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“WE’RE CONCERNED that we’re going to spend through this rule a lot of money that won’t create

any environmental differ-ence.

–David Lane, MESERB president, environmental coordinator for the

Rochester Water Reclamation Plant

Arrow boys slip past Eagles, 57-52 In Sports

ICE KNOCKS OUT POWER These photos show the beauty of the ice storm that hit Pipestone County on Monday; the dark side was the assault it wreaked on electrical lines, knocking out power to the entire communities of Holland, Ruthton and Woodstock. As of deadline Tuesday morning, Xcel crews were on site trying to restore power. “We’ve got some significant damage,” said Eric Pauli, Xcel Community Relations Manager. The unseasonably warm temperatures over the weekend and rain that lasted into Monday turned to ice as the temperatures slowly dropped. Assisted by high winds and 30 mph gusts, the ice-laden power lines began to gallop. When that happens, “it’s amazing that anything stays standing up at all to be honest with you,” Pauli said. Though power reportedly flickered on and off around Pipestone, there were no reported outages, Pauli said. Photos by Debra Fitzgerald (top above) and Rex Tollefson (bottom, above)

By Debra Fitzgerald

The city of Pipestone had fair warning from Xcel Energy last week through calls, media coverage, and some house-to-house printed material of the four power outages scheduled on four different days for select parts of the city. What wasn’t planned were the appliances that blew up once the power went back on for certain residences along state Highway 30 following the outage scheduled on Thursday, Dec. 11. Power was out for seven hours from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Myron and Nancy Koets residence on Hwy. 30 northwest of Dar’s corner. Once power was restored, a surge of voltage knocked out the Koets’ washing machine, water softener, cable box and DVD/VCR player. “There’s a transformer right behind our house,” said Nancy Koets. “They didn’t upgrade it; they forgot to do that one.” The Koets didn’t immediately

know their appliances had been fried until Xcel workers came to their home and tried each one. Reports of lost furnaces, computers and stoves have also been received. In all, about 30 residences connected to the forgotten transformer were impacted, according to Eric Pauli, Xcel Energy community relations manager. “When you have these conversions, that happens,” Pauli said. “Essentially, when they threw that fuse back in, that’s when it sent the voltage running through the homes.” Anyone who believes they were impacted by the Thursday, Dec. 11 voltage surge should contact Arlie Andrews, Xcel Energy damage claims, at 612-330-6215. “We’re making sure we get this resolved in a timely fashion,” Pauli said. The outages were part of the first overall phase of Xcel Energy’s 4KV to 13.8 KV voltage conversion within the city of Pipestone.

Appliances zapped in 30 residences after scheduled power outage

Phosphorous limits contested in lawsuit against MPCA

By Debra Fitzgerald Four groups have banded together to take legal action against the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) over concerns that new phosphorous limitation standards could cost millions and will result in little environmental benefit. The Coalition of Greater

Minnesota Cities (CGMC), the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC), the Minnesota Environmental Science and Economic Review Board (MESERB) and the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA) filed their challenge with the Minnesota Court of Appeals, Oct. 3, contending that new clean-water regulations are unreasonable,

not based on sound science and complying with them could cost millions. “Everyone supports clean water and we all understand there is a cost to ensuring that, but this time, state regulations have gone too far,” said Heidi Omerza, CGMC president and a member of the Ely City Council. The city of Pipestone is a

member of two of the plaintiffs: The CGMC, which serves 80 Greater Minnesota municipalities and the League of Minnesota Cities, which has a membership of 830 of Minnesota’s 854 cities. The plaintiffs want the MPCA to overturn or modify the new water-quality rules meant to reduce phosphorus pollution in rivers, and streams. The state has had

phosphorous standards for lakes since 2008. The plaintiffs allege that the new phosphorous rules will result in river and stream segments being identified as ‘impaired’ when impairments are not related to excess nutrients, and where

Pipestone already spends thousands of dollars a year battling the nutrient in its wastewater system

By Kyle Kuphal

The Pipestone County Board plans to solicit written proposals from anyone interested in obtaining property from the Central School building in Pipestone. The County took possession of the school and the land on which it sits through tax forfeiture in 2013 and purchased the personal property within the building from the previous owner, Richard Haase, in August for $5,000. Tyler Reisch, Pipestone County auditor, said during the board’s Dec. 10 meeting that he’s received several calls since then from people interested in purchasing property in the school such as basketball hoops, desks and tables. Reisch said he hasn’t known what to tell the interested parties and asked the board for direction. The board favored allowing people a chance to purchase items from the school and discussed various options with Jim O’Neill, Pipestone County attorney, before directing him to create a notice requesting input from people interested in

property at the school. O’Neill said he’ll work with Reisch to prepare the notice that will be brought back to the board at a later time for consideration. Those interested in items in the school will likely be asked to submit written proposals including what they want and what they would pay for it, and given a specific time period to respond. The board would then consider the next step after reviewing the proposals. “Maybe it’s more of a public relations thing than anything else because this building can become quite an emotional issue for some people,” O’Neill said of the sale of property from the building.

Inside Central School: Is there something you want?

“MAYBE it’s more of a public relations thing than

anything else because this building can become quite an emotional issue

for some people. –Jim O’Neill, Pipestone County attorney

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Totie retires The 93-year-old hung up his badge with the Pipestone County Sheriff’s OfficePage 3

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Given the importance of Pipestone County Medical Center to the community and surrounding region, the Pipestone County Star has committed to donating this

space on a weekly or as-needed basis for those who give $10,000 or more to the Capital Campaign currently underway to raise $2.25 million toward the $31 million expansion project. Photos and statements made by those who make these gifts will be submitted by the Capital Campaign director, Fred Kraemer, and published here. If you want to know more about the campaign, contact its local headquar-

ters at 507-562-0163, or stop by 1002 Fifth Ave. SW.

Buffalo Ridge

Concrete has gifted $15,000 to the

PCMC Capital Campaign. Here’s why

they donated, in their own words.

“In considering a donation to the PCMC Capital Campaign,

we discussed the importance of having quality health care

available in our community. State of the art facilities such as

the Pipestone project aids in the ability to attract and retain

qualified providers and support staff and offers those same

healthcare providers the opportunity to provide the best care

possible to the very patients under their care.

“The money raised from this capital campaign will help to

ensure that the Pipestone County Medical Center will continue

to provide the quality health care that is expected by our

employees, customers and all community members.

“Buffalo Ridge Concrete is a proud member of all the

communities that we operate in and will continue to do our

part in making southwest Minnesota a great place to live

and raise a family. Having modern healthcare facilities in our

communities is an important element to the quality of life we

enjoy here.

We are also proud to be the concrete provider of choice for

the current construction project at the PCMC facility! We hope

that our gift, given over the next five years, will help achieve the

goals that PCMC management has set for themselves.”

Why the gave to the PCMC Capital Campaign

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Christmas is a time of tradition and remembrance. It is a time for families to share memories and create new ones.

For a family like yours that has experienced the loss of a loved one during this past year, the holidays can be a difficult time. To help you

with this special season, we would like to invite you to our annual

Sunday, December 21, 2014 - 2:00 PMPipestone Performing Arts Center

Pastor Joyce Tollefson-Capp ~ officiating

“Service of Remembrance”

We ask that you RSVP with the number that will be inattendance from your family by Friday, December 19, 2014.

We may be reached at 507-825-5411.

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Pictured above (left to right) are Brad Burris, PCMC Administrator, Buffalo Ridge Concrete Partners Dave Meulebroeck, Jeff Pronk, Wes Carr, Dan Scotting and John Bornhoft. Buffalo Ridge Concrete, Inc. has gifted $15,000 to the Pipestone County Medical Center Expansion Project.

Conclusion in sight for Nokomis window issueBy Jen Burris

At the Dec. 10, Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA) meeting, HRA Executive Director Tammy Manderscheid, updated the board regarding the windows at Nokomis apartment building. The HRA had new windows installed in Nokomis Apartments in 2012 by Superior contracting, based out of Sioux Falls, S.D. Upon completion, apartment residents noticed water and wind entering through and near the windows. The HRA claimed Superior Contracting should be responsible for fixing the problem, however Superior Contracting disagreed and the dispute was submitted to binding arbitration. During that process, the arbitrator decided that the problems listed by the HRA could not be proven to be a result of the window installation. Instead, HRA was awarded specific performance work included within the original contract. This included a two-year warranty on workmanship and a five-year warranty on sealant. On Tuesday, Dec. 2, Superior Contracting returned to perform that warranty work on the inside windows in Nokomis. The work was not completed by the end of the day so the company returned on Wednesday, Dec. 3 to finish. “They went in and basically re-caulked every window,” Manderscheid said. Superior Contracting asked

to be notified if any issues were discovered so it could return to address those issues, Manderscheid said. The binding arbitration award remains open until Jan. 16, 2015. “Hopefully everything will be good with our walk-through and if we have any issues we just have to contact Superior,” Manderscheid said. Throughout the window dispute the HRA board held off on paying Banner Associates, the architect for the project, for the cost of design and bidding services until the issues were resolved. The HRA received one bill in the last two years. Following the arbitration decision in November, the HRA received a second bill with interest that increased the invoice from the initial $12,510.18 to $17,102.14. Board members made a counter-offer on the new bill last month, deducting half the attorney fees the HRA incurred during the window dispute. Since then Banner accepted the offer of a proposed payment of $9,410.18 if Pipestone HRA released the company from “any other outstanding issues between our firm and the Pipestone Housing and Redevelopment Authority related to the project.” The board members vote unanimously to Banner Associates’ terms and the payment of $9,410.18.

10k received for reuse study on former Masonic Lodge

By Jen Burris

The Pipestone County Historical Society received a $10,000 Legacy Grant from the Minnesota Historical Society to conduct a reuse study that will help preserve the Masonic Lodge. The lodge is located on the second floor of the Ferris Grand Block building, above the Pipestone Performing Arts Center. A reuse study looks at the historical building and creates a final plan with different scenarios in which the building can be used, according to Chris Brown, project assistant for Preservation Alliance of Minnesota (PAM),

a non-profit organization that advocates for the preservation of Minnesota’s historic resources. The $10,000 grant combined with a $5,000 grant from the National Trust, a nationwide non-profit organization based in Washington D.C., helped fully fund the project for the Pipestone County Historical Society. The goal of the reuse study for the Pipestone County Historical Society is to find a way to make the Masonic Lodge accessible to the public –– what Susan Hoskins, Museum director, said is the “biggest issue.” Pipestone County Historical Society is working with PAM to conduct the reuse study. A historic architect, decorative finishes consultant and marketing and development consultant will participate in the study to help develop potential plans for the Masonic Lodge. The reuse study will begin in the new year, taking six to eight months to complete, Brown said.

An inside look at the Temple, one of the many rooms inside the Pipestone Masonic Lodge. Pipestone Publishing file photo

Living snow fences increase winter highway safety

By Debra Fitzgerald The Pipestone Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) board voted unanimously, Dec. 11, to provide 100 percent of the funding of the establishment of a living snow fence, not to exceed $20,000 annually for the program. ‘Establishment’ means costs associated with the plant materials as well as matting and seeding. Living snow fences are rows of trees, shrubs and native grasses that are planted along roadways. The living barriers trap snow as it blows across fields, piling it up before it reaches a road. “It’s less likely to be snow-packed and icy,” with a snow fence, said SWCD

supervisor Ian Cunningham, saving winter snowplowing and/or sand and salt costs. “The dollars they potentially save the county are huge,” said SWCD supervisor Cal Spronk. The SWCD’s funding decision works cooperatively with the USDA Farm Service Agency CRP program that pays up to 50 percent of various costs associated with living snow fences. Whatever that program doesn’t cover, the SWCD will pick up 100 percent. If the FSA program paid $1,000 toward a $5,000 snow fence, for example, the SWCD would pick up the remaining $4,000. In addition to minimizing public safety hazards caused by wind-driven snow, living fences offer additional

wildlife habitat and help prevent soil erosion. “We have some reserves, so that would be a good multiple benefit use of them,” Cunningham said. Kyle Krier, conservation and zoning administrator, said he was waiting for a

list from the Pipestone County Highway Department and townships on problem areas that might benefit from a living snow fence. Pipestone County may also contribute some funding to the program, Krier said.

100% funding available to establish the natural barriers

An established living snow fence traps snow and prevents it from blowing over roadways. Source: USDA

Open auditions Dec. 29 and 30 for Calumet Players’ ‘One Act Festival’

The Calumet Players are holding open auditions for the upcoming “One Act Festival.” Auditions are from 5 to 7 p.m. Dec. 29 and 30 on the stage of the Pipestone Performing Arts Center at 104 East Main Street.

The One Act Festival will include three weekends from Feb. 13 to March 1. The first two weekends will have a lineup of comedy shows and the third will be a weekend of light dramas. The themes in the dramas are more geared toward

adults. Those who audition will be asked to read selections from the scripts in front of the directors. Scripts will be available at auditions. Show dates are Feb. 13-15 and 20-22 for the comedies and Feb.

27 – March 1 for the light dramas. Friday and Saturday shows are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m.

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Auction CalendarFRIDAY, Dec. 19, 10 a.m., Edgerton, Minn. The Heirs of Florence Birkhofer, owners. Farm land, Elmer Township, Pipestone County. Korth Auction Service.SATURDAY, Jan. 3, 9:30 a.m., Lake Benton, Minn. Reed Hart Estate, Pipestone & Irene Rost Trust, Ivanhoe. Mike Carpenter Auction Service.

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Due to the Christmas Holiday, the City Office will be closedon Thursday, December 25th and Friday, December 26th.The office will re-open on Monday, December 29, 2014.

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CITY OF PIPESTONE PUBLIC NOTICE

Harold “Totie” Toman, 93, of Pipestone has retired after 55 years of volunteer work with the Pipestone County Sheriff’s Office. Pipestone Publishing photo by Kyle Kuphal

Totman, 93, retires special deputy badgeBy Kyle Kuphal

Harold “Totie” Totman, 93, has hung up his badge. Literally. The badge that reads “Special Deputy Sheriff Pipestone Co.” is in a frame with his resignation letter hanging on the wall of his Pipestone home. “I was just getting old enough that I thought it was time,” Totman said. Totman bought the badge himself when he was sworn in 55 years ago under former Pipestone County Sheriff Leonard Stelling. His designation as a special deputy came about after he began volunteering as a security guard at the Playmor Dance Hall when Walt Fisher owned it. “With no badge it didn’t work out,” Totman said. “So I went to

Lenny (Sheriff Stelling) and he swore me in. Then I could add a little bit of authority.” Even with a badge, security work at the Playmor was a challenge. “Those 14-year-old kids,” Totman recalled with a laugh. “You’d start at one end of the Playmor, take a bottle of beer away from them and go dump it out, walk around the thing and come back and they’d have two more sitting in front of them.” Totman’s volunteer work with the Pipestone County Sheriff’s Office grew over the years to include traffic control during accidents as well as events, including the Song of Hiawatha Pageant, Civil War Days and the Pipestone County Fair. During his 55 years of volunteering with the Sheriff’s Office he’s worked with five sheriffs

including Stelling from 1958-1971, Eugene Spicer from 1971 to 1979, Ronald Smidt from 1979 to 1999, Lyle Landgren from 1999 to 2003 and Dan Delaney since 2003. “He has been an outstanding person to work with,” Delaney said. “I could count on him anytime for traffic control as well as assisting the public at many functions throughout the years. He is a true public servant.” Delaney nominated Totman for the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association’s Volunteer of the Year Award in 2008, citing his willingness to help, “dedication and spirit.” The Association’s voting committee selected Totman as runner up for the award, but he is the only Pipestone County resident ever to be nominated. He was also recognized for his

volunteer efforts in 1999 with an Outstanding Senior Citizen award from Gov. Jesse Ventura and in 1998 with a community service award from the American Legion. In addition to his volunteering with the Sheriff’s Office, Totman has given his time generously to the community over the years through the American Legion, Golden Club and for nearly 30 years the Pipestone Food Shelf. He also started the Avenue of Flags in memory of local veterans who have died. “I’m glad to be of service to the community,” he said.

“HE IS a true public

servant.”

–Pipestone County Sheriff Dan Delaney

Jury finds ‘not guilty’ on meth possession chargeBy Kyle Kuphal

A jury of 12 Pipestone County residents found Chad Douglas Dressen, 44, of Tyler, not guilty of possession of methamphetamine during a day-long jury trial Dec. 11 at the Pipestone County Courthouse. Dressen was charged with the felony level offense in 2013 after officers with the Buffalo Ridge Drug Task Force (BRDTF) and Pipestone County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a rural Woodstock property on April 24. As officers drove up the driveway to the property, they spotted Dressen and another man in or near a pickup outside a shed and questioned them. As officers spoke with Dressen and the driver of the pickup, they observed a pack of cigarettes with a plastic bag sticking

out on the dash and a glass pipe containing white residue on the floor. The five-man, seven-women jury, in what was the second jury trial of 2014, listened to witnesses testify about and viewed evidence related to what transpired that day in April 2013. Prosecuting attorney Damain Sandy called two officers with the BRDTF and a forensic scientist with the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) as witnesses. The task force agents testified about the events that occurred leading up to Dressen’s arrest and the forensic scientist verified that the substance found in a baggie on the ground near Dressen at the scene was methamphetamine. How that baggie ended up on the ground near Dressen, who was sitting on the tailgate of the pickup as officers cleared nearby

buildings, was the primary point of contention. The state, represented by Sandy, contested that Dressen threw the bag to the ground when he thought no one was watching, based on the testimony of an officer who said he saw Dressen make a motion that looked like he was reaching into his pocket and tossing something to the ground shortly before the baggie was found. Defense attorney Cecil Naatz, of Marshall, argued that the baggie could have come from someone else such as the driver of the pickup who was also arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, or the residents of the home on the property who were also charged with meth-related crimes. Naatz called just one witness to the stand — Dressen, who said the baggie

was not his and he “never did see the bag” at the scene, even when officers asked him if it belonged to him. Dressen, who operates a salvage yard, said he was at the property to deliver a welder to someone who rented the shed when officers stopped him and the driver of the pickup. Naatz argued that Dressen “essentially drove into a crime scene” and was in the wrong place at the wrong time. The jury, not finding evidence beyond a reasonable doubt that Dressen was guilty, delivered their ‘not guilty’ verdict after about 45 minutes of deliberation, eliciting a cheer of excitement from a friend of Dressen’s who was watching the day’s events from the audience section of the courtroom.

Submitted by the Pipestone County Sheriff’s Office The Pipestone County Sheriff’s Office responded to and/or investigated the following calls last week.

Sunday, Dec. 8 -8:49 a.m. - Elvin Beyers of Holland was driving a 1998 Ford F250 pulling a 1982 Ford van driven by Lorna Beyers, also of Holland, when they pulled into traffic at the intersection of Eighth Ave. NE and state Highway 23 in Pipestone, the van was struck by a 1988 Peterbilt semi being driven by Brian VanderPol of Rock Valley. No injuries were reported at the scene. The Ford pickup sustained no damage. The van and semi sustained moderate damage.

Thursday, Dec. 11 -5:19 p.m. - Amy Cowell of Ruthton was driving a 2013 Ford Taurus when she struck a deer in the 1700 block of 211th Street in Ruthton. No injuries were reported at the scene. The vehicle sustained moderate damage.

Friday, Dec. 12 -7:16 p.m. - Laurie Bruns of Pipestone was backing a 2001 GMC Yukon at 1696 state Highway 30 when she struck a parked 1995 Plymouth Neon owned by Kevin Zylstra of Edgerton. No injuries were reported at the scene. The Yukon sustained no damage. The Neon had right front passenger door damage.

Other calls: •911 calls – false 3, Agency assist 13, •Alarm – false 2, •Ambulance calls 3, •Animal complaints 7, •Assault 2, •Background check 2, •Burglary 1, •Burn permit 5, •Child abuse 2, •Court order 5, •Criminal damage to property 2, •DANCO 2, •Domestic 1, •Driving complaint 3, •Escort – funeral 1, •Escort misc. 7, •Extra patrol 1, •Fight 1, •Fingerprinting 3, •Harassment 1, •Jailed 1, •Alerts/Info. 6, •Intoxicated person 1, •K-9 deployment 1, •Mental health 2, •Order for protection 1, •Open door 1, •Parking 1, •Permit to carry 2, •Permit to purchase 3, •Property found 1, •Public assist 1, •Security check 11, •Suspicious activity 4, •Theft 4, •Traffic hazard 1, •Traffic violation 14, •Training – K-9 apprehension 1, •Training – K-9 narcotics 1, •Transport 1, •Trespassing 1, •Verbal warning 1, •Welfare check 1, •Worthless check 1., •Written warning 1.

