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Volume 130 • Number 43 • Thursday, May 1, 2014 • Arlington, MN 55307
Council to renovate Community Center, increase revenues
By Kurt Menk Editor The Arlington City Council, during its recent regular meeting, made a series of moves to renovate the Community Center and increase the revenues at the facility. The City Council made the moves based on recommendations from the Community Center Committee. The committee was established last year and was given the task to determine ways to make the Community Center more attractive and discuss ideas to generate additional revenues at the facility. Other than a new roof, only general repairs have been made at the Community Center since the facility was built about 14 years ago. The hope is that a more attractive building will attract potential renters. In addition, the City of Arlington has had to rely on a subsidy from taxpayer dollars, ranging from $16,000 to $31,000 each year, to cover the gap between the revenues and expenditures in regard to the operations at the Community Center. This does not include the approximate $90,000 in debt service every year until the building is paid off.
Renovations
The City Council unanimously approved a motion to authorize drywall repair in the hallway and main hall area at the Community Center. The City Council also unanimously approved a motion to approve a request for proposal for painting services in the hallway, main hall area, stage area, bathrooms, kitchen and doorway frames at the Community Center. The estimated cost for the drywall repair and painting services, excluding the bathrooms and kitchen, is estimat-
ed to be around $7,000. The City Council did budget $25,000 for Community Center improvements as part of its Capital Improvement Project budget. The City Council, in other business, unanimously approved a motion to table action on the purchase of new locks at the Community Center. The City Council would like to seek an additional bid from Haggenmiller Lumber, Arlington.
Revenues
In other related news, the City Council unanimously approved a motion to estab-
lish a caterer serving fee based on a sliding scale of the number of guests served and bar fee based on a sliding scale of invited guests at an event. The caterer serving fee will include $150 for 1 to 200 guests served, $250 for 201 to 400 guests served, and $350 for 401-plus guests served. Unlike other communities, the City of Arlington has never had a caterer fee. The bar fee will be $100 for 100 to 200 invited guests, $200 for 201 to 300 invited guests served, $300 for 301 to 400 invited guests, $400 for 401 to 500 invited guests, and
$500 for 500-plus invited guests. The bar fee will be coupled with the revenue gained via the sealed bid process for the award of the sole beverage provider at the Community Center. The sole beverage provider item was tabled until the City Council can determine a figure for the minimum bid. This bid will be limited to the Arlington Haus and Arlington Dugout. As part of the process, the sole beverage provider would be required to publish their bev-
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Green Isle Township and Dryden Township vote against the fiber project
By Kurt Menk Editor Two area townships voted 2-1 to not rejoin the RenvilleSibley County Fiber Cooperative Joint Powers Board. The Green Isle Town Board made its move on Monday night, April 28. The Dryden Town Board took its action on Tuesday evening, April 29. The New Auburn Town Board voted to rejoin the Renville-Sibley County Fiber Cooperative Joint Powers Board by approving the amended joint powers agreement on Tuesday night, April 29. The cities who have voted to support the RS Fiber Project include Buffalo Lake, Brownton, Gibbon, Green Isle, Gaylord, Fairfax, Lafayette, New Auburn, Stewart and Winthrop. The townships who have voted to support the RS Fiber Project consist of Alfsborg, Arlington, Bandon, Bismarck, Cairo, Grafton, Kelso, Moltke, New Auburn, Transit and Washington Lake. The Arlington Enterprise
Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk
has not received reports from Camp, Faxon, Henderson, Severance, Sibley and Wellington townships. The cities who do not support the RS Fiber Project are Arlington and Henderson. The townships who do not support the RS Fiber Project are Cornish, Dryden and Green Isle townships. The Jessenland Town Board was expected to vote on the issue during a meeting on Wednesday night, April 30. The results from that meeting were unavailable when this edition of the Arlington Enterprise went to press. A RS Fiber Joint Powers Board meeting will be held at the Winthrop City Hall at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1. The townships have been invited to this meeting, according to Winthrop City Administrator Mark Erickson. “It is designed as a meet and greet,” said Erickson. “We will make introductions, answer questions and give everyone a general timetable for moving forward.”
Rural Green Isle residents Roger and Holly Harjes made a presentation on the U.S.S. Sibley during the Sibley County Historical Society’s annual meeting on Sunday afternoon, April 27. The annual meeting was
held in the basement of the Sibley County Courthouse. The couple has become interested in the U.S.S. Sibley since its crew held a reunion in Sibley County during 1991.
Roger and Holly Harjes make presentation on U.S.S. Sibley
By Kurt Menk Editor A presentation on the U.S.S. Sibley was made by rural Green Isle residents Roger and Holly Harjes during the Sibley County Historical Society’s annual meeting in Gaylord on Sunday afternoon, April 27. Roger and Holly became interested in the U.S.S. Sibley after the crew held a reunion in Sibley County in 1991. Since that time, Roger and Holly have attended many reunions in various states. They have become close friends with the crew and their families. Roger and Holly reported that only four crew members were able to attend the final reunion in 2012. $325 for each county resident. This was during a time when the cost to attend a movie was a dime for kids and a quarter for adults, according to Roger and Holly. This ratio of purchases compared to existing population was rewarded by a ship named after Sibley County, hence U.S.S Sibley APA 206. “It was patriotism at its finest,” said Roger and Holly. This ship was capable of carrying 2,500 troops with officers and crew of 500. It was 67 feet wide and 475 feet long. The ship participated in the invasion of Iwo Jima and Okinawa and also transported troops and supplies for the occupation of Japan. The U.S.S Sibley received two battle stars for her World War II service. has reciprocated in kind. The Sibley County Museum in Henderson features a showcase in The Military Room which displays many artifacts connected to the U.S.S. Sibley. The memorabilia has been donated by crew members and their families. One item includes the last flag ever flown on the ship. Records, photographs, maps and correspondence of the U.S.S. Sibley Association are also on file. Two historic pictures related to the U.S.S. Sibley are featured in the Green Isle Community School. In addition, a replica of the ship’s bell and a five-foot black granite monument are featured at the Veterans Walking Path Of Honor in Memorial Park at Arlington. Brick pavers for the U.S.S. Sibley Crew and crew member Ernie Stressel are also featured there. Crew members of the U.S.S. Sibley and its association have made significant financial donations for these projects at all three locations. A fourth project is currently in progress. The Sibley County Commissioners, during a meeting in early 2014, unanimously authorized a request by the Sibley County Veterans to recognize and honor the U.S.S. Sibley and its crew at the Sibley County Courthouse in Gaylord. The tribute will include a duplicate of the granite monument which is featured in Memorial Park at Arlington. In addition, the tribute will feature of a portrait of the ship’s captain, Edward McQuiston, and an original picture of the U.S.S. Sibley. The portrait and picture have been donated by the captain’s son, Ed McQuiston, Jr., from California. The plan is to have the monument, portrait and picture in place by sometime this summer.
Sibley County welfare fraud investigator asked to teach other counties the ropes
By Dave Pedersen Correspondent One aspect of the work done by Sibley County welfare fraud investigator Preston Cowing has been spending more time coaching other counties who are just now getting started in the effort to reclaim benefits obtained illegally. Cowing presented his annual fraud report to the Sibley County board of commissioners at the meeting on Tuesday, April 22. Cowing is in his 15th year of working with the joint effort by Sibley and Brown counties, working in Sibley County on Tuesdays. “We are seeing new investigators popping up all the time looking to Sibley and Brown counties for help,” said Cowing. “They are seeing what we are doing and want to be a part of it. I am proud to be asked to help them get up to speed.” Neighboring counties like Faribault, Martin, Watonwan, Nicolet and Blue Earth had not been doing criminal fraud prosecutions until recently. “Blue Earth County had not prosecuted anyone since 2006,” said Cowing. “They said because of it they were a destination county for fraud prospectors. They realized we are stopping people from trying fraud and they want to stop it too.”
Funds Recovered
In 2013, the Sibley County welfare fraud unit recovered $37,622.40 in 12 cases. From 1999 to 2013 the total is $238,045.10. In 2013, criminal convictions collected $3,909.75 compared to $2,493.00 in 2012 and $5,969.57 in 2011. For the year, 11 charges were reported, nine cases closed and seven cases denied because of the fraud investigations.
Odd Things Happened
In his report, Cowing pointed out a couple of “odd” things that had happened in 2013. “What we had was some big cases that did not turn into criminal cases,” said Cowing. “It was frustrating because we spent a lot of
History
From 1942 through 1945, Sibley County residents purchased $5,398,139.10 in war bonds. Using the 1940 census, the calculated effort was
Tribute
Sibley County has shown its thanks to members of the U.S.S. Sibley and the crew
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News Briefs
SCHS holds annual meeting
Over 100 people attended the Sibley County Historical Society’s annual meeting in Gaylord on Sunday afternoon, April 27. The officers are Jerome Petersen, President; Dwight Grabitske, Vice President; Ray Meyer, treasurer; Dorothy Peterson, Secretary; Judy Loewe, Program Director; and Sharon Haggenmiller, Curator. The remaining board of directors include Ruth Ann Buck, Marie Main, Sharon Shimota, Millie Johnson and Mary Petersen.
Garden Club to meet May 6
The Arlington Garden Club will meet at the home of Jackie Alsleben at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6. There will be a speaker from the Loon Organic Farm. New members are always welcome. For more information, contact Chris Welsh at 507-964-5177.
SCHS recognizes Bonnie Nagel
Arlington resident Bonnie Nagel, who passed away on Saturday, March 29, was recognized during the Sibley County Historical Society’s annual meeting in Gaylord on Sunday afternoon, April 27. “In her quiet unassuming way, Bonnie Nagel was a special friend to SCHS,” according to a tribute in the SCHS newsletter. “Always smiling, always willing to help with any project we came up with.” Nagel was “always quietly working in the background to assure that our events were special,” according to the tribute. “Her presence at meetings and other events was always a treat.”
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Practice Burn
The Arlington Fire Department, Green Isle Fire Department and two firefighters from the Winthrop Fire Department participated in a practice burn for purposes of training at a farm located about four miles north of Arlington on Saturday morning, April 26, according to Arlington Fire Chief John Zaske. The house was donated by Mark and Jayne Melsha, Arlington. The training was facilitated by representatives from South Central College in Mankato. “It’s difficult to secure a house for this type of training,” said Zaske. “It’s a great hands on experience for all of the firefighters involved.” The Sibley County Air Van was also on the scene. The training lasted for about six hours, according to Zaske.
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time digging into it, but we could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that criminal or administrative fraud was happening.” Cowing added that this shows the process works because the county attorney won’t get sent a case for prosecution if it cannot be proven. Plus, by having someone in the county working on fraud “we are trying to catch things early so we can keep big cases in check.” Another odd aspect of fraud seen by Cowing last year was more ways to use the welfare debit card to scam the system. Cards are used for welfare support, which replaced things like food stamps and vouchers. “Some people were buying debit cards used to purchase in bulk product that are trafficked to places like Africa,” added Cowing. “People are also finding ways to profit by selling these products on the internet.” ago, the investigators were mainly law enforcement agents and the focus was on criminal fraud cases. Over the years the trend changed to hiring former eligibility workers to be fraud investigators and focus on administrative sanctions. “The trend has now turned back to law enforcement officers being hired and focusing back on criminal cases,” said Cowing. “They realized that without the possibility of criminal action being taken, a client contemplating committing fraud was not being deterred from fraud.” Cowing added another reason for the change is that over the past five years there has been such an increase in the number of people on public assistance in Minnesota due to the economic downturn. He said the public is demanding a more punitive punishment for people committing welfare fraud.
Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FTR) recently announced that the company’s three years of capital expenditures in Minnesota hit a total of $57.6 million including $18.1 million in 2013. In addition, many Frontier markets in Minnesota will receive additional support this year totaling $759,000 from the Federal Communication Commission’s Connect America Fund (CAF). CAF funding will allow Frontier to accelerate broadband availability in Minnesota. Frontier offers broadband, digital phone service, satellite television service, Frontier satellite broadband, FTR Energy Services, customer premises equipment (telephone systems, support for commercial businesses and e-911 applications), Ethernet, Dedicated Internet Access, data center services, and web security/data back-up/personal identity protection and more through Frontier Secure.
Frontier has invested $57.6 million of its own capital during the past three years to increase broadband access and improve network infrastructure across Frontier’s territory. This investment in Minnesota is vital to continuing economic development, increasing opportunities for consumers, and supporting all types and sizes of businesses in the state. “The effect of our investments in Minnesota is felt throughout the communities we serve,” said Kevin Wallick, area general manager of Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska for Frontier. “Our powerful network, driven by our dedicated teams who are residents and experts about the needs of their communities, is delivering solid benefits to our customers and shareholders. Our team is hitting our stride in Minnesota, and there is more to come.” Frontier's operational and community-related highlights for Minnesota in 2013 in-
clude: • Extensive investment to Frontier Minnesota’s Next Generation network, including augmentation of its Ethernet Backbone and 146 miles of fiber placed. As a result, at year-end 2013, Frontier was able to offer faster broadband speeds to 352 geographical areas within its Minnesota territory and Metro Ethernet to 8 additional communities. • Completion of a $10 million fiber network in northern Minnesota. The redundant network extends through more than 500 miles of Saint Louis, Lake, Aitkin, Carlton and Pine counties. • Completion of the southern Minnesota fiber ring. Capital expenditure for 2013 included $4.6 million to place 63 miles of fiber optic cable to create three redundant fiber rings and improve network infrastructure. • Millions allocated to the relocation of telecommunications infrastructure in support of road construction projects.
The cost to move infrastructure is funded by Frontier as these road projects increase the safety and beauty of these communities. Wallick noted that the significant investment of Frontier's network in Minnesota was in support of increased demand for advanced services. “We plan to continue investing in Minnesota to ensure our residential and business customers have access to the broadband services they want.” All Frontier products and services offer 24/7/365 support from a 100 percent U.S.based work force. More than 400 Frontier employees serve customers across 161 wire centers located in 56 counties in Minnesota. "We're proud of our commitment to Minnesota, as well as our network enhancements and capital investments into this state," said Wallick.
Cooperation Helpful
Cowing noted that over the years he has noticed how people move into the area to collect welfare support. One case last year involved a woman who received benefits the past two years. It was learned she lives in Ramsey County where her children go to school. Ramsey County cooperated by helping with the investigation, leading to prosecution to get back $9,250.00. Cowing added it was good to see cooperation from a large county. In other cases, people were denied benefits because they failed to present accurate information. Cases were simply closed because it was known some information was not being provided.
Impact Of Affordable Care Act
Another trend noted by Cowing is the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in Minnesota has stretched the eligibility workers as far as they can go. “It is my fear that the amount of focus on the ACA is taking away from their ability to catch potential fraud cases and process cases as thoroughly as they were able to in the past,” said Cowing. “I am also concerned that the Department of Human Services (DHS) has pushed for presumed eligibility in the health care programs because the computer system is not able to properly determine eligibility.” Recently, an automatic year eligibility is being extended to everyone that was on health care as of January of this year, no matter how a clients circumstances change in 2014. “These types of executive decisions from DHS will make it virtually impossible to criminally prosecute someone for health care fraud,” added Cowing. “There are a lot of unknowns right now with the ACA. It will all get worked out, but we will pay the price over the next two years. The ACA has changed the way public assistance looks.”
Resurfacing starts on Highways 22 and 7 on Monday, May 12
Motorists traveling on Highway 7 and Highway 22 will encounter a detour beginning Monday, May 12, while crews resurface the highways and make intersection improvements at Highways 22 and 7 from Cosmos to Hutchinson, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT). Highway 22 traffic will be detoured onto Highway 15. Motorists traveling on Highway 7 will be detoured via McLeod County Roads 115, 14 and 12. The detour is scheduled to be in place through the project duration. Duininck, Inc. is the prime contractor for the $7M project. The project is scheduled to be completed by late August, weather permitting. With this project, MnDOT is working to enhance a safe, efficient and effective transportation system and ensure that the transportation system will continue to serve the state for many years. MnDOT urges motorists to always drive with caution in a work zone and reminds them never to enter a roadway that has been blocked with barricades or cones. For real time travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org.
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THANK YOU
A big ‘heartfelt’ thank you to my secretary Bonnie Effertz for calling 911, the Arlington Police Dept., First Responders, Fire Dept., Ambulance and Ridgeview Sibley Medical for their quick response and excellent care and transportation to Abbott Northwestern. To my family, friends and Pastor Hannemann for the phone calls, cards, visits and prayers. We are very fortunate for the medical facilities and volunteer services we have in our community.
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Community Calendar
Thursday, May 1: Arlington Ambulance Service, 7 p.m. Arlington Lions Club, Arlington Haus, social 6 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. Friday, May 2: Arlington Veteran’s Organization’s Steak Fry, veterans building at fairgrounds, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, May 5: Arlington City Council, council chambers, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6: Arlington Garden Club, meeting at home of Jackie Alsleben, speaker Loon Organic Farm, 7 p.m. Call 507-964-5177 for more information. Wednesday, May 7: Knights of Columbus Officers, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 8 p.m. Thursday, May 8: Golden Age Club, senior citizens building at Four Seasons Park, noon luncheon followed by meeting and entertainment.
Reasons
Cowing said there are most common reasons for welfare fraud referrals. One is income where people fail to report wages, self employment social security, child support, gambling winnings, plus cash jobs and gifts. Another area is when the actual place of residence is not reported. Household composition is another sign that is not reported when people move in or out such as girl or boy friends, siblings or parents. “Technology has been a big help in keeping track of information,” said Cowing. “In the past two years David Schauer (County Attorney) has designed a way to encourage employees to provide information to us.”
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Public Notice REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – PAINTING
The City of Arlington is requesting proposals for painting services at its Community Center. Proposals will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at the Arlington City Offices. Mail or hand deliver sealed proposals to City Hall, Attn: City Administrator, 204 Shamrock Drive, Arlington, MN 55307. Proposals will be awarded at the May 19th City Council meeting with work commencing upon a signed contract. Proposals should be based on a flat fee for total painting services as specified in the RFP. Paint, supplies and equipment will be furnished by the painting contractor and should be included in the proposal. A description of duties and the Request for Proposal can be picked up at City Hall, by phone request at (507) 964-2378, or by visiting the City’s website at www.arlingtonmn.com. Proposals should include a bid form with signature and a list of references and work experience. Bidders are required to have liability insurance to bid on the services. To set up a meeting to tour the facility, or for more information on the Community Center, contact Jennifer at (507) 964-2378. The City of Arlington reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any proposals received without explanation.
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For Good Reason
Commissioner Harold Pettis said the statistics do not show how many people did not try anything because of how much is done in prevention. “Criminal disqualifying investigations are just the tip of iceberg,” said Cowing. “If we were not there asking necessary questions, fraud would carry on for a longer time.”
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Recent Fraud Trends
Recent trends in welfare fraud were noted by Cowing. When he started as a welfare fraud investigator 16 years
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Sibley County Medical Examiner scene visits up, total cases down
By Dave Pedersen Correspondent What stood out in the annual report by Dr. Quinn Strobl, Sibley County Medical Examiner, is the decrease in total cases, yet there was an increase in scene visits. The report was presented to the Sibley County Board of Commissioners at the meeting on Tuesday, April 22. Sibley County had a decrease in total cases from 65 in 2012 to 56 in 2013. Out of those, 10 people died in hospice compared to 19 a year earlier. The number of cremations was up one to 39. Despite the lesser case number from a year prior, the scene visits went up to 25 in 2013 from 22 in 2012 and 18 in 2011. Nine autopsies were performed, up two over 2012. No death in 2013 was classified as a homicide. There has only been one homicide in the county during the past
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year. One death requiring an autopsy was attributed to natural causes when a 57-year-old man died due to coronary artery disease. Eight deaths were classified as accidental. A man, 53, died in a motor vehicle crash. Another 53-year-old man died when he was struck by a tree branch. Four accidental deaths were in the elderly population. A man, 85, choked on food. A man, 89, died of complications of a hip fracture sustained in a fall. Two men, both 74, died from injuries after falling down stairs. A woman, 40, who was intoxicated with alcohol, died of environmental cold exposure. A 7-month-old boy drowned after being left unattended in a bathtub. The death of a man, 54, was classified as suicide.
One incident of found bones was investigated and they were deemed to be nonhuman. Strobl said this happens more frequently than people may think.
Other Business
In other business, Steven Ridler was introduced as a new social worker. In commissioner reports, County Commissioner Harold Pettis said the Minnesota Rail Authority did not get the Sibley County projects on the bonding bill in the current legislative session, but the governor said there still is a chance. County Commissioner Bill Pinske said Wright County is voting whether or not to join Sibley and McLeod Counties as part of the Trailblazer transit system. Two commissioners have been vocal opponents.
Retirement
Mary Brandt, left, received a clock and was recognized at the last Board of Commissioners meeting for her 39 years of service to Sibley County as a home health aide. Sibley County Commissioner Joy Cohrs, right, made the presentation.
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Mediacom to significantly boost residential Internet speeds for flagship services at no added cost
Mediacom Communications recently announced the deployment of significantly faster Internet speeds for residential customers. This marks the eighth time in the past decade that Mediacom has increased Internet speeds, in each case without raising prices. As a result of this latest round of improvements: • ‘Prime Plus’ service will offer speeds of up to 50 Mbps downstream (formerly 30 Mbps), and up to 5 Mbps upstream (formerly 2 Mbps). • ‘Ultra’ service will see its speed double, offering up to 100 Mbps downstream (formerly 50 Mbps) and up to 10 Mbps upstream (formerly 5 Mbps). • ‘Ultra Plus’ service will offer speeds of up to 150 Mbps downstream (formerly 105 Mbps) and up to 20 Mbps upstream (formerly 10 Mbps). The changes will take effect across all of Mediacom’s markets in early June for the ‘Prime Plus’ and ‘Ultra’ tiers, and will be phased in throughout the summer for ‘Ultra Plus,’ as it becomes available in most of Mediacom’s markets. “These latest enhancements, along with the recently launched 305 Mbps tier in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, underscore Mediacom’s long-term commitment to deliver Internet service that is among the fastest in the nation, and to maintain our market leadership in the smaller cities and towns we serve,” said JR Walden, Mediacom’s Senior Vice President of Technology. “Customers today are more frequently connected to multiple Internet-dependent devices in their homes, creating an ever-growing demand for fast and reliable Internet connectivity,” said Tapan Dandnaik, Mediacom’s Senior Vice President for Customer Service. “Faster speeds and advanced home networking gateways give Mediacom customers the ability to simultaneously access bandwidth-intensive content over multiple devices, making it easier to get more value and satisfaction from their Internet experience.”
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Trial date is set for Arlington woman
By Kurt Menk Editor A trial date has been set for Arlington resident Christina DeLeon, 20, who has been charged with three felony charges in connection with the death of her eightmonth-old son last November. The trial is scheduled to start on Thursday, May 29. A settlement conference without any results was held on Thursday, April 24. The three felony charges include one count of second degree manslaughter which carries a maximum penalty of ten years in prison and/or a $20,000 fine; one count of child neglect which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine; and one count of methamphetamine related crime involving children which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and/or a $10,000 fine. DeLeon was later charged with one count of wrongfully obtaining assistance - theft for allegedly purchasing baby formula with a WIC voucher for the deceased infant. Judge Thomas McCarthy announced that he will not hear the case. He is stepping down due to his impending retirement in July. DeLeon remains in custody in the Sibley County Jail with bail set at $20,000 cash or a $400,000 bond. An adoption hearing for her other young son has been scheduled for Monday, June 16.
