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Boys State delegates are selected Blue Jays bash St. Boni Plato opens season with 11-0 win —Page 10 — Sports Page 1B The McLeod County Glencoe, Minnesota Vol. 118, No. 17 C hronicle $1.00 www.glencoenews.com April 29, 2015 School officials outline building proposal at April 23 public forum Chronicle photo by Lori Copler Glencoe-Silver Lake Superintendent Chris Sonju explained some aspects of the school district’s proposed $24 million building bond at a forum Thursday night at Helen Baker Elementary School. Voters will go to the polls May 12 to vote on the bond issue. By Lori Copler Editor Glencoe-Silver Lake (GSL) School administrators continued to outline why they think the Helen Baker School ought to be replaced by an addition at the high school/junior high campus at a public forum Thursday night. The forum was the second of three the district has planned before the May 12 vote on a proposed $24 million addition to the high school and junior high that would allow the district to close Helen Baker. The next forum will be Thursday, May 7, at 6 p.m., in the high school media center. The district also is offering coffee and cookies Thursday, April 30, at 9 a.m., at Helen Baker to give residents a chance to see that building and ask questions. Superintendent Chris Sonju said Thursday night that if the district continued to use Helen Baker for its kindergarten through second-grade students, it would need to spend about $8 million to bring the building up to standards, and probably another $4 million to add on necessary space to address the overcrowding. But adding onto Helen Baker could be a problem, pointed out former Chronicle editor Rich Glennie, who noted that Helen Baker is “landlocked.” GSL Business Manager Michelle Sander agreed, noting that three sides of the Helen Baker property is surrounded by residential homes, while the fourth side is fronted by 16th Street E. Adding onto Helen Baker, she said, would take away a significant portion — if not all — of the school’s playground area. Fortunately, Sander added, there is ample room at the high school campus to allow an addition with still plenty of room for playgrounds and fields. “Many schools with building projects have to buy property first,” said Sander. “We’re fortunate that we already own property.” Sonju also said he has often been asked about the future of Helen Baker if the bond passes. Sonju said the school district cannot do anything with the Helen Public forum Turn to page 2 Car-bicycle accident claims life of Glencoe woman Sunday Penny Lucille Verdeck, 40, of Glencoe, was fatally injured in a car-bicycle accident in the area of 120th Street and Hennepin Avenue, north of Glencoe, late Sunday afternoon. According to the McLeod County Sheriff’s office, the accident was reported at about 3:58 p.m., and Verdeck was riding a bicycle that was reportedly struck by a 2005 Pontiac G6 driven by Emily Louise Givens, 24, of Hutchinson. The car is owned by Lori Tauer, also of Hutchinson. Verdeck was pronounced dead at the scene; Givens was taken to the Glencoe hospital by the Glencoe Ambulance. The car had over $1,000 in damage. Also responding to the accident were the Glencoe Police Department, Glencoe Fire Department, Glencoe Ambulance and the Minnesota State Patrol. A death investigator and personnel from the local funeral home also were summoned to the accident site. Funeral services for Penny Verdeck will be Thursday at 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe. Visitation is Wednesday (today), from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a 7:30 p.m. prayer service, and will continue Thursday for one hour prior to the service, all at the church. GSL to present spring play, ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ Thursday through Sunday The game’s afoot at Glencoe-Silver Lake (GSL) High School this coming weekend with the production of the GSL spring play, “Sherlock Holmes,” by Tim Kelly. This adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famed detective story combines mystery, romance, action, danger and laughter. Alice Faulkner (Lili Mallak) has letters written by a dead girl that will cause grave international problems. Professor Moriarty (Quinten Proehl) wants those letters; so does Sherlock Holmes (Ben Rockswold). The game’s afoot! The professor has hired a group of sinister characters to help him in his plot to get those letters. His group, James and Madge Larabee (Travis Uecker and Sloan Becker), Sid Prince (Mark Broderius), Mrs. Bassick (Rachel Bonderman), Pepper (Emmi Jerabek), Ginger (Marissa Kirchoff), and Gashouse Gertie (Tina Bonillo), have a plan to get those letters and cause destruction along the way. Young Sherlock Holmes, with the guidance of a few friends of his own — Dr. Watson (Richard Wil- son), Mrs. Hudson (Autumn Lindback), Detective Lestrade (Katy Kunkel), and Foreman (Alex Endres) — uses his clever and unique detective skills to stop the professor and get those letters back to the true owners, the Prince of Bohemia (Noah Tankersley) and Lady Edwina (Stephanie Welch). In the end, it’s all “Elementary.” The production, directed by Patrick Hiltner, will be staged at the GSL High School Auditorium on Thursday, April 30, Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m., with a matinee performance on Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m. Admission will be charged at the door. Along with the above-mentioned characters, the cast includes: Jenna Jochum, newspaper seller one; Julia Gomez, newspaper seller two; Ellie Forcier, flower lady; Tina Bonillo, Joan; and Leah Peterson, match girl. Crew members include Mariah Guldemann-Chiariello, Sadie Paumen, Morgyn Robinson, Thalia Otero, Anmorisa Chandler. A couple of dress rehearsal photos can be found on page 8. Weather Wed., 4-29 H: 69°, L: 417° Thur., 4-30 H: 69°, L: 46° Fri., 5-1 H: 74°, L: 47° Sat., 5-2 H: 79°, L: 54° Sun., 5-3 H: 80°, L: 53° Chronicle photo by Tom Carothers Around the World with a brief layover in Paris Alexis Kerslake and Blaine Stephenson paused in Paris as they made their processional through the Glencoe-Silver Lake High School Prom grand march in a transformed GSL gymnasium on Saturday, April 25. The theme of this year ’s Prom was “Passport Looking back: It was cool, windy and mostly dry last week, but warmer temps have arrived. Date Hi Lo Precip. April 21 39 ........33 ......Trace April 22 51 ........26 ........0.00 April 23 April 24 April 25 April 26 April 27 59 ........23 ........0.00 48 ........40 ........0.15 60 ........41 .........0.00 66 ........31 ........0.00 72 ........33 ........0.00 Temperatures and precipitation compiled by Robert Thurn, Chronicle weather observer. Around the World.” Promgoers posed for the cameras at seven different stops during the grand march. In addition to the initial entry, there were six different settings reflecting spots from around the globe. More photos can be found on page 10B. Chronicle News and Advertising Deadlines All news is due by 5 p.m., Monday, and all advertising is due by noon, Monday. News received after that deadline will be published as space allows. The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, page 2 Public forum Continued from page 1 Happenings Performing Artists tip night The board of the Glencoe Performing Artists Series will bus tables for tips at Unhinged! Pizza on Thursday, April 30, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information about the 2015-16 concert series and memberships will be available. Helen Baker book fair May 5 Glencoe-Silver Lake’s Helen Baker Elementary School will host a Scholastic Book Fair Tuesday, May 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the gymnasium. The selections are appropriate for children in preschool through eighth grade. All merchandise is buy one, get one free. The public is invited to attend, and to sign up to win door prizes from Scholastic. Ben Gulley concert May 12 Ben Gulley will appear in Glencoe Tuesday, May 12, at 7 p.m., at the Glencoe City Center. Gulley is known as an outstanding tenor and his career includes lead and feature roles. The program will include well-known operatic arias, spirituals, pop and Broadway music. Season membership tickets will be on sale for the 2015-16 series. Memberships include the three Glencoe concerts and three Hutchinson concerts for the coming year. The concert is sponsored by the Glencoe Area Performing Artist Series. For more information about the concert, call Darlene Dammann at 320-864-3424, or Renae Jensen at 320864-3579. Singing Friends set concerts The Singing Friends Chorus, a local 30-voice choir, will present two spring variety concerts: on Saturday, May 2, at 2 p.m., at St. Mark Lutheran Church, New Germany, and Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m., at Church of Peace in Norwood Young America. The concerts will feature pieces ranging from Brahms and Rutter to Stephen Stills and Ray Charles. Admission is a free-will offering. There will be a light reception after each concert. Abundant Table meal May 6 Christ Lutheran Church, 1820 Knight Ave., Glencoe, will host its monthly Abundant Table community meal Wednesday, May 6, in the church basement. The meal is free and open to everyone — families and children, the elderly and all seeking fellowship or in need of a helping hand. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. for fellowship; the meal will be served at 5 p.m. The menu includes turkey ala king, California-blend vegetables, apple, grapes, berries and salad, and Abundant Table bread and pineapple angel food dessert. Please let the church know to prepare for you by calling 320-864-4549. Baker building until it knows the outcome of the May 12 vote. If the bond issue fails, the school district will still need to use the building. And, Sonju said, there are legal steps to take for disposing of a publicly owned building. “We can’t get ahead of the process,” said Sonju. But the first choice, he said, would be to sell the building so that it could still be used in the community. If that option isn’t successful, the district will have to make plans to demolish it. “The last thing we want to do is put boards on it and let the grass grow around it,” said Sonju. “The last thing we want is to have this become a deterrent in the community.” ***** Sander said the May 12 proposal is very similar to two bonds that were voted upon in 2011. Both of those votes failed by similar margins with similar voter turnouts, so the district reassessed the project, she said. “We kind of sat and let things simmer for awhile,” said Sander. “We tried to listen to the voters and their concerns and address their issues.” The new proposal is a scaled-back version of the 2011 proposal, but will cost about $6 million more than that project, which was estimated at $18 million. Since then, construction costs have gone up dramatically, primarily because the housing market crash just prior to 2010 caused many contractors to go out of business. Sander said there are now fewer contractors competing for more work, which is driving up construction costs. “The good thing is that interest rates are still down,” Sander added. Asked if the district had a planned contingency in case the bids came in higher than expected, Sander said the district had built in a “cushion” in its construction cost estimates. The proposal is assuming a construction cost of about $207 per square foot. But the current reality, Sander said, is that construction costs are running about $180 to $190 per square foot. ***** While reviewing the 2011 proposal after the votes failed, Sander said the district officials “kind of kept coming back” to the same needs as 2011, but with some changes. That 2011 proposal included a new early childhood addition, which the district has since constructed on its own. However, adding that preschool/early childhood addition at the junior/senior high campus meant those students are separated from the other early primary grades at Helen Baker. That makes collaborative learning between the lower primary grades difficult. Another issue raised in 2011, Sander said, was the planned construction of a three-court gymnasium. Although the school district felt a three-court gym would help solve instructional space issues for physical education, as well as provide another option for extracurricular sports, the proposal did not seem popular with many voters. The new proposal scales that back to a two-court gym, which also frees up the Lincoln Junior High gym to be used for other purposes. Sonju also noted that the 2011 project would have allowed the district to add a section at each grade level, if the population grew in the area. The new proposal keeps the grade levels at five sections each, but still allows for some growth. “We could probably accommodate another 100 to 200 kids K-12, if they were spread out fairly evenly over all the grades,” said Sonju. Another difference over 2011 is that this year’s bond includes $240,000 to upgrade windows at Lakeside Elementary in Silver Lake. Sonju said there was concern in the past that Lakeside may be closed some day, and all students moved to Glencoe. Sonju said he hopes that investing more into Lakeside will help convince residents that the district is committed to keeping Lakeside as a long-term component in the district’s facility plan. Also included in this year’s plan is a new entrance to replace the “link” between the Panther Field House and the high school on the north side. That entrance will be large enough to be used for community meetings, adult education and other non-school activities. Sonju said the administration, its advisory committees and the School Board felt it was important to provide some benefit to taxpayers who do not necessarily have children in school. “We need to meet the needs of all our community members,” said Sonju. ***** Sander said the proposed project also will provide greater efficiencies for the district. A new boiler system is proposed for the high school and junior high campus, with two new boilers in the high school providing most of the heat, while a new boiler in the Lincoln Junior High will create a “redundant” back-up system. In addition, the new addition to the front of the school, which will be dedicated to the junior high grades, will have “integrated learning spaces” to allow for both classroom instruction and collaborative instruction between different sections, or even different grade levels. That will provide a more efficient learning environment, Sander said. The school also will have a cooling system for the new addition and gym, which will provide greater climate control for athletics, as well as for such activities as graduation. A new kitchen and two additional eating areas — one for upper level students and the other for the elementary students — also are included in the plan. The new kitchen will be able to serve both cafeterias, Sander said. A couple of minor changes in the high school include the addition of an east-west corridor through the media center to connect the two halves of the building, providing easier travel through the building, and the conversion of the kitchen into additional learning space for the district’s technology programs. Sonju said he felt the proposal will fill the district’s needs. “It’s a very solid project, but not your Taj Mahal,” said Sonju. ***** Sander also touched on the tax impact. She noted that the district is proposing a 30-year bond, rather than a 20-year bond as was proposed in 2011, primarily to lessen the impact on taxpayers. A chart was provided with possible tax impacts on different categories of property, but Sander said the most accurate information will be obtained if taxpayers take advantage of a tax calculator on the school district’s website, or if they contact Ehlers & Associates, the district’s financial consultant, directly. Grand Meadows bingo set Grand Meadows Senior Living, 1420 Prairie Ave., Glencoe, will host Community Bingo Sunday, May 3, from 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m. Cost is 25 cents per card per game. A social time will follow. For more information, call 320-864-5577. Blood drive in Hutch May 12 The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Tuesday, May 12, from noon to 6 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church, 400 Franklin St. SW, Hutchinson. Faith Preschool registrations Faith Preschool of Silver Lake is accepting registrations for the 2015-16 school year. Registrations are due by May 31. Call 320-327-2452 for information and a registration packet. St. Pius X CCW luncheon The St. Pius X Council of Catholic Women (CCW) will host a spring salad luncheon with the theme, “Come to the Seashore,” on Thursday, May 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the St. Pius X School gym and cafeteria. Tickets are available at reduced price at the church office and Hite Hardware, and at the regular price at the door. Takeouts are available. Call 320-864-5162 for delivery. Youth group paper drive set The NYG Youth Group of First Lutheran, Glencoe, will have a paper drive May 2 and 3. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday hours are noon to 3 p.m. The truck will be parked on the empty lot east of the church. Proceeds go to the youth attending the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod national youth gathering. Glencoe blood drive today The American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive Wednesday, April 29 (today), from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Glencoe City Center Ballroom. To make or change an appointment, call Nelda Klaustermeier at 320-864-3475. Fundraiser set for MAVDV County parks A concert fundraiser will be held for McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence on Saturday, May 9, at 7 p.m. The band Rock Pickers will perform at the Hutchinson VFW with free admission. A silent auction will be held. Raffle tickets are being sold with a prize of a one-week timeshare to anywhere in the United States. The timeshare is valued at $1,400 and ticket buyers must be 21 years of age or older, and tickets must be bought in advance. The drawing will be held at the concert but you need not be present to win. Contact McLeod Alliance at 320-2347933 or any board member to purchase tickets or for more information. Break the Stigma run set May 2 A mental health awareness event to benefit McLeod County and the surrounding area is taking place in Glencoe on Saturday, May 2. The “Break the Stigma” timed 5K run and 3K fun walk will start at 9 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 1407 Cedar Ave. in Glencoe. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. The community is encouraged to support the event by finding a spot along the route to cheer on participants. For route information, to register and for helpful mental health tools, visit http://Breakthe StigmaMcLeod.blogspot. com, or e-mail stigma stomp@yahoo.com. Thank You Thank you to family and friends who helped celebrate my 90 th birthday. Thanks for the cards, gifts and memories. Special thanks to my sons, Larris, Lyle and special thanks to my daughter-in-law Cheryl for coordinating the party. Your time and commitment will always be cherished. Thanks to Tracy Chacka and LaDonna Rumbaugh for helping. Thanks to Ginny Wendolek for the entertainment. Evelyn Chacka *17Ca 1000 5th Ave. SE Hutchinson Kindergarten Round-Up Tuition Free Glencoe Volunteer Fire Department FIREFIGHTER The Glencoe Volunteer Fire Department is now accepting applications for volunteer firefighters. If you have always thought about being a firefighter and are interested in being part of a great organization serving your community, this is the opportunity for you. Qualifications include: Must be at least 18 years of age, possess a valid Minnesota driver’s license, live within a 5-minute response time of the Glencoe Fire Station, and compliance of the City of Glencoe hiring practices. Applications may be picked up, completed and returned to: Saturday, May 16th at 10 AM-11 AM Kindergarten students and families are encouraged to attend. WE’RE OPEN FOR THE SEASON! Our annual plants are grown in our own greenhouses – see the difference that makes in our deep-rooted, “home-grown” plants. Come check us out! City Administrator’s Office • 1107 11 St. E, Glencoe, MN Custom potting available. Gift certificates available year-round. or online at www.glencoemn.org. Applications must be received by Fri., May 8, 2015. Notification will then be sent to applicants for the time and date for the testing procedures that will include physical agility, written examination and oral interview. Mon – Fri 9 am – 7pm, Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun Noon – 5pm For any questions that you may have, contact: Ron Grack at 864-6866 or 510-1138 Glencoe seniors meetings K16-18C17-19Aj The McLeod County Veterans Park Board will meet at the Hutchinson VFW Post 906 Thursday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. McLeod County parks will officially open Friday, May 1. Park hours are 8 a.m. to one hour past sunset. All six parks will open at that time. They include, Buffalo Creek, Glencoe; Swan Lake, Silver Lake; William May Park, Winsted; Stahl’s Lake, Hutchinson; Lake Marion, Brownton; and Piepenburg Park, Hutchinson. The caretaker phone number for the Lake Marion park is 320-328-4479, and the phone number for Piepenburg is 320-587-2082. Information about New Discoveries Montessori Academy can be found by calling: 320-234-6362 or visit our website: www.newdiscoveries.org K17-18Ca th County veterans park board to open May 1 Babe’s Blossoms F17Cj 7 mi. No. of Hector or 7 mi. So. of Cosmos on St. Hwy. 4 320-848-6566 www.babesblossoms.com The Glencoe Senior Citizens meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. in the seniors room at the Glencoe City Center. Sheephead is played on Tuesdays, and both sheephead and 500 are played on Thursdays. All seniors over 55 are invited. For more information, call 320-864-3799 and leave a message. 