By Kyle Kuphal

Soon Pipestone County residents will be able to receive instant communications about local emergencies via landlines, cell phones, text messages, email and social media. County commissioners approved during their Dec. 10 meeting the purchase of the Code Red emergency notification system from Emergency Communications Network for an annual subscription fee of $5,000, with the funds coming from the emergency management and 911 budget. Steve Ewing, Pipestone County emergency management director, said the Code Red system could be used by the county as well as cities to communicate with the public regarding local emergencies such as severe weather, snow emergencies, train derailments, water main breaks, or power outages like those that occurred

in parts of Pipestone last week. He said messages delivered by social media or via a smartphone are likely to reach a broader audience than those delivered by traditional means. “They’re on Facebook, they’re on Twitter and they’re on their phones all the time,” Ewing said. “If we can get into that group of people and start getting information out to them, that’s a win for us.” The system will use an existing 911 database to communicate with around 4,000 Pipestone County households via their landline phones to start with. To receive communications by text, email, social media or cell phone, Pipestone County residents will have to sign up for the service by downloading the free Code Red app on their smartphone or going to www.ecnetwork.com/codered to create an account at no cost. “This is the way emergency notification is going,” Ewing said.

The Code Red system is used by thousands of communities nationwide and 51counties in Minnesota. Those who download the smartphone app will also receive notifications in other communities that have the Code Red system. Ewing said Pipestone County will implement the system after the first of the year and launch a public education campaign. In other business Cathy Feste, personnel coordinator updated the board on several staffing changes including: -Larry Miller is retiring as a county transit driver and the county will advertise for a replacement. -Cathy Solma was hired as a full time dispatcher/jailer. -A conditional offer has been made to one of five people interviewed for a deputy recorder position, pending the results of a background check.

Commissioners purchase Code Red app

Pipestone County residents will soon be able to receive local emergency alerts via their smartphones using the Code Red mass notification system. Pipestone Publishing photo by Kyle Kuphal

-Interviews were ongoing to fill a Ruthton motor grader operator position for which eight applications were received.

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U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, DFL 1 Federal Drive\Whipple Federal Building, Suite 298, Fort Snelling, MN 55111. Phone: 612-727-5220 or302 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510. Phone: 202-224-3244

U.S. Sen. Al Franken, DFLThe Senate Hart Building, Room 320, Washington, D.C., 20510.Phone: 202-224-5641. E-mail: info@franken.senate.gov

Rep. Joe Schomacker, R, District 22A433 State Office Building100 Martin Luther King Blvd.St. Paul, MN 55155Phone: 651-296-5505 or E-mail: rep.joe.schomacker@house.mn

Seventh Congressional District U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson, DFLWashington, D.C. Office: 2109 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515. Phone 202-225-2165. E-mail Marshall Office: 1420 East College Drive SW/WC, Marshall, MN 56258. Phone: 507-537-2299. Website: https://collinpeterson.house.gov.

Sen. Bill Weber,R - District 22,125 State Office Building,St. Paul, MN 55155Phone: 651-296-5650E-mail: sen.bill.weber@senate.mn.

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a documentary on the 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree. It will air on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m., perhaps after you’ve read this. If so, you can go to www.capitolchristmastree.com. On this meticulously detailed website, you can watch the tree as it made its journey from the Chippewa National Forest in Minnesota where it was cut down, to our nation’s capitol, where it was lit during a Dec. 3 ceremony on the Capitol’s West Front Lawn as C-SPAN recorded the event. The 88-foot-tall white spruce was cut down on Oct. 29 in Cass Lake, Minn. During a public cutting ceremony, approximately 500 attendees, including 170 local school children, gathered to witness what was reported as a “once-in-a-generation event.” Appropriately named -- mature white pines will live about 200 years. Some have been found that are over 450 years old. This fact is curiously absent on the meticulously detailed website, so I had to look it up. Minnesota Logger of the Year, Jim Scheff, cut the tree down. Two cranes lowered the tree onto a specially designed flatbed trailer with “one-of-a-kind cribbing to support the trunk and not crush the branches.” It was wrapped for travel at Bemidji State University. The entire ‘event’ reminds me of Shirley Jackson’s short story, “The Lottery.” In this disturbing allegory, Jackson portrays what seems to be a normal community picnic. Only toward the end do you realize that people have gathered not for a picnic but to learn who will be sacrificed –– a person who is decided through a lottery. When the lottery is called, the chosen one is stoned to death by the rest of the crowd. Stone a person, cut a tree – I know. It’s not quite apples-to-apples. But that’s what all this reminds me of. “Christmas trees are symbolic of a tradition that focuses on

connections to children, family, friends and community,” said Forest Supervisor Darla Lenz during the cutting-down ceremony. Does it seem weird to anyone that we kill something as a symbol of our connections with each other? And why do they have to put ‘connections to children’ first? No one wants to disappoint a child, but who’s in charge here? You want to kill a tree so we may keep it in our living room for a couple weeks before we kick it to the curb, its purpose served, its reason for being fulfilled, according to us? Absolutely. Want a donut and a can of Mountain Dew as well? I’m not zealously shunning the Christmas tree tradition. I’m also not some enviro-optimist believer in saving the planet one Christmas tree at a time. I sacrificed plenty of trees for plenty of holiday seasons before I developed a ‘condition’ that I can only describe as adult-onset tree empathy. I don’t know what brought it on. I certainly have plenty of possessions generated from wood, and I can harvest and eat like a well-fed king all the plants we grow for food. Yet I can’t bring myself to cut down a tree for seasonal decoration, or buy a tree that’s been grown for seasonal decoration. I also can’t do a fake tree. I know, I know: they do amazing things with fake trees. I just can’t. I didn’t ask to be this way. If I met someone like me before the condition developed I’d probably respond under my breath with an eye-rolling ‘puhleeeeeeze.’ I had hoped for a long time that it was just a temporary condition, but it has stuck for more than 10 years now. I’ve long since given away a Christmas ornament collection I’d been adding to since I was 18. Those who believe in reincarnation might tell me I was a tree in another life. Whatever. All I know is that the large, potted rosemary bush that I overwinter in the house and that smells a little like a Christmas tree and looks lovely draped with small, twinkly white lights makes a fine holiday surrogate in our house.

Thoughts in the Heartland

Art for you

By Emily Olson

This weekend, our eldest son will participate in his first piano recital. We’re excited (and understandably nervous) for him, though we’ve heard him play his 60-second pieces 500 times already. Other than the import of public performance and the anxiety it produces even in grown adults (yes, I’m more nervous than he is), and other than the natural, if inflated, personal pride we feel in his progress on an intimidating instrument (yes, we think he’s the most talented 6-year-old budding pianist ever. No exaggeration!), why else would we think this a significant event? The answer stems, in part, from an old guy and a story. (Stick with me here.) A very long time ago, a wise man told of people shackled in a cave. Their only reality was the shadows of puppets they saw on the wall. If someone tried to bring them out of the cave’s darkness, they would be blinded by the sun and naturally want to return to their gloomy grotto. In fact, they’d probably fight tooth and nail to stay imprisoned. But after a time, their eyes would adjust, and they’d start to notice shadows and reflections, and eventually they’d make out animals and people

and objects. After enough time had passed, they’d see the moon and stars, and finally they’d be able to look at the sun and, well, think about it. From captive couch potatoes to philosophers—quite a transformation! Writing “The Allegory of the Cave” in the Republic in roughly the ninth century, Plato—yes, that wise guy—painted his readers a vision of life without education and life with it. And education wasn’t just a word or a vague concept to Plato. Education was the difference between a very limited life, bounded by immediate circumstances and vision, and a life exposed to realities that extend far beyond closed walls. The prison is familiar and it feels safe, but it’s still a prison. The real stuff is outside. This out-of-the-cave life would infinitely surpass the darkness of cave-dwelling, right? And yet too many of us choose to reject even glimpses of what else life holds—real, vibrant, possibly dangerous and blinding life. What can help us break out of our boob-tube-induced comfort with shadows? Paul, my son, is learning one way, and that is through music. His versions of “Birthday Party” and “Up on the Housetop” are hardly examples of high art, but they are beginnings to a world that extends far beyond his toy-cars- dominated view. Other things can show him more than shadows, too—things like literature, and dance, and painting, and theatre. In other words, art can educate him. The word “art” intimidates us.

It intimidates me, and I’ve been around the arts for my entire life. But just because something is intimidating doesn’t negate its value. In fact, art is intimidating precisely because it attempts to comprehend great unknowns like beauty and truth. A cantata or a fresco or a drama or a poem can all attempt to touch something untouchable, and these types of art attempt to help us see that which has never been seen, to hear that which has never been heard. Perhaps you’ve never taken a lesson in your life. Perhaps you’ve never desired to dance or tried to type a terza rima (that’s a verse form made up of iambic tercets, or three-line groupings. And no, I haven’t). Perhaps the thought of painting makes you panic or singing makes you sweat. But there are ways you can appreciate and learn from art, even if you don’t want to produce it. For instance, entire worlds beckon from within books, and a great place to start is with children’s editions. I’ve got the excuse of reading a simple version of The Odyssey to my kids, but if you’ve got kids or grandkids or occasionally you see a few little tykes walking down the street, grab yourself a simple illustrated copy of any hundreds and thousands of mind-blowing literature. And not knowing what you’re looking for is OK, too. In fact, librarians will love you for asking. Other options outside the cave beckon, too. Like taking a painting

Welp, it’s finals time and all the cares I didn’t give over the semester have piled up and are overflowing into these past few days. I’m not alone, though. My entire house is on the brink of a breakdown. We’re doing everything from crunching numbers to see how badly we can do on the test and still pass, to taking trips to the library to pet therapy dogs (seriously, we needed it). I don’t mean to complain by any means. I’m

receiving a great education at the University of Sioux Falls, especially for my major and minor. But a 25-page portfolio that’s 60 percent of your grade!? I swear, professors get together at these little tea parties and laugh over dainty finger sandwiches on how many futures they can ruin in just a matter of days. I’m lucky to say that I have a great support system of roommates, classmates, friends and teammates to help me out when things get tough. Overall, at least one of them has taken the class I’m in or at least had the professor. There’s something about finals week that brings us all together –– like a little, mentally unstable, family. It’s the inevitable part of college. No matter how well you prepare over the semester, when that final test is handed to you, your heart will race and you’ll feel like you’re about to throw up. But what I’ve learned over the past year and a half in college is that, it’s not about the grade you receive. In the end, it’s all about who you have beside you. Who stayed up until 1 a.m. reviewing flash cards or who brought home McDonalds fries and McFlurrys because we all know the best remedy for stress: high intakes of sugar and salt and chemically enhanced deliciousness. Finals suck, but when you look back, it won’t be at what grade you got in your Spanish 101 course. It’ll be at nights like those, with great friends all crashing and burning together.

Paige Petersen is a Pipestone native who’s majoring in journalism, and playing softball, at the University of Sioux Falls.

class (I promise, the brushes don’t bite!). Or like going to a recital this weekend at the Pipestone Performing Arts Center at 11 a.m. or 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20 or at St. Paul Episcopal Church at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21 (tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children). We’ll be there, learning from art and squinting in the sunlight.

Emily Olson lives in Pipestone with her husband, Jon, and their four children.

By David White Alexander Niehenke began to appreciate wine 10 years ago. But for the first four years, it was simply a beverage he enjoyed with dinner from time to time, especially when cooking at home. And then he put his nose in a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon from Justin, a winery based in Paso Robles, California. He was at a bachelor party, where few attendees were paying any attention to the wine inside their glasses. But for Niehenke, the aromas were intoxicating. Something clicked. So he promptly dove into the world of wine. For the next five years, Niehenke’s passion for wine grew steadily and predictably. As a resident of San Francisco, weekend trips to Napa Valley and Sonoma were easy -- so he started driving north regularly. He began attending tastings, reading wine publications, and even collecting. And then he discovered Delectable, a mobile wine app. Since downloading the program last fall, Niehenke has been moving towards oenophilia at lightning speed. “The app has taught me about new producers, new regions, and even new varieties,” he explained. “I actually just learned about orange wine -- and tried my first one -- thanks to it.” An orange wine is made by treating white wine grapes as if they’re red -- in other words, soaking the skins and seeds alongside the juice during fermentation. Orange wines have become quite popular among some of the nation’s hippest sommeliers, and thanks to Delectable, Niehenke can see what those sommeliers are opening each night. Delectable traces its roots to 2011, when Alex Fishman was working in Dubai for Palantir, the data analytics firm best known for its work with the U.S. intelligence community. Shortly before returning home, Fishman and his girlfriend came upon a wine they’d enjoyed on many occasions. Wanting to remember the bottle so they could purchase it in the

United States, they looked to the label for information -- but were overwhelmed. Fishman recalled this experience a few months later over breakfast with in New York with Aaron Vanderbeek, a video-game designer. The two were old friends, and Fishman was detailing his desire to launch a mission-focused company -- ideally, one that would “make the world a more delicious place.” In short order, they realized that there weren’t any good mobile apps for wine enthusiasts. So Fishman and Vanderbeek began building Delectable. Today, the app identifies all a wine’s details from a photo and allows users to review and purchase wines. It also helps users discover industry professionals -- winemakers, sommeliers, and critics -- and see what they’re drinking. It’s no wonder why Delectable has been described as “the Instagram of wine.” Thanks in large part to this feature, Delectable could revolutionize consumption. As Fishman told me, “the wine market is broken because of a lack of information. That’s why consumers buy points. But the point system is flawed because people have radically different tastes.” As consumers discover other enthusiasts on Delectable with similar tastes, they’ll discover new wines worth drinking. After all, it doesn’t make any sense to take the advice of a critic who has slapped “98 points!” on a bottle unless one shares that critic’s preferences. Delectable solves what Fishman calls “the matching problem” consumers face with wine critics. Fishman is convinced that his app will fulfill its mission. “If we do this right,” he concluded, “the amount of global happiness that’s derived from wine will go up. People will drink better and better wines, since our suggestions will be tailored to individual users.” David White is the founder and editor of Terroirist.com, which was named “Best Overall Wine Blog” at the 2013 Wine Blog Awards. His columns are housed at Grape Collective.

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Cunningham elected MASWCD presidentBy Debra Fitzgerald

Ian Cunningham, a member of the local Pipestone Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), was elected president in early December of the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD), the nonprofit group that provides leadership and a united voice for SWCDS across the state. “Our primary focus is to help private landowners make decisions that will not only benefit their operation, but the public as well,” Cunningham said. Cunningham, who ran unopposed for the seat, was elected during the MASWCD’s annual

convention in Bloomington. He served as the organization’s vice president for the past two years. A fourth-generation Pipestone family farmer, Cunningham’s great grandfather was the county auditor and his grandfather helped found the Pipestone SWCD upon which Cunningham now serves. “I do it because I have a passion for natural resource conservation and always have,” Cunningham said. The MASWCD board that Cunningham now oversees is comprised of eight directors of the eight regional districts within Minnesota. Pipestone belongs to Southwest Area 5, which includes Rock, Nobles, Jackson,

Cottonwood, Murray, Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood, Yellow Medicine and Lac qui Parle counties. Cunningham served as the Area 5 director when he first joined the MASWCD in 2007. That seat is currently occupied by Cottonwood County SWCD supervisor Carl Lingbeek. At the local level, SWCDs provide landowners with technical assistance, educational opportunities and financial assistance for best management practices and for building conservation structures. At the MASWCD level, the varied natural resource concerns that exist across the state are given one common voice on legislative policy.

The MASWCD’s primary goal at this time, Cunningham said, is to lobby St. Paul for funding options for SWCDs that will assure the future of their work. These options could include tax levying authority as well as the ability to institute soil and water conservation fees. These funding options are similar, Cunningham said, to the options given watershed districts. “We’re the only local unit of government that’s overseen by the Board of Soil and Water Resources that doesn’t have these funding tools,” Cunningham said. In terms of natural resources concerns, there’s a focus today on soil health, Cunningham said,

and using conservation practices that build the organic matter in

dirt to minimize soil erosion and increase water quality. “If we can show people that there is a financial short-term and long-term advantage to practicing and nurturing healthy soil, that will go a long way toward solving the issues,” Cunningham said. “But it’s not going to be quick.”Ian Cunningham

Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) is accepting grant applications for its 2015 Ag Literacy Grant Program. Up to $400 of special project grant funding is available to K-12 practicing teachers wishing to bring agriculture to life in the classroom, garden or on a field trip. MAITC has $10,000 planned for 2015 grants. The goal is to provide a financial incentive for teachers to effectively integrate agricultural content into core academic subjects like science, social studies

or language arts. The application deadline is Jan. 10, 2015. MAITC is looking to support grant applications for field trips to farms or agriculture processing sites, school gardens, and other unique projects aimed at educating youth about agriculture. To access the online grant application, please visit, www.mda.state.mn.us/maitc. All 2015 calendar year grants will be funded based on applications received by the Jan. 10, 2015 deadline.

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By Debra Fitzgerald A cake with whipped-cream frosting and blue icing spelling out ‘best wishes’ was served for board member Ed Loll at the end of the Pipestone Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) regular board meeting last week. The occasion was Loll’s departure from the board that he’s served for almost 10 years. He decided not to run for re-election and last week’s December meeting was his final one before the new year and new term begins. “It’s just time for a change,” Loll said. “It’s good to let somebody new on.” Two candidates ran for Loll’s seat in the November election and voters chose Bill Folger, who works by day as Pipestone County’s Information Technology coordinator. Loll, who turned 65 this fall, will continue to sell trailers and will keep on “hobby farming” as he called it on his quarter section of Troy Township. His farm was designated by the Minnesota Farm Bureau as a Century Farm in 2006, first purchased by Carl Loll in 1905. His departure from the SWCD concludes conservation work that began after he graduated from Pipestone High School in 1967 and worked for the Soil and Water Conservation District as an employee for about 18 years, following his tour of duty in Vietnam. Back then, the conservation work they put on the ground was different from today and included a lot of contour terracing and waterways, he said. But farming was different too, he said, with

“lots of small farms; everyone had livestock. Most of the big changes are due to the size of the farming operations getting bigger.” What hasn’t changed are some of the SWCD challenges, he said. “It’s hard to convince people that it (conservation) pays for itself,” he

said. SWCDs are local government units that started forming in the 1930s when Congress responded to the large amounts of topsoil being lost to wind and water erosion. Today,

SWCDs work with cooperating landowners to help them manage and protect soil and water resources.

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–Ed Loll

Loll retires from public conservation service

Nicole Schwebach, Pipestone SWCD technician, prepares to cut the cake for Ed Loll, background, on the occassion of his final meeting as a supervisor for the Pipestone Soil and Water Conservation District. Pipestone Publishing photo by Debra Fitzgerald

Cell phone compensation approved for SWCD employees

By Debra Fitzgerald It’s hard to imagine a life without cell phones and that was partly the point of Kyle Krier’s successful pitch on behalf of employees before the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) last week. “I know that I rely on contacting staff by their cell phone either by text or call and if they are in the field, request they use them for pictures,” said Krier, conservation and zoning administrator. “I feel it’s only fair for the SWCD to compensate staff for the use of their personal cell phones for work-related purposes.” The SWCD board agreed. Basing their decision upon an average

$80 monthly cell phone bill, they voted unanimously to adopt a policy that reimburses SWCD staff $35 per month for use of their cell phone for work-related purposes. The board opted for that flat rate over combing through monthly cell phone bills to ascertain what was and wasn’t ‘work-related.’ “I think that would not be a good use of time,” said Ian Cunningham, SWCD supervisor. The new policy does not apply to Krier, who is a Pipestone County employee with a county-provided cell phone.

In other business, the SWCD board: –Scheduled its annual planning

meeting for Jan. 15. The session will follow the board’s regular monthly meeting and will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the Pipestone County Commissioner’s room. The planning meeting this year will involve taking public input on water quality issues in Pipestone County as part of the process for updating the county’s water management plan. Incorporated into the Pipestone County Comprehensive Plan in 2004, the water management plan covers water planning issues, natural resources topics, and goals, objectives and policy guidelines for the entire county. A five-year update of the plan must be completed by Dec. 15, 2015.

