Glencoe, Silver Lake, GSL Voters Back New Faces

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The McLeod County hronicle $1.25 Glencoe, Minnesota Vol. 121, No. 46C www.glencoenews.com November 14, 2018 Glencoe, Silver Lake, GSL voters back new faces Voters return Allen Robeck Glencoe In Glencoe, Councilor Allen Robeck defeated Michael Drew for the councilor-at-large seat, 1,120 to 827. Silver Lake to at-large seat on city council In Silver Lake, the city council will have a new look. Glencoe and Silver Lake’s city councils, along with the GSL Robeck, making his first re-election bid, won all four of the Dorothy “Dot” Butler defeated Mayor Bruce Bebo, 199 to 142. School Board, will have some new faces on them after ballots city’s precincts. He was most closely challenged in the second Newcomers Josh Winfrey won election with 218 votes. Chris from the Nov. 6 Election Day voting were counted. precinct, where he edged Drew by 25 votes, 259 to 234. Penaz won election with 169 votes. Incumbent Josh Mason fin- The election displayed McLeod County voters’ strong level Councilor John Schrupp was unopposed for re-election to the of participation. Voters in the county participated at a level ex- seat representing the second precinct. He received 423 votes. ceeding 71½ percent. Statewide, over 63.8 percent of the eligi- Paul Lemke was unopposed for the third precinct seat after Election results ble voters cast ballots Nov. 6. Councilor Gary Ziemer opted against re-election. Lemke re- Turn to page 2 ceived 443 votes. Voters reject GSL School District’s operating levy request

By John Mueller Editor School distrct Despite displays of support during a series of informational meetings levy vote results and a dearth of organized opposition, Cities Yes No voters rejected the Glencoe-Silver Biscay 11 30 Lake School District’s request for Brownton 140 113 additional funding for operational Plato 60 78 expenses by a wide margin. Silver Lake 148 180 The measure failed Election Day New Auburn 36 98 (Nov. 6), 2,850 (56.55 percent) to Glencoe 956 1,076 2,190 (43.45 percent). It failed in the Townships 839 1,275 school district’s cities, 1,575 to Total 2,190 2,850 1,351, and failed in the townships, Source: Minnesota Secretary of State 1,275 to 839. The results left Superintendent Chris Sonju disappointed. While the informational meetings in each of public informational meetings were the district’s cities Sonju and busi- sparsely attended, there was no over- ness manager Michelle Sander con- whelming objection to the district’s ducted, the superintendent also pre- proposal stated before Nov. 6. sented the proposal at citizens’ group Chronicle photo by John Mueller “I just really felt it was a good meetings, coffee meetings, and to in- ‘Cats’ enjoying solid opening weekend plan the district had,” Sonju said. dividuals, he said. Sonju also ex- “We were truly asking for what we plained the proposal over the phone GSL senior Molly Green, playing the role of “Jennyanydots” is center stage in the first half of the felt the district needed. I felt it was a opening night of the high school’s production of “Cats, the Musical” Thursday, Nov. 8. The play will very good deal for our taxpayers.” Referendum be presented again this week, Nov. 15-17, 7 p.m., in the high school’s auditorium. Along with the presentations at the Turn to page 3 Woman contends her dog is not dangerous

By John Mueller, They reviewed the accounts of the Editor July 5 incident as recalled by wit- Sarah Mallory is fighting the city nesses and the police report. Mallory for what she says is the right to keep presented a vet technician with 20 her dog. years of experience who does not She’s concerned a panel of council believe Indy to be a dangerous dog. members might recommend to the Mallory claims the hearing was full city council to declare her dog, unfair in that City Attorney Kenneth “Indy,” a potentially dangerous dog Janssen ran the hearing while pre- under the terms of a seldom-used senting evidence supporting the dec- city ordinance. laration her dog is dangerous and That designation means if Mallory running the meeting. is to keep Indy, she must obtain a City Administrator Mark Larson $50,000 surety bond to cover med- said the meeting should be run in ical expenses should “Indy” bite that fashion. The city has only held anyone else. one other similar hearing where a But Mallory argues the designa- dog is deemed potentially danger- tion will trigger her homeowner’s in- ous. surance company to drop her cover- Chronicle photo by John Mueller age if she keeps a dangerous dog. Rachael Meyer (left) and her mom, Cathy, are helping to organize a shoebox collection, packing and The label stays with the dog, even if A second hearing distribution from Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glencoe. she gives him to another person in a With her complaints in mind, the different city. And more to the point, city council granted Mallory a sec- she contends Indy is not dangerous. ond hearing to make her case at the Indy is a mixed-breed dog she Nov. 5 council meeting. The date of ‘Operation Christmas Child’ adopted in 2013. It weighs about 55 the second hearing has not been for- pounds and is about 31 inches tall at mally announced when The Chroni- his head. cle went to press. brings area youth together Mallory also takes issue with the Mallory suggested to the city way the Glencoe Police Department council at its Nov. 5 meeting the By John Mueller Church. The church on North Cedar Avenue is a local initially investigated the proposal panel didn’t give her a fair hearing. Editor drop-off center for Operation Christmas Child. From and how the city handled the hear- She said the council member who They see their work collecting, purchasing, packaging Good Shepherd, shoeboxes will be sent to a centralized ing. was supposed to run the hearing was and wrapping small toys and personal care items in distribution center in Willmar. The shoeboxes will be A hearing was held Sept. 19. Wit- absent and so the city attorney ran boxes for children who don’t know these luxuries as a filled with age-appropriate toys and personal-care items nesses who observed the July 5 bite the hearing and presented evidence win-win. They get to enjoy the joy of helping children in for girls and boys up to 14 years of age. recalled what they saw. The hearing against Mallory’s dog. Mallory con- need while sharing Christian fellowship with other area panel included councilors Milan youth. Alexander and Gary Ziemer and Al ‘Indy’ Rachael Meyer, a junior at GSL High School, and her Christmas Child Gruenhagen, a citizen representative. Turn to page 3 mother, Cathy, represent Good Shepherd Lutheran Turn to page 3

