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Arlington Enterprise, Thursday, June 13, 2013, page 2www.arlingtonmnnews.comMural at Stu’s Rainbow InnLe Sueur artist Lana Beck painted this mural on thewall inside Stu’s Rainbow Inn, downtown Arlington, ina little over an hour. The mural depicts the guys whostop in for coffee every morning. Left to right: RogerSchneider, Joe Luskey, John Paulmann, Jerry Ebersviller,Curt Boeder, Brian Narr, owner Phyllis Kroehler,Enterprise photo by Kurt MenkJimmy Clark, Charlie Haus, Sarge Meffert, BruceDahlke and Kenny Narr.News BriefsBergersen appointed to EDAThe Arlington City Council, during its most recentregular meeting, unanimously adopted a resolution toappoint Dean Bergersen to the Economic DevelopmentAuthority (EDA).In addition to Bergersen, the EDA is comprised ofMark Lundstrom, Larry Sorenson, Dick Thomes, TimKloeckl, City Council member Jason Ruehling and CityCouncil member Jennifer Nuesse.PLRAC seeking county memberThe Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council (PLRAC)has an opening on the Board of Directors for a representativefrom Sibley County. The deadline for submittingan application is June 28.Interested Sibley County residents should contactBrenda Byron, Executive Director of Prairie Lakes, at(800) 298-1254 or plrac@hickorytech.netThe new board members will be appointed on July 25and have their first meeting on August 22.Rose named to Dean’s ListMarie Rose, a 2010 graduate of the Sibley East SeniorHigh School, was recently named to the Dean’s Listat Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, during thespring semester.In order to be named to the Dean’s List, a studentmust carry at least 14 academic credits and maintain atleast a 3.5 grade point average.She is the daughter of Rick and Lorie Rose, Arlington.Area students on Dean’s ListThree local and area students were recently named tothe Dean’s List at Ridgewater College, Willmar campus,during the spring semester.The three students are Dennis Rabe, Arlington; JacobRuehling, Green Isle; and Terry Shogren, Gaylord.In order to be included on the Dean’s List, a studentmust maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higherand be enrolled in at least 12 credits and meet certainother criteria.A zipping adventureAfter a year-long search, Lee and Eva Kerfoot foundthe ideal spot to build their 2 1/2 hour, guided outdooradventure, according to an article in the Henderson Independent.Kerfoot Canopy Tours, located near the Blakeleyturnoff on the Scenic Byway, will open to the public onFriday, June 14. This aerial adventure course with nineziplines offers a new and thrilling way to experience theriver valley. Open seven days a week, tours begin at 9a.m. and the last tour leaves at 4 p.m.Birth AnnouncementBen and Kacey Tollefson,St. Peter, announce the birthof their son, Dustin RodneyTollefson, who was born onSaturday, June 8.Dustin weighed sixpounds, three ounces andmeasured 18 3/4 inches.The grandparents are Rodand Lynn Tollefson, ruralGaylord; Alan Trout, Gaylord;and Keri Trout, Gaylord.Dustin TollefsonTown & Country Medallion HuntFifth & Sixth Clues...“This is a lot of greenat this location.”“The prices go up anddown here.”A23EaPolice chief held in contempt of courtBy Karin Ramige CornwellManagerArlington Police ChiefBruce Rovinsky was found incontempt of court by theHonorable Thomas McCarthyin Sibley County DistrictCourt on Thursday morning,June 6, according to courtdocuments.Rovinsky had received asubpoena on Friday, May 31to testify in a civil matter in50 th Wedding Anniversary CelebrationMarvin & Irene BulauSaturday, June 221-5 p.m.ArlingtonCommunity CenterJoin us in celebrating the50th Wedding AnniversaryhonoringKelly and LuAnnSaturday, June 15th, 20133:00 pm - 7:00 pmGaylord Game Protective League ParkGaylord, MNHosted by their ChildrenMusic by Dale Dahmen & The Polka Beatsdistrict court on Monday,June 3.Rovinsky failed to appearin district court on Monday,June 3. Judge McCarthy, inturn, summoned Rovinsky toappear in district court onThursday, June 6.During that court appearanceon Thursday, June 6,Rovinsky apologized to thecourt for his failure to appearand took