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Arlington
ENTERPRISE
Serving the Communities of Arlington and Green Isle, Minnesota
www.arlingtonmnnews.com Volume 132 • Number 23 • Thursday, December 17, 2015 • Arlington, MN 55307
Single copy $1.00
Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk
Christmas Stroll
Twenty-four trees were featured during the first ever
Christmas Stroll in the basement of St. Paul’s Lutheran
Church in Green Isle last Thursday, Friday and Saturday
evenings. The event was sponsored by the Green Isle
Lions Club. This Christmas tree was decorated by
Sharon Donnay, Green Isle. The overall winner was Vi-
vian Kroells, Green Isle. Over 180 people attended the
event during the three nights. Over 450 pounds of food
and nearly $400 was collected for the Sibley County
Food Shelf.
Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk
Green Isle Santa Day
Kailey Panning, 6, visited with Santa Claus in Green Isle on
Saturday morning, Dec. 12. She is the daughter of Darrek and
Lisa Panning, Green Isle. She is also the granddaughter of
Stanley and Mary Ann Panning, Green Isle, and Fran Refshaw,
Mesa, Ariz. Children received a bag of goodies from Santa
Claus and were treated to Christmas cookies and hot choco-
late. In addition, children received a free ride on a Green Isle
fire truck. The event, which annually attracts over 100 kids,
was sponsored by the Green Isle Lions Club, Green Isle Fire
Department and Green Isle Sportsmen’s Club.
By Amy Newsom
Correspondent
The Sibley County Board,
at its regular meeting on
Wednesday, Dec. 9, passed
resolution #2015-40 and ap-
pointed Laura Hacker as Sib-
ley County assessor effective
Monday, Dec. 21.
Hacker will replace Cal
Roberts who retires this
month and has been the coun-
ty assessor since 1975.
Hacker was the only person
to apply for the position of
county assessor. Her qualifi-
cations meet the county’s
minimum qualifications and
the state requirements.
In other business, Board
Chairperson Bill Pinske re-
quested that the Sibley Coun-
ty Board write a letter to Rep-
resentative Glenn Gruen-
hagen and Senator Scott
Newman and recommend that
the state surplus be used for
County Program Aid and
transportation.
Sibley County has lost a lot
of County Program Aid over
the years and that aid is used
to fund services that are man-
dated by the State of Min-
nesota, such as human servic-
es, public safety, and trans-
portation.
The County Board will
hold its next regular meeting
at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22.
Hacker appointed new Sibley County assessor
By Amy Newsom
Correspondent
The Sibley County Board,
during its regular meeting on
Wednesday morning, Dec. 9,
voted 4-1 to approve writing
off a bad debt for the Min-
nesota Valley Regional Rail
Authority (MVRRA).
The Rail Authority debt in
the amount of $190,369.97
dates back to the 1980’s. In
the 1980’s the Chicago and
North Western Transportation
Company was preparing to
abandon the rail line when
the MVRRA was established.
MVRRA was established, to
keep the railroad in the area,
with funds from the state,
shippers, the buyer of the rail
line, and three counties:
Carver, Redwood, and Sibley.
County Commissioner
Gary Kruggel said the other
counties that provided fund-
ing wrote off their bad debts
about 10 years ago.
County Commissioner
Bobbie Harder voted against
approving the write-off stat-
ing that the Rail Authority
should at least pay back the
principal balance.
County Board Chairperson
Bill Pinske said, “Who would
pay it back?” The rail line
has changed hands many
times and this debt dates back
to 1984.
Kruggel pointed out the
importance of the rail line in
the county. The ethanol plant
in Winthrop is a heavy user of
the rail line.
Rescinded
The County Board ap-
proved a request by County
Attorney Dave Schauer to re-
scind the directive of the
County Board appointing the
county attorney to provide
legal services to MVRRA.
The County Attorney’s office
has been providing legal rep-
resentation to MVRRA since
before Schauer became coun-
ty attorney in 1988.
Schauer stated that he does
not have the time to represent
MVRRA anymore because
the county attorney’s case
load is up 24 percent from
last year and he does not ex-
pect his case load to go down.
Overflow court cases are
being scheduled for Wednes-
days, the same day as the
MVRRA meetings. Commis-
sioner Kruggel stated that the
Rail Authority will hire their
own attorney.
Public Hearing
There were no members of
the public at the public hear-
ing for the tax abatement re-
quest by Heartland Corn
Products (HCP).
Vice President Scott
Blumhoefer presented the
HCP tax abatement request at
the public hearing on
Wednesday, Dec. 9. HCP is
requesting a tax abatement of
50 percent of the increase in
real estate taxes, on their
planned improvements, for a
five-year period of time.
Those improvements in-
clude: a two million gallon
storage tank, pump house,
and a combined power and
heat turbine building. The
estimated taxes on the im-
provements are $7,180 per
year. Half of that would be
$3,590 per year or a total tax
abatement of $17,950.
Other News
The Sibley County Com-
missioners will hold their
next regular meeting in Gay-
lord at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec.
22.
After the first of the year,
the County Commissioners
will continue to hold their
regular meetings at 9 a.m. on
the second and fourth Tues-
days of the month.
Sibley County Board votes 4-1
to write off bad MVRRA debt
By Kurt Menk
Editor
The Arlington City Coun-
cil, at its next regular meeting
on Monday night, Dec. 21,
will hold the second reading
of Ordinance 304. This is an
ordinance repealing and re-
placing Ordinance 273 and
establishing a storm water
drainage and authorizing the
imposition of storm water
drainage.
After the second reading is
held and a resolution is
adopted at this meeting,
storm water drainage rates
will increase.
The residential storm water
utility rate will increase from
$4 per month in 2015 to $6
per month in 2016.
The rate for commercial
properties (one acre and less)
will increase from $8 per
month in 2015 to $15 per
month in 2016.
Industrial, institutional and
commercial zoned properties
over one acre, as well as
properties over one acre, will
see their rates ranging from
$25 to $45 per month (based
on land use classification and
size of the property).
These changes will become
effective Jan. 1, 2016, and
customers can expect to see
the new rates reflected on
their Feb. 1 utility bills.
City staff has notified in-
dustrial, institutional and
commercial properties over
one acre, as well as properties
over one acre, of their 2016
proposed rate based on the
language drafted within Ordi-
nance 304, according to City
Administrator Liza Don-
abauer.
The rates, if adopted, will
still be significantly less than
the storm water drainage
rates in the City of Gaylord,
according to city officials.
The increase in rates will
allow the City Council to
meet debt obligations and to
plan for future repairs to the
city’s aging storm water sys-
tem.
City Council to consider
move to increase storm
water drainage rates
Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, December 17, 2015, page 2
www.arlingtonmnnews.com
NOTICE OF FILING DATES FOR
ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 2310
SIBLEY EAST PUBLIC SCHOOLS
STATE OF MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the period for filing affidavits of candi-
dacy for the office of school board member of Independent School
District No. 2310 shall begin on January 12, 2016 and shall close at
5:00 o’clock p.m. on January 26, 2016.
The special election shall be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. At that
election one (1) member will be elected to the School Board for term
expiring December 31, 2016.
Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district clerk, Sib-
ley East Public Schools, 202 3
rd
Avenue NW, Arlington, MN 55307 dur-
ing business hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The filing fee for this of-
fice is $2. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be
21 years of age or more upon assuming office and must have been a
resident of the school district from which the candidate seeks election
for thirty (30) days before the special election.
The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school dis-
trict clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 o’clock p.m. on January
26, 2016.
Dated December 7, 2015
BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
/s/ Michelle Weber
School District Clerk
Independent School District
No. 2310
Sibley East Public Schools
State of Minnesota
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Sibley East Public Schools ISD #2310
Truth In Taxation Public Meeting
Date: Monday, December 21, 2015
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Sibley East Public High School
202 3
rd
Ave. NW, Room 149
Arlington, MN 55307
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Green Isle Community School
invites you to our production
of our holiday program
Our House is a
Holiday House
What: “Our House is a Holiday House”
When: Friday, December 18 @ 7pm
Where: GICS Gymnasium
Who: The more the merrier!
GREEN ISLE
Please join us at
7 p.m. for our
Holiday Program!
We will be serving desserts, coffee
and juice immediately following the
program.
We will also be collecting Toys
for Tots donations as well.
All are welcome!
Free to the public!
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BARN SERVICE TO BE HELD AT:
DAVID KAHLE FARM
31074 431ST AVE
GAYLORD, MN
4 MILES EAST OF HWY #22 ON
CTY #8 AND 1 MILE NORTH
ON 431ST AVE.
CELEBRATE
CHRISTMAS
IN THE BARN
DECEMBER 24TH
2PM & 4PM SERVICES
SPONSORED BY: ST. PAUL’S & TRINITY
LUTHERAN CHURCHES, GAYLORD, MN
JOIN IN OUR SPECIAL
CHRISTMAS SERVICE
WITH GOD’S CREATURES.
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Monday, December 21: Arlington City Coun-
cil, council chambers, 6:30 p.m.
Sibley East School Board, room 149 at Ar-
lington Campus, 6:30 p.m.
VFW Post 6031, veterans building at fair
grounds, 8:00 p.m.
Arlington AA and Al Anon, St. Mary’s Catholic
Church, 8 p.m.
Thursday, December 24: Christmas Eve
Friday, December 25: Christmas Day
Community
Calendar
EQUAL HOUSING LENDER
MAIN BANK
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (straight thru)
DRIVE THRU
Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.,
Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Member
FDIC
Arlington State Bank
(507) 964-2256
Fax (507) 964-5550
www.ArlingtonStateBank.com
Thank You
I would like to thank the
Arlington Chamber and DJ’s
Shoes for the
$
200 gift cer-
tificate I won at Arli-Dazzle.
It is much appreciated!
Also, I would like to com-
mend the Arli-Dazzle Com-
mittee and the entire com-
munity for a spectacular
event!
Most sincerely,
Tammy Diehn
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Tank You
The family of Velma Lindemann
would like to thank the Arlington
Good Samaritan Center and Wa-
conia Ridgeview Hospice for the
compassionate care she received.
Pastor Hanneman for his many
visits and prayers, St. Paul’s Mis-
sion Club for the lunch served,
Lesley Kaeserman for the music
and Kolden Funeral Home for
helping make the arrangements.
Thank you to everyone who
came to the visitation, brought
food to the funeral, gave cards,
memori al s and f l owers. Your
thoughtfulness will never be for-
gotten.
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Many Gift Ideas
for your Last Minute Shopping
We also have:
- Toys - Books - Stocking Stuffers
- Russell Stover Boxed Candy
Come look at our expanded every day items.
W
e have
W
e have
Gift
Certificates!
Burt’s Bees
makes for a
great gift!
Don’t forget to wrap it all up!
We have Ribbons • Bows • & Gift wrap.
We also have boxed & individual Christmas Cards!
Many Ornaments, Soaps, Lotions & Jewelry
MORREIM PHARMACY
& GIFT CENTER
201 W. Main, Arlington (507) 964-5228
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am-5:30 pm, Sat: 8 am-1 pm
CLOSED: Dec. 24, 25, 26, 31 & Jan. 1 & 2
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News Briefs
Longville man killed in crash
A Longville man was killed in a one-vehicle accident
along Highway 19 about 5 1/2 miles west of Henderson
at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, according to the Minneso-
ta State Patrol.
Neil P. Johnson, 84, was driving a 1999 Ford Explorer
east on Highway 19 when the vehicle left the roadway,
according to the report. The vehicle entered the ditch,
struck a field approach and rolled.
The Arlington Ambulance responded to the scene.
Blue Christmas Service set
A Blue Christmas Service will be held in the Arling-
ton United Methodist Prayer Chapel at 5 p.m. Sunday,
Dec. 20.
This ecumenical service is for all people who find this
Christmas season difficult. People who are feeling blue
instead of festive red and green are encouraged to attend
the event for a time of healing and of quiet worship.
This will be a Service of Light in a time of darkness.
There will be an opportunity to light candles in memory
of loved ones and for prayers of hope.
Fellowship and refreshments will follow the service.
The church is located at 303 West Alden Street in Ar-
lington. People are encouraged to use the west door.
The event is sponsored by the Outreach Committee of
Arlington UMC for the community.
Guest speakers are sought
Brown Bag Lunches is something new at the Sibley
East Senior High School in Arlington. It involves com-
munity members sharing career stories, college stories
and life stories with high school students over the lunch
hour.
The plan is to continue hosting one guest speaker
each month until May.
Interested people who would like to share their stories
are encouraged to contact Senior High Counselor Laura
Zender at 507-964-8239.
Arlington Conquerors to meet
The Arlington Conquerors 4-H Club held its meeting
on Saturday, Dec. 5. The meeting also included a
potluck and presents.
The Arli-Dazzle float was finished and the members
were excited to get on it and ride in the parade. A fun
time was had by all.
The club decided to get a sign made to put on the can
recycling bin to discourage people from putting garbage
in the bin.
The next meeting will be held at the Senior Citizens
Building in Arlington on Wednesday, Jan. 13.
KCs to hold poster contest
All young people ages 8 through 14 are invited to par-
ticipate in the 2016 Knights of Columbus Substance
Abuse Awareness Poster Contest.
Students are encouraged to develop an
original  poster  and slogan idea designed to discourage
their peers from experimenting with drugs and alcohol.
The Knights of Columbus Substance Abuse Aware-
ness  Poster  Contest  will be an annual competition with
winning entries progressing to local, district, state and
international levels of competition.
There will be two divisions for youngsters ages 8 to
11 and two divisions for youngsters ages 12 to 14. All
contestants will be recognized for their participation.
For entry forms or additional information contact
Mike Feterl at mike.feterl@sibleyeast.org.
Blood drive in Henderson
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at
the Minnesota New Country School in Henderson from
1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18. The school is located at
210 Main Street.
Submitted Photo
Drive By Living Nativity
Mild weather and muddy conditions made challenges for the
Drive By Living Nativity but it was a big success with nearly
500 people driving by to enjoy the story of Christ’s birth that
was depicted in six scenes. The event was held at the Sibley
County Fairgrounds in Arlington on Sunday evening, Dec. 13.
Six hundred pounds of food was collected along with over $500
in cash donations for the Sibley County Food Shelf. Over 125
volunteers participated in this ecumenical event sponsored by
local churches and Thrivent. The ecumenical committee looks
forward to planning more events in 2016. A blessed Christmas
to all!
Henderson resident James
“Rosey” Rosenthal has an
idea to help veterans.
The commander of Hender-
son American Legion Post 74
has proposed that the City of
Henderson alter its building
and permit fees for veterans,
according to an article in the
Henderson Independent.
Rosenthal presented the
idea to the Henderson City
Council during a recent meet-
ing.
If approved, the measure
would waive all such fees for
disabled veterans and cut by
half fees for non-disabled
vets (both must be honorably
discharged).
After researching similar
measures in other states,
Rosenthal said he couldn’t
find examples of it being
done in Minnesota.