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Tr Sn The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, page 2 Lakeside students win Lions’ ‘Peace Poster’ contest Avril Kosek and Autumn Happenings Schuch, sixth-graders from GSL’s Lakeside Elementary School, have won local Peace Poster competition sponsored ‘Time with Me’ Children’s Club by the Silver Lake Lions "Time with Me" is an activity group for 2-, 3-, and 4- Club. year-olds with their parent(s)/guardian(s). This year's Savannah Bonderman and theme is “Trusting God's Care for Us.” There will be Rita Tkachenko earned sec- seven total sessions between now and April 30, 2019. ond-place honors for their en- Come crawl through tunnels, sing, and make a roaring tries. The club sponsors two lion as we hear about Daniel and the Lion's Den. All winners. community children are invited. Location is First The posters Kosek and Lutheran Church. Call Linda Donnay, 864-3317, for Schuch created are among more information. more than 600,000 entries submitted worldwide in the Submitted photo 31st annual Lions’ Interna- Sixth-graders at Lakeside Elementary School were honored for their entries in the Legion Auxiliary meeting tional Peace Poster Contest. Lions’ Club Peace Poster contest. The honorees are (from left) Savannah Bonder- The Glencoe American Legion Auxiliary will meet This year’s theme is “Kind- man, Autumn Schuch, Avril Kosek and Rita Tkachenko. Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m., at the Glencoe Fire Station. ness Matters.” Their posters All members are enc ouraged to attend. will now advance to round- phasize the importance of Lions Clubs International is its efforts toward conquering two competition. The girls’ world peace to young people the world’s largest service blindness, the organization entries will be judged against everywhere. club organization with 1.4 has made a strong commit- Living nativity planning entries from many other local Previous international million members in more ment to community service Plans are currently underway for a living nativity in Peace Poster contests. grand prize winners can be than 47,000 clubs in more and helping youth throughout Glencoe’s Oak Leaf Park Saturday, Dec 15, 5:30-7:30 Lions Club International is viewed online at www.lion- than 200 countries and geo- the world. p.m. sponsoring the contest to em- sclub.org graphic areas. In addition to This will be a drive-through production featuring six scenes depicting the good news of Jesus' birth. If willing to volunteer with planning, please attend a 6 p.m. meeting on Tue, Nov 13, at Christ Lutheran Church. Glencoe, area students earn college degrees Many more volunteer opportunities will be announced soon. For more info, contact Becky at 864-5522. Area students were recently among the earned a bachelor’s degree in educational ucation and Korine Melanie Schuette re- hundreds who received the academic de- studies. Christopher Frank Ross received ceived a bachelor’s degree in elementary K of C paper drive grees they’d worked on at Southwest a bachelor’s degree in political science education. The Knights of Columbus will hold a paper drive Nov. Minnesota State University in Marshall. and Haefs received a master’s degree in Southwest Minnesota State University 15-17 in the upper parking lot at St.Pius X Church in Glencoe’s Cassidy Marie Schrader and education. is a liberal arts university of 3,500 stu- Glencoe. Michael Lee Haefs were awarded de- Brownton’s Breanna Hazel Ahlers dents and is a member of the Minnesota The drive runs Thursday and Friday, 3 to 5:30 p.m., grees after the summer session. Schrader earned a bachelor’s degree in biology ed- State University system. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon. Proceeds from the drive go to the McLeod County Christmas program, food shelf, St. Pius X religious program, and St. Pius Parish. Election results Continued from page 2 Corregated cardboard and box board are acceptable. They must be separated. ished third in the race for two posed Mayor Tracy Mont- Latzke of Gaylord, 10,843 to Karin Housley, 1,370,375 to seats with 150 votes. Incum- gomery to the city council 5,403. Gruenhagen defeated 1,095,777. Housley took the bent Ken Merrill did not seek with 114 votes. Neil Engel- Latzke in McLeod County by McLeod County vote, 8,948 Poultry party in Plato re-election. mann and VeeAnn Wood were better than 2 to 1, 6,626 to to 5,235 over Smith. A “poultry party” will be held Nov. 16, 7 p.m., at the Many of the other city voted on to the city council. 3,104. Plato Hall. council races saw candidates Engelmann finished with 117 Voters in House District The event will include games, paddle wheel, door- and incumbents running with- votes and Wood received 95. 18A returned Rep. Dean Ur- County elections prizes, bingo, and a cash bar. Hamburgers and soda pop out opposition. dahl, R-Grove City, to office. In the soil & water conser- will be available for a fee with proceeds going to St. He defeated DFLer Justin vation’s second district race, Paul’s United Church of Christ mission. New Auburn Vold of Darwin, 11,884 to Gary Templin of Glencoe de- The event is sponsored by the Plato baseball club. Brownton New Auburn voters elected 4,269. Kyle Greene of Grove feated Roger V. Schultz of In Brownton, Mayor Norm Douglas Munsch as mayor. He City received 650 votes and Glencoe, 6,636 to 5,577. Schwarze was unopposed for received 121 votes and had no Libertarian Jill Galvan of Cos- Charles W. Matthews of rural Glencoe seniors’ meetings re-election. He received 222 opposition. Roger Becker got mos received 363 votes. Ur- Glencoe won the SWCD’s The Glencoe Senior Citizens meet Tuesdays and votes. Douglas A. Block and 98 votes for city council and dahl defeated Vold in the first district seat without op- Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the seniors room at the Glen- Curt Carrigan were elected to Barbara Schutte finished with county, 3,276 to 1,546. position. He received 12,088 coe City Center. Sheephead is played on Tuesdays, and the city council with 190 votes 82. They were without opposi- DFLer Tim Walz and run- votes. both sheephead and 500 are played on Thursdays. All and 186 votes, respectively. tion. ning mate Peggy Flanagan de- Commissioner Doug seniors over 55 are invited. They were unopposed. Jesse feated the GOP’s Jeff John- Krueger of rural Glencoe was For more information, call 320-510-1551. Messner was unopposed in a re-elected without opposition. GSL School District son/Donna Bergstrom, special Brownton City Coun- 1,393,057 to 1,097,700. The He received 2,484 votes. Director Jason Lindeman cil election. He received 230 Johnson/Bergstrom ticket Commissioner Joe Nagel of Study Club monthly meeting was re-elected to the Glencoe- votes. topped Walz/Flanagan in Hutchinson was unchallenged. The Glencoe Study Club will hold its November meet- Silver Lake School Board. He McLeod County, 9,065 to He won with 2,341 votes. ing at Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe Monday, Nov. received 2,513 votes. New- 5,241. County Recorder Lynn Ette 19, 7 p.m., for an informational meeting on human traf- Stewart comers Jonathan Lemke re- Schrupp won election without ficking and sexual exploitation in greater Minnesota. Voters in Stewart re-elected ceived 2,358 and Alicia Luck- opposition. She received This no-cost presentation will include information on Jason Peirce to the mayor’s hardt had 2,130 to win. Direc- Federal races 12,303 votes. efforts in greater Minnesota to fight human trafficking, post. He was unopposed and tors Anne Twiss and Clark The area’s representative in County Sheriff Scott prostitution and sexual exploitation. Mark Chadderdon, received 136 votes. James Christianson did not seek re- the U.S House of Representa- Rehmann was re-elected with- criminal investigator, will be the guest speaker. Eitel and Curt Glaeser both election. tives, Rep. Collin Peterson C. out opposition. He received The program is sponsored by the Glencoe Women’s won election to the city coun- The other candidates for the Peterson, a Democrat, defeat- 12,727 votes. Study Group. Christ Lutheran is at 1820 Knight Ave. N. cil, receiving 126 and 121 three seats included Valarie ed Republican Dave Hughes, Michael Junge was re-elect- votes, respectively. Bandas with 1,880 votes, An- 146,649 to 134,651. McLeod ed county attorney without a Stewart Legion Aux. meeting drea Janke with 1,848 and County voters backed Hughes challenge. Junge received James Entinger with 889 over Peterson, 8,290 to 6,545. 12,022 votes. The Stewart American Legion Auxiliary will be meet- Biscay votes. Incumbent U.S. Senator ing Nov. 19, 7 p.m., at the Stewart Community Center. In Biscay, Mayor Thomas The school district’s request Urban was re-elected without Amy Klobuchar, a Democrat, The group’s agenda includes recognition of a 99th for an increase in the operat- won re-election over Republi- birthday, addresses by Girls’ State delegates Kimberly opposition. He received 30 ing levy failed. There were votes. Leroy Knoll and Dono- can Jim Newberger, 1,566,015 Novotny, Tessa Cook, and Alissa Peterson, and reminder 2,850 votes opposing the re- to 940,454. Newberger won for December food shelf donations. van Dose were elected to the quest and 2,190 votes in favor city council without opposi- McLeod County over the in- Mardette Trettin and Jamie Olson Gutierrez are host- of the additional levy funding. cumbent, 7,684 to 6,825. esses for the meeting. tion. Knoll received 30 votes and Dose had 29. Results from the special State races election to fill the remainder Historic preservation society In House District 18B, of former Sen. Al Franken’s The Glencoe Historic Preservation Society will be- Plato Glenn Gruenhagen, R-Glen- term saw Democrat Tina meeting Tuesday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m., in the historic preser- Plato voters elected unop- coe, defeated DFLer Ashley Smith defeat Republican vation room at Glencoe City Center, 719 13th St. E. For more information, call Call Gloria at 864-4174. Thanksgiving in Silver Lake The Silver Lake Auditorium again will be the site for the 16th Annual Silver Lake Thanksgiving Dinner. This Thank you free dinner, hosted by the city and friends, will be open to St. Pius X to all who supported those in the Silver Lake area who would like to enjoy a me, voters, friends, delicious home cooked meal and spend some time with Christmas Tree Sales and family. others on this wonderful day. Coborn’s Parking Lot, Glencoe Lunch will be served promptly at noon Thursday, Nov. I will do my very best 22. Organizers need to get an idea of how many people NOW OPEN to serve the citizens of Glencoe with com- they may be serving so people planning to attend are Sale Ends Dec.22nd or Until trees are gone) asked to sign up ahead of time by calling the city at 320- Hours: mon sense, financial 327-2412 or Bruce/Deb at 320-327-3157 or stop by Sil- Mondays – Thursdays • 4-7 pm; integrity, and asset ver Lake City Hall to sign up by Nov. 21. Fridays • 3-7 pm; ALLEN ROBECK management. Those needing transportation should call Mayor Bebo Saturdays Dec. 1st & 8th • 9 am-8 pm; Paid for by Allen Robeck Saturdays Dec. 15th & 22nd • 9 am-5 pm; *46C47Ac at 320-327-3157 by Nov. 20 to make arrangements to be Sundays • 11 am-5 pm; picked up. –Variety of trees available – Wreaths, Garland & Tabletops. Community Thanksgiving F48-51A,48-50Ct All are welcome to the annual community Thanksgiv- ing dinner Thursday, Nov. 22, at noon, at First Congrega- tional Church, 1400 Elliott Ave. N., Glencoe. The no-cost dinner is sponsored by Glencoe area churches and Thrivent Financial. A free-will offering will be given to the local food shelf. Please RSVP, if possible, by Nov. 14, to 320-864-3855.

To be included in this column, items for Happenings must be received in the Chronicle office no later than 5 p.m. on Monday of the week they are to be published. Items received after that will be published elsewhere in the newspaper as space permits. Happenings in Glencoe, Brownton, Stewart, Plato, New Auburn, Biscay and Silver Lake take priority over happenings elsewhere. The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, page 3 State students top national average on ACTs Nationally, 55 percent of 2018 gradu- likely to attain the Gold ACT WorkKeys GSL students rebound ates took the ACT, earning an average National Career Readiness Certificate or Minnesota students again topped the composite score of 20.8. Minnesota’s higher, compared to 26 percent national- nation on the ACT college entrance overall score was down 0.2 points from ly. Earning a gold certificate translates to exam. The state was first among the 19 2017, but up slightly from 2016, when having the skills for 93 percent of jobs states where 90 percent or more students Minnesota first opened access to 17,000 from the ACT JobPro database, which took the college entrance exam, earning additional students by providing the test has over 21,000 jobs profiled. a composite score of 21.3. to juniors in high schools statewide. ACT’s report also shows 27,188 of Locally, Glencoe-Silver Lake students "Thousands of Minnesota students are Minnesota’s 2018 graduates taking the who took the test in 2018 rebounded, showing us that they are graduating high ACT at least twice had an average com- earning a slightly higher score than the school with the skills they need to be posite score of 23.7, which is 4.4 points previous year. GSL students who took successful in their careers or college ex- higher than the 34,065 graduates who the ACT in 2018 earned a composite periences," said Education Commission- took the test only once. While Minnesota score of 21.5, the highest score since er Brenda Cassellius. "It is our goal that schools offer the ACT at no cost to stu- 2016’s composite score of 22.7, accord- students are well prepared for their next dents who are unable to pay, ACT also ing to the Minnesota Department of Edu- Submitted photo step in life, whether it is securing their provides fee waivers to students who cation. Scores from 2018 exams indicate first job or attending the college of their qualify for free or reduced-price meals, ‘American’ degree that GSL students averaged 19.5 in Eng- choice. Minnesotans should be very which would cover the cost for those lish, 21.5 in math, 22.5 in reading, and Kirsten Barott, a member of the Glencoe-Silver Lake proud of their students, and the educators wishing to take it again and better their 21.9 in science, according to the Min- FFA chapter, was recently awarded the American FFA who are helping them succeed." score. Yet, more than a quarter (27 per- nesota Department of Education. Degree at the 91st National FFA Convention last In 2018, 30 percent of Minnesota cent) of Minnesota students who quali- GSL students in 2017 earned a com- graduates met all four ACT college- fied for fee waivers did not use them. month in Indianapolis. Each year, the National FFA posite ACT score of 20.7. Their scores readiness benchmarks, compared to 27 "In Minnesota, we have worked to Organization honors FFA members who show the ut- were 19.4 in English, 20.8 in math, 21.3 percent of students nationally, meaning eliminate barriers between our students most dedication to the organization through their de- in reading, and 20.7 in science, accord- they are likely prepared for the rigor of and access to postsecondary education," sire to develop their potential for premier leadership, ing to the Minnesota Department of Edu- college-level coursework. Also in 2018, Cassellius said. personal growth and career success through agricul- cation. 28 percent of Minnesota students were tural education. President signs Klobuchar’s ‘opioid epidemic’ bill into law

President Donald Trump recently signed Sen. Amy GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, will make it eas- crack down on health care facilities or providers that try to Klobuchar’s Synthetic Abuse and Labeling of Toxic Substances ier to prosecute the sale and distribution of so-called analogue game the system to take advantage of vulnerable patients. (SALTS) Act, Synthetics Trafficking & Overdose Prevention drugs, which are synthetic substances that are substantially sim- “Every day, families across Minnesota and the country lose (STOP) Act, and Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act into ilar to illegal drugs. loved ones to the opioid epidemic,” Klobuchar said in a press law as part of a larger piece of bipartisan legislation to address The STOP Act, which Klobuchar introduced with Republican release. “These bills will help crack down on the sale of ana- the opioid epidemic. Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio, is intended to help stop dangerous logue drugs, stem the flow of synthetic drugs crossing our bor- The acts authored by the Minnesota Democrat are part of the synthetic drugs like fentanyl and carfentanil from being shipped ders in the mail, and protect patients seeking treatment from Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Re- through U.S. borders to drug traffickers in the United States. being scammed. By signing this bipartisan legislation into law, covery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communi- The Kickbacks in Recovery Act, which Klobuchar introduced fewer families will have to experience the devastating effects of ties Act. The SALTS Act, which Klobuchar introduced with with GOP Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, is designed to help addiction.”