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Free items are popping up again on local boulevards
Our View: The issue has become an eyesore in the community
A popular trend has resurfaced in Arlington this spring. Local homeowners place free items along their boulevard for a short period of time. The hope is that other local residents will pick up these items and homeowners will escape the cost to discard these objects. These innocent gestures, which never seemed to cause any problems in the past, have again escalated to a whole new level where some local homeowners now place these free items out on their boulevard for a much longer period of time. Some of these items have also become an eyesore and have created dangerous situations. In one case this spring, a chest freezer was placed near a curb where a child could have easily climbed inside and closed the door. In another circumstance, a couch remained out on the boulevard in the rain. Who wants a couch that has sat out in the rain for a couple of days? Although there is a junk ordinance, the City of Arlington has no specific ordinance on the books to deal with these free item situations. The problem is every situation is different. A couple of free items out on the boulevard for a few days can be innocent while other objects along the curb for a long period of time can become an eyesore and even dangerous. The issue will only become worse after the city-wide garage sales in a couple of weeks. It may be too late for this year, but a move by the City Council to bring back the annual clean up day might help solve part of the problem. However, a move by the local police department to keep an eye out for junky and dangerous items along boulevards would have more of an immediate impact and hopefully reduce most of the issues in question. In the end though, it comes down to local homeowners. Innocent gestures by a majority of local homeowners can be ruined by reckless and dangerous moves by a small group of people. The last thing Arlington needs is another ordinance on the books for local residents. -K.M.
Letters To The Editor
Lies, falsehoods and fiber projects
To The Editor, Sadly our discourse about the RS fiber project too often involves language like the paid advertisement submitted by Lowell Nagel last week to several local papers. The text of the article wished to defend a fiber project in Windom presumably to bolster support for the RS fiber project. Among the issues in the ad was an implication that the project was doing fine financially and even included a year-end summary from the City of Windom. Like many people, I first read the text of the article and didn’t take much time to look at the financials. However, I went back to the financials and wish to highlight some numbers. I do this in the interest of fairness, honesty and sincere wish that the tone of the RS fiber conversation were more civil and transparent. These numbers come from the report in the advertisement. In 2013 Windom budgeted to lose $55,327 but lost $114,688.75. Windom’s Cash & Investment balance as of Jan 1, 2013, was (1,455,813.19). Brackets are bad, that means the number is a deficit. Interestingly, the advertisement left off the last line of the report (available on the city of Windom’s website) showing: Windom’s Cash & Investment balance as of Dec. 31, 2013, was ($1,108,287.68). Maybe some see these numbers as good evidence to move forward with the RS fiber project but many of us see them as alarming and cause for legitimate opposition to the RS fiber project. As Lowell indicated, please consider the financials of Windom when deciding the future of RS fiber. Lowell also references the fiber project in Monticello and for some reason indicates we should call the Windom phone number for accurate information. I went to the Monticello city website and believe the following paragraph on page 186 from their 2014 adopted city budget should give you an idea of how badly these projects can go: Budget Commentary: The Fiber Optics Fund began operations in 2009 and construction of the fiber optic network was completed in 2010. Revenues come from charges to subscribers and expenditures are incurred as a result of operating the system and new customer service installations. The city has defaulted on the revenue bonds used to finance construction of the system. Consequently, no future debt service is planned. In 2012, the city transferred $4,450,000 to the fund, reducing an interfund loan balance. In 2013, the other city funds transferred $860,000 into the Fiber Optics Fund. In 2014, the Liquor Fund will provide $350,000 towards Fiber Optics Fund operations. No lies, no falsehoods, no name calling just a clearer picture on some projects highlighted by proponents of RS fiber. Carl Wetzel Gaylord
Too Tall’s Tidbits
Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to the following local and area residents compliments of the Arlington Lions Club Community Calendar. May 2 Ella Lundstrom, Eric (Pichelmann) Heiss, Jacob Scharpe, Lacey Scharping, and Mr. and Mrs. Len Vos. May 3 Diana Glieden, Mr. and Mrs. Duke Schmidt, and Mr. and Mrs. Pete Vos. May 4 Dan Brau, Katelyn Croat, Louise Quast, Madonna Dorweiler, Rick Schmidt and Trevor Diehn. May 5 Ellen Henry, Matt Vos, Tanner Walsh, and Mr. and Mrs. Rick Koepp. May 6 Austin Hahn, Benjamin Maki, Jack Rosenfeld, Madison Conway, Paris Kube, William Kaesermann, and Mr. and Mrs. Matt Breyer. May 7 Anita Quast, David Grabitske, Jane Kloeckl and Tammy Rechtzigel. May 8 Arlene Marek, Duane Geib, Kelly Fisher, Marsha Quast, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kirscht. ***** Julie stormed up to the front desk of the library and said, “I have a complaint!” “Yes, ma'am?” “I borrowed a book last week and it was horrible!” “What was wrong with it?” “It had way too many characters, the printing was tiny, and there was no plot whatsoever!” The librarian nodded and said, “Ahh. So you must be the person who took our phone book.” ***** Mary announced that she was going to start a diet to lose a few pounds she had put on recently. “Great,” Sue exclaimed. “I'm ready to start a diet too. We can be dieting buddies and help each other out. And when I feel the urge to drive out and get a burger and fries, I'll call you first.” “Wonderful,” Mary replied. “I'll go with you!” ***** A man walks into a post office to send a package to his wife. The postmaster says, “This package is too heavy, you'll need another stamp.” The man replies, “And how would that make it lighter?” ***** “You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog.” - Harry S. Truman ***** A young man hired by a supermarket reported for his first day of work. The manager greeted him with a warm handshake and a smile, gave him a broom and said, “Your first job will be to sweep out the store.” “But I'm a college graduate!” the young man replied indignantly. “Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know that,” said the manager. “Give me the broom and I'll show you how.” ***** Bert took his Saint Bernard to the vet. “Doctor,” he said sadly, “I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to cut off my dog's tail.” The vet stepped back, “Bert, why should I do such a terrible thing?” “Because my mother-in-law's arriving tomorrow, and I don't want anything to make her think she's welcome,” Bert said. ***** An angry motorist went back to a garage where he’d purchased an expensive battery for his car six months earlier. “Listen,” the motorist grumbled to the owner of the garage, “when I bought that battery you said it would be the last battery my car would ever need. It died after only six months!” “Sorry,” apologized the garage owner. “I didn't think your car would last longer than that.” ***** Lawyer: “I have some good news and some bad news.” Client: “Well, give me the bad news first.” Lawyer: “The bad news is that the DNA tests showed that it was your blood they found all over the crime scene.” Client: “Oh no! I'm ruined! What's the good news?” Lawyer: “The good news is your cholesterol is down to 130!”
Financial statement reveals a lot
To The Editor, I read with great interest the ad about WindomNet in last week’s newspaper. Finally a true financial statement on how the fiber project in Windom lost money last year. According to the numbers in the ad, the operating expenses exceeded operating revenue by over $114,000 at year end Dec. 31, 2013. The current cash/investment balance was negative $1.45 million as of Jan. 1, 2013. One concern I have about the RS Fiber Project is the future of the telephone. More and more people are dropping their land lines every year. A lot of young people don’t even have land lines. They rely heavily on their wireless devices. According to the numbers provided in the ad, the telephone revenue for WindomNet dropped in 2013. The biggest concern I have about the RS Fiber Project is that people who don’t want fiber and don’t plan to take any of the three services would still be on the hook if the project struggles or fails. I believe the people who want fiber should have to pay for it. Isn’t that the way a private cooperative is set up to run? I wish the Green Isle City Council would explore other ideas and talk to other providers to determine if there is an issue in Green Isle and, if so, what could be done for our community. Sue Kreger Green Isle
Dayton misleads public on tax bills
To The Editor, I saw an interesting article from Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) this week that I wanted to pass along. Last week, Governor Mark Dayton held a press conference touting socalled tax cuts he signed into law, claiming more than $508 million dollars in “tax relief.” MPR found these claims "misleading" for a number of reasons. First, about $232 million of the $508 million in “tax cuts” are from repeal of the three damaging business-to-business taxes passed last session. Those taxes were a part of the $2.1 billion in tax increases passed by Democrats in 2013 to cover the $627 million deficit facing the state last May. To claim that repealing taxes you increased last session are a "cut" is indeed misleading. In addition, the remainder of the “tax cuts” are from conforming Minnesota's tax code to the federal code. Many Minnesotans faced a tax increase if Minnesota did not conform to the federal tax code that allowed for tax exemptions on things like employer-provided adoption and tuition assistance, among many others. For Governor Dayton to claim that he is cutting taxes simply by preventing a tax increase is dishonest. Those families are not seeing more money in their pockets, they're simply not paying higher taxes that would have resulted had Minnesota not conformed to the federal code. It’s disappointing that the Governor has chosen to mislead the public about the nature of these tax bills. If Governor Dayton is interested in truly reducing taxes, I'm sure there are legislators on both sides of the aisle that would happily work with him to do that. Glenn Gruenhagen State Representative R-Glencoe
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Obituary
Melroy D. Buckentin, 85, of Green Isle
Funeral services for Melroy Diedrich Buckentin, 85, of Green Isle, were held on Saturday, April 26, at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg. The Rev. Donald Andrix officiated. M r . Buckentin died on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, at G l e n c o e Melroy Regional Buckentin H e a l t h Services long-term care facility. Organist was Kathy Oelfke, and the congregational hymns were “Jesus Lives; The Victory’s Won” and “I Know That My Redeemer Lives.” Pallbearers were Tyler Buckentin, Joshua Buckentin, Keith Anderson, Benjamin Tushaus, Paul Tushaus and Alan Engelmann. Interment was at the church cemetery. Mr. Buckentin was born on March 23, 1929, in Green Isle Township, the twin son of Herbert and Emma (Mackenthun) Buckentin. He was baptized as an infant on March 24, 1929, by the Rev. Herman J. Bouman at his home and confirmed in his Christian faith as a youth on April 18, 1943, by the Rev. Bouman at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg. His memory verse was 1 John 3:3. He attended grades 1-8 at Emanuel Lutheran Parochial School in Hamburg. Melroy and his twin brother, Leroy, farmed with their father near Green Isle. On Sept. 11, 1951, Mr. Buckentin was united in marriage with LaVon Schmitz at St. John’s Evangelical Reformed Church in Bongards. The couple made their home on a farm near Green Isle. The Buckentins were blessed with four sons, Dale, Randy, Bruce and Darren. They shared over 62 years of marriage. Mr. Buckentin farmed near Green Isle for 32 years and then rented his farm to neighbors. He had various jobs through the years, having worked for Nagel Packing in Arlington and Otto Meyer Implement Company in Green Isle. In 1974, he started working at Bongards Creamery in Bongards until 2005, when he retired. He was a member at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hamburg and participated in the Emanuel Men’s Club. Mr. Buckentin loved playing concertina and drums. He and his brother had a small oldtime band that played for private parties. He enjoyed farming, fishing, gardening, yard work and traveling with LaVon, including to all 50 states. He greatly loved his family and treasured each moment he had with them, especially his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, LaVon Buckentin of Green Isle; sons, Dale Buckentin and his special friend, Margaret Thompson, of Norwood Young America, Randy Buckentin of Green Isle, and his special friend, Becky Keener of Cokato, Bruce (Colleen) Buckentin of Green Isle, and Darren (Nancy) Buckentin of LaPorte; grandchildren, Stacy (Keith) Anderson of Silver Lake, Tyler Buckentin of Green Isle and Joshua Buckentin of LaPorte; stepgrandchildren, Benjamin Tushaus and his fiance, BobbiJo Vorvick, Paul Tushaus and his special friend, Andrea Olive, and Michael Leffer; great-grandchildren, Madilynn Anderson, Jaxin Anderson, Lily Weber and Toni Vorvick; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Ramona Buckentin of Arlington, Lois (Kenneth) Leick of Hopkins, Mary (Ray) Krystosek of Ocean Springs, Miss., Shirley (Kenneth) Gohlinghorst of St. Peter, Renaye (Ron) Kriesel of Owatonna, Nancy Veigel of Minnetonka, and Betty Schmitz of Pierz; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Preceding him in death were his parents, Herbert and Emma Buckentin; father-inlaw and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Viola Schmitz; twin brother, Leroy Buckentin; sister, Esther Engelmann and her husband, Gilbert; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Schmitz. Arrangements were by the Paul-McBride Funeral Chapel of Norwood Young America. Online obituaries and guest book are available at www.hantge.com. Click on obituaries/guest book.