The fees would change for
10 to 12 items, ranging from
fence replacement to new
home construction.
“It’s a trend setting propos-
al,” Rosenthal said. “Hender-
son would definitely be in the
forefront. There’s nothing
like it in Minnesota.”
Henderson City Adminis-
trator Lon Berberich said the
city is still examining the
proposal, which was tabled
after discussion at the City
Council’s recent meeting.
The proposal will be dis-
cussed at a future meeting.
Trend setting proposal
presented at Henderson
meeting
HOLIDAY
EARLY DEADLINES
Due to the holidays...
Ads for the DEC. 27 Glencoe Advertiser,
Sibley Shopper & the DEC. 30 Golden Galaxy
are needed by Noon on FRIDAY, DEC. 18.
Ads for the DEC. 31 Arlington Enterprise
are needed by Noon on MONDAY, DEC. 28.
Ads for the JAN. 3 Glencoe Advertiser,
Sibley Shopper & the JAN. 6 Golden Galaxy
are needed by Noon on THURSDAY, DEC. 24.
Our GLENCOE office will be closing at 12:00 p.m.
on Thursdays, Dec. 24 & 31 and will be closed on
Fridays, Dec. 25 & Jan. 1.
The ARLINGTON office will be closed on Thursdays,
Dec. 24 & 31 and Fridays, Dec. 25 & Jan. 1.
Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, December 17, 2015, page 3
www.arlingtonmnnews.com
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Miller
Law Office
RAPHAEL J. MILLER
Attorney at Law
332 Sibley Avenue, Gaylord, MN 55334
Tel. (507) 237-2954
Wills - Family Law
Taxes - Estate Planning
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Free consultation on personal injury claims
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Arlington, MN 55307
Phone (507) 964-5753
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Probate and Business Law
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Saturdays by Appointment
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A year ago, South Country
Health Alliance (SCHA)
awarded nearly $3 million to
17 organizations through its
Community Reinvestment
Grant program to support ini-
tiatives focused on improving
the health of SCHA members
and addressing community
social determinants of health.
SCHA awarded a com-
bined $146,700 to initiatives
led by the Sibley County De-
velopmental Achievement
Center (DAC) and Sibley
County Public Health and
Human Services.
Sibley County DAC
SCHA gave $24,000 to the
Sibley County DAC in Ar-
lington for a one-year grant to
create a multi-sensory envi-
ronment (MSE) to help im-
prove the health and social
wellbeing of people with in-
tellectual disabilities.
MSEs are designed to gen-
erate a stimulating, yet calm-
ing environment for people of
any age with disabilities or
disorders through the combi-
nation of visual, auditory, tac-
tile, kinesthetic and olfactory
stimulation.
“We completed the room
earlier this year, and what’s
happening is way bigger than
we had ever expected,” said
DAC Director Mark Pauly.
“We were envisioning it with
just the small group of our
population, but we’re finding
that everyone can benefit
from it.”
The Sibley County DAC
used funds from the grant to
design, construct and equip
the MSE with bubble tubes,
vibroacoustic seating, light
projectors, stereos, an infinity
panel and other equipment.
The DAC also hired a leading
expert in the MSE field,
Linda Messbauer from
Sensezational Environments
in New York, to train DAC
staff on the use of the MSE
room.
Individuals typically spend
30 minutes in the room, expe-
riencing the stimuli con-
trolled by a DAC staff mem-
ber or interacting with the
equipment in the room.
Angela Knapper, program
manager at the DAC, said
they have already seen posi-
tive outcomes with individu-
als who have spent time using
the new MSE room, exhibit-
ing improved emotional and
social behavior and increased
self-control.
Pauly added that though
they are encouraged by the
initial effects on the people
they’ve served, the DAC will
continue to explore opportu-
nities to offer MSE services
to others in the community.
“I see a continued need for
more training, getting better
at what we do in the room
and helping more and more
people,” said Pauly.
Sibley County
Public Health and
Human Services
SCHA gave $122,700 to
Sibley County Public Health
and Human Services for a
three-year grant to fund a
pilot Community Health
Worker (CHW) program, fo-
cusing primarily on improv-
ing the health of the Hispanic
population in the area.
A CHW is a trained health
educator who works with
Managed Health Care Pro-
gram (MHCP) recipients who
have difficulty understanding
health care providers due to
cultural or language barriers.
CHWs often have a close un-
derstanding of the communi-
ties they serve, which helps
them work as a reliable link
between public health and so-
cial services and members of
the community.
Sibley County has used the
Community Reinvestment
Grant to hire and train a
CHW, who has already begun
working with Hispanic indi-
viduals in the area and con-
necting them to local re-
sources that will meet their
health care needs.
“Our community health
worker is reaching out to
multiple local providers to
start making those connec-
tions in the community,” said
Rachel Fruhwirth, public
health supervisor at Sibley
County. “She’s also partner-
ing with Meeker McLeod
Sibley Community Health
Services to address the needs
of the Hispanic population.”
According to a report from
Sibley County, approximately
8 percent of Sibley County’s
population is Hispanic. As
this population grows, the
CHW will assist Hispanic
residents navigate the com-
plex social service and health
care systems to achieve im-
proved health outcomes and
advance health equity in the
community.
The Community Reinvest-
ment Grant will continue to
fund the CHW position as she
completes her final training
and certification requirements
and begins to build relation-
ships and make connections
with Sibley County residents,
local health care providers
and other partners and re-
sources.
About South Country
Health Alliance
South Country Health Al-
liance is a county-based pur-
chasing health plan owned by
11 Minnesota counties—
Brown, Dodge, Goodhue,
Kanabec, Morrison, Sibley,
Steele, Todd, Wabasha,
Wadena and Waseca—in a
joint effort to support accessi-
ble, quality health care
through partnerships with
community services and local
health care providers for
Minnesota Health Care Pro-
gram enrollees.
SCHA began enrolling
members in November 2001
and now has more than
37,000 members. The health
plan offers five programs to
meet the health care needs of
Minnesota Health Care Pro-
gram enrollees in its service
area.
For more information
about SCHA, call 1-866-567-
7242 or visit www.
mnscha.org.
Initiatives in Sibley County net
Community Reinvestment Grants
By Kurt Menk
Editor
The Arlington Area
Chamber of Commerce,
during its regular monthly
meeting on Monday after-
noon, Dec. 14, unanimous-
ly approved a motion to
elect officers for 2016.
Derek Hahn will serve as
the new president while
Leah Prahl will be the new
vice president. Kevin Lind-
strand will serve as the new
treasurer while Tiffany
Brockhoff will again serve
as secretary.
The board of directors
will include Past President
Kevin Lindstrand as well as
Wendell Terlinden, Terry
Klages and Justin Davis.
Lindstrand was recog-
nized for his dedicated ef-
forts as president in 2015.
Dues
Lindstrand announced
that a letter for 2016 dues
will soon be mailed out to
all current Chamber mem-
bers.
Prior to Jan. 31, 2016,
dues will remain at $55 for
businesses and $25 for indi-
viduals.
After Jan. 31, 2016, dues
will be $75 for businesses
and $35 for individuals.
Businesses and individu-
als who were not members
in 2015, but would like to
join in 2016 can contact
any Chamber officer.
Special
Guests
Crystal Frazer and Toni
Porth were introduced as
special guests at the meet-
ing.
Frazer is the new admin-
istrator at the Good Samari-
tan Society - Arlington
campus.
Porth is the new director
of nursing services at the
Good Samaritan Society -
Arlington campus.
Arli-Dazzle
Arli-Dazzle Committee
Chairperson Kim Schneider
presented a brief summary
of the Arli-Dazzle festivi-
ties which were held on
Saturday, Dec. 5.
“The day went great,”
said Schneider. “Everything
went without a hitch.”
She added, “It was anoth-
er success thanks to every-
body.”
Schneider estimated that
there were anywhere be-
tween 10,000 and 12,000
people in attendance for the
parade.
A debriefing meeting will
be held on Friday night,
Jan. 15.
Other News
Lindstrand presented a fi-
nancial statement to Cham-
ber members during the
meeting.
Although there are still
some bills that need to be
paid, the Chamber made
about $8,000 from its re-
cent Arli-Dazzle festivities.
Overall, the Chamber
currently has almost
$44,000 in total assets.
The Arlington Area
Chamber of Commerce will
hold its next monthly meet-
ing at the Emergency Serv-
ices Building at noon Mon-
day, Jan. 11, 2016.
Derek Hahn is new Chamber president
Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk
Santa’s Helpers
Arlington residents Mary Lietz, left, and Mari-
on Van Moorlehem, right, were two of many
volunteers who wrapped presents for the
Santa’s Helpers program in Gaylord on Tues-
day, Dec. 8.
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Opinions
Christmas is a
season of giving
Our View: Giving is always important,
especially during the holiday season
Guest Column
Letters To The Editor
Christmas is not only a rich and joyful religious celebra-
tion. It is also a season of giving.
Residents in the Arlington and Green Isle area have always
been generous during this time of year. Churches, schools
and organizations hold collections for the local and area food
shelves. Individuals and groups donate presents to Santa’s
Helpers while other people volunteer to wrap those gifts. The
giving goes on and on.
This Christmas once again comes at a pivotal time. Al-
though the economy has improved to some degree, this year’s
holiday season comes at a time when many individuals and
families are still experiencing difficult times.
People still know neighbors and friends who are without
work or just back to work and struggling to put food on the
table and presents underneath the Christmas tree.
When the parties are over and the decorations are packed
away, however, these people may continue to struggle to
make ends meet into the new year. Although there again is
hope that this will finally be the last Christmas of the global
economic difficulties, many individuals and families will
need the help of their neighbors, friends and family members
well into 2016.
Another good deed to perform during the holiday season
and the long winter is to stay in touch with an elderly friend,
neighbors or relatives. A card, gift, visit or even a telephone
call will make their holiday season and break up the long
winter.
In addition, there are people who are struggling with med-
ical conditions and others who have lost loved ones during
the year.
Helping people in their time of need and watching over the
elderly is not only a Minnesota tradition. It’s the right thing
to do.
-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.
December 18
In Memory Of Marilyn Pepper, Bill
Pinske, Makinsey Scharping, Sharon
Stumm, Stephanie St. John, and Mr.
and Mrs. Bjorn Burnevik.
December 19
Mark Vos, Teresa Campa, Mike
Dose, Bernice Lieske, Wade Mesen-
bring, Dustin Roth, and Mr. and
Mrs. Kevin Smart.
December 20
Vanesa Aguilera, Avarie Duenow,
Jennifer Gieseke, Devon Jenneke,
Marcus Santillana, Emily Shimota
and Clarence Sickmann.
December 21
Sandy Bergersen, James Burmeister,
Olivia Figueroa and Glenn Schauer.
December 22
Matt Mangen, Sue McCarthy, Rick
Shimota and Mike Tupa.
December 23
In Memory Of Brad Meech, Nolan
Herd and Shirley Soeffker.
December 24
In Memory Of Elmer Dietel, Parker
Alsleben and Bill Boecker.
*****
“Santa Claus has the right idea.
Visit people once a year.” - Victor
Borge
*****
How To Tell If
You’re A Grinch
1. You reuse last year’s Christmas
cards and send them out under your
own name.
2. You steal light bulbs from
your neighbor’s outdoor display to
replenish your own supply.
3. You have dressed a dog or cat
as Santa Claus, elf helper or rein-
deer.
4. You put out last year’s stale
candy canes for children.
5. You enclose a shoddy and infe-
rior gift from a Target, Walmart or
K-Mart in a Bloomingdale’s or other
prestige box to impress your friends.
6. You make collect long dis-
tance phone calls to your family
on Christmas Eve.
7. At the office Christmas party,
you horde huge stockpiles of good-
ies for later consumption at home.
8. You steal the wreath from a
parked car to use at home.
9. After an invitation to a friend’s
house, you bring a commercially
produced fruitcake and try to pass it
off as homemade.
10. Any stealing from the Toys-
For-Tots collection bins is a defi-
nite no-no.
*****
As a little girl climbed onto
Santa’s lap, he asked the usual ques-
tion: “And what would you like for
Christmas?”
The child stared at him open-
mouthed, then gasped, “Didn’t
you get my e-mail?”
*****
“You know you’re getting old,
when Santa starts looking younger.”
- Robert Paul
*****
Remember the old days when
people stopped Christmas shop-
ping when they ran out of money?
*****
“Marry an orphan. You’ll never
have to spend boring holidays with
the in-laws.” - George Carlin
*****
Christmas Presents
Here are ten useful phrases for re-
sponding to Christmas presents you
would rather not have received.
1. Thanks a lot!?
2. My word! What a gift.
3. Well, well, well...
4. If I hadn’t put on so much
weight recently it would have fit-
ted me perfectly.
5. Gosh, I hope I never lose this.
We’re always losing things around
here.
6. It’s great, but I’m worried
about the envy it may create.
7. Just my luck to get this on the
very Christmas I promised to give
all my gifts to charity.
8. Unfortunately, I am about to
enter MI5’s Witness Protection
Program.
9. Frankly, I don’t deserve this.
10. Really, you shouldn’t have.
*****
By Glenn Mollette
When I was a child I remember
my grandfather suffering chest
pains. He kept putting nitroglycerin
tablets under his tongue to help with
the pain. My mother and I along
with grandma and a couple of others
sat with grandpa in the family din-
ing room area. After his heart pain
subsided he sighed, "I'll probably
never live to see another Christmas."
Looking back I remember that he
did have one more Christmas.
After grandpa and mamaw died
Christmases were never quite the
same. During those special times to-
gether we thought they would never
pass. It seemed that life and Christ-
mas were frozen in time. To a child
Christmas had always been this way
and I could never imagine Christmas
being any different.
We can never comprehend tomor-
row. We hope and wish for tomor-
row but we don't fully understand all
the changes that tomorrow will
bring. We hope for good jobs, paid
off mortgages, graduation from
school, retirement security and on
and on. However as one Christmas
after another rolls by so do the years
and so does life's scenery and the
people around us. Some people this
year will spend their first Christmas
in a nursing home. Some this year
will spend their first Christmas with-
out a parent or a spouse. Some will
try to get through this season with-
out them. Others will try to make it
through the season unemployed or
with a recent terminal health diagno-
sis.
My wife and I were talking
tonight but how better it would be if
her father and my parents and others
that we loved were still alive.
Christmas without them is different.
I don't know what you are going
through today. Our nation is dealing
with a lot. We have terrorism, finan-
cial struggles, and people experienc-
ing lots of stress.
Many American families are hop-
ing to just survive the Christmas
season and make it to January 1.
Hopefully you and I will have one
more Christmas. If we do let's savor
each moment. Whatever and whoev-
er you have in your life please take
the time to embrace them and love
them. Next year could be very dif-
ferent.
Take the time to personally enjoy
Christmas. I realize Christmas is
about giving. We want to see our
loved ones smile. However, in the
days ahead recharge your battery a
little. Read some Christmas stories.
