CCHS winners THATE’S TREE SERVICE named in county Specializing in large photo contest and difficult tree projects! Perrizo’s photo wins 800-225-8733 historical society’s contest n Page 4 www.thatetree.com 137th year Cottonwood County 27th edition $1.25 Rough stretch Pirates drop three of four n Page 7 VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.WINDOMNEWS.COM WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020 WHAT’S INSIDE Bicycle giveaway set for July 13 RRCn Of the survey respondents, heads for a 23% response toward rate, results — because school of those been considering bond facility IN vote DEPTH into that old 56% said they definitely or which is substantial for a who chose to respond — are options for some time. The of a build- Kiwanis and Schwalbach n RRC to probably would vote yes. mail survey. skewed in a positive direc- building plan emerged from ing?’ ” Hardware team up to fix According to a press tion that may not accurately research by a 30-member consider One piece and donate bicycles It now appears likely that release provided by Lee, represent views of the entire community-based task force. mid-year of the survey n Page 2 Red Rock Central voters among all respondents, community. Parts of the building date break. which saw will face a big decision in 56% said they definitely or Peterson explained that back to 1915. /Back page more conflict- November. probably would vote yes to parents of current students “Ultimately, when making ing views was Busy weekend on Superintendent Todd an operating levy of $700 per and Red Rock Central staff a decision, ADA accessibil- the question of whether lakes expected Lee told the Citizen this pupil in combination with a completed the survey, which ity was one of the biggest to keep the existing gym, week that the school board $41.9 million facilities bond was mailed to all district things,” Lee said, noting that fitness area and auto shop, Fishing activity on lakes is likely to move forward to build a new K-12 school residents, in disproportion- there have been so many which are more modern. Lee and streams remains busy with ballot questions at its adjacent to the existing ately high numbers. Both changes and building addi- said 36% favored keeping over holiday weekend July meeting. The questions school. groups generally view the tions that it is nearly impos- those things and 44% were n Page 7 would relate to an operating At a recent board meeting, possible referendum ques- sible to make it accessible. opposed. levy for instructional costs Sue Peterson of Wisconsin- tions more positively than “If we were to bring it up According to the press and a facilities bond for based School Perceptions, residents who are neither to code, we would be talking release, the cost of a new ONLINE POLL building construction. shared her thoughts on staff nor parents of current $32 million,” Lee said. “The Lee’s opinion is based on the survey. She advised students. question was, ‘Why would a recent community survey the board that survey Lee said the district has you put that much money SEE RRC •BACK PAGE Last Week’s Results that generated 373 responses, Would you favor an ordinance allowing poultry in city limits? 4 % Windom Pool Opening Week — 2020 o Yes ..................54 Corn, % o No .................. 46 beans off to Next Week solid start If the election Jumping into summer were held today, for for 2020 whom would you vote? n Water hemp and soybean aphids are two issues that Vote at local agronomists will www.windomnews.com continue to monitor in the coming weeks. It has been decades since DID YOU KNOW? the old saying, “knee-high by the Fourth of July” applied Parade to a strong crop year. Nonetheless, the corn is featured well over knee high and it actor Windom has been a very strong crop year so far in 2020, according A big parade was the to Eric Wright, an agrono- centerpiece of the 1970 mist for Country Pride Coop- Cottonwood County erative in Bingham Lake. Centennial celebration “I think our crops are ex- and the grand marshal cellent around here,” Wright of that parade was none said. “There are little to no drown out spots and the corn other than William is ahead of schedule with Windom. good color.” William Windom, who Big improvement was 45 at the time, was the great-grandson That’s a far cry from what the region has seen in recent of Senator William years. Windom, for whom “I know it has been all of the city is named. The younger Windom starred SEE CROP in NBC’s “My world • BACK PAGE and Welcome to it.” In honor of the actor, Third Avenue was renamed William Windom Boulevard during the centennial. Reading man ndies The accident in closedcrash WEATHER Highway 71 for several hours Thursday. A look Hback L . P A 37-year-old Reading man Tues. 75 56 — was killed in a three-vehicle Wed. 81 59 — Thurs. 