June 9, 2021) pot.com, LLC; Dated: Decem- VACATE PROPERTY: If www.windom-mn.com. will be appointed with the fice in Windom, Minnesota, ______ber 18, 2020 filed: December the real estate is an owner- Such persons as desire to full power to administer the within twenty-one (21) days Cottonwood County 18, 2020, recorded as document occupied, single-family be heard with reference to estate, including the power to after service of this Sum- Planning Commission number 290075; thereafter dwelling, unless otherwise the proposed Police Depart- collect all assets; pay all legal mons upon you, exclusive of PUBLIC HEARING assigned to Specialized Loan provided by law, the date ment Body Camera Program debts, claims, taxes, and ex- the day of service. If you fail LEGAL NOTICE Servicing LLC; Dated: Febru- on or before which the are encouraged to attend this penses; sell real and personal to do so, judgment by default CONDITION USE ary 4, 2021 filed: February 5, mortgagor(s) must vacate hearing or may submit writ- property; and do all necessary will be taken against you for PERMIT APPLICATION 2021, recorded as document the property, if the mort- ten comments to the City of acts for the estate. the relief demanded in said An application has been number 290491 gage is not reinstated un- Windom. Notice is also given that, Complaint. submitted by Cottonwood LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF der section 580.30 or the By order of the subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3- This action involves, af- County, requesting a Condi- PROPERTY: property is not redeemed Windom City Council: 801, all creditors having fects or brings into question, tional Use Permit, required All that part of Lot 2, under section 580.23, is Steve Nasby claims against the decedent’s the following-described real by Cottonwood County Zoning Prince’s Outlots, an addition 11:59 p.m. on January 22, City Administrator estate are required to present estate: Ordinance #36 Extraction and to the Village of Mountain 2022, or the next business (601— June 2, 9, 2021) the claims to the personal Lots 7 and 8 and the alley Excavation of minerals on the ______lake, Cottonwood County, day if January 22, 2022 falls representative or to the Court between Lots 7 and 8, all in parcel of property described Minnesota, described as fol- on a Saturday, Sunday or legal Notice of within four (4) months after Block 7 in the Original Town- as: lows: Commencing at a point holiday. Abandoned Property the date of this notice or the site of the Village (now City) Parcel: The Northwest in the South boundary line of “THE TIME ALLOWED The following trailers and claims will be barred. of Windom, in Cottonwood Quarter of the Northeast said Lot, 33 feet West of the BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION boats has been abandoned on BY THE COURT County, Minnesota. Quarter of Section 31, Town- Southeast corner of said Lot BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE Cottonwood County Histori- Christina M. Wietzema The object of this action ship 106 N, Range 36 W, Dale 2; thence North parallel with MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL cal Society Property: Judge of District Court is to obtain a judgment that Township, Cottonwood Coun- the East boundary line of Lot REPRESENTATIVES OR AS- License # 8668DL Pierson, Sheila Plaintiffs are the owners in ty, Minnesota 2 a distance of 297 feet; thence SIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED License # 9916FE Dated: May 27 2021 2:41 PM fee simple of the aforemen- A Public Hearing to con- West parallel with the North TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDI- License #ABYC633 Sheila Pierson tioned real estate and that sider said Conditional Use boundary line of Lot 2 to a CIAL ORDER IS ENTERED The above listed property Court Administrator the Defendant, and anyone Permit will be held by the point 77 feet East of the West UNDER MINNESOTA STAT- will become the property of Pierson, Sheila claiming through Defendant Cottonwood County Planning boundary line of said Lot 2; UTES SECTION 582.032 the Cottonwood County His- Dated: May 27 2021 2:41 PM has no estate, interest, lien or Commission on June 24, 2021 thence South parallel with the DETERMINING, AMONG torical Society unless claimed Paul N. Muske (MN# 76831) claim in the aforementioned at 1:30 P.M. The hearing will West boundary line of Lot 2 to OTHER THINGS, THAT THE within 30 days of this notice. Muske, Suhrhoff & Pidde, real estate. be held at the library in the a point on the South boundary MORTGAGED PREMISES (602— June 2, 9, 16, 2021) Ltd. Dated: June 2, 2021 BARC Center 1012 5th Ave. line thereof which is 77 feet ARE IMPROVED WITH A ______112 N. Cass Avenue Ronald J. Schramel Windom, MN 56101. For any East of the Southwest corner RESIDENTIAL DWELLING P.O. Box 143 Attorney for Plaintiffs questions, please call 507- of Lot 2; thence East along the OF LESS THAN 5 UNITS, STATE OF MINNESOTA Springfield, Minnesota COUNTY OF Atty. Reg. No. 254757 832-8287 South boundary line of Lot 2 ARE NOT PROPERTY USED 56087 Schramel Law Office By Order of the a distance of 220.2 feet to the FOR AGRICULTURAL PRO- COTTONWOOD Telephone: (507) 723-6221 DISTRICT COURT 910 Fourth Avenue Cottonwood County point of commencement. DUCTION, AND ARE ABAN- Facsimile: (507) 723-6224 PO Box 505 Planning Commission PROPERTY ADDRESS: DONED. FIFTH JUDICIAL Objections to the petition DISTRICT Windom, MN 56101 Alex Schultz, Planning and 429 County Road 1, Mountain Dated: May 24, 2021 for appointment of the per- P – 507-831-1301 Zoning Technician Lake, MN 56159 Specialized Loan Servicing PROBATE COURT sonal representative must DIVISION F – 507-831-4200 (606— June 9, 2021) n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021 7 Arts & ACADEMICS AWARDS WINDOM EDUCATIONAL HONOR LOAN RECIPIENTS The senior program included the presenta- DAY tion of community-based scholarships, Windom Windom Area High Educational Honor Loans School recently held its and recognition of the annual Awards Day Pro- 2021 senior academic gram in the Blue Gymna- excellence, honor and sium. high honor graduates and However, this year, sep- National Honor Society arate programs were held members. for seniors and students Minnesota State High in grades 9-11. The senior School League-sponsored Awards Day program was awards and athletic in-person with parents awards were presented attending. The grades 9-11 during the program as program was held virtu- Citizenship awards. ally in classrooms. The Pictured here are the awards for that program awards presented to can be found in next Windom Area High School week’s issue. seniors.
AwardsDay 4 SENIOR EAGLE ACHIEVEMENT WINNERS WINDOM EDUCATIONAL HONOR LOAN award recipients (and awards they received) are, from left, front: Hunter Walklin (Eric R. Johnson Memorial), Allie Ward (David and Katherine Campbell Memorial and Anne Hartman Memorial), Lilly Mell- strom (Bruce & Marilyn Nelson Memorial), Jadyn Wormstadt (Herbert & Grace Purrington Memorial). Back: Keith Swenson (Thomas Piper Memorial), Allison Letcher (Charles E. and Myrtle L. Stroud Memorial), Parker Alvstad (Iris Galer Flatgard & J. Ronald Galer Memorial) and Delaney Smith (Robert Remick & Helen Hebbel Remick Memorial). SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
AwardsDay 10 THESE THREE SENIORS teamed up to raise $13,000 to make and purchase roughly 1,100 blankets, one for every student in Windom Area Schools. The three (from left) — Ericka Appel, Katelynn Hunter and Rachel Wolf — received the 2021 Eagle Achievement Award for the work on their senior project. AwardsDay 2 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS (and awards they received) at the Stroud Endowed Fund II). BACK: Alex Espenson (Dick Awards Day Program include, from left, FRONT: Allie Ward Noyes Memorial), Allison Letcher (Krueger Family, Odd (Jennifer Sacks Haugen Memorial, Windom Area Health Fellows Lodge 108, The Globe Outstanding Senior Recogni- CITIZENSHIP AWARDS Foundation), Ericka Appel (Krueger Family), Chance Elness tion, The Globe Outstanding Senior Award), Parker Alvstad (Cottonwood County Corn and Soybean Growers Ag, Coun- (Laura Ingalls Wilder Fine Arts), Delaney Smith (Prudence try Pride Services), Bethany Schmidt (L.A. Amundson), Ellie Lodge 97 A.F. & A.M. Minnesota Masonic Charities, Wade Maricle (Pine View Assisted Living of Windom, Prudence Grams Memorial, Ron Meyer Memorial), Ryan Fauglid (Ar- Lodge 97 A.F. & A.M. Minnesota Masonic Charities, Windom thur C. Jacobson Memorial, The Globe Outstanding Senior Area Health Foundation), Lillian Archibald (Charles & Myrtle Recognition). ATHLETIC AWARD WINNERS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Jessica Seashell Joelle Katelynn Ambrose Baiei Bak Hunter
AwardsDay 6 WINDOM ATHLETIC award recipients are (from left) Kade Sammons, Hunter Walklin and Delaney Smith. Smith and Walklin were local winners of the Minnesota State High School League’s Triple A Award and were named Academic Athletes AwardsDay 9 of the Year. Smith and Sammons were named the school’s Kaleb Ethan Evelyn Manuel CITIZENSHIP AWARDS were presented to seniors Nathanial Athletes of the Year and also received the Ed Grunewald LaCanne Pohlman Rodas Salvador Morales Bjorklund and Hannah Colbert. Memorial Scholarship.
