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Get to the root of your problems -By Harvey Mackay
A rancher left 17 horses as a bequest for his three children. When the rancher passed away, his children opened his will. The will stated that the eldest child should get half of his 17 horses. The middle child should get one-third of the 17 horses. The youngest child should be given one-ninth of the 17 horses. Because it is not possible to divide 17 into halves or thirds or ninths, the heirs started to fight among themselves as to the distribution. So they agreed to consult a wise old neighbor. The wise neighbor listened patiently
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to the will. After giving the instructions much thought, the wise man brought one of his own horses and added it to the 17, bringing the total count to 18. Then he started reading the will again. Half of 18 is 9, so he gave the eldest child 9 horses. One third of 18 is 6, so he gave the middle child 6 horses. One ninth of 18 is 2, so he gave the youngest child 2 horses. He had distributed 9 + 6 + 2 horses, which came to 17. Then he took his own horse back. Problem solved. But first, the wise neighbor had to acknowledge that there was a problem. In this case, he had to start by finding the “18th horse” – the common ground. In order to reach a solution, you must believe that there is a solution. Once the parties find the common ground, a solution may well follow. In my opinion, this lesson should be taught not only in every problemsolving workshop but also in every team-building exercise. Too often, we make problems larger than they are by rushing to solutions. Methodical thinking, breaking down the problem into manageable parts, and considering unorthodox approaches are necessary skills that feed into practical outcomes. Following a few simple steps will lead to more successful problemsolving.
• Identify the problem. Believe it or not, this step is often overlooked. You know something is wrong, but you haven’t identified it. Example: Sales are down. Reason: Inferior product? Ineffective sales force? Competition? Pricing strategy? Get to the root of the problem, or you will not be able to address it. • Come up with a list of solutions. Let your brain roam freely. Even bad ideas can lead to good ideas. Stay open-minded and be willing to listen. Consider a variety of ideas, and assess the merits and pitfalls of each. • Trim the list to one or two solutions. Think about how those actions would best solve the problem at hand. Do you have the resources or personnel to put those solutions into action? Will committing more money help, or hurt elsewhere and create a new set of problems? • Take action. Decide what your ideal outcome will be. What help will you need? What is your strategy when you encounter an obstacle? Do you have the flexibility to alter your plans if the problem persists? • Finally, evaluate. If you have achieved a satisfactory result, can you sustain your progress? What changes would you make to improve the outcome? Can you use your plan to address other issues? Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 • Game Night, Watermelon & Lemonade from 7-9 p.m. at Upsala City Park. 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. 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
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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Grey Eagle
We usually think about a location based upon what we see today. It’s interesting to look back in history and see how things that happened many years ago have changed to what
we see today. Grey Eagle is an example of some rather radical changes. In 1898, Grey Eagle was incorporated and by 1911, the population grew to 600, primarily due to the railroad. A long list of business establishments in old Grey Eagle included a general store, a machine and implement dealer, a lumber yard, a sawmill, a woodworking shop, 5 grocery stores, 3 blacksmith shops, 2 saloons, 2 banks, 2 flour and feed mills, 3 churches, 2 restaurants, several hotels, a watch and grandfather clock maker, a jeweler, a gunsmith, a creamery, a meat market, a furniture store, a cigar factory, a drug store, a theater, a print shop, a photography studio, a barber shop, a post office, a veterinarian, a doctor, a three room school; and since the main economic influence in the community was wood, there was wood piled on almost every open space in the town. In 1917 a fire destroyed a large part of the down town businesses. The previous wood structures were generally replaced with brick structures. The bricks primarily came from a brick
factory located 3 miles northeast of town. The new structures were built for different uses to reflect the new buying needs of the area. In 1934, WPA built a new two-story field-stone city hall which included city offices, fire department, auditorium and bowling alley. The building today is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. I was told a couple of interesting stories about the old days in Grey Eagle. One involved a doctor who sewed a thumb back on a girl, after it was severed and only left attached by a small piece of skin. The thumb grew back and appeared natural, but remained stiff. Another involved a 6 year old girl, who was given $.20 by her mother and told her to go to the bar and buy a beer for her grandfather who was dying of cancer. The bartender heard that the old fellow wasn’t doing very well, so he sold her the beer. Today, Grey Eagle is a community which primarily serves the needs of the surrounding vacation and recreation area. Though many of the old businesses have disappeared, the community continues to carry on a positive community and economic attitude. For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at tom@swanvilleinsurance.com. _________________________________ If you need help with Medicare or in need of Health or Life Insurance Contact: Tom Kuehne 320-360-0343 _________________________________
Harvey Mackay continued from page 2
It’s helpful to have a strategy prepared for when problems arise, because problems are a fact of life. Despite your best efforts, problems may arise. Accept that, but you don’t have to surrender to them. Read on for a very creative solution. A woman tells a psychiatrist, “Doctor, I have a problem and I really need help. Every night I have his terrible feeling that something or someone is under the bed, just waiting to get me.” “That sounds very serious,” the doctor replied, “but I think I can help you. It will require many hours of treatment and could take several months. And it could get expensive.” “How expensive?” the patient asked. “Each session will cost $150,” the doctor replied. “Let me think about it, and get back to you,” she said. A week later the woman called the doctor and told him she would not require his services. “Are you still planning on having therapy for your problem?” he asked. “No, when I told my husband how much it would cost, he said he could cure me, and he has,” she said. “Really?” the incredulous doctor
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Wayne A. Donabauer
Wayne A. Donabauer, 61, of Burtrum-Grey Eagle, formerly of St. Joseph, died July 7, 2016. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, at St. Joseph. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Wayne was born to Alphonse and Cecelia Donabauer. He operated Donabauer Well Drilling in St. Joseph,
