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Arlington
ENTERPRISE
Serving the Communities of Arlington and Green Isle, Minnesota
www.arlingtonmnnews.com Volume 132 • Number 29 • Thursday, January 28, 2016 • Arlington, MN 55307
Single copy $1.00
By Kurt Menk
Editor
Arlington resident
Michael Christeson, Gaylord
resident Erica Mendez and
rural Gaylord resident
Nathan Kranz have filed for
the open seat on the Sibley
East School Board. The fil-
ing period closed at 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 26.
Gaylord residents Maria
Cermak and Diana Karau
and Jonathan Hazelwood
had previously filed as can-
didates after the filing period
opened at 8 p.m. Tuesday,
Jan. 12.
The special election to
elect a new School Board
member for an eight-month
term will be held on Tues-
day, April 19. The term will
expire on Dec. 31, 2016.
The seat on the School
Board became vacant when
School Board member Beth
DuFrane passed away on
Oct. 11, 2015.
The combined polling
place in Green Isle will be
the Green Isle City Hall. In
Arlington, the combined
polling place will be the Ar-
lington Community Center.
In Gaylord, it will be Sibley
East Junior High School.
The City of Green Isle has
requested to change the com-
bined polling location from
the Fire Hall to the City Hall.
Sibley East Superintendent
Jim Amsden said that notices
will have to be sent out to
every registered voter in the
City of Green Isle along with
Green Isle Township and
Washington Lake Township
notifying them of the change
in location.
People who have any ques-
tions can contact Jim Ams-
den at 507-964-8224 or
jim.amsden@sibleyeast.org.
Christeson, Mendez and Kranz file for SE School Board
By Amy Newsom
Correspondent
Superintendent Jim Ams-
den updated the Sibley East
School Board on the new fa-
cility in Gaylord and the re-
modeling in Arlington during
the regular monthly meeting
on Tuesday night, Jan. 19.
The Gaylord site was tiled
in December so that the water
will drain and excavation can
begin as soon as the ground
thaws in the spring.
For the Arlington campus,
Amsden presented a multi-
stage plan. Stage one will
begin on May 1. The site will
have to be prepped and three
storage sheds cleaned out by
the end of this school year.
Stage one will consist of the
ag/metal shop and wood
shop. Amsden said that the
students will have to access
those classrooms through the
outside of the building in the
fall. The second stage will
involve the choir, health, spe-
cial education, and art rooms
and they should be ready by
Christmas break. During the
Arlington renovation, some
classes may have to be held
in temporary spaces. Amsden
said that the renovation
process has left the teachers
“apprehensive, but excited.”
Diana Karau, who is run-
ning for the vacant Sibley
East School Board position,
questioned if materials will
be salvaged from the school.
Amsden reported that there
has been interest in the wood
flooring, doors, and cabinets.
Amsden was concerned about
asbestos under the wood
flooring. Amsden said that
the same contractors who bid
on demolition may include
salvage.
The School Board ap-
proved accepting the lowest
qualified and responsible bid-
der for each section that was
re-bid for the Gaylord facili-
ty. They approved the fire-
proofing bid, $31,000 to
Pietsch Construction; tiling
bid, $208,140 to Advance
Terrazo; folding panel parti-
tions, $12,926 to Hufcor Inc.
The bids are contingent upon
a successful pre-award inter-
view.
Superintendent updates School Board on
building projects in Arlington and Gaylord
Judge rules in favor of Nathan Kranz
Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk
Fuel Up To Play 60 School
The Sibley East Elementary School in Arlington has signed up
to be a Fuel Up To Play 60 school. That means the students
and staff are working really hard to be physically active for 60
minutes every day and eat healthy. This program is sponsored
by the National Dairy Council and the National Football
League. As part of the program, Vikings mascot Viktor made a
special appearance at the school on Wednesday morning, Jan.
20.
Trailblazer Transit still has
difficulties filling open jobs
By Lori Copler
McLeod County Chronicle
Editor
Trailblazer Transit’s contin-
uing difficulty in filling open
jobs caused a sometimes con-
tentious discussion at a joint
powers board meeting Thurs-
day morning.
Trailblazer’s new human
resources and compliance di-
rector, Brittany Myers, said
she has concerns about filling
the jobs.
Myers started her new job
just after Thanksgiving, and
said that since then, said ap-
plicants are not meeting the
standards of the transit sys-
tem.
“The quality is a lower cal-
iber than I had expected,”
said Myers.
And, she said, some recent-
ly hired drivers are “not per-
forming to the standards you
would expect. There is a huge
safety issue.”
And that impacts the per-
ception that the public has of
Trailblazer, Myers added.
“The performance issue is
subtracting from our public
image.”
Myers had some sugges-
tions for attracting better ap-
plicants, ranging from raising
the base wage to creating a
step schedule to award guar-
anteed raises to shift differen-
tials.
Doug Krueger, a commis-
sioner who represents
McLeod County on the joint
powers board, said he would
like to learn more about the
hiring process.
In fact, he introduced a res-
olution that would allow
board members to have ac-
cess to exit interviews, termi-
nation records and safety
committee and staff meetings.
“Before looking at any
more wage increases, I’d like
to see why some (applicants)
are being accepted or not ac-
cepted,” said Krueger. “I need
to understand the process.”
Jack Russek, who repre-
sents the Wright County Area
Transportation coalition, cau-
tioned against board members
trying to micro-manage the
transit system.
“You don’t want to have
too much micro-managing. If
we do, we won’t have a
staff.”
Trailblazer Director Gary
Ludwig also expressed con-
cern about a trust issue, say-
ing the board needs to trust
himself and the “team” of
Cindy Posivio, executive as-
sistant, Meyers and Tonia Per-
sons, operations manager.
Krueger argued that his
goal was to understand the
system better.
“I don’t want to micro-
manage — I’d rather be on
the other side of that,” said
Krueger. “But we have issues.
We have buses sitting and
we’re short of drivers. It’s no
secret; I’m getting calls. I
don’t want to micro-manage,
but I do want to know what’s
going on.”
Beverly Herfindahl, a tran-
sit representative from the
Minnesota Department of
Transportation, said the driver
shortage is not unique to
Trailblazer Transit.
“Everyone has a shortage
of drivers,” she said. “It’s a
problem in the industry. We
need to get applicants to look
at this as a career, not some-
thing they do after they re-
tire.”
McLeod County Commis-
sioner Sheldon Nies said he
also has gotten some calls
similar to what Krueger has
been receiving.
Nies said the public percep-
tion is that applicants should
not even bother to apply at
Trailblazer, even if they think
they are qualified.
“I’ve heard people say that
if you’re a school bus driver,
don’t even apply, because
you’re not going to get the
job,” said Nies. “We need to
get rid of that public percep-
tion.”
Ludwig said that the joint
powers board does have input
into personnel issues through
its executive committee,
which consists of the board
chair and vice chair.
“Gary does let us know if
there is ever a major issue,”
said McLeod County Com-
missioner Ron Shimanski,
who chairs the Trailblazer
board. “I trust that he’s going
to give me the straight
scoop.”
Shimanski indicated that he
felt that a lack of supervisory
staff has contributed to the
problem.
“Until we have adequate
staff to supervise them, break
them of their bad habits and
train them, we’re going to
continue to have problems,”
said Shimanski, adding that
he hopes the recent addition
of the human resources posi-
tion will help resolve those is-
sues.
Ludwig also said that he
feared that having board
members present at commit-
Trailblazer
Continued on page 2
By Kurt Menk
Editor
The Honorable Kevin W.
Eide, Judge of the District
Court, recently denied two
motions brought forth by the
Sibley East Public Schools
against rural Gaylord resident
Nathan Kranz.
Sibley East made motions
for civil contempt and dam-
ages against surety bond
against Kranz.
Sibley East asked the court
for that order in connection
with Kranz’s failure to obey
the court’s amended order for
surety bond and for a fine
and/or damages to offset the
increased costs that will ulti-
mately be borne by the school
district’s taxpayers as a result
of the contestant’s protracted
litigation in connection with
building a new elementary
school in Gaylord and a reno-
vated middle school/high
school in Arlington.
“Based upon the record in
this case, the limitation relief
set forth in Minnesota Statute
209.07, and the Court of Ap-
peals determination that the
matter had been deemed
moot, the court cannot find
contestant in contempt for
failing to deposit the bond as
previously ordered,” Judge
Eide wrote in his ruling.
Judge Eide added later in
the ruling, “Though the legis-
lature could have provided
for an award of damages in
connection with bond re-
quirements in election con-
tests, it specifically provided
only for costs. Considered in
this light, perhaps this court
was too hasty in ordering the
increased bond in January
2015.”
Upon hearing the ruling,
Kranz said, “Our family feels
very blessed that the courts
ruled in our favor. I pray that
this is finally over with. Our
focus as a community should
be on the building of these
schools. We need to come to-
gether and move forward.”
Attorney Michelle Kinney
from the law firm of Knutson,
Flynn & Deans, P.A., who
represented Sibley East, said
in an e-mail, “The sole pur-
pose for the school district
bringing the motions was to
obtain relief for school dis-
trict taxpayers and not for any
Ruling
Continued on page 3
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Green Isle Lions Club’s annual
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Green Isle School Gymnasium
Sat., February 6
Social Hour 6 p.m.
Dinner 7 p.m.
Dinner provided by Chef Craig’s Catering
Entertainment by Craig Carlson, Comedic Magician
$
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Tickets can be purchased from any Green Isle Lions
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Monday, February 1: Arlington City Council,
council chambers, 6:30 p.m.
Arlington AA and Al Anon, St. Mary’s Catholic
Church, 8 p.m. Speaker Night. Open to the
public.
Tuesday, February 2: Arlington Garden
Club, meet at the home of Larry Gieseke, 7
p.m. New members welcome. For more infor-
mation, contact Larry at 507-964-5773.
Wednesday, February 3: Knights of Colum-
bus Officers, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 8 p .m.
Thursday, February 4: Arlington Ambulance
Service, 7 p.m.
Arlington Lions Club, Arlington Haus, social 6
p.m., meeting 7 p.m.
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News Briefs
Snowmobile crash near Fairfax
A Fairfax man was injured in a snowmobile accident
on the south side of Highway 19 about one mile east of
Fairfax at 4:44 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, according to
the Minnesota State Patrol.
Richard H. Prafke, 46, was driving a snowmobile
westbound on the south side of Highway 19 when the
unit collided head on with a drainage ditch, according to
the report.
Prafke suffered non-life threatening injuries, accord-
ing to the report. Additional information on his injuries
was unavailable from the Minnesota State Patrol.
The Fairfax Police Department and Renville County
Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene.
Theft from gravel pit
The Sibley County Sheriff’s Department responded to
a burglary at the Cemstone gravel pit north of Hender-
son on Monday, Jan. 18.
Over $2,400 in tools was stolen from the site, accord-
ing to the report. This included two Dewalt cordless
grease guns with the chargers and several 20-volt De-
walt batteries along with other items.
The case is still under investigation. People who have
any information about the theft are encouraged to con-
tact the Sibley County Sheriff’s Department at 507-237-
4330 or 1-888-880-4567.
Schmidt named to Dean’s List
Tim Schmidt, Arlington, has been named to the
Dean’s List at Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, dur-
ing the fall 2015-2016 academic year.
In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a student
must carry at least 14 academic credits and maintain at
least a 3.5 grade point average.
Schmidt is a 2015 graduate of the Minnesota Valley
Lutheran High School. He is the son of Scott and Ella
Schmidt, Arlington.
Dr. Seuss and Me to be offered
Homeward Bound Theatre Company will offer “Dr.
Seuss and Me” at the Sibley East Elementary School in
Arlington from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays from Feb.
9 through Feb. 23.
Students in grades K-3 will act out their favorite Dr.
Seuss stories like “The Cat in the Hat.” Participants ex-
perience will include warm-up games, theatre exercises
and movement.
For more information and/or cost of registration, call
Sibley East Community Education at 507-237-3322 ex-
tension 4.
Kroells named to Dean’s List
Neal Kroells, Green Isle, was recently named to the
Dean’s List at Gustavus Adollphus College in St. Peter.
The list comprises students who have earned a 3.7
grade point average on higher on a 4.0 scale for the se-
mester ending in December 2015.
SE Board accepts donations
The Sibley East School Board, during its regular
meeting in Arlington on Tuesday night, Jan. 19, unani-
mously approved a motion to accept donations from the
Gaylord Game Protective League, $300 for high school
bowling; Sue and Phil Keithahn, $100 for the wrestling
program; Nagel Family, $15 for cross country; Arling-
ton Chamber of Commerce, $200 for cross country; and
Gaylord Game Protective League, $2,500 for the foot-
ball helmet program.
Schuft named to Dean’s List
Green Isle resident Michaela A Schuft was recently
named to the Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota
at Duluth.
To qualify for this honor, a student must achieve a
grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Board hires volunteer coach
The Sibley East School Board, during its regular
monthly meeting on Tuesday night, Jan. 19, unanimous-
ly approved a motion to hire Greg DeVries as the new
volunteer coach for the Sibley East trap team.
Pfarr named to Dean’s List
Taylor Pfarr, a 2015 graduate of the Sibley East Sen-
ior High School, was recently named to the Dean’s List
at Minnesota State University, Moorhead, in recognition
of academic achievement.
Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher grade point
average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the
honor.
Pfarr is majoring in university studies. She is the
daughter of Tom and Lisa Pfarr, Arlington.
Charges in theft of church bell
Charges are being requested against two men who al-
legedly sold a brass church bell to a scrap yard, accord-
ing to KNUJ Radio.
Le Sueur County investigators have recovered a por-
tion of the church bell from the scrap yard where it was
sold. The Le Sueur County Attorney’s Office is consid-
ering charges against 27-year-old Chad Alan Anderson
of St. Peter and 28-year-old Leo James Pete of Kasota.
The bell was originally purchased in 1907 for St.
Paul’s Lutheran Church. The church was struck by
lightning in 1972 and burned down. The bell had dam-
age as well and has been used as part of the landscaping
at the church near German Lake ever since.