Sounds like Referendum Continued from page 1 multiplication? It’s newspaper to individual callers. The dis- “People vote their pocket- The plan was designed to “The board needs this un- attempt at passing a renewal, talk for a one trict also sent out literature to books and we know that peo- maintain services and pro- derstanding from the public as we will need all hands on column by two households ple’s pocketbooks continue to grams for students, maintain we seek information as we deck,” Alsleben said. “We will inch ad. Too “I’m saddened by the result be stretched. The district is the district’s fund balance seek answers to additional continue to be available to an- small to be effective? You’re of the referendum election re- competing with city and coun- above 20 percent of annual questions and ultimately ar- swer questions, be transparent reading this one! sults. I know in my heart that ty projects that are tapping in operating expenses, and pro- rive at decisions moving for- in our decisions and thought- Put your 1x2 in the results are not a true pic- to people’s income in the form vide enough locally generated ward,” Alsleben said. “We are ful in our deliberations. We 1 x 2 the Chronicle or ture of the support our stu- of taxes,” Alsleben said. “We funding to take full advantage not a district in trouble and the need the public to become en- Advertiser today. dents and staff have in this are currently the only public of state aid. place isn’t burning to the gaged and seek out answers to 320-864-5518 school district,” said Director entity that asks the taxpayers The district was asking for ground. As a board, we make their questions. We ask that Jamie Alsleben, chairman of for support in the form of a the bump in additional levy numerous decisions based on the public give consideration the GSL School Board. “We referendum verses just raising revenue a year before the ex- discussion and information, to the increased value of a 40th Annual are a healthy and strong dis- their taxes to meet the identi- isting levy authority was to sometimes with the fear of strong educational system and trict and need the support of fied needs. If people were lapse, Sonju said. It last misinterpretation by the pub- what it positively means to Art Expo & the taxpayers to continue to asked to prioritize how they passed a levy request in 2011. lic.” their property values and maintain all that we have suc- would want their taxes spent, The request, had it been ap- Sonju said the school board health of the communities in Craft Fair cessfully provided for our stu- some would say they wouldn’t proved, would have gone into will discuss the proposal after our district.” Saturday, Nov. 17 dents in the past, are providing want to spend a penny or limit effect July 1, 2020. The dis- its new members – Alicia The school district also 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the present and hope to pro- their pennies per project. trict will ask voters again next Luckhardt and Jonathan needs to make a more con- Activity Center vide in the future.” Other people would prioritize year for the additional levy Lemke, and re-elected director vincing case to voters, though at Middle School Alsleben was pleased with education well above other en- authority, he said. Jason Lindeman – are seated. Sonju admits it’s difficult to the high voter turnout – just tities’ identified needs. That’s But along with another levy Those discussions will also in- convince people opposed to a 8700 CR 6 SW over 71½ percent – and said the playing field as it stands. cut, the district expects it will clude talks on what programs tax increase to vote in favor of Howard Lake the high rate of participation We’re doing our best as a dis- create a list of possible spend- might be reduced or eliminat- one. No admission fee. gives voters a say in the future trict to provide educational ing cuts to maintain the poli- ed should voters decline to Food stand. of the school district. He’s un- opportunities that allow our cy-mandated 20 percent fund pass a similar or identical re- Drawings for prizes. certain if the high turnout students to compete with their balance in case voters again quest next year. Variety and quality. played a part in the outcome. peers in the future.” decline a request, Sonju said. “Between now and the next Many new exhibitors 90+ Artists & Crafters: for space call 320-543-4670 Christmas Child Continued from page 1 F46A,45-46Ct

The church will host a pack- 100-plus countries. craft accessories, clothing and boys who oftentimes are over- ing party Sunday, Nov. 18, at even a note and photo of the looked, she said. Holy Family CCW Annual 6:30 p.m. Other youth from donor. A copy of “The Great- A few years back, Meyer’s Craft, Bake & Toy Sale First Evangelical Lutheran in About 10 years est Journey,” a book promot- husband, Michael and their Good Shepherd has been SAT., NOV. 17 • 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Glencoe and St. Paul’s in ing discipleship will also be son packed Legos, homemade (also after the Saturday 4 p.m. Mass as well as Lester Prairie will join their participating in Operation included in the shoebox. bobbers and tackle. before and after the Sunday 8 a.m. Mass) counterparts from Good Shep- Christmas Child for about a “It’s just a great experience The boxes cost $9 to ship decade. The church didn’t par- Church of the Holy Family herd. They’ll have about 40 to help kids you know are in overseas. Thanks to donations, 700 Main St. W, Silver Lake, MN 55381 children working to pack ticipate last year. The congre- need,” Rachael Meyer said. the boxes will be shipped even Homemade Kolaches, shoeboxes. Good Shepherd’s gation was in the process of Candy, gum, fruit juices and if the $9 fee is not paid, Cathy Quilts of all sizes, Gifts, Baked Goods. goal this year is 200 shoebox- calling a new pastor, the elder powdered drink mixes are Meyer said. Start your holiday shopping early! F51-52ACc es from the congregation, said Meyer said. Three years ago, prohibited. Working on the project is a Cathy Meyer, the church’s Good Shepherd became a Churches participating in Christ-center activity that secretary. Last year, about 179 local collection site. Operation Christmas Child brings happiness to the youth, shoeboxes were donated. In “Anybody can drop off a will accept individual items Cathy Meyer said. The pack- Neubarth Lawn Care & Landscaping 2016, 121 shoeboxes for chil- shoebox,” Cathy Meyer said. donated for packing into shoe- ing project is one of the more 10627 Hwy. 22, Glencoe 320-864-3296 dren abroad were donated. It is collecting shoeboxes boxes. Thanks to a donation of popular activities with church WINTER Hours: Mon.-Thur. 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sun. 5 a.m.-7 p.m. The shoeboxes will leave during two- and four-hour two $250 gift cards from youth. Glencoe for Willmar Nov. 19. spans through Monday, Nov. Thrivent Financial, Cathy “They don’t have to be here The goal for the Willmar dis- 19 before the boxes are Meyer has the chance to go and they do it,” she said. I tribution facility area is to shipped off to Willmar. shopping for gift items and think they get a lot of joy out Spruce Tips have 6,560 shoeboxes move to The items from the three packing supplies before the of it.” & Tops a larger distribution area in congregations will include fun packing party. She plans to Lakeville where they will things like an inflatable ball focus her gift choices on the Now Available... begin the journey to any of and pump, a small toy and older children, especially the Christmas Trees Coming November 13th R45ACESc ‘Indy’ Continued from page 1 tends the city attorney also time biting him on the face ages applied to the boy’s face prohibited her from offering and breaking his skin in three and a follow-up visit. Biggest & BestSomething Craft for Fair everyone! in The Area! evidence from a person places. Mallory also takes issue 36th Annual Norwood Young America trained in animal behavior that According to Mallory, Indy with the police report. She Indy is not a dangerous dog. bit the boy July 2 when the contends Glencoe police did Mayor Randy Wilson se- boy entered her house unan- not audio record the initial in- lected new council members nounced and without ap- terview with the boy the first CraftCraft FairFair to serve on a second review proval. She was in a room time he was bitten and that the panel. He also promised to downstairs. Mallory said the boy’s story changed between Over 250 Booths personally attend the review dog did not break the boy’s his initial conversation with a Sponsored by District #108 Community Education hearing. Wilson made no skin and the dog retreated police officer the first week of M s promises on how councilors when called. Police responded July and the hearing. ar dar would vote and noted the safe- to a report of the dog bite. The boy’s mother, who at- k Your Calen ty of a child is more important The July 5 incident oc- tended the Nov. 5 city council th than a dog. curred when the boy came to meeting, declined comment Saturday, Nov. 17 According to a letter from Mallory’s house, this time on the matter. Glencoe Police City Attorney Kenneth with Mallory’s approval. The “Indy” Chief Jim Raiter declined 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. into the dog’s neck and the Janssen to City Administrator bite occurred when the boy comment on Mallory’s asser- Central High School & Elementary School Mark Larson dated Oct. 31, hugged Indy around the neck dog having no escape route, tions, citing the ongoing Norwood Young America, MN the issue dates back to July while the dog was sitting by bit the child in self-defense. process. City attorneys when Indy bit a boy living on Mallory’s feet. The dog was Mallory and her boyfriend, Janssen and Mark Ostlund did Lunch and Bussing To All Sites Available the 2000 block of East 15th wearing a shock collar with Brian Lewis, told the city not return calls seeking com- Street, not far from Mallory’s ¾-inch metal prongs. The boy council at its Nov. 5 meeting ment. Business Vendor Fair @ house, on the arm July 2. hugged the dog around the they covered the boy’s med- St. John’s Lutheran School ical expenses from the bites to Three days later, July 5, the neck. She contends the shock Norwood Young America is located 40 miles dog bit the boy again, this collar’s prongs were pushed his face. They paid for band- West of the Twin Cities on Hwy 5 & 212 Call: 952-467-7390 for directions. K46ACSEc Opinions The McLeod County Chronicle, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, page 4 The people have spoken

Our view: What do you want your school district to be?