Watch some Christmas movies. Re-
flect on the message of peace and
love delivered to the world in the
baby Jesus through a peasant couple
in Bethlehem. Visit some people in
the nursing home, the jail, or those
who are aged and lonely. Also con-
nect with some people through visits
or just the telephone and say Merry
Christmas. It will do them and you a
lot of good.
May you have many more Christ-
mases, but at least one more, and
may it be one of your best ever.
Glenn Mollette is an American
syndicated columnist and author. He
is the author of eleven books and
read in all fifty states.
One more Christmas
To The Editor,
Our community lost Mike Vrklan
last week. Any reader of Mike’s
obituary can clearly recognize
Mike’s level of community service,
but the list of his accomplishments
and endeavors shares only a minute
slice of what he really meant to
many of us, and shows nothing of
how he will be missed.
To two generations of Arlington-
Green Isle and Sibley East students,
Mr. Vrklan taught more than weld-
ing skills and metals manufacturing;
from him we learned the value of
working individually and collective-
ly to create. His relaxed teaching
style, engaging, roaring laugh, and
sly humor made him a popular
teacher, and with his understanding
ear and simple, sage advice, he natu-
rally became a mentor and confidant
to countless many. He was a father
figure. “Relax.”
Any of Mr. V.’s Jr. High Football
players, I believe, would confess in-
timidation if he laid one of his enor-
mous, powerful hands on your
shoulder to make sure you were
hearing him. The intimidation was
quickly dispensed, however, with a
quick, earnest word of encourage-
ment that seemed to be exactly what
you needed to hear. In his athletes,
Coach Vrklan inspired enthusiasm
and passion, and instilled in us the
value of teamwork and dedication.
He did not demand our full devotion
and respect, yet he received it--we
desperately gave everything we
could to earn his esteem. Despite a
roster that included athletes that de-
veloped into State Wrestling Cham-
pions, college athletes, and athletic
hall of fame members, I believe if
you polled any of the players on
Mike’s 1983 8th grade football
team, you would find that every one
of us remember our coach’s tearful,
jubilant, effervescent congratula-
tions to us when we beat Le Sueur
as our fondest sports memory and a
highlight of our lives. “You guys
are the best, just the best!”
It was not until much later, as a
member of Mike’s track coaching
staff, that I more fully understood
the uncomplicated philosophy that
made him such a successful, well-
loved, compassionate individual.
“Do what’s best for the kids.”
Mike’s true legacy may be the
leaders that he helped shape. Mike’s
dedication to the Boy Scouts created
an opportunity, and the out-of-doors
provided his venue, for scores of Ar-
lington area boys to build self-confi-
dence and develop leadership abili-
ties that we have summoned and ex-
ercised long after the inimitable
campouts and blissful canoe trips
have concluded. It takes no time to
compile an impressive list of current
coaches, teachers, Scout leaders,
elected officials, and community
volunteers that are in so many ways
Mike’s protégées in leadership style
and commitment. “Everybody
pitches in, and it won’t take long.”
As I remember Mike, it is almost
incomprehensible how generous he
was with his time and how freely he
shared his boundless vim. Whether
it was to his students, athletes, Boy
Scouts, the Arlington City Council,
or a late night soirée, to our grand
enjoyment and great benefit, Mike
gave all of himself. “Let’s not do it
half-way.”
So long Teacher, Coach, Mentor,
Scoutmaster, Councilmember,
Friend. Thank you--you were one
of a kind, and will be missed im-
measurably, but our memories of
you and the lessons you ingrained
live with us.
Jim Kreft
Arlington
The measure of a man
To The Editor,
A heartfelt thank you to the Sibley
County Choral Society for capturing
the essence of Christmas in song,
and for sharing your talents with our
area residents during this weekend’s
marvelous concerts.
Merry Christmas to you!
Sheila Arneson
Arlington
Choral Society captures essence of Christmas
History
Obituaries
Michael J. Vrklan, age 69,
of Arlington passed away at
the Arlington Good Samari-
tan Center
on Thurs-
day, Dec.
10.
Mass of
Ch r i s t i a n
Burial was
held at St.
M a r y ’ s
C a t h o l i c
Church in
Ar l i ngt on
at 11 a. m.
Monday, Dec. 14.
Visitation was held at St.
Mary’s Catholic Church from
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec.
13. It continued one hour
prior to the mass time at the
church on Monday, Dec. 14.
Michael John Vrklan was
born to Emil and Deloris
(Johnson) Vrklan in Duluth
on Sept. 25, 1946. He grew
up in Duluth and graduated
from Morgan Park High
School in 1964. He attended
the University of Minnesota -
Duluth and graduated in
1969. He took a teaching po-
sition at the Arlington-Green
Isle Public Schools in Arling-
ton in the fall of 1969. Mike
married Judith Rusin at St.
Isadore’s in Sturgeon Lake on
July 25, 1970. He coached
football, basketball, cross
country and track. He also
worked odd jobs during the
summer. Mike was a member
of the Knights of Columbus,
Arlington City Council and
Auxiliary Police. He also
served as a Boy Scout Master
and a paramedic.
Mike is survived by his
wife, Judith Vrklan of Arling-
ton; sons, Patrick (Tracy) of
Woodbury and Bob of Fair-
fax; brother, Mark (Sandy) of
Arlington; and sister, Debbie
(Frank) Galin of El Paso,
Texas.
Kolden Funeral Home of
Arlington assisted the family
with arrangements.
Michael J. Vrklan, 69, Arlington
Michael
Vrklan
Robert Luepke, age 63, of
Arlington, passed away
peacefully surrounded by his
family at his home on
We d n e s -
day, Dec. 9.
Funer al
s e r v i c e s
were held
at Peace
Lu t h e r a n
Church in
Ar l i ngt on
at 11 a. m.
Sat ur day,
Dec. 12.
Vi s i t a -
tion was held at Peace
Lutheran Church from 3 p.m.
to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 and
continued one hour to the
service time at the church on
Saturday, Dec. 12.
Robert Roman was born to
Frank and Mary (Novosad)
Luepke in Gaylord on Sept.
9, 1952. He attended St.
Paul’s Lutheran School in Ar-
lington until the eighth grade
and then continued his educa-
tion at the Arlington-Green
Isle Public Schools. On Aug.
2, 1975, he married Mary
Scharpe at St. Paul’s Luther-
an Church in Green Isle. He
was employed at Seneca
Foods in Arlington for 35
years. Robert enjoyed camp-
ing and fishing and made
craft items. His greater love
however was spending time
with the grandkids.
He is survived by his wife,
Mary of Arlington; children,
Sean (Heather) Luepke and
their son Austin of Brownton,
Travis (Jenny) Luepke and
their children Kelsey, Karter
and Kolton of Arlington, and
Jennifer Luepke (Jeremy
Latzke) and their children
Austin, Alexis, Damon and
Jaxson of Arlington; siblings,
Dick (Barb) Luepke of Ar-
lington and Janice Bergeron
of Houston, Texas; and many
nieces and nephews.
Robert is preceded in death
by his parents; and siblings,
Daniel Luepke and Phyllis
Pautsch.
Kolden Funeral Home of
Arlington assisted with
arrangements.
Robert Luepke, 63, Arlington
Robert
Luepke
Mary J. Nyberg, 86, Sav-
age, originally from Arling-
ton, passed away on Wednes-
day, Dec. 9.
Funer al
service will
be held at
the Pax
C h r i s t i
Ca t h o l i c
C h u r c h ,
12100 Pio-
neer Trail,
E d e n
Prairie, at
11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18.
Visitation will be held one
hour prior to the service at
the church.
Mary loved spending time
with her family and summers
at the lake. Her smile, great
sense of humor and infectious
laugh will be remembered by
all.
She is survived by her sis-
ters, Betty Groetsch, Ann
Leaf and Lori Hasbrouck;
children, Mark Nyberg, Paul
Nyberg, David Nyberg, Jay
Nyberg, Terri Bauer, Patty
Montague, Kathy Roseberry
and Jenny Hilton; 21 grand-
children; and eight great
grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by
husband, Marven; parents
Loretta and Louis Kill; broth-
ers; Val, Lou and Larry Kill;
and sisters; Margaret Makens
and Barbara Stevents.
Memorials preferred to
Catholic Charities.
Mary J. Nyberg, 86, Savage
Mary
Nyberg
Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk
Gingerbread Houses
Kindergarten students at the Sibley East Ele-
mentary School in Arlington made ginger-
bread houses on Friday afternoon, Dec. 11.
Avarie Duenow, left, made a gingerbread barn
with her mom Rachel Duenow.
70 Years Ago
December 20, 1945
Louis Kill, Editor
The Graupmann ditch dig-
ging machine was brought up
from Hamburg this week and
was put to work digging the
trench for the sanitary sewer ex-
tension to the hospital site. The
trench leads north from the
Adolph Weihe corner into the
former Hillemann farm and then
west to the hospital site. The
same machine may later dig the
basement for the hospital. A flax
straw covering has been placed
on the hospital site to keep out
the frost and facilitate the work
of excavating in the near future.
The Graupmann machine is a
so-called drag-line which moves
dirt rapidly.
A fire was discovered in the
basement of the Scharping drug
store building on Saturday
evening at the supper hour and
resisted the efforts of the fire de-
partment for almost an hour be-
fore it was entirely subdued.
The terrific heat and dense
smoke made entrance into the
basement difficult and haz-
ardous, therefore it was some
time before the seat of the blaze
was located. Damage to the
building and contents will run
into several thousand dollars.
The following Arlington and
Green Isle men were discharged
from the service within the past
week:
Clarence Wolter, Arlington
Edwin F. Kistner, Arlington
Raymond A. Kienitz, Arl.
Duane B. Meyer, Arlington
Vernie L. Dahl, Arlington
Walter W. Mathwig, G. I.
Edward J. Harjes, G. I.
Irving Freudenthal, G. I.
55 Years Ago
December 22, 1960
Louis H. Kill, Editor
Tony Kloeckl, Commercial
Club chairman of the decorating
committee, announced the win-
ners of the 1960 Christmas Dec-
orating Contest on Tuesday. The
home selected as the very best
in the Arlington vicinity is that
of Mr. and Mrs. Milo Soeffker.
The second best was the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Pinske and
the Donald Timm home re-
ceived third place. The Arling-
ton Cement-Stone Works took
first place in the business deco-
rations. Second place went to
the Arlington Convalescent
Home and third to the Arlington
Lumber Co.
When good old St. Nick
made his scheduled stop here in
Arlington last Saturday he found
over 800 children of this area
waiting to catch a glimpse of
him.
45 Years Ago
December 17, 1970
Val G. Kill, Editor
Publication date of JERIMY
by Wendy Lou Jones of Arling-
ton, has been set for December
14, 1970. The book, a children’s
fantasy about a pet giraffe
named Jerimy, will be brought
out by Carlton Press at a list
price of $2.50. Wendy who is 14
is an only child and lives with
here parents in Arlington. She is
a student at St. Paul’s Lutheran
School and is in the eighth
grade.
The infant son of Mr. and
Mrs. Ray Heimkes was chris-
tened Sunday morning at St.
Paul’s Lutheran Church in
Green Isle by Rev. H. J. Mal-
otky. He was given the name
Billy Ray.
Mrs. Earl Berger had the mis-
fortune to break her left arm at
the wrist on Monday afternoon
while uptown shopping. She
was taken to the Arlington Hos-
pital where she was a patient
until Wednesday. Her arm is in a
cast but is getting along nicely.
30 Years Ago
December 19, 1985
Val G. Kill, Editor
Howard and Deb Brinkman
announced the birth of their
daughter Ashley Jean. Ashley
was born Thursday, December
12 at the Arlington Municipal
Hospital.
Randy and Judy Wagner an-
nounced the birth of their son
Adrian Jay, who was born on
Sunday, December 8 at the Wa-
conia Ridgeview Hospital.
Scott Krueger, 10, was named
honorable mention in the
Woman’s Day National Care
Bear Writing Contest. He re-
ceived a 13-inch Tenderheart
Bear for his winning efforts.
Sibley County Court
The following misde-
meanors, petty misdemeanors
and gross misdemeanors were
heard in District Court No-
vember 27-December 4: Min-
nesota State Patrol (MSP);
Sheriff’s Office (SO); Depart-
ment of Natural Resources
(DNR); MN Department of
Transportation (MNDOT):
Mary J. Jenatscheck, 60,
Waseca, speed, $125, Gaylord
PD; Krystal J. Knacke, 33,
Winthrop, speed, $145, no
proof insurance (driver), dis-
missed, Gaylord PD; Jacob D.
Olson, 25, Marshall, expired
DL-over 21, no proof insur-
ance (driver), $385, Gaylord
PD; Kevin E. Sallstrom, 59,
Winthrop, speed, $145, Gay-
lord PD; Gary G. Stangler, 54,
Freeport, speed, $145, Gaylord
PD; Renita D Tyrance, 48,
Mankato, no proof insurance
(driver), dismissed, Gaylord
PD; Rachelle R. Vadnais, 20,
Clearwater, speed, $145, Gay-
lord PD.
Rita L. Sheets, 31, Hender-
son, speed, $290, Henderson
PD.
Alisher E. Arifbayev, 22,
Orlando, Fla., speed, $125,
MSP; Jeffrey A. Chapman, 58,
Marshall, speed, $225, MSP;
Ryan D. Daley, 27, Prior Lake,
speed, $125, MSP; Carol L.
Heisel, 53, Winthrop, speed,
$125, MSP; Joseph J. Merrill,
53, Prior lake, speed, $285,
MSP; Grady W. Timmerman,
19, Eagle Lake, speed, $135,
MSP.
Bionca J. Dircks, 23, Min-
neapolis, speed, possess drug
paraphernalia, $275, SO; Lon-
nie L. Evans Jr., 34, Min-
neapolis, driver must carry
proof of insurance when oper-
ating vehicle, $285, SO; Rosa
R. Sales Godinez, 20, Le
Sueur, driver without valid
DL, no insurance-driver viola-
tion, $385, SO; Mohamed J.
Sheikh Bora, 20, Minneapolis,
speed, DL not in possession,
$165, SO; Darrel D. Siewert,
55, Detroit Lakes, speed,
$125, SO.
The Le Sueur-Henderson
School Board, during a re-
cent meeting, heard a plan
to eliminate substitute
teachers at the middle
school and high school lev-
els, part of an effort to get
the district’s finances back
in line, according to an arti-
cle in the Henderson Inde-
pendent.
The district has been
wrestling with its fund bal-
ance following an October
audit that showed a
$190,000 deficit.
As part of a pilot pro-
gram, eliminating substi-
tutes would save the district
$20,000 to $25,000 a year,
LS-H Principal Kevin Ener-
son said.
“This is a program al-
ready in place in Farming-
ton and Chanhassen,” said
Enerson. “We are planning
to begin Jan. 26 and as we
go along we will communi-
cate, coordinate and work
to find the kinks and con-
tinue improving.”