full responsibilitySibley County Continued from page 1nance, which is a totalrewrite.This new 911 ordinanceprovides a system to assignaddresses to all principalstructures located in SibleyCounty outside the incorporatedlimits of municipalities.The purpose of this system isto promote the public’shealth, safety and generalwelfare. The system is intendedto meet the requirementsof the Emergency TelecommunicationsServices Act.A public hearing on proposedamendments was setfor the general meeting dayon Tuesday, July 9.ReportsCounty Commissioner JimNytes said the Rural EnergyBoard toured the Deer Creekelectrical station south ofBrookings, S.D., to be educatedon how the electrical gridimpacts Sibley County andarea counties. The plant onlyis used when the weather iseither real hot or real cold.County Commissioner BillPinske said the state legislaturepassed a sales tax exemptionfor counties as of Jan. 1.Pinske said if a department isplanning a big purchase thisyear, it should try to wait untilJan. 1.Pinske attended a specialmeeting with TrailblazerTransit and the county publichealth and human services toaddress the issue of clientsnot able to get rides at certaintimes of the day. One concernwas that the charter schoolsare consuming the earlytimes.County Commissioner JimSwanson said in order to fundthe transportation, the countyneeds guaranteed moneycoming in. Swanson said residentswill be asked to makedoctor and other medical relatedappointments after 8:30a.m. Plus, if appointmentswith a specialist have to bemade weeks in advance,Trailblazer can make exceptionto the no more thanseven-day in advance reservationrule and look at reservingsome times.“We have made someprogress,” said Pinske. “Bothsides are looking at ways tomake it fit better.”Swanson said a meetingwas conducted with a companythat wanted to providewireless throughout the county.The downside is the companywants a $3.5 millionsubsidy from the county.Swanson suggested not takingaction until it sees how theRenville-Sibley Fiber projectis going.204 Shamrock Dr.Arlington*23-24SAE,23Ca50YEARSKelly and LuAnnBaggenstoss*22-23SEjfor the matter.Rovinsky said he simplyforgot about the court appearanceon Monday, June 3.When asked why he did notrespond to calls to contacthim that day, Rovinsky respondedthat he had workedthe late shift on Sunday night,June 2 and turned off his cellphone after he went home tosleep. Rovinsky told JudgeMcCarthy that it would neverSeptic InspectionA resolution was approvedadding to the fee schedule afee of $75 for inspection servicesfor the monitoring ofsubsurface sewage treatmentsystems. As a result, the countyamended the contract withMid-MN to do septic inspections.Other NotesThe Board of Appeal and *23-24EaIt’s a SURPRISE Party!Happy ‘80’ BirthdayParty Open HouseMARTHAHANKESat., June 151-5 pmGrey FoxGreen IsleWe hope you can joinus in celebration!*22-23SEaCommunityCalendarThursday, June 13: Golden Age Club, senior citizen’sbuilding at Four Seasons park, noon potluck,followed by meeting and entertainment.Monday, June 17: Arlington City Council, councilchambers, 6:30 p.m.Sibley East School Board, room 149, ArlingtonCampus, 6:30 p.m.VFW Post 6031, veteran’s building at fairgrounds,8 p.m.Tuesday, June 18: Arlington Garden Club, roadtrip, meet at city parking lot, 9:30 a.m.Knights of Columbus, St. Mary’s Parish Hall, 8p.m.MAIN BANKMonday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (straight thru)DRIVE THRUMonday - 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 noonArlington State Bank(507) 964-2256Fax (507) 964-5550www.ArlingtonStateBank.comEQUAL HOUSING LENDERhappen again.Judge McCarthy laterfound Rovinsky in contemptof court and said he wouldimpose a penalty if Rovinskyfailed to appear again.The contempt of courtcharge will be removed fromRovinsky’s record if he doesnot have another violation inthe next year.Equalization hearing is scheduledfor 6 p.m. June 17 at thecourthouse in Glencoe.Commissioners will attendthe Tour of Henderson startingat 11 a.m. June 18.The meeting of SibleyCounty municipalities will beheld in Gibbon at 6 p.m.Thursday, June 27.The next Sibley Countyboard meeting is 9 a.m. Tuesday,June 25.MemberFDIC