he Glencoe-Silver The last operating levy re- Lake School District newal in 2011 took multiple Tasked its residents attempts to pass. for an increase in operating The district has a right to revenue. We recommended ask its residents this question: voters approve it. Nov. 6, What do you want? they decided otherwise. Do residents want a school In a democracy, that is their district that is progressive, right. moving forward, preparing But with that right comes children to be successful in responsibility. Leaders in the the next chapter of life, a dis- district say they aren’t 100 trict that attracts students and percent certain why the re- additional state aid? Do they quest for an increase in oper- want a district where students ating funds was rejected. leave for area schools and They could collect opinions take with them the state aid and formulate an educated they generate? Do they want guess. a school district where the Heading into Election Day, best teachers leave for jobs the feedback GSL School elsewhere, better paying jobs District Superintendent Chris in districts that support the Sonju received from residents district? was overwhelmingly posi- Sonju said the referendum tive. The few people who was intended to maintain ex- showed up for public meet- isting programming, protect a ings were supportive. There 20-percent fund balance was no one insisting the dis- threshold and take advantage trict tighten its belt, no organ- of additional state aid. The ized group of residents re- voters decision means the portedly calling for reduction district won’t receive the ad- Letter to the Editor of spending. ditional $63,000 in state aid It’s easy to offer those that would have come with types of suggestions over cof- the infusion of local dollars. To the editor, district will determine the necessary I am still taking emails from our citi- fee with friends and anony- During the candidates’ On behalf of all of us at GSL, I would steps in the weeks and months ahead. In zens who want to be on the District mously via social media. forum in Glencoe, a great like to say thank you to all that came out the meantime, I welcome your input and Stakeholders Group. Please send me an Such comments are neither deal of concern was pointed to vote this past Election Day. While we would be happy to answer any questions email if you are interested in getting up- helpful, respectful or produc- at the school board spending are disappointed in the results, we must that you may have. I can be reached by dates on what is happening at the school. tive. down its fund balance. It is continue to move forward and continue email at [email protected] or at Finally, if you haven’t had a chance to Residents in a free society now at about 23 percent, just to provide a great educational experience 320-864-2498. see the GSL school musical ‘CATS,’ have an obligation to be all over the board’s policy 20 for our students. The district will have I would also like to take this opportu- please take the time to go. Shows are those things and more. percent target. another opportunity to pass the operating nity to congratulate all of the candidates Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7 p.m. You’re either part of the so- The school district will levy in the fall of 2019 before the current that ran for school board. Your commit- in the high school auditorium. It is an lution or part of the problem. likely offer another referen- one expires. ment to public service is to be commend- amazing show. GSL receives as little or less dum next fall, once again This operating levy is critical in main- ed. A special congratulations to Jon Chris Sonju, per-student aid from taxpay- asking voters to approve a taining our programs, maintaining our Lemke, Jason Lindeman, and Alicia GSL School District ers as any district in the re- slight increase in funding. To fund balance policy, and to maximize the Luckhardt for being elected to the school superintendent gion. be fiscally responsible, the state aid component of this levy. The board. What do you want your school district will have to school district to be? have in hand plans to cut pro- A sage Glencoe resident re- grams in 2019-2020 should cently said residents of the voters once again decline the GSL school district don’t do request. well when it comes to sup- Hopefully, the district will porting the district until they be able to make a case more have a gun to their head. It’s people will heed. a brutal metaphor. Is it true? - jm

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If you want better roads, how should we pay of them?

1) Local-option 1/2-percent sales tax hike. 2) Moderate increase in gas tax. 3) They should be paid for from state’s general fund. 4) Who cares, the roads are just fine.

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What’s your weather preference for the coming winter?

1) Relatively warm temps with plenty of snow - 36% 2) I’ll take bone-chilling cold with very little snow - 19% 3) A nice mix of both would be OK - 36% 4) Who cares, I’m a snowbird - 10% 42 votes.

