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Arlington ENTERPRISE Serving the Communities of Arlington and Green Isle, Minnesota www.arlingtonmnnews.com Single copy $1.00 Volume 133 • Number 10 • Thursday, September 15, 2016 • Arlington, MN 55307 Preliminary tax levy shows a 3.52% hike for county taxpayers By Amy Newsom Correspondent The Sibley County Board, during its regular meeting on Tuesday morning, Sept. 13, approved setting the preliminary levy at $13,207,501. That’s a 3.52 percent increase from the 2016 levy. County Administrator Roxy Traxler stated that this includes the three percent increase in staff salaries and a 12 percent increase in insurance costs. Traxler stated that this is just the preliminary levy and the Board will see more details in December.

Votes 4-1 The County Board voted 4-1 to allow Administrator Roxy Traxler to submit the final proposal for the USDA lease. Traxler stated that the Natural Resources Conservation Office (NRCS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) will pay for 40 to 45 percent of the total building cost, with Sibley County paying for the portion that would be used by the county. County Commissioner Bobbie Harder said she thought this would be “a wash” and didn’t realize the cost to the county. Traxler stated that the county had the funds to cover it. Harder voted against submitting the lease proposal.

New Fleet Car The County Board voted unanimously to allow Public Works Director Tim Becker to purchase a new 2017 Chevy Equinox from Brau Motors in Arlington for $21,028.20. Wolf Motors in Le Sueur provided a quote of $20,883.72 for a 2017 Ford Escape, but since the price was comparable to the quote from Brau Motors the County Board decided to purchase from a local business.

Becker will replace a 2008 Chevy Malibu fleet car that has 178,758 miles. The 2008 Malibu will be auctioned off. CSAH 6 Culvert The County Board approved one temporary and one permanent right of way easement with Ryan and Rachel Renstrom, and one temporary and one permanent easement with Larry and Beverly Stueber. All four easements will cost a total of $1,260. The easements are needed to complete repairs to the road slopes, install culverts, and rebuild ditch bottoms.

They will be replacing a large timber structure that Public Works Director Tim Becker said is not quite a bridge with an 8’ by 8’ culvert. The project is located on County Road 6 just north of County Road 12 and has already been approved by the State. The County Board will meet with Becker after the board meeting on Jan. 24, 2017, to discuss the County’s five-year plan for bituminous resurfacing, bridge replacements, and shoulder widening projects. The Sibley County Board of Commissioners will hold their next regular meeting in Gaylord at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept.

Board votes 4-1 to add health educator position By Amy Newsom Correspondent Public Health and Human Services Director Vicki Stock requested to add a health educator position in 2017. Stock made the request to the County Board during its regular meeting on Tuesday morning, Sept. Stock stated that this person is a liaison between the county and outside resources. For example, Public Health partnered to work on the trails system and with the City of Arlington on the ACT on Alzheimer’s grant. Stock stated that health education is a more economical way to partner with outside entities.

County Commissioner Bobbie Harder asked if some of the things in the job description such as radon testing and car seat training were mandated. Stock said no, but they are expected. County Administrator Roxy Traxler said that statute requires Public Health to “promote and provide healthy communities.” Counties can interpret that as they see fit. County Commissioner Bill Pinske acknowledged that Public Health has been running with very low staff numbers and said “how low of employment can you still op- erate and do a job.” Harder voted against adding the position. The County Board, in other news, voted unanimously to add a children’s mental health social worker position for 2017. Stock stated that statute mandates a maximum caseload size of 15 clients to one social worker and said that the current Children’s Mental Health Social worker has 28 cases with an additional 16 protection/child welfare case workers. Stock stated that children’s mental health case work is often time consuming, sometimes spending an entire week with one family.

Stock also stated that children’s mental health out-ofhome placement can also be very costly. If a children’s mental health social worker can keep one child from outof-home placement the position could be paid for. Stock also reported on outof-home placement for the first half of the year. Stock reported that they are at less than 50 percent of the budget. The 2016 budget is $639,500 and they have only spent $218,169.

Stock stated that it Sibley County Continued on page 3 Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk Bull Riding In Arlington Approximately 4,000 people attended the fourth annual ProAuto NYA Bull Riding event at the Sibley County Fairgrounds in Arlington on Friday and Saturday, Sept. Thousands of dollars were raised for Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors during the two-night event. There were about 130 bulls at the event between the two nights along with 30 bull riders. The bull riding event was sponsored by the Sibley County Fair Board. Medical school asks county for help with 2 key issues By Amy Newsom Correspondent Phil Keithahn, founding investor and Chief Financial Officer for the Minnesota College of Osteopathic Medicine (MCOM), came before the Sibley County Board on Tuesday, Sept.

13 to present some conceptual drawings of the proposed medical school in Gaylord and discuss ways to work together with the county. Keithahn said that “a lot of progress has been made in the last four to five months.” Keithahn stated that the economic impact of the medical school would be over $100 million and estimated the state impact over $200 million.

He also stated that it would save taxpayers over a half billion dollars because the school is privately funded versus publicly. Keithahn stated it was an economic development opportunity for rural Minnesota and an opportunity for the state’s 68 rural communities to provide healthcare and address health problems before turning to drugs or surgery. Keithahn stated it would cost $15 to $20 million in renovation costs at the Sibley East Elementary school. $20 to $30 million will be invested in student housing. The medical school plans to have 600 to 648 students after four years and eventually add another 80 students in a Mas- ter’s degree program. They will require housing for 300 to 400 students and parking for 200 or more vehicles.

Keithahn also expects $10 to $20 million to be invested in local businesses and services. He stated that they expect 1,000 applicants to visit Gaylord annually, and the area will need to invest in hotels, restaurants, and retail businesses.

Keithahn expects the economic impact will be within a 50 to 75-mile radius of Gaylord. Keithahn also expects the school to bring in 74 new full-time jobs with 32 positions earning between $40,000 and $100,000 per year, and 44 positions earning over $100,000 per year. Keithahn said the school would educate 75 or more physicians for Minnesota by 2025.

Governor Dayton Keithahn asked the County Board for help contacting Governor Mark Dayton. Keithahn would like to speak to Governor Dayton about the use of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 108 Loan Guarantee program.

Keithahn said the state has never applied for this funding. The Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program falls under HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. In existence since 1974, the CDBG program provides resources to communities to address a wide range of unique development needs. Keithahn said that the governor just needs to amend the CDBG program. Keithahn asked for the best way to get in touch with Governor Dayton. County Commissioner Jim Swanson stated that Governor Dayton would be in the county in the next few weeks for a fundraising event, and it might be a good time to meet him. Cleveland Street Keithahn went on to discuss housing and parking issues at the school.

Keithahn proposed adding underground and main level parking and two levels of student housing on the east side of the school, the current location of the elementary school playground and extending into Cleveland Street. There would be two levels of student housing there, and more student housing on the west side of Highway 22 which is the current location of the Sibley East school bus garage and green space. Keithahn said that would provide enough housing for the first class of students. Keithahn also said he spoke with property owners in the area about how to “tie it all together.” There would also be underground and main level parking on the space east of the school providing 192 parking stalls. Keithahn suggested a partnership with the county and would designate 42 of the spaces for county parking.

