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Knowledge
Back to winning ways Bowlers compete
in Chaska
Girls’ hoops top Cardinals, White Hawks — Page 2
— Sports Page 1B
The McLeod County
Glencoe, Minnesota Vol. 120, No. 8
Mediation under way to work out Trailblazer differences
C www.glencoenews.com
hronicle $1.00
February 22, 2017
By Lori Copler workshop Wednesday, Feb. 15. missioner Doug Krueger said he felt out, WCAT will leave,” Madden served Wright and Sherburne coun-
Editor Madden had a similar session with it was important to consider past is- added. ties.
Members of the Trailblazer Tran- WCAT on Feb. 8, and a joint media- sues “to understand how we got Tom Gottfried and Bev Herfind- “They came with certain expecta-
sit Joint Powers Board from tion between representatives from here. Some of those facts were never ahl, both of the Minnesota Depart- tions (to the Trailblazer) system,
McLeod and Sibley counties the three entities — WCAT, McLeod brought out to you,” Krueger told ment of Transportation’s transit divi- which would have been better
showed a willingness to sit down and Sibley counties — is slated for Madden. “We need to understand sion, agreed with Madden that it served if we had Frank at the table
with their counterparts from Wright March 8. how we got here.” would be best to try to salvage Trail- at that time,” said Herfindahl. “But
County Area Transit (WCAT) to try Madden opened the Feb. 15 work- Madden, on his part, said that he blazer as a partnership between we didn’t. And now we need to
to save a partnership in the local shop by noting that he was taking a wanted to help in structuring the McLeod and Sibley counties and move forward.”
transit system. neutral position as a mediator. board and its meetings in order to WCAT. Krueger asserted that it was hard
WCAT, late in 2016, served Trail- “I’m not an advocate of anyone accomplish resolution, rather than “The stance from MnDOT is that to move forward with lingering is-
blazer with a letter announcing its here, except to try and keep Trail- conflict. you are better as all three counties sues.
intent to withdraw from Trailblazer blazer together,” said Madden. “Things are not the way meetings together,” said Gottfried. But, he “We haven’t addressed some
and start its own system within a Madden encouraged the board are being handled,” said Madden. added, whether the partnership con- things,” said Krueger, pointing to a
year because of ongoing dissension members to put the past behind “What I noticed … were some loud tinues is entirely up to the local au- workplace environment assessment.
amongst the board members. them and move forward, especially disputes, a couple of exchanges that thorities. Krueger said Trailblazer didn’t fol-
The McLeod and Sibley represen- in the light of the expediency need- didn’t go well, and a couple of ex- Herfindahl said that WCAT was low through on the assessment, and
tatives met with attorney Frank ed to resolve issues before WCAT’s changes with staff members that born of the “trials and tribulations”
Madden, a labor attorney and nego- one-year notice expires. didn’t go well. that resulted from the dissolution of Mediation
tiations specialist, in a mediation However, McLeod County Com- “If we don’t get this straightened River Rider, a transit system that Turn to page 3
Rapid progress
being made on jail
addition, entrance
By Lori Copler sibly taking over management of
Editor the MRF. Those proposals are from
Work on McLeod County’s jail West Central Sanitation, Green For-
expansion and courthouse security est, and Waste Management.
project is proceeding nicely, the The MRF committee will then
county board heard Tuesday morn- make a recommendation to the
ing. County Board, which will make the
Sam Lauer of Contegrity, the final decision as to whether it wants
construction management firm, to hire a management firm and, if it
noted that the addition was nearly does, which firm will get the con-
“sealed up,” with the exterior walls tract.
and most of the roof being complet- • Discussed the annual hiring of
ed. summer seasonal employees for the
The atrium, located at the new parks and highway departments,
entrance on the southeast side, was and adjusted wages to be more
nearly enclosed as well. competitive.
Lauer said the masons are work- • Approved a temporary loan of
ing on the main floor, putting in the $185,000 from the general fund to
walls for the cells. the ditch fund to fund ditch work.
Once the walls are completed, the That loan will be repaid as assess-
focus will turn to the finishing ments come in.
work, such as painting, tiling and • Approved the annual food serv-
Chronicle photos by Lori Copler
flooring, as well as the installation ice contract for the jail with an in-
of the brick on the exterior of the crease of about $6 per day, as well
Beautiful day addition.
In other business Tuesday, the
as a per meal cost to $1.20 from
$1.17.
Board of Commissioners: • Appointed Tom Dahl to the
on the course • Heard that the Materials Recov-
ery Facility (MRF) committee will
Hutchinson Joint Planning Commit-
tee.
Saturday was an unseason- be interviewing three firms for pos-
ably warm day for February,
inspiring some local golf
courses to open for the week-
end. It also provided near-per-
fect conditions for Silver Students show support
Lake’s 11th annual ice golf
tournament, played on the
local lake and sponsored by
for teacher after tragedy
the municipal liquor store. It
was not uncommon to see
some players out on the ice in
following mission trip
short sleeves and shorts Editor’s Note: The following trip itself was a very rewarding ex-
was submitted to The Chronicle perience (again). But on our trip re-
(local officials said the ice
from someone who wanted to turn to Minnesota we found out
was still plenty thick, averag- note that there are, indeed, good (after landing in Miami) that our
ing about 15 inches.) Above, a students in this world who will good friend, driver, translator and
welcome sign marks the start step forward in compassion when guide, Leonard Isidor, was mur-
of the course, which consist- the need arises. It was posted by dered in a robbery about an hour
ed of nine holes. At left, Jake Glencoe-Silver Lake Band Direc- after dropping us off at the airport.
Ondracek taps a putt to hole tor Peter Gepson on the school Leonard was the most humble and
out for his team. bands’ Facebook page: generous person I had ever met and
“Last month, I took my second was a leader in his community (he
mission trip to Haiti. This trip was had a water filtration system in-
sponsored by the Haiti Lutheran stalled at his home — which dou-
Mission Society (HLMS) (U.S.A.) bled as a church — so he could
and Good Shepherd Lutheran provide clean water to people in his
Church of Glencoe. The current in- neighborhood in Port Au Prince
terim pastor at Good Shepherd and his house was bursting at the
Lutheran Church is Robert Nowak seams with rice he had obtained
(who happens to be the president of and would be giving away to those
the HLMS).
“I have not really talked about Support
my trip much since my return. The Turn to page 8
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GSL’s Knowledge Bowlers tie in Chaska
Happenings GSL Knowledge Bowlers
made a short trip to Chaska
Saturday to find some stiff
competition. The teams there
‘Imagination Station’ March 3 were some of the better teams
Homeward Bound Theatre Company will offer “Imagi- in the state, including Big
nation Station” Friday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., Lake, Buffalo, Chanhassen,
at the Panther Field House in Glencoe. Kindergarten Chaska, Hastings, Holy Fam-
through third graders will pretend to be someone else by ily, Holy Angels, Mankato
changing their voice, facial expressions or the way they West, St. Thomas Academy
walk. For more information and/or cost of registration, and GSL.
call Glencoe Silver Lake Community Education at 320- The written round was only
864-2690, or register online at www.gsl.k12.mn.us Click 50 points, and in the varsity
on Community Education under the COMM ED/ECFE division, Chaska Purple had
link. the high score of 44. Three
teams were tied at 39, includ-
ing GSL Supernova, and all
Glencoe Lions Bar Bingo were in Room Two for the
The Glencoe Lions will sponsor Bar Bingo at the Glen- first oral round. GSL and Big
coe Country Club Saturday, Feb. 25, at noon. Everyone Lake tied with a remarkable
age 18 and over is welcome to play for cash prizes. The 16 points each, leaving only 8
Progressive Game 16 pay-out amount is $1,199 if you for Holy Family. In round
have Bingo within 59 called numbers. Meat raffles also two, both Big Lake and GSL Submitted photo
will be held. Food, beverages and pull-tabs are available. continued in Room Two, but Glencoe-Silver Lake Knowledge Bowl bach, Katie Twiss, Jared Lokensgard,
The proceeds from the February Bar Bingo and meat raf- this time GSL earned 13 members who competed in Chaska Charles Urban and Haley Lukes; and,
fle events will support the Glencoe Lions Scholarship while Big Lake scored 11 and Saturday were, front row from left, back row, Jacob Reichow, Maggie Pe-
Fund for 2017 Glencoe-Silver Lake High School gradu- St. Thomas got 10 points. Beth Cross, Lexi Fronk, Nathan tersen, Austin Pinske, Brett Baum-
ates. The Big Lake and GSL Fehrenbach, Abby Gronlund, Megan garten, Jake Vasek, Cole Janke and
teams continued in Room Fehrenbach and Carlee Oberlin; middle Dan Cross.