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Mill City String Quartet
The Mill City String Quartet performed a concert at the United Methodist Church in Arlington on Saturday afternoon. Jeffrey Erbland played his cello during the concert. The event was made possible by the Arlington Public Library, Arlington Public Library League, Arlington Enterprise, Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative, United Methodist Church, The Mankato Symphony and a grant from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
History
70 Years Ago
May 4, 1944 Louis Kill, Editor As the Enterprise goes to press this Wednesday evening it is raining, and has rained almost constantly for the past four days. The deluge has put a damper on seeding operations, and there is much of it still to be done. Farmers say that even with a quick return to good weather it will be too late for the planting of grain that will bring a good crop. Early Minnesota anglers can now enjoy their favorite sport catching bullheads. The season on these excellent table fish opened on May 1. Fishermen should remember that it is illegal to take any other kind of fish until May 15 when the pike and pickerel season opens. Crappies, sunfish and bass are protected until May 29 in this part of the state. on July 1st. Maynard Quast, son of Mr. and Mrs. Werner Quast of Arlington, has been named valedictorian for the graduating class of 1964 at Arlington-Green Isle High School. Maynard’s four-year average was 94.4. Chosen as salutatorian was Mary Rauschendorfer who maintained an average of 94.1. She is the daughter of Mrs. Louis Rauschendorfer of Arlington. Arlington’s oldest baseball fan, Herman Meffert, will attend the home games free of charge this year as a guest of the team. Herman, who is 86 years old, was given a season pass by Don Anderson in behalf of his fellow team members for over 70 years of loyal support to baseball in Arlington. the 5th Grade Division at the First Annual Sibley County Spelling Bee. Roger Lietz of the Roger Lietz Agency and farmer Robert Bade were pictured taping a commercial for MSI Insurance titled “I gotta be in pictures”.
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erage prices which would be published in the Rental & Use Policy as well as posted on the bars at the community center. In another move, the City Council unanimously approved a motion to approve the Rent & Use Policy for the Community Center. The rental fee for non-profit organizations will increase from $210 to $300 on weekends and $220 during the week. Since the City of Arlington currently pays $200 to a vendor for cleaning, the city would only make $10 per non-profit group. This does not recoup the costs for trash removal, utilities, staff time for set-up/take down, paper supplies, upkeep of grounds and snow removal, etc. In addition and as of Dec. 31, the City of Arlington will no longer offer discounted rental rates to non-profit or civic organizations unless they are considered a city organization specifically chartered within the city limits (or is considered an overall public benefit such as the American Red Cross hosting a blood mobile). This decision by the City Council was made out of consideration for the citizens of the City of Arlington as a way to circumvent citizen taxpayer dollars supplementing the associated costs for the upkeep of the Community Center.
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April 30, 1964 Louis Kill, Editor Dr. Gordon O. Greene and Dr. R. H. Kath announced this week that a third physician, Dr. John Vener, will join them in the general practice of medicine and surgery at the Arlington Clinic
May 3, 1984 Val Kill, Editor St. John’s Lutheran Church, Arlington Township held a special Service of Praise and Thanksgiving, and the planting of a commemorative tree in the first of three planned weekend worship events during 1984 in celebration of their 125th Anniversary of the founding of the St. John’s congregation. Tia Kelly won first place in
May 6, 2004 Kurt Menk, Editor A groundbreaking ceremony for the High Island Creek Addition in Arlington was held on the morning of April 27th. The housing development, which is located in the southwest corner in the City of Arlington, will consist of 114 total lots. Jenni Heibel, an eighth grader on the Sibley East Varsity girls track team, broke the school record in the 1600 meter run during the Mike Vrklan Relays in Arlington on April 30th. The Sibley East Girls 17 and under Volleyball Team recently captured top honors in the Minnesota Sports Federation State Championships. Members of the team included Erin McCarthy, Tara Dietz, Lexi Prahl, Heidi Hardel, Holly Bjorklund, Leah Ihrke, Andrea Bauer, Kallyne Marshall, Laura Kloeckl, Heidi Tackmann, Lindsey Kahle, Sami Larson and coaches Jayne Ihrke and Theresa Bjorklund.
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NOTICE OF PRIVATE SALE OF FARMLAND IN NICOLLET COUNTY GENERALLY DESCRIBED BELOW Vincent Danielson, Trustee of The Danielson Revocable Trust, and The Madonna Danielson Family Estate, will sell at a private sale, to the highest bidder, for cash, the following described land in New Sweden Township, Nicollet County, Minnesota. The land will be sold in either one or two parcels, one lying Northwesterly of Judicial Ditch 1A and the other lying Southeasterly. The entire tract consists of approximately 200 acres total, more or less. The parcel is described as: The Northeast Quarter (NE1⁄4) and the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE1⁄4 of NW1⁄4) of Section Ten (10), Township 111 North, Range 28 West, Nicollet County, Minnesota. LEGAL TO GOVERN (A final description will be available at the time of sale.) The sale will be conducted on Monday, May 5, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. The sale will be conducted by Michael K. Riley Sr. at the law offices of Riley-Tanis & Associates, PLLC, 324 South Minnesota Avenue, P.O. Box 360, St. Peter, MN 56082-0360; and will be governed by the following terms: 1. Sealed bids shall be submitted to the person conducting the sale at any time up to 12:00 noon on May 5, 2014, the date of the sale. 2. All bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bank money order in the sum of $100,000.00 The check shall be made payable to Riley-Tanis & Associates, PLLC Trust Account. Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned upon completion of the sale. THE OWNER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS IN THE OWNER’S ABSOLUTE DISCRETION. 3. The bids will be opened at the office of Riley-Tanis & Associates, 324 South Minnesota, Avenue, St. Peter, Minnesota, at 1:30 pm. on May 5, 2014. After the bids have been opened, only those persons submitting a written bid will be allowed to raise their bids in writing. The Seller specifically reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any formalities of an auction. 4. A Purchase Agreement will be entered into at the conclusion of the sale which will provide for earnest money of $100,000.00. Closing under a standard form Minnesota Probate/Trust Deed will occur on or before October 1, 2014, with the total purchase price being due and payable in full. 5. The real estate taxes due and payable in 2014 will be paid by the Owner. 6. Seller will retain rental income on current lease. 7. Possession will be delivered on the date of closing or upon completion of harvest, whichever date is later. 8. The Purchase Agreement shall not require plow back of the farm and shall allow for specific performance of the transaction. Further information and a packet of information concerning the subject property can be obtained from the undersigned. Michael K. Riley Sr. RILEY-TANIS & ASSOCIATES, PLLC 507-934-3430 And/or Vincent Danielson 507-210-5710
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Individuals concerned about water quality and soil erosion in Sibley County should consider filing to run for the position of supervisor of the Sibley Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) before Wednesday, June 4. “Supervisors play an important role in how our community deals with a wide variety of resource management issues, including wetlands, water quality, soil erosion, and the sale of trees,” said Paul Wiemann, Supervisor with the Sibley SWCD. “Serving as a supervisor is a terrific opportunity for people who want a voice in how we manage our environment.” SWCDs are special units of government that manage and direct conservation programs, such as the state Cost-Share Program and Easement Programs. An elected board of supervisors governs of Minnesota’s 90 SWCDs. This year, the SWCD has two supervisor positions up for elections. SWCD candidates appear on the ballot for the general election which will take place Nov. 4. Candidates are elected countywide, but must reside in one of the nomination districts up for election. District 1 includes the townships of Arlington, Henderson and Kelso and the cities of Arlington and Henderson. District 2 includes the townships of Dryden, New Auburn and Sibley and the cities of Gaylord and New Auburn. SWCD supervisors serve four-year terms. Supervisors meet monthly to discuss the business of the SWCD, including state grant allocations to landowners, district conservation priorities, coordination with other local units of government and state agencies, and legislative priorities. Supervisors do not receive a salary, although they do receive compensation for attending meetings and are reimbursed for expenses. People interested in running for supervisor should file at the County Auditor’s Office from Tuesday, May 20 through Tuesday, June 3. Additional information about the SWCD can be found online at www.sibleyswcd.org or by calling the office at 507-2375435.
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Sports
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Arlington A’s
The Arlington A’s, under the leadership of co-managers Josh Nelson and Dan Cheis, will open the season against Vesili at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9. The A’s will also travel to Gibbon at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 11. Arlington has a 26-game regular season that will feature an equal 13 games at home and 13 contests on the road. Arlington and Gaylord will also host their annual Miller High Life Invitational from Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22.
Green Isle Irish
The Green Isle Irish baseball team was set to open the season against visiting St. Boni on Sunday afternoon, April 27, but that contest was postponed due to rain. The game will be rescheduled for a later date. The Irish, under the direction of manager Matt Breyer and assistant coach Joe Kreger, will travel to Hamburg at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 11.
Sibley East girls track team runs in annual Vrklan Relays
By Kurt Menk Editor The Sibley East varsity girls track team competed in the Vrklan Relays in Arlington on Friday afternoon, April 25. No team scores were kept during this fun meet, according to Sibley East head coach Jill Warzecha. First place winners for Sibley East were Megan Eckberg (long jump 15’2”), Alyssa Weber (400 meter dash 1:07.67), Megan Krentz (discus 112’8”) and the mixed 4 X 100 meter shuttle hurdle relay team (Megan Eckberg, Isaac Elseth, Taylor Brinkman and Ben White). Second place winners for the Lady Wolverines included Megan Krentz (shot put), 800 meter sprint medley relay team (Megan Eckberg, Ali Stock, Taylor Brinkman and Alyssa Weber) and 4 X 400 meter relay team (Megan Eckberg, Emma Samletzka, Taylor Brinkman and Alyssa Weber). Third place winners for Sibley East consisted of 4 X 200 meter relay team (Sammi Klehr, Madilyn Latzke, Rachel Rettmann and Madilyn Krentz) and distance medley relay team (Courtney Eibs, Ella Lundstrom, Emma Samletzka and Alison Eibs). Fourth place winners for the Lady Wolverines were 4 X 800 meter relay team (Ella Lundstrom, Maren Miner, Courtney Eibs and Alison Eibs) and mixed 4X 100 meter relay throwers team (Megan Krentz and Natalie Mesker). The Sibley East 4 X 100 meter relay team placed fifth. The foursome included Ali Stock, Haley Rohwer, Madilyn Latzke and Sara Peterson. Sixth place winners for the Lady Wolverines consisted of Sara Peterson (100 meter dash), Rachel Rettmann (long jump), Abigail Butler (800 meter run), Seventh place winners for Sibley East were Tamara Ehrich (800 meter run) and Rachel Rettmann (200 meter dash), Eighth place winners for the Lady Wolverines included Maren Miner (1600 meter run), Brooke Klehr (shot put) and Madilyn Krentz (200 meter dash). Sibley East will host the annual Lions Track and Field Meet in Arlington at 4 p.m. Friday, May 2.
