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Courage is an everyday virtue Students in a philosophy class were anxiously awaiting the start of their final exam. The professor had warned them that it would be one of the most challenging tests they would ever take. The teacher wrote one question on the board and said, “This is your exam. You have one hour to complete it.” One student scribbled something quickly and turned in his exam, casually walking out of the room. The other
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students continued to write furiously as they looked on in disbelief. The professor chuckled when he looked at the exam and wrote on it “Great job! 100%.” The question: “What is courage?” The student’s answer: “This is.” Every day, examples of courage are all around us. These folks aren’t winning awards, getting their names in the news or resting on their laurels. They are running businesses and non-profit organizations, working in the trenches to go the extra mile for customers, and volunteering for causes in their communities. They face challenges and discouragements that threaten their financial and emotional futures. Yet they persevere. Maxwell Maltz, author of “PsychoCybernetics,” offers this explanation: “We must have courage to bet on our ideas, to take calculated risks, and to act. Everyday living requires courage if life is to be effective and bring happiness.” Courage is one of the themes of the recently released movie, “Joy,” the story of Joy Mangano, who invented the Miracle Mop and Huggable Hangers. She holds more than 100 patents for her inventions. She used her life savings and borrowed from family and friends to create the Miracle Mop. It took two long
years of working in supermarkets, talking to shoppers one at a time and working out of her bedroom. Her kids filled the orders. “Whenever you start something new, in business or life, doubt comes easy but courage takes work,” Joy said. “You must be brave and you must be strong to have the courage to keep going when you do experience the struggles of being an entrepreneur,” she added. “Even when I was able to move into a real office and have a warehouse, my support team stayed the same. I think a large part of my success came from my drive to bring something bigger into the world and to show my children that they could also accomplish their dreams, no matter the obstacles.” More than 25 years ago, I wrote my first book, “Swim With the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive.” The book stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for over a year. Why? Because it inspired people to have the courage to take risks and trust their instincts. The Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3
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Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 advice I offered then is just as relevant today. Was I ever afraid that I would fail? Yes and no. Yes, because I didn’t want to be embarrassed or disappoint others at whatever I tried. No, because I had the courage to be confident in my ability to survive failure and celebrate success. Dr. Charles Garfield, author of “Peak Performance,” tells the story of a very wealthy man who bought a ranch in Arizona and invited some of his closest associates to see it. After touring some of the 1,500 acres of mountains and rivers and grasslands, he took everyone to the house. The swimming pool was huge and full of alligators. The rich owner said: “I value courage more than anything else. Courage is what made me a billionaire. In fact, I think that courage is such a powerful virtue that if anybody is courageous enough to jump into that pool, swim through those alligators and make it to the other side, I’ll give them anything they want – my house, my land, my money.”
Of course, everybody laughed at the absurd challenge and proceeded to follow the owner into the house for lunch when they suddenly heard a splash. Turning