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Staff Letters Ethics Press Freedom The McLeod County hronicle Karin Ramige, Publisher; The McLeod County Chronicle The editorial staff of the McLeod Freedom of the press is guaran- John Mueller, Editor; Jakob welcomes letters from readers County Chronicle strives to pres- teed under the First Amendment to C Kounkel, Staff Writer; June expressing their opinions. All let- ent the news in a fair and accu- the U.S. Constitution: Founded in 1898 as The Lester Prairie News. Bussler, Business Manager; ters, however, must be signed. rate manner. We appreciate er- “Congress shall make no law re- Postmaster send address changes to: Sue Keenan, Sales Repre- Private thanks, solicitations and rors being brought to our atten- specting an establishment of reli- McLeod Publishing, Inc. sentative; Brenda Fogarty, potentially libelous letters will not tion. Please bring any grievances gion, or prohibiting the free exer- th 716 E. 10 St., P.O. Box 188, Glencoe, MN 55336. 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If interested, con- thing till they were sure it would line for Glencoe Advertiser adver- Subscription Rates: McLeod County (and New Auburn) – tact the editor. info@glencoe- offend nobody there would be very $ .00 $ .00 tising is noon, Wednesday. Dead- 44 per year. Elsewhere in the state of Minnesota – 50 news.com. little printed.” $ .00 line for The Galaxy advertising is per year. Outside of state – 56 . Nine-month student sub- noon Wednesday. scription mailed anywhere in the U.S. – $44.00. The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, page 5 From the Silver Lake Leader archives 75 Years Ago ginning this Friday night. Chief tor of Staff; and Paula Marti, Di- Yurek will be on call, of course rector of Communications. The at times need, will travel regular purpose of the meeting was to Nov. 13, 1943 patrol six nights a week from 7 express pastoral concern for the Delbert Merrill, Publisher p.m. to 4 a.m. Relief duty and members and to explain the pro- Dear Brother James, I must special police duty finds the two cedure implemented by the write you a few lines and tell regular deputies continuing in Diocesan policy concerning such you where I am, as I am not in their present positions, John Sus- accusations. The Diocesan plan Washington any more. We were tacek and Ben Radtke. for meeting such accusations shipped out of there to Topeka. The Junior Class of the Silver was explained and questions, Last Monday morning we went Lake High School will present which the parishioners had, were on the train and it took us two the comedy hit “Room for One also answered by the team. Over nights and three days to get here. More” this Friday evening at the 350 parishioners attended the I sure saw a lot of country com- Public School Auditorium. Cur- meeting at Holy Family Church ing out here that I would not live tain time is eight o’ clock. The and 70 parishioners attended the in if I had to. Montana is sure a entire cast and their director, Mr. meeting at Holy Trinity Church bad state as it is all mountains Peik, have labored hard long to in Winsted. and dry. But they have a lot of bring you another sure fire com- cattle there, most of them white edy hit and they cordially invite face. Wyoming is the worse state 10 Years Ago you to attend this evening’s per- that I saw. No town for miles and formance. when you come to one, it is just Nov. 13, 2008 Chronicle photo by John Mueller a one-horse town anyway. And Ken and Dorothy Merrill, mountains, that’s all there is. 25 Years Ago Publishers Steven’s Seminary Foundation signs $100k check One of the nicest things I saw in 19,124 voters turned out in Wyoming is the devil tower. Nov. 11, 1993 McLeod County last week Tues- Superintendent Chris Sonju (left) Mike Gavin. The funding will be That is the one that man jumped Ken and Dorothy Merrill, day for the General Election a receives a hefty check from the used for acquiring new speakers from the airplane and landed on Publishers 91% turn out. Results for Presi- Stevens Seminary Foundation, and microphones in the GSL au- top of it. If you remember that Allegations have been filed dent, U.S. Senate, and State Rep- time they had the papers full of against two former Silver Lake resentative the numbers were headed by Michelle Mackenthun, ditorium. it. We also went through part of Catholic priests of sexual mis- overwhelmingly favoring the Kathy Olson, Cindy Ford and South Dakota, part of the Black conduct. The allegations have Republican races. Registered Hills, and that is sure a bad place been filed against Father Schlies- voters at the start of the Election too. I saw what the dust storms man and Father Skoblik. The al- Day totaled 21,003. 10,993 votes did that time. No wonder we had legations, which have been re- were cast for candidate McCain History it so dusty out there. It sure made ceived by the Diocese of New and 7,505 for Obama were big holes in the ground. Some of Ulm, have been forwarded to recorded for President in them could be 20 feet deep. The their attorney and were also a McLeod County. While the state best state I saw was Nebraska. subject of special meetings with is in a full recount of the U.S. From the Brownton Bulletin archives They have acres of corn and lots the parishes where the allega- Senate race in a very close race, 100 Years Ago 75 Years Ago as the postage will be paid by the of fat hogs. When you write, tions occurred. The accusation in McLeod County the results Women’s Club. write to this address. Will close against Father Skoblik was dur- were Coleman receiving 9,092 Nov. 14, 1918 Nov. 11, 1943 Buster West had a great day for this time. So good bye and ing the time he was pastor at St. votes, Franken 5,494, and O.C. Conrad, Editor Milton D. Hakel, Editor Saturday as Gustavus Adolphus good luck. Your brother, Frank. Joseph’s Church concerning his Barkley 4,147. Democrat Collin The premature report of peace On Friday noon of last week, finished its season with a 9-1 conduct some thirteen to seven- Peterson, incumbent U.S. Repre- overtures that reached here last Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Selle of record and copped the confer- 60 Years Ago teen years ago with a grade sentative, received 10,396 votes. Thursday shortly after noon Brownton, were notified that ence title for the second season school aged boy. Members of the His opponent Glen Menze re- diocese conducted a special ceived 7,765. Ron Shimanski, threw the village into a wild state their son, Pvt. Granville E. Selle in a row. Saturday the Golden Nov. 13, 1958 meeting for the newly formed current State Representative of excitement and it required was a prisoner of war. The War Gusties defeated Western Illinois Wilbert Merrill, Publisher Holy Family Catholic Church from District 18A, received only a very few minutes to get Dept. telegram bringing the news and all Buster did was intercept James Yurek Jr., 29, was members in Silver Lake. The 11,707 votes and Eric Angvall the fire and all the church bells came a week after a preliminary FIVE passes (he had another in- named Silver Lake’s new Chief meeting was held by a pastoral 6,818. The Secretary of State re- into action proclaiming to the notice had listed him as missing terception but it was ruled inter- of Police at a special meeting of team consisting of Father George ported 12,312 votes were cast for world that hostilities had ceased, in action in Italy since Septem- ference), return all the punts and the Village Council last Friday Schmit, Vicar General; Father Shimanski and 7,122 for bringing to a close the greatest ber 19. The wire read as follows: kickoffs and break up several evening. Chief Yurek, married Dennis Labat, Chancellor; Gene Angvall. The results will become war the world has ever known. “The commanding general North other plays. and the couple has one child, Burke, Bishop’s Delegate; Sister official after the state canvassing The celebration was continued African area reports that your will assume full time duties be- until the evening mail was re- son Private Granville E. Selle Dorothy Schwedinger, Coordina- board meets later this month. ceived when it was learned that who was previously reported 20 Years Ago the climax had not been reached, missing in action was captured Nov. 11, 1998 but all indications pointed to the by the enemy. Mail address can Lori Copler, Editor From the Chronicle archives fact that it would be a matter of a not be furnished until confirma- The Stewart City Council Chapter Award at the National alley. He bowled his first one very few days. Early Monday tion of capture is received awarded city employees pay in- 30 Years Ago FFA Convention in Kansas City, last October. morning our citizens were through the International Red creases at its meeting Monday MO. The award was for the con- aroused from their slumbers by Cross. If additional information night. On a 3-2 vote, the council Nov. 16, 1988 struction of a bridge and trails in the clanging of the bells and fire is received you will be promptly approved a motion by Mayor Bill Ramige, Editor 10 Years Ago the school’s outdoor classroom whistle bringing all to a realiza- notified.” Kevin Klucas to increase each Several area school districts located east of the Glencoe High tion that the struggle for su- employee’s hourly wage by 25 have shown interest in a propos- Nov. 12, 2008 School. premacy had ceased and that the 50 Years Ago cents an hour as of Jan. 1. In ad- al by the Glencoe School District Rich Glennie, Editor German peace envoys had sub- dition, Klucas proposed modify- to enter into program sharing What a difference a few days mitted to utter defeat and that the Nov. 14, 1968 ing the current wage scale. To agreements with them. Glencoe 20 Years Ago makes as the area undergoes its entire Empire is thrown upon the Charles H. Warner, Editor update the wage scale, which school board and Superintendent annual transition from late fall to mercy of the allied arms. During As their Christmas project, was adopted several years ago, Jack Noening met with members Nov. 18, 1998 early winter. Early last week the day the village was rather members of the Brownton Klucas proposed dropping the of the Silver Lake board and Rich Glennie, Editor with corn harvest in progress the quiet—in fact too quiet—and Women’s Club are going to send first step of the scale. Instead, meetings have been planned with A study of Glencoe’s outdoor temperatures were in the 60’s business was carried on as usual, Christmas greeting cards to the the second step will now be the Arlington, Norwood-Young swimming pool indicates that the and 70’s, but by Friday the area but early in the evening the servicemen in Vietnam. Enclose starting step of the scale. A new America and Brownton. Brown- pool has “soft spots” and the was covered in wet, heavy snow scene changed and there was no a personal message in as many ninth step will be added on to the ton already has a sharing agree- “life span of the pool is very as temperatures struggled to stay limit to the celebration that was cards as you would care to send. high end of the scale. Employees ment with Glencoe. short.” Council members were in the 30’s for highs. carried on during the great part Sign each card and put your will qualify for step increases on Glencoe police officers now told that to replace the shell of Over 200 guests were in atten- of the night. Citizens—men, name and return address in the their anniversary dates, provid- will be able to ticket drivers on the pool would cost up to dance at the Glencoe Area women and children—were out usual place on the envelope. Ad- ing they have satisfactory evalu- the Glencoe High School $300,000, while a new pool Chamber of Commerce’s Sea- in full force and the Concert dress each envelope “To a Fel- ations. Council members Dan grounds. The school board Mon- could cost a minimum of sonal Sampler event at the Pla- Band headed the procession that low American.” Please bring the Kirchoff and Kevin McDonald day evening passed a resolution $500,000. The dilemma is which Mor Ballroom. The participants paraded the principal streets of cards to the Charles Warner voted against the proposal. Kir- authorizing and requesting the way to go. had opportunities to sample vari- the village. Old Glory was in ev- home, the Bulletin office or the choff said he would like to see police to patrol district parking The Streich family received a ous holiday food and beverages. idence everywhere and good na- Wagner Pharmacy no later than employee wages at a higher lots, grounds and access roads, plaque this year in recognition of Fans were bundled up Friday tured and happy throng cheered, Nov. 19. All cards will then be scale. “I stand by what I said last and to enforce local parking or- their century farm. The Streich night when the Glencoe-Silver sang and marched as never be- sent together to VIETNAM month,” said Kirchoff. “We need dinances and speed limit laws on farm, six miles north of Stewart, Lake Panthers captured a spot in fore and the night was one long MAIL CALL, in Georgia and to pay our employees a competi- school property during regular was brought into the family in the State Class 3A football quar- to be remembered. from there to the servicemen. Do tive wage.” school hours and school activi- 1898 by