Arlington ENTERPRISE Serving the Communities of Arlington and Green Isle, Minnesota www.arlingtonmnnews.com Single copy $1.00 Volume 131 • Number 23 • Thursday, December 18, 2014 • Arlington, MN 55307 Judge rules in favor of Sibley East By Kurt Menk Editor A lawsuit filed by rural Gaylord resident Nathan Kranz to contest the recent passage of the Sibley East Public Schools’ $43 million building bond referendum has been dismissed. The resolution of the school district to certify the results of the election approve the bond issue has been affirmed. The issue of the parties’ petitions for costs, disbursements and attorneys’ fees will be determined following the filing of a proper motion. That ruling came from the Honorable Kevin W. Eide, Judge of the District Court, on Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 16. “The district is very pleased with the ruling in the election contest.” said Sibley East Superintendent Jim Amsden. “We fully agree that as the judge stated ‘the election reflected a fair and free expression of the will of the legal voters upon the merits.’” Amsden added, “We will continue to work hard to meet the expectations of our district residents in providing the best education possible to all students as we move forward.” Erick Kaardal, who represented Kranz, said his client has been notified of the decision. He added, “My client is considering appealing.” In his memorandum, Judge Eide said, “It is unfortunate that this issue of educating our youth and carrying out the will of the Sibley and Nicollet voters had to be determined by the Courts. “Minnesota Statutes 205A.07 and 123B.71 set forth guidelines for publication of notices in connection with bonding referendums for school districts. The Contestant has not been able to satisfy the Court that anyone was confused by the lack of evidence or did not vote on the bond issue if they wished to do so. It appears that almost the same percentage of voters cast ballots in 2014 as occurred in the previous elections in 2006 and 2010, during non-presidential election years. There were two publi- cations of notices of the Special Election and the positive review by the Department of Education. There was posting of the notice on the School District’s website and through other articles written in the local newspapers. On the part of the School District, there is ample evidence of lack of training and attention to the Ruling Continued on page 2 Final tax levy will increase by 1.6% in City of Arlington By Kurt Menk Editor The Arlington City Council, during its regular meeting on Monday night, Dec. 15, unanimously adopted a resolution to approve the final 2014 tax levy for collection in 2015. The tax levy will increase from $756,805 to $768,902. This reflects an increase of 1.6 percent over last year. City Council members James Jaszewski, Jennifer Nuesse, Curt Reetz, Jason Ruehling and Galen Wills all voted in favor of the resolution. The final tax levy is lower than the preliminary tax levy which was originally set in September. The City Council, at that time, unanimously adopted a resolution to approve the preliminary 2014 tax levy for collection in 2015. At that time it reflected a six percent hike over last year. Arlington again had the lowest municipal per capita tax in Sibley County. In addition, Arlington again ranked the second lowest in the average city tax rate in Sibley County. Arlington has accomplished these rankings even though its state aid has been reduced five times since 2002. Of those five times, four have taken place in the past seven years. The City Council, during the previous seven years, has approved final tax levies of 2.2, zero, 5.9, three, three, zero and 1.6 percent increases respectively. In addition, the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to approve the 2015 municipal budget. Green Isle tax levy to increase by 2% By Kurt Menk Editor The Green Isle City Council, during its last regular meeting, unanimously adopted a resolution to approve the final 2014 tax levy collectible in 2015. The final tax levy will be $524,020 and is a two percent increase over last year. Mayor Dale ZumBerge and City Council members Todd Burg, Shawn Harms, Brian Oelfke and Mark Wentzlaff all voted in favor of the resolution. The City Council made the move after it held the annual Truth In Taxation public hearing which was attended by one resident. According to information provided by AEM Financial Solutions, the tax levy has increased by approximately $62,000 since 2010. In conjunction with the resolution on the final tax levy, the City Council also approved the proposed 2015 budget at $490,833. Other News In other action, the City Council unanimously approved a motion to accept a $3,732 estimate from Wentzlaff Masonry Construction, Green Isle, to make the city office entry and sidewalk handicap accessible. Vos Construction, Green Isle, will conduct work to make the inside portion of the city office handicap accessible. In other news, the City Council unanimously approved a motion to extend the dirt pile lease with Mathews Sewer System, Green Isle, for one year. In addition, the City Council unanimously approved a motion for Mathews Sewer System to provide black dirt and fill in the uneven playing field at the Lions Park and 150 feet from the infield area out to the outfield. The cost is up to $6,000 for the time and dirt. In other business, City Attorney Ross Arneson presented an update on the lease agreement with Verizon Wireless for the installation of equipment on the city water tower. The lease agreement is ready for signature, according to Arneson. The Green Isle City Council will hold its next regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23. It will be the last regular meeting of the year. The first meeting in 2015 will be held on Tuesday night, Jan. 13. Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk Santa Day in Green Isle Henry Ott, 4, visited with Santa Claus in the Community Room at Green Isle on Saturday morning, Dec. 13. His sister, Audrey, is not pictured. They are the children of Nathan and Heather Ott, Green Isle, and the grandchildren of Ron and Mary Ott, Green Isle, and Ian and Kim Sing, Gaylord. The event was sponsored by the Green Isle Sportsmen’s Club, Green Isle Fire Department and Green Isle Lions Club. Jaunich tenders official resignation letter By Amy Newsom Correspondent Sibley County Administrator Matt Jaunich officially submitted his resignation to the Board on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Jaunich’s last official day with Sibley County will be on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015. His last day in office will be Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015. Jaunich plans to use vacation days on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2015, and Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. Jaunich stated that he intends to help the county out as much as possible to ease the transition to a new county administrator. In Jaunich’s resignation letter, he thanked the County Board and staff “for the nearly two wonderful years with Sibley County.” Commissioner Bill Pinkse said that Springsted will recruit for the position from Dec. 15 through Jan. 19, 2015. The Board will discuss appointing an interim admin- istrator at a meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 23. Jaunich also presented his draft of the five-year capital improvement plan. According to Jaunich’s draft, each year, as part of the annual budgeting process, Sibley County will prepare a five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP identifies projects that will support existing and projected needs for all capital items such as: facilities, major building repairs, infrastructure improvements and replacements, furniture, fixtures and equipment, vehicles and technology. To be included in the CIP, the project must have a minimum cost of $10,000 and a life expectancy of five years, the project must define the year proposed, the funding source must be identified and the department priority should be established. Jaunich said that just because a project is on the CIP does not mean it has to be done. The Board questioned if now was the best time to adopt this plan with Jaunich and Auditor Lisa Pfarr leaving, Commissioner Pinske suggested that Jaunich pass along his notes and suggestions on the CIP to the new administrator. Treasurer’s Report Sibley County Treasurer Mary Fisher gave a brief investment update and stated that “rates are pretty much the same as they have been.” The County’s investment interest rates on Certificate of Deposits at the Arlington State Bank is 0.50 percent and the rates on Certificates of Deposit at CornerStone State Bank in Green Isle range from 0.50 percent to 1.40 percent. The Money Market Account at CornerStone State Bank in Green Isle is at 0.35 percent. Investment interest rates at other locations have comparable rates. Fisher also gave an update on the 2014 taxes collected. As of Nov. 25, $24,639,938.94 in taxes have been collected, which is a rate of 98.28 percent. The final collection rate for 2013 was 98.93 percent and 2012 was 98.98 percent. Fisher said that reminders were sent out on Dec. 1 to those who had not yet paid their taxes. Peterson’s Salary The County Board passed Resolution #2014-72 which sets the 2015 salary of the newly elected County Auditor Marilee Peterson at $70,076 ($33.6904 per hour). This resolution replaces the resolution passed in September which set Auditor Lisa Pfarr’s Sibley County Continued on page 3 Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, December 18, 2014, page 2 www.arlingtonmnnews.com News Briefs Mary Ott to retire this month After 28 years in the postal industry, Mary Ott plans to retire as Waverly’s postmaster near the end of December, according to an article in the Herald Journal. Ott lives in Green Isle, which is where she grew up. She joined the postal industry on Dec. 5, 1986, as a clerk in Henderson. After 18 years in Henderson, Ott accepted the postmaster position in Waverly. Uhlenkamps are appointed Tim and Pam Uhlenkamp, Green Isle, were recently appointed to serve on the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers and Ranchers (YF&R) Committee. The YF&R Committee focuses on leadership development for young farmers and ranchers ages 18-35. City Council approves hires The Arlington City Council, during the consent agenda session at its regular meeting on Monday night, Dec. 15, unanimously approved a motion to hire Doug Mackenthun as the First Assistant Fire Chief and Jeremy Otto as the Safety/Training Officer. Both terms will run for two years. In addition, the City Council approved a motion to hire Linda Haupt as a community center attendant. City Council okays contracts The Arlington City Council, at its regular meeting on Monday evening, Dec. 15, unanimously approved a motion to approve a city recycling contract with Waste Management. The cost will be $240 per week. The City Council also unanimously approved a motion to approve a city garbage collection contract with Renville-Sibley Sanitation. The cost will be $54 per week. In addition, the City Council unanimously approved a motion to approve three residential/commercial/dumpster solid waste permits to Renville-Sibley Sanitation, Gaylord Sanitation and Waste Management. Termination of training period The Arlington City Council, during its regular meeting on Monday evening, Dec. 15, separately and unanimously approved motions to approve the termination of the training period for Maintenance Supervisor Tony Voight and Police Chief Cory Danner. City Council accepts donations The Arlington City Council, at its regular meeting on Monday night, Dec. 15, separately and unanimously adopted resolutions to accept a pair of donations. The first donation of $1,000 from Locher Brothers, Green Isle, will go toward field improvements in memory of Dan “Buck” Thomes at the Arlington Sportsmen’s Park. The second donation of $343 from the Arlington Conquerors 4-H Club will go toward the purchase of four folding tables at the Senior Citizens Building. Students in trouble at dance Seven students from the Sibley East Junior High School in Gaylord will face consequences after reportedly consuming alcohol prior to the start of a school dance on Friday night, Dec. 5, according to an article in The Gaylord Hub. According to Junior High Principal Steve Harter, parents of the students and the Gaylord Police Department were contacted within 15 minutes of when those students arrived at the dance. Gaylord Police Chief Tony Padilla reported that both the Gaylord Police Department and Sibley County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene at 7:45 p.m. One student was ill in the bathroom and several students were intoxicated, he said. The police reports will be referred to the Sibley County Attorney’s Office for charges, Padilla explained. Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk Living Nativity The Drive By Living Nativity depiction knows no weather bounds. This year’s unseasonably warm weather meant the committee had to work around mud puddles instead of snow banks at the Sibley County Fairgrounds in Arlington on Saturday night, Dec. 13. A little over 200 cars drove by the scenes depicting the events leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ. Nearly 600 people observed or participated in the event. Close to 600 pounds of food was taken to the Sibley County Food Shelf and a generous amount of money matched by Thrivent was donated. Ruling Continued from page 1 statutory notice requirements, but there has been no showing of fraud or misconduct. “While the Court has decided this case, it notes there is much that can be done to benefit the citizens of Sibley and Nicollet County and those of the other school districts throughout the State. This School District would benefit from substantial training regarding bond referendums. The Court cannot tell whether the lack of education was due to the School District not seeking out training opportunities available to it, or whether the Commissioner of the Department of Education or the Secretary of State’s office did not provide adequate training. “The Court fully agrees that the notice of the positive review by the Department of Education lacks important information about the identity of the school district and the purpose of the bonding proposal. The Department of Education should revise the form SE Junior High School competes in Sub Region Knowledge Bowl A total of 54 teams were in attendance at the sub regional knowledge bowl meet on Monday, Dec. 15. Sibley East entered three teams of up to six students each. Qualifying for the regional meet in January was the Sibley East black team which placed 14th. The black team consisted of Thomas Battcher, Lindsey Flieth, Danielle Langworthy, Josh Sorenson and Logan Tesch. The Sibley East gold team, which narrowly missed qualifying for the regional meet, placed 28th. Members of the gold team were Kaili Diehn, Jaci Tourtellott, Xavier Wassather, Abby Widmer and Jacob Willmsen. The Sibley East white team placed 39th. The white team consisted of Jada Jirasek, Hannah Kranz, Kiana Montes, Sydney Schott and