Mesker named to Dean’s List
Erin Mesker, a 2013 graduate of the Sibley East Sen-
ior High School, was recently named to the Dean’s List
at Minnesota State University, Moorhead, in recognition
of academic achievement.
Students must maintain a 3.25 or higher grade point
average and carry 12 graded credits to qualify for the
honor.
Mesker is majoring in accounting. She is the daughter
of Todd and Besty Mesker, Arlington.
On July 27, 1930, the first
meeting was called to order at
the Emma Scharping home to
organize a garden club. Since
that time the club has been
growing and nurturing garden
areas in and around the Ar-
lington area. In the early
years, the club started the
garden competition and
flower exhibits at the county
fair. The flower exhibits at
the fair are still part of the
club’s yearly events.
Currently, the club has 20
members in addition to four
honorary members. The club
meets the first Tuesday of the
month in a member’s home
and/or the library depending
on the topics being presented.
Demonstrations and discus-
sions range from new plant
varieties, preparation of flow-
ers for display, how to grow
new and exisiting plants,
flower preserving, garden art
projects, and new and im-
proved gardening techniques.
The club also has many gar-
den tours and outings planned
each year.
Interested people who
would like to join are encour-
aged to attend the first meet-
ing at the home of Larry
Gieseke, 410 Lynch Street,
Arlington, at 7 p.m. Tuesday,
Feb. 2.
The current officers are
President Larry Gieseke, Vice
President Regi Ploeger and
Treasurer Jackie Alsleben.
For more information, call
507-304-2852.
Arlington Garden Club begins new year on Feb. 2
Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk
Sweetheart and Hunk Candidates
The following juniors are candidates for Sweetheart and Hunk
at the Sibley East Senior High School in Arlington. The Sweet-
heart and Hunk Coronation and Winter Sports Recogniton Pro-
gram will be held at the senior high school in Arlington at 2:30
p.m. Monday, Feb. 8. Front Row: (left to right) Hannah Went-
zlaff, daughter of John and Kelli Wentzlaff, Arlington; Alli Har-
ter, daughter of Steve and Audrey Harter, Gaylord; Chloey
Kellermann, daughter of Nathan and Janelle Kellermann, Ar-
lington; Ella Lundstrom, daughter of Mark and Bekah Lund-
strom, Arlington; and Leah Serbus, daughter of Dan Graczak
and Jessica Serbus, Green Isle. Back Row: (l to r) Connor
Kranz, son of Shannon and Brenda Kranz, Arlington; Leighton
Rose, son of Justen and Kari Rose, Gaylord; TJ Roseland, son
of Lisa Roseland, Arlington; Brody Bates, son of Eric and Kris
Bates, Arlington; and Scott Holm-quist, son of Roger and Lola
Holmquist, Gaylord.
tee and staff meetings will
confuse the issue of who is
supervising employees, who
may try to go over the heads
of management directly to the
board.
Herfindahl said the chain of
command needs to be made
clear to employees, and be
supported by the joint powers
board.
Krueger said he doesn’t
want to be a liaison for em-
ployees, but that he simply
wants to understand the sys-
tem better.
Sibley County Commis-
sioner Jim Swanson said it’s
the board’s job to “be part of
the solution” and that may be
accomplished by being more
involved.
In other business, the Joint
Powers Board:
• Re-elected Shimanski
chair of the board, Russek as
vice chair and Swanson as
recorder.
• Heard an update on its
Buffalo facility, which should
be done by May.
• Approved an upgrade to
the Glencoe facility’s heating
system at a cost of $19,910.
Trailblazer Continued from page 1
The Highway 19 bridge
over the Union Pacific Rail-
road east of Henderson will
be replaced this year and area
motorists will need to prepare
for a detour.
In the next few weeks,
MnDOT crews will be adding
netting to the bridge to pre-
vent birds from nesting un-
derneath. Motorists should
watch for periodic lane clo-
sures and flagging operations
and always use caution trav-
eling through the work zone.
The designs for the bridge
are finalized and the detour,
which will be in place most
of the construction season,
consists of Highways 93 and
169.
After the bridge project
has a contractor on board,
MnDOT will hold a public
meeting in Henderson, likely
in March. Impacted busi-
nesses and residents will be
encouraged to come and have
their concerns addressed.
To see the final designs
and find the detour map, visit
www.dot.state.mn.us/d7/pro-
jects/hwy19henderson/.
For statewide travel infor-
mation, visit www.511mn
.org.
Replacement of Highway 19 bridge near Henderson requires detour in 2016
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Birthday
Open House
honoring
ELLIE
KROELLS
Sat., Jan. 30
1-4 p.m.
VFW Building
Sibley Co. Fairgrounds
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By Kurt Menk
Editor
A Glencoe man was in-
jured in a one-vehicle acci-
dent along Highway 22
near Shilling Lake Road in
Sibley County at 12:05 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 21, accord-
ing to the Minnesota State
Patrol.
Mitchell J. Schultz, 31,
was driving a 2003 Infiniti
135 northbound on High-
way 22 when the vehicle
reportedly crossed the cen-
terline to the southbound
rumble strip, according to
the report. Schultz overcor-
rected the steering and the
vehicle went sideways as it
went back across the north-
bound lane. The vehicle en-
tered the east ditch where it
rolled several times. The
vehicle came to rest on its
top.
Schultz, who was not
wearing his seatbelt, was
partially out of the car, the
report said.
Schultz was transported
by Allina Ambulance to the
Glencoe Regional Health
Services, according to the
report. He is believed to
have suffered non-life
threatening injuries.
The Sibley County Sher-
iff ’s Department and
McLeod County Sheriff’s
Department assisted at the
scene.
Glencoe man injured in 1-vehicle crash
Enterprise photo by Amy Newsom
The members of the Sibley East School Board
posed for a group picture moments after their
monthly meeting on Tuesday night, Jan. 19.
Front Row: (left to right) School Board mem-
bers Laura Reid and Sarah Ziegler. Back Row:
(l to r) School Board Vice Chairperson Dan
Woehler, Superintendent Jim Amsden, School
Board Chairperson Brian Brandt and School
Board Clerk Missy Weber.
By Amy Newsom
Correspondent
The Sibley East School
Board, at the regular monthly
meeting on Tuesday night,
Jan. 19, re-elected Brian
Brandt as the School Board
chairperson.
Dan Woehler was re-elect-
ed as vice chairperson and
Missy Weber as clerk.
The Board also approved
the 2016 School Board com-
pensation. The Board com-
pensation stayed the same as
the previous year. Compen-
sation is $1,500 per year for
each board member. It will
include an additional $500
per year for the chairperson,
an additional $250 per year
for the clerk, and an addition-
al $125 for the vice chairper-
son. Board members also re-
ceive $40 for a special meet-
ing, $110 for a full-day in or
out of the district, and $55 for
a half-day in or out of the dis-
trict.
The Sibley East School
Board approved the appoint-
ment of Anthony Nerud as
School District Attorney.
Nerud has been the school
district attorney since 1995.
The School Board also ap-
proved directing the superin-
tendent and administration to
plan and make recommenda-
tions for adjustments in cur-
riculum, programs, and
staffing for the 2016-2017
school year.
The School Board delegat-
ed Jana Tessmer and Jayne
Ihrke as the ISD #2310 au-
thority to make electronic
transfers during the current
year.
The Board approved the of-
ficial publications of record
as the Arlington Enterprise
and the Gaylord Hub as well
as the Sibley East website
(www.sibleyeast.org).
The School Board ap-
proved the official deposito-
ries as the Arlington State
Bank, ProGrowth Bank of
Gaylord, First National Bank
of Gaylord, CornerStone
Bank of Green Isle, and the
Minnesota School District
Liquid Asset Fund.
Sibley East
Memberships
The School Board ap-
proved memberships in the
Minnesota School Boards As-
sociation, South Central
Service Cooperative, River
Bend Education District,
Minnesota State High School
League, Minnesota River
Conference, and Socrates.
Resolution
The Sibley East School
Board passed a resolution
stating that the Sibley East
School Board supports the
District’s application to the
Minnesota State High School
League (MSHSL) Foundation
for a Form B/C grant. Super-
intendent Jim Amsden said
that Sibley East usually uses
the grant money for MSHSL
sponsored fine arts and ath-
letic activities, and trans-
portation.
First Reading
The Sibley East School
Board had the first reading
for the update to Sibley East
School District policy 102
Equal Education Opportunity.
The update to the policy pro-
vides equal educational op-
portunities to homeless stu-
dents.
Brandt is re-elected as chair
of Sibley East School Board
By Kurt Menk
Editor
The annual Firefighters
Dance, sponsored by the Ar-
lington Fire Department, will
be held at the Arlington Com-
munity Center from 7 p.m. to
11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30.
Music will be provided by
Pour Me Band.
The fire department will no
longer host a meal.
Tickets have been mailed
out to residents in the fire dis-
trict.
The officers for the Arling-
ton Fire Department, accord-
ing to the dance ticket, in-
clude John Zaske, Fire Chief;
Doug Mackenthun, First As-
sistant Chief; Corey Carpen-
ter, Second Assistant Chief;
Curtis Ling, Treasurer; Tom
Pomplun, Training Officer;
and Jeremy Otto, Training
Officer.
The rest of the fire depart-
ment consists of Grant Ben-
ing, Chad Carpenter, Brent
Doetkott, Keith Dressen, Jim
Farber, Luke Geib, Spencer
Haggenmiller, Tim Haggen-
miller, Neil Holmquist, Jeff
Otto, Jen Otto, Tom Pfarr,
Josh Pflanz, Jon Piotter,
Jason Quast, Nick Raush, Jon
Rose, Rich Schmidt, Jim So-
effker, Paul Soeffker, Jeff
Tuchtenhagen, Tony Voight
and Bobbi Zaske.
Arlington firefighters to host their
annual dance on Saturday, Jan. 30
nefarious reason as alleged by
contestant. Recognizing its
authority to award damages,
the court exercised its discre-
tion and denied the motions
based upon its public policy
concern that ‘if contestants
faced potential liability for all
possible damages associated
with a contest, they may be
less likely to assert what may
be a valid election contest for
fear of the financial conse-
quences of a loss.’ While the
school district agrees that the
court had the discretion to de-
cide as it did, when consid-
ered in light of the facts in
this case, it could have an un-
intended result of encouraging
contestants to bring unwar-
ranted election contests for
the sole purpose of delay and
ultimately causing additional
costs to taxpayers.”
In other action, Judge Eide
also denied a motion brought
forth by Kranz against Sibley
East for Rule 11 sanctions.
“Because contestant failed
to provide contestees with the
full 21 day ‘safe harbor’ peri-
od required under the Min-
nesota Rules of Civil Proce-
dure, his motion for sanctions
and attorney fees must be de-
nied,” Judge Eide wrote in his
ruling.
Overall, the court adminis-
tration shall distribute the
original $6,000 in surety bond
funds as follows: $806,50 to
the contestees (Sibley East
Public Schools) and
$5,193.50 to the contestant
(Nathan Kranz).
Ruling Continued from page 1
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Presidential candidates
juggle their day jobs
on the campaign trail
Our View: Most people who miss
work so much would be fired
Letter To The Editor
Guest Column
A number of candidates who are running for president of
the United States continue to juggle their day jobs while on
the campaign trail for the past 13 months.
These candidates who currently serve in Congress or as
governor of a particular state often miss votes, hearings and
official duties as they campaign for the highest office in the
land.
Florida Senator Marco Rubio has received the most criti-
cism for missing votes and hearings on the side of the Re-
publican Party. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie recent-
ly took the opportunity and criticized Rubio for failing to
vote against the spending bill even though he had vocally
opposed it.
“Dude, show up to work and vote no. Just show up to
work and vote no, and like if you don’t want to, then quit,”
Christie said.
The comment is comical since Christie has been cam-
paigning in the early state of Iowa and missing in action
back home in New Jersey during the current winter flood-
ing. On his daily schedule in New Jersey, the lieutenant
governor is often listed as the acting governor for the day.
These are just two of the many examples of presidential
hopefuls who have missed votes, hearings and official du-
ties every four years for decades. They are elected by citi-
zens to perform a particular job in their state and still re-
ceive their yearly salary while on the campaign trail for an-
other office.
In the real world, most people who miss that much work
would be fired. People who are serious and committed to
running for president should simply resign their current jobs
before they hit the presidential campaign trail.
-K.M.
Too Tall’s Tidbits
Happy Birthday and Happy An-
niversary to the following local and
area residents compliments of the
Arlington Lions Club Community
Calendar.
January 29
Angela Paggan.
January 30
In Memory Of Dan Thomes, Dan
Siers, Aaron Oelfke and Karissa
Olhsen.
January 31
Patty Geib, and Mr. and Mrs. Tony
Kloeckl.
February 1
In Memory Of Emma Bullert, Blair
Breyer and Justin Rose.
February 2
Evan Baumgarten, Jaden Kmetz, Jon
Piotter and Nicki Scharn.
February 3
Jackie Hilgers and Kevin Menk.
February 4
Ross Bergs, Ryan Bergs, Angie
Brau, Alfred Budorf, Eric Paggan,
Pam Roth and Carter Thomes.
*****
Top 10 Advantages
To Getting Older
10. Your clothes have come back
in style...twice!
9. You can no longer be cut
down in your prime.
8. There is nothing left to learn the
hard way.
7. Plenty of time to catch up on
reading...in the bathroom.
6. In any hostage situation, you’ll
probably be released first.
5. You repeat yourself without
knowing it.
4. You’re allowed to take a nap to
get ready for bed.
3. You repeat yourself without
knowing it.
2. You’ve made a lot of good
memories...even if you can’t remem-
ber them.
1. It beats the other alternative!
*****
If we don’t care that Jimmy
cracked corn, why do we still sing
about it?
*****
Dogs and cats are better than chil-
dren because they:
1. Eat less.
2. Usually come when called.
3. Are easier to train.
4. Don' t ask for money all the
time.
5. Don't drink or smoke.
6. Don't hang out with friends who
use drugs.
7. Never ask to drive the car.
8.Don't have to have the latest
fashions.
9. Don't want to wear your
clothes.
10. Don't need a gazillion dollars
for college.
11. If they get pregnant, you can
sell their children.