A Chamber WelcomePipestone Chamber members turned out last week to officially welcome two new Main Street businesses: Hair Candy Salon and Uptown Trendz. The latter opened earlier this summer, the former only recently. Contributed photo

Hair Candy Salon, shown above, top (l-to-r): Judy Steuck, First Bank & Trust, John Draper, Pipestone Publishing, Tammy Dupre, Hair Candy Salon, Ashley Verly, Hair Candy Salon, Vicki Quist, First Farmers & Merchants, Eric Brockberg, Raymond James Financial, Tim Paulson, First Farmers & Merchants, Jeanette Bleyenberg, Jim Morgan, First Bank & Trust, Dale Roemmich, First Farmers & Merchants, William Bleyenberg, Mike Hansen, First Farmers & Merchants.

Uptown Trendz, shown above, bottom (l-to-r): John Draper, Pipestone Publishing, Jamie Strasser, Uptown Trendz, Eric Brockberg, Raymond James Financial, Judy Steuck, First Bank & Trust, Ashley Verly, Hair Candy Salon, Tammy Dupre, Hair Candy Salon, Vicki Quist, First Farmers & Merchants, Tim Paulson, First Farmers & Merchants, Dale Roemmich, First Farmers & Merchants, Mike Hansen, First Farmers & Merchants, Jim Morgan, First Bank & Trust.

“I DO IT because I have a passion for natural

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Woodstock NewsHolland Newsby Rosie McGinty Phone : 347-3101

Funeral services for Gladys Hapke were held Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the First Presbyterian Church of Holland with Rev. Lynn Matthews officiating. Ten members of the American Legion Post #534 Auxiliary Unit paid their respects to her by sitting in a body in uniform. Gladys was a faithful member of this unit for 47 years. She was laid to rest between her husband Wayne and little son Jimmie in the Holland Cemetery. Mary Steenstra entertained the members of the Jolly Birthday Club at her home Tuesday afternoon. As usual we had our share of laughs. Thursday morning my friend Janet Vander Plaats picked me up on her way to Pipestone Golden Club as the members enjoyed breakfast out. Then we stopped at the blue building and left some toys off for the Christmas boxes for the needy of Pipestone County. It was nice to chat with Stacey Boomgaarden, a member of the Kiwanis Club. It’s always nice when the telephone rings and it is Margaret Minett from Coon Rapids on the other end. So I try to answer all her questions. She and her sisters love to keep in touch with the folks back here in Holland. Dorothy LaBrune’s daughter, Diane Harding of Sioux Falls spent the past weekend with her. They spent most of Saturday at the home of another daughter, Kathy LaBrune in Tyler, as her family was celebrating an early Christmas. In attendance were Terra and Chris Rouge and daughters of Lake Benton and April and Chad Codie

of Sisseton, S.D. It was great to spend the day with Kathy’s family. Spending part of the weekend at the home of Helen Appel and Bob Timmer were her daughter Mary Beth and Jeff Barbary of Shavertown, Penn. Other members of Helen’s family joined the above for supper on Sunday. Friday afternoon Roger saw that I was able to spend the afternoon at Good Sam with my friends. I had a little something for each for Christmas. They are so appreciative for whatever you do. It was so nice to see Gladys N. and Lorrayne S. Saturday at the Christmas luncheon at St. Leo’s Fellowship Hall. They were both in need of a good hug which helped to make my day too. I had rode along with Angie DeWitte and Mercedes Vortherms. I was seated next to Mary and Don E. so had quite a conversation with them. Don informed me that he enjoys my column each week. Early Saturday evening I rode along with Diane to Slayton where we joined Pat and Lynette Demuth of Worthington, Colleen, Chloe and Quinn Bents of Rushmore at The Vine. We were guests of Colleen at the dinner show Christmas Carol. It was directed by Tom Hudson and produced by Keith Udstuen. Most of the cast were all local people who were great. Keith is a nephew and he had the role of Mr. Scrooge and he was super. The Spellbound Theatrical Group will be producing Anne of Green Gables Valentine’s Day weekend of Feb. 13-14 and Feb. 20-21 at The Vine in Slayton.

Days Gone Byby Lorraine Draper

125 YEARS AGODecember 13, 1889 A. Sechler went out to the dance at Troy last Friday evening and forgot to leave a key to his store with the clerk, and consequently the young man could not shut up the place of business. It was quite late Friday night — or early Saturday morning — when Mr. Sechler drove back to town and it is needless to add was somewhat surprised to find his store all lighted up, the same as he had left it. He entered the store to censure the clerk for keeping open all night, but when he found the reason he quickly forgave the boy who stuck to his post so faithfully.

*** If the paper is thin this week, please lay it to the fact that there was a dog fight near the office on Wednesday and our whole force, including the editor, reporter, foreman, compositor and “devil,” turned out to bet on the top dog.

100 YEARS AGODecember 15, 1914 The lowest temperature during the cold spell of this week was reached Wednesday morning, when the thermometer at the Indian School weather station registered 23 degrees below zero. This was one degree colder than the mark reached on Monday morning. Since Wednesday the temperature has been gradually moderating.

75 YEARS AGODecember 12, 1939 The Pipestone Arrows opened their basketball season Friday night with a shaky win over

Jasper, in an overtime game at that place 20-18. An Arrow quint that never was able to find itself in this opening game, was forced to come from behind in the late moments to tie the count, then emerged the victor in a “sudden death” overtime period.

50 YEARS AGODecember 14, 1964 A branch office of “House of Plywood,” which has its headquarters in Sioux Falls, is being installed in Pipestone, next to Lange’s Locker Plant. The business, a corporation owned by a former Pipestone man, his son and sons-in-law, has flourished in Sioux Falls since being established there about a year ago. Owners of this business are Jacob Walz, who formerly owned and operated a funeral chapel here. Bob Walz, Roger Engler and Roger Malcolm. Managing the local plant is Virgil Meeker, a Pipestone resident.

25 YEARS AGODecember 14, 1989 Duane and Rick Forde, held an open house at the new Forde Gas & Oil Company, Tuesday, December 12, located west of Hank’s on Highway 30. The family owned business will be operated by Rick and Judy Forde, Pipestone while Duane and Darlene Forde, Pipestone, manage the Sorenson Oil Company in Holland. The Fordes purchased the station from Clarence and Maria Gorter and opened for business on December 5.

Another dark cloudy day greeted us this morning with light rain falling, temps hovering near the freezing mark, chances of snow later today, begins another week of winter! But temps have been in the 50’s the last few days, melting the last little bit of snow remaining, making way for more. Basketball games continue to keep Ed and Kathy O’Hearn busy attending the games of their granddaughters MacKenzie and Kennedy Manderscheid. The games are all played in Brandon, S.D., so travel is necessary. Friday Ed and Mike were at MacKenzie’s games, winning two games. The Manderscheid girls, Mackenzie and Kennedy, spent most of the weekend with grandparents, the O’Hearns. Likewise Mike and Gloria Powers are following the basketball games of their granddaughter Aubrey Kor, as she partakes in the games played in Brandon also. Keeps grandparents busy! Sunday Mike and Gloria attended the band concert at the high school, as their granddaughter Lauren is part of the 8th grade group. Thursday evening Larry and Roseann Fenicle attended the Ruthton School Christmas program to see Kyah and Dru Ellefson perform. Then they went to the Ellefsons for Christmas goodies. On Sunday they went to Stony Point Campground with Santa Claus and the Ellefson Grandchildren.

Steve and Wanda Powell spent the weekend in Little Falls and St. Cloud. Wanda attended a wedding in St. Cloud on Saturday, while Steve spent the day in Little Falls with my son Daryl. Friday evening several former truck drivers from Larson Boats gathered at Daryl’s home for a fun time. Lots of laughter and stories filled the room. Santa made his appearance in Woodstock Saturday morning with many little ones and some bigger ones came to talk with Santa, enjoy cookies, coffee and chocolate milk. Yes, I made the trek to see the jolly man, but my enjoyment came from visiting a few former members of St. John’s Lutheran Church. One adult and two younger ones, who were very active in Sunday school, along with their parents. We recalled all the fun we had as mothers of the students, planned and presented several notable Christmas programs! Each of us had our own special memories! One very special program was the “Salty” one. We made a video of it, but alas, we seem to have lost it and regret that. The last time we remember seeing it was at our Centennial program. If any of you former members of St. John’s have the video, or know where it could be, please contact Lon Legler or myself. My conversations were with Sharon VandeVoort, her daughter Danielle, and Wyatt Fey. Quote: A friend is one soul abiding in two bodies!

Lianne Buckmiller

Senior Citizen Activities

Cookbooks If you would like to contribute your favorite recipes for the cookbook we are making to sell for a fundraiser in 2015, please have them in the office, or mail them to the Senior Center by March 1. We need to have time to get them typed up and have the cookbooks back here in time to hopefully sell at the Belgian Waffle Breakfast in April.

Senior Center Christmas Party The Senior Center’s Christmas Party will be held on Jan. 13, 2015. We will be having a meeting starting at 10 a.m. Following the meeting you can enjoy a meal at Senior Dining. The Pipestone Senior Center will pay for your meal that day if you are a member of the Senior Center. Please call Senior Dining if you will be having

the meal at 562-5697 so they can plan on how many will be there. We will be entertained by Bruce Dysthe. We’ll also be playing Bunco so please bring a white elephant gift if you wish to play. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be here to help us celebrate. All members are invited to attend.

Membership dues You may start paying your membership dues for 2015. Your membership dues are required for activities such as card playing, pool, quilting and trips. Your dues support the center so it can continue to offer these programs for the community.

Upcoming events •Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve. •Dec. 25 – Christmas Day. •Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve.

Visiting hours at the Pipestone County Medical Center are 1-8:30 p.m. daily. Pipestone County Medical Center had a total of 9 admissions, 13 dismissals and 641 outpatients for the week of Dec. 9-15.

New Faces

It’s a girl for Elliot and Liz De Jongh, Wellington, Colo. Hannah Jo De Jongh was born Monday, Nov. 3, 2014. She weighed 8 lbs. 9 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. She joins a sister, Eva, three-years-old and a brother, Jack, one-year old. Grandparents are Larry and Jo De Jongh, Pipestone and Basil and Rita Englert, Vienna, S.D. Great-grandparents are Gert De Jongh, Edgerton and Lorna Burke, Willow Lake, S.D.

Hospital News

ASK A TROOPER by Sgt. Troy Christianson of the Minnesota State Patrol

Question: I know that a person is required to have their driver’s license with them anytime they are driving. I forget mine every once in a while and was curious what kind of trouble I could get in? Answer: This is Minnesota State Statute 171.08 states. “Every licensee shall have the license in immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle and shall display it upon demand of a peace officer, an authorized representative of the department, or an officer authorized by law to enforce the laws relating to the operation of motor vehicles on public streets and highways. Unless the person is the holder of a limited license issued under section 171.30, no person charged with violating the possession requirement shall be convicted if the person produces in court or the office of the arresting officer a driver’s license previously

issued to that person for the class of vehicle being driven which was valid at the time of arrest or satisfactory proof that at the time of the arrest the person was validly licensed for the class of vehicle being driven. The licensee shall also, upon request of any officer, write the licensee’s name in the presence of the officer to determine the identity of the licensee.” If you are cited and sent along your way and as long as you are able to meet the requirements and sufficient proof to either the court or the law enforcement agencies office, you “should” be ok (no fine amount). Let’s go back to the road side at the initial event. If the officer comes in contact with you on a traffic stop for example, and is at all suspicious of who you are and you’re unable to provide photo identification positively identifying yourself, you could be

held for identification. Here’s the interesting thing… Throughout my years on the patrol, people have given me made up names, a family or friend’s name, or someone else’s driver’s license. Some of the reasons for doing this have included (but not limited to) not having a valid driver’s license, active warrants for their arrest, some just panic at the pressure of a simple citation, and some are involved in further major criminal activity. Now this isn’t my first rodeo and I’m usually onto their shenanigans before the word “go,” so I get some assistance from our good friend “technology.” Technology has come a long ways even since I started just over 14 years ago. More and more squad cars are equipped with digital video cameras, cell phones with digital cameras, and computers.

This enables law enforcement to perform their duties more efficiently. The computer is one of the fastest ways to aid in determining if the name the person just provided matches up with the name and PHOTOGRAPH viewable through the website. Now that person that just provided that false information has another issue they created for themselves and the prize could be a pair of matching bracelets (handcuffs). Moral of the story: “Tell the truth.” If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. (Or reach him at, Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us)

I see by the Star Pipestone County Historical Society and Museum Winter Rummage Sale Wed., Jan. 28, 5-8 p.m., and Thurs., Jan. 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Pipestone Legion Hall. Please bring good, used items to the Legion Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. D18-Ja26

Pipestone Area Friends of the Library Book Sale, Dec. 29, 30 and 31 at Meinders Library. (2nd day half price, third day by-the-bag). Featuring children and adult books, audio and video.

Donations of good, used books can be brought to the library during regular hours before Dec. 29. Proceeds benefit the Meinders Library collections. D18-29

Free admission Saturdays at the Pipestone County Museum in Pipestone starting Jan. 3 through and including May 23, 2015. For more information call the museum at 507-825-2563. D8-My21

SW MN Freethinkers welcomes agnostics, atheists, humanists, rationalists, skeptics, secularist and others “to celebrate educate, and advocate free thought” at its next meeting Sat., Jan. 10, 10:30 a.m., Rock County Community Library, Luverne. For more info contact swmnfreethinkers@gmail.com D18-Ja8

AA/Al-Anon meets every Tuesday night, 8-9 p.m. at Runal Memorial Hall, Edgerton.

Questions or directions call Naomi, 507-215-2956. Jy17tf

Social Media Breakfast Pipestone County meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 a.m. in the Conference Room at the EMS Bldg. Social Media Breakfast is free to anyone who would like to learn how to implement new Social Media tools in their workplace. For more info call the Chamber, 825-3316. O14tf

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SOLUTIONS FOR PUZZLES ON PREVIOUS PAGE.

at Your LibraryStephanie J. HallDirector Meinders Community Library

ACROSS

1 Tucked-in part of a dress shirt

4 Cocoon contents

9 Glaringly vivid

14 “__ you kidding me?”

15 Words after make or close

16 Carne __: roasted Mexican dish

17 Ford Model T, colloquially

19 Siesta taker

20 Eight-armed cephalopod

21 Speed demon

23 Open-__ shoes

26 TV producer Norman

27 Online “Yikes!”

30 Chinese leader

33 Bus depot: Abbr.

36 Mature male gorilla

38 Purim observers

39 Essayist de Botton

40 Match for a pocket handkerchief

41 West Pointer

42 Mideast strip

43 One only in it for the money

45 Baton Rouge-to-Montgomery dir.

46 Twisting force

47 WWII venue

48 Latin god

50 “__ a lift?”

52 Japanese cooking show

56 Schemer Charles

60 Gallivants

61 Certain rock music fan, and what 17-, 21-, 36-, 43- and 52-Across each has

64 Last Olds off the line

65 Mental picture

66 NBC skit show

67 Zac of “The Lorax”

68 Glove material

69 Game gadget, or the area where it’s used

DOWN

1 Boaters and bowlers

2 Actor La Salle

3 It may drop down or pop up

4 Made vulnerable

5 Axlike shaping tool

6 Tribal land, informally, with “the”

7 Colorado resort

8 Out of the wind

9 Fire truck feature

10 Lady Liberty’s land, familiarly

11 Somerset Maugham novel, with “The”

12 Prefix with logical

13 Pub missile

18 On fire

22 South Sudanese supermodel Wek

24 Goof

25 Short person?

27 Missouri river

28 La Scala’s city

29 Like eyes showing boredom

31 Drops in a slot

32 Stranded at 7-Down, perhaps

34 Chirp

35 Jetson dog

37 By way of

38 Spree

41 Multi-screen theater

43 “Gee whiz”

44 It goes for a buck

46 Second-most populous Arizona city

49 Warm Argentina month

51 “Stupid me!”

52 “Dies __”

53 Massage deeply

54 Actor Jannings

55 Earthquake response gp.

57 Cozy home

58 Writer Grey

59 Inactive

62 Art on the reality show “Ink Master”

63 Single-malt datum

Pipestone Senior Dining 2 Buck Tuesday: Adults 60 years or older who eat at the Senior Dining mealsite receive hot, nutritious meals for the cost of a suggested donation, or what they can afford. Currently the suggested donation is $4 per person, per meal. Seniors would get their meal for $2 and the sponsoring business would pick up the balance of $2 per meal. Senior Dining in Pipestone is open on weekdays for the noon meal. Call 562-5697 for reservations call at least 24 hours on the day before you want to have a meal. Please call before 9:30 a.m. Volunteer drivers and helpers are always needed, if you can help for one day a month for approximately a half-hour or three fourths of an hour, call Senior Dining at 562-5697.

Thursday, December 18 – Hamburger stroganoff, buttered noodles, mixed vegetables, cherry bar, bread, coffee, milk. Friday, December 19 – Scalloped potatoes with ham, French cut green beans, garlic cheddar biscuit, rainbow cake, coffee, milk. Monday, December 22 – Chicken hot dish, buttered sliced carrots, garlic bread, sherbet, coffee, milk. Tuesday, December 23 – Hot roast beef sandwich brown gravy, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, pears, coffee, milk. Wednesday, December 24 – Barbecue pork drummie, mashed potatoes with gravy, creamed corn, jello with fruit, bread, coffee, milk. Thursday, December 25 – Beef stir fry over white rice, buttered beets, country apple dessert, coffee, milk.

Public Access Channel 3

Wednesday, December 179 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. Trinity Lutheran Church Service (Jasper).10 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Service.11 a.m., 3 p.m., 8 p.m. Lighthouse Assembly of God Church Service.

Thursday, December 189 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. St. Paul Lutheran Church Service.10 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. First Lutheran Church Service.11 a.m., 3 p.m., 8 p.m. Christ the King Church Service.

Friday, December 192 p.m., 7 p.m. Pipestone County Commissioners meeting.

Saturday, December 2011 a.m., 5 p.m. Pipestone Minnesota West College Update with Laurel Berg.

1 p.m., 7 p.m. P.A.S. Indoor Marching Band Concert.3 p.m., 9 p.m. 1999-2005 Twinkle Dazzle Parades.

Sunday, December 2111 a.m., 5 p.m. Pipestone Minnesota West College Update with Laurel Berg. 1 p.m., 7 p.m. P.A.S. Indoor Marching Band Concert.3 p.m., 9 p.m. 1999-2005 Twinkle Dazzle Parades.

Monday, December 229 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. Our Story Southwest Minnesota.10 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Ihlen State Park Deer Herd.

Tuesday, December 239 a.m., 1 p.m., 6 p.m. Our Story Southwest Minnesota.10 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Ihlen State Park Deer Herd.

Find links to many area businesses with just a few mouse clicks.Visit www.pipestonestar.com. Click on the

“Online Business Directory” link on our home page.

www.pipestonestar.comA quick, easy way to contact area businesses

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Dear Reena, The dishes washed in my 7 year old dishwasher

no longer look or feel clean. The machine seems to be working properly but the dishes end up with gritty film on the outside, I end up having to rewash the dishes by hand. Any ideas? Thanks.

SelineDear Seline, Imagine a person who ate three meals a day plus snacks without ever brushing their teeth. Rinsing with water would not remove the plaque and build-up. The same is true for a dishwasher that requires regular check-up and cleaning appointments. Maintain the machine; by carefully scrubbing the interior, especially where the base of the dishwasher door and floor meet. As well, the filter needs to be taken apart and cleaned from time to time. It’s amazing what gets caught in there: straws, cherry pits, tea bags, bones, pieces of glass, stickers etc. Experiment with a few dishwasher detergents and increase the hot water temperature according to your manual. The next step is to purchase a product called, Iron Out. Run it through your empty dishwasher, it will clean the dishwasher from head to toe including the basin, hoses, racks etc. If poor results continue, contact a professional because the dishwasher will need to be thoroughly examined for damaged parts or incorrect hook-up.

Dear Reena, How many seats should I make available for an average size living room? Cheers.

BillDear Bill, With endless designs, layouts and room sizes there is not one suggested rule of thumb. The criteria of seating should depend on the function of the room and the

group size of your personal family and guests. However, designers recommend 48-100 inches space between the couch and chairs. Adjust space depending on your family needs but you should not need to turn sideways to walk between furniture. In an ideal setting; you are able to hold a comfortable conversation in the room, eat or play a game around a table and be able to see the television.