Students without a sub-
stitute would report to
study hall and follow an
online learning lesson plan
or exercise designed by
their teacher. The plan
could not be used for spe-
cial education, music, art
and industrial technology,
Enerson noted.
L-SH school district to eliminate substitutes
in an effort to get its finances back in line
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By Kurt Menk
Editor
The Sibley East B-squad
boys basketball team cap-
tured one win in three games
during the past week.
The visiting Wolverines
lost to Tri-City United 61-26
on Tuesday night, Dec. 8.
Alex Sell scored eight
points while Tim Otto and
Jacob Willmsen hooped six
and five points respectively.
Brice Reierson netted three
points while Connor Deis and
Holden Lindquist added two
points each.
Sibley East also lost to vis-
iting Jordan 60-20 on Friday
night, Dec. 11.
Deis and Sell scored five
points each while Kevin
Durham, Jr. and Lindquist
recorded four points apiece.
Willmsen added two points.
The Wolverines rebounded
with a 44-29 win over visit-
ing New Ulm on Monday
night, Dec. 14.
Lindquist and Otto poured
in 15 and 14 points respec-
tively. Willmsen scored seven
points while Lucas Chavez
had six points. Jesus Ro-
driguez added two points.
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By Kurt Menk
Editor
The Sibley East varsity
wrestling team competed
against three opponents at
home during the past week.
The Wolverines trounced
visiting New Ulm 45-27 in a
dual meet in Arlington on
Tuesday night, Dec. 8.
Sibley East then split a tri-
angular meet against visiting
Scott West and St. Peter on
Thursday night, Dec. 10. The
Wolverines lost to Scott West
48-19 and defeated St. Peter
37-20.
The Wolverines will com-
pete in the Redwood River
Riot at Redwood Falls on Fri-
day, Dec. 18 and Saturday,
Dec. 19.
Sibley East 45
New Ulm 27
106-pounds: Danye Morton
(SE) decisioned Caleb Arndt
(NU) 6-0.
113-pounds: Kevin Melger
(SE) was pinned by Cole
Ranweiler (NU).
120-pounds: Lincoln Car-
penter (SE) pinned Rebekah
Hoppe (NU).
126-pounds: Tanner Pasvo-
gel (SE) decisioned Ryan
Wacker (NU) 7-2.
132-pounds: Tommy Went-
zlaff (SE) decisioned Sean
Howk (NU) 5-4.
138-pounds: Bogarett
Rechtzigel (SE) was pinned
by Hunter Ranweiler (NU).
145-pounds: Mason Voight
(SE) decisioned Tanner Stark
(NU) 4-1.
152-pounds: Logan Tesch
(SE) was pinned by Max De-
siauriers (NU).
160-pounds: Quinlan Riff-
enburg (SE) was decisioned
by Nick Mehlhop (NU) 6-4.
170-pounds: Brody Bates
(SE) pinned McKray Schmidt
(NU).
182-pounds: Paul Glisczin-
ski (SE) was pinned by Matt
Hartley (NU) 2:49.
195-pounds: Jake Went-
zlaff (SE) pinned Peter
Klimek (NU) 0:33.
220-pounds: Cody Voight
(SE) pinned Nathan Berg
(NU) 2:38.
285-pounds: Jaden Podratz
(SE) pinned Gunner Brooks
(NU) 0:41.
Scott West 48
Sibley East 19
106-pounds: Dayne Morton
(SE) won by a major decision
over Jacob Hill (SW) 14-3.
113-pounds: Kevin Melger
(SE) was pinned by Tyler
Schnackle (SW) 1:18.
120-pounds: Lincoln Car-
penter (SE) was pinned by
Justin Stauffacher (SW) 1:54.
126-pounds: Tanner Pasvo-
gel (SE) decisioned Parker
Huss (SW) 3-1 in overtime.
132-pounds: Tommy Went-
zlaff (SE) was pinned by
Carter Piche (SW) 1:31.
138-pounds: Mason Voight
(SE) was decisioned by Tariq
Smith (SW) 7-3.
145-pounds: Bogarett
Rechtzigel (SE) was pinned
by Jackson Stauffacher (SW)
0:29.
152-pounds: Logan Tesch
(SE) lost by a major decision
to Ryan Siegle (SW) 11-2.
160-pounds: Quinlan Riff-
enburg (SE) lost by a major
decision to Ben Kelvington
(SW) 16-2.
170-pounds: Brody Bates
(SE) was pinned by Dylan
Johnson (SW) 0:52.
182-pounds: Jake Went-
zlaff (SE) pinned Noah
Ellings-worth (SW) 0:40.
195-pounds: Cody Voight
(SE) lost by a major decision
to Tyler Buesgens (SW) 9-0.
220-pounds: Christian
Figueroa (SE) was decisioned
by Calvin Menke (SW) 4-2.
285-pounds: Jaden Podratz
(SE) pinned Ben Alexander
(SW) 4:52.
Sibley East 37
St. Peter 20
106-pounds: Dayne Morton
(SE) pinned Cade Horner
(SP) 4:39.
113-pounds: Kevin Melger
(SE) was decisioned by
Xavier Schugel (SP) 8-2.
120-pounds: Lincoln Car-
penter (SE) pinned Wareke
Gillette (SP) 1:19.
126-pounds: Tanner Pasvo-
gel (SE) decisioned Wyatt
Gillette (SP) 3-2.
132-pounds: Ben Klaers
(SE) was pinned by Matthew
Pettis (SP) 3:00.
138-pounds: Tommy Went-
zlaff (SE) lost by a technical
fall to Sage Loredo-Hollon
(SP) 18-3.
145-pounds: Mason Voight
(SE) pinned Aaron Hunt (SP)
3:01.
152-pounds: Logan Tesch
(SE) won by a major decision
over Alex Devens (SP) 8-0.
160-pounds: Quinlan Riff-
enburg (SE) decisioned
Manuel Gomez (SP) 8-3.
170-pounds: Paul Glisczin-
ski (SE) was pinned by Eli
Hunt (SP) 0:47.
182-pounds: Brody Bates
(SE) decisioned Sanguja
Haasan (SP) 6-2.
195-pounds: Cody Voight
(SE) pinned Sean Driscoll
(SP 3-1.
220-pounds: Both teams
forfeited this match.
285-pounds: Both teams
forfeited this match.
SE wrestlers win dual meet,
split triangular in Arlington
By Kurt Menk
Editor
The Sibley East varsity
girls basketball team split a
pair of non-conference games
during the past week.
The Lady Wolverines, 1-2
overall, will host Belle Plaine
in Minnesota River Confer-
ence play at 7:30 p.m. Thurs-
day, Dec. 17. Sibley East will
also host G-F-W in non-con-
ference action at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 22.
Sibley East 62
Sleepy Eye St. Mary’s 52
The visiting Sibley East
varsity girls basketball team
defeated Sleepy Eye St.
Mary’s 62-52 in non-confer-
ence action on Tuesday night,
Dec. 8.
It was the first victory for
head coach Jim DeSart at
Sibley East.
Junior Hannah Wentzlaff
sparked a balanced scoring
attack with 15 points in the
win. Senior Alyssa Weber
and sophomore Taylor
Brinkman also hit double fig-
ures with 12 and 11 points re-
spectively. Sophomore Mor-
gan Stearns hit for nine points
while senior Katie Tuchten-
hagen netted six points. Sen-
ior McKayla Stumm hooped
four points while freshman
Rachel Rett-mann and junior
Alli Harter added three and
two points respectively.
Shooting statistics were un-
available from this game.
The Lady Wolverines col-
lected 38 rebounds in the vic-
tory. Wentzlaff pulled down
13 rebounds while Weber
snared nine caroms. Stumm,
Harter and Stearns grabbed
four boards apiece.
Harter also dished out six
assists while Tuchtenhagen
had three assists.
Stumm added two steals.
New Ulm 66
Sibley East 33
The visiting Sibley East
varsity girls basketball team
fell hard to New Ulm 66-33
in non-conference action on
Monday night, Dec. 14.
The Wolverines, who fell
behind 39-10 at halftime,
were only outscored by four
points during the second half.
Junior Hannah Wentzlaff
topped the Lady Wolverines
with 10 points in the loss.
Senior Alyssa Weber hooped
eight points while senior
Katie Tuchtenhagen scored
six points. Junior Alli Harter
and sophomores Taylor
Brinkman and Morgan
Stearns added three points
each. Senior McKayla
Stumm, who did not score in
the game, suffered a shoulder
injury.
Shooting and rebounding
statistics were unavailable
from this game.
“New Ulm beat us in every
aspect of the game, defense,
offense and in transition,”
said Sibley East head coach
Jim DeSart. “When I
watched them play last week
for scouting, I knew we were
going to have our hands full.
They are a very solid team in
all areas of the game.”
Sibley East girls split a pair
of non-conference ball games
By Kurt Menk
Editor
The Sibley East varsity
boys basketball team cap-
tured one win in three close
games during the past week.
The Wolverines, 0-2 in the
Minnesota River Conference
and 4-3 overall, will travel to
Belle Plaine in conference
play at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec.
18. Sibley East will host New
Ulm Cathedral in non-confer-
ence action at 7:30 p.m. Tues-
day, Dec. 22.
Tri-City United 53
Sibley East 52
The visiting Sibley East
varsity boys basketball team
was edged by Tri-City United
53-52 in Minnesota River
Conference action on Tues-
day night, Dec. 8.
Sophomore Gavin Bates
topped the Wolverines with
19 points in the loss. Senior
Dylan Pauly and sophomore
Austin Weckwerth hit for
nine points each while senior
Collin Pautsch tossed in six
points. Juniors Devon Schultz
and Scott Holmquist scored
five and four points respec-
tively.
The Wolverines hit 12 of
31 shots from two-point
range for 39 percent and five
of 15 long bombs for 33 per-
cent. The visitors also drained
13 of 20 free throw attempts
for 65 percent.
Sibley East controlled the
boards by a 36-23 margin.
Pautsch and Bates pulled
down eight and seven caroms
respectively while Schultz
and Weckwerth snared six re-
bounds each.
Weckwerth also added one
steal.
Jordan 66
Sibley East 62
The Sibley East varsity
boys basketball team lost to
visiting Jordan 66-62 in Min-
nesota River Conference play
on Friday evening, Dec. 11.
Sophomore Gavin Bates
and senior Collin Pautsch
netted 19 and 18 points re-
spectively. Sophomore Austin
Weckwerth also hit double
figures with 14 points. Junior
Scott Holmquist hooped eight
points while senior Dylan
Pauly tossed in three points.
The Wolverines connected
on 12 of 28 attempts from
two-point distance for 43 per-
cent and nine of 21 shots
from three-point land for 43
percent. The home team also
converted 11 of 16 foul shots
for 69 percent.
The Wolverines held a
slight 25-23 advantage on the
glass. Weckwerth and Bates
yanked down six boards each
while Pautsch had five car-
oms.
Weckwerth also recorded
two thefts.
Sibley East 86
New Ulm 82
Sophomore Gavin Bates
and senior Collin Pautsch
scored 27 and 24 points re-
spectively as the Sibley East
varsity boys basketball team
slipped past visiting New
Ulm 86-82 in non-conference
action on Monday evening,
Dec. 14.
Junior Scott Holmquist and
senior Dylan Pauly also hit
double digits with 11 and 10
points respectively. Sopho-
more Austin Weckwerth net-
ted seven points and junior
Connor Kranz had six points.
Junior Devon Schultz added
one point.
Sibley East blistered the
nets as it drained 21 of 31
shots from two-point range
for 68 percent and eight of 16
long bombs for 50 percent.
The Wolverines sank 20 of 34
of charity tosses for 59 per-
cent.
The Wolverines dominated
the boards by a 34-19 margin.
Pauly ripped down 10 caroms
while Bates grabbed seven
rebounds. Schultz added five
boards.
SE boys capture 1 victory
in a trio of close games
Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk
B-squad boys win 1 of 3 recent games
Sibley East 160-pounder Quinlan Riffenburg
attempted to escape from his opponent during
a dual meet against visiting New Ulm on
Tuesday night, Dec. 8.
By Kurt Menk
Editor
The Sibley East B-squad
girls basketball team split a
pair of games in action during
the past week.
The visiting Lady Wolver-
ines defeated Sleepy Eye St.
Mary’s 49-23 on Tuesday
night, Dec. 8.
Ali Stock paced a balanced
scoring attack with 11 points.
Morgan Stearns tossed in
eight points while Rachel
Rettmann hooped seven
points. Taylor Perschau and
Abby Widmer scored six
points each. Taylor Brinkman
and Madison Grove netted
five and four points respec-
tively while Emily Tuchten-
hagen added two points.
Stearns also collected five
rebounds, five steals and two
assists. Rettmann had six re-
bounds, two assists and one
steal.
Visiting Sibley East then
lost to New Ulm 35-16 on
Monday evening, Dec. 14.
Perschau scored six points
while Stearns had five points.
Sydney Schott hooped three
points while Rettmann added
two points.
Morgan Mathews con-
tributed four rebounds, two
steals, one assist and one
blocked shot.
B-squad girls split a pair of games
By Mari Lu Martens
SE Elementary Principal
Sibley East School District
is a part of the River Bend
Special Education Coop.
That membership gives us ac-
cess to a variety of special-
ists, including an Occupation-
al Therapist. Katie Parsons is
the therapist assigned to as-
sist our school. Katie has 10
years in a pediatric outpatient
clinic. She has developed a
quick list of suggestions for
“SENSORY” kids that I’d
like to share with you.
1) Select school clothes the
night before. Tagless and
compression-style clothing
are often good choices. Turn-
ing socks/underwear inside
out, or letting your child
sleep in the clothes for the
next day can be a big help!
2) Begin your morning
with deep pressure massage,
calming/alerting music,
and/or movement input (ani-
mal walks to breakfast, jump-
ing jacks, swinging, etc.).
3) Sensory-friendly envi-
ronments are important. Nat-
ural lighting and/or light cov-
ers for fluorescent lights are
helpful. Overcrowded walls
and strong smells (perfume,
deodorant, or food) may be
over stimulating for children
with hypersensitivities. Sen-
sory earmuffs can help with
noise reduction.
4) Encourage seating alter-
natives like ball chairs and air
cushions to provide
calming/alerting movement
input.
5) Oral input creates
rhythm and is a powerful sen-
sory regulator. Incorporate
water bottles, gum, crunchy
snacks, chewy pencil toppers,
chewable jewelry, etc.
6) Fidgets can be effective
in keeping restless fingers
busy, bodies relaxed, and
minds focused!
7) Every child is a gift!
Help others recognize each
child’s uniqueness and cele-
brate it!
Sibley East is fortunate to
have access to the River Bend
Coop that assists us in many
ways, including specialists
like Katie Parsons. Please
call if you have any questions
about our programming at
Sibley East.
