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Sharing knowledge leads to better decisions
By Harvey Mackay Do you have a tough decision to make? Or are you trying to build consensus among other employees? If so, you might want to follow the way bees make their decisions, because according to researchers, human beings can learn volumes from bees when it comes to making group decisions. Cornell University biologist Thomas Seely, in a Cornell Chronicle Online story by Susan S. Lang, explains how bees build coalitions until a quorum develops. Seely says bees rely on disagreement and contest, whereas humans often rely on consensus and compromise. Researchers know the bees make excellent decisions because they set up situations that offered choices to the bees, some superior for bees and others not so great. The bees almost always chose the
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superior sites. A swarm of perhaps 10,000 honeybees decides where their next new home is going to be by sending out a few hundred scouts to look at real estate. If one finds a site it likes a lot, it begins dancing, which is the scout’s way of advertising the site to other scouts. Then the scout will revisit the site frequently and dance all day. Other scouts select other sites and advertise those to other uncommitted scouts as well. Bee scouts build up at the best sites quickly, because they grade the level of recruitment, which is directly linked to site quality. When 15 or more scouts have gathered around a particular site, the scouts then signal home to the others to get ready to fly to the new home. So what should humans learn from the bee dance? For starters, that frank discussions and disagreements coupled with some friendly competition might just help human committees achieve a little collective intelligence and avoid collective folly, researchers say. Information hoarding is counterproductive in any organization. Knowledge sharing is central to companies’ success, and generally encouraged by management. But often, employees are reluctant to give up what may be their best bargaining chip – some particular piece of information or expertise – and thereby maintain job security. Or perhaps there is an element of revenge or payback, trying to get even
with the company or other employees that they feel may have wronged them. In any event, the end result is lost productivity and mistrust. How do you know this is happening? Your colleagues refuse to help, blaming the boss for not wanting the information to come out. Or they ignore you completely. The situation becomes toxic when the organizational culture promotes secrecy. Managers need to encourage knowledge sharing if they want their companies to be successful. They must promote positive relationships among employees, making sure employees understand the benefits to everyone in the organization. Fair and respectful treatment of all employees is critical, because employees sense when management plays favorites and suddenly the atmosphere goes from cooperation to competition. In short, management should not underestimate the importance of giving employees a real sense of ownership in the organization. To help feel actively committed to success, management strategy should be based on the acronym STALL: • S: Share information. Financial information is crucial, of course. But operational information is just as vital. Employees should understand how one person’s work affects others in the organization – the domino effect. Other information to share: strategies, successes (especially employee success stories), Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3
Upcoming Events
THURSDAY, NOW-JUNE 26 • Novena Mass at Assumption (Grasshopper) Chapel, Cold Spring every Thursday. Rosary 7 p.m. Mass 7:30 p.m. THURSDAY, JUNE 5 • Grey Eagle-Burtrum Lions Annual Summer Red Cross Blood Drive from 1-7:00 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Grey Eagle. FRIDAY, JUNE 6 • DivorceCare Classes for Women Only at 7 p.m., at the Titus 2 Ministry Center, Alexandria. SATURDAY, JUNE 7 • Freeport Family Fishing Tournament at 11 a.m. on Kings Lake. FRIDAY, JUNE 13 • Grey Eagle St. Joseph’s Church Dinner & Auction starting at 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Melrose. See ad on page 9. SATURDAY, JUNE 14 • 37th Annual Munichfest, New Munich. See ad on page 12. SUNDAY, JUNE 15 • Freeport Fire Department 53rd Annual Ham BBQ - Beef & Hog Raffle from 4:30-9 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. See ad on page 12. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly
Membership Meeting at 11 a.m. at the center. • Freeport Community Center Chicken Fry from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. SATURDAY, JUNE 21 • 4th Annual Morrison County Breakfast on the Farm from 7:30-11:30 a.m. at Pike Hills Dairy, Little Falls. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Pot Luck/ Bingo Party at 5 p.m. at the center. FRI.-SUN., JULY 18-20 • GEM Fest, Grey Eagle. SAT.-SUN., JULY 19-20 • Sacred Heart Parish 33rd Annual Festival & Parade, Freeport. 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. 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 8 p.m. SUNSHINE CLUB • Meets every Monday, weigh in at 9 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle. 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. 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.
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Birth Announcement Jase Jonathan Wagner
Missy Toenyan and Nick Wagner of Long Prairie are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jase Jonathan Wagner, born May 21, 2014 at 11:01 a.m., at CentraCare HealthLong Prairie. Jase weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces.
Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 setbacks, and internal and external pressures. • T: Teach. Employees may not be aware of everything they need to know about company operations. Explain what the numbers on the financial reports mean, and show how individual efforts affect budgets and revenues in different areas. • A: Ask. Ask for the workforce’s full participation. If trust is high between management and workers, the organization probably has high levels of participation already. If not, ask employees to offer suggestions on how to improve operations. • L: Listen. To foster a sense of ownership, commit to being open to new ideas from unexpected sources. Reward employees for their ideas. And don’t be surprised if their insights provide new perspectives that hadn’t been considered. • L: Learn. Talk to staff and learn who the most influential employees are, who the “squeaky wheels” are, and how
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RoseMary Jarnot and her family wish to thank everyone that attended or acknowledged her 80th birthday celebration. All of the greetings, the gifts, the love and the support was overwhelming. God bless all of you. Thank all of you, sincerely,
RoseMary Jarnot and family
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to bring them on board. Finally, don’t stall on the decision making. It will only frustrate employees and engender mistrust. And then you’re right back where you started. Mackay’s Moral: Knowledge is not power until it is used. 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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Obituaries Paul I. Diehl
Paul I. Diehl, age 97, of St. Cloud and formerly of Burtrum, died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Talahi Care Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 9 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating. Interment will be at St. John The Baptist Cemetery in Swanville with military honors by the Swanville American Legion Post 313 and the Swanville VFW Post 6037. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church in Grey Eagle. Parish prayers will be at 7 p.m. Sunday evening at the church. Paul Ignatius Diehl was born October 19, 1916 in Plain, Wisconsin to Albert and Celia (Hartl) Diehl. As a young adult, Paul worked as a ranch hand in South Dakota. It was after this that he moved to Minnesota where he soon met his future wife, Frances. On September 30, 1941 he was united in marriage to Frances Thieschafer at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville. He later joined the United States Army and served during World War
II in the Lightning Division and served in the Pacific Theatre. After being discharged from the military, he owned and operated a trucking company and then was employed by the United States Postal Service as a rural carrier in Burtrum, until he retired in 1974. Paul enjoyed over-the-road truck driving, traveling, and going camping. It was during the years of traveling and camping that gave him the opportunity to meet new people and tell stories to anyone who would listen. Over the years, he owned several different camping vehicles; three of which he built himself. Paul and Frances wintered in the south for twentyseven years. He was a member of the St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle, T&M Rider’s Saddle Club of Swanville, Swanville Lions and the Swanville American Legion Post 313. Survivors include his children, Jim (Carol) Diehl of St. Augusta, Dick (Karen) Diehl of Fargo, Kathy Kath of Sauk Rapids, Don (Gail) Diehl of Darwin, and Sherry Leason of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; 15 grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren; and brother-in-law, Leo Loscheider of Little Falls. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Frances on March 21, 2010; parents; daughter, Pat Contreras; infant daughter; granddaughter, Monica Diehl; sister, Germaine Loscheider; and sons-in-law, Walter Kath and Chuck Leason. Serving as casket bearers will be Paul’s grandchildren, Jeff Diehl, Mike Diehl, Steve Diehl, Bob Diehl, Jason Kath, Brian Kath, Nicole Contreras, Tiffany LaVictoire, Jim Diehl Jr., Heather DiehlReames, Becky Henrichs, Kelly Poole, Brooke Hill, Travis Leason, and McKensey Leason. Cross bearer will be Alex Diehl and scripture bearer will be Sister Linda Dusek. Gift bearers will be Paul’s greatgrandchildren, Madeline and Sophia Poole, Elizabeth, Joseph, and Samantha Diehl, Jude and Shaylee Hill. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Grey Eagle.