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. K17Ca View The Chronicle online at w w w. g l e n c o e n e w s . c o m The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, page 3 New telecommunications tower planned By Lori Copler Editor There will soon be a new telecommunications tower in Hale Township near an existing tower, following action by the McLeod County Planning Advisory Commission Wednesday morning, April 22. The commission is recommending approval of a conditional use permit for the tower to the McLeod County Board of Commissioners, which will consider the item on its May 5 agenda. The new, 340-foot tower will be located on property owned by Roosevelt Broadcasting in Section 26 of Hale Township. The street address is 8705 210th St., Silver Lake. The applicant for the conditional use permit is John Linder of Minnesota Valley Broadcasting in Mankato. According to Garrett Lysiak of Owl Engineering, the county’s consulting firm for telecommunications towers, there already is an existing tower on the site. There is no room to add service to the existing tower, Lysiak said, so the company chose instead to add a tower. The new tower will help fill a “gap” in service coverage in the area, Lysiak indicated. Lysiak added that, technically, because of its height, the new tower should have lights. However, the existing tower is even taller, and already has lights. The two towers will be within about 30 feet of each other. Lysiak said he will recommend to the Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) that the new tower not be lighted. There also was some discussion about whether the county should require a bond to ensure that concrete footings would be removed if the towers are ever dismantled and the property restored to farmland. Planning and Zoning Administrator Larry Gasow said a bond would probably be required if the broadcasting company was leasing the property. However, the property is owned by the applicant, which could work out the concrete removal with a buyer if the property is ever sold. The commission meeting also included a public hearing regarding the proposal. With no one in attendance, the commission voted to recommend approval to the County Board. In other business, the Planning Commission: • Heard a request from Byron Bussler in Penn Township for a conditional use permit to build a shed greater than 2,400 square feet on a parcel of property less than 10 acres. Again, there were no objections and the commission will recommend approval to the County Board. • Will recommend approval of a final plat for Jim Hildebrandt in Glencoe Township, who is splitting an existing parcel into two lots. • Considered a sketch plan from Lannie Grages of Glencoe Township to re-plat two existing platted lots. The reshaping of the lots will allow more property for an existing home and home occupation, while decreasing the size of the other lot. Although decreasing that lot size would make it non-buildable under county standards, it would meet the minimum building size for the city of Glencoe, which the lot abuts. Gasow said the city could annex the property if someone wanted to build on it. • Considered a preliminary plat proposed by Rodney Manderscheid of Memory Circle near Hutchinson. The proposed plat would split an existing and adjoining .9 acre parcel and add it to Manderscheid’s existing platted property to create a larger lot. GSL vocal concert set for Monday, May 11 Monday, May 11, at 7:45 p.m., the Glencoe-Silver Lake (GSL) High School SA Singers and the Concert Choir will be having their spring concert with some selections from the solo and ensemble contest held in Mankato in the GSL high school auditorium, with the regular concert to begin after the solos and ensembles, (about 8:10 p.m.). Admission is charged for this concert with the activity passes honored for entrance. The public is welcome to come by 7:45 p.m. to hear the following perform: Soloists: Rachel Bonderman, Mark Broderius, Cole Cameron, Julia Gomez, Maddie Kuehn, Brooke Noeldner and Sadie Paumen. Ensembles: “When I Am Silent,” Emmi Jerabek and Julia Gomez; “Sweet Love Doth Now Invite,” Rachel Bonderman, Sadie Paumen and Leah Peterson. The SA Singers will begin the concert with three great songs for women’s choir, followed by a piece that will be performed by the SA Singers and the females from the concert choir. The concert choir will be featuring some soloists and also two songs sung by just the men’s group; the seniors from concert choir also will be performing their “Senior Song” and parents will be recognized at this concert. Several instruments will be included in the performance of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody.” On Tuesday, May 12, the seventh- and eighth-grade bands and choirs will perform in the GSL High School Auditorium starting at 8 p.m. No admission will be charged for this concert. BENEFIT BRUNCH FOR CHERYL (BRELJE) TEMPLIN May 3, 2015 • 10:30am-2:30pm The King Pin Pub 132 Main St. E., Plato Silent Auction will be held 10:30am-2pm K17C18Aa In May 2014, Cheryl was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (form of blood cancer in the bone). Cheryl is currently undergoing chemo, which will prepare her for a stem cell transplant in the near future. Cash donations are being accepted at First MN Bank Menu: Smoked pork chop, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, bun, bars Tickets cost $15 and are being sold at all GSL school offices and the Panther Field House. Tickets available at the door. Takeout orders will be available. FOR BENEFIT INFO, CONTACT: LEISHENS@GSL.K12.MN.US FOR SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS, CONTACT: SHEILAAUGUSTINE@YAHOO.COM Spring Salad Luncheon sponsored by St. Pius X Council of Catholic Women *15C16-17ACj Please join us for a variety of delicious salads and desserts and take home a party favor. 33nd Annual “Come to the Seashore” Stewart Firemen’s Chicken Dinner Thurs., May 7 Sunday, May 3 St. Pius X School Gym & Cafeteria At The Fire Station 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 8.00 Adult Advance 9.00 Adult at Door Children 12 & Under FREE Express Takeouts Available! For Delivery: 864-5162 WACONIA THEATRE Menu: Chicken, Potato, Corn, Dinner Roll, Coffee/Milk, Dessert Take-out orders available 651-777-3456 #560 • 109 W 1st St STADIUM SEATING & ALL AUDITORIUMS HAVE HD DIGITAL PRESENTATION AND 7.1 DIGITAL SOUND said he knew very little about the train when he was asked to take a lead on this process. Broderius only remembered it from a summer trip with his little brother to see the Thomas the Tank Engine. “I have always loved trains, though, and my grandfather was really into them, so that’s probably where I got it from,” said Broderius. Rotary Snow Plow No. 2 is the oldest plow of its kind still in existence. It was built in 1887 and was used to remove snow for 81 years before it was retired. Broderius explained how similar methods of clearing snow from train tracks are still in use and at the time of its introduction, it was a major improvement. “In the past, they would use a wedge plow and the train would go really fast to try and push through. If there ended up being an object in the way, they would derail,” said Broderius. “Even though this moved at a slow speed, the rotary plow was much safer and more reliable.” That reliability meant the western part of the United States would continue to re- ceive shipments when being cut off was common due to the closure of high mountain passes. “It kept the railroad river of commerce moving,” said Schandel. Since 1971, ASME has designated 256 existing artifacts as representing significant mechanical engineering technology. Schandel said being part of that small number across the country is a great honor. Overall, Broderius feels the extra effort has been well worth it. Working with the Duluth community and his peers in UMD’s Swenson College of Science & Engineering (SCSE) has boosted his confidence and improved his professional networking and writing skills. “When I came to UMD, I was really nervous and shy but I wanted to get involved,” said Broderius. “I remember going to my first ASME meeting and I set a goal to be an officer. Now I’m an officer and I’ve made a lasting change to Duluth. That feels really good.” 2nd-grade concert, Arts Prowl May 7 The second-grade students of Glencoe-Silver Lake’s Helen Baker Elementary will present their spring concert Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m., in the high school auditorium. The concert, “Heroes,” will showcase the students’ finest singing, dancing and instrument-playing skills. In conjunction with this concert, the GSL pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade Panther Arts Prowl will run as an open house from 5 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in the high school cafeteria and gym. There will be projects dis- played in the gym, presentations and displays in the cafeteria, and concessions will be available. The Arts Prowl is coordinated by art teachers Andrea Wigern and Shanda Landes. OPEN @ 3 P.M. MON.-SAT. ADMISSION PRICES: ADULTS $7.00; CHILD, MATINEES & SENIORS $5.00 www.dubbsgrillandbar.com Avengers: Age of Ultron PG-13 12:45, 4:101, 6:551 & 9:40 Avengers: Age of Ultron PG-13 12:15, 3:151, 6:151 & 9:10 Avengers: Age of Ultron PG-13 11:30, 2:25, 5:401 & 8:30 Home PG 12:40, 2:55, 4:551, 7:001 & 9:00 Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 PG 12:20, 2:20, 4:501, 7:051 & 9:05 The Age of Adaline PG-13 Take-Out Catering BIG OR SMALL All Requests Welcome! Full Meal or One Item Mon.-Sat. Thurs. • Coconut Shrimp - $8.95 • Lasagna - $8.95 • $2.00 Off Any Reg. Price Pizza (Eat-In ONLY) Burger Night - $2.00 Fri.-Sat. Fish Fry - $9.95 Prime Rib Dinner 12:15, 2:25, 4:501, 7:151 & 9:35 1) Show Times for Mon.-Thurs., May 4-7. 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Tim Schande, LSRM’s curator, was one of the speakers and said, “We feel very privileged we’ve been selected for this honor.” As curator, Schandel worked closely with Broderius and the other UMD students to give them the history and background needed to complete the landmark nomination process. Broderius, a senior majoring in mechanical engineering, has been the point person and NOW PLAYING FRI., MAY 1 – THURS., MAY 7 FRI., MAY 1 NO SHOWS START BEFORE 4 P.M. K17Ca Broderius helps railroad museum get special recognition for plow Private Rooms Available Catered Meals On or Off Site ~ CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED ~ Join us Tuesday, May 5 6:00-9:00 p.m. Glencoe City Center LOCAL VENDORS HOURLY PIÑATAS AUTHENTIC FREE Fun for All Ages! MEXICAN THREE FOOD Sponsored by: RO E R B M O Anderson Ins. & Fin. Svcs., Inc. 