Kitchen Jokes
No husband has ever been shot
while doing the dishes.
Keep your kitchen clean. Eat
out.
A messy kitchen is a happy
kitchen. This one is delirious.
Thou shalt not weigh more than
thy refrigerator.
My next house will not have a
kitchen - just vending machines.
Countless people have eaten in
this kitchen and gone on to lead
normal lives.
Skinny cooks can’t be trusted.
A balanced diet is a Twinkie in
each hand.
*****
A little girl was attending a church
service with her mother when she
started to complain that she was
feeling unwell.
“I think I need to throw up,” said
the girl.
“Well, go outside,” said the moth-
er, “and use the bushes by the front
door of the church.”
The little girl went off but was
back less than a minute later.
“That was quick,” said the mother.
“Did you throw up?”
“Yes, but I didn't need to go out-
side,” replied the girl. “I used a
box near the door that says ‘For
the sick.’”
*****
A sign seen on the front lawn of a
home in Wisconsin: “Honk if you
love Jesus. Text and drive if you
want to meet him.”
*****
To The Editor,
Mayor Rich Nagel published the
City Council's seven, 2016 goals. I
have a suggestion for the Council’s
middle goal --#4 We can try to en-
courage and create community gath-
erings.
Mayor Nagal is already meeting
with citizens for coffee and advice.
This goal could be expanded for the
upcoming April school board elec-
tion as a Candidate Forum, copying
activated school districts across the
state, encouraging the voters to talk
to each other and participate in
local government. It is important to
have a place for taxpayers “to open-
ly hear and openly advise elected
and hired officials.”
There is a need for a new school
board member, right now sadly, due
to the death of one member. Perhaps
the school board and the superin-
tendent they hired could apologize
to the community for the unneces-
sary money spent for court, and for
ricocheting attacks and so many hurt
feelings.
Had the superintendent and the
school board met with and heard out
the community as “advisors” and
postponed the last election until
April, perhaps, we could have saved
money and they would have saved
face. The school board could have
had some time to publish, learned,
complied with the actual directives
and even asked the county attorney
and the former county auditor to
check the board’s election proce-
dures. Other Sibley County elec-
tions have seemingly been well or-
ganized. So help was nearby, but
that 2014 election went on a bit
lamed and gamed.
Uniquely in Minnesota’s school
districts, Superintendent Jim Ams-
den refused to support a candidate
forum for the last election. It was
not supported by the past Chamber
chair although a forum was set up,
paid for, the chamber was invited, a
notice sent to the papers and all the
candidates were invited. The super-
intendent had told me to call the
chairman of the Chamber who then
told me “the chamber was planning
a forum--yes but in two years." I
was astounded and stated, "We have
six candidates right now." I was
puzzled why two Sibley county
leaders supported no forum, when
voters in districts all across Min-
nesota were having open forums.
The superintendent called me the
morning before the forum, at 9 a.m.,
and said he thought no candidates
would be coming. He said he called
me last, after calling the other candi-
dates. I don't know what he person-
ally said to them. I replied to the su-
perintendent, “At least one candi-
date will be at the announced
forum.” He suggested it was hap-
pening too late--Oct. 23, I believe. I
checked with LeSueur’s district and
they planned their forum for Oct.
30, even later.
I had also requested of the school
board and superintendent that the
new candidates meet, talk, get to-
gether, attend a board meeting, ask
questions and learn more. Superin-
tendent Amsden refused and stated
he preferred to speak to us one by
one, himself. However, he does not
hire the school board, it’s the other
way around.
Hopefully we can all be trusted to
work together to make this next
election a mistake free zone and par-
ticipate in a candidate forum, openly
led by and attended by the taxpay-
ers.
I, for one, am also eager to see
how much an actual April 2016
election will cost.
Rae Anderson Grimm
Arlington
Taxpayer supports a candidate forum
By Glenn Mollette
I saw the movie Concussion and
personally believe Will Smith
should at least be nominated for best
actor. The movie is also worthy of a
best picture nomination. I am not
basing this opinion on the color of
Will Smith's skin. Smith is a bril-
liant actor who happens to be black.
I didn't watch Concussion thinking
this is a good movie because Smith
is black. Concussion is an extremely
well made movie with a star actor.
The only reason I can see that
Smith should have been nominated
for an Academy award is because of
his performance. He should not have
been nominated because he is black.
Actors and actresses should be nom-
inated to receive Academy awards
based on performance and not the
color of their skin. Why was Will
Smith excluded from nomination?
Was it prejudice? Was it pure stupid-
ity? Or, did the scorecards simply
not tally in Smith's favor?
I have hundreds of African Ameri-
can friends who I have worked
closely with for years. However, I
am not for promoting anyone for a
nomination because of skin color.
Nor, am I for excluding anyone be-
cause of skin color. Jobs, nomina-
tions, promotions and attainments
should always be based on merit,
skills, ability, training and hard
work.
America is rapidly changing.
Multi nationalities and religions are
flooding this country. What will
happen in America? Will the Mus-
lim population band and protest
against Hollywood? Will Asians
boycott American theaters?
Will every color and nationality
eventually have it' s own awards
show. For example will we have an
Academy for Asians only or an
Academy for Muslims only?
I don't think the current Academy
should exclude anyone because of
color nor should they nominate any-
one just because of color. Nomina-
tions should be based on merit. This
year they missed an appropriate
nomination in my opinion, but that's
just my opinion.
America has to operate on merit
and hard work. We are a multicultur-
al nation. Jobs and promotions
across our nation on all levels must
not be based on reaching a numeri-
cal quota of any certain race or na-
tionality. Law abiding, hard working
citizens should never be passed over
because of race or religion.
We have a long way to go in
America. Everything we do must be
inclusive of all. Every beauty pag-
eant, television network, sports
team, election, factory, grocery
store, market place and subdivision
must be open to all who abide by the
rules and work hard to be good
Americans.
Glenn Mollette is an American
Syndicated Columnist and Author.
He is the author of eleven books and
read in all 50 states.
American success - merit and hard work
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By Kurt Menk
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Seniors Alyssa Weber and
Travis Schmidt have been
chosen as the Sibley East
Senior High School’s nomi-
nees for the Triple A Award.
This award honors student
excellence in the arts, aca-
demics and athletics.
Weber
In the area of fine arts,
Weber plays the flute in the
band.
Weber, in the area of aca-
demics, is a member of the
National Honor Society. In
addition, she is a member of
the “A” Honor Roll.
In the area of athletics,
Weber is a two-year letter-
winner in volleyball, a first-
time letterwinner in tennis, a
three-year letterwinner in
basketball and a four-year let-
terwinner in track. She has
served as the captain twice in
basketball and once in track.
Outside of these areas,
Weber is president of the Stu-
dent Council. She is also vice
president of HOSA.
Outside of school, Weber is
president of the Arlington
Conquerors 4-H Club. She is
also active in her church
youth group. In addition,
Weber works at Oak Terrace,
Good Samaritan Society - Ar-
lington, and Chef Craig’s
Catering.
In her spare time, Weber
enjoys running and spending
time with her niece.
After graduation, Weber in-
tends to attend the University
of Wisconsin at LaCrosse and
major in exercise and sports
science. She would also like
to pursue a doctorate in phys-
ical therapy.
She is the daughter of Jeff
and Missy Weber, Arlington.
Schmidt
In the area of fine arts,
Schmidt was a member of the
Sophomore Choir.
Schmidt, in the area of aca-
demics, is a member of the
“A” Honor Roll.
In the area of athletics,
Schmidt is a three-year letter-
winner in both football and
baseball.
Outside of these areas,
Schmidt is a member of the
Student Council.
Outside of school, Schmidt
works at the Gaylord Area
Aquatic Center for Summer
Recreation where he also
served as a baseball coach.
In his spare time, Schmidt
enjoys hunting and fishing.
Schmidt plans to attend
Dakota County Technical
College and major in exercise
science. He also intends to
play baseball in college.
He is the son of Jeff and
April Schmidt, Gaylord.
Weber and Schmidt chosen as
Sibley East Triple A nominees
By Steve Harter
SE Junior High Principal
There will be several new
aspects of the educational
programming for Sibley East
students once the new middle
school/senior high school is
completed.
Obvious changes such as
the school’s name (Sibley
East Middle School/High
School) and having a real
commons area for the first
time are just a couple of ex-
amples.
Another change that will be
more noticeable will be the
grade alignment of the
school. In the past, the sev-
enth grade through ninth
grade alignment necessitated
programming that was geared
toward that age group specifi-
cally. Now with the align-
ment serving a much broader
grade range (6-12) it will re-
quire some new and innova-
tive programming. Some
programs will need to encom-
pass the entire school; how-
ever, there will be instances
that we will need to break the
grades levels into small
groups such as six through
eight and nine through
twelve.
All of these changes will
provide some real opportuni-
ties to improve the way we
meet the needs of our stu-
dents in a positive way.
The grade that will see the
most changes will definitely
be the sixth grade. Prior to
the new building they have
always been considered ele-
mentary students; now they
will be middle school stu-
dents. One of the objectives
that we will be placing a lot
of emphasis on in the next
year will be researching ways
to make this transition as
smooth as possible. It might
not sound like a “big deal” to
most people but to a 12-year-
old it really is a major change
in his/her life to go from
being the oldest student in the
school to now being the
youngest; on the other end of
the spectrum, juniors and sen-
iors will encounter a different
environment with the addi-
tion of the younger students.
So, there will be some
challenges that we will need
to overcome but it will be
worth the effort as we look
toward the positive attributes
that will be evident with the
realignment of the new build-
ing.
Future changes at SE Public Schools
By Kurt Menk
Editor
The 2016 Cancer Cruise
& 5K will be held in Ar-
lington on Saturday, May
21.
The funds from this
year’s event will go to the
Alex Gieseke family in Ar-
lington.
“Alex is 16 years old and
his favorite color is red,”
said event organizer Felicia
Brockoff. “Our logo for
2016 was approved by Alex
himself, and obviously why
our shirts are going to be
red this year.”
Alex was just nine years
old when he was diagnosed
with Osteosarcoma in 2009,
according to Brockoff. He
underwent chemotherapy
and had to have his right
arm amputated in July of
2009. After finishing the
chemo treatments and un-
dergoing two lung surgeries
in January of 2010, because
the cancer spread to his
lung, the doctors deter-
mined Alex’s cancer to be
100 percent dead.
“Things were going real-
ly good for the Giesekes for
about five years,” Brockoff
said. “Alex had almost
moved into the long-term
program. However, scans in
June of 2014 showed a can-
cerous nodule in his right
lung. He had surgery to re-
move that with no compli-
cations. In September of
2015, another nodule was
found in his left lung,
which was also surgically
removed.”
At a routine doctor visit
on Jan. 8, scans revealed
his cancer was back in his
left lung, Brockoff said.
Some very large tumors
were found as well as fluid
in his lung. Alex was
rushed into emergency sur-
gery to remove the fluid
and is current undergoing
chemo therapy treatment.
“Let’s make 2016 anoth-
er great year of helping out
a local family,” said Brock-
off.
Cancer Cruise & 5K will be held on May 21
90 Years Ago
January 28, 1926
Louis Kill, Editor
Miss Florence Borth, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Borth
of this village, who is employed
at the H. F. Dickmeyer home,
came near meeting with a fatal
accident at about 5:00 Saturday
evening by being electrocuted
while taking a bath. A service
cord used for an electric curling
iron had been left on a radiator
in the bath room with the iron
removed and still connected
with the service socket in the
wall. As Miss Borth stood up in
the tub, she slipped and caught
hold of the radiator and acci-
dently the plug on the cord and
received a shock which rendered
her unconscious. Mrs Dickmey-
er and Miss Verona Borth were
called to the scene by the cries
of little Helen Dickmeyer and
found Miss Borth stiffened out
by the shock. They succeeded in
freeing her from the deadly cur-
rent. Dr. Farisy was called and
she did not regain consciousness
for several hours after the acci-
dent and was conﬁned to her
bed until Tuesday by the shock.
The Farmers & Merchants
Telephone Co. will issue new
telephone directories this week,
as soon as they are received
from the printer. The directory
will also be published in the
next issue of the Arlington En-
terprise.
Trafﬁc on this division of the
M. & St L. railroad was sus-
pended for the greater part of
the day on Tuesday as the result
of a string of box cars being de-
railed west of Arlington. Seven-
teen cars of an east bound
freight train left the rails. The
accident is thought to have been
caused by spreading rails due to
intense cold. Fortunately the
cars did not turn over, nor were
any of them damaged.
70 Years Ago
January 24, 1946
Louis Kill, Editor
A blizzard was raging last
night as the Enterprise went to
press.... The youngsters have put
our municipal skating rink to
good use so far this winter.
The Doering Block at Gay-
lord, destroyed by ﬁre will be
rebuilt just as soon as materials
can be obtained.
Condemnation proceedings
have been started by the State to
acquire certain lands between
Arlington and Gaylord for the
new highway (No. 5).
Ofﬁce quarters are being
arranged in the A. A. Mayer
building for Dr. B. E. Corcoran,
who will re-establish his dental
practice here in a few weeks.
The new ofﬁces will be larger
than those formerly occupied by
Dr. Corcoran in the same build-
ing.
Tuesday morning the temper-
ature was 10 below and yester-
day morning it was 30 above-a
rise of 40 degrees in 24
hours...And don’t forget-it
rained Wednesday morning.
Sergeant LeRoy Pinske of the
U.S. Marines, and one of the he-
roes of Guadalcanal, Saipan,
Tinian and other major engage-
ments in the Paciﬁc came home
with an honorable discharge last
Thursday-just four years after he
enlisted in the service. For
wounds received in battle Sgt.
Pinske was twice awarded the
Purple Heart, and twice awarded
the Silver Star and numerous
other decorations for bravery
and meritorious service. LeRoy
will now become associated
with his father, Hubert Pinske,
in the conduct of his business.
50 Years Ago
January 27, 1966
Val Kill, Editor
An estimated seven hundred
farm people attended the Fourth
Annual Farm Institute at the
Community Hall in Arlington
last Thursday.
