Hometown News October 19, 2017

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For best results, avoid temptation at work A minister parked his car in a noparking zone in a large city and attached the following message to his windshield: “I have circled this block 10 times. I have an appointment to keep. Forgive us our trespasses.” When he returned to his car he found this reply attached to his own note along with a parking ticket: “I’ve circled this block for 10 years. If I don’t give you a ticket, I lose my job. Lead us not into temptation.” We are all tempted in many ways. We want to purchase something, but

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don’t have the funds. We know we should exercise, but it’s easier to sit at home and binge watch last season’s episodes. We want that dessert, but know it’s better if we don’t eat it. Temptation is a desire to engage in short-term urges for enjoyment, that threatens long-term goals, according to Wikipedia. In the context of selfcontrol and ego depletion, temptation is described as an immediate, pleasurable urge and/or impulse that disrupts an individual’s ability to wait for the longterm goals, in which that individual hopes to attain. More informally, temptation may be used to mean “the state of being attracted and enticed” without anything to do with moral, ethical, or ideological valuation. Temptation is all around us. For businesses it might be bad-mouthing your competition. I can’t tell you how many sales people I’ve come across who do this, but it’s a dangerous turn-off for customers. For example, a co-worker was recently in the market for a new hot tub. He chose not to go with a specific manufacturer because the sales rep kept bad-mouthing his competition. Another temptation is to toot your own horn. I learned many years ago that if you can get someone else to broadcast

-By Harvey Mackay

your accomplishments, the message will go a lot further. No one likes a shameless self-promoter. Similarly, I see many companies and individuals putting personal needs ahead of business needs. Be careful not to overspend because nothing sinks a ship faster than people and companies overspending. Another huge temptation for companies is expanding too fast. It’s helpful – perhaps critical – to have a seasoned veteran or two check your lavish plans. This same plan can be said for new executives coming into companies and doing too much, too soon, too fast. It’s better to listen and educate yourself before you shake things up too much. I came across the book, “The Five Temptations of a CEO” by Patrick Lencioni. He lists the most common pitfalls faced by leaders. The #1 temptation is choosing status over results. Many leaders are more interested in protecting their career status than focusing on company results. Achievement – not ego – should be the driving force. The #2 temptation is choosing popularity over accountability. Leaders need to hold themselves and Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Meeting at 11 a.m. at the center. • Soup & Chili Silent Auction/Fundraiser from 5-7 p.m. at the Upsala Community Center. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20 • St. Rosa Jaycees Red Cross Blood Drive from 2-7 p.m. at the St. Rose of Lima Church, St. Rosa. • Poor Clares of Sauk Rapids Free Will Offering from 2-4:30 p.m. at the Freeport Senior Center. • Melrose Legion & Aux. Fish Fry from 5-8 p.m. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21 • 3rd Spectacular Vendor/Craft Show from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. at the VFW, Osakis. • Swanville VFW/American Legion Bingo from 7-10 p.m. at Swanville Park. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 • Bingo starting at 7 pm. at St. Mary’s School Gym, Melrose. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Halloween Party/Potluck/Bingo at 5 p.m. at the center. MONDAYS, OCT. 30-DEC. 4 • Helping Hands Outreach Living Well with Chronic Conditions Class from 12:45-3:15 p.m. at the Holdingford American Legion. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 • Music Entertainment from 1-3 p.m. at Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 • Holdingford Craft Sale from 9 a.m.3 p.m. at the Holdingford Legion & City Hall. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 • Sacred Heart School Annual Soup & Rummage Sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church basement, Freeport. • Craft Sale from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Word of Life Church, Upsala. ALBANY COMMUNITY CENTER • Sundays at 1:30 pm. 500 cards. ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall. • Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall. BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall. BURTRUM CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. FEET FIRST CLINIC • Meets every 1st Tuesday morning at Holdingford City Hall. FOOD DISTRIBUTION • Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution first Saturday of the Month from 10-11 a.m. at River of Live Church, Sauk Centre. FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING • Meets the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. with cards/Bingo/coffee/dessert.

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. GREY EAGLE SENIORS • Exercise Classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Grey Eagle Senior Center. GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the first Monday of the month at 8 p.m. HELPING HANDS EXERCISE • Exercise & Line Dancing Every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m., Holdingford City Hall. HELPING HANDS COM. LUNCH • Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Holdingford Legion. STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY • Meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of the month at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Albany. SUNSHINE CLUB • Meets every Monday, weigh in at 9 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle. ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building. SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall. UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. UPSALA COMMUNITY CENTER • Exercise Program every Monday at 10:15 a.m.

