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The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, August 7, 2013, page 2 Happenings Scarlet Ladies plan outing The Brownton-Stewart Red Hats Scarlet Ladies have an outing planned for Wednesday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m., at Hahn’s Dining & Lounge in Winthrop. If rides are needed, meet at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton at 5:30 p.m. RSVP by Aug. 14 by calling Ardis Waller at 320-328-5371, Myra Scharpe at 507-647-5933 or Elaine Dahlke at 612-655-1575. VFW Auxiliary to meet Aug. 12 The next regular meeting of the Glencoe VFW Post 5102 Auxiliary will be held at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 12, at the VFW Club. Memory loss support group The next meeting of the local area support group for adult children, spouses and friends caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related memory loss will meet at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 13, at First Lutheran Church, 925 E. 13th St., Glencoe. Contact Kristal Ehrke, Alzheimer’s Association volunteer facilitator, at 320- 583-1551, for more information. The group, which meets on the second Tuesday of every month, is open to the public and free of charge. Information about Alzheimer's disease and other support groups in the area can be obtained by calling the Alzheimer’s Association at 1-800- 272-3900 or www.alz.org/mnnd. Migrant Health notes 40 years Migrant Health Service Inc. will host a 40-year anniversary open house in Glencoe on Thursday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The service is located at 1006 Greeley Ave. Snacks will be served. Lions golf tourney Aug. 12 The Plato Lions are sponsoring a golf tournament Monday, Aug. 12, at the Glencoe Country Club. Registration for the four-person scramble will be at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Entry fee includes a cart, dinner and prizes. To register, call Ken Franke at 320-238-2370 or e-mail kmfranke@embarqmail.com. If not interested in golfing, consider being a hole sponsor or donating a door prize. All proceeds support the Plato Lions and local projects. Abundant Table meal Aug. 7 The free Abundant Table community meal, open to everyone — families and children, elderly and all seeking fellowship or in need of a helping hand — will be held Wednesday, Aug. 7, (first Wednesday of every month) at the Christ Lutheran Church basement fellowship hall, 1820 Knight Ave., Glencoe. The meal is “Italian Summer Night” with spaghetti, caesar salad, fruit and dessert. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for fellowship; the meal will be served at 5 p.m. Call 320-864-4549 so the volunteers can prepare a meal for you. Remember there is a place for you at the Abundant Table. Brownton Corn Feed Aug. 9 The Brownton Lions are sponsoring the annual Brownton Corn Feed on Friday, Aug. 9, at the Brownton Community Center. Serving is from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. or until the corn is gone. There is a cost for the meal. The kids’ pedal-tractor pull is at 7 p.m. with registration starting at 6:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to husk corn at 1 p.m. in the city park on that day. Farmers market now open Glencoe’s Farmers Market is open weekly on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is offering a variety of fresh garden produce, honey, jams, pickles and an assortment of other homemade goods. The market is located on 11th Street in downtown Glencoe across from the Glencoe City Center. Glencoe seniors to meet The Glencoe Senior Citizens group will meet Tuesday, Aug. 13, and Thursday, Aug. 15, at 12:30 p.m., at the senior room in the Glencoe City Center. The group will play 500 and Sheephead, and all area senior citizens are invited to attend. Panther Association golf set The ninth annual Panther Association Golf Tournament will be Friday, Aug. 9, at the Glencoe Country Club. The shotgun start will be at 1:30 p.m. with dinner, door prizes, silent auction and more. To register or for more information, contact GSL Superintendent Chris Sonju at 952-467-2815 or 320-864-2498. After Prom group to meet The 2014 Glencoe-Silver Lake After Prom committee will meet at 7 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, at the McLeod County North Complex. Shady Lane group to meet The Shady Lane Sportsmen Club monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the club house. Common Cup’s tip night Common Cup Ministeries will host a ‘tip night’ at Unhinged! Pizza from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 12, 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. Recyling numbers jump with city’s 1-sort program It was felt the bids might be more favorable next year. Larson said contractors are busy this year, and the cost of materials, like blacktop, has increased as well. City Council approved rejecting the bids. The supplemental public hearing was