City of Silver Lake - The McLeod County Chronicle

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2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide Book1Welcome to the City ofSilver LakeA great place to raise a family.✧ Located on State Hwy 7✧ Friendly, small townatmosphere✧ Downtown redevelopment✧ A great place to develop yourbusiness✧ Centrally located between thecities of Hutchinson & Glencoe✧ Economic development✧ Schools, parks, poolLocal Celebrations: Pola-Czesky Days, Music in the Park,St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Dairy Days, Winter Festival/Santa DayCity of Silver Lake308 Main St. W.Silver Lake, MN 55381320-327-2412 • www.cityofsilverlake.org

2 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookCommunityAuditoriumSilver Lake Auditorium.....................16ChurchesFaith Presbyterian Church.................16Grace Bible Church...........................16Holy Family Catholic Church ...........16NewspapersMcLeod Publishing ...........................50Silver Lake Leader ................38, 40, 46OrganizationsCity of Silver Lake ..............................1Crow River Sno Pros.........................33Silver Lake American Legion ...........38Silver Lake Knights of Columbus.......6Silver Lake Lions Club .......................4Silver Lake Sportsmen’s Club.............6EducationECFE .................................................20GSL Community Ed..........................20GSL Public Schools...........................18Health/MedicalChiropracticGauer Chiropractic Clinic .................28DentistsContemporary Dental ........................28Schoeneberger Dental Clinic.............28Eye SpecialistsSouthwest Eyecare ............................28FitnessPanther Field House ..........................20Hospitals/ClinicsGlencoe Regional Health Services......................................Inside Front CoverHutchinson Health Clinic ..................34Editorial Directory:• Welcome ..............................................3• Silver Lake city council........................5• Silver Lake emergency services ..........7• Silver Lake city staff ............................8• Luce Line Trail ....................................9• Planning for Silver Lake’s future........11• Pola-Czesky Days ..............................13• Mileka’s 5K Run/Walk ......................15• Churches ............................................17• GSL Schools..................................19-20• GSL School District............................21• Local organizations ......................22-25• City map........................................26-27ADVERTISING DIRECTORYReal EstateAgents/AgenciesEdina Realty - Ray ............................48RentalUptown Apartments...........................36Senior HousingCedar Crest.........................Back CoverGrand Meadows ................................48Lakeside Manor.................................36ServicesAppliances/ElectronicsDale’s Appliance .................................4Electronic Servicing ..........................12Auto Sales/ServiceAl’s Auto Sales ..................................30Gene’s Towning...................................4Harlan’s Auto Repair...........................6Kaz’s Auto & Truck Repair...............10Child CareAdventureCare Daycare ....................48Little Friends Daycare.........................4Construction/Home ServicesCustom Installations & Coverings ....34Flatworks Concrete Construction......36Hirsch Roofing ..................................34Kaczmarek Landscaping ...................12Leisure Time Mowing .........................4Lite Electric .......................................38Mathews Digging ..............................14Mathews Vasek Construction ............10Rockhard Concrete & Masonry.........34Schauer & Sons Construction .............6Financial ServicesFirst Community Bank,Silver Lake .....................................32Security Bank & Trust, Co. ...............44HaulingStritesky Trucking .............................12• History ................................................29• Aquatic Center....................................31• Snowmobile trail map ........................33• County parks ......................................35• Elderly/handicap housing ..................37• Daycares ............................................37• Silver Lake expos ..............................39• Music in the Park................................41• McLeod County committees ..............42• McLeod County officials....................43• Area celebrations ................................45• State and federal officials ..................47• Township offices ................................49• New to town/basic ordinances............52Insurance AgenciesCitizens Insurance Agency ................10Jilek Insurance Agency, Inc...............38Laurie Mickolichek ...........................12State Farm - Larry Anderson.............44Sumter Mutual...................................30Pet ServicesWaggin’ Tails Professional DogGrooming .......................................36Plumbing & HeatingMikolichek Plumbing & Heating ......30Ziemer Plumbing & Heating .............36Wood’s Edge......................................34PrintingCrow River Press.....Inside Back CoverMcLeod Publishing ...........................50RestaurantsMolly’s Cafe......................................38Sanitation ServicesMcLeod County Solid Waste...............6StorageK & K Storage...................................14TransportationTrailblazer Transit .............................46ShoppingCampingR & R Camper Center .......................44CostumesGrandma’s Closet ..............................38FloristsJean’s Floral & Craft .........................16LiquorSilver Lake Liquors...........................12ProduceShimanski Orchard............................14SpecialtyRodan & Fields - Hertzog .................28CoverInformationPhoto by Brenda FogartyMain photo: A view of theSilver Lake from the northwestshore near Cedar CrestEstate, Inc. Assisted LivingFacility.Publisher2013-2014 Silver LakeGuide published by McLeodPublishing, Inc., Glencoe,Minnesota.

2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookEnjoy the small town experienceSilver Lake Mayor Bruce BeboWelcome Friends,I would like to take this opportunityto invite you to visit and enjoy our wonderfulcity. Silver Lake has so much tooffer its residents and visitors. For ourresidents, Silver Lake is a small townwith many of the big town amenities.Lakeside Elementary School and theentire Glencoe-Silver Lake School Districtoffers great educational opportunitiesfor our young families.Our community takes great pride inthe fact that we have our own police,fire, and ambulance services. It bringsgreat comfort and a sense of security toour residents to know that if ever needed,these services are only minutesaway.During the spring and summermonths, there are many activities thatrange from biking along the soon to bepaved Luce Line Trail, relaxing by thepool at the Bruce Maresh Aquatic Center,enjoying some volleyball, basketball,or softball, or even throwing aringer or two in the horseshoe pits. Duringthe heart of the summer we have agreat group of volunteers that pull togetherand sponsor the “Music in thePark” on Thursday evenings, which inturn leads us right into our annual“Pola-Czesky Days” celebration thefirst weekend of August. If you are fortunateto be around for our celebration,you will get to witness almost all of ourgreat organizations in action. You willbe amazed at how everyone works together!There are also many activities thattake place during the fall, winter, andspring months. Some of those eventsare the Sportsmen’s Club Turtle Soupfeed, a free will Thanksgiving Dinnerfor all, a Winter Festival that includes3horse drawn rides, the Lake Association’sgolf tournament on ice, the Lions’brunch, Knights of Columbus fish fry,the ever growing St. Patrick’s Day Parade,the Civic Association’s bean bagTournament, and the list goes on andon.The thing that will jump out at anyonewho visits our fine city is thefriendliness of the residents. I would describepeople of the city of Silver Lakeas “strong and proud!” All of theseevents that I mentioned above, as wellas many of the services, are only possiblebecause of these fine people andthey do it in many different fashions. Itranges from volunteering hours andhours of their time, to maybe donatingfunds if needed, to even risking theirlives on a daily basis so all of us can goto sleep at night knowing that if a difficultsituation arises, we are in the besthands possible. No one could ask foranything more than that!Again welcome, and on behalf ofeveryone in Silver Lake, we appreciateyou taking the time to visit our city andI hope you enjoy all of the wonderfulthings our residents have to offer.Sincerely,Bruce Bebo, MayorCity of Silver LakeWhere is Silver Lake?Silver Lake is located in McLeodCounty, south-central Minnesota.It is 50 miles west of the TwinCities, located on MinnesotaHighway 7.Silver LakePopulation: 837City of Silver Lake308 Main Street West,Silver Lake MN 55381320-327-2412www.cityofsilverlake.org

4 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookBox 25 - Silver Lake, MN 55381320-327-2506Dale’s Appliance &Refrigeration, Inc.Repairs on:• Home Air Conditioning• All major Appliances• Light Commercial Refrigeration~ Reasonable Rates ~Over 30 years experienceDale Klaustermeier6978 190th St., Lester Prairie(320) 395-2719License#20113122Preschool Program • Story TimeCrafts • Outdoor Play AreaLots of Play TimeGood Friends and Fun TimesLittle Friends DaycareSandy & Alyssa Heuer217 Frank St. NE, Silver Lake320-327-2756Leisure Time MowingLicensed & InsuredMowing, Fertilizing, Weed ControlCommercial or ResidentialFree EstimatesSteve Weber 320-282-944322102 Flower Rd., Silver Lake 320-327-3138Enjoy your leisure time while we mow!Silver Lake Lions ClubTo serve the community through volunteerismand support the Lions international projects.Silver Lake Lions, PO Box 451, Silver Lake, MN 55381LOCAL PROJECTSLIONS DONATIONS• Lions Hearing Dog • Lions Hearing Foundation• Leader Dog• Journey for Service• Youth Exchange • Diabetes• Peace Poster• Lions Eye Bank & Children’s Eye Clinic• Lions Club International Foundation• Collect used eyeglasses, sunglasses & hearing aidsSPECIAL DONATIONS• Habitat for Humanity • Foundation for Children• Tim Orth Foundation • McLeod County Food Shelf• McLeod County Historical Society• Take tickets at McLeod County FairOver 50 MembersStrong & GrowingSCHOOL DONATIONS• High School Scholarships • Close-Up Program• High School After Prom Party• Field HouseCOMMUNITY DONATIONS• Pola-Czesky Days • Flower Garden• Highway Clean Up • Summer Recreation• Churches• City Street Signs• Cornerstone Park• Lions Shelter• City Tennis Courts • Softball Field Restrooms• Lions Youth Football • Swimming Pool• Senior Dining• Senior Citizens• Fruit Baskets for Shut-ins • Bike-a-RamaWe would love to have you visit a meetingon the 3rd Thursday of the month at theSilver Lake Legion Club rooms. Enjoy a free mealon us and see if you would like to joinThank you Silver Lake for your support!

2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookSilver Lake City Council5MayorBruce Bebo217 Summit Ave.327-3157CouncilmemberCarol Roquette1316 Main St. W.320-753-1145CouncilmemberNolan Johnson205 E. Main St.327-2990Council meetings:Third Monday, 6:30 p.m.,and first Monday of January,April, July and OctoberContact council membersby e-mail:www.cityofsilverlake.orgCouncilmemberEric Nelson300 Lake Ave. S.327-8482CouncilmemberPat Fogarty219 Century Ln.327-2541Other area city councilsBiscay (864-5024): LeRoy Knoll,mayor; Paula Brecht, clerk; MarianKnoll, treasurer; Tom Urban, DennisMcGuire, Dennis Schwanke andRich Pohlmeier, council members.Meeting: Second Tuesday.Brownton (328-5318): Jay Werner,mayor; Cindy Lindeman,clerk/treasurer; Norman Schwarze,Douglas A. Block, Chuck Warner andBrian Dressel, council members.Meeting: First Tuesday. Fax: (320)328-5318Glencoe (864-5586): Randy Wilson,mayor; Mark Larson, city administrator;Daniel Perschau, LoriAdamietz, Kevin Dietz, JohnSchrupp and Gary Ziemer, councilmembers. Meetings: First and thirdMondays each month; Fax: 864-6405.Hutchinson (587-5151): SteveCook, mayor; Jeremy Carter, administrator/treasurer;Gary Forcier, ChadCzmowski, Mary Christensen andBill Arndt, council members. Meetings:Second and fourth Tuesdays.Fax: (320) 234-4240; e-mailjcarter@ci.hutchinsonmn.usLester Prairie (395-2646): AndrewHeimerl, mayor; Marilyn Pawelk, coordinator/treasurer;Sandi Adams-Bruins,Ron Foust, Eric Angvall andRobert D. Messer, council members.Meeting: First Monday after firstTuesday. Fax No. (320) 395-2646New Auburn (864-5831): DougMunsch, mayor; Wendy Becker,clerk, Marlys Becker, treasurer; DennisKuehl, Sheri Lowden, ElizabethFrahm and Rebecca Brockoff, councilmembers. Meeting: First and thirdTuesday.Plato (238-2570): Bob Becker,mayor; Gerri Scott, clerk and treasurer;VeeAnn Wood, Robert Pflipsen,Julie Wischnack and Dennis Oltmann,council members. Meeting:Second Monday.Stewart (562-2518): Jason Peirce,mayor; Ronda Huls, clerk/treasurer;Jim Eitel, Mike Knox, Jim Eitel,council members. Meeting: SecondMonday. Fax. No. (320) 562-2518; e-mail: cityhall@mchsi.comWinsted (485-2366): Steve Stotko,mayor; Brad Martens, administrator;Deb Boelter, clerk/treasurer; BonnieQuast, Tom Ollig, Max Faschng andGeorge Schulenberg, council members.Meeting: First and third Tuesdays.Fax: (320) 485-2858; e-mail:clerk.winsted@tds.net.