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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Saturday Night as a kid

Thinking back about Saturday Night while we were growing up brings to mind happenings that were almost ritualistic. We, almost without exception, did things on Saturday Night that made us ready for the special day, Sunday. One of the main things that were done on Saturday Night was the bath. It seems that almost everyone had a bath on Saturday Night. Before indoor plumbing, the bath was usually done in either in a wash tub or an oblong white porcelain tub, with either pink or black decorative edge on the rim. The water in the tub was usually used by several family members before it was dumped in the yard. The location of the bath in the home was usually in the kitchen, since many homes didn’t have a bathroom. Without sewer and running water, the use of a larger amount of water usually happened near an outside door or near a pail which was also dumped outside. The warm water for the bath was heated on the wood stove. When homes became modernized, the tub water came out of the faucet. However, many of us recall taking a bath after other household members and the warm water faucet produced cold water and we still had to add warm water from the kitchen stove reservoir or a pan of warm water from the stove. It was much more comfortable than a wash tub. Another Saturday Night ritual for boys occurred about every four weeks. Haircut night. I’m sure that a few of the guys still remember getting a hair cut with a hand-powered clipper. For those who have never come in contact with one, it was chromium colored, had blades on the business end which moved back and forth with the squeeze

and release action on the two handles. It was moved up the neck, clipping as it went and the hair were cut. The part which was most memorable was the pulling of the hair which this procedure produced. The older guys tolerated the pulling, but the younger boys cried, screamed and tried to hide when it was time for a hair cut. Electric clippers were a great invention! Sunday Shoes needed to be polished. This was usually a really big project. In Summer it was done on the porch steps and in the Winter was done on the basement steps. Sunday Shoes were usually also school shoes. They were subject to the usual kid abuse from rain, dew, recess ball games, mud and the rest of the things boys do. They had to be brushed with a vegetable type brush and than polished. Several layers of polish were applied and buffed to hopefully make the shoes look much more new than they actually were. Saturday Night was also the night when the guys shaved. For some, this was done only on Saturday Night. Somehow the shaving water had to be hot enough to steam when the cloth was put on the face to soak up the whiskers, followed by the almost musical sound of the shaving brush in the cup stirring up the shaving cream. In earlier years, the straight edge razor was used, but in later years a safety razor made the job much easier. Sharpening the blade of the safety razor was done by placing it in a blade holder, which was stroked along the leather razor strap. That way one didn’t have to belong to the “dollar a month” shave clubs advertised today. Saturday Night was needed so that people could take their minds off of their daily worries and actually pay attention and improve their own physical selves. For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at tom@swanvilleinsurance.com. If you need help with Health or Life Insurance or for Senior Health Solutions Contact: Tom Kuehne 320-360-0343

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2

everyone around them accountable and communicate what is expected of them. If leaders do this successfully, they will be respected. Coming in at #3 is choosing certainty over clarity. Leaders don’t have the luxury of waiting until they are absolutely certain in making a decision. There’s nothing wrong with saying, “I was wrong.” Clarity is usually more important than accuracy. Choosing harmony over conflict is temptation #4. Most people don’t want to rock the boat, so they seek harmony. However, establishing productive conflict is important, and that usually only happens with passionate conversations where people challenge each other. Finally, the #5 temptation is choosing invulnerability over trust. T-R-U-S-T is the most important fiveletter word in business. Without trust you have nothing. And to trust your employees you must put your careers in the hands of others and be vulnerable. Face it: It’s hard to resist temptation. Sometimes the difference between wanting something and having it is too great. Sure, once you give in to

temptation, you feel better. But that feeling usually doesn’t last. We live in an instant gratification world. But studies show that people who delay their gratification succeed more in finances, relationships and achievements. A number of years ago, I had the opportunity to become an owner in an emerging European basketball league. It was an enormous temptation. I love basketball, and to be a team owner would have been a dream come true. But when it was my turn to commit, I passed. The other owners were shocked, to say the least. Sadly, the league folded a year later, and the owners lost millions. Temptation avoided. No regrets. Mackay’s Moral: When you meet temptation, turn to the right. 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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MON., OCT. 23: Salisbury steak, baked potato, green beans, pudding/topping. TUE., OCT. 24: Hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas/carrots, strawberry shortcake. WED., OCT. 25: Baked ham, au gratin potatoes, corn, peas. THURS. OCT. 26: Country pork chop, boiled potatoes, beets, bar. FRI., OCT. 27: Meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables, pudding/ topping. Bread, milk and coffee served with each meal. Call a day before you choose to dine. Upsala Community Center: 320-573-4435

Haunted House

The Guardian Angel Youth Group which serves the Parish of Holy Cross in North Prairie, is hosting a Haunted House on Sat., October 28th, from 8-10:30 p.m. in the Parish House at Holy Cross in North Prairie. This event is open to the public and there is no charge for admission. You are asked to go to the church basement to check in and enjoy some refreshments before you go to the house.