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Broderius led efforts to designate the plow as a Mechanical Engineering Historic Landmark. 9 for 1⁄2 Chicken $8.00 for 1⁄4 Chicken $ .00 F17-18ACj $ F16-17Cj $ (available at Hite Hardware and St. Pius X Church Office) O pinions The McLeod County Chronicle, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, page 4 Time to scuttle SW light-rail plan Our view: Escalating costs are prohibitive for 16 miles of rail T he proposed Southwest light-rail line, which has been on the books since 2003, now has an estimated cost of $2 billion, according to Tuesday’s StarTribune. When the project was first proposed in 2003, the cost was estimated at $430 million to $925 million to provide 16 miles of light rail between Minneapolis and Eden Prairie. Even then, that seemed like an exorbitant price for 16 miles of rail. Now, in 2015, the cost is estimated at $1.99 billion, a figure that “shocked and appalled” Gov. Mark Dayton. It shocked and appalled us, as well. We are very much in favor of energy-efficient transportation modes that have a minimum impact on our environment, but we need to weigh those benefits with the cost. It is no secret in this area that overburdened rail lines are part of the reason that Minnesota has so much trouble moving goods across the state. A lack of available rail space, not to mention inadequate pipeline capacity, were major issues in the propane shortage in the winter of 201314. Not only did the U.S. oversell propane overseas, but it had difficulty moving the product that was here, creating long delays in getting liquid propane to the areas that needed it the most. Minnesota would be far better off taking the $2 billion that would be needed for the Southwest light rail proposal and put it toward improving its existing transportation system, including rail service, roads and highways and pipelines. We need to fix the deficiencies in our current infrastructure before constructing new projects. Let’s encourage our state government to scrap the Southwest light-rail project and focus on more immediate needs. — L.C. May 6 is final edition before vote Our view: We remind our readers of our election letters policy L ast week, we bemoaned the lack of reader letters regarding the proposed Glencoe-Silver Lake (GSL) building bond election. That apparently sparked a few people to put their pens to paper and their fingers to their keyboards, and we received several letters to the editor this week. We appreciate them; those letters tell us that our readers are indeed vested in their communities and their issues. That said, we need to remind you now of our election letters to the editor policy. The Chronicle has long held a policy regarding letters to the editor in the final edition before an election. With the proposed bond being voted upon May 12, that final edition will be Wednesday, May 6. Because there is no time for readers to respond to issues raised in letters in that final edition before an election, space will only be reserved for letter writers who directly address issues raised in previous letters or editorials. No new issues can be raised in the May 6 edition. Sometimes, it’s a tough call as to what is a direct response and what is a new issue. The various issues surrounding such votes can be both murky and overlapping. But we still reserve the right to try to sort that out to the best of our ability. Again, thank you for your participation on the editorial pages of The Chronicle, and be sure to vote May 12. — L.C. Feel strongly about an issue? Share your opinion with The McLeod County Chronicle readers through a letter to the editor. Please include your name, address and telephone number (for verification purposes). Letter to the Editor Where is the money to demolish Helen Baker? To the Editor: Residents of Glencoe should understand that the $24 million GSL bond issue contains no provision for funding the disposition of the actual Helen Baker structure (i.e., demolition). The school board members and administration have simply averted their eyes from this financial responsibility. They have not even investigated the cost of demolishing the building, according to a recent conversation I had with Superin- tendent Sonju, Carver County resident. Thus, should the bond issue pass, they are painting themselves into a corner of relying on some vague notion of selling the property. To whom and for what purpose? I am very concerned that the Helen Baker property would generate continuing issues of blight and public safety, thereby seriously degrading property values in that area of town. The ethical solution here is for the school district to return the property to a clean site for redevelopment, similar to how the old Economart site downtown has been handled. The fact that not one nickel of that $24 million has been allotted for this purpose demonstrates to me seriously flawed planning by the school district on this project overall. Mine will be a “no” vote on this issue. Daniel Perschau Glencoe Helen Baker would be sold or razed if vote passes To the Editor: I have had many people ask, “What are you going to do with Helen Baker School if there is a successful vote?” This is a very good question and one that is very important. Before answering this question, please note that the district wants and is prepared to deal with this property properly. To simplify this answer, the district would try to sell the building and any dollars that were collected would go directly towards offsetting the bond. There is a legal process to not only selling the building, but also in closing a public facility. This is why we have not gone through the process of selling the building on a contingency before the vote. If we have a successful vote, then we can move forward with this process, but we can’t get ahead of the process because we are dealing with a publicly owned facility. It is the goal of the district that this facility can still be a functional asset to the district and the city of Glencoe. If a plan that meets the needs of the city and the citizens cannot be met, the district would need to move forward with demolition plans of Helen Baker. It is important that we deal with this building properly, but as I mentioned before, we cannot get ahead of the process until after the vote. If the vote is not successful, we would still need to use Helen Baker as a school and we would need to continue in the process of addressing the facility needs as a district. This is a very important day for GSL; not only for our students, but for the district as a whole. We need more space, we need to have better efficiencies in energy and education, and we need to have safety be a top priority. This building project allows us to address all of these concerns in one project. The vote is May 12, 2015. You can find more information at www.gsl.k12.mn.us. Thank you all for being a part of GSL! Christopher J. Sonju GSL Superintendent Economic development committee supports bond To the Editor: The Economic Development Committee of the Glencoe Area Chamber of Commerce would like to announce our support of the Glencoe-Silver Lake building project and associated referendum. In addition to funding needed re- pairs at Lakeside, this project will provide the area with a modern school building. This helps draw new members to the community, and will generate activity for local area businesses during construction. The committee supports this project under the assumption that Helen Baker will be dealt with in a way that provides for redevelopment of the land it sits on upon completion of the new building. Kelly Rach, Chairperson of GACC Board of Directors On behalf of the GACC Economic Development Committee Usually a ‘no’ voter, he’ll vote ‘yes’ on May 12 To the Editor: I am voting “Yes” on Tuesday, May 12, and I urge you to vote “Yes” also. I have lived in Glencoe for over 20 years, the majority of my adult life, and I have almost always voted “No” to any ballot question that would raise my property taxes. It’s not that I was voting against a tax increase, I was voting against a tax increase for a project that was not needed. In my humble opinion, nearly every ballot initiative in the Glencoe area, in the past 20-plus years, that would have raised property taxes, was for an unneeded project. From everything I’ve heard, I be- lieve this GSL School District bond issue for construction of additions to the high school is needed. We have run out of room. Taxpayer money will be spent no matter what. It’s time we spend it wisely, to improve our school district. 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Press Freedom Freedom of the press is guaranteed under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or the press…” Ben Franklin wrote in the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1731: “If printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody there would be very little printed.” Deadline for The McLeod County Chronicle news is 5 p.m., and advertising is noon, Monday. Deadline for Glencoe Advertiser advertising is noon, Wednesday. Deadline for The Galaxy advertising is noon Wednesday. The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, page 5 Letters to the Editor To the Editor: For 44 years, I have been employed as a teacher by the Glencoe-Silver Lake School District. I have taught at Glencoe-Silver Lake High School, Lincoln, Lakeside, Helen Baker, and even at Henry Hill, as a teacher, summer school teacher or substitute teacher. In my opinion, the school district lacks the necessary space needed for its various programs. I’m sure that when Helen Baker was built, it was a wonderful school that fit the needs of the education community, but now more space is needed and a design is needed that fits with the goals we have for educating our students for the future. As time goes on, our world changes and education has changed in many ways. We are testing the students more, we offer more classes and more programs. Space has to fit the needs of the programs. For a number of years, I worked in a shower room that was converted into a classroom. The superintendent came to my room one day and said that my program would have to move since it was not in a safe environment. Students were in wheelchairs, walker, or had disabilities that required more space. As a result, I was moved to the library and a portable classroom needed to be purchased to house the library. Because of this, all students in recent years have had to walk outside in all kinds of weather to access the library. This takes time away from classroom instruction. We also have speech, English language learners, and other special education programs in converted storage rooms, shower rooms, and music class is conducted on a small stage. There is very little storage space for the regular