Hometown News Sept. 17, 2015

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Use GPS system to chart to course -By Harvey Mackay It’s getting easier and easier to navigate the highways and byways through the magic of GPS – Global Positioning System. The service is in your car, your phone, your tablet, your watch. You are running out of excuses for not getting to where you want to go. Wouldn’t it be great if such a tool existed for finding your way through life’s challenges? If you’re like most ambitious people, you’re always trying to get more done. The secret is paying attention to what you want to achieve. You can devise your own GPS formula by changing the words just a bit. G is for goals. Make a list of what you want to accomplish so it’s clear and detailed in your mind. Make sure your goals are specific, including deadlines for completion and your measurements

for success. Don’t overload yourself. Concentrate on just one or two objectives at a time. Goals give you more than a reason to get up in the morning; they are an incentive to keep you going all day. Goals tend to tap the deeper resources and draw the best out of life. Most important, goals need to be realistic: beyond your grasp but within your reach and in the foreseeable future. Achieving goals produces significant accomplishments. I remember a particular Peanuts cartoon in which Charlie Brown is having a bad day. He struck out for the third straight time. In disgust, he says, “Rats!” Back in the dugout, he buries his face in his hands and laments to Lucy, “I’ll never be a big-league ballplayer. All my life, I’ve dreamed of playing in the big leagues, but I just know I’ll never make it.” Lucy responds, “You’re thinking way too far ahead, Charlie Brown. What you need are more immediate goals.” “Immediate goals?” asks Charlie. “Yes,” says Lucy. “Start right now

with this next inning. When you go out to pitch, see if you can walk out to the mound without falling down.” P is for plans. Work out a general plan for achieving each goal over the long term. For instance, if you want a high-level position in your organization, your plan might include earning one or two intermediate promotions, getting additional training or volunteering for specific important committees. Each phase in your plan is a goal in itself. Approach each interim goal methodically, and follow a consistent process for completing each one. People don’t plan to fail; they fail to plan. Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 • Forever Young Singers Concert at 7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, Sauk Centre. FRI.-SUN., SEPT. 18-20 • 41st Annual Albany Pioneer Days, Albany. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 • St. Cloud Diocese Womens Annual Fall Conference starting at 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Upsala. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 • Grey Eagle/Swanville Knights of Columbus Council Sausage & Egg Breakfast from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at St. John’s The Baptist Church, Swanville. • St. Francis of Assisi’s Parish Centennial starting with Mass at 10 a.m. See ad on page 12. • Forever Young Singers Concert at 7 p.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Albany. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Membership Meeting at 11 a.m. at the center. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 • Upsala Dollars for Scholars Senior Auction & Quilt Auction following the volleyball game at the Upsala High School gym. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 • Author’s Tea with Rev. Lindsay Hardin Freeman at 3 p.m. at the Palmer House, Sauk Centre. • Grey Eagle United Methodist Church Annual Hog Roast from 4:30-7 p.m. at the church. See ad on page 5. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 • Albany Legion Post 482 Smorgasbord Breakfast from 8 a.m.-12 noon at Church of Seven Dolors Parish Hall, Albany. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 • Upsala American Legion Blood Drive from 2-7 p.m. at Upsala Area Schools.

• Grey Eagle Senior Center Pot Luck/ Bingo Party at 5 p.m. at the center. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 • St. John’s Catholic Church 31st Annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Swanville School. See ad on page 8. • Burtrum Bean Bake from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Burtrum Community Center. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 • Holdingford Church of All Saints Christian Women’s 17th Annual Breakfast & Quilt Raffle from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall, Holdingford. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 • St. John’s Catholic United Financial Matching Grant Potato Pancake & Sausage Supper from 3-7:30 p.m. at Meire Grove church basement. 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 8 p.m. HELPING HANDS EXERCISE • Exercise and Line Dancing meets every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m., Holdingford City Hall. HELPING HANDS LUNCHEON • Monthly Community Luncheon meets every 2nd Thursday at 2 p.m., Holdingford Legion. HELPING HANDS LUNCH BUNCH • Meets the last Wednesday of each month. SUCCESSFUL SINGLES FOR WOMEN • Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at Titus-2 Ministry Center, Alexandria. SUNSHINE CLUB • Meets every Monday, weigh in at 9 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle. ST. CLOUD SINGLES CLUB • Dance & Activities every third Friday from 8-12 at the Waite Park Legion. ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building. SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall. UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. UPSALA COMMUNITY CENTER • Exercise Program every Monday at 10:15 a.m.

