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Thursday, February 2, 2017
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Harvey Mackay Page 2 Tom Kuehne Page 3 Obituaries: Monroe, Riesner, Boecker, Barton, Pages 4-5 Scheibel, Scattarella, Hommerding, Sufka, Wienhold Notes from the Capitol Page 8 Dave Says Page 9
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Mental toughness makes all the difference -By Harvey Mackay
After the New England Patriots defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers to advance to the Super Bowl, star Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady was asked what makes his team so special. His answer was short and succinct, “Mental toughness.” Not exceptional physical strength, not training, not even superior talent. Mental toughness. Graham Jones, Sheldon Hanton, and Declan Connaughton used personal construct psychology in interviews with elite athletes, as well as elitelevel coaches and sport psychologists, to arrive at the following definition of mental toughness:
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Mental toughness is “having the natural or developed psychological edge that enables you to: generally, cope better than your opponents with the many demands (competition, training, lifestyle) that sport places on a performer; specifically, be more consistent and better than your opponents in remaining determined, focused, confident, and in control under pressure.” Note a trend here. Most people attribute mental toughness to elite athletes. I disagree. Being mentally tough can apply to anyone in any profession. Wikipedia defines it as a measure of individual resilience and confidence that may predict success in sport, education and the workplace. There are many characteristics that contribute to mental toughness. You have to start with training and preparation. If you aren’t prepared to do your job, you have no chance. The will to succeed is preceded by the will to prepare. Consistency goes hand in hand with preparation. Getting started is hard enough, but consistently carrying out your plan is more difficult. Even the best business plans will fail without a dedication to consistency. Other important traits are concentration and focus. It’s a topic I hear about frequently in business. The most common complaints? Too many irons in the fire. Too many projects spinning at one time. Too many interruptions. Too many phone calls. Too many emails.
Too many things to do. Too little time. Stay focused as best you can, and don’t let things happen to you – not when you can make things happen. Poise under pressure is another important attribute. It’s easy to show poise when everything is going well. It’s a lot tougher to maintain your poise when things are not going well. But the minute you lose your composure, the chances of defeat increase. Focus on what you can do or control. Forget the past. Next, everyone has to have goals. What is it you want to achieve? Truly dedicated individuals won’t let anything interfere with attaining their goals. That’s why so few people become champions in their fields. Determination almost goes without saying. If you don’t have a deep-down burning desire to achieve something, you won’t accomplish it. Sometimes desire is more important than talent. Determination can turn the ordinary into extraordinary. Henry Ford said it best: “Some people succeed because they are destined to, but most people succeed because they are determined to.” To be mentally tough you have to love competition. It’s healthy. It keeps you sharp, makes you better and improves quality. You should not only welcome stiff competition, you should actively seek it. You’ll never realize your full potential in business or Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 • American Red Cross from 1-7 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 • Sauk Centre Lions 56th Annual Benefit Pancake Day from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Sauk Centre High School cafeteria. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 • 28th Annual Valentine’s Banquet starting at 6 p.m. at Word of Life Church, Upsala. See ad on page 3. • Karrie Majeski-Feldewerd Spaghetti Dinner Benefit from 5-9 p.m. at Freeport Community Center. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 • Albany American Legion Post 482 Smorgasbord Breakfast from 8 a.m.-12 noon at Church of Seven Dolors Parish Hall. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Meeting at 11 a.m. at the center. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 • Race on Trace, Grey Eagle. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Potluck/ Bingo Party at 12 noon at the center. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 • Sobieski/Swanville Lions Clubs 24th Annual Fishing Contest from Noon-3 p.m. on Long Lake, Swanville. See ad on page 12. ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the fourth Monday of the month
at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall. • Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall. BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall. BURTRUM CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. FEET FIRST CLINIC • Meets every 1st Tuesday morning at Holdingford City Hall. FOOD DISTRIBUTION • Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution first Saturday of the Month from 10-11 a.m. at River of Live Church, Sauk Centre. FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING • Meets the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. with cards/Bingo/lunch. GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. GREY EAGLE SENIORS • Exercise Classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Grey Eagle Senior Center. GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the first Monday of the month at 8 p.m.
HELPING HANDS EXERCISE • Exercise & Line Dancing Every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m., Holdingford City Hall. HELPING HANDS COM. LUNCH • Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Holdingford Legion. STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY • Meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of the month at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Albany. SUNSHINE CLUB • Meets every Monday, weigh in at 9 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle. ST. CLOUD SINGLES CLUB • Dance & Activities every third Friday from 8-12 at the Waite Park Legion. ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building. SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall. UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. UPSALA COMMUNITY CENTER • Exercise Program every Monday at 10:15 a.m.