Jennifer Wear. In order to advance to the regional meet on Jan. 8, teams must place in the top 27. At the junior high level, the regional meet concludes the season. The junior high coaches are Jill Warzecha and Vikki Louwagie. The senior high school season is beginning and is open to students in grades in 9-12. The high school state knowledge bowl meet is held in April. Vikki Louwagie is the senior high school coach. it uses and make it clear to school districts what information should be published. The Court does accept the argument of the School District that if a notice of positive review by the Department of Education was clearer as to the identity of the school district and the purpose of the bond, it would be likely that more voters would have voted favorably, not the reverse. “Finally, the School District argued that they had complied with the requirement that ‘the clerk of a school district shall give two weeks published notice’ of the Special Election in that it published notices in two separate weeks (but not 14 days) prior to the Special Election. This is especially confusing in the statute as the next requirement (for posting of the notice) is listed in days (10 days). While the court does not find this argument to be determinative of the outcome of this case, the legislature should clarify this requirement.” Community Calendar Friday, December 19: Arlington Veteran’s Organization’s Steak Fry, veteran’s building at fairgrounds, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day! MAIN BANK Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (straight thru) DRIVE THRU Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Arlington State Bank (507) 964-2256 Fax (507) 964-5550 www.ArlingtonStateBank.com Member EQUAL HOUSING LENDER FDIC No open gym this holiday There will be no open gym at the Arlington campus during the holiday break. Open gym will resume on Sunday, Jan. 4. Engagements Thomes - Westphal Color advertising gets noticed! Tricia Thomes and Lucas Westphal The couple will be married in Arlington on Saturday, Dec. 20. Thielke - Kroells Randy and Lu Jean Thielke along with Keith and Peggy Kroells are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Tara Thielke and Zachary Kroells. The wedding will be held in Morris on Wednesday, Dec. 31. Place your color ad today by calling 507-964-5547. Arlington Enterprise R45-52C45-51E46-52ASj David (Charlie) and Brenda Thomes, Arlington, announce the engagement of their daughter, Tricia, to Lucas Westphal, son of Orin and the late Nancy Westphal, Belle Plaine. Tricia is a 2007 graduate of the Sibley East Senior High School and a 2011 graduate of Winona State University. She is currently employed by GFW Public Schools as a seventh grade language arts teacher. Lucas is a 2000 graduate of the Belle Plaine High School. He is currently employed by Delta Fabricating in Glencoe. View us Online at www.arlingtonmnnews.com Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, December 18, 2014, page 3 www.arlingtonmnnews.com Residents encouraged to be alert for various scams, according to local police Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk Celebrate Christmas consists of Jim Lange, Loren Morschen, Tim Otto, Harold Rodning, Bob Schoeb, John Siewert, Candy Swenson, Michael Toth and Logan Woods. The alto section includes Kari Evans, Carolyn Johnson, Judy Loewe, Stephanie Morschen, Heidi Otto, Sally Rucks and Pauline Wiemann. The bass section consists of Jay Hanson, Eric Larson, Mark Probst, Tim Rohwer, Maynard Rucks, Sheldon Rucks and Jim Witt. Sibley County Continued from page 1 2015 salary at $74,722.96 ($35.9245 per hour). Land Sold To Green Isle The County Board passed Resolution #2014-73 to allow the sale of tax forfeited property in Green Isle, Lot 9, Block 2, McGrann’s Second Addition to the City of Green Isle for $100. This land is next to the City Office and Commissioner Pinske said it was too small for anyone to develop. Bid Approved Grant The Board approved the Drainage Ditch Viewers The Board approved the appointment of two new drainage ditch viewers to replace the late Leroy Messner. The Board approved professional service agreements with Robert ‘Bob’ Nielsen, Green Isle, and Allen Kerber, Arlington. The agreements state that Nielsen and Kerber will provide services as a viewer to Sibley County for the redetermination of benefits on Sibley County Ditch Systems. Their services will include professional planning and analysis, viewing, meeting facilitation and report preparation. In addition it will include: determining the benefits and damages to all property affected, preparing viewers’ reports, attending all ditch hearings and providing updates to the County as needed or requested. Both men will be paid an hourly rate of $25.00 an hour, not to exceed $32,150.00 Gaylord Ambulance Service receives early holiday present The Gaylord Ambulance Service received an early Christmas present this fall, according to an article in The Gaylord Hub. Tom Webster, president of the Gaylord Ambulance Service, was recently notified that the ambulance service will receive a gift from the Fred Pitzner estate. Pitzner was a rural res- ident. The Gaylord Ambulance Service, to date, has received $180,000, according to Webster. In addition, the ambulance service will receive additional funds after 200 acres of land are sold. Webster said the first portion of the donation will be used to purchase a new ambulance and bring finan- Business & Professional Directory VETERINARIAN RG OVREBO DVM LLC cial relief to the City of Gaylord and area townships. The plan is to order a new ambulance next year and receive it in the fall. 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Buesgens Septic Services Septic Pumping/Pump Repair & Portable Restrooms Call Shane Arlington Chamber Wishes You a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! • 5” Seamless Gutters • 6” Seamless Gutters • K-Guard Leaf-Free Gutter System MESENBRING CONSTRUCTION Retirements Jean Schauer was recognized by the County Board for her 26 years of service to Sibley County. Schauer is retiring as an Eligibility Worker in Public Health and Human Services. Director Vicki Stock said that Schauer began as a temp worker and ended up staying 26 years. Stock also said that Schauer “is very well respected by staff, as well as the public.” The retirement party for Commissioner Harold Pettis will be held after the Board meeting from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23. their internet provider and was given a telephone number for Microsoft. The caller was told that the only time that a person will receive a call from Microsoft about an issue is if the customer initiates contact with the company first. The victim and the police department want everyone to know that scammers are always finding new ways to scam. If a proposition sounds too good to be true it usually will be. Residents are encouraged to hang up the telephone and check with a trusted friend. A good website for information on informing yourself about scams is www. fbi.gov/scams-safety/fraud and on this site you will see the link for the Ic3.gov website to report scams and find information on E scams. People can even search a term such as computer virus scam on the Ic3.Gov website and information on this victim’s type of issue will come up. Residents who have questions about scams are encouraged to contact the Arlington Police Department at 507964-5200, e-mail [email protected] or contact Facebook at www.Facebook.com/arlingtonpd. 507-665-3732 952-873-2208 BRAU ARLINGTON or www.braumotors.com Local 507-964-5539 A17-50Ea A50Ea M24tfnEl The Board awarded the 2015 gasoline and diesel supply for highway maintenance shops to United Farmer’s Coop in Winthrop in the amount of $195,339.92. Tim Becker, Public Works Director, said that UFC was the only bid that they received and that it was very low this year because the fuel price is lower. The low bid for 2014 was $253,942.56 and the low bid for 2013 was $255,152.54. $6000 Radiological Emergency Preparedness Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The County received $6,000 with no matching funds requirement. According to the Department of Public Safety website, this program is “to ensure that the health and safety of the public is protected in the event of a radiological incident at the Monticello or Prairie Island nuclear generating plants.” The money that Sibley County received will be used for communications planning, trainings, drills and exercises. The County needs to establish a communication plan if something would happen. M29tfnCLESAj The Sibley County Choral Society presented “Celebrate Christmas” at the Arlington United Methodist Church on Friday evening, Dec. 12. The concert was also presented at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord on Saturday night, Dec. 13 and at Our Lady of the Prairie Catholic Church in Belle Plaine on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 14. The goup is directed by Robyn Woods, Kasota. The accompanist is Cathy Probst, Mankato. The soprano section includes Merry Kay Bandelin, Shannon Hruska, Audrey Morschen, Melissa Pate, Carolyn Proehl, Lonnie Rabe, Michelle Reid and Eunice Rucks. The tenor section By Kurt Menk Editor A local resident recently reported a telephone scam to the Arlington Police Department, according to Police Chief Cory Danner. About two weeks ago, a resident began noticing messages on their computer to have it checked out. The victim eventually received a telephone call from a person who claimed they were from Microsoft. The caller told the victim that there was a virus on their computer that needed attention. The victim asked if there was a charge for this service. The caller, after about 20 minutes, asked for $400. The victim told the caller that they wanted to speak with a friend first. The caller eventually said the victim had two minutes. The caller eventually gained access to the victim’s computer after the resident pressed a combination of keys on the key board while on the phone with the scammer. After the victim complied with the request, the scammer had complete access to the computer and locked up the computer after the victim failed to pay. The scammer later hung up the phone. The victim later called Toll Free 800-664-2728 Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, December 18, 2014, page 4 www.arlingtonmnnews.com Opinions Christmas is a season of giving Our View: Giving is always important, especially during the holiday season Christmas is not only a rich and joyful religious celebration. It is also a season of giving. Residents in the Arlington and Green Isle area have always been generous during this time of year. Churches, schools and organizations hold collections for the local and area food shelves. Individuals and groups donate presents to Santa’s Helpers while other people volunteer to wrap those gifts. The giving goes on and on. This Christmas once again comes at a pivotal time. Although the economy has improved to some degree, this year’s holiday season comes at a time when many individuals and families are still experiencing difficult times. For the sixth consecutive year, people actually know neighbors and friends who are without work or just back to work and struggling to put food on the table and presents underneath the Christmas tree. When the parties are over and the decorations are packed away, however, these people may continue to struggle to make ends meet into the new year. Although there again is hope that this will finally be the last Christmas of the global economic difficulties, many individuals and families will need the help of their neighbors, friends and family members well into 2015. Another good deed to perform during the holiday season and the long winter is to stay in touch with an elderly friend, neighbors or relatives. A card, gift, visit or even telephone call will make their holiday season and break up the long winter. In addition, there are people who are struggling with medical conditions and others who have lost loved ones during the year. Helping people in their time of need and watching over the elderly is not only a Minnesota tradition. It’s the right thing to do. -K.M. Too Tall’s Tidbits Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to the following local and area residents compliments of the Arlington Lions Club Community Calendar. December 19 Bernice Lieske, Dustin Roth, Bob Pieschke, Mike Dose, Orville Leslie, Teresa Campa, Wade Mesenbring, and Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Smart. December 20 In Memory Of Joane Burmeister, Avarie Duenow, Clarence Sickmann, Devon Jenneke, Emily Shimota, Jennifer Gieseke, Marcus Santillana, Nick Rauch and Vanesa Aguilera. December 21 Glenn Schauer and Sandy Bergersen. December 22 In Memory Of Dorothy Dotolo, James Burmeister, Matt Mangen, Mike Tupa, Rick Shimota and Sue McCarthy. December 23 In Memory Of Brad Meech, Nolan Herd and Shirley Soeffker. December 24 In Memory Of Elmer Dietel, Bill Boecker and Parker Alsleben. December 25 Chris Vaksdal, Lori Eischens, Mary Ellen Thomes and Peg Soeffker. ***** “Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people once a year.” - Victor Borge ***** How To Tell If You’re A Grinch 1. You reuse last year’s Christmas cards and send them out under your own name. 2. You steal light bulbs from your neighbor’s outdoor display to replenish your own supply. 3. You have dressed a dog or cat as Santa Claus, elf helper or reindeer. 4. You put out last year’s stale candy canes for children. 5. You enclose a shoddy and inferior gift from a Target, Walmart or K-Mart in a Bloomingdale’s or other prestige box to impress your friends. 6. You make collect long dis- tance phone calls to your family on Christmas Eve. 7. At the office Christmas party, you horde huge stockpiles of goodies for later consumption at home. 8. You steal the wreath from a parked car to use at home. 9. After an invitation to a friend’s house, you bring a commercially produced fruitcake and try to pass it off as homemade. 