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Memorial s e r v i c e s celebrating the life of Joy Lanette Niemi, age 60 of Melrose, will take place at 2 pm on Friday, June 6th 2014 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Melrose officiated by Pastor Kevin Mann. Joy died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Legends at Heritage Place in Sartell on Friday afternoon after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. There will be a gathering prior to the service at the church from 12-2 pm. Arrangements are being made by Miller-Carlin Funeral Home. Joy was born on April 18, 1954 to Robert and Ella (Jorgenson) Stelton in Plentywood, MT. At a young age, she and her family moved to Kimball, MN. She
Rita Monica Krych
Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Rita Monica Krych, age 92 of Holdingford will take place at 1:30 PM Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the Church of All Saints – St. Hedwig in Holdingford. Father Gregory Mastey will officiate, and burial will take place in the parish cemetery following the mass. Rita died peacefully at the St. Cloud Hospital early Sunday morning. There will be a visitation for Rita from 4-8 PM Friday, June 6, 2014 at the Church of All Saints – St. Hedwig and again from 12:30 PM until the time of the service Saturday afternoon at the church. Parish prayer will take place at 5:00 PM and the Rosary Sodality and Christian Mothers will pray at 6:00 PM Friday evening at the church. Arrangements are being made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Holdingford. Rita was born April 21, 1922 to Joseph and Constance (Warzecha) Pintok in Brockway Township near Opole. She married Edmund “Eddie” Krych on June 27, 1944 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Opole. She lived her entire life in the Holdingford area where she raised their five children and worked hard on the farm with Eddie. In their early years as a couple, Rita and Eddie loved frequenting social events such as neighbor’s house parties, dance halls, and card parties. They were also known for being quite the polka dancers. Besides being a mother and home-maker on the farm, Rita shared her gifts as a cook with the Holdingford School and St. Johns University. She also worked for Monaco Lens in St. Stephen. Rita found great joy in On/Off Sale • 320-547-2120 • Swanville, MN
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graduated from Kimball High School and later from St. Cloud State University with a degree in Special Education. Joy raised her family in Virginia, MN and Melrose. She owned several businesses and went to school while raising her children. She had many passions in life including gardening, watching baseball, spending time with her family, exercising and listening to music – especially Elvis, John Denver and Josh Groban. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Melrose. Joy is survived by her four loving children Bob (Wendy Dodge) Niemi, Mt. Iron; Lindsey (Patrick) Mitchell, Rogers; Rick (Elizabeth) Niemi, Eveleth; Maggie (Brent Terres) Niemi, Spring Hill; grandchildren Mathew, Evan, Ava, Bobby, Adrian, Kellan and Wyatt; and her siblings Diane (Gary) Langer, Melrose; Bobby Stelton, Kimball; and Glenna Pusc, Kimball. Joy will join her parents Robert and Ella Stelton and Godchild Kurt Langer in heaven.
serving people. Hospitality was in her blood. She was known to open her house to family, friends, and visitors and saw to it that they would leave her house with a full stomach and a smile on their face. She was always ready for visitors with homemade goods such as her fresh breads, canned goods, Polish coffee cakes, and when in season, her wonderfully decorated Santa faced Christmas cookies. She also had a great love of the outdoors which she put into creating her beautiful large gardens of flowers and vegetables over the years. A quality that her family will never forget was her ability to recall nearly any date. She wouldn’t let a birthday, anniversary, or special day go un-noticed without a phone call or card. She was a very active member of St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church where she was also involved in the church choir, and Rosary Sodality. She is survived by her five loving children Joseph (Karen) Krych, Plymouth; Jerome Krych, Sartell; Janet Berscheid, Foley; James (Jan) Krych, Holdingford; Jeffery (Ann) Krych, Holdingford; her12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; and siblings Appolonia Wentland, Holdingford; Emil (Marcella) Pintok, St. Cloud; Valeria Harlander, St. Cloud; Raymond (Bernie) Pintok, Holdingford; MarcieAnn (Charlie) Cichon, Little Falls. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Constance Pintok, her husband Eddie Krych who passed in December of 2013, and her sisters Annette Marsolek and Angeline Nentl.
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Thomas Bernard Nathe T h o m a s Bernard Nathe, age 78, of Grey Eagle, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating. A private inurnment will take place at a later date at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Tom was born October 25, 1935 in New Munich to John and Edna (Bohnen) Nathe. He graduated from Melrose High School in 1953, and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in Korea until 1956. He attended the Northwest Electronics Institute and was employed by Honeywell in their Avionics Division for over 30 years, where he proudly worked on gyroscopes for the space shuttle program. After his retirement in 1992, he moved to his home on Little Birch Lake in Grey Eagle and enjoyed his life there for the next 20 years. He entered the Talahi Senior Center in June, 2013, where he received great care and physical therapy, and defied the odds by beginning
to walk again over the winter. He was looking forward to returning to his lake home later this spring when he suffered a heart attack that took his life a few days later. He passed away peacefully at the St. Cloud Hospital, listening to Elvis tunes and clutching a poker chip, shot glass, and dice from Vegas, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was a member of the Tri-City American Legion Post #513, VFW, and served on the Little Birch Lake Association, where he earned the nickname El Presidenté. He looked forward to heading to Bowbells, ND every fall to hunt and fish with his buddies, and enjoyed golfing and gambling in Las Vegas and Laughlin, NV. He was a big Elvis fan, and rode in Grey Eagle’s summer parade dressed as him. He was an avid NASCAR fan, especially of Dale Earnhardt, Sr., and rarely missed a race. Tom is survived by his daughters, Pamela (Guy) Fredricks, Maple Grove, Michele (Michael McNeil), Minneapolis, and Kelly (John Fields), Los Angeles, CA; five grandchildren, Melissa, Katelyn, and Danielle Fredricks, Ruby Fields, and Ian McNeil; brother, Dick (Paulette), St. Cloud; sister-in-law, Beverly, Avon; sister, Jean (Bob) Shorthill, Belgrade, MT; and his many friends from the Double R who were like family. He was preceded in death by his parents; and older brother, Gerry. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Grey Eagle.