Fred P. Michaletz, president
of the Citizens State Bank of
Green Isle, will retire this week
after 41 years with that institu-
tion.
Three-year-old Theresa Kemp
returned home from the Arling-
ton Hospital Tuesday and was
reported to have recovered very
nicely from sever smoke inhala-
tion she suffered in a ﬁre at her
grandparents home last week.
20 Years Ago
February, 1, 1996
Kurt Menk, Editor
Arlington resident Dale
Meyer and his 1977 Chevrolet
pickup will appear in a TV com-
mercial for tough trucks in two
weeks. Bruce Brau, who sold
the truck to Meyer at Brau Mo-
tors 19 years ago, submitted his
name to the advertising agency
for the Heartland Chevrolet
Dealers Association. “Dale told
me his truck had the original
motor and over 200,000 miles
on it,” said Brau. “I ﬁgured his
story was a good story to be
told. I just took it from there.”
The Arlington City Council
on Monday night will review
previously opened bids for the
proposed Water Improvement
Project. The bids according to
Mayor Dick Thomes, have come
in slightly under the engineer’s
estimate of 42.3 million. The
proposed project, if the bids are
accepted will include a water
treatment facility, a 300,000-gal-
lon water tower and some water
main work.
Bruce Neubarth caught a one
pound, ten ounce crappie that
was 14 inches long last Wednes-
day morning in Silver Lake
using a glow-in-the-dark, half-
moon jig, with a crappie min-
now.
Senior Brian Thomes, a 130-
pounder for the Sibley East Var-
sity Boys’ Wrestling squad, col-
lected his 100th career win
against Robbinsdale-Armstrong
in the Bloomington Tournament
last Saturday.
Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk
Seniors Travis Schmidt, left, and Alyssa
Weber, right, have been chosen as the
Sibley East Senior High School’s nomi-
nees for the Triple A Award.
Sports
Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, January 28, 2016, page 6
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Arlington
Enterprise
By Kurt Menk
Editor
The Sibley East varsity
wrestling team swept two tri-
angular meets late last week.
Sibley East defeated Kim-
ball and Atwater-Cosmos-
Grove City during a triangu-
lar meet in Kimball on Thurs-
day night, Jan. 21.
The Wolverines also de-
feated Prairie Seeds Academy
and Madelia-Truman during a
triangular meet in Madelia on
Friday night, Jan. 22.
Sibley East will travel to
Buffalo Lake for a meet on
Friday night, Jan. 29.
The Wolverines will also
compete in the Canby Tour-
nament on Saturday, Jan. 30.
Sibley East 24
Prairie Seeds Academy 8
106-pounds; Both teams
forfeited this match.
113-pounds: Kevin Melger
(SE) was decisioned by Mark
Johnson (PSA) 4-1.
120-pounds: Ben Klaers
(SE) was decisioned by Terrie
Sackie (PSA) 10-8.
126-pounds: Colton Harens
(SE) was decisioned by Jake
Vargas (PSA) 14-9.
132-pounds: Both teams
forfeited this match.
138-pounds: Both teams
forfeited this match.
145-pounds: Beauen Har-
barth (SE) pinned Alex Mar-
tinez (PSA) 1:03.
152-pounds: Jose Felipe
(SE) pinned Yang Vang
(PSA) 0:36.
160-pounds: Quinlan Riff-
enburg (SE) won by a forfeit.
170-pounds: Both teams
forfeited this match.
182-pounds: Thomas
Battcher (SE) pinned Davi
Ramos-Ramariz (PSA 0:53.
195-pounds: Both teams
forfeited this match.
220-pounds: Both teams
forfeited this match.
285-pounds: Both teams
forfeited this match.
Sibley East 36
Madelia-Truman-ML 18
106-pounds: Brevon Rose
(SE) was pinned Mar Gach
(MT) 0:58.
113-pounds: Kevin Melger
(SE) pinned Kaden Moon
(MT) 2:48.
120-pounds: Both teams
forfeited this match.
126-pounds: Tanner Pasvo-
gel (SE) won by a forfeit.
132-pounds: Colton Harens
(SE) pinned Miah Hennager
(MT) 1:10.
138-pounds: Both teams
forfeited this match.
145-pounds: Jose Felipe
(SE) was pinned by Grant
Koehler (MT) 4:35.
152-pounds: Both teams
forfeited this match.
160-pounds: Quinlan Riff-
enburg (SE) decisioned Jor-
dan Osborne (MT) 5-2.
170-pounds: Paul Glisczin-
ski (SE) pinned Brandon
Eager (MT) 0:34.
182-pounds: Jake Went-
zlaff (SE) pinned Weston Ri-
card (MT) 1:47.
195-pounds: Both teams
forfeited this match.
220-pounds: Joe Aguilera
(SE) was pinned by Jeremy
Stickler (MT) 3:50.
285-pounds: Jaden Podratz
(SE) decisioned Derek Fir-
chau (MT) 2-1 in overtime.
Sibley East 43
A-C-GC 24
106-pounds: Dayne Morton
(SE) pinned Cael Blom (AC-
GC) 2:42.
113-pounds: Lincoln Car-
penter (SE) was decisioned
by Aaron Lang (A-C-GC) 5-
3.
120-pounds: Kevin Melger
(SE) was decisioned by
Logan Anderson (A-C-GC)
7-1.
126-pounds: Tommy Went-
zlaff (SE) pinned Logan
Sherwood (A-C-GC) 2:43.
132-pounds: Tanner Pasvo-
gel (SE) won by a major de-
cision over Brennan Holien
(A-C-GC) 14-3.
138-pounds: Mason Voight
(SE) decisioned Cameron
Whitcomb (A-C-GC) 5-4.
145-pounds: Logan Tesch
(SE) was pinned by Shane
Whitcomb (A-C-GC) 1:14.
152-pounds: Quinlan Riff-
enburg (SE) was decisioned
by Taylor Mortenson (A-C-
GC) 3-2.
160-pounds: Thomas
Battcher (SE) was pinned by
Jacob Whitcomb (A-C-GC)
3:10.
170-pounds: Jake Went-
zlaff (SE) pinned CJ Toedter
(A-C-GC) 1:49.
182-pounds: Paul Glisczin-
ski (SE) was decisioned by
Cullen Lewis (A-C-GC) 5-4.
195-pounds: Cody Voight
SE) won by a forfeit.
220-pounds: Christian
Figueroa (SE) won by a for-
feit.
285-pounds: Jaden Podratz
(SE) pinned Brodie Maresch
(A-C-GC) 0:54.
Sibley East 64
Kimball 10
106-pounds: Dayne Morton
(SE) pinned Billy Tadych (K)
1:24.
113-pounds: Kevin Melger
(SE) was pinned by Zack
Holtz (K) 5:49.
120-pounds: Lincoln Car-
penter (SE) won by a techni-
cal fall over Austin Donnay
(K) 17-2.
126-pounds: Tanner Pasvo-
gel (SE) won by a major de-
cision over Payton Schiefel-
bein (K) 14-4.
132-pounds: Tommy Went-
zlaff (SE) won by a forfeit.
138-pounds: Mason Voight
(SE) won by a major decision
over Joseph Donnay (K) 12-
0.
145-pounds: Logan Tesch
(SE) pinned Braden Hillary
(K) 1:50.
152-pounds: Quinlan Riff-
enburg (SE) decisioned Pay-
ton Hanan (K) 5-1.
160-pounds: Thomas
Battcher (SE) lost by a major
decision to Adam Theis (K)
9-0.
170-pounds: Jake Went-
zlaff (SE) pinned Brady Mehr
(K) 1:28.
182-pounds: Paul Glisczin-
ski (SE) pinned Aaron Serbus
(K) 0:17.
195-pounds: Cody Voight
won by a forfeit.
220-pounds: Christian
Figueroa (SE) pinned Ben
Zipoy (K) 1:10.
285-pounds: Jaden Podratz
(SE) pinned Austin Hentges
(K) 0:23.
Sibley East wins 2 triangular meets
By Kurt Menk
Editor
The Sibley East varsity
girls basketball team captured
one win in four games during
a five-day stretch last week.
The victory was a 76-75
overtime win against Tri-City
United.
The Lady Wolverines, 2-2
in the Minnesota River Con-
ference and 3-11 overall, will
host Jordan in MRC action at
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28.
Sibley East will travel to
Belle Plaine in conference
play at 7:30 p.m. Monday,
Feb. 1.
Maple River 55
Sibley East 47
The Sibley East varsity
girls basketball team lost to
visiting Maple River 55-47 in
non-conference action on
Monday night, Jan. 18.
Senior Alyssa Weber and
junior Hannah Wentzlaff led
the Lady Wolverines with 14
and 13 points respectively.
Senior Katie Tuchtenhagen
tossed in eight points while
senior McKayla Stumm and
sophomore Morgan Stearns
hooped five and four points
respectively. Sophomore Tay-
lor Brinkman added three
points.
Wentzlaff pulled down 20
rebounds while Sibley East
collected 47 rebounds in the
loss. Weber also snared 11
caroms while Tuchtenhagen
had five boards. Stumm,
Brinkman and Stearns added
four rebounds.
Tuchtenhagen also dished
out five assists while Went-
zlaff had four feeds.
Brinkman added two steals.
Mayer Lutheran 55
Sibley East 50
The visiting Sibley East
varsity girls basketball team
lost to Mayer Lutheran 55-50
in overtime during a Min-
nesota River Conference play
on Tuesday evening, Jan. 19.
Sibley East, which held a
27-17 halftime lead, sent the
game into overtime when
sophomore Taylor Brinkman
drilled a three-pointer at the
end of regulation.
Junior Hannah Wentzlaff
and senior Alyssa Weber
sparked the Lady Wolverines
with 12 and 11 points respec-
tively. Senior Katie Tuchten-
hagen and sophomore Mor-
gan Stearns tossed in nine
points each while freshman
Rachel Rettmann scored four
points. Brinkman hit her
three-pointer while senior
McKayla Stumm added two
points.
Wentzlaff and Weber
pulled down 13 and 11
boards respectively while
Tuchtenhagen had six re-
bounds. Stearns added five
caroms.
Brinkman also dished out
seven assists.
G-F-W 48
Sibley East 36
The visiting Sibley East
varsity girls basketball team
struggling with its shooting
and committed numerous
turnovers during a 48-36 loss
to G-F-W in non-conference
action on Thursday night,
Jan. 21.
Senior Alyssa Weber and
junior Hannah Wentzlaff led
the Lady Wolverines with
eight points apiece. Sopho-
more Taylor Brinkman netted
seven points while senior
Katie Tuchtenhagen pumped
in five points. Junior Alli
Harter and sophomore Mor-
gan Stearns added four points
each.
Wentzlaff and Weber, for
the second consecutive game,
pulled down 13 and 11 re-
bounds respectively. Tuchten-
hagen had nine boards.
Stumm also contributed
three thefts.
Sibley East 76
Tri-City United 75
Senior Alyssa Weber and
junior Hannah Wentzlaff
pumped in 25 points apiece
as the visiting Sibley East
varsity girls basketball team
edged Tri-City United 76-75
in overtime during a Min-
nesota River Conference
game on Friday night, Jan.
22.
“I can’t express how happy
I am for these girls,” said Sib-
ley East head coach Jim De-
Sart. “They stepped up to the
challenge and finished the
game off. This was a big win
for us. We put together a nice
performance. As the game
tightened up at the end of
regulation and overtime, the
girls gave TCU everything
they had in the tank physical-
ly and mentally to close out a
tough game. Four games in
one week was a heavy load
and we finished it off with a
huge win for our program.”
Senior McKayla Stumm
also hit double figures with
11 points while sophomores
Taylor Brinkman and Morgan
Stearns hooped seven and
five points respectively. Jun-
ior Alli Harter added three
points.
B-squad
The Sibley East B-squad
girls basketball team dropped
four games during the past
week.
The Lady Wolverines lost
to visiting Maple River 43-29
on Monday night, Jan. 18.
Ali Stock scored eight
points while Taylor Perschau
and Madison Grove hooped
six and five points respective-
ly. Rachel Rettmann and
Morgan Stearns netted four
points apiece. Emily Tuchten-
hagen and Abby Widmer
added one point each.
Stearns also contributed
four rebounds, two steals and
one assist.
Visiting Sibley East was
then toppled by Mayer
Lutheran 48-17 on Tuesday
night, Jan. 19.
Stearns tossed in eight
points while Morgan Math-
ews and Stock netted four
and three points respectively.
Brianna Garcia added two
points.
Rettmann also collected six
rebounds and two blocked
shots.
Visiting Sibley East also
lost to G-F-W 38-31 on
Thursday night, Jan. 21.
Stock pumped in 14 points
while Stearns and Grove
scored five and four points
respectively. Perschau had
three points while Rettmann
and Mathews collected two
points apiece. Widmer added
one point.
Stock also contributed
seven steals, three assists and
one blocked shot.
The visiting Lady Wolver-
ines also lost to Tri-City Unit-
ed 34-22 on Friday night, Jan.
22.
Stock paced Sibley East
with 14 points while Stearns
had six points. Schott added
two points.
Rettmann also recorded six
boards, one assist, one theft
and one blocked shot.
Sibley East girls edge
TCU 76-75 in overtime
Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk
Sibley East junior Hannah Wentzlaff, left, drove the lane against G-F-W defender Emma Jo
Elder, right.
By Kurt Menk
Editor
The Sibley East varsity
boys basketball team dropped
a pair of games in action dur-
ing the past week.
The Wolverines, 1-5 in the
Minnesota River Conference
and 6-11 overall, will travel
to Jordan in conference play
at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29.
Sibley East will host Belle
Plaine in MRC action at 7:30
p.m. Monday, Feb. 1.
Mayer Lutheran 79
Sibley East 70
The Sibley East varsity
boys basketball team lost to
visiting Mayer Lutheran 79-
70 in Minnesota River Con-
ference action on Tuesday
night, Jan. 19.
Sophomore Gavin Bates
pumped in 24 points in the
loss. Junior Scott Holmquist
also hit double figures with
12 points. Senior Collin
Pautsch had nine points while
junior Devon Schultz and
sophomore Austin Weckw-
erth contributed seven points
apiece while junior Connor
Kranz and senior Dylan
Pauly netted six and five
points respectively.