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Sibley East Public Schools
New Elementary School
Gaylord, MN
Comm. No. 450502
SECTION 000300 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sibley East Public Schools ISD #2310
Sibley East Public Schools ISD #2310 invites bids for sections 7C Fireproofing, 9B Tilework
and 10C Folding Panel Partitions for the new elementary school located in Gaylord, MN. The
bids will be accordance with bidding documents prepared by Wendel Architects. Bids will be
received for separate prime contracts managed by R. A. Morton and Associates, Inc., Con-
struction Managers.
PROJECT SCOPE: New Elementary Public School located in Gaylord, MN.
BID DATE/PLACE OF OPENING
Sealed bids will be received on or before Tuesday January 5
th
, 2016 @ 2:00 p.m. at the R.A.
Morton & Associates office, 3315 Roosevelt Road, Suite 100, St. Cloud, MN 56301. Bids
will be publicly opened and read at that time in the conference room.
SITE INSPECTION
None
PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS
(For Hard Copy Plans and Specifications)
Copies of Bidding Documents may be obtained from the office of the Construction Manager,
3315 Roosevelt Road, Suite 100, St. Cloud, MN 56301 in accordance with the Instructions to
Bidders, upon making a deposit by check in the amount of One Hundred Fifty dollars (
$
150.00)
made payable to R.A. Morton and Associates, Inc. The deposit will be returned to the plan
holder who submits a bid and who returns the contract documents in good condition within
fourteen days after the due bid date. Documents requested to be delivered by mail or UPS will
be sent upon receipt of the deposit check and a separate non-refundable check of Twenty dol-
lars (
$
20.00) per plan set made payable to R.A. Morton and Associates, Inc. to cover shipping.
(For CD Copy of Plans and Specification)
CD Documents requested to be delivered by mail will be sent at no charge. No return will be
required of the CD.
EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS
Bidding documents are now available.
Bidding documents may be examined at the following locations.
R.A. Morton Construction Managers, St Cloud, MN; Wendel, Minneapolis, MN;
BID SECURITY
Each bid in excess of
$
20,000 shall be accompanied by a bid security of 5% of the maximum
amount of the bid in the form of a Surety Bond, Certified Check or Cashier’s Check. Each suc-
cessful prime contract bidder shall furnish a Performance and Payment Bonds in the full
amount of the contract if contract exceeds
$
20,000. Surety must be authorized to do business
in State of Minnesota.
WAGE RATES
Prevailing wage requirements are not required.
CONSIDERATION OF BIDS
The bidder acknowledges the rights of the owner to reject any and all bids, accept any bid,
waive informalities in bids submitted, and waive minor discrepancies in bidding procedures, as
deems to be in its best interest. Each bidder agrees to waive any claim it has or may have
against the Owner, the Construction Manager, the Architect and respective employees, arising
out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation or recommendation of any bid. Bids
may not be withdrawn for a period of Forty Five (45) calendar days immediately following the
date of receipt of bids.
STATE SALES TAX
It is the intent of the Owner to take advantage of their tax-exempt status as a Minnesota Public
Corporation to exclude state sales tax from material only bids and contracts. Refer to Section
003000 Bid Form for bid division descriptions of bid packages that are material only and are
not to include state sales tax. All material and labor or labor only bid packages shall include
state sales tax. By their signature on the Bid, the bidder warrants and guarantees that they
have included in the bid the amount of all Excise and Use Taxes which they are liable to pay
under laws of the State of Minnesota for materials and equipment required to complete the
Work.
ADDENDUMS
It shall be the responsibility of any and all bidders to provide the construction manager with
complete contact information inclusive of company email and mailing address information. This
information shall be submitted 72 hours prior to bid date. This information is a mandatory bid-
ding requirement and shall be emailed to R.A.Morton Construction Managers. Send to email
lindad@ramorton.com. Addendums may be sent out only by e-mail process and without this
address the addendums may not be sent out to you.
OTHER ISSUES
Direct communications regarding drawings or specifications on this project to Jon Leung of
Wendel Architects, phone (612) 332-1401, jleung@wendelcompanies.com.
Direct communications regarding bidding procedure & schedule on this project to Joe Cecko of
R. A. Morton Construction Managers, phone (320) 223-6256, joec@ramorton.com.
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cember 21st at 6:30 pm or soon
thereafter in the Council Cham-
bers at the Arlington Community
Center, 204 Shamrock Drive, Ar-
lington, MN. The purpose of the
public hearing is to discuss in-
creasing the 3.2 Malt Liquor Li-
cense Fees (On-Sale & Off-Sale).
Any person desiring to com-
ment on these matters is invited
to do so in writing or orally at the
time of the public hearing. In-
quiries should be directed to Liza
M. Donabauer, City Administrator,
at 507-964-2378 during normal
busi ness hours. Wri tten com-
ments should be sent to the City
Administrator at 204 Shamrock
Drive, Arlington MN 55307.
Liza M. Donabauer
City Administrator
Publish: December 10 and 17,
2015
NOTICE OF PUBLIC
HEARING FOR PENDING
ASSESSMENTS
The City of Arlington will hold a
Public Hearing on Monday, De-
cember 21st at 6:30 pm or soon
thereafter in the Council Cham-
bers at the Arlington Community
Center, 204 Shamrock Drive, Ar-
lington, MN for the purpose of as-
sessing delinquent water, sewer,
electric, fire, ambulance bills;
building permits; variances or
conditional use permits; and city
maintenance service costs to the
property owner’s taxes payable in
the year 2016.
The property owners have
been sent notices and will be
given until Monday, December
21st at 12:00 pm to pay thei r
delinquent bill(s). Any bill not
pai d i n ful l wi l l be assessed
against your property taxes for
2016.
Liza M. Donabauer
City Administrator
Publish: December 10 and 17,
2015
Green Isle Township
Filing Notice
Notice is hereby given to resi-
dents of Green Isle Township that
the filing for candidates for the
annual election, March 8, 2016,
will open December 29, 2015 at 8
a.m. and will close January 12,
2016 at 5 p.m.
The following offices are up for
election:
One Supervisor – Three year
term
One Clerk – Two year term
Interested residents may file an
Affidavit for Candidacy with the
Township Clerk and pay the $2 fil-
ing fee at his residence; 37971
190th Street, Green Isle, by ap-
pointment.
Call at either 507-326-7721 or
952-297-4677.
Norman W. Schauer
Township Clerk
Publish December 10 and 17,
2015
CERTIFICATE OF
ASSUMED NAME
1. Li st the exact assumed
name under which the business
is or will be conducted: Family
Tree Duck Eggs
2. Principal place of business:
6287 70th St., Glencoe, MN 55336
3. List the name and complete
street address of all persons con-
ducting business under the above
Assumed Name: Family Tree
Woodworking LLC, 6287 70th St.,
Glencoe, MN 55336
4. I, the undersigned, certify
that I am signing this document
as the person whose signature is
required. I further certify that I
have compl eted al l requi red
fields, and that the information in
this document is true and correct
and in compliance with the appli-
cabl e chapter of Mi nnesota
Statutes. I understand that by
signing this document I am sub-
ject to the penalties of perjury as
set forth in Section 609.48 as if I
had signed this document under
oath.
/s/ Dean Straub
November 19, 2015
Email address for Official No-
tices: Camohunts@gmail.com
Publish: December 10 and 17,
2015
STATE OF MINNESOTA
FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COUNTY OF SIBLEY
DISTRICT COURT
Court File Number: 72-PR-15-57
In Re: Estate of
Elouise M. Horton
Decedent
NOTICE OF ORDER FOR
HEARING ON PETITION FOR
FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND
APPOINTMENT OF
PERSONAL
REPRESENTATIVE AND
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
It is Ordered and Notice is
given that on January 11, 2016 at
10:45 a.m., a hearing will be held
in this Court at Sibley County,
Minnesota, on a petition for the
formal probate of an instrument
purporting to be the decedent’s
Will dated March 25, 2004, and
for the appointment of Keith Hor-
ton, whose address is 45268 –
162 Street, Glencoe, MN 55336
as personal representative of the
decedent’s estate in an unsuper-
vised administration.
Any objections to the petition
must be raised at the hearing or
filed with the Court prior to the
hearing. If the petition is proper
and no objections are filed or
raised, the personal representa-
tive will be appointed with the full
power to administer the dece-
dent’s estate, including the power
to collect all assets; pay all legal
debts, claims, taxes, and expens-
es; sell real and personal proper-
ty; and do all necessary acts for
the decedent’s estate.
Notice is further given that,
subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-
801, all creditors having claims
against the decedent’s estate are
required to present the claims to
the personal representative or to
the Court within four (4) months
after the date of this notice or the
claims will be barred.
Dated: December 7, 2015
/s/ Timothy J. Looby
Judge of District Court
/s/ Karen V Messner
Court Administrator
Glencoe Law Office
Scott L. Nokes
MN# 0392060
P.O. Box 114
821 – 11th Street East
Glencoe, MN 5533w
Telephone: (320) 864-4800
Facsimile: (888) 550-3228
e-mail: snokes@glencoelaw.com
Publish: December 17 and 24,
2015
Principal’s Note Pad
SE has access to variety of specialists
Submitted Photo
11-Point Buck
Arlington resident Josh Paggen recently shot this 11-point buck in Carver north of Belle Plaine.
Sibley County Choral Society
The Sibley County Choral Society presented “Christmas Joy” at the American Lutheran
Church in Gaylord on Friday night, Dec. 11. The concert was also presented at St. Paul’s
Lutheran Church in Green Isle on Saturday night, Dec. 12 and at Peace Lutheran Church in
Winthrop on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 13. The goup is directed by Robyn Woods, Kasota. The
accompanist is Cathy Probst, Mankato. The soprano section includes Merry Kay Bandelin,
Shannon Hruska, Melissa Pate, Carolyn Proehl, Lonnie Rabe, Michelle Reid and Eunice
Rucks. The bass section consists of Tom Bartholomew, Jay Hanson, Eric Larson, Mark Prob-
st, Tim Rohwer, Maynard Rucks, Sheldon Rucks and Jim Witt. The alto section includes Mary
Doyscher, Kari Evans, Judy Loewe, Carolyn Johnson and Sally Rucks. The tenor section con-
sists of Jim Lange, Bob Schoeb, Candy Swenson, Michael Toth and Logan Woods.
Church News
Menus
Editor’s Note: Students in
Lesley Kaesermann’s K-2
classroom at St. Paul’s
Lutheran School in Arlington
submitted articles on “What
Christmas Means To Me.”
Christmas is when we cele-
brate Jesus’ birthday. I like to
sing about Jesus. My favorite
song to sing is “Silent Night.”
I like to make snowflakes.
Bradey Frauendienst
Grade 1
Christmas is about Jesus’
birth. The three wise men
came to see Jesus. Jesus is
the Savior. “Silent Night” is
my favorite song. I like to
decorate the Christmas tree
and get toys.
Blake Swenson
Grade 2
Christmas is about Jesus’
birth. The shepherds came to
worship him. The star
showed everyone where the
stable was in Bethlehem. I
like to sing “Angels We Have
Heard on High”. I like to go
to both of my grandmas’
houses. We open presents.
Brayden Bergs
Grade 2
At Christmas we celebrate
when Jesus was born. Mary
was happy and Joseph was
glad. The wise men gave the
baby Jesus gold. The angels
told the shepherds that baby
Jesus was born. At Christmas
I celebrate at my grandma
and grandpa’s house. We
open presents. I like to eat
the cookies and treats.
Christmas means a lot to me.
Carson Schmidt
Grade 1
At Christmas we remember
that Jesus was born in Bethle-
hem. He was wrapped in
cloths and placed in a
manger. The three wise men
and shepherds came to see
him. At Christmas I like to
go to my grandparents’ house
and eat treats. We watch
movies there. I like to make
gingerbread cookies at home
and eat them. Merry Christ-
mas!
Ellie Kaesermann
Grade 1
Christmas is about Jesus’
birth. Mary and Joseph put
Jesus in a manger. Jesus is
our Savior. At Christmas I
like to open presents and dec-
orate our Christmas tree. My
favorite song to sing is
“Away in a Manger.”
Pierson Brau
Kindergarten
Christmas is when Jesus
was born. He is a king.
Mary had baby Jesus. The
shepherds came to Bethle-
hem. I like to sing “Jesus
Loves Me.” I like to put a
star on our Christmas tree. I
like to eat pizza at Christmas
time. I like to make snow an-
gels and stepping the snow.
Jakobi Olson
Kindergarten
At Christmas we decorate
the tree. Baby Jesus is a
king. Mary and Joseph were
happy when he was born.
They put him in a manger. I
like to sing “Away in a
Manger.” I like to eat Christ-
mas cookies. We see my
grandma and grandpa at
Christmas and we get pres-
ents.
Caleb Kistner
Kindergarten
What Christmas means to me
SENIOR DINING
Call 326-3401 for a meal
Suggested Donation $4.00
Meals are served at Highland
Commons dining room
Monday-Friday
Monday: Hamburger, baked
beans, tart cole slaw, bun, mar-
garine, ice cream, low fat milk. 
Tuesday: Italian meat sauce,
spaghetti noodles, lettuce with
dressing, cauliflower, garlic bread,
margarine, apricots, low fat milk.
Wednesday: Chi cken chow
mei n,wi th ri ce and chow mei n
noodl es, ori enti al vegetabl es,
mandarin orange gelatin, brownie,
low fat milk.
Thursday: Christmas Eve.
Friday: Merry Christmas!
SIBLEY EAST ELEMENTARY
BREAKFAST MENU
Arlington and Gaylord
Dec. 21-25
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: Pop Tart, cheese stick,
fruit, juice, milk.
Tuesday: Cereal bar, seeds,
fruit, juice, milk.
Wednesday: Winter Break.
Thursday: Winter Break.
Friday: Winter break.
SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL
MENU
Arlington
Dec. 21-25
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: Tator Tot hotdi sh,
creamy fruit salad, bread stick,
slushie, milk.
Tuesday: Pizza, corn, holiday
dessert, fruit, milk.
Wednesday: Winter Break.
Thursday: Winter Break.
Friday: Winter break.
SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL
MENU
Gaylord
Dec. 21-25
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: Taco, lettuce, toma-
toes, refried beans, spanish rice,
corn, fruit, milk.
Alternate: none.
Tuesday: Pizza, veggie sticks,
green beans, fruit, milk.
Alternate: none.
Wednesday: Winter Break.
Thursday: Winter Break.
Friday: Winter break.
SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST
7th 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, December 19: 10:00
a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Worship on
channel 8. 10:00 a.m. Women’s
Bible study at Betty Nelson’s.
Sunday, December 20: 10:00
a.m. Christmas program. 11:00
a.m. Potluck. 10:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m. worship on channel 8.
Tuesday, December 22: 10:00
a.m. Good Sam worship.
Wednesday, December 23:
6:30 p.m. Choir goes caroling.
Thursday, December 24: 7:00
p.m. Christmas Eve worship.
Friday, December 25: A
blessed Christmas to all!