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Judith E. Heisick, 87 year old resident of Upsala, MN passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Riverside Assisted Living in Royalton, MN. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Word of Life Church in Upsala, MN with Rev. Clayton Wilfer officiating. Burial will take place in the Upsala Memorial Park Village Cemetery in Upsala, MN. A visitation will be held from 4-8 P.M. on Thursday and from 10-11 A.M. on Friday at Word of Life Church in Upsala, MN. Judith was born May 17, 1928, in Swanville Township to the late Albert and Florence Palm. She attended grade school in Burtrum and graduated from Swanville High School in 1946. She received her two-year elementary teaching certificate from St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1948, later obtaining her four-year Bachelor’s degree from St Cloud State University. She was an employee of the Upsala School District for many years, with 34 of those years spent teaching first and third graders. She was united in marriage to Ervin Koehn in 1948. Ervin passed away in 1967 and she was then united in marriage to Raymond Heisick in 1971. She was a member
of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church until its recent closure at which time she began worshipping regularly at Word of Life Lutheran Church. She was a long time member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 350. She immensely enjoyed her flower and vegetable gardens, canning and freezing the fruits of her labors. She also enjoyed embroidering, sewing and doing word search puzzles. Left to cherish her memory are her children Debbie (Brian) Baldwin of New Hope, Minnesota, Dan Koehn of Upsala, John (Ruth) Heisick of Bowlus, Tim (Arlene) Heisick of Westminster, Colorado, and Jackie (Sheldon) Sauer of Sauk Rapids; grandchildren Joe (Maureen) Heisick, Anne Heisick and fiancé Doug Elliot, Jennifer (Mike) Grieco, Melissa (Mike) Mattingly, Dan (Melanie) Heisick, Stacy (David) Kopka-Cristiani, and Kristen (Jon) Fuchs; great-grandchildren Alex, Adam, Ashley, Nick, Olivia, Emily, Mason, Luke, Katie, Elena, Luca, Gavin and Collin; brothers Glenn (Arlene) Palm and David Palm of Swanville and sister Leona (Henry) Niemeyer of Long Prairie, brother-in-laws Andrew Staricka of Swanville, Billy (Kathy) Koehn of Upsala, Carl (Noreen) Koehn of St. Cloud, and sisters-in-law Darlene Palm of Burtrum, Carolina Click of Coon Rapids, and Ruth Pacyga of Pullman, Washington; many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Ervin and Raymond, daughter Dana, brothers Francis, Herbert and Scotty Palm, and sister Betty Staricka.
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Robert F. Zeis, age 88 of Mound Lake, died peacefully surrounded by family on We d n e s d a y, February 17, 2016 at his home in Grey Eagle Township. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 20, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf presiding. Interment with full military honors will take place at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 22nd in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Robert Frank Zeis was born October 23, 1927 in Krain Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to John and Mary (Ebnet) Zeis. Bob attended country school and began working for Northern States Power (NSP) as a lineman at age 17. Bob moved to California when he was 20 years old. He joined the U.S. Army National Guard and served his country during the Korean War from 1950-1952 as a Staff Sergeant. Following his discharge from the Army, he moved back to Minnesota and continued to work for NSP. Bob was
united in marriage to Judith Marie Autio on April 26, 1969 in Webster, South Dakota. Bob and Judy made their home in Brooklyn Center, MN where he and Judy raised their family of five children. He retired from NSP in 1985 and moved to their lake home near Grey Eagle. Bob and Judy traveled extensively to many parts of the world during their retirement. Bob enjoyed fishing in Alaska and Canada, hunting, wintering in Florida, and playing cribbage and shuffle board. He was member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle and American Legion Post #211 in Holdingford. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Judy Zeis of Grey Eagle; children, Glenn Richard (Nancy) Zeis of Bloomington, Terry (Mike) Beauchane of Naperville, Illinois, Mary (Greg) Irvine of Brookston, John (Sherry) Zeis of Burtrum, and Julie (Glen) Meyer of Freeport; brothers and sister, Ervin Zeis, Don Zeis, Jerry Zeis and Rita Zenzen; twelve grandchildren; and eighteen great-grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Fred Schmitt and Alan Zeis. Serving as casket bearers will be his grandsons, Matt Beauchane, Marc Beauchane, John Irvine, Jacob Zeis, Jordan Meyer, Jerome Meyer, and Ryan Meyer. Serving as honorary casket bearers will be his granddaughters, Andrea Gulbranson, Rachel Klinnert, Jessy DcZeeuw, Ann Beauchane, and Matti Meyer. Cross bearer will be Mattie Meyer and scripture bearer will be Mike Beauchane.