needed in order to rectify an error in printing of legal notices in June. The confusion occurred about the time the Glencoe Enterprise, the official newspaper of the city at the time, was sold to McLeod Publishing, owner of The McLeod County Chronicle. That confusion delayed the proper publication of notice for the public hearing, and that further delayed the project. After Monday’s public hearing, Council ratified the improvement project resolution that replaced a June resolution. During the public hearing, Earl Dammann, a resident on West 13th Street, questioned By Rich Glennie Editor Glencoe City Council heard that participation in its one-sort recycling program implemented in May has been growing each month. Using statistics provided by Waste Management, City Administrator Mark Larson said curbside one-sort recycling in May was 24 tons, up from 14.5 tons in 2012. In June, the one-sort numbers were 24.2 tons compared to 13.5 tons in 2012. But the numbers jumped 103 percent, Larson said, in July with one-sort taking in 30.85 tons during the month compared to 15.2 tons in July 2012. He added that the numbers in 2013 do not include particpation from the GSL School District under the 2012 fivesort program. Correspondingly, Larson said, Waste Management reported that garbage tonnage in July was down 31 tons. “There is an impact on garbage going to the landfill,” Larson said. In other matters, City Council: • Heard from David Nelson, president of the Glencoe Area Chamber of Commerce, that an application has been made for an $85,922 Minnesota Historical & Cultural Heritage grant to repair the north side of the Glencoe Event Center. The former high school building is on the National Registry of Historic Places and thus qualifies for the “Legacy” grant process, Nelson said. If approved, the project City Council Continued from page 1 “Look to the spine for the cause of disease...” ~ Hippocrates Kurt D. Kramer, STM, DC 627 12 th Street E, Glencoe, MN 55336 • 320-864-8000 dr.kramer@glencoefamilychiropractic.com the assessments for the street improvements. It was estimated the assessments would be about $33 per frontage foot, but that depended on the actual bids. Dammann said his street is really a frontage or service road. Instead of a 40-foot wide city street, his is 24 feet wide. He said he and his neighbors are concerned about how the work will be assessed. “We’d like it to be assessed fairly,” Dammann added. Dammann also questioned whether easements on the property are assessed. Larson said easements are still owned by the property owners and are still assessed. Larson said concerns like Dammann’s are generally addressed during the actual assessment hearing that is part of the process. That hearing was scheduled for Sept. 3, but with the rejection of the bids and delay of the project, that hearing was canceled. One for all. 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If approved, repair work could begin in 2014. • Heard an update of proposed campground improvements at Oak Leaf Park. Mike Drew, public works superintendent for the streets and parks, said there is potential for 15 RV campsites located throughout park and along the “ring road” of Oak Leaf Park. The layout would force traffic to go one way through the park. After meeting with Minnesota Department of Health officials, it was determined the Aquatic Center restroom and shower facilities could be utilized by campers during swimming hours at the Aquatics Center. “We have everything out there that we need,” Drew said, and at less than the estimated $400,000 originally needed. Upgrades would be needed on the sewer, water and electrical utilities, and cost estimates are now being developed. One change will require moving the frisbee golf course that currently runs throughout the park. When first laid out, the golf course went through the major picnic area, and that has caused problems. A professional course designer is being hired to lay out a regulation course. One area being eyed is the unused property behind the softball fields. Drew said a proposal is likely to be presented to City Council at its next meeting. GRHS0537 (6/13) F24,28CL31Cj Need Business Cards? We can help! McLeod Publishing, Inc. 716 E. 10th St., Glencoe • 320-864-5518 advertising@glencoenews.com