Dear Reena, Every time I make deviled eggs (which I love), the eggs fall apart as I peel them and the filling is chunky unlike restaurants where the filling is smooth. What am I missing?

SamDear Sam, Here are a few tricks to ensure perfect deviled eggs every time! Place the eggs into a pot and fill with enough cold water to cover the eggs. Sometimes people add cold eggs to boiling water which causes them to crack. Bring to a boil and cook for 8-12 mins. (varies depending on the stove). Do not overcook because the yolks will become dry, grey and crumbly. When cooking is complete, submerse the eggs in ice cold water for 5 mins. (trying to peel hot eggs will result in a mess). Peel eggs, and cut in half. Scoop yolks and any broken egg whites into a food processor (do not use a fork) and add your favorite ingredients i.e. mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, onion, cheese, mustard, salt and/or pepper. Blend until smooth. Add filling into a sealable bag, cut the corner of the bag and pipe egg yolks into egg whites. Garnish with paprika, bacon and/or chives.Feedback from Reader Who CaresRe: Car FreshenerDear Reena, Your column mentioned using scents to mask the smell of smoke in a car. Changing the cabin air filter may be a permanent fix, instead

of masking the smell. We bought a used car apparently owned by a heavy smoker. Changing these filters solved the problem for us permanently for the years that we owned the vehicle.

LouisDear Reena, I would like to share an experience that I had. My brand new dishwasher stopped working during a regular cleaning cycle. So I opened the door and scooped out the water, I began the dishwasher again and it started working. The next day the same thing happened, the dishwasher stopped in the middle of the cycle, this time I called the plumber. The plumber informed me that the water pipes were frozen. He insulated the pipes and the machine has worked properly ever since. Thanks.

RuthHandy Tip of the Week! •Mandarin oranges taste the best at room temperature but when left too long they become hard and tasteless. Increase the shelf life of mandarin oranges. Store them in the original green paper in the refrigerator crisper. Place a few at a time into fruit bowl. Better get them before they’re gone! I enjoy your questions and tips, keep them coming! Missed a column? Can’t remember a solution? Need a speaker for an upcoming event? Check out my brand new website: reena.ca Reena Nerbas is the author of “Household Solutions 1 with Substitutions,” “Household Solutions 2 with Kitchen Secrets,” and “Household Solutions 3 with Green Alternatives” available on-line and in stores across Canada. She graduated as a Home Economist from the University of Manitoba and speaks professionally on the subject of fixing life’s messes by using products behind everyone’s cupboard doors. As well as being a columnist, Reena can be heard on radio and TV programs across Canada and the U.S.

Everybody, at one time or another, comes in to the library only to find there’s a book on their card they didn’t remember or can’t find, even me! So to help with that, and because I needed something silly to write about, here is a list of places you might find a lost book. Every single place is legitimate and lost books HAVE been found there, so leave no stone unturned! None of these has ever happened to me (cough cough). #10 Place to Find a Lost Book: In a purse. Probably not your purse, mind you, but you should check all those play purses that your children carry around. Some of them feel the need to carry a book wherever they go, just in case they need one. I don’t know ANY adults like this…(looks innocent). #9 Place to Find a Lost Book: Under the front seat of your car. This one is an easy one. Somebody was reading in the back seat and set the book down when they got out at the gas station. Whoops…feet accidentally shove it under the seat and it gets forgotten. It’s a good place to look. Pull out all the candy wrappers and plastic bottles while you’re down there. #8 Place to Find a Lost Book: Under the mail that’s been there for weeks. Don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about. There’s someplace in your house where you leave mail and forget about it. The book might be under there….that electric bill you forgot to pay is in there, too. #7 Place to Find a Lost Book: Behind the TV Cabinet. This works for books as well as DVDs – Maybe you set the book down to get the remote and didn’t notice that it fell behind the cabinet. Or the DVD that your kids were watching? It might be back there, too. Many a lost thing has been found behind the TV cabinet – look out for the killer dust bunnies! #6 Place to Find a Lost Book: Holding up the furniture at a relative’s house. This only works for a big book. Check with family that may have borrowed the book and see if any of the legs of their couch are broken. Your book might have been used to prop up that couch… #5 Place to Find a Lost Book: Behind couch cushions. Speaking of the couch – check behind the cushions. You’ll probably find not only the book, but enough change to pay the fine, too! And if you’re lucky, some unwrapped candies, loose peanuts, and broken matchbox cars. Maybe that’s just my couch… #4 Place to Find a Lost Book: In the hamper. Sorting the laundry is always an adventure – you never know what you might find. Though it may be covered in dirty socks or stuck in the arm of a sweater, your book might be in the hamper. Or better yet, your child’s hamper, along with a stuffed animal they’ve been missing for days! #3 Place to Find a Lost Book: The garbage can. This goes along with the piles of unread mail and the papers your children being home from school. I know, you want to save everything they do, but this is not possible, so you leave piles of them on

the counter and when that gets unmanageable, you throw them away (I have not ever done this, I swear…). Oops. That library book was in the pile…If it’s covered with yesterday’s leftovers, we don’t want it back. #2 Place to Find a Lost Book: Behind the toilet. If you have a toilet you can’t see behind, make sure to check there. My children will take books into the bathroom to read (who did they learn that from, I wonder) and those books occasionally get dropped and left behind. Hopefully there’s no leak in the toilet and they don’t get wet! And the #1 Place to Find a Lost Book: Between the bed and the wall. Kids take their books to bed, there’s no doubting that. Adults do it, too, sometimes, and frequently fall asleep reading. The book falls out of their hands and the next time the bed is made, gets shoved alongside the mattress, against the wall or the headboard. It’s not enough to make it fall to the floor under the bed, just enough to get it stuck. Good place to look, trust me! Hope you find those books, and I hope you have a FANTASTIC New Year!! Winter Weather: We tend to follow the lead of Pipestone Area Schools. If the school is closed, we will also be closed. If the school closes early, we stay open for about a half hour afterwards to make sure all the kids can get picked up. If the school has a two hour late start, we are not affected and will open at our regular time of 10 a.m. Holiday Hours: We’re into the season now for strange holiday hours and we’ve tried to make it easy. We will be closed December 24 and 25 for Christmas and we will close at 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and closed on New Year’s Day. Then we will return to regular hours! PAFL Update: The BOOKSALE is fast approaching! You may drop off books at Meinders Library anytime now and the sale will be December 29-31, right after Christmas! Pipestone Area Friends of the Library is looking for members – anyone who is a friend to Meinders Library is welcome to join! The Friends group works hard to promote the library, raise money for projects, and organize their yearly book sale, in addition to the huge amount of support they provide throughout the year. Call us for the date of the next meeting! If you have questions or have a book you’d like to reserve or renew, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at (507) 825-6714. The hours for Meinders Library are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Meinders Community Library is located at 1401 Seventh Street SW, on the south side of the high school.

The Top 10 places to find lost books

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These weekly church messages are contributed to God’s work through the church by the following concerned and responsible citizens and

businesses… all interested in a better community and world.STOUT-EVINK PLUMBING & HEATINGIvan Evink620 7th St. SW, Pipestone, MNPhone 825-2859

802 8th Ave. SE, Pipestone, MNPhone 507-825-4259

Jeremy & Maritta Smidt607 8th Ave. SWPipestone, MNPhone (507)825-4261

DOUBLE D GRAVELDoug Dubbelde, Owner868 181st St., Pipestone, MNPhone 825-3021 or 825-5552

DR. DOUGLAS J. VERMEEROptometrist105 West Main StreetPipestone, MN

FARM & HOME AGENCY, INC.Sweet Township Mutual Fire Ins. Co.Jeffrey J. Manderscheid224 S. Hiawatha, Pipestone, MN 56164Bus. Phone 507-825-2435

Todd W. Morgan504 East Main StreetPipestone, MN 56164Phone: 507-825-4300Toll Free: 888-825-5595

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Pipestone InteriorsComplete Home FurnishingsPipestone, MNPhone 825-4277

Mark’s ElectricShop: 507-825-2156

Mark’s Cell: 507-820-0579Woody’s Cell: 507-215-0708

PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY1809 Forman Drive, Pipestone, MN 56164Phone 507-825-4207

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(507) 825-3301www.ffmbank.com

Electronic Banking:1-866-733-3444

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1400 7th St. SE • P.O. Box 786 • Pipestone, MN 56164Phone: 507-825-3271 • Email gorters@iw.net

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101 2nd St. NWPipestone, MNPhone 825-3344

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HUBERS AUTOMOTIVE, INC.www.hubersautomotive.com

Auto and Light Truck PartsHours: Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00

Sat. 8:00 - Noon \ Closed Sundays/HolidaysBruce & Lisa Hubers

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PIPESTONE COUNTY IMPLEMENTC & B Operations, LLC - Minnesota Region

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Pipestone Chapelwww.HartquistFuneral.com

McDONALD’S of Pipestone609 8th Ave. SEPipestone, MN 56164Phone (507) 825-3222

A & S Drugs101 West Main St., Pipestone, MN507-825-3100

Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm | Thur 8:30am - 8pmSat 8:30am - 5pmwww.aandsdrug.com

PIPESTONE PUBLISHING CO.Publishers of Free Star, County Star, Southwestern Peach & Farm Market News115 2nd St. NE, Pipestone, MNPhone 825-3333

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With no beginning and no end, a circle symbolizes God’s love.

Generations have understood and experienced God’s constant love.

Experience it yourself in church this week.

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 701 2nd Ave. S.W. on the corner of 2nd Ave. S.W. and Hwy. 30Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Sacrament meeting Sundays, visitors welcome.

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Synod, Pastor Paul C. Gunderson, 509 Elk St., Elkton, S.D., 605-542-7601, parsonage

605-542-2231Sundays: 8:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 2nd & 4th Thursdays: 7:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study.

Ruthton Country Church, Full Gospel-Non-denominational; Pastor Richard DeRuyter, 507-658-

3831 (home), 507-658-3917 (church)Sundays: 10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service. Coffee fellowship following the service. Wednesdays: 7 p.m. Evening Children’s Church & Adult Bible Study, all ages.

St. Martin Catholic Church, Msgr. Gerald

Kosse, 101 Smith St. N., Woodstock, 825-3152Friday, Dec. 19: 8:30 a.m. Mass. Saturday, Dec. 20: 5 p.m. Mass. Sunday, Dec. 21: 2:30 p.m. Mass at St. Leo (Bilingual). Wednesday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve – 9 p.m. Mass. Thursday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day – 10 a.m. Mass at St. Leo.

St. Joseph Catholic Church, Msgr. Gerald

Kosse, 415 2nd St. E., Jasper, 825-3152Sunday, Dec. 21: 8 a.m. Mass; 2:30 p.m. Mass at St. Leo (Bilingual). Tuesday, Dec. 23: 5 p.m. Mass at Jasper Sunrise Village. Wednesday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve – 7 p.m. Mass. Thursday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day – 10 a.m. Mass at St. Leo.

St. Leo Catholic Church, Msgr. Gerald Kosse, 415 South Hiawatha Ave., Pipestone, 825-3152Wednesday, Dec. 17: 5:15 p.m. Mass. Thursday, Dec. 18: 10:30 a.m. Mass at Falls Landing; 10:30 a.m. Communion Service at Good Sam; 10:30 a.m. Communion Service at Ridge View. Saturday, Dec. 20: 7 p.m. Mass. Sunday, Dec. 21: 10 a.m. Mass; 2:30 p.m. Mass (Bilingual). Monday, Dec. 22: 2 p.m. Rosary at Good Samaritan. Wednesday, Dec. 24: Christmas Eve – 5 p.m. Mass. Thursday, Dec. 25: Christmas Day – 10 a.m. Mass.

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 220 N.

Cedar St., Luverne, 507-449-5893Sundays: 10:30 a.m. Worship Service, Coffee Fellowship following service. Eucharistic once a month. Everyone welcome. A Total Ministry Community.

Seventh-day Adventist Church, 831 8th St. S.W., Pipestone, 507-825-4604 leave message; Pastor

Tyson Kahler, (863)-205-9598, tqkahler@gmail.comSaturdays: 10 a.m. Bible Study Hour; 11 a.m. Worship Service. Wednesdays: 6 p.m. Children & Youth Program; 7 p.m. Prayer Group.

Holland Christian Reformed Church, Pastor Stephen Wynja, 500 Sioux Street, P.O. Box 188,

Holland, 507-347-3358, www.hollandcrc.orgSundays: 10 a.m. Worship Service; 11:15 a.m. Sunday School.

Lighthouse Assemblies of God, Pastor Lonnie Carpenter, north of Lake Benton on Hwy. 75,

Norwegian Creek Rd., 507-368-9303Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Synod, 711 5th Ave. S.W., Pipestone; Pastor’s cell 507-215-3107, email: pastorm@fastmail.

fmWednesday, Dec. 17: 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Cable Service (ch. 3). Thursday, Dec. 18: Pastor McKenny’s Day in Pipestone. Sunday, Dec. 21: 10:45 a.m. Divine Worship; 11:45 a.m. Sunday School. Wednesday, Dec. 24: 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 7 p.m. Cable Service (ch. 3); 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service. Thursday, Dec. 25: 10:45 a.m. Christmas Festival Service.

St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS), 113 South Garfield Street, Lake Benton, Pastor’s cell 507-215-3107, email: pastorm@fastmail.

fmWednesday, Dec. 17: 3 p.m. Cable Service (ch. 3); 4 p.m. Confirmation Class; 6:45 p.m. Choir Practice. Thursday, Dec. 18: 1 p.m. LWMA Sewing Day. Sunday, Dec. 21: 7:45 a.m. Bible Study; 9 a.m. Divine Worship; 10 a.m. Sunday School; 3:30 p.m. Youth Group Outing. Tuesday, Dec. 23: 6:30 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday, Dec. 24: 9 a.m. Bible Class; 3 p.m. Cable Service (ch. 3); 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Children’s Program. Thursday, Dec. 25: 9 a.m. Christmas Festival Service.

Pipestone Christian Reformed Church, Pastor Timothy Ouwinga, 800 2nd Ave. S.E., office

825-5660Sundays: 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service; 6:30 p.m. Worship Service.

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Synod, Pastor Paul C. Gunderson, 401 223 St., Ward, S.D., 605-542-4731,

parsonage, Elkton, S.D., 605-542-2231Sundays: 10 a.m. Worship Service; 9 a.m. Sunday School.

American Reformed Church, Pastor Chris Schaefer, 130 Dakota St. N., WoodstockSundays: 9 a.m. Traditional Worship; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School; 11:15 a.m. Contemporary Worship; 6 p.m. Youth Group. Wednesdays: 7 p.m. Children’s Program.

Verdi United Methodist ChurchSundays: 10 a.m. Worship Service at Verdi.

Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church, Pastor Stahl, 314 2nd St. N.W., Pipestone, 507-825-

5299, www.cornerstonefreechurch.net Sunday Service: 10 a.m. Services are held at the Pipestone Area High School, 1401 7th St. S.W., west of Pipestone on Hwy. 30. Please use west entrance. Wednesdays: 6:30 p.m. High School Unchained Youth meet at the Youth Center at 314 2nd St. N.W.

Jasper Community Church, Full Gospel/Church/Charismatic, Bill Ostermeier, Pastor, 605-212-3180, 220 North

Poorbaugh Ave., Jasper

Sundays: 10 a.m. Worship Service; 6 p.m. Sunday Night Revival Service. Wednesdays: 6 p.m. Midweek Services.

Jasper Baptist Church, Joshua Sickmeyer,

Pastor, 104 Wall St. West, JasperSundays: 10 a.m. Sunday School; 11 a.m. Morning Worship.

First Lutheran Church, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Pastor Joyce

Tollefson Capp, 401 7th Ave. S.W.Wednesday, Dec. 17: 7 p.m. Confirmation. Thursday, Dec. 18: 9 a.m. Shetek Pastors Conference at Our Savior’s Lutheran, Dovray; 9:15 a.m. Praise Circle; 9:30 a.m. Joy Circle; 1:30 p.m. Peace Circle. Saturday, Dec. 20: 1-3 p.m. Children’s Christmas Program. Sunday, Dec. 21: 9:30 a.m. Worship, Children’s Christmas Program; 10:30 a.m. Coffee Fellowship. Wednesday, Dec. 24: 4 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship with Communion; 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship with Communion. NOTE: Worship service is shown on cable access -Channel 11 & 3 on Thursdays at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7 p.m.

Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, Rev. Jon C. Olson, Pastor, cell 507-215-1887, 1102 7th Ave. S.W., church office 825-4124, church email: secretaryoslc@gmail.com,

website: www.oslcpipestone.comHoly Communion is offered every Sunday. Sunday, Dec. 21: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School & Christmas Eve Rehearsal; 10:30 a.m. Divine Service. Wednesday, Dec. 24: 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols. Thursday, Dec. 25: 9 a.m. Christmas Day Divine Service.

St. John Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, Pastor Robert Moeller, TroskySundays: 8:45 a.m. Divine Worship; 10 a.m. Bible Study and Sunday School.

Trinity Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, 401 Wall Street East, Jasper, Rev. Jon C. Olson, Pastor, cell 507-215-1887, church office 507-

348-4186, church email secretary@trinityjasper.netSundays: 9 a.m. Divine Service 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month; 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays 9 a.m. Divine Service, No Communion. NOTE: Worship service is broadcast on Cable TV-Channel 3 on Wednesdays, 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Salem United Methodist Church, R.R. 4,

Judy Miller-Qualley, PastorSundays: 9:45 a.m. Worship Service; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School.

Faith Community Church, Pastor Jennings Wallace, 207 6th Ave. S.W., 825-2211, Eric Moser, Youth

Pastor, 605-951-1153Sundays: 8:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Worship Services; 9:45 a.m. Sunday School. Wednesdays: 6:20 p.m. AWANA.

Spanish Community Church, meets at Faith Community Church, 207 6th Ave. S.W., Hispanic

Ministry, Pastor Manuel lagunas Rojas, 507-552-0227Sundays: 3 p.m. Hispanic Service.

Holland First Presbyterian Church, Kendrick and Lynne Matthews, Pastors, 450 Carter

Avenue, Holland; office 347-3160Sundays: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship. Visitors welcome.

St. James Lutheran Church, (LCMS) Joel Sutton, Pastor, 300 Carter Avenue, Holland, 347-3260

study, 215-3093 cellWednesday, Dec. 17: 9:30 a.m. Women at the Well; 4:30 p.m. Catechism; 6 p.m. Advent Lunch; 7 p.m. Advent Worship. Saturday, Dec. 20: 9 a.m. Children’s Program. Sunday, Dec. 21: 9 a.m. Children’s Christmas Program Practice; 10 a.m. Christmas Fellowship in basement. Wednesday, Dec. 24: 7 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship.

First Presbyterian Church, Rev. Cory

Germain, 301 2nd Ave. S.E., P.O. Box 396, office 825-

5433Wednesday, Dec. 17: 7 p.m. Session. Thursday, Dec. 18: 2 p.m. Circle. Sunday, Dec. 21: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship.

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, Pastor Cliff Adair, 621 West Main Street, 825-

5271, www.stpaulpipestone.comWednesday, Dec. 17: 4:30 p.m. Jr. Catechism; 5:45 p.m. Luncheon; 6 p.m. Pre-Catechism (6th grade); 7 p.m. Advent Service; 8 p.m. Choir. Sunday, Dec. 21: 9 a.m. Divine Service with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School/Bible Class; 6:30 p.m. Children’s Christmas Service. Wednesday, Dec. 24: 5 p.m. Pre-service Concert; 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve Service. Thursday, Dec. 25: 9 a.m. Christmas Day Service. NOTE: Sunday service is aired on KLOH/1050 AM Radio on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. Worship service is also shown on Cable TV-Channel 3 on Thursdays at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 6 p.m.

Christ The King Free Lutheran Church, Association of Free Lutheran Congregations, Pastor Tim Johnson, North Hwy.

75, 825-5958Wednesday, Dec. 17: 6 p.m. Jr. Confirmation; 6 p.m. Sr. Confirmation; 7 p.m. Delaney & Owen Concert. Thursday, Dec. 18: 7 p.m. Elders & Wives meet at Woelbers. Friday, Dec. 19: 6 a.m. Men’s Bible Study. Sunday, Dec. 21: 9 a.m. All Ages Sunday School; 10 a.m. Fellowship Time; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Monday, Dec. 22: 6:30 p.m. Preschool Christmas Program.