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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Entertainment Changes
What did the people back then do for entertainment? They didn’t have TV”s, mobile cellular devices, computers, the internet – wow, they must have been totally bored... No, not true! At the end of the day, after working by themselves most of the day, they were looking forward to some verbal communication with spouses, immediate family members or relatives living near by. They did speak to their spouses, since the non-existent TV show was not more important than talking. They had time to talk and share stories with the kids. They would go to a neighbor’s home to visit. Whether the neighbor or a neighboring relative had an occasion, such as a birthday party or an anniversary celebration, they made it a priority to be there. The celebration always included bringing a cake, Jello or sandwiches for lunch. The place where they were going expected that due to the occasion, “company” would show up. Preparation for the arrival required that the hostess make a cake, Jello and sandwiches for the guests. Food was plentiful, especially during the springtime when the Suckers were running and someone had an abundance of smoked suckers. Sometimes some form of liquid refreshment was served, which made the jokes more funny and the stories
more interesting. After the end of World War II, many returning servicemen had a few dollars in their pockets and were ready to have a party. They wanted to dance and possibly have a drink. As a result quite a few dance halls appeared. They featured set-ups and beer along with live music every Saturday night. Whenever there was a wedding, there always seemed to be a wedding dance. The music was not always professional quality, but if everyone was having fun, nobody seemed to care. Most of these dance halls are now gone, since their previous customers became aged, overly involved in their business or had too many aches and pains to go dance. The dance halls also began to show their age and since many of them were hastily constructed, upgrading and remodeling was too costly, so they collapsed, caught fire or became someone’s hay or storage shed. Today we sometimes do not know who lives within a short walk from our home. We don’t regularly gather with the relatives for birthday or anniversary occasions. At one time the church was an opportunity around which to build a social life. TV and Face-book have become our social life. Is this a better life, or do some of us miss the way it “used to be?” For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at tom@swanvilleinsurance.com. _________________________________ If you need help with Health or Life Insurance or for Senior Health Solutions Contact: Tom Kuehne 320-360-0343 _________________________________
Harvey Mackay continued from page 2
sports unless you are challenged. The breakfast of champions is not cereal, it’s competition. Adversity is so very important as well. There are many things that can go wrong in life, so you must be mentally prepared for whatever happens. Sometimes you have to perform at your best when you’re feeling your worst. Similarly, people who are mentally tough are resilient. The strong survive not because they are determined to conduct business as usual, but because they find ways to rise above the issue at hand. You can’t live life with an eraser. You can’t anticipate every possible problem, no matter how hard you try. But you can resolve to face challenges as they arise. Keep your mind wide open for solutions, listen to those around and under you, reprogram your brain for success and dig in. Don’t let hard times turn into end times. Let them lead to your best times. You’ve heard the old saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough get going.” Believe it. That’s what separates
the winners from the losers. By the time you read this, the Super Bowl may be over. But I guarantee, the winner will be the team that understands the importance of mental toughness. Mackay’s Moral: When life tests your mettle, nothing succeeds like an iron will. Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”
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Karrie Majeski-Feldewerd Spaghetti Dinner Benefit to be held Feb. 11
A Spaghetti Dinner Benefit is schedule for Karrie Majeski-Feldewerd on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 5-9 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. Along with a spaghetti dinner there will also be a silent auction, 50/50 raffle and bake sale. Karrie Majeski-Feldewerd is a mother of 5 children (Levi 19, Lexi 16, Kade & Tye 15 and Rylee 11) who has always put her children’s needs above her own, but now the time has come to put hers first. Karrie was diagnosed with Stage 3b colon cancer in October 2016. After surgery in October to remove the tumor, she had to undergo numerous procedures due
to complications from the first surgery. Karrie still has a long road of chemotherapy ahead of her which will lead to extended time away from work. In order to lighten the considerable financial burden she and her family will endure, we ask for your support. All proceeds from the benefit will go to Karrie and her children. Accounts for Karrie and her family have been set up at Stearns Bank in Albany, and Freeport State Bank in Melrose. For more information contact Kelly Majeski Sowada at 320-249-6128, Cheri Ablan at 320-420-4164 or Heather Boecker at 320-248-5887.
Dairy Princess Candidates Sought The American Dairy Association of Todd County is seeking candidates to participate in this year’s dairy princess/dairy ambassador program. Dairy princesses and ambassadors serve as good will ambassadors for the dairy industry by appearing at various promotional events and speaking to consumers and the media. The princess contest will be held Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Browerville Community Center. A dairy princess must be a high school graduate by July 1, 2017 and not yet 24 years old. Dairy ambassadors must be in 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grade. She or her parents must be actively engaged in the production of milk for sale to a licensed plant during the current year. A candidate also qualifies if she
or her parents are employed on a dairy farm in a dairy-related capacity. County dairy princesses are eligible to attend a statewide promotion training seminar to be held this May and may apply to be considered as a finalist for the Princess Kay of the Milky Way title. Twelve finalists will be selected to compete for the Princess Kay title in August. At all levels of competition contestants are judged on their communication skills, personality, enthusiasm for dairy promotion and general knowledge of the dairy industry. For a complete rules brochure and application form, contact Shirley Hulinsky at 320-285-2050 or Bonnie Middendorf at 320-760-8748 by February 17th, 2017.