Two for the third round, but
SL dining site birthday party this time Big Lake outscored
row, Coach Vicky Harris, Jake Fehren-
Meanwhile, GSL’s Anti- and moved up until, in the Beth Cross, Megan Fehren-
The Silver Lake dining site birthday party is set for GSL 17-14. (Buffalo 2 earned matter had moved up from fourth round, they were both bach, Carlee Oberlin, Charles
Thursday, Feb. 23, starting with Bingo at 11 a.m. and 7.) This finally led to a Room Six to Rooms Four and in Room Eight. Both teams Urban and Dan Cross.
dinner at 11:30 a.m. The menu includes roast turkey, change in teams for the fourth Three, and finally to Room had some excellent rounds, “This meet was definitely
mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans and cranberry round, with Big Lake moving Two. (In the first oral round with GSL Nebula earning 13, more difficult than some we
dessert. up to Room One. Room Two Antimatter dominated its 9, 11 and 7 points, while GSL have been to, with the other
had Buffalo 1 and two GSL room 19-10-7, and in the Andromeda scored 8, 15, 10, teams competing well on both
teams. GSL Supernova
GHPS tip night set Feb. 27 earned 18, Buffalo 12 and
third oral round it won 17-13- and 4.
3.) It dropped to ninth with a
speed and knowledge,” said
A team from Big Lake Coach Vicky Harris. She was
Glencoe Historic Preservation Society members will GSL Antimatter got 6. total of 84.0 after its tough earned first place in junior glad to see that all the teams
be busing tables for tips and also will have a bake sale At the end of the meet, round against GSL Antimatter varsity with 73.0 points, and were up to the challenge and
Monday, Feb. 27, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Unhinged! Chaska was awarded gold for but they put up a very good Chaska Blue came in second, continued to battle for points
Pizza in Glencoe. The society receives a portion of all its score of 111.0, while Su- fight! The team members also with 73.0. Nebula fin- until the end of the meet.
sales, including pickups and deliveries, in addition to the pernova and St. Thomas tied were Maggie Petersen, Jake ished in fourth place in JV GSL is now entering the
tips. The funds raised will go toward the Henry Hill stone for second with 106.0. St. Vasek, Brett Baumgarten and (25th overall) with 61.0 postseason. On Friday, Feb.
project. Thomas was awarded silver Jacob Reichow. points. The team members 24, (if the weather is good),
medals because it had been in The junior varsity teams were Haley Lukes, Nathan the subregional meet will be
Room One for more rounds,
Blood drive set in Plato and Supernova earned bronze
competed with the varsity Fehrenbach, Lexi Fronk, held in Granite Falls. From
teams, but prizes were award- Abby Gronlund and Cole that meet, the top half of
There will be an American Red Cross Blood drive at medals. Supernova included ed separately. (It was expect- Janke. teams will move on to the re-
Lighthouse Church, 10478 Bell Ave., Plato, Thursday, Jake Fehrenbach, Katie ed that no student above 10th Meanwhile, GSL’s An- gional meet on March 9 in
Feb. 23, from noon to 6 p.m. Twiss, Austin Pinske and grade would be in junior var- dromeda tied for fifth place in Willmar, which will deter-
Jared Lokensgard. Big Lake’s sity). The two GSL teams JV (28th overall) with 59.0 mine what teams move on to
team earned fourth place with started in Rooms 11 and 12 points. This team included the state meet.
Pola-Czesky Days meeting 102.5.
The Pola-Czesky Days Committee will meet Monday,
Feb. 27, at 7 p.m., in the Silver Lake American Legion. A
member from each committee and organization is en-
couraged to attend, or email a committee member with a
brief update.
Sibley County Republicans set convention for March 4
The Sibley County Repub- and hear a legislative update the insurance needs of thou- able Care Act and how it has
lican Party will have its 2017 from state Sen. Scott New- sands of clients and is a threatened America’s health
Glencoe Legion Post 95 convention Saturday, March man and state Rep. Glenn leader in health care and in- and financial future. This
4, at 9 a.m., in the Sibley Gruenhagen. surance reform at the state presentation will begin at ap-
The Glencoe American Legion Post 95 will meet
County Courthouse Annex In addition, Gruenhagen Legislature. In his book, proximately 11 a.m.
Thursday, March 2, at 7 p.m., in the VFW basement.
Basement, 400 Court Avenue, will report on repealing and “Health Care in Crisis, is the Guests are welcomed to at-
Gaylord. Registration begins replacing the Affordable Care Government the Solution or tend as observers. Light re-
SL Sportsmens Club meeting at 8:30 a.m.
Delegates and alternates
Act and MNsure in Minneso-
ta. Gruenhagen has almost 40
the Problem?” Gruenhagen
defines the immense prob-
freshments will be served.
For more information call
The Silver Lake Sportsmen’s Club will meet Thursday, who were elected at the 2016 years of experience serving lems created by the Afford- 612-508-9141.
Feb. 23, at 7 p.m., at the sanctuary. caucuses will gather to elect
new officers to the Sibley First Ev. Lutheran School: Nurturing Spiritual & Academic Growth
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County Republican Board
The Meeker-McLeod-Sibley Community Health Serv-
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day, Feb. 23, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., in the large meeting
room of the McLeod County Solid Waste Department, 25 Anniversary
th 10 Annual
1065 Fifth Ave. SE, Hutchinson. The meeting is open to
the public.
Lisa & Tim SILENT AUCTION & LUNCHEON
First Lutheran auction, lunch
The 10th annual silent auction and luncheon to benefit
Sunday, March 5
First Evangelical Lutheran School in Glencoe is set for First Ev. Lutheran Church Fellowship Center
Sunday, March 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the First Evan-
gelical Lutheran Church Fellowship Center. 925 E. 13th St., Glencoe
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Record
Glencoe Police 1:42 p.m. — Officers respond-
ed to a mental health issue on
10th Street E. A person was
TUESDAY, FEB. 14 taken to the hospital.
4:06 a.m. — An officer discov- 4:07 p.m. — An officer re-
ered an open door on a building sponded to a child custody issue
on 16th Street. Officers searched on 14th Street E.
and secured the building. 4:48 p.m. — An officer served
7:49 p.m. — Lost keys were a warrant on 10th Street E.
reported on Ford Avenue. They SATURDAY, FEB. 18
were later found. No major incidents were re-
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 pored.
Four citations were issued for SUNDAY, FEB. 19
violations of the winter parking or- 4:17 a.m. — An officer assisted
dinance. a deputy at the McLeod County
7:04 a.m. — An officer dis- Jail with some minor issues.
patched a wounded deer in the 4:51 a.m. — An officer re-
area of Morningside Drive and sponded to an alarm at a resi-
Highway 212, and issued a pos- dence on Cameo Circle. The offi-
session permit for the deer. cer checked the area and every-
9:56 a.m. — An officer re- thing appeared to be fine.
sponded to a reported theft on 11:26 a.m. — Officers respond-
11th Street E. Items were report- ed to Greeley Avenue N for an
ed missing from a storage room. out-of-control person and domes-
Submitted photo 4:06 p.m. — A dog bite was re- tic. The individual was taken to
ported on 12th Street E. the hospital.
First Lutheran welcomes new members 8:37 p.m. — Items were report- 2:01 p.m. — An officer discov-
ered that a stop sign was down at
ed missing from a home and
First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe held a ren Wilcox, Tanner Schaefer and Kaitlyn Ische; and, garage on Armstrong Avenue N. the intersection of 16th Street E
reception and welcome luncheon on Sunday, Feb. 19, back row, Chris Weidendorf, Paisley Weidendorf, THURSDAY, FEB. 16 and Armstrong Avenue N. It was
Eight citations were issued for put back up.
for new members received through adult confirmation Patty Geib, Jeremy Geib, Robert Neid, Sue Neid, Anna 2:24 p.m. — Officers assisted
violations of the winter parking or-
and transfer. New members with family members pic- Mackenthun, Tim Mackenthun and the Rev. Dan dinance. the ambulance with a medical on
tured are, front row, from left, Claire Geib, Caylee Wei- Welch. Not pictured are Jason, Janet, Bailey and 12:12 a.m. — Officers re- 12th Street E.
sponded to a disturbance on MONDAY, FEB. 20
dendorf and Levi Weidendorf; second row, Colton Samuel Betsinger; Amy Edwards, Ryan Fox, Tianna 1:38 a.m. — A person on Park
Hennepin Avenue N.
Geib, Linsey Weidendorf, Quincy Lindee Sr., Sarah Hueser, Christopher and Rebecca Turner and Jill Wis- 1:58 a.m. — Officers respond- Street W reported that a window
Lindee, Quincy Lindee Jr., LaDonna Brinkmann, War- chnack. ed to an animal complaint in the had been broken on a vehicle
area of Knight Avenue and 15th parked in the driveway.
Street E. 11:30 a.m. — Officers assisted
3:56 a.m. — Officers respond- the ambulance with a medical on
Greeley Avenue.
Mediation Continued from page 1 ed to an alarm at a building on
Hennepin Avenue. The building
was searched.
12:17 p.m. — A person on
Morningside Avenue reported re-
he didn’t know “if we were However, Swanson said, he had expressed some concerns McLeod County Commis- 3:57 a.m. — Officers respond- ceiving phone calls asking for
making gains or losses from was “ready to move for- at its mediation workshop. sioner Rich Pohlmeier, who is ed to a suspicious incident on personal information. The person
11th Street E and searched a was advised to block the calling
that study. ward.” He presented a list of Madden said that issues that new to the Trailblazer board. phone number and not answer
building.