The Wolverines hit 27 of
48 shots from two-point
range for 56 percent, but only
two of 15 long bombs for 13
percent. Sibley East also con-
verted only 10 of 22 free
throw attempts for 46 per-
cent.
Sibley East collected 43 re-
bounds in the setback. Bates
pulled down 15 rebounds
while Holmquist and Kranz
snared six boards each.
Bates also recorded five
steals while Weckwerth
added one theft.
St. Peter 74
Sibley East 65
The visiting Sibley East
varsity boys basketball team
fell to St. Peter 74-65 in non-
conference action on Monday
night, Jan. 25.
Sophomore Gavin Bates
and senior Collin Pautsch
paced a balanced scoring at-
tack with 17 and 15 points re-
spectively. Sophomore Austin
Weckwerth hit for 11 points
while junior Devon Schultz
scored 10 points. Senior
Dylan Pauly dropped in nine
points while junior Connor
Kranz added three points.
The Wolverines connected
on 22 of 37 shots from two-
point distance for 59 percent
and three of six attempts from
beyond the three-point arc for
50 perscent. Sibley East also
converted 12 of 18 foul shots
for 67 percent.
Sibley East also collected
25 rebounds in the game.
Bates hauled in 10 boards
while Schultz grabbed six
caroms. Pautsch had three re-
bounds.
Pautsch also contributed
three steals.
B-squad
The Sibley East B-squad
boys basketball team dropped
two games during the past
week.
The Wolverines lost to vis-
iting Mayer Lutheran 49-39
on Tuesday night, Jan. 19.
Connor Deis pumped in 16
points during the setback.
Alex Sell hit for 15 points
while Holden Lindquist net-
ted 10 points. Tim Otto col-
lected four points while
Lucas Chavez hooped two
points. Brice Reierson added
one point.
Visiting Sibley East also
lost to St. Peter 57-32 on
Monday night, Jan. 25.
Sell hit double figures with
10 points while Deis and Otto
scored eight and seven points
respectively. Lindquist netted
six points while Chavez
hooped four points. Reierson
scored two points.
Sibley East boys hoopsters fall
to Mayer Lutheran and St. Peter
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The Minnesota Valley
Electric Cooperative Board
of Directors is pleased to
name Ryan Hentges as the
new general manager of the
co-op, effective Feb. 1. Hent-
ges succeeds the retiring
Roger Geckler, who served as
MVEC’s general manager for
the past 32 years.
Hentges joined MVEC in
2005. He holds both an MBA
from the University of Ne-
braska and a law degree from
the University of St. Thomas.
With 10 years of experience
on MVEC’s management
team, first as vice president
of corporate services and
most recently as assistant
general manager, Hentges has
provided innovative leader-
ship in such areas as power
supply, finance, operations
and marketing. He also has
forged important working re-
lationships with key regulato-
ry agencies.
“We are fortunate to have
someone already here, ready
and qualified to assume the
position,” said Board Presi-
dent Brent Lawrence.
“There’s many benefits hav-
ing someone internal promot-
ed to the General Manager
position. Ryan knows
MVEC, and MVEC knows
Ryan.”
Hentges said he is excited
for the opportunity to serve
MVEC’s member-owners,
the Board and employees.
“The cooperative has a histo-
ry of providing exceptional
member service and reliable
electric service at a competi-
tive price. I welcome the op-
portunity to continue that tra-
dition,” he said.
Minnesota Valley Electric
Cooperative, a Touchstone
Energy® Cooperative, pro-
vides its 40,000-plus mem-
bers with quality electrical
service, based on a founda-
tion of local control, member
ownership, honesty, and in-
tegrity. Visit MVEC online at
www.mvec.net.
Hentges is named new
MVEC general manager
Ridgeview Medical Center
is seeking caring individuals
to serve as hospice volun-
teers.
Ridgeview’s hospice team
cares for terminally ill pa-
tients, usually in the patient’s
own home or in care facili-
ties, during the last months of
life. Working along with the
medical team, hospice volun-
teers provide support and
companionship to patients
and their families. A back-
ground check, health screen-
ing and specialized training is
required to serve in this spe-
cialized volunteer role.
Other volunteer roles are
also available throughout the
Ridgeview network of hospi-
tals and clinics.
For more information, con-
tact Sharon Schreiner, hos-
pice volunteer coordinator,
Ridgeview Medical Center:
(952) 442-2191, extension
5786, or Sharon.schreiner@-
ridgeviewmedical.org.
About Ridgeview
Medical Center
Ridgeview Medical Center
is an independent, nonprofit,
regional health care system
located just 35 minutes west
of Minneapolis on Highway
5. Its network includes two
hospitals—located in Waco-
nia and Arlington—a multi-
tude of primary and specialty
care clinics, emergency serv-
ices and specialty programs,
and Two Twelve Medical
Center in Chaska—a free-
standing 24/7 emergency and
urgent care facility with mul-
tispecialty clinics and servic-
es. For more information,
visit www.ridgeviewmed
ical.org.
Ridgeview hospice
volunteers needed
Sibley County Court
The following felonies were
heard in District Court January 1-8:
Timothy J. Lauwagie, Gibbon,
terroristic threats-reckless disregard
risk, stay of imposition, supervised
probation three years, local conﬁne-
ment 30 days, credit for time served
two days, comment: must report
within 30 days or you may serve 60
days which can be served on week-
ends & they must start within 30
days, follow all state and federal
criminal laws, contact your proba-
tion ofﬁcer as directed, tell your
probation ofﬁcer within 72 hours if
you have contact with law enforce-
ment, tell your probation ofﬁcer
within 72 hours if you are charged
with any new crime, tell your pro-
bation ofﬁcer within 72 hours if
you change your address, employ-
ment or telephone number, cooper-
ate with the search of your person,
residence, vehicle, workplace,
property, and things as directed by
your probation ofﬁcer, sign releases
of information as directed, give a
DNA sample when directed, do not
possess ﬁrearms, ammunition or
explosives, do not register to vote
or vote until discharged from pro-
bation and your civil rights are
fully restored, contact with proba-
tion, follow all instructions of pro-
bation, sign probation agreement,
individual therapy, complete thera-
py with Sioux Trails Mental Health
Center until deemed successful, no
contact with victim(s), psychologi-
cal evaluation/treatment, assess-
ment shall be directed towards
mental health & domestic violence,
follow recommendations of evalua-
tion, sign all releases of informa-
tion, pay restitution before ﬁnes,
fees and surcharges, no same or
similar, remain law abiding, domes-
tic no contact (DANCO),
$1,977.21, Gibbon PD;
Sara A. Manteufel, 23, Le Sueur,
5th degree possession of a con-
trolled substance, continued, super-
vised probation three years, concur-
rent/consecutive( concurrent 1, 4),
local conﬁnement 26 days, credit
for time served 26 days, follow all
state and federal criminal laws,
contact your probation ofﬁcer as di-
rected, tell your probation ofﬁcer
within 72 hours if you have contact
with law enforcement, tell your
probation ofﬁcer within 72 hours if
you are charged with any new
crime, tell your probation ofﬁcer
within 72 hours if you change your
address, employment or telephone
number, cooperate with the search
of your person, residence, vehicle,
workplace, property, and things as
directed by your probation ofﬁcer,
sign releases of information as di-
rected, give a DNA sample when
directed, do not possess ﬁrearms,
ammunition or explosives, do not
register to vote or vote until dis-
charged from probation and your
civil rights are fully restored, con-
tact with probation, follow all in-
structions of probation, sign proba-
tion agreement, attend AA (Alco-
holics Anonymous), attend two
AA/NA meetings per week & pro-
vide veriﬁcation to your supervis-
ing agent, no alcohol/controlled
substance use, no possession of al-
cohol or drugs, random testing,
complete diagnostic assessment,
follow recommendations of evalua-
tion, no same or similar, remain
law-abiding, no alcohol-related
trafﬁc offenses or drug related, vic-
tim impact panel, aftercare, suc-
cessfully re-enter aftercare at New
Beginnings within 30 days or com-
plete an updated CUA, $460, SO.
The following misdemeanors,
petty misdemeanors and gross mis-
demeanors were heard in District
Court January 8-15, 2016: Min-
nesota State Patrol (MSP); Sheriff’s
Ofﬁce (SO); Department of Natural
Resources (DNR); MN Department
of Transportation (MNDOT):
Phillip J. Konsor, 25, Arlington,
theft-take/use/transfer movable
property-no consent, pay restitution
before ﬁnes, fees and surcharges,
$201.40, theft-take/use/transfer
movable property-no consent, dis-
missed, Arlington PD.
Matthew M. Baker, 33, Le
Sueur, expired registration expired
tabs, $115, Gaylord PD; Grant C.
Bell, 22, St. Cloud, speed, $145,
Gaylord PD; Sarah E. Braun, 33,
Lakeville, speed, $145, Gaylord
PD; Daniel W. Ehlke, 54, Gaylord,
24 hour parking violation, dis-
missed, Gaylord PD; Claudia A.
Enrrigue Michel, 26, Winthrop, no
MN driver’s license, $185, Gaylord
PD; Michael P. Hubers, 47, Min-
nesota Lake, no proof of insurance
(driver), dismissed, Gaylord PD;
James E. Kendall 69, Winthrop,
speed, $145, Gaylord PD; Ana K.
Ramirez-Romero, 22, Gaylord, no
proof insurance (driver), dismissed,
Gaylord PD; Amanda Rodriguez-
Godinez, 47, Gaylord, animal-run
at large, animal-unlicensed, $185,
Gaylord PD; Sebastian Sanchez,
21, Gaylord, 2nd degree DWI, driv-
ing after revocation, dismissed, 2nd
degree DWI, supervised probation
two years, local conﬁnement 365
days, stay 185 days for two years,
credit for time served 49 days,
restitution reserved for 30 days,
contact with probation, sign proba-
tion agreement, follow all instruc-
tions of probation, victim impact
panel, remain law-abiding, no alco-
hol/controlled substance use, no
possession of alcohol or drugs, ran-
dom testing, chemical dependency
evaluation/treatment, follow recom-
mendations of evaluation, sign all
releases of information, no same or
similar, pay restitution before ﬁnes,
fees and surcharges, $585, Gaylord
PD.
Tracie A. Schmidt, 48, Gibbon,
speed, driver must carry proof of
insurance when operating vehicle,
$225, Gibbon PD.
Stacy M. Anderson, 32, Elko
New Market, speed, $225, Hender-
son PD.
Ethan A. Barnes, 19, South St.
Paul, speed, $145, MSP; Richard R.
Bartz, 67, Waseca, CMV-use a
hand-held mobile telephone while
driving a CMV, unsupervised pro-
bation one year, pay costs, no same
or similar, keep court/attorney in-
formed of current address, $200,
MSP; Kevin M. Berg, 44, Cottage
Grove, speed, $125, MSP; Mary M.
Coulter, 59, Carver, speed, $125,
MSP; Kristi J. Dinello, 34, Arling-
ton, speed, $135, MSP; Krystal R.
Hoppe, 29, Maplewood, speed,
$145, MSP; Brenda J. Metzger, 50,
Winthrop, speed, $135, MSP;
Molly A. Thorson, 35, Eagan,
speed, $145, MSP; Joshua B.
Weber, 22, Zimmerman, speed,
$145, MSP; Joseph R. Willson, 28,
Mankato, speed, $145, MSP; Khalif
H. Yabarow, 45, Minneapolis, fail
to obey trafﬁc control device, con-
tinued, unsupervised probation one
year, pay costs, keep court/attorney
informed of current address, no
same or similar, no misdemeanor
moving violations or greater, $200,
MSP.
Levi T. Anderson, 29, New
Auburn, DWI-operate motor vehi-
cle under inﬂuence or alcohol,
DWI-operate motor vehicle-alcohol
concentration 0. 08 within two
hours, dismissed, DWI-operate
motor vehicle under inﬂuence of al-
cohol, stay of imposition, unsuper-
vised probation one year, chemical
dependency evaluation/treatment,
follow recommendations of evalua-
tion, sign all releases of informa-
tion, victim impact panel, remain
law-abiding, no alcohol-related
trafﬁc offenses, keep court/attorney
informed of current address, no
same or similar, $785, SO; Melissa
S. Capaul, 20, Carver, DAR, $285,
SO; Eduardo Euceda, 35, Gaylord,
reckless driving, dismissed, driving
after revocation, supervised proba-
tion one year, local conﬁnement 90
days, stay 88 days for one year,
credit for time served two days,
sentence to service 10 days for in-
determinate, contact with proba-
tion, sign probation agreement, fol-
low all instructions of probation, no
contact with victim(s), remain law-
abiding, no same or similar, $285,
SO; Zachary J. Garza, 18, Arling-
ton, minor consumption, $185, SO;
Samantha R. Herold, 20, Arlington,
speed, $145, SO; Landon M.
Lauwagie, 22, Ponsford, ﬂeeing a
peace ofﬁcer by a means other than
a motor vehicle, reckless driving,
dismissed, SO; Roxann L. Murray,
59, Plymouth, violation of driver’s
license restriction, DWI-operate
motor vehicle-alcohol concentra-
tion 0.08 within two hours, dis-
missed, DWI-operate motor vehi-
cle-alcohol concentration 0. 08
within two hours, stay of imposi-
tion, supervised probation one year,
community work service 40 hours
for indeterminate, contact with pro-
bation, sign probation agreement,
follow all instructions of probation,
sign all releases of information,
chemical dependency
evaluation/treatment, follow recom-
mendations of evaluation, victim
impact panel, no alcohol/controlled
substance use, no possession of al-
cohol or drugs, random testing, re-
main law-abiding, no same or simi-
lar, $585, SO; Steven H. Nobel, 45,
St. Augusta, speed, $225, SO;
Brandon M. Raddatz, 18, Arling-
ton, minor consumption, $185, SO;
Kacie K. Waagbo, 19, Lakeville,
speed, $145, SO; Ronald R. Warn-
er, 33, Deer River, speed, $145,
SO; Anitra M. Weiland, 37,
Shakopee, speed, $145, SO;
Christopher L. Wilson, 27, Le
Sueur, speed, $145, SO.