WINDOM AREA HONOR GRADUATES
AwardsDay 13 WAHS HONOR AND Highest Honor graduates for 2021 were introduced during the Awards Day Espenson, Delaney Smith, Conner Redman; Honor graduates Rachel Wolf, Hannah Colbert, Program. They include, from left, front: Highest Honor graduates Gracie Bucher, Ryan Faug- Haley Ambrose, Ericka Appel, Bethany Schmidt, Allie Ward. Back: Honor graduates Keith Sw- lid, Noah Hiniker, Chance Elness, Lillian Archibald, Sam Doorenbos, Kade Sammons, Allison enson, Cameron Alm, Austin Doorenbos, Joseph Fundahn, Jadyn Wormstadt, Parker Alvstad, Letcher, Ellie Maricle, Jenna Brockman. Middle: Highest Honor graduates Hunter Walklin, Alex Sergio Cerda Juarez, Ethan Bordewyk. Not pictured: Lilly Mellstrom, Ciera Visker, Haley Dauer. n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021 8 PERFORMING ARTS MUSIC MUSIC MUSICIANS OF THE YEAR INSTRU- MENTAL VOCALThe Windom Area High work in the classroom Awards were presented to eight Windom Area High School vocal department was limited due to the School seniors during an awards presentation in the presented awards to 11 pandemic. Vocalists Choir Room at Windom Area High School following seniors at an awards rehearsed wearing masks the Awards Day program. presentation in the Choir and being conscious of The eight seniors have been heavily involved in the Room at Windom Area limiting the spread of instrumental music department throughout their prep High School following aerosol. years. the Awards Day program. Unfortunately, the instrumental music department The 11 seniors have been was arguably affected most by the pandemic during heavily involved in the the 2020-21 school year. Instrumentalists were unable department’s programs Lean On Me Award to present any concerts during the past school year. throughout their prep However, the band did perform at Windom Area’s 2021 years. commencement exercises in the Blue Gym Friday The awards are the evening. culmination of a lot of It marked the department’s first concert since No- work behind the scenes vember 2019. in the vocal department throughout the year. Due to the pandemic, the vocal Band Student of the Year Director’s Choice Award music department was able to present just one Parker Alvstad & Hannah Colbert concert in 2020-21. That Musicians of the Year are presented to two came last month when graduating seniors whose involvement in the the Eagle Choir’s juniors Performing Arts spans drama, vocal and instru- and seniors presented a mental music. Pops Concert, which also Parker Alvstad, the son of Joel and Laura featured selections by the Alvstad, has been involved in the fall and winter Girls Pop Group, Mixed musicals, speech, Eagle Concert band and choir, Pop Group, Guys ’50s Mixed Pop Group, Guys ’50s Group and Eagle Group and Senior Girls Stage Band. Group. Likewise, Hannah Colbert, the daughter of The Eagle Choir and Shawn and Jessi Colbert, has been involved in Eagle Choir seniors also winter musicals, Eagle Concert band and choir, sang numbers in Friday Eagle Stage Band, Girls Pop Group, Mixed Pop night’s graduation cer- Group and Girls ’50s Group. emony in the Blue Gym. All other vocal music Ethan Pohlman Arion Award Like An Eagle Award Vocal Students of the Year
Ellie Maricle Bethany Schmidt
Arion Award Golden Eagle Band Award
Thomas Wilde Gracie Bucher
National School Choral Award Allison Letcher & Ryan Fauglid
Director’s Choice Award
Ethan Bordewyk Lillian Archibald
John Philip Sousa Award Patrick Gilmore Award
Alberto Contreras & Allie Ward Heidi Hacker & Ethan Bordewyk
Jenna Brockman
Delaney Smith n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021 9 AWARDS — 2020-2021
The Windom Area High Trying.” One other senior recording of the show is A COVID case near the School drama depart- also was involved in the still scheduled for release time of the scheduled ment presented awards to production who wasn’t in later this month. shows in March caused senior actors who played the fall musical. In addition to the nine delay of the show. Then major roles in the school’s Work on the fall musi- seniors, the cast and directors had difficulty two stage productions cal began in August and crew included another 27 finding available weekend in 2020-21 — “Newsies” was ready to conclude students. dates to stage the produc- and “How to Succeed in with a limited audience In addition to the seven tion. Business Without Really performance in mid-No- seniors in what turned For the eighth year, Trying.” vember. However, a COV- out to be the “spring” musicals were staged for There were 10 seniors ID-19 spike in Minnesota, musical, another 21 stu- both the fall and winter who were part of the cast forced the Windom Area dents in grades 9-11 were productions, both direct- and crew in “Newsies.” School District to move to part of the cast and crew ed by Rachel Axford with Of the 10, six were distance learning for the in the three-show pro- assistance from Jim Ax- involved in the winter balance of 2020. The show duction that was finally ford in the fall and with play “How to Succeed in was finally staged for par- staged in April, again co-directorship from Joni DRAMA Business Without Really ents in January. A edited before limited audiences. Fischenich in the winter. Fall Musical — Newsies
Lean On Me Award Most Memorable Outstanding Performances Outstanding Actor & Actress
Ethan Pohlman, Alberto Contreras, Thomas Wilde, Ryan Fauglid. Not pictured: Heidi Hacker Parker Alvstad John McMenimen Ethan Bordewyk & Allison Letcher Winter Play — How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Director’s Choice Lean On Me Award Outstanding Performances Most Memorable Performances Outstanding Actress & Actor
Heidi Hacker Nathanial Bjorklund Ethan Pohlman, Alberto Contreras, Thomas Wilde, Ryan Fauglid Vanessa Garcia & Virginia Jensen & Parker Alvstad Not pictured: John McMenimen Ethan Bordewyk
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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, JUNE 9, 2021 11 TIME OUT Joel Alvstad Eagle bats go cold in Sports Editor playoff loss to Cards The Windom Eagle fast- to score. pitch team struggled to come Luverne then put the up with timely hits Saturday game away with a pair of afternoon, allowing Luverne runs in the top of the sev- to claim a 3-0 victory in enth. A double, a single and the Section 3AA Playoffs at a stolen base put two run- Pipestone. ners in scoring position. The The loss ended the Eagles’ Cardinals then beat out a season with a 13-9 overall squeeze bunt, allowing a run record. to score. An errant throw on The Eagles left runners in the play allowed the second New Legion scoring position in four in- run to score. leadership nings, including leaving the Windom was retired in bases loaded in the second order in the bottom of the Coaches in summer inning. seventh to end the game. programs tend to serve Luverne scored the game’s The Eagles were held to in cycles. first run in the fourth. After four hits in the game. More often than not, a one-out triple, an infield JOEL ALVSTAD 6/9 fastpitch 131 KAIT HUSKA safely scoots into second base as a JCC infielder tries to make a play on a ground the person heading a grounder allowed the runner ball during last Tuesday’s Section 3AA playoff game in St. James. summer program is SEE SB • PAGE 15 a parent of a player or an assistant coach in the high school program. Doug Kneeland took over the Windom Le- gion baseball program Pirates while his son, Danny, was making his way up in the Windom shut out baseball program. Then, after Danny graduated from high school in 2013, Knee- Lakers land stayed on as Le- gion coach, serving as The Windom Pirates got a co-head coach with off to a quick start on of- Danny the past several fense and had a strong pitch- seasons. ing performance Sunday, The Windom Post claiming an 11-0 victory in 206 team began its sea- First Nite League action at son last week. But for Heron Lake. the first time in over a Windom scored three runs decade, Kneeland was in the top of the first inning not on the sideline or and held a 4-0 lead until in the dugout. Alex the late innings, when the Fink is the new coach. Pirates scored four times in Kneeland stepped the seventh and three more down from the posi- in the ninth. tion prior to the 2021 Windom jumped to the season, in part due to lead early. Noah Kloss hit an the fact that his son, RBI single and Luke Gilbert- Danny, would not be son added a two-run double, returning to the area giving the Pirates a 3-0 lead. for the summer. Gilbertson added an RBI Doug is a very mild- single in the third for a 4-0 mannered guy and lead. connected very well In the seventh, Kobe with his players. He Lovell and Dane Nielsen also knew that, while JOEL ALVSTAD 6/9 track 168 drew bases-loaded walks some Legion programs HADLEY SAMMONS reaches to hand the baton to Hannah meet in Redwood Falls. The Eagles will return to Redwood for and two runs scored on wild play their high school Dauer during the 4x200 relay at Thursday’s sub-section track the Section 3A Meet Thursday. pitches. graduates, his job with Then, in the ninth, Brett the Windom program Willaby hit an RBI triple was to get next year’s and Kloss ripped a two-run varsity players ready. Full speed ahead for sections single. And it gave me a Kloss finished with four ready-made excuse to pion with 129 points, while hits and three RBI in the browse through the Windom flexes its win. Gilbertson and Kyle hardware store when Jackson County Central was the girls’ team cham- Espenson had two hits each. I picked up the book muscle in relays, Lovell and Kloss combined from him. pion with 120 points. Eagle Coach Les Knut- to pitch a five-hit shutout. Thanks for your throws at sub- Lovell worked the first seven hard work, Doug! son was pleased with the sections. performances, especially considering the sweltering ■ heat of the day. SEE PIRATES • PAGE 12 A LOOK BACK By JOEL ALVSTAD “We had terrific perfor- TEN YEARS AGO [email protected] mances in both 4x400 relays A big gamble paid big and scored a lot of quality dividends for Windom Crunch time is here for points,” Knutson said. “As senior John Curley in area track and field teams, a whole, our relays did very the 1,600-meter run at the as berths in the state track well. We had a good day in Section 3A Meet. Curley and field meet will be on the the throws and had some rode the shoulder of line Thursday. really nice performances in defending state cham- For the Windom Eagles, the jumps. pion Mubarek Musa of last week’s performance at “The times on the track Worthington as long the Section 3A East sub- may have been a touch slow- as he could, then held section meet in Redwood er, across the board. As a off a late charge from Falls gave plenty of reason result, we didn’t really have Worthington’s O.J. Ojullu for optimism heading into many kids moving on as to finish second with the section meet. wild card qualifiers. But we a career-best time of The Eagle boys finished had a really good number of JOEL ALVSTAD 6/9 pirates 25 4:40.32, earning second automatic qualifiers.” PIRATE PITCHER Kobe Lovell fourth in the meet with 89 JOEL ALVSTAD 6/9 track 66 place and a trip to the points. The girls were fifth Windom’s girls were led fires a strike in Sunday’s game ALEX ALTMAN rears back to throw the shot put during at Heron Lake. Lovell struck state meet. with 104 points. Redwood Thursday’s Section 3A East sub-section meet in Redwood out eight in seven innings of Windom senior Jessy Valley was the boys’ cham- Falls. Altman advanced to sections in both throwing events. Grove had seen his se- SEE TRACK • PAGE 14 work in the 11-0 Pirate victory. nior season in both foot- ball and basketball cut short due to concussions, which prevented him from playing baseball in the spring. Instead, Ward 22nd, Elder 29th at sections Grove joined the Windom The Windom Eagle golf But Ward ran into difficulty Elder advances boys golf team. At the team will not have any over the final four holes on The Windom Eagle boys Section 3A Tournament, participants in the Class AA the front nine, finishing that Grove fired an 83, earn- golf team had one player State Tournament following side with a 51. advance to the final day of ing eighth place in the Wednesday’s final day of the Elder’s second round pro- section and a berth in the the Section 3AA Tourna- Section 3AA Tournament, gressed in similar fashion ment after the first day of Class A State Meet. The played at Oakdale Golf Club as his opening-day perfor- Eagle girls will be repre- the tourney was played last in Buffalo Lake. mance Tuesday, but Elder Tuesday at Oakdale Golf sented at state by sopho- Windom senior Allie Ward saw his success come on a more Megan Will, who Club near Buffalo Lake. finished the tournament in a different part of the Oakdale Sophomore Greyson Elder placed fifth in the section tie for 22nd place, individu- course. On Tuesday, Elder after shooting a 90. caught fire on the second ally, after shooting a 100 dur- started on Hole 10 and shot nine with seven consecutive Windom junior Han- ing Wednesday’s final round. a 46 on the back nine before nah Steele ruled the ring pars to record a 38 on the She finished the tournament rebounding with a 38 on the front half of the Oakdale at the Section 3A girls with a score of 201. front nine. On Wednesday, track and field meet, course. Elder finished the Meanwhile, sophomore Elder began on Hole 1 and day with an 84 to advance to earning the section title Greyson Elder finished in shot a 46 on the front nine in the shot put (39-4½) the final day of the tourney. 29th place for the boys after before roaring to life on the The top five teams in the and the discus (114-3). duplicating his opening- back nine, highlighted by an The WWG golf team field advanced as a whole, round score of 84 during eagle on Hole 16. Elder fin- while 25% of the individuals will have two players at Wednesday’s finals, giving ished with a 38 on the back the Class A State Meet. not on a qualifying team also him a two-round score of nine to finish with an 84. advanced. Dana Madson shot a 78 168. Minnewaska Area ad- and Jared Lindaman Windom finished in a In Wednesday’s final vanced as the girls’ team three-way tie for 10th place SUBMITTED fired an 80 to advance round, Ward began the day champion, while New WINDOM SOPHOMORE Greyson Elder fires an approach from the Section 3A on Hole 10 at Oakdale and London-Spicer captured the shot during last Wednesday’s final round of the Section 3AA Meet. carded a 49 on the back nine. boys’ team championship. SEE GOLF • PAGE 14 Tournament.