Baseball team beats St. Peter and LCWM
By Kurt Menk Editor The Sibley East varsity boys baseball team collected two wins in non-conference action last week. The Wolverines, 1-1 in the Minnesota River Conference and 4-2 overall, will travel to Jordan for a conference twinbill at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 1. The Wolverines will travel to St. Clair in non-conference action at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 2. Sibley East 8 St. Peter 5 The visiting Sibley East varsity boys baseball team scored three runs in the top of the sixth inning and defeated St. Peter 8-5 in non-conference play on Tuesday afternoon, April 22. Junior Andrew Bullert sparked the offensive attack with two singles and a triple. Sophomore Logan Jorgenson contributed a single and a double while sophomore Travis Schmidt had two singles. Juniors Austin Brockhoff and Hunter Voight smacked one double each while senior Nick Haupt added a single. Brockhoff pitched the entire game and recorded the mound victory. The right hander struck out seven and walked one. Sibley East 9 LC-WM 4 The Sibley East varsity boys baseball team toppled visiting Lake Crystal-Wellcome Memorial 9-4 in nonconference action on Friday afternoon, April 25. Junior Zac Weber paced Sibley East’s 13-hit attack with three singles. Senior Brody Rodning and junior Austin Brockhoff had one single each and one double apiece while junior Andrew Bullert rapped out two singles. Senior Colin Mehlhop collected a double while junior Lukas Bullert and sophomore Travis Schmidt added one single each. Mehlhop hurled the first 5 1/3 innings and posted the mound win. The right hander surrendered three earned runs on six hits. He also struck out three. Junior Jason Meyer and Rodning followed on the mound and threw scoreless ball.
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Sibley East senior Courtney Eibs was a member of the distance medley relay team during the Vrklan Relays in Arlington on Friday afternoon, April 25.
Sibley East boys track team competes in the annual Vrklan Relays at Arlington
By Kurt Menk Editor The Sibley East varsity boys track team competed in the Vrklan Relays in Arlington on Friday afternoon, April 25. No team scores were kept during this fun meet, according to head coach Chad Johnson. The Sibley East mixed 4 X 100 meter shuttle hurdle relay team captured top honors. The foursome included Megan Eckberg, Isaac Elseth, Taylor Brinkman and Ben White. Sibley East did not have a second place winner. The Sibley East 4 X 200 meter relay team contributed a third place finish. Fourth place winners for the Wolverines were Gavin Laabs (100 meter dash), Cole Bruhn (400 meter dash), Jack Ballalatak (800 meter run), 800 sprint medley relay team, and mixed 4 X 100 meter relay throwers team, Fifth place winners for Sibley East included Justin Bennett (800 meter run), Gavin Laabs (200 meter dash), 4 X 800 meter relay team, 4 X 100 meter relay team and 4 X 400 meter relay team. Sixth place winners for the Wolverines consisted of Mason Latzke (100 meter dash), Jesus Rodriguez (200 meter dash), distance medley relay team, Cole Bruhn (high jump) and Logan Tesch (triple jump). Ben Ahlstrand added a seventh place finish in the triple jump event. Sibley East will host the annual Lions Track and Field Meet in Arlington at 4 p.m. May 2.
SE softball team loses to Watertown-Mayer, LS-H
By Kurt Menk Editor The Sibley East varsity girls softball team dropped a pair of games in Minnesota River Conference action last week. The Lady Wolverines, 0-3 in the MRC and 0-7 overall, will travel to Jordan for a conference doubleheader at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 1. Sibley East will host St. Peter in non-conference play at 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 2. Watertown-Mayer 10 Sibley East 0 The visiting Sibley East varsity girls softball team managed only three hits and lost to Watertown-Mayer 100 in Minnesota River Conference action on Tuesday afternoon, April 22. Senior Britany Reierson and juniors Kelli Martens and Breann Walsh contributed one hit apiece in the loss. Rightfielder Karissa Sorenson threw out a runner at home plate in the bottom of the first inning. Sophomore Rachel Sorenson pitched the entire contest and suffered the mound setback. Le Sueur-Henderson 8 Sibley East 0 The Sibley East varsity girls softball team again was limited to three hits and lost to visiting Le Sueur-Henderson 8-0 in Minnesota River Conference action on Friday afternoon, April 25. Junior Breann Walsh led the offense with two hits while senior Kimberly Kurtzweg had one hit. Junior Jordyn Polzin pitched the first six frames and was tagged with the mound loss. Sophomore Rachel Sorenson worked the seventh frame.
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Senior Ben Ahlstrand competed on the distance medley relay team during the Vrklans Relays.
SE boys golf team wins meet at Sleepy Eye
By Kurt Menk Editor The visiting Sibley East varsity boys golf team captured top honors during a three-team meet at Sleepy Eye on Friday afternoon, April 25. Sibley East placed first with 185 team strokes while Cedar Mountain and Sleepy Eye had 198 team strokes each. Junior Jordan Petzel, who was a co-medalist, shot a 42 for the Wolverines. Devan Tupa fired a 46 while Mike Bostelmann carded a 47. Levi Pfarr shot a 50. Sibley East will host a meet at the Winthrop Golf Course on Friday afternoon, May 2. Winthrop is the home course for the Wolverines this season. Sibley East head coach Mike Feterl is “extremely happy” with the team’s improvement since the start of the season.
NRHEG Tournament
The Sibley East varsity girls softball team dropped two games during a tournament at New Richland on Saturday, April 26. The Lady Wolverines, in the opener, lost to host NRHEG 14-6. Junior Breann Walsh sparked the offense with three hits. Senior Kimberly Kurtzweg collected two hits, including a home run, while junior Shelby Voight also contributed two hits. Sophomore Rachel Sorenson pitched the entire game and suffered the mound loss. Sibley East then lost to Belle Plaine 10-2. Junior Shelby Voight and sophomore Rachel Sorenson scored one run apiece in the loss.
Sibley East lady golfers compete in 2 meets
By Kurt Menk Editor The Sibley East varsity girls golf team competed in a pair of meets last week. During a Minnesota River Conference meet at the Le Sueur Country Club on Tuesday afternoon, April 22, junior Liz Thies shot a 47 over nine holes. It was her best round of the season and just one shot behind medalist Hallie Harding, WatertownMayer. Rachel Davis carded a 60 for the Lady Wolverines. Watertown-Mayer captured top honors with 201 team strokes while Jordan placed second with 208 team strokes. Thies carded another 47 during a three-team meet at Sleepy Eye on Friday afternoon, April 25. Davis added a 55 for the Lady Wolverines. Sibley East will host a meet at the Winthrop Golf Course on Friday afternoon, May 2.
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Certificate of Assumed Name 1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: JDM Auto Access 2. Principal Place of Business: 270 McGrann Street, Green Isle, MN 55338 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name. JDM Auto Access, LLC, 270 McGrann Street, Green Isle, MN 55338 4. I, the undersigned certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Date: April 11, 2014 /s/ Ryan South Phone 952-210-8715 email address: ryan.south@yahoo.com Publish: May 1 and 8, 2014 NOTICE OF COUNTY OFFICES TO BE FILLED AT THE 2014 STATE GENERAL ELECTION SIBLEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA APRIL, 2014 Notice is hereby given that a general election will be held in Sibley County on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 for the purpose of electing candidates for the offices listed below. The filing period for these offices begins at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 and ends at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Candidates may file in person or by mail. Candidates who will be absent from the State during the filing period may arrange to file, in person, prior to departure. Note: Filing documents may be executed on May 26 although filing offices will be closed on May 26, 2014, in observance of Memorial Day. (MN Statutes 204B.06/.11 and MN Statutes 204B.33.) Candidates file for County Offices with the Office of the Sibley County Auditor, Sibley County Courthouse, 400 Court Avenue, P.O. Box 171, Gaylord, Minnesota 55334-0171. COUNTY OFFICES One County Commissioner in District: No. 1 (4-year term) – Faxon, Henderson, Jessenland and Washington Lake Townships; Henderson City One County Commissioner for District: No. 4 (4-year term) – Bismarck, Grafton, Green Isle, Moltke, New Auburn and Transit Townships; Green Isle City and New Auburn City One County Commissioner for District: No. 5 (4-year term) – Alfsborg, Cornish and Severance Townships; Gibbon City and Winthrop City One County Attorney One County Auditor One County Recorder One County Sheriff One County Treasurer One Soil and Water Supervisor for District: No. 1 (4-year term) – Arlington, Henderson and Kelso Townships; Arlington City and Henderson City One Soil and Water Supervisor for District: No. 2 (4-year term) – Dryden, New Auburn and Sibley Townships; Gaylord City and New Auburn City Publish: May 1, 2014
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Left to right: Brenda Sharp, Sibley County Attorney Victim Witness Advocate;Renita Robinson, CADA Executive Director; Judge Thomas McCarthy; Erin
Kissner, CADA Advocate; and Sara Neidecker, CADA Advocate.
Judge McCarthy receives Community Ally Award
The Committee Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) presented Judge Thomas McCarthy with its first annual Community Ally Award at their annual breakfast on Friday, April 25. This award recognizes a person who demonstrates outstanding service to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault, including improving services for survivors or fostering fair and respectful treatment of survivors. Erin Kissner, CADA Victim Advocate for Sibley and Brown County, nominated Judge McCarthy for this recognition. She observed, “In his work both on and off the bench, Judge McCarthy displays exceptional service to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. In the last year, Judge McCarthy has been instrumental in getting the MENding Project started in Sibley County. He has been able to get area community groups, such as the Knights of Columbus and area Masons, to see the necessity of helping survivors and assisting in getting the MENding Project off the ground. Judge McCarthy also shows care and compassion for survivors from his role as district court judge. His friendly and calm demeanor from the bench helps survivors to feel more relaxed when having to confront their abusers in OFP hearings.” In his remarks, Judge McCarthy noted that he does not always rule in favor of victims of domestic or sexual assault, as his oath as judge must take priority. McCarthy also noted that if we are to seriously reduce the number of victims entering the system the men of our society must take a stand to stop this type of violence. “That is why it is the men in Sibley County who are taking the forefront in the MENding Project,” noted McCarthy. He acknowledged the support of CADA, as well as Brenda Sharp, Victim Witness Coordinator for the Sibley County Attorney’s office, in the effort to establish the MENding Project in Sibley County. CADA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is providing safety and support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through education, advocacy and shelter. CADA provides services in eight counties in southern Minnesota.
Cold water is dangerous
As lakes and rivers continue to open up across southern Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding anxious boaters and paddlers to consider the potential danger of cold water before they head out. Over 30 percent of boating fatalities in Minnesota happen in cold water —water below 70 degrees— with a victim not wearing a life jacket. Last week, a paddler died after his canoe capsized in Blue Earth County. The victim is the first boating death of 2014. With the long winter behind the state and daytime temperatures rising, many boaters and paddlers may be coaxed to the water. “Even though the air is getting warmer, it’s important to remember that water temperatures are still in the 40s or lower,” said Kara Owens, DNR boat and water safety specialist. Falling into icy water can be deadly because many boaters do not think about the effects of cold water immersion, Owens said. The shock of the cold water causes an involuntary gasp reflex. It takes less than a half cup of water in the lungs to drown. The shock of sudden entry into the water can also cause cardiac arrest, even for people in good health. The DNR recommends these safety tips for boaters, canoeists and kayakers: • Wear a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket. • Wear a wetsuit or drysuit when paddling in water colder than 70 degrees. • Don’t boat or paddle alone. Boating safety increases with numbers. • If a boat or canoe tips, try to reboard or stay with it until rescuers arrive. Most watercraft will continue to float, even after capsizing and filling with water. Drowning often occurs when the victim tries to swim to shore rather than face the embarrassment of being rescued.