6 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookSchauer & SonsConstructionWhen YouDon’tRecycle...• Concrete & Masonry• Pole Barns • Reclads• New Constructions• Houses • Remodeling• Light CommercialSILVER LAKE, MN320-327-3170We StillPay YourBillVISIT: www.co.mcleod.mn.us/recyclingand find out how to save George.HARLAN’SAuto Repair211 N. Lake Ave. PO Box 245, Silver Lake, MN320-327-2255AAA Motor Club • Most Major Motor Clubs24 Hour Towing • ASE CertifiedMaster Automobile TechnicianSilver LakeSportsmen’s ClubWe meet the fourth Thursdayat the clubhouse, Swan LakeSanctuary, at 7 p.m.Join us for the annual turtle soup feed.We will be selling burgers duringPola-Czesky Days.Join the Club- call 327-2271Family OwnedSince 1952HarlanWawrzyniakOver 40 yearsexperienceKNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSSERVING THE NEEDS OF CHURCH,FAMILIES AND COMMUNITYWe are a Catholic, Family,Fraternal Service Organization dedicatedto the values and faith of theRoman Catholic Church.We are comprised of Catholicmen who, with the involvementof our families, seek to insurethe blessings of the Catholicfaith through opportunities thatprovide support of the Church, ourfamilies, our community,and our youthThe Purpose of Our OrganizationCHARITY ~ To share our time, talents, gifts, and treasureswith those in need.UNITY ~ To work together to accomplish deeds notachievable individually.FRATERNITY ~ To aid our Brother Knight and his family; to aid andshow concern for them and to provide insurance to protect them.PATRIOTISM ~ To serve and honor our countryin the church and community.What do Knights Do?We conduct Service Projects and Provide Activities and Materials to Strengthen and Aid the CatholicChurch, Our Families, Our Youth, Our Community, and Our Council.Brochures with more information are available in the back of Holy FamilyCatholic Church or Contact Us at PO Box 93 ~ SL MN 55381-0093 orCall Bob Penas at 320-327-2122 • bobpenas@wildbluecoop.comMake Your Family Part of Ours and JOIN US TODAY!!!

2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookSilver Lake emergency servicesSilver Lake PoliceThe Silver Lake Police Department is aproactive police department that prides itselfon community-oriented policing, with its missionstatement being: “To provide public protectionfrom crime and provide services thatenhance the safety and quality of life for theCity of Silver Lake.”The department consists of one full-timechief, one full-time officer, and three part-time officers.Treating everyone in a professional, respectful, andcourteous manner is what goes a long way for the SilverLake Police Department.Members of the department train and work closelywith the Silver Lake Ambulance, Silver Lake Fire Department,and the Silver Lake First Responders.Roles for the police department include things such asescorts for businesses, residential and business checks,community events, and security for the public.Residents may speak with an officer by calling 320-327-0108, or by contacting the McLeod County Sheriff’sOffice at 320-864-3134 and leaving a message foran officer. The police department can also be contactedby sending an email to silverlakepolice@mchsi.com. Inan emergency, residents are strongly advised to call 911.The police department encourages residents to reportany suspicious activity they observe.7Silver Lake AmbulanceSince 1970, the Silver Lake Ambulance has providedthe City of Silver Lake, Hale Township andportions of Rich Valley Township with Basic LifeSupport (BLS) ambulance service, responding toover 100 calls per year. Approximately 15 Minnesotacertified EMTs staff the ambulance service,providing 24/7 coverage.The ambulance is a 1995 MedTec on a Fordchassis. Along with the state-required BLS equipment,the service has variances, which allow it to carryand administer several potential life-saving medications.The ambulance is funded by the City of Silver Lake,Hale Township and Rich Valley Township. In addition,the ambulance staff conducts an annual fund raisier forSilver Lake FireFor more than 100 years the Silver Lake FireDepartment has proudly provided fire and rescueprotection to the residents of the city of SilverLake, Hale Township, and portions of Rich Valley,Winsted and Hassan Valley townships.With the strong support of the city and townships,the department maintains two pumpertrucks, two tanker trucks, a rescue van equippedwith the jaws of life, a gamma goat (grass rig) anda six-wheeler for the fire and rescue activities. Thedepartment also maintains a vintage 1932 pumpertruck, which is proudly shown in parades.Silver Lake firefighters are required to attend the basicfirefighter course through South Central Technical Collegeduring their probationary first year on the department.In addition to their initial training, the firefightersattend drills twice a month and the department holdsadditional funding for equipment acquisition.The ambulance service meets every second Thursdayof the month in the Silver Lake Auditorium. Anyone interestedin joining the service can contact the Silver LakeCity Hall at 320-327-2412.monthly meetings.The department is 30 members strong. In addition todrills and training the department is also active in theschools and the community providing fire preventiontraining.

8 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookSilver Lake city staffCity administrationKerry VenierClerk/Treasurer327-2412Kristi MesenbrinkDeputy ClerkSilver Lake City Hall, located at 308 Main Street W.,houses city police, ambulance and public works staff.Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday,with the lobby open until 6 p.m. each day. Thecity hall phone number is 327-2412.Public worksSupervisor: Dale Kosek, 327-2412Gary Jerabek, MaintenanceEmergency contactsPolice Chief: Forrest Henricksen, 327-0108 (nonemergency);John Reigstad, Police Officersilverlakepolice@mchsi.comIn an emergency, dial 9-1-1Fire Chief: Dale Kosek, 864-3134Ambulance Chief: Duane Wawrzyniak, 327-2412Emergency Response Coordinator: ChristineWawrzyniak, 327-2412City signs welcome visitors into town. The signs werecompleted with funds from the city and donations bythe Silver Lake Lions Club.View of Silver Lake from CornerstonePark.Above, the Silver Lake Auditorium. Left,the water tower.

2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookLuce Line Trail offers a variety of recreationSilver Lake, in conjunction with thecities of Hutchinson and Winsted, isworking on improving the quality ofthe Luce Line State Trail.The cities have sought legislation tobe included in the State Bonding Billfor the appropriation of funds to pavethe trail from Winsted to Cedar Mills.These cities, along with McLeodCounty, have put forth money to movethis process along.Currently, the Luce Line Trail consistsof crushed gravel, and can be usedfor biking, hiking, horseback riding,mountain biking, snowmobiling, andskiing.The trail, which is a 63-mile-longformer railroad track that runs from theTwin Cities west past Cosmos, stretchesacross varied landscapes of metropolitanand rural Minnesota.It is a preserved strip of countrysidealive with many varieties of plants andanimals.Rolling stands of sugar maple andbasswood, along with many colorfulplants can be found in the east. West ofHutchinson, the woods give way toremnants of the tall-grass prairie, withmany prairie plants still visible.The trail is also home to muchwildlife, including deer, fox, mink,owls, and pheasants. The many adjacentlakes also support habitats forducks and geese.With the state bonding bill monies,the trail could be paved with a bituminoussurfacing material, and accordingto authorities in favor of paving thetrail, this would provide a “superiorsurface” for biking, rollerblading,walking, jogging, cross-country skiing,The Luce Line Trail, a 63-mile recreation trail from Plymouth to Cosmosis used for walking, biking, horseback riding and snowmobiling.and snowmobiling.According to Steve Cook, mayor ofHutchinson and advocate for thepaving of the trail, a “paved trail betweenthe cities would provide a backboneconnection to local trail systemsbetween Winsted, Silver Lake, andHutchinson.”The Luce Line Trail has been underthe control of the Department of NaturalResources (DNR) since 1976, andtheir “master plan” for the trail, writtenin 1998, has identified a large portionof this section to be paved to accomodatelocal needs.The paved 10-foot wide trail sectionwould run approximately 25 milesfrom Winsted to Cedar Mills. Besidesproviding a variety of uses for non-motorizedrecreational activities, the trail9would also accomodate snowmobiletraffic and provide parallel sections tofacilitate horseback riding.The estimated cost for planning andconstruction is $2.5 million.Key benefits of the plan include:• Safer alternate routes for exerciseand commuting.• Increased options for physical activityto promote healthier lifestyles foradults, children, and families.• Valuable means to connect userswith nature and the environment.• More opportunities for “trail connectivity”and use between communities.• Consistency with the “Master Plan”written by the Minnesota DNR.• “Kid and wheelchair friendly” surfacingfor little legs and wheelchairs.Another benefit to paving the trailincludes connections to other trail systems.A paved Luce Line State Trail, accordingto Cook, would create newrecreational opportunities for users ofthe system from around the entire state.This system would be enhanced furtherby future linkages to the DakotaState Trail, which is a relatively shortdistance to the south.Within Silver Lake, the city and organizations,such as the Silver LakeLake Enhancement Association, havebeen working to make the trail systemmore “user friendly” by installingbenches along Silver Lake, and creatinga dirt trail in front of Cedar CrestEstate in Silver Lake, complete with afishing pier.

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2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookPlanning for Silver Lake’s futureSilver Lake will be seeingmany improvements in thenext few years, includingupgrades, sidewalk improvements,and potential business.One of the improvementsincludes making Silver Lakemore “pedestrian-friendly.”For the past couple of years,the Silver Lake City Counciland local organizations havebeen working to accomplishthis goal.Last July, members of theSilver Lake Lake Enhancementpurchased and placedbenches along Silver Lake,and worked with the MinnesotaDNR to install twofishing piers on Silver Lake.One pier, which wasreused from the fishing pieron Swan Lake, sits at thenortheast end of the lake,along Gehlen Avenue.The second pier is locatedin front of Cedar Crest Estatein Silver Lake, along thenortheast shore.The Lake EnhancementAssociation, along withother local organizations andvolunteers, worked to createa gravel trail off of MainStreet South leading to thepier.This association also hostsan annual “shore clean up”event where volunteers workto clean up the shore line ofthe lake, raking, mowing,and removing brush.The Silver Lake CityCouncil is also working toincrease sidewalk and crosswalksafety, and as part ofthe reconstruction project onGrove Avenue (County StateAid Highway 2), the councilis installing a sidewalk onGrove Avenue south of MainNew ceiling tiles being installed in the auditorium.Above is the new pier on Silver Lake as it was being constructed.Street.More improvements to thecity can be found in the upgradingof water meters andreplacement of hydrants.As part of the bonding forthe Grove Avenue project,the city has included costs toreplace 20 water hydrantsand upgrade all of the watermeters in the city.The project was set to startin April 2013 and will becompleted by September2013.City Clerk Kerry Venieralso said the city has beeninvolved in supporting thepaving of the Luce LineTrail.“We are hoping that afterthe Luce Line Trail is paved,we can work to connect it tothe Dakota Rail Trail, locatedsouthwest of Silver Lake.”He added that the Citywill continue to maintainand increase “pedestrianfriendly”routes throughoutthe city.Venier said he and thecouncil believe a pavedLuce Line Trail will bringmore traffic into SilverLake, and more business forthe local owners.The Silver Lake BusinessAssociation is also working11to grow business in SilverLake, and hopes to meetwith the local bank and citycouncilors to discuss affordableoptions for businessowners.Other improvements inSilver Lake include the remodelingof the Silver LakeAuditorium.In 2011, local organizationsin Silver Lake, includingthe Silver Lake CivicAssociation, Silver LakeLions, Silver Lake Sportsmen’sClub, and GFWC SilverLake Women’s Club,volunteered to repaint theauditorium as part of aValspar painting grant.After painting the upstairsportion, the Civic Associationdecided to purchase andreplace all the ceiling tiles.The Civic Associationcontinued to upgrade the auditoriumby replacing thewooden booths with tablesand chairs purchased fromthe Lake Marion Ballroomauction earlier this year.Currently, the Silver LakeCity Council, the Civic Association,and the SilverLake Lions are now lookinginto fixing and repairing thefront of the auditoriumbuilding.