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Michael Thomas Renard Michael Thomas Renard, age 57, died peacefully on July 3, 2016, in his beloved mountain home in Park City, Utah with family at his bedside. Mike was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 21, 1958. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Deb (Guillerm); his sons, Brett and Trey; his parents, Tom and Jeanine Renard of Shorewood, MN and Grey Eagle, MN; brothers, Mark (Alicia) of Scottsdale, AZ, Tom (Paige) of Orono, MN; and sister Jennifer (Hunter) Westbrook of Asheville, NC; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends; all who loved and respected him so much. Mike fought this cancer with every fiber of his being, participating in clinical
Iris Elaine Froh
Iris Elaine Froh, age 91, Long Prairie, MN, died Saturday, July 9, 2016 at CentraCare Health Care Center, Sauk Centre, MN. F u n e r a l services will be Friday, July 15, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Long Prairie, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Long Prairie, MN. Iris was born July 17, 1924 in
trials that would not benefit him but maybe someday would help others. He remained generous, patient, forgiving and courageous until the very end. He loved his God, his family, his job and the outdoors including fishing, skiing, his farm and hunting. He spent his boyhood summers at Big Birch Lake and he returned annually for many years to the family cottage. As a young boy he played hockey, baseball and soccer. He played high school and college soccer. He graduated from Minnetonka High School with honors (76); St. Olaf College with degrees in Chemistry and Biology (80); and received his MBA from Rockhurst University, Kansas. He was an Eagle Scout traveling to the National Jamboree in N.M. He worked his entire career in the field of diagnostic medicine. He will be loved and remembered forever and ever and ever. A Mass and burial will be in Park City, Utah.
Round Prairie Township, MN to George and Emma (Bliese) Johnson. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on April 23, 1939 by Pastor E. T. Heyne. Iris married Randolph Froh on June 26, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Prairie, MN. She and her husband, Randolph, farmed in Kandota Township for 33 years. In 1980 they retired to a home in Long Prairie, MN. Iris was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Survivors include sons, Dennis (Betty) Froh of Sauk Centre, MN; Byron (Joyce) Froh of St. Francis, MN; two grandchildren, Nathan and Jill; and seven step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Randolph in 1992, and two brothers, Royce and Dale Johnson. God be with you till we meet again!
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Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Edmund “Ed” Fischer, age 89, of Albany, was held at 11:00 AM on Monday, July 11, 2016 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Fr. Cletus Connors, OSB officiated and burial followed in the parish cemetery. Ed died at his home as he wished on July 6, 2016. Arrangements were made with Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, Albany. Ed was born on August 16, 1926 to John and Susan (Fuchs) Fischer on their farm in Albany. He grew up with seven siblings and graduated high school. On October 16, 1946 he married Dolores Schunk at Seven Dolors Church and together they raised 8 children on the family farm. Ed was a farmer his entire life and had dairy, hog, and crop farms. He was a nature lover, was proud to cut and burn wood at his home, and was especially fond of lilacs. Ed was one of the original board members of the Albany
Clara Schlueter
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Clara Schlueter, age 89, of Albany, will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Fr. Cletus Connors, OSB will officiate and burial will follow at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery where she will be reunited her with her husband. There will be a visitation for family and friends after 9:30 AM until the start of mass Saturday morning. Clara was born on February 5, 1927 to Anton and Elizabeth (Blonigen) Jochum in St. Cloud. She grew-up with five siblings and spent her life in the area. On October 11, 1947, she married John Schlueter in Albany and their family was completed by the birth of two daughters. Shortly after the birth of her first daughter, Clara suffered a stroke and became partially paralyzed on one side. She refused to be identified by her disability and her independent nature flourished. Clara was very strong-willed and a sweet woman. She is remembered for being a gracious hostess who thrived on county life, laughter, and love. Clara was a good cook, talented baker, and
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Norbert “Norby” Bloch Norbert “Norby” Bloch, age 81 of Albany, died at his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 7, 2016. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Cletus Connors presiding. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. Norbert Bernard Bloch was born December 22, 1934 in Albany, Minnesota to John L. and Mary (Heinen) Bloch. Norbert was united in marriage to Marcella Rose Kowitz on September 5, 1960 in St. Stephen Catholic Church in St. Stephen, MN. Norbert had a long and successful career working for the Stearns County Highway Department. While he worked for the highway department, he and Marcella raised a family of nine children on a hobby farm near Albany. Because of his outstanding work ethic, Norbert always made sure the work was done before he could enjoy himself. He also instilled this trait in his family. Gardening, tending his raspberry patch, fishing and hunting were some of his favorite pastimes. Norby was always up for a card game - especially “Solo” with Marcella and Don. He was a fan of the Minnesota Twins. Listening
Clara F. Kroll
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Clara F. Kroll, age 94, of Opole, will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Opole. Fr. Eugene Doyle will officiate and burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Clara passed away in her sleep at the St. Cloud Hospital early Tuesday morning. There will be a visitation after 9:30 AM until mass on Thursday. Clara was born on December 10, 1921 to Peter and Sophia (Mastey) Sobania in Opole and was one of six children. On April 28, 1942 she married Theodore “Ted” Kroll and raised two children with him. Clara was a hard-working woman who enjoyed cooking and is fondly remembered for her baked goods, especially her Polish coffeecake. A favorite hobby of hers was reading cookbooks and trying new recipes. When she was younger, she liked to take bus trips to the casino and playing bingo. Clara liked gardening and looking after her chickens. She enjoyed selling their eggs, visiting with family, neighbors, and friends. Clara cherished the time she
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spent with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. She was an active member of the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Opole and a member of the Christian Women. Clara is survived by her children Darlene (Bill) Anderson of Bakersfield, CA and David (Marlene) Kroll of Holdingford; her sister Rose Dobis of Sartell; her six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, as well as other family and friends. She is preceded by her husband Ted in 1988, her parents Peter and Sophia Sobania, and her siblings Norbert Sobania, Ed Sobania, Art Sobania, and Delores Janski.