10. Any stealing from the ToysFor-Tots collection bins is a definite no-no. ***** As a little girl climbed onto Santa’s lap, he asked the usual question: “And what would you like for Christmas?” The child stared at him openmouthed, then gasped, “Didn’t you get my e-mail?” ***** “You know you’re getting old, when Santa starts looking younger.” - Robert Paul ***** Remember the old days when people stopped Christmas shopping when they ran out of money? ***** Guest Columns America falls behind China By Glenn Mollette Many of us heard the news on Dec. 4. America is no longer number 1. We are now number two. The Chinese economy overtook our economy to become the largest in the world. We've been the leading economic power for about 150 years but times have changed. We can now take our number one finger down or instead hold up two fingers. I remember as a child hearing about our country being number one in everything. We were the number one economic power. We were number one in Education. We were number one in the Olympics. We were the best in the space program. We were the best in making cars. We smirked about our transistor radios made in Hong Kong although they were really good radios. We don't smirk today. If a television isn't make in Hong Kong or Japan we figure it's a piece of junk. In 1975 I bought a Chevrolet Monza. Suddenly the whole floor was pulled out from beneath me when I realized General Motors was making garbage to sell to economy conscious consumers. It was like General Motors had thrown something together to sell to us poor young college students who were strapped for cash and wanted to make our gasoline go further. I struggled as this car suffered numerous breakdowns. Finally, I drove a Toyota Celica and felt like I was riding in a new Mercedes. My father-in- law at the time was an engineer for General Motors and hated Japanese cars. He also served in the military in World War II and had nothing good to say about the Japanese. Many American cars went through a poor craftsman stage during the early seventies. Our lousy production flooded the country with Toyotas, Nissans, Hondas and Volkswagens. There are now large manufacturing plants scattered throughout America bearing these names. I realize they hire Americans and that is great but how much money really ends up across the ocean? I think most American cars are very good today. However, we got ourselves behind the eight ball due to a lot of years of poor craftsmanship. Today we are strangled due to the overwhelming retirement packages promised to retirees. During the same era that we were making substandard cars, our government was cranking out free money and food stamps. This has only increased. We became obese, smoked our lungs out while trying to find entertainment through our four hundred television channels. Our government started paying people just enough so that they did not want to work. One employer recently lamented that his biggest competitor is the federal government. We allowed lawyers to become crooks by conniving with clients on how to get something for nothing. Throughout Appalachia and other parts of our nation lawyers advertise One Stop Shopping “Marry an orphan. You’ll never have to spend boring holidays with the in-laws.” - George Carlin Place an ad for any of our papers: “Christmas is a time when kids tell Santa what they want and adults pay for it. Deficits are when adults tell the government what they want and their kids pay for it.” - Richard D. Lamm ***** Christmas is a holiday during which neither the past nor the future is of as much interest as the present. ***** For Christmas, I gave my kid a BB gun. He gave me a sweater with a bull’s eye on the back - Rodney Dangerfield. ***** Best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday. Merry Christmas! Arlington ENTERPRISE Established in 1884. Postmaster send address changes to: Arlington Enterprise. 402 West Alden Street, P.O. Box 388, Arlington, MN 55307. Phone 507-964-5547 FAX 507-964-2423. Hours: Monday-Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Friday closed. Entered as Periodicals postal matter at Arlington, MN post office. Postage paid at Arlington USPS No. 031-980. Subscription Rates: Minnesota – $37.00 per year. Outside of state – $43.00 per year. Staff Karin Ramige Cornwell, Publisher; Kurt Menk, Editor; Barb Mathwig, Office; Ashley Reetz, Sales; and Jean Olson, Proof Reading. promising their clients disability checks and other welfare compensation. Too many Americans started buying into something for nothing. Somebody told us we didn't have to work hard or compete. We were simply entitled to the good life because we had been born. We demanded more wages, more generous retirement packages and gold lined health insurance packages. This was all great but many American corporations, strong-armed by unions, promised to pay what they really could not afford. Today they are struggling to pay retirees and cannot grow their current work force. We must generate a new America. Fifty percent of the people cannot sit home while the other fifty percent carry the load. We cannot expect to collect wages when we may have contributed little into a system that is already eighteen trillion dollars in the red and bleeding red ink every day. We can save America but we have to put our hands to work. Too many Americans have their hands out or are pointing their fingers at others. We need to point our hands and our fingers at ourselves and do something. We need to do what we can for the sake of family, our country and ourselves. It's not what "they" can do for us. It's about what we can do to be the best, not number two. Dr. Glenn Mollette is a syndicated American columnist and author. • Arlington Enterprise • The Sibley Shopper • The Galaxy • The McLeod County Chronicle • The Glencoe Advertiser at any either of our locations: 402 W. Alden St., Arlington • 507-964-5547 [email protected] ———— 716 E. 10th St., Glencoe • 864-5518 [email protected] Letters This page is devoted to opinions and commentary. Articles appearing on this page are the opinions of the writer. Views expressed here are not necessarily those of the Arlington Enterprise, unless so designated. The Arlington Enterprise strongly encourages others to express opinions on this page. Letters from our readers are strongly encouraged. Letters for publication must bear the writer’s signature and address. The Arlington Enterprise reserves the right to edit letters for purpose of clarity and space. Ethics The editorial staff of the Arlington Enterprise strives to present the news in a fair and accurate manner. We appreciate errors being brought to our attention. Please bring any grievances against the Arlington Enterprise to the attention of the editor. Should differences continue, readers are encouraged to take their grievances to the Minnesota News Council, an organization dedicated to protecting the public from press inaccuracy and unfairness. The News Council can be contacted at 12 South Sixth St., Suite 940, Minneapolis, MN 55402, or (612) 341-9357. Press Freedom Freedom of the press is guaranteed under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or the press…” Ben Franklin wrote in the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1731: “If printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody there would be very little printed.” Deadline for the Arlington Enterprise news is 4 p.m., Monday, and advertising is noon, Tuesday. Deadline for The Galaxy advertising is noon Wednesday. Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, December 18, 2014, page 5 www.arlingtonmnnews.com Obituary Milton Paul Uecker, 91, Gaylord Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk Angels The angels were one of the scenes featured during the Drive By Living Nativity at the Sibley County Fairgrounds in Arlington on Saturday night, Dec. 13. The costumes from the Drive By Living Nativity will now be shared with Glencoe and used at Oak Leaf Park there from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. History 95 Years Ago December, 18, 1919 Louis Kill, Editor The ice on the lakes is said to be about 15 inches thick. It would be well for our consumers to start packing their supply at once rather than get into a predicament such as they experienced last year when the ice had to be shipped here at an exorbitant price. Arlington was an exceptionally dry town from Friday to Monday when the waterworks system was out of commission. The stand pipe on the water tank was frozen up and various ways were tried to thaw it out but with no result until Monday when the steam was turned on from the power house. Two 100-pound sacks of sugar were stolen from a box car in the railroad yards one night last week. No traces of the thief have been found altho the company is making a thorough investigation and it will likely go hard with the fellow who committed the theft if he is apprehended. 75 Years Ago December 21, 1939 Louis Kill, Editor Cheer up, boys and girls! There will be skating at the municipal rink these holidays. The rink is now being flooded and will be even larger than last year. Continued cold weather and a few more floodings are all that is necessary to provide the best of skating. The warming house is also on location ready to be put into service to keep the kids warm. The village of New Auburn will have a volunteer fire depart- ment. First steps in the formation of a fire fighting organization there were taken Tuesday evening, with eighteen interested citizens attending the meeting. These local businesses had an ad in this weeks paper: A. W. Scharping, Knapp Blacksmith Shop, Arlington Dead Animal Company, Sibley County Oil Company, Geib Janni Lumber Co., The Red Owl Store, Doering Shoe Store, Henchke and Haupt IGA, Muller Bros., Arlington State Bank, Wolff Meat Market, Young Brothers, Union Mercantile Company, Minnesota Community Telephone Co., Community Theater, Rainbow Inn, Leonard Brau, Edna’s Beauty Shop, Dr. E. R. Crow, Bartley Hunt, Dr. B. E. Corcoran, Federated Stores, Peoples Mercantile Company, Legion Theater in Gaylord, Arlington Creamery Association, Independent Oil Co., A. M. Timm & Sons, Illinois Oil Co. 55 Years Ago December, 17, 1959 Louis Kill, Editor Thirty members of the Junior class at the Arlington-Green Isle High School reported for tryouts last week for the Junior Class Play, “Head First” which will be presented next month. A cast of 14 is required to present the play. Rehearsals will be held each evening from 7:30-9:30 except during the Christmas vacation and when there will be home basketball games. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dammann of Hamburg, announce the engagement of their daughter, Myra Ann, to Roger Jahr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jahr of Ar- lington. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wieker announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Beverly, to Mr. Glen Pinske, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Pinske of Arlington. The twilight nuptials were exchanged on November 30th at the Little Brown Church in the Vale. 15 Years Ago December 23, 1999 Kurt Menk, Editor These are a few of the Santa letters from first grade students reprinted as they appeared in this weeks paper. The misspelled words are as they were written by the students. Dear Santa, I want a gam boy color that is green with mareo bothers and donkey kong. Eric Kluver Dear Santa, Did you put up your christmas tree. Santa I wanted toys. Santa I put up my ournumants. Santa I like you. Santa I ben good. From Sydney Haggenmiller Dear Santa, I have been good because I helped my Mom. I would like a jean cap and a Barbie. Merry Christmas. Your friend, Samantha Zila Milton Uecker, age 91, of Gaylord, passed away at the Oak Terrace Assisted Living in Gaylord on Friday, Dec. 12. Funeral service was held at St. J o h n ’s Lutheran Church, Mountville, Dryden Township, Milton at 11 a.m. Uecker Tu e s d a y, Dec. 16. Rev. Harold Storm officiated. The organist was Debbie Forstner. Soloist Curt Kahle sang “O Holy Night.” Congregational hymns were “Just As I Am,” “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “Silent Night.” The cross bearer was LeAnn Lendt. Casket bearers were Paul Uecker, Rodney Uecker, Larry Uecker, Dan Uecker, Randy Hoppe and John Uecker. Honorary casket bearers were Justin Uecker, Erin Uecker, Allen Hoppe and Brenda Sharp. Interment was in the church cemetery. Milton Paul Uecker was born in Dryden Township on June 15, 1923. He was the son of Henry and Anna (Beich) Uecker. Milton was baptized as an infant on July 8, 1923, at his parent’s home by Reverend Gustave J. Mueller. He was later confirmed in his faith as a youth on March 21, 1937, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mountville. Milton received his education at St. John’s Parochial School and District 18, both in Dryden Township. On June 1, 1947, Milton was united in marriage to Ruth Hoppe at St. John’s Lutheran Church by Rev. E.K. Hartenberger. He worked on the farm until 1948, when he was employed by John Wagner in construction. In 1949, he joined Matz and Pinske Construction in Arlington, and became a block and brick layer. Later he worked for Trocke Construction in Arlington. He retired in 1983, after hip replacement surgery. Milton and Ruth lived in Dryden Township until May of 1989 when they moved to Glencoe. They later moved back to Gaylord. They were blessed with two sons. Milton and Ruth shared 67 years of marriage. Milton was a life-long member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Mountville, and served in various positions of the church council. He was also a member of Pioneer Senior Citizens in New Auburn and Glencoe Seniors. Milton enjoyed fishing, camping, traveling, gardening, bowling, playing cards, watching sports on TV, especially the Twins. He loved spending time with his family. Milton is survived by his wife, Ruth Uecker of Gaylord; grandson, Justin (Erin) Uecker of Mayer; brother, Milo (Jackie) Uecker of Bird Island; sister-in-law, Bernette Uecker of Green Isle; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Milton was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Anna Uecker; sons, Ronald Uecker and David Uecker; brothers, Orville, Rueben, Wallace, Leroy, and Henry Jr. Arrangements by Egesdal Funeral Home in Gaylord. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.hantge.com. Please click on obituaries and guest book. Citizens to be aware of lottery winnings letter going around the local community By Kurt Menk Editor Local residents are encouraged to be aware of the lottery winnings letter making its way around the community, according to Arlington Police Chief Cory Danner. The Arlington Police Department recently took a report from a local individual who reportedly won $250,000 from the consumers sweepstakes. The processing fee in this case was a $3,900 check. If a person was to deposit the check, follow the instructions by calling the number provided and send the $3,900.00 fee to the scammer, their money is long gone along with the method used to send the processing fee. In Independent Living 55+ addition, the scammer is nowhere to be found. The checks that the scammers send out look as real as any other check. The letters also look official. People who receive one of these letters are encouraged to confide in a trusted family member, friend or neighbor and contact the local police department. AmberField • Arlington See what the Celebration Dear Santa, I wunt a par of pants and a frrby and a new back pac. I wunt a dog. Love, Mary Thomes is all about! Celebrating our 20 Green Isle Lions Club accepts bell ringing challenge from the Gaylord Sertoma Club By Kurt Menk Editor The Green Isle Lions Club has accepted a friendly challenge from the Gaylord Sertoma Club to see who can raise the most money bell ringing for The Salvation Army this week. The Green Isle Lions Club will bell ring at Jerry’s Home Quality Foods in Arlington. The Gaylord Sertoma Club will bell ring at Jerry’s Home Quality Foods in Gaylord. The final day is Friday, Dec. 19. The losing club will match the difference up to $100, according to Green Isle Lions Club member Maynard Rucks. th Anniversary AmberField Place Great Lakes Management Tel: 800-873-1736 [email protected] A33tfnE,34tfnSa Technical Services moving out of lease space By Kurt Menk Editor Technical Services for Electronics, Inc. is moving out of its lease space located in the former Arlington Dry Cleaners building and currently owned by the City of Arlington, according to City Administrator Liza Donabauer. The lease agreement between Technical Services and the City of Arlington expires at the end of this year. Technical Services had leased the space for $1,000 per month for the past several years. A spokesperson from Technical Services asked to schedule a walk-thru on Wednesday, Dec. 31, according to Donabauer. In addition, the spokesperson inquired if the city had any interest in purchasing some of their office furniture. See what’s brewing on the job market. Notice of 20th Annual Meeting The 20th Annual Meeting of the United Farmers Cooperative will be held on Monday, January 12, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Winthrop Offices Berdan event Center (705 E. 4th Street, Winthrop, MN) for the following purposes: 1. To receive audited reports of the Cooperative for the period of September 1, 2013 through August 31, 2014. 