Windom Police Department reported on the 18th an Officer was directed to meet with a Windom Resident concerning vandalism to their pickup truck that had blue magic marker writing on the back gate with “HOCO” and also writing in blue marker on the passenger side of the truck. It was also pointed out that the reporting party’s son’s car had been ransacked. The interior of the car had been messed up by the perpetrator, but nothing appeared to be taken. There was no value to the damage at the time of the call.
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The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office reported on the 18th Deputies fielded six different calls. Starting the morning off with a response to illegal dumping of garbage in Christiania Township. A washing machine, shelving, and a dehumidifier were dumped in a creek along County Road 70 south of US 71. A Deputy assisted a motorist that struck a deer on US 71 approximately 2 miles north of Jackson no injuries to the driver were reported. Mid-morning, Deputies responded to a report of an adult male stealing a youth bicycle from a residence in Jackson. After investigation, a 38-year-old male from Alpha was arrested for Disorderly Conduct, Fleeing on Foot, and Theft. At approximately 1:50pm deputies responded to a motorcycle versus deer crash with injuries on Petersburg Road about 2 miles south of Jackson. The Jackson Ambulance and Warmka Towing assisted at the scene. Early evening, a deputy assisted a motorist with vehicle issues on US 71 south of Bergen. At approximately 8:30pm a deputy assisted the Lakefield Police Department with a driving complaint in Lakefield. After investigation, a 37-year-old male from Lakefield was arrested for DUI.
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Cottonwood County Sheriff’s Office reported on the 16th at approximately 6:55pm a Deputy was dispatched to County Road 23 in Mountain Lake for a disturbance. Upon arrival the deputy spoke with all parties involved. Upon investigation it was determined it was verbal only and the parties agreed to separate for the night.
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The annual “Windom Heroes Behind the Badges Blood Drive” will be held Monday, September 25th from 9 to Noon and 1:30 to 4:30 pm at Windom Area Health. The Heroes Behind the Badges is a friendly competition between Windom Law Enforcement, Fire Department, and EMS to recruit blood donors for community patients. The winning department receives bragging rights for the year and a traveling trophy. Over the course of 15 years, the Windom Heroes event has provided nearly 800 blood donations, providing hope to approximately 2,400 local area patients. You can make a difference AND choose who you wish to win the Heroes Behind the Badges traveling trophy! To Schedule your appointment call 605-331-3222 or go to www.cbblifeblood.org, select “events”, and September 25th. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred. All who donate blood will receive a $10 Hy-Vee gift card as a thank you. According to Ken Versteeg, Executive Director, Community Blood Bank “Keeping up with the demand for blood is a process that never ends. Each day we see traumas, prepare for scheduled surgeries, treat cancer patients, and strengthen the blood supply for the unexpected,” he went on to say, “Having donors come out to blood drive events is the most important aspect for our organization. Without volunteers coming forward to donate, we cannot secure a strong blood supply to keep up with demands. In 30 minutes, a person will provide life to 3 patients. Consider taking 30 minutes to provide hope on September 25 at Windom Area Health.” Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with a signed parent consent form found at www.cbblifeblood.org), weigh 110 lbs or more and be in good general health the day of the donation. Please bring an I.D. It is recommended that a person eat and drink plenty of fluid prior to donating. For more information log onto www.cbblifeblood.org or call Community Blood Bank at (605) 331-3222. Community Blood Banks is a nonprofit cooperative of Sanford Medical Center and Avera McKennan Hospital. Community Blood Bank is not associated with any other blood bank organizations and is the sole blood provider to Windom Area Health. A person can donate blood every 56 days.
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Windom Area Schools are looking for Substitute Teachers. If you have a four-year degree in any field and like working with students, Windom Area Schools is asking you to consider becoming a substitute teacher. Pay is based on the number of days worked within the month you are substituting.
- 1-5 days in a month you can make $165 per day
- 6-10 days in a month you will make $185 per day
- 11 days or more is $210 per day
- If you are a retired employee from Windom Schools you will start at $185 for days 1-10 and $210 for days 11 plus in a month.
If you are interested, please contacted Jana Raverty in the Human Resources Office by calling 507-831-6910 ext: 503 to apply or contact via e-mail at jraverty@isd177.com