Effects of recent gatherings showing up
Dr. Eric Ocampo of Avera Tyler.
Lack of social distancing/wearing masks shuts down businesses, cancels Æbleskiver Days events
By Mark Wilmes
tributeeditor@gmail.com
The spike for which the area has been bracing has arrived as the Lincoln County COVID-19 count has nearly tripled in the past 10 days. As of Tuesday morning, the Minnesota Department of Health tally stood at 32 in the county. The spike is being blamed on large gatherings in the first week of July that ignored MDE guidelines to prevent transmission of the coronavirus.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) is caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. The disease started in late 2019 and has been causing mild-to-deadly illnesses since. The first U.S. death attributed to this virus was on February 2020 in the Seattle area. The USA now has over three million confirmed cases with over 130,000 deaths…
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Filed under Community |Lincoln County Community COVID-19 testing today in Tyler
The City of Tyler and Avera Tyler will hold a COVID-19 event today.
A community COVID-19 testing event will be held at Avera Tyler in Tyler on Wednesday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
“Cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln County and connected to the area have increased over the last week or so. Beyond the cases reported by the Minnesota Department of Health for Lincoln County, there are additional cases tied to the county. Also, a significant number of individuals could have been exposed at recent large gatherings. Holding a community testing event will help to identify people who have the virus. Asking them to isolate will help slow the spread,” said Mary Maertens, Regional President and CEO, Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center.
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Filed under Community |Back to school with COVID-19
RTR Superintendent Dave Marlette.
By Shelly Finzen
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Back to school shopping season is nearly upon us and parents wonder what the new school year will look like in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the uptick in active cases within Lincoln County, some wonder if school will even begin on time. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) recently released the results of a parent survey that school administration will take into consideration moving forward.
According to the MDE, “The survey received an overwhelming response from the community. Between June 15 and July 6, MDE collected more than 130,000 completed responses…The survey asked a series of questions about parents’ experiences with distance learning in the spring of 2020 and their hopes for the 2020-21 school year.”
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Filed under Community, School |Tyler’s Yard of the Week
Last week’s yard honors went to Bill and Jill Maisch at 222 East Oak Street.
2020 Æbleskiver Days update
From the original Æbleskiver Amble photo back in 2001. The idea for the Amble was brought forward by Ingrid Skjong (who also designed the logo seen here) and facilitated by Todd Reif and Kelly Appel. This year’s 20th Amble will be held virtually due to the current pandemic.
By Mark Wilmes
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Plans for the scaled-down 2020 Æbleskiver Days celebration continue to be fluid as an eye is kept on the state of the COVID- 19 pandemic in Minnesota. Several events have now been canceled due to the recent spike in infections in the area.
Items still in the plans are the wooden æbleskiver hunt, a virtual talent contest, and the Æbleskiver Night of Lights (see ad in this week’s paper for entry)…
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Filed under Community |Ruthton celebrates the 4th
Many Ruthton-area children participated in Kids’ Fishing Fun over the holiday weekend. A raffle drawing was held for all who submitted photos. Winner of a tackle box, t-shirt and fishing pole was Oakley Peter. The event was sponsored by Denny’s Repair and Highway Bait.
For more photos, read this week’s Tyler Tribute.
Filed under Community |RTR School Board moves back to on-site meetings
The RTR School Board met in person on Wednesday at the middle school cafeteria in Russell.
By Mark Wilmes
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The RTR School Board returned to in-person meetings last Wednesday at the RTR Middle School cafeteria. Attendees had temperatures checked on the way into the meeting and everyone was required to wear a mask. Two members, Troy Chandler and Tami Nelson, joined by conference call, necessitating roll call votes on all actions taken.
R.A. Morton Site Supervisor Michael Beach was on hand to update the board on progress at the new school site.
“We’re prepping the aux and main gym for the concrete floor,” Beach said. “We’ve got block walls that are going up in area A—the fitness room, locker rooms, that sort of thing. We have metal framing in Area B. The ductwork, plumbing and in-wall electric are still going in place in that same area. Over in Area C the joists and deck are finishing up for the second level.”
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Filed under Community, School |Sealcoating and pavement marking bid approved by commissioners
Vince Robinson of DSI, Inc. was involved with the board’s discussion concerning COVID Relief Fund dollars and how they can be spent.
By Shelly Finzen
lbvjeditor@gmail.com
The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, July 7 in the courthouse meeting room. Commissioner Jack Vizecky attended via teleconference.
Following approval of the minutes of the June 16 meeting, the board began discussing the CARES Act. According to discussion, Lincoln County is eligible to receive $740,212 in COVID Relief Fund (CRF) dollars. Vince Robinson of DSI and the board members discussed ways the money can potentially be spent. Robinson commented that staff time for staff that have shifted duties to COVID-19 support can be counted…
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Filed under Community, Government |Maynard’s and employees named Business of the Year
Pictured from left to right are Desiree Breems, Taylor Phinney, Katline Dahl, Brandi McDowell, Joyce Friedrichs, Eduardo Delgado, Manager Lori Hart, Conner Lingen, Andrew Lichtsinn, TACC President Hilary Thooft, Shawn Hofmeister and TACC Awards Chair Amy Determan. Not pictured are David Barnett, Gary Breems and Arthur Finzen.
By Mark Wilmes
tributeeditor@gmail.com
The Tyler Area Community Club has named Maynard’s Food Center and its employees as the 2020 Tyler Business of the Year. The grocery store and its employees have been one of many businesses on the front lines during the coronavirus. TACC President Hilary Thooft offered congratulations on behalf of the service group.
“Thank you to all the employees for helping to keep your doors open and keeping the shelves stocked,” Thooft stated. “Your hard work and dedication to the community during this time is greatly appreciated.”
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Filed under Community |Bakkers celebrate 65 years of marriage
Charles and Sharon Bakker celebrated 65 years of marriage on June 21.
By Mark Wilmes
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Charles and Sharon have had the good fortune to have spent the last 65 years married to one another, but a bit of bad luck needing to celebrate that milestone on June 21 during a pandemic.
“Our kids made it fun,” Sharon said. “They came in the afternoon. I don’t know how they knew that but one came when the other left. They brought us supper on Saturday night. It came on a tray with a bottle of wine.”
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