2. To elect three directors for three year terms. 3. To transact any other business, which may properly be presented or brought before the meeting. We will begin the meeting promptly at 7:00 p.m. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. with a light lunch being served BEFORE the meeting. We ask that you come early so that registration can be completed and ballots can be issued. To be eligible to vote, you need to be an active farmer producer, using products and services in excess of $5,000.00 per year. Yours truly, Directors and Management Todd Kettner, Secretary See the Arlington ENTERPRISE CLASSIFIEDS Main Office, Winthrop 507-647-6600 or 866-998-3266 A50,1Ea Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, December 18, 2014, page 6 www.arlingtonmnnews.com Sports Girls basketball team falls to G-F-W 68-57 Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk Sibley East wrestler Austin Brockhoff decisioned Jack Mueller, Tri-City United, in this 145-pound match during a triangular meet in Arlington on Thursday night, Dec. 11. Sibley East wrestling team posts 2-2 record during the past week By Kurt Menk Editor The Sibley East varsity wrestling team sandwiched two wins around a pair of losses during the past week. The Wolverines will wrestle Scott West at Jordan in Minnesota River Conference action on Thursday night, Dec. 18. Sibley East will also compete in the Redwood River Riot on Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20. Sibley East 51 New Ulm 24 The visiting Sibley East varsity wrestling pounded New Ulm 51-24 in non-conference action on Tuesday night, Dec. 9. 106-pounds: Brandon O’Hara (SE) won by a forfeit. 113-pounds: Tommy Wentzlaff (SE) was decisioned by Sean Howk (NU) 13-8. 120-pounds: Marschall Robinson (SE) was pinned by Ryan Wacker (NU) 0:41. 126-pounds: Sibley East forfeited this match to Hunter Ranweiler (NU). 132-pounds: Drew Jenneke (SE) was pinned by Matt Guggisberg (NU) 1:56. 138-pounds: Jason Meyer (SE) won by a forfeit. 145-pounds: Logan Tesch (SE) won by a forfeit. 152-pounds: Austin Brockhoff (SE) pinned Matt Hartley (NU) 1:28. 160-pounds: Quinlan Riffenburg (SE) decisioned Nick Mehlhop (NU) 7-6. 170-pounds: Hunter Voight (SE) was decisioned by Sam Hoppe (NU) 6-5. 182-pounds: Austin Kube (SE) won by a forfeit. 195-pounds: Jake Wentzlaff (SE) won by a forfeit. 220-pounds: Jon DuFrane (SE) pinned Peter Klimek (NU) 3:57. 285-pounds: Jaden Podratz (SE) pinned Nathan Berg (NU) 3:22. Tri-City United 39 Sibley East 31 The Sibley East varsity wrestling team lost to visiting Tri-City United 39-31 in Minnesota River Conference action on Thursday evening, Dec. 11. 106-pounds: Lincoln Carpenter (SE) was pinned by Nick Johnson (TCU) 1:34. 113-pounds: Tommy Wentzlaff (SE) pinned Tyler Sladek (TCU) 3:35. 120-pounds: Sibley East forfeited this match to Zach Mikel (TCU). 126-pounds: Sibley East forfeited this match to Thomas Franek (TCU). 132-pounds: Mason Voight (SE) pinned Justin Kopet (TCU) 3:53. 138-pounds: Jason Meyer (SE) won by a major decision over Levi Nelson (TCU) 135. 145-pounds: Austin Brockhoff (SE) decisioned Jack Mueller (TCU) 4-2. 152-pounds: Quinlan Riffenburg (SE) was decisioned by Max Arroyo (TCU) 5-4. 160-pounds: Hunter Voight (SE) was pinned by Johah Johnson (TCU) 0:58. 170-pounds: Austin Kube (SE) was pinned by Mason Rutt (TCU) 3:57. 182-pounds: Sibley East and Tri-City United both forfeited this match 195-pounds: Jake Wentzlaff (SE) pinned Adam Miller (TCU) 1:52. 220-pounds: Cody Voight (SE) pinned Jacob Nading (TCU) 1:57. 285-pounds: Sibley East forfeited this match to Alex Burns (TCU). LC-WM 50 Sibley East 6 The Sibley East varsity wrestling team was toppled by visiting Lake CrystalWellcome Memorial 50-6 in non-conference action on Thursday night, Dec. 11. 106-pounds: Lincoln Carpenter (SE) decisioned Caleb Clobes (LCWM) 11-5. 113-pounds: Tommy Wentzlaff (SE) was decisioned by Riley Bohnert (LCWM) 10-7. 120-pounds: Marschall Robinson (SE) was decisioned by Avery Northquest (LCWM) 7-4. 126-pounds: Sibley East forfeited this match to Brandon Laborde (LCWM). 132-pounds: Sibley East forfeited this match to Levi Marsh (LCWM). 138-pounds: Jason Meyer (SE) lost by a major decision to Louie Sanders (LCWM) 15-6. 145-pounds: Austin Brockhoff (SE) decisioned Wallace Michels (LCWM) 6-1. 152-pounds: Quinlan Riffenburg (SE) lost by a major decision to Damon Schmalzriedt (LCWM 11-1. 160-pounds: Hunter Voight (SE) was decisioned by Matt Scheetz (LCWM) 4-0. 170-pounds: Austin Kube (SE) lost by a disqualification to Dalton Elliot (LCWM). 182-pounds: Jake Wentzlaff (SE) decisioned Ari Harnitz (LCWM) 6-4 in overtime. 195-pounds: Sibley East forfeited this match to Andrew Radke (LCWM). 220-pounds: Jon DuFrane (SE) was decisioned by Shane Nelson (LCWM) 5-1. 285-pounds: Jaden Podratz (SE) was decisioned by Nick Meixell (LCWM) 3-2. Sibley East 38 St. Peter 37 Jaden Podratz registered a pin at 285 pounds as the visiting Sibley East varsity wrestling team edged St. Peter 38-37 in non-conference action on Friday night, Dec. 12. 106-pounds: Sibley East forfeited this match to Matthew Pettis (SP). 113-pounds: Marschall Robinson (SE) was pinned by Wyatt Gillette (SP) 3:53. 120-pounds: Tommy Wentzlaff (SE) was decisioned by Manny Gomez (SP) 12-7. 126-pounds: Bogarett Rechtzigel (SE) was pinned by Kobe Anderson (SP) 0:27. 132-pounds: Sibley East forfeited this match to Sage Loredo-Hollon (SP). 138-pounds: Jason Meyer (SE) won by a technical fall over Brayden Hauser (SP) 22-7. 145-pounds: Austin Brockhoff (SE) pinned Alex Devens (SP) 3:55. 152-pounds: Quinlan Riffenburg (SE) decisioned Eli Hunt (SP) 10-4. 160-pounds: Hunter Voight (SE) won by a forfeit. 170-pounds: Sibley East forfeited this match to Boen Harbarth (SP). 182-pounds: Jake Wentzlaff (SE) pinned Major Brock (SP) 3:54. 195-pounds: Sibley East forfeited this match to Peter Hilligoss (SP). 220-pounds: Cody Voight (SE) lost by a major decision to Tony Putz (SP) 12-3. 285-pounds: Jaden Podratz (SE) pinned Travis Brock (SP) 3:57. Sibley East boys basketball team falls to TCU and Jordan in conference play By Kurt Menk Editor The Sibley East varsity boys basketball team dropped two games in Minnesota River Conference action during the past week. The Wolverines will host Belle Plaine in MRC play at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. Tri-City United 75 Sibley East 60 The Sibley East varsity boys basketball team fell to visiting Tri-City United 75-60 in Minnesota River Conference action on Tuesday night, Dec. 9. Senior Zac Weber led the Wolverines with 21 points in the loss. Senior Jordan Petzel also hit double figures with 12 points. Senior Andrew Bullert netted seven points while senior Lukas Bullert and freshmen Gavin Bates and Austin Weckwerth scored six points apiece. Seniors Cole Bruhn and Zach Garza added one point each. The Wolverines connected on 12 of 37 attempts from two-point range for 32 percent and only five of 17 shots from three-point land for 29 percent. Sibley East also canned 21 of 33 charity tosses for 64 percent. Lukas Bullert also collected 10 rebounds while Andrew Bullert contributed three steals. Jordan 71 Sibley East 50 The visiting Sibley East varsity boys basketball team lost to Jordan 71-50 in Minnesota River Conference play on Friday night, Dec. 12. Junior Collin Pautsch and freshman Austin Weckwerth paced the Wolverines with 11 points each. Seniors Andrew Bullert and Jordan Petzel netted nine and eight points respectively. Senior Zac Weber tossed in five points while senior Zach Garza had four points. Freshman Gavin Bates added two points. The Wolverines hit 18 of 34 shots from two-point range for 53 percent, but only three of 13 long bombs for 23 percent. Sibley East also converted only five of 11 free throw attempts for 46 percent. Weber also snared five rebounds. Andrew Bullert and Garza had four and three steals respectively. C-squad The Sibley East C-squad boys basketball team fell to visiting Tri-City United 50-33 on Tuesday night, Dec. 9. The Wolverines, who trailed 27-19 at halftime, were outscored by nine points during the second half. Connor Deis hit double figures with 10 points while Alex Sell hooped nine points. Jose Mendoza scored seven points while Holden Lindquist had five points. Lucas Chavez added two points. The Wolverines are currently winless in five games. By Kurt Menk Editor The Sibley East varsity girls basketball team lost to G-F-W 68-57 in non-conference action on Friday night, Dec. 12. The Lady Wolverines, who trailed 36-33 at halftime, were outscored by eight during the second half and lost by 11 points. Sophomore Hannah Wentzlaff and senior McKenzie Sommers paced Sibley East with 14 and 12 points respectively. Junior Alyssa Weber tossed in nine points while seniors Kelli Martens and Autumn Dose hooped eight and seven points respectively. Junior Katie Tuchtenhagen netted three points while seniors Mikayla Perschau and Breann Walsh scored two points each. The Lady Wolverines hit 21 of 49 shots from two-point range for 43 percent and two of eight long bombs for 25 percent. Sibley East also sank 13 of 23 charity tosses for 57 percent. Dose grabbed seven rebounds as Sibley East collected 28 total boards. Weber snared six caroms. Tuchtenhagen also contributed seven assists, two steals and one blocked shot while Weber had four assists and one theft. Sophomore Hailey Busse sparked G-F-W with 40 points. The Lady Wolverines, 1-3 overall, will travel to Belle Plaine in Minnesota River Conference action at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18. B-squad The Sibley East B-squad girls basketball team fell to visiting G-F-W 40-34 on Friday evening, Dec. 12. Faith Young paced the Lady Wolverines with 11 points while Alli Harter, Emily Doetkott and Morgan Stearns netted six points each. Rachel Rettmann and Alison Eibs added two points. Rettmann pulled down 10 rebounds while Harter collected six caroms. Taylor Brinkman had four steals and three boards while Doetkott recorded four rebounds, three steals and one assist. Young added four thefts, two caroms and one assist. C-squad The Sibley East C-squad girls basketball team defeated visiting G-F-W 32-19 on Tuesday evening, Dec. 9. Ali Stock and Rachel Rettmann sparked Sibley East with 11 and 10 points respectively. Morgan Stearns and Taylor Brinkman scored four points each while Taylor Perschau added three points. Rettmann dominated with 17 rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocked shots. Stock collected eight boards, four steals and one assist while Perschau had nine rebounds, one assist and one theft. Think twice before going out on the ice With the recent weather fluctuation and inconsistent ice conditions, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is urging everyone to think twice before going out on the ice. “Ice is never 100 percent safe,” said Maj. Greg Salo, DNR enforcement operations manager. “Don’t put yourself in needless danger. Check ice conditions before venturing out. No fish is worth unnecessary risks.” Anglers and snowmobilers need to be cautious. Several ATV’s, trucks and fish houses have gone through the ice in recent days. Ice that is 6 inches thick in one area may only be an inch thick in another location. So far this year, one person has died after going through the ice. Last winter, three people died after falling through thin ice. Salo recommends anyone heading out on the ice should: carry a set of ice picks, check with a local bait shop or resort— ask about ice conditions— and measure the ice. If ice at the shoreline is cracked or squishy, stay off. Don’t go on the ice during thaws. Avoid honeycombed ice, dark snow, and dark ice. Ice is generally thinner where there is moving water, such as inlets and outlets, bridge abutments, islands, and objects that protrude through the ice. The DNR clear ice thickness recommendations are: • Four inches for walking. • Five inches for a snowmobile or ATV. • Eight-12 inches for a car. • 12-15 inches for a medium-sized truck. SAVE ALL THE GREAT MEMORIES! Order your Photo Reprints! Photos available for reprint are staff photos from the Arlington Enterprise, Sibley Shopper, Glencoe Advertiser, McLeod County Chronicle, or online at ArlingtonMNnews.com and GlencoeNews.com. Call, fax, or e-mail us your order, the number of copies you would like, and the size of the prints. (31⁄2x5, 4x6, 5x7 or 8x10). For only $700 you can get 4- 3-1/2 x 5s, 3 - 4x6, 2- 5x7s, or 1- 8x10 Arlington ENTERPRISE / Sibley Shopper 402 W. Alden St., P.O. Box 388 • Arlington, MN 55307 507-964-5547 / Fax 507-964-2423 • [email protected] Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, December 18, 2014, page 7 www.arlingtonmnnews.com Members of the Arlington Greys Base Ball Club and the Mankato Baltics assembled and posed for a group picture moments after the annual Snow Ball Game in Arlington on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 6. The Greys defeated the Baltics 13-2. The snow ball game was played in conjunction with the ArliDazzle festivities. After the game, the Greys presented a $100 check to the Baltics for coming to Arlington and being part of the Arli-Dazzle celebration. The Greys conclude the season with a 7-1 record and now have a career mark of 39-11-2. The picture was taken by Holly Kreft. Greys beat Mankato Baltics 13-2 in Snow Ball Game The Arlington Greys Base Ball Club pounded out 34 hits and defeated the visiting Mankato Baltics 13-2 during the fourth annual Snow Ball Game on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 6. The Greys have now defeated the Baltics in all four snow ball games. The game was played in conjunction with the annual Arli-Dazzle festivities. A good crowd was on hand as the game was played under sunny skies with a temperature of 26 degrees. Chad “Part-Time” Bachman sparked the Greys with seven hits and four runs scored in the victory. Jim “Yukon” Kreft and Steve “Little Bill” Pioske collected five hits each. Mike “One Way” Feterl and Dave “The Big Friendly” Kreft produced four hits each. Pat “Fish” Nienaber and Eric “Special K” Kaesermann contributed three hits apiece while Roger “The Preacher” Hoeben had two hits. Tim “Pillowcase” Kloeckl added one hit. Pioske, who gave up two runs on 13 hits, was the winning pitcher. After the match, the Greys presented a $100 check to the Baltics for coming to Arlington and being part of the Arli- Legals Green Isle Township Filing Notice Notice is hereby given to residents of Green Isle Township that the filing for candidates for the annual election, March 10, 2015, will open December 30, 2014 at 8 a.m. and will close January 13, 2015 at 5 p.m. The following offices are up for election: One Supervisor – Three year term One Treasurer – Two year term Interested residents may file an Affidavit for Candidacy with the Township Clerk and pay the $2 filing fee at his residence; 37971 190 Street, Green Isle, by appointment. Call at either 507-326-7721 or 952-297-4677 Norman W. Schauer Green Isle Township Clerk Publish: December 11 and 18, 2015 STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF SIBLEY PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 72-PR-14-45 In Re: Estate of Leona A Rose Deceased ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given on the 5th day of January, 2015, at 10:45 A.M., a hearing will be held in the above named Court at Gaylord, Minnesota for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the will of the above named decedent, dated May 8, 2008 and for appointment of Marlin Rose and Avonne Schuett whose address is respectively 26996 351 Ave., Henderson, MN 56044 and 17292 65th Street, Brownton, MN 55312 as personal representatives of the estate of the above named decedent in supervised administration, and any objection thereto must be filed with the court. That, if proper and no objections are filed, said personal representatives will be appointed to administer the estate, to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the estate. Upon completion of the administration, the representatives shall file a final account for the allowance and shall distribute the estate to the persons thereunto entitled as ordered by the Court, and close the estate. Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representatives or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: December 4, 2014 /s/ Timothy J. Looby Judge /s/ Karen K. Severts Deputy Registrar Ross R. Arneson, Attorney 302 West Main, P.O. Box 529 Arlington, MN 55307 (507) 964-5753 Publish: December 11 and 18, 2014 TITLE AND SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 292 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, MINNESOTA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2008 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN “On December 15, 2014 the City Council of the City of Arlington approved Ordinance 292, entitled, ‘An Ordinance Amending the 2008 Comprehensive Plan’. The Ordinance in its entirety is available for review and/or photocopying during regular office hours at the City of Arlington, 204 Shamrock Drive, Arlington, Minnesota 55307. The Ordinance approves and places into effect a Comprehensive Plan amendment. The Comprehensive Plan amendment reflects updated demographic statistical data, work plan/goals achieved since 2007, and reaffirmation of policy goals”. This ordinance shall become effective after summary publication. For the City of Arlington: /s/ James R. Kreft By James R. Kreft Its Mayor /s/ Liza M. Donabauer By Liza M. Donabauer Its City Administrator First Reading: December 1, 2014 Second Reading: December 15, 2014 Adopted: December 15, 2014 Publish: December 18, 2014 ORDINANCE NO. 294 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PER DIEM PAYMENT FOR CITY COMMITTEE PERSON MEETING PARTICIPATION. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARLINGTON, MINNESOTA TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE, HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the city to provide a per diem payment to the participants on city committees, to encourage and reward such participation. Said committees are a valuable resource to the city and its citizens. 2. This ordinance shall apply to all standing committees created by city ordinance, whose members are appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council from time to time. 3. For the calendar year 2015, a per diem payment of $20.00 per meeting shall be paid to each committee participant who attends an officially scheduled committee meeting for the committee for which he or she has been appointed. A maximum of no more than 12 such per diem payments shall be made to any committee member during a calendar year. 4. A person who serves on more than one standing committee may receive a per diem payment for attendance at the meetings of each separate committee, except that a committee person shall not be paid a per diem for more than one committee meeting held on the same day. 5. Committee attendance shall be recorded in written form and submitted to the City Administrator, who shall make the per diem payments to the committee persons at the end of each calendar year. 6. The per diem payments to be made under this ordinance do not apply to City Council members who are appointed to city committees. Said council members are separately reimbursed for their services in this regard. 7. The per diem payments to committee persons established under this ordinance may be adjusted on a calendar year basis by resolution of the City Council from time to time. 8. This ordinance amends and supersedes any ordinances or portions of ordinances contrary to the terms of this ordinance. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publication. For City of Arlington /s/ James R. Kreft By James R. Kreft Its Mayor /s/ Liza M. Donabauer By Liza M. Donabauer Its City Administrator First Reading: December 1, 2014 Second Reading: December 15, 2014 Adopted: December 15, 2014 Publish: December 18, 2014 Sibley County Court The following misdemeanors, petty misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors were heard in District Court November 28-December 5: Minnesota State Patrol (MSP); Sheriff ’s Office (SO); Department of Natural Resources (DNR); MN Department of Transportation (MNDOT): Kimberly A. Peterson, 49, Garvin, speed, $135, Arlington PD, Rigoberto Mendez, 34, Le Sueur, Windshield tinted or glazed, $135, Gaylord PD; Arland D. Jacobson, 73, Moorhead, speed, $145, Gibbon PD; Mark L. Olsen, 45, Pipestone, speed, $145, Gibbon PD; Brian J. Willems, 49, Waconia, speed, $125, Gibbon PD; Shannon L. Beem, 78, Hutchinson, traffic regulation-keep to the right, dismissed, gross weight exceeds registered limit, gross vehicle weight of Axle-exceed 80,000 pound vehicle/combination on street or highway, $1,000 MSP; Michael T. Campbell, 45, Young America, seatbelt required, $110, MSP; Rosalba G. Dezavala, 47, Gaylord, seatbelt required, $110, driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle, dismissed, MSP; McKenzie J. Elder, 19, Winthrop, no drivers license in possession or fail to display upon request, speed, driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle, $355, MSP; Maria D. S. Gonzalez, 53, Ontario, vehicle load not secured properly-leaking, dropping, blowing on road, $145, MSP; Lee A. Haeffner, 46, Sioux Falls, S.D., violate condition or fail to carry special permits for overweight vehicles, $185, MSP; Gerald A. Huse, 81, Dunnell, speed, $145, MSP; Aaron J. Mellgren, 39, Carver, speed, $135, MSP; Wayne E. Schultz, 63, New Auburn, speed, $125, MSP; Monique A. Skewes, 45, Eagan, speed, $135, MSP; Jack J. Snow, 28, Gibbon, speed, $125, driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle, dismissed, MSP; David J. Burns, 23, Henderson, speed, $145, SO; Darryl L. Chaplin, 32, Hutchinson, open bottle law-possession, $185, SO; Angela D. Dorweiler, 41, Green Isle, pet number limitation, licensing, manure control, $235, SO; Luke A. Syvertson, 18, Silver Lake, speed, $125, SO; Jason L. Vanberg, 33, Red Wing, speed, $135, SO; David J. Rasmusson, 37, Savage, driver must carry proof of insurance when operating vehicle, dismissed, Winthrop PD. Dazzle celebration. The game was sponsored by the Arlington Enterprise. The Greys, directed by manager Kurt “Flash” Menk and assistant manager Mark “No Show” Pauly, conclude the season with a 7-1 record overall. The scorekeeper is Dwight “Ike” Grabitske. Other active players who were unable to attend the snow ball game are Jeff “Dutch” Pinske, Jeff “The Babe” Menk, Rob “Eye” Brau, Curt “Papa” Erickson, Mark “Billboard” Lundstrom, Dan “Young Blood” Splettstoeser, Jake “Louie” Lucas, Dylan “Stovepipe” Pauly, Bob “Bobblehead” Thomes, Jordan “Muffin” Trestram, Dan “Booney” Giesen and Cody “Rocket” Doekott. Since the Greys began playing 1860s base ball, they have a 39-11-2 record overall. The Greys have also outscored their opponents by a total of 373-219 over the years, including a 70-34 ratio this year. The Greys will play games in La Crescent, Mankato, Stillwater, Jordan, New Prague and Arlington in 2015. Sibley County Public Health & Human Services urges everyday preventive actions to fight the flu Sibley County Public Health and Human Services today asked the public’s help to reduce the spread of the flu and reminded people that it’s not too late to receive the flu vaccine. “We’ve seen an increase in the number of people with flu-like symptoms in the last few weeks,” said Rachel Fruhwirth, Sibley County Public Health supervisor. “This includes more people coming into area clinics, more people requiring hospitalization and more students out of school.” Recently the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) characterized the geographic spread of influenza as “widespread.” Sibley County Public Health and Human Services strongly urges everyone to take steps to prevent contracting and spreading the flu. They include: • Try to avoid close contact with people who are ill • If you are sick with flulike illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or other necessities. Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine • If your children are ill, keep them at home • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it, and wash your hands thoroughly • Wash your hands with warm water and soap, or use an alcohol-based sanitizer • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way • Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that may be contaminated with germs like the flu. This includes phones, computer keyboards and personal electronic devices “In addition, we urge everyone to get the flu vaccine as soon as possible in order to protect yourself for the rest of the season,” says Fruhwirth. “Vaccination is especially important for children, adults 65 and older, pregnant women and people with asthma, diabetes and other long-term conditions who are at high risk from flu complications.” Most experts believe that flu viruses spread mainly by droplets made when people with flu cough, sneeze or talk. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby. Less often, a person might also get flu by touching a surface or object that has flu virus on it and then touching their own mouth, eyes or possibly their nose. “Getting a flu shot is one of the most effective ways each of us can avoid getting the flu and spreading the illness to others,” says Fruhwirth. “Supplies of the flu vaccine are plentiful and readily available from your local health care provider, some local pharmacies, as well as Sibley County Public Health and Human Services.” The seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza (flu) viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The signs and symptoms of the seasonal flu include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Additional information and resources are available on the MDH Flu Website: http://www.health.state.mn.us /divs/idepc/diseases/flu/index. html. CORN INDUSTRY ALERT! 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All trade-mark (TM) rights associated with the brand name products in this ad belong to their respective owners. Call Toll-free: 1-800-259-1096 Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, December 18, 2014, page 8 www.arlingtonmnnews.com Blue Christmas Service at United Methodist Church There will be a Blue Christmas service—a “Service of Light” in a time of darkness—at Arlington United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. This ecumenical service is for anyone who finds this Christmas season difficult because of depression, loss, or sadness that prevents them from enjoying the joy and hope of the season. If you are feeling blue instead of a Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk Menus Community Christmas Program The Kingery Family provided holiday music during the Community Christmas Program at Zion Lutheran Church in Arlington on Wednesday evening, Dec. 10. A big crowd was in atten- dance for the performance. The event was sponsored by the Zion Church Women. What Christmas Means To Me Editor’s Note: Students in grades K-2 at St. Paul’s Lutheran School in Arlington submitted articles on “What Christmas Means To Me.” Christmas is when Jesus was born. He was born in Bethlehem. The wise men were coming and the angels were singing to the shepherds. I like singing Christmas songs like “Away in a Manger” and “Angels We Have Heard on High”. I like to see my Christmas tree light up. I like the little baby Jesus toys. - Ellie Kaesermann Christmas is about Jesus. I like to sing “Away in a Manger”. I like to be with my brother, my mom and my dad at Christmas. I like the decorations. I like getting presents. - Ethan Wickenhauser Christmas is about celebrating Jesus’ birthday. The wise men came to see baby Jesus. We can say, “Happy Birthday, Jesus!” I like to unwrap my presents and I like to eat cake at Christmas. I like to eat some grapes with the cake. At Christmas I like to be with my whole family. My favorite decoration is the santa I hang on my tree. Bradey Frauendienst Christmas is about Jesus. The shepherds came with their sheep. The wise men came and gave him gold, frankincense and myrrh. I like to sing “Children of the Heavenly Father”. I like to go to my cousins’ house for Christmas. I like to open up presents. I like to eat cookies. I like to wrap up presents for everybody. - Carson Schmidt Christmas is about the day Jesus was born. The wise men came to see him. I like to get presents. We go to church on Christmas. We sing and hold candles. I like to go downstairs to look in our stockings. I like to eat sugar cookies with frosting and sprinkles. I like to go to Grandma’s and open presents too. - Brayden Bergs Christmas is about Jesus’ birthday. Mary and Joseph were his mom and dad. He was born in the stable. My favorite song is “Angels We Have Heard on High”. I like eating Christmas cookies and I like to put up the Christmas tree. My favorite ornament is the crayon one. I like Christmas because it is cool. Kaleb Crawford Christmas is about Jesus. Mary and Joseph went to the town of Bethlehem. They registered there. The three wise men brought gold, myrrh, and frankincense. I like to set up the Christmas tree and see the presents under it. I like to eat corn and ham and a turkey sand- wich with mayo on it on Christmas. I like the stars on the Christmas tree and the red and gold balls. - Blake Swenson Christmas is the time when Jesus was born. Shepherds came to his stable. They had no room in the inn for Mary and Joseph and Jesus. I like white Christmas trees. My favorite thing at Christmas is giving presents. I also like to sing “Joy to the World.” Rhett Ruter Christmas is about Jesus being born. I like to get presents on Christmas and I like to give on Christmas. A lot of people come over for Christmas. I like to sing “Silent Night” in German. My favorite things on Christmas are potatoes and roast. I like Christmas because sometimes it is fun. - Shanessa Densmore festive red and green, please join us for a time of healing and quiet worship. The church is located at 303 West Alden Street, Arlington Please use the parking lot entrance. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the service. All are welcome. This service is sponsored by the Outreach Committee of Arlington UMC for the community. SENIOR DINING Call 326-3401 for a meal Suggested Donation $4.00 Meals are served at Highland Commons dining room Monday-Friday Monday: Hamburger, baked beans, peaches, bun, margarine, ice cream, low fat milk. Tuesday: Pork loin, whole parslied potatoes, carrots, dinner roll, margarine, frosted cake, low fat milk. Wednesday: Chicken Ala King, peas & carrots, fruit salad, rice, cookie, low fat milk. Thursday: Closed. Merry Christmas! Friday: Salisbury Steak, mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, bread, margarine, pineapple, low fat milk. SIBLEY EAST ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST MENU Arlington and Gaylord December 22-26 Breakfast is served at 8:00 a.m. daily. A 1/2 pint of milk is served with each meal daily. Menu is subject to change. Monday-Friday No School Holiday break. SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL MENU Arlington December 22-26 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-Friday No School Holiday break. SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL MENU Gaylord December 22-26 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-Friday No School Holiday break. Arlington Enterprise will be closed for the holidays The Arlington Enterprise office will be closed on Christmas Day on Thursday, Dec. 25 and on New Year’s Day on Thursday, Jan, 1, 2015. The newspaper office will be open until noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 31. The Arlington Enterprise will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 29 and Monday, Jan. 5 respectively. Wednesday, December 24: 6:00 p.m. Children’s Christ-mas Eve service. 7:30 p.m. Christmas Eve worship service. Thursday, December 25: 9:30 a.m. Christmas Day worship service with Holy Communion. Church News ZION LUTHERAN 814 W. Brooks St., Arlington 507-964-5454 Dan Hermanson, Interim Pastor Saturday, December 20: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Christmas practice. Sunday, December 21: 8:00 a.m.. Choir practice. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School Christmas program followed by coffee and cookies in fellowship room. (no Sunday School). Monday, December 22: 7:00 p.m. Choir practice. Tuesday, December 23: 6:007:00 p.m. TOPS in church basement. Wednesday, December 24: 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight service Thursday, December 25: 9:00 a.m. Christmas Day service with Holy Communion. 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Zion service on cable. 2:00 p.m. Newsletter deadline. CREEKSIDE Community Church Christian & Missionary Alliance Pastor John Cherico 114 Shamrock Dr., Arlington 507-964-2872 email: [email protected] Saturday, December 20: 10:00 a.m.-noon HTM Mobile Food Shelf. All are welcome to come and receive free groceries. Sunday, December 21: 9:3010:15 a.m. Adult and children’s Sunday school. 10:30 a.m. Worship Service. Nursery provided for children 0-4 years old and children’s church ages 5 through fifth grade. Wednesday, December 24: 6:30 p.m. Christmas Eve service. UNITED METHODIST Arlington Rodney J. Stemme, Pastor wwwarlingtonunited methodist.org Saturday, December 20: 8:00 a.m. A-Men men’s group. 10:00 a.m. Women’s Bible study at Bette Nelson’s. Sunday, December 21: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Worship. 10:15 a.m. Sunday school. 5:00 p.m. Blue Christmas Service. Monday, December 22: Deadline for January newsletter items. Wednesday, December 24: 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Worship. Thursday, December 25: 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Worship on cable TV. Merry Christmas to all! ST. PAUL LUTHERAN (WELS), Arlington Bruce Hannemann, Pastor WEBSITE: www.stpaularlington.com EMAIL: Bruce.Hannemann@stpaul arlington.com Saturday, December 20: 9:0010:30 a.m. Christmas Eve practice. Sunday, December 21: 8:45 a.m. Sunday School. 9 a.m. Family Bible Study. 10 a.m. Worship. 7 p.m. Open Gym. Monday, December 22-Friday, December 26: No school. Monday, December 22: 10:00 a.m. Calendar information due. 7:00 p.m. Mission Society. Tuesday, December 22: 9:0010:30 a.m. Christmas Eve practice. 6:00 p.m. Counting committee meeting. 8:00 p.m. Finance Board meeting. Wednesday, December 24: 10:00 a.m. Bulletin information due. 6:00 p.m. Children’s Christmas service. Thursday, December 25: 9:00 a.m. Christmas service. 11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. Services on cable TV channel 8. ASSEMBLY OF GOD Gaylord Bob Holmbeck, Pastor Sunday, December 21: 9:00 a.m. Sunday school. 10:00 a.m. Sunday worship service. Wednesday, December 24: 6:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service. ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Henderson 507-248-3594 (Office) Deb Meyer, Pastor Find us on Facebook: St. Paul’s UCC Henderson Saturday, December 20: 9:00 a.m. Pageant rehearsal. Sunday, December 21: 10:00 a.m. Christmas play. Wednesday, December 24: 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve candlelight service. Thursday, December 25: Christmas. Pastor on vacation till 12/29. ST. MARY, MICHAEL AND BRENDAN AREA FAITH COMMUNITY Fr. Keith Salisbury, Pastor Friday, December 19: 8:30 a.m. Mass (Mar). Saturday, December 20: 5:00 p.m. Mass (Mar). Sunday, December 21: 7:30 a.m. Mass (Bre). 9:00- 10:15 a.m. Elementary religious education classes (PreK-5) (Mar). 9:00 a.m. Mass (Mic). 10:30 a.m. Mass (Mar). Monday, December 22: 8:30 a.m. Mass (Bre and Mar). 8:00 p.m. AA and Al Anon (Mar). Tuesday, December 23: 8:30 a.m. Mass (Bre and Mar). Wednesday, December 24: 8:30 a.m. Mass (Bre). 9:00 a.m. Word and Communion (Oak Terrace). Thursday, December 25: 8:30 a.m. Mass (Bre and Mic). 7:30 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous (Mic). ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) Arlington Pastor Gary L. Ruckman 507-964-2400 Sunday, December 21: 9:00 a.m. Bible Class. 10:00 a.m. Worship. Tuesday, December 23: 5:30 p.m. Deadline for bulletin information. Wednesday, December 24: 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve worship. Thursday, December 25: 9:00 a.m. Christmas Day worship. EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH 107 W. Third St., Winthrop Pastor Kyle Kachelmeier (507) 647- 5777 Parsonage (507) 647-3739 www.wincov.org Friday, December 19: 6:00 p.m. MOPS. Saturday, December 20: 9:00 a.m. Clothes Closet. 10:00 a.m. Food Cupboard. Sunday, December 21: Deadline for additions to January calendar. 9:30 a.m. Worship/Christmas program. 10:45 a.m. Sunday school. Wednesday, December 24: 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service. Thursday, December 25: No women’s/men’s Bible study. Sunday, December 21: 8:15 a.m. Sunday school. 9:30 a.m. Worship service with Holy Communion and Kindergarten & 1st grade Christmas program. ST. PAUL’S LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) Green Isle 507-326-3451 Pastor Eric W. Rapp Friday, December 19: 10:00 a.m. Deadline for Sunday bulletin and monthly activity calendar. Sunday, December 21: 8:00 a.m. Bible class. 9:00 a.m. Worship with Communion. 10:00 a.m. Sunday School. 10:15 a.m. Bible study with Rhonda. 10:30 p.m. Monday, December 22: 6:30 p.m. Choir practice. Tuesday, December 23: 8:3011:30 a.m. Pastor at Zion. Wednesday, December 24: 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve worship at Zion’s. Thursday, December 25: Merry Christmas! 9:00 a.m. Christmas Day worship service with Communion. 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. ZION LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod) Green Isle Township 507-326-3451 Pastor Eric W. Rapp Friday, December 19: 10:00 a.m. Deadline for Sunday bulletin and monthly activity calendar. Sunday, December 21: 10:30 a.m. Worship service. Monday, December 22: 6:30 p.m. Choir practice at St. Paul’s. Tuesday, December 23: 8:3011:30 p.m. Pastor at Zion. Wednesday, December 24: 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve worship service. Thursday, December 25: Merry Christmas! 9:00 a.m. Christmas Day worship service with Communion at St. Paul’s. TRINITY LUTHERAN 32234 431st Ave., Gaylord Glen Bickford, interim pastor Sunday, December 21: 10:15 a.m. Worship. Wednesday, December 24: Service times not yet finalizes. Thursday, December 25: Christmas Day. PEACE LUTHERAN (Missouri Synod), Arlington Kurt Lehmkuhl, Pastor [email protected] United Methodist, Arlington Pastor Rodney J. Stemme Worship: 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Worship on cable channel 8: Sundays 10:00 a.m. & 8:00 p.m Website: www.arlingtonunitedmethodist.org Blessings But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:20-21 ESV STATE BANK OF HUTCHINSON CO-OP AGRONOMY LEON DOSE, Commercial and Industrial Builders Green Isle, MN 55338 ph. 507.326.7901 fax: 507.326.3551 www.vosconstruction.com HC Arlington Branch Manager 23189 Hwy. 5 North, Arlington, MN 55307 [email protected] Office (507) 964-2283 100 Years. 100 Reasons. 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Due to the holidays, ads for the Dec. 25 Arlington Enterprise are needed by Noon on MONDAY, DEC. 22, ads for the Dec. 28 Glencoe Advertiser, Sibley Shopper & the Dec. 31 Golden Galaxy are needed by Noon on TUESDAY, DEC. 23. House Two, three and four bedroom houses for rent in Olivia. Please call (320) 212-3217. Want To Rent Farms 7.5 Acre farm site, south of Renville. Hard surface road, everything in top-notch condition. Very motivated seller. Call Bob at Continental (507) 644-8271, (507) 828-1072. Houses Due to the holidays, ads for the Jan. 1 Arlington Enterprise are needed by Noon on MONDAY, DEC. 29, ads for the Jan. 4 Glencoe Advertiser, Sibley Shopper & the Jan. 7 Golden Galaxy are needed by Noon on TUESDAY, DEC. 30. Wanted: Farmland to rent 2015 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) 221-3517. SALES Sales Help Wanted Emanuel Lutheran School is looking for an afternoon (2:30-3:30) bus driver. 3-5 Hours per week at $13/hr. School Bus Driver Endorsement required. Call Todd: (952) 467-2780. Female wanted for housekeeper/caregiver for paralyzed woman in her home. $12.75/hour. Full time, part time and weekends open. Will train. Call Kari (507) 426-6000. LPN/RN needed for private duty nursing. part-time position caring for 7-year-old with epilepsy at home and school. Medication administration, ADL assistance, manage specialized diet, some driving required. Tuesdays plus occasional weekends and subbing as needed. Clean driving record and background check required. Email resume and letter of interest to [email protected] m or call (320) 864-6980. 3+BR, 2BA, 1.5 story house in Silver Lake. 220 Main St. E. 3-Stall insulated/furnace garage. Move-in ready. More pictures at Craigslist/realestate/Silver Lake. Motivated seller. (320) 583-6899, (320) 583-4673. RENTAL Apartment The ARLINGTON office will be closing at NOON on Dec. 24 & 31 and will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. SERVICES 2BR Apartment with garage, water/sewer/garbage included. No pets. New Auburn (320) 327-2928. Building Contractors 30 Years professional home repair service. Interior/exterior. Fair rates for quality work. Call (320) 3590333. Misc. Service Work Wanted 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. The GLENCOE office will be closing at 2:00 p.m. on Dec. 24, 26 & Jan. 2 and will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. NEW! At THIS OLD HOUSE in Arlington. Salsas, dips, pickles, jellies, etc. and made to order gift baskets. Free tasting samples every weekend. Our house is filled with Christmas and garden gifts and beautiful handmade arrangements, scarves, pottery and more! 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A50-51E51-52Sa N C O R P O R A T E D The McLeod County Chronicle * Glencoe Advertiser The Galaxy * The Sibley Shopper * The Arlington ENTERPRISE Plastic repair: Don’t throw it. Let me weld it. Call Mike, Bird Island, any time. (320) 579-0418. online at www.glencoenews.com PART-TIME HELP WANTED High Island Creek Residence, an intermediate care facility for disabled adults, is looking for help! We are looking for an energetic, patient, fun individual to fill a part time position covering a variety of shifts and duties. Call Sue at 507-964-5984 to schedule an interview. Please send cover letter and resume to: Mary Menne, Director Green Isle Community School 190 McGrann St., P.O. Box 277 Green Isle, MN 55338 Or email to: [email protected] I A50-51E,51-52Sa SHOP LOCAL y our area businesse s apprecia te it when you do! HELP WANTED - DRIVERS with earn third CDL START THE NEW YEAR a new job...as a truck driver... $43k first Year & up to 65k year! Company sponsored training. 