■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021 12 10-run inning dooms Falcons in playoff loss Eagles knock Falcons Red Rock Central/West- brook-Walnut Grove kept its out in extra innings season alive with a come- from-behind victory over Red Rock Central/ LQPV ...... 000 200 01 — 3 6 1 Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Sat- Westbrook-Walnut Grove RRC/WWG hitters: LWillhite 0-3; Irlbeck 1-4, 1 RBI; Smith 0-3; Anderson 1-4; VanDeWiele 1-3; SKleven urday in Edgerton, but the battled back from an early 0-4; Simonson 0-3, 1 R; Junhke 2-2; Strock 0-0, 1 Falcons saw their Section 3A deficit to tie things up in R; DKleven 1-2, 1 RBI. RRC/WWG pitchers: LWillhite 6.2 IP, 2 R, 0 ER, 2 playoff run come to an end the top of the seventh in- H, 3 BB, 7 K; Irlbeck (L, 7-3) 0.2 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 with a 12-2 loss to Wabasso. ning Thursday, but Lac Qui H, 0 BB, 0 K. RRC/WWG ends its season Parle Valley rallied in the Dragons top Falcons with a 12-8 overall record. bottom of the eighth, earn- In Saturday’s opener, the ing a walk-off 3-2 victory Red Rock Central/West- Falcons allowed a run in to knock the Falcons out of brook-Walnut Grove fell the first and another in the the Section 3A playoffs at behind early and never re- fourth, falling behind RTR Milroy. covered Tuesday, dropping 2-0. RRC/WWG got on the a 7-1 decision to Adrian- In the top of the fifth, the board first, scoring in Ellsworth in the Section 3A Falcons battled back. Beth the top of the third. Isaac baseball playoffs at Lam- Byers led off with a single. Simonson reached on an berton. A Hailey Amsden single put error, was bunted to second The Dragons scored in runners on the corners and and scored on a Dan Kleven each of their first three at- JOEL ALVSTAD 6/9 fastpitch 180 bats to take a 4-0 lead. Nicole Schroepfer drove RRC/WWG OUTFIELDER Hailey Amsden kicks up a cloud of dust as she slides safely into second RBI single. The Dragons led 5-0 both runners home with a base during the Falcons’ playoff game Saturday against RTR in Edgerton. Amsden doubled and LQPV answered with a two-run double, tying the scored the winning run on two errors, lifting the Falcons to a 4-2 win. pair of runs in the fourth, before the Falcons were game at 2-2. but the Falcons battled able to get on the board in the bottom of the fifth. Cole The Falcons then stole RRC/WWG hitters: Amsden 1-3, 1 R, 1 2B; Schroepfer back to tie the game in the 2-3; Myers 0-2; Sickel 0-0, 1 R; Weis 0-3, 1 RBI; VanDeWiele led off the a victory in the top of the Rindfleisch 1-3, 1 RBI; Rentschler 3-3; Hemmingsen top of the seventh. Ash- seventh. Amsden led off the 0-2; Byers 1-3; Schoer 0-2. ton Juhnke reached on a inning by reaching on an RRC/WWG pitchers: Schroepfer (L, 12-5) 5 IP, 5 R, error. He advanced on two inning with a double, then 2 ER, 9 H, 2 BB, 4 K; Jenniges 0.2 IP, 7 R, 7 ER, 3 H, one-out single, advanced raced home on a pair of er- 5 BB, 0 K. on a walk and scored on a wild pitches and scored on rant relay throws, giving the Mason Irlbeck two-out RBI a Dan Kleven groundout. Falcons the lead. Mercedes Falcons start with split single. The Falcons had However, RRC/WWG’s Myers hit a one-out double Red Rock Central/West- the potential go-ahead run offensive chances were and scored on a Bianca Weis brook-Walnut Grove kept at third, but a groundout limited, as the Falcons had RBI single. its season alive in thrilling ended the threat. just two baserunners after Amsden finished with fashion in Tuesday’s open- In the bottom of the scoring their lone run. three hits in the win. ing game of the Section 3A eighth, the Eagles hit a Ashton Juhnke took Schroepfer added a pair of playoffs at Edgerton, rally- leadoff single, bunted the pitching loss, work- hits. ing for a 9-8 win over Murray the runner to second and ing the first four innings. Schroepfer earned the County Central. Then, in the ended the game with a He allowed four runs on pitching win, allowing two nightcap, the Falcons were walk-off single. four hits, walked four and runs on five hits. She walked held in check as Edgerton/ Juhnke had two of the struck out four. eight and struck out six. Southwest Christian rolled Falcons’ six hits in the Score by innings R H E Adrian-Ellsworth ...... 112 012 0 — 7 6 1 In the second game to a 13-0 victory. game. RRC/WWG ...... 000 010 0 — 1 5 4 In the opener, the Falcons against Wabasso, the Fal- Irlbeck took the pitching RRC/WWG hitters: LWillhite 1-3; Irlbeck 0-3; Smith cons jumped to an early lead, took a 3-2 lead in the bottom loss, working two-thirds of 1-3; Anderson 0-3; SKleven 1-3; Skarupa 1-3; but the wheels fell off for the of the third inning. Hailey JOEL ALVSTAD 6/9 fastpitch 232 an inning in relief. He al- Simonson 0-2; Vold 0-1; Juhnke 0-1; VanDeWiele NICOLE SCHROEPFER winds up to fire a strike in Saturday’s 0-2, 1 R; DKleven 1-3, 1 RBI. Falcons in the bottom of the Amsden scored on an error, lowed a run on two hits. RRC/WWG pitchers: Juhnke (L, 0-2) 4 IP, 4 R, 3 ER, game against RTR. 4 H, 4 BB, 4 K; GWillhite 1 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, sixth, as Wabasso plated 10 Mercedes Myers hit an RBI 2 K; Simonson 0 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K; Vold Score by innings R H E 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 4 K. runs to earn a 12-2 win. single and Isabella Rent- RRC/WWG ...... 001 000 10 — 2 6 3 The Falcons plated the schler added an RBI double. open with a seven-run fourth lead in the bottom of the first two runs of the game. The Falcons stretched inning. third, but the Wolverines Weis plated a run with a their lead to 6-2 in the fifth. Addeson Jenniges took tied the game again at 3-3 on score remained tied until groundout and Sondra Rind- Rentschler hit an RBI single the pitching loss, allowing 13 Ella Dockter’s RBI single in PIRATES/ the top of the 12th, when fleisch followed with an RBI and later scored on a wild runs on nine hits in 3-2/3 in- the top of the fifth. the Foxes scored to take a single. pitch, and Nora Hemming- nings. She walked three and In the bottom of the fifth, Windom edges 3-2 lead. Wabasso scored once in sen scored on the back end struck out five. the Clippers strung together two hits and five walks to But in the bottom of the the bottom of the third, then of a double steal. Score by innings — Game 1 R H E Foxes in extras MCC ...... 200 004 2 — 8 13 2 12th, the Pirates answered. tied the game with a run in MCC rallied, tying the score five runs, taking an 8-3 RRC/WWG ...... 003 030 3 — 9 10 0 FROM PAGE 11 Fink walked, followed by the fifth. The Rabbits then game at 6-6 with four runs in lead. Cleveland added a pair RRC/WWG hitters: Amsden 0-3, 1 R; Schroepfer 1-3; consecutive singles from sent 13 hitters to the plate the top of the sixth. The Reb- Ramthun 0-0, 1 R; Myers 2-4, 1 R; Weis 1-4, 1 R; of runs in the sixth inning, Rindfleisch 0-4, 1 R; Rentschler 3-3, 1 R, 2 RBI, 2 2B; stretching the lead to 10-3. innings, allowing three Noah Kloss and Kobe in the bottom of the sixth, els then plated a pair in the Erickson 0-0, 1 R; Hemmingsen 1-2, 2 R, 1 2B; Byers Lovell. Pinch hitter Devin ending the game with a 10- top of the seventh, taking an 1-3, 1 R; Schoer 1-2, 2 RBI, 1 2B. The Wolverines tried to hits and two walks while RRC/WWG pitchers: Schroepfer (W, 11-4) 7 IP, 8 R, 8 mount a seventh-inning fanning eight. Kloss al- Nielsen tied the game with run inning. The big blows of 8-6 lead. ER, 13 H, 7 BB, 7 K. an RBI single and Alex the inning were a two-run But in the bottom of the rally, scoring on a Naas lowed two hits and struck Score by innings — Game 2 R H E groundout and a Presley out three in the final two Borsgard was hit by a pitch double, a three-run double seventh, Avery Schoer tied RRC/WWG ...... 000 00 — 0 1 1 with the bases loaded, giv- and a game-ending three-run the game with a two-run ESWC ...... 123 7X — 13 10 0 Dockter single to cut the innings. RRC/WWG hitters: Schroepfer 0-2; Myers 0-2; Weis deficit to 10-5. MLAC loaded ing the Pirates a walk-off triple. double and Beth Byers raced Score by innings R H E 1-2; Rindfleisch 0-2; Rentschler 0-1; Hubin 0-1; Hem- victory. Isabella Rentschler had home on a wild pitch, giving mingsen 0-1; Erickson 0-1; Amsden 0-1; Morin 0-1; the bases with two outs, but Windom ...... 301 000 403 — 11 13 1 Byers 0-1; Schoer 0-1. Heron Lake ...... 000 000 000 — 0 5 0 Fink led the Pirates three hits for the Falcons in the Falcons a walk-off win. a line drive to third by Sa- RRC/WWG pitchers: Jenniges (L, 0-3) 3.2 IP, 13 R, 11 Windom hitters: Willaby 1-5, 2 R, 1 RBI, 1 3B; with four hits in the game. the loss. Schroepfer added a Rentschler had three hits ER, 9 H, 3 BB, 5 K; Wahl 0.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K. brina Hanson was snared by Borsgard 1-4, 2 R; Fink 1-4, 1 R; Kloss 4-5, 3 R, 3 the Clipper third baseman to RBI; KLovell 1-4, 1 R, 1 RBI; Gilbertson 2-4, 3 RBI, Christensen added three pair of hits. in the win for the Falcons. 1 2B; Espenson 2-5; DaNielsen 0-2, 1 RBI; Sam- hits and Kloss had two hits. Schroepfer took the pitch- Myers added a pair of hits. Wolverines knocked out end the game. mons 0-1, 2 R; CLovell 1-4. Jaci Tollefson and Kay- Windom pitchers: KLovell (W, 1-1) 7 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 2 Luke Gilbertson worked ing loss, allowing five runs Nicole Schroepfer earned Mt. Lake Area-Comfrey BB, 8 K; Kloss 2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 3 K. six strong innings in his on nine hits in five-plus the pitching win, allowing battled from an early deficit leigh Schumann each had Pirates’ season debut, al- innings. She walked two and eight runs on 13 hits. She to tie the game in the fifth two hits in the loss for the Pirates edge Foxes lowing two runs on four struck out four. walked seven and struck out inning, but Cleveland plated Wolverines. The Windom Pirates got hits. He walked two and seven. five runs in the bottom of Morey took the pitching another stellar pitching Score by innings — Game 1 R H E struck out six. Collin Lovell RRC/WWG ...... 