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Obituaries Mary Frances Luetmer Monroe
M a r y Monroe, age 58, of Los Angeles, Calif., journeyed peacefully in her sleep to a better place on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017, where there is no pain and suffering, at peace with the Lord, where her younger brother, Theodore, will be waiting with open arms. Mary was born on Sept. 19, 1958 to Aloysius and Maureen (Heinen) Luetmer from Meire Grove, Minn. A writer and poet since childhood, Mary spent most of her life as a journalist, writer and editor. Her poetry appeared in the LA Times and she performed her work at venues in LA. She wrote a poetry collection, Dreaming of Los Angeles in the Rain, and was working on another. Mary lived with her husband, Rod, in a lovely and magical home in LA, where many memories were made. They relished visits from family and friends and
Jeanette C. Riesner
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, February 2, 2017 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon for Jeanette C. Riesner, age 77 of Willmar who passed January 27, 2017. Fr. Gregory Miller will officiate and burial will be at St. Columbkille Parish Cemetery, St. Wendel. Friends and family may call one hour prior to services Thursday at the church. Jeanette was born in Avon Township to George and Helen (Ehresman) Terwey.
it was always special to spend some time at “Mary and Rod’s.” Mary is survived by her loving husband, Rodney Danielson, parents, Al and Maureen Luetmer of Melrose; siblings, Rose Ann Pawlenty of Monticello, Robert (Amy) Luetmer of Big Lake, Martin (Linda) Luetmer of Belle Plaine, Anthony (Sheri) Luetmer of Meire Grove, Patricia Rose Luetmer of San Diego, Calif., and Lois Marie Luetmer of Los Angeles, Calif; nieces and nephews, Joe Pawlenty (Kahri), Maggie Pawlenty (Bobby), Julia Danielson, Nick Luetmer (Marie), Tony Luetmer, Vincent Luetmer, Josie Luetmer, Isabella Luetmer, Emmett Luetmer, Zak Luetmer, Makiya Luetmer, Alexandra Luetmer, Mandy (Brad) Carlson, Kellen and Camden, Anthony (Rachel) O’Brien, Logan and Everett. Mary was preceded in death by her brother, Theodore Joseph Luetmer; grandparents, Joseph and Marie (Nietfeld) Luetmer and Hubert and Rosalia (Nentl) Heinen. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Los Angeles. Rest in peace, dear Mary. We all miss you so much!!
She married Albert Riesner on November 29, 1958 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon, MN. She was employed as a bank teller, a realtor, and a sales clerk at Herberger’s throughout her career. She was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and adventures with her K-9 companion, Missy. Survivors include her son Jeff Riesner of Litchfield Park, AZ; daughter Nancy (Michael) Hebrink of Willmar; grandson Jeremy Teeuwen of Spicer; greatgranddaughters Kiearah, Kaydence and Austyn; brother Cyril Terwey of Omaha, NE; sisters Irene Flint of Cold Spring and Carol Ann (James) Schwalbe of Coon Rapids. She is preceded in death by her husband Albert Riesner and sister Bernice Weigt.
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Dennis R. Barton
The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Dennis R. Barton, age 75 of Bowlus, was held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, February 1 at St. Stanislaus-Kostka Catholic Church in Bowlus. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Dennis died unexpectedly Saturday, January 28, 2017, at his home. Dennis was born September 4, 1941 in Two Rivers Township to Roman and Ursula (Lempke) Barton. He married Evelyn Kalis on October 13, 1964. He farmed and was a milk hauler. He also worked as a roofer building chicken barns. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards
Leroy J. Scheibel
The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Leroy J. Scheibel, age 78 of Albany will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 4 at the Church of the Seven Dolors in Albany. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. There will be a visitation after 10:00 AM Saturday at the church in Albany. Arrangements are being made by the Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes. Leroy was born July 1, 1938 in Albany to Andrew and Christine (Katzner) Scheibel. He graduated from Albany high school and worked on his family farm.
Boecker, three grandchildren, Isaac Hettver, Karly Boecker and Garrett Boecker, faithful companion dog Emmit, eleven siblings, Elmer (Juliana) Boecker, Ralph Boecker, Edmund (Helen) Boecker, Dorothy (Wilfred) Feldewerd, Rita (Gene) Revermann-Fischer, Janet (Maurice) Michels, Geri (LeRoy) Moscho, Lorraine Pommerer, Edna (Robert) Kramer, Allen (Val) Boecker and Tom (Angie) Boecker. Mass of Christian Burial for Gene will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa, Minnesota at 11:00 a.m. Presiding will be Fr. Marvin Enneking and Fr. Peter Kirchner. Wake Service will be held one hour prior to service on February 2.
and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of the St. StanislausKostka Catholic Church in Bowlus. Dennis is survived by his wife of 53 years, Evelyn; his children; Elaine (Robert) Carlson, Farmington; Annette (William) McGowan, Zimmerman; Randy Barton, Fort Mohave, AZ; Kevin Barton, Little Falls; Bruce (Shiela) Barton, Little Falls; Karen (Jon) Swyter, Perham; Glen (Trista Barker) Barton, Little Falls; Grandchildren; Justin, Tyler & Paige Carlson, Kelly, Shannon &, Tracy McGowan, Chancellor, Kennedy & Acacia Barton, Jacob, Dwight & Luke Barton, Levi, Emily, Michelle & Anna Swyter. He is also survived by his sisters, Judy (Ben) Zapzalka, Little Falls and Nola (Ig) Prokott, Clear Lake; and many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Brian Barton.