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to polka music brought great pleasure to Norby and when “Pretty Red Wing Polka” was played he would enjoy dancing with his wife! His Catholic faith was very important; Marcella and Norbert would often take their family to church for Friday Night Stations and would stop by the Dairy Queen on the way home and get Dilly Bars for everyone. As his family grew, he truly enjoyed being a grandfather to all the grandchildren. Norbert was a member of Seven Dolors Church, St. Joseph Men’s Society and Catholic United Financial. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marcella; children, Ruth (Greg) Glenn of Avon, Diane (Jerry) Panek of Albany, Wanda Bloch of St. Cloud, Donald (Holly) Bloch of Avon, Greg Bloch of Sauk Centre, Sandy (Kurt) Skwira of Opole, Paula (Russ) Klaphake of Avon, Marty Bloch of St. Cloud and Jason Bloch of St. Cloud; 16 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; siblings, Agnes Stock of Sauk Rapids, Florence Petrick of Sartell, Edwin Bloch of St. Cloud, Marcella Stangler of Cold Spring, Leo (Pat) Bloch of Richmond, Rita (Richard) Huberty of Cold Spring, David Bloch of St. Augusta, Alfred (Mary) Bloch of Luxemburg, Robert (Carol) Bloch of Kimball and Patricia Colliander of St. Cloud; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Norbert was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Bloch; sister, Angeline Stangler; and brother, Raymond Bloch.
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LouAnn Jean Paul Walker LouAnn Jean Paul Walker, age 66 of Burtrum, died peacefully at her home with her family at her side on Saturday, July 9, 2016. A Celebration of LouAnn’s life was held We d n e s d a y, July 13, 2016 at Community Country Church in Holdingford, Minnesota. Burial took place in the Moses Dane Cemetery near Burtrum, Minnesota. LouAnn Jean Paul was born February 17, 1950, the daughter of Wilferd and Leona (Winterfeldt) Paul in Hutchinson, Minnesota. LouAnn grew up near Hector, Minnesota. In 1957, her family moved to Holdingford and she graduated from Upsala High School. After high school, LouAnn moved to Hutchinson and worked at 3M in manufacturing and later at J.C. Penney. LouAnn also established her own Tupperware business and became very successful earning a 1985 Oldsmobile station wagon from Tupperware. Music was a big part of LouAnn’s life. She played the stand-up bass and became known for keeping a steady beat and rhythm. She was the bass player for Fox On the Run Blue Grass Band and for 25 years played bass for an old time country music band that she and her husband, Ed led. On May 26, 1988, LouAnn married Edward Adrian Walker in Neosho, Missouri. Together they worked in their mechanic shop for 16 years. She also worked as a gas clerk in Grey Eagle, Minnesota. She and Ed enjoyed their home in Burtrum where LouAnn had gardens of flowers
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and well as vegetables. She will be missed by all. Her bright smile and music will be forever in our hearts. Besides gardening and playing the stand-up bass, LouAnn loved to sing, collect yard art for her back yard. She always loved shopping for treasures at thrift stores and quilting. Just being with family and friends was a real treat to LouAnn. LouAnn was a member of the Elks Club in Hutchinson; Bluegrass Association; Brighter Days Family Church in Burtrum and the Community Country Church in Holdingford. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Ed Walker; step children, Adrianne Walker (Steve) of Somerset, WI, Scott and Barbara Walker of Cambridge, and Jennie and Greg Stevens of Virginia, Jeff Walker of Tower, and Randy and Jannelle Watkins; fourteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; siblings, Loren Paul of Holdingford and Sharon Skroch of Elmdale; and a very special friend, Pat Schmidt of Rushford. LouAnn was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Oradel Kulberg, Arlys Kulberg, Allyn Paul, and Eugene Paul; and niece, Nicole Luethmers.