The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, August 7, 2013, page 3 Chronicle photos by Josh Randt 22 gallons! Lloyd Duenow, right, who began donating blood in 1959, reached the remarkable milestone of 22 gallons last Wednesday at the Red Cross blood drive at the City Center in Glencoe. In all, the blood drive collected 112 units of blood, including from three first-time donors — Diane Boucher, Daniel Becker and Diane Robinson. Above are long-time donors Dennis and Linda Roisum of Glencoe. Other milestones reached were: Tim Farrell and Sandy Boesche, one gallon; Ron Lewandowski, two gallons; Matt Gruber, three gallons; Lisa Bohnert, five gallons; Carol B. Urbach, six gallons; Carmen Ziemer, eight gallons; and Donald Gruenhagen, 15 gallons. City seeks additional funding County will now only pay 50% of Morningside cost By Rich Glennie Editor In a terse, one paragraph letter, the McLeod County Board of Commissioners denied a Glencoe City Council resolution of cost-sharing on the proposed Morningside Avenue extension project. Glencoe City Council had based its cost estimates for the project on a 70/30 percent sharing of the county-city project. But the County Board, in a letter from County Administrator Patrick Melvin, stated that after a brief discussion at its June 18 Board meeting, “a motion by Commissioner (Sheldon) Nies and seconded by Commissioner (Ron) Shimanski to split the costs associated with the Morningside project 50/50 with the city of Glencoe. This motion was passed unanimously.” The result is the city’s share of the cost rose $1.5 million from $900,000 on the $3.2 million project. The project, originally scheduled for 2014, would extend Morningside Avenue north from 11th Street to 16th Street. It also would involve drainage improvements in the northeast corner of Glencoe, moving of the railroad crossing and switching area as well as the construction of a roundabout at the north end of the Morningside near the high school. At the 70/30 percent split, City Administrator Mark Larson said the city planned to advance borrow on its municipal state aid funds to pay for its share. But he said the city struggled for its $900,000 share even at the 70/30 percent split. Now at 50/50 percent, Larson said there is a funding gap, because the city could not advance $1.5 million in its municipal state aid. “I’m not sure how to fund a $1 million gap,” he added. The original project cost was $2 million when first discussed about five years ago, with the county paying $1.4 million. Larson said the city looks at the project as one with “regional significance,” and will now seek legislative help to fill the funding gap. Larson said local legislators will be contacted to see if they will carry a bill to include the Morningside project in the state’s bonding bill next session. That funding would be for about $1 million to $1.3 million. Also included in the original project is about $270,000 in federal funding to address the railroad crossing work. That remains in the budget. Asked whether Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds might be available because of the drainage issues around the Morningside project, Larson admitted that storm water and ponding issues in that area “have increased the costs” of the Morningside project. The flooding in June further pointed out that tiles to the east “took a considerable time to drain,” Larson said, indicating problems in that area leading to the east ditch system. Larson also said the project is a benefit to the county, because the flooding also impacted the county’s North Complex that was shut down for a day due to the water backup in the city’s stormwater drainage system. It was noted that McLeod County was recently included as part of the disaster area in the state, and additional funding may be available to address stormwater issues. The cost of the stormwater portion of the Morningside project was estimated at $300,000. Mayor Randy Wilson agreed that the Morningside project is of regional importance, and he agreed more funding should be pursued through the state bonding bill. “How are other projects with the county funded?” asked council member Kevin Dietz. “Is this the new standard — 50/50?” Wilson indicated Glencoe Commissioner Kermit Terlinden told him that is the case. But council member Dan Perschau stressed that if that is official county policy, “it should be stated clearly” by the county commissioners “and be answered definitively.” “And all others in the county should know it, too,” Wilson added. “It should be the same for all.” Concussion checks part of eligibility meetings Marielle Gatenby, certified athletic trainer with Ridgeview Rehab Specialities, announced that she will be conducting Neuro-cognitive Baseline Testing using the ImPACT system on Aug. 9 at the eligibility meeting. ImPACT (Immediate Post- Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) is the first, most widely used, and most scientifically validated computerized concussion evaluation system, Gatenby said. “Given the inherent difficulties in concussion management, it is important to manage concussions on an individualized basis and to implement baseline testing and/or post-injury neurocognitive testing,” Gatenby said. “This type of concussion assessment can help to objectively evaluate the concussed athlete’s post-injury condition and track recovery for safe return to play, thus preventing the cumulative effects of a concussion.” The testing will take place as follows: Grades 9 and 11 volleyball, Aug. 8, at 4:45 p.m. (meet at computer lab Room 121). Grades 9 and 11, boys and girls soccer, Aug. 8, at 4:45 p.m. (meet at computer lab Room 