Peace United Methodist Church, Pastor Jon Schultz, Hwys. 23 & 30, 825-4348, peace_umc@iw.net go to website peace-umc.com for more

informationWednesday, Dec. 17: 5:30 p.m. Confirmation. Thursday, Dec. 18: 9-11 a.m. Shepherd’s Robe; 7 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous. Saturday, Dec. 20: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Shepherd’s Robe Open House. Sunday, Dec. 21: 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship. Tuesday, Dec. 23: 10:30 a.m. Communion at Good Sam; 11 a.m. Communion at Falls Landing; 5:30 p.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry; 5-7 p.m. Shepherd’s Robe. Wednesday, Dec. 24: 5 p.m. Christmas Eve Service. Friday, Dec. 26: Office closed.

Skandia Evangelical Free Church, Pastor

Ryan Petersen, Senior Pastor; Graham Harms, Youth

Pastor, 4 mi. south & 2 mi. west of BalatonWednesdays: 6:30 p.m. AWANA Bible Club for kids ages 3-sixth grade; 6:45 p.m. Women’s Bible Study; 7 p.m. Youth Group for all teens; 7-12th grade. Sundays: 8:30 a.m. Radio broadcast on KJOE FM 106.1; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School ages 2-adult; 10:30 a.m. Praise & Worship Service; 6 p.m. Prayer meetings at church and at BenLee’s.

Jasper Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pastor Norm Shomper, JasperWednesday, Dec. 17: 6:15-7:15 p.m.

Confirmation. Sunday, Dec. 21: 8:30 a.m. Anthem Choir Rehearsal; 9:30 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School singers in sanctuary; 10:30 a.m. Coffee fellowship served by youth groups; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School. Wednesday, Dec. 24: 6 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.

Jasper United Methodist Church, Pastor Judy Miller-Qualley, 300 2nd St. East, P.O. Box 267, JasperSundays: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service. Coffee and fellowship following service.

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Deuteronomy 15:11; Isaiah 61; Matthew 25:31-46; and James 1:27

Master Sergeant Woodrow Wilson Keeble returned home to Wahpeton, North Dakota after the Korean War to work at the Wahpeton Indian School. He did not work very long before he was afflicted with tuberculosis. He was taken to a hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After treating the TB for a long period of time the doctors removed one of his lungs. The surgery to remove one of the lungs triggered a series of strokes that rendered him speechless and partially paralyzed. He returned home where he was unable to hold a job because of his disabilities. The year after his surgery his first wife died. Keeble then took over the raising of his son Earl by himself. Money got very tight for Woodrow. He ended up selling almost everything that he had, including his medals, just to put food on the table. Here was the heroic warrior of two wars, who had been shot many times in defense of his country, living on the edge of poverty. Sergeant Woodrow Wilson Keeble is not an exception to the rule. There are more veterans than we care to think about who are just as bad off as Keeble. In our country over 1/3 of the homeless are veterans and 5 percent of those homeless are women veterans. According to the statistics from 2010 there were over 1.5 million (yes million) veterans who are on the brink of becoming homeless. It has gotten a little better since then but according to US Today (July 27 and July 28, 2014 there are 62,619 homeless vets and 48,000 vets from the Afghan and Iraq wars are on the verge of being homeless. Are they not the people who fought for our freedom? As of 6-29-2010, there have been 5,521 soldiers who have died in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan. According to costofwar.org, as of April 2014, there have been 6,802 soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Did any of these brave heroes have spouses? What about children? What are we doing right now to support them, physically, materially, emotionally and spiritually? The latest statistics from the Government says that 300,000 of the 1.7 million soldiers who have served in Iraq are suffering from PTSD (Post –traumatic stress disorder). PTSD is like a prison. Are we not to visit those in prison and to help set the captive free? There were 23.2 million veterans in the US in 2008. 72 percent are over 50 and having more health needs. According to the census records of the government there are 21.2 million veterans today and that 1.6 million of these veterans are women. The government census also shares that 9.6 million vets are 65 years old or older. Are all of their health needs being met? Are they being met quickly? Are they being met completely? Is the lack of funding a major issue? I read what the Bible tells me that I should do in reference to the fatherless, the widow, the naked, the abused, the prisoners and the captive and I wonder if I am doing enough. What sacrifices have I made? What have I taken to the pawn shop in order to provide for those less fortunate than me. What medals (boats, extra cars, the items in my storage garages) have I given up to feed the hungry, to cloth the naked, to give medicine and Christ to the sick and the dying. Is the Spirit of the Lord really upon me? If so, am I living my life and giving sacrificially to those who have given sacrificially to me? What about you? As a Christian the Holy Spirit is dwelling in you. The Spirit of the Lord is upon you. But are you reaching out to the poor, the needy, the widow, the fatherless, the homeless, and the prisoner in such a sacrificial way that the world can see that the Spirit of the Lord is upon you. I would like to close on a positive note. Woodrow remarried in 1967. He married Blossom Iris Crawford-Hawkins. She was the first Sioux woman to complete a Doctorate of Education which included a doctoral dissertation. Lord Jesus, I thank you for our great sacrifice. I say take the world but give me Jesus but my possessions often sing a different tune. Help me Lord to put You first and your people next. In Jesus Name. Amen.

Carl E. Gearhart, ChaplainNew Life Treatment Center

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Bonnie Uilk Bosma, 35, Clermont, Fla., formerly of Woodstock, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014 at her home. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 16 at Christ the King Free Lutheran Church, Pipestone, with Rev. Tim Johnson officiating. Casket bearers were her nephews Brad Carstensen, Brad Walters, Nathan Westfield, Brendon Uilk, Nickolas Bruns, Trevin Ssali-Gaustad, Aaron Walters, Cole Carstensen, Marcus Westfield, Bode Bruns, Caden Bruns, and Evin McConnell. Interment was in New Woodlawn Cemetery, Pipestone. Bonnie Ann Bosma was born to Elroy and Elaine (Burch) Uilk on Jan. 27, 1979 in Flandreau, S.D. She was raised on the family farm in Sweet Township of Pipestone County where she attended Hill Elementary and Pipestone-Jasper High School. During her high school years, she was employed at Snyder Drug Store in Pipestone. After her graduation from high school in 1997, she attended college at South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D. Once she completed her first year in college, she pursued missionary work, traveling to Mexico, Argentina, Fiji

and Sri Lanka. In September, 1999, she married Landon Bosma at Christ the King Free Lutheran Church in Pipestone. Following their marriage they lived in rural Woodstock. She later lived in several areas before moving to Florida in 2010. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church

in Pipestone. She was currently active at the Lakeland Ignited Church in Lakeland, Fla. She is survived by her parents, Elroy and Elaine Uilk, Woodstock; seven siblings, Robecca (Carl) Walters, Pipestone, Sheila (Darron) Westfield, Trosky, Mark (Laura) Uilk, Pipestone, Laurie (Shawn) Bruns, Pipestone, John (Rachel) Uilk, West Lafayette, Ind., Nancy (Nathan) McConnell, Ruthton and Michael Uilk, Jackson; her maternal grandmother, Helen Hinrichs, Pipestone; special friend, Chris Bruder, Clermont and best friend, Lora Coulter, Orlando, Fla. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Alfred Hinrichs and her paternal grandparents, Raymond and Louise Uilk.

(Hartquist Funeral Home,Pipestone Chapel)

Bonnie Uilk Bosma

Bonnie Uilk BosmaJan. 27, 1979 – Dec.

10, 2014

Dennis Pater, 56, Edgerton, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014 in Northfield. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 5 at Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Leota. Interment was at Hillside Cemetery. Dennis Lee Pater was born May 18, 1958 to Gerrit and Martena (Lubben) Pater in Pipestone. He was raised near Edgerton. Dennis was baptized and professed his faith at the Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church in Leota. He received his education in the Edgerton School District, graduating with the class of 1977. After his high school graduation he attended Pipestone Area Vocational Institute where he took classes for meat cutting. Upon

completion he worked at Huisken Meat Center in Chandler. He continued to live on the family farm where he also helped with the farming. He returned to the Pipestone Vocational Institute for an agricultural program while he farmed and continued to farm until the early 1990’s when he began his career long-haul trucking. He began working with

Fortune Transport, Sather’s and most recently at Kottke Trucking. He is survived by his siblings, Barbara Henrich, Sioux Falls, S.D. and Kevin Pater, Bellevue, Neb. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law David Henrich.

(Colonial)

Dennis Pater

Dennis PaterMay 18, 1958 – Nov. 30, 2014

Dianne Floy (Wentworth) Johnson, 69, Jasper, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2014 at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage in Luverne. Visitation will be held Thursday, Dec. 18 from 4-7 p.m. at Foster Chapel in Jasper. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Jasper Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jasper. Interment will be in the Jasper City Cemetery, Jasper. Hartquist Funeral Home, Pipestone Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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A couple wAys to sAy ‘Merry christMAs’PAS seventh and eighth grade choir members sing “Kuwa Na Krismasi Njema,” which translates to “Merry Christmas to you,” in Swahili Dec. 2 during the “Deck the Hall” concert at the PAS auditorium. Several more holiday concerts are scheduled at the school this month. Pipestone Publishing photo by Kyle Kuphal

o’Neill recogNized for 36 yeArs of public service

Bill Johnson, Pipestone County board chair, presents a plaque to Jim O’Neill during the Dec. 9 county board meeting in recognition of his 36 years as Pipestone County attorney. O’Neill will retire from the position at the end of the year and Damain Sandy will assume the title of county attorney after being elected to the post in November. Pipestone Publishing photo by Kyle Kuphal

School Menu Choice of 1%, chocolate or skim milk offered daily on all lines.

BREAKFAST(Elementary)

Monday, Dec. 22 – WG muffin, string cheese, raisins and fresh apple, skim or lowfat milk. Tuesday, Dec. 23– WG Cheerios, fresh banana, orange juice, 1% or skim milk.

BREAKFAST(Middle/High School)

Mondays – Breakfast bites or sausage, egg and cheese on WG biscuit, ½ cup fruit juice or canned/fresh fruit, skim or 1% milk.

Tuesdays – English muffins or sausage, egg, cheese flatbread or ham & cheese omelet, ½ cup fruit juice or canned/fresh fruit, skim or 1% milk. Wednesdays – French toast sticks with sausage links or breakfast burrito, ½ cup fruit juice or canned/fresh fruit, skim or 1% milk. Thursdays – WG Long Johns or ham & cheese breakfast wrap or Western omelet, ½ cup fruit juice or canned/fresh fruit, skim or 1% milk. Fridays – WG cinnamon roll or sausage breakfast pizza or bacon

and egg breakfast pizza, ½ cup fruit juice or canned/fresh fruit, skim or 1% milk.

LUNCH(Elementary & Middle/High

School) Monday, Dec. 22 – Spaghetti with meat sauce, fresh Caesar salad, tropical fruit and raisins, apples, oranges, banana, fresh vegetable bar, garlic toast medallions. Tuesday, Dec. 23 – Breaded chicken sandwich, broccoli and cheese sauce, potato wedges, applesauce and sliced pears, apples, oranges, banana, fresh vegetable bar.

ice storM wreAks hAvoc oN trees, electricAl liNes

Monday’s ice storm felled some large tree branches around the city of Pipestone, like this one on the southwest side of the city east of the hospital. Overall the city was fortunate not to have lost power, unlike the cities of Holland, Ruthton, and Woodstock, which were still without power on Tuesday. Ice-coated electrical lines and high winds caused the damage in the outlying cities that kept Xcel Energy crews busy Monday evening through Tuesday. . Pipestone Publishing photo by Debra Fitzgerald

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PHOSPHOROUSFROM PAGE 1

Pipestone’s phosphorous loads come from wastewater containing dishwashing and laundry detergents that contain phosphorous, from lawn fertil-izer that washes into the system via faulty storm sewer pipes, and industrial waste from places like J&B and the Pipestone Vet Clinic Truck Wash

impairments do not exist. “Some of the science behind this is very weak and lacking,” said David Lane, president of MESERB, and environmental coordinator for the Rochester Water Reclamation Plant. “They chose two indicators that aren’t always indicative of nutrient impairment,” said Joe Smentek, director of environmental affairs for the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association (MSGA). As a result, wastewater permits will be forced to contain far more restrictive nutrient limitations. “This could have a big impact for agriculture,” Smentek said. “We have a lot of members who actually have permits on the pollution system because animal feeding operations are required to have them. Soybean growers don’t have those, but ag is a large consumer of the soybeans.” “The expense to cities is going to be tremendous -- in the millions of dollars,” Lane said. The MPCA took final action on the rules on June 24. MESERB petitioned at that time for reconsideration of the MPCA’s decision, but was denied. The rules were published in the Minnesota State Register Aug. 4. Steve Weiss, MPCA supervisor of the agency’s effluent limits unit, said the new rules, while published, haven’t been officially endorsed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Federal regulations require the EPA to approve state revisions, and that approval hasn’t yet arrived. “So we are actually waiting for a letter from the EPA to inform us on that,” Weiss said. Meanwhile, the plaintiffs’ appeal is moving through the legal process, but has not yet been calendared by the Minnesota

Court of Appeals. “Our desired outcome is the court would go back and tell the MPCA to do the independent review,” Lane said.

The phosphorous problem Phosphorus is used in fertilizers to aid vegetative growth. Farmers use it to raise crops and residents and golf courses use it to grow green lawns. Excess amounts end up in waterways through both

point sources (municipal or industrial wastewater plants) and nonpoint sources (runoff from agricultural fields, fertilized lawns, feedlots, urban areas, and businesses like car washes). The nutrient causes water pollution by promoting excessive algae growth. As the algae decomposes, it uses up available oxygen supplies, suffocating fish and other aquatic organisms. To prevent damaging nutrient loading, the MPCA limits the amount of phosphorous that can enter state waters with wastewater. Plaintiff MESERB’s Lane said this could decrease limits from 1.0 mg of phosphorous per liter of water to 300 micrograms per liter and below. At those levels, Lane said, chemical treatments of phosphorous wouldn’t be enough. Instead, costly effluent filtration upgrades would be required. “We estimate that meeting the requirements would cost us about $100 million over the next 20 years,” Lane said about the city of Rochester’s wastewater treatment plan. “About half of that would be construction and half of that would be the 20-years of operating costs.” Lane also pointed out that a majority of phosphorous loading in Minnesota waters does not come from point sources, such as municipal and industrial wastewater. According to a United States Geological Survey, only 12 percent of phosphorous

loading in Minnesota waters comes from point sources. Greater contributors include nonpoint sources, such as animal manure on pasture and rangelands and crop cultivation, accounting for 37 and 43 percent respectively to phosphorous loading, according to the same study. “So even if the stream truly is impaired from phosphorous, it won’t address the issue because it comes from nonpoint sources,” Lane said. “We’ve reached the point of diminishing returns. We’re concerned that we’re going to spend through this rule a lot of money that won’t create any environmental difference.”

Pipestone’s phosphorous issues The water the city of Pipestone discharges into the receiving waters of Pipestone Creek from its six-cell stabilization pond system off state Highway 30 must meet a monthly average concentration of 1.0 mg/L of total phosphorous if the discharge is done between May and September, according to the MPCA’s Weiss. During the non-summer months, this concentration can go higher, but the receiving water must be open and not frozen. Even before the stricter standards are enforced, the existing limits are “tough to meet,” said Joel Adelman, Pipestone wastewater/water supervisor.

The city has only been dealing with phosphorous limits since the expansion of its wastewater treatment facility in 2010. “It’s an area we’re still trying to figure out,” Adelman said. “This year we discharged all six ponds. I’m experimenting to see if we can get through the spring and make it through September so we don’t have to meet that limit.” The city had to treat the ponds twice with chemicals to knock down the phosphorous levels: once in 2012 at a cost of $7,558 and again this year at a cost of $7,755. Pipestone’s phosphorous loads come from wastewater containing dishwashing and laundry detergents that contain phosphorous or from lawn fertilizer that washes into the system via faulty storm sewer pipes. The industrial contributors, according to the city’s 2009 Phosphorous Management Plan, are J&B and the Pipestone Vet Clinic Truck Wash. Major phosphorous reduction efforts have worked, however. When the city tested pre-treated wastewater from J&B in 2009, for example, the phosphorous concentration was 91.80 mg/L, due to the blood, marinades, cleaning soaps and detergents in the company’s industrial waste stream. After changing some marinades and cleaners and working more efficiently with the chemical treatment of ferric chloride at the pre-treatment plant, those levels have been knocked down to between 2-5 mg/L, Adelman said. Consequently, “We have seen some decrease (of phosphorous) in the water going to the ponds,” Adelman said. “We were up as high as 11 mg/L and now we’re under 6. It’s definitely dropped.” So have the costs. In addition to the chemical treatment of the ponds, Adelman spent $23,000 on ferric chloride for the pre-treatment plant in 2012, a cost that’s

shared with J&B. In 2013 he budgeted $25,000. This year, they’re on target to spend only $10,000. “Right now, it’s either work on discharging outside that phosphorous window or chemically treat,” Adelman said. “It’s a frustrating deal.” That frustration over the costs to treat phosphorous is what John Groupman of Bolton and Menck hears from many of their 100 clients of mechanized and

nonmechanized wastewater treatment systems, including Pipestone’s. “It’s very difficult to treat phosphorous in a pond,” he said. “The chemical is not cheap and the city (Pipestone) does not have the equipment to invest in that.” If the plaintiffs were not successful with their appeal, the economic impact of the new rules would vary by location, according to the MPCA’s Weiss, whose role with the MPCA is to review phosphorous effluent limits from permitted point sources throughout the state. “We’re assessing the rivers and trying to determine what capacity is on phosphorous loading,” he said. “The existing standards may be good enough in some places; some may need to be stricter.” Pipestone’s current permit doesn’t expire until Dec. 31, 2018. During that renewal process, the MPCA would examine Pipestone’s limits to learn if they were sufficient. If stricter requirements were imposed, the city’s Adelman said they may need to work with other large users of dishwashing or laundry detergents, such as the medical center, schools and nursing homes. “It comes back to trying to manage your system in town,” Adelman said.

“THIS COULD have a big impact on agriculture.

We have a lot of mem-bers who actually have

permits on the pollution system because animal feeding operations are required to have them.

–Joe Smentek, director of environmen-tal affairs, Minnesota Soybean Growers

Association

“WE’RE ASSESSING the rivers and trying to deter-mine what capacity is on

phosphorous loading. The existing standards may

be good enough in some places; some may need to

be stricter. –Steve Weiss, MPCA supervisor of the

effluent limits unit

“IT’S A frustrating deal. –Joel Adelman, Pipestone water/waste-

water supervisor

The Pipestone Area Schools Honor Roll for the first quarter of the 2014-2015 school year has been announced. The requirements for Honor Roll I is a quarter GPA of 3.495 or higher. (*denotes 4.0 GPA). The GPA requirements for Honor Roll II is a 2.745-3.49 GPA.