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NOTICE OF ALLEY VACATION HEARING CITY OF BURTRUM, TODD COUNTY

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Burtrum, Todd County, Minnesota, will conduct a public hearing on November 6th at 6:30 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall located at Fire Hall Community Center, Burtrum, MN 56318, for the purpose of considering and adopting a resolution calling for the vacation of the following described alleys: The alley or road identified as Dick’s Court located between Block I and Block II and Lincoln Street and Franklin Street according to the plat of Hansen, Todd County, Minnesota. The alley located between Lincoln Street and Franklin Street in Block V of the plat of Hansen, Todd County, Minnesota. The alley between Chicago Avenue and Wilson Avenue in Block VI of the plat of Hansen, Todd County, Minnesota. Alley between Chicago Avenue and Wilson Avenue in Block VII of the plat of Hansen, Todd County, Minnesota. All persons interested in this matter are encouraged to attend the hearing. Carrie Wiechmann,City of Burtrum Clerk

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Obituaries Marvin P. Stroeing

Marvin P. Stroeing, age 79 of Freeport, formerly of New Munich, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 20 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Daniel Walz officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman concelebrating. Inurnment will be held in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church in New Munich. Marvin Peter Stroeing was born November 24, 1937 in Melrose, Minnesota to Frank and Anna (Buettner) Stroeing. He was united in marriage to Marlene Goebel on May 7, 1966 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony. After marriage, the couple lived on the Tidy Turkey Farm where Marvin worked for 20 years. He then worked at the Swany White Flour Mill for 20 years, retiring in 1996. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New

Munich and St. Leo Court 786 Catholic Order of Foresters. Marvin enjoyed woodworking and fishing, watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Marvin was a “meticulous” tinkerer, working diligently to “fix” it until he thought it was right. Survivors include his wife, Marlene Stroeing of Freeport; children, Scott Stroeing of St. Cloud, Sandra Warzecha of New Munich, Shawn (Staci) Stroeing of Melrose, and Shannon (Kelly) Stroeing of Byron; eight grandchildren, Amanda, Alex, Andrea, Joshua Taylor, Sabrina, Connor, Logan, and Wyatt; two greatgrandchildren, Elise and Oliver; brother, Vernon (Margie) Stroeing of Freeport; and sister, Rita (Fred) Stang of Minneapolis. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Sylvester “Ves” Stroeing and Wilfred Stroeing; and sisters, Leora Honer, Celestine Stroeing, Dorothy Stroeing, Mary Ellen Rosen, and Evelyn Voller. Serving as urn bearer will be Joshua Taylor Stroeing. Cross bearer will be Sabrina Stroeing and scripture bearer will be Andrea Carrell. Readers will be Alex Warzecha and Amanda Warzecha. Memorials are preferred. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

Grey Eagle Senior Center Annual Halloween Pot luck Party The Grey Eagle Senor Center is planning their “Annual Halloween Pot Luck Party” for Wednesday, October 25th at 5:00 p.m. Everyone, who is 55 years of age or older, are invited to attend. Please bring a dish to share and, to add to the fun, you’re invited to come dressed up in a costume. If you don’t have a costume, even a

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Catherine E. “Cathy” Koopmeiners, age 74 of Melrose, died Thursday, October 12, 2017 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 16 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment was held in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Catherine Esther Tiemann was born February 4, 1943 in Melrose, Minnesota to Anthony and Mabel (Schultz) Tiemann. She was united in marriage to James Koopmeiners on September 5, 1964 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. Cathy worked at Jennie-O for 25 years

