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GSL now 5-1Panthers on roll with win streak— Page 1BFirefightersget trainingwith mobilehome fire— Page 12The McLeod Countyhronicle $1.00Cwww.glencoenews.com • Wednesday, May 8, 2013 • Glencoe, Minnesota Vol. 116 No. 18Jamaica boundLaabs leaving St. John’s Lutheran after 14 yearsBy Rich GlennieEditorIt is a rare person who can literallysell all they have and followthe call of Jesus, but theRev. Bruce Laabs and wife Barb ofSt. John’s Lutheran Church in Platoare doing just that this fall.After 14 years at St. John’s, theLaabs are packing up what they donot sell and moving to Montego Bay,Jamaica, to be co-directors of Robin’sNest Children’s Home, a Christian orphanagefor about 30 orphans andvulnerable children.“The Lord has been setting thingsin place,” Bruce said, and indicatedHe has called them to do this, muchlike Jesus called on his disciples tofollow him. “They dropped their nets.“We’re starting to see how God hasbeen preparing us for this,” Brucesaid, “and He’s opening up new waysto use our gifts.”As missionaries, the Laabs mustraise all of their own financial support.The Plato couple plans to sell alltheir belongings to raise funds to payfor “God’s calling.”They also are relying on fundraisersin the area to help finance the adventure.One fundraiser was heldApril 28 at St. Peter’s LutheranChurch in Watertown, and the nextone planned for Saturday, May 18, atLutheran High School of Mayer from4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.The couple also added they arewilling to talk to other school andchurch groups to explain their missionto Jamaica.“Over the years I’ve felt a callingto missions,” Bruce Laabs said. In2005, he said he felt a calling to go toIndia. “Barb did not,” he smiled.Then in 2010, Barb was talked intojoining a friend to go to Robin’s Nestin Jamaica. “It was a captivatingtrip,” she added. She said it “capturedher heart.”But Pastor Laabs said he “was notreal warm to the idea” at first, so healso went to Robin’s Nest in 2011,“and it began to capture my heart.There was a lot of confirmation thatthis is what God wants.” They havereturned to Jamaica together twicesince.The couple applied for the co-directorsposition in early 2012, andafter a lot of paperwork, was appointedto the non-paid position.The co-directors position includes1-sort: Impressive debutBut not all Glencoe residents happy with new recycling programBy Rich GlennieEditorThe city of Glencoe rolled out itsnew one-sort recycling program onMonday, and initial results had cityofficials smiling.At Monday night’s Glencoe CityCouncil meeting, City AdministratorMark Larson said the first pickup under the city’s new two-year recyclingcontract with Waste Managementresulted in 4.38 tons of recyclablematerials being collected.“That’s more than double thewhole city if we do the county’sfive-sort (recycling program),” Larsonsaid.Last Monday and Tuesday, WasteManagement delivered the 64-gallongreen and yellow recycling binsthroughout the community.Larson said about 1,950 of thebins were delivered and as of Mondayonly 138 residents refused thebins or returned them. That amountsto about 7 percent, he added.People who do not want the onesortbins can opt out of the program,Larson said. They can either callWaste Management or city hall.The contract with Waste Managementis “exclusive,” Larson said,meaning only one hauler is permittedwithin the community.That leaves the county’s recyclinghauler, West Central Sanitation ofWillmar, on the sidelines. But Lar-1-sort recyclingTurn to page 3Chronicle photo by Rich GlennieThe Rev. Bruce Laabs, and wife, Barb, are leaving St. John’sLutheran Church in Plato after 14 years to take over managementof an orphanage in Jamaica.Chronicle photo by Rich GlennieWaste Management trucks were runningin tandem Monday as one truck pickedgarbage containers and right behind wasanother picking up the new one-sort recyclingbins along city streets. The initialreports indicate over four tons of recyclableswere recovered in the north sideof Glencoe, north of 13th Street, on Monday.The area south of 13th Street isscheduled for pick up today (Wednesday).No-parking ordinance a good one, says police chiefBy Rich GlennieEditorAfter much gnashing of teeth and earlyvocal complaints, the first year of the controversial“snowbird” ordinance producedonly 13 tickets-and-tows this winter, accordingto Police Chief Jim Raiter.That is significantly less than past years,and prompted Raiter to add, “This is agood workable plan. I’d definitely staywith this ordinance.”Speaking before Glencoe City Councilon Monday night, Raiter said there were516 “winter parking restriction (WPR) violations,”where vehicles were parked oncity streets illegally even without newsnow.Raiter said there were two types of citations:WPR violations, a $25 fine, and a“snowbird” violation, a $50 fine and thevehicle is towed. The snowbird citationswere issued for those vehicles parked onstreets during snow events.There were only 13 ticket-and-tow violations,Raiter said, compared to 165 in2010 (January through December) and 22in 2011.Raiter said most of the WPR citationswere issued in November when the newordinance became effective. The winteron-street parking restrictions lasted untilApril 1.MissionariesTurn to page 12Of the 516 WPR citations, 462 havebeen paid, and 28 others have been sent tothe city attorney for prosecution.Raiter said the police department issuedwarnings during the first week of the newordinance in November before issuing citations.“We should continue this,” Raiter said ofthe ordinance. But he said perhaps a couplemore days of warnings will be usednext November. “It’s a learning piece (forthe public).”As to downtown parking, Raiter saidSnowbirdsTurn to page 122nd Amendmentresolution getsCounty Boardapproval 3-2By Lori CoplerStaff WriterThe McLeod County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 in front of a full house Tuesday morning to support aresolution that “will prevent federal infringement on theright to keep and bear arms; nullifying all federal acts inviolation of the Second Amendment to the Constitutionof the United States.”Commissioner Jon Christensen brought the resolutionto the County Board, saying that “nullification” is an actof pushing back when “the federal government expandslaw beyond the boundaries of the constitution.”While all five commissioners indicated their support ofthe Second Amendment, the split vote was based on theirinterpretation of whether the County Board should wadeinto a federal and state issue.County Attorney Mike Junge told the Board that its authoritywas created by state statute, and that it was taskedwith administering county government, which should beits focus.“There is nothing in the statutes that gives you the authorityto be entering into this fight, and it’s one youshould stay out of,” said Junge, who argued that supportof the County Board of the resolution could open the2nd AmendmentTurn to page 3Koepp enters Alfordplea on 4 felony counts;sentencing set June 28Former Glencoe businessman Bryan Koepp entered anAlford plea of guilty on four felony theft charges inMcLeod County District Court Friday.An Alford plea is one in which a defendant maintainshis or her innocence but acknowledges that a reasonablejury could find them guilty based on evidence presentedduring a trial.Koepp entered the pleas in exchange for the prosecutiondismissing four other felony charges.Koepp’s Alford pleas were to four felony counts oftheft by false misrepresentation. The four dismissedcharges were for felony theft by swindle.Judge Thomas McCarthy canceled a May 14 jury trialand ordered a pre-sentence investigation. Sentencing hasbeen set for June 28 in McLeod County District Court.Koepp, 48, the former owner of the Glencoe GardenCenter, had faced four felony counts of theft by false representation,and four felony counts of theft by swindle.The charges span a two-year timeframe in whichKoepp allegedly obtained over $388,500 from 15 separatevictims.WeatherWed., 5-8H: 67º, L: 53ºThur., 5-9H: 64º, L: 43ºFri., 5-10H: 66º, L: 45ºSat., 5-11H: 54º, L: 37ºSun., 5-12H: 59º, L: 46ºLooking back: April snowtotal was 23 inches! Rain: 1.77inches; high was 83 on April 28;low: 17 on April 1 and April 20.Date Hi Lo RainApril 30 68 ......53 ..........0.00May 1 53 ......32 ........0.20*May 2 50 ......33 ..........0.00May 3 42 ......28 .........0.03May 4 42 ......32 ..........0.03May 5 67 ......37 ..........0.00May 6 77 ......41 ..........0.00* Snow: Trace. Temperatures and precipitationcompiled by Robert Thurn,Chronicle weather observer.Chronicle News andAdvertising DeadlinesAll news is due by 5 p.m., Monday, and all advertisingis due by noon, Monday. News received afterthat deadline will be published as space allows.

The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, page 2Graduation informationnow being collectedThe McLeod CountyChronicle is again collectingGlencoe-Silver Lake HighSchool graduation informationfor the class of 2013.Information sheets areavailable at the high schooloffice and at The Chronicleoffice, 716 E. 10th St.Please include a graduationphoto if one has not beenturned in at the high schoolfirst. If a photo is needed toHappeningsbe taken, contact The Chronicleoffice at 864-5518.Also, graduates’ baby photosare included in the specialgraduation issue that will bepublished with the June 5issue of The Chronicle.If one wishes to include ababy photo, please bringthem at The Chronicle officeor the high school office.The deadline for submissionsis May 17.Senior Awards fete May 19The GSL Panther Booster Club will host its annualSenior Awards Banquet on Sunday, May 19. The eveningbegins with a catered dinner for the seniors and their parents.The public is invited to the program beginning at6:30 p.m. in the GSL auditorium. Also included in thisprogram is the distribution of scholarships. Questionsabout the evening can be directed to Lisa Maresh at 320-510-0656, or Paul Sparby at 320-864-2401.Relay For Life fundraiser setA Dad’s Belgian Waffles fundraiser for the McLeodCounty Relay For Life will be held Sunday, May 19,from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Stewart Fire Hall. Afree-will donation will be accepted with all the proceedsgoing to the team, Freedom Walkers, which will participatein the American Cancer Society’s annual Relay ForLife.Lions bar bingo set May 11The Glencoe Lions will be sponsoring bar bingo at theGlencoe Country Club at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 11.Everyone age 18 and over is welcome to play for cashprizes. The progressive game pay-out amount remains at$1,199. Food, beverages and pull-tabs also are available.Glencoe Study Club to meetThe Glencoe Study Club will meet at 7:30 p.m., Monday,May 20, at the home of Ramona Nagel. The programwill be presented by David Rohy, author of a“Funny Thing Happened When I Was In.”VFW Auxiliary meets May 13The next regular meeting of the Glencoe VFW Auxiliarywill be at 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 13, at the VFWClub.Lincoln band, choir performThe GSL Lincoln Junior High bands and choirs are inconcert on Thursday, May 16, at 8 p.m. in the GSL HighSchool Auditorium. This concert will feature over 100 instrumentalistsand vocalists from GSL’s Lincoln JuniorHigh School. This is a free concert. Be sure to arriveearly to view the seventh- and eighth-grade art show inthe high school cafeteria.Annual meeting set May 16The annual meeting of the McLeod Emergency FoodShelf will be held at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, May 16, in themeeting room at the Church of St. Pius X, 1014 KnightAve., Glencoe. The 2012 report of business at the foodshelf will be given, and there will be an election of fourpositions on the board of directors. Volunteer reorganizationalso will take place. The meeting is open to the public.‘Raise the Roof’ set May 10The “Raise the Roof” fundraiser for the Nakavule,Uganda, school fund will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, May10, at the GSL High School auditorium. The fundraiserfeatures Ken Davis, a Christian comedian who is originallyfrom Minnesota, but now lives in Tennessee. Davishas spoken to many audiences over the years across thecountry and worldwide. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., andtickets are on sale now at www.kendavistickets.com or 1-800-425-0873. The funds raised will help put a roof on aschool in Nakavula.Poppy luncheon set May 16The Glencoe VFW Post 5102 Auxiliary will host apoppy luncheon on Thursday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. at the VFW Post Home. Take-outs are available andhome delivery is available by calling 320-864-5992. Thepublic is invited to attend.Glencoe seniors to meetThe Glencoe Senior Citizens group will meet at 12:30p.m., Thursday, May 9, at the senior room in the GlencoeCity Center. The group will play 500 and Sheephead, andall area senior citizens are invited to attend. The club alsowill meet at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, for card playing.Fight against sex traffickingThe Crossroads Church, 10478 Bell Ave., Plato, willbe hosting a “Ladies Night to Fight Against Sex Trafficking”event from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, May 18.Spokeswoman Shannon Wegscheid said, “Help us supportan organization that rescues children as young as 5years old from sexual slavery. Join us to release generationsof families from forced labor.” The event will includefood, games and prizes, all the while supporting theInternational Justice Mission, Wegscheid said.20 GSL FFA members attendstate convention; earn awardsOver 3,000 FFA membersfrom across Minnesota convergedon the St. Paul campusof the University of MinnesotaApril 28-30.Twenty members, one adviserand one representativeof the GSL Ag PromotersFFA Alumni were among the3,000 participating in careerdevelopment events (CDEs),proficiency interviews, workshops,state choir and generalsessions.Members participating inCDEs included GSL FFA’scrops, dairy foods, fish andwildlife, best-informedGreenhand, and Farm Bureaudiscussion meet teams and individuals.The crops team placedeighth in the state, with threeindividuals receiving goldand one receiving silver. Theteam consisted of Kyle Polzin(30th individual), Eric Thalmann(11th), Derek Ortloff(46th) and Kole Polzin(70th).The dairy foods teamplaced 21st in the state withone gold individual, two silverindividuals and onebronze. The team consisted ofZach Pierson (123rd),Thomas Becker (54th), SamLange (91st) and MatthewDahlke (41st).The fish and wildlife teamplaced 44th overall with fourbronze individuals, CortneyKressin, Becca Green, PatrickKunkel and Austin Bernstein.Blake Ortloff and AdamThalmann received gold andsilver, respectively, in best-informedGreenhand, and CortneyKressin competed in theFarm Bureau discussionmeet.Eric Thalmann and MaddieKuehn participated in MinnesotaFFA State Choir andperformed splendidly at theawards ceremony and at theirconcert before the CDErecognition program, saidBecky Haddad, GSL adviser.“They represented GSL FFAwell, and had a phenomenalexperience.”Delegates to the conventionincluded Jac Chelman,Kirsten Barott, Adam Thalmannand Blake Ortloff.May 19 TeenChallenge atBerean BaptistBerean Baptist Church inGlencoe will be hosting aTeen Challenge on Sunday,May 19, accordeing to theRev. Jonathan Pixler.Twenty-six 26 individualsfrom Teen Challenge willcome to the 10:20 a.m.church service to share theirtestimonies and to sing. Thecommunity is invited to jointhe congregation.There will be a churchpotluck immediately followingthe service.RecordBuilding PermitsThe following building permitswere approved by the GlencoeCity Council on Monday, May 6:Julio Arce, 1605 Birch Ave.,mechanical permit.Dennis Preble, 1905 E. 10thSt., reroof, reside.Travis Trnka, 1003 E. 15th St.,repairs, remodel.Richard Deckert, 1515 ChandlerAve., window replacement.Dick Landkammer, 1007 E.10th St., plumbing permit.Jeff Caswell, 2408 E. 9th St.,sign permit.Gary Carter, 101 HennepinAve., mechanical permit.Lee Lemke, 1327 Elliott Ave.,window replacement.Orchard Estates, 1900 FordAve., window replacement.Steven Greenwalt, 1931 E.10th St., reroof.Professional InsuranceProviders, 613 E. 10th St., reroof.Submitted photosTwenty members of theGlencoe-Silver Lake FFAchapter recently attendedthe state FFA conventionin St. Paul. Those GSLstudents participating inevents, included, front,from left, Kyle Polzin,Patrick Kunkel and AustinBernstein. Middle row,Kole Polzin, Sam Lange,Kirsten Barott and CortneyKressin. In the backare Adam Thalmann, MattDahlke, Derek Ortloff,Tommy Becker, Jac Chelman,Zach Pierson andBlake Ortloff. Missing wasBecca Green. At the rightare Maddie Kuehn andEric Thalmann, choir participants.State degreeswere awarded to Kressinand Laura Becker.They attended general sessions,aided in the approvalof the budget and acceptedawards on behalf of the GSLFFA chapter.PLUMBINGFor all yourPlumbing & Heating needsand repairs call today!• Tempstar Gas, LP Furnace & A.C.• License #067203-PMDobrava Bros.Plumbing & Heating • Glencoe320-864-6335www.dobravabrothers.comHEATINGJames Rosckes, Glencoe• Commercial• Residential• AgriculturalOffice: 320-864-5729Cell: (612) 310-5729james@flatworksconcrete.comwww.flatworksconcrete.comK12tfnCLAjAwards received by thechapter include: an achievementaward for $9,500 donatedto Courage Camps duringthe annual corn drive, a LandDue to the lack of information from the City of GlencoeCall 952-467-2998to OPT OUT of the new One Sort RecyclingProgram, costing $ 2.65 per mo.Please continue the Free, Clean, Multi-SortRecycling Program supporting our County.The County Ordinanceand Resolution under MNStatutes are being violated.of Service Award recognizingover 1,000 hours of communityservice, a membershipgrowth award and an 85 percentmembership award.NOTICEThe Glencoe Water Department will be flushing hydrantsbeginning April 8 th and ending approximately June 28 th , 2013.This maintenance program is designed to check operationsand flows of hydrants, provide maintenance on the hydrants,and flush out any high iron content in the distribution system.If you experience any rusty water problems during this time,please call 864-5586 so the problem can be corrected as soonas possible. It is possible at the time of flushing to experiencea temporary loss of pressure. This is a normal occurrence andthe pressure will be restored in a short period to time.Sorry for any inconvenience you may encounter duringthis maintenance period.Thank you, Glencoe Water DepartmentK13,18,22CaM ikolichekPlumbing & HeatingBrian Mikolichek: Owner • Bonded-InsuredResidential RemodelService Light CommercialComplete Plumbing and Heating SystemsAir Conditioning InstallationWinsted, MN 320-395-2002Paid for by Citizens forFree and Clean RecyclingF1-4LA*18CAaTo be included in this column, items for Happeningsmust be received in the Chronicle office no later than5 p.m. on Monday of the week they are to be published.The McLeod County Chronicle

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What is thehurry?According to city officials, therewas no hurry. The new single-sortrecycling program has been talkedabout since last fall, and City Councilwas ready to act.So what about the county’s study?No commitment from Glencoe onthat study, apparently. So why is thecounty wasting up to $50,000 on astudy? To cynics in Glencoe, it was amoot point from the start, becausethe study will likely support thecounty’s current five-sort recyclingprogram regardless.So Glencoe struck out on its ownon Monday when its one-sort programgot under way. The result? Agreat success according to Glencoeofficials, who point out that whatwas collected Monday in the northhalf of the city nearly doubled whatwas usually collected under thecounty’s five-sort system for the entirecommunity.Those in Glencoe who do notwant to single-sort, can always usethe county’s recycling site on 13thStreet if they wish to continue recycling.The current blue bins are nolonger being used in Glencoe.OK, some of the confusion hasbeen cleared up, but suspicionsabout the motivation of the move remain.The suspicions are this issue hasmore to do with politics than increasingrecycling statistics; it hasmore to do with personalities andcontrol than improving a publicservice.The strong city personalities areLetters to Editorclashing with equally strong personalitiesof county officials.Saving face could have been aseasy as letting the county finish itsstudy, and then making a decision.But Glencoe City Council wentahead with one-sort recycling anyway.Minnesota Statute 115A.46 spellsout the regional and local solidwaste management requirements. Aplan needs state approval, first of all.McLeod County submitted that planusing authority from state statutes.In the third statement of the county’ssolid waste management ordinance,it cites Minnesota statutes, includingSection 115, for its legal authority.In subsection 3.2 it states: “Thegoverning body of any town or localunit of government may continue toexercise the authority to plan solidwaste management, but after theadoption of official controls, no localunit of government shall enact officialcontrols inconsistent with thestandards prescribed in this ordinance.”That seems pretty clear. The countyhas authority to run the recyclingprogram. But Glencoe’s legal interpretationviewed it otherwise. Thecity’s legal counsel ruled the cityprogram is a higher level of servicethan the county program, therefore,the city has jurisdiction in the matter.How the county legal counsel seesit may be a different matter.Recycling has never been a hotbuttonissue for most county or cityresidents. Those who recycle willcontinue; those who never did maynever start.All of a sudden this non-issue hasbecome a hot potato. And this hotpotato could impact future joint projectsbetween the city and county. Isit worth it? We shall see.Normally, Glencoe City Counciland its officials take a very pragmatic,well-thought out approach toproblem-solving. They seem to be abit out of character on this issue.— R.G.Plato donors tops in per capitadonations to food shelf, againTo the Editor:The totals of the March ChallengeDrive among the towns in the countyare now in and recorded by eachtown.The winner again this year is Platowith a total of 16.06 pounds of foodper person. Silver Lake was secondwith 8.06 pounds per person andLester Prairie with total of 5.33pounds per person.Cash was figured as one pound offood per dollar, and the amount offood per person was according to the2010 Census.The total for some of the townscould have been higher, but the donationswere not brought in untilafter the absolute deadline.Although the grand total was lessthan last year, it still amounted to99,865 pounds of food. This willsupply food for 78,819 meals; in2012, we supplied food for 354,426meals!Everyone deserves a big thank youfor all that you donated to make thisdrive a big success. Without everyone’shelp, the food shelf would notbe able to help all the many needyfamilies of McLeod County that wedo.The success of the March driveshows what a wonderful county welive in. Everyone’s help to feed theindividuals in need is greatly appreciated.The tears and hugs of appreciationtell the whole story.It may have been one of your ownfamily members that you helped and(you) never knew they needed help.Again, a big thank you to everyone.Marietta NeumannExecutive directorMcLeod EmergencyFood ShelfLetters to EditorThe McLeod County Chronicle, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, page 4Legislature, Governor, do not legalize gay marriageTo the Editor:In a 2004 editorial “The SecularCase Against Gay Marriage” to TheTech newspaper, Adam Kolasinskianswered gay marriage activistclaims that heterosexual coupleswho were sterile or elderly shouldbe denied marriage based on procreation,as this is a key reason for stateinvolvement in marriage.He notes, however, those restrictionswould require “state-mandated,costly fertility tests. Furthermore, sofew elderly people marry it was notworth government intervention.”The reason states invest in heterosexualmarriage is so the state itself,and the culture supporting it, continueto survive by the rearing ofhealthy children. It is not directlybased on making someone’s privatelife better.There is a lack of evidence thatthe state would draw long-term, consistentbenefits from changing maritallaw to accommodate same-sexrelationships.As