Robert Streich’s great- terfinals with a 42-6 victory over not put stamps on the envelope ties. grandfather, Ernest Streich. LeSueur Henderson. The two- Glencoe’s FFA Chapter was Joel Ide of Glencoe bowled a time defending Class 3A cham- one of four state chapters to re- perfect 300 game last week at pions are looking to make it to ceive the 1988 National Building Pla-Mor Lanes. This was his sec- the finals again and a shot at a From the Stewart Tribune archives Our Area Communities Bronze ond 300 game at the bowling “three-peat.” 100 Years Ago eedingly liberal with their chil- that the limited facilities at the dren, and John and Mary who school will permit. Nov. 15, 1918 were required to be at home at Lester Koeppen, Editor what may be termed a reason- 50 Years Ago Professional Directory Letters from Hawes: I got able hour in the evening felt the Nov. 14, 1968 some letters today and surely restriction too exacting, when Kermit T. Hubing, Editor was glad to get them. The Ger- other boys and girls roamed the Tom McGraw, proprietor of JERRY mans have not got a chance any streets until they disposed to Standard Service Center in Stew- Dale’s SCHARPE, LTD more and they never will get the “call it a day.” What effect the art received national publicity re- Plumbing & Heating, Inc. 712 E. 13th St., Glencoe best of the Yanks. This country is new ordinance will have on cently, when a story on his oper- 2110 9th St. E. made for fighting—hills and school grades is a matter of con- Income Tax Preparation ations appeared in the November • 5” Seamless Gutters trees. It was a beautiful country jecture, but it is certain it will Glencoe, MN 55336 Business, Farm, Personal, Estate & issue of Farm Store Merchandis- • 6” Seamless Gutters Gift Returns before the war but the big shells bring about an earlier-to-bed HEATING – COOLING ing, which is circulated national- • K-Guard Leaf-Free Monthly Accounting, Payroll have ruined it. I have had hun- hour that will prove beneficial to PLUMBING – REMODELING ly. Tom is featured on the front Gutter System RESIDENTIAL – COMMERCIAL & Financial Statements dreds of these shells sail over my John and Mary both physically cover of the magazine in full (lifetime clog free guarantee) head. Once I was in a dugout and and mentally. It is reasonable to Jerry Scharpe, CPA color shown standing beside one PHIL GOETTL 320-864-6353 one hit right on top of the bank presume that parents have the CALL DALE FOR A Jeffrey Scharpe, RAP and covered two of us. I sure of his large trucks used in his 612-655-1379 welfare of their children at heart, M29tfnCLESAj spraying operation. In an article, FREE ESTIMATE Tel: 320-864-5380 beat it right out of the place. Do and want them to have all the 888-864-5979 Licensed – Bonded – Insured Fax: 320-864-6434 entitled, “Sprayer Specialist”, not notice the shells much now fun and liberty possible in their www.mngutter.com Lic #PC670283 Serving clients since 1971 Dan Garcia, managing editor of but I will never forget the first ‘teen age, but unquestionably, the magazine, tells of Tom’s op- one I heard coming at me. I did they realize that to let them loaf eration in the custom spraying not know which way to turn. I about town to a late hour can and gas business. In the article jumped around like a rabbit with bode no good. The city council Chiropractor Garcia describes Tom as follows: COKATO a dog after it and would like to is to be commended for the pas- Dr. Scott Gauer “He overwhelms you with his see a movie of myself. I bet I sage of this curfew, and if par- EYE CENTER enthusiasm and bowls you over Dr. Randy Johnson would die but it doesn’t make ents will co-operate in its en- 115 Olsen Blvd., Cokato with his energy. It’s like watch- one laugh at the time. You look forcement, their children will Effective, caring doctors 320-286-5695 ing a 110 volt electric shaver for a hole and pretty quick, too. benefit—and police officers will surge with a 400 volt charge, ex- Friendly, helpful staff OPTOMETRISTS They do not scare me now unless not have to remind John and cept that his motor never seems Convenient scheduling *Paul G. Eklof, O.D. “Old Jerry” gets too wild. As Mary that “it’s time to go home.” soon as he sends one over there to burn out, it merely adjusts to *Katie N. Tancabel, O.D. are ten to go back at him. He is the situation and forges ahead”. 320-864-3196 $ 60 Years Ago It tells of successful Stewart Kid’s Glasses 98.00 afraid that the Yanks will get his 800-653-4140 Teen Glasses $118 range and blow up his guns. Nov. 13, 1958 Farm Progress Days, which Tom “Old Jerry” doesn’t like the Kermit T. Hubin, Editor arranged and carried out, show- 1706 10th St. E, Glencoe F39tfnCt Yanks any better than they like Stewart high school basketball ing the results of proper herbi- www.gauerchiropractic.com hopefuls began practice drills on cides and insecticide applica- him. Do not send me any tobac- The Professional Directory is pro- Monday. The Gophers have tions and micronutrient leaf co because we get all we want vided each week for quick reference seven lettermen returning from a feeding in corn and soybeans. and then some. You said Dad had to professionals in the Glencoe area squad that won six of eighteen The Progress Days attract over nice corn this year—I am surely — their locations, phone numbers games. Approximately thirty 300 area farmers to Stewart. glad of that because food will and office hours. Call the McLeod boys turned out for the initial The senior class enjoyed fine help with the “Dutch.” County Chronicle office practice with several new boys crowds at their presentation of Glencoe and Cologne for details on how you can be in- showing good promise. Two let- “Lock, Stock and Lipstick”, 75 Years Ago termen are somewhat cripple due given at the H.S. Auditorium last cluded in this directory, 320-864-5518. Nov. 11, 1943 to football injuries, but as of now Thursday and Friday evenings. Harry Koeppen, Editor they should be able to see at The production was well cast, Since the new curfew—Ordi- least part-time duty in the opener and was thoroughly enjoyed by nance No. 108—passed by the against Lester Prairie next Fri- the elementary school Wednes- Glencoe city council became ef- day. The boys are co-captains Ed day afternoon and adult audi- fective the absence of children Kirchoff and Dennis Lade. The ences in the evenings. The pro- Graphic Design Services: on the streets at a late hour is no- squad will be cut to approxi- duction was under the direction ticeable. During the past few mately eighteen tomorrow which of Mr. Jesse Jaeger. years parents have become ex- is about the maximum amount www.McPubDesigns.com The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, page 6 Michael Wendlandt, 69, of Stewart Obituaries Michael Wendlandt age 69, Lutheran Church in Stewart. and golfing. He had a special of Stewart, passed away Sun- He was a graduate of the talent for woodworking. Mr. day, Nov. 4, at Mayo Clinic Stewart High School Class of Wendlandt especially enjoyed Hospital-Rochester, St. 1968. taking road trips with his David W. Wagner, 80, of New Auburn Mary’s Cam- Mr. Wendlandt entered ac- family and friends. He was David Willmer Wagner, 80, Walther Kallestad at St. Auburn, Jeannine Loncorich pus in tive military service in the also a Les Kouba fan and col- of New Auburn, Minnesota, Paul’s Lutheran Church in and her husband, Matt, of Rochester. A United States Army Feb. 26, lected his prints. passed away Wednesday, Gaylord. David and Marjorie New Auburn, and Daniel memorial 1969, and served his country Blessed be his memory. Nov. 7, at his home in New made their home in rural Wagner and his wife, Sheryl, service was during the Vietnam War. He Mr. Wendlandt is survived by Auburn. Brownton and New Auburn. of Apple Valley; grandchil- held Thurs- received the National De- his loving wife, JoAnn Wend- Memorial Their life was blessed with dren, Haylee Loncorich and day, Nov. 8, fense Service Medal, Good landt of Stewart; children, services were three children, Jonathan, her fiancé, Adam, of New 11a.m., at Conduct Medal, Republic of Erin Abbott and her husband, held Satur- Jeannine and Daniel. David Auburn, Rachel Loncorich Christ Vietnam Campaign Medal Jason, of Big Lake, Laura day, Nov. 10, and Marjorie shared over 51 and her special friend, Matt, Lutheran Michael W/60, Vietnam Service Schmidt and her husband, 11 a.m., at years of marriage. of New Auburn; step-grand- Church in Wendlandt Medal, and two Overseas Jake, of Anoka, Michaela Immanuel Mr. Wagner was a farmer children, Taylor Saunders of Glencoe, Bars. Mr. Wendlandt received Wendlandt, of Luverne; Evangelical and later worked as a me- Burnsville, Jenna Saunders of with interment in Evergreen honorable discharge Sept. 23, grandchildren, Brendan Lutheran chanic for Uecker Implement Minneapolis, Shane Saunders Cemetery in Boon Lake 1971, at Camp McCoy, Wis., McKenna, Shannon McKen- Church in David and Big Stone Canning Com- of Apple Valley, Devynn Township, Renville County. and achieved the rank of SP4. na, Jordan Abbott, James New Auburn, Wagner pany, retiring in 1998. He Saunders of Apple Valley; Pastor Katherine Rood was On July 25, 1973, Michael Wendlandt, William Schmidt, with inter- was a member of Immanuel brother, Darwin Wagner and the officiating clergy. was united in marriage to Haleigh Schmidt; sister, ment at a later date in Oak- Evangelical Lutheran Church his wife, Mavis, of Brown- Twyla Kirkeby was the or- JoAnn Wendlandt at Christ Noreen Curry and her hus- land Cemetery in Hutchinson. in New Auburn. Mr. Wagner ton; sisters-in-law, Doris Pet- ganist. “Amazing Grace,” and Lutheran Church in Glencoe. band, Dennis, of St. James; Pastor Keith Ainsley was also was a former member of zel, Linda (Gary) Hahn, “On Eagles Wings” were the This marriage was blessed brother, Calvin Wendlandt the officiating clergy. New Auburn Lions and the LuAnn (Rodney) Lind; broth- congregational hymns. with three children, Erin, and his wife, Lois of Kara Scholla was the or- New Auburn Fire Depart- ers-in-law, Melvin (Pat) Pom- Tara Severson delivered the Laura and Michaela. He and Dubuque; mother-in-law, ganist. “Amazing Grace,” ment. plun, Roger (Geraldine) Pom- eulogy. JoAnn resided in rural Stew- LaDonna Oberlin; nieces, “What a Friend We Have in Mr. Wagner enjoyed hunt- plun, Earl (Betty) Pomplun, Erin Abbott and Jason Ab- art. They shared 45 years of nephews, other relatives, and Jesus,” and “On Eagle’s ing, fishing and his favorite Richard (Sharon) Pomplun, bott were the urn-bearers. marriage. friends. Wings” were the congrega- activity, camping. He loved Donald Pomplun, Steve Pom- Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Mr. Wendlandt had a pas- Mr. Wendlandt is preceded tional hymns. spending time with his plun; nephews, nieces, other Squad provided military hon- sion for farming in Boon in death by his parents, Ray- David Willmer Wagner was friends and family, especially relatives and many friends. ors. Lake Township. He was a mond and Lena Wendlandt; born July 8, 1938, at his his grandchildren. In the later Mr. Wagner was preceded Michael C. Wendlandt was past commander for VFW - sister, Elvera Trettin; father- grandparent’s farm in years he especially enjoyed in death by his parents, Henry born Aug. 23, 1949, in New Post 906 Charles Mc Laugh- in-law, Laurence Oberlin. Winthrop. He was the son of the antics of Jack and Ace, and Regina Wagner; father- Ulm. He was the son of Ray- lin in Hutchinson. He was Arrangements were han- Henry and Regina (Schuette) the furry members of the in-law and mother-in-law, mond and Lena (Riebe) also a member of Christ dled by the Dobratz-Hantge Wagner. Mr. Wagner was family. The last couple of Edward and Ella Pomplun; Wendlandt. Mr. Wendlandt Lutheran Church in Glencoe. Chapels in Hutchinson. On- baptized as an infant July 31, months, he got great joy out brother-in-law, Earl Petzel; was baptized as an infant, and Mr. Wendlandt was an avid line obituaries and guest book 1938, by Rev. Kowalski at St. of scooting around town on and sister-in-law, Luanne was confirmed in his faith as outdoorsman. He enjoyed is available at Paul’s Lutheran Church in his mobility scooter. Pomplun. a youth, both at St. Paul’s fishing, camping, hunting, www.hantge.com Stewart and later confirmed Mr. Wagner passed away The Johnson-McBride Fu- in his faith as a youth April 6, peacefully in his sleep neral Chapel of Glencoe han- 1952, by Rev. A. Schira at Wednesday, Nov. 7 at his dled the arrangements. Obitu- LaVerne M. (Stibal) Ford, 98, of Glencoe Peace Lutheran Church in home in New Auburn at the aries and a guest book are LaVerne M. (Stibal) Ford, wide, and in 1970 she was Hoese (Andrew Duncan) of Winthrop. He received his age of 80 years, 3 months and available at 98, of Glencoe, passed away honored as Minneapolis In- Silver Lake, David Ford of education in Winthrop, grad- 30 days. Blessed be his www.mcbridechapel.com and peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 6, surance Woman of the Year. Silver Lake, Janell Ford uating with the Winthrop memory. visitors can click on obituar- 2018, at GlenFields Living Her activities included Insur- Sanchez (Todd Towne) of High School Class of 1957. David is survived by his ies/guest book. with Care in ance Women of Greater Min- Glencoe, Daniel Ford (Toni), On April 29, 