classrooms. I mention all of this to show how the various administrations have “made do” with the space problems at Helen Baker, but there comes a time when “make do” and “good enough” are inadequate. I have not even mentioned the heating problems at Helen Baker, lack of space for paraprofessionals to work, and space problems at other schools. I wish I had a magical solution for community members who feel that their taxes would be too high if this bond passes. All I know is that it would take a great deal of money to fix up Helen Baker, and we would still have space issues. The longer we wait, the higher the cost will be. The school district has the phrase that “we got to.” To me, this means that we as teachers get to teach the students of this community, and that is an awesome responsibility. Students get to learn each day, gaining knowledge and skills. You as community members get to vote on this issue and this is an awesome responsibility, also. I ask you to give it the consideration it deserves, ask the questions and take a look at Helen Baker and the high school. We need to get involved; we need to talk to each other about this, and we need to vote. The time is short and the decision is important. You get to vote for progress! Eldean Enderson Glencoe DFL’ers turned avian flu into political issue To the Editor: The Legislature has a strong bipartisan tradition of coming together to help Minnesotans impacted by disasters. Whether it’s flooding, storms, or any other issue, we have a long history of putting politics aside, and helping Minnesotans in need. That’s why I was so disappointed that Senate Democrats chose to put politics before the farmers being impacted by the recent avian flu outbreak. The Senate could have put a bill on the governor's desk on Tuesday after- noon, but instead chose to load up the avian flu response bill with an unrelated issue, a break from past tradition. Responding to disasters like the avian flu outbreak impacting dozens of farmers in counties across the state is one area where both parties typically refrain from slipping in unrelated provisions or adding amendments. The House acted in good faith on Monday, unanimously passing an avian flu response bill to help health officials respond to the avian flu crisis. Senate Democrats decided playing politics was more important, and have delayed this funding until the bill returns from conference committee. Our farmers, state health officials, and Minnesotans deserve better than the political games being played by Senate Democrats. I hope we can pass a clean avian flu response bill as soon as possible to help address this crisis. State Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen District 18B Invest in the future of our school district To the Editor: As everyone should know by now, there is a vote coming up in the near future regarding the future of our schools. I am a member of the Glencoe-Silver Lake district advisory group. We are a group of citizens that meet a few times a year to discuss various items regarding the district. Our recent talks have certainly centered around the needs of the district. I would like to urge everyone to get out and vote on May 12. This bond is an investment in our future. It is needed now. There are issues that need addressing now. Let’s not pass these issues off to our children; let’s instead invest in the children of the district. These kids are our future doctors who will care for us and our families, our future architects and contractors who will design and build our homes and businesses, our future mechanics who will keep our vehicles and equipment in safe order, our future farmers who will feed us and care for the land for future generations — the list could go on and on. We were unable to pass a bond earlier. Since then, the plan has been scaled back, and is still more expensive that the original plan. As we progress in time, the costs will only go up, and the return on our dollar will lessen. The current plan is still able to address current issues, while attempting to spend the least amount possible. I won’t go into the why too deeply; the information is out there, if you want to hear more. Mr. Sonju has made himself available in person, over the phone and via e-mail any time; he has gone out of his way to get the information out there. School board members are also happy to answer any questions there are. In a nutshell: Helen Baker is antiquated and spending money on the building is not fiscally responsible. We would move all current Glencoe facilities to one campus, adding onto the buildings located on the high school site, on land already owned by the district, and Lakeside Elementary in Silver Lake would remain with the same grade levels. The bond has money set aside for Lakeside, to bring minor repairs up to date. Lakeside is the newest school in the district, is modern and will remain part of the district. Please take the time out of your schedule to get out and vote. Your vote does matter. We are simply out of space, and our students deserve to have every opportunity possible while at the Glencoe-Silver Lake School District. We have a committed staff of educators and an outstanding administration, and every one of them cares about the students and wants them to get the best education possible. If I can answer any questions, please feel free to contact me directly. If I don’t have the answer to your question, I’ll do my best to find it for you. Thank you for your time. Ryan Verdeck Glencoe Glencoe-Silver Lake District Adivsory Group ryanverdeck@gmail.com 320-223-0501 city to take care of. We are blessed to have so many parks and gardens in Glencoe to use and enjoy. Roger and I have also been taking care of the gardens for a lot of years to help beautify Glencoe. There are many gardens in Glencoe. There is Oscar Olson Park, Welcome Park, park by the Temple building, garden by the liquor store, south side of the police department, gardens by the Oak Leaf Park entrance and the City Center gardens. As you can imagine, it is a lot of work for two people to do. As we are getting older, it is getting too much for the two of us. We are asking for more volunteers; for volunteers to adopt a garden. It could be someone who lives near one of the gardens. Or it could be a group volunteering to adopt a garden. If you enjoy gardening, it would be a nice way to take By Ron Pulkrabek Axel Hayford Reed, part III In 1900, Reed felt there was a need for a north-south railroad through Glencoe, starting at St. Cloud and continuing to Albert Lea, to be called the “Duluth, St. Cloud, Glencoe & Mankato Railroad Co.” He slowly disposed of his many enterprises and spent the next five years trying to accomplish this project. He organized engineers, accompanied surveyors, climbed trees, waded swamps and streams to try to find the best route. He traveled east to New York and Philadelphia to visit the Vanderbilts and tried to convince the president of the Illinois Central Railroad and the New York Central Railroad to invest in this venture. About this time, the rich Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad which was well established, figured out a route that was shorter, bypassing Glencoe. With much paperwork shuffling and threats of lawsuits, Reed and his organizers were compelled to give in, but not before every stockholder of the association was fully reimbursed. Some of the other endeavors this early Glencoe pioneer participated in: was a stage coach driver; raised purebred Holsteins; with Joseph Richardson started Mount Auburn Cemetery (now part of Glencoe Cemetery); served as chairman of an early commission trying to secure a canal connecting Lake Superior to the Mississippi; owned a plantation of nearly 500 acres in Louisiana and another 160-acre farm in Chattanooga, Tenn., where he planned on growing peach trees. He also wrote the Genealogical Family Record of the Reeds, Bisbees and Bradfords, 1620-1915. Axel was a descendent of Gov. William Bradford of the Plymouth Colony. A.H. Reed Mercantile was located where Hite Hardware is today. His huge house was located a few feet to the west, set back from Franklin Street (the current 11th Street) with pride in the city that you call home and enjoy the outdoors. Each person or persons would be volunteering a small amount of time. It would be spring cleaning (which we have already done), and weeding and disbudding when needed. Maybe every other week just to check them. The watering will be done by the volunteers who water the baskets when needed. The Boy Scouts will be doing the City Center gardens. We would be happy to help you get started and when and if you need extra help. If you would like to volunteer, please call Roger or Gloria Hilgers at 320-864-4174, or Barbara Woidas at the Glencoe Area Chamber of Commerce, 320-864-3650. Roger and Gloria Hilgers Glencoe a lawn in front and an open porch. It was later used as a Greyhound bus depot with a small café and eventually a banquet room was added. Our class of 1954 had our fifth class reunion there. In 1869, Axel Reed married Hannah Morrison. They had four children: Cora, Nelly, Axel II and Frank. He died in January 1917 and is buried in the Glencoe City Cemetery. First, Lt. Reed was awarded an Army “Medal of Honor,” which is the highest United States military honor, awarded for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty. Only 1,522 Civil War Union soldiers of the 2,128,948 that served received this medal. Glencoe should be very proud of Axel Hayford Reed! I know Axel Reed’s greatgrandson, Charlie Reed, from high school days. He calls me occasionally, but it is always a treat when he shows up at the Happy Hour Café in Glencoe and knows everyone and everyone knows Charlie. He has a great sense of wit and humor and “livens up” the place. He has a brother, Douglas, and a sister, Susanne. I knew Ed Reed, Axel Reed’s grandson, who lived in Silver Lake, a local game warden for 30 years, an active member of the Silver Lake Legion Post 141, and a member of many other organizations in McLeod County. Ed and Ann (Vacek) Reed had five children, Edward, Robert, Cora Ann, Sharon and Carmen. Carmen is married to Gary Ziemer, Glencoe city councilman. Editor’s note: A caller said the last paragraph in last week’s column should have referred to “Koehnen’s Addition,” not Keenan’s Addition. Mr. Pulkrabek said he used “The History of Glencoe” book as his source, which cited the property as Keenan’s Addition, and that perhaps it was an error in the book. “I’m sure Koehnen is correct, but can’t prove it right now,” he said in an email. You can vote online at w w w . g l e n c o e n e w s . c o m Question of the week Should the state of Minnesota scrap the proposed Southwest light rail? 1) Yes. It costs too much for too little. 2) No. It’s a much-need transportation option. Results for most recent question: Although the weather says differently, spring has technically arrived. What is your favorite thing about spring? 