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ST. MARYS LAKE, UPSALA: Seasonal cabin on St. Marys Lake, peaceful and private. Level lakeshore. Excellent views of the lake. Storage shed, Steel siding. Large yard for entertaining & yard games. Enjoy your summer on the lake! PRICE REDUCED $129,900 LITTLE BIRCH LAKE: Build your dream home on this large lot. Enjoy the beautiful sunsets & gorgeous view of Little Birch Lake. Close to the Big Birch State Park. Beautiful area. Priced in the 70’s!
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Anniversary Open House Richard & Cynthia (Hanson) Stueve
Richard & Cynthia (Hanson) Stueve were married on July 09, 1966 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in St. Francis, MN. Richard and Cindy Stueve, 1743 Sunlight Drive, Longmont, CO, 80504, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 16, 2016. Family and friends are invited to join them to celebrate that day, from 2 to 6 PM, at The Landing, located at 18527 County Road 154, Avon, MN, 56310. (The Landing is located about one mile west of St. Anna on County road 154). The open house is hosted by their children, Michael, Todd, Kim, and families.
Engagement Amanda Tschida & Parker Peterson
Sylvester and Eleanor Tschida of Upsala announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda, to Parker Peterson, son of Eric and Luann Peterson of Grey Eagle. Amanda is a 2015 graduate of Upsala High School. She will be attending St. Cloud Technical College this fall for Health Information Technology. Parker is a 2014 graduate of Upsala High School and a 2016 graduate of Alexandria Technical College. He is employed at Ramler Trucking in Albany as a Diesel Mechanic. A July 30, 2016 wedding is being planned.
Birth Announcements Blake Patrick Stich
Glenn and Elizabeth Stich of Freeport are proud to announce the birth of their son, Blake Patrick Stich, born Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at 3:20 p.m. at the CentraCare Health-Melrose. Blake weighed 10 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 23 inches in length. Welcoming Blake home are his big brothers Hunter, 2 and the Late Noah Stich, big sisters Madison, 13, Savannah, 12, and Olivia, 10 years old. Grandparents are Jerome and Mary Jane Stich of Burtrum, Linda Katzner of Albany and Dennis Katzner of West Union. Great-Grandparent is Alvina Breth of St. Anthony.
Scarlett Ivette Bennett
Corbin Bennett and Morena Menjivar-Bennett of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Scarlett Ivette Bennett, born Friday, July 8, 2016 at 7:40 a.m. at the CentraCare Health-Melrose. Scarlett weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 19 ½ inches in length. Welcoming Scarlett home are her big brothers Elvis, 9 and Stanley, 10 and big sister Oriana, 4 years old. Grandparents are Dave and Cae Dahle of Sauk Centre, Mark Bennett of Anoka and German Menjivar Montoya and Maria Velasco de Menjivar of El Salvador. Great-Grandparent is Carol Peterson of Inver Grove Heights.
Villard All School Reunion to be held Sept. 10
The Villard All School Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 10 at the Forada Supper Club, 1380 County Rd. 4 SE, Alexandria. Social hour will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with dinner to follow. Honored class is Class of 1966. NEW SAUK LAKE: Excellent future building spot on this West facing lake lot on popular Sauk Lake. Currently being used as a seasonal lake cottage with older mobile home. Lakeshore is hard bottom sandy offering good swimming lakeshore. Newer septic system designed for 3 bedroom home. Large deck overlooking lake, mature trees, excellent opportunity for future spot to build new! $109,900 BIG BIRCH LAKE: 11828 County 47, Grey Eagle: Enjoy living on popular Big Birch Lake with 125’ of shoreline in this spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on over an acre lot with secluded back yard w/mature trees & abundant wildlife. Both bathrooms recently updated, vaulted ceilings, center island, pantry, deck, storage shed, gazebo & more! $249,900 BIG BIRCH LAKE: 11393 County 47, Grey Eagle: Seasonal 3 bedroom, 2 bath w/ excellent level West facing lot w/50’ of prime hard b o t t o m lakeshore. Property features multiple concrete patios on lakeside, storage shed, sauna & shower room. Cabin sits close to waters edge & offers excellent water views. Cabin needs some updating but is affordable for Big Birch Lake. Immediate possession available don’t delay viewing. PRICE REDUCED $214,900 CEDAR LAKE: 21434 Cedar Lake Road, Sauk Centre: Ready for immediate o c c u p a n c y. Recently fully remodeled inside & out. 470+ feet of approx. lake shore. Dock, boat lift, & all appliances included, newer drilled well & mound system. 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Excellent water views, 1.50 acres, outbuildings, excellent location. Don’t delay viewing this property! PRICE REDUCED $169,900