000 020 2 — 4 11 1 In the nightcap, ESWC the fifth to take the lead back loss, working 1-1/3 innings. performance Wednesday earned the pitching win in RTR ...... 100 100 0 — 2 5 2 pitchers held the Falcons for good Tuesday, claiming She allowed two runs on night, but the offense RRC/WWG hitters: Amsden 3-4, 2 R, 1 2B; Schroepfer to a single baserunner in a 10-5 win in the Section 2A three hits and walked two. relief, working six innings. 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 2B; Myers 1-3, 1 2B; Ramthun 0-0, needed to rally in extra He allowed one run on five 1 R; Sickel 0-1; Weis 1-3, 1 RBI; Rindfleisch 1-4; the game — Bianca Weis’s playoffs at Cleveland. Score by innings R H E innings to claim a 4-3, 12-in- Rentschler 1-3; Hemmingsen 1-3; Byers 1-2, 1 R; two-out single in the fourth The Wolverines tied the MLAC ...... 002 010 2 — 5 9 1 hits, walked one and struck Schoer 0-3. Cleveland ...... 201 052 X — 10 8 3 ning victory over Fox Lake out nine. RRC/WWG pitchers: Schroepfer (W, 12-4) 7 IP, 2 R, 2 inning. game at 2-2 in the top of the ER, 5 H, 8 BB, 6 K. MLAC hitters: Tollefson 2-4, 1 R, 1 3B; Naas 1-3, 1 R, at Island Park. ESWC scored once in the third on RBI groundouts 2 RBI, 1 2B; Morey 0-4, 1 R, 1 RBI; EDockter 1-4, 1 The Pirates jumped to Score by innings R H E RBI; PDockter 1-3, 1 RBI; Schumann 2-3; Baerg 1-4; Fox Lake ...... 000 020 000 001 — 3 9 1 Score by innings — Game 2 R H E first, twice in the second from Brooke Naas and Alana Hanson 0-3, 1 R; Brinkman 1-3, 1 R. Windom ...... 002 000 000 002 — 4 15 1 RRC/WWG ...... 002 000 — 2 8 1 a 2-0 lead in the bottom Wabasso...... 001 01(10) — 12 12 0 and three runs in the third Morey. MLAC pitchers: Morey (L, 3-7) 1.1 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 0 K; Naas 4.2 IP, 8 R, 8 ER, 5 H, 9 BB, 2 K. of the third inning. Nick Windom hitters: Willaby 1-5; Christensen 3-6, 1 before blowing the game Cleveland regained the R, 1 RBI; Fink 4-5, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 2B, 1 3B; Kloss Christensen hit an RBI 2-5, 1 R; KLovell 1-5; Gilbertson 1-3, 1 2B; CLovell single and scored on an 0-2; DeNielsen 1-1, 1 RBI; Borsgard 0-5, 1 RBI; Mellstrom 1-4, 1 R; Riordan 1-4, 1 2B. Alex Fink RBI double. Windom pitchers: Gilbertson 6 IP, 2 R, 2 ER, 4 H, Fox Lake tied the game 2 BB, 6 K; CLovell (W, 4-0) 6 IP, 1 R, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 9 K. MLAC’s Christians places 10th at section meet in the top of the fifth. The Mt. Lake Area-Comfrey nine for the girls. She had Mountain 467-462 — 929. Paplow had a 145 in Wednes- Individual Top 5 and State Qualifiers: 1. Kayla junior Olivia Christians a couple of bad breaks that Goblirsch (NU Cathedral) 80-89 — 169. 2. Nadine day’s final round, scoring a used her section tournament wound up costing her a little Clobes (MVL) 81-90 — 171. 3. Kirsten Thell (JWP) 270 for the tournament. 100-96 — 196. 4. Morgan Engholm (CM) 103- experience from two seasons bit, but she parred her final 94 — 197. 5. Taylor Rinehart (JWP) 103-98 — 201. Q. For the boys, Red Rock Abbie Riederer (MVL) 107-102 — 209. Q. Liz Schwint ago to her advantage during hole of the tournament.” (Sleepy Eye United) 106-106 — 212. Central senior Justin this year’s Section 2A Tour- Janesville-Waldorf-Pem- MLAC results: Olivia Christians 110-109 — 219. Klabunde finished one Cottonwood County nament, played at North berton won the section team Section 2A Boys Team Scores: 1. Sleepy Eye United stroke out of a state qualify- 318-315 — 633. 2. Springfield 341-341 — 682. 3. Links Golf Club in Mankato. title, shooting a two-day USC 355-344 — 699. 4. JWP 362-362 — 724. ing spot. Klabunde shot an Christians advanced to the total of 831 for a 24-stroke Individual Top 5 and State Qualifiers: 1. Carson 86 Wednesday to finish the Erickson (Sleepy Eye United) 76-75 — 151. 2. Mavrick second day of the tourna- win over Minnesota Valley Winkelman (Springfield) 79-74 — 153. 3. Toby tournament with a score of ment by shooting a 110 on Lutheran. Weiss (SEU) 81-73 — 154. 4. Logan Thell (JWP) 183, good for seventh place 74-81 — 155. 5. Logan Haala (NUC) 80-77 — 157. ATHLETE OF THE WEEK the opening day of the tour- Q. Christopher Thram (Springfield) 82-79 — 161. Q. overall. He finished one nament last Tuesday. Boys end season Kadyn Neubauer (USC) 85-78 — 163. stroke behind the section’s MLAC results: Devyn Rempel 106; Aiden Rehnelt 124; Then, on Monday, Chris- Mt. Lake Area-Comfrey Sebastian Rehnelt 134; Harlan Munning 136; Branden final individual qualifier, Cameron tians improved by a stroke, did not have any individu- Hopper 144; Noah Rempel 148. Dawson Tutt of Murray scoring a 109. That gave her als advance to the final day None advance in 3A County Central. Alm a 219 for the tournament, of the Section 2A boys golf RRC senior Mason Gode No area individuals will placing her 10th overall. tournament following the finished 14th overall after advance to the Class A State Christians missed quali- completion of the opening shooting a 91 Wednesday. Sport: Windom Eagles Tournament out of Section fying for the state meet by round of the tourney Thurs- That gave him a score of 190 Boys Track and Field 3A following Wednesday’s fi- seven strokes. day at North Links Golf for the tournament. nal round of the tournament Year: Senior MLAC Coach Chad Peder- Club in Mankato. WWG senior Nathan at Great Life Golf Course in sen said that Christians was The Wolverine boys fin- Kuehl shot a 99 during Parents: Chad and Tammy Alm Worthington. able to overcome a sultry ished 12th in the team stand- Wednesday’s finals, giving Adrian-Ellsworth swept day on the course Monday, as ings, finishing the day with a him a two-round score of 198 the team championships in Cameron placed first in the 400-meter dash and ran well as a course that wasn’t team score of 500. for the tournament. That put the tournament. ideal for her game. Sleepy Eye United ended him in a tie for 19th place, on the winning 4x400 relay team at Thursday’s sub- For the girls, Westbrook- “North Links really up winning the section title, individually. section meet in Redwood Falls. Walnut Grove had qualified doesn’t suit Olivia’s style of firing a two-day total of for the final day of team play very well,” Pedersen 633 for a 49-stroke win over Section 3A Girls Team Scores: 1. Adrian-Ellsworth competition, but played 411-415 — 826. 2. HLOF 426-422 — 848. 3. HBC said. “Her driver play is a Springfield. This recognition sponsored by: Wednesday’s round without 472-464 — 936. big advantage she has over Sophomore Devyn Rempel Individual Top 5 and State Qualifiers: 1. Lauren Bow- a complete team. As a result, yer (Minneota) 94-87 — 181. 2. Ellyson Bang (HLOF) other girls. On the opening led the Wolverines, shoot- the Chargers were unable to 96-98 — 194. 3. Gracia Elias (AE) 96-102 — 198. day of the tournament, she ing a 106. Rempel struggled 4. Meakin Bang (HLOF) 103-96 — 199. 5. Shae register a team score. O’Leary (RTR) 100-101 — 201. Q. Brielle Vis (ESWC) backed off her driver a little on the back nine at North 99-102 — 201. Senior Lexi Herding led too much, which left her Links, shooting a 59, but WWG results: Lexi Herding 102-111 — 213; Madison the Charger girls by tying Martin 118-112 — 230; Ivy Paplow 125-145 — 270. some long shots to hit the rebounded to score a 47 on for ninth place, individu- Section 3A Boys Team Scores: 1. Adrian-Ellsworth green. She wound up short the front nine, which was his 360-375 — 735. 2. Minneota 384-371 — 755. 3. HLOF ally. Herding shot a 111 in 388-379 — 767. 4. SWCE 391-405 — 796. 507-831-2786, Hwy. 60 & 71 at 10th Street, Windom all day — even on the par- second nine of the day. Wednesday’s final round to Individual Top 5 and State Qualifiers: 1. Hunter Hours: 7 days a week from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. threes. Aiden Rehnelt scored a Schmidt (MCW) 83-81 — 164. 2. Brock Henning finish the tourney with a (AE) 81-83 — 164; 3. Will Carlson (Wabasso) 89- www.hy-vee.com “On Monday, she went a 124, followed by Sebastian 86 — 175. 4. Sawyer Drent (HLOF) 88-91 — 179. 5. score of 213. little more all-in with her Rehnelt with a 134 and Har- Chase Christensen (RTR) 86-95 — 181. Q. Dawson Freshman Madison Mar- Tutt (MCC) 92-90 — 182. driver. She struggled a little lan Munning with a 136. RRC results: tin shot a 112 Wednesday to Justin Klabunde 97-86 — 183; Mason View an interview online at — bit early on, but she hit the Gode 99-91 — 190. finish with a 230, good for a WWG results: Nathan Kuehl 99-99 — 198. ball really well on the front Section 2A Girls Team Scores: 1. JWP 409- www.windomnews.com 422 — 831. 2. MVL 431-424 — 855. 3. Cedar tie for 16th place. Senior Ivy nine, which was the second