Linda “Lin” Lee Douvier The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Linda “Lin” Douvier, age 52 of Rice will be at 11:00 AM Friday, June 6, 2014 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Opole. Father John Paul Knopik will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery after mass. Linda passed away at her home on Monday. There will be a visitation at the church on Friday after 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Arrangements are being made by the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Holdingford.
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Linda was born December 31, 1961 in St. Paul, MN to Leo and Marilyn (Paggen) Douvier. Linda graduated from the Holdingford High School in 1980. She worked at Verso Paper from June 1982 through January 2012. Linda loved her family and friends. She enjoyed her annual trips to Tennessee, gardening, collecting antiques, cooking, baking, photography and running marathons. Linda is survived by her mother, Marilyn Douvier, St. Joseph; siblings, Jerry (Shannon) Douvier, Rice; Duane Douvier, Rice; and Sharon (Lynell) Sobania, Holdingford; nieces and nephews, special friend, Phyllis Boedigheimer. She is preceded in death by her father, Leo Douvier and feline friend, Little Kid.
Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, My husband died several years ago. He always worked very hard, and we did very well financially. I am now 48 and have $3.8 million in assets. I’ve found a wonderful man who is very stable and loving with a good job, and we’re considering getting married. Do you think I need a prenuptial agreement? -Heather Dear Heather, For years I told people never to do prenuptial agreements. I always said if you love your money more than you love your spouse, then you’re too immature and selfish to be married. However, I’ve changed my tune on this subject a little bit recently. When one or two wealthy people get married, the problems that can arise usually have nothing to do with those two people. The problem is that it can invite a lot of crazy into your lives from the outside. Whether it’s a parent, cousin or child, sometimes people start feeling a sense of entitlement when wealth is suddenly thrust into the picture. You both sound like mature, functional people with good values. In most cases, that’s a pretty good indication that crazy isn’t in the immediate vicinity. Still, there’s a lot on the line. So while I would advise a prenup, you might keep an open mind to revisions somewhere down the road. Make it pretty solid and protective for the first five or 10 years.
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By Nancy Judd, Central Minnesota Tea Party Patriots Central Minnesota Tea Party Patriots will be meeting Monday, June 9th. Social time at 6 pm, meeting starts at 6:30 pm. Meeting to be held at the Church of Christ, which is the small white building kitty corner across from Duane’s Repair on Main St/Hwy 71 in Browerville. The speaker this month will be Janet Biehoffer and the topic is Republicanism - the basic concepts of representative government, individual property rights, which entail individual responsibility, etc. She is a fantastic speaker so I am sure you will not want to miss this. Open mic to follow speaker. Bring info. on what is happening in your local government!
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STRANGE BREED by Steve Langille
Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson
Short-lived taxes off the books; heavy rain causes farming issues
The two main items produced by the Legislature during its recently completed session were the bonding bill, along with tax relief in the form of two separate pieces of legislation. The first of those dealt with the repeal of the highly publicized business to business taxes, including the tax on farm repairs, the tax on telecommunications equipment, and the sales tax on warehousing or storage. The first two were in effect for nine months before being repealed in April, while the warehousing tax never did go into effect. During its short duration, the sales tax on the labor portion of farm repairs brought in around $10 million. Since this tax should never have gone into effect in the first place, its repeal should have been made retroactive, and that $10 million should have been refunded to farmers. Unfortunately, it wasn’t, and the repeal date was set at April 1 going forward. The second tax bill passed during the session dealt with additional refunds and credits for those who either own houses or rent, along with those owning
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Local Municipality Minutes Upsala City June 2, 2014 These are unapproved minutes. Members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Robert Maciej, Brian Lange, Joan Olson, Dennis Westrich. City Clerk/Treasurer Reva Mische. The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson. Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to accept the minutes from the May 5th, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Brian Lange to accept the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Guests and Presentations: Mary Backlund, City Auditor of Schlenner Wenner, presented the 2013 Audit Report to the City Council. Motion made by Council Member Joan Olson and seconded by Council Member Brian Lange to accept the 2013 Upsala City Audit report as presented by Mary Backlund. Motion carried unanimously. •Thomas Justin, candidate for Morrison County Sherriff, presented his campaign to the City Council and extended his welcome for any questions or concerns. Department Reports: Maintenance Report, Frank Koopmeiners: Water usage was down for the month while Sewer usage was up for the month. • Frank informed the City Council that he had completed discharging the pond, but he may be discharging it again soon with the rainfall.