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Weekend Weather Saturday

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Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 Try a process that I often use: working backwards from the goal. If you want to arrive at Point X within a certain timeframe, you need to think about what you have to achieve to get there. That leads to your “S”. S is for segments. Break your plan down into separate segments that are small enough to tackle one after another, and large enough to stretch your skills at least a little. Think in terms of what you can accomplish in a single day, where you want to be at the end of the first month and so forth. This gives you a sense of direction and also helps you monitor progress. Your personal GPS is not an app or option. It is basically standard equipment that doesn’t cost extra. But you’ll pay dearly if you don’t activate it. You can achieve your goals. But there’s one catch. You have to commit to actually taking those steps and staying on plan. Staying motivated can be challenging, but keep your eye on the

prize. Visualize your new business card, your corner office, your dream vacation . . . whatever marks the achievement of your goal. Otherwise, you’ll just be another Marvin. Marvin dreamed of winning the lottery. Every time there was a drawing, he prayed loud and long that he would win. One day, as Marvin was beseeching the Almighty, the clouds parted and a voice boomed out from the heavens. “Marvin, Marvin,” the voice said. “Is that you?” gasped Marvin. “It is I,” intoned the voice. “Are you here to answer my prayer? Will you let me win the lottery?” “I will,” said the voice, “but you have to meet me halfway. Marvin, buy a ticket!” Buy your ticket. Set your goals. Follow your plans. Make your steps. Then take them out and look at them often. That’s the only way you will achieve them.

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Mackay’s Moral: Life is full of detours, but you can always get back on track if you use your GPS. 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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Marie Teckla Heitzman

Obituaries Irene E. Notch

Irene E. Notch, age 81 of St. Francis, died peacefully on Sunday, September, 13, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 17 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in St. Francis with Rev. John Odero officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman and Rev. Mitchell Bechtold concelebrating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at the church in St. Francis. Irene Edith Krupa was born February 9, 1934 in Elmdale Township, Morrison County, Minnesota to Stanley and Mary (Wagner) Krupa. She worked for the Upsala Co-op as a bookkeeper after graduating from Upsala High School. On October 26, 1968 she was united in marriage to Denis Notch at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in St. Francis. Irene then helped Denis on the farm with the farm work and chores. Irene was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in St. Francis and sang in the church choir for over 60 years.

Jack G. Schnacky

Jack G. Schnacky, age 78 of Grey Eagle, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 surrounded by his family at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A private family service will be held at a later date. Survivors include his fiancé, Darlene Scherping of Grey Eagle; children, Sue

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She was a member of the Christian Mothers, Catholic United Financial, and the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary. Irene enjoyed baking and decorating wedding cakes, playing the piano and organ, and gardening. They won many awards for roses out of their rose garden. Whatever Irene did, she excelled at. She was cherished by all of her nieces and nephews. Irene was a very special lady who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her husband, Denis Notch of St. Francis; brother, Firman (Maggie) Krupa of Cold Spring; brotherin-law, Allen (Myrna) Notch of Freeport; sisters-in-law, Donna Mae (Arnold) Scholz of St. Francis, Eileen (Don) Stiller of Rochester, and Agnes Notch of Sartell; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Irene was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Herbert Krupa and Lester Krupa; sisters, Lillian Hoppe and Dorine Hoppe; and brother-in-law, Roger Notch. Casket bearers will be Glen Hoppe, Dan Hoppe, Joyce Quade, Barbie Kantor, Steve Scholz, Neil Stiller, Joseph Notch, and Connie Stiller. Cross bearer will be Sue Tembrock and scripture bearer will be David Scholz. Honorary bearers will be the Christian Mothers. Readers will be Julie Nielsen, JoAnn Mo and Jenifer Rindels and gift bearers will be Katelyn Nielsen and Laura Trettel. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

(Dean) Morgan of Brooklyn Center, Tracy Nordstrom (fiancé, Robert) of Watertown, and Randy Schnacky (fiancé, Dawn) of Coon Rapids; seven grandchildren, Britni, Michael, Stormi, Jessi, Jason, Zachary, and Josh; seven great-grandchildren, Nola, Olivia, Harlo, Maverick, Amya, Gracelyn, and Sydne; sisters, Jean Johnson of Texas and Phyllis (Bud) Ebert of Brooklyn Park; many nieces and nephews; and his favorite companion, Princess. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Bertha (Cole) Schnacky. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Grey Eagle.