■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021 13 Wolverines turn in strong performance Competing in sweltering Windom conditions Thursday in Red- State Theater wood Falls, a lot could have gone wrong for the Mt. Lake Area-Comfrey track and field Cruella team at the Section 3A East sub-section meet. Instead, the Wolverines turned in a strong perfor- Dining mance against a talent-filled HELD OVER sub-section, coming away with numerous section meet and Entertainment qualifiers. “The first thing I told the kids was how proud I was of (PG-13) their performance,” Wolver- Fri., June 11 ...... 7 p.m. ine Coach Scott Boelke said. GUIDE Sat., June 12 ...... 4 & 7 p.m. “The kids really showed up Sun., June 13 ...... 4 & 7 p.m. ready to perform and left it Movie Hotline 507-831-1641 all on the track. We had a lot of outstanding performanc- es and have a pleasantly- surprising number of kids 2021 RIVERFEST moving on.” The Wolverine boys fin- ished fifth in the team stand- LEFSE & BAKE ings with 87 points, while the girls were seventh with 40½ points. Redwood Valley GOODS SALE won the boys’ team title with 129 points. Jackson County Saturday, June 12 Central won the girls’ team 11 a.m. until goods are gone! title with 120 points. MLAC’s girls were led by At Cottonwood Lake Kate Janzen, who placed Come check out scrumptious second in the 800 (2:41.19) Scandinavian treats at this annual event — and tied for fifth in the pole • L E F S E • B R E A D S • vault (7-8). “Kate was one of those • K R U M K A K A • C O O K I E S • kids who really came ready JOEL ALVSTAD 6/9 track 251 • R O L L S • A N D M O R E ! • CADEN SWOBODA (right) and Kody Wassman sprint down the straightaway during the to perform,” Boelke said. Sponsored by the Sons of Norway — Stavanger Lodge #538 “She was against one of the 1,600-meter run at Thursday’s Section 3A East Meet. Both Wolverines advanced to the Section 3A Meet in the event. top 800 runners in the state, so she knew she had to just run her own race and she did exactly that. And her performance in the pole vault was solid. She’s shown Join us for our annual a ton of improvement. “Unfortunately, Kate won’t be able to participate in the Omelet and Bloody Mary Bar section meet. With COVID pushing the schedule back, SATURDAY, JUNE 12 this week was supposed to be 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the week of the state meet. At Obie Knutson Park on Fish Lake Kate was already scheduled for a youth mission trip, so she won’t be able to run Freewill offering Thursday.” Lana Kestner finished accepted. third in the 400 (1:04.73). Haily Green finished fourth in the 300 hurdles (53.64) and sixth in the 100 hurdles All funds (18.99). Riley Schroeder will benefit placed seventh in the pole JOEL ALVSTAD 6/9 track 69 vault (7-8). WYATT WALL fires the shot put our annual “Lana and Haily are both a career-best 41-7½, earning fireworks the track equivalent of a a fourth-place finish and a utility infielder in base- section meet berth. display which ball,” Boelke said. “They’ll will be held on Saturday, July 3. compete in whatever event third-place finishes in both they can to help the team. the 110 hurdles (17.07) and Haily, in particular, wants to 300 hurdles (46.74). Cole try competing in every event Kleven placed third in the by the time she graduates. 400 (56.62). Swoboda finished Thursday, they both had ter- fourth in the 1,600 (4:57.26). rific races and it was great to Jordan Toll placed fourth in see them both advance. the triple jump (37-10) and fifth in the 200 (24.32). Wyatt JOEL ALVSTAD 6/5 track 104 “And Riley has worked so HAILY GREEN clears a hurdle just ahead of WWG/RRC’s Wall finished fourth in the hard and improved a lot in Elizabeth Wiggins during Thursday’s sub-section meet. the pole vault. If she has a shot put (41-7½). solid day, you never know “Cayden has just got- card section berth. Section 3A East Meet Girls Results: 1. JCC 120. 2. what can happen at sec- ten better and better every Redwood Valley 119. 3. BOLD/BLHS 116. 4. HLOF tions.” meet,” Boelke said. “He tried Tido Xayachak placed 106½. 5. Windom 104. 6. Lakeview 44. 7. MLAC sixth in the triple jump 40½. 8. WWG/RRC 29. 9. Wabasso 16. MLAC’s boys were led by hurdles because he wanted MLAC Results (* — denotes section meet quali- to help the team and he’s (35-11½) and seventh in the fier): 400 dash: *3. LKestner 1:04.73. 800 run: *2. Kody Wassman, who placed KJanzen 2:41.19. 100 HH: 6. HGreen 18.99. 300 LH: second in the 3,200 (10:48.43) really turned into a solid long jump (18-4½). Micah *4. HGreen 53.64. 4x200 relay: 5. HGreen, LKestner, Holmberg placed sixth in the MMorin, JBrinkman 1:59.39. 4x400 relay: *3. JBrink- and third in the 1,600 hurdler. Cole Kleven had a man, KJanzen, MMorin, LKestner 4:34.28. Pole vault: terrific day in the 400 and in shot put (39-2) and seventh in *5t. KJanzen 7-8; *7. RSchroefer 7-8. Triple jump: (4:56.44). 8. MMorin 30-1. Shot put: 8. KWall 27-7. Discus: 8. “Kody has quietly had a our relays. the discus (96-9). Luke Klas- KWall 82-10. really solid season,” Boelke “In the field events, Jordan sen was seventh in the 400 Section 3A East Meet Boys Results: 1. Redwood (58.07). Matthew Wiebe and Valley 129. 2. JCC 121. 3. BOLD/BLHS 96. 4. Windom said. “He continues to cut Toll is a terrific kid and 89. 5. MLAC 87. 6. Lakeview 83. 7. HLOF 39. 8. significant time in both the sets a great example with Swoboda tied for seventh in Wabasso 20. 9. WWG/RRC 19. the pole vault (8-8). MLAC Results (* — denotes section meet qualifier): 1,600 and 3,200. He’s only his hard work. It was great 100 dash: *6. BNachreiner 12.20; 7. JToll 12.22. 200 to see him move on in the The start time for Thurs- dash: *5. JToll 24.32. 400 dash: *3. CKleven 56.62; 7. a freshman, so sections is LKlassen 58.07. 1,600 run: *3. KoWassman 4:56.44; going to be a good chance triple jump. And Wyatt Wall day’s Section 3A Meet in *4. CSwoboda 4:57.26. 3,200 run: *2. KoWas- Redwood Falls was moved sman 10:48.43. 110 HH: *3. CLaPointe 17.07. 300 for him to learn. And, in increased his personal best IH: *3. CLaPointe 46.74. 4x100 relay: *3. MWiebe, by nearly two feet to advance 90 minutes later due to heat BNachreiner, JLinscheid, JToll 48.04. 4x200 relay: *5. the 1,600, it was great to see MWiebe, MBrown, CKleven, JLinscheid 1:41.20. 4x400 Caden Swoboda finish right in the shot put.” and humidity in the forecast. relay: *3. CSwoboda, LKlassen, CKleven, CLaPointe Field events will start at 3:30 3:54.50. Pole vault: 7t. MWiebe 8-8; 7t. CSwoboda behind Kody and have both Ben Nachreiner placed 8-8. Long jump: 7. TXayachak 18-4½. Triple jump: sixth in the 100 dash (12.20) p.m., with running events *4. JToll 37-10; 6. TXayachak 35-11½. Shot put: of them advance.” *4. WWall 41-7½; 6. MHolmberg 39-2. Discus: 7. Cayden LaPointe added with Toll seventh (12.22). starting at 5:30 p.m. MHolmberg 96-9. Nachreiner earned a wild Windom Lions Club Strock leads Chargers at sub-sections Riverfest/ Westbrook-Walnut Grove/ by Elizabeth earned a wild card berth at (19.57). Red Rock Central will have Strock, who the section meet as a result. All-Class Reunion Event a small delegation making placed second Theresa Nwaiga finished Section 3A East Meet Girls Results: 1. JCC 120. 2. Redwood Valley 119. 3. BOLD/BLHS 116. 4. HLOF the return trip to Redwood in the 400 sixth in the 800 (2:48.04). 106½. 5. Windom 104. 6. Lakeview 44. 7. MLAC Falls for Thursday’s Section (1:04.51) and Olivia Klumper finished sev- 40½. 8. WWG/RRC 29. 9. Wabasso 16. WWG/RRC Results (* — denotes section meet 3A Meet. fifth in the 200 enth in the discus (83-2). qualifier): 200 dash: *5. EStrock 28.68. 400 dash: *2. EStrock 1:04.51. 800 run: 6. TNwaiga 2:48.04. At last week’s sub-section (28.68). Strock WWG/RRC’s boys were 100 HH: 8t. EWiggins 19.58. 4x100 relay: 8. AWiggins, meet in Redwood Falls, the was an auto- led by Gabe Krick, who OKlumper, AEvans, IKlumper 58.15. 4x200 relay: *4. EStrock, AWiggins, IKlumper, KDeSmith 1:57.12. High Charger girls finished eighth matic quali- placed sixth in the pole vault jump: *7. KDeSmith 4-8. Pole vault: *5. AWiggins 7-8. SATURDAY, JUNE 12 in the team standings with fier for the (9-1) and Zak Zimmerman, Discus: 7. OKlumper 83-2. 29 points, while the boys Elizabeth section meet who finished sixth in the Section 3A East Meet Boys Results: 1. Redwood Outside Windom City Arena Strock Valley 129. 2. JCC 121. 3. BOLD/BLHS 96. 4. Windom were ninth with 19 points. in the 400 and 200 (24.69). Coltin Pilaczyn- 89. 5. MLAC 87. 6. Lakeview 83. 7. HLOF 39. 8. Wabasso 20. 9. WWG/RRC 19. 6 P.M. TO 8 P.M. Jackson County Central won earned a wild ski placed sixth in the high WWG/RRC Results (* — denotes section meet the girls’ team title with 120 card berth in the 200. jump (5-7). All three earned qualifier): 200 dash: *6. ZZimmerman 24.69. 110 Pork Chop Feed HH: 7. CPilaczynski 19.57. 4x100 relay: *4. GKrick, points, while Redwood Val- Abby Wiggins tied for fifth wild card berths into the sec- JJohnson, VMathiowetz, ZZimmerman 48.30. 4x200 Pork chop, beans, ley was the boys’ champion in the pole vault (7-8). Kelsey tion meet. relay: 7. GKrick, CXiong, VMathiowetz, ZZimmerman 1:47.93. High jump: *6. CPilaczynski 5-7. Pole vault: chips and beverage, $10 with 129. DeSmith finished seventh Pilaczynski also placed *6. GKrick 9-1. Discus: 8. CPilaczynski 96-4. WWG/RRC’s girls were led in the high jump (4-8). Each seventh in the 110 hurdles Burger meal also available 8 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT Music by Judd Hoos Cover charge, $10 MAKING PLANS? Must be 18 years old. Adult beverages available Get real-time local weather — www.windomnews.com from Windom Lions & go down on the left side click on “weather” Phat Pheasant
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held the lead after the first and freshman Eli Lund Windom results: Allie Ward 101-100 — 201. GOLF/ Elder was Section 3AA Boys Team Scores: 1. New London-Spic- day of the tourney, scoring a added a 90 for the Eagles. er 310-295 — 605. 2. Minnewaska 311-307 — 618. 3. 310 for a one-stroke lead over Marshall 322-327 — 649. 4. Luverne 332-334 — 666. lone Eagle boy to 5. Redwood Valley 332-340 — 672. Minnewaska Area. Section 3AA Girls Team Scores: 1. Minnewaska/BBE 345-341 — 686. 2. Redwood Valley 379-372 — 751. Individual Top 5 and State Qualifiers: 1. Cole Harste (Minnewaska) 73-71 — 144. 2. Noah Dietz (NLS) 74- You can't predict the advance Senior Parker Alvstad 3. New London-Spicer 382-373 — 755. 4. Luverne 391-401 — 792. 5. Litchfield 392-406 — 798. 73 — 147. 3. Connor Josephson (RV) 72-76 — 148. missed the cut by three 4. Peyton Coahran (NLS) 75-73 — 148. 5. Charlie FROM PAGE 11 strokes after shooting an Individual Top 5 and State Qualifiers: 1. Annika Sten- Hanson (Morris/CA) 75-75 — 150. Q. Sam Tipka (Li- srud (MBBE) 80-75 — 155. 2. Berkley Steffen (MBBE) tchfield) 77-74 — 151. Q. Brock Lutterman (Fairmont) future, so plan for it. 80-82 — 162. 3. Ava Hanson (NLS) 83-81 — 164. 4. 76-76 — 152. 88 on the opening day of Emma Budden (Pipestone) 86-83 — 169. 