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN
(WELS)
Arlington
Bruce Hannemann, Pastor
WEBSITE:
www.stpaularlington.com
EMAIL:
Bruce.Hannemann@stpaul
arlington.com
Saturday, December 19: 9:00
a.m. PreK-8th Grade Christmas
practice.
Sunday, December 20: 8:45
a.m. Sunday school. 9:00 a.m.
Family Bible study. 10:00 a.m.
Worship, voters meeting and Pas-
tor’s farewell appreciation. 4:00
p.m. Choir caroling. 6:30-8:00
p.m. Open gym at St. Paul’s
school.
Monday, December 21: 10:00
a.m. Calender information due.
2:30 p.m. PreK program, 4:00
p.m. B-girls Belle Plaine. 5:00
p.m. B-Boys team. 6:00 p.m. A
Co-ed team. 6:30 p.m. Blue
Christmas.
Tuesday, December 22: 9:00
a.m. Counting committee.
Wednesday, December 23: No
school. 9:00 a.m PreK-8th Grade
Christmas practice. 10:00 a.m.
Bulletin information due. 8:00
p.m. Finance Board meeting.
Thursday, December 24: No
school. 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Services on cable TV channel 8.
6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve chil-
dren’s service.
Friday, December 25: 9:00
a.m. Christmas Day service.
GAYLORD
ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Gaylord
Bob Holmbeck, Pastor
Sunday, December 20: 9:15
a.m. Sunday school. 10:00 a.m.
Worship service.
Wednesday, December 23:
6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve service
and Bible classes and youth fo-
cused.
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, December 20: 10:00
a.m. Worship service.
Thursday, December 24: 4:00
p.m. Christmas Eve service.
ST. PAUL’S EV.
REFORMED CHURCH
15470 Co. Rd. 31, Hamburg
952-467-3878
Dan Schnabel, Pastor
www.stpaulsrcus.org
Sunday, December 20: 8:30
a.m. Sunday school and adult
Bible study. 9:30 a.m. Worship
service.
Wednesday, December 23:
6:30-8:00 p.m. Catechism class.
ORATORY OF
ST. THOMAS
THE APOSTLE
Jessenland
507-248-3550
Fr. Sam Perez
Thursday: Weekly Mass at
5:00 p.m.
ST. MARY, MICHAEL
AND BRENDAN AREA
FAITH COMMUNITY
Fr. Keith Salisbury, Pastor
Friday, December 18: 8:30
a.m. Mass (Mar).
Saturday, December 19: 5:00
p.m. Mass (Mar).
Sunday, December 20: 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). 7:00 p. m.
Penance service (Mar).
Monday, December 21: 8:30
a.m. Mass (Bre). 8:30 a.m.Word
and Communion (Mar). 6:00-
7:00 p.m. Individual Confession.
(Mar). 8:00 p.m. AA and Al
Anon (Mar).
Tuesday, December 22: 8:30
a.m. Mass (Bre and Mar). 3:45
p.m. Word and Communion (Ar-
lington Good Samaritan). 6:00-
7:00 p.m. Individual Confession.
(Mar).
Wednesday, December 23:
9:00 a.m. Word and Communion
(Oak Terrace). No St. Michael
Elementary Religious education
(K-5). No Jr. and Sr. High reli-
gious education (6-10). 5:00 p.m.
Mass (Mar).
Thursday, December 24: 4:00
p.m. Christmas Eve Mass (Mar).
6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass
(Mic). 7:30 p. m. Narcotics
Anonymous (Mic).
Friday, December 25: 8:00
a.m. Christmas Day Mass (Bre).
9:30 a.m Christmas Day Mass
(Mar).
TRINITY LUTHERAN
32234 431st Ave., Gaylord
Scott Richards, Interim Pastor
Sunday, December 20: 9:30
a.m. Christmas Pageant practice.
10:15 a.m. Worship.
Thursday, December 24: 2:00
and 4:00 p.m. Christmas in the
Barn at David Kahle’s farm. 6:00
p.m. Pageant and candlelight
service.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN
(Missouri Synod)
Arlington
507-964-2400
Gary L. Ruckman, Pastor
Sunday, December 20: 9:00
a.m. Bible class. 10:00 a.m. Wor-
ship.
Thursday, December 24: 5:30
p.m. Deadline for bulletin infor-
mation. 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve
worship service.
Friday, December 25: 9:00
a. m. Christmas Day worship
service.
EVANGELICAL
COVENANT CHURCH
107 W. Third St., Winthrop
507-647- 5777
Parsonage 507-647-3739
Kyle Kachelmeier, Pastor
www.wincov.org
Saturday, December 19: 6:00
a.m. Men’s Bible study at Hahn’s
Dining. 9:00 a.m. Christmas pro-
gram practice. 9:00 a.m. Clothes
Closet. 10:00 a.m. Food Cup-
board.
Sunday, December 20: 9:30
a. m. Worship. 10:45 Sunday
School. 6:00 p.m. Christmas pro-
gram.
Wednesday, December 23: No
Prayer coffee.
Thursday, December 24: No
Women’s or Men’s Bible study.
5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service.
ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN
(Missouri Synod)
Green Isle
507-326-3451
Eric W. Rapp, Pastor
Friday, December 18: 10:00
a.m. Deadline for Sunday bulletin
and monthly activity calendar.
Sunday, December 20: 8:00
a.m. Bible class. 9:00 a.m. Wor-
ship. 10:00 a.m. Sunday school.
Monday, December 21: 5:00
p.m. Community Connect dinner.
Tuesday, December 22: 9:00-
11:00 a.m. Pastor at Zion.
Wednesday, December 23:
7:45 p.m. Choir practice.
Thursday, December 24: 10:00
a.m. deadline for Sunday bulletin.
7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve worship
service.
Friday, December 25: 9:30
a. m. Christmas Day worship
service with Communion at
Zion’s.
PEACE LUTHERAN
(Missouri Synod)
Arlington
Kurt Lehmkuhl, Pastor
www.hispeace@frontiernet.net
Sunday, December 20: 8:15
a.m. Sunday school. 9:30 a.m.
Worship service with Holy Com-
munion and PreK and Kinder-
garten Christmas program. 10:30
a.m. Fellowship. 11:00 a.m. Wor-
ship service at Highland Com-
mons with Holy Communion.
Monday, December 21: 11:30
a.m. Feeding of the 500 Club.
Thursday, December 24: 6:00
p.m. Children’s Christmas Eve
service. 7:30 p.m. Candlelight
Christmas service.
Friday, December 25: 9:30
a. m. Christmas Day worship
service with Holy Communion.
ZION LUTHERAN
(Missouri Synod)
Green Isle Township
507-326-3451
Eric W. Rapp, Pastor
Friday, December 18: 10:00
a.m. Deadline for Sunday bulletin
and monthly activity calendar.
Sunday, December 20: 10:30
a.m. Worship with Communion.
11:30 a.m. Bible class.
Monday, December 21: 5:00
p.m. Community Connect dinner
at St. Paul’s.
Tuesday, December 22: 9:00-
11:00 a.m. Pastor at Zion.
Wednesday, December 23:
7:45 p.m. Choir practice.
Thursday, December 24: 10:00
a.m. Deadline for Sunday bul-
letin information. 7:00 p. m.
Christmas Eve worship service at
St. Paul’s
Friday, December 25: 9:30
a. m. Christmas Day worship
service with Communion.
ZION LUTHERAN
814 W. Brooks St., Arlington
507-964-5454
Deborah Dawson, Pastor
Saturday, December 19: 10:00
a.m. Sunday school Christmas
program practice.
Sunday, December 20: 10:00
a.m. Sunday school Christmas
program. 11:00 a.m. Fellowship.
Tuesday, December 22: 6:00-
7:00 p.m. TOPS in church base-
ment.
Wednesday, December 23:
7:00 p.m. Choir practice.
Thursday, December 24: 9:00
a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Zion service
on cable. 2:00 p.m. Newsletter
deadline. 7:00 p.m. Christmas
Eve candlelight service.
Friday, December 25: 9:00
a.m. Christmas Day worship with
Holy Communion.
CREEKSIDE
Community Church
Christian & Missionary
Alliance
114 Shamrock Dr., Arlington
507-964-2872
John Cherico, Pastor
email: creeksidecc@media-
combb.net
Sunday, December 20: 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, December 22: 7:00
p.m. Women’s Bible study.
Wednesday, December 23:
6:30 p. m. R. E.A. C.H. youth
group at Creekside.
Thursday, December 24: 7:00
p.m. Special Christmas Eve can-
dlelight service.
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BANKING SERVICES
964-2256
Arlington
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1986-2009
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STATE BANK OF
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CONVENIENCE
STORE
Hwy. 5 N., Arlington
507-964-2920
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FUNERAL SERVICE
P.O. Box 314
Arlington, MN 55307
Phone (507) 964-2201
Member
FDIC
St. Brendan’s Catholic Church
Green Isle
Pastor Keith Salisbury
Mass: Sunday 7:30 a.m.
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check out frankemarketing.com or
call toll free 1-855-238-2570.
Help Wanted
Female wanted for housekeeper /
caregiver for paralyzed woman in
her home. $12.75/hour. Full time,
part time and weekends open. Will
train. Call Kari (507) 426-6000.
Looking for a PART TIME JOB in
AGRICULTURE to earn extra $$?
The National Association of State
Departments of Agri cul ture
(NASDA), working with the USDA’s
National Agricultural Statistics Serv-
ice, is hiring individuals to work as
Enumerators. NASDA Enumerators
work part time out of their homes
collecting agriculture-related data by
phone or in person. You must have
reliable transportation, a valid driv-
ers license and a phone. Basic com-
puter knowledge is desired. Starting
pay is $10.77/hr. plus mileage. If in-
terested, please call (320) 224-
3163. Equal Opportunity Employer.
EMPLOYMENT
Help Wanted
Meat wrapper, 20-32 hours per
week. Ability to lift 45 lbs. Able to
work in fast paced environment.
Valid drivers license. Inquire within
A&M Processing, Hamburg. (952)
467-3261.
FOR SALE
Heating/Air Conditioning
Special-96.1% Goodman gas fur-
nace and programmable thermo-
stat, $2,200 installed or AC unit,
$1,900 installed. J&R Plumbing
Heating AC, Lester Prairie (320)
510-5035.
Lawn, Garden
Inventory Clearance now through
January 16. 30-60% off Christmas
and garden gifts, excludes orna-
ments, food and consignments.
This Old House, Highway 5 SW,
Arlington, MN (507) 964-5990.
Miscellaneous
Allied 7 ft. single stage snow blow-
er. 3 pt. , 540 RPM, hydraul i c
spout. Always has been in stored
in shed. Asking #1,750. (320) 510-
0157, leave message.
REAL ESTATE
Lake Homes
Lake home for sal e by owner.
Lake Cochrane, Gary, SD.
112 front ft 3.8 acres. Great
recreati onal l ake. $450,000.
jramige@aol.com.
REAL ESTATE
Houses
House and detached garage TO BE
MOVED. 609 S 7th St., Olivia, MN.
$20,000 gets you both the house
and detached two car garage.
Would make a wonderful lake place
with cedar room to overlook lake.
Approximate size 25 ft. x 70 ft. Great
for narrow l ot. Wel l mai ntai ned.
3BR, 2BA, open living and dining
area, beautiful gas fireplace, great
cedar porch area. Call or text Susie
at (320) 212-7332.
RENTAL
Apartment
2BR ARLINGTON Spacious apart-
ment. Rent from $587/mo. plus elec-
tric. Month to month leases and de-
posit pay plans! (507) 964-2430 or
(507) 451-8524 www.lifestyleinc.net.
TDD (507) 451-0704. Equal Housing
Opportunity.
AmberField Place Apartments, Ar-
lington 55+ 1+Den, Courtland 2BR,
Gayl ord 1 & 2BR, Gi bbon 1BR,
Lafayette 1BR, Winthrop 55+ 2BR.
Incl uded” heat, water, sewer,
garbage, washer/dryer, snow re-
moval. Garages may be available.
Call 800-873-1736 for more details.
Business, Office
Office/retail space on Main Street
in Arlington. Contact Dave at (507)
964-2256.
Want To Rent
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.
Young farmer looking for land to
rent for 2015 and beyond. Com-
petitive rates and reference avail-
able. Call Austin Blad (320) 221-
3517.
SERVICES
Building Contractors
30 Years professional home repair
service. Interior/exterior. Fair rates
for quality work. Call (320) 359-
0333.
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.
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.
Wi l l al so do cl eani ng of base-
ments/garages. Call (320) 848-
2722 or (320) 583-1278.
LUXURY PARTY BUS Available
for weddi ngs, shuttl es, Twi ns,
bachelor(ette) parties, birthday or
business. Call Ryan (320) 583-
2674 or kingstoncoaches.com for
more info.
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OAK TERRACE
Retirement Community of Gaylord
has openings in the following positions:
LICENSED NURSE
Seeking an LPN or RN to work full-time Night Shift.
We offer a very competitive salary and a $3.00 shift differential.
We offer PTO, 401k, medical and dental insurance.
Please call for more information!
Lynn Grochow, Human Resource
Oak Terrace Retirement Community of Gaylord
640 Third St., Gaylord, MN 55334
Phone (507) 237-8703 • Fax (507) 237-5744
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Society – Arlington does. We want to talk to you about that! We
are recruiting for talented caregivers in the following areas:
Learn more about our new sign-on bonuses, enhanced wage and
benefts scale, and scholarships by calling (507) 964-2251.
Or apply online at good-sam.com/arlingtonmn.
Full- and part-time:
RN | LPN
Part-time:
Dietary Assistant
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Head Start Home Visitor – Gaylord
Responsible to strengthen the parent-child relationship in the home
and community by providing weekly home visits to the families and
provide social experiences at a classroom site. Provide families with
assessments, referrals and linking them to community services and
resources. Bilingual beneficial. A degree in Family Consumer Sci-
ence Education, Child Development and Family Studies, Early
Childhood Education, CDA, Parent Education Licensure or related
degree is preferred. 33 hrs/week. $12.89/hr depending on qualifica-
tions, plus at least
$
1.85/hr benefit compensation. Also includes paid
holidays and vacation.
Submit cover letter, resume & application to:
MVAC HR
706 N. Victory Dr., Mankato, MN 56001
or apply online at www.mnvac.org by Dec 28
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Great Lakes Managment is
currently seeking a part-
time (10-15 hours/week)
CARETAKER
at its Arlington 55+
Apartment Community.
May live on-site or off-site.
Duties will include cleaning
common areas, light snow re-
moval/lawn care, involvement
in resident activities, and
some on-call responsibilities.
Single or couple may apply.
Must be 18 yrs or older. Ideal
candidates will have prior jan-
itorial/cleaning experience
and be organized, profession-
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Please email resume to
Sylvia Kunz at skunz@
amberfieldplace.com;
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NOW HIRING WELDERS
Scott Equipment Company is inviting experienced
welders to join our team!
