CEYLON — Congratulations to the winners of the Christmas lighting contest in Ceylon. First place went to Rodney and Jacci Jahnke, they get $75 off their utility bill. Second place went to Scott and Vicky Smit who will get $50 off their utility bill. Third place went to Ron and Jean Morris, who get $25 off their utility bill. There are others who have decorated for the holidays. Take a slow ride around Ceylon and enjoy the view. Thank you to those who decorated their

homes and yards and to the city for having the lighting contest.

Condolences to the family of Richard Gibeau who died this week. He will be missed.

Candidates for township clerk, treasurer, and supervisor for Lake Belt Township should file an affidavit of candidacy with the clerk, Angie Leiding, at 413 80th St., Dunnell, MN 56127 from Dec. 29, to 5 p.m. on Jan. 12. Supervisor’s term is three years, the treasurer’s term is two years, and the clerk’s term is one year. Affidavits for candidacy for the Tenhassen Township should be given to Brittney Johnson at 429 180th Ave., Ceylon, MN 56121, from Dec. 29 to Jan. 12. The supervisor term is three years and the treasurer term is two years.

There is an opportunity to get a free COVID-19 test at the National Guard Armory in Fairmont from noon to 6 p.m. on Dec. 28-30. No symptoms need be present, and no insurance needed. The test will also be available in January from Jan. 4-7, Jan. 13-16, Jan. 20-22, and Jan. 27-30. Go online to register to help keep the wait line shorter and leave space for others. Go to www.primarybio.com/r/fairmont. If you cannot go online, call 1-855-612-0677 for assistance. For further information, go to www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/testsites/.