If the parking ramp/student housing are built east of the school, it will take away the county parking on Cleveland Street which currently provides 42 parking stalls. The County Commissioners were concerned about the building blocking the annex and questioned how high the parking ramp/housing would be. Keithahn said that it would be approximately the same height as the Courthouse Annex.

4-1 Vote Sue Keithahn, the volunteer coordinating the southern states medical schools tour, presented the County Board with the itinerary for the trip and invited someone from the county to join the tour. The group will visit medical schools in Harrogate, Tenn. (population 4,324), Pikeville, Kent. (population 6,905), and Lewisburg, West Va.

(population 3,955). Sue Keithahn said that when she worked in Mankato, she was involved with Greater Mankato Growth and likes to see that type of public/private partnership.

Keithahn stated that it would cost approximately Medical School Continued on page 3 Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, September 15, 2016, page 2 www.arlingtonmnnews.com News Briefs Girl Scouts registration night The Sibley East Girl Scouts will hold a Registration and Information Night in the Senior Citizens Building at Four Seasons Park in Arlington from 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. Girl Scouts is for girls in grades K-12 and offers opportunities for fun, friendship, learning new things and helping others. For more information, call Mary Hennies at 5. Blood drive in Gaylord The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at the American Legion in Gaylord from 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. The American Legion is located at 329 Main Street.

Singing Friends Chorus Fright Night volunteers needed The Fright Night Committee is in need of volunteers to assist with the annual event on Monday, Oct. Interested people are encouraged to contact Committee Chairperson Pam Maiers at 507-351-8466 or pamelarhea@outlook.com. A haunted house, games and food will be sold in the hall above the Arlington Dugout. Theft from car in Arlington A stereo faceplate was reportedly taken from an unlocked parked vehicle in Arlington sometime late Saturday night, Sept.

10 or early Sunday morning, Sept. 11, according to the Arlington Police Department. The 1996 Honda, owned by Douglas Johnson, was parked in his lot in the alley behind 235 West Main Street, according to the report.

The faceplate is from a Kenwood stereo. There were no other items missing from the vehicle.

People who have any information about this incident are encouraged to contact the Arlington Police Department at 507-964-5200. Arli-Dazzle Committee to meet The Arli-Dazzle Committee will meet in the Emergency Services Building at noon Friday, Sept.

16, according to Chamber President Derek Hahn and Chamber Vice President Leah Prahl. The annual Arli-Dazzle festivities will take place on Saturday, Dec. No attendance, no pay The Green Isle City Council, during a recent regular meeting, unanimously approved a motion to change the current policy and pay City Council members only for meetings in which they are in attendance.

The new policy change will go into effect Jan. Mayor Dale ZumBerge and City Council members Shawn Harms, Brian Oelfke, John Schauer and Mark Wentzlaff all voted in favor of the motion. Enterprise seeking news The Arlington Enterprise always welcomes birth announcements, college news, engagement pictures and wedding pictures. People can e-mail their news and pictures to kurtm@arlingtonmnnews.com. Chamber makes donation The Arlington Area Chamber of Commerce, during its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Sept.

12, unanimously approved a motion to make a $150 donation in Arlington Dollars to the Arlington Fire Department. The fire department will use the Arlington Dollars as prizes during its Fall Block Party on Saturday, Oct. Birth Announcement Lucas and Tricia Westphal, Arlington, announce the birth of their son, Charlie Thomes Westphal, who was born at the Ridgeview Medical Center, Waconia, on Wednesday, Aug. Charlie weighed eight pounds, five ounces.

He measured 19 1/2 inches. The grandparents are Orin and the late Nancy Westphal, Belle Plaine, and Brenda and the late David “Charlie” Students in grades K-9 attended their last first day of school at the Sibley East Elementary and Junior High Schools in Gaylord earlier this week. Starting in the fall of 2017, Sibley East stu- The USDA Minnesota Crop Progress & Condition for the week ending September 9th reports that ninety percent of the Minnesota’s corn acreage was in or beyond the dent stage, 6 days ahead of the five-year average. Eighteen percent of the corn for grain acreage was mature. Corn condition rated 84 percent good to excellent. Thirty-five percent of corn for silage had been harvested, 3 days behind average.

Sixtynine percent of the soybean crop was turning color, 4 days ahead average, but 3 days behind last year. Twenty-three percent of the soybean crop was dropping leaves or beyond. Soybean condition rated 79 percent good to excellent. During the month of September, the corn crop has usually dented and the kernel milk line is progressing towards the kernel tip.

Physiological maturity is reached when all kernels on the ear have attained their dry matter maximum accumulation. Eventually a black abscission layer forms indicating that moisture and nutrient trans- port from the plant has ceased. Once physiological maturity (R6-Black layer) is achieved it is a physical process to dry the grain down to a harvest moisture between 20 and 25%. Corn in Minnesota is quickly approaching or has approached maturity (black layer) and silage harvest is well underway. Corn generally reaches maturity (black layer) at 55 to 60 days after tassels emerge. Stress to corn from dry conditions between now and maturity can reduce kernel weight, accelerate the arrival of maturity and drydown of grain, and reduce stalk strength. Jeff Coulter, University of Minnesota Extension Corn Specialist is projecting the following general rates of in-field drying of corn grain in Minnesota, but keep in mind that these vary greatly with weather conditions: 0.75 to 1.0 percentage points per day during September 15 to 25 0.5 to 0.75 percentage points per day during September 26 to October 5 0.25 to 0.5 percentage It’s newspaper talk for a one column by 2 inch ad.

Too small to be effective? You’re reading this one! Put your 1x2 in the Arlington Enterprise today. 507-964-5547 Thomes, Arlington. Points per day during October 6 to 15 0 to 0.33 percentage points per day after October 15 Dr. Joe Lauer, University of Wisconsin Extension Corn Specialist reports that corn husk leaves turn color in September and ears begin to droop. Most modern hybrids have the stay-green trait which allows for better stalk quality and standability in the field.

High yielding years often put stress on the plant due to “stalk cannibalization” where nutrients are translocated to developing kernels at the expense of stalk health. If ensiling can be used to store grain, then corn silage or high moisture grain can be harvested. Silage harvest would be slightly earlier than R6 as the milk line moves down towards kernel tip. High moisture corn is usually harvested shortly after R6. Frost has no effect on yield at this point. However, lodging from disease, insect damage or can result in physical loss of yield. Prior to harvest using the following procedure, but accurate yield estimation requires multiple samples from representative locations throughout a field (Nielsen, 2008).

• Step off the length of row equal to 1/1000th of an acre (17 feet 5 inches in 30-inch rows or 23 feet 9 inches in 22-inch rows) and count the number of harvestable ears in that length of row. • Husk every fifth ear (only husk representative ears), and count the number of rows per ear (always an even number) and the approximate number of kernels per row. • Calculate the average number of rows per ear and kernels per row from the husked ears. • Estimate the number of kernels per ear by multiplying the average number of rows by the average number of kernels per row.

