March 2023

Question: What am I supposed to do if I am at a railroad crossing and need to report an emergency? Answer: Call 911 and provide the needed information. Every highway-rail crossing has an Emergency Notification System (ENS) sign that provides a 24/7/365 telephone number to report problems or emergencies at the railroad location.

Why was Dalton DeBlieck nominated for Cardinal of the Month? Dalton is a pleasure it have in class. He really excels at problem-solving in STEM class. He also enjoys helping others who are struggling with creating their solution to the design problem. Dalton has also stayed after class to help clean and organize the classroom. He is off to an amazing start. Keep up the great work Dalton!

The 2nd District American Legion Jr. Air Rifle team recently placed 2nd in Sporter Class at the Minnesota Junior Olympic Air Rifle Competition. 2nd District team members Shaun Matthews and Todd Deterling from Redwood Falls American Legion Post #38 both earned Bronze pins with scores over 250. The event was held at the Anoka American Legion.

The Redwood County VFW Post 2553 continues it’s donations to local food shelves during March Food Shelf Month. Roger Zollner, Post Quartermaster, presents the W.A.F.R. food shelf in Wabasso a check for $500. Food shelf donations will be matched by various charities and foundations in Minnesota during the month of March. Pictured left to right: Roger Zollner, Sue Anderson, Veanne Battistini, and Virginia Salfer.

Everstrong Constuction was presented with a Progress Award for their new location and renovated building, and the acquisition of a bridge company, now added to their many specialties. The U’Ren brothers have been working together for 38 years on many projects in Minnesota and in states across the US, and have also designed and built many buildings around the Redwood Area. Back row pictured left to right: Ambassador, Brenda Joines, Minnwest Bank; Board Members, Ray Sweetman, West Central Sanitation; Joel Mathiowetz, Farm Gate Consulting; Breonna Grey, RACT Marketing and Communications Director; Peter U’Ren, Everstrong President; and Leif U’Ren. Front row pictured left to right: Anne Johnson, RACT Executive Director; Board Member, Carnie Allex, CentraCare – Redwood, Ambassador; Samantha Esse, Truly Home Real Estate and Ryan Esse State Farm; Cindy Labrie, Everstrong Project Manager; Kris Garrison, Everstong Accounting Manager; Craig Lebrie, Everstrong Estimator. (Not pictured: Chad U’Ren).