George W. Jurgens, 69, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at his home, surrounded by family and in the arms of his loving wife, after a three year battle with cancer.He was born on March 15, 1938, in Milbank, S.D., to Leonard and Matilda (Schell) Jurgens. George graduated from Milbank High School in 1956, and went on to attend Minneapolis Business College in Minneapolis. On Aug. 30, 1958, George married Margaret Mary Ward at Annunciation Catholic Church, in Revillo, S.D. Margaret and George were to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in August. Over the years, the couple resided in Milbank, S.D., Hallock, Devils Lake N.D., Fergus Falls, and Sun City West, Ariz.George was employed by Otter Tail Power Company for 35 years, retiring in 1996. In 1980, George and Margaret developed and ran one of the largest duck decoy business in the nation, Northwind Decoy Company, which is now owned by Cabellas Sporting Goods.

Point-based immigration system kicks off in Britain

LONDON, Feb. 29 (Xinhua) -- The biggest shake-up of Britain's immigration system in 45 years got underway on Friday with the introduction of a new points system to ensure only the best can work in Britain, new licenses for businesses who want to employ migrants and big on-the-spot fines for those not obeying the rules and found hiring illegal workers.

Britain's Australian-style points system kicks-off with new rules for highly skilled foreign nationals currently working in Britain and who want to extend their stay. The scheme is designed to attract the most talented with the skills Britain needs to remain a global leader in the fields of finance, business and technological innovation.

The government also introduced on Friday a licensing system for employers who want to recruit from overseas and bring skilled workers into Britain.

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Stein said her mother was looking forward to retiring in three years and enjoyed spending time with her family.Anyone with more information on the case is asked to call the Merrillville Police Department at (219) 769-3531.Times staff writer Dan Hinkel contributed to this report.

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George Jurgens, 69, Fergus Falls, MN

George W. Jurgens, 69, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008, at his home, surrounded by family and in the arms of his loving wife, after a three year battle with cancer.He was born on March 15, 1938, in Milbank, S.D., to Leonard and Matilda (Schell) Jurgens. George graduated from Milbank High School in 1956, and went on to attend Minneapolis Business College in Minneapolis. On Aug. 30, 1958, George married Margaret Mary Ward at Annunciation Catholic Church, in Revillo, S.D. Margaret and George were to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in August. Over the years, the couple resided in Milbank, S.D., Hallock, Devils Lake N.D., Fergus Falls, and Sun City West, Ariz.George was employed by Otter Tail Power Company for 35 years, retiring in 1996. In 1980, George and Margaret developed and ran one of the largest duck decoy business in the nation, Northwind Decoy Company, which is now owned by Cabellas Sporting Goods.