• Multiply kernels per ear by the number of harvestable ears in 1/1000th of an acre to estimate the number of kernels per acre. Estimating Corn Yields Prior To Harvest Yield can be estimated Community Calendar Sounds like multiplication? LuLaRoe Open House Boutique Tuesday, Sept. 20 3:00-7:00 pm EJ’s Bar & Grill Renee Stien, Fashion Consultant Tractor Roll-In Sunday Trinity Lutheran (Rural Gaylord), St.

Paul’s (Gaylord) and Scandian Grove (Norseland) invite you to join us for a “TRACTOR ROLL-IN & HARVEST BLESSING SERVICE” & FREE-WILL OFFERING DINNER @ Trinity Lutheran Church (County Rd #8, 4 miles East of Hwy #22, Gaylord) Sunday, September 18, 10 AM ALL FARM FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED FOR A UNIQUE OUTDOOR SERVICE TO BLESS THE COMING HARVEST SEASON, OUR FARMERS, THEIR TRACTORS AND THEIR COMBINES. Monday, September 19: Arlington City Council, council chambers, 6:30 p.m. Sibley East School Board, room 149, Arlington Campus, 6:30 p.m.

VFW Post 6031, veterans building at the fair grounds, 8:00 p.m. Arlington AA and Al Anon, St.

Mary’s Catholic Church, 8 p.m Tuesday, September 20: Knight’s of Columbus, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 8 p.m. Wednesday, September 21: Arlington Good Samaritan Auxiliary, Activity room in the Nursing home, 9 a.m. MAIN BANK Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. Friday, 8:30 a.m.

(straight thru) DRIVE THRU Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.

Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Arlington State Bank Offering to benefit World Hunger Appeal (507) 964-2256 DRIVE YOUR TRACTOR OR COMBINE TO CHURCH!

Fax (507) 964-5550 COME EARLY FOR COFFEE AT 9:00 a.m. FREE-WILL OFFERING DINNER WILL FOLLOW THE SERVICE.

Www.ArlingtonStateBank.com “COME EXPERIENCE THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD OF THE HARVEST” Event will be held rain or shine. WWW.TRINITYGAYLORD.LUTHERANWEB.NET Charlie Thomes Westphal dents in grades K-5 will attend the new elementary school in Gaylord while students in grades 6-12 will attend the renovated school in Arlington. Minnesota’s September corn crop progress and yield estimation *37E,38Sa A hit and run accident reportedly occurred along the 800 block of West Chandler Street in Arlington at 1:58 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, according to the Arlington Police Department. A 2002 vehicle driven by Anthony L.

Woehler, 29, rural Arlington, was westbound on West Chandler Street and struck a parked 2005 vehicle owned by Robert L. Allen, rural Le Sueur, according to the report. Woehler left the vehicle and the scene, the report said. He reported the accident to authorities about 7 1/2 hours later. Last First Day Of School In Gaylord Arlington Enterprise Member EQUAL HOUSING LENDER FDIC A36-37E,37-38St Hit and run accident Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk 1x2 The Singing Friends Chorus is a fun-loving, 32-voice SATB community choir that rehearses in Norwood Young America and performs regularly in McLeod, Carver and Sibley counties.

The chorus will begin rehearsing for its 13th annual Christmas concert at the All Saints Lutheran Church in Norwood Young America from 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

New and prospective choir members are encouraged to join The Singing Friends at open rehearsals on Sept. 20 or 27 to meet our members and try out this year’s Christmas repertoire. For more information, contact Karen de Boer, director, at 320-300-8077. Shopper Arlington Enterprise / Sibley Call us today at 507-964-5547 Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, September 15, 2016, page 3 www.arlingtonmnnews.com Absentee ballots will soon be available for General Election Absentee ballots will soon be available for the General Election which will be held on Tuesday, Nov. Absentee ballots will be available from the Sibley County Auditor’s Office beginning Friday, Sept. An absentee ballot is a vote cast by someone who is unable or unwilling to attend the official polling place to which the voter is normally allocated. Any eligible voter may apply for and vote by an absentee ballot during the 46 days Staff At Green Isle Community School (GICS Director and specialist), Jackie Larson (kindergarten teacher), Jenn Larson (Clover Kids Coordinator and paraprofessional), Serenity Cox (administrative assistant), Sherry Urness (third and fourth grade teacher) and Kari Schmidt (paraprofessional for program for three, four and five year olds).

Back Row: Lance Wurm (fifth and sixth grade teacher) and Derek Longhenry (paraprofessional). Missing from the photo is Holly Harjes (librarian). Highway 5 from north of Green Isle to Highway 212 in 2022, according to the current schedule. The representative stated that a by-pass lane and a turn lane could be part of the project at 180th Street.

There was also some dis- cussion about the snow drifting between Green Isle and Highway 212 and what could be done about it. There will be additional meetings and an open house as the construction date approaches. County Commissioner Bobbie Harder questioned how sending people to visit these sites will help. Sue Keithahn said that it was important to see what happened in those communities and find out what surprises they learned. She said that she recently found out that all of those communities have a Holiday Inn Express. Swanson said, “If this goes, grams are down, while medical, Minnesota Supplemental Assistance, General Assistance, and Group Residential Housing are on the rise. New Staff Stock introduced five new staff members to the County (lifetime clog free guarantee) PHIL GOETTL 612-655-1379 888-864-5979 www.mngutter.com Member: MN River Builders Assn.

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“One family can throw the entire thing off.” Stock also presented the semi-annual income maintenance report. The Minnesota Family Investment Program has remained steady. Stock stated that food support and the diversionary work pro- • 5” Seamless Gutters • 6” Seamless Gutters • K-Guard Leaf-Free Gutter System MESENBRING CONSTRUCTION (507) 964-2864 we don’t want to be caught behind the eight-ball and trying to catch up.” Sue Keithahn stated that “it’s important to build that team.” The County Board voted 41 to allow Traxler to go on the tour. Harder voted against sending Traxler.

Funds for the trip will come from the County Economic Development budget. Call 507-964-5547 M24tfnEl $1,500 to $1,800 for each person on the trip. The group that will be going on the tour includes Phil Keithahn, Sue Keithahn, Chuck Klimmek, Pauline Marlinski, Avery Grochow, Don Boeder, Jerry Hahn, Allen Bartels, Todd Sandberg, and possibly Jim Landaas. Swanson had planned to go on the trip but said that something came up.

He suggested that County Administrator Roxy Traxler take Put your 2x2 in the Arlington Enterprise. VETERINARIAN RG OVREBO DVM LLC “Your local home builder and remodeler for over 38 years” Medical School Continued from page 1 Too small to be effective? You’re reading this one! Business & Professional Directory Highway 5 will be resurfaced from Green Isle to Highway 212 in 2022 By Kurt Menk Editor Representatives from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) recently advised the City of Green Isle about its 10-year plan. MnDOT plans to resurface It’s newspaper talk for a two column by 2 inch ad. M29tfnCLESAj The staff at the Green Isle Community School posed for a picture on Tuesday morning, Sept.