Competitive full time wages & benefits
Matching 401K
Paid vacation and sick time upon hire
Day shift only
Qualified candidate requirements:
MIG carbon & stainless steel experience
Ability to take direction & be a team player
Ability to utilize a variety of shop tools & machinery
Must be able lift 75 pounds
Applications can be obtained at Scott Equipment in
New Prague & Arlington, MN, or
email your resume to slucas@scottequipment.com.
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CenterPoint Energy has an immediate opening for a
Service Technician (HVAC/Utility) covering the Gaylord,
Winthrop and Arlington areas.
This position requires successful completion of a 1 or 2
year, diploma or associate degree program (minimum 2
semesters or 3 quarters) at an accredited educational
institution in heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning,
or a combination of education and experience providing
equivalent technical skills.
Please apply to CenterPoint Energy online:
www.centerpointenergy.com/careers,
referencing job# MNG01045.
CenterPoint Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer looking
to employ and advance in employment qualifed minorities, fe-
males, people with disabilities, and veterans.
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Dear Santa,
How are You? I hope you
get my present! How are you
so jolly? I would like a doll
and a doll house please. I
wish you a Merry Christmas!
Love,
Lizbeth Herrera
Dear Santa,
How are your elves? I help
my mom do the dishes. I
know you are awesome. I
would like a pair of roller
skates.
Love,
Jameson Perschau
Dear Santa,
I have been helping my
mom at the bakery. I would
like a remote control car.
Love,
Jaden Deiball
Dear Santa,
Are you working hard? I
help vacuum and I help with
the dishes. Can you please
give me magical pencils and
an iPad?
Love,
Evelen Medrana
Dear Santa,
How is Rudolph? I know
you have a long list. What list
am I on? I have helped my
mom with my little brother. I
would like new slippers and
also new chapter books and
please not magic tree house
books.
Love,
Alivia Uhlenkamp
Dear Santa,
How are you? I know you
and the elves are working
hard to get ready for Christ-
mas. I would like an iPod and
an Ever After High Doll too
please. I wish you a Happy
Christmas.
Love,
Madison Fasching
Dear Santa,
How are you Santa? I can
make cookies for you Santa. I
would like a real dog not a
dog toy.
Love,
Kalyn Gallardo
Dear Santa,
How are you feeling? I
would like a remote control
red Jetson. I would like a re-
mote control camera helicop-
ter.
Love,
Austin McCue
Dear Santa,
How are you? Are you
making presents with the
elves? I would like a Lego
City. I am helping my mom
and dad. I love presents.
Love,
Isaac Rabe
Dear Santa,
How are you Santa? I
would like a Frozen girl and a
Frozen jeep. I would like a
Frozen chart. How is the
North Pole? You are nice.
Love,
Anahi Alvarado
Dear Santa,
How are you? I have
helped with the dishes. I
would like a computer and a
microscope please. I would
like a telescope.
Love,
Paige Gaffney
Dear Santa,
How are you? is it cold up
at the North Pole? Are you
doing ok? How are your
elves? I would like a doll
please. Christmas is fun.
Love,
Jewel Klancke
Dear Santa,
Is it cold at the North Pole?
I would like Legos.
Love,
Trent Wisch
Dear Santa,
I think you are pretty. Do
you want cookies? I would
like a Barbie please.
Love,
Yaricza Bello Perez
Dear Santa,
Santa you have a good
Christmas. Is it cold in the
North Pole? I would like a
skateboard. Are you good
Santa? Santa you and the
elves are working real hard. I
will leave cookies for you.
Love,
Riely Edblom
Dear Santa,
How are you? How are
your reindeer? Are they ready
to fly? How are your elves? I
would like a Switch and Go
Dino please.
Love,
Owen Hilgers
Dear Santa,
How are you? Is
Rudolph’s nose still glowing?
I hope you give me what I
asked for. You are the best.
Love,
Sam Workman
Dear Santa,
How are you? I would
like video games and Lego
sets. I made my bed for my
mom. I will leave lots of
cookies for you.
Love,
Cohen Neisen
Dear Santa,
How are you? I would like
a black fake dog for Christ-
mas and a book. I will help
my dad.
Love,
Jadyn Stuewe
Dear Santa,
Are you making presents?
Do you like cookies? I would
like a space station.
Love,
Joan Espiritu Palma
Letters to Santa from students in Carrie Pioske’s
first grade classroom
Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, December 17, 2015, page 10
www.arlingtonmnnews.com
For unto you is born this
day in the city of David,
a Saviour which is
Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11
With warm wishes to
you and your loved ones
at this holy season.
Thank you for your
business and we look
forward to serving you
in 2016. We wish you
all a happy and safe
holiday season.
Merry Christmas
& Happy New Year.
Tyler Kranz
Kranz Electric
Arlington • 964-2525
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NEW PATIENTS:
Bring in this ad
before January 31,
2015 and receive a
FREE consult & exam!
*Offer not available to
patients with Medicare
or Medicaid.
GOOD FRIENDS.
GOOD TIMES.
GOOD HEALTH.
GOOD FOOD.
GOOD FORTUNE.
ARLINGTON
CHIROPRACTIC
CLINIC
607 W. Chandler,
Arlington
507-964-2850
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Linda, Krista,
Annie, Rebecca,
Danielle & Wanda
We’re hoping all of
you have a Merry
Christmas.
For your patronage,
please accept our
heartfelt gratitude.
103 E. Main St.,
Arlington
507-964-5992
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—And many thanks to all
of you this holiday season.
It’s been a privilege and
a joy serving you.
Stu’s Rainbow Inn
and
Ref lections Hair Care & Design
joy
to the
world
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Craig’s
Caterers
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Here’s hoping your
season contains all
the ingredients for
success: fun, family,
friends and festivity!
It’s been a real
treat serving you,
and we look
forward to seeing
you again next year.
THANKS!
With Glad Tidings
from: All Of Us!
Kick’s Bakery
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Please accept our best wishes for
a fun-filled and festive
holiday season.
For the gift of your friendship,
you have our sincere gratitude!
Battcher &
Aero Electric
Arlington
507-964-2216
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Wishing all our customers, a happy and safe Christmas holiday
filled with a large measure of peace, joy and merriment.
It’s an honor to serve you, and for your faith in us,
we are truly grateful.
Les, Joyce, Ruth, Laura, Janet & Kaylee
CLOSED Dec. 24-25-26, Dec. 31 & Jan. 1-2
MORREIM PHARMACY & GIFT CENTER
201 W. Main, Arlington (507) 964-5228
Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-5:30pm, Sat:8am-1pm
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In this season of goodwill,
we thank you for the gift of yours.
Tis the
season
Thanks!
to say
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
Enjoy a vintage
holiday season!
From
everyone
at
Cenex
Convenience
Store
507-964-2920 FAX 507-964-2974
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We value your
business and
hope that all
your dreams
come true this
holiday season
and beyond.
Thanks!
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
TO ALL
and to all a
Goodnight!
From the Scharpings,
John & Van.
Arlington Auto &
Farm Supply
402 5
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Ave. NW, Arlington • 507-964-2202
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for a
Merry Christmas
and a
Happy New Year!
Thanks to our customers for their
patronage during the past year.
Hutchinson Co-op Agronomy
Arlington Division – 964-2283
Leon Dose, Manager;
Wayne Maiers, Duane Rocky Kistner,
Rodney Scheel, Jason Thoele, Clayton Mogard,
Kris Mathwig, Don Dammann, Clayton Strobel,
Dan Herrman, Rich Schwope
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www.arlingtonmnnews.com
Dear Santa,
Can you pretty please give
me a pretend unicorn that has
wings and I can feed it a pre-
tend strawberry? I will leave
you cookies and milk. I have
been really good.
Love,
Abby Weber
Dear Santa,
I want a bike.
Love,
Aylin Gallardo
Dear Santa,
Can you please give me a
Monster High skateboard,
please? And how is your fam-
ily doing? My family is doing
good. I love Rudolph and you
too!
Love,
Grace Gibson
Dear Santa,
Can you please bring me
one horse and I will feed it.
By the way, this year I’m
bringing you a present for
you and Mrs. Claus.
Love,
Maelynn Thoele
Dear Santa,
I want you to give me a
bike. How are the reindeer?
Hope you are doing good. I
like you.
Love,
Alexander Cruz
Dear Santa,
How is Rudolph? Is
Rudolph being good? I love
you.
Love,
Sammy Helms
Dear Santa,
We can see your reindeers.
Can you please give me a
stuffed animal? How are your
reindeer doing?
Love,
Makenna Miller
Dear Santa,
One Lego bat. How is
Rudolph? Are you getting
presents? Is Rudolph real? I
saw you at the parade.
Love,
Ashton McCue
Dear Santa,
Can I get a game? I like
your reindeer. I love Santa
and Rudolph.
Love,
Dominic Ellen
Dear Santa,
Santa I will leave milk and
cookies. Santa can you get
me a real iPad? I will give
you a present. I love Santa.
How is Rudolph?
Love,
Carter Podratz
Dear Santa,
Could you bring me an
Xbox? How are the reindeer
doing? How are you doing?
Love,
Atley Strack
Dear Santa,
I need a new charger for
my tablet. Santa is the best!
Love,
Mason Husfeldt
Dear Santa,
I want a horse in my back-
yard. Please make a big fence
for her and I want a baby dog.
Love,
Jenna Bates
Dear Santa,
Can I get a big haybind for
Christmas? Santa is it really
busy up there? Hi, I am
Monty. I hope you like my
cookies.
Love,
Monty Halquist
Dear Santa,
You are the best. Can you
give me a present? How are
the reindeer? I like your
clothes. I like your boots. I
like your beard. Please give
me lots of presents.
Love,
Mia Cardona
Dear Santa,
Please Santa can you get
me a CAT truck that carries a
dump truck and a digger?
How are the reindeer doing?
Love,
Nathan Schauer
Dear Santa,
I want a PlayStation with
two controls. How is
Rudolph? Is he good? I will
leave a surprise waiting for
you. I like you, bye!!!
Love,
Emanuel Gallardo
Dear Santa,
I want a cat and a puppy
and dolls and crayons and a
bike and a book and glue and
scissors and pens.
Love,
Carina Landfain
Dear Santa,
I want for Christmas an
Xbox 360. Santa are you
good? I like you Santa.
Love,
Daniel Mendoza
Dear Santa,
I would like a Nerf gun.
Thank you for getting us
presents. I can not wait until
Christmas. I hope you have
fun. Can you get me the Pie
Face game? How’s the rein-
deer doing? Are they good or
bad? Thank you Santa! Good
bye.
Love,
Jack Pomplun
Dear Santa,
I don’t want a toy this year.
But I still want something for
Christmas. It is a puppy.
Love,
Kamrie Mauer
Letters to Santa from students in Heidi Gasow’s
first grade classroom
With Thanks
For Your
Business
Wishing each and every
one of you the very best
Christmas, ever!
Shear Designs
FAMILY HAIR CARE & TANNING
964-2074
407 W. MAIN, ARLINGTON
KATHY, NICKI & KRIS
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Season’s
Greetings
May all your hopes and dreams
come true this holiday season
and beyond.
Many thanks and merry Christmas!
Wendell & Lorraine Terlinden,
Rich & Bonnie Tuchtenhagen,
and Employees.
Closing at 2:30 pm Christmas Eve.
Closed Christmas Day.
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From all of us!
SeasonÊs Greetings
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With exceeding great joy,
we wish you and your family all
the blessings of this holy season.
For the blessing of your
friendship, we remain
forever grateful.
Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace, goodwill toward men
-- Luke 2:14
MESENBRING
CONSTRUCTION
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This holiday season, we feel fortunate
to have the opportunity to express our
gratitude for our freedom, family and friends.
We’re proud to serve this community and
wish you all the best in the coming year.
Arlco, Inc.
Insurance Agency
230 W. Main, Arlington • 964-2256
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With thanks
for your
valued
business this
past year.
Have a
great holiday!
Bratsch
Lawn
Service
Norm & Pam
Tim & Cass
Carl
Season’s
Greetings
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Peace, joy,
happiness, love…
May the Christmas season shower you and
your loved ones with many blessings!
We deeply appreciate your
support as customers and friends.
Thanks, and Happy Holidays!
Dr. Mike Noack
Mary, Julie, Lori and Peggy
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May you rejoice
in the spirit of Christmas.
Nerud Law Office
Tony and Kathy Nerud, Sue Morrisette
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Holiday bells are ringing
once again, and we’d
like to chime in with
our thanks to your, our
neighbors and friends.
Seeing you is always
a joy for us, and we
wish you all a happy
and memorable
holiday season.
Pinske
Real Estate
& Auctioneers
(507) 964-2250
LENSING
INSURANCE
AGENCY, INC.
507-964-5565
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R&R Auto
Repair
117W Main, Arlington
507-964-5299 M-F 8-5
Complete Auto
and Light Truck
Repair:
• Diagnostic • Engine
• Transmission • A/C
• Brakes
• Suspension • Electrical
• General Maintenance
It
gives
us a
lift to
serve you.
Many thanks
for your
support.
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‘Tis the
Season
...to remember to say
“Merry Christmas &
many thanks!”
With best wishes for a happy
and healthy holiday season
from all of us.
Lindsey & Jill
18 4
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St., Gaylord, MN
507–237–5411
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Dear Santa,
I would like a New
Snackin’ Sarah, the Baby
Alive! I would also like some
earrings. I would also like an
Elf on the Shelf because they
are funny. How is Rudolph
doing? Can I please get an
iPad?
Love,
Autumn Gaffney
Dear Santa,
Thank you for sending me
presents every year. I would
like a candy cane and iPhone
for Christmas. I love presents.
Who is on the naughty list?
How are you Santa?
Love,
Kate Perez
Dear Santa,
I want something for
Christmas. I want a talking
doll for Christmas. Santa,
how are you? How are your
elves doing, Santa?
How are the Reindeer? Can
you please bring me a dollar
for Christmas. Can you pick
me up so I can be one of your
helpers?
Love,
Kaiyana Lindsey
Dear Santa,
Can you send me an Elf on
the Shelf please? How is
Rudolph and your wife? Is
she cooking right now? How
are you doing? Just to let you
know, I have been good this
year. Has my sister been
good? Thank you for the
presents last year! I love you
Santa Claus, you are the best.
Love,
Jamie Kahlow
Dear Santa,
How are your elves doing?
How are you doing? I think I
saw Rudolph because there
was something red in the sky.
Thank you for the presents.
This year I would like a rock
um sock um bopper!
Love,
Dawson Wibstad
Dear Santa,
How are you doings? Who
is on the naughty list? Santa,
how many elves do you
have? Thank you for the pres-
ents every year. How is
Rudolph doing? I would like
an iPod for Christmas. If you
were me, what would you get
for Christmas? How is Mrs.
Claus doing? Does Rudolph’s
nose really glow? Do you
have a Christmas tree? Me
and my brother Nathan are
going to give you cookies and
a glass of milk and your rein-
deer will get carrots and
water.