The following felonies were
heard in District Court December
January 8-15, 20-16:
Phillip A. Madson, 20, New
Ulm, 3rd degree assault, continued,
supervised probation three years,
local conﬁnement 15 days, credit
for time served two days, comment:
to begin within 30 days, may be
served in Brown County if dfd
makes arrangements, sentence to
service 80 hours for indeterminate,
contact with probation, follow all
instructions of probation, sign pro-
bation agreement, sign all releases
of information, do not use or pos-
sess ﬁrearms, ammunition or explo-
sives, complete diagnostic assess-
ment, no contact with victim(s), re-
main law-abiding, follow all state
and federal criminal laws, contact
your probation ofﬁcer as directed,
tell your probation ofﬁcer within 72
hours if you have contact with law
enforcement, tell your probation of-
ﬁcer within 72 hours if you are
charged with any new crime, tell
your probation ofﬁcer within 72
hours if you change your address,
employment or telephone number,
cooperate with the search of your
person, residence, vehicle, work-
place, property, and things as di-
rected by your probation ofﬁcer,
sign releases of information as di-
rected, give a DNA sample when
directed, do not register to vote or
vote until discharged from proba-
tion and your civil rights are fully
restored, no same or similar, follow
recommendations of evaluation,
$85, Gaylord PD; Sebastian
Sanchez, 21, Gaylord, ﬂeeing peace
ofﬁcer in a motor vehicle, dis-
missed, Gaylord PD.
Eduardo Euceda, 35, Gaylord,
2nd degree assault, dismissed, SO;
Kristopher R. Larson, 32, St. Peter,
domestic assault, stay of imposi-
tion, supervised probation three
years, local conﬁnement 90 days,
credit for time served six days,
comment: to begin within 60 days,
follow all state and federal criminal
laws, contact your probation ofﬁcer
as directed, tell your probation ofﬁ-
cer within 72 hours if you have
contact with law enforcement, tell
your probation ofﬁcer within 72
hours if you are charged with any
new crime, tell your probation ofﬁ-
cer within 72 hours if you change
your address, employment or tele-
phone number, cooperate with the
search of your person, residence,
vehicle, workplace, property, and
things as directed by your probation
ofﬁcer, sign releases of information
as directed, give a DNA sample
when directed, do not use or pos-
sess ﬁrearms, ammunition or explo-
sives, do not register to vote or vote
until discharged from probation and
your civil rights are fully restored,
contact with probation, sign proba-
tion agreement, follow all instruc-
tions of probation, domestic abuse
counseling/treatment, no contact
with victim(s), pay restitution be-
fore ﬁnes, fees and surcharges,
chemical dependency
evaluation/treatment, sign all re-
leases of information, follow rec-
ommendations of evaluation, no al-
cohol/controlled substance use, no
possession of alcohol or drugs, ran-
dom testing, no same or similar, re-
main law-abiding, $1,552.08, SO;
Landon M. Lauwagie, 22, Pons-
ford, ﬂeeing a peace ofﬁcer in a
motor vehicle, stay of imposition,
supervised probation three years,
local conﬁnement 30 days, credit
for time served two days, comment:
within 30 days, sentence to service
40 hours for indeterminate, follow
all state and federal criminal laws,
contact your probation ofﬁcer as di-
rected, tell your probation ofﬁcer
within 72 hours if you have contact
with law enforcement, tell your
probation ofﬁcer within 72 hours if
you are charged with any new
crime, tell your probation ofﬁcer
within 72 hours if you change your
address, employment or telephone
number, cooperate with the search
of your person, residence, vehicle,
workplace, property, and things as
directed by your probation ofﬁcer,
sign releases of information as di-
rected, give a DNA sample when
directed, do not use or possess
ﬁrearms, ammunition or explosives,
do not register to vote or vote until
discharged from probation and your
civil rights are fully restored, con-
tact with probation, follow all in-
structions of probation, sign proba-
tion agreement, complete diagnos-
tic assessment, sign all releases of
information, follow recommenda-
tions of evaluation, no controlled
substance use or possession, ran-
dom testing, no same or similar, re-
main law-abiding, $285, SO.
Tyrie S. Cole, 31, Arlington, vio-
lation of domestic abuse no contact
order, DANCO violation, stay of
imposition, supervised probation
three years, local conﬁnement 90
days, credit for time served 86
days, sentence to service 80 hours
for indeterminate, follow all state
and federal criminal laws, contact
your probation ofﬁcer as directed,
tell your probation ofﬁcer within 72
hours if you have contact with law
enforcement, tell your probation of-
ﬁcer within 72 hours if you are
charged with any new crime, tell
your probation ofﬁcer within 72
hours if you change your address,
employment or telephone number,
cooperate with the search of your
person, residence, vehicle, work-
place, property, and things as di-
rected by your probation ofﬁcer,
sign releases of information as di-
rected, give a DNA sample when
directed, do not use or possess
ﬁrearms, ammunition or explosives,
do not register to vote or vote until
discharged from probation and your
civil rights are fully restored, con-
tact with probation, sign probation
agreement, follow all instructions
of probation, sign all releases of in-
formation, complete diagnostic as-
sessment, psychological evalua-
tion/treatment, follow recommen-
dations of evaluation, anger man-
agement, domestic violence pro-
gram, no same or similar, remain
law-abiding, $85, Winthrop PD.
Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk
Fourth Place
The Sibley East seventh grade girls basketball team placed
fourth during the Minnesota River Conference Basketball Tour-
nament in Jordan on Saturday, Jan. 23. Front Row: (left to
right) Jaden Kmetz, Rachel Widmer, Brandy Welch, Megan
Weber, Valerie Jacquez, Kiernan Louwagie and Kiri In. Back
Row: (l to r) Audrey Parrot, Ellie Harens, Madi Tuchtenhagen,
Libby Bartels, Olivia Kloempken, Gabbi Bates and coach Mike
Feterl.
SIBLEY EAST
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIS-
TRICT NO. 2310
ARLINGTON-GAYLORD-GREEN
ISLE
ARLINGTON CAMPUS-
ROOM #149
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2015
@ 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: The meeting
was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
Members: Brian Brandt, Laura
Reid, Sarah Ziegler, Missy Weber
and Danny Woehler were pres-
ent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Member
Ziegler moved, second by Mem-
ber Weber, to approve the agen-
da. The motion was approved by
unanimous vote.
VISITOR COMMENTS: NONE
CONSENT AGENDA: 1) Approval
of Minutes-Recommend approval
of November 17, 2015 Regular
School Board Minutes. 2) Person-
nel: Resignation/s-Arvin Latch-
man, Part-Time Custodian-Gay-
lord, Barb Hanneman, Para-Gay-
lord Jr. High, Elba Manjarres,
Para-Gaylord, Heidi Rischmueller,
Para-Gayl ord Hi re/s: Mi ke
Hansen, Part-Time Custodian-Ar-
lington ($11.00 per hour) Carol
Henke, Part-Time Custodian-Gay-
lord ($11.00 per hour), Marsha
Quast, Para-Gaylord Junior High,
($10.50 per hour), Mollie Haggen-
miller, Para-Gaylord ($10.50 per
hour), Hannah Larson, Para-Gay-
lord ($10.50 per hour). Approval
of consent Agenda: Member Reid
moved, seconded by Member
Woehler, to approve the consent
agenda. The moti on was ap-
proved by unanimous vote.
OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
Consi der certi fyi ng 2015
Payable 2016 Levy Certification
Maximum $3,871,180.26 as rec-
ommended. Motion by Member
Weber, seconded by Member
Ziegler, to approve 2015 Payable
2016 Levy Certification at Maxi-
mum Levy Authori ty,
$3,871,180.26. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote..
Bills/Payments: Recommend
approval of December 2015 bills
totaling $1,440,333.74 Motion by
Member Reid, second by Member
Woehler, to approve December
2015 bills totaling $1,440,333.74.
Motion was approved by unani-
mous vote.
Approve financial donations
from: Bill Lano, $100-High School
Student Council Adopt a Family,
Locher Bros Inc, $300-Hi gh
School Student Council Adopt a
Fami l y, Anonymous, $15,000
Maurice and Ruth Noack Family
Schol arshi p Program, Anony-
mous, $10,000-Maurice and Ruth
Noack Family Scholarship Pro-
gram, American Legion Auxiliary,
$100-Books Donation. Motion by
Member Ziegler, second by Mem-
ber Weber, to accept the financial
donations noted. The motion was
approved by unanimous vote.
CLOSED SESSION- IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH DISTRICT POLICY 205
SECTION E. SUBD 1. AND MS 13.03
SUBDIV(1)b -LABOR NEGOTIATIONS
Motion by Member Weber, sec-
ond by Member Reid , to recess
the Regular school Board Meet-
ing and move to a closed session
in accordance with district policy
205 Section E. SUBD 1 and MS
13.03 Subdiv(1)b-Labor Negotia-
tions. The motion was approved
by unanimous vote.
Motion by Member Weber, sec-
ond by Member Woehler, to ap-
prove the 2015-2017 Master
Agreement Independent School
District 2310 and Sibley East Ed-
ucation Minnesota. The motion
was approved by unani mous
vote.
PRINCIPALS/SUPERINTENDENT
REPORTS: Steve Harter and Tim
Schellhammer provided the board
updates on Parent Teacher Con-
ferences and student academic
progress. Jim Amsden provided
the board updates on sprinkler
system break at the Gayl ord
Campus, Safe Routes to School
Pl anni ng Grant, constructi on
planning at the Gaylord site, and
Synovia Solutions.
INFORMATIONAL: 1. MSBA Win-
ter Workshop (January 13-15,
2015).
2. Organizational Meeting set
for Tuesday, January 19, 2016 @
6:30 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT: Member
Weber moved to adj ourn the
meeting. The motion was second-
ed by Member Ziegler. The mo-
tion was approved by unanimous
vote. The meeting was adjourned
at 7:13 p.m.
Brian Brandt-Chair
Michelle Weber- Clerk
County of Sibley
Regular County Board
Proceedings
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
The Sibley County Board of
Commissioners convened in the
Commi ssi oner ’s Room i n the
Courthouse in the City of Gaylord,
MN on Tuesday, January 5, 2016
at 9:00 a.m. pursuant to notice
given as required by law. Mem-
bers of the Board present: Com-
missioners Joy Cohrs, Bobbie
Harder, Gary Kruggel, Bill Pinske
and Jim Swanson. Also present
were Roxy Traxler, County Ad-
ministrator and David E. Schauer,
County Attorney.
The meeti ng was cal l ed to
order by Commissioner Pinske
and began with the Pledge of Al-
legiance.
A motion was made by Com-
missioner Pinske, seconded by
Commissioner Cohrs and carried
to nominate and cast a unani-
mous ballot for Commissioner
Harder for the position of Board
Chair.
A motion was made by Com-
missioner Pinske, seconded by
Commissioner Swanson and car-
ried to nominate and to cast a
unanimous ballot for Commis-
sioner Kruggel for the position of
Board Vice-Chair.
A motion was made by Com-
missioner Swanson, seconded by
Commissioner Kruggel and car-
ried to approve amending the
Rules of Order to allow the Chair
of the Board to make and second
motions and resolutions of the
County Board.
A motion was made by Com-
missioner Kruggel, seconded by
Commissioner Pinske and carried
to approve the revised agenda:
adding Item 10.B. CHS Discus-
si on and movi ng Items 5.H
Amendment to AFSCME Contract
and 5.I Vacation carry-over re-
quest to County Business.
A motion was made by Com-
missioner Pinske, seconded by
Commissioner Cohrs and carried
to approve the consent agenda.
A. Approve Board Proceedings
of December 22, 2015
B. Approve the Watershed Pol-
lutant Load Monitoring Network
Grant Contract
C. Approve the 2016
Carver/Sibley Snow Plow Mainte-
nance Agreement for Si bl ey
CSAH 5/CSAH 14 & Carver
CSAH 31/CSAH 33
D. Set the 2016 Regular Board
Meeting Schedule as the 2nd and
4th Tuesday of each month
E. Approve the Interim Coordi-
nator short-term agreement for
SCCBI Coordinator
F. Approve the Child Support
Cooperative Agreement between
DHS and Sibley County
G. Approve the 2-year Cooper-
ative Agreement between Human
Services and the County Sheriff
A motion was made by Com-
missioner Pinske, seconded by
Commissioner Swanson and car-
ried to approve the audited claims
as presented.
A motion was made by Com-
missioner Kruggel, seconded by
Commissioner Swanson and car-
ried to approve Resolution #2016-
01 Advertisement of Project Bids
for the 2016 Construction Season
on the Sibley County website.
A motion was made by Com-
missioner Cohrs, seconded by
Commissioner Kruggel and car-
ried to approve the 2016 Sibley
County Waste Hauler’s Licenses
for the following haulers: Elite
Waste Disposal, Gaylord Sanita-
tion, Mike’s Roll-Offs, Renville
Si bl ey Sani tati on, Ri ver Vi ew
Sanitation, Sibley Electric and
Waste Management-Mankato.
Tri-County Solid Waste Direc-
tor Al Christensen presented up-
dates to the County Board: in
2015, Sibley County was award-
ed the Recycling Association of
Minnesota’s Public Service Award
for the Ag Bag Recycling pro-
gram; future plans involve the po-
tential purchase of a shredder;
and other counties are interested
in learning about and offering the
program; the Publ i c Heal th &
Human Services Department and
Guidepoint Pharmacy, Winthrop,
will serve as sharps collection
points where residents can bring
needles and syringes for safe dis-
posal.
A motion was made by Com-
missioner Pinske, seconded by
Commissioner Kruggel and car-
ried to discontinue Sibley Coun-
ty’s Home Care Program as per
the transition plan presented by
Public Health and Human Servic-
es.
A motion was made by Com-
missioner Pinske, seconded by
Commissioner Swanson and car-
ried to authorize the request of
the Public Health & Human Serv-
ices Department to submit an ap-
plication for the second phase of
the P&I Grant (a.k.a. Drug Free
Communities grant) and to au-
thorize use of fund balance during
the grant coverage gap of July 1,
2016 to September 30, 2016 to
maintain the P&I Coordinator po-
sition to assist the department
with non-P&I related duties. In
the event that the grant is not re-
ceived, the position would then be
terminated.