Front Row: (left to right) Holly Niska (first and second grade teacher), Jeanette Onstad (paraprofessional and Clover Kids Coordinator), Jess Erickson (teacher for program for three, four and five year olds and paraprofessional), Jacque Bauleke (paraprofessional), Greta Donner (bus driver, teacher for program for three, four and five year olds and paraprofessional) and Mary Kay Donnay (volunteer extraordinaire). Middle Row: (left to right) Brandy Barrett Sounds like multiplication? Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk before the election in the office of the county auditor or by mail, email, or fax.

If an applicant is not registered to vote, they will register as part of the absentee voting process. The Sibley County Auditor’s Office regular business hours are 8:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. The County Auditor’s Office will also be open additional hours from 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov.

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507-964-5547 Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, September 15, 2016, page 4 www.arlingtonmnnews.com Opinions Opinion page has been active in the Arlington Enterprise Our View: Keep the letters coming. We love to hear from you! The Arlington Enterprise, during the past seven years, has worked very hard to build and sustain an active opinion page.

That accomplishment could not have occurred without the participation from our readers. This week, for example, our newspaper received four letters which focus on a past article, sportsmanship, truck drivers and spoiled millionaire athletes. The opinion page, thanks to these weekly letters, is one of the most read pages in this newspaper.

Writing a letter to the editor or an opinion column is the perfect forum for people to express a stance, exchange ideas and find out what other people are thinking about on specific issues. Letters to the editor and opinion pieces may not change anyone’s mind, but it might at least make people think and realize that there is more than one way to look at an issue.

It also starts or continues the discussion and dialogue on timely and important issues that affect people in the communities, school district, county and beyond. It may be difficult for some people to express their ideas and opinions, especially on sensitive topics, in a newspaper of a small community where everyone seems to know everyone. Some people may also believe that others who write a letter to the editor or an opinion piece and take a stand on these types of issues are negative individuals.

That is hardly the case at all. These individuals have the right to exercise their freedom of speech and, more importantly, the courage to submit their letter or column for publication. In a lot of cases, people who write letters to the editor or opinion columns often share the same opinion or ideas of readers who are reluctant to have their views in print. Finally, individuals who write a letter to the editor or an opinion column are hardly the final voices of authority on a particular topic and readers will surely not agree with them on every issue. When that happens, this newspaper hopes readers will exercise their right and write a letter to the editor or an opinion column for publication. Keep the letters coming!

Too Tall’s Tidbits Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to the following local and area residents compliments of the Arlington Lions Club Community Calendar. September 16 In Memory Of Caroline Klitzke, Brynlee Dose, Dwight Grabitske, Ruth Soeffker, and Mr. September 17 James Robert Bade, Thomas Battcher, Lindsey Drexler, Connie Klitzke, Dan Otto and Ed Warweg.

September 18 Michael Arabian, Robert Pautsch, Travis Schlueter, Holly ZumBerge, Mr. Matt Otto, and Mr. September 19 Matt Bigaouette, Emma Hoeben, Nolan Pepin, Ruth Voight and Alexander Zila. September 20 In Memory Of Alvin Sauter, Nolan Eckert, Jaden Haggerty, Brian Mehlhop, Marlys Schauer, Tristan Von Eschen, and Mr. Earl Brockhoff. September 21 In Memory Of Bill Ehlke, Brandon Arneson, Connor Arneson, Arin Campa, Tim Eischens, Rosella Grabitske, Robert Harter, Chloe Hebeisen, Ryan Henke, Candace Krumwiede, Sandy Vrklan, and Mr.

September 22 Terry Deno, Jordan Kleist, Amanda Rienenschneider, Rylie Rosenfeld, Matt Scharpe, Kyle Schilling, Alli Stock, Mr. Duane Geib, Mr. David Grabitske, Mr. Larry Lamb, and Mr. ***** At his 103rd birthday party, a grandfather was asked if he planned to be around for his 104th. “I certainly do,” he replied.

“Statistics show that very few people die between the ages of 103 and 104.” ***** The minister gave his Sunday morning sermon, as usual, but this particular Sunday, it was considerably longer than normal. Later, at the door, shaking hands with parishioners as they moved out, one man said, “Your sermon, Pastor, was simply wonderful - so invigorating and inspiring and refreshing.' The minister of course, broke out in a big smile, only to hear the man add, “Why I felt like a new man when I woke up!” ***** The woman applying for a job in a Florida lemon grove seemed way too qualified for the job. “Look, miss,” said the foreman, “have you any actual experience in picking lemons?” “Well, as a matter if fact, yes!” she replied. “I've been divorced three times.” ***** After waiting more than an hour and a half for her date, Sarah decided she had been stood up. Exasperated, she changed from her dinner dress into pajamas and slippers, fixed some popcorn and hot chocolate, and resigned herself to an evening of TV. No sooner had she flopped down in front of the TV when the doorbell rang.

Her dad went to the door, and there stood her date. He took one look at Sarah on the couch and gasped. “I'm two hours late and she’s still not ready?” ***** As a new school principal, Mr. Mitchell was checking over his school on the first day. Passing the stockroom, he was startled to see the door wide open and teachers bustling in and out, carrying off books and supplies in preparation for the arrival of students the next day. The school where he had been a principal the previous year had used a checkout system only slightly less elaborate than that at Fort Knox.

Cautiously, he asked the school’s long-time custodian, “Do you think it’s wise to keep the stockroom unlocked and to let the teachers take things without requisitions?” The custodian looked at him gravely. “We trust them with the children, don't we?” he said. ***** Recently a young woman came into an insurance office with her newborn twins. The insurance agent asked her if she ever had any trouble telling them apart. She gave him a funny look before responding, “No, I haven't had any problem. This is Benjamin, and this is Elizabeth.” ***** Arlington ENTERPRISE Established in 1884. Postmaster send address changes to: Arlington Enterprise.

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Subscription Rates: Minnesota – $37.00 per year. Outside of state – $43.00 per year. Letters To The Editor Why did the author omit certain pertinent data? To The Editor, The Arlington Enterprise published the results of the State Fair Poll in the Sept. The article had no by-line and raises the question why the author omitted certain pertinent data. Was it intentional or inadvertent? The missing data was whether the survey respondent was from the metropolitan area or from a rural area.

That was the first item on the questionnaire. That one piece of information alone skews how people feel about funding public transportation. Those in the city want the state to pay for public transportation while people in rural areas are tired of paying for things like the LightRail Green Line while riding on bumpy rural roads and think those using public transportation should finance it themselves.

The writer of the article did slip a qualifier into the fourth paragraph by saying “the poll is an informal, unscientific survey of issues discussed in prior legislative sessions.” But that hardly excuses the writer from the impression he presents in the overall article. Excluding the data on the rural to city ratio of the respondents creates the illusion that the statistics apply state-wide even with the disclaimer. Omitting an important fact shows a lack of journalistic integrity and questions what else is missing. This was certainly not the work of a good journalist. Dwight Grabitske Arlington Attention all Sibley East football fans To all Sibley East football fans (or any sport fans for that matter), Jacob Wetterling is home, and Minnesota is grieving for the Wetterling family. We watched as Patty spoke at a press conference, demonstrating once again how incredibly courageous, yet stunningly gracious she is. And then -- then she asked me and you to do 11 simple things: #11ForJacob 1.