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Esther J. Hinnenkamp, age 87 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 18 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Jeremy Theis officiating and Rev. Mike Van Sloun concelebrating. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Sauk Centre. Visitation will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. Esther Josephine Frericks was born September 27, 1928 in Freeport, Minnesota to Herman and Walburga (Beste) Frericks. On June 7, 1950 she married Alvin Hinnenkamp at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. The couple moved north of Sauk Centre where they farmed until their retirement in 1985. Esther was also employed at the St. Cloud Hospital and Web Printing. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre, Christian Mothers, and
the Homemakers Group. Esther enjoyed crocheting and sewing quilts, cooking and baking, gardening, and taking care of her family. Survivors include her children, Ruth (Dan) Pohlmann of Sauk Centre, Rose (Rick) Tschida of Belgrade, Jean Guettler of St. Cloud, David (Donna) Hinnenkamp of Sauk Centre, Vernon (Renee) Hinnenkamp of Andover, Loren (Linda) Hinnenkamp of St. Joseph, and Linda (Mike) Rolek of Otsego; sons-in-law, Dan (Ann) Malone of Madison, Wisconsin and Fred Pohlmann of Willmar; 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Alma Schulte of Freeport and Louise (Don) Haskamp of Blaine; and brother, Erwin Frericks of Blaine. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Hinnenkamp on July 24, 2011; daughters, Marilyn Malone and Karen Pohlmann; sisters, Marie Zwilling and Florence Austing; and brothers, Ambrose, Elmer, Ray, Jerome, and Roman Frericks. Serving as casket bearers will be Chris Tschida, Eric Pohlmann, Joe Malone, Nick Hinnenkamp, Shane Hinnenkamp, and Aaron Pohlmann. Cross bearer will be Andrew Guettler and scripture bearer will be Angie Tschida. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
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National Geographic Traveling Map program Visits Upsala Elementary
Upsala Elementary students visited South America last week. Kindergarteners through seventh grade students used a Giant Map of South America to learn more about maps, geography and the countries of the fourth largest continent in the world. The Giant Map program is part of the National Geographic Traveling Map program. The South American map is one of the world’s largest maps of the continent and measures 35 feet by 26 feet and weighs 102 pounds. Teachers at Upsala used it in the South Gym where it covered half of the basketball court. The kids thought it was cool! “Even though people use electronic
devices to travel and locate information, map skills are still important,” commented Wanda Erickson, K-12 Media Specialist. “All of us need to understand geography even if we have a GPS or Siri. How many have wished they had a paper atlas in their vehicle from time to time,” she laughed. Upsala students stocking-footed their way through the Andes and the Amazon up to the Panama Canal Thursday, Friday and Monday, January 28, 29 and February 1. Third grade students at Upsala Elementary located capitol cities in countries on the Giant Map of South America provided by National Geographic.
Strategizing Options with Low Dairy Commodity Prices workshops By Brenda Miller, University of Minnesota Extension University of Minnesota Extension will be holding two area workshops to address how to keep you dairy herd profitable in tough economic times and different strategizing options to look at. The first will be on Wednesday, March 2nd from 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Long Prairie City Hall. The second workshop will be held on Friday, March 4th at 1:00-3:30 pm at the Melrose City Offices. There is no charge to attend these workshops and coffee/cookies will be provided. Based on milk futures, 2016 looks to be a challenging year for dairy profitability. Although feed costs have decreased, milk prices have decreased more. In 2015 cull cow and bull calf prices were high, buffering the decreasing milk prices. These prices have also dropped to more average historic levels. Most economists are not predicting a collapse of milk prices like in 2009, but because of higher costs many farmers will be below break-even levels. This trend of boom and bust years are likely to continue into the
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Terrence Smith, a professional musician and folk dance caller, came to Swanville Public School and shared his talents with the students on January 28-29 during the students’ physical education and music classes. Mr. Smith taught American folk dance that challenged them both physically and mentally. Mr. Smith had students demonstrate, practice and then carry out the new formations while he played instruments such as the banjo, guitar, harmonica and drum. Students were also encouraged to sing the words while they danced. Beside teaching folk dance, Mr. Smith stressed to the students the importance of respecting each other, doing your best and making our community a better place. This activity was funded through a grant that the Physical Education department obtained through the Minnesota State Department initiative “Lets Move In School.” Phy-ed teachers Marv Poegel and Sharon Pesta appreciated the students for their positive attitude. There was tremendous enthusiasm towards learning something new and working cooperatively with each other.