• Frank informed the City Council that Preferred Controls had purchased some of the City’s old water equipment in the amount $500. This money will go back into the Water Fund. • Frank presented the material that clogged the sewer line by the football field. He will look further into getting it tested to see what it is made of. Fire Department Report, Lange: Minutes were presented to the City Council. Planning Commission, Lange: Minutes were presented to the City Council. UCDC, Olson: Minutes were presented to the City Council. Recreation Board, Johnson: No minutes to report. Unfinished Business: Scott Hedlund, Upsala’s City Engineer of SEH, presented and discussed the Plans and Specifications for the 2014 Street and Utilities Improvement Project for Council approval. Scott also informed the City Council of upcoming permits related to the project that the City will need to apply for. Motion was made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Brian Lange to approve Resolution #060220143: Approving Plans and Specifications and Ordering for Bids. Motion carried unanimously. City Clerk Reva Mische updated the City Council on the upcoming repainting of cross walks on Main Street/State Highway 238. Public Works Director Frank Koopmeiners and City Clerk Reva Mische will be meeting with a MNDot representative to discuss location of potential cross walks. The City Council had a brief discussion about contacting Sentence to Serve for work on other
cross walks, striping, and curb painting. City Clerk Reva Mische will follow-up with Sentence to Serve. Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Dennis Westrich to approve two Temporary Liquor Licenses with a total fee of $50 for the Upsala Blue Jays Baseball Team. Motion carried unanimously. New Business: The City Council discussed the need to get some additional playground equipment better suited for younger children in the City Park. Motion was made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Robert Maciej to direct City Clerk Reva Mische to research available grant opportunities for playground equipment for younger children. Motion carried unanimously. City Clerk Reva Mische presented names of individuals interested in being 2014 Election Judges. Motion was made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to appoint Christine Wuebkers, Mary-Jane Chuba, Viola Wuebkers, and Joyce Swanson as 2014 Election Judges. Motion carried unanimously. Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to approve Resolution #060220142: Calling Public Hearing for Monday, July 21st, 2014 at 7pm on the Establishment of Tax Increment Finance District No. 2-4 and the Adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan Relating Thereto. Motion carried unanimously. Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Dennis Westrich to approve Resolution
Grey Eagle Township Notice
Notice is hereby given the Grey Eagle Township Supervisors will meet on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. at the township hall to open and review bids that have been submitted for the upcoming tar project. The project would begin at County Road 2 and cover one mile - 331st Ave. Bids were also requested for the entire road from County Road 2 following 331st, Ascot Rd. and 335th to the Township Line. Grey Eagle Township Township Clerk/Treas. - Mary Ann Primus
#06022014-1: Approval for use of Gambling Funds for Upsala Lions’ flowers on Main Street. Motion carried unanimously. Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to approve City Clerk Reva Mische’s attendance to the League of Minnesota Cities Clerks Orientation held in Saint Cloud on Wednesday, June 18th through Friday, June 20th. Motion Carried unanimously. Financial Report: City Treasurer Reva Mische presented the Treasurers Report with a May 30th ending bank balance of $60,080.87. Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Dennis Westrich to approve the Treasures Report. Motion carried unanimously. Motion made by Council Member Joan Olson and seconded by Council Member Brian Lange to direct City Treasurer Reva Mische to set up a Petty Cash Fund in the amount of $100 dollars. Motion carried unanimously. City Treasurer Reva Mische informed the City Council that the new Printer/All-In-One has arrived. Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Robert Maciej to approve the bills in the amount of $27,610.87 as presented by City Treasurer Reva Mische. Motion carried unanimously. Updates/FYI: Annual CleanUp Day scheduled for Saturday, June 7th, 8am-12pm at the Upsala Recreation Building. Public Hearing on the Establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No 2-4 is scheduled for Monday, July 21st, 2014 at 7pm in City Hall. Reminder to residents that the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be July 7th, 2014 at 7:00 pm in the Upsala City Hall. Motion made Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to adjourn the City Council Meeting at 9:53 pm. Reva Mische, Clerk/Treasurer
