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December, 2006 Archive

Second half surge leads SE boys past St. Peter

Thursday, December 28th, 2006

A solid second half led Sibley East’s boys’ basketball team to its second victory of the season last Tuesday. The Wolverines toppled St. Peter 46-24 in non-conference action at Gaylord. Continue reading »

A smile for Santa!

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

Santa Claus

This young boy couldn’t stop smiling during his visit with Santa Claus. Several youngsters participated in Gaylord Santa Day and Breakfast with Santa held Saturday at City Hall. The event was sponsored by the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce and the Prairie House Restaurant.

EDA learns differences about TIF, tax abatement

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

What is the different between tax increment financing and tax abatement? What are the advantages of each? Continue reading »

Arlington woman sends gift of warmth to soldiers in Iraq

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

Quilts for soldiers

Joyce Weckwerth of rural Arlington has made eleven quilts for area soldiers serving in Iraq. Displaying Weckwerth’s work above are two St. Peter area soldiers. - Submitted photo

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Wage boosts for elected county officials range from 6.7% to 17%

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

Sibley County’s five elected officials will receive salary increases ranging from 6.7% to 17% in 2007. The increases approved by county commissioners were less than requested. The elected officials had requested increases ranging from 8.8% to 34%. Continue reading »

Revenue exceeds costs for most county funds

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

Revenues have exceeded expenditures in most county funds from January through November. Continue reading »

Superintendent to retire, but will return to post through private contract

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

Sibley East Superintendent John Langenbrunner will no longer be a school district employee after June 30, 2007. However, he will continue to serve as the district’s superintendent under a private contract. Continue reading »

Few attend Sibley East Truth in Taxation hearing

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

Only two people attended Sibley East’s Truth in Taxation hearing Dec. 12. Sibley East’s levy is proposed to be $1,180,278 in 2007, an increase of $252,301 or 27.2% from the 2006 levy of $927,978. Continue reading »

Wrestlers improve to 10-1 with sweep in quadrangular

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

Sibley East’s wrestling team improved its record to 10-1 Friday by going unbeaten in a quadrangular meet at Arlington. Continue reading »

Derek Hahn records 75th career victory in SE win over Madelia-Tr.

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

Wolverine wrestler Derek Hahn recorded his 75th career victory last Tuesday to highlight Sibley East’s 45-18 victory over visiting Madelia-Truman. Continue reading »