He was a member of the Church of The Seven Dolors in Albany. Leroy is survived by his sisters, Jeanette Welle, Albany and Mary Scheibel, Minneapolis and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Helen Scheibel; his brother, Donald Scheibel and his brother-in-law, William Welle.
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Patricia M. Scattarella
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 am, Saturday, February 4, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Swanville for Patricia M. Scattarella, age 92, of Burtrum who passed away on Tuesday at CentraCare Health Systems-Long Prairie. Fr. Ronald Dockendorf will officiate and burial will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Swanville. Family and friends may call one and one half hours prior to the services at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Williams Dingmann Stein Chapel, Long Prairie. Patricia Mary Moore was born July 2, 1924 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Howard and Perigo (Flavin) Moore. She grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from Edison High School. She
attended Minneapolis Business College and was employed at the Glitton Paint Company. She married Troy Scattarella on July 22, 1946 in Minneapolis where they made their home. Patricia then worked for the Minneapolis Board of Education until retiring in 1984. They moved to Burtrum in 1980. Patricia was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. She enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards, especially poker, crocheting, and dancing. Patricia is survived by her husband of 70 years, Troy Scattarella, Burtrum; children, Daniel J. (Mary) Scattarella, Eden Prairie; David Scattarella, Burtrum; Julia (Richard) Patnode, Burtrum; and Timothy (Maribeth) Scattarella, Eden Prairie; brother, William Moore, St. Cloud; six grandchildren, Elizabeth (Scott) Clemente, Matthew Scattarella, Sara (Neal) White, Amy (Troy) Jones, Katie Patnode, and Samuel Scattarella, four great-grandchildren, Jack, Cate, Ella, and Evan. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Jack and Robert.
Marion A. Hommerding Marion A. Hommerding, age 88 of Melrose, formerly of Spring Hill, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 3 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spring Hill with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman concelebrating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church in Spring Hill. Parish prayers will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Marion Amelia Libbesmeier was born October 19, 1928 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Andrew and Albertha (Braun) Libbesmeier. Marion graduated from Cathedral High School and began working at an accounting firm in St. Cloud. She was united in marriage to Waldemar “Wally” Hommerding on June 24, 1952 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. The couple moved and farmed in Rice and then to Eden Valley. In 1969, they moved to St. Cloud where Marion started sewing drapes for Daniel Furniture. She branched off sewing custom drapes on her own and in 1971, moved to Spring Hill where she continued to sew and started Windmill Hill Crafts. Marion
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and Wally owned and operated Windmill Hill Crafts until their retirement in 2004. At that time, the couple moved to Melrose. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose and the Lake Henry American Legion Auxiliary. Marion enjoyed painting, crafts, sewing, tatting, working the word find puzzles, and loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her visits with Father Ken. Survivors include her children, Gene (Lori) Hommerding of Champlin, Ken (Gail) Hommerding of Grey Eagle, Dale (Marla) Hommerding of Blaine, Gary (Marge) Hommerding of Hancock, Keith (Brenda) Hommerding of Holdingford, Lee (Karen) Hommerding of St. Cloud; daughter-inlaw, Brenda Hommerding of St. Joseph; 21 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; brothers, Marlyn (Esther) Libbesmeier of St. Cloud and Roger Libbesmeier of St. Cloud; and brothers-in-law, Mike Dockendorf and Irvin Stang. Marion was preceded in death by her husband, Wally Hommerding on February 7, 2011; parents; sons, Glenn Hommerding on February 24, 2013 and an infant son, Gerard; daughter-in-law, Lynn Hommerding; sisters, Luverne Stang and Eileen Dockendorf; and sister-in-law, Tootie Libbesmeier. Serving as casket bearers will be Marion’s sons, Gene, Ken, Dale, Gary, Keith, and Lee Hommerding. Serving as cross bearer will be Tyler Hommerding and scripture bearer will be Brenda Hommerding. Honorary bearers will be Marion’s grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. Memorials are preferred to the ALS Association. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
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Janet E. Sufka, age 85 of Grey Eagle, died Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 4 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ron Tibbetts officiating. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church in Grey Eagle. Janet Esther Zellman was born February 25, 1931 in Burnhamville Township, Todd County, Minnesota to John and Amanda (Farber) Zellman. She graduated from Grey Eagle High School in 1949. She was united in marriage to Gerald Schwanke on June 6, 1950 at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle. The couple farmed
north of Grey Eagle where Janet took an active part in milking cows, raising chickens, crops, and gardening. Gerald passed away in 1972 and Janet continued to farm until her retirement at the age of 68. She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle. Janet enjoyed raising her five children and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her children, Linda (Paul) Larsen of St. Francis, Nancy (Kevin) Bitz of Grey Eagle, and Janice (Gary) Glockzin of San Diego, California; eight grandchildren, Scott, Kari, Denise, Darrell, Micheal, Joshua, Gary Jr., and Kimberly; 16 great-grandchildren; and sister, Marlene Birkholz of Blaine. Janet was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Schwanke in 1972; parents; sons, Dan Schwanke in 1977 and Bill Schwanke in 2014; one great-granddaughter; brothers, Ervin, Eugene, and John Zellman; twin sister, June Decker; and sisters, Alvera Schandel and Lois Weir. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Grey Eagle.