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Birth Announcement
Minnesota Through The Lens:
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Auggie James Harren
Brent and Keyandra Harren of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their son, Auggie James Harren, born February 8, 2016 at 4:15 p.m. at the CentraCare HealthMelrose. Auggie weighed 9 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 21 inches in length. Welcoming Auggie home is his big sister Mia 8, and big brother Ethin 3. Grandparents are Jack and April Quistorff of Sauk Centre and Dan and Sue Harren of Melrose. Great grandparents are Victor Tschida of Melrose and Joe and Pat Mikacevich of White Bear Lake.
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Twenty students participated in the Upsala Area Schools Spelling Bee on Tuesday, February 9. Each classroom held its own competition and the top four spellers from grades 4-8 were eligible to compete in the District Spelling Bee. After many hard fought rounds the field was narrowed to four spellers, then down to the final two. Shanna Campbell and Isaiah Wardlaw kept competing in so many more rounds we lost count! The words kept getting harder until finally we had two correct words in a row from Isaiah Wardlaw. Congratulations to Isaiah Wardlaw and all of our 2016 contestants. Competitors listed in grade and al-
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Sudoku is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9×9 grid with numbers so that each row, column and 3×3 section contain all of the digits between 1 and 9. As a logic puzzle, Sudoku is also an excellent brain game.
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I don’t feel old. I don’t feel anything till noon. That’s when it’s time for my nap. -Bob Hope
“I don’t want to die. Please don’t let me die,” he whispered in desperation. He was a world leader - loved by many, dreaded by some, questioned by others. He was a prominent figure on the world’s stage having great power and prestige, wealth and control that could not be denied. But in his final moments everything that he had or had accomplished could not extend the life of Hugo Chavez one moment nor release him from his fear of dying. David wrote of a life that could end this way. “Here now is the man who did not make God his stronghold.” Another man came to the end of his life who was also a world leader. His ré-
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sumé describes him as a ruler with great power and authority, vast wealth and owner of beautiful buildings, a soldier, a poet, one who cared deeply for others and was “a man after God’s own heart.” When he faced death he said, “When I walk through the dark valley of death I will not be afraid.” Two different men, two different destinies because of two different choices. One lived his life with no fear of God. He sought fame and the favor of man. The other lived his life in fear of God and sought His favor, often His forgiveness but always His approval. All of us have these same choices. We can live for ourselves, as Hugo Chavez did, seeking recognition and power and die in fear as he did. Or, we can choose to live for God as David did, serve Him faithfully with great love and passion and die as he did in peace.
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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson
A Closer Look at Child Care Unionization Vote Ballots for a child-care unionization vote were mailed out last week by the state. Providers who cared for children receiving state child care assistance within the past year were supposed to be allowed to vote. However, it now appears that only those providers who received state payments in December were on the list of eligible voters. Ballots are due back to the Bureau of Mediation Services by the end of the month. According to the legislative intent, nearly 2,400 providers should have been eligible to vote in the election, which has been controversial ever since the bill passed in 2013. With this new twist that only those who received payments in December are eligible, I’m not sure how many actual ballots were sent out. Even if all the original 2,400 had voted, that still represents only about one-third of all licensed child-care providers in Minnesota. In other states where similar legislation has been passed, low voter turnout has been a factor. I have visited with very few providers in our district who are in favor of this unionization vote. It will, in all likelihood, raise costs for child care and result in those joining the union having to pay dues, which could run between $300 and $900 per year. If approved, AFSCME would be the bargaining unit. It doesn’t appear as if these workers would be eligible for benefits such as state health insurance. It took nearly three years to get the necessary number of signatures to require this vote. I don’t see any benefit to having private businesses become part of a
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public employee union. The cost for all child care will probably increase, and it may have the unintended consequence of lowering the number of providers who will accept children with the state subsidy. We are already facing severe shortages in child care, especially for infant children. And I fear this is just adding to the problem of too many regulations placed on our providers. Several legislators held a series of ag roundtables in Alexandria and Crookston last week. At the gathering in Alex, at the community and technical college, several instructors from the Adult Farm Business Management program gave updates. Additional funding provided by the Legislature last year has enabled more instructors to be hired, which should help to alleviate the expected increased work load caused by the declining farm economy. Bill Januszewski, who heads the program in Alex, told those in attendance, “The farm crisis is coming.” He went on to say that it’s difficult to come up with cash flows for the coming year that show any kind of profit. He mentioned that dairy, with milk prices in the $15 range, is showing especially tight margins and in many cases, projections of an actual loss in 2016. We also received an update from the Minnesota Board of Animal Health on the Avian Flu that ravaged our turkey flocks last year. Over 100 farms were hit, resulting in the loss of over nine million birds. State officials feel they are better prepared if another outbreak should hit this spring. A major expansion of the poultry testing lab in Willmar is expected to be completed by August, which will allow testing for the disease to be done on site in Willmar, instead of samples having to be sent to St. Paul. Rep. Anderson can be contacted by email at rep.paul.anderson@house.mn or by phone at 651-296-4317. To receive email updates sign-up on his webpage at www.house.mn/13a.