12 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookKyle WawrzyniakGeneral Freight HaulingDaily Delivery to and from the Twin Cities(and surrounding areas).Family ownedsince 1946320.212.9265Laurie Mickolichek Ins.Progressive Insurance**Very competitive rates**Insurance for all ages - young and oldPolicies include:Personal Auto • Commercial AutoRecreational VehiclesCall Laurie at 320-327-3173Silver Lake Liquor“Where the fun begins”200 West Main St. • Silver Lake320-327-2777On and Off SaleHappy Hour Mon. thru Fri. 4-6Daily Promotional SpecialsOur GoalsControl the Safe Sale of alcoholGenerate income for the community216 Grove Ave NESilver Lake, MN 55381320-327-2742www.electronicservicing.net• TV Repair• Home Theater Installation• Factory authorized SONY & Samsung TV Repair• Residential & Commercial Satellite Installations• TV Antenna Installation & Repair• Broadcast EngineeringResidential ✦ Commercial ✦ BroadcastDuane WawrzyniakOwnerLicensed Minnesota Technology Contractor#TS00228

2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookPola-Czesky Days in Silver Lake13Silver Lake is known forits wealth of activities, fromSt. Patrick’s Day parades,bean bag tournaments, andice golf tournament to DairyDay, “Rock ‘n’ Roll”wrestling, and Music in thePark.But the city is most famousfor its annual towncelebration, Pola-CzeskyDays, a three-day event celebratingthe community’srich Polish and Czechoslovakianroots.The history of the celebrationis a bit foggy —some sources date the beginningof the celebration to1969, and in other instances,some indicate that the eventstarted in 1975, and that wasthe year the celebration was“revived.”That year, churches andorganizations throughoutthe town received lettersasking for representatives tocreate a planning committee.A three-day format waschosen, with a Fridayevening introduction to thecelebration, the crowning ofthe royalty on Saturday, anda grand parade on Sunday.Since, the schedule haschanged a bit, but still maintainsmuch tradition.Today, the event stillkicks off on a Fridayevening, with toilet bowlraces and lip sync contests,and on Saturday, the day isfilled with a “kiddie parade,”“kiddie” games, aflea market, tractor pull,street dance, and Queen’sBall.On Sunday, the big daystarts with the grand paradeat 1 p.m. along Main Street,and after the parade, theroyalty are crowned, with astreet dance to follow.Pola-Czeksy Days buttonshave been sold everyyear since 1976, becoming acollector item for many.Other activities to Pola-Czesky Days include aPolka Mass, softball andkickball tournaments, carshows, and history “roundtable”discussions.There is also a variety offood sold at the celebration,including pork chops, chicken,hamburgers with friedonions, hot dogs, cheesecurds, malts, mini donuts,and more.The Pola-Czesky celebrationruns the first full weekendin August every year.The Pola-Czesky queen pageant is one of the highlightsof the annual community celebration. The 2012royalty included, from left, front row, Junior King AlexOestreich and Junior Princess Emily Larsen, in back,Miss Congeniality and Princess Chrissy Helmbrechtand Queen Kayla Schermann.Pedal tractor pullGrand paradeGames for kids

14 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookShimanskiOrchardLocated 1/2 mile Northwest of Silver Lake,11155 - 200th St.ABApple season runs fromAug. 15 to Oct. 31 with storedapples available till Thanksgiving.MATHEWS DIGGINGApple pick-up or pick-your-own byappointment, or at advertisedOpen House eventsCall Ron at320-327-0112Varieties like “Zestar,” “HoneyCrisp” & “Sweet Sixteen,” as wellas old favorites.Also find Shimanski Orchard apples in theMetro area at Hopkins, Minneapolis andMaple Grove Farmer’s Markets. Look forour ad in the “Minnesota Grown” directory.Backhoe Work • Cat Work • Dozer Work• Farm Drainage • Demolition• Basements • Water Lines • Ponds• Ditch Cleaning • Landscaping• Seeding & Sodding34 Years Of ExperienceKen Mathews - OwnerFREE ESTIMATES • INSURED320-327-2845Mobile 612-245-752220475 Co Rd 2, Silver LakeK & KSTORAGE,LLC512 Lake Ave N., PO Box 248Silver Lake, MN 55381-0248320-327-0123❚ Clean, well lit facility❚ Many sizes available❚ Newer buildings, cement floors❚ Highway 7 access❚ Long term discounts available

2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide Book15Mileka 5K Run/Walk EventIn 2012, the family ofMileka Hall, a 9-year-oldgirl who passed away frominjuries suffered in an ATVaccident, organized the firstannual“Mileka 5KRun/Walk” in her memory.Her mother and father,JoAnna Hall and KyleWawrzyniak, and sistersBrianna and Ashley, hope toorganize the event eachyear, which is held Mother’sDay weekend in May, theweekend Mileka passedaway in 2011.“Milekawas alwaysthere to supportmewhen I ran5K races.She was mycheering section,”JoAnnasaid.In 2012,the event drew over 750people. The event not onlyincludes a 5K run/walk, butalso a one-mile “kids’ run.”“We wanted it to be afamily event, so we are havinga run for kids, too,”JoAnna said.The event also includes ameal and entertainment,such as face painting.Proceeds from the race gotowards scholarships for seniorsat Dassel-Cokato andGlencoe-Silver Lake highschools.“Mileka was a student atDassel-Cokato, but we livein Silver Lake, and she wasvery much involved in thecommunity here,” JoAnnasaid.Before the races started,100 pink balloons were releasedin Mileka’s honor,and the race routed alongthe pool, Mileka’s home,the park, and Silver Lake —a few of her favorite places.The 2013 event is scheduledfor Sunday, May 12.To register or for more information,visit www.-milekasrun.com.

16 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookHoly Family Catholic Church700 W. Main St., Silver Lake, Mn 55381Rev. Anthony Stubeda, PastorRev. Patrick Okonkwo, Associate PastorRev. Paul Schumacher, Associate PastorSaturday Mass, 6:30 p.m.Sunday Mass 8 a.m. & 8 p.m.320-327-2356E-mail: office@holyfamilysilverlake.orgWebsite: www.holyfamilysilverlake.orgFlowers - fresh & silk • Plants • Bouquets• Weddings• PromsSilver Lake’sLocal FloristFor all occasions:• Anniversaries • Hospital stays• Birthdays • FuneralsFREE delivery to hospitalsAvailable 24/7and funeral homes in the surrounding areaJeans Floral17253 Kale Ave., GlencoeJust 3.5 miles from Silver Lake327-2242Jean PenasChoose Silver Lake Auditoriumfor yourWedding Reception & Danceor other large gathering$AVE $ 20 on Bookings by mentioning this ad.• Air Conditioned• Competitively Priced• All Caterers WelcomeBeverage discounts available thruSilver Lake LiquorsCall 320-327-2777FaithPresbyterianChurch“Where you’re only a visitor once,then you’re family.”108 W. Main St., Silver Lake320-327-2452Join us for Sunday morningworship at 10 am.EVERYONE is welcome!We are handicap accessible with a ramp enteringthe church from the parking lot, and an elevatorto the lower level from the sanctuary. We havean FM Hearing Assistance System for thehearing impaired.Grace Bible ChurchNon-DenominationalDr. Tom Rakow, Pastor300 Cleveland Street, Silver Lake, MN(Next to the City Water Tower)Phone: 320-327-2352http://silverlakechurch.orgListen to our First Light Radio broadcast Sundays7:30-8:00 a.m. on KARP 106.9 FM9:30 a.m. Morning Worship10:35 a.m. Year-round Sunday School7 p.m. Wednesday Evening ServicesMission Conferences • Wild Game Feed • Men’s Bible Study!Unique Outreaches! • Women’s Fall Salad Luncheon • Rally Day!Motorcycle Sunday • Fall Canoe Trip • Women’s Bible StudyHome of The Living Water Puppets • 30-Hour FamineCentershot Archery Ministry ... and much more!* Sea Side Service at Swan Lake 2nd Sunday inJune (Hear a message preached from a boat!)* Attend Vacation Bible School in July! Checkour Web site for exact dates.* Look for our float and then stop in for a FREEice-cream cone in the city park after thePola-Czesky Parade!* Visit our booth at the McLeod County Fair in August!“For it is by grace you have been saved” (Ephesians 2:8a)

2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookSilver Lake area churches17Faith PresbyterianGrace Bible ChurchHoly Family CatholicAssembly of GodRIVERSIDE ASSEMBLYOF GOD20924 State Hwy. 7 W.HutchinsonDr. Lee Allison, pastorSunday worship, 8:30 a.m.& 10:30 a.m.320-587-2074Fax: 320-587-7407E-mail: assembly@riversidehutch.orgWebsite: www.riversidehutch.orgNon-DenominationalGRACE BIBLE CHURCH300 Cleveland Ave. SW,Silver LakeDr. Tom Rakow, PastorSunday Worship, 9:30 a.m.320-327-2352Website:silverlakechurch.orgWORD OF LIFECHURCH950 School Rd. S.W.,HutchinsonJim and Sheree Hall, pastorsSunday worship, 9:30 a.m.and 6 p.m.Wednesday worship, 7 p.m.Website: www.wordoflifechurchmn.com320-587-9443BaptistBEREAN BAPTIST727 E. 16th St., GlencoeJonathan Pixler, pastorSunday worship, 10:30 a.m.320-864-6113www.glencoechurch.orgSHALOM BAPTIST1215 Roberts Rd. S.W.HutchinsonRick Stapleton, SeniorpastorAdam Krumrie, worshippastorTami Smithee, StudentministriesSunday worship, 9 a.m. and10:30 a.m.320-587-2668Fax: 320-587-4290Website: www.shalombaptist.orgCatholicHOLY FAMILYCATHOLIC CHURCH712 W. Main St.,Silver LakeAnthony Stubeda, PastorPatrick Okonkwo, AssociatePastorSaturday Mass, 6:30 p.m.Sunday Mass, 8 a.m. & 8p.m.320-327-2356E-mail: office@holyfamilysilverlake.orgWebsite: www.holyfamilysilverlake.orgChurch of JesusChrist of theLatter-day Saints770 School Rd., HutchinsonKenneth Rand, BranchPresidentSunday worship, 11:40 a.m.320-587-5665Lutheran-ELCABETHEL LUTHERAN77 Lincoln Ave. N, LesterPrairieSunday worship, 9 a.m.320-395-2125E-mail: bethellp@embarqmail.comWebsite: www.lpbethel.orgFaithPresbyterianFAITH PRESBYTERIAN108 W. Main St.,Silver LakeMark Ford, PastorSunday worship, 10 a.m.320-327-2452Fax 320-327-6562E-mail: faithfriends@embarqmail.comUnited Churchof ChristFIRST CONGREGATIONUNITED CHURCH OFCHRIST31 Fourth Ave. S.W.,HutchinsonCindy Mueller, interim pastorSunday worship, 10:15 a.m.320-587-2125E-mail: congoucc@hutchtel.netWebsite: www.uccwebsites.net/firstcongucchutchinsonmn.html

18 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookGlencoe-Silver Lake Public SchoolsI NDEPENDENT S CHOOL D ISTRICT #2859Proudly serving the communities of Biscay, Brownton, Glencoe, New Auburn, Plato, and Silver LakeEarlyChildhoodLearning Centeropening Decemberof 2013!S CHOOL FACILITIESHelen Baker Elementary SchoolGrades Pre-K through 2 ~ 320-864-2666405 16th St. E., GlencoeLakeside Elementary SchoolGrades 3-6 ~ 320-864-2500229 Lake Ave., Silver LakeLincoln Junior High SchoolGrades 7-8 ~ 320-864-24551621 E. 16th St., GlencoeDistrict Office ~ 320-864-2491Glencoe-Silver Lake High SchoolGrades 9-12 ~ 1825 16th St. E., Glencoe ~ 320-864-2400Panther Field House/Community Education1825 16th St. E., Glencoe ~ 320-864-2690Paul Sparby, 7-12 Principal ~ 320-864-2401PSparby@gsl.k12.mn.usBill Butler, K-6 Principal ~ 320-864-2666BButler@gsl.k12.mn.usA DMINISTRATIONChristopher Sonju, Superintendent of Schools ~ 320-864-2498 ~ CSonju@gsl.k12.mn.usDan Svoboda, Assistant 7-12 Principal320-864-2456 ~ DSvoboda@gsl.k12.mm.usMichelle Wang, Assistant Elementary PrincipalMWang@gsl.k12.mn.us ~ 320-864-2500Michelle Sander, Business Manager ~ 320-864-2496 ~ MSander@gsl.k12.mn.usM ISSION STATEMENTCreating an environment whereeducation is valued, excellence isexpected and lifelong learning thrives.V ISION“To Connect. To Lead. To Inspire.”S CHOOL BOARDClark Christianson, ChairpersonJamie Alsleben, Vice ChairpersonAnne Twiss, ClerkKevin Kuester, TreasurerJason Lindeman, DirectorDonna VonBerge, DirectorVisit us on the web at www.gsl.k12.mn.us“It’s a great day to be a Panther!”