Joseph Donald Wienhold
Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 am, Monday, January 30, 2017 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Long Prairie for Joseph D. Wienhold, age 32 who was unexpectedly taken home to Jesus on January 25, 2017. Fr. Omar Guanchez officiated and burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Long Prairie. Joseph Donald Wienhold was born April 16, 1984 in Long Prairie, Minnesota, the son of Donald and Sandy (Ritter) Wienhold. He grew up and attended school in Long Prairie and graduated from Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School in 2002. While in high school he was employed at the Long Prairie Food Center. He later worked at RR Donnelly. Joe then enrolled at St. Cloud Tech where he studied to become an electrician. In 2011, he became employed at Massmann Automation in Villard. Joseph was a member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. He enjoyed bow hunting, playing guitar and riding his motorcycle. Most recently Joe’s drive and determination were displayed as he
transformed himself from the outstanding track and cross country runner that he was, to a physique that would make any professional weight lifter be jealous. Joe was a great son, brother, uncle and friend. The joy on the faces of his nieces when they got to see him and play with him was only surpassed by the joy that he was clearly experiencing while playing with them. Joe cared so much about his family, friends, co-workers and everyone that he encountered. He had an infectious laughter, a great smile, and was an outstanding person that will be missed by everyone that knew him. Joseph is survived by his parents, Don and Sandy Wienhold, Long Prairie; siblings, Lisa (Brandon) Overman, Dayton; Mark (Caroline) Wienhold, Knoxville, TN; and David Wienhold, Long Prairie; his grandmother, Liz Ritter, Graceville; and three nieces who he adored, Isabelle, Adelyn, and Eleanor. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Marcella Wienhold, and Fabian Ritter.
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Community Snapshots
Fifth graders Brenna Graves (left) and Isabelle Leners (right) each reached the medal winning score of 57 WPM this week in Mr. Drill’s Language Arts class at Upsala Elementary School. They both had to “prove” their score in order to receive a Superior Performance medal! Thus, they actually hit this score twice in one week! Submitted by Jim Drill.
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The Knights of Columbus Council of Grey Eagle/Swanville recently donated $500.00 to the Eagles Healing Nest in Sauk Centre. Presenting the check to Todd Westerbeck, Assistant Director of the Eagle’s Healing Nest are Jim Sinclair (left) and Ralph Wolbeck (right). Submitted by Ken Sinclair.
Swanville 6th grade boys took third out of 8 teams in the Upsala tournament held Saturday, Jan. 28th. Pictured are (front from left ) Blake Crandell, Parker Schultz, Reece Johannes, Alex Kracker and Manager Gavin Hasse; (back) Coach Jeff Miller, Riley Johannes, Tucker Hedin- Kircher, Sam Primus, Lucas Miller and Coach Steve Johannes. Not pictured are: Nick Kedrowski, Tyler Bartkowitz, Lucas Kizer, and Andrew Nortermann. Submitted by Meghan Crandell.
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The Todd County American Dairy Association held their Annual Meeting last Friday, January 27 in Browerville. The Butter Knife Award for a business using real dairy products was presented to Uncle B’s Café and Catering of Swanville.
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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson
Valuable Health Insurance Reform enacted with Relief Package Realizing the urgency, both chambers of the Legislature passed bills last Thursday that would get help to those Minnesota residents on the individual health insurance market. With premium increases in some instances 60 percent higher than last year, the legislation grants state credits to those who don’t qualify for federal subsidies. Gov. Mark Dayton signed the bill later that same evening, which means the 25 percent subsidies could be available by late March or early April. I was proud of how early in the session we acted to get this assistance to those who need it. The final bill represents a compromise between the Legislature and governor, with both sides getting key measures included in the final bill. Gov. Dayton wanted the funding to go to the insurance companies, who would then issue credits on the monthly bills of those who qualify. That will result in quicker payments for residents and also lower administrative fees for the program. It’s estimated the rebate payments could show up on insurance bills by late March or early April. Republicans kept several key reform measures in the final bill, including one that provides for continuity of care, meaning someone can continue receiving care for an acute illness or pregnancy beyond the first trimester, even if that provider is no longer in the patient’s network. For this year, the state would make up the difference between the in-network and out-of-network costs to the insurance carrier. Once the $15 million appropriation is gone, the insurance carriers would be required to pay the full cost without any additional state assistance. Other reform features of the bill include a ban on surprise billing by insurance carriers, opening up the state market to for-profit HMOs, which should eventu-