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Marie Teckla Heitzman, age 92 of Holdingford passed from this world to the next with her family by her side Saturday morning at Mother of Mercy Campus of Care in Albany. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating her life and her faith was held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Church of All Saints – St. Mary in Holdingford. Fr. Gregory Mastery officiated and burial took place in the parish cemetery. Marie was born on November 21, 1922 to Frank and Christine (Arnzen) Stangler in Freeport. She grew up with nine siblings and was a lifetime resident of the area. Marie attended the local school and, at the age of 19, she married Ferdinand “Fred” Heitzman in June of 1942 in St. Rosa. She gladly took on the role of homemaker and mother, bringing eight children into the world. In 1988, Fred and Marie moved from the farm into the city after their children were grown and she spent a few years cleaning at “The Landing.” Marie had a great, witty

personality with smart-remarks at the ready. She gardened, canned, sewed, and was a talented quilter. Marie especially enjoyed playing cards, going to the casino, and playing pull-tabs. She liked dancing and a good sloe gin with diet pepsi. Marie was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Holdingford, St. Mary’s Christian Mothers, and Senior Citizen groups in Avon and Holdingford. Marie is survived by her children Arlene (Ronald) Paggen, Holdingford; Ronald Heitzman, Avon; Dennis Heitzman, Bloomington; Duane (Anna) Heitzman, Albany; Jerry (Mary) Heitzman, Avon; Darrell (Jane) Heitzman, Albany; LouAnn (Rodney) Pilarski, Avon; Sheila (Virgil) Czech, Holdingford; her siblings Irene Wolbeck, St. Cloud; Ralph Stangler, St. Cloud; Tom Stangler; Freeport; 27 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; as well as many other family and friends. She is greeted in Heaven by her parents Frank and Christine, her husband Fred, with whom she spent 63 years, brothers Norbert Stangler and Don Stangler and 9-month-old Clarence, sisters Marge Paulsen, Regina Bergmann, and 5-year-old Alice, grandsons Ross Heitzman and David Heitzman, granddaughter Denise Paggen, and greatgrandson Bentley Nguyen.

Margaret C. “Marge” Schaefer Margaret C. “Marge” Schaefer, age 87 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, September 14, 2015 at Cherrywood Assisted Living in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 18 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11a.m. Friday at the church in Melrose. Margaret Catherine Schneider was born November 7, 1927 in St. Joseph, Minnesota to Henry and Mathilda (Stengel) Schneider. After attending Paynesville High School she worked as a nurse’s aide at the Melrose Hospital. On August 29, 1949 she married Otto Schaefer at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Melrose. Her greatest joy was raising her children and spending time with

her family. In her younger years, Marge enjoyed roller-skating and dancing at the New Munich Ballroom which her dad built. Throughout her life, she was a passionate gardener, an avid reader, and an expert seamstress for her family. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose, American Legion Auxiliary Unit 101, Daughters of Isabella Joan of Arc Circle of Melrose #568, Gold Star Mothers, co-founder of St. Mary’s grief support group, and a Girl Scout Leader. Survivors include her sister, Donna Schneider of St. Cloud; children, Michael (Debbie) Schaefer of Dallas, TX, Margo (Ron) Shebeck of Underwood, Jean Schaefer of Burnsville, Mary (Tim) Quick of St. Cloud, and Dan (Maryanna) Schaefer of Falcon Heights; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Marge was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Otto Schaefer on August 1, 1998; son, Thomas Schaefer in 1984 and infant son, Mark Schaefer in 1956; sister, Lorraine Sanders; and brother, LuVerne Schneider. Serving as honorary bearers will be the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 101.

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Dear Dave, I started my own small bakery from home two years ago, providing wedding and specialty cakes. I just found out I’m pregnant, and while my husband and I are really excited about the baby, we’re worried about how we’ll handle things after the baby is here. We both work long hours, but we don’t make a lot of money. I made about $20,000 last year, and he currently makes $35,000 working 60 to 70 hours a week. Do you have any advice for us now and after the baby arrives? -Lindsay Dear Lindsay, Congratulations! You’re going to be a mom, and you’re running your own business. I think more than anything you just need some good business planning and time management. The good news is that you have a little time on your hands before the baby gets here. You can begin scheduling things now and laying out a plan. If you get into a busy time — say around wedding season — you may want to bring in a baby sitter or some part-time help for your business. I don’t think I would do daycare every day. You’re probably not that busy 12 months out of the year or even at the height of some seasons yet. Your husband also needs some relief in the future. Working those kinds of hours, and bringing home just $35,000 a year, is no way to help support a family the way he would like, I’m sure. If his hours are going to back down soon and his income is going to go up, that’s one thing. If not, he needs to look into getting some additional education, making modifications to his current career or finding another line of work. With some careful and realistic planning on your end, and him doing something to make things better on his, a lot of the stress will fall off. Many people do the kind of things we’re talking about, and it ends up being

an awesome experience. Just sit down together, and talk it through. Help each other out, and decide what it will take to get where you want to be as a family and with your careers. -Dave Dear Dave, I’m going to college next year, and I’m pretty scared. My older brother is smart, but his grades aren’t too good. He says he can’t find time to study and work. How do people do it? -Justin Dear Justin, I’m glad you’re thinking ahead, and trying to make your college experience a successful one. It’s really just a matter of using your time wisely. You know how I always tell people to budget their money? You can do the same kind of thing with your time. There are 24 hours in a day. Set aside seven for sleep and that leaves 17 hours. Let’s say three meals combined takes three hours. You’ve got 14 hours left. If you’re in class for four or five hours a day, that still leaves you with about nine hours. That’s plenty of time during the week to study hard, hang out with friends a little and take care of other things. Then, you can work weekends, and have a little down time to relax, study more and run errands. I worked 40 hours week in college, and I still graduated in four years with good grades. You can do it, Justin! -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.