Be understanding 4. Be thankful 6. Be a good sport 7.

Be a good friend 8. Be generous 10. Be gentle with others 11.

Be positive Last Friday afternoon, I saw numerous photos streaming on social media of how schools were planning to support #11ForJacob. How beautiful. Everywhere you turn, people pledging their support for this boy and his family that will never be forgotten. The Sibley East football team remembered him too by placing #11 on their “Row the Boat” oar. But then, at last week’s home football game, it started in all over again, picking right up where it left off the previous week -- before Jacob was found.

Fans in the stands who believe they are entitled to spew a cesspool of negativity. Fans who mocked the #11ForJacob list by being the exact opposite of what we were asked to be by the Wetterlings. I’ve listened to it for years -- first as a parent of three football players, and now as a parent of two coaches.

The bitching, the griping, the second-guessing. It’s so very unattractive. It’s so embarrassing. It’s so damaging to their image and to their children.

My husband was at his usual Friday night home football game post - grilling chops and pig wings for the crowd -- when a fan came up to him to say they had to leave the grandstand because some of our fans were so unbelievably rude. My son came home from coaching the game, stunned, dismayed by the behavior of fans. But that’s not the worst of it: Congratulations fans! You succeeded in putting the head-coach’s son in tears by your utter disregard for human decency. These are children on the football field -- some in uniform, some not. And they will grow up to be like you.

They will follow your lead. I think #11ForJacob is what they deserve to hear and see from our community.nothing less. So let us challenge one another to honor #11ForJacob and hold each other accountable to spreading the good will we were asked to do.

Our children are still safely at home with us. I don’t think Patty Wetterling is asking for too much. Linnea Bullert Sibley East supporter NFL players don’t get it To The Editor, Over the past several weeks, I’m sure everyone who watches the news or sporting events on television has witnessed NFL players either sitting on the bench, taking a knee or using an uplifted closed fist (a sign used in the 60s and 70s) during the playing of our National Anthem and their disrespect to our nation’s flag. These millionaire players are in protest and feel they need to draw attention to racial inequality going on in our country, but take no action besides making fools out of themselves on television to prove it. As a veteran, I believe the biggest slap in the face to America, for these players’ action came when the White Staff Karin Ramige, Publisher; Kurt Menk, Editor; Barb Mathwig, Office; Ashley Reetz, Sales; and Jean Olson, Proof Reading. House, saying that they condoned and supported these unpatriotic players and their cause. I don’t believe any of them realize that our National Anthem is being played for unity in our country under one flag and one God and has nothing to do with their cause.

The flag has been a symbol of hope an patriotism that has carried into battle over and over from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War, the World Wars, and all the wars that followed in the name of freedom, not only for our country, but around the entire world. To not stand during the National Anthem, and face our national symbol of freedom, only shows that these individuals have no respect or thanks to our nation or to those who fought and died to make our country free, and those who continue to preserve the freedoms we have today. In closing, I would like to quote Joseph Stalin and his feelings he had on the future of America: “America is like a healthy body, and its resistance is threefold; its patriotism, its morality, and its spiritual life, undermine these three things and America will collapse from within.” This quote scares the heck out of me. With condoning the actions of these NFL players showing their disrespect to the flag, we are allowing them to spread an unpatriotic message not only to players on other teams, but to the entire nation.

Tim Kube Arlington Letters and Opinion Continued on page 5 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.

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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, September 15, 2016, page 5 www.arlingtonmnnews.com Obituary Ronald Muehlenhardt, 84, Belle Plaine Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk First Day Of School Sibley East students in grades 6-12 began their first day of school on Monday morning, Sept. A number of buses dropped off and picked up students at the Arlington school site. Letters Continued from page 4 This week, say thanks to a truck driver To The Editor, Every day, millions of Americans get behind the wheel to head out on the highway, with their sights set on a specific destination. Some of them are off to the store, some to school and some to their office building. For Minnesota’s professional truck drivers, their sights aren’t set on a certain end point, because they work on the highway.

Currently, there are 3.4 million professional truck drivers in America. These hard-working professionals deliver America’s goods like food, fuel, medicine and clothing. Every item in your home or office was delivered by a truck. 11-17 is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. It is a time for us to honor the professionalism and sacrifice of the men and women on whom we depend for so much.

These drivers delivered nearly 10 billion tons of freight last year, or about 70 percent of all the freight moved in the U.S. Sixty eight percent of Minnesota communities receive all their goods via truck.

The trucking industry is the backbone of our economy and our professional drivers are our industry’s heart. They are committed to safely delivering all the things that make our collective quality of life possible. Their commitment to safety is apparent in the consistent improvements in highway safety we have seen over the past decade. This week, when you head to the store and see the variety of products that are available on the shelves, think about the professional drivers that got them there. When you’re in your home or office, look around and realize all those items were at some point in the back of a truck before they got to you.

When you’re out to dinner, think about the meal you’re about to eat and how the ingredients were very recently delivered by truck. During this National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, take a moment to be thankful for the efforts of Minnesota’s truck drivers and recognize that without them, your table, your closet and the store would all be empty. Our trucks and truck drivers, truly do move America forward. John Hausladen President Minnesota Trucking Association Guest Column America’s wars - we never really leave By Glenn Mollette President Obama said Tuesday the United States will spend $90 million over the next three years to clear unexploded bombs dropped on Laos during the Vietnam War. A decade ago we began spending $2.5 million a year to $15 million this year.

During the Vietnam War America spent nine years bombing Laos with the goal of blocking supplies to Vietnam and fighting communist forces in northern Laos. Our bombing effort left tens of millions of unexploded cluster bombs. These bombs are about the size of a baseball. During the nine-year bombing we conducted 580,000 missions over Laos and dropped over 270 million cluster bombs on this neutral country. An estimated 80 million of the cluster bombs failed to detonate and thousands have been killed since 1973 when we ended the bombing.

We need to clean our mess up in Laos. This is good news for that tiny country. It's not so great news for America. Our war expenditures continue to be bad news for America. $90 million dollars out the window for more International efforts. We have communities all over our country with dilapidated schools, outdated or unsafe water supplies, desperate economies and yet we take from our own people to spend more and more overseas. How much more will we spend in Southeast Asia?

The numbers are worse than horrific, 58,220 Americans died, 153,303 were wounded and 1,643 missing. It is estimated that up to 300,000 Vietnam Veterans committed suicide and approximately 700,000 soldiers suffered psychological trauma. The Vietnam War cost us $168 billion, almost 100 billion in today's dollars; this doesn't include the $350 billion up to $900 billion in veterans' benefits and interest. Because of the Vietnam War the American economy suffered. The 60s were a great economic growth time in this country that spiraled to an economic crisis in the 1970s. Since Vietnam we have spent trillions on Iraq and Afghanistan.