ally provide more coverage options, and a more streamlined pathway for agricultural cooperatives to offer group health insurance to their members. In all, the cost of the legislation is $327 million and will come out of the state’s budget reserve. Most of that total, nearly $312 million is going for premium relief. The continuity of care portion is $15 million, with another $272,000 going to Minnesota Management and Budget to administer the program. I sent out an e-mail update last week with details of changes in the speed limit on several state highways in District 12B. They include highways 104 and 114, mainly in Pope County, and two longer stretches, Highway 27 from the western border all the way to the freeway in Alexandria, and Highway 29 from Wadena all the way down to Highway 40 south of Benson. Speed limits will increase from 55 to 60 mph on these roads when new signs are posted. That work was scheduled to begin last week. I’ve had several questions about Highway 28, especially the stretch between Glenwood and Sauk Centre. That part of the highway has garnered a reputation as an area where many speeding tickets are handed out. Part of the reason may be that after going 70 miles per hour on the freeway and then getting off at Sauk Centre and heading west, it can seem like going 55 is slow. In checking with MnDOT folks, that highway will be appraised next year. They have a schedule of roads to evaluate each year, and Highway 28 will be done during the coming year. Such aspects as the number of curves, number of accidents, width of the road surface and sight lines are all used to make the determination. Since 28 has just been resurfaced and has wide shoulders with rumble strips, it would appear to be a good candidate for the increased speed limit. If approved by MnDOT, Highway 28 would be part of next year’s announcement. 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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Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I take classes online at a public university that is several hours from my home. I tried to pay for my classes the other day, and my Visa debit card was not accepted. I got a message saying credit cards and cash were the only payment options. How can I take care of this without wasting an entire day driving to campus to pay with cash? -Amy Dear Amy, Don’t worry, there’s no need for you to drive all the way to campus and back just to pay for your classes. You can run a debit card like it’s a credit card, and they will accept it. The machines don’t recognize the difference, whether you type in a credit card number or a debit card number. Just select “credit” when it asks for payment method. It’s just like when you step up to pay for something at the store and they ask the old credit or debit question. You say credit, so you don’t have to enter your PIN (personal identification number), and it all stays in the Visa system. You’re just using it wrong, and that’s why you’re having trouble. Just remember this in the future, and best of luck with your classes! -Dave Dear Dave, My husband and I have been debtfree, except for our mortgage, for a few years now. Recently, we’ve been thinking about moving back to our home state to be closer to family. We’ve found a home we’re interested in, but it has a large utility tower on the property not far from the house. Should we still consider this home? -Denise Dear Denise, The downsides are simple. One, you’ve got to look at the stupid thing every time you’re sitting on your patio. Two, when you get ready to sell it, everyone who looks at the house is going to have the same concerns you have. It’s not going to appreciate in value, and you’re going to have trouble selling it when the time comes. If you’re willing to put up with those two things, you might get a steal of a
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MON., FEB. 6: Chili, grilled cheese, mixed fruit, brownie. TUE., FEB. 7: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, glazed carrots, cookie. WED., FEB. 8: Hamburger macaroni hot dish, peaches, pudding. THURS. FEB. 9: Chicken strips, au gratin potatoes, broccoli, chocolate chip bar. FRI., FEB. 10: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, beets, strawberry shortcake. Bread, milk and coffee served with each meal. Call a day before you choose to dine. Upsala Community Center: 320-573-4435
Women in Ag Network Announces Second Annual Conference
“Planning for Our Future,” the second annual Women in Ag Network conference, will be Feb. 16 from 8:45 a.m.3:30 p.m. at the Willmar Convention Center, Willmar. Discounted rates are available by registering early. The conference is an opportunity for women in agriculture to learn how to manage through times of adversity and see a way to the future. Participants will have an opportunity to both learn these skills and network with others who are facing similar challenges. Breakout sessions during the day are designed to build skills in business planning, marketing, entrepreneurship and more. Lilia McFarland, new and beginning farmer and rancher program coordinator for USDA, will give the keynote address, “Planting Seeds for the Future.” “The number of women farmers in Minnesota is growing– today more than one in four producers in the state is a woman,” said Extension educator Pauline Van Nurden. “Our goal for this conference is to empower Minnesota women in agriculture -- giving them opportunities to gain skills, enhance their leadership and management abilities, and network with other farmers just like them.”
Women in agriculture want to be proactive and prepared for any situation in agriculture, added Extension Educator Betty Berning. The conference will provide tools to proactively plan; participants will leave feeling like they have a path forward. As a sampling of the conference, Berning offers these five tips for effective, realistic planning in farming. (http://z.umn.edu/5tipsplan) For registration details and more information on the conference, please visit: http://www.extension.umn.edu/ women-ag The Women in Ag Network formed to provide educational opportunities for women involved in agriculture, to enhance their leadership, management and production abilities. Our goal is to connect women to relevant, research-based education and to each other. For updates, please like our Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/umnextwomeninag Funding for this project was provided by the North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center, the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Award Number 201549200-24226.