“My phone has been ring- ideas of how to do that, in- came to the forefront were Pohlmeier also said it was 12:11 p.m. — An officer re- numbers he did not recognize.
ing off the hook,” said cluding getting policies in those that were already being time to let “bygones be by- sponded to a suspicious incident 12:19 p.m. — A gas drive-off
Krueger, saying his con- place “so that everyone is discussed at the Sibley- gones. It’s been like salt on a on 16th Street E. was reported on Chandler Av-
5:11 p.m. — An officer assisted enue N. The person returned and
stituents have a lot of ques- treated the same.” McLeod workshop: conduct cut — it just festers.” paid for the fuel.
tions and concerns. Krueger agreed that the of the board, definition of the He urged the board to re- McLeod County with a person
who wanted to turn themselves in 4:37 p.m. — Officers assisted
Sibley County Commis- board did try to address po- roles of the board and admin- member that it represents all on a warrant on 10th Street E. the ambulance with a medical on
sioner Jim Swanson echoed lices, “but there was always istration and a need for by- riders in the system. FRIDAY, FEB. 17 Lindbergh Trail.
some of Krueger ’s senti- disagreement on how to get laws and clarified policies. “We’re representing more 10:22 a.m. — A person report- 10:45 p.m. — An umbrella was
ed that his vehicle had been found in the area of Hennepin Av-
ments, saying that the board there. We got accused of Madden said that WCAT than just our little piece of the enue N and 11th Street E.
struck while parked in front of Se-
“hasn’t been doing what we micro-managing, which start- also suggested changing the pie,” said Pohlmeier. “We’re curity Bank & Trust on 11th Street
said we were going to do.” ed another disagreement.” structure of the board so that representing McLeod, Sibley E.
Madden said that the Along with clarifying poli- it had majority membership, and Wright counties.”
process of addressing issues cies, Madden suggested for- since it represents the greatest Madden said that it sound-
needs to start with resolving mulating a “code of conduct” population and, potentially, ed as if both WCAT and both Call us to place
issues among the board. In for the board to ensure that the greatest local share of local counties were willing to
particular, he said, the board meetings are run in a respect- costs. try to salvage the partnership, your HAPPY ad.
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role is of the administrative board members. ley and WCAT each have March 8, “may not be as
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Can Trailblazer
pinions The McLeod County Chronicle, Wednesday, February 22, 2017, page 4
partnership be saved?
Our view: It’s going to take a lot of effort,
but the end result will be worth it.
F
rank Madden, a labor at- its policies and define a clear,
torney and mediator, has impartial process for evaluating
been tapped by Trailblaz- its administrative staff.
er Transit to try to bring the joint And Swanson’s proposal to
powers board back into unity. dedicate two-thirds of Trailblazer
At issue, of course, is Wright board meetings to strategic plan-
County Area Transit’s (WCAT) ning and develop a five-year
well-publicized intention to pull service plan is an admirable one.
out of the partnership with the We hope the joint powers board
original Trailblazer partners, follows up on that suggestion,
McLeod and Sibley counties. with vigor.
Meeting after meeting, there One proposal we heard that did
has been sparring about what is not bode well was a request from
wrong at Trailblazer, and what WCAT to assume a majority
needs to be done to fix it. membership on the board. That
At the risk of sounding like a would give unfair weight to one
broken record, we still maintain segment of the transit system.
those issues will never be re- We propose, instead, that the
solved until board members can board should be equally repre-
come to a consensus that those sented by three members from
issues exist. McLeod County, three from Sib-
Last Wednesday, Feb. 15, Mad- ley County and three from
den hosted a mediation workshop WCAT.
with Trailblazer’s McLeod and To paraphrase McLeod County
Sibley representatives. Madden Commissioner Rich Pohlmeier,
hosted a similar workshop for the board is the guardian of the
their WCAT counterparts the pre- whole pie, not just a particular Letters to the Editor
vious week. slice. A rider is a rider, whether
It is to be hoped that between they reside in rural Gibbon or
some new representation on the downtown Buffalo. They deserve
joint powers board, and some equal service, regardless of Changes in prevailing wage law will hurt workers
changes in policy and procedure, whether they live in sparsely To the Editor: more jobs. The real reason Gruen- people from all over the country that
the two sides can come together populated southwestern Sibley State Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen’s hagen wants to mess with prevailing are desperate enough to work for
for the good of the transit system. County or a more urban area of prevailing wage ideas will cut pay wage is simple, and it has nothing to minimum pay will flock to Min-
At the McLeod-Sibley work- Wright County. and cost jobs for blue collar work- do with taxpayers. He is working for nesota to take our jobs. Greedy con-
shop, both Madden and Sibley Like Madden and the Minneso- ers. cheap labor contractors that are tractors will exploit these workers,
County Commissioner Jim ta Department of Transportation, I am a retired construction worker using him to get rid of the laws that underbid all of our local good-pay-
Swanson outlined some great we believe the partnership is who spent his career building infra- prevent them from paying workers ing contractors, pocket the savings
ideas on how to get Trailblazer to worth saving, that the three enti- structure in this state. A recent letter low wages on public projects. The and give the jobs to people who
move forward. ties are stronger than any one or in this paper caught my attention. fact is that Gruenhagen and the busi- aren’t from here.
First and foremost, it is hoped two alone. He attacked prevailing wage laws in ness owners he fights for think con- The people of this region need to
Minnesota. For those who don’t struction workers in our region know that when politicians like
that the board adopts a code of The partnership already is sav-
know, prevailing wage is nothing make too much money. I’m offend- Glenn Gruenhagen talk about pre-
conduct for its members. Board ing McLeod and Sibley counties more than local area standard wages ed by that. These people are highly vailing wage, they are trying to cut
members need to learn to have a considerable of “local share” for construction workers. trained workers; they put their lives construction workers’ pay, and make
civil discourse about issues. It’s contributions of taxpayer dollars. Gruenhagen called prevailing in danger and spend countless days it easier for unscrupulous contrac-
been a mystery to us why these And it is to be hoped, with the wage the “union wage.” That’s false. on the road away from their families tors to exploit out-of-town cheap
same officials, who can work so adoption of an equitable five- The local wage rate is established by building this state. They earn their labor to enrich themselves. Local
well with others in other venues, year service plan, Trailblazer looking at local wages paid on real money, Glenn, every penny. construction workers deserve a fair
cannot seem to do so at a Trail- Transit can be a winning system jobs in our area, both union and What Gruenhagen is proposing wage for a fair day’s work and pre-
blazer board meeting. for all three entities. nonunion workers benefit. He also will not only cut the pay of people vailing wage ensures they get it.
The board also needs to clarify — L.C. fantasizes that we can save millions who get their hands dirty, it will also Daryl Panning
of dollars by getting rid of prevail- leave us wide open to not having Plato
ing wages and that this will create jobs at all. Without area standards,
You can
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To the Editor:
In the Minnesota Senate Trans-
portation Finance and Policy Com-
mittee, the week was spent hearing a
proposed constitutional amendment,
aimed at dedicating revenue from
vehicle-related taxes and fees, were
on the ballot, what would you think?
real science, not pushing an agenda
at the expense of local governments.
Rural Finance Authority
Agriculture is the second largest
number of bills in advance of work-
ing on our larger transportation PCA legislation job creator in our state and is critical
Question of the week funding package. On Tuesday, the This week, I presented one of my to Minnesota’s economy, so I be-
committee heard SF210, which is bills, SF695, in committee. This leg- lieve we must do what we can to en-
The Minnesota Legislature is again considering the 2017 bonding proposal. The pro- islation is of particular importance sure that remains. Legislation to
a bill to allow Sunday off-sale liquor sales. posal, which included over $829 to the small communities, many of fund the Rural Finance Authority
What do you think? million in transportation-related which are exceptionally affected by (RFA) was signed into law by Gov.
projects, was laid on the table for a fairly new Pollution Control Dayton on Friday, one day after its
1) Good. Liquor stores should be treated discussion at a later date. I am hope- Agency (PCA) regulation imposing final, unanimous passage by the
the same as other retailers. ful that the committee will come to standards on phosphorus in waste- Senate. The bill appropriates $35
2) It’s not necessary. People can buy liquor other days. an agreement on this legislation as it water treatment facilities. This is a million in bond proceeds to the
3) I don’t care one way or the other. contains a number of critical infra- problem, as there is no proof that RFA, which is a state-run program
4). I don’t know enough to have an opinion. structure projects across Minnesota, what the PCA is requiring is rooted that provides specialized, low-inter-
which would supplement additional in scientific evidence. As a result, est loans to eligible farmers to assist
Results for most recent question: funding that will come with our om- this regulation is costing cities in debt restructuring, disaster recov-
nibus transportation budget proposal statewide tens of millions of dollars ery efforts, beginning operations,
Gov. Dayton is again pushing for funding later this session. as they work to come into compli- and operational expansion. The pro-
for mandatory public school preschool programs. On Wednesday, the committee ance. Cities from my district, includ- gram has issued over $200 million
What do you think? heard several other important pieces ing Hutchinson, Winsted, Glencoe in loans since 1986 and is funded
of legislation. Among the most no- and Cokato, have been affected. through state-issued bonds, with the
1) Good. Education starts early — 37% table is legislation to establish a new I believe there is a problem with loan principals being paid back to
2) Good, if funding also includes facilities — 16% license plate in memories of fallen the way the PCA imposes regula- the state over the term of the loans,
3) Preschool should be voluntary — 39% law enforcement officers and a bill tions on these communities, so I au- including interest. Remarkably,
4). I don’t know enough to have an opinion — 8% to designate a portion of Highway thored SF695, which allows cities since the program’s inception, the
23 near Paynesville in honor of affected by PCA regulation to appeal default rate on the loans issued is
Medal of Honor recipient Kenneth in front of an independent board, less than one thousandth of 1 per-
62 votes. New question runs Feb. 22-Feb. 28 L. Olson. which then must review the action cent.