Students named to the Honor Roll at Sibley East Junior High School
The following students were recently named to the Principal’s Honor Roll, “A” Honor Roll and “B” Honor Roll at the Sibley East Junior High School in Gaylord during the third quarter.
Principal’s Honor Roll
Freshmen: Abigail Butler, Alexus Kreft, Ella Lundstrom, Joel Mercier, Megan Pederson, James Schealler, Sierra Suedbeck and Kimberly Velazquez. Eighth Grade: Gavin Bates, Taylor Brinkman, Rebecca Campbell, Lucas Chavez, Brendan Dabek, Kaili Diehn, Kevin Durham, Jr., Lindsey Flieth, Mikayla Holmes, Kristian Schow, Logan Tesch, Xavier Wassather, Jacob Willmsen and Faith Young. Seventh Grade: Max Bar-
tels, Ariel Butler, Madison Grove, Ty Knacke, Jessica Lozano, Jens Lundstrom, Morgan Mathews, Madison Rechtzigel, Rachel Rettmann, Sydney Schott, Austin Schwartz, Tyler Stolt, Michaela Sylvester, Emily Tuchtenhagen, Jennifer Wear, Abigail Widmer and Ryan Wolverton.
“A” Honor Roll
Freshmen: Alli Harter, Brooke Klehr, Tory Knacke, Tanner Kurtzweg, Sheryl Monsivaiz, Timothy Otto, Samantha Raghu, Ashley Rechtzigel and Emma Samletzka. Eighth Grade: Mark Brinkman, Rocio Cardenas, Connor Deis, Tamara Ehrich, Thomas Flannery, Olivia Gronholz, Carron Kranz, Melissa Latchman, Dayne
Morton, Taylor Perschau, Emily Peterson, Jesus Rodriguez, Alexander Sell, Joshua Sorenson, Hanna Steffer, Jaci Tourtellott, Austin Weckwerth and Katrina Wolter. Seventh Grade: Kasha Bates, Korri Brockoff, Travis Dahlke, Aaron Deis, Teresa Ehrich, Breanna Fahning, Jose Felipe, Colton Harens, Kameron In, Madilyn Krentz, Eliezer Mendoza, Olivia Otto, Madisyn Petree, Desiree Richardson, Alison Utendorfer and Justin Vinkemeier.
“B” Honor Roll
Freshmen: Morgan Attenberger, Brody Bates, Benjamin Brinkman, Alison Eibs, Christopher Johnson, Chloey Kellermann, Sadie Lane, Alyssa Louwagie, Jackson Rose, Jenna Schuft, Leah Ser-
bus, Alyssa Stoeckman, Zachary Utendorfer, Jason Vinkemeier, Elizabeth Wahlen, Hannah Wentzlaff and Megan Wickenhauser. Eighth Grade: Tyler Becker, Layne Bruch, Jared Burg, Janessa Dalbec, Emily Doetkott, Samuel Kistner, Samantha Klehr, Kelsey Luepke, Brody Messner, Ellie Messner, Kiana Montes, Neyland Ott, Veronica Oyuela, Jaden Podratz, Haley Rohwer, Lacey Scharping, Paul Schmidt, Morgan Stearns, Alexandra Stock, Austin Warwick and Allison Zellmann. Seventh Grade: Holden Abrams, Salvador Elias, Crystal Gonzalez, Kody Kirsch, Gavin Kranz, Mason Kranz, Amadeo Lopez, Kiley Quast, Mariah Satterfield, Ryli Schlueter, Taylor Strand, Brooke Willmsen and Hannah Wisch.
‘Think Zero’ for the fishing opener
With more than 500,000 people expected to take part in the walleye and northern pike season opener on Saturday, May 10, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges every angler to make a commitment to transport zero aquatic invasive species (AIS) this year. Invasive species can be easily carried from one lake to another if aquatic plants and water are left on a boat or trailer. By taking a few simple precautions anglers can minimize the risk of spreading aquatic invasive species such as zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil and spiny waterfleas. Zebra mussels pose serious ecological and economic threats to Minnesota’s lakes and streams. Heavy infestations can kill native mussels, impact fish populations and interfere with recreation. “If we can reach our goal of zero AIS violations this year, it’s possible we can end the season with zero new infestations caused by human activity,” said Maj. Phil Meier, DNR Enforcement operations manager. Conservation officers wrote more than 400 AIS citations at public water accesses last year. To help bring that number to zero, the DNR plans to increase AIS prevention activities this year. “We now have more than 1,000 lake service providers trained and permitted in AIS prevention,” said Ann Pierce, section manager, DNR Ecological and Water Resources Division. “We’re also expanding the AIS volunteer educator program, and plan to have more people at public access sites with information on how to prevent the spread of invasive species.” In addition, 100 more cleanand-drain areas will open at public water accesses statewide. These special areas provide safe and convenient places for boaters to clean and drain their boats. To avoid a citation, anglers must take these steps required by law before leaving any water access or shore: • Clean aquatic plants and animals off boats, trailers and water-related equipment. It is illegal to transport them whether dead or alive. • Drain water-related equipment (boat, ballast tanks, portable bait container, motor) and drain bilge, livewell, and baitwell by removing drain plugs. • Keep drain plugs out and water draining devices open while transporting watercraft. • Dispose of unwanted bait in the trash. Some aquatic invasive species are small and difficult to see at the access. To remove or kill them before moving to another body of water, especially after leaving zebra mussel and spiny waterflea infested waters, the DNR recommends that anglers either: • Spray with high-pressure water. • Rinse with very hot water (120° for 2 minutes or 140° for 10 seconds). • Dry boat and equipment for at least five days. “If everyone follows AIS laws and regulations, and shares the ‘Think Zero’ message with others who spend time fishing, boating or recreating on the water, we can slow the spread of invasive species,” Meier said. “And, if doing the right thing isn’t enough of an incentive,” Meier said, “be aware that we’ll have more enforcement check stations near public waters this summer. Anglers and boaters can expect to be checked and cited by a conservation officer if found in violation of AIS laws.” Citations range from $50 to $1,000.
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Weather delays corn planting, but high yield potential exists
By Dave Nicolai U of M Regional Extension Educator - Crops University of Minnesota Extension Corn Specialist, Dr. Jeff Coulter, has provided updated corn planting guidelines for the wet spring of 2014. Dr. Coulter indicates that with the recent and expected rainfall, many growers may not be able to resume field work until May 3rd or early next week. This has led to questions about corn yield potential when planting is delayed. University of Minnesota planting date studies show that highest corn yield typically occurs when planting is completed by mid-May. In a study from 2009 to 2011 at Lamberton, Morris, and Waseca, that was funded by the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, average grain yield was within 98 percent of the maximum if planting was completed by May 15. In another study from 1988 to 2003 at Lamberton, a planting date of May 15 resulted in grain yields that averaged 95 percent of the maximum. These same studies found that corn yield averaged 92 to 95% of the maximum when planting occurred by May 20. Yield advantages associated with early planting typically are greatest when there is warm weather and rapid growing degree day accumulation between the first and second planting date windows. Given the limited growing degree days that have accumulated since April 21 and are expected over the next few days, corn emergence date is not likely to differ greatly between planting dates of April 21 and May 5 in this year. This will likely result in similar grain yields between these planting dates, assuming that stand establishment with the early planting date is adequate. Avoid tillage and planting when soils are too wet Although timely planting is important, it is equally important to avoid tillage and planting when soils are too wet. In general, a field is fit for seedbed preparation when soil in the depth of tillage crumbles when pressed together rather than forming a ball. Sidewall smearing can occur when double-disc openers cut through wet finetextured soil, resulting in compacted soil around the seed that is difficult for nodal roots to penetrate. In addition, seed furrows can open up after fine-textured soil dries following wet conditions at planting, resulting in poor seed-to-soil contact and poor stand establishment. Stick with planned hybrids for now In order to maximize economic return, a general guideline for growers in Minnesota is to stick with the planned seed choices until around May 21-25. This is supported by a University of Minnesota study conducted at Lamberton and Waseca in 2010 to 2012. In this study, highest grain yield occurred with mid- and full-season News & Information Hybrids (99- and 104-day relative maturity), even when the average planting date was as late as May 24. However, grain moisture at harvest was 2.3 percentage points higher with the 104-day hybrid than the 99-day hybrid with the late planting date (May 24). When corn planting occurs between May 25 and May 31, it is wise to use hybrids that are 5 to 7 relative maturity units earlier than full season for the region. This reduces the risk of the corn being frozen in early autumn prior to reaching maturity. Expected yield for planted corn is high Most of the planted corn in Minnesota has been planted in fields with soil conditions that were suitable for preplant tillage and planting. However, cool and wet weather since the middle of last week is creating less than ideal conditions for germination and emergence. Seed quality in most planted fields should be fine, but it is a good idea to scout planted fields for seed quality once it dries out. This is especially true for low-lying poorly-drained portions of fields that have received considerable rainfall since planting. Seed quality can be checked by digging up several planted seeds from different areas in a field and checking for seed firmness and discoloration. Seeds that are soft or discolored may have problems with emergence.