MnDOT Extends Mowing Permit Application Time Frame and Will Revise Permit Requirements Due to public concern regarding ment and procedures last fall’s mowing and baling permit • How many miles a permit will announcement, the Minnesota Depart- cover ment of Transportation has extended After March 1, MnDOT will review the time frame for permit applications and approve permit applications on a by those who want to mow and bale on first-come, first-serve basis, including state highway right of way adjacent to those already submitted. Landowners their land and has modified permitting who have already received permits for requirements. mowing will receive an updated permit The agency has worked closely with in the near future, so they do not need to farmers, lawmakers and agriculture ad- re-apply. vocacy groups to modify requirements Last fall, MnDOT announced that to better serve those who mow while it had adopted a statewide standard for still adhering to the law. mowing and baling in state highway Landowners who want to mow on right of way and had revised the permit state highway right of way adjacent to application form. State law requires that their property now need to apply for a MnDOT manage right of way mowing, permit before the end of February to be which includes cutting in advance of considered ahead of others. All others baling. who wish to mow on state right of way The updated permit will be available not adjacent to their property may apply by Feb. 4 and can be found at: www.mnfor the permit after March 1. dot.gov/mowing. The agency will also revise requirements such as: • The amounts and type of insurance necesFamily Health sary • The use of safeConfidential Free or Low-Cost Services: • Physical Exam • Education and Counseling • STI & HIV Testing ty equipment mount • Birth Control Methods • Pregnancy Testing • Pap Smear ed on mowing vehicles and worn by individuals CLiniCS HeLd in CentraL MinneSota CoMMunitieS Long Prairie • Perham • Pine River • Wadena mowing • The amount of the For more information or an appointment call: Toll Free (877) 275-6123 MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership permit deposit fee www.familyplanningcentralmn.org • Permit reassign-
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A 15th Letter to America By Manuel Ybarrra, Jr. We presently have an almost uninformed, or misinformed America. This includes our government leaders, news people, educators, and the rest of us. Those who knew about the Muslim 30-year plan to conquer America, through immigration into our country, failed to put that information out to the public, or the media didn’t touch it. That plan, such as, “Expanding the Muslim presence by birth rate, immigration, and refusal to assimilate,” is being carried out, as well as other parts of the plan. Not only by Muslims, but by many well-meaning Americans, who haven’t got a clue, they are being used, by them in their quest for “world domination.” Being naïve and uninformed is no excuse. All countries are more than justified to ban Muslims from their country
because all are endangered. America is no exception, but may be the prime target. America should declare The Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist Group, not because we want to, but because that’s what they are. All news organizations, which are failing to inform America, should first read, “The Muslim Brotherhood’s Strategic Plan.” The plan has been called “To Conquer America Through ‘Civilization Jihad.’” One can easily see that Islam is not the word from the “Living God our Creator.” It goes against His Commandments. God’s plan of salvation/heaven is by the blood of his precious Son, Jesus. Theirs is by spilling innocent blood of other humans. Murderers go to Hell in God’s plan.
Upsala Sr. High School November Student of the Month
For her commitment to her classes, the school, and the community, Noelle Kedrowski, daughter of Jay and Marcy Kedrowski, was named the November Student of the Month by the faculty of Upsala High School (UHS). Noelle excels in her high school and college classes, even though she is involved in many extracurricular activities. She has been a member of the “A” Honor Roll throughout her High School career. In January 2015, she was also recognized as Student of the Month and also for her commitment in many subject areas.
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Her favorite class is Choir, because “Musical expression is my happy place. It is how I de-stress at the end of the day.” Denise Cheney, Band/Choir Director said, “Noelle is a very conscientious student. She strives to do well in everything she participates in. This drive will serve her well in her future education and career. She is a joy to have in class.” In her extracurriculars she devotes extra time and energy, making her an excellent leader. She currently serves as President of the Senior Class on Student Council and is a member of National Honor Society. In addition to her active involvement in school activities, Noelle competes in United States Dog Agility Association events. She also works at Camp Lebanon. In her free time she enjoys playing piano, painting, and spending time with her family, friends and pets. Noelle has this advice for her classmates - “For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” Audrey Hepburn
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At Least 21 Killed Due To Domestic Violence In 2016 Annual Report calls for far reaching collaboration On Tuesday, January 31, the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women (MCBW) released the 2016 edition of the Femicide Report. The Femicide Report includes an overview of the 21 known homicides due to domestic violence in 2016, as well as observations and recommendations for community responses to end domestic violence. “Over the course of 28 years, the Femicide Report has captured nearly 1,000 lives cut short due to domestic violence,” said Becky Smith, Program Manager in Public Awareness for the Minnesota Coalition for Battered Women. “We want every Minnesotan to recognize that domestic violence happens here: in every city, township, and county of Minnesota.” At the release of the 2016 Femicide Report, it was reported there were at least 21 homicides related to domestic violence in Minnesota: at least 18 women were murdered by a current or former intimate partner; at least 2 family members and 1 bystander were murdered. The report focuses on significant issues related to the homicides including: officer involved domestic violence cases; the criminalization of domestic violence victims; the impact of violence on children; and the need for community-wide prevention strategies. “The release of this report provides an opportunity to transform our relationships and communities so that together, we can live violence free,” said Smith. A press briefing was held to mark the release of the 2016 Femicide Report and included perspectives from Erica Staab-Absher, executive director of HOPE Center in Faribault, and Ma-
Upsala Area Schools Kindergarten Roundup Planned
Upsala Elementary School will be holding its annual Kindergarten Roundup on Friday, March 3, 2017. Registration for the class of 2030 will begin at 8:15 a.m. for all children who are interested in attending kindergarten at Upsala Elementary School starting in the fall of 2017. Parents should bring their child’s birth certificate and immunization record when they come on this day. Kindergarten Roundup is for both parents and children and will run from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Parents and children are also invited to stay for school lunch, which will be served at 11:00. Area families or families interested in learning more about the kindergarten programming offered at UES are invited to attend. Please call the office with any questions 320-573-2175 ask for Rita. Hope to see you on March 3rd.