Florence J. Pietrowski Florence J. Pietrowski, 93 year old resident of Swanville, MN, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Sauk Rapids, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, MN with Father Ron Dockendorf officiating. Burial will take place in the St. John the Baptist Parish Cemetery in Swanville, MN. A visitation will be held from 10-11 A.M. on Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, MN. Florence J. Maciej was born on March 26, 1924 in Little Falls, MN to the late Simon and Sophie (Cichon) Maciej. She grew up on the family farm in the Swanville/Sobieski area. Florence was united in marriage to John Pietrowski on June 8, 1943 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Sobieski. Together they farmed in Sobieski and raised four children. They

enjoyed going out, listening to old-time music and she never missed a dance. Florence worked at the Swanville Café and managed the Municipal Liquor in Swanville. She retired in 1989 and moved into St. Cloud, MN. Because of medical reasons, Florence moved into Good Shepherd Senior Living in Sauk Rapids, MN. Florence was an excellent cook and baker and always kept an assortment of houseplants growing. She loved her flowers. Florence also enjoyed playing cards, bingo and trips to the casino. She was an avid traveler with her children. Florence loved spending time with family and friends, and especially with her grandchildren. Florence is survived by son, Bob (Bev) Pietrowski of Parkers Prairie, MN; daughters, Mary Ann Jasdzewski and special friend Wes Norrgran of Waite Park, MN and Marlene (Jim) Wolbeck of Swanville, MN; brother, Sylvester Maciej of Fridley, MN; sister, Caroline Krystosek of St. Cloud, MN; 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Florence was preceded in death by parents, daughter, Kathy Hedin and two infant children; husband, John Pietrowski; two brothers and seven sisters.

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until her retirement in 1999. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose, Schanhaar-Otte VFW Post 7050 Auxiliary, and the Christian Mothers. Cathy enjoyed bird watching, playing cards, and loved drinking her coffee throughout the day. Survivors include her children, Kevin (Wendy) Koopmeiners of Savage, Jeff (Bonnie) Koopmeiners of Albany, and Wendy (Brian) Schmidt of Jacksonville, Florida; five grandchildren, Justin, Matthew, Paige, and Sam Koopmeiners, and Sydney Schmidt; and one greatgranddaughter, Margaret Koopmeiners; brother, Tony (Adeline) Tiemann of Eagan; and sister, Diane (Sonny) Rodenwald of Albany. Cathy was preceded in death by her husband, James Koopmeiners on October 23, 1999; parents; son, Eric Koopmeiners on June 30, 2000; and sister, Barb Salzl. Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

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Duane Johnson

D u a n e Johnson, 66 year old resident of Swanville, MN, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Randall, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 AM on We d n e s d a y, October 18th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, with Fr. Ron Dockendorf officiating. Burial was at St. John The Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Swanville. Arrangements were with Shelley Funeral Chapel in Swanville, MN. Duane was born on May 28, 1951 in Little Falls, MN to the late Leonard and Donna (Pfaff) Johnson. He grew up in Swanville, MN where he attended Swanville Schools and graduated from Swanville High School. He enlisted in the U.S Army and proudly served his country from 1970 until his honorable discharge in 1972. Duane was united in marriage to Joyce Plakut on May 15, 1976 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Sobieski, MN. The couple made their home in Swanville and were blessed with four children, Bradley, Karla, Matthew, and Kelsey. Over the years he was employed at Grain Belt, Sanitary Milk and Ice Cream, Gessell Feed Mill, Kuepers Construction and he owned and operated Johnson Stump Removal. Duane was an extremely devoted husband, father and community member. His commitment to his fellow neighbors and city and county residents was second to none. He dedicated much of his time to the Swanville American Legion, Swanville Lions, Swanville Planning and Zoning, Morrison County Relay For Life, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and Morrison County and the City of Swanville, MN. Duane was elected as Swanville Mayor in 1989 and served until 2006. He was active in the Swanville Lions Clubs for over 30 years where he served as past president, secretary and received

many local and national awards through the years as a Lion. Duane was elected as Morrison County Commissioner on November 7, 2006. He was sworn into office on January 9, 2007 and proudly represented the citizens of District 5 until his death on October 12, 2017. Commissioner Johnson served as Chairman of the County Board in 2011 and 2013 and represented Morrison County on many committees including; South County Health Alliance, Region 5 Development Commission, Mississippi Headwaters Board, the Morrison County Yellow Ribbon, Community Health Services Executive Committee, Community Corrections Advisory Board, Drug Court Steering Committee, Morrison County Rural Development Finance Authority, Community Development and much more. Duane saw the organization and County through many years of change and growth. His leadership, willingness to serve, friendly and personable approach was appreciated by staff and those who served with him through the years. Though Duane spent many endless hours attending meetings and making sure they ran smoothly, nothing made him happier than being around his wife, children, grandchildren and all the child care children. To relax he would retire to his camper on Long Lake and just enjoy the quiet it had to offer. Duane will forever be remembered for the love and dedication he showed to family, friends, and his community. Duane is survived by loving wife Joyce Johnson of Swanville, MN; children, Bradley (Gina) Johnson of Swanville, MN, Karla (Brian) Montag of Sauk Rapids, MN, Matthew (Kalyn) Johnson of Swanville, MN and Kelsey Johnson of Swanville, MN; siblings, Roland (Beverly) Johnson of Upsala, MN, Harvey (Judy) Johnson of Swanville, MN, Bruce (Lynn) Johnson of Swanville, MN, Linda (Bob) Feuling of Rice, MN and Kenny (Julie) Johnson of Breckenridge, MN; grandchildren, Aiden, Sophia, and Ella Montag. Duane was preceded in death by parents, Leonard and Donna Johnson.

