Windom Police Department reported on the 13th Officers were called to the TORO parking lot for an accident. Owner of a 2005 Ford F150 was legally parked in the SW parking lot when a 2010 Ford Fusion backed out of a parking stall and scraped the F150 on the passengers side and left the scene. This matter is still under investigation.
On January 13th officers were called to an accident on Highway 60 and 10th Street. A 2015 Ford Expedition was traveling south on Highway 60 passing 10th street when a 2014 Chevy Impala was traveling north on highway 60 and was going to turn west onto 10th street. Both vehicles had a green light and collided in the intersection. Moderate damage to both vehicles no injuries reported.
On the 16th of January, officers were on patrol at some apartments in the 600 block of 10th Street.
Officers walked through the building observed an individual getting onto the elevator. Officers recognized and confirmed the 30-year old Mt. Lake male had a Felony Warrant out of Cottonwood County for Felony Damage to Property. The Mt. Lake man was arrested on the Felony Warrant and also charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
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Don’t forget tonight the Red Rock Central School District Board of Education will meet Wednesday January 19th at 5:30 in Lamberton. You can also attend the meeting through Google Meet. Video Link is at https://meet.google.com/trf-zbzw-kwf or call 1-240-560-3891 using PIN 859 604 962 #(pound)
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According to Joe Stremcha, City Manager & Director of Economic Development in the City of Springfield a Counterfeit $20 was presented at Springfield Market, located at 101 W. Central Street in Springfield, on Sunday January 16th. Thus far, this is the only fake bill that has been discovered.
Stremcha went on to say that The City wants to remind everyone to review money presented closely & report incidents to the Springfield Police Department at 507-723-3514.
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Mark your Calendars, BARC will be having a Brunch Fundraiser n Saturday February 12th. Doors open at 9am and Brunch starts at 9:20am. There will be Egg Bakes, Coffee Cake and Fruit with entertainment by Windom Area Chordhustlers. Everyone is invited and welcomed to attend. Cost is $15 per person Please RSVP by February 4th by calling 507-831-2375 Monday through Friday Noon to 4pm.
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January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. People at risk for glaucoma include the elderly, Black people, people with elevated eye pressure, primary relatives with glaucoma, persons with high myopia, high hyperopia, history of eye trauma and diabetes. According to Dr. Daniel Laroche, Director of Glaucoma Services and President of Advanced Eyecare of New York, Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in African Americans and people from the Caribbean, but there is a simple way to prevent the devasting effects of glaucoma. Don’t skip your eyecare visits! It can be as simple as that. Glaucoma is a disease of the eye characterized by three components:
- Damage and loss of the retinal ganglions cells and optic nerve described as cupping
- Loss of visual field
- Usually increased eye pressure (the mean normal eye pressure is 15mmHG)
In most cases of glaucoma, there is no pain, and the loss of vision occurs slowly from peripheral to central. Many people do not even realize it’s happening until they have lost a substantial amount of peripheral vision.
Early cataract surgery and trabecular bypass have become the best options to stop vision loss in patients with glaucoma. All people should be screened regularly for glaucoma as part of a medical eye exam If you have eye pressure or glaucoma and feel that you may be losing vision, Dr. Laroche recommends that you seek the care of a glaucoma specialist for a second opinion. DON’T GO BLIND FROM GLAUCOMA! People with conditions such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy that could lead to blindness if left unchecked need to stay particularly vigilant with checkups.
“Eyesight or human vision is one of the most important senses,” Dr. LaRoche says. “As much as 80 percent of what we feel comes through our sense of sight. By protecting the eyes, people will reduce the chance of blindness and vision loss while also staying on top of any developing eye diseases, such as glaucoma and cataracts.”