2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookGSL: Continues to excel at many levelsThe Glencoe-Silver Lake SchoolDistrict continues to offer a formidablenumber of opportunities for its students.The latest being a competitiverobotics program combining math,science and engineering skills; a supermileagevehicle program; and atrap shooting club for the outdoors enthusisasts.Silver Lake is one of six communities— Biscay, Glencoe, New Auburn,Plato and Brownton arethe others — whosepre-school, school-agedand adult populations areserved by Glencoe-SilverLake School District2859.Consolidated in 1996from the former SilverLake School District 425and the Glencoe SchoolDistrict 422, GSL SchoolDistrict 2859 provides aquality array of academic,co-curricular, extracurricular,social, recreationaland community programsand services to over 1,700students in grades P-K-12.Also new will be theaddition onto the LincolnJr. High School to house the youngestof the district’s students in its EarlyChildhood Family Education/SpecialEducation (ECFE/ECSE) and learningreadiness programs. Work begins in2013 with the addition expected to beready by the end of the year.As the 2013-14 school year begins,the grade level configuration of theschool district remain Pre-K-2, 3-6, 7-8, 9-12 with educational programminglocated in four facilities. Helen BakerElementary (Glencoe) houses the district’spre-school and K-2 students,while Lakeside Elementary (SilverLake) serves all district students ingrades 3-6. Lincoln Junior High(Glencoe), grade 7-8 youngsters, andGlencoe-Silver Lake High School(Glencoe), grade 9-12 students, are locatedon a common site, along withthe multipurpose Panther Field Houseand new outdoor athletic complex innortheast Glencoe.The district provides its own specialeducation programs, working with theLittle Crow Special Ed. Co-op.The school district is governed by asix-member school board which meetsmonthly (typically on the secondMonday) in the media center at Glencoe-SilverLake High School at 1825E. 16th St., Glencoe.GSL’s teaching, specialist, supportand administrative staffs are dedicatedto providing quality programs and servicesto the pre-school, school-agedand adult populations.Added to the GSL curriculum during the 2012-13 schoolyear were a competitive robotics program, above, a supermileagevehicle program and a trap shooting club.Staff in-service training and curriculumdevelopment ensures the schooldistrict’s staff employs “best instructionalpractices and current curricular(subject) content.”ChristopherSonju is schoolsuperintendent.Providing otherleadership areprincipals, BillButler, HelenBaker Elementary;MichelleWang, LakesideElementary;Paul Sparby,GSL HighSchool; JanMackenthun, directorof ECFEand pre-school;Jeff Jenson, directorof technologyand informationsystems;and Tina19Schauer, director of community education/PantherField House coordinator.GSL has a strong reputation amongschool districts in central Minnesotafor providing an appealing array ofprograms and services, includingschool-aged childcare; learning readinessand ECFE programming; allday/every day kindergarten; and excellentprograms and services at all organizationallevels.The school district’s instructionalprogrammingis comprehensive in itsdesign, preparing studentsfor entry into the world ofwork, post-secondarytechnical college training,or university study, as personalgoals and interestsmay dictate.Course offerings atGSL High School arefound in 12 subject matterdisciplines, includingagricultural education, art,business, English, familyand consumer science, industrialtechnology, mathematics,music, physicaleducation and health, science,social studies, and world languages.Qualifying students at thehigh school level may participate inGSLContinued on page 20GSL has an extensive music program including jazzband as pictured above.

20 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookGSL Continued from page 19the “College in the Classroom” courses,which offer dual (both high schooland college/university) credit. The districtalso offers students a progressivetechnology program.Extracurricular and co-curricularprograms and events, as well as abroad range of academic, club andleadership competitions, enhance thephysical, intellectual and social developmentof the district’s students.In 2012-13, the school district’s finearts program (vocal and instrumentalmusic, art and dramatics) continued tobe superlative.GSL’s athletic prowess flourishedwith state level participation by teamsor individuals in girls’ and boys’sports.Specialty programs abound at GSLto address special circumstances,needs and interests of students. Thedistrict proudly operates a comprehensive,district-wide special educationprogram for students with a range ofhandicapping conditions; a migrantsummer school program to address thelimited English proficiency; adultrecreation, enrichment and trainingprograms; and more.The school district operates the PantherField House, a multipurpose facilitywhich offers resident membershipin/access to an excellent array of fitnessequipment, walking track, basketballcourts, racquetball court,weightlifting and other opportunities.A new addition to GSL’s extracurricular activities in 2013 is a trap shootingteam, lead by head coach Doug Fegley. The team boasts 33 participantsits first year out.Come Join the Fun!Something for everyone!Full catalog for classes& special eventsAdult Enrichment • Youth Enrichment • Trips & ToursYouth Recreation • Panther Adventure ClubPre-School Activities • School ReadinessEarly Childhood Family EducationLots of great classes:Spanish • Music • Babysitting • Drivers’ Ed • Computer • Painting • CPR • And lots more…GSL Community Ed1825 E. 16th Street • Glencoe 320-864-2690Get Fit!With the staff at the Panther Field HouseWe have what you’re looking for:• Receive $20/mo. just for working out! Frequent Fitness Reimbursementin partnership with BlueCross BlueShield, Medica, Health Partners & more.• Lift program (exercise and cardiovascular equipment)• 1/8 mile walking track • Racquetball court• Free Weights/Cardiovascular • 3 Gyms• Full line of exercise equipment • Pool• Yoga, Aerobics & other classesStop in and join today!GSL Area SchoolsCommunity EducationLots of room for;Birthday partiesAnniversaries &Family ReunionsPanther Field House1825 E. 16th St., Glencoe • 320-864-2690Proudly ServingSchool District 2859BrowntonBiscayGlencoeNew AuburnPlatoSilver Lake2013 Summer Catalog“Creating a lifelong learning environment”New Parent? New to the Community?Join ECFE for learning, friendship & fun!We offer:* Parent-child classes for children birth tokindergarten entry and their parents* 1-time classes & trips—for parents and children* School Readiness Preschool—serving children3-5 yrs. by September 1.Bright, well-equippedclassrooms. Caring,licensed teachers,experienced staff.Watchfor class offerings inCommunityEducation/ECFE catalogin mid-August andDecember.Glencoe-Silver Lake Early ChildhoodFamily Education (ECFE)Lincoln School ECFE Addition1621 E. 16th St., GlencoeQuestions? Call 320-864-2681Check our classes and activities atwww.gsl.k12.mn.us, go to Departmentsand click on ECFEMoving to our new facility in Dec. 2013!

2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookGSL School District 285921Jamie Alsleben320 Edgewood Drive, Glencoe864-8242 (home)Clark Christianson310 Wacker Drive, Glencoe864-6227 (home)Jason Lindeman5650 Oday Ave., Brownton328-5976 (home)Donna VonBerge12325 Zero Ave., Norwood Young America238-2315 (home)Anne Twiss208 W. 18th St., Glencoe864-3625 (home)Kevin Kuester13082 110th St.Glencoe864- 6477 (home)Chris Sonju, superintendentLincoln Jr. High School864-2498Michelle Sander, business managerLincoln Jr. High School864-2496Paul Sparby, principalGlencoe-Silver Lake High School864-2401Bill Butler, principalHelen Baker Elementary864-2677Central office, 864-2499; Fax: 864-6320High school, 864-2400; Fax: 864-6475Activities line, 864-2444Lakeside, 864-2500; Fax: 327-3122Activities line, 864-2555Lincoln Elementary, 864-2455; Fax: 864-2475Attendance line, 864-2488Helen Baker Elementary, 864-2666; Fax 864-2682Attendance line, 864-2688AdministrationGSL School informationMichelle Wang, assistant principalLakeside Elementary864-2501Kay Wilson, activities director864-2402 (high school)Transportation864-3032 (bus garage)Tina Schauer, Community Education864-2696Jan Mackenthun, ECFE/School Readiness864-2681Glencoe-Silver Lake Community Education,864-2960; Fax: 864-2695Panther Field House, 864-2690; Fax: 864-2695Early Childhood/Family Education, 864-2681District School Nurse, 864-2446School Counselor, 864-2406School liaison officer, 864-2473Adult Farm Management, 864-2461; Fax: 864-2477Glencoe-Silver Lake Lakeside Elementary School, located on Lake Avenue.

22 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookSilver Lake area clubs and organizationsSilver Lake Sportsmen’s ClubPurpose: To improve hunting and fishing opportunitiesaround the Silver Lake area, and at the same time conserveour natural resources for future generations.Founded: 1948.Meetings: Fourth Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at theclubhouse at Swan Lake sanctuary.Activities: Operates and maintains a clubhouse, sanctuaryand aeration system all near Swan Lake; annual clean-uparound shores of Swan Lake; hold annual fund raisers, includingturtle soup feed; and sell sportsmen’s burgers duringPola Czesky Days.Membership: 13 officers, 150 members.Officers: Robert Sopkowiak, president; Dale Wraspir, secretary/treasurer;and 10 directors.Memberships can be purchased from any Silver Lake businessor at the annual turtle soup feed for $15 a year or $150for lifetime.Contact: Robert Sopkowiak, 320-327-2271.Pola Czesky Days CommitteePurpose: Coordinate annual city celebration.Founded: 1970.Meetings: January through September, last Monday of eachmonth, 7 p.m. in Silver lake Auditorium.Activities: All arrangements necessary to put on Pola-Czesky Days, a three-day celebration honoring Polish andCzechoslovakian ancestry in Silver Lake.Membership: One member of every city organization that isinvolved in the event.Officers: Brent Posusta, chairman; Kristi Mesenbrink, secretary;Kerry Venier, treasurer.Contact: Kristi Mesenbrink, 327-2412.GFWC Silver Lake Women’s ClubPurpose: GFWC Silver Lake Women’s Club is a non-profitorganization which addresses the diverse needs of the communityand world. We promote education, preserving naturalresources, encourage healthy lifestyles, work on behalf ofthe elderly and people with disabilities, and advocate for issuesconcerning women, children and families, and supportparticipation in the arts.Activities: Club projects and programs address a wide rangeof issues: support the school by donating funds for librarybooks and special education needs and providing a Teacher& Staff Appreciation Tea during American Education Week;donate time and funds in planting flowers by the auditorium;organize and help with the Silver Lake Winter Festival; providea meal and entertainment for the senior citizen apartments;organize the Pola-Czesky Days Kiddie Parade; servefood at Music in the Park and the Silver Lake BusinessExpo; hold a bake sale in the citywide sales; help with theThanksgiving meal; Christmas projects for the Silver LakeDining Site and Silver Lake senior citizens, plus many otheractivities within the community. We also make donations toMcLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence,Guatemala Mission Group, and McLeod County Food Shelfand Cedar Crest Estates of Silver Lake. We are also very involvedin Operation Smile, the National GFWC project.Meetings: Every fourth Monday of the month during Septemberthrough May, at the Silver Lake American LegionClub room at 6:30 p.m. with coffee and dessert and meetingat 7 p.m. Each meeting features a speaker or activity.Membership: Area women of all ages and professions areinvited to join.Contact: Call 327-2783 or 327-2249.Silver LakeEnhancement AssociationPurpose: To better our lake and community.Founded: 2004.Meetings: Third Tuesday each month, 7 p.m.Members: Over 25 members.Officers: Gerald Quast and Bruce Bebo, co-chairs.Memberships are $10 per individual (over 18 years) and free(under 18).Contact: Gerald Quast, 327-0158 or Bruce Bebo, 327-3157.Silver Lake organizationsContinued on page 23

Silver Lake organizations Continued from page 22Silver Lake LionsPurpose: To serve the community through volunteerism andsupport the Lions International programs.Founded: Chartered Sep. 26, 1966.Meetings: First and third Thursdays, 7 p.m., at Silver LakeLegionActivities: See advertisement on page 4.Members: 50+ members. Officers are elected annually andtake office in July.Contact: Silver Lake Lions, P.O. Box 451, Silver Lake, MN55381.Silver Lake Fire DepartmentPurpose: Fight fires, provide rescue services and First ResponderServices.Founded: 1889.Meetings: Drills second and last Mondays and meeting onlast Monday each month.Activities: Established/set up gambling (pull tabs) to helpfund the procurement of trucks and fire rescue equipment.Members: 30. Officers are Dale Kosek, chief; Darrel Kaczmarek,assistant chief; Wade Dolezal, secretary; training officers,Brian Nemec, Kerry Venier, Kyle Wawrzyniak, TimGrenke, Mike Posusta.How to join: Contact a member.Contact: Dale Kosek, 327-2860.Crow River Sno Pros Inc.Purpose: To have snowmobile trails in McLeod County;keep trails groomed and set up trails in the fall; take downtrails in the spring.Founded: October 1986.Meetings: First Tuesday of the month at Major Avenue HuntClub.Activities: Donate to area schools, police and fire departments;hold picnic in July for landowners where trails cross;hold vintage sled show and swap meet in March; give outscholarships.Members: About 100. Officers for 2013-14: Kyle Strobel,president; Chester Kiekhafer, vice president; Bob Kuttner,treasurer; Brian Wosmek, secretary; board members, BallMathews, Ken Mathews, Luke Runke, & Roger Wersal.Memberships: Due by Sept. 1.Contact: Crow River Sno Pros, P.O. Box 123, Hutchinson,MN 55350; or email crowriversnopros@broadband-mn.comSilver Lake AmbulancePurpose: Provide ambulance service to city of Silver Lakeand surrounding townships.Founded: 1970.Meetings: Second Thursday of each month in Silver LakeAuditorium.Members: 15 EMTs. Officers: Duane Wawrzyniak, chief;Chris Wawrzyniak, assistant chief; Jen Venier, secretary;Ashley Ardolf, training officer.Memberships: Must be a Minnesota-certified EMT; ambulanceservice pays tuition costs for EMT class.Contact: City hall at 327-2412 or call 320-327-2751, or contactSilver Lake Ambulance, P.O. Box 160, Silver Lake, MN55381.Silver Lake Senior Citizens ClubPurpose: To promote the welfare of all people 60 and olderin the Silver Lake community and surrounding area.Founded: Nov. 22, 1965 with 20 members meeting at thepublic school.Meeting dates: Second Monday of the month, 1 p.m., at theSilver Lake Auditorium.Activities: Meet once a month, county senior citizens picnic,Christmas party, senior day at the county fair, quarterlycounty meeting.How to join: $5 per year; must be 60 years of age, not justfrom Silver Lake city, but from the surrounding community.Officers: 43 members; Genny Lhotka, president; MargretBenz, vice president; Tony Victorian, secretary/treasurer.Contact: Genny Lhotka, 327-2633; Margret Benz, 327-2249;Tony Victorian, 327-2344.Silver Lake organizationsContinued on page 242013-2014 Silver Lake Guide Book23