Central MN Aging With Attitude! Expo This year’s Aging With Attitude Expo will be held Friday, October 20th, 2017 from 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Sauk Centre Senior High School Multi-Purpose Room & Adjacent Classrooms. Schedule for 2017 8-8:45 a.m. Registration & Exhibitors; 8:45-9 a.m.: Welcome/Announcements; 9-10 a.m.: Keynote Speaker; 1010:30 a.m.: Exhibitors; 10:30-11:15 a.m.: Break out sessions; 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Break out sessions; 12:30-1:30 p.m.: Lunch, exhibitors, entertainment & door prizes; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Health Screenings. The event is designed to educate, inform and entertain residents of central MN. We are pleased to welcome Jerrid Sebesta as our keynote speaker for the event. He will present “Retirement Repurposed.” We will have two rounds of scheduled breakout sessions being held in a classroom setting. Attendees can choose from eight topics and attend the sessions they’re interested in. Scheduled topics include Heart Health For Life, Calling 911 - Ambulance To The Rescue, Smart Phones in the 21st Century, Live Long - Be Strong, Making Tomorrow’s Decisions Today, Making Your Home Fit Your Active Lifestyle, Acupuncture 101 and Sonny K9 Police Dog. As usual, there will be a multitude of area businesses participating in the event. Attendees can visit exhibitors in the multipurpose room at their leisure. Flu shots will also be available this year so remember to bring your insurance information. There will be nine health screening booths you can attend at no charge. Free lunch

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Community Snapshots

The Swanville Lions Club donated $500 to Cushing Township for park maintenance through proceeds of the club’s pull tab operation at Stone Hill Bar and Grill, west of Randall, MN. Present for the check presentation were (front from left) Tom Kuehne, Lions Charitable Gambling Manager; Dave Stavish, Township Officer; Debbie Symanietz, Township Officer; Mike Rausch, Stone Hill owner; and Duane Johnson, Lions Secretary; (back) Dan Symanietz, Township Officer; and Brian Primus, Lions Club President.

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Swanville Athletes of the Month Swanville High School is pleased to announce its September Athletes of the Month: Avery Jackson for volleyball and Simon Bryce for football. Coaches’ Comments: “I chose Avery Jackson as the Athlete of the Month for September. Avery Jackson is a Junior Middle Hitter. For the month of September, Avery has had 5 aces, 54 kids, and 27 blocks. She is very strong at the net and has been an asset in the back row. She is a positive, hardworking player with strong leadership skills. It is my honor to select Avery as the Athlete of the Month.” - Coach

Erin Sabyan “USA football chooses Simon Bryce for September Athlete of the Month. Simon is a captain, and starting tailback this year for the Patriots. Simon leads the team in rushing yards, with 612 yards (122 yds/game), and touchdowns with 5 touchdowns through the month of September. Simon is a transfer from Foley High School, moving to Swanville with his family who purchased Nilson’s Hardware. USA is happy to have Simon as an integral part of their team, and is proud to name him September Athlete of the Month.” - Coach Jay Loven

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The Swanville Lions Club donated $1,000 to Parker Township for cemetery maintenance through proceeds of the club’s pull tab operation at Stone Hill Bar and Grill, west of Randall, MN. Present for the check presentation were (from left) Tom Kuehne, Lions Charitable Gambling Manager; Ron Wimmer, Township Officer; Randy Rutz, Township Officer; Brian Primus, Lions Club President; Michael Fritz, Township Officer; Mike Rausch, Stone Hill owner; and Duane Johnson, Lions Club Secretary.