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BIG BIRCH LAKE: 11679 County 47, Grey Eagle: This is one of the most amazing W e s t facing building lots available on Big Birch Lake. This property is absolutely beautiful & is a must see! Older year round home needs work. 187’ approx. feet of prime hard bottom West facing lakeshore & over 2 acres. If you are looking for a unique property on Big Birch Lake this is it! Splitting this property may be an option with overall lot size. Don’t delay viewing this property! $349,999 HORSESHOE LAKE: 26240 County 18, Browerville: Awesome year r o u n d l a k e home. Unique setting w/200’ of hard bottom lakeshore. Home has had major interior renovations including 3 new bathrooms, beautiful kitchen w/ granite counter tops, Oak cabinets & stainless appliances. Beautiful & features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths like new. Large attached 3 car garage plus 4 season bonus room which walks out to the lake. Home has large deck on lakeside for entertaining. The water views throughout the home are a must see! $199,900 LONG LAKE: 17263 Dunlin Road, Burtrum: Affordable Lakeside Living On Long Lake Burnhamville TWP with 1+ acre lake lot. This home is a 1999 Schult Manufactured home and is like new & ready for immediate possession. It features an open kitchen, dining, living combo with vaulted ceiling. 3 large bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. Large detached garage plus 2 storage sheds. Home just had new shingles installed in Sept. 2015. Nice level area at waters edge with sandy lakeshore. Must see! PRICE REDUCED $139,900
SAUK LAKE: 12159 Alcott Drive, Sauk Centre: Excellent opportunity to be on Sauk Lake with good hard bottom lakeshore. Guest cabin on pillars with custom storage below, listing price includes the following personal property: 2014 38’ Chaparral Coachmen 5th wheel camper that sleeps 9 people, plus 2012 like new pontoon w/ 50 horse Mercury, dock, elevator, all appliances included, property sold turnkey. Drilled well & newer septic system. Outdoor kitchen on large deck facing Sauk Lake. This property is ready for immediate occupancy! PRICE REDUCED $129,999
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BIG BIRCH LAKE: 44587 Birch Park Circle, Grey Eagle: Amazing West facing lot & year round home. 76’ of prime hard bottom lakeshore. Features 4 beds & 3 baths. Open kitchen/dining/living combo with views you must see. Large deck on lakeside for entertaining, tarred driveway, fenced in yard, boat house, in-ground sprinkler system, theater room, porch on lakeside with hot tub, appliances & dock included, new kitchen with Hickory cabinets, tiled floor & backsplash, new flooring & paint throughout home, attached garage! PRICE REDUCED $409,900
LONG LAKE: 31557 Enchanted Loop, Burtrum: Wonderful turn-key year round home in Burnhamville TWP. Amazing West facing lake views. Features 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. 2 lots nearly 1 acre combined being sold together. Countless updates including, shingles, windows, siding, newer furnace, new kitchen, new flooring, updated baths, newer appliances, new sidewalk, plus much more. Spacious 4 season porch overlooking lake, boat house, garden, large heated garage. Approx. 60’ of lakeshore, great value! PRICE REDUCED $214,900 MOOSE LAKE: 33037 184th Street, Burtrum: Amazingly private & secluded turn key lake home ready for quick possession. 2 parcel’s being sold with home totaling around 3 acres. Dock & all appliances included. 2009 doublewide manufactured home that is like brand new. Amazing open kitchen, dining, living combo all facing Moose Lake, large screened in porch absolutely amazing also facing Moose Lake. 2 storage sheds, firepit overlooking lake, mature trees, abundance of wildlife. Must see! $179,999 LAKE LOT: LONG LAKE: XXX County 13, Burtrum: 13+ acres on Long Lake Burnhamville TWP. This property is mostly low ground but may have building eligibility. Property currently has dock access & swimming area. Excellent hunting land with State owned property adjacent. Great camping & hunting spot. $49,900 LAKE LOT: MOOSE LAKE: 17568 Dutchman Dr, Burtrum: This is an awesome large 2.90 acre wooded lake lot on Moose Lake Burnhamville TWP. This is a must see lake lot if you’re searching for a large lake lot on a small lake. Moose Lake is a 133 acre natural environment lake known for good fishing. $89,900 LAKE LOT: BIG BIRCH LAKE: Anne Trail, Grey Eagle: It’s nearly impossible to find natural building lots on Big Birch Lake. This buildable lake lot is located on the West shore very close to the State Park. Lot has 100’ of prime hard bottom excellent swimmable lakeshore & 100’ of road frontage. The adjacent lot w/A-frame on the waters edge is also for sale. These lots offers beautiful East facing sunrise views, seclusion, privacy & natural beauty. PRICE REDUCED $164,900 LAKE LOT: BIG BIRCH LAKE: Anne Trail, Grey Eagle: Unique property on W side of Big Birch Lake by Beaver Bay. Nearly 1 acre, heavily wooded build-able lake, great swimming hard bottom shoreline. A-Frame sits on waters edge, 135’ of lake shore & road frontage. $179,900
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Sudoku
Word Search Answers from July 7
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.