The County Board discussed
the Meeker-McLeod-Sibley Com-
munity Health Services proposed
integration and the other counties’
response to Sibley County’s re-
scinded resolution and correspon-
dence. The next CHS board
meeting will be held on January
14, 2015. The Board stressed
that they have no intention of
l eavi ng the communi ty heal th
board. They indicated that they
wished to see all options that are
available discussed and on the
table, not simply full integration as
the rescinded resolution had stat-
ed.
A motion was made by Com-
missioner Kruggel, seconded by
Commissioner Swanson and car-
ried to approve an amendment to
page 2 Section 3.17 of the Labor
Agreement between Sibley Coun-
ty and Council #65, American
Federation of State, County &
Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
(AFSCME) to read “40 hours” in-
stead of “32 hours”.
A motion was made by Com-
missioner Swanson, seconded by
Commissioner Pinske and carried
to approve the carryover of 19.87
vacation hours for Legal Assistant
Carol Poock and to require the
employee’s vacation hour bal-
ance to be at the maximum al-
lowed amount of 192 hours as of
March 1, 2016 at which time any
hours above 192 will be forfeited.
A motion was made by Com-
missioner Kruggel, seconded by
Commissioner Pinske and carried
to approve the 2016 Commission-
er Committee Appointments as
listed below.
Committee
Adult Mental Health (LAC) -
Harder
Association of MN Counties
(AMC) - Cohrs, Harder, Kruggel,
Pinske, Swanson
AMC Policy Committees
Envi ronment & Natural Re-
sources - Swanson
General Government - Cohrs
Heal th & Human Servi ces -
Harder
Public Safety - Kruggel
Transportation - Pinske
Meeker-McLeod-Sibley CHB
Corhs, Harder, Kruggel, Pinske,
Swanson
Chi l dren’s Col l aborati ve -
Cohrs, Harder
Crow River Joint Powers Board
- Cohrs
Day Activity Center (DAC) -
Pinske
Employee Recognition Com-
mittee - Cohrs
Employee Wellness Committee
- Cohrs
Extension Committee - Cohrs,
Harder
Hel p Me Grow Commi ttee -
Harder
High Island Creek Clean Water
Partnership JPA Board - Cohrs
Highway 15 Corridor - Kruggel
Joint Insurance Steering Com-
mittee - Pinske
Labor Negotiations - Kruggel,
Harder, Pinske (alternate)
Law Library - Harder
Mankato Rehabilitation Center
(MRCI) - Swanson, Harder (alter-
nate)
Trailblazers Transit JPA Board -
Pinske, Swanson, Cohrs (alter-
nate)
MCIT Voting Delegate - Harder,
Kruggel (alternate)
MN Val l ey Acti on Counci l
Board of Di rectors (MVAC) -
Cohrs, Harder
MN Valley Regional Rail Au-
thority (MVRRA) - Kruggel, Cohrs
(alternate)
Park Advi sory Commi ttee -
Harder, Kruggel
Planning & Zoning Commission
- Cohrs
Planning & Zoning Inspection
Committee - Cohrs
Redetermination of Ditch Bene-
fits - Kruggel, Swanson
Region 9 Development Com-
mission - Swanson
Revolving Loan Fund Commit-
tee - Swanson
Rural MN Energy Board
(RMEB) - Kruggel, Cohrs (alter-
nate)
Rush River Clean Water Part-
nershi p Joi nt Powers Board -
Harder, Pinske, Swanson
Security Committee - Harder,
Cohrs
Economic Development Com-
mittee - Swanson
Sioux Trails Mental Health -
Cohrs, Swanson
South Central EMS System -
Pinske, Harder (alternate)
South Central MN Multi-County
HRA - Harder
South Central MN Regional
Radio Board - Pinske, Harder (al-
ternate)
South Central Workforce Coun-
cil Joint Powers Board - Cohrs,
Harder (alternate)
South Country Health Alliance
Joint Powers Board - Kruggel,
Cohrs
Southwest Transit Coalition &
169 Corridor - Pinske
Tax Forfei ture Commi ttee -
Kruggel, Pinske
Tri-County Solid Waste Joint
Powers Board - Swanson,
Kruggel
Water Resources Advi sory
Committee - Kruggel, Cohrs
Weed Inspecti on Appeal s
Committee - Cohrs
Commissioners provided re-
ports on thei r board acti vi ti es
since the last meeting.
Clearing Commissioner Calen-
dars:
• IPAWS training – January 7
• CHS meeting – January 14 @
9:00 a.m. in Glencoe
• LEAN training – January 26
(1 p.m.-4 p.m.) & January 27 (9
a.m.-12 p.m.)
• Work Session: Emergency
Management – February 23 @
11:00 a.m.
A motion was made by Com-
missioner Pinske, seconded by
Commissioner Kruggel and car-
ried to adjourn the meeting at
10:30 a.m.
Attest:
Roxy Traxler,
County Administrator
Bobbie Harder,
Board Chair
Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, January 28, 2016, page 8
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The Auxiliary VFW, De-
partment of Minnesota, is
pleased to offer a one-time
scholarship to eligible veter-
ans or active military to pro-
vide incentive and aid to
Minnesota soldiers wanting
to further their education and
needing assistance.
The eligible applicant for
the Minnesota Soldiers’
Scholarship is a veteran who
honorably served or a soldier
with active duty awarded a
campaign or service ribbon as
verified with proper docu-
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Scholarship awards will be
sent to the school and may be
used for the following: tu-
ition, books, lab and/or simi-
lar fees for college, vocation
or online courses. Awards
must be used for the current
year. The applicant must be a
Minnesota resident. The
deadline is March 11.
Applications for this schol-
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7849 Dairy Avenue, Glencoe,
MN, 55336 or 320-864-4423.
VFW Auxiliary accepting applications
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ORATORY OF
ST. THOMAS
THE APOSTLE
Jessenland
507-248-3550
Fr. Keith Salisbury
Thursday: Weekly Mass at
5:00 p.m.
ST. MARY, MICHAEL
AND BRENDAN AREA
FAITH COMMUNITY
Fr. Keith Salisbury, Pastor
Friday, January 29: 8:30 a.m.
Mass (Mar).
Saturday, January 30: 5:00
p.m. Mass (Mar).
Sunday, January 31: 7:30 a.m.
Mass (Bre). 9:00 a. m. Mass
(Mic). 9:15-10:15 a.m. Sts. Mary
and Brendan Elementary Reli-
gious Education (Pre-5). 10:30
a.m. Mass (Mar).
Monday, February 1: 8:30
a.m. Mass (Bre). 8:30 a.m. Word
and Communion (Mar). 8:00
p.m. AA and Al Anon (Mar).
Tuesday, February 2: 8:30 a.m.
Mass (Bre and Mar). 3:45 p.m.
Word and Communion (Arling-
ton Good Samaritan).
Wednesday, February 3: 9:00
a.m. Word and Communion (Oak
Terrace). 3:15-4:30 p. m. St.
Michael Elementary Religious
education (K-5) 5:00 p.m. Mass
(Mar). 7:00-8:00 p.m. Jr. and Sr.
High religious education (6-10).
Thursday, February 4: 8:30
a.m. Mass (Bre and Mic). 7:30
p.m. Narcotics Anonymous
(Mic).
TRINITY LUTHERAN
32234 431
st
Ave., Gaylord
Scott Richards, Pastor
Sunday, January 31: 10:15
a.m. Worship.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN
(Missouri Synod)
Arlington
507-964-2400
Gary L. Ruckman, Pastor
Sunday, January 31: 9:00 a.m.
Bible class. 10:00 a.m. Worship.
Thursday, February 4: 5:30
p.m. Deadline for bulletin infor-
mation.
EVANGELICAL
COVENANT CHURCH
107 W. Third St., Winthrop
507-647- 5777
Parsonage 507-647-3739
Kyle Kachelmeier, Pastor
www.wincov.org
Saturday, January 30: 6:00
a.m. Men’s Bible study at Hahn’s
Dining.
Sunday, January 31: 9:30 a.m.
Worship. 10:45 a.m. Sunday
School.
Wednesday, February 3: 9:00
a.m. Prayer coffee at Eunice’s.
7:00 p.m. Sr. High youth group.
Thursday, February 4: 9:30
a.m. Women’s Bible study. 6:30
p.m. Men’s Bible study at Peik’s.
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN
(Missouri Synod)
Green Isle
507-326-3451
Eric W. Rapp, Pastor
Friday, January 29: 10:00 a.m.
deadline for Sunday bulletin.
Sunday, January 31: 8:00 a.m.
Bible class. 9:00 a.m. Worship.
10:00 a.m. Sunday School.
Wednesday, February 3: 6:30
p.m. Confirmation and Wednes-
day night school.
Thursday, February 4: 7:30
p.m. Choir practice.
PEACE LUTHERAN
(Missouri Synod)
Arlington
507-964-2959
Kurt Lehmkuhl, Pastor
hispeace@frontiernet.net
www.peacelutheranarlington.org
Sunday, January 31: 8:15 a.m.
Sunday school. 8:30 a.m. Bible
study. 9:30 a.m. Worship service.
10:30 a.m. Fellowship.
Tuesday, February 2: 7:00 p.m.
Adult Inquirer’s class.
Wednesday, February 3: 3:45
p.m. Catechism.
ZION LUTHERAN
(Missouri Synod)
Green Isle Township
507-326-3451
Eric W. Rapp, Pastor
Friday, January 29: 10:00 a.m.
deadline for Sunday bulletin.
Sunday, January 31: 10:30
a.m. Worship.
Wednesday, February 3: 6:30
p.m. Confirmation and Wednes-
day night school.
Thursday, February 4: 7:30
p.m. Choir practice at St. Paul’s.
ZION LUTHERAN
814 W. Brooks St., Arlington
507-964-5454
Deborah Dawson, Pastor
Sunday, January 31: 9:00 a.m.
Worship. 10:00 a. m. Sunday
school and fellowship.
Tuesday, February 1: 6:00-
7:00 p.m. TOPS in church base-
ment.
Wednesday, February 3: Con-
firmation class (7th, 8th, & 9th).
2:30-5:30 p.m. Pastor Dawson in
the office.
Thursday, February 4: 9:00
a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Zion service
on cable. 2:30-5:30 p.m. Pastor
Dawson in office.
CREEKSIDE
Community Church
Christian & Missionary
Alliance
114 Shamrock Dr., Arlington
507-964-2872
John Cherico, Pastor
www.creekside-church.com
email: creeksidecma@gmail.com
Sunday, January 31: 9:30-
10:15 a.m. Adult and children’s
Sunday school. 10:30 a.m. Wor-
ship service. Nursery provided
for children 0-4 years old and
children’s church ages 5 through
fifth grade.
Tuesday, February 2: 7:00 p.m.
Ladies Bible study at church.
Wednesday, February 3: Kids
Clubs for children pre-school to
5th grade at the church. 6:30 p.m.
R. E. A. C. H. youth group at
Creekside.
SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST
7
th
Ave. N.W., Arlington
507-304-3410
Robert Brauer, Pastor
507-234-6770
Saturday: Church services at
9:30 a.m. Bible study at 11:00
a.m. Fellowship dinner at 12:00
p.m. All are welcome.
UNITED METHODIST
Arlington
Rodney J. Stemme, Pastor
www.arlingtonunited
methodist.org
Saturday, January 30: 10:00
a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Worship on
channel 8. 10:00 a.m. Women’s
Bible study at Bette Nelson’s.
Sunday, January 31: 9:00 a.m.
Worship. 10:15 a.m. Fellowship
& Sunday school. 10:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m. worship on channel 8.
11:30 a.m. Church Conference.
Monday, February 1: Pastor at
Partnership for Prevention train-
ing Feb. 1-4.
Tuesday, February 2: 6:30 p.m.
Worship team.
Wednesday, February 3: 9:00
a.m.- 3:00 p.m. quilters at church.
7:00 p.m. Choir.
Thursday, February 4: 10:00
a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Worship on
channel 8. 1:00 p.m. Women’s
Bible study at Jean Olson’s.
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN
(WELS)
Arlington
Peter J. Naumann, Pastor
Pastor Emeritus, Vacancy Pastor
Cell: 952-807-3424
PJNaumann@gmail.com
www.stpaularlington.com
email:
church@stpaularlington.com
Sunday, January 31: 8:45 a.m.
Sunday School. 9:00 a.m. Family
Bible study. 10:00 a.m. Worship.
Monday, February 1: Games at
Courtland, 4:00 p.m. B-girls.
5:00 p.m. B-boys. 6:00 p.m. A-
team.
Wednesday, February 3: 2:00
p.m. Bible study. 3:30 p.m. Kids
for Christ at school. 3:45 p.m.
Confirmation class. 7:00 p.m.
choir practice. 7:00 p.m. Elders’
meeting.
Thursday, February 4: 10:00
a.m. Bulletin information due.
11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Servic-
es on cable TV channel 8. 6:30
p.m. Worship committee.
GAYLORD
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Gaylord
Bob Holmbeck, Pastor
Sunday, January 31: 9:15 a.m.
Sunday school. 10:00 a.m. Wor-
ship service with annual meeting
and reports following.
Wednesday, February 3: 6:30
p.m. Wednesday evening Bible
classes and youth focused. Sup-
per-Welcome!
ST. PAUL’S UNITED
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Henderson
507-248-3594 (Office)
Deb Meyer, Pastor
Find us on Facebook:
St. Paul’s UCC Henderson
Sunday, January 31: 10:00 a.m.
Worship service.
ST. PAUL’S EV.
REFORMED CHURCH
15470 Co. Rd. 31, Hamburg
952-467-3878
Dan Schnabel, Pastor
www.stpaulsrcus.org
Sunday, January 31: 8:30 a.m.
Sunday school and adult Bible
study. 9:30 a.m. Worship service.
Wednesday, February 3: 6:30-
8:00 p.m. Catechism class.
Thursday, February 4: 6:30
p.m. Women’s Guild.