Finally, we are continuing to ex- and determine whether or not it is State Sen. Scott Newman
amine ways to fund the transporta- indeed factual. I believe it is impor- R-Hutchinson
tion budget over for the next bienni- tant that the Legislature take action
um. I’d like to pose a question: if a to ensure the PCA is working with
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Guest Column: Workshop on insect management
Source: Bruce Potter, Uni-
Our democracy is threatened versity of Minnesota IPM
specialist.
By Lee H. Hamilton to entitlement reform to the of our voting infrastructure Corn and soybean growers,
With so much turmoil in
Washington and around the
long-term economic disloca-
tion that has led so many
and procedures — or risk un-
dermining one of the corner-
and those who advise them,
often have insect manage-
Farm Notes
country these days, it’s easy Americans to feel forgotten, stones of our democracy. ment questions for which the By Karen Johnson
to get caught up in the crises Congress has had little im- Which is also threatened by correct answer is, “It de-
of the moment. These are, in- pact. our fifth challenge: the pow- pends.”
deed, worth our attention — Which is why it’s not sur- erful and pervasive influence Insecticide-resistant popu-
but so are longer-running de- prising that we face a third of money on the political lations increase the difficulty within two to four inches as needed the rest of the
velopments that threaten the long-term crisis: people have process. Our system is awash of soybean aphid manage- above the tallest seedlings. If week.
health of our representative lost confidence in the institu- in money, which is spent to ment decisions. Which insec- the lighting is placed too high Here is a list of when to
democracy. I want to lay tions of government. This has influence elections and gain ticide group should be used? the plant may become start common plants indoors:
them out in one place, so that been building for at least two favorable results. Many What about a pre or tank “leggy” as it reaches for the Early February: geraniums,
the most serious problems generations, from the war in Americans feel money is mix? Will seed treatments or light. Seedlings need to be wax begonias, and violas or
confronting our system don’t Vietnam and the turmoil it what really runs Washington earlier applications help? placed under this direct light pansies.
slip from our attention. engendered back home, — as opposed to the ideas The current low crop prices for 14 to 16 hours each day. Mid February: dusty miller,
First, it has become very through Watergate, Iran-Con- and principles we were taught have encouraged some grow- Timers may be used with the fountain grass, impatiens,
hard to make our system tra, the war in Iraq, Hurricane in civics class. ers to reduce input costs by lights to provide consistency larkspur, lobelia and celery.
work. Our country is so large, Katrina, and the inability of Despite efforts at reform, minimizing rootworm and/or and ease for the gardener. Early March: ageratum,
so complex — and, at the Congress and presidents of the money problem is worse corn borer Bt traits. Some- It is critical from the very coleus, dahlia, petunias, rud-
moment, so polarized and di- both parties to enact compre- than ever — too many Amer- times these hybrid decisions beginning to provide ade- beckia, snapdragons, verbe-
vided — that it’s tough to hensive budgets and signifi- icans feel they’ve become an are made with limited knowl- quate water to the seeds or na, vinca/periwinkle, broc-
make progress on the chal- cant domestic reforms. afterthought in the political edge of risk of loss to corn seedlings. The soil should be coli, cabbage, cauliflower
lenges that beset us. Yet no matter how under- process. yield or harvest-ability. Ef- kept moist but not wet. The and head lettuce.
In more ways than not, standable this lack of trust Yet if they have, it’s not fective soybean aphid control starting medium must be Mid March: bells of Ire-
Congress reflects the country might be, it is a serious prob- just money that’s to blame. and managing corn root- loose, well-aerated, well- land, candytuft, cleome, di-
that elected its members; all lem for our government and My final concern is that too worms and corn borers with- drained and sterile. Pre- anthus/pinks, hollyhock,
the contrary sentiments and for the democratic system it many of us have become dis- out Bt means that the best de- mixed seed-starting mixtures African marigold, ornamental
manifold cross-currents that embodies. Restoring public engaged from and indifferent cision can vary by geography, can be used or a soil-less pepper, annual phlox, salvia,
characterize our communities confidence will take hard, to the political process. That grower, farm and even field. mixture consisting of equal sweet alyssum, peppers and
come to rest on Capitol Hill. sustained work, starting with may be changing at this par- To help with these compli- parts of vermiculite and peat eggplant.
Ideally, that is where they high standards of conduct at ticular moment, but as a his- cated decisions, Dr. Bob moss can also be blended. Early April: amaranthus,
should be reconciled — all levels. Once public confi- torical trend, it’s unarguable. Koch, Dr. Ken Ostlie and Most importantly, using ster- aster, baby's breath, bachelor
where discerning key facts, dence is lost, it can’t be re- As citizens, we have to learn Bruce Potter will hold a ile mixture is critical to the buttons, celosia, cornflower,
negotiating, and consensus- gained through rhetoric, only how to solve problems in a workshop designed to help health of the seedlings; that four o’clock, French
building lead to a common through exemplary perform- representative democracy. We participants work through also includes using sterile marigold, morning glory, nas-
way forward. Congress has ance. have to learn to work with their corn and soybean insect containers. Wash containers turtium, ornamental basil and
failed us repeatedly in this re- But this won’t happen un- people who hold different management decisions. This with a one-part bleach, nine- kale, and tomatoes.
gard, but we need at least to less we address the fourth views, forge common ground workshop will use a question- part water mixture to clean Mid April: cosmos, sweet
recognize the magnitude of challenge: our elections sys- with them, and hold our rep- and-answer and case-study the trays, pots or even recy- peas, black-eyed susan vine,
its challenge. tem needs thorough reform. resentatives to account — not approach. They will provide cled containers or cans. An- and zinnia.
Still, this does not excuse At pretty much every level, alone for their political management dilemma scenar- other option is to use boiling With some work, starting
what I consider to be Con- it’s throwing democracy off- views, but for their ability to ios and will also include your water to clean the containers. seeds indoors can be an inex-
gress’s chief failing: in the kilter. House districts have get things done. own “real world” examples. Once you’ve cleaned the pensive way to get a wide va-
face of difficult problems, it been gerrymandered to create To make representative The workshop will be held containers and have a good, riety of plants in your gar-
has become timid. Its mem- so many safe seats that many democracy work, we, as citi- at the University of Minneso- sterile growing medium, fill dens. Visit the University of
bers don’t like to make hard members need only be re- zens, have to up our game, ta SWROC near Lamberton the container to one-half inch Minnesota Extension website
choices. So they don’t come sponsive to their base. Our too. on Tuesday, Feb. 28, from 1 below the rim. Read the seed at http://www.extension.umn
close to living up to their re- voting system is fragile and Lee Hamilton is a senior p.m. to 4 p.m. They will be packet for specific instruc- .edu and search “Starting
sponsibility to be a co-equal in disrepair, with its patch- adviser for the Indiana Uni- spending minimal time on tions on planting depth; some Seeds Indoors” for more in-
branch with the presidency. work of procedures, obsolete versity Center on Represen- lectures, so bring your ques- seeds have different require- formation.
They may criticize the machinery, and legislative at- tative Government. He was tions. There is no charge for ments including chilling or
president, but they also defer tempts to limit access to the a member of the U.S. House the meeting, but please con- scarifying (scratching the Upcoming Events
to him to set the agenda and franchise in the name of “bal- of Representatives for 34 tact Potter (bpotter@umn. seed coat). Once you’ve • Feb. 22, 6 p.m. to 9:30
to make policy. From nation- lot security.” years. edu) to register and if you planted the seeds, water them p.m. — private pesticide ap-
al security and foreign affairs We need to ensure the fair- have any questions. in carefully. Using a spray plicator training, South Cen-
to the nation’s mounting debt ness, integrity and efficiency bottle will allow you to water tral College Conference Cen-
Time to start seeds with a fine mist without dis- ter, Mankato.
Source: Beth Berlin, Uni- rupting the growing medium • Feb. 23, 12:30 p.m. to 4
Navigating winter’s icy pathways versity of Minnesota Exten-
sion – Stearns, Benton and
Morrison counties.
or seeds.
Cover the containers using
plastic domes or a sheet of
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plicator training, Henry’s
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We look like something out special talent I never ac- Each year at this time, it is polyethylene plastic. The Foley.
of the “March of the Pen- quired, let alone mastered. important to remind garden- containers will now need to • Feb. 23, 12:30 p.m. 5o 4
guins.” But without the tuxe- My wife often leaves her ers it is time to start some of be placed in a warm location p.m. — private pesticide ap-
dos. hood down as we walk for your seeds indoors. Time can with a constant temperature plicator training, Renville
Despite recent mild weath- fear it will mess up her hair- sometimes slip away from us, of 60-75°F. Using a growing County Government Services
er, this winter has been domi- do. Apparently looking good, and there are some seeds that heat mat can help maintain Center, Olivia.
nated by slick, slippery con- hair-wise, is important to already needed to be started, consistent temperatures. Heat • Feb. 24, 9 a.m. to 12:30
ditions. Taking short, choppy women, even as temperatures but for many the time is now is critical to the success of the p.m.; Strategic Farming: Are
steps is a must to staying up- hover around zero or below. or will be coming in the next seeds’ germination; placing it You Resistance Ready?
right. But when Karen puts her month or so. in a window sill is typically Hutchinson Event Center,
Arms locked, my wife and hood up, her glasses fog over.