Sibley County Court
The following misdemeanors, petty misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors were heard in District Court April 11-18: Minnesota State Patrol (MSP); Sheriff ’s Office (SO); Department of Natural Resources (DNR); MN Department of Transportation (MNDOT): Nanette J. Mackenthun, 41, Arlington, fail to stop-school bus, dismissed, Arlington PD; Shanina L. Ricks, 22, Golden Valley, driving without a valid license or vehicle class/type, dismissed, speed, $300, Arlington PD; Guadalupe Delacruz-Zambrano, 57, Gaylord, DWI- operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol, dismissed, DWI-operate motor vehicle-alcohol concentration 0.08 within two hours, stay of imposition, unsupervised probation one year, chemical dependency evaluation/treatment within 60 days and provide proof to court, may revert to supervised probation if treatment is recommended, follow recommendations of evaluation, victim impact panel, provide proof to court administration, no same or similar, no driving without insurance, no driver license violations, keep court/attorney informed of current address, sign all releases of information, follow all instructions of probation, sign probation agreement, only if you are referred to supervised probation, no alcohol violations, $385, Gaylord PD; Amanda S. Pinske, 30, Gaylord, assault-fear of bodily harm or death, assault-inflict or attempt bodily harm, dismissed, disorderly conduct-brawling or fighting, stay of imposition, supervised probation one year, anger management assessment, follow all instructions of probation, follow recommendations of evaluation, sign all releases of information, sign probation agreement, no contact with victim(s), no same or similar, $250, Gaylord PD; Cody A. Tessmer, 25, Gaylord, driving after revocation, drugs-possess/sale small amount of marijuana, drugs-possession of drug paraphernalia, $385, Gaylord PD; Jay L Winger, 24, Burnsville, damage to property-reduce value $501-$1,000, stay of imposition, supervised probation two years, sentence to service 10 days for indeterminate, local confinement three days, credit for time served three days, no alcohol/controlled substance use, no possession of alcohol or drugs, random testing, no non-prescription drugs, sign probation agreement, sign all releases of information, follow recommendations of evaluation, follow all instructions of probation, contact with probation, follow all conditions set forth in the probation agreement, remain law-abiding, chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, pay restitution before fines, fees and surcharges, $861.55, Gibbon PD; Rebeca A. Kautzman, 39, Winthrop, DWI-operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol, stay of imposition, unsupervised probation one year, chemical dependency evaluation/treatment within 60 days, may revert to supervised probation if treatment is recommended, follow recommendations of evaluation, sign all releases of information, no driver license violations, no driving without insurance, no alcohol related offenses or drug offenses, remain law -abiding, victim impact panel within four months, keep court/attorney informed of current address, $385, obscured plate violation, speed, dismissed, Henderson PD; Dale V. Anderson, 72, Dassel, speed, $135, MSP; Amanda M. Bruender, 29, Saint Clair, window tint too dark, $135, MSP; Rosalba M. Colin, 44, Winthrop, driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle, continued, unsupervised probation one year, pay costs, remain law-abiding, no driving without insurance, no driver license violations, $100, MSP; Jason L. Crissler, 37, Hopkins, use of wireless communications device-compose, read or send electronic message in motion or traffic, $135, MSP; Murray L. Finger, 51, Northfield, speed, $125, MSP; Lori L. Gladysz, 40, New Prague, speed, $125, MSP; Ryan E. Love, 48, Minnetonka, driving after suspension, speed, continued, unsupervised probation one year, pay costs, remain law abiding, so driver license violations, keep court/attorney informed of current address, $345, MSP; Dale E. McLain, 63, Willmar, speed, $145, MSP; Michael P. Mensch, 40, Las Vegas, Nev., $145, MSP; James K. Minor Sr., 46, Faribault, speed, $145, MSP; Shawn A. Mulhern, 54, Rosemount, speed, $125, MSP; Angela S. Rasmussen, 26, Glencoe, violate limited drivers license conditions-license not in possession, continued, unsupervised probation one year, pay costs, no driver license violations, $185, MSP; Bradley D. Robinson, 41, Arlington, seat belt required, $110, MSP; Nicolas S. Schiroo, 27, Gaylord, driving after suspension, continued, unsupervised probation one year, pay costs, no driver license violations, $100, MSP; Daniel J. Siebenaler, 28, Plainview, seat belt required, $110, MSP; Jack J. Snow, 27, Gibbon, speed, $135, MSP; Adam L. Stegeman, 31, Winthrop, speed, $135, MSP; Mylo J. Svoboda, 21, Farmington, speed, $125, MSP; Eric M. Utsch, 27, Melrose, speed, $125, MSP; Mackenzie L. Williams, 18, Glencoe, speed, $135, MSP; Sabrina A. Anderson, 25, St. Paul, driving after suspension, dismissed SO; Dustin J. Connor, 24, Henderson, speed, $125, SO; Randal A. Eustis, 46, Gaylord, issue dishonored check-value not more than $250, dismissed, SO; Lawrence M. Gillard, 57, Green Isle, speed, $125, SO; Stuart M. Groninga, 44, Green Isle. malicious punishment of a child, dismissed, SO; Carolina E. Hernandez, 22, Gaylord, issue dishonored check-value not more than $250, dismissed, SO; Brian D. Kahlow, 48, Henderson, lawful gambling fraud-false information, supervised probation three years, sentence to service 10 days for indeterminate, local confinement 30 days, follow all instructions of probation, sign probation agreement, contact with probation, remain law-abiding, sign all releases of information, no same or similar, restitution reserved, follow all conditions set forth in the probation agreement, $135, gambling-employee/volunteer-pull tabs, tip boards, paddlewheel-may not participate-same premises, dismissed, SO; Andrew E. Klose, 21, Shawano, Wis., speed, $125, SO; Malinda M. Maier, 30, Brooklyn Park, driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle, dismissed, SO; Miguel Rangel Jr., 20, Glencoe, speed, $125, SO; Jared A. Reiman, 23, Mankato, DWI-operate motor vehicle under influence of alcohol, stay of imposition, concurrent other case, supervised probation one year, sentence to service 30 days for indeterminate, home monitor electronic alcohol 30 days for indeterminate, contact with probation, follow all conditions set forth in the probation agreement, sign probation agreement, follow all instructions of probation, no alcohol, controlled substance use, no alcohol violations, no possession of alcohol or drugs, random testing, victim impact panel, remain lawabiding, chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, sign all releases of information, follow recommendation of evaluation, $585, DWI- operate motor vehicle-alcohol concentration 0.08 within two hours, reckless driving-drives with willful or wanton disregard for safety, open bottle law-possession, dismissed, SO; Nicole A. Robinson, 27, Arlington, issue dishonored check-value not more than $250, dismissed, SO; Michael O. Schroeder, 60, Elma, Iowa, speed, $125, SO; Jesus A. Zavala Jr., Gaylord, driving after suspension, continued, unsupervised probation one year, pay costs, no driver license violations, keep court/attorney informed of current address, $150, SO; Erich R. Koester, 18, Stewart, seat belt required, $110, Winthrop PD. The following felonies were heard in District Court April 1118: Brian D. Kahlow, 48, Henderson, aggravated forgery-legal rights created/terminated, forgery-destroy/mutilate-record/doc-no authority, dismissed, SO; Jared A. Reiman, 23, Mankato, criminal vehicular homicide or operation-operate vehicle with negligenceunder influence alcohol, continued, supervised probation five years, sentence to service 30 days for indeterminate, home monitor electronic alcohol, 30 days for indeterminate, contact with probation, follow all conditions set forth in the probation agreement, follow all instructions of probation, sign probation agreement, sign all releases of information, chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, follow recommendations of evaluation, pay restitution before fines, fees and surcharges, victim impact panel, no alcohol violations, random testing, remain law-abiding, keep court/attorney informed of current address, no possession of alcohol or drugs, no alcohol/controlled substance use, $17,661.43, criminal vehicular homicide or operation-operate motor vehicle-alcohol concentration 0.08 or more, dismissed, SO. The following misdemeanors, petty misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors were heard in District Court April 18-25: Minnesota State Patrol (MSP); Sheriff ’s Office (SO); Department of Natural Resources (DNR); MN Department of Transportation (MNDOT): Majel D. Benkowski, 79, Lester Prairie, speed, $125, Arlington PD; Michael J. Farrell, 42, Norwood, speed, $135, Arlington PD; Neil D. Hendrickson, 57, Saint Paul, speed, $145, Arlington PD; Michelle, Echaus, 56, Gaylord, thefttake/use/transfer movable propertyno consent, unsupervised probation one year, local confinement 30 days, stay 30 days for one year, remain law-abiding, restitution reserved for 30 days, no contact with victim(s), stay out of Jerry’s HQF in Arlington and Gaylord, no theft, keep court/attorney informed of current address within five days of moving, $85, Gaylord PD; Erik N. Grove, 21, Gaylord, thefttake/use/transfer movable propertyno consent, stay of imposition, supervised probation one year, sentence to service three days for indeterminate, contact with probation, follow all conditions set forth in the probation agreement, follow all instructions of probation, sign probation agreement, no contact with victim(s) Jerry’s HQF in Arlington and Gaylord, remain law-abiding, pay restitution before fines, fees and surcharges, $143, Gaylord PD; Laroy L. A. Pittman, 21, Gaylord, domestic assault-commits act with intent to cause fear of immediate bodily harm or death, dismissed, Gaylord PD; Jessyca Y. Ramirez, 30, Glencoe, speed, $225, Gaylord PD; Michael D. Simmons, 62, St. Paul, speed, $125, Henderson PD; Austin J. Attenberger, 19, Gaylord, duty to drive with due care-speed greater than reasonable, continued, unsupervised probation one year, remain law-abiding, no moving violations, pay costs, $125, MSP; Cindy S. Baier, 44, Hutchinson, driver fails to stop at entrance of through highway, stay of imposition, unsupervised probation one year, restitution reserved, to be filed within 30 days, remain lawabiding, ro misdemeanor moving violations or greater, $135, MSP; Alvin A. Damlow, 44, Green Isle, seat belt required, $110, MSP; Jennifer L. Davis, 37, Rosemount, operate unregistered vehicle/without plated displayed on public street/highway, driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle, dismissed, MSP; Anthony Espinoza, 40, Chaska, driving after suspension, continued, unsupervised probation one year, remain law-abiding, no driver license violations, obtain driver’s license, provide proof to court administration by 6/0/14, pay costs, keep court/attorney informed of current address, $150, MSP; Melissa A. Fahey, 35, Belle Plaine, speed, $135, MSP; Denny R. Gigsby, 27, Kiln, Miss., seat belt required, $110, MSP; Joshua J. Hillesheim, 29, St. Cloud, speed, $135, driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle, dismissed, MSP; Nathan W. Jacobs, 36, Gaylord, speed, $125, MSP; Andrew C. Karow, 42, Saginaw, Mich., log book not current, $185, speed, dismissed, MSP; Kristopher J. Kostad, 43, Northfield, speed, $135, MSP; Patrick L. Kroese, 42, Gretna, Neb., speed, $135, MSP; Arvin K. Latchman, 18, Gaylord, duty to drive with due care-speed greater than reasonable, dismissed, MSP; Daniel L. Morton Jr., 44, Winthrop, speed, $145, MSP; Jayme L. Olsen, 37, Lafayette, speed, $125, MSP; Vernie L. Osburn, 50, Big Lake, seatbelt violation in commercial vehicle, dismissed, brake out of adjustment-4, $135, MSP; Alfred G. Slagle, 53, Mound, speed, $125, MSP; Peggy A. Sudheimer, 50, Hutchinson, speed, $135, MSP; Mylo J. Svoboda, 21, Farmington, speed, $125, MSP; Carrie J. Thompson, 25, Wilmot, S.D., speed, $225, MSP; Betty A. Wraspir, 43, Silver Lake, speed, $125, MSP; Lawrence, M. Gillard, 57, Green Isle, speed, $125, SO; John G. Hamilton, 34, Hector speed, $145, SO; Gary P. Lehman, 45, Robbinsdale, operate unregistered vehicle/without plates displayed on public street/highway, dismissed, SO; Richard J. Miller, 67, Willmar, speed, $125, SO; Sharon A. Simon, 55, Northfield, speed, $125, SO; Scott A. Tollefson, 25, Gaylord, drugs- possession of drug paraphernalia-use or possession, speed, $185, drugspossess over 1.4 grams marijuana in motor vehicle, no drivers license in possession or fail to display upon request, dismissed, SO; Brian P. Turbett, 31, St. Bonifacius, operate unregistered vehicle/without plates displayed on public street/highway, driver must carry proof of insurance, dismissed, SO. The following felonies were heard in District Court April 1825: Laroy L. A. Pittman, 21, Gaylord, assault-dangerous weapon, supervised probation 10 years, sentence to service 80 hours for indeterminate, commit to commissioner of corrections-adult correctional facility-St. Cloud, 21 months, stay for 10 years, local confinement 180 days, credit for time served 69 days, psychological evaluation/treatment, updated if recommended to do so by probation, follow recommendations of evaluation, sign all releases of information, contact with probation, follow all conditions set forth in the probation agreement, follow all instructions of probation, sign probation agreement, domestic abuse evaluation, supply DNA sample, no alcohol/controlled substance use, no possession of alcohol or drugs, random testing, $85, assaultdangerous weapon, domestic assault-by strangulation, terroristic threats-reckless disregard risk, dismissed, Gaylord PD.
Rush River Rushers 4-Hers receive Helping Hands Grant
The Rush River Rushers Club held its meeting at the Ney Nature Center on Sunday, April 6. The club received the 2014 Helping Hands Grant to help with the 2014 Santa Day. David Pioske gave a report on the Federation meeting. Zack Klaers, Hailee Rogich, Ben Klaers and Annalise Rogich gave a report on the project bowl. Savannah reported on the Job Interview Contest. Club members were reminded of the YELLO Sign up. Deb Zippel was a speaker for the evening and she talked about the bird club and bird-watching in our area. The next meeting will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday, May 4. The senior club members will be recognized.