Thought for the week:
We are told to let our light shine, and if it does, we won’t need to tell anybody it does. Lighthouses don’t fire cannons to call attention to their shining - they just shine. -Dwight L. Moody
“God has spoken once.” Then it seems as if he thought for a moment and then corrected himself. No, he said, “Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God!” God spoke a second time directly to him. That is the value of waiting in silence before God. When we are patient, we allow God to do His work in our lives and give us His directions! David was surrounded by false gods and idols. But there was a dramatic difference between his God and the gods
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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson
Roundup of Recent Issues It was a sad week of violence and protesting in Minnesota and all across the country. Before rushing to conclusions, we need to let the process work through the facts of each case. In the Minnesota incident, the only information available so far is what’s on a Facebook video. I have received emails demanding that laws be changed in an effort to keep such tragic incidents from happening again. One even went so far as to say that police should not be allowed to take their firearms out of their holsters until “shots have been fired in their direction.” In my opinion, it would be very difficult to legislate what law enforcement can or cannot do in certain situations. Each situation can be dramatically different and can change in a moment’s notice. For example, approaching a stopped car in the dark of night could be totally different from doing the same thing during daylight hours. For the most part, law enforcement does a good job under difficult circumstances. And to offer opinions, like our governor did, that if the shooting victim had been white he’d still be alive, is inappropriate until all the facts concerning the case come out. It’s been a busy summer so far of attending meetings and going on tours. In late June, Minnesota Milk hosted a tour of dairy operations in southeastern Minnesota. The Hastings Co-op Creamery has not only survived as the industry
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consolidated, but it’s grown and is looking to construct new facilities. We also visited an organic dairy farm in the area and were told of the expanding market for organic milk and other dairy products. There are currently 119 organic dairies in Minnesota, with another 23 in the process of converting. That’s a huge growth curve, and officials with the organic co-op at the farm said the demand is there to absorb that increase in production. Last week I attended the summer conference of the Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators. Attendance by teachers was excellent with well over 200 on hand. Ag educators work at three levels, with our public schools being one level, and post-secondary and Farm Business Management being the other two. Increased funding from the Legislature has helped the FBM program replace retiring teachers and add new ones. Ag classes and FFA programs are expanding at many high schools around the state. And post-secondary schools such as Ridgewater in Willmar and Alexandria Technical and Community College do a great job of training students for the many positions available in agriculture-related fields. As one instructor commented, “It’s a good time to be in Ag education!” No two years on the farm are ever the same, with the weather playing a major role in that statement. Where our farm is located, just south of Lake Minnewaska in Pope County, we couldn’t buy a decent rain from the middle of May all the way through June. My good neighbor keeps weather records, and he said that the total at his place for the month of June was only 1.2 inches—the second driest June in his 40 years of farming. Our crops were showing definite signs of stress. Then, on the night of the Fourth of July, with only a 20 percent chance of rain, we finally received around an inch. That must have primed the pump because by week’s end we had close to 4 inches with another storm moving our way as I write this on Monday morning. 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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MON., JULY 18: Country fried steak, O’Brien potatoes, seasoned peas, pears. TUE., JULY 19: Hot pork roast sandwich, whipped potatoes, gravy, green beans, gingerbread/topping. WED., JULY 20: Meatloaf, baked potato, sour cream, corn, cookie. THURS., JULY 21: BBQ chicken, scalloped potatoes, squash, peaches. FRI., JULY 22: Lemon pepper fish, potato bake, broccoli/cheese sauce, fruit. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., JULY 18: Turkey/bacon sandwich w/lettuce/tomato, minestrone soup, pears. TUE., JULY 19: Beef/broccoli stir-fry, rice, carrots/ranch dip, gingerbread/topping. WED., JULY 20: Chicken enchilada w/ cheese/lettuce/tomato/onions, black bean salad, cookie. THURS., JULY 21: Roast beef/swiss sandwich w/lettuce/tomato, vegetable soup, peaches. FRI., JULY 22: Mandarin almond salad w/chicken/lettuce, chicken dumpling soup, fruit. Bread, milk and coffee served with each meal. Albany: 320-845-4070
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MON., JULY 18: Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, wax beans, cookie. TUE., JULY 19: Chicken salad sandwich, cucumber/tomato salad, fruit juice, rice pudding. WED., JULY 20: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, rhubarb upside down cake. THURS. JULY 21: Riblets, garlic breadstick, garden salad, fruit. FRI., JULY 22: Cook’s choice. Call a day before you choose to dine. Upsala Community Center: 320-573-4435
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July 5, 2016: At 09:22 a theft of cut firewood was reported to the Todd County Sheriff’s Office. The theft occurred the evening of 7/2/16 from residences on Cozy Cove Dr. and 341st Ave. near Mound Lake. If anyone has any information on this theft they are asked to call the Todd County Sheriff’s Office. July 8, 2016: At 09:35 Michael Middendorf of Kandota Township reported that someone had cut open some round bales in the ditch in the area. The bales were on three different roads in and around Kandota Township. Michael also reported finding a gun safe near his property that had been cut open. If anyone has information about the bale damage or gun safe they are asked to contact the Todd County Sheriffs Office. July 9, 2016: At 12:46 the Todd County Sheriffs Office was informed by a local resident of the location of fugitive David Johnson at his residence in the village of Pillsbury. The Sheriffs Office responded and made contact with Johnson who fled his residence on foot. A perimeter was set up in a neighboring property and the Sheriffs Office was assisted by other agencies including a K9 unit from Morrison County. After a search of the area Johnson was found and arrested on outstanding felony warrants. The Todd County Sheriffs office appreciates those agencies assisting in the arrest including the Long Prairie Police Department, Morrison County Sheriffs Office, Minnesota State Patrol and the Department of Natural Resources. July 9, 2016: At 13:34 Renata Scott (53) of rural Long Prairie called the TCSO to report the theft of a lawn ornament. It was reported that the 200 pound red and black gargoyle was taken during the evening hours of 7/8/16. July 11, 2016: At 16:18 Mark Radtke who resides at 24844 161st Ave., Long Prairie reported a burglary of an out building. Sometime between 07/09/2016 at 2200 hrs and 07/10/2016 at 1200 hrs, unknown individuals entered the building and stole miscellaneous tools. Anyone with information should contact the Todd County Sheriff’s Office.