Jason Richwine and JenniferMarshall of the Heritage Foundationnote, “The New Family StructuresStudy by Mark Regnerus indicatesprior studies claiming no differenceamong homosexual or heterosexualparents is inadequate and is an insufficientbasis to redefine marriage.”Nationally, syndicated radio hostJason Lewis has alluded to gay marriageas “a government program.”Government programs have a tendencyto exceed projected costs andunderestimate projected revenue.He also counters the use of the14th Amendment to justify gay marriageas inappropriate, since “homosexualityis a behavior, and if indeedthe 14th Amendment ever applies, itshould also apply equally to rich andpoor in the tax code.”Some activists often claim “gaymarriage will not affect you.” However,bed and breakfasts were suedin Vermont and the United Kingdom.A wedding photography businessin New Mexico met a similarfate despite the fact New Mexicodoes not even recognize gay marriage,but has anti-discriminationlaws. In all three cases, constitutionalreligious freedoms were violated.Claims that legalization of polygamousmarriage and other changes tomarriage won’t happen are frequentlymade. Maryland recently approvedgay marriage by popular ballot,and there’s already reported discussionabout legalizing polygamy.England also recognizes polygamousmarriages that were performedabroad. In Canada there was evendiscussion on how “pedophilia is asexual orientation,” according tolifesitenews.com. Where exactly isthe “two consenting adults” crowdon these matters?The state government (in particularDFLers in conservative and ruraldistricts) must realize the defeat ofthe amendment is not a permissionslip for social activists to change thecurrent recognition of marriage inour state.A recent Star Tribune poll indicatesa clear majority of Minnesotansoppose gay marriage at thistime. This issue could also provevery costly in 2014 for the majorityparty already marching onto thin iceamidst a turbulent economy and theswift approval of “ObamaCare.”Marriage, unlike freedom of religion,is not a constitutional right.Having the state subsidize relationshipsbased on feelings alone iscounterproductive. There is simplyno compelling argument or evidenceto change the current law.Jaime ThissenGlencoeMcLeod County residents stand to lose $70,000To the Editor:The city took it upon itself toadopt a new ordinance in order tocontract our city’s recyclables withWaste Management. This ordinanceis in violation of county law.The hiring of Waste Managementcomes at a cost to Glencoe residents,replacing a free county recyclingplan.Based on the Minnesota Statestatute and county ordinances, thecounty is in charge of our waste disposal.The county sub-contracted thehandling of our recyclables withWest Central until September 2015at a cost of $70,000 a year.With Glencoe backing out of itscontract with the county, the countyloses this money annually. This isour money, too, as residents ofMcLeod County!Per MPCA advisers, neitherMcLeod County and its legal counselnor the city of Glencoe and itslegal counsel admit they are in violationof the county’s Solid WasteRecycling Plan — one for failure toenforce and the other for lack ofcompliance.Also, this new ordinance says thatcontainers will be given out only byresident request. Then wham!Everyone got a new one-sort recyclecontainer dropped on their driveways.When a local resident called themayor about this unannounced citywidedump of containers, he saidthat it was decided by Waste Management.When the resident called WasteManagement, it said they weredropped off per the city’s request.Who is telling the truth?We know that very few residentswould have requested the new container.What about the billing? In the newcontract between the city and WasteManagement, it states that the citywill bill the residents quarterly. Butlater on in the contract, it states thecity will pay the base rate per residentialunit. Which is it?Please call 952-467-2998 to haveyour unwanted recycle containerpicked up at no cost, and you cancontinue to use the free county serviceswith the blue bins at curbside.You have a right to express yourselfby complaining to the CityCouncil for this mess. Contrary toour Council reps and mayor assuringus of upfront notification, explanation,and transparency — there wasnone whatsoever.Gary Ballard andmany concerned citizensThe McLeod CountyChronicleFounded in 1898 as The Lester Prairie News.Postmaster send address changes to: McLeod Publishing, Inc.716 E. 10th St., P.O. Box 188, Glencoe, MN 55336.Phone 320-864-5518 FAX 320-864-5510.Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Entered as Periodicals postal matter at Glencoe, MN postoffice. Postage paid at Glencoe, USPS No. 310-560.Subscription Rates: McLeod County (and New Auburn) –$34.00 per year. Elsewhere in the state of Minnesota – $40.00per year. Outside of state – $46.00. Nine-month student subscriptionmailed anywhere in the U.S. – $34.00. Address changesfrom local area to outside area will be charged $3.00 per month.StaffWilliam C. 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Art students earn awardsSubmitted photoHeidi Johnson poses with her art work that received asuperior rating at the regional arts festival in Jordan.Glencoe-Silver Lake HighSchool art students traveledto Jordan High School for the2013 Region 2A MinnesotaState High School Visual ArtsFestival on May 1.There are 9 categories:Drawing, painting, sculpture,crafts, printmaking, mediaarts, ceramics, 2D mixedmedia/collage and graphicdesign.Schools can bring up to atotal of 18 pieces, with nomore than six in any one category.Individuals can enterno more than one piece in acategory.Participating students withtheir category entries andawards listed:Hailey Havlik, drawing,superior; sculpture, superior;crafts entry.Samantha Iverson, drawingentry.Heidi Johnson, crafts, excellent;2D mixed media/collage,superior.Ismael Calderon, ceramics,excellent; crafts entry; sculpture,excellent.Alyssa Lesnau, 2D mixedmedia/collage, superior.Samantha Johnson, 2Dmixed media/collage, excellent,;graphic design-Excellent.Josie Kjenstad, crafts entry.Katie Mueller, ceramics ,excellent.The MSHSL students’works will be on display forviewing on Thursday, May 9,from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.at the GSL K-12 Panther ArtProwl in the gymnasium atthe high school, (in conjunctionwith the first and secondgrade concert “Snapshot).Also on display will bework by K-12 students.There will be displays andactivities in the cafeteria forsome hands-on experience.There will be some surpriseartists also involved.A slide show of studentwork will be included in thepresentation in the auditoriumbefore and after the firstand second grade concerts,which will run from 6 p.m. to7:35 p.m. The gym and cafeteriawill remain open to thefamilies not involved with theconcert.After the concerts, a finalepresentation in the auditoriumof high school studentwork will conclude theevening. Art students will beable to take their work homeat the end of the evening.The public is invited to attendand partipate in the fun, saidShanda Landes, high schoolart teacher.Recession continues to impactcrimes prosecuted in countyBy Lori CoplerStaff WriterThe economy continues toimpact the number of felonyconvictions both statewideand in McLeod County, theCounty Board of Commissionerslearned at its April 30meeting.McLeod County AttorneyMike Junge gave his annualreport, noting that the numberof felony convictions in thecounty in 2011, the latest yearavailable, was 94, as comparedto a peak of 141 felonyconvictions in 2007.It was 2008, Junge said,when the current economicrecession started, which resultedin the dip of felonycharges and convictions.“Crimes involving drugs,alcohol, sex and gamblingmake up 90 to 95 percent ofthe criminal acts” prosecutedby his office, said Junge.One would assume thatcrime would increase duringhard economic times, but theopposite is true.“At least three of those —drugs, alcohol and gambling— take money,” said Junge.“And when people don’t havethe money to spend, thecrimes go down.”But overall, the number offelony crimes prosecuted byhis office has risen dramaticallysince he was first electedin 1982, Junge said.In 1982, the McLeodCounty Attorney’s Officeprosecuted 30 felonies.Part of the reason is whatJunge referred to as criminalinflation — crimes that weremisdemeanors in 1982, suchas driving under the influence,can now be gross misdemeanorsor even felonies,depending on the applicablelaws.In 2012, drug offenses ledthe county’s felony and grossmisdemeanor adult criminalcharges with a total of 53.Next highest was assaultcharges with 41, which Jungeindicated was another indicatorof the economy — morecrimes occur in the home becausepeople don’t get out asmuch.There were 30 theftcharges and 27 driving whileimpaired offenses.Of all criminal chargesfiled, including felonies,gross misdemeanors andpetty misdemeanors, therewere 176 males charged and68 females.Junge said there always hasbeen a wide gap in genderwhen it comes to criminalcharges, because males seemto mature later.“Part of my job is to seethat males get through to their27th or 28th birthdays, becauseafter that age they don’trepeat,” said Junge.Along with prosecutingcriminal cases, the attorney’soffice also handles legal issuesfor Social Services, suchas parental rights, guardianshipand conservatorship,child protection and issues involvingthe mentally ill; appealsof criminal convictions;real estate tax appeals; highwaydepartment easements,right-of-way and other legalissues; and any civil lawsuitsfiled against the county.In other business April 30,the County Board:• Bought another mobilerecycling collection trailer forthe Solid Waste Departmentat a cost of $22,245, whichcould be stationed in variouscommunities during town celebrationsas a place to depositrecyclables. The Boardagreed to spend another$3,000 on graphics for thetrailer. Both will be paid forthrough the abatement feefund.• Bought 15 additional recyclingbaskets for a totalcost of $20,250 to accommodatethe increase in materialbeing brought to the SolidWaste Facility. That cost alsowill be paid for through theabatement fee fund.Johnson re-elected presidentof VFW Post 5102 AuxiliaryThe regular meeting of theGlencoe VFW Post 5102Auxiliary was called to orderby President Angela Johnsonon April 8, with 22 memberspresent.After the opening ceremony,reports and minutes wereread and approved, bills werepresented.The charter was draped forsister Jeanne Vogt.The POW/MIA flag andcandle also were displayedand a moment of silence held.In a correction of theMarch minutes, a memorialof $250 was received fromthe Bartels family.Judy Henke reported on theCindy Tews testimonial dinner.The state convention willbe June 12-16 at St. Cloud,and Loyalty Days were heldin Prior Lake May 3-4.Pillow cleaning was held atthe VFW Club on April 19.The Poppy luncheon isMay 16, and callers will beLilah Mackenthun and KathySchuetz. A sign-up sheet forworking and bringing jello orbars was sent around duringthe meeting.The club has been selectedto work at Coborn’s foodstand on May 31 and June 1.A sign-up sheet for the workschedule was passed around.The election of officerswas held. The new officersinclude: President, AngelaJohnson; senior vice president,Kathy Schuetz; juniorvice president, Judy Henke;treasurer, Sharon Knop;chaplain, Nancy Rannow;conductress, Darlene Godel;guard, Dorothy Bohnen; andthree-year trustee, Joan Wandrei.The club audit was presentedand accepted.It was decided to clean theclub on May 6.Judy Henke will be liningup a time with the Post to deliverpoppy cards.Past-owed dues for twolong-standing members wereapproved to be paid so theydo not lose their longevitywith the Auxiliary.Also, it was approved tosend $125 for layettes to theDepartment. A $25 gift wasapproved for Cindy Tews,and two new flag stands willbe ordered from donations receivedfrom families of deceasedmembers.The club will receive a freePOW/MIA shirt that will begiven to Virginia Adams, whowill give it to a POW veteran.The lunch committee forthe May 13 Auxiliary meetingwill be Joan Wandrei,Dorothy Hanson, DorothyVogt and Michelle Jungclaus.The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, page 5City moves ahead onMorningside designBy Rich GlennieEditorAfter a lengthy discussionabout the Morningside Avenueextension project, GlencoeCity Council on Mondaynight approved a resolution tomove ahead with a joint powersagreement with the countyto do the design work. Thedesign costs, estimated atabout $100,000, would besplit 50/50 with the county.The vote was 3-1, withCouncil member JohnSchrupp voting no and LoriAdamietz absent due to therecent death of her father.The resolution also calledfor a 2015 starting date forthe project that would extendMorningside Avenue northfrom 11th Street, across theTwin Cities & Western Railroad(TC&W) tracks to 16thStreet, where a roundaboutwould be built to tie into 16thStreet and County Road 15.In making the resolution,Council member GaryZiemer said he was fearfulthe $100,000 design planswould be put on a shelf if theproject does not move forward.Ziemer also was adamantthat the remainder of the costfor the project be split 70 percentcounty and 30 percentcity if the project proceeds.Mayor Randy Wilson saidhe has heard some commentsthat the city should not goahead with the Morningsideproject, while others are sayingit should.Without design plans, however,the financing questionsfor the project cannot be determined,Wilson said, and heencouraged City Council toproceed with the designwork.Wilson said the city andcounty need to gather moreProfessional Directory“A Healthy High!”Roger SchultzACMTFree Consultations923 12th St. E, Glencoe • 320-779-1402PodiatristDr. William N. 