I often waddle down the slip- Rich Glennie Pick your poison: Nice-look-
As a reminder the key to
growing good transplant
not a good idea because it
tends to be too inconsistent in
Hutchinson. Registration cost
$10. Please pre-register at
pery sidewalks and streets in ing hairdo but frozen noggin plants is having the proper temperature and can become http://z.umn.edu/resready.
Glencoe each morning after versus fogged glasses and a light, temperature and humid- too cool for germination. As • Feb. 28, 9 a.m. to 12:30
the constant thaw, rain and re- Getting ready each morn- California, wind-blown surfer ity. Often the most common soon as germination occurs p.m. – private pesticide appli-
freezing cycles. ing looks like a winter ritual hairdo. problem is inadequate light- and you see emerging plants, cator training, Dakota County
Bundled up in parkas, we of our elementary school I’d go with the surfer look. ing. Supplemental lighting is loosen the plastic cover. Con- Extension and Conservation
look like Michelin tire peo- days. In my wife’s case, it’s She refuses. needed if you are starting tinue to water the containers Center, Farmington.
ple. The locked arms is a de- heavy winter coat, ear muffs, I came to grips with the seeds indoors. An inexpen- so that the growing medium Karen Johnson is the
fense mechanism. If one falls, light-weight mask to cover idea that hair is a rental thing. sive lighting option is to use is moist, but not wet. Begin agriculture and horticul-
we both fall. It’s the misery- her lower face and gloves. “Hair today, gone tomorrow” shop lights with a 40-watt fertilizing once the seedlings ture Extension educator for
loves-company approach. In my case, it is a heavy as we used to say in the fluorescent that can be adjust- have several sets of true McLeod and Meeker coun-
My wife thinks we should winter jacket, scarf inside the 1960s. How prophetic. ed to different heights above leaves using diluted fertilizer ties.
have our cell phone along in coat to keep my neck warm, Karen’s grandfather had a the flat or container of seeds. at one-quarter strength every
case we fall. I don’t own one, stocking cap and heavy realistic outlook about hair- The light should be placed week; water with plain water
so it’s her call. My hope is gloves. My beard acts as a dos. He had the hair rim look.
some Good Samaritan will natural chin protector. Long Bald on top with his hairline
come along to prop us back johns are mandatory. around his ears.
up. She’s not so sure. Before we leave the house, He’d go to the barber and
When things really got my wife also grabs a bundle say he should get his haircut
slippery this winter, we
changed our route. Instead of
of Kleenex because her nose
is running as soon as we hit
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Carver County Sheriff Jim and a struggle ensued. Lacek ment. Lacek was located at
Olson reports that on Feb. 13, regained control of the gun, his residence on the 3600
at 12:57 p.m., his office re-
ceived a 9-1-1 call of an
and the store employee fled
as Lacek pointed the gun at
block of Hickory Road in
Chanhassen. Lacek was taken
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armed robbery at Hi-Five
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him. Lacek then fled the
store. The store employee
into custody without further
incident and booked into the Dr. Randy Johnson
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115 Olsen Blvd., Cokato
Commercial Ave. in Victoria. chased Lacek as he fled the Carver County Jail for armed Dr. Andrea Scherer 320-286-5695
A white male, later identi- store and got into a motor ve- robbery. A handgun was re- Effective, caring doctors
fied as Joseph Scot Lacek, hicle. covered at the residence and OPTOMETRISTS
Friendly, helpful staff *Paul G. Eklof, O.D.
26, of Chanhassen, entered A citizen outside Hi-Five no injuries were reported to
Convenient scheduling *Katie N. Tancabel, O.D.
Hi-Five Liquors, approached Liquors observed Lacek run- law enforcement.
the store employee, produced
a handgun and demanded
ning away from the store and
took a photograph of Lacek
The Carver County Sher-
iff’s Office will continue to
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Teen Glasses $118
money. Lacek proceeded to fleeing in a motor vehicle. investigate this incident. No 800-653-4140
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set the gun down to put on a The vehicle description, other suspects are believed to 1706 10th St. E, Glencoe
glove when the store employ- along with the license plate, be involved. www.gauerchiropractic.com
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vided each week for quick reference
to professionals in the Glencoe area
Graphic Design Services:
— their locations, phone numbers
and office hours. Call the McLeod
Glencoe and Cologne County Chronicle office
for details on how you can be in-
www.McPubDesigns.com
cluded in this directory,
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The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, February 22, 2017, page 6
Verda Scheele, 83, of Marshall
Obituaries Verda Scheele, 83, of Mar-
shall, died Sunday, Feb. 12,
shall: distributors for Oak
Grove Dairy products and
ing, playing cards, bowling,
fishing, baking the best-ever
2017, at Avera Morningside then Diamond Clear Ice. The chocolate chip cookies, cro-
Heights Care Center in Mar- couple retired Feb. 1, 1990. cheting, attending sporting
Virginia Chalupsky, 95, of Hutchinson shall.
A cele-
The couple lived in Cross
Lake; Naples, Florida; and
events, afternoon pontoon
rides, word-find puzzles, talk-
Virginia Chalupsky, 95, of Jack. She attended school in dren, Kathy Julian (Tom) of bration of Longville before returning to ing in German, and almost
Hutchinson, died Thursday, Rollingstone and graduated Middleton, Wisconsin, Tom life memo- Marshall in 2011. Mrs. daily car rides with her hus-
Feb. 16, 2017, at Ecumen from Winona State Teachers Chalupsky Jr. (Pat) of Remer rial was Scheele attended First band, as well as spending
Oaks and Pines in Hutchin- College. and Karen Kaczmarek (Ron) held Satur- Lutheran Church in Marshall, time with those she loved so
son. She moved to Silver Lake of Silver Lake; grandchil- day, Feb. where she was a member for much.
A Mass to teach, and there she met dren, Jessica Enneking (Jim), 18, at First over 60 years. She also was a She is survived by her hus-
of Christian Tom Chalupsky, who was Christine Hoernke (Nick), Lutheran proud member of the Mar- band of 61 years, Ed Scheele;
Burial was then in the service in Califor- Kelli Bruhn (Josh), Jill Church in shall American Legion Auxil- children, David (Nancy)
held Mon- nia. They were married in Kohlman (Joe), Melanie M a r s h a l l . Verda Scheele iary and the Marshall VFW Scheele of Prior Lake, and
day, Feb. Rollingstone on Aug. 13, Chalupsky (Kyle), Andrew Interment was in the Marshall Auxiliary. She volunteered Susan of the Twin Cities; two
20, at Holy 1947. They had four children, Julian (Mackenzie), Kari Ver- Cemetery. countless hours of adminis- grandchildren, Jenny (Aaron)
F a m i l y Kathy, Tom, Jim and Karen. gen (Jorge), Jeffrey Chalup- Verda Scheele was born trative services to the Mar- Freng of Shakopee and Jackie
Catholic They lived in Silver Lake sky (Laura) and Matthew Ju- May 12, 1933, to Henry and shall Fire Department while (Steve) Groth of Prior Lake;
Church in until shortly after Mr. lian (Kelly); great-grandchil- Anna (Jahnke) Bartels on the her husband served as the three great-grandchildren and
Silver Lake Chalupsky’s death in 1998. dren, Thatcher and Reid En- family farm in Sibley County. chief, and also the Missouri one on the way, Sydney,
with the Virginia Mrs. Chalupsky moved to neking, Noah, Grace and She was baptized and con- Valley Packaged Ice Manu- Zachary and Ryan; brother,
Rev. Paul Chalupsky Hutchinson in 1999 and lived Emma Hoernke, Cole and firmed at First Evangelical facturers Association while Marvin (Pat) Bartels of North
Schumacher officiating. at Ecumen Oaks and Pines Mara Bruhn, Brady Julian, Lutheran Church in Glencoe. her husband served as presi- Platte, Nebraska; sister-in-
Bobbi Ludewig was the pi- until her death. Michael Chalupsky and Ruby She attended grade school at dent, highlighted by hosting law, Marlain Elling of Deep-
anist and song leader. Con- She taught at Silver Lake Julian; many other relatives First Evangelical Lutheran annual conventions for both haven; many nieces,
gregational hymns were High School from 1944 to and friends. School and graduated from organizations. nephews, other relatives and
“Amazing Grace,” “Prayer of 1984. She taught English, She was preceded in death Glencoe High School with Mrs. Scheele was a won- friends.