In just Iraq over 4,400 U.S. Service personnel were killed directly. The numbers again are brutal, 32,223 troops were injured and 134,000 civilians killed directly. 655,000 persons died in Iraq since the invasion who would have not died if we had not have invaded the country. America spent $1.7 trillion dollars in war expenses.

We gave $75 billion to American subcontracting companies, largest of all Halliburton. We aren't done in Iraq. We still have military personnel deployed and some of our military leadership looks back and wishes we had kept a stronger presence. Therefore because of ISIS we will never leave Afghanistan.

It just seems like we can never really leave. How many places can we go and maintain an American military presence? Currently we have 662 military bases in 38 countries. Many of these bases are very small, yet we are there.

How long can we really afford to maintain so much military and American efforts throughout the world? There is so much to do in America. I'm not anti helping other people but we are way overboard. We can't afford to pay our retirees what we promised and we are in a medical crisis. Helping Laos is not the wrong gesture.

It just proves that we never really leave. Glenn Mollette is an American columnist and author. Ronald “Ron” Muehlenhardt, age 84, of Belle Plaine, passed away at the Lutheran Home in Belle Plaine on Saturday, Sept. Funeral service will be held at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ronald Belle Plaine Muehlenhardt at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. Tim Redfield will officiate. Willem Pro4 Isp Software Management there.

Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Belle Plaine. Visitation was held at the church from 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.

It will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on 100 Years Ago September 14, 1916 Adam C. Buck, Editor At the 1916 Minnesota State Fair which came to a close Saturday, Sibley County outdistanced her competitors in the southern division by a considerable margin and carried off the honors-a blue ribbon, a $250 silver trophy together with $240 in premiums. Her score was 1033 1/2 points out of a possible 1200, winning over second place by thirteen points and winning over third by 53 1/2 points. The winning of first place for Sibley County speaks exceedingly well of her agricultural resources and is a mark of distinction that will long be cherished by her many loyal citizens.

The people of Arlington and vicinity were subjected to quite a scare last Saturday when it was reported that several of the children had contracted infantile paralysis. Leo, the little son of B. Hunt and Mark, son of Chas Schafer, were both taken sick at about the same time Friday evening and the symptoms were somewhat similar to those of infantile paralysis. It finally developed that both youngsters had eaten something which did not agree with them and was the cause of their illness and they were both up and at play as usual the following day. To set at rest the rumors afloat regarding the number of cases of this disease, we will state that there are none besides those at the People who have an interest in plants and gardening and would enjoy sharing that interest with others are encouraged to apply to become a University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener volunteer. Applications are being accepted for the Sibley County Extension Master Gardener Program now until Saturday, Oct.

Individuals selected for the program begin an internship that starts with the Master Gardener core course training on Jan. The course is taught online or in-person • 16x20 or 24x36 Photo Posters • Photo Reprints • Banners • Invitations 18.00* p in to place your order or sto Graduation 75 Years Ago September 11, 1941 Louis Kill, Editor Ernest Soeffker, who recently sold his farm north of Arlington, will dispose of his personal property at public auction on Tuesday, September 16. One of the beauty spots of the community is the Scharping Nursery in this city, where the dahlias are now in full bloom. If you love flowers, you must see this beautiful bed of dahlias, so give yourself a treat and visit the gardens. Scharping will be pleased to show you around. 55 Years Ago September 14, 1961 Louis H.

Kill, Editor Members of the Arlington Methodist Church held an allcongregational meeting this past week and voted unanimously to build a new Educational-Fellowship building to be attached to their present sanctuary by an enclosed ramp. Rebecca Kay and Roberta Kay are the names given to twin daughters born at the Arlington Municipal Hospital Friday, September 8 to Mr. Merlin Battcher. 25,000 Gold Bond Contest Here’s your chance to get extra Gold Bond Stamps to fill your Gold Bond Savers Book faster.

Imagine a total of 25,000 Gold Bond Stamps. Enter today.You Could Be A Winnerno obligation; no purchase necessary.plus a coupon worth 50 extra Gold Bond Stamps to you for stopping at any store displaying the Gold Bond sign, except our supermarket.---Arlington Supermarket 35 Years Ago September 16, 1981 Val Kill, Editor The Arlington City Council, at its regular meeting on September 8, voted unanimously to pay all the bills before them with the exception of one. City Clerk Arlen Bruhjell said that he thought the bill from Graybar Electric should be tabled. He said, “Those lights on Main Street aren’t what they should be.

At least they’re not what we expected.” The council was in unanimous agreement, so that particular bill was tabled. On Sunday, September 20, the Arlington United Methodist Church will celebrate the 125th Anniversary of Methodism in and around Arlington. Green Isle got lots of visitors last Wednesday night as they had the sport of a Go-Go Man. Over 500 women paid $1.00 to watch two men dance on stage. It was the first visit of a Go-Go Man in the city. At the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

Instructors are University of Minnesota Extension educators and faculty. Following the course, interns will complete 50 hours of volunteer service in the first year, working with local Master Gardener volunteers on a variety of projects that educate the public about gardening and horticulture. You might answer plant questions by phone or at an information booth, write a newspaper column, or make a presentation to a community group. After completing the in- ternship, you become a certified University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener.

To remain certified, Master Gardeners must contribute at least 25 hours of volunteer service annually. For an application packet and more information, please call the University of Minnesota Extension Sibley County at 507-237-4100 or by email at ertlx019@umn.edu. For more information about the Extension Master Gardener program go to www.mg.umn.edu.

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Ron was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Jennifer; and brothers-inlaw, Robert Hafemann and Louis Stier, Sr. History t s e B e h t t Don’t Le y a w A t e G Moments as low as Thursday, Sept.

Ron was born to Alfred and Adela (Dahlke) Muehlenhardt in Blakeley Township on June 25, 1932. He was baptized as an infant and confirmed in 1945 at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Ron served in the U.S.

Army from 1953 to 1955. He married LaVerne Hafeman at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church on April 12, 1956. The couple lived and farmed in Blakeley Township from 1956 to 1980, when they moved to Henderson.

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Tuesday, Sept. Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk Sibley East number three singles player Faith Young stretched to hit the tennis ball against a Le Sueur-Henderson opponent on Thursday afternoon, Sept. SE girls tennis team edges both Belle Plaine and LSH By Kurt Menk Editor The Sibley East varsity girls tennis team, under the direction of head coach Rene Moriarty, captured two wins against three opponents in action during the past week. The Lady Wolverines edged visiting Belle Plaine 43 in Minnesota River Conference action on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. Sibley East also edged visiting Le Sueur-Henderson 4-3 in MRC play on Thursday afternoon, Sept. The Lady Wolverines then lost to St. Peter 5-2 in nonconference action on Monday night, Sept.