1) It’s the start of the grilling season — 16% 2) Attending outdoor high school sports — 7% 3) Planting the garden and flowers — 26% 4) Campfires with friends and family — 13% 5) All of the above — 38% 61 votes. New question runs April 29 - May 5. Professional Directory • 5” Seamless Gutters • 6” Seamless Gutters • K-Guard Leaf-Free Gutter System (lifetime clog free guarantee) PHIL GOETTL 612-655-1379 888-864-5979 www.mngutter.com JERRY SCHARPE, LTD 712 E. 13th St., Glencoe Volunteers needed for baskets, gardens To the Editor: We need two more volunteers to help with watering the flower baskets in Glencoe; it is getting to be a big job for one or two people to do it. Last year, we had four people watering. It worked very well. The job consisted of about three hours a day for one week a month from the end of May to Labor Day. 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The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, page 6 Record Glencoe Police TUESDAY, APRIL 21 12:49 a.m. — Officers assisted a motorist with changing a flat tire in the area of Hennepin Avenue N and 17th Street E. 8:05 a.m. — A catalytic converter was reported stolen from a U-Haul on 13th Street E. 9:18 a.m. — Officers assisted the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office with executing a search warrant on Wooddale Drive in Glencoe. 12:38 p.m. — A steel power pole cover was hit by a vehicle on Greeley Avenue. There were no witnesses. Damage was approximately $200. 12:42 p.m. — The theft of a camera and video screen from a grounds crew shed on First Street E was reported. 4:26 p.m. — Police officers and sheriff’s deputies responded to an address on Wooddale Drive for a report of a suicidal male, who was taken to the emergency room for evaluation. 7:37 p.m. — A vehicle was reported missing from an address on McLeod Avenue N. It was found later in Silver Lake. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 9:35 a.m. — School officials called with a concern that a student was “under the influence of something.” But an officer found no signs the child was under the influence of anything, and the student was allowed to stay at school. 1:06 p.m. — A complaint was received of tin blowing on the streets from a grain elevator on Hennepin Avenue N. The owner was contacted and said he would take care of the issue. In the meantime, the city placed sandbags on the tin to hold it down. 3:21 p.m. — A vehicle reportedly hit a post in a park on DeSoto Avenue S. 4:04 p.m. — An officer and the Glencoe Ambulance responded to a medical on Perschau Drive. A person was taken by ambulance to Waconia. 9:21 p.m. — Officers served a warrant on Hennepin Avenue N. 11:18 p.m. — Officers assisted the Glencoe Ambulance in lifting a patient on Ford Avenue. THURSDAY, APRIL 23 9:15 a.m. — The Glencoe Ambulance responded to a medical on 15th Street W. 3:17 p.m. — A person on 10th Street E reported a suspicious letter trying to get money from her. She was advised it was a fake and to throw it away. 4:59 p.m. — Officers responded to an animal complaint on DeSoto Avenue N in which a dog nipped at a child as he was riding his bike past the residence. The child’s mother said she didn’t want to pursue the matter since there was no broken skin. The dog’s owner said she will check the setting on the underground fence. FRIDAY, APRIL 24 1:11 a.m. — A driver was cited for a stop sign violation and given a verbal warning for speeding at a traffic stop in the area of 14th Street E and Sunrise Drive. 8:51 a.m. — An officer responded to an accident on 16th Street E. 3:25 p.m. — A first grader was reported missing from a school on 16th Street E. The child was found and returned to his home. 5 p.m. — A two-vehicle accident with minor injuries was reported at the intersection of Pryor Avenue N and 10th Street E. Also responding were the Glencoe Ambulance and Glencoe Fire Department. SATURDAY, APRIL 25 2:42 a.m. — A person asked the police department to check on an intoxicated person on 11th Street E. The intoxicated person said his friends had left him there; his mother came and got him. 3:59 a.m. — A complaint was received of a male yelling on 14th Street E. An officer responded to the area but did not hear anything after listening for about 15 minutes. 2:10 p.m. — A citation was issued for no proof of insurance and warnings were given for a cracked windshield, loud exhaust and failure to get Minnesota registration at a traffic stop in the area of 11th Street and Union Avenue. 2:50 p.m. — An office responded to a report of suspicious activity on 13th Street E. 3:14 p.m. — An officer and the Glencoe Ambulance responded to a medical on 16th Street E. 5:58 p.m. — A person who fell at an address on Knight Avenue was taken by ambulance to the Glencoe hospital. 6:16 p.m. — An officer responded to a report of neighbors yelling at each other on Chestnut Street W. 7:16 p.m. — A juvenile on a bike was chased by a dog on Baxter Avenue N. The dog’s owner was cited for dog at large. 11:07 p.m. — Officers and the Glencoe Ambulance responded to 13th Street E for a person with leg pain, who was taken by ambulance to the emergency room. SUNDAY, APRIL 26 1:36 a.m. — A driver was arrested for third-degree DWI at a traffic stop on Newton Avenue N. 2:16 a.m. — A report of a possible domestic on 10th Street E was received. There was no domestic; however, officers arrested a person on a warrant. 3:58 p.m. — Officers assisted the McLeod County Sheriff’s Office with an accident in the area of 120th Street and Hennepin Avenue, north of Glencoe. 10:22 p.m. — A complaint was received of a dog that keeps getting out of a fenced yard on Chandler Avenue N. The owner was advised that she needs to keep the dog on a leash or a cable until she figures out how to keep it inside the fence. 11:03 p.m. — A citation was issued for no Minnesota driver’s license and a verbal warning given for speeding at a traffic stop in the area of Ives Avenue N and Ninth Street E. 11:14 p.m. — Officers responded to a verbal argument between a mother and child on Newton Avenue. MONDAY, APRIL 27 2:07 a.m. — An officer checked on a suspicious vehicle on Ford Avenue N. A driver was sleeping in his truck because he was unable to get a motel room. 11:13 a.m. — Officers and the Glencoe Ambulance responded to a medical on 16th Street E. 2:03 p.m. — A resident on Ford Avenue N reported that their neighbor’s dog “keeps getting loose” and attacking other dogs. 3:44 p.m. — A vehicle on school property on 16th Street E was reportedly damaged between April 20 and April 21. 5:35 p.m. — Damage to a vending machine on Newton Avenue N was reported. 5:56 p.m. — Officers responded to a report of suspicious activity in the area of Hennepin Avenue N and 14th Street E. They stopped a vehicle and gave verbal warnings to its occupants for vulgar language, hanging out of the car and making threats. 8:12 p.m. — An officer responded to a harassment issue on 16th Street. Photo courtesy of Nelson Photography 25 confirmed at First Lutheran Twenty-five students were confirmed Sunday, April 26, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe. The Revs. Dan Welch and Ronald Mathison officiated. Pictured are the pastors and their confirmands. Front row, from left, the Rev. Dan Welch, Payton Karg, daughter of Mitch and Krista Witthus; Jordan Forar, son of Scott and Kelli Forar and Jill Wischnack; Morgan Dahlke, daughter of Dean and Cindy Dahlke; Madison Mathews, daughter of Dan and Cindy Mathews; Jesse Mackenthun, son of Jon Mackenthun and Dawn Miller; Elizabeth Brelje, daughter of Brett and Kathryn Brelje; and the Rev. Ronald Mathison; second row, Savannah Stradtmann, daughter of Lance and Susan Stradtmann; Destiney Exsted, daughter of Mickenzie and Melissa Wertz; Haley Lukes, daughter of Amy Boltmann and Christopher Lukes; Jacob Schuetz, son of Melissa Lemke and Mike Schuetz; Pey- ton Proehl, son of Timothy and Janeen Proehl; Katherina Cohrs, daughter of Jeremy and Terri Cohrs; and Grace Witte, daughter of Brian and Jeri Witte; third row, Jill Schmidt, daughter of James and Kristin Schmidt; Abigail Maunu, daughter of Charity Neubarth and John Maunu; Ty Christensen, son of Chad and Tonya Christensen; Dusty Wendinger, son of Chad and Nicole Wendinger; Megan Jochum, daughter of Mark and Michelle Jochum; Mackenzie Stradtmann, daughter of Travis and Jessica Stradtmann; and Travis Dahlke, son of James and Jennifer Dahlke; back row, Madison Ahlbrecht, daughter of Mark and Lisa Ahlbrecht; Jackson Lemke, son of Paul and Amy Lemke; Austin Brelje, son of Jeffrey and Teresa Brelje; Reid Busse, son of Scott and Denise Busse; and Tayler Terlinden, son of Kraig Terlinden and Lucy Terlinden. Reservations needed for park shelters All McLeod County park shelters will be available on a reservation basis for 2015. To guarantee a park shelter for a certain date and time, call the McLeod County Park Office at 320-484-4334. There is a reservation fee. Picnic shelters are located at Buffalo Creek, Glencoe; Swan Lake, Silver Lake; William May Park, Winsted; Stahl’s Lake, Hutchinson; and two shelters each at Lake Marion, Brownton; and Piepenburg, Hutchinson. Submitted photo Ditch cleanup The Glencoe Jr Pioneers 4-H club picked up garbage Saturday, April 18, as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program. Members cleaned a two mile stretch of Highway 22 between Glencoe and Biscay. The club members are front row, from left, Saman- tha Mattson and Joe Mattson; middle row, Eli Kuehn, Sam Lange, Grace Garoutte and Luke Mattson; and, back row, Josh Kuehn, Matthew Dahlke, Emily Thalmann, Emily Ward and Montana Sanchez. Call us to place your HAPPY ad. Chronicle 320-864-5518 Twin Cities Premiere! Practically Perfect in Every Way! People Area students named to the Holy Trinity-Winsted third-quarter honor roll are, “A” honor roll: Zoe Edlund, daughter of Ted and Servanne Edlund, seventh grade; Katlyn Pokornowski, daughter of David and Tammy Pokornowski, eighth grade; Stephanie Hoffmann, daughter of Tom and Bev Hoffmann, 10th grade; and Ellen Mielke, daughter of Barry and Susan Mielke, eighth grade; and, “B” honor roll: Elijah Essen, son of George and Bridget Essen, eighth grade; Evelyn Penas, daughter of Bob and Peni Penas, 10th grade; and Jacob Klima, son of Jim and Kari Klima, 12th grade. SMSU awards scholarships Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall announced recently that Jordan Schuft, son of Gaylen and Shari Schuft of Glencoe, and Korine Schuette, daughter of Doug and Cindy Schuette of Brownton, have been selected to receive Alliss Scholarships for the 2015-2016 academic year. Recipients of these scholarships are recognized for their academic accomplishments and outstanding leadership abilities. Schuft’s planned major fields of study are accounting and finance, and Schuette is planning to major in elementary education. The McLeod County Chronicle K10,15,17,19Ca Holy Trinity lists honor roll Wed., April 29 — American Red Cross Blood Drive, Glencoe City Center Ballroom, 1-7 p.m. Thurs., April 30 — AA Group mtg. next to Post Office in Stewart, 8 p.m., call 320-212-5290 for info. Sat., May 2 — Break the Stigma timed 5K and 3K fun walk, mental health awareness event, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1407 Cedar Ave., Glencoe, 9 a.m. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Mon., May 4 — Tops Weigh-In mtg., 5-5:30 p.m.; Brownton Senior Citizens Club, Brownton Community Center, 1 p.m. Tues., May 5 — Brownton City Council, 7 p.m. Thurs., May 7 — AA Group mtg. next to Post Office in Stewart, 8 p.m., call 320-212-5290 for info.; McLeod County Veterans Park Board, Hutchinson VFW Post 906, 7:30 p.m. SECURITY BANK & TRUST CO. 128 4TH AVE. N. • P.O. BOX 279 • BROWNTON, MN 55312-0279 PHONE (320) 328-5222 • FAX 320-328-4045 Member FDIC Now Playing! 952-934-1525 800-362-3515 ChanhassenDT.com R10-30ASCEa The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, page 7 Esther V. Ziemann, 99, of Hutchinson Daniel Jay Rickert, 61, of Hutchinson, died Saturday, April 18, 2015, at his home. Memorial services were held M o n d a y, April 27, at P e a c e Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with the Rev. John Daniel Rickert Pasche officiating. Ashley Rettig offered the eulogy. The organist was Dr. Joan DeVeen Dixon. Soloist Jim Wendling sang “The Lord’s Prayer.” Congregational hymns were “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “On Eagle’s Wings.” Jay Rickert was the urn bearer. Honorary urn bearers were Jody Guennigsmann, Jill Jaskowiak and Jason Quast. Military honors were by Brownton American Legion Post 143. Interment was in the Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery in Hutchinson. Daniel Jay Rickert was born July 21, 1953, in Glencoe. He was the son of Orville and Lucille (Zimmerman) Rickert. He was baptized as an infant on Aug. 9, 1953, and confirmed in his faith as a youth on May 14, 1967, both at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton. He received his education in Brownton and was a graduate of the Brownton High School class of 1971. He furthered his education at Hutchinson Area Vocational Institute (known today as Ridgewater College), where he received a welding degree. Mr. Rickert entered active military service in the U.S. Navy on June 24, 1971, in Brownton, and served his country during the Vietnam War. He received an honorable discharge on March 24, 1975, and transferred to the Naval Reserve Manpower Center in Bainbridge, Md., until June 23, 1977. On July 28, 1990, he was united in marriage to Nancy Crea at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Dustin and Ashley. The couple resided in Brownton for 20 years, and later moved to Hutchinson, where they lived the last four years. They shared 24 years of marriage. Mr. Rickert owned and operated Rickert Sand and Gravel for 40 years. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He also was a member of the Brownton American Legion Post 143 and the McLeod County Park Board. Mr. Rickert enjoyed attending car shows and driving truck for his business. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren, friends and his customers. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Rickert of Hutchinson; children, Dustin Rettig of Denver, Colo., and Ashley Rettig and her special friend, Jason Quast, of Fargo, N.D.; grandchildren, Jace Rettig, William Vickaryous and Jacob and James Quast; brother, Ted (Becky) Rickert of Brownton; sisters, Konnie (Earl) Brunberg of White Bear Lake, Miriam (Doug) Haugland of Fridley and Paula Rickert of Hutchinson; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Lucille Rickert. Arrangements were with the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guest book are available at www.hantge. com. Myron Henry Seller, 77 of Glencoe Myron Henry Seller, 77, of Glencoe, formerly of Hassan Valley Township, rural Hutchinson, died Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at Glencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care. A memorial service was held Friday, April 17, at P e a c e Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with the Rev. Ger- Myron Seller hard Bode officiating. Dr. Joan DeVee Dixon was the organist. Soloist Jim Wendling sang “On Eagle’s Wings.” Congregational hymns were “Amazing Grace,” “How Great Thou Art” and “In the Garden.” Dale Schlueter was the urn bearer. Honorary urn bearers were Samantha Yurek, Gary Schlueter, Neil Schlueter, Owen Schlueter, Harmony Schlueter, Paul Schlueter, Jamie Schlueter and Ronny Field. Interment was in the Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson. Myron H. Seller was born March 22, 1938, in Hutchinson, the son of Edward and Lena (Burmeister) Seller. He was baptized as an infant on May 22, 1938, by the Rev. W.G. Schulze, and was confirmed in his faith as a youth on May 24, 1953, by the Rev. M.G. Kirsch, both at Frieden’s Lutheran Church (now Peace Lutheran Church) in Hutchinson. As a youth, he completed his eighth-grade education at District 56 country school. After graduating from the eighth grade, he stayed home and took on the duties of the family farm. On Nov. 7, 1964, he was united in marriage to Leann Jager at St. John’s Reformed Church in rural Biscay. Their marriage was blessed with two daughters, Lisa and Amy. The couple resided together on a farm in Hassan Valley Township until Mrs. Seller’s death on July 27, 1997. They shared 32 years of marriage. Mr. Seller was a lifelong farmer but, after having to retire in the early 1980s from a long illness, he would help family, friends and neighbors with custom work. He didn’t let the aftereffects of his illness stop him from giving a helping hand. He was always concerned about how the crops were doing or if the hay was getting made before the rain came. You could take him off the farm, but you couldn’t take the farmer out of him. He was a lifelong member of Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Girl Scouts to host paper drive May 2-3 The Stewart-Brownton Girl Scouts will have a paper drive Saturday and Sunday, May 2 and 3, in Stewart. The trailer will be located in the parking lot of Cactus Jack’s II in Stewart. The times of the collection will be from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday. All types of paper are accepted. Please sort the cardboard from the paper. Accept- able items include phone books, magazines, hard-cover books (remove the covers), junk mail, corrugated cardboard, egg cartons and clean food boxes. For pickup or questions, call Mike or Gerri Fitzloff at 320-562-2369. Proceeds from the drive will benefit summer 2015 field trips for the Girl Scouts. Silver Lake bike rodeo set for Saturday, May 2 The Silver Lake Police Department is sponsoring its annual youth bike rodeo Saturday, May 2, at 10 a.m., in the Silver Lake City Hall/Auditorium parking lot. The bike rodeo will include a presentation on bicycle safety as well as an operator course for kids to demonstrate their skills on their bikes. Bikes also will get a safety inspection. The department also is giving away two bicycles. The rodeo is open to Silver Lake-area youth. Please bring your bikes and helmets. Mr. Seller enjoyed building things, painting, tinkering with stuff, going fishing and hunting in his youth. He liked to make homemade pocket knives and could fix anything. He especially enjoyed old-time music and spending time with his “Little Angel,” his granddaughter Samantha, along with all of his loved ones. He will be greatly missed by many. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Seller of Silver Lake and Amy Jo (Michael) Yurek, also of Silver Lake; granddaughter, Samantha Yurek of Silver Lake; sisters-in-law, Linda Jager of Cokato and Rebecca Seller of Hutchinson; many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lena (Burmeister) Seller; wife, Leann Seller; father-inlaw and mother-in-law, Walter and Margaret (Schaeve) Jager; sisters, Delores Seller and Leona Schlueter; brother, Ervin Seller; brothers-in-law, Donald Schlueter and Lyle Jager; and nephew, Meldon Seller. Arrangements were with the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guest book are available at www.hantge. com. Meurer of Oronoco, and Kevin (Penny) Ziemann of Wabasha; stepgrandchildren, Kelly Marnell of Zimmerman, Stan Marnell of Red Wing and Pam Wright of Fredericksburg, Texas, and their families; great-grandchildren, Ryan Kotnik, Adam (Tia) Kotnik, Logan Meurer, Lauren Meurer, Rachel Ziemann, Rochelle Ziemann and Kaitlynn Ziemann; greatgreat-grandchildren, Owen Kotnik and baby-on-the-way Kotnik; brother-in-law, Milo Ziemann of Stewart; sisterin-law, Marilyn Zieman of Hutchinson; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gust and Minnie Trojan; husband, Ruben; infant daughter, Joan Esther Ziemann; son, Delvin Ruben Ziemann; daughter-in-law, Marlene Ziemann; a brother and a sister earlier in life; her sisters and their husbands, Frances and Elmer Kottke and Lorraine and Marvin Buboltz; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Anna Ziemann; brothersin-law and sisters-in-law and their spouses, Leona (Luvern) Stark Remus, Gerhard Zieman, Martin (first wife Mabel) Zieman, Agnes Ziemann, Mabel (August) Lade and Violet (Albion) Klammer. Arrangements were with the Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Stewart. An online guest book is available at www.hantge.com. Carol L. Waller, 74, of Buffalo Lake Carol Waller, 74, of Buffalo Lake, formerly of Stewart, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at the Hutchinson Health Hospital in Hutchinson. Memorial services were held Saturday, April 25, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart with the Rev. Mahlon Bekedam officiating. Adline Kottke was the organist. A duet of Carol Ann Maiers and Molly Markgraf sang “My Mother Called My Name in Prayer.” Congregational hymns were “On Eagle’s Wings” and “Borning Cry.” Lori Sullivan was the urn bearer. Honorary bearers were Alexander, Cole, Lauren, Caitlin, Luke, Jacob, Megan, Andrew, Brent, Grace, Abbe, Ethan, Trent and Nikki. Interment was in Boon Lake Evergreen Cemetery in Buffalo Lake. Carol La Von Waller was born Dec. 19, 1940, in Hutchinson. She was the daughter of DeForest and Edna (Backman) Richards. She was baptized as an infant on April 6, 1941, at Church Hill Methodist Church in Buffalo Lake, and was confirmed in her faith as a youth at Zion United Methodist Church, also in Buffalo Lake. She received her education in Buffalo Lake and was a graduate of the Buffalo Lake High School class of 1958. Deaths www.hantge.com. Penny Verdeck, 40, of Glencoe Sylvia Osburn, Penny Verdeck, 40, of Glencoe, died Sunday, April 60, of Glencoe 26, 2015, in an accident near Glencoe. The funeral service will be Thursday, April 30, at 11 a.m., at Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe. Visitation will be held today (Wednesday), from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m., at Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe and will continue Thursday one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe. An online guest book is available at Sibley County. On July 10, 1936, she was united in marriage to Ruben Ziemann at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church by the Rev. C.H. Kowalske. They made their home on Ruben Ziemann’s parents’ farm in Round Grove Township until 1942, when they moved to Stewart. Mr. Ziemann died on Aug. 26, 1993. Mrs. Ziemann continued living in Stewart until she moved to The Pines in Hutchinson. Mrs. Ziemann worked at the Stewart Public School as the cook. She also worked at Fingerhut and for Green Thumb, and then did housekeeping in people’s homes. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart, and enjoyed quilting with the church quilting group. An avid quilter, she made 40 quilts for family members. She also did embroidery work, and family and friends had her embroider towels as keepsakes. She tended to her garden and flowers, and had fun playing bingo and card games. She also liked to go fishing. She enjoyed visiting with people, and especially enjoyed the time she spent with her family. Mrs. Ziemann is survived by her children, Donna (Kim) Meyer of Glencoe and Dallas (Cathy) Ziemann of Darwin; daughter-in-law, Mary Ziemann of Zimmerman; grandchildren, Angela (Jon) Kotnik of Princeton, Darla (Terry) Sylvia Osburn, 60, of Glencoe, died Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Oak Terrace Health Care Center in Gaylord. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 2, at 2 p.m., at the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe. Visitation will be Saturday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., one hour prior to the service at the funeral chapel. Arrangements are with the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe. An online guest book is available at www.hantge.com. PERSONALIZED & CUSTOMIZED On July 5, 1958, she was united in marriage to Roger Waller at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Buffalo Lake. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Warren, Twyla and Lori. They resided in Stewart, and shared 17 years of marriage before Mr. Waller’s death on Jan. 24, 1975. Mrs. Waller was employed at the 3M Company in Hutchinson for 23 years. After 3M, she worked for Form-A-Feed, Inc., in Stewart. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart, where she was involved in the ladies’ Bible study. She also was a member of the Stewart Lions Club. She volunteered at the senior dining program in Stewart, the McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence, for the Challenged Children Organization and West Elementary School in Hutchinson. She also babysat for the Early Childhood Development Program. She enjoyed baking, cooking and doing things with her only granddaughter, Andrea. She enjoyed being outside, tending to her flower gardens and traveling. She especially cherished spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her children, Twyla Waller and Lori (Tim) Sullivan, both of Stewart; granddaughter Andrea (Erik) Waller-Plath of Brownton; great-grandchildren, Alexander and Cole Plath; sister, Margaret Porter; sisters-in-law, June Richards, Hazel Richards and Janice Waller; brothers-in-law, Gary (Ardis) Waller and Edward Karl; nieces; nephews; many other relatives; and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, DeForest and Edna Richards; husband, Roger Waller; son, Warren Waller; sisters, Veva Woller and Cleo Karl; brothers, Gail Richards, Derold Richards, Lowell Richards and Byron Richards in infancy; sistersin-law, Erma Richards and Hazel Schramm; mother-inlaw, Alma Waller; and fatherin-law, Herman Waller. Arrangements were with the Dobratz-Hantge Chapel in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guest book are available at www.hantge.com. 16 Brownton seniors meet Sixteen Brownton senior citizens met Monday, April 27, at the Brownton Community Center. Cards were played after the meeting with the following winners — 500, Ordell Klucas, first, and Bernetta Alsleben; pinochle, Ordell Schmidt, first, and Phyllis Mahnke, second; and sheephead, Elmer Maass, first, and Lil Lindeman, second. John Burgstahler won the door prize. Pearl Streu served refreshments. The next business meeting is Monday, May 4, at 1 p.m. All area seniors are invited. 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She was the daughter of Gust and Wilhelmine “Minnie” (Dettman) Trojan. She was baptized March 26, 1916, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart, and confirmed there on April 13, 1930. She grew up in rural Stewart, and attended District 67 School in F16-34eowLa Obituaries Residential Farm Industrial Trenching Locating Paul Pokornowski 320-286-6570 Cokato, MN ikolichek Plumbing & Heating M Brian Mikolichek: Owner • Bonded-Insured 952.467.2081 J OHN & L ORI T ROCKE Residential Remodel Service Light Commercial Complete Plumbing and Heating Systems Air Conditioning Installation Winsted, MN 320-395-2002 F1-4LA The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, page 8 Chronicle photo by Lori Copler Boys State delegates, alternates The American Legion posts in Glencoe, Silver Lake and Brownton pooled efforts to sponsor four delegates and eight alternates for Boys State, a weeklong camp that helps high school students understand government at all levels. Pictured are, front row from left, Garret Novak, delegate; Teddy Peterson, alternate; Mitch Rothstein, delegate; Travis Uecker, alternate; Ethan Wolff, alternate; Bodee Ewald, alternate; Gabe Schweikert, alternate; and Alex Romano, dele- gate; middle row, Dewey Klaustermeier, Glencoe America Legion; Mitch Pinske, alternate; Mark Lueders, delegate; Roger Yurek, Silver Lake American Legion; and Elmer Baysinger, Brownton American Legion; and, back, are members of the Glencoe American Legion Post: Duane Haag, Roger Hilgers, Dennis Wandrei, G. Bruce Miller, Don Petrick, Chuck Jensen and James Entiger. Brownton bike-a-thon set for Sunday, May 3 The Brownton Fire Department will host the annual bike-a-thon Sunday, May 3. Children in kindergarten through sixth grade are urged to participate by asking friends, relatives and neighbors to sponsor them, either with a specific amount or an amount per mile. Sponsorships can be taken up to the day of the bike-a-thon. Registration packets consisting of registration, parental consent and pledge forms are available at the Brownton City Office and Security Bank & Trust in Brownton. Participants should meet Sunday, May 3, at the Brownton Lions Shelter in the city park by 1 p.m. The bike-a-thon will take place from 1 p.m to 4 p.m. At the end of the day, hot dogs, Weather Corner By Jake Yurek We’ll end April and start May on a high note, with near-perfect weather through the weekend. The main flow of storms will continue to be aimed at our south and warmer weather will be allowed to move in this week. Highs for the end of the week and weekend will generally range from the upper 60s to 70s (some points to our south may see 80). Lows will stay in 40s to 50, so there shouldn’t be any frost worries this week. Rainfall will continue to fall on locations to our south which, like I said before, isn’t a good thing as we’re only making the drought conditions stronger. There will be a very weak chance of showers Friday and then again Saturday into Sunday. A better chance of rain may come in late Sunday into Monday, so fingers crossed that one pans out. Weekend plans look A-OK, but just keep an eye on more up-to-date forecasts in the event we do luck out and get some showers. Have a great first few days of May! Ma dobry weekendem Mit dobry vikend Wednesday night — Lows 40 to 46; clear. Thursday — Highs 68 to 74, lows 44 to 50; clear. Friday — Highs 68 to 74, lows 46 to 52; partly cloudy/scattered showers. Saturday — Highs 72 to 78, lows 48 to 54; mostly clear/night shower? Sunday — Highs 72 to 78; partly cloudy/late showers? Weather Quiz: How far behind in precipitation (when compared to normal) are we this year? Answer to last week’s question (What are some of May’s weather extremes?): Highest temperature, 106 degrees (May 31, 1934); lowest temperature, 18 degrees (May 3, 1967); most precipitation 3.16 inches (May 21, 1906); and, the last time I have to mention it until September, most snowfall 3 inches (May 1, 1935, and May 20, 1892). Remember: I make the forecast, not the weather! Chronicle photos by Lori Copler ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Glencoe-Silver Lake High School will present its spring play, ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ Thursday through Sunday in the high school auditorium. Complete details can be found on page 1. Above, from left, are Mark Broderius (Sid Prince), Travis Uecker (James Larabee), Marissa Kirchoff (Ginger), Lili Mallak (Alice Faulkner), Emmi Jerabek (Pepper), Rachel Bonderman (Mrs. Bassick) and Ben Rockswold (Sherlock Holmes), as a gang of Professor Moriarty’s minions take the heroine and Holmes into bondage. At right, Sid Prince and Sherlock Holmes prepare to do battle. rofessional nsurance roviders Menu First Lutheran School Monday — Corn dogs, baked beans, pineapple, wheat bread, milk. Tuesday — Pork roast sandwich on a whole-grain bun, carrot sticks, peaches, milk. Wednesday — Ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, pears, milk. Thursday — Chicken fajita on a tortilla shell, black-bean salsa, apple, milk. Friday — Breaded chicken patty on a whole-grain bun, green beans, banana, milk. Professional Staff Insurance Products & Carriers for all your Needs! Providing Competitive Pricing. Representing 30 Carriers. 613 E. 10th St. • Glencoe, MN 55336 • 320-864-5581 When you can’t face the mucus Our Urgent Care department is open 8 am – 7:30 pm, 7 days a week. 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Friday — Parmesan chicken, baked potato with sour cream, California-blend vegetables, bread with margarine, fruit cocktail, low-fat milk. cookies, chips and beverages will be available for everyone who participated, including riders and their families and supporters. The child collecting the most in pledges in each grade category (kindergarten-first grade, second-third grades and fourth through sixth grades) will receive a new bicycle. The second-place prize in each category is a $50 gift card. Every child who participates will receive a participation prize. The Brownton Lions Club is contributing to the event by donating the bicycles, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has contributed a $250 community impact card toward the event. Proceeds from the bike-athon will be used for new fire and rescue equipment.