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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne The Church
The old country church was an extremely important hub of life in the past. The church had a big influence on our involvement with others in the community. As a child we were encouraged to play with children of the same faith. As we began to date and look for a spouse, the church was again used to encourage us in our choices. Our church was built sometime around 1880. It consisted of almost exclusively German immigrants. There was a lot of encouragement to abide by the strict rules of the church. A fair amount of “thou shalt not” and this is “most certainly true.” There was a definite seating arrangement. The men sat on the right as you walked into the church and the ladies sat in the benches on the left. It was strongly encouraged that you attend church whenever any service or occasion was being held at the church. There were also places on the benches where you were expected to be. This made it easier for those in attendance to notice if someone was absent. Clothing worn at the church was also important. The ladies wore some form of covering on their heads and a dress was required. The men wore a wool suit, a vest and a tie. Many of the older men either wore a white shirt, which had been yellowed with age, or a flannel shirt. This
attire was worn both winter and summer. Of course deodorant was for the women, so the men in the warm wool suits during the summer months, were usually standing a step away from those with whom they were talking. Remember, a church occasion also included a pot-luck summer picnic, which always seemed to be on a 90 degree day. The organ was an old pump organ which required very hard and continuous leg work from the lady playing the organ. The sound was very different from the modern organs. In some of the old movies there is an old organ used during the church service. A different, but familiar sound. It brings back memories. A special memory is the trip home from church. After I was confirmed, I was allowed to ride back home with Uncle Hugo in his late 30s model Chev. It was memorable due to several factors. First the road was narrow, very dusty and 5 miles long. The heater in the car never seemed to work in the winter. The car seemed to suck dust into the interior. My Grandfather, Pa, sat in front with Uncle Hugo and my grandmother, Ma, and I sat in the back seat. The drive home on Sunday required that Pa and Uncle Hugo each light up, what had to be, the strongest smelling cigars. The smoke turned the air in the car from a brown color to a mixture of brown overpowered by a strong gray color. One didn’t roll the window down because it would create a vacuum which brought even more dust into the car. You didn’t complain to your elders regarding their actions, since that wasn’t acceptable. We were really glad to get home.
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By Connie Nelson, DV/SA Program Coordinator, Hands of Hope Resource Center February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a month used to raise awareness about abuse in teen and early 20’s relationships. Abuse in young dating relationships is more common than we would think, and unfortunately most often becomes a lasting behavior in that relationship. Statistics tell us that one in three teen relationships are marred with abuse. The theme for 2016 is “Love=Setting Boundaries,” because boundaries are an important part of every healthy relationship. It’s a rather long theme, but the message is very true. There is a serious lack of understanding of what constitutes abuse in teen dating relationships, not only by the teen but also by many parents. This is something that needs to change, as knowledge is power, and in this case can be the difference between life and death, or an entire lifetime of abuse and pain. The long lasting effects of abuse on a teen, such as substance abuse, eating disorders, suicide attempts, and often times risky sexual behavior, often resulting in pregnancy, can be devastating not only for the teens involved, but for the entire family as well.