St. Francis,” “On Eagle’s physical education and was by her parents, John J. and the class of 1950. She went derful wife, great mother and She was preceded in death
Wings,” “How Great Thou the school librarian. She also Sophia Schuh; husband, Tom on to further her education at grandmother. Being a lover of by her parents, Henry and
Art,” “I Am the Bread of was the junior class and the Chalupsky Sr.; son, Jim the University of Minnesota, fun, she enjoyed entertaining Anna Bartels; sisters, Rosa
Life,” “Fly Like a Bird” and girls’ athletic club adviser. Chalupsky; and several broth- studying medical terminolo- and always had a joke or Gebhardt, Mildred Stanzel,
“Song of Farewell.” She was active in her ers and sisters and brothers- gy. She then worked at Miller story to tell. Socializing with Mabel Tanaka and Ramona
Her grandchildren served church and community. She in-law and sisters-in-law. Hospital in St. Paul, where friends seemed to go better Oxbridge; and brothers, Karl
as casket bearers. Interment enjoyed traveling, playing Memorials are directed to she dictated for physicians. with a cold beer and her Bartels and Leslie Bartels.
was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, cards, sewing and doing Alzheimer ’s Association, She was united in marriage beloved grouper sandwich or In lieu of flowers, memori-
Silver Lake. needlework. She loved ALZ.org. to Ed Scheele on Sept. 24, walleye sandwich, depending als are preferred to the Amer-
Virginia “Virgie” Margaret spending time with her Arrangements were with 1955, at First Evangelical on her locale. She enjoyed ican Heart Association (do
Chalupsky was born Dec. 8, grandchildren and great- the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Lutheran Church in Glencoe. playing golf, once scoring a natenow.heart.org).
1921, in Rollingstone, the grandchildren. She loved to Chapels in Hutchinson. On- The couple then made their hole in one! While living in Arrangements were with
daughter of John and Sophia bake and always had choco- line obituaries and guest book home in Marshall. Mrs. Florida, she took many trips the Hamilton Funeral Home
(Fiel) Schuh. She was the late chip cookies any time her are available at www.hantge. Scheele worked as the office to the Naples Pier each week in Marshall. A guest book is
sixth of eight children: Mau- children and grandchildren com. manager and co-owner of the to witness the sun set. Over available at www.hamilton
rice, Laura, Robert, Elaine, came to visit. two businesses that she and the years, she also enjoyed fh.com.
Harold, Virginia, Mary and She is survived by her chil- her husband operated in Mar- taking pictures, polka danc-
Leona Kuhlmann, 77, of New Auburn Deaths
Leona Helen Kuhlmann, ried LeRoy Rotzien in (Loren) Brelje of Glencoe,
2017, at Ridgeview Medical of services that day. Interment
77, of New Auburn, died
Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, at her
Hutchinson. They lived first
in Hutchinson and later in
Eldred (Stacie) Rotzien of
Star, Idaho, Georgia Ann
Albert Center in Waconia. Funeral will be private at Woodland
home. Glencoe. Their marriage was (Robert) Pool of Watertown Stuedemann services will be Friday, Feb.
24, at 11 a.m., at Woodland
Hills Memorial Park.
Funeral blessed with five children, and Sadie Rotzien (fiancé Jeff
services Heidi, Vonnie, Eldred, Geor- Thorson) of New Auburn; 80, of Glencoe Hills Funeral Chapel in
Mankato. Visitation will be
will be held gia Ann and Sadie. On Feb. grandchildren, Abigial Bre- Albert A. Stuedemann Jr.,
Friday, Feb. 11, 1994, she married Ken- mer (special friend Garren), 80, of Glencoe, died Feb. 17, Friday from 9 a.m. until time
24, at 11 neth Kuhlmann in New Cheyenne Barrett, Tristen
a.m., at the Auburn, where they made Barrett, Layne Barrett, Lucas
Johnson- their home. Brelje, Lily Brelje, Belle
McBride She began working as a Rotzien and Emmie Rotzien;
Funeral waitress when she was young great-grandchildren, Lola and
Chapel in Leona and through the years worked Jozie Bremer; stepdaughter,
G l e n c o e . Kuhlmann for various places, including Christine (Doug) Nelsen of
Congrega- 3M, Hands Corporation in Big Bear Lake, California;
tional hymns will be “Just As Winthrop, Young America sister (Bernice (Earl) Hall of
I Am,” “What a Friend We Corporation, ADC Telecom- Hutchinson; brother, John
Have in Jesus” and “Amazing munications in LeSueur, Sib- (Sharon) Schmidt of Hutchin-
Grace.” ley East School in Gaylord son; many nieces, nephews,
Casket bearers will be Jeff and the Country Convenience other relatives and friends.
Thorson, Rollo Barrett, Abi- Store in New Auburn. She was preceded in death
gial Bremer, Cheyenne Bar- It could be said there was by her parents, William and
rett, Tristen Barrett, Layne nothing that Mrs. Kuhlmann Mary Schmidt; husband,
Barrett and John Schmidt. In- didn’t like, though one of her Kenneth Kuhlmann; and sis-
terment will be in the Lester greatest joys was her dear ter and brother-in-law, Irene
Prairie City Cemetery. pets. She enjoyed ceramics and Harvey Seefeldt.
Leona Helen Kuhlmann and shopping at thrift stores Arrangements were with
was born Feb. 2, 1940, in looking for a good deal. She the Johnson-McBride Funeral
Meeker County, the daughter appreciated the time she had Chapel in Glencoe. Online
of William and Mary (Peltz) with those she loved. obituaries and guest book are
Schmidt. She received her ed- She is survived by her chil- available at www.hantge. Submitted photo
ucation at a country school.
On July 20, 1963, she mar-
dren, Heidi (Rollo) Barrett of
Minot, North Dakota, Vonnie
com.
January Pillars of Characters
Named as January Pillars of Character bility; and Bennett Lepel, respect; and,
at Glencoe-Silver Lake High School are, back row, Morgan Verdeck, citizenship;
LeRoy Henry Weber, 84, of Glencoe front row from left, Paige Ackerson, re-
spect; Abby Gronlund, respect; Bryan-
Maren Warner, responsibility; Ashley
Lawrence, responsibility; Kendra
LeRoy Henry Weber, 84, of on Oct. 30, 1952, and served (Gerald) Koerschen of Cali- na Paul, caring; Marissa Kirchoff, re- Ziebarth, responsibility; and Andrew
Glencoe, died Monday, Feb. his country during the Korean fornia, Darlene Braun of sponsibility; Jaelynn Pinske, responsi- Wraspir, responsibility.
13, 2017, at his home. War. He received an honor- Glencoe and Sharon (Marvin)
Memorial able discharge on Oct. 29, Buckentin of St. Paul; many
services 1954. nieces, nephews, other rela-
were held On Jan. 18, 1963, he was tives and friends. The Brownton
S a t u r d a y, united in marriage to Beverly He was preceded in death
Cheers
Feb. 18, at
First Evan-
Zarnke by the Rev. R.F.
Meissner at First Evangelical
by his parents, Jacob and
Anna Weber; brother Eldon
Barber Shop and
gelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe. Weber and his wives, Susan
Lutheran The couple made their home and Wilma; sister and broth- will be Beers to
Church in in Glencoe, and their mar- er-in-law, Delores and Elmer 50 years!
Glencoe
with the
LeRoy Weber
riage was blessed with two
sons, Dale and Duane. They
Ziegler; and daughter-in-law,
RaNaye Weber.
CLOSED Happy 50th Birthday Bruiser!
Rev. Ronald Mathison offici-
ating. Cheryl Andrix was the
shared over 54 years of mar-
riage.
Arrangements are with the
Johnson-McBride Funeral
Feb. 25&28
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organist. Soloist Justin Rier- Mr. Weber farmed in Helen Chapel in Glencoe. Online *8Cc
online @ www.glencoenews.com
son sang “The Lord’s Prayer” Township, Glencoe, most of obituaries and guest book are
and “On Eagle’s Wings.” his life. Farming was his available at www.hantge.
Congregational hymns were whole life and he loved till- com.
“Our God, Our Help in Ages ing, planting and harvesting.
Past” and “I Know That My The Webers took pride in
Redeemer Lives.” working together with field
Urn bearers were Josh
Weber and Tristan Weber.
work and helping on their
farm. He was a member of HALE TOWNSHIP
Military honors were by First Evangelical Lutheran Notice of Annual Meeting &
Glencoe VFW Post 5102. In- Church in Glencoe, and also
terment was in the church was a member of the Glencoe
Election of Officers Thurs., Feb. 23 — AA Group mtg. next to Post Office in
Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Hale Stewart, 8 p.m., call 320-212-5290 for info.; There will be an
cemetery. VFW Post 5102. Township, County of McLeod, State of Minnesota, that the American Red Cross Blood drive at Lighthouse
LeRoy Henry Weber was He enjoyed woodworking, Annual Election of Town Officers and Annual Town Meet- Church, 10478 Bell Ave., Plato from noon to 6 p.m.;
born April 16, 1932, in Glen- fixing things, collecting trac- ing will be held on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.
In case of inclement weather, the Meeting and Election The Meeker-McLeod-Sibley Community Health Servic-
coe, the son of Jacob and tors and wagons, and baking
will be postponed until the third Tuesday in March (March es will have its quarterly health board meeting from 9
Anna (Ehoff) Weber. He was cookies for the grandchildren.