5. Julian in the tourney with a score the tourney. Eighth-grader Brown (RV) 90-86 — 176. Q. Madison Beckman Windom results: Greyson Elder 84-84 — 168; Parker (Worthington) 88-90 — 178. Q. Mila Jenniges (RV) Alvstad 88; Carter Rossow 89; Eli Lund 90; Landon Brent Anderson of 351. New London-Spicer Carter Rossow shot an 89 90-93 — 183. Pillatzki 91; Zach Rabbe 108. Financial Advisor 240 10th St Windom, MN 56101 TRACK/ Smith, 507-831-1300 Serreyn each earn two wins edwardjones.com FROM PAGE 11 by double-event individual winner Delaney Smith, who won the shot put (43-9) and discus (121-4½). HOME CARE Jadyn Wormstadt added a win in the high jump (4-10). Can Offer Gracie Bucher ran to vic- tory in the 400 (1:01.33) and More Safety and Kaylee Walklin won the 3,200 (11:46.82). Windom’s team Freedom than of Bucher, Walklin, Hannah Dauer and Lucy Stevens won Nursing Home or the 4x400 relay (4:21.67). “Our 4x400 relay has been Assisted Living pretty solid all season and they’ll have a good shot to advance if they have an- other performance like they had Thursday,” Knutson said. “For the individuals, Delaney will no doubt be the favorite to win both of the throws. Gracie had a really strong 400 and Kaylee has been so smooth in the 3,200. Jadyn has cleared the five- foot mark in the high jump and could end up going on if she does Thursday.” The team of Wormstadt, Hadley Sammons, Haidyn Sammons and Walklin finished second in the 4x800 We will help relay (10:59.36) while the JOEL ALVSTAD 6/9 track 94 team of Stevens, Hadley DELANEY SMITH winds up to fire the discus during Thursday’s sub-section meet in Redwood you set up a Sammons, Dauer and Bu- Falls. Smith continued her dominance in the ring, winning both throwing events. cher was second in the 4x200 successful relay (1:54.63). Haidyn Sammons added a home runner-up finish in the 1,600 (6:03.59). care plan. Stevens netted the lone Eagle girls’ wild card section berth, placing sixth in the (507) 399-2080 200 (28.74). Victoria Robillard was fifth in the 800 (2:47.11). Dauer placed sixth in the 400 (1:09.25). Virginia Jensen was sixth in the discus (86-7). Erika Lopez placed seventh in the 1,600 (6:27.50). Kendyl Sammons took seventh in A Minnesota Company the 800 (2:50.18). www.BaywoodHomeCare.com Windom’s boys were paced by Dylan Serreyn, who posted a career-best per- 20031-2 formance to win the triple jump (43-0½). Serreyn also won the high jump (5-11) and JOEL ALVSTAD 6/9 track 307 earned a wild card berth by CAMERON ALM had a look of taking fifth in the long jump determination as he sprinted Phone and Internet Discounts (19-5½). for the finish in the boys “Dylan had been nursing a 400-meter dash. 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Residents who live on section berth for the Eagles JADYN WORMSTADT sets the came in the 4x100 relay, pace early in the girls 4x800- federally recognized Tribal Lands may qualify where the team of Teigen meter relay at Thursday’s sub- for additional Tribal benefits if they participate Wormstadt, James Erickson, section meet. in certain additional federal eligibility programs. Job Ogeka and Kevin Bleess The Lifeline discount is available for only one placed fifth with a time of VRobillard 2:47.11; 7. KSammons 2:50.18; 8. ELopez 2:52.80. 1,600 run: *2. HaiSammons 6:03.59; 7. 51.77. ELopez 6:27.50. 3,200 run: *1. KWalklin 11:46.82. telephone or qualifying broadband service per 4x100 relay: 7. AVanNorman, EHoltz, HalDauer, MKonz Wormstadt placed fifth in 57.79. 4x200 relay: *2. LStevens, HadSammons, household, which can be on either wireline or the 300 hurdles (49.78). Jose HanDauer, GBucher 1:54.63. 4x400 relay: *1. GBucher, KWalklin, HanDauer, LStevens 4:21.67. 4x800 relay: wireless service. Broadband speeds must be 25 Rodas finished fifth in the *2. JWormstadt, HadSammons, HaiSammons, KWalk- lin 10:59.36. High jump: *1. JWormstadt 4-10. Shot Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload or faster to discus (103-3). put: *1. DSmith 43-9. Discus: *1. DSmith 121-4½; 6. The start time for Thurs- VJensen 86-7. qualify. day’s Section 3A Meet in Section 3A East Meet Boys Results: 1. Redwood Valley 129. 2. JCC 121. 3. BOLD/BLHS 96. 4. Windom Redwood Falls was moved 89. 5. MLAC 87. 6. Lakeview 83. 7. HLOF 39. 8. A household is defined for the purposes of the 90 minutes later due to heat Wabasso 20. 9. WWG/RRC 19. Windom Results (* — denotes section meet Lifeline program as any individual or group and humidity in the forecast. qualifier): 400 dash: *1. CAlm 53.76. 800 run: *3. BMacario Rios 2:13.54; 7. CSmith 2:22.14. 1,600 of individuals who live together at the same Field events will start at 3:30 run: 8. JGreen 5:17.43. 300 IH: 5. TWormstadt 49.78. p.m., with running events 4x100 relay: *5. TWormstadt, JErickson, JOgeka, KBleess 51.77. 4x200 relay: 4. BMacario Rios, CAlm, address and share income and expenses. Lifeline starting at 5:30 p.m. CVancura, KBleess 1:39.11. 4x400 relay: *1. BMacario Rios, CAlm, CVancura, DSerreyn 3:42.07. 4x800 relay: service is not transferable, and only eligible *4. CElness, TWormstadt, EBordewyk, ANauman Section 3A East Meet Girls Results: 1. JCC 120. 2. 9:34.80. High jump: *1. DSerreyn 5-11. Long jump: consumers may enroll in the program. Consumers Redwood Valley 119. 3. BOLD/BLHS 116. 4. HLOF *5. DSerreyn 19-5½. Triple jump: *1. DSerreyn 43- JOEL ALVSTAD 6/9 track 51 106½. 5. Windom 104. 6. Lakeview 44. 7. MLAC 0½. Shot put: *3. AAltman 45-5. Discus: *2. AAltman who willfully make false statements in order to 40½. 8. WWG/RRC 29. 9. Wabasso 16. 138-5; 5. JRodas 103-3. DYLAN SERREYN splashes into the long jump pit during Windom Results (* — denotes section meet quali- Thursday’s sub-section meet. Serreyn won sub-section titles obtain a Lifeline discount can be punished by fier): 200 dash: *6. LStevens 28.74. 400 dash: *1. GBucher 1:01.33; 6. HanDauer 1:09.25. 800 run: 5. in the high jump, triple jump and 4x400 relay and advanced as fine or imprisonment and can be barred from the a wild card in the long jump. program. If you live in a CenturyLink service area, please call 1-800-201-4099 or visit centurylink.com/ lifeline with questions or to request an application Subscribe to the Cottonwood County eEdition for the Lifeline program. Go to www.windomnews.com $ click on subscribe or call 1 YEAR FOR ONLY 32 507-831-3455 or 800-658-2510
■ COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021 15 Dry weather threatens ducklings, and Quigley’s rifle The drying out of our sur- are considered accidental Naturally, other manufac- firearms made exactly like really wanted him to use face moisture began last fall sightings. turers of rifles offered dif- the old buffalo rifles. But that .45-110 Shiloh, Mont. when rainfall diminished. It This one was setting on a ferent rifles, calibers, bullets with that 110-grains of pow- made Sharps for killing continued over winter with short fence post on the north and grains of powder. It still der it sent that bullet much aborigines. decreased snow cover and side of the highway just east goes on today and is one of faster and further. Of course, Quigley this spring with spotty and of Dovray. Its entire head the joys of both hunting and The story goes that a mean wouldn’t and chose instead lowered rainfall. was white and extended target shooting. sheep rancher in Australia to side with the people that Plus, we also had one of down his entire neck and Then along came the wanted someone to come are now recognized as the our largest crop produc- abdomen. movie Quigley Down Under to the territory and shoot oldest humans outside Af- tion years which also takes Of course, I was traveling and Tom Selleck’s three off coyotes at a long range. rica at 72,000 years. a lot of moisture with it. at 60 mph but was quite close custom made Sharps rifles. When Quigley got there from Great movie, I’ll be watch- Researchers in Nebraska, ■ to it. My wildlife manage- They were .45-110 shooting California he found out they ing it again, soon. which is a large irrigation RON KUECKER ment major in college state, found that corn takes Outdoors Columnist brother suggested northern [email protected] around 1.1 inches of rain per harrier and that is surely This notice paid for with public donations 10 bushels of corn. Soybeans a possibility. But I’ve seen a bit less. Therefore, 200 a few years ago we had that many of them circling over bushels per acre of corn situation in Bingham Lake grasslands and quite close to requires around 22-inches which caused the deaths of the ground but the head was FREE many nice gamefish. to the public! of rainfall to provide the different. If I was an avid moisture needed. We all hate to see big wall- birder I’d put the checkmark Weig ht Loss & Stop Smoking H y pnotherapy I don’t think I have ever eyes washed to shore. in front of the white kite as Health Awareness Clin- An appointmentisnot nec- seen surface water disappear But now, right now, I see a bird spotted. ics is providing therapists to ad- essary, just sign in and as fast as I did last fall. many of our normally good minister weight loss and stop immediately receive therapy. Saturday, June 26th Nonetheless, most of our marshes for duck brooding Quigley’s rifle smoking, and stress relief Health Awareness Clin- covered with scum and the 2:00pm marshes had enough water Along about the mid 1800’s group hypnotic therapy. ics is a non-profit organiza- in them to attract mating silt laden bottoms peaking Community Center through the water. There is metallic cartridges com- For many people this tion. They rely on donations pairs of wood ducks, mal- posed of a brass shell case therapy reduces 2 to 3 clothing to make treatment available. 