24 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookSilver Lake organizations Continued from page 23Knights of ColumbusMother Cabrini Council 1841Purpose: A Catholic, family, fraternal organization dedicatedto values and faith of the Roman Catholic Church. It is comprisedof Catholic men, who with the involvement of ourfamilies, provide support for the church, our families, ourcommunity and our youth through charity, unity, fraternityand patriotism.Founded: May 12, 1916.Meetings: Third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in Holy FamilyCatholic Church basement, Silver Lake. Currently 193 members.Projects: Service projects to strengthen and aid the Catholicchurch, our families, our youth, such as: awards banquet, KCfamily picnic, Pola-Czesky Days float, Pola Czesky DaysPolka Mass, Pola-Czesky Days cheese curd stand, HolyFamily bazaar tent set up, marathon for non-public education,lead the rosary before Mass, Masses and rosaries fordeceased members of the Holy Family parish, religiousChristmas card sales, fruit baskets for shut-ins, Christmasradio ads, Keep Christ in Christmas poster contest, familyChristmas party, Blue Mass, free throw contest, turtle soupfeed, Mass servers bowling, prolife pancake breakfast, fishfry, Tootsie Roll drive, prolife billboards, birthright ads,paper drives supporting community events, seminariangrants, GSL High School scholarships, ladies night and familynight meeting; insurance available for members and theirfamilies, donations to Holy Family religious education classes,support and volunteer at Holy Family Catholic Church,support parish education programs, donations to high schoolstudents and activities, support a variety or organizationsthat support our community, and much more.Memberships: $20 a year; contact any officer or member formore information.Contact: Bob Penas, 320-327-2122 or bobpenas@wildbluecoop.com;Silver Lake K of C 1841, P.O. Box 93, SilverLake, MN 55381-0093.Central MinnesotaTwo-Cylinder ClubPurpose: Dedicated to the restoration and preservation of antiqueJohn Deere two-cylinder tractors, their accessories,lore and literature, and the special place John Deere holds inAmerica’s agricultural heritage. The club has members fromat least seven counties.Founded:1988. The club received its charter on April 22,1989, and was the first chapter organized in Minnesota.Activities: Since the beginning, club members participatedin and displayed tractors and equipment at: the NationalTwo-Cylinder Expo, the Minneapolis Branch House 100thanniversary celebration, Farmfest, North American Farm andPower Show, and area threshing shows and parades. Membersprovide assistance at the NTPA tractor pull in Hutchinsonand, with members of other clubs, organize the antiquefarm equipment display and threshing event at the McLeodCounty Fair.Meetings: First Monday (second Monday in September.), 8p.m., usually at the Silver Lake Auditorium. Some meetingsare held at members’ homes to be able to view their collections.Officers: Rick Reiner, president, 320-587-5823 or 320-583-8054; Chris Johnson, vice president, 320-848,2448; GeraldKonerza, secretary, 320-327-2488; Gary Ahlbrecht, historian,320-328-5587; Margie Kritzeck, editor, 612-720-0583;Cindy Pieper, membership chairman, 320-864-4484.Membership: Membership dues are $15.00 per member peryear. To join send your membership dues to the membershipchairman, Cindy Pieper, 11606 155th St., Glencoe, MN55336.Silver Lake organizationsContinued on page 25

2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide Book25Silver Lake organizations Continued from page 24Silver Lake Dining SitePurpose: Provide a nutritional meal for senior citizens aswell as an opportunity to socialize and play cards, bingo, etc.Founded: 1993.Meeting dates: Monday through Friday, starts at 10:30 a.m.;dinner at 11:30 a.m., and the senior council meets the thirdThursday of the month at the Silver Lake Auditorium.Activities: Cards, bingo, dice games, music, observe birthdaysand snacks.Officers: Senior council is made up of five members.Contact: Silver Lake Dining Site (320) 327-2621. Site manageris Pearl Branden, 327-2536. Delivery to homeboundavailable. Delivery to home bound available. Call for reservationone day in advance.Silver Lake Area BusinessAssociationPurpose: To revitalize business and a sense of community inSilver Lake, promoting opportunity and growth.Founded: October, 2007.Meeting dates: Second Tuesday of each month at the SilverLake Auditorium.Activities: Sponsor and organize Dairy Day in June and hostannual Silver Lake Business Expo in January.Officers: Alyssa Schauer, president; Chris Brecht,treasurer/secretary.Memberships: $25, contact any member to join.Contact: Alyssa Schauer, 715-579-2154, or Chris Brecht,320-510-1567.Silver Lake Civic AssociationPurpose: To promote activities for the residents of the SilverLake area; To promote friendship and fellowship among itsmembership; To help enhance the community through variousprojects.Founded: 1997.Meeting dates: Third Tuesday of the month.Activities: Easter coloring contest, sandbox fill, pillowcleaning, flower boxes for businesses, senior citizens’ dinner,park and rec. program, swimming pool, bean bag tournaments.Officers: George Jones Jr., president; Russ Mickolichek, vicepresident; Karen Mickolichek, treasurer; Brenda Jacques,secretary; Shari Schultz, historian.Memberships: 36 members. Membership is open to men andwomen in the area, annual dues: $10.Contact: Brenda Jacques, 320-327-2755.American Legion Post 141Purpose: Fostering a strong national security, taking care ofveterans, mentoring the youth of our nation, promoting patriotismand honor.Founded: October 13, 1919.Meeting dates: Third Monday of the month, 7 p.m. at LegionPost.Activities/Donations: Veteran donations; City of Silver Lake:Fire dept., ambulance, Thanksgiving and winter festivals,summer rec., pool & parks, Business Expo, senior dining,lake enhancement, Christmas festivities; GSL: After promparty, Close-Up program, Page program, military historyclass, robotics, 2 college scholarships, 2 nursing scholarships;Guatemala Mission Group; First Presbyterian: depressionresearch, young adult summer camp; McLeod CountyFood Shelf; kids’ gun training (food & supplies).Officers: Larry Lhotka, commander; John Otteson, 1st vicecommander; Myron Ruschmeyer, 2nd vice commander;George Lhotka, adjutant; Larry Ardolf, finance officer; LeonPesina, sergeant-at-arms.Memberships: $30 per year. Contact any Legion member forapplication.Contact: Membership director, 320-583-9258; Silver LakeAmerican Legion, 320-327-2404; commander, 320-327-2119.

26 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookSTATE HWY 77634123ChurchesFaith Presbyterian ChurchGrace Bible ChurchHoly Family CatholicChurchRecreation Facilities4 American Legion Park5 Corner Stone Park6 Silver Lake RecreationalFacility7 Pool/Aquatic Center8 Rumrill/Tschimperle FieldCity/County FacilitiesAuditoriumCity Hall/Police/Ambulance/Public WorksMcLeod County HighwayDepartmentFire HallPost Office91011121314SchoolGSL Lakeside

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The history of Silver Lakecan be traced back to the beginningof McLeod County itself,according to the 1989Silver Lake “Centennial”book.Settlement of the areabegan in the 1850s after theMinnesota Territory was acquiredfrom the Sioux withthe Treaty of Traverse DesSioux in 1851.In spring 1855, a party ofmen consisting of MartinMcLeod, Col. J.H. Stevensand others explored the areaand founded the town ofGlencoe, now the county seat.At about the same time, thethree Hutchinson brotherschose a spot northwest ofGlencoe and established thecity of Hutchinson.Silver Lake is known for itsCzechoslovakian and Polishancestry. The first Czechs arrivedin 1858 and settled inRich Valley Township east ofHutchinson. Some of theearly family names are stillremembered today — Kasper,Maly and Navratil.During the Sioux Uprisingof 1862, the Czech familiesbanded together at the Kasperhome, built their own stockade,sent out scouting parties,continued to try to harvesttheir crops and suffered no casualtiesduring the ordeal.2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookSilver Lake, a city known forits Czech, Polish ancestryThe beginning of SilverLake (once called Fremont)probably happened in the1860s.Like most communities, aneed for a church and a cemeteryplayed a role in the earlyestablishment in the area.The Czech Catholics establisheda cemetery at BearCreek, about four miles southof what is now Silver Lake.Though not much is knownabout the Polish migrationinto the area, people of Polishdescent built a Catholicchurch in the village of SilverLake itself, with the help ofthe Czechs, in about 1879.The residents of Protestantdescent began holding religiousservices in their homes.Eventually, they formed theCzech Evangelical ReformedChurch, finally building achurch home in 1881 after adelay caused by a grasshopperinvasion.Also in 1881, the SilverLake townsite was laid out bypioneers Jan Jerabek, Jan Totusekand John Mimms, whowere operating a general storeand saw mill. Eight yearslater, a petition was presentedto the McLeod County Boardto incorporate the townsiteinto a village, which wasgrantedSurprisingly, Silver Lakedid not fall to thesame fate as othercommunitieswhich were bypassedby therailroad.In 1887, theMinneapolis Lyndaleand MinnetonkaRailroadwas built throughto Hutchinson.The railroad hadproposed to comeon the north sideof the lake andthrough the town,and had askedfor a subventionof $6,000.But the businessmenandfarmers wereunable to raisethis large sum,and the railroadline was laidon the southside of thelake. A Mr.F.D. Fimon,who owned theland, gave therailroad 60acres and expecteda townto spring up.This futuretown was often referred to asSouth Chicago, although itwas rumored that a town of“Fimon” was platted. But tomost people, it was simplyknown as South Silver Lake.A side track and a few storeswere built, but the land waslow and swampy and not desirable,and eventually SouthSilver Lake faded away.The churches have alwaysplayed an important part inSilver Lake’s history. TheCzech and Polish Catholicsworshiped together until1894, when Father Jiranek, aBohemian priest in charge ofthe Polish church, took stepsto establish a Czech congregation.The following year,the Church of St. Joseph wasbuilt and Father Jaroslav Cermakbecame its first pastor. Aparochial school was establishedin 1930.The Polish Church of St.Adalbert also founded aparochial school, much earlierthan that of St. Joseph.The first pastor for theProtestants was Jan Prucha,college student. He served thechurch in 1887-89, but thenreturned to his theologicalstudies.29File photosThe above liquor store is one of thebusinesses in Silver Lake in theearly 1900s.Later, dissension resulted insome members of the CzechEvangelical ReformedChurch splitting off and formingthe Free ReformedChurch.One of the oldest organizationsin the area was the BohemianReading and EducationalSociety, founded in1876, and which had its ownbuilding halfway between SilverLake and Hutchinson. Itmaintained its own library ofabout 1,000 volumes ofCzech books in the fields ofhistory, politics, literature andphilosophy.Until 1893, the only publicschools were rural districts,one of which had a schoolhousenot far from the villagelimits.Then, Independent SchoolDistrict 38 was organized anda four-room schoolhouse wasbuilt on the shore of SilverLake. In 1912, a high schooldepartment was organizedand graduated its first class in1914, with a total of fivemembers.The village for many yearsalso had a bustling commerciallife, with a brewery, acreamery, and many others.