MIDDLE SCHOOLHONOR ROLL I

Fifth graders making Honor Roll I are Jaden Boeke, Nicole Brock, Dimitri Byrnes, Ariel Clipper, Noah Disbrow, Kylie Doyle, Jamie Drey, Nakia Evans, Kendra Folkerts, Austin Johnson, Aubrey Kerkaert, Kainen Kounkel, Caden Kulm, Jett Leddy, Jaden Lorang*, Kennedy Manderscheid, John Martens, Kaitlyn Maschino, Ella Melby, Tanner Miller, Owen Minet, Tyenna Muller, Kaden Musch, Emily Nelson, Magnus Nelson, Elsie O’Neil, Shelbi Olson, Tayden Olson, Cole Paulson, Gloria Pineda, Luke Ploeger, Riley Shane, Erin Smith, Isaac Stiles, Josephine Sutherland, Marli Taubert, Anthony Wacker, Avery Wagner, Jacie Williams, Connor Zephier*. Sixth graders: Isabel Baartman, Rose Baerenwald, Sirenity Brandvold, Emma Budden, Emma Czech, America Diaz, McKenzie Dulas, Emma Eidhammer, Hannah Evans, Adam Femrite, Marilyn Foster, Cameron Germain, Jayden Houselog, Sydnee Hubner, Aaron Johnson, Dawson Kellen, Joseph Kooiman*, Meredith Kracht, Macey Lanners, Olivia Lapthorn, Aaron Lingen, Seth Lingen*, Cole Lueck, MacKenzie Manderscheid, Skylar Mendro*, Morgan Niehus, Nicole Pals*, Erin Powers, Jessalyn Reinert, Bailey Rodman, William Rops, Kailyn Rossow, Kaytee Shriver, Caiden Smidt*, Lauryn Smidt, Jori Strasser*, Sara Yochem, Kiara Zohner. Seventh graders: Paige Ahrendt*, Meliah Alderson, Isaac Berg, Kayli Borman, Grant Budden*, Mataya Douty, Delaney Drey, April Haupert, Davia Kellen, Hannah Minet, Dawson Niehus, Miccah Peterson, Jason Steenstra, Christopher Sutherland, Jonathan Tinklenberg, Zoe Velde, Bradley Willey, Jackson Winter. Eighth graders: Abby Baartman, Cade Baartman, Edward Balster, Sixta Barrios, Anne Bartz, Samuel Bobendrier, Grace Boucher, Zachary Budden, Isaiah Byrnes, Chase Carroll, Adam Czech, Kaitlyn Draper*, Matthew Dulas, Korina Emery, Emma Germain, Rylee Gorter, Mackenzie Haroldson, Reid Homann*, Miranda Hulstein, Adrianna Johnson, Courtney Kanthak, Jenna Kerkaert*, Karly Krempges, Timothy Kreun, Lauren Lapthorn, Riley Longstreet, Maciah Lorang*, Autumn Mendro, Mandi Miller, Corinn Minet, Morgan

Moeller*, Michelle Neece*, Aubrey Nelson*, Carter Nesvold, Tricia Nissen, Dalton Pottratz, Lauren Powers, Mallary Remund, Xayjalearn Saenlouangraj*, Azariah Schaefer, Wyatt Schoonhoven, Jonna Strasser*, Mara Taubert, Cody Thompson*, Devin Tinklenberg, Joshua Tinklenberg, Logan Vanderplaats, Brady Weinkauf, Carson Wipf.

MIDDLE SCHOOLHONOR ROLL II

Fifth graders making Honor Roll II are Maddox Biever, Nathan Bobendrier, Desiree Brandvold, Mariana Davis, Jordyn Denny, Rylan Dupont, Tehya Fenton, Justice Fletcher, Maya Garcia, Seth Gawerecki, Lenmona Gorecki, Brandon Gorter, Ty Hansen, Mia Lopez, Aisha Lorenzen, Kennedy Maschino, Joseph Mendro, Caleb Mitchell, Mason Musch, Lashell Navarro, Autumn Nolan, Alexandra Peterson, Damian Red Earth, Bryon Schroer, Katelyn Spaethe, Angelina Spiegelberg, Emma Stahl, Logan Thooft, Thomas Vinslauski, Hailie Vlaminck, Desirea Wilson, Izak Wilson, Ryan Woodbury. Sixth graders: Anthony Arreola, Brennan Brecher, Jaden Clark, Brianna Grubbs, Aiden Magnuson, Logan McGunegill, Claire Melby, Jayden Meyer, Natasha Perez, Thomas Perez, Aaron Reynolds, Kailee Rieck, Darius Sandy, Dawson Schelhaas, Wyatt Stueven, Christie Swanson, Levi Thooft, Allen Tubbs, Samuel Wollman. Seventh graders: Allissa Arndt, Shasta Baatz, Caine Bucher, Angel Campos, Bastian Erickson, Brandon Fey, Braxton Heidebrink, Brooklyn Hiniker, Cassidy Hunt, Dawson Johnson, KayLynn Johnson, Mason Krakow, Erin Lueck, Noelle Martens, Jon McKinney, Jacob Morgan, Carter Pottratz, Colton Raatz, Gabriel Schiebout, Tyson Wacker, Marcus Westfield. Eighth graders: Jacqueline Berger, McCaden Biever, Trevor Cooper, Destiny Dagel, Tucker DeGroot, Bailey DeWilde, Matthew Enger, Madison Ference, Conner Griebel, Mitchell Hamersa, Allison Hein, Hugo Martinez, Christian Najera, Gianna Njau, Jamie Pantekoek, Braeden Rieck, Immauel Sada, Courtney VanderZiel, Christian Vaughn, Brianna Woodbury, Cole Zephier.

HIGH SCHOOLHONOR ROLL I

Freshmen making Honor Roll I are Telscha Alderson, Adison Altena, Dylan Arndt, Hannah Berg, Shelby Bloemendaal*, Morgyn Carson, Carter Colemer, Collin Drey, Jade Feyereisen, Andrew Jansen, Bryanna

Klumper, Chloe Lear*, Angel Martens, Paige Morgan, Tristen Pals, Carlee Popma, Sean Roelfsema-Hummel, Logan Rothmeier, Aspen Schelhaas, Alexander Stahl, Rachel Stiles*, Nooky Suvandy, Wilmaris Valle-Ruiz, Jamison Vanderwal, Logan Winter, Lauren Yochem. Sophomores are Kiaya Alderson, Brenda Asencio, Mariah Byrnes, Morghan Byrnes, Mitchel Carson, Tiffany Evans*, Brittany Ference*, Kirsten Houg, Paw Thaw Htoo, April Kallemeyn, Matthew Kennedy*, Justin Kooiman, Darian Leddy*, Scott Lehman*, Karla Nelson, Taylor Nesvold, Mariah Paulson, Trey Pottratz, Jacey Schiager*, Katherine Scotting, Rachel Skyberg, Logan Steenstra, Marah Steenstra, Morgan Taubert, Emma Velde, Serena Wipf. Juniors are Rachelle Backer*, Maya Bledsoe, Madeleine Kennedy*, Daniel Larson, Brooklyn Manzey, Dooember Mbatimin, Kirk Morgan, Whitney Norberg, Ethan Ploeger*, Megan Popma, Brittney Reinert, Zoe Roelfsema-Hummel, Abigail Steffan, Jeffrey Werner, Sarah Woelber, Blake Wolters. Seniors are Brady Bobendrier, Taylor Ference, Amanda Kooiker*, Halie Lopau, Robert Schloendorf, William Smith*, Kira Stiles, Ashley de Gruchy.

HIGH SCHOOLHONOR ROLL II

Freshmen making Honor Roll II are Ethan Baartman, Jordan Baatz, Itzamar Centellas, Isaac Clipper, Hailey Kortekaas, Garrett Ploeger, Alex Raschke, Hailey Taber, Keanna Thesenvitz, Michelle Werner, Taylor Whipple. Sophomores are Jonathan Adams, Brett Baerenwald, Adam Bierstedt, Mitchell Bobendrier, Mckinley Bush, Donald Claro, Steven Czech, Shayna DeGroot, Lexus Diaz, Coltin Dupont, Alexis Evans, Lucas Griebel, Mason Griebel, Brandee Hubner, Cooper Kanthak, Chandler Kor, Trevor Locher, Kaylin Meyer, Josif Morin, Garrett Niehus, William Olsen, Yonathan Petersen, Matthew Peterson, Tyse Woelber. Juniors are Sulema Barrios, Tristan Bergmann, D’Andre Brandt, Anneka Bucher, Lexi Carstensen, Travis Donnelly, Claire Femrite, Michael Friese, Nancy Guardado, Josh Homann, Jesse Johnson, Trase Lueck, Cole Maly, Aneisha McGee, Austin Moeller, Joseph Morgan, Darian Rieck, Justin Rops, DesaRay Rothmeier, Dani-Alexondra Stevens, Victoria Vanessen. Seniors are Megan Bryan, Jared Carlson, Danielle Dubbelde, Juan Guardado, Ta’Niel Rochel, Austin Schelhaas, Morgan Skyberg, Derek Staab, Mary Stanek, Elisabeth Swenson, Cole Vos, Tyson Waters, Alex Wilson.

Pipestone Area Schools Honor Roll

Pipestone County STAR

By Kevin Kyle

The Pipestone Area wrestling dished out its share of punishment Friday evening, but also took its lumps in earning a split against Ortonville and Canby in a triangular meet in Canby. The Arrows beat up on the Trojans, 63-15, before taking it on the chin against the host Lancers – 50-17. “We just got pinned too many times against Canby,” Pipestone Area head coach Brian Bos said. “It was six pins and a tech, I think. We have a lot of young wrestlers, and we’re going to get there eventually, so we just have to keep that in mind. We have to work through some of this stuff and try to make ourselves better.” Coach Bos pointed to defense as one area the Arrows need to focus on to prepare themselves for the conference and section meets. “We always try to be aggressive and focus on that, so we’re kind of lacking in our defense… have to work on that a little more this week,” he said. “We want to be complete wrestlers, so we want to polish that up and work on the offense, too. The kids have to be patient and know we’ll be a better team by the end of the season.” In moving toward that improvement, Bos will want to get as many younger grapplers as possible varsity matches, and the Arrows opening dual with Ortonville provided him with an opportunity to do just that. “I got some other kids in there to wrestle some varsity matches, so that was nice,” Bos said. “I got Emerson Winter, Travis Donnelly and Jamison VanderWal in for varsity matches, and they all got wins for us. Dustin Olsen also got in and got a pin for us, so that was nice to have those guys get some victories.” PAS seventh-grader Grant Budden (106 lbs.) opened the dual with the Trojans, earning a pinfall over Cody Ballard at 1:44. Ortonville’s Danny Eastman countered for the Trojans with a fall against Carson Wipf at 1:55 of the 113-pound tilt, but Arrow freshman Michael Suda pulled those six points back with a pinfall at 1:03 of the 120-pound match – giving the Arrows a 12-6 lead after three bouts. Ortonville inched closer at 126 pounds, as Ben Eustice earned a 6-2 decision over Jordan Baatz. Winter then claimed the first of three consecutive victories for the Arrows by pinning Colin Hartman at 132 pounds. Donnelly (138) followed with a 6-0 decision over Mike Roach and Jake Haubrich scored another Arrow fall at 145 pounds – sticking Joe Eustice in the second period to give PAS a

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In-and-outArrows demonstrate versatility in 57-52 Big

South Conference victory over Eagles

With Windom’s Kyle Antes (back) guarding him closely, Pipestone Area senior guard Bayley Colemer scores a reverse in the first half of Friday night’s Big South Conference boys’ basketball game in Pipestone. Pipestone Publishing photo by Kevin Kyle

Pipestone Area sophomore guard Rachel Skyberg pulls up for a jumper over Windom’s Natalie Resch during the first half of Thursday night’s Big South Conference girls’ basketball game in Pipestone. Skyberg scored a team-high 19 points for the Arrows. Pipestone Publishing photo by Kevin Kyle

Pipestone Area rolls past Windom, 53-36Skyberg paces Arrows with 19 points

Arrow grapplers earn split

Brian Bos

PAS defeats Ortonville, falls to Canby

Arrow gymnasts compete at Snowflake Invitational

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By Kevin Kyle

Although the Arrows’ main focus was to get the basketball into the paint and in the hands of their wide bodies Friday night in Pipestone, ultimately their ability to balance that inside presence with stealthy perimeter shooting proved the capper on a 57-52 Big South Conference victory over the visiting Windom Eagles. “Our mindset was just to come out and play as a team; we’d been struggling with dribbling the ball too much and just needed to move it around and find the open man,”

said Pipestone Area senior forward Dominic Freese, who finished with a game-high 20 points. “We’re missing a lot of people right now, so this was a huge win for us – coming back from two losses.” Pipestone Area, which improved to 2-2 with the win, continued to feel the effects of recent illness and injuries plaguing the team, but once again the Arrows pushed through adversity to keep the Eagles at bay. “It (the effort) was here for the most part; mentally, we checked out a little bit because we were physically tired, but it was there,” Pipestone Area head coach Joe

Kahl said. “We subbed some guys in and out to get them some rest, and then they were going right back in.” Those subs, Donavon Johnson, Mauricio Sada, Eli Stevens and Michael Swanson, provided the Arrow starters with a much-needed respite that helped them close out the game. With three minutes and nine seconds remaining in the contest, however, an Arrow victory was still in doubt. Eagle junior guard Sam Huska

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PIN • PAGE 3

By Kevin Kyle

It appeared as though the Arrows might have forgotten how to shoot the basketball. After the initial nine minutes of Thursday night’s Big South Conference girls’ basketball game, the score favored the visiting Windom Eagles, 8-5. Pipestone Area eventually found its groove through a Rachel Skyberg 3-pointer at the 9:37 mark and went on to cruise past the Eagles for a comfortable 53-36 victory. “It’s one of those things where all those shots were good shots, they just weren’t falling,” Pipestone Area head coach Jay Johnson said following the win that pushed the Arrows’ record to 2-1 on the season. “All of them were good looks at the basket, kids were squared up and stepping into the shots – good rhythm shots – they just weren’t dropping.” And with an inexperienced group, luck like that can have a demoralizing effect on a team. “You can really hang your head pretty quick when you miss those first shots, but I thought the girls

did a good job of picking one another up and saying, ‘it’s OK we’ll get the next one.’” The Arrows did just that, concluding the half on a 21-2 run to carry a 26-10 lead into the second half. Not only did the Arrows begin to sink their shots, but Skyberg – who paced the team with 19 points – sandwiched another trey around a 3-pointer from

sophomore classmate Morgan Taubert to give the hosts a big lift. Skyberg, who also posted six rebounds, three assists and five steals on the night, followed the Arrows’ 3-point spree with one of those steals – converting it for two points at the other end to give PAS a 16-8 lead

with three minutes remaining in the first half. The wary Eagles managed to get a bucket through Madison Maras (14 points), but that was all Windom could muster over the final nine minutes of the period as Arrow sophomore center Alexis

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“YOU can really hang your head pretty quick

when you miss those first shots, but I thought the

girls did a good job of picking one another up

and saying, ‘it’s OK we’ll get the next one.’”

– Jay Johnson

PAS head girls basketball coach

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Late Ladies: First half: Southside Motors 30-18, Staci’s Bar & Grill 27-21, Calumet 25-23, Pipestone Vet 22.5-25.5, American Legion 20-28, The Spot 19.5-28.5. Game: Nancy Terry 214, Julie Bauer 212, Joan Schroeder 203. Series: Julie Bauer 563, Nancy

Terry 535, Kim Morgan 526. Three Eye: Second trimester: Wilson Mfg. 12-0, Mark’s Electric 8-4, Bole-Mor Lanes 5-7, Winter Group 4-8, American Legion 4-8, Greg’s Welding 3-9. Game: Greg Nelson 268, Duane Hess 248, Dave Kor 254.

Series: Duane Hess 722, Greg Nelson 720, Dave Kor 665. Friendustrial: First half: Misfit Rocks 19.5-4.5, Oops 15-13, Winter-Winter 14.5-13.5, BBAD 14-10, Alley Gators 13-15. Game (men): Ken Clark 235, Denny Winter 222, Duane

Schelhaas 222. Game (women): Joanne Winter 200, Kathy Matson 187, Taya DeRycke 180. Kids: “The Lone Ranger” Caden Meulebroeck 95.

By Karen Boehm

Winter youth programs Registration is now underway for the following youth programs: basketball, gymnastics, indoor soccer (a new program beginning in March). Fliers will be distributed in school this week. Registrations will be accepted during Park & Rec Office hours ONLY, 6 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Ewert Rec Center. Registration deadline for basketball and gymnastics is Friday, Jan. 9, however, the first 30 youth to sign up for the pee wee gymnastics class (4-6 yrs.) and the beginner class (7-12 yrs.) will be accepted. The specialized (advanced) class limit is 15. Registration deadline for the

indoor soccer program is March 6.Adult volleyball leagues Coed Rec or Power – beginning on Jan. 11. If you can’t round up enough players to play 6 on 6! What about 4 on 4? 4 on 4 Women’s League Monday nights beginning Jan. 12. Registration deadline is Jan. 2.New – Evening Zumba class Monday and Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Instructor: Nancy Olsen.Fitness classes: Call 825-5834 for details. You don’t have to become a member to participate in our classes. Pay a member or non-member monthly fee. Check us out and sign up today.Rec Center Office Hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Ewert Recreation Center Hours Children under 7 are not allowed in the building unless accompanied by a parent or adult (18 years) at all times.Winter HoursOct. 13-April 12 Monday-Friday, 5:30 a.m.- 9 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m-5 p.m. Sunday – 1-5 p.m. Christmas Eve Day – close at 3 p.m. Christmas Day – Closed. New Year’s Eve Day – close at 3 p.m. New Year’s Day – Closed. No lifeguard on duty at any time. Children under 12 are not allowed in pool area unless accompanied by a parent or adult out of high school.

Birth dates will be checked at the front desk.Building reser vation information Group reservations are available during open and closed hours. Saturday and Sunday nights are available beginning at 5 p.m. Be sure and ask about our birthday party special! For more information please call 507-825-5834 between the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Reservations must be made two weeks in advance. We are proud to be participating in these insurance reimbursement programs: Blue Cross/Blue Shield, U Care, Health Partners, Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit and Preferred One.

City Rec News

Grand Prize winner

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Pipestone’s Maggie Smith-Dibble, a faithful player, displays the $300 in local gift certificates she won as this year’s Grand Prize winner of the County Star U’Pick’em Football Contest. Congratulations Maggie! Pipestone Publishing photo by Kevin Kyle

By Kevin Kyle

BOYSEdgerton 67, Fulda 57 The Flying Dutchmen (1-3) picked up their first victory of the season Thursday evening at home, beating the visiting Fulda Raiders in a Red Rock Conference tilt. Luke Drooger shined in all aspects of the game for the Dutchmen, scoring a team-high 23 points to go along with 12 rebounds, eight assists and five steals. Mason Sluis finished with 14 points for Edgerton, while Blake Van Dyke added 11 markers and Trevor Vander Steen grabbed 12 boards. Trevor Fluit had four steals for the Dutchmen. Fulda 35 22 – 57Edgerton 34 33 – 67

SWC 68, Luverne 60 The Eagles (2-3) came back from Thursday’s overtime loss to the MCC Rebels to win a non-conference contest over the visiting Luverne Cardinals Saturday afternoon in Edgerton. Luke Nibbelink paced the Eagles with 23 points, six rebounds, four steals and three assists, while Jay DeBoer added 17 points to go along with seven rebounds and five assists. Jacob Kruen finished with 14 points and Spencer Stroeh pitched in with 10 markers for the Eagles, who visit the Fulda Raiders on Friday.

Luverne 39 21 – 60SWC 33 35 – 68

Canby 61, R-T-R 37 The Knights fell to 1-3 on the season following a Camden Conference loss to the Lancers Friday night in Canby. Brett Knudsen finished with 14 points for the visiting Knights, who participate in the Red Rock Central tournament on Thursday.

MCC 58, SWC 56 (OT) The Eagles were edged by the Rebels in overtime Thursday night in Slayton. Spencer Stroeh finished with 18 points and eight rebounds for the visitors in the Red Rock Conference tilt, while Luke Nibbelink added 17 points and six rebounds. Jay DeBoer had 12 points and Brevan Jasper pulled down nine rebounds for the Eagles.

SWC 28 23 5 – 56MCC 29 22 – 58

GIRLSSWC 80, Adrian 36 The Eagles remain perfect on the season at 4-0 after blowing out the Dragons Friday night in Adrian. Tianna Top paced the Eagles with 20 points, while

Hope Veldkamp and Ann Pater finished with 12 and 10 points respectively for the Eagles who host Murray County Central in another Red Rock Conference tilt on Thursday.

SWC 43 37 – 80Adrian 19 17 – 36

Edgerton 72, W-WG 37 The Flying Dutchmen look to be on track to give their cross-town rivals a run for their money this season, as Edgerton also remained perfect on the season following a Red Rock Conference blowout of the Chargers Friday night in Edgerton. Breanna Nelseon led Edgerton with 16 points and five rebounds, while Tanner Gunnink and Mia Wassink finished with respective double-doubles of 11 points and 17 rebounds and 15 points and 15 rebounds. Jenny Nelson had eight points to go along with three boards and Jillian Vander Steen had eight points and four rebounds for the Dutchmen, who host the Ellsworth Panthers Thursday night. W-WG 21 16 – 37Edgerton 39 33 – 72 R-T-R 53, Adrian 36 The Knights (1-3) posted their first win of the season Saturday, beating the Dragons in a non-conference match-up in Tyler. Ashlynn Wabeke had a stellar game with the ball, leading R-T-R with 23 points. Nicole Enemark added 13 points and Amanda Petersen finished with 10 for the game. R-T-R hosts the Canby Lancers in a Camden Conference game Thursday in Tyler.