Swanville City May 6, 2014 These are unapproved minutes. Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, May 6, 2014. The meeting called to order 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, Jay Bartkowicz, Tim Grittner, and Jim Molitor. Absent: AJ Johnson. Also present: Charlie Strack, Jim Dickinson, Lowell Drager, Mike Rude, Lonny Hutchins and reporter Kerry Drager. Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held Tuesday, April 8, 2014 were read. A motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz to approve the minutes as read. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Tim Grittner seconded by Jay Bartko-
wicz to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Mayor Peterson introduced Charlie Strack who is running for Morrison County Sheriff. Strack gave a description of his background, then listened to comments and answered questions from council members. Mike Rude, City Engineer, reported that road restrictions will be on until the about middle of May and that Tri-City Paving could not begin to finish the paving until the restrictions are off. City maintenance man Lonny Hutchins stated he is concerned with the drainage in the storm drains on Berkey Avenue and 5th Street. Rude stated that a camera could be put down the drains to see if the blockage could be sand from the from last summer’s project. Lowell Drager was present and gave council a list of his
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Word Search Answers from May 29
Share the Trail NOTE: Share these rules (especially with non-drivers & non-readers) to keep them and others safe.
Prepare with Proper Planning
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Know what the weather is for your traveling time/locations. Plan your packing supplies and destinations, including bright or white clothing, rain gear, bike light, etc. Know what the rules/guidelines are for where you will be traveling for both off-trail and on the trail(s). For the Lake Wobegon Trail, read Stearns County Ordinance #201. (There are certain places you can/cannot camp and things you can/cannot do on or along the trail. Know when permits are required.) This Ordinance complies with State Statutes that allow Electric, Pedal-Assist Bikes on the trail. Also, there are lots of resources online for bike tour planning.
Be Alert & Be Cautious Know what’s around you at all times (especially if you are wearing earbuds). Watch and listen for possible hazards - people passing, fallen branches, potholes/cracks, gravel/sand, tail lights & headlights, bikers stopping quickly or swerving, horns, etc. Travel with others. Don’t zoom past people or animals.
Don’t Block the Trail When in a group, avoid using more than half the trail (especially when meeting others along the way). Be observant.
Dog Walkers Courtesy Keep dogs under control and on a 6’ leash. Please remove droppings from the trail.
Be Respectful Stay on the trail to be respectful of neighboring private property.
Keep Right Stay on the right side of the trail, except when passing another trail user.
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Contact the Parish Office at 320-285-2545 or Stan Mensen at 320-285-3901
Pass on the left Always look behind before changing position on the trail. Pass others, going in your direction, on their left. Faster traffic must yield to closer, oncoming traffic.
Give Hand Signals & Audible Signal
Know and Use hand signals (left, right and stop). When passing a frequently used warning is “Passing on your left!” A clear warning signal may be given by voice, bell, or horn; but use caution around others. They may not have heard you.
Stop Means Stop Obey all signs along the trail and know the laws for off-trail too.