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The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, page 6Sunday, May 12isMother’s DayMemory of Mom:This is in Memory of my dear Mom - Joanne DostalMy Mother’s Day memories aren’t a traditional “Let’s go out toeat.” Mom always said “please don’t take me out on the busiestrestaurant days of the year; waiting around isn’t fun.” Instead,we’d have a nice meal at home; ending with angel food cake,strawberries and whipped cream.My mom would receive the same gift, annual flowers forplanting. My favorite memories are of helping my mom thenplant all those flowers. We’d have so much fun. My mom hasbeen in heaven for 16 Mother’s Days now… yet I continue thetradition of angel food cake & buying and planting annuals.Sandy Dostal, Silver LakeMom Memory:Mom Memory:My mom was humorous and witty right up tothe day she passed away at age 96.She had some cute sayings that I neverheard anyone else say.When her body started wearing out, she said"There is not a cure for rags!!"Also, one time when she had fallen and theresponders came and they asked her age, sheanswered, "I am just as old as my tongue and alittle older than my teeth."Never lose your humor!!Mom Memory:A short poem for my son Brody, whose soon-to-be one!A proud mother I am to a sweet baby boyA year ago on the 16 th he filled my heart with joy.The hugs and the kisses, a year full of laughsThe splishing and splashing, rubber ducky baths.A Birthday for you and Mother’s Day for meThe love I have for you I hope you clearly see.Cherish you forever and always I willHappy in my heart all the love you fill.More memories to make for years full of funI love you whole heartedly my amazing little son.I Love you Brody.Shana PrafkeWe would like to honor our mother for Mother’sday because she is a very special role model inour lives.She's been a shoulder to cry on,a great person to talk to and one of ourgreatest supporters.Mom bakes a mean cookie and she alwaysknows which ones are our favorites.Not only is she beautiful inside and out, she's afabulous grandmother and aWONDERFUL mom. 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The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, page 8HistoryFrom the Brownton Bulletin archives100 Years AgoMay 9, 1913O.C. Conrad, EditorHouse cleaning time — thesaddest of the year.Mrs. Frederick Krohn receivedthe sad intelligence Wednesdayannouncing the death of her son,William, at Garner, Iowa.Tillie, the 13-year-old daughterof Mr. and Mrs. JuliusSchuett, died Monday forenoonof this week at the home for thefeeble-minded at Faribault. Funeralservices were held Thursdayafternoon at the LutheranChurch.75 Years Ago100 Years AgoMay 9, 1913A.F. Avery, EditorA.F. Avery resigned as theStewart City Clerk at the May 6Village Council meeting and wasreplaced by J.P. Hoyt.Two deservedly popularyoung people were wedded atthe Catholic parsonage Tuesdayby the Rev. J.J. Mies, they beingMr. John Novotny Jr. and MissEllen Williamette. The bride isthe daughter of Mr. and Mrs.John Williamette of Collins andthe groom is the eldest son ofMr. and Mrs. John Novotny, alsoof Collins. They will make theirhome in Glencoe, where thegroom is employed in the tileworks.Paul Pribnow returned homelast Thursday from his trip toGermany. He was gone aboutfour months and was feasted andentertained until he got so fatthat his friends hardly knew himon his return.Beginning next Monday,Stewart will have a new producestore, R.E. Cobb & Co. of St.Paul having leased the JohnFahse building for that purpose.Albert Uecker, formerly of Gaylordbut lately of Marietta, has30 Years AgoMay 11, 1983Bill Ramige, EditorAfter exchanging accusationsand innuendos at a special communityeducation budget meetingby members of the GlencoeSchool Board and the CommunityEducation Board the schoolboard approved a $26,000 budgetfor community education.Glencoe City Council will needto approve the proposed budgetbefore it is given to communityeducation.Voters will go to the polls onMay 17 to elect two of the threemen who have filed for the GlencoeDistrict 422 Board of Education.Incumbent Donald Gruenhagenand challengers SteveHatlestad and Randall Thalmannhave filed for the two positions.Lorrie Huitt of Glencoe waschosen Crow River District DenLeader Coach of the Year at thedistrict’s annual recognition dinnerin Cokato. She has served forthe past four years as den leadercoach in Michigan and GlencoeCub Scout Pack 352, and was aden leader for five years inMay 5, 1938Percy L. Hakes, EditorMiss Irene Rennecke, daughterof Mr. Louis Rennecke, andEmil Lemke, son of Mr. andMrs. Ferdinand Lemke of NewAuburn, were united in marriageTuesday evening, May 3, at ImmanuelLutheran Church inBrownton. A beautiful mockwedding for the couple wasstaged at 2:30 in the afternoon.Herb Zander was the luckywinner of an Elto outboardmotor raffled off at Ernie’s PlaceSaturday evening.A business deal was made lastweek whereby Herman Ueckerobtained the owner of the oldBeatty estate east of town, havingbought it from its presentowner, Martin Wilhelm.Duane Kucera was the victimof a bicycle accident Tuesday,having caught his foot somehowin the spokes of a wheel and receivinga severe laceration justabove the heel. Dr. Jensen took11 stitches to close the wound.50 Years AgoMay 9, 1963Charles H. Warner, EditorKaren Lehmann, daughter ofMr. and Mrs. Albert M. Lehmannof Brownton, has been namedbeen placed in charge as manager.A daughter was born to Mr.and Mrs. L.C. Boehlke Tuesdaymorning, May 6.75 Years AgoMay 6, 1938Harry Koeppen, EditorTuesday afternoon’s sultry atmosphereresulted in a smalltwister from the southwest whichcaused many thousands of dollarsof damage in and aroundStewart. The huge barn on theVirgil Plaisance farm six milesnorth of town was practically demolished.A silo roof was takenoff, a hay rack smashed andother damage was done at theWill farm west of town. A machineshed on the Karg placenorth of town also was wrecked.Dozens of telephone poles wentdown in the high wind. In thevillage, the Richards PoultryFarm was the heaviest loserwhen a brooder house rolledover, causing the deaths of about700 chicks.A business deal of considerableinterest took place hereMonday when Willard Penk purchasedthe bulk oil plant andMichigan before becoming a denleader coach.20 Years AgoMay 12, 1993Rich Glennie, EditorMotorists who traveled onHighway 22 near McLeod Landfillon Monday were greetedwith about three feet of waterwhen the highway suddenly becameanother Minnesota lakedue to heavy rains. Officialsfrom the Minnesota Departmentof Transportation manned thesite all day to ensure the safetyof motorists. County Road 67,located three miles south ofHutchinson, was closed as wereseveral township roads. Waterlevels at Buffalo Creek reachedwell beyond the banks, but thecreek did not pose a seriousflood threat.Starkey Labs, Inc., plans todouble its manufacturing spacein Glencoe this year. Starkey,which is celebrating its 25th anniversarythis year, is the secondlargest manufacturer of hearingaids in the world. They currentlyemploy 350 persons in Glencoe.Chronicle photo by Lori CoplerBrownton bike-a-thonThirteen bicyclists took part in the bike-a-thon sponsoredby the Brownton Fire Department on Sundayafternoon. Above, Brownton Police Officer LarryWarzecha goes over some rules of the road and safetytips before the group takes off. Proceeds from thebike-a-thon will help buy new positive-pressure ventilationfans for the fire department.the valedictorian of the BrowntonHigh School class of 1963.Kathy Wendland and KarenKrcil were named co-salutatorians.At its meeting last Wednesday,the Brownton Women’s Clubelected officers for the comingyear, including: Mrs. VirgilKreie, president; Mrs. Charles F.Doerr, vice president; Mrs.Howard Madsen, secretary; andMrs. Darwin Risting, treasurer.Former Brownton furnituredealer and funeral directorFranklin J. Peters was among the32 actors in “Hamlet,” the $2million Guthrie Theatre’s firstproduction.20 Years AgoMay 5, 1993Lori Copler, EditorThe Stewart School Districthas set a levy referendum votefor May 18, asking for voter approvalof an additional $50,000 aFrom the Stewart Tribune archivestruck from the Farmers ElevatorCo. The elevator is getting out ofthe bulk oil business.Next Tuesday afternoon at 3o’clock, weather permitting, thecornerstone of Stewart’s new$100,000 public school buildingwill be laid. An appropriate programhas been arranged by Supt.G.A. Lippert.50 Years AgoMay 9, 1963Kermit T. Hubin, EditorJohn “Jack” Maiers, a Stewartnative, has been named presidentof Valley National Bank, to beconstructed in North Mankato.He most recently was vice presidentat American State Bank inMankato.Stewart Produce, owned andoperated by Virgil and LesterGoodman, has gone automatic inits egg operations in recentweeks, having installed a Seymouregg washer and Staalkaategg grader.Donald Hahn was the successfulbidder for the steel busgarage, which was sold at publicauction last Friday evening bythe Stewart School District. Thegarage is to be removed from theschool grounds by June 1 toFrom The McLeod County Chronicle archivesMindi Matson, daughter ofBob and Eileen Matson of Glencoe,was named a United StatesNational Award winner in scienceby the United StatesAchievement Academy. Matson,was nominated for the award byGlencoe High School biology instructorRoxanne Stensvad.10 Years AgoMay 7, 2003Rich Glennie EditorThe Glencoe City Council endorseda plan presented by theGlencoe Development Corporationthat would financially helpthe county in a future administrationbuilding project in downtownGlencoe. The county islooking at several options — adowntown administration buildingis one and renovations toother sites, including the northcomplex in Glencoe is another.Glencoe Library expansionplans would expand the currentlibrary building by 2,700 squarefeet and shift the current communityroom into the new addition.The total cost of the project wasestimated at $636,100 and thatyear in revenue each year forfive years to help take care of itsstatutory operating debt.Kelly Lindeman received thestate degree at the FFA state conventionApril 25-27, while EllenAdamietz won the state dairyshowmanship contest. Both aremembers of the McLeod WestFFA chapter.10 Years AgoMay 14, 2003Lori Copler, EditorMcLeod West’s on-the-jobtraining program has affordedsenior Ryan Brugman the opportunityto explore a career mostpeople would never think of —building custom-made aquariums.Brugman found a jobthrough the program with TheAquarium Company, locatedsouth of Winthrop. The companycustom builds aquariums for hospitals,office buildings andrestaurants.make room for the new additionto the school, to be built thissummer.35 Years AgoMay 11, 1978Kermit T. Hubin, EditorNaomi