Sibley East, 3-1 in the MRC and 9-3 overall, will travel to Tri-City United in conference action on Thursday afternoon, Sept. The Lady Wolverines will travel to Redwood Valley in non-conference action on Monday afternoon, Sept. Sibley East will also host Maple River in non-conference action on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. Sibley East 4 Belle Plaine 3 SINGLES: 1 - Ella Lundstrom (SE) lost to Ireland Lambrecht (BP) 6-2, 0-6, 3-6; 2 - Alli Harter (SE) defeated Katlin Sannan (BP) 6-0, 6-1; 3 - Faith Young (SE) defeated Kiersten Skelley (BP) 6-0, 61; 4 - Brianna Kranz (SE) lost to Siri Kuhn (BP) 1-6, 61, 4-6.

DOUBLES: 1 - Lindsey Flieth & Emily Tuchtenhagen (SE) defeated Lauren Murphy & Caitlin Preusser (BP) 2-6, 6-4, 6-4; 2 - Norma Gonzalez & Mandy Thomes (SE) lost to Lilly Olson & Jocelyn Defaudter (BP) 5-7, 5-7; 3 Caydyn Anderson & Korri Brockoff (SE) defeated Emma Luskey & Katie Piampano (BP) 6-4, 6-2. Sibley East 4 Le Sueur-Henderson 3 SINGLES: 1 - Ella Lundstrom (SE) defeated Breanna Schug (LSH) 6-1, 6-3; 2 - Alli Harter (SE) defeated Acy Adamzak (LSH) 7-5, 7-5; 3 Faith Young (SE) defeated Kylie Dunning (LSH) 6-1, 62; 4 - Ariel Butler (SE) lost to Janie Schwartz (LSH) 6-1, 26, 5-7. DOUBLES: 1 - Lindsey Flieth & Emily Tuchtenhagen (SE) defeated Erica Cronk & Mikayla Reinhardt (LSH) 6-1, 6-2; 2 - Norma Gonzalez & Mandy Thomes (SE) lost to Elle Seaver & Keely Olness (LSH) 1-6, 7-5.

0-6; 3 - Caydyn Anderson & Brianna Kranz (SE) lost to Ann Fraser & Greta Nesbit (LSH) 4-6, 36. Peter 5 Sibley East 2 SINGLES: 1 - Ella Lundstrom (SE) lost to Kelli Hanson (SP) 0-6, 1-6; 2 - Alli Harter (SE) lost to Josie Carlson (SP) 0-6, 1-6; 3 Faith Young (SE) defeated Lizzy Orth (SP) 6-0, 6-2; 4 Ariel Butler (SE) defeated Caitlin Saefer (SP) 6-3, 6-4. DOUBLES: 1 - Lindsey Flieth & Emily Tuchtenhagen (SE) lost to Lili Elefson & Ali Sandquist (SP) 6-1, 0-6, 4-6; 2 - Norma Gonzalez & Mandy Thomes (SE) lost to Natalie Yang & Claire Thompson (SP) 2-6, 3-6; 3 Korri Brockoff & Brianna Kranz (SE) lost to Alex Gault & Amelia Wernsing (SP) 1-6, 2-6. Sibley East football team falls to visiting Maple River 31-6 By Kurt Menk Editor The Sibley East varsity football team fumbled the pigskin four times during the first half and lost to visiting Maple River 31-6 on Friday night, Sept.

The Wolverines, who coughed up the ball twice deep in Maple River territory, fell behind 17-0 at halftime. The visitors pushed across two more touchdowns during the third frame and took a 310 lead. Sibley East scored its lone touchdown on a 50-yard run by junior Kevin Durham down the left sidelines with 7:43 left in the fourth quarter.

The extra point kick by junior Holden Lindquist was no good as the Wolverines scored just six points in the game. “We didn’t play well,” said Sibley East head coach Chuck Hartman. “We made too many mistakes and did not play a clean mistake free game. Six fumbles when you factor in some dropped snaps. It is tough to hang on when that happens and Maple River was able to recover those because of their extreme hustle to the ball. Mistakes and miscues will always exist in the game, but we have to mitigate that number.” The Wolverines compiled 236 yards on the ground.

Durham had nine carries for 115 yards and one touchdown. Junior Gavin Bates had 69 yards on seven carries while junior Jesus Rodriguez had 33 yards on three attempts. Senior Cody Voight added 13 yards on seven touches.

Gavin Bates completed five of 13 passing attempts for 39 yards. Rodriguez caught three passes for 36 yards. Lindquist and senior Leighton Rose had one reception apiece. “On defense I thought Seth Fredin did a pretty good job,” said Hartman. “It was one of his better games in his twoplus years as a starter. He was consistent, tackled well in space, and played within the scheme.

I thought our interior defensive linemen handled their trap game effectively by playing on the line of scrimmage or one yard in the backfield. We needed to get a little more rush and then make plays when we got there.” Freshman Lincoln Carpenter led the defense with seven tackles. Gavin Bates recorded six tackles while junior Lucas Chavez had an interception. Overall, Maple River ran 81 offensive plays while Sibley East managed 48 plays.

The Wolverines, 0-2 overall, will travel to G-F-W in Winthrop at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. Get a Subscription to the Arlington Enterprise! Arlington ENTERPRISE Subscriptions starting at $37.00/yr. 507-964-5547 Glencoe-Silver Lake 3 Sibley East 0 The Sibley East varsity girls volleyball team was swept by visiting GlencoeSilver Lake 3-0 in non-conference action on Tuesday night, Sept.

The Lady Wolverines dropped the three games 2523, 25-21 and 25-19 respectively. Senior Hannah Wentzlaff led Sibley East with seven kills, six digs and five blocks. Sophomore Rachel Rettmann had 10 kills and two blocks while junior Morgan Stearns recorded six kills and distributed 13 set assists. Junior Taylor Brinkman collected 16 set assists and three kills while junior Taylor Perschau added seven digs. Mayer Lutheran 3 Sibley East 0 The visiting Sibley East varsity girls volleyball team dropped three straight games to Mayer Lutheran in Minnesota River Conference play on Thursday night, Sept.

The Lady Wolverines lost the three games 26-24, 25-15 and 25-10 respectively. Junior Taylor Brinkman contributed nine set assists, three kills, two digs and one service ace while sophomore Rachel Rettmann had six kills, four digs and one block. Junior Morgan Stearns collected four set assists, three kills, two digs and one service ace while sophomore Madi Krentz recorded three kills, one dig and one block.

Junior Taylor Perschau added seven digs. Mankato West Tourney The Sibley East varsity girls volleyball team competed in the Mankato West Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, Sept. In the first game of pool play, Sibley East defeated Mankato Loyola 25-20, 23- 25 and 15-9.

Junior Taylor Perschau converted nine of nine serves with three aces and 10 digs. Junior Morgan Stearns added 12 set assists and six kills. In the second game of pool play, Sibley East lost to NRHEG 24-26, 26-24 and 14-16. Stearns contributed 13 of 13 serves, 16 set assists and one block while sophomore Rachel Rettmann collected 10 of 10 serves, 10 kills, four digs and four blocks. Senior Hannah Wentzlaff had 12 kills, five blocks and two digs.