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2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide Book31Maresh Aquatic Center in Silver LakeEvery summer, the Bruce MareshAquatic Center continues to be thecenter point for Silver Lake recreation.The Aquatic Center and surroundingrecreational area is located near thenorthwest shore of Silver Lake. Thearea features a softball field, volleyball,tennis and basketball courts,horseshoe pits and playground.The Aquatic Center features abeach-style entry children’s area withplay features, a 20-foot water slide anddiving board, as well as an attachedpicnic shelter. The Silver Lake Pooland Parks Organization continues toraise money for improvements to thearea and will be adding a large beach“funbrella” to the deck area for sunbathersand families to enjoy.Currently, Teresa Kuester and GaryKosek, coordinators for swimmingpool activities, are in the process ofdeveloping a new pool schedule thatwill not only cater to children andyoung adults, but senior citizens aswell.Kuester and Kosek have arranged aswimming schedule that will offer designatedpool time in the mornings forsenior citizens, lap swim, and swimclub. “We’re hoping to get more seniorsto use the pool,” Kuester said.She explained that this allowsseniors “quiet time” inthe pool and it gives themthe opportunity to swim withtheir peers.Kuester creates a monthlyschedule for the pool that offers specifictimes for each pool activity. “Everybodyis so proud of the aquatic center.And they should be,” she said. “It hasa small-town atmosphere and that’skey.”The aquatics center was named forthe late Bruce Maresh, who started thedrive for a new pool and formed theSilver Lake Pool and Parks Organizationin 2002. There also is a concessionstand and security lighting at thebath house.The city of Silver Lake hires a managerto run it, and it has Red Cross certifiedlife guards. All the admissionscollected go to the city for operation ofthe facility.Another long-range goal for the cityis paving the parking lot on the northside of the pool.The Silver Lake pool, which is called theBruce Maresh Aquatic Center, opened June15, 2006. It offers a zero-entry to 3-foot deeppool and a 3-foot deep to 10.5-foot deep poolwith a diving board and tube slide.

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2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookArea Snowmobile Trails33Have fun, meet people, and help supportsafe snowmobiling in McLeod County, joinMeetings held 1st Tuesday of each monthat Major Ave. Hunt ClubAnnual Mn USA Membership $20; Sno Pros $20Send checks to Crow River Sno Pros,PO Box 123, Hutchinson, MN 55350www.crowriversnopros.orgAttention Snowmobilers!We have a Swap Meet (New and Used Items)& Vintage Sled Showat the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinsonthe Middle of MarchAlso don’t miss our Snowmobile Safety Classesin Hutchinson the week after Thanksgivingor in Glencoe the first week of December.

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2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide Book35County parks offer recreation optionsSwan Lake ParkThe McLeod County park system offersservices for everything from an occasionalpicnic to a full-blown campingand fishing trip.There are six parks in the system.Two of those — Lake Marion Park andPiepenburg Park — offer camping,public boat landings, volleyball courts,softball fields, picnic shelters, showersand other amenities.Lake Marion Park is located on thenortheast corner of Lake Marion, northand west of Brownton. It is served byU.S. Highway 15.The 86-acre park opened in Spring1981. The land, which was formerlyhome to one of the larger mink ranchesin the United States, was bought in1975.The facilities available include twopicnic shelters and grills, a one-milehiking trail, a beach (there is no lifeguardon duty), a fishing pier, boatlanding, main shower building, camperdump station, playground equipment,volleyball pit and a softball field. Also,in season, there are groomed crosscountryski trails.Lake Marion Park offers campers 36RV sites and 14 tent sites.There are many campsites available.Fees for campers who require electricalservice are $28 a day, $132 per week or$456 a month.Fees for campers who do not requireelectrical service are $18 a day, $90 aweek or $307 a month.There is an additional cost for airconditioning hookups and use of thecamper dumping station.To make camping reservations, contactthe caretaker at 11655 State Highway15, Brownton, MN 55312, 320-328-4479. The camping area is openMay 1 to Oct. 1.There is a $35 fee to reserve a parkshelter at any of the county parks. Contactthe McLeod County Parks Office,320-484-4334, to make reservations.On the south edge of Lake Marion isthe Brownton Rod & Gun Club, whichoffers a boat landing, a picnic andbeach area, plus a concession stand.Each Friday night at the clubroom,there is a steak, pork chop, chickenbreast and pork chop fry. Shrimp also isavailable, as well as beverages.Piepenburg Park is located on thesoutheast corner of Belle Lake. FromHutchinson, go north on Highway 15 toCounty Road 60, turn west and continuefor 5 miles.The park features two picnic shelterswith grills, a red rock trail, a beach (nolifeguard on duty), a boat landing, afishing pier, a main shower building, acamper dumping station, naturalprairie, playground equipment andhorseshoe pits, volleyball court andsoftball field — plus groomed crosscountryski trails.The fees for camping and the parkshelter are the same as for Lake MarionPark. To make reservations, contact thecaretaker, 21104 Belle Lake Road,Hutchinson, MN 55350, 320-587-2082.Swan Lake Park is located three miles northwest ofSilver Lake along County Road 16. Its 82 acres featurea picnic shelter, fishing pier, grills, open-space activities,natural trails, duck pond, large stand of sprucetrees and groomed cross-country ski trails.Reservations for the park shelters atPiepenburg may be made by contactingthe county parks office.Buffalo Creek Park, three milessoutheast of Glencoe (near the airport),is a little more than 45 acres and featuresa picnic shelter with tables andgrills, playground equipment, openspace activities, nature trail, duck pond,a large stand of spruce trees andgroomed cross-country ski trails.Swan Lake Park is located threemiles northwest of Silver Lake onCounty Road 16 and is 82 acres in size.It features a picnic shelter, fishing pier,grills, open space activities, naturaltrail, duck pond, large stand of sprucetrees and groomed cross-country trails.William May Park is located threemiles east of Winsted off of CountyRoad 85. Seventy-one acres in size, itfeatures a picnic shelter, tables, grills,nature trail and a large stand of mapletrees.Stahl’s Lake Park is located 6-1/2miles northwest of Hutchinson and is127 acres in size. It features a picnicshelter, tables, grills, a boat tile connectingFrench Lake to Stahl’s Lake, anature trail, a duck pond, a tree nurseryand groomed cross country ski trails.The hours at all the parks are from 8a.m. to sunset.For additional information, contactthe McLeod County Parks Office locatedat the county fairgrounds inHutchinson, 320-484-4334.

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2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookSilver Lake’s elderly housing optionsCedar Crest of Silver Lake37Lakeside Manor Apartments1401 Main St. West, Silver LakeTwo-story building with 40 units, ten ofwhich are memory loss. We offer customizedliving for the elderly. Contact RozEwald at 320-327-6577, ext. 15, for moreinformation.Cedarcrestmn.com127 Park Ave., Silver LakeOne-level living for 62 years of age andolder. 12 units, partially subsidized. Socialroom. Laundry facilities.320-327-2536Silver Lake area day care locationsAdventureCare Daycare605 Main St. W., Silver LakeJen Venier, 327-8445Candace’s Daycare211 Summit Ave., Silver LakeCandace Posusta, 320-434-0408Heather’s Lil’ Sunshines218 Center St., Silver LakeHeather Kaczmarek, 320-510-2059Michele’s Day Care108 Century Lane, Silver LakeMichele Ebert, 327-2834Little Friends Daycare217 Frank St. NE, Silver LakeSandy Heuer, 327-2756Little Hugs Day Care640 Grand Ave., Silver LakeStacy Anderson, 327-3067

38 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookSilver LakeAmerican LegionPost 141Bargo Tuesdays at 6 p.m.Food Menu AvailableLive Music MonthlyLegion Rooms Available to RentHours: Mon.-Thurs. 4pm-12am;Fri. 4pm-1am; Sat. 12pm-1amCOSTUME & PROP RENTALVintage Clothing, Costumes,Props, Accessories andFormalwear.NEW LOCATION:104 Lake Ave., Silver LakeChris Brecht320-510-1567Rhonda Kaczmarek320-327-0144Year round by appointment.Special October hoursGot astory idea?Tell everyoneabout youreventSILVER LAKESubmityour engagement/weddingannouncementsPlace aclassifiedad104B Lake Ave.,Silver Lake • 327-2216slleader@embarqmail.comJIAELECTRIC320-286-6570INC.Residential • FarmIndustrialTrenching • LocatingPaul Pokornowski11287 Quist Ave. SWCokato, MN 55321Dean L. AldrichAgency ManagerDoreen VacekCSRJILEK INSURANCEAGENCY INC.AUTO • HOME • LIFE • HEALTHFARM DISABILITY • COMMERCIALCOMPETITIVE RATES WITH FRIENDLY SERVICELester Prairie/Silver Lake(320) 395-2587(800) 723-0181www.jilekinsurance.com

2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookThe Silver Lake Area Business Expo andthe Big Little Hunting and Fishing ExpoSilver Lake not only is busywith town celebrations and paradesthroughout the year, but alsomany informational events hostedby local organizations.In January, the Silver LakeBusiness Association sponsors theannual “Silver Lake BusinessExpo,” which is held the third Saturdayof the month.The Expo features vendors frombusinesses and organizationsthroughout Silver Lake and surroundingcommunities, includingLester Prairie, Hutchinson, andGlencoe.Vendors also include localchurches and non-profit organizations,as well as state representativesand members from the publicservice departments, including thepolice and fire departments.The business expo attracts childrenand families as it offers activitiesand entertainment, such asperformances by the PhoenixDrumline and interactive seminarsabout drunk driving, therapy dogtraining, and Silver Lake history.In March, the Christian DeerHunters Association hosts the annual“Big Little Hunting and FishingExpo.” This event featuresvendors from taxidermy businessesand meat markets, fishing andhunting guides, Christian huntingorganizations, archery clubs, andthe Minnesota DNR.This expo also offers informationalseminars, such as fly fishingand cooking wild game, and activitiesfor the kids, including troutponds and minnow races.39

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2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide Book41Music in the Park is justone of the many activitiesSilver Lake has to offer, andit is a six-week event knownas a “prelude” to the infamousSilver Lake Pola-Czesky Days, the town’scelebration of Polish andCzechoslovakian heritage.Music in the Park startson the Thursday evening,six weeks before Pola-Czesky Days, and continueseach Thursday evening untilMusic in the ParkPola-Czesky Days begins.The event is held at theLegion Park in Silver Lake,and is organized by volunteers,Ray and Sharon Bandasand DeNeil and LisaThompson.The couples book bandsfor each evening, and organizationsserve a meal eachThursday before the musicbegins.Music ranges from oldtimepolka music to the“Big Band” sound of the1950s.Several businesses, organizations,and individualsalso donate prizes for theevent, and nearly 75 winnersare drawn each week.The event is free andopen to the public. So bringyour friends, a few lawnchairs, and come enjoy ahot meal and some goodmusic!