21, 2017). a.m. to 11 a.m., in the large meeting room of the
baptized as an infant May 1, He cherished the time spent
The election poll hours will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 McLeod County Solid Waste Department, 1065 Fifth
1932, by the Rev. E. Kolbe, with his wife, children and p.m., at which time the voters will elect: Ave. SE, Hutchinson. The meeting is open to the pub-
and was confirmed in his grandchildren.
faith as a youth on April 14, He is survived by his wife, One (1) Supervisor – Three (3) Year Term lic.
1946, by the Rev. Alf. Beverly Weber of Glencoe; One (1) Clerk – Two (2) Year Term
Mon., Feb. 27 — Tops Weigh-In mtg., 5-5:30 p.m.;
Streufert, both at First Evan- sons, Dale (Rita) Weber and One (1) Treasurer – Two (2) Year Term Brownton Senior Citizens Club, Brownton Community
gelical Lutheran Church in Duane Weber, both of Glen- The Annual Meeting will commence at 8:15 p.m. to dis- Center, 1 p.m.; Brownton Rod & Gun Club, 7 p.m.
Glencoe. He attended country coe; 10 grandchildren; four cuss the usual business of the Township.
school through the eighth great-grandchildren; brother, The Annual Election and Meeting will be held at the fol- Thurs., Mar. 2 — AA Group mtg. next to Post Office in Stew-
grade. He entered active mili- Donald (Madrienne) Weber lowing location: art, 8 p.m., call 320-212-5290 for info.
tary service in the U.S. Army of Glencoe; sisters, Gloria Hale Town Hall
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The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, February 22, 2017, page 7
32 Silver
Obituaries Lake senior
Weather Corner citizens met
Eunice M. Warner, 85, of Brownton By Jake Yurek
on Feb. 13
Eunice Warner, 85, of 1948. Minnesota Newspaper Asso- The Silver Lake Senior Cit-
Brownton, died Tuesday, Feb. At the age of 8, she had her ciation held an annual sum- izens Club met Feb. 13 with
14, 2017, at Glencoe Region- own radio program, and mer gathering for members Records were breaking all over Minnesota the past
week with a few locations seeing the warmest tempera- 32 members present.
al Health Services in Glen- played the piano and sang to and their significant others. President Joanne Victorian
coe. her own accompaniment on One of the features of each ture in February ever!
Our weather winning streak will come to an end later called the meeting to order.
A memo- KVOX in Moorhead. She had gathering was a sing along. Celebrating February birth-
rial service perfect pitch and the ability to For many years, Mrs. Warner this week as a strong storm moves across the upper Mid-
west. There are still a lot of uncertainties, but what I do days were Sam Shimanski,
was held transpose music “on the fly.” would play for two or three Roger Lhotka, Yvonne Urban
Sunday, A 1951 graduate of Moor- hours, members tossing out know is it will be windy and high temperatures will be
held down to around freezing from Friday through Sun- and Luanne Mickolichek.
Feb. 19, at head State Teachers College, song titles and she would Cards were set to be played at
the Congre- she was a soprano soloist in play — in any key they’d like day. As I write this the storm track is pointed towards
southern Minnesota, northern Iowa and into Wisconsin. Cedar Crest on Wednesday,
gational the college choir, appeared in — without benefit of music. Feb. 15. Prizes were donated
Church in college plays, and was a When she needed assis- Some locations could see close to a foot of snow, with
lesser amounts to the north. That would put us in the by Margie Chap, Sam Shi-
Brownton homecoming attendant. tance with her daily care, she manski, Roger Lhotka, Lu-
with the Following a year as a vocal became a resident of Glencoe zone of a coating to a few inches. The big question mark
anne Mickolichek and
Rev. Mer- Eunice music teacher in Wadena, she Regional Health Services is the actual track, though. If the path would move 100
Yvonne Urban.
line Duer- Warner married Charles H. Warner of Long Term Care on Feb. 5, miles north we’d be in line for the bulk of the snow, so
The next meeting will be
ing officiating. Deanna Aitkin. They lived in Prince- 2017. please pay attention to more up-to-date forecasts. Who-
ever gets the snow will have to deal with high winds as March 13.
Meyer was the pianist. Kay ton until purchasing the She is survived by her hus- Winning at cards were,
Wilson performed “The Brownton Bulletin in Decem- band, Chuck; children, Char- well, so blizzard conditions may form.
Behind the storm things will stay cool. The next storm 500: Hubert Scherman,
Lord’s Prayer.” Charlie Warn- ber 1953. While in Princeton, lie Warner of Canton, Mary Genny Lhotka, Sam Shimans-
er, Mary Kobilka, Beth she taught private piano and Kobilka of Apopka, Florida, system is slated for early next week, but with the com-
puter models having trouble with this week’s storm, I ki, Richard Kosek, Margaret
Fleahman and Kay Wilson voice lessons and was an or- Beth Fleahman of Bemidji Benz, Glen Wraspir, Judy
sang “Children of the Heav- ganist and choir director at and Kay Wilson of Glencoe, don’t trust anything that far out.
Have a great week, everyone; be sure to watch fore- Penas, Leroy Penas, Margaret
enly Father.” Sarah, Jill the Congregational Church. and their spouses, 10 grand- Scherman and Dallas Ehrke;
Megan and Caitlyn sang “I Mrs. Warner taught private children, and four great- casts as we get closer to Thursday and Friday.
and 31: Doris Wraspir and
Love to Tell the Story.” Con- piano lessons for over 70 grandchildren. Kathy Kaczmarek.
gregational hymns were years and was a church or- She was preceded in death Ma dobry weekendem Mit dobry vikend
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” ganist for over 50 years. At by her daughter, Sue Anne, in
and “I Need Thee Every Wadena, Brownton, Glencoe December 1962; her parents; Wednesday night — Lows 27-33, clouds.
Hour.” and Stewart, she accompa- her brother, H. Russel Lar- Thursday — Highs 37-43, lows 22-28, partly cloudy
with snow late.
Locals named
Honorary bearers were nied instrumental and vocal son, and sister, Doris Nelson,
Chad Fleahman, Andy Kobil- musicians in district and both of Lake Park; and spe- Friday — Highs 27-33, lows 12-18; snow early, then- to Mankato
ka, Chase Fleahman and Tim state-region competitions. cial son, Glenn Klitzke, of clouds.
Wilson. Readers were Kristi Mrs. Warner was a member Huron, South Dakota. Saturday — Highs 25-33, lows 14-20; partly cloudy. honors lists
and the Rev. Don Martin. of the Brownton Women’s There are many pictures Sunday — Highs 30-38, mostly clear.
Several local students were
Eunice Margie Warner was Club, coordinated the Brown- and musical items in her named to the Minnesota State
born Feb. 23, 1931, in Detroit ton blood bank, assisted at music room. “What you make Weather Quiz: What are some of March’s weather ex-
University Mankato fall se-
Lakes, the daughter of Henry the nutrition clinic and was a of yourself is your gift to tremes?
mester 2016 high honor and
and Nellie Larson of Lake member of the Women’s Fel- God” sums up her philosophy Answer to last week’s question (Basically all of Min-
honor lists. Students must
Park. She was baptized as an lowship at the Brownton on life. nesota will be getting the warm air this week; why isn’t
achieve a 4.0 grade point av-
infant and was confirmed as a Congregational Church. She Arrangements were with the northern portion of the state warming up as quickly
erage to be named to the high
youth, both at Eksjo Lutheran served as an organist and as a the Dobratz-Hantge Chapels as the southern portion?): The northern portion of the
honors list, while students
Church in Lake Park. She soloist for countless area fu- in Hutchinson. Online obitu- state stayed a little cooler simply due to having snow on
with grade point averages of
was educated at a Becker nerals. In 2003, she was aries and guest book are the ground. Snow keeps areas cooler than they normally
3.5 to 3.99 qualify for the
County rural school and grad- named a Hometown Hero by available at www.hantge. would be by reflecting sunshine and not allowing it to
honor list. Named to the list
uated from Lake Park High KNUJ Radio. com. heat the surrounding ground.
from the area were Macken-
School with the class of The past presidents of the zie Mrkvicka, Brownton, sen-
Remember: I make the forecast, not the weather!
ior, high honor; from Glen-
coe: Rachel Bonderman,
Grant M. Willmert, 98, of Glencoe freshman, high honor; Derek
Bratsch, senior, honor; Kristi-
Grant “Bumps” Markhanna
Willmert, 98, of Glencoe,
Thrush by the Rev. H. Hiller
at the Evangelical Church
Patti (Larry) Olson of Glen-
coe; daughter-in-law, Joanne
Glencoe VFW Auxiliary meets na Kunkel, senior, high
The regular monthly meet- Unfinished business – honor; Dylan Melchert, soph-
died Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at parsonage in Blue Earth. The (Willmert) Sheedy of Chan- omore, honor; Nicolas Rose,
Glencoe Regional Health couple made their home in hassen; grandchildren, Todd ing of the Glencoe VFW Post Boxes with items collected at
5102 Auxiliary was called to the Christmas party were de- senior, honor; Ashley Schae-
Services Hospice Care Unit. Blue Earth until 1949, when Willmert of Edina, Carrie fer, junior, honor; John
Memorial they moved to Glencoe. Their (Willmert) Bloom (Scott) of order Feb. 13 by President livered to the Hastings Veter-
Angela Johnson with 18 an’s Home in January by Seipel, junior, high honor;
services marriage was blessed with Edina, Mark Willmert of and Jessica Underdahl, senior,
will be held three children, Barry, Sharie Minneapolis, Heidi (Bell) members present. Byron and Angie Johnson.