Helmets Bicyclists, skaters, and skateboarders are advised to wear a properly fitted helmet; Especially know what is required by law. For Help on the Lake Wobegon Trail: Emergency Contact: 911 Non-emergency contacts: Sheriff-320/251-4240 & Stearns County Park Dept 320/255-6172
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Local Library Events
Albany Library • 320-845-4843 The Dancing Scientist: Monday, June 9 at 6:15 p.m. for families and teens. Jeffrey Vinokur, also known as the Dancing Scientist, has an M.S. in Biochemistry and specializes in demonstrating and explaining science through inspi-
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leaves, grass and litter around park and hauling it away. Mayor Peterson made a motion to have the Yard Barber do this work at the city park. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Land use permits were looked at. Planning and Zoning approved the application for Dennis Loven to replace his existing trailer with a double wide home. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to give Loven a land use permit. Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The clerk presented to council estimates to purchase a new computer for the city office. After discussion, Jay Bartkowicz made a motion to purchase a new computer from Little Falls Radio Shack. Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Examples of Fire Arms Ordinances were handed out. Council members were asked to look them
concerns from the Rhoda Avenue Project. Council also listened to Drager’s concerns. Hopefully some of the concerns can be resolved in the future. Jim Dickinson, was present to ask the council to consider adding some gravel to the corners of the road going to Roto Molding. Council agreed to have gravel added to the road corners. Dickinson also asked if a small cement ramp could be added by the back door of 201 DeGraff building. Jim Molitor will check out the ramp and give the okay to Dickinson. Mayor Peterson presented to the council a deferral assessment application form for 509 Rhoda Avenue. After looking over the application form and discussion, council agreed the criteria has been met to have the assessment deferred until the property is sold. Hutchins presented to the council a bid to have the city park thatched, leaves blown away from all objects and bagging up the
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over for the next council meeting. Natural Gas furnace estimates were looked over for the Swanville Community Center. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to have Bitz Plumbing and Heating install the new furnace and electric water heater in the center. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing. Jim Molitor made a motion to approve the claims. Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The next monthly meeting will be held June 3, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. There being no further business, a motion was made by Tim Grittner and seconded by Jay Bartkowicz to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:50 p.m. Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/ Treasurer
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ticipation. Professor Marvel’s Fizz Bang Boom Science and Magic Show: Thursday, June 12, 10:30-11:15 a.m. for all ages. Is it a magic show or a science laboratory? Find out by taking a ride through this wonder-filled world of very cool science experiments. Swanville Library • 320-547-2346 Glow In The Dark Camp: Wednesday, June 11, 1-2:00 p.m. for ages 5-10. Children will learn how to turn their room in to a nighttime wonderland with luminescent glow-in-the-dark materials, and create cool and unique figures, paintings, and pictures that will glow for hours at a time, night after night. The class will be taught by an Abrakadoodle instructor. The attendance limit is 25 and registration is required. Professor Marvel’s Fizz Bang Boom Sci-
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craft with all materials provided. Dancing Scientist: Saturday, June 14, 12:15-1:00 p.m., for families and teens. Jeffrey Vinokur, also known as the Dancing Scientist, has an M.S. in Biochemistry and specializes in demonstrating and explaining science through inspirational shows for children. He visits schools across the country and has also appeared on NBC’s Today Show, the Discovery Show, and other nationally televised programs (where he also loves to demonstrate his dancing skills). Melrose Library • 320-256-3885 Summer Reading Program: Monday, June 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Children and teens can enjoy Root Beer Floats and then sign up for the summer reading program. Brodini Comedy Magic Show: Monday, June 9, 4:30-6:30 p.m. for all ages. Featuring a large variety of magic tricks and audience par-
The 15th Annual Caramel Roll Ride, “Beginning of Summer” ride on the trail is scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2014 from 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. +/- on the Lake Wobegon Trails starting at the Albany Lake Wobegon Trailhead in Albany Minnesota. We’ll have the usual three options for riders; east to Avon, Collegeville & St. Joe, west to Freeport and Melrose, and of course north to Holdingford and the Lake Wobegon Trail Covered Bridge, then on the Soo Line Trail to Bowlus and Blanchard Dam on the Mighty Mississippi River. As always the best Caramel Rolls you can find anywhere will be available at all the rest stops along the way! (That’s in addition to the good
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healthy fruits and water!) What’s the money raised used for? The Lake Wobegon Trails Association uses the funds to promote the Lake Wobegon Trails and the communities and businesses along the trail. We also fund projects to improve the trail such as planting trees and shrubs and we maintain a web presence to inform people about the trail and activities on the trail. We also work to gain support from various organizations to support improvements to the trail such as the “Saintly Seven Project” to bring the trail the seven miles from St. Joseph to Waite Park and on to downtown in St. Cloud and the Mississippi River. Come join us for a “Sweet Roll on a Sweet Trail” and enjoy the pleasure of biking one of the best rail trails in Minnesota. Hope to see you on the trails!
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USED BOOK & SCHOOL SURPLUS SALE June 9 & 10, 10:00 am-7:00 pm Upsala Area School Commons
The sale will include a variety of items. Some items will be pre-priced for sale, others will be free will donation, and the following large high value items will be up for sealed bids auction: -Blue 2002 GMC 9-passenger Van only 98,615 miles -Engine Stand -Engine hoist -Alice Chalmers engine on a stand -Minute Man 170 Floor Scrubber Model #MC17000QP with new batteries -Delta Table Saw 3-Phase 10” Get your chance at acquiring a piece of Cardinal history! Lockers and other memorabilia from the old locker room will be up for sale. There will be lots of books weeded from the high school and elementary libraries. We will have photos of sealed bid items online. Items will be available for inspection on the sale days.