Adrian 24 12 – 36R-T-R 23 30 – 53

Canby 54, R-T-R 46 The Knights fell to 2-4 on the season following a narrow Camden Conference loss to the Lancers Thursday night in Tyler. Rachel Nelson and Ashlynn Wabeke each posted 10 points for the Knights, who will participate in the Marshall Holiday Classic, Dec. 30.

Edgerton boys earn first victory of season

Area Basketball Round-up(12 points) canned a 3-pointer from the right flank to knot the score at 50-all, and the Arrows were still searching for a way to quiet Windom’s perimeter arsenal – one that converted 10-of-25 (40 percent) from beyond the arc. “They were making everything… couldn’t miss,” Freese said. “We’d get a hand in their face, and they just kept knocking it down.” The Arrows went back to what worked for them throughout the game, good ball movement and patience in finding the seams inside. Freese was fouled on a quick move into the paint and junior center Joe Morgan (14 points, eight rebounds) dropped in a bucket sandwiched around 1-of-2 free throws by Windom’s leading scorer Kyle Antes (18 points) to put the hosts up 54-51. With a small cushion to work with, the Arrows switched things up – going back outside for a game of ‘keep away’. “There wasn’t a whole lot of moving and screening there, just more moving the ball around and let the big guys work down low,” Kahl said. “When you have two big guys like Collin and Joe to go back and forth that creates a big workout for opposing teams.” Putting the Eagles through stiff defensive paces paid dividends at the other end as well, as Windom missed 4-of-6 free throws in the final two minutes of the contest. Conversely, the Arrows were able to cap the victory by hitting 8-of-12 over five minutes with Freese sinking 3-of-4 with 23.7 seconds to play. The bulk of the forward’s points came from beyond the arc, however, as Freese (five rebounds, three assists) knocked down 5-of-8 treys for the game. His ability to get the shot off, however, stemmed from the Arrows’ strong inside game that followed Freese’s first successful effort 90 seconds into the game. “They’re quick and also have some brutes in there, but we did a good job going inside and coming back out when we needed to,” Kahl said. “Defensively, we needed to be in help-side, and offensively we have to continue to improve our shooting. We know we have big guys inside, but we have to be able to open it up a little bit by hitting some outside shots too.” Freese did just enough to help keep the Eagles honest, allowing both Morgan and senior post Collin Moeller (12 points, seven rebounds) to convert off of good entry passes from Bayley Colemer (six assists) and Brayden Baartman (five assists). When the avenues to the Arrows’ big men were blocked, Colemer often slipped in behind the Windom defense – scoring a quiet 11 points on the night. “He’s a workhorse,” Kahl said. “He works hard in practice and equally hard in the games… type of player you love to have on your team.” Despite not converting on as many opportunities (24 percent from 2-point range) as the Arrows did (40 percent), the Eagles remained within striking distance throughout the contest with their 3-point proficiency. Four Eagle players saw 3-point shots travel through the cylinder on the evening, and Huska’s trey at the end of the first half kept Windom from having to make up a double-digit deficit over the final 18 minutes. Austin Fast hit a 3-pointer to

open the second-half scoring for the Eagles, but Freese was quick to match his effort and maintain the Arrows’ seven-point cushion (34-27). Colemer bumped that cushion up by two with a steal and a conversion only to see the Eagles rip off eight points in rapid succession, a pair of 3-pointers by Huska and Matt Theesfeld (10 points) wrapped around a dribble-drive bucket from the former. The inside vs. outside scenario

continued to be played out through the middle of the half with the Arrows feeding Moeller and Morgan and the Eagles getting additional 3-pointers from Huska and Antes. In the closing minutes of the game, however, the Arrows did a good job preventing the Eagles from squaring up from beyond the arc. “If they wanted to get it inside, go ahead, but we had to be out there hugging our guy and making sure he didn’t have an easy shot – without

fouling,” Freese said. The Arrows will look to close out their pre-holiday schedule with Worthington (Thurs.) and Murray County Central (Sat.). “We have to continue to do the little things right, playing as a team, boxing out, all those things that will help us take this momentum into the next games,” Freese said. Windom 24 28 – 52PAS 31 26 – 57

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Pipestone Area senior center Collin Moeller muscles in a bucket between a pair of Windom defenders in the fist half of Friday night’s Big South Conference boys’ basketball game in Pipestone. Pipestone Publishing photo by Kevin Kyle

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Even the highest performing sports car will come to a halt when it runs out of petrol, and while the Pipestone Area basketball team might not ever run as smoothly as a Ferrari or Porsche it looked to be moving well Tuesday night in Pipestone against the visiting Tracy-Milroy-Balaton Panthers. That was until it ran out of gas, resulting in a 70-57 non-conference comeback victory for the Panthers (3-2). Despite scoring just 13 points over the final 12 minutes of the contest, Pipestone Area head coach Joe Kahl was quick to point out the good things he saw from his Arrows (1-2). “I’m pleased with the effort,” Kahl said. “I saw post moves tonight, I saw boxing out, I saw diving after loose balls, and against Redwood we didn’t see that. We talked about it in practice, told them what we wanted and they went out and did that. We just got a little gassed at the end.” It didn’t help matters that the team was battling illness throughout the roster and still had three players not in uniform for the tilt. “We’ve had some guys sick this last week, and we just kind of got pooped there at the end,” Kahl said. “The effort was there, though, and the reason why is because we finally played as hard as we could. It ended up taking a toll in the end, but now the kids know what it takes – the effort it takes – and now we just have to get ourselves conditioned to go full speed, as hard as we can, for a

full game.” After snatching a 33-32 lead at the interval, the Arrows came out on fire to open the second half. Senior forward Dominic Freese, who led the Arrows in scoring with 14 points to go along with four rebounds, two assists, two steals, countered buckets from T-M-B’s Brady Lanoue and Brett Swenhaugen (23 points) with a dribble-drive bucket and a pair of 3-pointers from the left flank in helping the Arrows gain their biggest lead of the contest (41-36). Unfortunately for the Arrows, Freese’s next pair clanked off the iron, and Pipestone Area found points difficult to come by for the remainder of the game. The Panthers, meanwhile, remained steady from the perimeter and dished off when necessary. Combined with a solid effort at the free throw line, T-M-B quietly pulled away over the final 12 minutes. “Tracy’s ability to get offensive rebounds hurt us tonight,” Kahl said. “They’re a very good shooting team, anywhere around the bucket they can score, and you have to make sure you contest the shot and give them only one look. They managed to get too many second and third looks tonight.” The Arrows managed a few second and third looks at the hoop in the first half, and appeared to share the basketball as well as any PAS side in recent years over the initial 18 minutes of the tilt. When not knocking down interior buckets via slick passes from Bayley

Colemer (11 points, three assists) and Brayden Baartman (seven points, six assists), Arrow sophomore forward Cooper Kanthak (12 points) was dishing off himself – posting three of his five assists in the first six minutes of the contest. “After that Redwood game, we looked at it… did so much dribbling – a lot of one-on-one stuff,” Kahl said. “Our focus tonight was to quit dribbling, pass the basketball, find the open guy… wait until you see that big opening. I tell them to wait for the seas to part, and you’ll know when to pass it.” Kanthak’s interior stance, combined with solid post play from junior Joe Morgan (six points, eight rebounds), helped the Arrows match the Panthers’ up-tempo pace in the first half. In addition to garnering several putback opportunities, the Arrows managed to convert on nearly every one of their nine steals in the game. Baartman alone had four steals, and converted one with an assist to Justin Rops before finishing off another himself in giving the Arrows a 22-17 lead with 6:30 tom play in the first half. As with their second-half advantage, that lead also dwindled however as the sharp-shooting Panthers quickly knotted the score through a Derek Larson bucket and 3-point play by Swenhaugen. “We came out and got off our feet a little bit on the ball fakes, and they’d attack the hoop and find the open guy,” Kahl said. “We have to do a better job of staying down and

stopping the drive.” Kanthak’s efforts matched those of Swenhaugen toward the end of the half, and back-to-back buckets from Colemer – off an assist from Freese – and Donavon Johnson again had the Arrows on top (31-27) two minutes prior to intermission. Kanthak managed the Arrows’ only bucket the rest of the half, while a Swenhaugen hoop combined with a trey from Riley Kirk (11 points) narrowed the margin to a lone point at the break. Although the Arrows didn’t get to the free throw line often, their 3-of-14 from the stripe certainly didn’t help their cause. T-M-B also won that battle, converting 8-of-12 free throws in the contest. Despite the loss, Kahl was again quick to point out the Arrows are moving in the right direction – with an eye on consistent improvement as the season progresses. “Our goal is to be playing better basketball as we go along here, and I think tonight we took a step forward,” he said. “We’re doing just fine; we’re taking steps forward. We not worried about scouting reports or other teams; we need to worry about ourselves and take care of ourselves first. Later on we can worry about match-ups and stuff like that. Right now our focus is on the defensive end, loose balls and crushing the boards – the little things. I thought we did the little things well tonight… making progress.”

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Pipestone Area sophomore Cooper Kanthak (center) pulls up for a first-half jumper against the Tracy-Milroy-Balaton Panthers Tuesday night in Pipestone. Pipestone Publishing photo by Kevin Kyle

Arrow gymnasts fourth at Snowflake InvitationalBy Kevin Kyle

The Pipestone Area gymnastics team concluded a busy week of action with a fourth-place finish at the Snowflake Invitational tournament Saturday in St. James. The Arrows, who totaled 111.7 points on the day, weren’t far off the third-place pace of Redwood Valley (116.1), but a slow start on the uneven parallel bars again proved costly to their final team mark. “We had a really hard start on bars, and that’s something we have to realize,” Pipestone Area head coach Stacie Wallace said. “It’s too big of a hole to dig for ourselves. That’s an event where we need to have a lot of hard work put in across the board. That is what’s going to propel us forward, and I think the girls are beginning to realize that.” Behind team winner Luverne (126.85) and runner-up Windom/Mt. Lake (117.375), the Arrows saw their top points earner Riley Mohlenkamp (30.2) finish sixth all-around. Teammate Lizzie Breczinski also edged into the top-10 all-around,

posting an individual total of 29.15 points. “Riley stuck her bean routine for the second meet in a row, which is great to see… building herself back up to where she wants to be,” Wallace said. “It was a tough morning for Lizzie after the late night Thursday and a very early start in getting to St. James Saturday. I just felt she wasn’t at her best.” Along with Shantelle DesMarais on the balance beam, Mohlenkamp and Breczinski were the only Arrows to break into the top-10 in individual events. Breczinski placed fifth on the vault with a score of 8.8 and finished eighth on the bars, which proved a difficult event for all the teams, with a score of 6.7. Mohlenkamp claimed third place on the beam with a mark of 8.075, while DesMarais finished fifth in the event with a score of 7.8. “Shantelle had a nice morning, one fall on beam, but a beautiful floor routine as usual,” Wallace said. After the vault, the floor was where the Arrows produced their

biggest points total of the day. DesMarais paced the Arrows with a mark of 7.8, while Mohlenkamp and Alex Wilson followed at 7.525 and 7.5, respectively. “Aside from bars, Alex had a solid meet,” Wallace said. “It’s still early in the season, and the girls know where they need to improve.” Breczinski and Logan Winter rounded out the Arrows’ entries on the floor, finishing with respective scores of 7.1 and 6.4. The Arrows had a trio of 8s on the vault, as Breczinski’s 8.8 was followed up by an 8.4 and an 8.2 from Mohlenkamp and Wilson, respectively. Katie Scotting added a score of 7.25, and DesMarais – new to the event – scratched out a mark of 3.2. The Arrows also saw solid beam marks scratched out across the board, initiated by Mohlenkamp’s 8.075. DesMarais finished with a score of 7.8, and Breczinski, Wilson and Winter followed with respective marks of 6.55, 6.5 and 6.175. As Coach Wallace pointed out, however, the Arrows’ marks on the

bars simply weren’t where they needed to be to challenge for a high team score. Breczinski and Mohlenkamp had their 6s, and Scotting and Wilson also struggled – posting respective scores of 4.05 and 3.45. Deuel Triangular The Arrows hit the road for the first time this season Thursday evening when they travel to Clear Lake for the Deuel Triangular. “For the newer kids it’s always a learning curve to be in a different atmosphere with different equipment and realizing that they have to roll with those changes,” Wallace said. “For the most part, they handled that very well and didn’t get too shaken up by that. By and large, those trips are good for team camaraderie, so there’s some give and take there.” PAS placed third behind host Deuel (130.45 points) and West Central (117.95) in the team competition with a score of 112 points – just shy of their season best. Considering it was their first road meet, the Arrows scored well while throwing in a few surprises. “I would say one of the things

that sticks out in my mind is the girls having some success with new skills,” Wallace said. “We saw some girls trying new skills on bars and new tumbling skills on beam, and that was good to see – a good time for them to be throwing them in as well. Even though they’re not super consistent and clean yet, just getting them started early in the season is good so that by conference and sections they’re cleaned up.” Breczinski snatched the fourth position all-around, posting a total of 29.1 points on the evening. The Arrows made a good team push on the vault, as Mohlenkamp tied for fourth place with a score of 8.7 while Breczinski and Wilson were on her heels with respective scores of 8.6 and 8.55. Adi Altena paced a trio of less-experienced Arrow gymnasts with a score of 8.05, and Lexi Carstensen and DesMarais followed at 8.0 and 7.9, respectively. The floor exercise also proved an event where the Arrows shined. Wilson garnered fifth place with a mark of 7.65, and DesMarais turned in a score of 7.35. Mohlenkamp and Breczinski grouped together with

scores of 6.85 and 6.8, while Kayli Borman and Winter completed the Arrows’ entries with respective marks of 6.0 and 5.1. Mohlenkamp led the Arrows efforts on the balance beam breaking into the top-5 in a tie for fourth place at 7.75. Brezcinski turned in a score of 7.05, while Wilson and DesMarais were tight at 6.55 and 6.0, respectively. Borman and Winter were similarly bunched at 5.85 and 5.6. Breczinski posted the top score for the Arrows on their nemesis – the uneven parallel bars – with a mark of 6.65. Mohlenkamp 5.35, Wilson and Aubrey Nelson (4.8 each), Maciah Lorang (3.7) and Scotting (3.65) completed the Arrows’ team total in the event. Highlights for the Arrows in the junior varsity completion included a victory for Altena (7.1) on the beam – with Nelson (5.95) fourth and Scotting (5.7) fifth – Scotting (8.0) second on the vault and Carstensen (6.65) third on the floor. Pipestone Area will close out its pre-holiday schedule with a home meet against Windom Area Friday evening.

Evans (12 rebounds) cleared the glass in preventing the visitors from garnering second-chance opportunities. Arrow senior guard Bianca Claussen (seven points, two rebounds) also shined defensively, tightly sticking to the Eagles’ main threat Jasmine Carlson (14 points) on each possession. “They complimented each other’s play tonight, and I thought they did a great job of playing good team basketball,” Johnson said. “I had Bianca guarding probably their best player, but once again she’s able to do the job defensively because she has four teammates helping her. It’s fun to see kids when they play good, collective team basketball.” That group effort saw four different Arrow players score to close out the first half, as Emily Mabon (eight points), Anneka Bucher (four points, five rebounds) Taylor Nesvold (four points, four steals) and Skyberg each got to the hoop before the horn sounded. A similar trend ensued in the second period with Mabon, Skyberg and Claussen lifting the Arrows to a 37-18 lead four minutes into the half. With the game well in hand, the Arrows could afford to work on a variety of sets, including entry into the post – an area Evans and Kiaya Alderson (six rebounds) struggled with in the opening 18 minutes. “I think the posts were getting sealed too easily, not

fighting enough for position with their feet,” Johnson said. “I wanted them to use their feet, to understand that’s the only way they’re going to get position. I thought they did a better job of doing that in the second half.” In fact, Evans closed out the contest with four of her five points with her footwork rather than trying to push her way into position. Overall, the Arrows simply outworked the Eagles on the night – something they improved upon from last week’s loss in Redwood Falls. “It’s one of those things where, plain and simple, you have to work hard for 36 minutes,” Johnson said. “I thought we played good in spurts in Redwood, but there were too many lulls there… maybe 6-8 minutes before we got a score. In turn, it’s hard to recoup from. Tonight, the kids played the full 36 minutes hard. I thought the kids who came in off the bench brought a good amount of energy, and that helped us maintain our defensive intensity – preventing good looks and keeping us fresh.” The Arrows will look to build on the victory and close out their pre-holiday schedule Thursday night when they travel to Worthington to face the Trojans in another Big South Conference battle.

Windom 10 26 – 36PAS 26 27 – 53

27-9 advantage. Ortonville bounced back for a moment, as Elijah Cloos posted a fall over PAS’ Logan Steenstra in the 152-pound tilt, but the Arrows closed out the dual with six straight pins. McKinley Bush pinned Robert Wood at 2:50 of the 160-pound tilt, while VanderWal and Will Smith posted first-period falls over James Erickson and Dylan Pillatzki, respectively, at 170 and 182 pounds. Arrow senior Jacob Gelderman had to go into the third period before pinning Cody Bedore at 195 pounds, and Olsen and Blake Wolters made short work of Andrew Pillatzki and Tyler Jacobson in the 220-pound and heavyweight bouts to cap the victory. The Arrows’ success was short lived, however, as the Lancers turned the tables on the Arrows later in the evening. PAS claimed just 5-of-14 matches, and none came by fall – accounting for the Arrows’ scant points total – while the Lancers recorded five pins, a forfeit victory and a pair of decisions. Suda and Smith earned the most team points for the visitors, as each earned a major decision in the dual. Suda scored a 21-8 victory over Justin Merritt at 120 pounds, while Smith won a 13-5 major decision against Kyler Jelen at 170 pounds. Jacoby Hunt won a tight 6-4 decision over Noah Scott at 132 pounds, Bush defeated Kared Lokken 8-3 at 160 pounds and Wolters won by the same score over Adam Evenson in the 220-pound tilt. “We knew Canby was going to be tough,” Bos said. “Like I said, we just need to polish some things up and be a little more well-rounded.” The Arrows will close out their pre-holiday schedule with a home triangular against Adrian and Dassel-Cokato Friday night in Pipestone.

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Arrows look to bolster defensePipestone Area soph-omore cen-ter Alexis Evans (4) stretches out to make one of her 12 rebounds on the night in the first half of Thursday’s Big South Conference girls’ bas-ketball game in Pipestone. The Arrows out-rebounded the visiting Windom Eagles 38-22. Pipestone Publishing photo by Kevin Kyle

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HELP WANTED: Part-time general cleaner, Pipestone, Minn. Flexible, one day per week (Mon.-Fri.) 4 hours. Duties: Clean/stock restrooms, vac-uuming, dusting, trashing, mopping and other tasks related with general cleaning. Requirements: All appli-cants must be able to bend, stoop, reach high and low, work at a con-stant pace and able to lift and carry 50 pounds. Experience with general office cleaning preferred. Must have a clear criminal history, own trans-portation, and able to communicate well with others. Applicants must be detail oriented and dependable. EOE/AA. Please apply online at www.marsden.com Marsden Bldg. Maintenance, LLC. D4-22p

HELP WANTED: MnDOT Fill-in Snow Plow Driver, TA $16.96/hr. TG $18.15/hr. MN Dept. of Transportation (MnDOT) is accept-ing applications to fill intermit-tent Transportation Associate or Transportation Generalist posi-tions in Marshall, Tracy, Slayton and Pipestone. Plow snow on an as needed basis for winter season (Dec.-Apr.). Work hours will vary. Max 45 working days. Will provide training. Must pass pre-employment checks. Must have valid Class A CDL with no airbrakes restriction & tank-er endorsement. Must have 1 year experience to qualify for TG. Apps can be picked up at MnDOT office in Marshall call 320-231-5195 or email hrd8.dot@state.mn.us Accepting apps through 12/22/14 or until posi-tions are filled. EOE. D11-18

HELP WANTED: Ag Business in Jasper, Minnesota is looking for a full-time Office Manager. Job includes accounts receivable, pay-able, payroll, banking, taxes, pur-chase orders, inventory, shipping and receiving. Need to have a two year degree and two year’s expe-rience. Skills: Organization, confi-dentiality, communicate well with vendors, customers and ability to multi-task. Benefits and competitive wage depending on experience. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Please send resume in lieu of application to: P.O. Box 339, Jasper, Minn. 56144 or rodmanap@rodmanwelding.com D11-22

HELP WANTED: Sunset Bar and Grill, Ruthton. Nights and weekends. Call 507-658-9922 after 3 p.m., ask for PJ. D15-22

HELP WANTED: Wildrose Home Care LLC. Wildrose looking for dependable and reliable PCA’s where “Together We Can Make a Difference!” Wildrose Home Care is accepting applications for home health aids/personal care attendant to work in Pipestone. Hours available include day shifts on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and overnight shifts every other Friday and Saturday night 10 p.m.-10 a.m. Cares would include assist-ing client in home with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing and grooming. Applications may be picked up at 1210 East College Drive in Marshall or call 507-337-1101. D18-Ja5

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PE/Health Long Term Substitute - Middle/High School K-3 Long Term Substitute - Heartland School

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On-Call AdvocateThe Southwest Crisis Center is seeking an On-Call Advocate for its Rock & Pipestone offices. Position is part of on-call rotation for our Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program. This position will provide after hours safe line services. We are seeking an applicant who is, passionate, confident and has experience working with those in crisis mode. Hours are minimal and is perfect those interested in supplementing current income. Interested applicants can send resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references to PO Box 111, Worthington, MN 56187, Attn: Kari. Position is open until filled.