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Local Municipality Minutes Swanville City January 5, 2016 Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Jay Bartkowicz, Jim Molitor, Norm Carlson, and Tony Maciej. Also present: Pat Zeis and Jenna Peterson, Mark Hallen, Brenda Schmidt, Bob Denny, Lonny Hutchins, and reporter Sheila McCoy. Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held Tuesday, December 8, 2015 were reviewed. A motion was made by Jim Molitor to approve the minutes as printed. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Jim Molitor and seconded by Norm Carlson to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Pat Zeis and Jenna Peterson was present to report to the council that Morrison County Soil and Water could not commit to verifying that a driveway could be put on the Forest Hill Lane lot because of the time of year. Mayor Lange contacted the city attorney on annexing the land to the east of the Forest Hill Lane lots should the driveway become a road. The attorney stated that the city may have certain restrictions on the driveway and try to annex the adjoining property after the driveway becomes a road to the adjourning land. Jim Molitor presented an appraisal of the lots that came to $15,000.00. Mayor Peterson made a motion to sell lots 28, 29, 30 on Forest Hill Lane for $15,000.00 with the stipulation that the lot will be used as a driveway and not a road, with the approval of MC Soil and Water, and if at some point the adjoining land develops to the east of the city lots, the city would take steps to try to annex the land into the city. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. City maintenance man, Lonny said he put up the new signs on Forest Hill Lane. Lonny also stated that he will get the other bids for the addition and repair work on the city park building. Tabled the addition and repair work for now. Mayor Lange stated the city will start working on a wellhead protection plan. Minnesota Department of Health will help the city with this plan. Mayor Lange made a motion to appoint Lonny Hutchins and Jim Molitor as co-managers for the City of Swanville’s Wellhead Protection Plan. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.
This being the first meeting of the year, the following organizational actions are made: Jim Molitor will be acting Mayor in the absence of Mayor Lange. The First State Bank of Swanville will be the designated depository of the City. The regular meeting date for the City Council meeting is the first Tuesday after the first Monday of each month at (7:00 p.m.) Special meeting only after proper notification and publication. The Bond of the City Clerk/ Treasurer will be set at $12,000.00. Assigned duties to the following Council Members and Citizens of the Community: Community Center: Julie Hollermann. City Park-Duane Johnson and Sandy Lange Streets and Sidewalks- Tony Maciej and Jay Bartkowicz. Springbrook Cemetery: Julie Hollermann and Lonny Hutchins. City Weed Inspector: Jim Molitor and Lonny Hutchins. Rural Fire Assoc. Rep.: Sandy Lange and Tony Maciej. Police Service: Sandy Lange and Jim Molitor. City Attorney: The law office of Peters & Churchwell. City Engineer: Widseth, Smith & Nolting. Representative on the Senior Center board: Norm Carlson. Planning and Zoning Committee: Sandy Lange, Jay Bartkowicz, Val Sobania, John Dragseth, Duane Johnson, Jeff Thoma and Lonny Hutchins. Well Head Managers: Lonny Hutchins and Jim Molitor A motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz to accept these actions as stated. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Salaries for Employees and Council Members for 2016: Mayor’s salary: $1800.00 annually + $15.00 per hour for special meetings. Council Members salaries: $900.00 annually + $15.00 per hour for special meetings. Clerk/Treasurer salary: $1050.00 monthly + $15.00 per hour for special meeting. Cleaning Community Center: $125.00 monthly. Maintenance Man Salary: $33280.00 annually + 60% Health care + Disability Ins. + 2 weeks paid vacation Jim Molitor made a motion to raise maintenance salary to $36,000.00. Mayor Lange seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Substitute Maintenance Man Salary new: $16.00 per hour. Park Helper/Center Cleaner:
$10.50 per hour. Mileage at present 50¢ a mile. A motion was made by Norm Carlson to leave the all other salaries as is. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Mayor Lange stated she would like to become a member of the Morrison County Safety Group that is beginning to form. Council was in agreement for her to join. Bob Denny was in attendance at the council meeting to voice his opinion on ice spots on the city streets and sidewalks not shoveled. Council will consider his advice. Brenda Schmidt was present to voice her concern about semitrailers traveling on DeGraff Avenue, not obeying the stop signs, and jake braking within the city limits. Council member Molitor stated he will visit with a representative from JennieO. Mark Hallen, city engineer, was present to give the maintenance man a revised drawing of the curb stops from the 2013 water project. The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing, Norm Carlson a motion to approve the claims. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. There being no further business, a motion was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by Jay Bartkowicz to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 8:20 p.m. Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/ Treasurer Burnhamville Township January 26, 2016 These are unapproved minutes. The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville Township was held January 26, 2016 at the Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors: Mike Berscheit and Bruce Johnson; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky; Treasurer Pam Throener. Sup. Louis Thompson was on speaker phone. Others present: Erv Herdering. The minutes from the regular meeting of December 29, 2015 were approved as presented on a motion by Sup. Johnson. Motion was seconded by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed. For correspondence the township received an anonymous letter complaining of road conditions around the dumpster in Burtrum. The township board has no authority on the road conditions in the city and no response is required to anonymous letters. Also received notice