Klitzke, daughter ofMr. and Mrs. Alfred Klitzke, isthe valedictorian of the StewartHigh School class of 1978, whileMichelle Picha, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Lloyd Picha, is thesalutatorian. Other honor studentsare Sheryl Klinkner, CarolKuttner, Calleen Mayer, GrantOhland, Cindy Pagenkopf, RonSondergaard, Betsy Steinbachand Wendy Wiechman.Erica Bents, daughter of Mrs.Vera Bents and the late JanBents, was named by the StewartAmerican Legion Auxiliary as itsdelegate to Girls State, whileNancy Kirchoff, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. James Kirchoff, wasnamed the alternate.Patricia Hazel Slipka andRichard Harold Hansen, both ofStewart, were married April 22,1978, at St. Boniface CatholicChurch. Parents of the couple areMr. and Mrs. Harry Slipka ofStewart and Mr. and Mrs. ElroyHansen of Vining.includes $191,000 for renovationsto the current building and$362,000 for the addition. Theboard received a $243,000 donationfrom the estate of ElsieKeasling that could be used towardthe expansion project.Changes have been made tothe 2003 Minnesota fishing rulesbeginning May 10. Some ofthose changes are: No more discountedfishing licenses foradults 65 and over; possessionlimit changes for crappies hasbeen lowered from 15 to 10; sunfishhave dropped from 30 to 20and lake trout possession hasgone from three to two.The catfish limit remains atfive fish, only one may be morethan 24 inches and only two maybe flathead cats. Northern pikeslot limits also go into effect onseveral Minnesota lakes, includingMinniebelle in MeekerCounty. The new slot limitmeans that all northern pikemeasuring 24 to 36 inches mustimmediately be released. Anglersare still allowed to take northernsof less than 24 inches, plus onenorthern over 36 inches.Stewart Legion Auxiliaryto distribute poppiesThe Stewart American LegionAuxiliary will distributepoppies during the week ofMay 12.In 1921, the poppy becamethe official flower of theAmerican Legion in memoryof soldiers who fought on thebattlefields of Belgium duringWorld War I.Poppy donations help theAmerican Legion Auxiliaryassist disabled and hospitalizedveterans by providingcomfort and care for America’sheroes. The poppy servesas a tribute to the lives lost inall wars and honors the livingveterans.“When you wear a poppy,you are saying ‘I remember,’”said Virgene Roepke,Stewart Legion Auxiliarychairwoman.“Poppies are not sold byvolunteers, they are distributed.The person acquiringthe poppy is invited to makea donation at his or her discretion.Any amount is appreciated,”Roepke said.Schweiss, Markgraf namedErvin scholarship recipientsThe 2013 recipients of theDelores M. Ervin Scholarshipare Rachel Schweiss, daughterof Ray and CathySchweiss of Brownton, andRachel Markgraf, daughter ofCurtis and Renae Markgraf ofHutchinson.The scholarship was establishedin 2008 by the late DeloresMae Ervin of ruralStewart. Her goal was to fosterpost-secondary educationin health care-related fields.To be eligible for the scholarship,students must be aresident of the formerMcLeod West School Districtas it existed on Jan. 1, 2009;planning a career in a healthcare-related field; or a 2008or 2009 McLeod West graduatecurrently engaged in pursuitof a health care-relatedcareer.18 Brownton seniors met MondayEighteen Brownton seniorcitizens met Monday, May 6,at the community center.Cards were played after themeeting with the followingwinners: 500, Bernetta Alsleben,first, and Norma Albrecht,second; pinochle,John Huebert, first, and DellaSchultz, second; and sheephead,Lil Lindeman, first, andLowell Brelje, second.Carol Brelje won the doorprize. Ordell Klcuas servedrefreshments.The next meeting will beMonday, May 13, at 1 p.m.All area seniors are welcome.Legion’s scholarship drawwinners are announcedThe Glencoe American LegionPost 95 Spring Rafflefor Scholarships concludedwith a drawing on May 2.Winners are as follows:First prize of $1,000,Penny Gildea, Glencoe.Second prize, $500, SandyPeterson, Hector.Third prize, $250, RandyBussler, Glencoe.Fourth prize, $125, SteveMalecek, Hutchinson.Fifth prize, $75, KennethDonnay, Glencoe.Sixth prize, $50, JudyRadzevicius, Glencoe.Thurs., May 9 — AA Group mtg. next to Post Office inStewart, 8 p.m., call 320-212-5290 for info.Sun., May 12 — MOTHER’S DAYMon., May 13 — Tops Weigh-In mtg., 5-5:30 p.m.; BrowntonSenior Citizens Club, Brownton Community Center, 1p.m.; Stewart City Council, 7 p.m.; Edward Ewald Post 143Brownton & Auxiliary, Brownton Community Center, 7:30p.m.Tues., May 14— Narcotics Anonymous, Brownton CommunityCenter, 7 p.m.Thurs., May 16 — AA Group mtg. next to Post Office inStewart, 8 p.m., call 320-212-5290 for info.; Stewart Lions;GSL Lincoln Jr. High band & choir concert, GSL High SchoolAuditorium, 8 p.m.; McLeod Emergency Food Shelf annualmeeting, meeting room at Church of St. Pius X, Glencoe,9:30 a.m.May 10-12 Buffalo Lake-Hector/Stewart (BLHS)Theater Dept. presents “12 Angry Jurors.”SECURITY BANK & TRUST CO.128 4TH AVE. 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GSL band, choir students earn‘superior’ ratings at state/regionOn April 27, eight-fivemembers of the Glencoe-SilverLake High School bandsand choirs participated in theState-Section Solo/EnsembleContest at Minnesota StateUniversity-Mankato. Thiscontest is sponsored by theMinnesota State High SchoolLeague and allows students toperform instrumental andvocal solos and small ensemblesbefore a certified adjudicator.Mark Broderius received a“best in site” for his tuba soloand Rachel Bonderman,Sadie Paumen and Leah Petersonalso received “best insite” recognition for theirvocal trio.The following groups received“superior” ratings:Solos:Mark Broderius, tuba solo.Maddie Kuehn, trumpetsolo.Chris Ross, xylophonesolo.Alyson Winn, clarinet solo.April Brady, clarinet solo.Ethan Bass, tenor saxophonesolo.Mikayla Kantack, vocalsolo.Mariah Guldemann-Chiariello, vocal solo.Rachel Bonderman, vocalsolo.Sadie Paumen, vocal solo.Brooke Noeldner, vocalsolo.Payton Lilienthal, vocalsolo.Cody Wendorff, vocal solo.Eric Thalmann, vocal solo.Kayla Williams-Schwarze,vocal soloFelisha Cadena, vocal solo.Ensembles:Saxophone ensemble (TaylorBreidenbach, Piper Davis,Ashley Alsleben, KaylaSchermann, Ethan Bass, NickRose, Richard Wilson).Jazz I (Taylor Breidenbach,Piper Davis, Ashley Alsleben,Ethan Bass, Nick Rose,Richard Wilson, MaddieKuehn, Layne Herrmann,Jacob Fehrenbach, BethBonillo, Emily Oberlin,Patrick Fehrenbach, LindsayWedin, Robin Swift, JackGepson, Eric Thalmann,Mark Broderius, Tori Varland,Shelby Rolf, AlysonWinn, Chandler Swift andChad Thompson).Clarinet ensemble I (BethBonillo, April Brady, SomersWillock, Sam Iverson, AlexStensvad and Shelby Rolf).Clarinet ensemble II(Alyson Winn, Lizzy Gran,Lili Mallak, Darin Emery,Ashleigh Robertson and DJWemhoff).Percussion ensemble (MarkLueders, Jacob Wawrzyniak,Brooke Noeldner, Trevor Posusta,Ethan Wolff, TinaBonillo, Rachel Rusten).Woodwind ensemble(Steph Chastek, Hailey Havlik,Beth Bonillo, AprilBrady, Somers Willock, TaylorBreidenbach, Piper Davis,Ashley Alsleben, KaylaSchermann, Ethan Bass, NickRose and Richard Wilson).Brass ensemble I (LayneHerrmann, Maddie Kuehn,Tori Varland, Sam Johnson,Eric Thalmann, Cody Wendorff,Mercy Rakow, CodyBecker. Erin Nowak andMark Broderius).Brass ensemble II (ChandlerSwift, Emily Oberlin,Josie Schmitt, Gabe Schweikert,Allison Johnson, PatrickFehrenbach, Mariah Guldemann-Chiariello,LindsayWedin, Madison Kalenberg,Wyatt Ackerson and DJWemhoff).Flute trio (Jenna Lokensgard,Freddy Pena and MorgynRobinson).Flute quartet (Jenna Lokensgard,Stephanie Elsing,Allie Eischens and Grei Butterfield).Saxophone trio (WyattAckerson, Madison Kalenburgand Erika Ribar).Mixed vocal ensemble(Mark Broderius, Cody Becker,Eric Steffel, Cedric Winter,Eric Thalmann, CodyWendorff, Sam Johnson,Layne Herrmann, QiweiHuang, Mai Ngyuen, FelishaCadena and Jessica Fegley).Women’s vocal ensemble(Alex Brusven, Jenny Rose,Katie Urban, KaitlynBoesche, Maddie Kuehn,Stephanie Chastek, AlexThe McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, page 9Submitted photosGlencoe-Silver Lake studentsperformed at theannual State-SectionSolo/Ensemble contestApril 27 at MinnesotaState University-Mankatoand came away with abasket full of superiorratings from the judges.They even captured fourbest in site awards.Above, the best of siteawards winners were,front on left, Leah Petersenand Rachel Bondermanand in the backSadie Paumann andMark Broderius. Amongthe many other GSL superiorratings winnerswas Chad Thompson, atleft, on guitar with GSLJazz I.Stensvad, Erin Nowak andApril Kreinke).Vocal duet No. 1 (Tori Varlandand Mercy Rakow).Vocal duet No. 2 (LindseyBecker and Danielle Mathews).Vocal duet No. 3 (KatyKunkel and Payton Lilienthal).Vocal trio No. 1 (HaileyHavlik, Tori Varland andShelby Rolf).Vocal trio No. 2 (RachelBonderman, Sadie Paumenand Leah Peterson).The following groups received“excellent” ratings:Solos:Beth Bonillo, clarinet solo.Shannon Twiss, vocal solo.April Krienke, vocal solo.Mercy Rakow, vocal solo.BusinessVisit emphasizes valueof broadband servicesNEW ULM – Bill Otisfrom NU-Telecom met withthe offices of U.S. Reps. JohnKline, Tim Walz and Sen. 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The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, page 10ObituariesOrville A. Gruenhagen, 85, of GlencoeFuneral services for OrvilleAlbert Gruenhagen, 85, ofGlencoe, were held Monday,May 6, at Good ShepherdLutheran Church in Glencoe.The Rev.J a m e sGomez officiated.Mr. Gruenhagendied peacefullyonThursday,May 2,2013, atRidgeviewMedicalOrvilleGruenhagenCenter in Waconia with hisfamily at his side.The organist was MarjorieHemmann, and the duet ofBrian and Julie Stiles sang“This is My Father’s World.”Congregational hymns were“Joy to the World,” “In theGarden,” and “Christ the Lifeof All the Living.”Pallbearers were Jon Gruenhagen,Dan Brinkman,David Brinkman, GalenHarms, Dave Witthus andScott Lilienthal. Intermentwas in the Glencoe CityCemetery.Mr. Gruenhagen was bornon July 6, 1927, in Glencoe,to Albert Sr. and Ella (Tanke)Gruenhagen. He was baptizedas an infant on July 17, 1927,by the Rev. H.J. Bouman atEmanuel Lutheran Church inHamburg, and confirmed inhis faith as a youth on April6, 1941, by the Rev. AlfredStreufert at First EvangelicalLutheran Church in Glencoe.He attended First EvangelicalLutheran School and GlencoePublic School through theeighth grade.On April 16, 1950, Mr.Gruenhagen was united inmarriage to Geraldine Langeby the Rev. H.H. Schaller atSt. John’s Lutheran Church inHelen Township. The Gruenhagensmade their home inGlencoe. Their marriage wasblessed with four children,Wayne, Larry, Lori andKristi. The Gruenhagensshared 53 years of marriageuntil Mrs. Gruenhagen diedon June 15, 2003.Together, the Gruenhagensspent 41 years farming inrural Glencoe before retiringand moving to Glencoe in1991.Mr. Gruenhagen was acharter member of GoodShepherd Lutheran Church inGlencoe, serving on thechurch council. He alsoserved on the Helen TownshipBoard and the MinnesotaValley Breeders Associationboard of directors. He was amember of the McLeodCounty Fair Board and theMcLeod County Pork ProducersAssociation.Mr. Gruenhagen enjoyedfishing at the cabin, gardeningand playing sheephead.During his retirement years,he enjoyed morning coffeeand cards with his friends. Heespecially cherished the timespent with his children,grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.Survivors include his children,Wayne (Nancy) Gruenhagenof Mankato, Larry(Sharon) Gruenhagen ofGlencoe, Lori Adamietz ofGlencoe, and Kristi Gruenhagenof Wauwatosa, Wis.;six special grandchildren,Jessica (Tom) Nikunen ofJordan, Shawn (Jeanette)Gruenhagen of Wheat Ridge,Colo., Lisa (Shawn) Butler ofWoodbridge, Va., RebeccaAdamietz of Milwaukee,Wis., Christopher Gruenhagenof Brookings, S.D.,and Heather (Evan) Bierer ofEagan; 10 great-grandchildren,Phillip and JackNikunen, Haakon and GretaGruenhagen, Madalynn, Sydnieand Kennedy Butler, TJand Lydia Johnson, andFranky Bierer; sister, JeanetteBrinkman of Glencoe; brothers,Kenneth Gruenhagen,Donald (Jean) Gruenhagenand Al Gruenhagen, all ofGlencoe; brothers-in-law,Loren (Diane) Lange andMaynard Brinkman, both ofGlencoe; as well as manynieces, nephews, cousins andfriends.Preceding