Former Tyler family navigates through pandemic in Japan
Paul, Leah, Ryelle (age nine), Jasper (age seven white shirt and longer hair), Zander (age five) and Wren (age two) Tuszynski are pictured in their backyard in Hayama, Japan, about a 20-minute drive from Yokosuka Naval Base.
By Mark Wilmes
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Leah and Paul Tuszynski relocated to Japan a little over a year ago. Paul, a former RTR art teacher, took a teaching job on a naval base in Japan and the Tuszynskis started a new life with their children, Ryelle, Jasper, Zander and Wren. Not unlike people in the rest of the world, the Tuszynskis have found their life’s path altered by COVID-19. Leah said that when the virus first appeared, the family was quite concerned over it popping up in Japan.
For the full story, read this week’s Tyler Tribute.
Filed under Community |So long, farewell
RTR Elementary School teachers and staff took their respective shows on the road last Thursday evening, traveling to Russell, Tyler and Ruthton to say goodbye to their students safely and give them best wishes for the summer.
Filed under Community, School |Fair canceled
Fun 4-H games at the 2019 Lincoln County Fair.
By Mark Wilmes
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Another painful decision, another canceled event, as last week the Lincoln County Fair Board voted to cancel this year’s free fair event. Fair board member Curt Madsen of Tyler said the board held off as long as they could but too many factors piled up to be able to follow through with the 2020 event.
“Everybody wanted to have a fair but our hands were really tied,” Madsen said…
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Filed under Community |Council hires new city employee
Mayor Joan Jagt
By Mark Wilmes
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At the recommendation of the personnel committee, the Tyler City Council hired a new lineman for the city maintenance crew, beginning June 15. Mayor Joan Jagt announced the hiring at Monday’s regular meeting.
“His name is Taylor Varpness,” Jagt revealed. “He is in charge of the Truman utilities department. He is a lineman, he has water training and he has electric training. He does not have gas training. Other than that he has run every kind of equipment. He lives in Garvin and has been driving back and forth to Truman. He will eventually be moving to this area. He would like to be in the country because he likes to work on old cars. He has four kids and is excited about having a new school here.”
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Filed under Community, Government |Tyler’s Yard of the Week
Last week’s honors went to Dean and Gail Beck, 421 School Street.
This week’s honoree is Toni Griffin, 212 S. Tyler Street.
Elementary farewell parades
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Filed under Community, School |Seniors left without final speech meets, plays
By Mark Wilmes
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Among the many disappointments involved in the collateral damage from the pandemic is depriving the 2020 seniors of their final season participating in speech and the spring play. We reached out to seniors on their feelings about missing out on their spring activities:
Alex Duus — Speech and Drama
“I have been involved in the RTR Spring Play for all of my high school years,” Alex told us. “The spring play has always been a highlight of my year. Every year I get the chance to go onto the Opera House stage and act in a full length play or musical with my friends…
For the full story, read this week’s Tyler Tribute.
Filed under Community, School |Reopening Minnesota: Guidelines for local businesses
By Shelly Finzen
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After nearly three months of being closed by a number of COVID-19-related executive orders from Governor Walz, Minnesota businesses are reopening. In order to keep people safe and curb the spread of COVID-19, guidelines for the different industries have been released for implementation.
General guidelines, regardless of the industry, are as follows: Workers who are sick or displaying symptoms of COVID-19 must not report to work. All employees must continue social distancing, remain at least six feet apart, in the workplace. Workers should continue to follow handwashing and PPE (personal protective equipment) practices within the workplace…
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Filed under Community |Drake resigns from Lake Benton School after on staff 11 years
Amanda Drake
By Shelly Finzen
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Amanda Drake, a native of Tyler, joined the Lake Benton Elementary teaching staff 11 years ago as a preschool teacher. Last month, Drake submitted her resignation, which was accepted by the school board at the May 20 meeting. This fall, she will be teaching kindergarten for RTR in Ruthton.
For the full story, read this week’s Tyler Tribute.
Filed under Community, School |Somber and safe Memorial Day
On May 25, Tyler Legion A.C. Hansen Post 185 held a private Memorial Day Service due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Post 185 Commander Duane Blake and Post Sergeant-at-Arms Kenton Stanek conducted the service. Heather Gordon played “Taps.” Pam Blake took pictures.
During the Roll Call/Bell Toll portion of the service, the following names of veterans who had passed away since last year’s service were read: George Dubbeldee, Jim Jensen, Louvaine “Sonny” Johnson, and Allan L. Hansen, the nephew of the post’s namesake, A.C. Hansen.
To conclude the 2020 Memorial Day Service, a memorial wreath was placed at the base of the Legion Hall flagpole and “Taps” was played.
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