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING FOR GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP
Notice is given to residents of Grey Eagle Township, Todd County, that the Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be postponed to the third Tuesday, March 15, 2016. The Annual Meeting will be held at 8:00 PM to conduct any necessary business prescribed by law. The Annual Meeting will be held at the Grey Eagle Town Hall, 214 East State Street, Grey Eagle, Minnesota. Mary Ann Primus, Grey Eagle Township Clerk
of Long Prairie annual fire meeting with townships on February 3 and Swanville Fire Ass’n. board meeting January 26, and an ad for a culvert tracking web site. A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 5206 through 5215: Rev. $805.13; R & B $3,648.65. Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed. In the road report plows have gone through several times to clear blowing snow. Resident’s request for snow plowing need to go through the town board.
Sup. Berscheit is working on clearing trees on Dunlin Road as time and weather conditions permit. Supervisors will try to notify local land owners when workers may be working near their land. Township elections will be held March 8, 2016 with election hours from 5-8 p.m. Sup. Berscheit made a motion to appoint Pam Throener, Bonnie Alsleben, Brenda Schwanke as election judges with Terri Holmgren as alternate. Sup. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion passed. Treasurer’s report showed a
Grey Eagle UMC Begins Lenten Journey By Pastor Gary Taylor Catholics and many Protestant denominations follow a calendar with six seasons: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. Lent is a 40 day period of personal reflection, confession of sins to God, receiving God’s forgiveness, and sometimes fasting. This 40 day period begins on Ash Wednesday, February 10 this year, and ends on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter. If you are curious and add up all the days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday you will come up with 46. So, what’s up with that? Well, the Sundays don’t count in the 40 day period of fasting. Every Sunday throughout the year is considered a “mini-Easter” since Jesus was resurrected on Sunday. It is a day of celebration, not fasting. Grey Eagle United Methodist Church and Pastor Gary Taylor are embarking on a 10 part sermon series called “Ten Tough Topics” during Lent. The ten topics are: Evil, Religion & Science, Other Religions, Evangelism & Tolerance, God of the Old Testament, Jesus & Christianity, Resurrection, the Gnostic Gospels, Sins of the Church, and Forgiveness. The series started on Sunday, February 14 and includes our Wednesday night service through March 16. Worship times are 9 AM on Sundays and 7:30 PM on Wednesdays. Lent at Grey Eagle UMC includes Palm Sunday, March 20, when the youth
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Burnhamville Township Residents Notice of Annual Meeting and Election of Officers March 8, 2016
Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Burnhamville Township, County of Todd, and State of Minnesota, that the Election of Officers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at the Burtrum Community Center. The election hours will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Offices to be voted on include: One supervisor for a three year term and One clerk for a two year term. The Annual Meeting will begin at 8:20 p.m. to conduct all necessary business. The Board of Canvas will be held after the meeting. In case of inclement weather the election and meeting will be held March 15, 2016, same time and place. Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk
balance of $115,028.85. Treasurer’s report was approved by Sup. Berscheit and seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed. A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Next regular meeting will be on February 23, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the Burtrum Community Center. The books of the clerk and treasurer will be audited at the next meeting. Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk
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and children of the church process through the church and distribute palm branches to the congregation. Grey Eagle UMC will also celebrate Maundy Thursday, March 24, with an Agape Supper. Several members of the church put on this special service as we share a meal that represents a Seder Meal and share the Lord’s Supper, also known as Communion or Eucharist. The service begins at 5:30 PM and all are welcome. Good Friday Worship on March 25 is shared with Peace United Church in Long Prairie and begins at 7 PM. Grey Eagle UMC is located at 30422 County Road 2, Grey Eagle, MN. We are a certified welcoming congregation in the United Methodist Church. The people of Grey Eagle UMC are growing in faith, open to all people inviting them to know Jesus Christ, and going out to serve God by serving others. Grey Eagle UMC – Growing Love & Faith, Serving Neighbors.