him in deathwere his parents, Albert Sr.and Ella Gruenhagen; wife,Geraldine Gruenhagen; sisters,Mavis Gruenhagen andCarol Gruenhagen; sisters-inlaw,Helen Gruenhagen, MarianBrinkman and Jan Gruenhagen;and brother-in-law,Earl Brinkman.Arrangements were by theJohnson-McBride FuneralChapel of Glencoe. Onlineobituaries and guest book areavailable at www.hantge.com. Click on obituaries/guest book.Mabel Marie Raether, 90, of GlencoeFuneral services for MabelMarie Raether, 90, of Glencoe,were held Sunday, May5, at First EvangelicalLutheran Church in Glencoe.The Rev.RonaldMathisonofficiated.M r s .Raetherdied Tuesday,April30, 2013, atGlencoeRegionalHealthServices in Glencoe.Mabel RaetherThe organist was DawnWolter, and congregationalhymns were “I Know ThatMy Redeemer Lives,” “Whata Friend We Have in Jesus”and “The Lord’s My Shepherd.”Pallbearers were her grandchildren,Kim Nemitz, KoryBenton, Michaele Nelson,Kris Stradtmann, JesseKoepp, Michael Koepp andCrystal Robinson. Intermentwas in First EvangelicalLutheran Cemetery in Glencoe.Mabel Marie Litzau wasborn on Jan. 10, 1923, inHelen Township, to Henryand Winnifred (Milbrand)Litzau. She was baptized asan infant on Jan. 28, 1923,and confirmed in her faith asa youth on May 17, 1936,both by the Rev. Dysterhoftat St. John’s EvangelicalLutheran Church in HelenTownship. She received hereducation at Helen TownshipVirginia Goodpaster, 85, of BrowntonFuneral services for VirginiaHelen Goodpaster, 85,of Brownton, were heldThursday, May 2, at the Johnson-McBrideFuneral Chapelin Glencoe. The Rev. JamesGomez officiated.Mrs. Goodpaster diedMonday, April 29, 2013, atGlencoe Regional HealthServices long-term care facility.Interment was in FortSnelling National Cemeteryin Minneapolis.Special music was “AmazingGrace” and “The OldRugged Cross.”Virginia Helen Hayden wasborn March 17, 1928, in Benson,Iowa, to Edny and Angeline(Brown) Hayden. Shewas baptized as an infant andconfirmed into her faith as ayouth. She received her educationat a country school andwas an enormous help to herparents while growing up.On Sept. 29, 1952, VirginiaHayden married ChesterGoodpaster in Northwoods,Iowa. They made their homein Wayzata and in 1974,moved to Brownton. TheGoodpasters shared over 38years of marriage before Mr.Goodpaster died on Feb. 20,1991.The last years, Mrs. Goodpastermade her home withher “family” at Shade TreeRetirement Center in Browntonand appreciated her timethere.Mrs. Goodpaster worked asa housekeeper and took inlaundry for other people. Shealso was the caregiver for herParochial School.On Aug. 23, 1942, MabelLitzau was united in marriageto Herbert Raether by theRev. Schaller at St. John’sEvangelical Lutheran Churchin Helen Township. Thisunion was blessed with threechildren, Janice, Robert andKaren.The Raethers made theirhome on the Raether familyfarm north of Glencoe untilthe beginning of 1968, whenthey moved to Knight Avenuein Glencoe for 45 years. Theyshared over 61 years of marriagebefore Mr. Raether diedon Feb. 16, 2004.In addition to being a lovinghomemaker, wife, mother,grandmother, great-grandmotherand great-greatgrandmother,Mrs. Raetherhelped on their family farm.She also worked at GreenGiant, Telex and First EvangelicalLutheran School cafeteria.She was a faithful memberat St. Peter’s LutheranChurch in Lester Prairie andFirst Evangelical LutheranChurch in Glencoe, whereshe was active in the LadiesAid.Mrs. Raether enjoyedmowing lawn, shovelingsnow, baking, cooking, visitingwith neighbors and entertainingfamily on holidays.She also loved to play cardsand belonged to many cardclubs. She especially cherishedthe time spent with herfamily and friends.Survivors include her children,Janice (George) Bentonof Glencoe, Robert (Dorothea“Dolly”) Raether of Glencoe,and Karen (Larry) Koepp ofHutchinson; grandchildren,Kim (John) Nemitz of Glencoe,Kory Benton of Chaska,Michaele Nelson of Glencoe,Kris (Mark) Stradtmann ofLester Prairie, Jesse Koepp ofCosmos, Michael Koepp andhis special friend, Jane, ofCosmos, and Crystal (Rich)Robinson of Hutchinson;great-grandchildren, BrettNelson and his fiancé,Danielle, of Lester Prairie,Kelli (Ryan) Dahlmann ofGlencoe, Michelle Damlowof Stewart, and ChelseaRobinson of Hutchinson;great-great-grandchildren,Alexis Dahlmann andZachary Damlow; brother,Melvin (Adeline) Litzau ofGlencoe; sisters, LenoraSwanson of the Twin Cities,Anita Thiesfeld of Glencoe,Edna (Gordon) Kruschke ofLester Prairie, and MarianEggersgluess of Glencoe;nieces, nephews, other relativesand many friends.Preceding her in deathwere her parents, Henry andWinnifred Litzau; husband,Herbert Raether; grandson,Jason Koepp; brother, GeneLitzau; sister-in-law, HelaineLitzau; and brothers-in-law,Al Swanson, Melvin Thiesfeldand Lyle Eggersgluess.Arrangements were by theJohnson-McBride FuneralChapel of Glencoe. Onlineobituaries and guest book areavailable at www.hantge.mother, Angeline.She enjoyed all needlework,especially crocheting,quilting and playing Bingo.Survivors include her son,Michael Goodpaster and hischildren, of St. Cloud; theamazing staff at Shade Treein Brownton; and other relativesand friends.Preceding her in deathwere her parents, Edny andAngeline Hayden; husband,Chester Goodpaster; and siblings.Arrangements were by theJohnson-McBride FuneralChapel of Glencoe. Onlineobituaries and guest book areavailable at www.hantge.com. Click on obituaries/guest book.Dennis D. Kosek Sr., 86, of BrowntonA Mass of Christian Burialfor Dennis Davis Kosek Sr.,86, of Brownton, was heldWednesday, May 1, at St.Anastasia Catholic Church inHutchinson.The Rev.Jerry Miedlofficiated.M r .Kosek diedSaturday,April 27,2013, atGlencoeRegionalHealthServices in Glencoe.Dennis KosekGHPS to hostUrdahl May 21The Glencoe HistoricPreservation Society willhost guest speaker state Rep.Dean Urdahl, at 6:30 p.m.,Tuesday, May 21, in theSouth Ballroom of the GlencoeCity Center.Urdahl, author and retirededucator, will discuss the roleof the Minnesota HistoricalSociety in promoting preservationof historically importantarchitectural sites aroundthe state.Two staff members of thestate Historical Society alsowill be present to explain thegrant application process andfunding possibilities for historicprojects.One such project is thecompletion of work on thenorth wall of the GlencoeCity Center as well as interiorwork on the west wing ofthe former school building.The organist was PaulaStraub, and the song leaderswere Bobbi Ludewig and RosineHermodson-Olsen. Musicalselections were “Nearer,My God, To Thee,” “AmazingGrace,” “On Eagle’sWings” and “I Have LovedYou.” Special music by hischildren was “The Lord’sPrayer.” Gift bearers wereAlicia Selle, Dylan Kosek,Caresa Kosek and ColtonKosek.Pallbearers were JoshKosek, Scott Jerabek, ChadWosmek, Jason Kosek, TrentSelle and Nick Farenbaugh.Honorary pallbearers werehis grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.Interment wasin the St. Boniface CatholicCemetery in Stewart.Mr. Kosek was born Feb.20, 1927, in Stewart, to Emiland Pauline (Ewert) Kosek.He was baptized as an infant,and confirmed in his faith asa youth, both at St. BonifaceCatholic Church in Stewart.He received his education atSt. Boniface Catholic School.On Nov. 14, 1945, Mr.Kosek was united in marriageto Grace Woller at St. BonifaceCatholic Church Chapelin Stewart. This marriage wasblessed with eight children.The Koseks resided in Stewartuntil 1953, when theymoved to rural Brownton andbegan farming. They shared67 years of marriage.Mr. Kosek loved farming.He retired in 1993. He attendedSt. Anastasia CatholicChurch in Hutchinson.Mr. Kosek enjoyed fishing,shaking dice and playingcards, especially pinochle. Itwas his hobby and passion. Inhis younger years, Mr. Kosekplayed baseball. He especiallycherished the time he spentwith his family, grandchildrenand friends.Survivors include his wife,Grace Kosek of Brownton;children, Sandy (Alan) Jerabekof Hutchinson, RichardKosek of rural Hutchinson,Patty (Al) Yost of Cohasset,Jeff (Tammy) Kosek ofBrownton, Cindy (Terry)Selle of Hutchinson, JulieKosek-Colvin of Wyoming,Minn., and Tim Kosek ofWinsted; 20 grandchildren;21 great-grandchildren;brother, Herbert (Vida)Kosek of Brownton; sister-inlaw,Mary (Allen) Osterfeldof Bird Island; brother-inlaw,Elmer Braun of BuffaloLake; many nieces, nephews,other relatives and friends.Preceding him in deathwere his parents, Emil andPauline Kosek; son, Dennis“Joey” Kosek Jr.; brothers,Emil Kosek Jr. and his wife,Luellen, and James Kosek;sisters, Elizabeth Braun,Myrtle Dressel and her husband,Elmer, Billy Juul andher husband, Russell,Dorothy Keil and her husband,John, and twin sistersin infancy; and grandsonMitchell Kosek.Arrangements were by theDobratz-Hantge Chapel inHutchinson. Online obituariesand guest book are availableat www.hantge.com.Click on obituaries/guestbook.PERSONALIZED & CUSTOMIZED952.467.2081JOHN & LORI TROCKEPastor’sCornerMinnesota ValleyGranite, LLC.Memorial Markers& Monuments• Hand crafted• Locally made with the finest granite• Large variety of design ideas• Competitive prices730 Chandler Ave., Glencoe320-864-2784 • Toll Free 800-354-9396Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Other times available by appointment.AmbivalenceK14,18,23CjThe Merriam-Webster dictionary defines ambivalence as “simultaneous and contradictoryfeelings (as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action.” This is an alltoo-humanexperience that has a physical basis in our two-sided brain. Positive emotionsare usually processed on the left side of the brain and negative emotions on the right. A childwho has just “appropriated” a cookie after strict instructions to stay away from the cookie jarmay feel pleasure at the same time he is feeling guilt or fear. All of our significant relationshipshave some ambivalence. Parents love their children and yet nothing can be quite as exasperatingas a child misbehaving. The secret to dealing with ambivalence is to not let it spoil an otherwisegood experience. Going to a party should be fun, though it will perhaps also have some anxietyattached if you aren’t crazy about parties, but that doesn’t have to ruin the experience. Commityourself to enjoying the event and you probably will, regardless of the hassles involved.Likewise, our relationships can be spoiled by ambivalence if we focus too much on the negativeaspects, but if we commit ourselves to loving the other person despite their flaws then theambivalence is neutralized. Another way to deal with ambivalence is to reflect on our valuesand to reconcile our feelings based on the higher value.“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God. . . . But when you ask, you must believeand not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by thewind. That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. Such a person isdouble-minded and unstable in all they do.” James 1:5-8This weekly message is contributed by the following concerned citizensand businesses who urge you to attend the church of your choice.Chronicle/Advertiser716 E. 10th St.,Glencoe320-864-5518Johnson-McBrideFuneral Chapel1222 Hennepin, Glencoe864-3737Glencoe AreaMinisterial Assoc.Monthly Meeting(The First Tuesday of each monthexcept June, July and August)