Junior Taylor Brinkman added 15 of 15 serves, 22 set assists and three kills. During the first game in the Silver Bracket, Sibley East lost to Cedar Mountain-Comfrey 25-19 and 25-19. Brinkman contributed 12 set assists, eight kills and seven of seven serves. In the seventh place match, Sibley East swept Austin 2520 and 25-17. Wentzlaff contributed eight kills, seven of seven serves with one ace, five digs and one block.

Brinkman added 11 set assists, 10 of 11 serves with one ace and two kills. Learn about grouse hunting spots with DNR online tools Beyond a grouse hunter’s gear checklist – blaze-orange hat or vest, shotgun, pair of boots, small-game license – those with internet access who want to give grouse hunting a try have online tools available that can help make hunting plans a reality. “Where can I hunt? That’s usually one of the first questions people ask when they want to get into grouse hunting,” said Ted Dick, forest game bird coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. “Thankfully it’s an easy question to answer here in Minnesota because we have some of the nation’s best grouse hunting, and it’s not hard to find public hunting land.” Minnesota’s 2016 ruffed grouse season opens Saturday, Sept. 17, and runs through Sunday, Jan.

“This looks to be another great year for grouse hunting, with spring drumming counts up 18 percent statewide likely as part of the rising phase of the 10-year grouse population cycle. So the birds are out there,” Dick said. “Grouse hunting is an inexpensive way to get into hunting, and it also happens to be a nice, active way to get kids out- doors.” Minnesota has a network of land specifically managed for ruffed grouse habitat and hunting access. In all, 49 ruffed grouse management areas across northern and central Minnesota provide destinations for hunters and are located in areas with good potential for producing grouse and woodcock. These management areas range from 400 to 4,800 acres in size, contain 184 miles of hunter walking trails and allow dogs.

Search locations and find downloadable maps of ruffed grouse management areas. “Grouse management areas are great places to start hunting, and they also give experienced hunters a way to try hunting in new regions,” Dick said. “They are well marked and the DNR maintains the trails. The Ruffed Grouse Society helped create these areas over time and last year they funded the effort to create the online tools to help people learn about them.” Grouse hunters also can hunt woodcock using the same equipment in the same habitat, and woodcock season opens a week later on Saturday, Sept. Grouse and woodcock hunters have a wealth of public land from which to choose in addition to ruffed grouse management areas. There are 528 wildlife management areas (WMA) in the ruffed grouse range that cover nearly 1 million acres and 600 miles of hunter walking trails. State forests, two national forests and county forest lands also offer many additional acres of public land for hunting.

“You don’t need to travel to a grouse management area to find ruffed grouse, but they can be a great place to start if you’re not sure where to focus your efforts,” Dick said. Hunters can search for hunter walking trails online, and the DNR website has a new search tool for finding WMAs that lets users search by county, species and wheelchair accessibility.

This year, sharp-tailed grouse and prairie chicken hunters can voluntarily submit samples for study by the DNR. For more information on the study and grouse hunting in general, visit the grouse hunting webpage. Arlington to host 1860s base ball tournament on Saturday, Sept. 17 By Kurt Menk Editor The Arlington Greys Base Ball Club will hold its annual Vintage Base Ball Exhibition at the Arlington Baseball Park on Saturday, Sept. Base ball the way it was meant to be played! The matches will begin at 10 a.m. Guest umpires guaranteed to give satisfaction.

Admission is free and there will be a full concession stand. The Greys will play the Minneapolis Quicksteps at 10 a.m.

Croix will face the Rum River Rovers at 11:15 a.m. The Minneapolis Quicksteps will play the Rum River Rovers at 12:30 p.m. The Arlington Greys will face St. Croix at 1:45 p.m. The Minneapolis Quicksteps will play St.

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Wednesday: Pork loin, buttered boiled potatoes, creamed carrots, bread, margarine, poke cake, low fat milk. Thursday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, carrots, bread, margarine, pineapple, low fat milk. Friday: Italian meat sauce, spaghetti noodles, lettuce with dressing, creamed corn, garlic bread, margarine, ice cream, low fat milk.

Enterprise photo by Kurt Menk Pass, Punt & Kick Winners The following boys and girls were first place winners in the Pass, Punt & Kick Contest held in Arlington during late August. Left to right: Aleah Parrott (Girls Six/Seven Year Old Division), Caleb Parrott (Boys 10/11 Year Old Division), Caden Willmsen (Boys 8/9 Year Old Division), Micah Scherer (Boys 14/15 Year Old Division), Lydia Rose (Girls 8/9 Year Old Division) and Dominic Ellen (Boys 6/7 Year Old Division). SIBLEY EAST ELEMENTARY BREAKFAST MENU Arlington & Gaylord September 19-23 Breakfast is served at 8:00 a.m. A 1/2 pint of milk is served with each meal daily.

Menu is subject to change. Monday: Mini cinnis, fruit, juice, milk.

Tuesday: Krave, cheese stick, fruit, juice, milk. Wednesday: Breakfast bread, fruit, juice, milk. Thursday: 1 Pack Pop Tart, seeds, fruit, juice, milk. Friday: Gripz, yogurt, fruit, juice, milk.

SIBLEY EAST SCHOOL MENU Arlington & Gaylord September 19-23 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: Sloppy Joes, oven potato, baked beans, fruit, milk. Alternate: Chicken fajita. Tuesday: Pizza, romaine salad, green beans, fruit, milk.

Alternate: Grilled chicken sandwich. Wednesday: Chicken strips, seasoned rice, carrots/broccoli, fruit, bread, milk. Alternate: Burrito. Thursday: Hot ham & cheese sandwich, chicken noodle soup, cole slaw, veggie sticks, fruit, milk. Alternate: Hot dog. Friday: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, peas/squash, bread, fruit, milk. Alternate: Pizza burger.

Pass, Punt and Kick event held in Arlington By Kurt Menk Editor A Pass, Punt and Kick event was held in Arlington during late August, according to organizer Mike Feterl. The event was free and open to boys and girls ages 6-15.

In the Girls 6/7 Year Old Division, Aleah Parrott placed first while Ellie Kae- sermann finished second. Ellie Feterl placed third.

In the Boys 6/7 Year Old Division, Dominic Ellen placed first while Tyler Willmsen finished second. Landin Rose placed third. In the Girls 8/9 Year Old Division, Lydia Rose was the lone participant and placed first. In the Boys 8/9 Year Old Division, Caden Willmsen placed first while Leyton Dose finished second. Benita Diaz placed third.

There were no participants in the Girls 10/11 Year Old Division. In the Boys 10/11 Year Old Division, Caleb Pautsch placed first while Luke Luep- ke finished second. Will Kaesermann placed third. There were no participants in the 12/13 Girls Division, 12/13 Boys Division and 14/15 Girls Division.

In the Boys 14/15 Boys Division, Micah Scherer was the lone participant and placed first. Sibley County Court The following felonies were heard in District Court August 19-26, 2016: Jonathan L. Brown, 32, Foley, second degree possession of a controlled substance, 5th degree possession of a controlled substance, dismissed, third degree possession of a controlled substance, commit to commissioner of corrections-adult(MN correctional facility-St.