Grey Eagle Senior Center February Pot Luck Bingo Party
The Grey Eagle Senior Center is planning a February Pot Luck/Bingo Party for Wednesday, February 24 at 12:00 noon, (please note the change in time). Anyone who is 55 years of age or older is invited to attend. Please bring a dish to share. Following the meal, we will play Buck a Card bingo. Please come, bring a friend, and join in the fun and fellowship!
Morrison County Sheriff’s Office February 13, 2016: At approximately 5:00 pm, Morrison County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a snowmobile accident with injuries near 40th Street and Dove Road, in Elmdale Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 58 year old Dale Sachs of Coon Rapids, MN was traveling single file with a group of riders on the snowmobile trial at about 40 MPH. Sachs stated that a deer jumped out from his left and went between him and the windshield of the snowmobile. Sachs was thrown from the machine and complaining of hip pain. He was transported to St. Cloud Hospital with unknown injuries. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Upsala Fire & Rescue and Gold Cross Ambulance.
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Kindergarten Round Up at Sacred Heart School in Freeport Parents who have children who will be ready for kindergarten in the Fall of 2016 are invited to an information/registration meeting on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 PM at Sacred Heart School in Freeport. It is your opportunity to learn about Sacred Heart School, and we would love to have you check us out. You will meet the kindergarten teacher, and
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TUES. NOON, FEB. 23: Fish, mashed potatoes, vegetable roll. THURS. 5 PM, FEB. 25: Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread. * Dessert, milk and coffee served with each meal. Call Kim 320-630-4046 a day before your meal! Swanville Senior Center
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MON., FEB. 22: Polish sausage, oven fried potatoes, green beans, pudding/topping. TUE., FEB. 23: Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, corn, dessert. WED., FEB. 24: Turkey, dressing, gravy, squash, rice crispy bar. THURS., FEB. 25: Baked fish, potato casserole, carrots, gingerbread/topping. FRI., FEB. 26: Corn chowder soup, egg salad sandwich, fruit, cookie. Call a day before you choose to dine. Upsala Community Center: 320-573-4435 Birch Lake Area
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Swanville Public Schools Kindergarten Round Up
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February 12, 2016: At 10:18 Donna Herding of Long Prairie, reported a phone scam. Someone had called and said they were with Medicare and needed to refill medical items, they were asking for personal account information. February 12, 2016: At 17:03 it was reported of a fish house that was broken into on Sauk Lake that occurred sometime within the last week. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office also has received several reports of thefts from fish houses on Sauk Lake during the same time period. The incidents are currently under investigation. Any one with information is asked to contact the Todd or Stearns County Sheriff’s Offices. February 14, 2016: At 10:58 a property damage accident occurred on County 103 in Grey Eagle Township. The owner of the vehicle, Jeffrey Nieland, 42, of Grey Eagle had went off the curve in the early morning hours and hit a tree. No injuries were reported. Shaggy’s Towing out of Melrose assisted with the call.
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WANTED TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples: also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664. SC-odB WANTED: Apple cider press, in good condition. Call 320-815-1768. FOR SALE: Antique typewriter desk and chair, good condition. Call 320-8151768. FOR SALE: 1999 Dodge Status PW/ PL, new tires, great runner, woman owner. Call 320-334-1149 or 320-573-2264 days.
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