The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, page 11ChurchesBEREAN BAPTISTCorner of 16th St.and Hennepin Ave.727 E. 16th St., GlencoeJonathan Pixler, Pastor320-864-6113Call Jan at 320-864-3387 forwomen’s Bible studyWed., May 8 — Women’s Biblestudy, 9 a.m.; service on GlencoeCable Channel 10, 8 p.m.Fri., May 10 — Men’s Bible study,9 a.m.Sun., May 12 — Sunday schoolfor all ages, 9 a.m.; worship, 10:20a.m.; service on Glencoe CableChannel 10, 10:30 a.m.Tues., May 14 — Men’s Biblestudy, 6 a.m.Wed., May 15 — Women’s Biblestudy, 9 a.m.; service on GlencoeCable Channel 10, 8 p.m.CHRIST LUTHERAN1820 N. Knight Ave., GlencoeKatherine Rood, Pastor320-864-4549www.christluth.comE-mail: office@christluth.comWed., May 8 — Men’s breakfast,Bible study, 8 a.m.; televised worship,2 p.m.; confirmation ditchclean-up, 6:30 p.m.; church council,7 p.m.Thurs., May 9 — Rachel Circle atMarcia Miller’s, 9 a.m.Fri., May 10 — Anna Kraemer,Mike Herzog wedding rehearsal, 5:30p.m.Sat., May 11 — Anna Kraemer,Mike Herzog wedding, 4 p.m.Sun., May 12 — Worship withyouth leading, 8:15 a.m.; worship,10:45 a.m.; Sunday school.Mon., May 13 — Televised worship,3 p.m.Tues., May 14 — Ladies fellowshipat Gert & Erma’s, 10 a.m.; SarahCircle at Louise Carlson’s home, 7p.m.Wed., May 15 — Televised worship,2 p.m.; lay minister meeting, 7p.m.CHURCH OF PEACE520 11th St. E., GlencoeJoseph Clay, PastorSun., May 12 — Worship atChurch of Peace, 10 a.m.ST. PIUS X CHURCH1014 Knight Ave., GlencoeAnthony Stubeda, PastorWed., May 8 — St. Pius X Schooltwo-hour late start; evening prayer,5:40 p.m.; Mass, 6 p.m.Thurs., May 9 — Food shelf boardmeeting, 9:30 a.m.; Mass at GRHS-LTC, 10:30 a.m.; worship committeemeeting, 7 p.m.Fri., May 10 — Morning prayer, 8a.m.; school Mass, 8:20 a.m.; noSpanish Mass.Sat., May 11 — Spanish first communionreconcilation, 8 a.m.; Spanishfirst communion rehearsal, 9 a.m.;mothers group rosary, 9 a.m.; mothersday meeting, 9:30 a.m.; CCWpro-life Mother’s Day flower sale;reconciliation, 4 p.m.; Mass, 5 p.m.Sun., May 12 — CCW pro-lifeMother’s Day flower sale; Mass, 9:30a.m.; Spanish first communion Mass,11:30 a.m.; Mass at Holy Family, SilverLake, 8 p.m.Mon., May 13 — No Mass; schedulingof liturgical ministers begins;Schoeneestatt girls’ group meeting, 3p.m.Tues., May 14 — Morning prayer,7 a.m.; Mass, 7:20 a.m.; St. Pius Xstaff meeting, 10 a.m.; junior choirpractice, 2:50 p.m.; PAC meeting, 8p.m.Wed., May 15 — Evening prayer,5:40 p.m.; Mass, 6 p.m.FIRST CONGREGATIONALCHURCH UCC1400 Elliott Ave., GlencoeRev. Linzy Collins Jr., PastorE-mail: congoucc@gmail.comWed., May 8 — Women’s fellowshipexecutive board, 5:30 p.m.; choirpractice, 6:30 p.m.; church council,7:30 p.m.Sun., May 12 — Worship withbells, 9:15 a.m.; Sunday school,10:30 a.m.Tues., May 14 — Bible study,9:30 a.m.Wed., May 15 — Circles meet;choir practice, 6:30 p.m.FIRST EVANGELICALLUTHERAN925 13th St. E., GlencoeDaniel Welch, Senior PastorRonald L. Mathison,Associate Pastor320-864-5522www.firstglencoe.orgE-mail: office@firstglencoe.orgWed., May 8 — Christ Chimes, 4p.m.; Gospel Ringers, 6 p.m.; seniorchoir, 6:15 p.m.; school spring concert,7 p.m.Thurs., May 9 — Chapel at GrandMeadows, 1:30 p.m.Fri., May 10 — Ken Davis program,fundraiser at high school auditorium,7 p.m.Sat., May 11 — NYG paper drive,9 a.m.-3 p.m.Sun., May 12 — Worship, 8 a.m.;fellowship, 9 a.m.; Bible classes,9:15 a.m.; contemporary worshipwith communion, 10:30 a.m.; NYGpaper drive, noon-3 p.m.Mon., May 13 — Pictorial directorycommittee, 6 p.m.; altar guild, 7p.m.Tues., May 14 — GRHS communion,9:30 a.m.; Common Cup meeting,10 a.m.; Manor communion,1:15 p.m.; Alzheimer support group,6 p.m.; men’s club, 7:30 p.m.Wed., May 15 — Gospel Ringers,6 p.m.; senior choir, 6:15 p.m.;school musical, 7 p.m.Al’s AutoGlencoe, MNScott Lilienthal, ownerSalesCar Sales Office & Lot:9522 N Hwy. 22 • Glencoe, MN 55336 • 320-864-6897Fax: 320-864-6489 • alsautosales@earthlink.netCar Wash & Detail Center:585 Jefferson St. • Hutchinson, MN 55350 • 320-587-5611www.AlsAutoSales.com Dir. Lic. #21692GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERANLutheran Church–Missouri Synod1407 Cedar Ave. N., Glencoewww.gslcglencoe.orgRev. James F. Gomez, PastorMatthew Harwell,Director of Christian EducationE-mail: office@gslcglencoe.orgWed., May 8 — Last week of KidsPraise, 3:15 p.m.; REVEAL, 5:30p.m.; council Bible study, 7 p.m.;council, 7:30 p.m.Thurs., May 9 — DCE cluster atWaconia, 10:30 a.m.Sun., May 12 — Worship, 9 a.m.;adult Bible study, 10:15 a.m.Mon., May 13 — Spring pastors’conference, Brainerd.Tues., May 14 — Spring pastors’conference, Brainerd; GSLC Biblestudy, 9:30 a.m.Wed., May 15 — Spring pastors’conference, Brainerd; GYM Biblestudy, high school, 7:30 a.m.; RE-VEAL, 5:30 p.m.ST. JOHN’SEVANGELICAL LUTHERAN4505 80th St., Helen TownshipGlencoeDennis Reichow, PastorWed., May 8 — Fifth- and sixthgradecatechism, 3:45 p.m.; seventhandeighth-grade catechism, 4:45p.m.; chimes, 6:30 p.m.Thurs., May 9 — Bible study atGrand Meadows, 2 p.m.Sun., May 12 — Worship, 9 a.m.;Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Bible class,10:20 a.m.Mon., May 13 — Small group discussion,7 p.m.Tues., May 14 — Table Talk, 7p.m.GRACE LUTHERAN8638 Plum Ave., BrowntonAndrew Hermodson-Olsen, PastorE-mail:Pastor@GraceBrownton.orgwww.gracebrownton.orgWed., May 8 — Confirmationclass, 4 p.m.; church council, 7 p.m.Sun., May 12 — Worship withcommunion, 8:45 a.m.; Sundayschool, 10 a.m.Tues., May 14 — Bible study, 9a.m.IMMANUEL LUTHERAN700 Division St., BrowntonR. Allan Reed, Pastorwww.immanuelbrownton.orgWed., May 8 — Chapel worshipwith communion, 6:30 p.m.; board ofdeacons meeting, 7:30 p.m.Sun., May 12 — Worship, 9 a.m.;Channel 8 video.Mon., May 13-Wed., May 15 —Pastor at spring pastors’ conference.Wed., May 15 — Noah’s Ark preschoolclosing service, 7 p.m.CONGREGATIONALDivision St., BrowntonBarry Marchant, Interim Pastorbrowntoncongregational.orgNot available.ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN300 Croyden St.Wed., May 8 — Church council, 7p.m.Thurs., May 9-Tues., May 14 —Pastor on vacation.Sat., May 11 — No evening worship.Sun., May 12 — Sunday school, 9a.m.; worship, 10 a.m.ST. BONIFACE CATHOLICStewartWed., May 8 — Mass, 9 a.m.Thurs., May 9 — Mass, 9 a.m.Sun., May 12 — Mass, 9:15 a.m.ST. MATTHEW’S LUTHERANFernandoAaron Albrecht, PastorWed., May 8 — “The Bible” onTV, 6 p.m.Sun., May 12 — Sunday schooland adult forum, 9 a.m.; worship, 10a.m.Wed., May 15 — Women’s Biblestudy, 9 a.m.; “The Bible” on TV, 6p.m.ST. JOHN’S CHURCH13372 Nature Ave. (rural Biscay)Robert Taylor, Pastor612-644-0628 (cell)320-587-5104 (church)E-mail: rlt721@hotmail.comSun., May 12 — Sunday school,9:15 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.CROSSROADS CHURCH10484 Bell Ave., PlatoScott and Heidi Forsberg, Pastors320-238-2181www.mncrossroads.orgWed., May 8 — Youth and adultactivities night, 7 p.m.Sun., May 12 — Worship, 10 a.m.ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN216 McLeod Ave. N., PlatoBruce Laabs, Pastor320-238-2550E-mail: stjlplato@embarqmail.comWed., May 8 — Youth choir, 5p.m.; midweek, 6 p.m.; council meeting,7 p.m.Thurs., May 9 — Bible study, 8:45a.m.; bulletin deadline.Sun., May 12 — Confirmation;“Time of Grace” on TV Channel 9,6:30 a.m.; worship, 9 a.m.; Sundayschool, 10 a.m.; Bible study, 10:10a.m.Wed., May 15 — Youth choir, 5p.m.; midweek, 6 p.m.ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCHOF CHRIST308 First St. N.E., PlatoBill Baldwin, Pastorwww.platochurch.comWed., May 8 — Men’s coffee, 9Need Business Cards?We can help!a.m.Sun., May 12 — Sunday school,8:45 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m.; fellowship,11 a.m.Wed., May 15 — Men’s coffee, 9a.m.IMMANUEL EVANGELICALLUTHERANNew AuburnBradley Danielson, PastorE-mail: immanuellc@yahoo.comWed., May 8 — Seventh-gradeconfirmation, 4 p.m.; eighth-gradeconfirmation, 5 p.m.Sun., May 12 — Worship withcommunion, 9 a.m.; fellowship, 10a.m.; Sunday school, 10:20 a.m.Wed., May 15 — Seventh-gradeconfirmation, 4 p.m.; eighth-gradeconfirmation, 5 p.m.GRACE BIBLE CHURCH300 Cleveland Ave. S.W., Silver LakeDr. Tom Rakow, Pastor320-327-2352http://silverlakechurch.orgWed., May 8 — Confirmationclass, 6 p.m.; prayer time and puppetpractice, 7 p.m.Sat., May 11 — Men’s Biblestudy, 7 a.m.Sun., May 12 — “First Light”radio broadcast on KARP 106.9 FM,7:30 a.m.; pre-service prayer time,9:15 a.m.; worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sundayschool for all ages, 10:35 a.m.;open shooting for CentershotArchery graduates, 11:45 a.m.Wed., May 15 — Confirmation, 6p.m.; prayer time and puppet practice,7 p.m.Dial-A-Bible Story, 320-327-2843.FAITH PRESBYTERIAN108 W. Main St., Silver LakeMark Ford, Pastor320-327-2452 / Fax 320-327-6562E-mail:faithfriends@embarqmail.comYou may be able to reach someoneat the church every Tuesday throughFriday. Don’t hesitate to come in (usechurch office door) or call, or e-mailat faithfriends@embarqmail.com.Wed., May 8 — Light supper,5:30 p.m.; WOW classes, 6 p.m;choir practice, 7 p.m.Sat., May 11 — Spring saladluncheon, 11:30 a.m.Sun., May 12 — Handbell practice,8:45 a.m.; worship service withfellowship to follow, 10 a.m.; deaconsmeeting after church.HOLY FAMILY CATHOLICCHURCH712 W. Main St., Silver LakeAnthony Stubeda, PastorPatrick Okonkwo, Associate PastorPatrick Schumacher, Associate Pastorwww.holyfamilysilverlake.orgE-mail:office@holyfamilysilverlake.orgWed., May 8 — Mass, 5 p.m.; religiouseducation catechist recap meeting,7 p.m.Thurs., May 9 — Mass at CedarCrest, 10:30 a.m.; worship meeting, 5p.m.Fri., May 10 — Mass, 8 a.m.;wedding rehearsal, 6 p.m.Sat., May 11 ‚ Mass, 6:30 p.m.Sun., May 12 — Masses, 8 a.m.and 8 p.m.Tues., May 14 — Mass, 8 a.m.FRIEDEN’S COUNTY LINE11325 Zebra Ave., NorwoodJoseph Clay, PastorSun., May 12 — Worship atChurch of Peace, 10 a.m.THE CHURCH OF JESUSCHRIST OF LATTER DAYSAINTS770 School Rd., HutchinsonKenneth Rand, Branch President320-587-5665Wed., May 8 — Young men andwomen (12-18 years old) and scouting,7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.Sun., May 12 — Sunday school,10:50 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; priesthood, reliefsociety and primary, 11:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m.WATER OF LIFE CHURCHIGLESIA METODISTA LIBREClinica del Alma727 16th St. E., GlencoeSpanish/bi-lingual servicesNestor and Maria German, PastorsE-mail:nestor2maria@hotmail.comSun., May 12 — Worship, 2 p.m.ST. PETERLUTHERAN CHURCHCorner C.R. 1 and Second St. S.77 Second Ave. S., Lester PrairieLayton Lemke, Vacancy PastorSun., May 12— Worship, 9 a.m.;Sunday school and Bible study, 10:15a.m.SHALOM BAPTIST CHURCH1215 Roberts Rd. S.W., HutchinsonRick Stapleton, Senior PastorAdam Krumrie, Worship PastorTami Smithee, Student Ministries320-587-2668 / Fax 320-587-4290www.shalombaptist.orgWed., May 8 — AWANA, 6:30p.m.; middle school youth, 6:30p.m.; senior high youth, 7:30 p.m.;parenting workshop, 6:35 p.m.Sun., May 12 — Worship, 9 a.m.and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 9a.m.Mon., May 13 — Women’s discipleship,6:30 p.m.; men’s growthgroup, 7 p.m.; women’s “First Steps”group, 7 p.m.Tues., May 14 — Women’s discipleship,9 a.m.; Mothers ofPreschoolers (MOPS) picnic, RotaryPark, 6 p.m.McLeod Publishing, Inc.716 E. 10th St.Glencoe, MN 55336320-864-5518advertising@glencoenews.comObituariesMaryLee Belle Nelson, 80, BrowntonFuneral services forMaryLee Belle (Duehn) Nelson,80, of Brownton, wereheld Monday, May 6, atGrace Lutheran Church,Brownton.The Rev.AndrewHermodson-Olsen officiated.Mrs. NelsondiedWednesday,May 1,2013, atHarmonyMaryLeeNelsonRiver Living Center inHutchinson.The organist was CherylAndrix, and soloist RosineHermodson-Olsen sang “OnEagle’s Wings.” Congregationalhymns were “I KnowThat My Redeemer Lives,”“The Old Rugged Cross” and“What a Friend We Have inJesus.”Honorary pallbearers wereAdam Revier, Shane Revier,Cord Revier and ChancetonRevier. Active pallbearerswere Larry Nelson, LarryRosenthal, Jeff Messner,Bradley Anderson, JasonRosenthal and Cody Revier.Interment was at Fort RidgelyCemetery in Fairfax, followinglunch at the church.MaryLee Belle Duehn wasborn on July 15, 1932, at herhome in Stewart, to Lelandand Pearl (Tesch) Duehn. Shewas baptized as an infant onApril 9, 1933, by the Rev.If You Advertise It, They Will Come!GLENCOECITY WIDERobinson at MethodistChurch in Stewart and confirmedin her faith as a youthon March 28, 1945, by theRev. Tibbetts at the CongregationalChurch in Brownton.She received her educationin Stewart, Lester Prairie,Glencoe and Browntonschools through the eighthgrade. She graduated fromSleepy Eye Public Schoolwith the class of 1950. Shefurthered her education by attendingFranklin HospitalSchool of Nursing in Minneapolis.On Jan. 14, 1951, MaryLeeDuehn was united in marriageto Lowell Nelson byThe Rev. Conradson at OurSavior’s Lutheran Church inFairfax. This marriage wasblessed with three daughters,Randy, Vicky and Nancy. TheNelsons made their home inSleepy Eye, Winona, Wasecaand, since 1984, in ruralBrownton. They shared over62 years of marriage together.During high school, Mrs.Nelson worked at the SleepyEye Hospital. In addition tobeing a loving homemaker,wife and mother, Mrs. Nelsonwas employed at Herters,Montgomery Ward, J.C. Penneyand Sears for 30 years inthe mail-order departmentsuntil she retired in 1994.Mrs. Nelson was a faithfulmember at Grace LutheranChurch in Brownton, whereshe was a member of theLadies Aid and Altar Guild.GARAGESALEDAY!Saturday,May 18Ads will run in the May 12 Glencoe Advertiser,May 15 McLeod County Chronicle and online.DEADLINE FOR CITY WIDE GARAGESALE ADS IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 8.