42 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookMcLeod County committees, commissionsAdult Training & Rehabilitation: ChristineDavis, Glencoe; Nancy Krcil, Glencoe;Charlotte Knick, Brownton; Cheryl Beilke,Hutchinson; Gerard Stifter, Winsted;Richard Schimmel, Mayer; and JamesFahey, Hutchinson.Board of Adjustment: Franklin Boller,Hutchinson; Les Engelmann, Plato; RonMickolicek, Silver Lake; Curtis Carrigan,Brownton; Robert Doerr, Stewart; MarcTelecky and Larry Gasow, zoning department.Board of Health: County commissionersRon Shimanski, Kermit Terlinden, PaulWright, Sheldon Nies and Jon Christensen.Buffalo Creek Watershed managers:Donald Belter, Glencoe; Corey Henke,Stewart; Larry Phillips, Glencoe; CharlesKubesh, Buffalo Lake; Scott Lang, BuffaloLake.Crow River Joint Powers Board: CommissionerKermit Terlinden, McLeod County;Mike Housman, Meeker County; PaulSetzepfandt, Renville County; Jeff Johnson,Hennepin County; Larry Lindor, PopeCounty; Charlie Borrell, Wright County;Tim Lynch, Carver County; Roger Imdieke,Kandiyohi County; Joy Cohrs, Sibley County.Ditch inspectors: Commissioner RonShimanski, District 1; Roger Berggren, Districts2, 3, 4, 5.Ditch committee: David Dostal, SilverLake; Larry Phillips, Glencoe; Steve Reiner,Hutchinson; Francis Svoboda, Hutchinson;Scott Streich, Stewart; Roger Berggren,county environmentalist; Cindy Schultz, auditor/treasurer;Christy Christensen, GIS director.Extension committee: Marian Filk,Hutchinson; Scott Streich, Stewart; Sara Andersen,Hutchinson; Neal DeMars, Winsted;Carla Kuehn, Plato; Neal DeMars, Winsted;Becky Kobow, Hutchinson; Rachel Stender,Hutchinson; Casey Schulz, Glencoe; CindySchultz, county auditor-treasurer; commissionersPaul Wright and Kermit Terlinden.Fairgrounds commission: JerrySchimelpfenig, Glencoe; Jim Fahey,Hutchinson; Tim Ulrich, Hutchinson; MarianFilk, Hutchinson; Jill Grams, Extensioneducator; Al Koglin, parks director; RandyStarke, fairgrounds manager; commissionersPaul Wright and Jon Christensen.High Island Watershed managers: VernonSchlueter, Arlington; Leonard Eibs,Henderson; Dwight Swanson, Hector; HermanMiller, Brownton; Orville Polzin, Gaylord.McLeod County Public Health Advisory:Chris Sonju, Glencoe; Barb Max,Hutchinson; Genevieve Lhotka, SilverLake; Joan Ewald, Brownton; Dr. CatherineMcGinnis, Hutchinson; Bev Fritz-Hults,Glencoe; commissioners Sheldon Nies andBev Wangerin.Along with the main Courthouse, McLeod County has other office buildings,including this one on Hennepin Avenue North.Hike and Bike Trail: Gary Lenz, Winsted;Heidi Pflipsen, Plato; Martin Briggs,Hutchinson; Larry Mulenburg, Glencoe; EdDoring, Hutchinson.McLeod County HRA: Frank Fay,Hutchinson; James Mills, Hutchinson;Charles Lemke, Glencoe; James Lindeman,Brownton; Dorothy Merrill, Silver Lake;Commissioner Sheldon Nies.Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems(SSTS): Commissioner Jon Christsen; CurtisCarrigan, Brownton; William Hard,Hutchinson; Mark Johnson, Plato; RobertBilliet, Hutchinson; Paul Merkins, Stewart;Donald Albrecht, Brownton; Robert Heil,Brownton; Nathan Winter, Extension educator; Roger Berggren, environmentalist;Larry Gasow, zoning administrator; MaryCreech, environmental technologist.McLeod For Tomorrow: Kermit Terlinden,commissioner; Pat Melvin, county administrator;Mary Jo Wieseler, human resources.McLeod Treatment Program, Inc.: GerardStifter, Winsted; Barbara Mathwig,Brownton; Shirley Nowak, Glencoe; JosephNeubauer, Hutchinson; Linda Aaberg, Victoria;Gloria Hilgers, Glencoe; commissionersRon Shimanski and Paul Wright.Noxious weeds appeal committee:Commissioners Paul Wright, Sheldon Nies,Ron Shimanski, Kermit Terlinden and JonChristensen.Parks commission: Doug Kenning,Hutchinson; Doug Krueger, Glencoe; TomPrieve, Hutchinson; Dan Rickert, Brownton;Jerome Thiemann; Sheldon Nies, commissioner.Planning Advisory Commission: PaulMerkins, Stewart; Curtis Carrigan, Brownton;Mark Johnson, Plato; William Hard,Hutchinson; commissioner Ron Shimanski;Larry Gasow, zoning administrator.Solid waste advisory committee: GrantKnutson, Hutchinson; Jeff Bertram, WestCentral Sanitation; Greg Revering, WasteManagement; Bill Arndt, Hutchinson; GarySchreifels, Glencoe; Jeremy Carter,Hutchinson; Kerry Venier, Silver Lake;Mark Reinert, Spruce Ridge Resource Management;Aren Aas, Seneca; Darren Gores,3M; Richard Smith; Robert Anderson,Hutchinson; all five McLeod County commisisoners;Ed Homan, solid waste director;Sarah Young, solid waste coordinator;Kathy Nowak, public health; John Brunkhorsthighway; Cindy Schultz, auditor/treasurer;Patrick Melvin, county administrator;Areleen Vee, MPCA; .Trailblazer Transit Joint Powers Board:McLeod County commissioners, Ron Shimanski,Sheldon Nies and Kermit Terlinden;and Sibley County commissioners, JimSwanson and Bill Pinske.Water planning task force: HermanMiller, Brownton; Grant Knutson, Hutchinson;Ryan Freitag, SWCD; Skip Quade,Hutchinson; Virgil Voigt, Hutchinson; CoreyHenke, Stewart; Donald Albrecht, Brownton;Robert Anderson, Hutchinson; CommissionerPaul Wright; Lee Sundmark,DNR.Wetlands technical advisory committee:Herman Miller, Brownton; Grant Knutson,Hutchinson; Skip Quade, Hutchinson;Corey Henke, Stewart; Virgil Voigt,Hutchinson; Charles Mathews, Glencoe;Commissioner Paul Wright; Ryan Freitag,SWCD; Lee Sundmark, DNR; JeremyMaul, Board of Water and Soil Resources(BWSR), Clayton Schmitz, district conservationist;John Brunkhorst, highway engineer;Roger Berggren, environmentalist;Nathan Winter, Extension educator.

McLeod County2012 population: 34,898County seat: GlencoeGeneral Telephone: 320-864-3410Size: 503 square miles; 311,388 acresTownship roads: 465.35 milesCounty roads: 401State highways: 102 milesTownships: 14 (Glencoe, Helen, Bergen,Acoma, Rich Valley, Collins, Sumter,Round Grove, Penn, Lynn, Hassan Valley,Hutchinson, Hale and Winsted.)Cities: Nine (Biscay, Brownton, Glencoe,Hutchinson, Lester Prairie, Plato, SilverLake, Stewart and Winsted).Cindy Schultz,Auditor/TreasurerGlencoeOffice: 864-12632013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookRon Shimanski1st District23808 Jet Ave.,Silver Lake327-0112Kermit Terlinden,2nd District1112 14th St.,Glencoe864-3738Paul Wright,3rd District15215 County Road 7,Hutchinson587-7332Elected county officialsScott RehmannSheriffWinstedOffice: 864-3134Michael K. JungeAttorneyHutchinsonOffice: 864-126543Sheldon Nies,4th District1118 S. Jefferson St.,Hutchinson587-5117Jon Christensen,5th District1245 Hwy. 7,Hutchinson587-5663LynnEtte SchruppRecorderGlencoeOffice: 864-1327McLeod County District Court judgesMichael SavreGlencoeOffice: 864-1284Terry ConkelGlencoeOffice: 864-1281Pat Melvin, county administratorOffice: 864-1363, HutchinsonKaren Messner, court administratorOffice: 864-1285, GlencoeDr. Quinn Strobl, county coronerMidwest Forensic PathologyOffice: 763-236-9050, Coon RapidsJeff Rausch, county surveyorOffice: 587-4789, HutchinsonGary Sprynczynatyk, social servicesdirectorOffice: 864-1395John Brunkhorst, county highway engineerOffice: 320-484-4321, HutchinsonAppointed office headsSue Schulz, county assessorOffice: 864-1255, GlencoeJames Lauer, veterans officerOffice: 864-1268, GlencoeKevin Mathews, emergency servicesdirectorOffice: 864-1339, GlencoeNathan Winter, county extension directorOffice: 320-484-4334, HutchinsonAllan Koglin, agricultural inspectorOffice: 320-484-4334, HutchinsonKathy Nowak, public health directorOffice: 864-1373, GlencoeEd Homan Jr., solid waste directorOffice: 320-484-4316, HutchinsonAllan Koglin, parks superintendentOffice: 320-484-4334, HutchinsonWayne Rosenfeld, buildings supervisorOffice: 864-1221, GlencoeLarry Gasow, zoning administratorOffice: 864-1218, HutchinsonRoger Berggren, environmentalistOffice: 864-1214, GlencoeVincent Traver, information technologyOffice: 864-1325, GlencoeJill Grams, 4-H program coordinatorOffice: 320-484-4334, Hutchinson

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2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookSurrounding area celebrations45s Brownton’s Cabin Fever Days, fourth weekend in February.s Winsted’s Winstock, second weekend in June.s Hutchinson Water Carnival, third weekend in June.s Hamburg Zummerfest, third weekend in June.s Glencoe Days, fourth weekend in June.s Stewartfest, fourth weekend in June.s New Auburn Fourth of July.s Plato’s White Squirrel Days, second weekend in July.s Lester Prairie’s Prairie Days, third weekend in July, Friday-Saturday.s Silver Lake Pola-Czesky Days, first weekend in August.s Sibley County Fair, first weekend in August (Wednesday-Sunday).s Carver County Fair, second weekend in August (Wednesday-Sunday).s McLeod County Fair, third weekend in August (Wednesday-Sunday).s Renville County Fair, third weekend in August (Wednesday-Saturday).s Norwood Young America Stiftungfest, fourth weekend in August.(These are approximate dates that are subject to change from year to year.)Brownton’s Cabin Fever DaysMystery Dinner TheatreSibley County FairGlencoe Days BMX RaceMcLeod County FairStewartfest Parade

46 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookFor All Ages...For Almost Any Reason!Ask About OurMonthly Passes!1-888-743-3828• School• Work• Day Care• Shopping• Restaurants• Medical Appts.• Group Outings• RecreationKeep your business infront of yourcustomers withoutbreaking your budget!Place your ad in theSilver Lake Leader Business Directory.For only $ 7.50* per week, you canpromote your business/servicein the Silver Lake Leader.*Based on a 1 column by 2 inch ad.To place your business/service ad, contact your sales rep today.Silver Lake Leader104B Lake Ave. • P.O. Box 343Silver Lake, MN 55381Business & Professional DirectoryCOKATOEYE CENTER115 Olsen Blvd., Cokato320-286-5695 or 888-286-5695OPTOMETRISTS*Paul G. Eklof, O.D.*Katie N. Tancabel, O.D.Kid’s Glasses $ 98.00Evening and Saturdayappts. availableYour AdCould Be Here!Increase exposure by advertisingin a future directory.For more info, call320-327-2216.Ask for Brenda Fogartyor e-mail her atbrendaf@glencoenews.comSilver LakeLEADERYour AdCould Be Here!Increase exposure by advertisingin a future directory.For more info, call320-327-2216.Ask for Brenda Fogartyor e-mail her atbrendaf@glencoenews.comSilver LakeLEADERSam’sTire ServiceCheck outour website:www.samstire.net719 Chandler, Glencoe(320) 864-3615Driveways, Basements,Shed Sites, Landscaping,Farm DrainageSeptic Systems &Snow RemovalJay & Julene BorkaWinsted • 320-395-8355OpticianGerry’s VisionShoppe, Inc.“Your Complete Optical Store”(with In-House Lab)Call for Appointment864-61111234 Greeley Ave.,GlencoeThe Business and Professional Directory is provided each week for quick reference tobusinesses and professionals in the Silver Lake area — their locations, phone numbers andoffice hours. Call the Silver Lake Leader (320-327-2216) or McLeod County Chronicle(320-864-5518) offices for details on how you can be included in this directory. Wk 1Chronicle/Advertiser716 E. 10th St. • P.O. Box 188Glencoe, MN 55336Karin Ramige Cornwell, karinr@glencoenews.com;Brenda Fogarty, brendaf@glencoenews.com; Sue Keenan, suek@glencoenews.com

2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookState legislators47State House of RepresentativesDistrict 18A Rep. Glenn Gruenhagen,R-Glencoe241 State Office Building100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155651-296-4229 (office); 800-341-0510320-864-3911 (home)E-mail: rep.glenn.gruenhagen@house.mnState SenateDistrict 18Sen. Scott Newman,R-Hutchinson75 State Office BuildingSt. Paul, MN 55155651-296-4131 (office);320-587-5965 (home)E-mail: sen.scott.newman@senate.mnU.S. Rep. CollinPeterson, D2159 Rayburn HouseOffice BuildingWashington, D.C.20512-307Phone: 202-225-2165Fax: 202-225-1593Web site:collinpeterson.house.govMain District Office714 Lake Ave., No. 107Detroit Lakes, MN56501Phone: 218-847-5056Fax: 218-847-5109Federal legislatorsU.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D346 Hart Russell SenateOffice BuildingWashington, D.C.20510202-224-3244Fax: 202-228-2186U.S. Sen Al Franken, D309 Hart SenateOffice BuildingWashington, D.C.20510202-224-5641E-mail: senator@franken.senate.govE-mail: senator@klobuchar.senate.govMinnesota office1 Federal DriveWhipple Federal Building,Suite 298Fort Snelling, MN 55111612-727-5220St. Paul office60 E. Plato Blvd.Suite 220St. Paul, MN 55107651-221-1016Governor Mark Dayton130 State Capitol75 Dr. Rev. Martin LutherKing Jr. BoulevardSt. Paul, Minn. 55155651-201-34001-800-657-3717Fax: 651-797-1850E-mail:mark.dayton@state.mn.usLt. Gov. Yvonne Pettner-Solon102 State Capitol75 Dr. Rev. Martin LutherMinnesota Constitutional officersKing Jr. BoulevardSt. Paul, Minn. 55155651-296-3391Attorney General Lori Swanson1400 NCL Tower445 Minnesota St.St. Paul, Minn. 55101651-296-33531-800-657-3787E-mail:www.ag.state.mn.us/Sec. of State Mark Ritchie180 State Office Blg.100 Dr. Rev. Martin LutherKing Jr. BoulevardSt. Paul, Minn. 55155651-296-28031-877-551-6767State Auditor Rebecca OttoSuite 500, 525 Park St.St. Paul, Minn. 55103651-296-2551Fax: 651-296-4755E-mail:state.auditor@osa.state.mn.us