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Todd County Sheriff’s Dept. January 18, 2017: Vickie Hinnenkamp of Grey Eagle reported that her mailbox on Spruce St. W. had been hit by a vehicle. If you have any information regarding this, you are encouraged to contact the Todd County Sheriff’s Office at 320-732-2157. January 21, 2017: At 09:48 the Todd County Sheriffs Office responded to a one vehicle rollover on County 33 near County 2. Ryan Glause, 16 of Melrose, was negotiating a curve when his vehicle lost control due to the icy roadways. No injuries occurred. Shaggy’s Towing assisted with the accident. January 27, 2017: At 13:37 Todd County Sheriff Office was alerted to a 2016 GMC Sierra truck owned and driven by Duane Scepaniak of St. Joseph was South bound on Big Swan Lake near the narrows when the vehicle fell through the ice. Duane and his passenger David Walz from St. Joseph were both able to climb out of the vehicle as the vehicle came to rest on its wheels in about 4 feet of water. Once back on the icy they walked to shore and called for help on their cell phone. The Ice thickness where the truck fell through was 2-3 inches. The Todd County Sheriff Office wants to remind everyone of the poor ice conditions this year and to use caution any time they are venturing out onto area lakes.
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Public Can View Road Conditions From MnDOT Snowplow Cameras
The public can now view winter road conditions from the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s new “plow cams” available through the 511mn.orgwebsite. MnDOT announced that some of the agency’s 838 snowplows are equipped with cameras that show real-time road conditions along plow routes. “The plow cams are another way for travelers to make good decisions about their travel plans during the snow and ice season,” said Kelly Braunig, 511 program manager. “If they go on the 511 site and see that travel is not advised, they can actually see an image of the road the cameras take as the plow is traveling. Seeing is believing.” Travelers can already see road conditions on major highways from the Road Weather Information System, which is also part of 511. These are fixed cameras at 97 locations across the state that show live rotating photos. While the RWIS cameras show a small area of the road, the plow cams show real-time road conditions as snowplows plow their routes. “The RWIS and plow cameras are both used for maintenance purposes, and the public also benefits,” said Steve Lund, state maintenance engineer. “They give maintenance managers and supervisors a quick snapshot of what’s going on in the field but the plow cams will show the road conditions from the driver’s seat along a route.” The plow cams are available on the 511 website’s full-featured and streamlined pages and the 511 app. They are also available on the “Personalize Your 511” feature, which is on the full-featured and truckers’ pages. To access the plow cams, go to www.511mn.org and click on “Plow Cameras” on
the left menu. A window will open to show photos and a map where the plow is. Underneath the current photo and map is a “film strip,” showing images every five minutes. The camera will activate when the plow is going at least 10 miles per hour or based on other filtering criteria. Photos have captions that give the plow number, the date, time and location of the plow. Images will be displayed for two hours. If a new image is not taken for 15 minutes because, for example, a snowplow has stopped to refuel, the snowplow icon will be removed from the map until the plow is active again. The active trucks displayed on 511 only represent a portion of MnDOT’s fleet for snow
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Albany Library • 320-845-4843 Lego Hour: Monday, Feb. 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. for children ages 5-12. Enjoy an hour of building fun. The library will provide the Lego bricks, and children just need to bring their imagination. The attendance limit is eight and preregistration is required. Preschool Storytime: Wednesday, Feb. 8 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for children ages 2-5. Enjoy stories, songs and a special craft all with a Winter theme. The attendance limit is 20 and preregistration is suggested. Swanville Library • 320-547-2346 Valentine Card Crafting: Monday, Feb. 13 and Tuesday, Feb. 14, from 3-6 p.m. for adults, teens and children of all ages. Come when you can and leave when you must. Craft supplies and card stock will be provided. Young children may need assistance.
Upsala Jr. High School November Student of the Month Brooklyn Bense has been chosen as the November Upsala Junior High Student of the Month. She is the seventh-grade daughter of Chris and Teri Bense. She was on the “A” honor roll first quarter. When asked about her favorite class, she could not decide, as she enjoys all her classes. Math is her most valuable
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and ice and other maintenance activities. Not all of the cameras are fully implemented in the trucks, but 200 cameras were purchased for this winter season. MnDOT is in the testing stage this season, which will allow the agency to make decisions on whether to install additional cameras. “All the new features we’re putting on 511 come down to intelligent transportation,” said
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WANTED TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples: also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664. SC-odB FOR SALE: 40 ft. aluminum ladder, like new, $375. Call 320-267-5632. tfn FOR SALE: 5 propane tanks with new style valves, 20 & 30 lbs, $35 each. 100 30 & 55 gal. oil barrels, $8 each. Call 320-573-3939 or U.B.Lanners@hotmail.com. 2/16P FOR SALE: Jiffy ice auger, starts and runs great. Call 320-845-4372.
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