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Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, W e ’ r e working the debt snowball, and together my husband and I make $93,000 a year. The amounts of our remaining three debts are so close we wonder if we should take interest rates into account. Two are student loans for $2,970 and $6,700, while the other is credit card debt in the amount of $4,750. I also got a recent bonus of $3,600. Should we put that toward our debt snowball? -Robin Dear Robin, In a strictly mathematical sense, my advice of paying off debt smallest to largest may be wrong, but it’s still the correct advice. Besides, if people were so good at math they wouldn’t have debt in the first place, would they? If I’m in your shoes, I’d have that lowest student loan paid off in a heartbeat with the bonus you mentioned. I’d throw the remainder, along with your regular snowball payments, at the credit card and keep the debt snowball rolling just like I normally advise. When you’re pushing to get out of debt fast, interest rates don’t really matter much when you add up actual dollars on interest spent. If you were going to keep debt around for six or seven years, then we’d have something to talk about. But when you knock out the little debt and immediately plow through the others with a vengeance, it gives a real sense of accomplishment and confidence. Remember, personal finance is 80 percent behavior and only 20 percent head knowledge. So, mathematically speaking, the advice I’m giving you might be a few dollars wrong, but you’ll benefit in other bigger, long-lasting ways by gaining a sense of closure on your debts, learning how to delay pleasure and staying on a plan! -Dave Dear Dave, I’m in the middle of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. I’ve worked for years in the automotive industry, but lately I’ve been thinking about a different line of work. The problem is I’m afraid I will be discriminated against when applying for jobs because of the bankruptcy filing. I think the government has given businesses the permission to look at my financial history. Do you have any suggestions? -Joe
Dear Joe, The government doesn’t give businesses permission to look at your history. They had that right anyway. And it wouldn’t be discrimination, because it’s a part of their analysis as to whether or not they want you working for them. That kind of thing is perfectly reasonable. It’s not discrimination. A lot of this, however, depends on the job and how seriously the employer is considering you. If you’d be doing something where you have to be bonded, then you’ll have trouble because the bankruptcy can prevent you from being bonded. If you would be handling large sums of money or be given access to large sums of money, the Chapter 13 bankruptcy would reflect poorly on you and make you a higher risk. Just be honest and disclose it, Joe. If they ask questions, explain things truthfully and the reasons behind why it happened. Also, don’t carry around a chip on your shoulder about the bankruptcy. We all make mistakes, and the smart ones among us learn from them. I wouldn’t necessarily have an issue with someone just because they had filed bankruptcy in the past, but it would create problems if they tried to hide it from me. -Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com. Dan
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Burtrum City July 7, 2016 These are unapproved minutes. The meeting of the Burtrum City Council was called to order at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 7th, 2016 by mayor Strassburg. Those who were in attendance included Ronald Strassburg, Deb VanHavermaet, Anna
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standing bills were discussed, a motion to pay the outstanding bills was made my Deb VanHavermaet and seconded by Anna Payne, upon vote motion carried. The City Council discussed old business including action taken in regards to local residences and discussion regarding previous meeting with the City lawyer. Next the City Council discussed new business. The City appointed Election Judges and Head Election Judges for both the Primary and General election (note: judges may either work one day or both based on eligibility requirements). The election judges include Diane Theischafer, Pam Ehrenburg, Wayne VanHavermaet, Debbie Strassburg, Sandy Prout, Janet Schinski, Anna Payne, Kaitlynn Bollig, Dorothy Strassburg. The Head Election judges include, Kaitlynn Bollig, Pam Ehrenburg, and Dorothy Strassburg. A motion to appoint the election judges and head election judges for both the primary and general election was made by Anna Payne and seconded by Deb VanHavermaet, upon vote motion carried. A motion to make a monetary donation to the Initiative Foundation was made by Deb VanHavermaet and seconded by Anna Payne, upon vote motion carried. As there was no further topics to discuss the meeting was adjourned by a motion by Anna Payne and seconded by Deb VanHavermaet, upon vote motion carried and the meeting was adjourned. Kaitlynn Bollig, City Clerk
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Swanville K-7 Goal is to be first school in Morrison Co. to have Junior Achievement Swanville Schools has set a goal to be the first school in Morrison County to have Junior Acheivement in all classrooms K-7. County residents can help make this happen! Last year, we had all 1st grade classrooms participate for the first time and received high reviews of the program from students, parents, community members, teachers and administration and would love to see it continue. JA Morrison County was initiated less than 2 years ago in Morrison County with a goal of bringing skills of Work Readiness, Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship to impact as many students here in Morrison County as possible and enrich their futures. It is a non-profit made up of volunteer board members who have & continue to reach out to the community (grants, individual & business donations, service clubs, etc.) for funding support as