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Pipestone County is seeking one Bus Driver (benefits eligible, approximately 36 hours per week) and substitute Bus Drivers for the Transit Department to start after screening and interviews.

Requirements:  High School diploma/GED, Must be 18 years old, Class B CDL with passenger endorsement or ability to obtain within 30 days of job offer prior to driving a bus, ability to perform simple preventive vehicle maintenance, familiarity with geographic service area, good customer service skills.  Subject to Federal Transit Authority drug/alcohol testing program, pre-employment criminal background check and pre-employment and annual driver history check.  In past 10 years applicant must not have had more than one driver’s license, not had driving privileges suspended, revoked or cancelled, not been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol/controlled substance, leaving the scene of an accident, committing a felony with a vehicle, or any serious traffic violation. Starting Wage: $12.94/hr.  Applications available from Human Resources, Courthouse, 416 Hiawatha Ave. S., Pipestone, MN 56164.  Ph. 507-825-6760 or www.pipestone-county.com.  Resumes not accepted in lieu of applications.  Deadline:  4:30 pm, December 22, 2014.  EEO/AA.

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The Rock County Star Herald, an award-winning weekly newspaper in Luverne, Minnesota, is seeking a dependable, hard working Graphic Designer to join our Production Department. Two years graphics experienced prefered.

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CITY OF PIPESTONECITY CLERK POSITION

The City of Pipestone is seeking an individual to serve as City Clerk. This individual will attend all City Council meetings, record Council Minutes, conduct city elections, issue licenses and permits, process accounts payable and payroll, provide general administrative, clerical and financial management support and other accounting functions. Minimum requirements include: Associates degree in accounting, business management or related field and experience working in accounting, payroll, accounts payable or equivalent combination of education and experience together with good customer service skills. Compensation will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

Applications and Job Description are available at Pipestone City Office, Municipal Building, 119 Second Avenue SW, Pipestone, MN 56164. Applications are due December 24, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.

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ASSISTANT MANAGER

APPLY IN PERSON AT: 201 W. Main, Pipestone

or send resume to geyermans@hotmail.com

This is an assistant manager position, with the candidate working closely with our manager. The candidate must be trustworthy and have a basic understanding of computers and balancing daily receipts. Candidate must be knowledgeable about fashion, and must be able to work closely with customers to help them put together the outfits they are looking for.

This position is:• Selling to our customers.• Balancing tills morning and night.• Seeing that the other employees are busy with what needs to be done.• Keeping merchandise and displays neat and orderly.• Keeping the store clean.• Overall running of the store when other management is gone.

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Tyler Healthcare Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Veteran Friendly Employer.

THC JOB OPPORTUNITY-- COME AND JOIN OUR TEAM OF CARING PROFESSIONALS--

Position: Director of Nurses – Long Term Care/Sunrise Manor

Hours of Duty: Full Time – Primarily daytime hours, may involve evening and weekend hours as needed

Summary: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and licensed as an RN in the State of Minnesota. A bachelor’s degree in nursing or a related healthcare fi eld as well as supervisory or long-term care experience is preferred. This is a benefi t eligible position which includes Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, 401K and more.To obtain an application, or for more information, please contact:Carol Renken, Director of Human Resources / FinanceTyler Healthcare Center240 Willow Street, Tyler, MN 56178Phone: 507-247-2211 Fax: 507-247-2389E-mail: carol.renken@tylerhealthcare.orgWebsite: www.tylerhealthcare.org

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 25, 2002. MORTGAGOR: Monty Alberty and Junette Alberty, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: First Indiana Bank, N.A. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 1, 2002 Pipestone County Recorder, Document No. 187491. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. Dated March 29, 2005 Recorded June 3, 2005, as Document No. 195221. And thereafter assigned to: M&T Bank. Dated October 2, 2014 Recorded October 15, 2014, as Document No. 215269. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE. LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: First Indiana Bank, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: M&T Bank. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 521 1st Avenue West, Edgerton, Minn. 56128. TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R13-350-0060. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The South Twenty-Seven (27) Feet of Lot Three (3), and the North Forty (40) Feet of Lot Four (4), Block Two (2), Howard’s First Addition to the City of Edgerton, Minnesota, subject to easements, restrictions and limitations of record, Pipestone County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Pipestone. ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $63,000.00. AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $57,371.48. That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof;

PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. PLACE OF SALE: Sheriff ’s Office, Front Door of the Sheriff’s Office, Law Enforcement Center, Pipestone, Minn. to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 29, 2015, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to five weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None.“THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: November 24, 2014.

M&T BankMortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P.Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee4500 Park Glen Road #300Minneapolis, Minn. 55416(952) 925-688837-14-006904 FC

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PROBATE COURTDISTRICT COURT

PROBATE DIVISIONCourt File No. 59-PR-14-453

ORDER AND NOTICEOF HEARING FOR

FORMAL PROBATEOF WILL AND

APPOINTMENT OFPERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVESIN SUPERVISED

ADMINISTRATIONAND NOTICE

TO CREDITORSSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF PIPESTONE

In Re: Estate of Richard Burggraaff, Deceased

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 13th day of January, 2015, at 8:30 o’clock a.m., a hearing will be held in the above named Court at Pipestone County Courthouse, Pipestone, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of the above named deceased, dated January 10, 2008 and for the appointment of Calvin Burggraaff and Ruth Bowman, whose addresses are 1269 151st Street, Holland, Minnesota 56139 and 1274 Sunburst Way SE, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350 respectfully, as personal representatives of the estate of the above named decedent in

supervised administration, and that any objections thereto must be filed with the Court. That, if proper, and no objections are filed, said personal representatives will be appointed to administer the estate, to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the estate. Upon completion of the administration, the representative shall file a final account for the allowance and shall distribute the estate to the persons thereto entitled as ordered by the Court, and close the estate. Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: December 12, 2014.

/s/Terry S. VajgrtTerry S. Vajgrt

District Court Judge

Denise BrandelCourt Administrator

(COURT SEAL)

/s/Douglas E. EismaDouglas E. EismaAttorney for PetitionerEisma and Eisma130 East Main, Box 625Luverne, Minn. 56156(507) 283-4828I.D. #158343D18,25

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Public NoticesPipestone County Commissioners

Notice is hereby given that the Pipestone City Council will conduct a public hearing in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building on Monday, January 5, 2015 at approximately 6:30 p.m. to solicit public comment on the proposed vacation of a portion of 4th Street SE also known as French Street lying south of and adjacent to 321 10th Avenue SE.

Any person wishing to object to said street vacation may do so at the time and place of said hearing or by providing written comment prior to such hearing. Written comment should be addressed to the City Administrator, 119 Second Avenue SW, Pipestone MN 56164. /s/ Jeffrey R. Jones

Jeffrey R. Jones City Administrator

CITY OF PIPESTONENOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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Flandreau Santee Sioux TribeP.O. Box 283 Flandreau, SD 57028 Ph. 605-997-3891

Fax 605-997-3878www.santeesioux.com

FLANDREAU SANTEE SIOUX TRIBE SEEKING BIDSThe Tribe is seeking bids for the following parcel of land located in Moody County, South Dakota:

Legal Descriptions Type of Land Acres

E1/2SW1/4 & SE1/4 of Sec. 15, T107N, R48W Crop 148

• Bids will open on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 8:00 A.M.• Bids will close on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 5:00 P.M.• All land lease bid forms can be picked up, and dropped off with Laurie Thomas at the Tribal

Office located at 603 W. Broad Ave., Flandreau, SD 57028.• Completed bids must specify the proposed lease term (2-5 years), and the price per acre bid.

Bids will be opened on December 23, 2014 at 10:00 A.M. and all are welcome.• Other Federal and Tribal terms may apply.• All bids are subject to the approval of the Tribe.

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Explore the Possibilities!

Independent Contractor

Christensen Farms is seeking the services of an Independent Con-tractor for the management of a breeding stock unit in the Luverne/Pipestone, MN area.

Services required include daily animal care, loading/unloading, feed and ventilation management and building maintenance.

This independent contractor must not be in contact with other swine for bio-security purposes.

For further information, please contact Amanda Meine at 507-794-8615

Christensen Farms 23971 County Road 10

PO Box 3000 • Sleepy Eye, MN 507-794-5310 75440

Regular Board of Education MeetingThursday, December 18, 2014, 6:00 PM

Pipestone Area SchoolsConference Room 1148, MS/HS

AGENDA1. Call Meeting to Order2. Approval of Agenda 2. 1. Additions 2. 2. Deletions3. Consent Agenda 3. 1. Approve Minutes from the Regular Board Meeting of November 24, 2014 3. 2. Approve Payment of Regular Bills 3. 3. Approve Treasurer’s Report for November 3. 4. Review of Budget Year-to-Date 3. 5. Budget Levy 3. 5. 1. Discussion of Budget and Proposed Property Tax 3. 5. 2. Questions/Public Comment 3. 6. Adopt Levy Limitation and Certification 2014 Payable 2015 3. 7. Other4. Correspondence 4. 1. Letter of Resignation from Craig Boedekker, Assistant Girls Tennis Coach 4. 2. Other5. Visitors 5. 1. Community Concerns (3 Minute Limit)6. New Business 6. 1. Approval of Contracts and/or Work Agreements 6. 1. 1. Ruth Erdman, Food Service Head Cook 6. 1. 2. Clorinda Johnson, Food Service Head Cook 6. 1. 3. Connie Przybys, Food Service Head Cook 6. 1. 4. Sandra Rothmeier, Food Service 6. 1. 5. Brittny Homandberg, Food Service 6. 1. 6. Connie Freese, Food Service 6. 1. 7. Jennifer Miller, Food Service 6. 1. 8. Sonya Miller, Food Service Assistant Head Cook 6. 1. 9. Connie Crow, Food Service 6. 1. 10. Loretta Backlund, Food Service 6. 1. 11. Kelli Miller, Food Service 6. 1. 12. Ericka Perez, Food Service 6. 1. 13. Jamie Jasper, Food Service 6. 1. 14. Kristina Lemke, Food Service 6. 1. 15. Michual Lenhart, Food Service 6.1.16. Deb Wolfswinkle, Testing Coordinator 6. 2. Approve Paraprofessional Agreement 6. 3. Approve Secretaries, Custodians, AV & AP Agreement 6. 4. Approval of 6th Assignments 6. 4. 1. JoAnn Alverson, Anatomy 6. 4. 2. Brian Boomgaarden, Ag Careers 6. 4. 3. Dave Dulas, AP Chemistry 6. 4. 4. Jay Johnson, American History 11 6. 4. 5. Amy Lorang, French III/IV 6. 5. Termination of a Paraprofessional 6. 6. Monthly Enrollment 6. 7. Other7. Old Business 7. 1. Second Reading of Paraprofessional Seniority List for 2014-2015 7. 2. Second Reading of Secretaries, Custodians, AV & AP Seniority List for 2014-2015 7. 3. Second Reading of Certified Staff Seniority List for 2014-2015 7. 4. Other8. Administrative Reports and Information 8. 1. Administration 8. 2. School Board Members 8. 3. Superintendent9. Adjournment 75360

Pipestone County Truth in Taxation Public HearingDecember 1, 2014 The Pipestone County Commissioners met with Vice-Chairman Bruce Kooiman and Commissioners Luke Johnson, Harold (Butch) Miller, Jerry L. Remund and County Administrator Sharon Hanson present for the Truth in Taxation Public Meeting. Chairman William (Bill) Johnson absent. Other Department Heads in attendance: County Auditor Tyler Reisch, County Treasurer Steve Weets, County Assessor Joyce Schmidt, County Engineer David Halbersma, Emergency Services/Management Director Steve Ewing and Information Technology Coordinator Bill Folger. Vice-Chairman Kooiman called the public meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Vice-Chairman Kooiman welcomed those in attendance and explained the purpose of the Hearing. Administrator Hanson presented information on the proposed Levy Taxes Payable 2015 and the proposed 2015 Budget. County Assessor Joyce Schmidt presented background information on the assessment process. County Engineer David Halbersma presented information on the Road and Bridge budget and levy. Administrator Hanson announced during the presentation that the Levy Taxes Payable 2015 and adoption of the 2015 budget would take place at the December 23, 2014 Commissioners Meeting. Hearing no comments or questions, Vice-Chairman Kooiman adjourned the meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.

Bruce KooimanPipestone County Board Vice-Chair

ATTEST: Sharon HansonCounty AdministratorD18

Pipestone County R&B MeetingDecember 2, 2014

The Pipestone County Commissioners met with Chairman William (Bill) Johnson, Commissioners Luke Johnson, Bruce Kooiman, Harold (Butch) Miller and Jerry L. Remund. County Administrator Sharon Hanson, County Engineer David Halbersma and Assistant Engineer Nick Bergman also present. Chairman W. Johnson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Motion by Remund, seconded by Kooiman to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. PROJECT UPDATES, PROJECTS UNDER CONTRACT, PROJECTS IN THE PLANNING STAGE Engineer Halbersma provided information on project updates, projects under contract and projects in the planning stage. Motion by Remund, seconded by L. Johnson to approve Right of Way payments for Project SAP 59-610-27:

Parcel: Land owner: Payment:

3 Michael Dubbelde $3,900

8 Jeff and Candice Vander Plaats $8,250

8A Eric and Chelsea Vander Plaats $3,150

Motion carried unanimously. Engineer Halbersma informed the Board that as a result of recent Board discussions regarding the 2015 Budget, the Road and Bridge budget was revised to eliminate an overlay for County Highway 92 near Ruthton and instead slated for a seal coat resulting in a $35,000 reduction in the Road and Bridge levy. Engineer Halbersma announced the Minnesota Department of Transportation appointed Mitch Rasmussen as State Aid Division Director. MAINTENANCE ISSUES UPDATES Engineer Halbersma provided an update on maintenance issues and activities. Motion by Kooiman, seconded by Miller to set the hourly rate of the Seasonal Highway Worker the same rate as the first step of the Highway Union Truck Operator and Equipment Operator pay range. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by L. Johnson, seconded by Miller to approve a Letter of Agreement between AFSCME Local 2424-Highway Unit and Pipestone County that provides for the filling of the Maintenance Supervisor position from time to time in the absence of the Maintenance Foreman effective December 1, 2014 and ending on December 31, 2015. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Miller, seconded by Kooiman to approve the consent agenda as follows:

1. November 25, 2014 Minutes Motion carried unanimously.OTHER BUSINESS Consensus of the Board to have Commissioner L. Johnson attend the Minnesota Rural Counties Caucus meeting held during the Association of Minnesota Counties conference. Motion by Kooiman, seconded by Remund to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 a.m.

William (Bill) JohnsonPipestone County Board Chair

ATTEST: Sharon HansonCounty AdministratorD18

Pipestone County Commissioner MeetingNovember 25, 2014

The Pipestone County Commissioners met with Chairman William (Bill) Johnson, Commissioners Luke Johnson, Bruce Kooiman, Harold (Butch) Miller and Jerry L. Remund. County Administrator Sharon Hanson also present. Chairman W. Johnson called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Motion by L. Johnson, seconded by Remund to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. VSO AND BUILDING AND GROUNDS UPDATE Veterans Service Officer and Building and Grounds Supervisor Marc Hall joined the meeting. Mr. Hall presented an update on the Minnesota Military Family Tribute currently being built on the Minnesota State Capital Mall that will honor military families by placing a quotation from a family member to military service personnel on a rock for each county in the State. Several historical quotations found in the Pipestone County Star that could be considered for the Minnesota Military Family Tribute were presented to the Board. The Board reviewed the quotations and agreed any of the quotations presented could be utilized. Mr. Hall stated that asbestos sampling did occur at the recently purchased residential property near the County Fairgrounds and that when results are received he will update the Board. 2015 COUNTY BUDGET REVIEW Emergency Services Director Steve Ewing, Sheriff Dan Delaney and County Engineer David Halbersma answered questions from the County Board on the 2015 Budget. PERSONNEL Motion by L. Johnson, seconded by Remund to accept the resignation of Michael LaRock effective November 18, 2014. Motion carried unanimously. Administrator Hanson and Sheriff Delaney reported that Zachary Schafer has been offered the position of Jailer/Dispatcher and Joshua Good has been offered the position of Deputy Sheriff. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Miller, seconded by Kooiman to approve the consent agenda as follows:

1. Minutes of November 12, 2014 Commissioner Meeting2. Hospital Warrants in the amount of $704,047.883. Auditor Warrant Payable to Department of Transportation in the

amount of $300.004. Auditor Warrant Payable to Department of Labor and Industry in the

amount of $20.005. Auditor Warrant Payable to Internal Revenue Service in the amount

of $12.45 Motion carried unanimously.LES NATH, JASPER MAYOR-COUNTY EDA FUNDS Jasper Mayor Les Nath joined the meeting to present the final total funds of the County Economic Development Authority in the amount of $89,656.21. COUNTY FEE SCHEDULE REVISIONS Motion by Miller, seconded by Remund to set the County Fee Schedule Public Hearing for 9:30 a.m. on December 23, 2014 at the Commissioners Room, to be held on proposed revisions to the Pipestone County Fee Schedule. Motion carried unanimously. A copy of the proposed Pipestone County Fee Schedule is available for public review during regular business hours in the Auditor’s Office.COMMITTEE REPORTS Commissioner Kooiman: Southwest Emergency Preparedness Training, Hospital Plant Operations, Nurse Family Partnership, PrimeWest, Southwest Regional Development Commission. Commissioner Miller: Regional Radio Board, Plum Creek Library Board, Plum Creek-Marshall Library Special meeting, AMC District 8 meeting, Canvassing Board, Southwest Health and Human Services (SWHHS) Union Negotiation, SWHHS Board meeting, Courthouse Union Negotiations and Highway Union Negotiations. Commissioner L. Johnson: Soil and Water Conservation District, RCRCA, Area II, Southwest Regional Solid Waste Committee, AMC District 8 meeting. Commissioner Remund: Hospital Plant Operations, PrimeWest, SW Mental Health, Courthouse Union Negotiations, Highway Union Negotiations, Board of Equalization training, Extension. Commissioner W. Johnson: MN Rural Dental Health Project, AMC District 8, Southwest Mental Health Consortium, Southwest Health and Human Services Board, Rural Energy Board, Southern Minnesota Opportunity Council. Motion by Miller, seconded by Kooiman to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:40 a.m.

William (Bill) JohnsonPipestone County Board Chair

ATTEST: Sharon HansonCounty AdministratorD18

DISTRICT COURTFIFTH JUDICIAL

DISTRICTCourt File No. 59-PR-14-450

NOTICE OFAND ORDER FOR

HEARING ONPETITION FOR

FORMAL PROBATEOF WILL AND

APPOINTMENT OFPERSONAL

REPRESENTATIVEAND NOTICE

TO CREDITORSSTATE OF MINNESOTACOUNTY OF PIPESTONE

In Re: Estate of Galen D. Keller, Deceased

It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 13, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., a hearing will be held in Court at the Courthouse in Pipestone, Minnesota, on a petition for formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated February 3, 1993, and for the appointment of Kathleen M. Keller as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in a supervised administration.

Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 9, 2014.

BY THE COURT/s/Terry S. Vajgrt

Terry S. VajgrtJudge of District Court

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