1967, David wife, Marjorie Wagner, of Glencoe. neapolis, American Business of Waconia, Miranda Voigt was united in marriage to New Auburn; children, Mass of Women’s Association, (Jay) of Green Isle, Mitchell Marjorie Pomplun by Rev. Jonathan Wagner of New Christian League of Women Voters, Schultz of Glencoe; 11 step- burial will be and Women’s Division of the great-grandchildren; two held Wednes- Minneapolis Chamber of step-great-great-grandhildren; day, Nov. 21, Commerce. She retired Dec. nephew, Jerry Renick of Verdie Ellingson, 94, of Moorhead 11 a.m., at 31, 1980 as audit and collec- Hamilton, Mont.; niece, Verdie Leroy Ellingson taining lifetime memberships tionships with his siblings, Church of St. tion manager of the Min- Susan Ocheltree (Dan) of was born July 18, 1924, in in the National Education As- nieces and nephews. Pius X in LaVerne neapolis Division Argonaut Auburn, Calf.; numerous Montevideo, to Jens and sociation and both the Min- Mr. Ellingson died Nov. 5, Glencoe, Ford Insurance Company. other nephews and nieces; Ragna (Olson) Ellingson. He nesota and American Associ- at the age of 94. He is sur- with inter- On Jan. 17, 1981, she mar- brother-in-law, Albin Klobe was baptized ation for School Administra- vived by his children, Scott ment following in the Glen- ried John W. Ford at St. of Glencoe; sister-in-law, De- and con- tors. He served four years on (Sue) Ellingson of Moorhead, coe Catholic Cemetery in George Catholic Church in lores Donnay of Glencoe; firmed at the Minnesota State High Kristen (Greg) Lehman of St. Glencoe. Visitation is Nov. Glencoe. Rev. James Devorak other relatives and friends. Mandt School League Board and Cloud, Todd (Jennifer) 21, 9-11 a.m. at the church. officiated the ceremony. Con- Mrs. Ford was preceded in Lutheran after his retirement, served on Ellingson of Maple Grove, Father Anthony Stubeda is tinuing her interest in com- death by her parents; hus- Church. Mr. the board of Retired Educa- and Kari (Dan) Bell of Col- the officiating clergy. munity service, Mrs. Ford band, John; brother, Joseph Ellingson at- tors of Minnesota. Mr. orado Springs, Colo.; grand- LaVerne M. (Stibal) Ford was active in the American Stibal; sister, Josephine tended rural Ellingson enjoyed his many children, Matt Ellingson, An- was born March 22, 1920, to Legion Auxiliary, Red Cross (Ronald) Renick; sisters-in- school in years as an educator and liked drew Ellingson, Jackie Stella (Henry) Stibal and Bloodmobile, Meals on law, Mary Jane (Robert) Chippewa Verdie to tell his grandchildren he Lehman, Beth Lehman Joseph J. Stibal at St. Luke’s Wheels, Extension home Link, Tillie (John) Hettver, County Ellingson had “gone to school” for 60 (Phillip Aquino), Dan Hospital in St. Paul. She was study groups, performing Irene (Virgil) Hajicek, Clara through years. He was a lifelong Lehman, Rachel Ellingson, baptized at St. Luke’s artists services, Christian Klobe; brother-in-law, LeRoy eighth grade and then Milan learner, including Bible study Grace Ellingson, Natalie Catholic Church in St. Paul Women’s Club, and served as Donnay. High School, graduating in classes, book clubs and Ellingson, Katie Gruenhagen and was confirmed at St. an election judge for the city The Johnson-McBride Fu- 1942. He helped operate the studying the Norwegian lan- (Nicholas Graves), Kyle Gru- George Catholic Church in and school district. neral Chapel of Glencoe han- family farm until he was guage. He started piano les- enhagen; step-grandson, Glencoe. The family moved She and John were blessed dled the arrangements. Obitu- drafted into the U.S. Army. sons at age 67. One of his Ryan Bell; great-granddaugh- from St. Paul to Glencoe with 24 years of retirement aries and guest book are Mr. Ellingson served with the greatest pastimes was read- ter, Novella Aquino; and sis- when she was 3-years-old. living. Mrs. Ford moved to available online at occupation forces in Korea in ing, especially history. ters-in-law, Cecil Ellingson Mrs. Ford attended the an apartment in the independ- www.mcbridechapel.com 1946 and 1947. Living out his faith and and Irene (Roger) Ahrndt of Catholic parochial school for ent senior community of Or- where visitors can click on Following his return, Mr. participating in church activi- Benson. eight grades and then gradu- chard Estates in Glencoe in obituaries/guest book. Ellingson attended Luther ties was always important to Mr. Ellingson was preced- ated from Glencoe Public January of 2005. From Feb. College, Decorah, Iowa, Mr. Ellingson, from teaching ed in death by his wife, High School in 1937. She 24, 2016, to the present she Pregnant where he graduated with a Sunday school and singing in Norma, on July 6, 2011; his completed the one-year nor- was at Glencoe Regional and bachelor of arts degree in the church choir, to serving parents, Jens and Ragna mal training course at Glen- Health Services Long-Term Distressed? 1950. In 1954, he earned a on the church council and Ellingson; brothers, Julian, coe High School and taught Care Unit. You have a friend! Call master’s degree in school ad- countless committees. He Orville, George, Calmer and two years in McLeod County Mrs. Ford enjoyed reading, ministration at the University was a member of service Russell Ellingson; sisters, rural one-room schools. She craft projects, DVD movies, BIRTHRIGHT of Montana, Missoula. He clubs in each community Mr. Sylvia Retrum and Idella Er- earned a two-year teaching playing cards and being with F19t received additional education Ellingson lived, including ickson; foster sister, Bertina certificate at St. Cloud Teach- family members. 320-587-5433 at the University of Minneso- Rotary and Kiwanis. He also Gustafson; brothers-in-law, ers’ College and taught two She passed away peaceful- Free Pregnancy Test ta and Columbia University enjoyed singing with the Ray Retrum, Herbert Erick- years in the New Prague Ele- ly Tuesday, Nov. 6, at Glen- in New York. Fargo-Moorhead Barbershop son, and James Pederson; and mentary School. Mrs. Ford Fields Living with Care in Mr. Ellingson began his ca- Chorus and later the Kringen sisters-in-law, Alma Elling- then graduated from the Glencoe, at the age of 98 PLUMBING reer in education in 1950, as a Kor. He cherished his Nor- son, Lucille Ellingson, Lillian Dickinson Secretarial School years, 7 months and 15 days. For all your teacher in Elkton. On June wegian heritage and was a Ellingson, Marlys Ellingson, in Minneapolis and started Blessed be her memory. Plumbing & Heating needs 15, 1952, he married Norma proud member of Sons of and Gladys Peterson. her career in the insurance in- Mrs. Ford is survived by and repairs call today! Retrum of Benson, and they Norway. He never missed an In lieu of flowers, the fami- dustry centered in Minneapo- her stepson, James E. Ford • Tempstar Gas, LP Furnace & A.C. moved to Austin. He contin- opportunity to have lutefisk ly prefers memorials to Even- lis, with the exception of two (wife Cindy) of Glencoe; • License #067203-PM ued teaching and served as and lefse. tide Senior Living Communi- years in New York City. She stepdaughter, Betty A. Ford Dobrava Bros. principal at Elkton High Mr. Ellingson loved to ty, Lutheran Church of the continued her education com- of Robbinsdale; six step- Plumbing & Heating • Glencoe School. In 1955, he became dance and enjoyed music and Good Shepherd, ELCA World pleting University of Min- grandchildren, LeEtte Ford 320-864-6335 superintendent of schools. theatre. He was an avid sports Hunger or a memorial of your nesota classes and insurance- www.dobravabrothers.com Mr. Ellingson and Norma fan and followed the Twins, choice. related classes to earn the moved to Sacred Heart in Gophers, and all of his grand- Visitation was Sunday, Certified Professional Insur- Thank You HEATING 1958, and to Glencoe in children’s activities. Nov. 11, from 4:30 p.m. to ance Woman designation. In 1965, when he accepted posi- His greatest joy was his 6:30 p.m., with a prayer serv- 1969, she was appointed the Would like to thank our tions as superintendent in family. He was married to ice at 6:30 p.m., at Lutheran first female department man- family friends and the Thank You those school districts. Mr. his sweetheart, Norma, for al- Church of the Good Shep- ager in her company – nation- community for all the Ellingson finished his career, most 60 years and loved herd, Moorhead. His funeral prayers, cards, gifts, and We would like to express working for Horace Mann In- spending time with her, their was Monday, Nov. 12, 11 flowers. Also a special thanks our sincere thanks to family, friends, medical staff of surance in Moorhead for six children, and especially, their a.m., at the church. Burial to Rev. Welch and the serving Ridgeview Waconia and years. The following year, he grandchildren. A favorite took place in Riverside committee at First Lutheran. supervised student teachers at place was the family cabin Cemetery, Moorhead. Sibley Medical Center, We would like to extend a Arlington for the care of Concordia College and Moor- and time spent fishing, boat- Arrangements by Korsmo special thank you to the Elmer, husband and father. head State University before ing, playing Rook and mak- Funeral Service, Moorhead, Grand Meadow’s staff. To Johnson McBride Funeral retiring in 1989. ing homemade ice cream. with information and a guest- Their care and kindness Chapel, Plato Fire Dept., Mr. Ellingson was an ac- His extended family was also book online at www.korsmo- was exceptional. Melissa Pinske and Pastor tive member of several pro- very important to Mr. Elling- funeralservice.com Tom Evans. fessional organizations, main- son. He treasured the rela- Maynard Grenke Family of Elmer Raduenz Family *46Cc passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, Arrangements are with the his home in Cologne. *46-47CAc Deaths at her home at The Harbor in Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel A gathering of family and Norwood Young America. in Norwood Young America. friends will be held Friday, PERSONALIZED & CUSTOMIZED Elvera Funeral services will be An online guest book is Nov. 16, 4 to 8 p.m., at the held Saturday, Nov. 17, 11 available at Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel Mackenthun, a.m., at Emanuel Lutheran www.mcbridechapel.com in Norwood Young America. 93, of Nor- Church in Hamburg with in- Arrangements are with the terment following at the Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel wood Young church cemetery. in Norwood Young America. Visitation will be held Sat- Dale Arndt, 59, An online guest book is avail- America urday, Nov. 17, 9:30 to 11 able at Elvera Mackenthun, 93, of a.m., 1½ hours before the of Cologne 952.467.2081 Dale Arndt, 59, of Cologne, www.mcbridechapel.com Norwood Young America, service at the church. passed away Friday, Nov. 9, at JOHN & LORI TROCKE The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, page 7 Global think tank predicts 30 percent unemployment by 2030 Weather Corner By Jake Yurek By Jakob Kounkel Automation experts believe gists’ because a computer can ways be a need for rural pub- Staff Writer it won’t be long before auto- read more colors than the lic transit drivers.” He ended McKinsey Global Institute mated vehicles are exponen- human eye, and can potential- the email by inserting his (MGI), a globally-recognized tially safer than human driv- ly make diagnoses that a opinion on the validity of 30 business and economic re- ers, to the point where hu- human couldn’t see. percent unemployment in just We’ll see a mid-week warm-up give way to another search think tank, predicted mans aren’t allowed to man Going a step further, the re- 12 years as, “far-fetched and cold blast as we head towards the start of the weekend. up to one-third of the future the wheel anymore. Tesla port states, “About 50 percent radical... You can never dis- High temperatures have been running around 20 degrees workforce in the United claims through internal test- of the time spent on work ac- count the value of a human below normal lately and for a brief couple of days we’ll States may need to find new ing, though not yet verified tivities in the global economy being helping out another actually get back to where we should be. Highs Wednes- occupations due to automa- by a third-party, their semi- could theoretically be auto- human being.” day and Thursday will reach into the 40’s for the first tion. The report added, de- autonomous autopilot feature mated by adapting currently The Great Depression saw time in what seems forever. The warmth will only last pending on big-business is capable of reducing crashes demonstrated technologies,” unemployment peak around until early Friday though as another cold front slides into alacrity to adopt full automa- by 40 percent. The National meaning that, globally, 50 25 percent. It’s important to the area. There won’t be a ton of moisture available so all tion, the United States labor Highway Traffic Safety Ad- percent of the time workers note that an expected 30 per- I’m guessing for snowfall is similar to what we saw last force could face unemploy- ministration (NHTSA) found spend performing duties at cent unemployment rate by week with a dusting here and there. The best chance of ment as high as 30 percent by that 2014 through 2016 Tesla their job can already be auto- 