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Swanville Public School is pleased to announce the September Junior High Student of the Month, Alex Bellefeuille. Alex is the son of Kris and Molly Bellefeuille. He enjoys sports, reading books, and hanging out with friends. He plans to someday go to West Point for law. Alex’s favorite thing about school is the teachers, and his advice to other students is to “do your best.” Outside of school Alex is in Boy Scouts and Venture Crew, and he he is part of the Order of the Arrow--the Boy Scout national honor society. Alex plays football, baseball, and basketball. Social Studies teacher Tom Bzdok says “Alex is a wonderful student to

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Swanville Sr. High School September Minnesota Through The Lens: Student of the Month Swanville Public School is pleased to announce the September Senior High Student of the Month, Lawrence Mettler. Lawrence is the son of Randy and Marge Mettler. Lawrence enjoys sports, camping, and hunting with friends and family. Lawrence plans to attend a 4-year college to obtain a degree in the natural resources field. He has been active in all his school activities since seventh and eighth grade: football, basketball, track, theater, speech, student council, and band. Lawrence’s achievements include the ExCel Award and 4H Youth Conservationist Award. Lawrence’s favorite thing about school has been Mr. Pi’s History and Econ classes. He advises other students to work hard, but have fun, set your priorities, and stay focused. Outside of school, Lawrence is in Boy Scouts, youth group, and 4H Activities Director. Aaron Gapinski says “Lawrence Mettler is an outstanding choice for student of the month. He is involved in many different activities here at school and in the community, all while main-

taining an excellent GPA. Lawrence is an example to young students of what it means to be an athlete and a good student, while also active in fine arts, student government and the community. Lawrence can be trusted with any task. Congratulations Lawrence, and keep being the excellent student-athlete you are!” Phy. Ed. teacher Marvin Poegel adds “I have watched Lawrence grow since Elementary school. Lawrence does everything with intensity. In the classroom, his work is always completed and he ranks in the top of the class. There is no question of his academic prowess. He takes his academics very serious and understands the benefits of getting a great education. Lawrence is a fierce competitor but humble at the same time. He takes the time to make sure his friends know they are important to him and he has always been a team player. Lawrence understands that to keep getting better you have to work harder as you get better. It is wonderful to know we have young people like Lawrence coming up in the world. We will need strong leaders like him to help our country keep moving in a positive direction. I am so proud of young people like Lawrence who strive to do their best and to treat everyone with respect. Congratulations to Lawrence and his parents for this well-deserved honor.”

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You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them. -Desmond Tutu

Recognizing someone as “father” carries with it a very special significance. Immediately, and without doubt, the one who we call “father” is the one who is responsible for our being born. Without the one we call “father” we would not be in existence. Because a “father” is responsible for our existence, he then becomes responsible for our well-being. Whatever concerns us must ultimately concern him. Whether it is food or clothing, shelter or healthcare, protection or education - it

is his responsibility to meet that need. It is a role that is not to be taken lightly or without careful thought and planning. There is more, however, than a responsibility factor. There is the relationship factor. This includes acceptance and openness, honesty and trust, a willingness to hear what is on the child’s heart and in the child’s mind. There must be loyalty and faithfulness between father and child. One without the other leaves children lacking. In Psalm 89 David said to God, “You are my Father, my God, the Rock - my Savior.” If an author were writing about David today he would probably say that “David led a charmed life.” He would look at the times he escaped his enemies, faced death, struggled with depression, and knew what abandonment was all about, could hardly face God because of His guilt, and knew the extreme pain of grief. David, however, knew that it was not about “living a charmed life.” No. It was about a Father who not only provided for and loved His child - but became his Savior.