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How is Mrs. Claus? Can I have some Cop and Robber Lego’s? And the truck to go with the cops and robbers and a jail truck. Can I have a watch? Kyan Kube Dear Santa, Can you please buy me some Legos? I like you and your reindeer. Elanzo Motes Dear Santa, I have been good all year. I will leave your reindeer carrots. How were our cookies? I hope you feel good Santa Claus. I would like new Lego sets. Sam Renneke Dear Santa, How is the North Pole Santa? Is it cold Santa? Can I have a American Girl doll Santa and a hamster with a bed for a hamster? Lilli VonEschen Dear Santa, Santa Claus please give me a tent. Brayan Martinez Dear Santa, How are the reindeers? I am in first grade. How is Mrs. Claus? I want a new bike. I want a baby puppy. I want a doll house. Joceleen Medrano From everyone at Der Santa, How are the reindeer? How is Mrs. Claus? How are the elves? I want a bouncy house. I want a new sled. My name is Mckenna. Mckenna Glawe Dear Santa, I will leave you some cookies and I hope you have a Merry Christmas. I hope you give me a book about Christmas. How are the elves? Ady Benke Dear Santa, I hope you are feeling good. I want Hero Factory Legos. I like the blue guy. One that has four legs and two guys and it can crawl. Aidan McCue Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? I want a motorized scooter for Christmas. How is Mrs. Claus? Matt Woods Dear Santa, There is one thing I want for Christmas it is a stuffed animal and I want it to look like you Santa. How were my cookies? Grayson Soeffker Dear Santa, I would like a set of Lego Friends please! If I’m on the nice list that’s what I want from you. I hope you are doing well. How are the reindeer? Are they well? What I do for Christmas is.... hang stockings, make cookies, make gingerbread houses, decorate the tree, spend time together, my family comes and I open presents. I hope I have a fun Christmas. Sincerely, Chloe Haslip Dear Santa, How are you? At school we have Elfey. I was just going to ask you if I am on the good list or bad? What I want for Christmas is Lego Friends and arts and crafts. What I do for Christmas is decorate and make cookies of you and let you have one on Christmas Eve. I will leave you cookies and milk. I also hang stockings and watch Christmas movies like ABC family. It is fun. I will be waiting for you. You are the best Santa. My sister has been good. I will be waiting for you. Love, Morgan Haggenmiller “For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:11 Dear Santa, In winter I like playing outside and building snowmen. How are you and the elves and reindeer? My favorite part of Christmas is playing in the snow and getting to spend time with my family and getting presents. Christmas is my favorite holiday ever. We decorate a lot at Christmas, we also watch a lot of Christmas movies. Every Christmas we get an elf on the shelf. They are pretty sneaky. Love, Josie Danner Complete Auto and Light Truck Repair: and A50Ea Stu’s Rainbow Inn Ref lections Hair Care & Design Thank you for your business and we look forward to serving you in 2015. We wish you all a happy and safe holiday season. Thanks! In this season of goodwill, we thank you for the gift of yours. A50Ea Please accept our best wishes for a fun-filled and festive holiday season. For the gift of your friendship, you have our sincere gratitude! Battcher & Aero Electric Arlington 507-964-2216 With Glad Tidings from: All Of Us! Wishing all our customers, a happy and safe Christmas holiday filled with a large measure of peace, joy and merriment. It’s an honor to serve you, and for your faith in us, we are truly grateful. Les, Joyce, Ruth, Laura, Janet, Frances, Kaylee & Gwen CLOSED Wed., Dec. 24, Thurs., Dec. 25, Wed., Dec. 31 & Thurs., Jan. 1 Here’s hoping your season contains all the ingredients for success: fun, family, friends and festivity! It’s been a real treat serving you, and we look forward to seeing you again next year. THANKS! Kick’s Bakery A50E51Sa MORREIM PHARMACY & GIFT CENTER a i r 201 W. Main, Arlington (507) 964-5228 Hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-5:30pm, Sat:8am-1pm A50E51Sa Wishing you with all sincerity PEACE and JOY, LOVE and PROSPERITY, • Diagnostic • Engine • Transmission • A/C • Brakes • Suspension • Electrical • General Maintenance —And many thanks to all of you this holiday season. It’s been a privilege and a joy serving you. With warm wishes to you and your loved ones at this holy season. Dear Santa, My name is Eva Hendrycks. Am I on the good list? I have been being good this year! How are your reindeer? My brother is Tucker, he has been good too this year! I want Loom bracelets, pink & orange rings and necklaces. When you come for Christmas, what do you want? We have cookies, jellybeans or Oreos? You’re the best. I live in Arlington. I have been good this year! Santa it is almost Christmas! Just 2 more weeks! I love the elf that you gave me! Santa, I named it Ralphie! Today he was in the marshmallow bag. What do you think I should leave for the reindeer? Apples, cheese, eggs, does that give you any ideas? Sincerely, Eva Hendrycks 117W Main, Arlington 507-964-5299 M-F 8-5 to the world to say SS R&R Auto Repair joy Tis the season Dear Santa, I hope that you feel better. How are the reindeer? What are you bringing me? Jamie Kahlow Dear Santa, How are you and the elves doing this year? I hope they are doing good. Can I have an American Girl doll that looks like me? When you come to my house can you quietly look around my house and find my Christmas dress and take a picture of my dress and my boots with high heels? They are black for Christmas this year. Love, Ava Neubarth FAX 507-964-2974 A50E51Sa A50Ea Dear Santa, How is everything going for you? I want more toys and wrestlers. Am I on the good list or the naughty list? I hope you have a fun Christmas. Love, Axel Weber Dear Santa, How are you and the 9 reindeer and elves doing at the North Pole? Is it cold at the North Pole? I will leave milk and cookies for you and the reindeer. For Christmas I have a Christmas program at church. I am in the choir. What I ask you for Christmas is an Our Generation Doll Camper and an iPod and a surprise. I hope you like the cookies. For Christmas I will read the note that you might leave on the cookie plate. I will try to make the reindeer a special treat. Have a happy and great Christmas. Tell Mrs. Claus a happy and great Christmas. Am I on the naughty list or the good list? Love, Olivia Halquist 507-964-2920 Dear Santa, How are the reindeer? Can I please have a American Girl doll? I am in the first grade. Brooklyn Schultz Miscellaneous letters to Santa Claus Dear Santa, How are you doing? Are your reindeer ready for Christmas? Our tree is downstairs and our stockings are upstairs. For Christmas I would like a real guitar and anything you can think of. Merry Christmas! Love, Lydia Rose Cenex Convenience Store HOPE, CONTENTMENT and GOOD HEALTH, HARMONY, GOODWILL and WEALTH It gives us a lift to serve you. Many thanks for your support. A50E51Sa May all your hopes and dreams come true, that’s our holiday wish for you! We’re hoping all of you have a Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Tyler Kranz With best wishes and gratitude from all of us. For your patronage, please accept our heartfelt gratitude. Kranz Electric A50Ea Arlington • 964-2525 Linda, Krista, Annie, Morgan, Lisa, Wanda, Vanesa & Lexi A50E51Sa 103 E. Main St., Arlington 507-964-5992 Chef Craig’s Caterers A50Ea SENECA FOODS CORPORATION 300 3rd Ave. SW, Arlington A50E51Sa Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, December 18, 2014, page 11 www.arlingtonmnnews.com Letters to Santa from students at the Green Isle Community School Dear Santa, I want presents, a lot of presents. Cole Goodburn Pre-Kindergarten Dear Santa, When Santa comes with his reindeer I hope he brings me lots of presents! Kate Gohlke Pre-Kindergarten Dear Santa, I want a blue Grave Digger remote control monster truck. Henry Ott Pre-Kindergarten Dear Santa, I want a choo choo train. Gabriella Kasheimer Pre-Kindergarten Dear Santa, I want Doc McStuffins. Audrey Ott Pre-Kindergarten Dear Santa, I want a motorcycle and a four-wheeler. Emmett Strauss Pre-Kindergarten Dear Santa, I want toys and an American Girl doll. Marissa Johnson Pre-Kindergarten Dear Santa, I want a dump truck. Jacob Schwartz Pre-Kindergarten Dear Santa, Do you have any Ninja Turtle Legos? And how do you make the bad and good list? My name is Braydn and I am good this year. I live in Green Isle. I love you, Santa! Braydn Wentzlaff Kindergarten Hi Santa! Do you have Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer for real? Can people see you at night? Do you have a mom? I’m five and my name is Clare and I live in Henderson and what I want for Christmas is a Frozen dress. At school we made a castle. I love you! Bye! Clare Alander Kindergarten Hi Santa! I want a Frozen dress with a button on it. I love Mrs. Kroehler and people like you. I have some powers that save people. I like all the people in my class. Lucy’s name is spelled O T B R T. Love, Nevaeh Eaton Kindergarten Dear Santa, Would you please get me a little snowmobile. Aiden Bode 1st Grade Hi Santa! My name is Hadassa. Do your reindeer sneeze? Can you deliver gifts in the day but only to my house in Green Isle? The name of my school is Green Isle Community School. Bye Santa! Hadassa Gonzalez Kindergarten Dear Santa, Why do you have reindeer? From, Nathan Iddings Kindergarten Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a Lego movie set and it’s like a set and it’s a movie and it’s kind of like it sticks together and it’s called Legos. I’m five and how do your reindeer fly? Love, Liam Menne Kindergarten Santa, How do your reindeer fly? I don’t know how your reindeer fly, but it’s kind of weird. My daddy says you can do anything you want, is it true? Can you really shrink small or not? Santa, is Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer really real or not? I think it’s real, but I’m not sure. Tell me, dear Santa, when I am sitting on your lap again, like last year. Santa, I want a doll for Christmas and when is your birthday? I wonder when is Mrs. Claus’ birthday too? Bye Santa, I like you a lot! Kylah Olson Kindergarten Hi Santa! I want a Barbie for Christmas, one that has a dress. And I want a notebook that you can draw in, one that has pictures that you can write on and you can write stuff in it. How do your reindeer fly? I’m five. From, Aleah Parrott Kindergarten Dear Santa, I want you to give me a big pink dress for me, just the right size with a crown and a wand that’s a diamond in pink and purple and blue and red. I wonder if you’re alive or not. Love, Finley Erickson-Selman Kindergarten Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like an iPad and iPhone 5. How is your reindeer? I would like a new coat, a new bike, a bunk bed, computer, headband, and a fish house. How are you? Hailey Schwartz 2nd Grade Dear Santa I would like Super Stickers. Would you please say hi to everybody? I would like a PlayStation 4. I would like WWE 2kl5. You are so cool. I would like a farm set. I would like a boat set. I would like My Weirder school books. I would like a football. I would like a little basketball. I would like a baseball bat. I would like a baseball and a baseball glove. Kadyn Miller 3rd Grade Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Clause doing? May I please have a kitten, flute, walkie talkies, DS, DS charger, Baby Alive bottles, Baby Alive food, and American Girl doll. Merry Christmas, Jelena Strauss 2nd Grade Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a reindeer, puppy, and kitty. How is Mrs. Clause? How’s your puppies, reindeer, and elves? Lyllie Eaton 1st Grade Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Monster High doll, cat, dog, and an Elsa doll. Have a good Christmas. Brooke Reiner 1st Grade Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? How is Mrs. Clause. May I please have a big red dog named Clifford? Megan Vinkemeier 2nd Grade Dear Santa, For Christmas can I have a scooter? Did you enjoy my Gingerbread cookies? Sheila Hartman 2nd Grade Dear Santa, Can I please have a DS that comes with a DS charger? Can I also have a surprise? Is it cold at the North Pole? Can I also have two walkie talkies and a playground. Yoed Gonzalez 1st Grade Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a DS, a remote control helicopter, and a computer. I hope you have a good Christmas. Gavin Simek 1st Grade Dear Santa, I would want a PS3 with HD and 4 remote controllers. How is Rudolph? Joshua Ringer 3rd Grader Dear Santa, I would like a Lalaloopsy Color Me for Christmas doll. How is Rudolph doing? I would also like a Christmas movie. P.S. Who is your favorite reindeer? Lily Foley 2nd Grade Peace, joy, happiness, love… May the Christmas season shower you and your loved ones with many blessings! Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like American Girl doll stuff and a Monster High doll. BTW, say Hi to Rudolph. Rudolph is the best! Say Hi to the elves and the reindeer also. I will leave Chocolate Chip cookies, Sugar cookies, and Blueberry muffins with milk. BTW.. say hi to Mrs. Clause too. How are you and everyone at the North Pole doing? How can you fly around in only one night? P.S. Merry Christmas Adriana Simek 3rd Grade Dear Santa, I would love a Pomeranian and a bucket full of tattoos. Can you say hi to everyone and don’t forget my favorite reindeer Rudolph? Athena Eaton 2nd Grade Dear Santa, Which North Pole do you live in? For Christmas I would like a horse farm set. How do you get around the world in one night? Madalyn Vinkemeier 1st Grade Dear Santa, I know what I want. I want a Fun Tab and anything Minecraft. I would also like a pet snake. Thanks Santa. P.S. I will pay you back! Chase Alander 3rd Grade We deeply appreciate your support as customers and friends. Thanks, and Happy Holidays! Dr. Mike Noack Mary, Julie, Lori and Peggy Holiday bells are ringing once again, and we’d like to chime in with our thanks to your, our neighbors and friends. Seeing you is always a joy for us, and we wish you all a happy and memorable holiday season. Pinske Real Estate & Auctioneers (507) 964-2250 LENSING INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 507-964-5565 A50Ea Dear Santa, For X-Mas I want a PlayStation Portable. Is Rudolph real? May you also please get me a 3dS, the Lego Movie video game, the Nerf Alpha Trooper, and the Nerf Wii Game for X-mas. Oh… and a hamster… please, pretty please! How is Mrs. Clause? Can you say hi to Mrs. Clause for me? Matt Menne 1st Grade Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Barbie and a person who I can wrestle with. I would also like a doll house to go with my Barbie. Thank you for giving us good candy and all the work you do for the world. You go around the world so quick. How do you get your reindeer to go so quick? Willow Stewart 2nd Grade May you rejoice in the spirit of Christmas. Nerud Law Office Tony and Kathy Nerud, Sue Morrisette A50Ea SeasonÊs Greetings We couldn’t have asked for a better bunch of friends and neighbors than you. Thanks, folks! From all of us! A50Ea Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men -- Luke 2:14 407 4th Ave. NE, Arlington,507-964-5904 MN • 507-964-5904 Hwy. 5 N., Arlington Wendell & Lorraine Terlinden, Rich & Bonnie Tuchtenhagen, and Employees. Christmas Eve: Closing @ 2:30pm • Christmas Day: Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. With exceeding great joy, we wish you and your family all the blessings of this holy season. A50Ea A50Ea For the blessing of your friendship, we remain forever grateful. MESENBRING CONSTRUCTION Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, December 18, 2014, page 12 www.arlingtonmnnews.com Letters to Santa from students in Carrie Pioske’s first grade classroom Dear Santa, How are you? You are nice. I will leave a carrot for Rudolph. Is his nose still glowing? I hope it is. Thank your elves for making all of the presents. You all are the best. Can I have a toy horse for my American Girl doll and can I have a secret present? Thank you Santa. Bridget Biron Dear Santa, How are you? I would like a mini iPad and a little sculpture of the North Pole. I would like a guitar too. Josie would like Elsa underpants. You are so nice. Dawson Wibstad Dear Santa, I love Christmas Eve. Christmas is my favorite day in December. Please may I have some crayons? My brother would like a train. Emma Lenertz Dear Santa, I love you Santa. How are you doing Santa? I will leave some cookies. Santa could you get me a go cart and get my little sister a pup? Thank you Santa. Will Feterl GOOD FRIENDS. GOOD TIMES. GOOD HEALTH. GOOD FOOD. GOOD FORTUNE. Dear Santa. How are you? I heard you and the elves are working hard. I have been good. I hope you will give me these things, a toy car, a