Opening ceremony was New Business — Year-end high honor; from Norwood
Friday, Feb. and Patti. The couple shared Bertoncin (James) of Merri- Young America: Chloe
24, at 11 over 59 years of marriage be- am, Kansas, Cameron Olson held and roll call was taken. reports are due at the end of
Secretary’s minutes were March. Discussion was held Christy, junior, honor; Jayme
a.m., at fore Mrs. Willmert’s death on of Glencoe, Grant Olson of Ulrich, senior, high honor;
First Con- Aug. 10, 1998. New Auburn and Angela read and approved and the about working the Coborn’s
treasurer ’s report was ap- food stand and it was decided Joshua VonBerge, senior,
gregational Mr. Willmert worked in the (Olson) Bolt of Glencoe; honor; and Makayla Dreier,
U n i t e d Glencoe area for 56 years. He great-grandchildren, Talia proved and filed subject to not to work it this year. Pil-
audit. low cleaning will be April 21. sophomore, high honor; and,
Church of Grant transferred from the Blue Willmert of Edina, Triana from Silver Lake: Jennessa
Christ in Willmert Earth Green Giant Company Willmert of Edina, Shelby General orders and com- Lunch committee for
munications were read. March 13 will be Beverly Klatt, senior, honor; and
Glencoe to the Glencoe plant, where Robertson of Merriam, Melanie Nowak, senior, high
with the Rev. Michael Fritz he was the warehouse super- Kansas, Erin Robertson of Chairman reports were given. Weber, Karen Vogt, Doris
POW/MIA flag and candle Heil and Monica Becker. honor.
officiating. Lon Roach will intendent. He then owned and Merriam, Kansas, Dylan
be the organist. Congrega- operated Willmert, Inc., a Robertson of Merriam, was lit and a moment of si- The meeting was adjourned
tional hymns will be “My trucking company and, in Kansas, and Ariana Bolt of lence was held. until March 13.
Country, Tis of Thee,” “Just 1978, he and his son Barry Glencoe; sister-in-law, Thel-
As I Am” and “I Have Decid- purchased Auto Driveway ma Mikkelson of New Ulm;
ed to Follow Jesus.” and later retired in 1989. Mr. nieces, nephews, other rela- 14 Brownton seniors met PLUMBING
Military honors will be by Willmert also owned about tives and many friends. For all your
Glencoe American Legion 40 acres of orange and grape- He was preceded in death Fourteen Brownton senior Ordell Klucas, second, Plumbing & Heating needs
Post 95 and Glencoe VFW fruit groves in McAllen, by his parents, Silas and citizens met Monday after- pinochle. and repairs call today!
Post 5102. Honorary urn Texas. Gladys (Morgan) Willmert; noon at the Brownton Com- Norma Albrecht won the • Tempstar Gas, LP Furnace & A.C.
bearers will be Grant Olson, He was an active member wife, Melva (Thrush) munity Center. door prize. Karen Schmeling • License #067203-PM
Cameron Olson, Scott of First Congregational Unit- Willmert; son, Barry Winning at cards were served refreshments. Dobrava Bros.
Bloom, Mark Willmert, Todd ed Church of Christ in Glen- Willmert; his dog, Buster; Carol Brelje, first, and Au- The next meeting is Mon- Plumbing & Heating • Glencoe
Willmert, Clark Bell and coe, where he served as a sister, Wanda Willmert; drey Tongen, second, 500; day, Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. All 320-864-6335
James Bertoncin. Interment deacon and as a trustee. He brother, Sylvester Willmert; and Lowell Brelje, first, and area seniors are welcome. www.dobravabrothers.com
will follow the service in the also was a member of the son-in-law, Richard Bell;
Glencoe City Cemetery. Masons, Shriners, Crow grandson, Clark Bell; great- HEATING
Grant “Bumps” Markhanna River Shrine Club, Royal grandson, Nicholas Bell; sis-
Willmert was born May 23, Order of Jesters Court 53 in ters-in-law, Clarice Greise,
1918, in Blue Earth, the son Minneapolis, Marco Island Joyce Prill and Joy Thrush; PERSONALIZED & CUSTOMIZED
of Silas Ludwin and Gladys Shrine Club and was a coun- and brothers-in-law, Wayne
Eveline (Morgan) Willmert. cil member for the city of Thrush, Clarence Prill, Don-
He was baptized as an infant Glencoe. He also was a life- ald Mikkelson and Art
and later confirmed in his time member of Glencoe Greise.
faith as a youth on April 29, VFW Post 5102 and Glencoe The family invites every-
1929, at Evangelical Church American Legion Post 95. one to the luncheon at the
in Blue Earth. He received He enjoyed stamp collect- church immediately follow-
his education in Blue Earth. ing, watching Minnesota ing the service. 952.467.2081
Upon graduating, he enlisted sports, especially the Min- Memorials are preferred to
in the U.S. Navy on March nesota Gophers basketball the Shriners Home for Crip- J OHN & L ORI T ROCKE
27, 1944, and served his and football teams; playing pled Children. SHOW YOUR
country during World War II. cribbage every Tuesday with Arrangements are with the
He received an honorable dis- his neighbor Nick, traveling, Johnson-McBride Funeral SUPPORT FOR
charge on Dec. 26, 1945, in
Seattle, Washington, as a
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Support Continued from page 1
in need). nicest thing anyone had ever
“When I first returned to done for me. I will never,
school after my return from ever forget this.”
the trip, I had not slept in Following is the letter writ-
over 24 hours and was only a ten to Gepson from his band
few hours removed from this members:
shocking news. I shared it “Dear Mr. Gepson,
with my high school students “Two weeks ago, you came
so they would understand back from your mission trip
why I might be reluctant to to Haiti. You spoke to us
talk about my latest trip to about both the good and bad
Haiti. It was very emotional, things that unfortunately took
and not at all easy. A few place while on your mission
days later I received a nice trip. Sharing your story with
card signed by over 150 GSL the class motivated us to take
high school students. I was some action. We spoke with
very touched by this but had Pastor Nowak and found the
no idea what they were up to organization through which
next. you have done your mission
“Today, they asked me to trips. After finding out the de-
read a letter to both my Sym- tails, we planned a fundraiser
phonic and Concert bands at and collected donations. Over
GSL High School. When they the past week, we raised
first took the initiative to con- $926.01 to be sent to Haiti,
tact Pastor Nowak with their and we’re still collecting. We
idea to raise funds, they did have designated this money
not know that the executive to be put into the Leonard
board of the HLMS had just Isador Memorial Fund for
met and founded the Outreach.
Chronicle photo by Lori Copler
“Leonard Isidor Memorial “Thank you for everything
Wee Friends visit the library Fund for Outreach.” Their
generous donation will likely
that you do for us, especially
for inspiring us to always be
Children from Wee Friends Preschool had field trips Simrell; and, back, on Niki Moser’s lap: Macie Stradt- be the first contribution to the best that we an be.”
to the Glencoe Library Thursday and Friday. Above, mann and Riley Odden, Katelyn Metag, Morgan Miller, this memorial fund. Concert & Symphonic
members of the 4-year-old class enjoyed a story time Bria Pierson, Cooper Heeren, Emma Eiden, Caleb “This simple act by these Band Members
with Miss Gabby. Pictured are, front row from left, Dose and teacher Stacey Groe. students is probably the
Myles Mueller, Drake Voigt, Zach Miller and Mackenzie
Man suffers serious injury in Watertown bar fight
Carver County Sheriff Jim the alleged assailant and was a search warrant at the bar to clean shirt provided by a bar-
Olson reports that on Friday, told Sommerfeld had not review video evidence. They tender and left the scene. A
Feb. 17, at about 11:23 p.m., been assaulted, but had sim- identified witnesses who re- short while later, the suspect
sheriff’s deputies responded ply fallen. Deputies provided ported that Sommerfeld had returned to the scene, wearing
to a report of a fight at the emergency first aid until para- been assaulted by one of his the shirt provided by the bar-
Riverside Bar in Watertown. medics from Ridgeview Am- siblings. According to wit- tender. He approached a
A victim was reported to be bulance arrived, along with nesses, Sommerfeld and his deputy and acknowledged in-
laying in the street, uncon- personnel from Watertown sibling were fighting when volvement in the physical al-
scious. Fire and Rescue. Sommerfeld the suspect punched Sommer- tercation. He was arrested for
Sheriff’s deputies arrived to was subsequently transported feld, knocking him to the first-degree assault and taken
find a group of people sur- to Hennepin County Medical ground and rendering him un- to the Carver County Jail to
rounding the victim, Derrick Center to be treated for a life- conscious. be held for court.
Douglas Sommerfeld, 32, of threatening head injury. The suspect, a 36-year-old Sheriff’s deputies continue
Bloomington, attempting to Deputies began their inves- man from Otsego, whose shirt to investigate this incident.
provide first aid. A deputy tigation by closing the bar to had been ripped and stained
asked for the whereabouts of secure the scene, later serving with blood, changed into a Submitted photo
Glencoe-Silver Lake band director with Leonard
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