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Thousands of students throughout Courses for the summer of 2017 foRegion 5 (and beyond) are benefiting cused on nonverbal classroom managefrom the targeted educator trainings de- ment techniques, data management and veloped by National Joint Powers Alli- interpretation, high reliability schools deance® (NJPA) Education Solutions team. velopment, reading and math instruction/ Over 1,000 teachers, principals, super- best practices, literacy measurement and intendents, coaches, curriculum coordi- intervention, and education leadership. nators, paraprofessionals, and child care Long Prairie-Grey Eagle elementary providers took advantage of 19 trainings teacher Carissa Bitz spent three days at and professional development opportuni- NJPA this summer for the Data Retreat. ties over the summer. She also attended the Data Retreat last NJPA Leader of Education Solutions summer, plus four other trainings. Kassidy Rice says it was the organiza“Being able to meet with my school’s tion’s busiest summer yet with the most team to look at data for two summers offerings and greatest number of attend- now has helped increase our awareness of ees. what’s going on in our school and facili“A steady buzz of energy filled the tated discussions on what changes need to building throughout most of July and all be made,” Bitz said. “Looking at data to of August,” Rice said. “Our area educa- inform daily decisions has become a top tors were eager to learn, collaborate, and priority for me.” apply new strategies and practices on evBitz notes the importance of the erything from data gathering and evalua- proximity of top-notch continuing education to approaches in instruction and new tion opportunities. teaching techniques. The dedication to “Being able to grow professionally their students and schools is incredible.” without having to drive to the cities or NJPA serves 59 schools across 22 pay excessive fees is a huge benefit,” she school districts in Minnesota Region 5, said. “I personally paid for all of my ENwhich includes Cass, Crow Wing, Morri- VoY (Educational Nonverbal Yardsticks) son, Todd, and Wadena counties. Nearly training because I knew it was valuable. every district in the region had represen- NJPA made it more affordable for that tation at at least one NJPA event. Central professional development cost to come Minnesota educators from outside the re- out of my pocket.” gion also attended. NJPA Education Solutions also ofBy offering programs for multiple fers professional development, classroom districts, NJPA is able to tap into nation- coaching and demonstrations, educator al and international education experts for networks, and more throughout the school local training events that educators would year. Visit njpa.co/edsol to learn more. typically have to drive or fly hundreds of miles to access. “We were able to bring in some of the leading reFamily Health searchers and presenters Confidential Free or Low-Cost Services: in education, including Dr. • Education and Counseling • STI & HIV Testing Phil Warrick from Mar- • Physical Exam • Birth Control Methods • Pregnancy Testing • Pap Smear zano Research and Jacki CLiniCS HeLd in CentraL MinneSota CoMMunitieS Brickman, an associate Long Prairie • Perham • Pine River • Wadena of Michael Grinder, who For more information or an appointment call: Toll Free (877) 275-6123 is an expert in nonverbal MAHUBE-OTWA Community Action Partnership communication and leadwww.familyplanningcentralmn.org ership,” Rice said.

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This week I wanted to look at some characteristics of successful people. Successful people aren’t that different than you and I in most cases. Many times it is the little things they do that set them apart making the successful over average or even below average. The following is a list of the skills, talents, and characteristics you’ll find in successful people: 1. Successful People Have a Dream. They have a well-defined purpose. They have a definite goal. They know what they want. They aren’t easily influenced by the thoughts and opinions of others. They have willpower. They have ideas. Their strong desire brings strong results. They go out and do things that others say can’t be done. It only takes one solid idea to achieve success. People who excel in life are those who produce results, not excuses. Anybody can come up with excuses and explanations for why he hasn’t made it. Those who want to succeed badly enough don’t make excuses. 2. Successful People Have Ambition. They want to accomplish something. They have enthusiasm, commitment, and pride. They have self-discipline. They’re willing to work hard and to go the extra mile. They have a burning desire to succeed. They’re willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done. With hard work come results. The joy in life comes with working for and achieving something. 3. Successful People Are Strongly Motivated Toward Achievement. They take great satisfaction in accomplishing a task. 4. Successful People Are Focused. They concentrate on their main goals and objectives. They don’t get sidetracked. They don’t procrastinate. They work on the projects that are important and don’t allow those projects to sit until the last minute. They’re productive, not just busy. 5. Successful People Learn How to Get Things Done. They use their skills, talents, energies, and knowledge to the fullest extent possible. They do the things that need to be done, not just the things they like to do. They are willing to work hard and to commit themselves to getting the job done. Happiness is found in doing, accomplishing and serving, not in owning and possessing. 6. Successful People Take Responsibility for Their Actions. They don’t make excuses. They don’t blame others. They don’t whine and complain. 7. Successful People Look for Solutions to Problems. They’re opportunity minded. When they see opportunities, they take advantage of them. 8. Successful People Make Decisions. They think about the issues and

liberation and consideration, and make a decision. Decisions aren’t put off or delayed; they’re made now! Spend more time thinking and planning before you make your decision, and you’ll make better decisions. Tip: When you don’t get the expected results from the decision you’ve made, change your course of action. Decisions should never be carved in stone. 9. Successful People Have the Courage to Admit They’ve Made a Mistake. When you make a mistake, admit it, fix it, and move on. Don’t waste a lot of time, energy, money, and/or other resources trying to defend a mistake or a bad decision. When people are wrong, they may admit it to themselves. If they are handled gently and tactfully, they may admit it to others and even take pride in their frankness and broad-mindedness. But people become very defensive and angry when others try to cram their mistakes down their throats. 10. Successful People Are Self-Reliant. They have the skills, talents, and training that are needed to be successful. 11. Successful People Have Specific Knowledge, Training, and/or Skills and Talents. They know the things they need to know to be successful. And when they need information, knowledge, or skills and talents that they don’t possess, they find someone who does possess them. 12. Successful People Work with and Cooperate with Other People. They have positive, outgoing personalities. They surround themselves with people who offer them help, support, and encouragement. They are leaders. 13. Successful People Are Enthusiastic. They’re excited by what they’re doing, and that excitement is contagious. They draw people to them because these people want to work with them, do business with them, and be with them. John Young is the founder of Small Town Business Do It Yourself (DIY). You can send questions on social media and website design to John at john@smalltownbusinessdiy.com.

