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70 year Legion Post #433 member
Roman “Red” Zachow, because he was unable to attend the Memorial Day ceremony, was recognized Tuesday for his 70 years of continuous membership to Gaylord Legion Post #433. Zachow is pictured with Legion representatives Gary Kloempken (left) and Robert Reid.
Read MoreFundraiser to upgrade SE science equipment
A fundraising effort is underway to upgrade and add science classroom equipment and supplies for Sibley East High School. Greg Elseth, Sibley East High School biology teacher, said many Sibley East students are interested in the biological and medical fields, and it is critical that the students have opportunities to participate in quality science.
Read MoreSE retirees taught for a combined 124 years
Four Sibley East teachers, with a combined total of 124 years of experience, are now officially retired as the 2020-2021 school year came to a close last week. Rhonda Hermanson has 25 years of experience in the education field. Rene Moriarty will be retiring after teaching 32 years. Stacy Pauly Stacy Pauly will be retiring…
Read MoreCity asking for update from the RS Fiber Board
The RS Fiber shortfall payment. That was a common theme in a City of Gaylord audit which was presented to council members two months ago. Now, the city would like to know what efforts are taking place to decrease that payment. Mayor Dawn Kratzke opened last week’s city council meeting by saying she would like…
Read MoreSunday is graduation day at Sibley East
Sibley East High School will graduate 90 students Sunday. Commencement is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at the Sibley East High School football field in Arlington. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the school gymnasium.
Read MoreCity commits $15,000 for architectural work on pavilion restoration
Gaylord’s City Council, two months ago, heard about plans to restore the pavilion in the park. Those plans took a step forward on May 19th when council members agreed to commit $15,000 for architectural designs for the project. Restoring The Oaks Pavilion (most recently known as the roller rink) is the plan for the city’s…
Read MoreMemorial Day 2021
Gaylord’s Legion and Auxiliary recognized members for continuous members at its Memorial Day Ceremony Monday. They included, left to right, Harold Jackson (26 year Legion Post #433 member); Ethel Bauer (60 year Legion Auxiliary member); Ruth Olson (70 year Legion Auxiliary member); Marlene Kloeckl (60 year Legion Auxiliary member); Missing from photo: Roman Zachow (70…
Read MoreSE board gets budget update
Sibley East’s expenditures are projected to exceed revenue by $722,161 for the 2020-2021 school year. The revised budget was approved by the school board May 17. The adopted 2020-2021 budget projected expenditures would exceed revenue by $429,077. Janna Tessmer, Sibley East Business Manager, said the major difference on the revenue side is that the adopted…
Read MoreHonor our veterans, attend a Memorial Day program
After an abbreviated Memorial Day program last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gaylord Legion Post #433 and its Auxiliary are returning to its traditional program this year. Gaylord’s observance will be held at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial in the City Park. The public is invited. Prior to the program in Gaylord, there…
Read MoreSupport our veterans – Buy a poppy
This Friday is National Poppy Day. This day starts the Memorial Day weekend when we hope everyone will remember, honor and support our veterans by wearing a poppy. If you don’t have a poppy, look for donation cans in most of our local businesses or the Gaylord Legion Club. Donations are used to SUPPORT living…
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