121). Grades 9 and 11, football, Aug. 8, at 5:15 p.m. (meet at computer lab Room 121). “If you have already had a baseline in the last year with Ridgeview, you DO NOT need to test again,” Gatenby said. If not sure, contact Gatenby at Marielle.gatenby@ridgeviewmedical.org. If your son or daughter participates in GSL activities and you are not on this list for testing but would like a baseline, please contact Gatenby at marielle.gatenby@ ridgeviewmedical.org. to discuss testing availability. Winter activities will test during the winter activities registration. Makes pitch to county board SIBLEY COUNTY — Blue Sky Broadband representatives made a pitch to the Sibley County Board for private high-speed communication services, the Arlington Enterprise reported. Last year, Sibley County declined getting involved in bonding for a public system by citing the financial risk to the county. The matter was sent to the County Board’s technology committee. Jail/security Continued from page 1 show” at a regular County Board meeting, the time and date of which should be publicized so that the public has a chance to listen in and offer comments. Nies noted that the County Board has been criticized for not publicizing its discussions on the recently adopted wheelage tax, which he said was the result of time restraints. “But we certainly don’t want that to happen with this here,” Nies said of the proposed jail security project. Junge also said that the County Board needs to adopt a plan because it will need to outline specifically to the court how the money would be spent so that a judge could determine if that intent is in keeping with the “spirit” of Tudhope’s bequest, which was specifically targeted toward the construction of a new jail. Junge indicated that the proposed plan will include the construction of a new, secure lobby that will be shared by the sheriff’s department and the jail, as well as other improvements to the jail. Those items may be in keeping with the intent of Tudhope’s bequest. Junge said he would liken Tudhope’s bequest to that of a charitable trust fund. By statute, any ruling on dispensing of the funds also has to go through the Attorney General’s office, Junge PLUMBING For all your Plumbing & Heating needs and repairs call today! • Tempstar Gas, LP Furnace & A.C. • License #067203-PM Dobrava Bros. Plumbing & Heating • Glencoe 320-864-6335 www.dobravabrothers.com HEATING added. Nies said that any construction probably will not begin until next spring or summer, so the County Board has time to go through the proper process for adopting a project. Nies suggested inviting Wold to the County Board’s Sept. 17 meeting for an official presentation. Later in the morning, during a workshop session on long-range planning, the County Board also suggested that Wold look at potential improvements to the county’s other buildings. Commissioner Paul Wright suggested putting together a “package” of proposed improvements that will “address our needs for the next 30 years.” Wright noted that interest rates are expected to start ratcheting up, and the county could take advantage of the currently low bond interest rates. Commissioner Ron Shimanski said that having a “package” of proposed improvements could allow the county to implement the improvements in phases, rather than doing one major project. Nies suggested talking to Wold at the Sept. 17 meeting about what would be involved in a study of longterm building improvements, after Wold makes its presentation on the security and jail improvements. New GFW superintendent starts WINTHROP — Tami Martin began her duties as superintendent of the Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop School District in July and has been working to get to know the three communities, The Winthrop News reported. After years as a teacher, Martin received her superintendent’s license from Moorhead State University and began her administrative career at Crosslake Community School. James Rosckes, Glencoe • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural Office: 320-864-5729 Cell: (612) 310-5729 james@flatworksconcrete.com www.flatworksconcrete.com M ikolichek Plumbing & Heating Brian Mikolichek: Owner • Bonded-Insured Residential Remodel Service Light Commercial Complete Plumbing and Heating Systems Air Conditioning Installation Winsted, MN 320-395-2002 Back to school means getting a complete physical. Child & Teen Checkups can help! Please call your local Public Health: Meeker Co. Public Health 320-693-5370 McLeod Co. Public Health 320-864-3185 Sibley Co. Public Health 507-237-4000 K31CLj K12tfnCLAj F1-4LA Attention Bowlers! Glencoe’s USBC City Association Meeting Monday, August 19, 2013 - 8:00 p.m. Pla-Mor Lanes All team captains and bowlers should attend following city meeting, all leagues for Tuesday and Wednesday will meet. Anyone interested in joining a league contact Joel Pla-Mor Lanes 320-296-1256 F31C32Aj
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