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ence and Magic Show: Thursday, June 12, 12:45-1:30 p.m. for families with children of all ages, at the Swanville Center and City Office. Is it a magic show or a science laboratory? Find out by taking a ride through this wonder-filled world of very cool science experiments. The attendance limit is 40. Registration required. Bruce the Bug Guy: Thursday, June 12, 4:30-5:30 p.m. for all ages at the Swanville City Park. Bruce has a doctorate in entomology and is a former university instructor, and he enjoys teaching children about insects in ways that are fun and non-threatening. His library programs are very popular, and include displays of unusual and spectacular insects from around the world as well as a variety of live insects, spiders and other bugs. Upsala Library • 320-573-4282 Lost Towns of Minnesota: Wednesday, June 11, 6:30-8:00 p.m. for adults. Rhonda Fochs, author of “Minnesota’s Lost Towns,” will talk about how Minnesota’s lost 150 towns grew, prospered and died, and also what you will see there today. Books will be available at a discounted price. Dancing Scientist Jeffrey Vinokur: Friday, June 13, 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. for all ages. Jeffrey Vinokur, also known as the Dancing Scientist, has an M.S. in Biochemistry and specializes in demonstrating and explaining science through inspirational shows for children. He visits schools across the country and has also appeared on NBC’s Today Show, the Discovery Show, and other nationally televised programs (where he also loves to demonstrate his dancing skills).
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BOWLUS CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES: Friday, June 6 8AM-6PM, Saturday, June 7 8AM-4PM. Watch for signs! GARAGE/BAKE SALE: Gethsemane Lutheran Church Upsala, Saturday, June 7, 7:30-11:30 a.m. $1 bag sale 11:30noon. 6/5 HUGE GARAGE SALE: 103 7th Ave. NE, Freeport; June 4, 12-6p, June 5-6 7a-6p, June 7 7a-12p; Girls/boys clothing, toys. HUGE GARAGE SALE: 205 2nd Ave., Freeport, Lots of boy and girl clothes infant-4T, toys, adult clothes, misc. June 4-7. COMMUNITY CLEAN OUT SALE: June 5-7: 8am-?, East Village, Melrose, 606 Railroad. Unique decor, picker’s prices. FOUND: Leaf blower by Ward Springs. Call 320-285-4144. 6/5
WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber: White Oak, Red Oak, Basswood & Poplar. Minimum of 3 acres. For more info, contact Steve Baum Custom Logging & Firewood Sales, Burtrum, MN. 320-815-1863. SB-tfnB
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FOR SALE: 1993 Capri 14.2 sailboat with Sparten trailer, both good cond., $2400. Call 320-256-3824.
FOR SALE: Hide-away couch, $150; foot locker 12x72x18 steel, $35; brass lamp, $10. Call 320-493-1163, Melrose. FOR SALE: Bunk beds, Maple, mattresses seldom used, always covered, Big Birch Lake, Grey Eagle, 651-4839877.
FOR SALE: 1986 Bayliner speed boat with 85 force motor and trailer $3,000 or B/O.; 1986 Hewitt 1800 lb. boat lift with a 2004 canopy and canvas $1,700 or B/O. Call 507-381-0535. 6/19P
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FREEPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT 53rd ANNUAL HAM BBQ Beef & HOG RAFFLE SUNDAY, JUNE 15, 2014 4:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. at the
Freeport Community Center Dinner Plate: $8.50 Advance: $8.00 Children 12 and Under: $4.00
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Food & Beverages & Beer Garden: 11:00 AM Children’s Pedal Tractor Pull: 11:00 AM Parade: 2:00 PM
Little League Tournament: 8:30 am Volleyball Tournament: 8:30 am Kids Games: 11:30 am Water Ball Fight: 3:00 pm Turtle Races: 4:00 pm Kids Costume Contest: 4:00 pm Quilt & Fancy Work • Cake Walk Bingo • Pull Tab Stands St. Martin Community Band 3:00 pm “We encourage all workers and those attending Munichfest to wear a Halloween Costume.
Music By Ultimate Entertainment (DJ) 4:30 - 7:00 pm & 9:00 pm - 1:00 am Outdoor Polka Mass Featuring Stan’s Country Dutchmen - 8:00 pm Parish Raffle & Quilt Drawing - 11:00 pm
Chairperson Contact: Amy & Mike Van Beck 320-290-8564 • Ann Waterbury 320-837-5417 Sponsored by: Immaculate Conception Parish and The New Munich Jaycees
1/4 Beef, (2) 1/2 Hog Raffle $2.00
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