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ZION LUTHERAN Green Isle Township Pastor Eric W. Rapp Friday, May 2: 10:00 a.m. Deadline for Sunday bulletin. Sunday, May 4: 10:30 a.m. Worship service with Communion. 3:30 p.m. Bible study with Pastor at St. Paul’s. Wednesday, May 7: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Confirmation and Wednesday night school grades 1-5 at St. Paul’s. Thursday, May 8: Pastors Circuit meeting. ZION LUTHERAN 814 W. Brooks St. Arlington – (507) 964-5454 James Carlson, Pastor Saturday, May 3: WELCA SW Synod convention in Windom. Sunday, May 4: 8:00 a.m. Board of Ed meeting. 9:00 a.m. Worship with Holy Communion. 10:00 a.m. Sunday school and fellowship. Tuesday, May 6: ZCW Tuesday group at Norma Michaelis home. 6:00 p.n. South African ministry at Gustavus in St. Peter. 6:00-7:00 p.m. TOPS in church basement. Wednesday, May 7: 5:30 p.m. Board of Worship meeting. 7:30 p.m. ZCW Wednesday group at Peg Kamps home. Thursday, May 8: 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. CREEKSIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Christian & Missionary Alliance Pastor John Cherico 114 Shamrock Drive Arlington – 507-964-2872 email: creeksidecc@mediacombb.net Sunday, May 4: 9:00 a.m. Sunday school for children age 4-6th grade and Adult Sunday school. 10:30 a.m. Worship service. Wednesday, May 7: 7:00-8:30 p.m. R.E.A.C.H. youth group at Terry and Becky Shogren’s home, 6th through 12th grade. Thursday, May 8: 1:00 & 7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study “Revelation” at Jean Olson’s home. 6:30 p.m. Men’s community Bible study at Chuck Peik’s home. SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST 7th Ave. N.W., Arlington (507) 304-3410 Pastor Robert Brauer 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 wwwarlingtonunited methodist.org Saturday, May 3: 8:00 a.m. A-Men men’s group. 9:00 a.m. Women United at Arboretum. Sunday, May 4: 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Worship with communion. 10:15 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday, May 6: 6:30 p.m. Worship team. 7:30 p.m. Stewardship/finance meeting. Wednesday, May 7: 6:30 p.m. Choir dinner at church. 7:00 p.m. Confirmation. Thursday, May 8: 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Worship on cable TV. 1:00 and 7:00 p.m. Women’s Bible study at Jean Olson’s. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN (WELS), Arlington Bruce Hannemann, Pastor WEBSITE: www.stpaularlington.com EMAIL: Bruce.Hannemann@stpaul arlington.com Saturday, May 3: 9:00 a.m. Confirmation practice and pictures. Sunday, May 4: 8:45 a.m. Sunday school. 9:00 a.m. Family Bible study. 10:00 a.m. Worship with Communion and Confirmation. Monday, May 5: 7:00 p.m. Elders’ meeting. Wednesday, May 7: 2:00 p.m. Bible study. 3:30 p.m. Kids for Christ. 6:00 p.m. Outreach meeting. Thursday, May 8: 10:00 a.m. Bulletin information due. 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Services on cable TV channel 8. GAYLORD ASSEMBLY OF GOD Gaylord Bob Holmbeck, Pastor Sunday, May 4: 9:00 a.m. Sunday school. 10:00 a.m. Sunday worship service. 1:15 p.m. Oak Terrace Service. Wednesday, May 7: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday evening Bible class and youth focused. 8:00 p.m. Supper Welcome! ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Henderson (507) 248-3594 (Office) Deb Meyer, Pastor Find us on Facebook: St. Paul’s UCC - Henderson Sunday, May 4: 9:00 a.m. Sunday school. 10:00 a.m. Worship service. ST. PAUL’S EV. REFORMED CHURCH 15470 Co. Rd. 31, Hamburg Dan Schnabel, Pastor 952-467-3878 www.stpaulsrcus.org Sunday, May 4: 8:30 a.m. Sunday school and Adult Bible study. 9:30 a.m. Worship service. Wednesday. May 7: 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, May 2: 8:30 a.m. Mass (Mar). 4:45-8:00 p.m. Jump for Joy. Saturday, May 3: 5:00 p.m. Mass (Mar). Sunday, May 4: 7:30 a.m. Mass (Bre). 9:00 a.m. First Communion (Mic). 10:30 a.m. First Communion (Mar). Monday, May 5: 8:30 a.m. Mass (Bre and Mar). 8:00 p.m. AA and Al Anon (Mar). Tuesday, May 6: 8:30 a.m. Mass (Bre and Mar). Wednesday, May 7: 8:30 a.m. Mass (Bre). 9:00 a.m. Word and Communion (Oak Terrace). 5:00 Mass (Mar). Thursday, May 8: 8:00 a.m. Mass (Bre and Mic). 7:00 p.m. Administrative council meeting (Bre). 7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (Mic). TRINITY LUTHERAN 32234 431st Ave., Gaylord Rev. James Snyder, Sunday, May 4: 10:00 a.m. Worship. ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) Arlington Vacancy Pastor Harold Storm Phone 507-964-2400 Thursday, May 1: 5:30 p.m. Deadline for bulletin information. Sunday, May 4: 9:45 a.m. Bible class. 10:45 a.m. Worship. EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH 107 W. Third St., Winthrop Pastor Kyle Kachelmeier (507) 647- 5777 Parsonage (507) 647-3739 www.wincov.org Sunday, May 4: 9:30 a.m. Worship with Communion. 10:45 a.m. Sunday school. Tuesday, May, 6: 6:00 p.m. CPR and AED training. Wednesday, May 7: 9:00 a.m. Prayer coffee. 7:30 p.m. Youth group meeting Thursday, May 8: 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible study. 6:30 p.m. Men’s Bible study at Peik’s. ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN Green Isle Pastor Eric W. Rapp Friday, May 2: 10:00 a.m. Deadline for Sunday bulletin. Sunday, May 4: 9:00 a.m. Worship service. 10:00 a.m. Sunday school. 10:15 a.m. Bible study with Rhonda. 3:30 p.m. Bible study with Pastor. Wednesday, May 7: 6:307:30 p.m. Confirmation and Wednesday night school grades 1-5. Thursday, May 8: Pastors circuit meeting. PEACE LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod), Arlington Kurt Lehmkuhl, Pastor www.hispeace@frontiernet.net Sunday, May 4: 8:15 a.m. Sunday school. 9:30 a.m. Worship service. 10:30 a.m. fellowship.
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Sibley East Prom is Saturday, May 3
The Sibley East Prom will be held at the Sibley East Senior High School in Arlington on Saturday, May 3. A Prom Dinner will be held in the Arlington school from 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. The Grand March will be held in the large gymnasium from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The doors to the public will open for the Grand March at 6:45 p.m. or earlier depending on the completion of the dinner. Admission is $2. Children age five and younger will be admitted free. The dance will follow from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The After Prom Party, which will feature a hypnotist, will be held at the Sibley East Junior High School in Gaylord from midnight to 4 a.m.
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SENIOR DINING Call 326-3401 for a meal Suggested Donation $4.00 Meals are served at Highland Commons dining room Monday-Friday Monday: Taco meat, cheese, tortilla, lettuce, chopped tomato, fruit, ice cream, low fat milk.  Tuesday: Hamburger tomato casserole, green beans, mandarin orange whip, bread with margarine, cookie, low fat milk. Wednesday: Seasoned chicken breast, lettuce salad with dressing, fresh fruit, breadstick with margarine, bar, low fat milk. Thursday: Baked fish, brown rice, cole slaw, mixed vegetables, bread with margarine, raspberry parfait dessert, low fat milk. Friday: Cranberry chicken, baked potato, California blend vegetables, dinner roll with margarine, dessert, low fat milk. SIBLEY EAST ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST MENU Arlington and Gaylord Breakfast is served at 8:00 a.m. daily. A 1/2 pint of milk is served with each meal daily. Menu is sub-
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sticks, johnny cake, fruit, milk. Friday: Corn dog, oven potatoes, brown beans, fruit, milk. SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL MENU Gaylord A 1/2 pint of milk and an enriched grain product is served with each meal. Additional milk is available for 40 cents each. Menu is subject to change. Monday: Corn dog, oven potatoes, peas, fruit, milk. Alternate: Meatballs. Tuesday: Spaghetti with meat sauce, cole slaw, veggie sticks, fruit, milk. Alternate: Baked chicken. Wednesday: Shrimp poppers, oven potatoes, cheese slices, baked beans, fruit, milk. Alternate: Soup & sandwich. Thursday: Sub sandwich, fixings, fruit, milk. Alternate: Cheeseburger. Friday: Chicken strips, seasoned rice, broccoli, carrots, fruit, milk. Alternate: Nacho cheese/beef dip.
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2BR Apartment with garage, water/sewer/garbage included. No pets. New Auburn (320) 3272928. 1BR available NOW! FREE HEAT, private porch, walk-in closets, washer/dryer in each apartment, Arlington. AMBERFIELD PLACE 800-873-1736. AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN ARLINGTON! 1 & 2BR immediate opening! Flexible leases and deposit pay plans! (507) 964-2430 or 800676-6505. www.lifestyleinc.net, tdd (507) 451-0704. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Updated, spacious one and two BR apartments in Renville. Includes heat, water garbage. New stove, fridge, air conditioner. Petfriendly. Call (320) 564-3351 for appointment.
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HANDYMAN: Will do remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms, hanging doors and windows, painting, sheet rocking, texturizing or any minor repairs inside or outside. Will also do cleaning of basements/garages. Call (320) 8482722 or (320) 583-1278. Shingling and/or steel roofing job. Also doing siding. David Brown or Larry Brown (320) 765-8848, (320) 905-0894.
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SIBLEY EAST SCHOOLS
are currently accepting applications for the following position: Education Technology Coordinator
Qualifications: Required: Bachelor’s degree in technology, business management/administration, education related field, or previous supervisory experience in an educational or technology-focused environment; a proven ability to lead and develop projects; experience in building and managing budgets; technical knowledge in the use of technology systems in education; outstanding customer service and communication skills. Preferred: Previous experience in technology planning in an educational setting; previous experience with student information systems; teacher license and/or previous teaching experience.
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Newer single level home. 2BR, 1BA, 2-car attached garage, all appliances included. Available immediately. Don (612) 245-3103.
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Special-95% Goodman gas furnace and programmable thermostat, $2,200 installed or AC unit, $1,900 installed. J&R Plumbing Heating AC, Lester Prairie (320) 510-5035. Wanted: Farmland to rent 2014 and beyond. Curtis Weckwerth (507) 380-9128, Wayne Franzeen (507) 380-2466. Young farmer looking for land to rent for 2014 and beyond. Competitive rates and reference available. Call Austin Blad (320) 2213517.
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Job Duties: Supervise technology department staff; coordinate the implementation and integration of technology across the school district. Work with site leaders to ensure that educational technology needs are met, and assist with site and district technology planning. Coordinate the development and implementation of initiatives to meet educational goals with site leaders. Develop and manage the technology department budget. Review all technology hardware and software purchases to ensure that items purchased will work with existing technology. Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the district’s infrastructure to meet the goals and objectives of the district.
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Please send resume, cover letter and letters of recommendations to:
Jim Amsden, Superintendent Sibley East Schools PO Box 1000 Arlington, MN 55307
or jamsden@sibley-east.k12.mn.us
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