$20 for 30 word classified ad.$.30/word over 30.Need a BIGGER impact?Only $ 32 for 1x2 boxed ad in both papers.Stop in or call our office todayto place your ad.CHRONICLEADVERTISER716 East 10 th St.Glencoe320-864-5518She enjoyed needlework,sewing, cooking and playingcards. She truly cherished thetime spent with her familyand friends.Survivors include her husband,Lowell Nelson ofBrownton; children, Randy(David) Revier of Glencoeand Nancy (Kevin) Nelson-Deppe of Waseca; grandchildren,Bradley (Erika) Andersonof Tulsa, Okla., JenniferBuker of New Ulm, GingerBuker of Mankato, JasonRosenthal of Baldwin, Mo.,Angela (Joshua) RosenthalLandrum of Waseca, AmandaDeppe of Waseca, and MeganDeppe of Tinker AFB, OklahomaCity, Okla.; nine greatgrandchildren;four greatgreat-grandchildren;brotherin-law,Earl (Joyce) Nelsonof Grand Rapids; nephew,Larry (Betty) Nelson ofNorth Branch; other relativesand many friends.Preceding her in deathwere her parents, Leland andPearl Duehn; and daughter,Vicky Lynn (Nelson) Rosenthal.Memorials are preferred toGrace Lutheran Church inBrownton.Arrangements were by theJohnson-McBride FuneralChapel of Glencoe. Onlineobituaries and guest book areavailable at www.hantge.com. Click on obituaries/guest book.Legion Post 95 elects officers for new yearGlencoe American LegionPost 95, at its regular meetingon May 2, elected the followingto serve as officers for2013-14:Commander, Al Gruenhagen;senior vice commander,Duane Haag; junior vicecommander, Jim Entinger; financeofficer, DeweyKlaustermeier; chaplain, DonPetrick; historian, Jim Benson’sergeant at arms, RogerHilgers; and board members,Chuck Jensen, Bruce Millerand Dennis Matuska.Appointed as adjutant wasDon Gruenhagen, and appointedas Honor Guard commanderwas Dennis Wandrei.It’s the perfect time to gatherup all those items takingup space in yourgarage and sellthem.2 FREEGarage sale signswith each city-wideGARAGE SALE AD

The McLeod County Chronicle, www.glencoenews.com, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, page 12Firefighter trainingChronicle photos by Lori CoplerThe Brownton Fire Department hosted a trainingburn at an abandoned trailer on Highway 15, south ofBrownton, on Sunday morning. Certified trainersfrom South Central College’s Center for Business &Industry, including former Glencoe Fire Chief BobScheidt, conducted the training for new firefighters inan inititial firefighter class, as well as experiencedfirefighters on Brownton’s department. Four crewswere allowed to experience interior fire attack strategiesduring the live burn, giving them a taste of howto battle actual, accidental fires. Above, BrowntonFire Chief Chris Hansch walks the perimeter of thetrailer. At right, Brownton firefighters Jamie Bah,Robert Lindeman and Randy Templin stand ready fortheir turn at an interior attack. Along with apparatussupplied by Brownton, the Winthrop Fire Departmentprovided a tanker truck, the Stewart Fire Departmentprovided a pumper, the Glencoe Fire Departmentbrought the county air van to refill air bottles, and AllinaAmbulance Service brought an ambulance tostand by and provide rehab for the participating firefighters.After each crew had completed its rotationas an interior attack team, as a back-up team, and asa hose tending and ventilation team, the trailer wasallowed to burn to the ground.Lot of changes, yet much staysthe same for Unhinged!PizzaBy Lori CoplerStaff WriterOne of Glencoe’spopular eatingplaces is operatingunder a new name, newphone number and an expandedmenu as of May 1.The former Pizza Ranch,located on the east edge ofGlencoe on Ninth StreetEast, is now“Unhinged!Pizza.”Jason Zehnder, who managesthe local restaurant andis a co-owner along withJeff and Shonna Caswelland Elmer and Karen Kooi,said the change will allowthe owners to expand theirwings.“Pizza Ranch is a greatcompany,” said Zehnder.“We had a great relationshipwith them. But after 16years, it just feels like it’stime for us to have a littlemore freedom, try a newmenu … just to branch outon our own and try some ofour own ideas.”Zehnder said the ownerswanted to capture a sense offun with its new name, “Unhinged!Pizza.”“It’s all about fun, crazyfun,” said Zehnder. “We justwanted to embody the word‘fun.’”Zehnder saidUnhinged!Pizza has alreadyexpanded its menu, with themain addition being that of“Flavor Burst” ice cream,which is included in thebuffet. The soft-serve icecream includes eight differentflavors.Zehnder also said Unhinged!Pizzahas changedits pizza sauce and cheese,added a rotisserie-style, dryrubchicken to its breadedchicken, and added pasta toits buffet.“We haven’t taken anythingaway from the menu,we’ve just added to it,” saidZehnder.Along with the namechange comes a new phonenumber, 320-864-4010.While much is changing,much is staying the same,Zehnder added.“We still have the samegreat staff, the same greatservice and the samehours,” Zehnder said. Hoursare Sunday through Thursday,11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; andFriday and Saturday, 11a.m. to 11 p.m.Unhinged!Pizza will continueto offer take-out anddelivery, as well.And, Zehnder said, therestaurant will continue itstradition of supporting itsChronicle photo by Lori CoplerOne of the new menu items at Unhinged!Pizza (formerlyPizza Ranch) is “Flavor Burst” ice cream,which will be included in the buffet. Shown abovewith a cone is manager/co-owner Jason Zehnder.community, from “tipnight”fundraisers for organizationsto donations toschool activities, events andorganizations.“We will continue to beas active as humanly possible,”said Zehnder.Along with the Glencoerestaurant, there are Unhinged!Pizzarestaurants inDelano, Norwood YoungAmerica and Waconia. Itswebsite is www.unhingedpizza.com.Zehnder said that in theweek since the restaurantmade the change, “I’ve hadalmost nothing but very,very good comments.“Of course, we’re definitelyopen to any inputanyone has, also,” Zehnderadded.Gaylord police officer suspended without payGAYLORD — The GaylordHub reported that GaylordPolice Officer Eric Boonhas been suspended for twoweeks without pay for usingpoor judgment and for violatingcity policy concerning theposting of an improper Facebookmessage last month.The McLeodCounty ChronicleMissionaries Continued from page 1general duties of workingwith the Jamaican staff at theorphanage and also overseeingthe budget of the facility.It also includes overseeingthe various mission teamsthat come to the orphanage aswell as “the general care ofthe children,” Barb said.As a long-time Christianeducation teacher, Barb alsowill use that experience in Jamaica.Her main role will beas an educator.She said the children comefrom a variety of situations.Most are removed from abusivehomes, but some are orphansor were abandoned,Barb added. “A lot of thechildren are far behind (ontheir education) due to theircircumstances.”Pastor Laabs will concentrateon the spiritual life ofthe Christian orphanage, andplans to work with the neighborhoodaround the orphanagein an outreach program.“There is a strong Christianpresence,” he said, but thereare other religious influences,like Rastafarians, to dealwith, too. “But Jesus isgreater.”Barb said Robin’s Nest islocated on top of mountainoverlooking Montego Bay,and Sunday services are helddown in town. Bruce said hewould like to hold periodicservices at Robin’s Nest aswell.“The main thing is that thechildren experience love andstability, especially Christianlove,” Bruce added.Barb said life at Robin’sNest involves children “whocome with a lot of issues.”But the orphanage providesthese children with threemeals a day, snacks, clothing,electricity and running water,something not available tomany Jamaicans.Robin’s Nest also has “a lotSnowbirds Continued from page 1landlords were all sent letters 1 where snow needed to beexplaining the ordinance and hauled from the downtownwhere downtown tenants can area; two minor snow events;and cannot park.and three snow and ice eventsMike Drew, city public where streets were salted andworks director for streets and sanded only.parks, said there were issues He said the city used 240this spring with alleys being tons of salt this past winter,impassable and residents and had 62 hours of contractseeking permission to park on work for trucks hauling thethe streets before the April 1 snow.expiration date.Drew said the city’s pavedSome people with alley trails were cleared 10 timesgarages could not get to the this winter at a cost ofgarages because of problems $1,450. He said the trails andwith the alley. He suggested airport were not top prioritiesthe city look at that issue for with city crews, and oftennext year.were done a day or two laterMayor Randy Wilson said when time allowed.the new ordinance did what it Drew said the curb-to-curbwas designed to do; it helped snow removal policy oftencity snow removal efforts to required the city snowplowingcrews to do three passesbe more effective and moreefficient with vehicles off on a street instead of two thiscity streets. It saved the city winter, but he said the noparkingrules made it easiermoney in the process.Drew said there were 11 on the plow operators “tomajor snow events since Nov. keep moving.”of people caring for them.”While most Americans takefor granted the luxuries offeredhere, that is not the casein most parts of the world,the couple said.The Laabs agreed to an initialtwo-year commitment toRobin’s Nest.The Laabs have threegrown children, who are allsupportive of their missionwork.“People are surprised we’redoing this at our age (mid50s),” Barb said. “But we’renot surprised. We feel we arebeing called to this place. Wedon’t know what the hardshipswill be, but we knowthere will be hardships,” sheadded.One hardship will be leavingtheir family and congregationbehind. “I couldn’t dothis if we didn’t know Godwas calling us to,” Barb said.*****As to leaving St. John’sLutheran, Pastor Laabs saidhe felt the call of God to remainat the Plato church for14 years. “But there is workstill to be done.”He said he has had goodrelations with the congregation.“I have love for themand vice versa.”While there is always workto be done at any parish, hesaid “our chapter is closing(at St. John’s) and it is timefor someone else to pick upthe mantle.”He said the process of findinga new pastor has alreadybegun.The congregation hasstrong leadership in place,Pastor Laabs said, including ayouth choir that has “morphed”into a youth groupwithin the congregation. Thekey is having young adultscoming forward within thecongregation. “I see the handof God there.”While the growth in thecongregation has been slow,Bruce said “there are manyloving folks in the congregation.”*****Pastor Laabs has been apastor for over 25 years andpreviously served at St.Paul’s in Watertown and atAudubon, Iowa.Barb has taught for manyyears at Christ Community inWatertown as well as OurSavior in Excelsior. She currentlyhelps supervise themedia center at LutheranHigh School in Mayer.*****If anyone is interested inhaving the Laabs speak totheir groups or congregations,contact them atbabslabs@yahoo.com.The McLeod County Chronicle & Silver Lake Leader2013 GLENCOE-SILVER LAKEGRADUATION SUPPLEMENTAn opportunity for your business to congratulate the graduatingseniors and to wish them continued success in this keepsake edition.This popular edition includes baby picturesand graduation program information.Published Wednesday, June 5, in the McLeod County Chronicleand Thursday, June 6 in the Silver Lake LeaderTo reserve space please call ourGlencoe office at 320-864-5518,FAX 320-864-5510 or E-mailAsk for Karin Ramige Cornwell (karinr@glencoenews.com),Sue Keenan (suek@glencoenews.com),Brenda Fogarty (brendaf@glencoenews.com)OR our Silver Lake office at320-327-2216, FAX 320-327-2530Check our Web site to see last year’s edition, www.glencoenews.com,click on Special Sections at the top of the page.DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 22