Mountain Lake Police department report 11 calls from August 13th to August 18th. Officers assisted 2 separate motorist with car issues, cited 3 separate drivers one for Driving after Revocation, one for Driving after Suspension and one for Hands Free Violation use of a mobile phone. An officer made a warrant arrest and assisted other agency with a welfare check. An officer responded to an OnStar Alarm but was unable to locate the vehicle. Officers checked on the welfare of animals that turned out to be OK and handled two separate parking issues.
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Windom Police Department reported a two-vehicle accident on the 21st at 9am at the intersection of Kalash Road and North River Road. A 2022 Ford Expedition was traveling south and distracted by child and cut corner too sharp and hit a 2016 Ford Fusion that was traveling North. There were no injuries reported. The Fusion was towed from the scene.
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Windom City Council met on Tuesday. EDA Director Tiffany Lamb talked about continued FEMA work and Individual Assistance deadline of September 27th. There was an update and discussion with Electric Superintendent Jason Sykora. According to Councilwoman Jenny Quade, he stated that the building project is almost complete and then he addressed questions about the power load of the possible new data center. Jason stated that there is plenty of power to run the city, the data center and future additions. Quade went onto say that Mayor Dominic Jones reported that he took a trip to Glenco on Tuesday to listen and see the data center located there. Jones stated that standing at the gate it is loud. He then drove about a quarter to three quarters of a mile away and the noise became less. Jones stated that he would ask that the decibels for noise be checked to stay in compliance. Quade raised concerns about the distance from Cottonwood Lake and the potential for echo off the lake as that could affect City residents. There was a brief update in the Cottonwood County Commissioners Meeting earlier on Tuesday and there will be a conditional use meeting on Thursday, August 29th at 12:30pm at the BARC Building. THIS IS A PUBLIC MEETING. IF you HAVE CONCERNS this is your opportunity to come listen and voice your thoughts. After this public meeting, the recommendation from the Planning Commission will ultimately come back to the Commissioners Board for Final Approval. Be proactive and be apart of the solution don’t just moan and groan about the situation. Thursday August 29th at BARC at 12:30pm. MARK YOUR CALENDARS…
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The Student Exchange Program is going strong in our area and there still is an opportunity to be a part of something that brings the world a little closer together. I know, I know que the song… “I’d like to teach the world to sing, in perfect harmony… Grow Apple Trees and Honey Bees and Snow White Turtle Doves” BUT by becoming a host family this can become a reality. Windomnite, Jen Guertin is on a mission to finding four more host families for Louna from France, Dario from Spain, Edgar from Germany and Irene from Spain for this Fall. Jen will be hosting for the second year in a row, she was on the fence last year but heard that the student she sponsored had a family lined up but it fell through. Jen said she was nervous because she hadn’t had kids in the home for 20 years and she doesn’t really like to prepare meals BUT it turned out to be the best experience. She loved becoming involved in the community and the school and didn’t realize how much she missed that since her kids were all grown and out of the house. Jen says there are hundreds of kids throughout the world that want to visit the United States and see and live in our culture, attend American High Schools and participate in American activities that in their home countries may not be feasible. Jen went onto say as a host family you get to learn about other cultures and your students family and countries traditions. You get to meet their families through FaceTime and create a bond that will last a life time. It is actually a very easy process to apply for a foreign exchange student. There are applications online and Jen says she feels so strongly about this opportunity for both the student and host family she is more than willing to help fill the application out. Jen said students arrive usually late August and leave about four days after school year is over. Time is a factor at this point because homes must be secured no later than August 31st. Jen stated that cost is a common concern and question. Students come with a monthly allowance from their families to purchase clothes, shoes, jackets, sports fees etc. A safe home environment with a room that has a bed and to be fed meals are basic necessities to be a host family. As a host family you are encouraged to allow your student become involved in the community and join different sports and activities within the school to achieve the full experience. If you think you would be interested in becoming a host family for one of these incredible kids traveling across the world to be immersed in the American Dream please contact Jen Guertin via text or phone call to 909-486-6550 or message her through Facebook Messenger JEN GUERTIN https://www.facebook.com/JSGJV
It’s the song I hear… Let’s get these kids the experience of a lifetime AND lets teach the world to sing In perfect harmony. And hold it in my arms and keep it company. Let’s see the world for once, all standing hand in hand and hear them echo through the hills, for peace throughout the land… Open your hearts and your home!!!!
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