1750 Cottonwood Lake lards and blue-wing teal. Es- some value to the long-term drying out of marshes in and a primer to detonate the sizes and/or stops smoking. A modest $5.00 donation WINDOM pecially those with variable black powder came along. It crest, water level control late July and August. All attendees will be hyp- when signing in is appreciated. For it to happen now will began usage in the Civil War notized twice during the hyp- Support materials available. structures installed in their and was a major contributor outlets. be devastating to ducklings notherapy session. We’ve Only one 2 hour session is that can’t yet fly. They to the north’s victory over But all wildlife has a the south. Rate of fire was helped over 500,000 people needed for desirable results. HealthAwarenessClinics.org bottleneck to pass through usually gain that ability achieve their goals. after brooding with mom 6-8 per minute vs. muzzle Sign in 20 min. prior (512) 433-6200 to maintain and grow their loaders at 2-3. population. This year, for on a clean water pond for 2 months. It may not happen Rifles to shoot them ducks, it will be the loss of were greatly improved and suitable ponds for brooding this year. You probably won’t see lead to the famous .45-70. It the young ducklings. They was most popular both for are simply called brooding dead ducklings because they are either back in the armies and civilian shooters ponds. and became known as the June 16, 17 They are, at least here in cattails or have been gobbled Skin Cancer up by raccoons, mink, avian Sharps rifle, hence the name southwest Minnesota, going sharpshooters that used Screening – $10 to be either dry or covered predators or even snapping and 18 turtles. them. with one of many species Shortly after the war dur- (Payment is expected at time of algae, moss or bacteria, Kite spotted ing the westward expansion, of service and is not billed of which is the dangerous railroad builders and armies cyanobacteria, the producer Nope, I don’t mean some alike soon learned what the to insurance.) of “blue green algae”. That kid flying a kite, which Indian tribes had learned is the one that can produce would have been easy in last long ago. Buffalo was great 1:30 - 3:45 p.m. a toxin that will cause lakes Sunday’s hot blow which re- eating and provided many to be closed and on occasion ally dried things out. What I uses for attire and lodging. cause dogs to sicken, even am referring to is the preda- The buffalo hunters real- At Access Health Windom and die. tory bird that looks almost ized the .45-70 Sharps was Also possible if it occurs like a big ring-billed seagull. one of the best. The 45 desig- Avera Medical Group Windom, on a shallow fishing lake, White-tailed kites are nation described the caliber we’re enhancing the health of which we have many, is a normally seen more in Texas of the bullet, at .45 inches in of your community, your family summer fish kill caused by to southern California. But diameter. The 70 referred to and you. oxygen depletion similar to a they can be seen in all of the grains of powder in it. winter fish kill. I remember North America where they
The Eagles padded the SB/ Eagles top lead with four runs in the We’re serving you. JCC, fall to Saints second, sending 10 hitters to the plate. Rylie Raverty Call 507-831-1703 to schedule FROM PAGE 11 drew a bases-loaded walk, an appointment. Kameron Rupp was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, Ellie Maricle took the Access Health Windom and Allison Letcher hit an RBI Avera Medical Group Windom pitching loss, allowing three single and Camryn Elness runs on five hits. She struck drew a bases-loaded walk. 2020 Hospital Drive out five. In the third, Huska led off Windom, MN 56101 Score by innings R H E the inning with a solo home Luverne ...... 000 100 2 — 3 5 1 Windom ...... 000 000 0 — 0 4 1 run. Aubri Spielman plated Windom hitters: Letcher 1-4; Elness 0-4; Brockman a run with a fielder’s choice 1-4; Huska 0-2; JVeenker 1-2; Espenson 0-3; Raverty and Letcher hit a two-run 0-1; Rupp 1-2, 1 2B; Spielman 0-2; HVeenker 0-1. Windom pitchers: Maricle (L, 7-4) 7 IP, 3 R, 3 ER, 5 single for a 14-2 lead. 21-AMGR-26078 H, 0 BB, 5 K. Windom’s final run scored on an Espenson single in the JOEL ALVSTAD 6/9 fastpitch 2 Eagles split opener bottom of the fourth. ELLIE MARICLE deals a strike in the Eagles’ playoff win over The Windom Eagle Letcher had three hits and fastpitch team opened the JCC. Maricle struck out eight three RBI in the win. Jenna in the 15-2 Eagle win. Section 3AA playoffs Tues- Brockman, Huska and Es- Windom Lions Club day with a commanding win penson had two hits each. over Jackson County Cen- Ellie Maricle returned Letcher and Huska had tral, but the Eagles were sent from injury to pick up the the lone Eagle hits in the to the elimination bracket win, allowing one run on two loss. with a 13-1 loss to St. James hits and striking out eight. Jenna Veenker took the Area Tuesday in St. James. She did not allow a baserun- pitching loss, allowing eight runs on nine hits in four Celebrates Windom opened the day ner after the first inning. with a 15-2 victory over JCC. In the nightcap, St. James innings. She walked five and The Huskies struck first, Area raced to a command- struck out one. scoring a pair of runs in the ing lead, then hit a walk-off Score by innings — Game 1 R H E JCC ...... 200 00 — 2 2 4 top of the first inning. But three-run home run in the Windom ...... 644 1X — 15 10 1 the Eagles quickly answered, fifth inning to claim a 13-1 Windom hitters: Letcher 3-3, 1 R, 3 RBI; Elness 1-3, 50 Years sending 11 hitters to the win over the Eagles. 1 R, 1 RBI; Brockman 2-4, 2 R, 1 2B; Huska 2-3, 3 R, 2 RBI, 1 HR; JVeenker 0-2, 2 R, 1 RBI; Espenson 2-2, plate in the bottom of the The Saints scored twice 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 2B; Paulson 0-0, 2 R; Raverty 0-1, 2 R; first to score six runs. HVeenker 0-0; Rupp 0-2, 1 RBI; Winters 0-1; Spielman in the first and once in the 0-3, 1 RBI. Windom’s first seven second, then plated five runs Windom pitchers: Maricle (W, 7-3) 5 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 hitters reached base. Kait in the third and five more in H, 0 BB, 8 K. Huska and Jenna Veenker the fifth for the win. Score by innings — Game 2 R H E drew bases-loaded walks, Windom ...... 000 01 — 1 2 2 Riverfest & All-Class Reunion Windom’s lone run scored St. James Area...... 215 05 — 13 12 0 Elliot Espenson was hit by a in the top of the fifth. Rupp Windom hitters: Letcher 1-3, 1 RBI, 1 2B; Elness 0-2; pitch with the bases loaded reached on a walk, stole sec- Brockman 0-3; Huska 1-2; Veenker 0-0; O’Donnell and three runs scored on 0-0; Espenson 0-0; Raverty 0-2; Rupp 0-1, 1 R; ond and scored on a Letcher Spielman 0-1. Cookout & Street Dance errors. double. Windom pitchers: Veenker (L, 5-5) 4 IP, 8 R, 7 ER, 9 H, 5 BB, 1 K; O’Donnell 0 IP, 5 R, 4 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 0 K. 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Call donated and participated in the Buck Strong benefit, farmland auction located Hamilton Beach panini operated, special seat 220V. Asking $3,500. battery, 35,843 miles. 507-276-8677, leave a raffle, pool tournament, grab and go, and golf tourna- at the farm; from Brews- SHOPPER press, new in box. Ask- for comfort, with bat- Call 507-920-8771. Asking $1,995. Call 507- message if no answer. ment. These events are a testament to the strength ter, approximately 1 3/4 CARRIERS ing $10. Call 507-831- tery and charger. Very 956-3941. and compassion of our communities. Our lives have miles south on County 0113 after 6 p.m. good condition. Asking One-horse doctor’s bug- Now hiring Shopper car- gy, good rubber. Call or Boats/Motors been so blessed with some of the most amazing Road 1, then east on ANTIQUE ROLLTOP $3,700. 507-425-2740. people. Thank you for being a part of our journey County Road 14 for 3 riers for the Windom text 507-227-3961 or Rec. Vehicle and Lakefield areas. DESK, from the Derby 20’ X 40’ metal corru- 507-240-1806. Boat lift, 1500-lb. capac- and all that you have done for us. miles, then 1 mile south Desk Co., Boston, MA. 2000 DAMON INTRUD- ity with canopy, very Anthony “Buck” and Kelly Buckentin and 3/4 mile east. Dan Call 507-831-3455 or gated machine shed or 800-658-2510 or stop at 33 x 58 inches. Call 507- garage. 507-276-8677. EZ DOCK, floating dock ER RV MOTORHOME good condition, $900. Richard and Tanley Buckentin Pike Auction, auctioneers. 276-8677. system, like new! Easy 36’, Ford chassis, V10, Call 507-831-1754. Craig and Norma Kolander Citizen Publishing Com- FRI., JULY 9, 10:00 a.m. pany, 260 10th Street, installation. Call 507- 340-h.p., 29,966 actual Prime Nobles and Jack- Windom. Independent 370-2551. miles, 2 slides, roof AC, Farm Equip. Coming Event son county farmland contractor opportunity. sleeps 6, smoke-and auction located at the Motorcycles pet-free, $19,500. Call Horse drawn farm equip- ANNUAL FINGERHUT PICNIC Brewster American Le- 507-360-4603. ment, single disk. 507- Tuesday, June 15, 5:15 p.m., at River City Eatery gion Hall Post #494, 825 Pickups HELP WANTED 2003 HARLEY DAVID- 276-8677. in Windom. If you ever worked there come and join 3rd Avenue, Brewster. 1999 FORD RANGER SON DINA LOW RIDER, Randy Buntjer Auction Custodial Staff Autos 1973 TIMPTE 38’ grain us, we would love to see you! Please pass the word XLT, 4x4, 6-cyl., 4.9, 100th anniversary edi- & Realty, auctioneers. trailer. Call or text 507- around. tires like new, new rear Comfrey Public School is looking tion, 7,322 miles, very 2016 DODGE GRAND good condition, new bat- CARAVAN, passenger, 227-3961 or 507-240- Check the classified brakes, 179,000 miles, for Custodial Staff. This position 1806. Shower ads at www.windom- $2,600 OBO. Call 507- tery, good tires. 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Prepare for For more information contact Tammy at: Please apply at Toro.jobs power outages 507-831-3455 or 800-658-2510 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYMENT. with a Generac Or stop at : home standby 260 10TH STREET Attn: Dana Luebben • 507-662-5442 (office) generator WINDOM Publishing Company 44107 Okabena Road, Lakefield Independent Contractor Opportunity [email protected] REQUEST A FREE QUOTE! 855-984-8982 BOGO % FREE OFF 7-Year Extended Warranty* 40 A $695 Value! ENDS 6/30 Limited Time Off er - Call for Details Call for details Special Financing Available Subject to Credit Approval *To qualify, consumers must request a quote, purchase, install and activate the 833-314-1217 generator with a participating dealer. Call for a full list of terms and conditions.