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Callista Arnzen of Melrose, graduated from The College of St. Scholastica with a Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management. The College held its spring 2016 commencement ceremony at Amsoil Arena on May 14. The College of St. Scholastica is nationally recognized for quality. Rankings by U.S. News & World Report and Money magazine classify it as one of the Midwest’s top regional universities. Learn more at css.edu. The Office of the Registrar at the University of Minnesota Crookston recently announced its list of spring semester 2016 graduates. Students completed their degree requirements during spring semester 2016. The University of Minnesota Crookston enrolls approximately 1,800 full-time students and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Josh Kircher of Swanville, earned a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources. Anthony Peterson of Swanville, earned a Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management. The University of Minnesota Crookston now delivers 34 bachelor’s degree programs, 22 minors, and 39 areas of emphasis on campus as well as 14 degree programs entirely online. These degrees are offered in the areas of agriculture and natural resources; business; liberal arts and education; and math, science and technology. With an enrollment of 1,800 undergraduates from more than 20 countries and 40 states, the Crookston campus offers a supportive, close-knit atmosphere that leads to a prestigious University of Minnesota degree. “Small Campus. Big Degree.” To learn more, visit www. umcrookston.edu.
there is a cost for each classroom kit & program. Volunteers are also a huge part of making this implementation possible – parents, business owners, professionals, financial institutions, skilled laborers, or other entrepreneur minded individuals are sought to take a little time to teach each lesson (each grade level/program typically includes approx. 5 sessions lasting 45 min.-1 hour in length and can occur whenever works best for each teacher & volunteer paired). If you would like to sponsor a classroom or grade level or even the entire school and can help financially or if you would like to be a volunteer to teach or become involved as a board or committee member, please contact jamorrisoncnty@ gmail.com or call Teresa Giese board Chair at 320-360-4726. For more information about Junior Achievement, please visit https://www.jaum.org.
Local Library Events Upsala Library • 320-573-4282 Paul and His Pickin’ Pals: Friday, July 15, from 6-8 p.m. The fifth annual summer concert in the Upsala City Park featuring musicians from the Upsala area including Paul Jensen. Ice cream will be served by the Morrison County Dairy Princesses. Bring a friend and a lawn chair. Young Adult Book Group: Monday, July 18, from 10-11 a.m. for ages 14-18. Talk about books they choose to read and share snacks. A Few of our Favorite Reads: Monday, July 18, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Join ECFE instructor Kandice Boettcher for an hour of stories, songs and crafts. Each week this group will focus on a different author including classics like Dr. Seuss and newbies like Todd Parr. Toddler Storytime: Wednesday, July 20, from 6:30-7:15 p.m. for children 18 mos.-3 years together with a caregiver. Toddler Times include short stories, fingerplays and songs, usually with a theme. Registration is required. Outrageous Oddball Olympics: Friday, July 22, from 2-8 p.m. for ages 3-18. This event will take place the second and fourth Fridays of July and August to celebrate the Olympics. Something different each time. Knitty Gritty Craft Group: Friday, July 22, from 6-8 p.m. for adults and teens. If you knit, quilt or do paper crafts, bring a project or challenge. Talk and share and work together.
Grey Eagle Township Filing for Election Notice is given that filing for candidates for election to Grey Eagle Township offices will open on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 and close at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Officers to be elected on November 8, 2016 are: Supervisor A for 4 year term Clerk/Treas. for 4 year term Residents wishing to file for offices may contact the Grey Eagle Township Deputy Clerk by calling Jonelle Kirchner at 320-285-3677.
NOTICE: TODD COUNTY AND BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP
Todd County and Burnhamville Township will be conducting an Informational Meeting on July 19th, 2016 at 7:00 PM at the Burtrum City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to provide information regarding the Bridge L7077 (Outlet to Little Swan Lake) Replacement Project scheduled for later this year. All interested parties are invited to attend. Respectfully submitted, Loren Fellbaum, Todd County Engineer
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If interested, call 320-290-1378 FOR SALE: 16 ft. aluminum Blue Fin Spectrum, 80 hp Yamaha 4-stroke troller I-pilot 2 Lowrance fish locators, trailer, excellent condition. Call 320-333-7931. 7/21 FOR SALE: Match box “Models of Yester- Year” at half book prices, $225. Call 320-352-3233. 7/21 FOR SALE: 2000 Lumina, 174,000 miles, very clean, almost new tires, tranny weak, $600 or B/O. Call 320-5734197.
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The Fourth of July was coming up, and the nursery school teacher took the opportunity to tell her class about patriotism. “We live in a great country,” she said. “One of the things we should be happy is that, in this country, we are all free.” One little boy came walking up to her from the back of the room. He stood with his hands on his hips and said, “I’m not free. I’m four.”