May, 2008 Archive
Nearly 300 people attended Memorial Day programs Monday in Gaylord and New Auburn. Gaylord’s program was held at the Veterans’ Memorial in the City Park. Bill Walsh spoke first and honored the memory of Gordon Evers who was a decorated war veteran. Ray Kuphal was then recognized for his 60 years of membership in the American Legion. Sibley East’s Junior High Band also performed before Gaylord High School graduate Todd Iverson delivered the Memorial Day address. Volunteers begin planting rain gardens in City Park
Thursday, May 29th, 2008
More than a dozen volunteers, under the direction of Paulette Nitz and Dianne Uecker, began planting rain gardens in the Gaylord City Park Friday. Work began in the rain garden across from the white park shelter. Other rain gardens will be located east of the tennis court and between Walsh Field and the Gaylord Pool. A rain garden is a planted depression that is designed to absorb rainwater runoff from impervious urban areas. This reduces surface runoff by allowing stormwater to soak into the ground, instead of having it flow into storm drains. Rain routed to gardens is filtered naturally through plants, removing nutrients and pollutants.
Ambulance garage construction may begin next month
Thursday, May 29th, 2008Gaylord City Council members learned last week that construction on the new emergency services building may begin as soon as next month. Continue reading »
Public hearing on proposed development June 4
Thursday, May 29th, 2008A public hearing regarding a proposed housing development west of the stormwater pond has been rescheduled for Wednesday, June 4th. Continue reading »
Gaylord man gets probation for stolen car charge
Thursday, May 29th, 2008Gaylord resident Leonard Scholla was sentenced to five years probation to the Department of Corrections Thursday. Continue reading »
City closer to a financial advisory committee
Thursday, May 29th, 2008City leaders are continuing their efforts to establish a Financial Advisory Committee. Continue reading »
Hunter makes first court appearance for shooting son
Thursday, May 29th, 2008An omnibus hearing is set for June 19 at 1 p.m. for Anthony Klaseus, a rural Belle Plaine man who accidentally shot and killed his son while turkey hunting last month in Faxon Township. Continue reading »
Commissioners approve tax abatement in Winthrop
Thursday, May 29th, 2008Sibley County Commissioners, by a 3-1 vote, approved a tax abatement for United Farmers Cooperative of Winthrop. Continue reading »
County makes first payment to SCHA
Thursday, May 29th, 2008Sibley County Human Services Board, last week, approved paying $222,021 back to South Country Health Alliance (SCHA), a 14-county, county-based purchasing program for medical services. Continue reading »
Hours set for interim Veterans Service Officer
Thursday, May 29th, 2008Sibley County’s Board of Commissioners have appointed Hank Sadler, retired Nicollet County Veterans Service Officer, as part-time interim Veterans Service Officer. Continue reading »