48 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookAdventureCare DaycareYour Real Estate ResourceJeanne Rayrayjea@mchsi.comOwner, Jen Venier605 Main St., Silver Lake327-8445— Daily Crafts & Activities— We Track the child’s development andcustomize to child’s needs— Participate in Food Program to offerdelicious & nutritious meals.— Licensed EMT — Big outdoor play areas— Lots of Love & FunCall me for helpwith your buyingor selling needs.904 Hwy 15 S.Hutchinson, MN 55350http://jeanneray.edinarealty.comCell 320-583-7184DISCOVER SENIOR LIVING AT ITS FINEST!• Independent Living, Assisted Living,Enhanced/Memory Care.• Studio, 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments Offeredwith FULL Bathrooms.• Individualized Care/Services Provided forChanging Needs.• Activities Offered: Daily Exercise, WeeklyShopping Trip to Coborns, Social Events,Bingo, Cards & MUCH MORE!• Paved Walking Paths around Facility,Outdoor Garden & Sitting Areas.• Community Bus provides transportation forResidents to Grand Meadows sponsoredtrips (restaurants, shows, etc.).For more informationor to schedule a tour call:320-864-5577Independent Living | Assisted Living | Enhanced Services | Memory Care320-864-5577 | 1420 Prairie Ave. | Glencoe, MN 55336www.grandmeadows.com

2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookAcoma Township (587-6471): Corrinne Schlueter, clerk;Gary Graham, treasurer; Lynn Splittgerber, Ron Rusch andLarry Karg, supervisors. Meetings: Second Thursday.Bergen Township (395-0173): Amy Meyer, clerk; AngelaLeverich, treasurer; Albert Teubert, Sheldon Ehrke and FrancisBurch, supervisors. Meetings: Second Thursday.Collins Township (562-2567): Alan Fredrickson, clerk;Daniel Benson, treasurer; Pete Maiers, James Friedrichs andGrant Hatten, supervisors. Meetings: Second Thursday.Glencoe Township (864-3584): Loren Mackenthun, clerk;Bruce Bargmann, treasurer; James Hueser, Duane Haag andJohn Albers, supervisors. Meetings: Second Thursday.Hale Township (327-2790): Tammy Stifter, clerk; ColleenKaczmarek, treasurer; Clarence Juncewski, Roger Pokornowskiand Ron Mickolichek, supervisors. Meetings: SecondThursday.Hassan Valley Township (587-6055): Robert E. Anderson,clerk; Joan Harren, treasurer; Randy Kirchoff, SteveReiner and Garrett Luthens, supervisors. Meetings: SecondTuesday.Helen Township (238-2460): Sharon Dummer, clerk;Tammy Mathews, treasurer; Rodney Mathews, Mark Johnsonand Leslie Engelmann, supervisors. Meetings: SecondThursday.Hutchinson Township (587-9431): John Gregor, clerk;Marlys Swenson, treasurer; Brent Uecker, William L. Christensenand David Ondracek, supervisors. Meetings: SecondThursday.Lynn Township (587-2746): Cheryl Bleil, clerk; BerniceBaumetz, treasurer; Robert Theuringer, Corey Henke andPaul Merkins, supervisors. Meetings: Second Tuesday.Penn Township (328-5375): Donald R. Albrecht, clerk;Township officesRich Valley Township Hall49David E. Schuch, assistant clerk; Veryl Becker, treasurer;Kevin Lindeman, deputy treasurer; Lester Lindeman, WilbertHahn and Rodney Wendlandt, supervisors. Meetings: SecondMonday.Rich Valley Township (864-6647): Theresa A. Rusten,clerk; Fay Bruckschen, treasurer; Donald Lhotka, Jim Popelkaand Bob Novak, supervisors. Meeting: Second Wednesday.Round Grove Township (328-5277): Deborah Zellmann,clerk; LeRoy Hedtke, treasurer; Robert Doerr, Elmer Rettigand Darwin Wagner, supervisors. Meetings: Second Monday.Sumter Township (328-5789): Janel Zimmerman, clerk;Donald Husske, treasurer; Jeff Schwarze, Gary Waller andJoel Griebie, supervisors. Meetings: Second Thursday.Winsted Township (485-3552): Susan Goebel, clerk; NinaStifter, treasurer; Dale Guenigsman, Tony Hausladen andBrian Anderson, supervisors. Meetings: Second Thursday.How townships were namedThe origins of the names of townshipsin McLeod County as taken frompage 317 of the Minnesota HistoricalSociety Collections, Vol. 17-1902:Glencoe — Valley in Scotlandwhere McDonald clan was massacred.Hassan (Valley) — Indian wordhaza or hahzah meaning sugar, maplesap or sweet juice. South branch of theCrow River was called Hassan River,1860-69.Acoma — Named for a Pueblo villagein New Mexico by Dr. Kennedy.Bergen — Named for city of thatname in Norway.Biscay — Named for Bay of Biscaybordering France and Spain.Brownton — The townsite was theformer farm of Alonzo Brown.Collins — Named after an early settlerby that name.Hale — Either named for an earlysettler by that name or for a prominentstatesman by that name.Helen — Wife of Sheriff Armstrongand first white woman to settle in thattownship.Hutchinson — Group of singerswho founded the town.Lester Prairie — For John Lester onwhose farmstead the town began in1888.Lynn — Town in Massachusetts.Penn — By Germans from Pennsylvania.Plato — Named for Greek philosopherPlato.Rich Valley — For its rich soil.Round Grove — For a large groveof trees in that vicinity.Stewart — For founder Dr. D.A.Stewart.Sumter — After Fort Sumter.Winsted — After Winsted, Connecticut.Weather facts1934 — An extreme drought hit thearea with daily temperatures up to near110. The entire summer went withoutrain, and only the smallest of corncrops was raised.1936 — The most prolonged coldsnap occurred, beginning Jan. 15, astemperatures held below zero, day andnight, for 26 days. Temperaturesreached 35 below zero and froze watermains that were six feet under ground.Nov. 11, 1940 — The Veterans Daystorm of 1940 started out with a warmrain with fog, but by 9 a.m. a violentstorm front rolled in and hit the areawith one of its worst snowstorms of thecentury. The raging snow storm closedroads, trapped hunters and killed numerouspeople throughout the state astemperatures dipped to 13 below zerobefore the day ended. The cold temperaturesprevailed without a thaw untilmid April of 1941.

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2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide Book51INDEXAdventureCare Daycare ............................................48 Laurie Mickolichek ..................................................12Al’s Auto Sales ..........................................................30Cedar Crest ................................................Back CoverCitizens Insurance Agency ........................................10City of Silver Lake ......................................................1Contemporary Dental ................................................28Crow River Press ............................Inside Back CoverCrow River Sno Pros ................................................33Custom Installations & Coverings ............................34Dale’s Appliance..........................................................4ECFE ........................................................................20Edina Realty - Ray ....................................................48Electronic Servicing ..................................................12Faith Presbyterian Church ........................................16First Community Bank, Silver Lake..........................32Flatworks Concrete Construction..............................36Gauer Chiropractic Clinic..........................................28Gene’s Towning ..........................................................4Glencoe Regional Health Services ................................................................................Inside Front CoverGrace Bible Church ..................................................16Grand Meadows ........................................................48Grandma’s Closet ......................................................38GSL Community Ed. ................................................20GSL Public Schools ..................................................18Harlan’s Auto Repair ..................................................6Hirsch Roofing ..........................................................34Holy Family Catholic Church ..................................16Hutchinson Health Clinic ..........................................34Jean’s Floral & Craft ................................................16Jilek Insurance Agency, Inc.......................................38K & K Storage ..........................................................14Kaczmarek Landscaping ..........................................12Kaz’s Auto & Truck Repair ......................................10Leisure Time Mowing ................................................4Lite Electric ..............................................................38Little Friends Daycare ................................................4Mathews Digging ......................................................14Mathews Vasek Construction ....................................10McLeod County Solid Waste ......................................6McLeod Publishing ..................................................50Mikolichek Plumbing & Heating ..............................30Molly’s Cafe ..............................................................38Panther Field House ..................................................20R & R Camper Center ..............................................44Rockhard Concrete & Masonry ................................34Rodan & Fields - Hertzog..........................................28Schauer & Sons Construction......................................6Schoeneberger Dental Clinic ....................................28Security Bank & Trust, Co. ......................................44Shimanski Orchard ....................................................14Silver Lake American Legion....................................38Silver Lake Auditorium ............................................16Silver Lake Knights of Columbus ..............................6Silver Lake Leader ........................................38, 40, 46Silver Lake Lions Club................................................4Silver Lake Liquors ..................................................12Silver Lake Sportsmen’s Club ....................................6Southwest Eyecare ....................................................28State Farm - Larry Anderson ....................................44Stritesky Trucking ....................................................12Sumter Mutual ..........................................................30Trailblazer Transit......................................................46Uptown Apartments ..................................................36Waggin’ Tails Professional Dog Grooming ..............36Wood’s Edge..............................................................34Ziemer Plumbing & Heating ....................................36Lakeside Manor ........................................................36

52 2013-2014 Silver Lake Guide BookNew to town? Some things to knowUtilitiesElectricity — Xcel Energy• Customer service, 1-800-895-4999Natural Gas — CenterPoint• Gas leak-emergency, 1-800-722-9236• Billing, account set-up, 1-800-245-2377• Web site, www.minnegasco.Center-PointEnergy.comCity water and sanitary sewer• New accounts, 327-2412• After hours emergencies, 864-3134Telephone — CenturyLink• New accounts, Repairs, 1-800-366-8201Mail — U.S. Postal Service• Most city residents require a post office boxto receive mail. Check with postmaster.• Postmaster, 327-2155Cable television — MediaCom• New accounts, Repairs, 1-866-550-8636Refuse/recycling service —Waste Management• Refuse pickup each Thursday; recyclingpickup every other Thursday• Recycling bins available at city hall.• New accounts, 1-800-450-9378Underground utility location —Gopher State One Call• Call 48 hours before digging, 1-800-252-1166Some city ordinances to be aware of ...The following are some of the more applicable city ordinances that people need to be aware of in Silver Lake:— Building permits are required in Silver Lake for virtually any type of construction/remodeling project andthese include plumbing and heating as well. Permit forms can be obtained through city hall. The city building inspectoris MNSPECT and can be reached at 888-446-1801.— Animal control ordinance states that if you have more than two cats or dogs you must obtain a permit throughcity hall, and if you have pets other than cats, dogs, or indoor caged pets, a permit must also be obtained.— Silver Lake does enforce parking restrictions for snow removal from November to May each year.— The city’s blight ordinance does not permit anything that may cause a blighting factor within the community.— Water/sewer utility accounts are handled through the city.This is not a complete listing of all city ordinances. Feel free to contact city hall at (320) 327-2412 for more ordinanceinformation.

CEDAR CRESTESTATE, INC.ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIESCedar Crest of HutchinsonServing the Community since 1984225 Shady Ridge Rd. NW, Hutchinson320-587-7077Cedar Crest of CosmosServing the Community since 2003130 N. Neptune, Cosmos • 320-877-9100Cedar Crest of Silver LakeServing the Community since 20091401 Main St. W., Silver Lake • 320-327-6577Services included in Low Base Rate:• Healthcare Assessment byRegistered Nurse• 24-Hour Supervision by Trained Staff• Medication Distribution• Recreation, Exercise andSpiritual ActivitiesFor more information or tour, please contact Roz Ewald at 612-201-8348.E-mail rozewald@cedarcrestmn.comwww.cedarcrestmn.com• Three Meals a day plus Snacks• Laundry and Linen Service• Housekeeping and Maintenance• Push button call system• Utilities includedCedar Crest is unique in that we provide either minimal or total cares for our residnets,eliminating the need for them to transfer to another facility when their comforts increase.We also welcome Hospice Patients — Adult Day ServicesN02812