SENIOR DINING
Call 326-3401 for a meal
Suggested Donation $4.00
Meals are served at Highland
Commons dining room
Monday-Friday
Monday: Baked chicken, baked
potato, sour cream, squash,
bread, margarine, pudding, low fat
milk.
Tuesday: Sausage egg bake,
oven baked potatoes, tropi cal
fruit, coffee cake, margarine, sher-
bet, low fat milk.
Wednesday: Chili, pears, let-
tuce salad with dressing, corn-
bread, gelatin with fruit & whipped
topping, low fat milk.
Thursday: BBQ meatbal l s,
mashed potatoes, beets, bread,
margarine, lemon sponge cake,
low fat milk.
Friday: Ham boiled dinner with
cabbage, potatoes, carrots,
breadstick, margarine, bar, low fat
milk.
SIBLEY EAST ELEMENTARY
BREAKFAST MENU
Arlington and Gaylord
Feb. 1-5
Breakfast is served at 8:00 a.m.
daily. A 1/2 pint of milk is served
with each meal daily. Menu is sub-
ject to change.
Monday: Krave, cheese stick,
fruit, juice, milk.
Tuesday: Mini pancakes, fruit,
juice, milk.
Wednesday: Cereal , seeds,
fruit, juice, milk.
Thursday: Frudel, fruit, juice,
milk.
Friday: Oatmeal bar, yogurt,
fruit, juice, milk.
SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL
MENU
Arlington
Feb. 1-5
A 1/2 pint of milk and an en-
riched grain product is served with
each meal. Additional milk is avail-
able for 40 cents each. Menu is
subject to change.
Monday: Hamburger on bun,
oven potatoes, pickles, onions,
brown beans, fresh fruit, milk.
Tuesday: Turkey, gravy,
mashed potatoes, corn, cranber-
ries, fruit, milk.
Wednesday: Pizza, cole slaw,
broccoli, fruit, milk.
Thursday: Mexican Haystack,
ﬁxings, refried beans, salsa, corn,
fruit, milk.
Friday: Rib, bun, oven pota-
toes, glazed carrots, fruit, milk.
SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL
MENU
Gaylord
Feb. 1-5
A 1/2 pint of milk and an en-
riched grain product is served with
each meal. Additional milk is avail-
able for 40 cents each. Menu is
subject to change.
Monday: Hamburger on bun,
oven potatoes, peas, fruit, milk.
Alternate: Hamburger on bun.
Tuesday: Chi cken & gravy,
mashed potatoes, glazed carrots,
fruit, milk.
Alternate: Soup & Sandwich.
Wednesday: Pizza, romaine
salad, green beans, fruit, milk.
Alternate: Wrap & roll hot dog.
Thursday: Haystack, tomato,
lettuce, refried beans, corn, fruit,
milk.
Alternate: Haystack.
Friday: Rib, whole grain bun,
oven potatoes, baked beans, fruit,
milk.
Alternate: Brunch lunch.
Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, January 28, 2016, page 9
www.arlingtonmnnews.com
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We offer traditional funeral options and cremation as well
as honoring all family wishes. Did you know that some
families have a traditional visitation and funeral and then
cremation? We also provide Irrevocable Funeral Trusts so the
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more information and current obituaries.
Directors:
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Greggory Borchert, Darrell Kolden,
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507-964-2201
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FUNERAL SERVICES • ARLINGTON
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Blessings
For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities,
against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.
Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day,
and having done all, to stand firm.
Ephesians 6:12-13 ESV
Seventh Day Adventist
7
th
Ave. N.W., Arlington
507-304-3410
Pastor Robert Brauer
Saturday Service: 9:30 a.m.
Commercial and Industrial Builders
Green Isle, MN 55338
ph. 507.326.7901 fax: 507.326.3551
www.vosconstruction.com
Arlington State Bank
Serving the Community Since 1895
BANKING SERVICES
964-2256
Arlington
A & N Radiator Repair
Allen & Nicki Scharn, Owners
23228 401 Ave., Arlington
877-964-2281 or 507-964-2281 Bus.
Certified ASE Technician on Staff
Also distributor for Poxy Coat II
Industrial Grade Coatings/Paint
MID-COUNTY
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Cologne, MN 55322
(952) 466-3700
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411 7
th
Ave. NW • (507) 964-2251
Arlington
ENTERPRISE
402 W. Alden, Arlington
507-964-5547
Online at
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Arlington Haus
Your Hometown Pub & Eatery
1986-2009
Arlington • 1-507-964-2473
STATE BANK OF
HAMBURG
100 Years. 100 Reasons.
Phone 952-467-2992
statebankofhamburg.com
CONVENIENCE
STORE
Hwy. 5 N., Arlington
507-964-2920
Homestyle Pizza
Real or Soft Serve Ice Cream
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Phone (507) 964-2201
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Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, January 28, 2016, page 10
www.arlingtonmnnews.com
AGRICULTURE
Misc. Farm Items
LIESKE TRACTOR
Wanted: Your OLD TRACTORS,
any condition, make or model. We
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TRACTOR PARTS AND REPAIR.
Call Kyle. Located west of Hender-
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Help Wanted
500 Cow dairy seeking to fill a
maintenance position Will be re-
sponsible for performing preventa-
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farm equipment and buildings. Will
also help with field work, manure
hauling and feeding. prior work ex-
perience required. Must be able to
operate pay loaders, skid steers,
tractors and semis. CDL a plus.
Call (320) 238-2341, Engelmann
Dairy, Plato, MN.
Nursery production manager for a
12,000hd hog livestock facility lo-
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based on experience, vacation
pay, 401k. Contact J&D Livestock
at (320) 579-0238. John an Dan
Gass.
Time For Your Life, a local clean-
ing company is looking for part
time help! Must pay attention to
detai l and enj oy worki ng as a
team! Dayti me hours and no
weekends! No experience neces-
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as employee able to earn a week
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pay $12.50/hour. Please call or
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Firewood
Ash, elm and oak firewood for
sale. Seasoned and dry. $200 a
cord, will deliver. (320) 510-1766.
Heating/Air Conditioning
Special-96.1% Goodman gas fur-
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$1,900 installed. J&R Plumbing
Heating AC, Lester Prairie (320)
510-5035.
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Call 1-800-873-1736 for more in-
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Business, Office
Office/retail space on Main Street
in Arlington. Contact Dave at (507)
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Organic Farmland. Wanted Land
for 2016 and beyond that is certi-
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RENTAL
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WANTED: Land for 2016 and be-
yond. Will pay top dollar for large
acreage of patterned, tiled or evi-
dence of well drained land with
high yielding history. Contact Rich
Elbert (320) 365-4342.
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rent for 2015 and beyond. Com-
petitive rates and reference avail-
able. Call Austin Blad (320) 221-
3517.
SALES
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more. Together we are extraordi-
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Feb. 5.
SERVICES
Building Contractors
30 Years professional home repair
service. Interior/exterior. Fair rates
for quality work. Call (320) 359-
0333.
Internet/Computer
PLASTIC REPAIR: Don’t throw it.
Let me weld it. Call Mike, Bird Is-
land, any time. (320) 579-0418.
Misc. Service
CUSTOM LOG SAWING- Cut at
your place or ours. White oak lum-
ber decking and buy logs. Give
Virgil a call. (320) 864-4453.
SERVICES
Building Contractors
HANDYMAN: Will do remodeling
of kitchens, bathrooms, hanging
doors and wi ndows, pai nti ng,
sheet rocking, texturizing or any
minor repairs inside or outside.
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business. Call Ryan (320) 583-
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has openings in the following positions:
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Oak Terrace Assisted Living is looking for an experienced,
motivated individual to fulfill the Director of Nursing position
at our Gaylord Assisted Living campus.
We offer a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefit
package. Individual must have a current RN license. Assisted
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LPN AND RN
Seeking LPNs and RNs • Full and part-time positions.
LPN salary start at $18, RN start at $26.
We offer PTO, 401K, medical and dental insurance.
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Lynn Grochow, Human Resource
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The Sibley East Senior
High School performed its
one-act play, “Flowers for
Algernon,” at the district
contest in Jordan on Mon-
day, Jan. 25. (Top Photo)
Alexus Kreft, left, and
Adam Peterson, right, re-
hearsed a scene from the
one-act play. (Right Photo)
The cast and crew for the
Sibley East one-act play
included the following stu-
dents. Front Row: (left to
right) Kirsten Campbell,
Rebecca Campbell and
Jennifer Rovinsky. Back
Row: (l to r) Director Bryn
Tanner, Adam Peterson,
Emily Peterson and Alexus
Kreft. Missing from the
photo is Samantha Raghu.
SE One-Act Play
The Ridgeview Sibley
Medical Center and Founda-
tion offers high school stu-
dents who reside in Sibley
County the opportunity to re-
ceive a $1,000 college schol-
arship.
Qualified students must
have maintained a minimum
high school grade point aver-
age of 2.8 and completed the
requirements of the applica-
tion by the scholarship dead-
line. Scholarships will be
awarded to five qualified ap-
plicants.
To be eligible, students
must submit the application
components by April 1 (or
postmarked by this date), in-
cluding: the completed appli-
cation (which includes two
essay questions), a high
school transcript and a mini-
mum of two letters of recom-
mendation.
Scholarship applications
are currently available from
the guidance office at all Sib-
ley County high schools or
from the Ridgeview Sibley
Medical Center website
(www.sibleymedical.org).
About Ridgeview Sibley
Medical Center
Located in Arlington,
Ridgeview Sibley Medical
Center is a critical access hos-
pital—providing urgent care,
general surgery, and 24/7 hos-
pital and emergency services
to residents of Sibley County
and the surrounding area. It is
part of the Ridgeview Med-
ical Center network, which
also includes a hospital in
Waconia, a multitude of pri-
mary and specialty care clin-
ics, emergency services and
specialty programs, and Two
Twelve Medical Center in
Chaska. For more information
about Ridgeview Sibley Med-
ical Center, visit www.sib
leymedical.org.
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center
and Foundation accepting health
care scholarship applications
The Arthur Ziegler Post
6031 Auxiliary is now ac-
cepting applications for the
Marcella Arnold Nursing
Scholarship.
The scholarship is de-
signed to provide financial
aid to eligible nursing stu-
dents in their final year of
nursing school. This appli-
cation would be for the
2015-2016 school year.
The primary purpose of the
scholarship is to honor
Marcella Arnold who was
a loyal and dedicated vol-
unteer at the Minneapolis
Veterans Medical Center
for over 28 years. Arnold
passed away on Aug. 8,
1980. In 1981 a resolution
was passed to establish a
nursing scholarship in her
name.
The eligible applicant
for the Marcella Arnold
Nursing Scholarship is a
full-time nursing student in
an Associate Degree or
Baccalaureate Degree
School of Nursing or prior
to the start of an LPN pro-
gram. The scholarship is
designed to help fund the
final year. The applicant
must be eligible to join the
VFW or Auxiliary or be a
child or grandchild of a
VFW member. The appli-
cant must be a Minnesota
resident or if a non-resi-
dent of Minnesota with a
membership in the Min-
nesota VFW or Ladies
Auxiliary attending a nurs-
ing school in Minnesota.
The scholarship fund will
cover these expenses: tu-
ition, books, laboratory
and similar fees. Any un-
used portion must be re-
turned to the VFW. The
deadline is March 11.
Applications for this
scholarship are available
by contacting Carol
Dammann, 7849 Dairy Av-
enue, Glencoe, MN, 55336
or calling 320-864-4423.
Nursing scholarship is available
This favorite section contains excellent
local stories on the impact of agriculture
in our area. Reach out to the strong
agricultural areas of Renville, McLeod,
Sibley & Carver Counties.
Delivered to more than 18,700 homes
in 21 communities. “Ag Scene” will be
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Winter Sports
GI RL S VARSI T Y
BASKE T BAL L
Members of the Sibley East varsity girls basketball team in-
clude the following players and coaches. Front Row: (left to
right) McKayla Stumm, Alyssa Weber and Katie Tuchten-
hagen. Middle Row: (l to r) Alexandra Stock, Morgan
Stearns, Taylor Perschau, Alyssa Stoeckman and Brianna
Garcia. Back Row: (l to r) Head coach Jim DeSart, Taylor
Brinkman, Rachel Rettmann, Hannah Wentzlaff, Alli Harter
and assistant coach Chip Wolverton.
VARSI T Y WRE ST L I NG
Members of the Sibley East varsity wrestling team include the following members and coaches. First Row: (left to right) Managers Tirzah Ling, Alivia Strack, Isabel Figueroa, Norma Gon-
zalez, Hannah Kranz, Amber Frauendienst and Ashley Grack. Secnod Row: (l to r) Assistant coach Chris Koob, Derek Steele, Joe Aguilera, Beauen Harbarth, Kevin Melger, Lincoln
Carpenter, Dayne Morton, Ben Klaers, Matt Ziegler and assistant coach Dan Morton. Third Row: (l to r) Assistant coach Ben Tollefson, head coach Chad Johnson, Quin Riffenburg,
Jose Felipe, No Name, Thomas Battcher, Tommy Wentzlaff, Mason Voight, Tanner Pasvogel, Colton Harens, assistant coach Derek Hahn and assistant coach Dave Strack. Fourth
Row: (l to r) Cody Voight, Christian Figueroa, Tanner Kurtzweg, Jadan Podratz, Logan Tesch, Jake Wentzlaff, Paul Glisczinski, Brody Bates and Brandon Uecker. Missing from the
photo is Brevon Rose.
BOYS VARSI T Y
BASKE T BAL L
Members of the Sibley East varsity boys basketball team in-
clude the following players and coaches. Front Row: (left to
right) Kevin Durham, Brice Reierson and Connor Kranz.
Middle Row: (l to r) Collin Pautsch, Lorenzo Bortoletto
and Scott Holmquist, Gavin Bates, Austin Weckwerth and
assistant coach Todd Iverson. Back Row: (l to r) Statisti-
cian Mitchell Mathews, head coach Dan Meier, Dylan
Pauly, Devon Schultz, Alex Sell and assistant coach Dan
Tackmann. Missing from the photo is Tim Otto.
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