87 67 .23 accident south of Sanborn Fri. 84 64 .01 on Highway 71. Sat. 86 70 — The Minnesota State Sun. 82 69 .12 Patrol reports that at 11:50 Mon. 83 69 .04 a.m., a 2008 Chevy pickup JOEL ALVSTAD 7/1 swimming 24 driven by Jeffrey Shaner of THE WINDOM SWIMMING POOL was a busy place the past many pool patrons who took a turn leaping off the springboard Sanborn and a 2015 Interna- few days, as warm temperatures combined with an eagerness into the cool, blue waters on Monday tional dump truck driven by to take a cool dip in the pool. Ashlyn Altman was one of the pharmacy Greg Boettger of Springfield were stopped in the north- E A R N bound lane of Highway 71 due to road work in the area. $ 00 Pool opens for A 2005 Chevy pickup driven P 1 E OFF N by Ryan Klenken of Reading R GALLO was northbound on Highway the 2020 season 71 when it rear-ended the ON YOUR FIRST It was worth the wait, especially dump truck, which then col- TRANSFERRED AND on a hot weekend. FILLED PRESCRIPTION lided with the other pickup. The Windom Municipal Swim- *Purchase of a transferred prescription Klenken was pronounced from a non-Hy-Vee pharmacy is required. ming Pool opened for business to Limit one per household. Restrictions dead at the scene of the apply. See store for details. Fuel savings a large, eager crowd of children crash. Shaner and Boettger are limited to 20 gallons of fuel per Saturday. purchase, per vehicle. Beneficiaries were transported by am- of government-funded healthcare Things did look different. The programs, including but not limited to bulance to Windom Area Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE are pool can operate at less than full ca- Health with non-life-threat- not eligible for this offer. Beneficiaries of pacity. There is tape on the deck to the Federal Employees Health Benefits ening injuries. Program are eligible, unless transferring provide for social distancing. And a controlled substance prescription. The crash closed Highway Valid through Tuesday, July 31, 2020 at staff working in the concession your Windom Hy-Vee store. 71 for several hours Thurs- area wear masks and gloves. day afternoon. Manager Cameron Alm said Assisting at the scene crowds were good over the week- 7/1 swimming 42 were the Sheriff ’s Depart- end. And with hot weather in the A GAME OF pool tag proved to be a great way for these youngsters to enjoy one of the ment, the Westbrook and forecast for the next two weeks, the first days at the pool. The pool opened for the season Saturday and hot, sunny weather Windom Police Departments coolest spot in town might be one led to large crowds over the weekend 7 28028 20721 7 and Sanborn and Jeffers of the hottest destinations. Fire and EMS. n COTTONWOOD COUNTY CITIZEN WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2020 2 n n INSIDE EDGE ISTRICT COURT EMEMBER WHEN Speeding:D Ian H. Allen, $135; June M. Cutler, Cot- R Baker murder trial Iron, $155; Blake R. Ander- tonwood, $125. son, Shoreview, $225; Jaden Window tint violation: set to start Jan. 4 The trial date has been W. Boldt, Mt. Lake, $385; Peter J. Ignaszewski, Lake- pushed back significantly Steven A. Bosch, Brooklyn, field, $135. for the infant murder N.Y., $145; Julia R. Doyle, Failure to provide case involving Zachariah Minneapolis, $125; Bailey proof of insurance: Baker of Windom. J. Herman, Luverne, $225; Jaylat J. Thiach, Mt. Lake, Baker Jane A. Kuchta, Chaska, $285. has been $125; Jana M. Nicholson, Hunting/fishing — charged North Mankato, $145; Take wild animals while with sec- Wayde A. Olson, Kandiyo- license privileges are ond degree hi, $125; Linda Bandt-Law, revoked: Th De, Windom, uninten- Greenwood Village, Colo., $485. tional murder. At one time, the murder trial was set for March 26-April n 10, but that was delayed FELONY CONVICTIONS because of the COVID-19 DISTRICT COURT pandemic. It has now Third-degree assault- bation for five years, local been pushed back to substantial bodily harm: confinement 30 days, may Jan. 4 at the Cottonwood Daniel G. Lugo, Windom, be waived if probation files County Courthouse. $885, commit to Minnesota a recommendation and it is The trial is scheduled adult correctional facility approved, cooperate with to run through Jan. 22, al- in St. Cloud for 12 months, the search of your person, Photo courtesy of COTTONWOOD COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY though that is just a very 1 days, stay for three years, residence, vehicle, work- You probably have heard of the pedestrian bridge that was built over the Des Moines River dam in rough estimate.