board game and puzzles. Please don’t forget me. Iliana Trevino Dear Santa, How are you doing? I would like a fluffy blanket. I will leave out some cookies for you Santa. When are you going on your trip? I would like a dress. I would like some dress up things. I have been good this year. I will give your reindeer a carrot. Autumn Gaffney Dear Santa, You are nice. I would like a toy truck and trailer. Enmen Ronning Dear Santa, On Christmas Eve please get me a remote control helicopter. Please get my brother an iPod. Landon Fisher Dear Santa, I want four cooking sets for Christmas Eve please Santa. I would also like a scarf of my own. Yakelin Calderon Dear Santa, How are you doing? I know you and the elves are working hard to make toys. I would like a doll. Lilli Miller Dear Santa, I was very good this year. How are you? You are so nice for giving us presents and you are so good. I will give you cookies and a carrot for your reindeer. Aerianna Cavrigan Dear Santa, I wish for a remote control car and a game too. Have a good Christmas Eve. I will leave out some cookies and carrots. Cody Schauer Dear Santa, How are you? Have a good trip. You are nice. I would like a new art kit. I will leave cookies on the table for you. Alex Bachman Dear Santa, How are you? I would like a mini iPad for Christmas. I would also like a iPod Touch. I will give you some cookies and Rudolph a carrot. Anna Colling Dear Santa, How are you? I know you and the elves are working hard. Merry Christmas! May I please have some Legos. I have helped my mom and I help watch my little brother. I want a new bike for my sister too. Eva Stuewe Dear Santa, How are you? I have been good. This year I would like a Leap Pad and twister. I will give you cookies and carrots. I signed up for Santa’s Helpers. See you there. Hannah Bartlette Arlington Baseball Association & Arlington A’s A50Ea Season’s Greetings May all your hopes and dreams come true this holiday season and beyond. Many thanks and merry Christmas! A Wish For You at the HOLIDAYS In this season of hopes and dreams, it is our hope that all your dreams come true this year. With Thanks For Your Business Thanks for your devoted support. You’ve helped to build our overwhelming success! Wendell & Lorraine Terlinden, Rich & Bonnie Tuchtenhagen, and Employees. For helping us to realize ours, we offer you our heartfelt gratitude. Closing at 2:30pm Christmas Eve. Closed Christmas Day. A50Ea NEW PATIENTS: Bring in this ad before January 31, 2014 and receive a FREE consult & exam! *Offer not available to patients with Medicare or Medicaid. ARLINGTON CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC 607 W. Chandler, Arlington 507-964-2850 www.ufcmn.com A50Ej Wishing each and every one of you the very best Christmas, ever! Shear Designs With glad tidings to all our neighbors and friends at this joyous time of year. We truly value your business and support and renew our commitment to serving you well in the year ahead. FAMILY HAIR CARE & TANNING 964-2074 MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL Tim & Stacy, Chuck & Andrea, Ray, Alex, Dylan, Brice, Spencer, Phil, Zack & Devin. and to all a Goodnight! This holiday season, we feel fortunate to have the opportunity to express our gratitude for our freedom, family and friends. We’re proud to serve this community and wish you all the best in the coming year. From the Scharpings, John & Van. Arlco, Inc. Insurance Agency Arlington Auto & Farm Supply 230 W. Main, Arlington • 964-2256 CLOSED Dec. 24, 25 & 26, Jan. 1 & 2 CLOSING AT NOON Dec. 31 23180 401 Ave., Arlington A50E51Sa Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas! A50Ea We value your business and hope that all your dreams come true this holiday season and beyond. Thanks! Thanks, Everyone! A50Ea A50Ea 407 W. MAIN, ARLINGTON KATHY, NICKI & KRIS A50E51Sa 402 5th Ave. NW, Arlington • 507-964-2202 Wishing our friends and neighbors ting a season trimmed with health, Celebra s in harmony and joy. 12 Year n! We thank you for brightening up Arlingto our year with your visits, and look forward to serving you again next year. - Jim & Chris 2012 2009 2009 2008 2008 2007 2007 2006 2005 2005 2004 2001 1999 1998 1998 Hope the season sets the scene for a spectacular Christmas for you and your loved ones. We feel blessed to have your friendship and goodwill and look forward to seeing you again in the new year. Ross & Sheila Arneson CHEV CAPTIVA LS, 50K ................................................$12,500 CHEV HHR LS, 96K ............................................................$6900 PONTIAC G6, 111K ............................................................$5900 CHEV COBALT SPORT 5 SPEED, 91K ............................$6700 DODGE AVENGER SXT, 122K ..........................................$5600 CHRYS PT CRUISER, 119K ..............................................$3900 DODGE CALIBER SW, 115K..............................................$4700 CHEV IMPALA LS, 122K ....................................................$5900 CHEV TRAILBLAZER LT, 4X4, 151K ................................$5900 VW JETTA, 2.5, 173K ........................................................$3400 GMC SIERRA SLT, 120K ....................................................$9900 CHEV PRIZM, AUTOMATIC................................................$1900 DODGE DAKOTA ,4X2 W/TOPPER, 130K ........................$3900 OLDS 88, 157K ..................................................................$2400 TOYOTA COROLLA LE, AUTOMATIC ..............................$1900 Liberty Station A50Ea Affordable Jim ’s nd Used Cars Heila Corner of Hwy. 5 & Chandler, Arlington • 507-964-5177 or 866-752-9567 www.LibertyStationAutoSales.com • E-Mail: [email protected] A50E51Gj Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, December 18, 2014, page 13 www.arlingtonmnnews.com WISHING YOU THE gift of faith, the blessing of hope & the peace of love for a HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON and throughout the NEW YEAR! Letters from Santa Day in Arlington Dear Santa, My name is Henry Ott. I am 4 years old. I live in Green Isle, MN. I want you to know that I have been trying my best to be very good this year. Some of the good things I have done this year are: I played outside and painted snow. Here are a few things I’d love for Christmas this year: a Grave Digger monster truck. When you stop by to visit I promise to leave a very special treat of cookies near the Christmas tree. PS: Say “hi” to Rudolph for me and may you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Lots of love from, Henry Dear Santa, My name is Isabelle Kamps. I am 10-years-old. I live in Arlington, MN. I want you to know that I have been trying my best to be very good this year. Some of the good things I have done this year are: clean, helping and trying my best in school. Here are a few things I’d love for Christmas this year: oil pastels, for my grandma to feel better, and duck tape. When you stop by to visit I promise to leave a very special treat of cookies and milk near the Christmas tree. PS: Say “hi” to Rudolph for me and may you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Lots of love from, Isabelle Dear Santa, My name is Maleah Miller. I am 9-years-old. I live in Arlington, MN. I want you to know that I have been trying my best to be very good this year. Some of the good things I have done this year are: to be helpful, to be nice, to be a good girl. Here are a few things I’d love for Christmas this year: makeup, more stuffed animals, new shirts and pants. When you stop by to visit I promise to leave a very special treat of gum near the Christmas tree. PS: Say “hi” to Rudolph for me and may you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Lots of love from, Maleah Dear Santa, My name is Aubree Miller. I am 2-years-old. I live in Arlington, MN. I want you to know that I have been trying my best to be very good this year. Some of the good things I have done this year are: I shared my toys, cleaned up messes and got out of diapers. Here are a few things I’d love for Christmas this year: pop, french fries and fruit. When you stop by to visit I promise to leave a very special treat of cookies near the Christmas tree. PS: Say “hi” to Rudolph for me and may you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Lots of love from, Aubree Dear Santa, My name is Karcyn Dose. I am 8-years-old. I live in Arlington, MN. I want you to know that I have been trying my best to be very good this year. Some of the good things I have done this year are: I complimented people, helped people, and cleaned. Here are a few things I’d love for Christmas this year: a Golden Retriever puppy, Nerf Rebel, and an American Girl doll. When you stop by to visit I promise to leave a very special treat of milk and cookies near the Christmas tree. PS: Say “hi” to Rudolph for me and may you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Lots of love from, Karcyn Dear Santa, My name is Chaldin Wisch. I am 8-years-old. I live in Arlington, MN. I want you to know that I have been trying my best to be very good this year. Some of the good things I have done this year are: chores, listened and did what I was told. Here are a few things I’d love for Christmas this year: a security camera helicopter, a Wubble Bubble ball, and a Lego Star Wars set. When you stop by to visit I promise to leave a very special treat of milk near the Christmas tree. PS: Say “hi” to Rudolph for me and may you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Lots of love from, Chaldin Dear Santa, My name is Makenna Miller. I am 5-years-old. I live in Arlington, MN. I want you to know that I have been trying my best to be very good this year. Some of the good things I have done this year are: making pumpkins, making gingerbread houses and dinosaurs. Here are a few things I’d love for Christmas this year: Doc McStuffins toys, Doc McStuffins animals and Santa animals. When you stop by to visit I promise to leave a very special treat of candy near the Christmas tree. PS: Say “hi” to Rudolph for me and may you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Lots of love from, Makenna Dear Santa, My name is Logan Ruiz. I am 6-years-old. I live in Arlington, MN. I want you to know that I have been trying my best to be very good this year. Some of the good things I have done this year are: I helped babysit my baby nephew, and helped mom around the house. Here are a few things I’d love for Christmas this year: a firefighter Lego set and a Batman set. When you stop by to visit I promise to leave a very special treat of cookies and milk near the Christmas tree. PS: Say “hi” to Rudolph for me and may you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Lots of love from, Logan Dear Santa, My name is Hailey Schwartz. I am 7-years-old. I live in Green Isle, MN. I want you to know that I have been trying my best to be very good this year. Some of the good things I have done this year are: I helped clean house and fed my dog. Here are a few things I’d love for Christmas this year: my own iPad, my own phone and my own coat. When you stop by to visit I promise to leave a very TRANQUILITY HAIR SALON & TANNING special treat of cookies near the Christmas tree. PS: Say “hi” to Rudolph for me and may you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Lots of love from, Hailey MELISSA & KIM Dear Santa, My name is Emma Flannery. I am 7-years-old. I live in Green Isle, MN. I want you to know that I have been trying my best to be very good this year. Some of the good things I have done this year are: I cleaned the bathroom, I was nice to people, and I helped my mom put on ornaments. Here are a few things I’d love for Christmas this year: my own iPad, a Monster High doll and a new ZhuZhu pet. When you stop by to visit I promise to leave a very special treat of cookies near the Christmas tree. PS: Say “hi” to Rudolph for me and may you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Lots of love from, Emma A50E51Sa Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Dear Santa, My name is Ryan Lamb. I am 9-years-old. I live in Arlington, MN. I want you to know that I have been trying my best to be very good this year. Some of the good things I have done this year are: I helped my brother in a wheelchair, like dumping his tray and holding the door for him. Here are a few things I’d love for Christmas this year: an Xbox One, a Nerf gun, and another Nerf gun. When you stop by to visit I promise to leave a very special treat of cookies near the Christmas tree. PS: Say “hi” to Rudolph for me and may you have a wonderful and blessed Christmas. Lots of love from, Ryan Thanks to our customers for their patronage during the past year. Hutchinson Co-op Agronomy Arlington Division – 964-2283 Leon Dose, Manager, Jeff Schuetz, Wayne Maiers, Duane Rocky Kistner, Rodney Scheel, Jason Thoele, Bill Ehlke, Kris Mathwig, Don Dammann, Clayton Strobel, Dan Herrman, Rich Scharpe A50Ea SILVER BELLS GOLDEN RINGS SPARKLY THINGS CANDY CANES FIRE’S GLOW A s we celebrate with family and friends during this special holiday season residents, tenants and staff at the Good Samaritan Society Arlington Nursing Home and Fairview Assisted Living would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! MISTLETOE GOOD FRIENDS & FAMILY HO HO HO HOPE All faiths or beliefs are welcome. A50E51Sa Hallelujah— He Is Born! HAS IT ALL! YOUR HOLIDAY With best wishes to you and yours for the very best holiday season, ever! At this holy season, we want to acknowledge Brazil Automotive Green Isle Community School R & R Auto & Metal Salvage, Inc. City of Green Isle Green Isle Baseball Association United Farmers Co-op our friends, neighbors and customers who have been so good to us. Have a blessed holiday. Dr. John, Dr. Jared & Staff Gustafson Family Dentistry 106 3rd Ave. NW, Arlington • 507-964-2705 A50E51Sa Green Isle Fire Department Club New Yorker JIT Companies, Inc. Vos Construction, Inc. CornerStone State Bank Northern Metal Recycling Wentzlaff Masonry, LLC Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, December 18, 2014, page 14 www.arlingtonmnnews.com With Our Thanks For Your Trust & Goodwill For the time you’ve invested with us this past year, we are sincerely grateful and we wish all of you a most joyous holiday season with many happy returns. David K. Hennies Sheila L. Arneson David J. Welch Pete Arneson Scott Sorenson Barb Luepke Carmen Baggenstoss Evonne Willmsen Linda Plieseis Emily Rabe Connie Wills Ramona Meyer Thea Fallen Amy Pautsch Maria Ramos Rebecca Schlueter Christine Giroux Therese Ott 2014 HOLIDAY HOURS: Christmas Eve – Wednesday, Dec. 24 Main Bank and Drive-Up will close at Noon. New Year’s Eve – Wednesday, Dec. 31 Main Bank will close at 3:00 p.m.; Drive-Up will close at 3:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve – Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 – CUT-OFF for 2014 Year-End Business Transactions will be Noon. Arlington State Bank 230 W. Main (507) 964-2256 Fax No. 964-5550 www.ArlingtonStateBank.com EQUAL HOUSING LENDER Y-NOT Maytag Home Appliance Center Maytag Sales and Service for 58 Years 238 W. Main Street, Arlington • 507-964-5396
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