2030 materializes only if all snow will be late Friday, but we could also see some late 2030. models, which logged more mated. the people that lose jobs don’t Thursday if a northern batch comes in. Things should From the industrial revolu- than a million miles, saw 1.3 McLeod County, and Glen- look for new work. Afterall, warm back up to around freezing for Sunday with an ex- tion to the technological rev- airbag deployments per one coe in particular, sees a lot of the industrial revolution tended warm stretch to start next week. Let’s just hope olution, some American em- million miles. After a soft- freight traffic, according to a played a supporting role in this early winter gives way to an early Spring! ployees may be feeling a fa- ware update enabling auto- recent Glencoe transportation today’s vibrant economy, and miliar connection with their steering, airbag deployments study. A multitude of semi- it displaced thousands of Ma dobry weekendem Mit dobry vikend 18th and 19th century ances- dropped to .8 per one million trucks roll down Hennepin workers; the American econ- tors. miles. Avenue daily, and Coborn’s, omy (mostly, the people) bat- Wednesday night: Lows 25-31, clear. The United States Depart- Driving jobs are only the Burger King, Subway, Shop- tled its way back to the top of Thursday: Highs 42-48, lows 25-31, partly cloudy. ment of Labor releases labor beginning; their descension ko, and any other businesses the fiscal ladder, so there’s at Friday: Highs 30-36, lows 14-20, clouds/night show- statistics that highlight the in- from the labor force will con- that employ people for repeti- least historical precedent. ers. creasingly large role trans- tinue to be a political catalyst, tive and hands-on labor are in There’s been no shortage of Saturday: Highs 20-26, lows 10-16, clear. portation jobs are to the coun- paving the way for industries the technological crosshairs. solutions offered since MGI Sunday: Highs 28-34, clear. try’s workforce. In most to indulge in the lucrative And that’s only including reported the findings. 2020 Weather Quiz: Why does November seem to be a states, the report notes, driv- technology without public Glencoe. presidential candidate An- windy month? ing jobs top the list of occu- backlash. Amazon Go, Ama- Executive Director at Trail- drew Yang, in direct response Last week’s question: How has the weather been pations employing the largest zon’s only brick-and-mortar blazer Transit Gary Ludwig, to the automation crisis, is around other parts of the country this fall? population: truck drivers, supermarket in Seattle, does- who employs drivers across running on a platform of a Answer to last week’s question: It’s been a little school bus drivers, airplane n’t employ cashiers. Walmart three counties, wrote in an universal basic income of volatile to our south and east with a number of storms pilots, emergency response continues to expand on email, “The transit industry $1,000 per month, no strings and I’m sure everyone has heard about the large fires out drivers, train conductors and cashierless stores nationwide, has been looking closely at attached. Other economists west due to the dry conditions. Hopefully some rain will other driving jobs are all sus- and it’s getting harder and this for a few years now. suggest, just like the industri- start to move into those areas as winter approaches. ceptible to technological en- harder to walk into a big- 2030 is only 12 years away, al revolution, that there’s no hancement that will ensure a chain store without meeting a and the technological and so- telling the number or kind of Remember, I make the forecast, not the weather. free market transformation to bay of self-checkout lines at cial acceptance of driverless jobs automation will create automated vehicles, planes the front of the store. vehicles on a widespread (there’s a chapter dedicated to and trains. The MGI study reads, “We basis are unlikely to be in potential job creation in the The first automated vehi- live in an age when machines place by that time.” MGI report, but admits that cles are already on roads answer customer inquiries, He also alluded to the no- it’s impossible to know what across the nation. Coca-cola help doctors understand X- tion that humans will still be kind or how many jobs will trucks have already logged rays, lip-read better than a necessity, especially in his be created.) thousands of miles across the human professionals, and sort line of transportation: “...dri- What’s certain is that capi- People country, Elon Musk’s Tesla trash into compost and recy- vers help walk people to and talism has propelled the company is bringing auto-pi- clables…” and goes on to say from the bus and secure indi- American economy into the loted driving to residential that “people skills” may be viduals using wheelchairs and vigorous state it’s in today, garages, and a self-driving more important to the future other mobility devices. Until but that it’s nature is to create Milbretts have a son school bus in Florida is bring- job landscape than advanced everyone has personal robotic and eliminate jobs. The diffi- Melissa and Mark Milbrett, of Glencoe, welcomed ing students to school. The technical skills that graduate mobility devices that will culty is in which will come their son, Levi Mark Milbrett, into the world on Oct. 25. technology is becoming more students spend years in move them around and load faster. Levi weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 inch- available, cheaper and safer. school learning. A nurse’s job them into driverless vehicles es at birth. Also welcoming home Levi is his sibling, may be safer than a radiolo- autonomously, there will al- Kaley. Grandparents are Kathie and Mike Carver of Park Rapids, and Lynn and Mary Milbrett of Norwood Young America. Brownton council continues to 13 Brownton show disdain for R&R Excavating seniors met on Monday By Jakob Kounkel reached a point in construc- sentative saying, “Schedules ikolichek Staff Writer tion that meets the criteria for don’t mean s**t,” when it Thirteen Brownton senior Plumbing & Heating With Mayor Norm substantial completion by Fri- comes to construction. In- citizens met Monday, Nov. 5 M Schwarze, the remaining four day, Nov. 2. At the council clement weather and high at the Brownton Community Brian Mikolichek: Owner • Bonded-Insured Center. Brownton City Council mem- meeting five days later, the turnover remains the party- Residential Remodel bers convened on Wednesday, curbs and gutters had just line at the construction firm’s Winning at 500, Audrey Nov. 7, a day after its normal been completed. To reach office. Tongen, first, and John Service Light Commercial meeting slot due to elections, substantial completion, which The council members iter- Burgstahler, second; winning Complete Plumbing and Heating Systems and begrudgingly approved Knutson says is doable before ated that the pipe and street at pinochle, Pearl Streu, first, Air Conditioning Installation and Leone Kujas, second; payment application number the end of the year, R&R will crews independent of R&R Winsted, MN six to R&R Excavating for have to finish paving within have been a welcome ex- door prize winner was Low- 320-395-2002 F1-4LA $447,459.79, with five per- the week. pense. The council’s issues ell Brelje. Phyllis Mahnke cent retainage, putting the Knutson, when asked by a lie with R&R. Carrigan didn’t served refreshments. city at 47 percent payment council member if there was mince words, “If we’re lucky, On Monday, Nov. 12, thir- completion. concern about the crisp we’ll never see these guys teen Brownton seniors met There’s no better Though nearing the weather, said, “There are a lot again." again at the community cen- halfway mark for getting dol- of factors that go into cold Council member Doug ter. holiday gift than an evening lars into the streets project, weather paving… as long as Block responded without Winning at 500, Audrey the City of Brownton hasn’t we’re above freezing, we looking up from his packet, Tongen, first, and Gladys at Chanhassen! relinquished the ability to should be OK.” “Not in our lifetime.” Block Rickert, second; winning at pursue liquidated damages He continued to say that highlighted again how behind pinochle, Pat Markgraf, first, against R&R Excavating, the sanitary sewer main lining schedule the construction and Phyllis Mahnke, second; same construction firm that’s was complete, so all that’s firm is, noting that the curb Theola Fors won the door been on the hot-seat at Glen- left for the year is getting the and gutters were supposed to prize. Pearl Streu served re- coe council meetings. top soil done and paving the be in, “10 or 11 days ago.” freshments. City Engineer Chris Knut- roads. The date for total comple- The next meeting will be son, from Short Elliott Hen- The disdain for R&R Exca- tion is set for six weeks after Nov. 19 at the Brownton drickson (SEH), noted that vating was rampant in the starting construction in June Community Center. substantial completion was room. Council member Curtis of 2019. last Friday, meaning that Carrigan was especially frus- R&R was supposed to have trated about an R&R repre- County board approved hefty list of expenses Permit driver loses control Available in any amoun By Jakob Kounkel to perform a roof assessment ing Company for masonry Staff Writer on the buildings at the fair- prevention, repairs and main- on Highway 22 and good forever! Though the county board grounds in Hutchinson for tenance on the McLeod Abigail Anne Strom, 15, of spent most of its Nov. 6 meet- $4,258. If there are any emer- County Courthouse. Other Le Sueur, was driving south- ing hearing two presentations gency needs to be rectified bids came in much higher: bound on Highway 22 in a regarding the new govern- immediately, the county ap- $131,800 from Restoration 2014 Nissan Altima when Now ment center — if approved, proved another $1,500 to the Services and $289,088 from she lost control due to ice the two line items would company to fix any issues. Building Restoration Compa- and snow, entered the ditch playing amount to nearly $800,000 — Central Services Supervi- ny. and struck some trees. its meeting approved just sor Scott Grivna asked for ap- The board of commission- Also riding in the vehicle over $415,000 worth of pur- proval to purchase a 2019 ers told top Contegrity Group was Aiden Michael Strom, chases aside from the two Dodge Grand Caravan for and I & S Group, Inc. repre- 13, and Nichole Anne Strom, big-ticket items. $23,236.31. The county si- sentatives (the construction 47. The largest chunk of cash multaneously agreed to sell management and architectur- Abigail and Nichole sus- was due to requests from the the old 2006 Dodge Caravan al firms expected to work on tained non-life threatening McLeod County Public that has over 100,000 miles the government center, to- injuries and were transported Works Department. The ap- logged. gether adding up costs of to the Arlington Hospital. proval of a truck equipment Grivna also received ap- $800,000) they don’t need to Aiden received no injuries. package from Towmaster, proval to hire Foster Mechan- be at the Dec. 18 meeting, The Gaylord Police De- Inc. that includes a stainless ical to replace the chiller unit which is when the board is partment and Gaylord Ambu- steel box, plow, scraper, (a unit that utilizes liquid expected to grant formal ap- lance responded to the inci- 952.934.1525 • 800.362.3515 wing, sander and other mis- cooling for equipment) that proval for the government dent. cellaneous accessories cost feeds to the administration center project. ChanhassenDT.com $119,966. The board also ap- side of the courthouse. Total Assuming the board goes proved a $119,317 purchase cost for replacement and with Contegrity Group and I of a 2020 Mack tandem truck maintenance will be & S Group, the Nov. 6 meet- chassis from Nuss Truck and $67,197.72. Another bid ing guaranteed spending of Equipment. came in at over $75,000. over $1.2 million. Public Works Director John Last on the central services The McLeod Brunkhorst was also seeking agenda was a request to pay approval to hire Schwickert’s $56,314 to Karr Truckpoint- County Chronicle The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, November 14, 2018, page 8 Glencoe-Silver Lake schools host various Veterans Day programs

Chronicle photo by Jakob Kounkel Lakeside Veterans Day program Lakeside Elementary in Jeff Jenson (above) was Silver Lake held a Veter- the keynote speaker, and an’s Day program on the fifth- and sixth-grade Monday, Nov. 12. The Sil- choir (left) sang a multi- ver Lake American Le- tude of patriotic songs, gion introduced them- directed by Carrie Knott. selves, and their military Principal of Lakeside El- service ranged from ementary School Joy guarding the Tomb of the Freitag (below) talks to Unknown Soldier in the her students and the au- Arlington National dience about what Cemetery to parachuting makes the day special. out of planes and into combat. Petty Officer of the Navy Second Class

VFW members held a program at Day. From left to right, Jonah First Evangelical Lutheran Diehn, Brady Goff, Autumn Gru- school for kindergarteners rec- ber and Emerson Neubarth. ognizing veterans on Veterans

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