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Landowners asked to help keep snow Annual Enrollment By Tom Kuehne off local roads this winter For those of you who are not current-

MnDOT encourages farmers to join the Standing Corn Rows program to improve safety As farmers prepare to harvest their crops this fall, they should consider leaving a few rows of standing corn to help control blowing and drifting snow, as well as improve visibility, on Minnesota roads this winter, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. MnDOT pays farmers to leave standing corn rows, hay bales or silage bags to protect selected state roads. Farmers are compensated per acre for leaving standing corn rows and per lineal foot for strategically stacked bales or silage bags. A typical standing corn row treatment is about a ¼ mile long and one acre in size, with 12 rows of corn left standing. Average compensation to the landowner is about $1,000 per acre. This “living snow fence” can be designed and constructed to fit into individual land use and farming operations. Ears of corn are allowed to be harvested by families, clubs, organizations and church groups. “Standing corn rows provide a unique opportunity to use a resource already being grown adjacent to our highways to provide blowing snow control,” said Dan Gullickson, MnDOT’s snow control program coordinator. “They help MnDOT quickly deliver snow control treatments while reducing the state’s snow and ice removal costs.” It takes less than two weeks to have a signed agreement between the farmer and the local MnDOT district office. In a recent survey, conducted by the University of Minnesota Extension, farmers who participated in MnDOT’s

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ly covered by Government Sponsored Senior Healthcare, Annual Enrollment is probably of no meaning to you. For the rest of us older folks, it means that we need to look at our health plan to see if it still fills the gaps left by the Federal Program. There will be an increased deduction of about $25.00 from your Social Security check in 2018, which will cover the increased cost of the doctor portion of your coverage. Supposedly this will be offset by an approximately 2% increase in your Social Security check. The government giveth and the government taketh away. The supplementary coverage most of us have, has had some unique changes. Many plans are now increasing premiums, reducing coverage in the nursing home, adding an ambulance charge, in-

creasing the deductible on prescription drugs, charging a co-pay for emergency room visits, charging co-pays for hospital in-patient stays and some plans are now restricting coverage to specific areas or contracted medical networks. Many coverage options are available, both with the carrier you currently have and with other supplement carriers in your area. Some people say, “I never use prescription drugs, so I don’t worry about a deductible.” Others are not concerned if they will have to pay a co-pay of up to $1500.00, if they are a hospital inpatient. Every person has specific concerns regarding their coverage and should make an effort to explore the options. I encourage anyone with concerns about coverage options to give me an e-mail or a call at tom@swanvilleinsurance.com or 320-360-0343.

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October 12, 2017: The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office received two reports of vehicle thefts in the last week, both from residences. • A 1997 red Dodge extended cab pickup truck, MN LIC/029NLM was stolen between 10:00-11:40AM on 10-10-17 from a residence in Culdrum Township, north of Swanville. The pickup truck has a small light bar on the front bumper and black rims with a CB radio inside. The pickup truck was left unlocked and the keys were inside at the vehicle at the time of the theft. • A 1992 two-tone (blue on top, silver on bottom) Chevy single cab pickup truck, MN LIC/457JRR was stolen sometime overnight on 10-6-17 from a residence off of Ginger Road, south of Hwy 115 in Green Prairie Township. The pickup truck has a round amber emergency light on top of a silver topper. The silver paint on the truck is peeling; the wheel wells were freshly repaired and still have primer paint on them. The pickup truck was left unlocked and the keys were inside the vehicle at the time of the theft. Sheriff Larsen continues to encourage residents to remove all valuables, including keys, and keep your vehicle locked. Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office asks that you continue to report any suspicious activity. If you see a suspicious vehicle, attempt to get a license plate number so law enforcement can follow up with the registered owner. Contact the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office at (320) 632-9233 with any information regarding these thefts.

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