Love,
Anna Colling
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer and
your elves? I miss you Santa
Claus. I wish I was an elf.
And I hope you are having
fun at the North Pole.
Love,
Jaden Klancke
Dear Santa,
How are you Santa? I
would like Legos for Christ-
mas. How many elves do you
have? How is Rudolph
doing? Does Rudolph’s nose
really glow? How are your
elves doing? How is Mrs.
Claus? Thank you for the
presents every year.
Love,
Sam Renneke
Dear Santa,
How is Mrs. Claus? Thank
you for the presents. I will
give you three cookies and
like 30 carrots. How many
elves do you have? How is
Rudolph doing? Does
Rudolph’s nose really glow?
Love,
Hannah Bartlette
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I would like
a snowboard, How are you
Santa? How do your reindeer
fly?
Love,
Will Feterl
Dear Santa,
How are your elves? Are
they good or are they bad?
Please let me know. How is
Rudolph the red nose rein-
deer? I like you Santa. You’re
the best. Santa, I wish I had
an Elf on the Shelf.
Love,
Elonzo Montes
Dear Santa,
How many elves do you
have? How is Rudolph
doing? Who is on the naughty
list? How are you Santa? I
would like a Hover Kraft for
Christmas. Who is on the nice
list?
Love,
Landon Fisher
Dear Santa,
I hope you are having a
good time. I also hope my
home will get an Elf on the
Shelf this year. I hope you
give me presents. You are the
best. I know it is so hard to
give the children all the pres-
ents.
Love,
Ruth Workman
Dear Santa,
Thanks for sending me an
Elf on the Shelf. I would like
a PS4 with Black Ops and
Minecraft for Christmas.
How many elves do you
have? Is Rudolph doing good
or bad?
Love,
Alex Cardenas
Dear Santa,
I don’t know what I want
for Christmas this year. But I
might want my two front
teeth so I can eat my Christ-
mas cookies. My favorite
reindeer is Rudolph the red
nosed reindeer. Why does
Rudolph’s nose glow?
Love,
Lilli VonEschen
Dear Santa,
I will give you cookies this
year. When will you be here?
Love,
Aiden Bode
Dear Santa,
Could you please send me
an Elf on the Shelf? Because
I do not have one at home. I
don’t like to watch tv, so
could I have some games to
play at home?
Love,
Brayan Martinez
Dear Santa,
I can’t wait for Christmas
to come. How are your elves?
Santa can you please give me
a dollar? Please Santa could I
have a talking puppy for
Christmas? I will mail my let-
ter to you.
Love,
Mylin Farias
Letters to Santa from students in Megan Koepp’s
second grade classroom
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it is our hope that all your dreams
come true this year.
For helping us to realize ours,
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We truly value your business and
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Thanks, Everyone!
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inspiration from the miracle that is Christmas, and
its message of faith, goodwill and peace on earth.
Noel.
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Thanks, folks!
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WISHING YOU THE
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Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, December 17, 2015, page 13
www.arlingtonmnnews.com
Dear Santa,
I can’t wait for Christmas.
It’s going to be fun because I
get to eat turkey and Christ-
mas is God’s birthday. My
day is good because I’m writ-
ing a letter to you. So how is
your day? I know it’s doing
good like mine. So have you
put a kid on the naughty list?
I hope not! That will be bad
and you should because they
are naughty and mean that’s
why. I forgot when your
birthday is. So how is the
North pole? I was told that
it’s cold! I live in Minnesota.
And last, Merry Christmas
Santa.
Love,
Daemon Lindsey
Dear Santa,
I am excited this Christ-
mas. I’ve been good this year.
Have you been busy lately
this year? Well I want to
know how has Ms. Claus
been doing? I keep on forget-
ting your reindeer’s names.
Can you send a paper of their
names please so I remember?
Oh, thanks too!! I hope I get a
lot of presents this year. How
have the reindeer been doing?
I have a big wish list this
year! We still don’t have the
Christmas tree up. Well, my
family loves Christmas, espe-
cially my mom and me!
Love,
Yakelin Calderon
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? I want
to know how big are you, and
I want to know how old you
are, and I want to know how
many reindeer you have, and
I want to know what you will
bring me for Christmas.
Love,
Joceleen Medrano
Dear Santa,
How are you? How are the
elves doing? Frankie hid in
funny places today! He was
hiding on the wreath on the
porch door. On Sunday he
took a bubble bath.
Love,
Emma Lenertz
Dear Santa Claus,
First I want to know how
are you doing? And how is
Mrs. Claus doing? And how
are the elves doing? And
Snowflake our elf is being a
little better this year. Last
year she was a bit bad and
into mischief. But today we
didn’t find her. And we hope
we can find her. Santa Claus
have a merry merry Christ-
mas. And a happy New Year.
Love,
Adyson Elizabeth Beneke
Dear Santa,
I don’t want a toy for
Christmas this year. I just
want to move to a new house
next year. We will get horses
and goats, maybe pigs. And
in my new school it will have
my cousins in my new
school. I just can’t wait for
next summer. I also hope I
will have my birthday there.
Love,
Eva Rose Stuewe
Dear Santa,
How are the reindeer
doing? I hope I get lots of
presents! I’m really excited
for Christmas this year. How
are you and Mrs. Claus
doing? I hope you aren’t sick.
I hope people are being good.
I hope I get WWE toys and
football jerseys. Those are the
two things I mostly want for
Christmas.
Love,
Kyan Kube
Dear Santa,
Hi Santa how are you? I
hope good. I love your rein-
deer. I hope they are doing
good too. I am really excited
for you to come. And this is
all I want for Christmas is for
my family to be safe and of
course some presents! Oh
yeah, am I on the naughty list
or good list? Send back a
Christmas P.S. Are you ever
going to cut your beard??
Love,
Bridget Biron
Dear Santa,
I am glad you sent an elf to
my house. We named him
Chipy. He is a nice elf. I can’t
wait for Christmas day! We
still have a ways to go. I wish
I could see your reindeer. You
are a nice man Santa and I
like your little workers!
Love,
Aidan McCue
Dear Santa,
I’m good. How are you?
I’m excited for presents and
my sisters. I love Christmas
Day! And holidays too. I just
love them so much. How
about you? Also, when it is
here there is snow, I think it is
funny. I got to sit on your lap.
We got a candy cane. It is so
delicious!
Love,
Lilli Miller
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? I’m
doing great! What should I
bring you? I was thinking
about bringing you cookies
and milk and your reindeer
carrots. I think I was good
this year. I would like some
Junie B. Jones books.
Love,
Brooklyn Schultz
Dear Santa,
I wonder how busy you
are? Santa I hope you give
me the best gift in the whole
wide world! How are your
reindeer? Do you have
Rudolph? I hope you’re tak-
ing care of them because they
might get sick and they can’t
fly on the 25
th
. I believe in
you Santa.
Love,
McKenna Glawe
Dear Santa,
How are you doing? What
are you doing? I’m doing
good. I’m doing baseball and
basketball. I can’t wait for
Xmas. I’m excited about all
the celebrating. If I remember
I will put out milk and cook-
ies.
Love, Alex Bachman
Dear Santa,
How are your reindeer? Are
your elves making toys? Is
Rudolph being good? I will
leave carrots for your rein-
deer. And maybe a cookie for
you.
Love, Cody Schauer
Dear Santa,
I’m so excited for Christ-
mas! Christmas is so excit-
ing! I can’t wait for it. How
are you doing? I am pretty
sure you’re doing good.
Love, Matthew Wood
Letters to Santa from students in Chris Cronin’s second grade classroom
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All faiths or beliefs are welcome.
As we celebrate with family and friends during
this special holiday season residents, tenants and
staf at the Good Samaritan Society Arlington
Nursing Home and Fairview Assisted Living
would like to wish everyone a
Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year!
Gustafson Family Dentistry
106 3
rd
Ave. NW, Arlington • 507-964-2705
Hallelujah—
He Is Born!
At this holy season,
we want to acknowledge
our friends, neighbors
and customers who
have been so good to us.
Have a blessed holiday.
Dr. John, Dr. Jared & Staff
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David K. Hennies
Sheila L. Arneson
David J. Welch
Pete Arneson
Scott Sorenson
Barb Luepke
Carmen Baggenstoss
Evonne Willmsen
Linda Plieseis
Emily Rabe
Connie Wills
Ramona Meyer
Thea Fallen
Amy Pautsch
Rebecca Schlueter
Christine Giroux
Therese Ott
Laura Streich
Darla Felmlee
2015 HOLIDAY HOURS:
Christmas Eve – Thursday, Dec. 24
Main Bank and Drive-Up will close at Noon.
New Year’s Eve – Thursday, Dec. 31
Main Bank will close at 3:00 p.m.; Drive-Up will close at 4:00 p.m.
New Year’s Eve – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 – CUT-OFF
for 2015 Year-End Business Transactions will be Noon.
With Our Thanks
For Your Trust & Goodwill
For the time you’ve invested with us this past year, we are sincerely grateful
and we wish all of you a most joyous holiday season with many happy returns.
Arlington State Bank
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Greetings
of the
Season
There may be a chill in
the air, but our hearts
are warmed by
thoughts of our many
good friends and
neighbors at this
special time of year.
Thanks, folks!
Arlington
Enterprise
Brazil
Automotive
City of
Green Isle
CornerStone
State Bank
Club
New Yorker
Green Isle
Community School
Green Isle
Baseball Association
Green Isle Fire
Department
R & R Auto & Metal
Salvage, Inc.
Sibley
Shopper
United Farmers
Co-op
Vos
Construction, Inc.
Wentzlaf Masonry,
LLC
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Preschool
Dear Santa,
I would like a monster
truck.
Love,
Henry Ott, Age 5
Dear Santa,
I would like a Barbie.
Love,
Aaliyah Samuels, Age 4
Dear Santa,
I would like a Beauty and
the Beast.
Love,
Audrey Ott, Age 5
Dear Santa,
I would like a doll.
Love,
Waverly Stewart, Age 4
Dear Santa,
I would like a marble toy.
Love,
Easton Brazil, Age 3
Dear Santa,
I would like a monster
truck.
Love,
Jacob Schwartz, Age 4
Dear Santa,
I would like a pickup truck.
Love,
Colton Wentzlaff, Age 4
Dear Santa,
I would like a blazing
speed.
Love,
Cole Goodburn, Age 5
Dear Santa,
I would like a horse.
Love,
Haddie Erickson-Selman
Age 3
Dear Santa,
I would like a fort.
Love,
Alexa Miller, Age 5
Dear Santa,
I would like a marble maze.
Love,
Haiden Duley, Age 4
Kindergarten
Dear Santa,
I would like a deer costume
for Halloween.
Gabriella Kasheimer
Dear Santa,
I wonder if you could give
me a toy truck.
Gideon Santovi
Dear Santa,
I want an iPad.
Aubrey Simek
First Grade
Dear Santa,
Cud I have an Xbox One
please?
Elliott Chambers
Dear Santa,
I want a DS.
Liam Menne
Dear Santa,
Can your sled fly? How
can the deer fly? I want a
muscle car and a fan.
Braydn Wentzlaff
Dear Santa,
I want monster clothes, ball
and markers.
Aleah Parrott
Dear Santa,
I want Beanies Boo. A big
one.
AnnLiisa Kingston
Dear Santa,
I want a DS, a toy boat and
a toy car.
Eli Santovi
Dear Santa,
A banner, a shirt, an Elsa, a
coloring box. I love Santa.
Kylah Olson
Dear Santa,
I want a DS and a want a
scooter and an iPod.
Theodore Brukelyer
Dear Santa,
I want a DS. How can your
deer fly?
Nathan Iddings
Dear Santa,
I want an iPad.
Yerick Martinez-Farias
First Grade
Dear Santa,
I was wondering if you
could get me a phone. Please
and thank you.
Finley Erickson-Selman
Second Grade
Dear Santa,
I would like a Lenovo PC
for Christmas and a 3DS for
Christmas too. And I would
like for Christmas is a leg-
endary Pokémon trading card
game. Please can I get those
things?
Love,
Matt Menne
Dear Santa,
I want a real teacup dog for
Christmas. Oh, and I want to
know how you and your wife
look like. And do you have a
dog or some kind of pet. Oh,
before I ask you some more
questions I will tell you what
I want for Christmas. Ok, I
want ice skates and a Monster
High doll. And there is one
question that I want to tell
you, do you like good child?
Love,
Kimberly Moreno-Farias
Dear Santa,
I want a dog. I want a cat.
Love,
Lyllie Eaton
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want a
zmor car and an Elf on the
Shelf. Thank you Santa
Clause.
Love,
Brooke Reinier
Dear Santa,
I want a dirt bike for
Christmas and a remote con-
trol track.
Love,
Gavin Simek
Third Grade
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want an
Our Generation doll and a
parent coloring book. And a
giant Olaf. And a lock for my
door. And a pet dog. And
some more songs on my iPod.
And Candy Crush on my
Kindle Fire. I hope you have
a great Christmas this year.
Love,
Jordyn Santovi
Dear Santa,
For Christmas I want Star
Lily, a lot of Shopkins,
Yummy Nummies. I also
want horse stuff and more
Shopkins and I want more
Our Generation doll and a
trampoline and snow pants
and even more Shopkins and
candy and Barbies.
Love,
Lily Belle Foley
Dear Santa,
Can I have the Ender Ori-
gen Lego set please. And can
you get mittens in a color
please. Oh, and I almost for-
got. P.S. Please give me some
more mini figs. Also can we
have a white Christmas?
Please give me some
Minecraft things. Please and
art supplies please.
Love,
Sheila Hartman
Dear Santa,
I want more farm stuff and
a summer kitty and the new
Dairy of the Whimpy Kid Old
School and a remote control
car. On Saturday night the Es-
cape Clause.
Love,
Madalyn Vinkemeier
Dear Santa,
I want a phone, a new bat-
tery for my tablet, a Pomeran-
ian.
Love,
Athena Eaton
Dear Santa,
What I want for Christmas
is a Zomer Dog and Ting Top
pants, shirts, and shorts. A
snow jacket. Silly Puddy.
Clay. Nike shoes. Fishing
rod. Sweat shirts. A new bike.
A sage. A violin. A magic set.
Love,
Hailey Schwartz
Fourth Grade
Dear Santa,
I want a pair of of Iscasas. I
want a Baby Alive for Christ-
mas.
Love,
Megan Vinkemeier
Dear Santa,
I want an iPad, Kit the
American Girl doll, American
Girl duffel bags, pen pal kit,
and a husky, thank you.
P. S. Do you have any
friends? Write back soon.
Love,
Evalina Halling
Dear Santa,
I want a Lego At-Ap Walk-
er and the Star Wars Clone
helmet. I have been a little bit
good and little bit bad.
Love,
Josh Ringer
Letters to Santa Claus from students at the Green Isle Community School
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For the hospitality and goodwill you’ve shown us this year, we are deeply grateful.
We will always be proud to call this town “home” and wish all of our neighbors, a very merry holiday season.
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