Full-Time Dispatcher/ Jailer LPN Windom Area Health has openings in their nursing department, Cottonwood County is currently accepting applications to provide excellent patient care to our inpatient, OB, and ER for full-time Dispatcher/Jailers. This position will provide departments. Licensed LPNs within 1 year of completion of their dispatch services for all law enforcement and medical emer- RN are welcome to apply and work as an LPN until completion of gencies within the county. Work responsibilities extend to degree/boards, at which time the position would convert into an the intake processing and oversight of prisoners within the HitchDoc is looking for qualified employees to join RN position. Position includes working 12-hour shifts every third weekend and holiday, as well as 8-hour weekday rotating shifts. county jail. our team! We invest in training individuals that are eager to learn a new trade! Start your career today Minimum requirements for this position include a high with a family-owned company! Registered Nurse (RN) school diploma or equivalent. Windom Area Health has openings for two .7 FTE Registered 2021 starting salary for this position is $20.01/hour. • Assemblers • CNC Machinists Nurses, who will provide patient care to our inpatient, OB, and ER departments. Experience preferred, but will train qualified • Flat and Tube Laser Operators For a complete job description or application of employ- applicants. Licensed LPNs within 1 year of completion of their ment, please contact the County Coordinator/Human • Material Handlers • Welders RN are welcome to apply and work as an LPN until completion of Resources Office (Room 13 of the Cottonwood County • Maintenance Technicians degree/boards. Position includes working 12-hour shifts every third Entry level weekend and holiday, as well as 8-hour weekday rotating shifts. Courthouse), call 507-831-5669 or visit the county website at • Recruiting Specialist Options are available for mostly nights or weekends only as well. www.co.cottonwood.mn.us. Resumes will not be accepted positions starting • Quality Technician at $16/hr without the completed job application. Applications are available at the front desk Check out career opportunities at: of the hospital or online at: Application deadline is Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. www.hitchdoc.com www.windomareahealth.org Mail completed application to: Pre-employment drug screen required. Kelly Thongvivong Human Resources Coordinator/Human Resources Windom Area Health HitchDoc P.O. Box 339 900 Third Avenue 131 County Road 34 East, P.O. Box 179 Windom, MN 56101 Windom, MN 56101 Jackson, MN 56143 employment@ Apply online at: www.hitchdoc.com windomareahealth.org Cottonwood County is an equal opportunity employer. Or send resume to: [email protected] EOE n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021 18
into a Scandinavian Baked Contact: Ben Peterson. mittee person, at the Phat MISSING/ Four be his best. RIVERFEST/ Goods sale for 2021, due to Judd Hoos, a popular band Pheasant Pub in Windom Cpl. Niss de Jesus said the pandemic. based in South Dakota will and from 1 to 5 p.m., at Marines were in an interview that he Saturday has The Scandinavian Baked perform an outdoor concert BARC. A drawing will be planned to specialize in full slate of Goods Sale is open to the at the Windom Arena. held at 1 p.m. for eight $500 caught in rip the K-9 program in the public and offers a variety This concert is designed cash prizes and three $100 Marines while also train- FROM PAGE 6 of Norwegian, Swedish and for the All School Reunion, gift cards to three local res- current off coast ing to be a military police events officer. He planned to serve Danish delicacies, including as much as it is as a River- taurants. FROM PAGE 1 as a kennel master, helping downtown Windom on Satur- lefse, krumkake, cookies, fest event. In fact, the group Riverfest Bingo continuing Monday and train dogs for patrol and day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. breads, rolls and more. will play some 50s, 60s and that she planned on flying detection of explosives and Planners would like to be 70s music for reunion at- Where: Tegels Park Shel- Turtle Races to Japan while the search drugs. able to have a count of the tendees prior to the actual ter House. continued. Cpl. Niss de Jesus number attending the event, Where: Tegels Park at concert. Ordinarily, the band When: 1 p.m. Blom also thanked lived in Mt. Lake with which had to be pared down Cottonwood Lake. provides a wide range of Contact: Jackie Jurgens, people for their prayers his mother, Jessica Blom, significantly due to COVID When: 1 p.m. music. 831-4976. and support. step-father Bob Blom, restrictions, many of which Sponsor: Cottonwood Soil The group has earned the Riverfest introduced the “We are so very blessed sisters Camille and Kaila were in place for this type of & Water Conservation Dis- admiration and respect of popular game to Riverfest with an amazing commu- Blom and brothers Ethan, gathering until May 27. trict & Cottonwood County music enthusiasts through- last year and now returns nity and support group,” Eli and Evan Karschnik This is a meet and greet Environmental Office out the Midwest. for a second year. The cost is she said. and Alex Blom. His father, event designed for the Contact: Lee Tapper, 832- Windom Lions Club and $1 per card with prizes given Cpl. Niss de Jesus had Marcos de Jesus, lives out- alumni of Windom schools. 8287. Phat Pheasant Pub will to winners. recently been selected to of-state. The Windom Area Foun- After a one-year hiatus provide beverages and food, The fun is open to all ages participate in the enlisted Financial contributions dation will provide bottled due to the pandemic, the respectively. and will include such fun commissioning program to are being collected to cover water and an array of Riverfest Turtle Races The event is open to any- variations as four corners further train for a career expenses for Blom while delicious Hy-Vee cookies for return for its 32nd year, an one 18 and older. Everyone and blackout. as a Marine officer. she is in Japan and her guests to munch on during event that annually attracts will receive a wristband in- Canoe & Kayak Races Niss de Jesus graduated family while she is away. the event. The Windom Area young and old alike. A large dicating they are either age magna cum laude from the Donations can be Foundation is a new commu- center circle is drawn on the 18-20, or age 21 or older. Where: Tegels Park. University of Minnesota in dropped off at the family’s nity-oriented group whose pavement. Each heat has five Food and beverages will When: Registration at 2 Minneapolis with a degree home in Mt. Lake or to mission is: “Connecting turtles with all five placed be available throughout the p.m.; races at 3 p.m. in animal science in 2019. either Jaque Niss-Radtke donors with causes — mak- in the center circle. The first night. Sponsor: Riverfest com- He enlisted in the Marine or JennaLee Marcy. ing the Windom area a great turtle to reach the outer mittee. Corps after graduating Additionally, a PayPal place to live, work and play.” circle wins the heat. Runoffs SUNDAY EVENTS Two categories of compe- among winners will be held tition are planned — cano- from the U of M in 2019, site has been set up for Pickleball Tournament to determine the overall Concessions ers and kayakers. A course stating in an interview people to donate online. that he’d wanted to join the Donations can be made to: Where: Windom Recre- champion. Participants must Where: Tegels Park at Cot- will be determined based on provide their own turtles. No tonwood Lake. weather and wind condi- Marines since age 14 as a paypal.me/jessblom. ation Area. way to challenge himself to When: 9-10 a.m., registra- snapping turtles. When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tions. Entrants must wear On Sunday, the profes- life preservers. tion; 10 a.m., round-robin Riverfest Parade tournament begins. Entry sional concessionaires will Entry fee is $10 per water- fee of $10. Where: For the second be selling their variety of craft. Winners will receive Contact: Don Marcy. straight year, the Riverfest delicious food items at Te- cash payout. The intrigue of a sport Parade will be held on Win- gels Park. The food vendors that is relatively new to the dom’s east side. listed on the Saturday lineup area — pickleball — is the big The parade route starts at are all back on Sunday, ex- draw of this event. the corner of Sixth Avenue cept Godfather’s Pizza. and County Road 17 and This is the first time the Bean Bag Tournament tournament will be played moves east down Sixth at the new tennis/pickle- Street, before turning north Where: Tegels Park. Public Enemy #1 ball courts at the Rec Area. on Collins Avenue. From When: Registration 12 Regular players still play there, the parade extends p.m., tournament begins 1 for large animals on Wednesday evenings and north to Kastle Kingdom, p.m. Saturday mornings though- turning right at the park Contact: Melissa Hak- It’s always a risk to put an animal’s health on the back burner. out the summer. and moving east for one eneis, 507-329-7263. But with larger, more profitable animals, that risk is even higher. In the event of rain, the block before turning north Two-person teams will Here are a few things to explore during June: tournament will be played onto Lakeview Avenue. The compete for the honor of top • Face flies go hand-in-hand with pinkeye. We can help you on Sunday morning. parade then winds through bean bag throwers during The entry fee will go to- Tegels Park, ending at the the tournament. “spend once, spend smart” for the right fly control products, ward prizes for the winners. north end of the park. Each game has players including cattle oilers and back rubbers and fly tags. When: 4 p.m. throwing beanbags at a • Pinkeye can reduce weaning weights by as much as 17-65 lbs. Coordinators: Riverfest sloped wooden board with Fishing Contest per animal in cattle. Once pinkeye begins to spread through Where: Cottonwood Lake. Committee a hole cut out. A bag going Contact: Melissa Hak- into the hole is worth three a herd, it’s very difficult to contain and control. We can help When: Registration at 9 with some of the very best pinkeye vaccines available. a.m. Fishing runs from 10 eneis. points, while a bag staying a.m. to noon (please, no fish- Details regarding the on the board is worth one. • We carry great fly products for horses, including, fly ing prior to that time and no parade are still coming Entry fee is $30 per team. masks, fly boots and fly sprays. Consult our staff about fishing from the pier during together. Line-up begins at 3 100% of the entry fees will insect growth regulators. p.m., at Elite Mechanical. be paid out to the top teams. the tournament). Contact our large animal specialists Dr. R. Kent Leckie and Sponsor: Cottonwood Parade viewers are encour- Raffle Drawing Jerome Smith, lab tech, for more information. County Game and Fish aged to park in areas such as Where: Tegels Park. League. the Windom Recreation Area When: 1:30 p.m. Contact: Justin Johnson, parking lot and various side Sponsor: Riverfest Com- 822-3243. streets. However, people are mittee. Cottonwood Veterinary Clinic Three categories — ages asked not to block drive- Contact: Jackie Jurgens, 6 and under, 7 to 11 and 12 to ways, or park illegally. 507-831-1473 or 888-831-8387 | 2250 E. Hwy. 60 • Windom 15 — will offer fisherpersons 831-4976. an opportunity to capture Pork Chop feed Tickets for the Riverfest the top three prizes in Raffle are currently on sale www.cottonwoodvetclinic.net Where: Windom Arena. each group for the heaviest for $10 each and available When: 6-8 p.m. stringer of fish. Bring your from any Riverfest Com- Sponsor: Windom Lions own rods, reels and tackle. Club and Phat Pheasant. Minnows will be provided, Contact: Ben Peterson. if supplies allow. All par- Pork chop, beans, chips ticipating youth will receive and a beverage for $10, or UFF DA: a T-shirt at the start of the substitute a hamburger for WIENERS ’86 tournament. Wieners is a common no extra cost. Sons of Norway That event will be held moniker for Wiens Baked Goods Sale outside the Arena and is youth. open to anyone. There will A Windom Phenom Where: Tegels Park at be picnic tables set up near Cottonwood Lake. the 4-H and Knights of Co- When: 11 a.m. until all lumbus food stands, near the goods are sold. concert site. Sponsor: Sons of Norway Stavanger Lodge 1-538. Judd Hoos outdoor Contact: Harvey Peder- Lion’s Club concert son, (507) 445-3188. Where: Outside the Win- The Sons of Norway dom Arena. Stavanger Lodge’s Scandi- When: 8 p.m. to midnight. navian Smorgasbord, an an- TENACIOUS Cost: $10 per person. nual tasty fundraising event Sponsor: Windom Lion’s for the Lodge, has morphed Club.
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