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Thank you caregivers and all at Mother of Mercy for your kind and compassionate care for dad. Dad never wanted to move to a nursing facility, but called it “home sweet home,” after moving in. Thank you to Fr. Virgil, Fr. Dan, to Linda and staff at Patton Schad. Thanks to the Christian Mothers for a great lunch, to Jeanne Bonfig and Dianne Kerfeld, to the family of Ed and Loretta Petermeier who were so nice to dad through the years. Thanks to all who gave memorials and visited. Evelyn Budde, you are special.

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Ridgewater College is pleased to announce that the following students have enrolled for the Fall 2015 semester. Abigale Lehner of Albany, majoring in Dairy Management. Maggie Weber of Avon, majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Kristin Wuebkers of Burtrum, majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Isaish Martinez of Freeport, majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Dana Overman of Freeport, majoring in Agri Business. Justin Schleicher of Freeport, majoring in Computer Aided Drafting and Design. Joan Zierden of Grey Eagle, majoring in Chemical Dependency Counselor. Shania Siltala of Holdingford, majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Shawn Urbanski of Holdingford, majoring in GPS/GIS Technology for Agriculture. Mary Mugg of Melrose, majoring

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in Occupational Skills. Jennifer Niehoff of Melrose, majoring in Dairy Management. Grant Rieland of Melrose, majoring in Agri Business. Morgan Uphoff of Melrose, majoring in Farm Operation and Management. Tara Weinmann of Melrose, majoring in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Tara Weinmann of Melrose, majoring in Nursing. Kala Bzdok of Swanville, majoring in Pre-Nursing for MANE. Adam Swanson of Swanville, majoring in Nondestructive Testing Technology. Ridgewater College is a community and technical college educating over 6,000 individuals each year on its campuses in Willmar and Hutchinson, Minnesota. For more information visit ridgewater.edu. Ridgewater College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator.

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Community Snapshots

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The Mound Lake Association members had their annual fall road clean-up on Saturday, Sept. 12. Submitted by Carol Johnson.

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Fire at 8:00 p.m. on Hammarsten Island, Big Birch Lake Saturday September 12. Submitted by Becky Berg.

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Thrivent Financial is hosting a free educational workshop on Social Security on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Little Falls Senior Center at 510 7th St. NE, Little Falls. It is designed for people trying to decide when, and how, to start taking their Social Security benefit. Called “Social Security: Strategize to Maximize,” this one hour workshop is presented by Carlyle Olsen, Financial Associate with Thrivent Financial. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, contact Carlyle Olsen at 320-632-1655.

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NEW LISTING 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! $ 149,900 BIG BIRCH LAKE: 11828 County 47 Enjoy living on popular Big Birch Lake with 125’ of shoreline in this Spacious 4 bed, 2 bath home on over an acre lot with secluded back yard w/ mature trees & abundant wildlife. Vaulted ceilings, center island, pantry, storage shed, gazebo & More! $269,900 MOUND LAKE: 32964 Conifer Drive, Grey Eagle: It’s not everyday a property like this comes available on Mound Lake. Original owner, custom built home is available furnished if wanted. Features 2 Beds & 1 Bath. Open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, fireplace, deck, dock, sheds, new septic system installed Sept. 2015. Must see lot! PRICE REDUCED $259,900 LITTLE BIRCH LAKE: 32925 Lake Sylvia Road, Melrose: 6 BR, 3 bath home on Popular Little Birch Lake with sandy shore, vaulted ceilings with loft/game room, walk-out basement, large kitchen/ dining/living room area great for entertaining, patio, deck, guest house, 36x32 shed, secluded wooded lot on dead end! PRICE REDUCED $219,900 BIG BIRCH LAKE: 10021 County 47, Grey Eagle: Premier Big Birch Lake Home for sale! West facing & property has been recently remodeled from top to bottom. Year round property! Affordable price for Big Birch Lake. Hard bottom lake shore offering excellent swimming. Don’t Delay Viewing This Property! PRICE REDUCED $179,900

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NEW LISTING LITTLE SWAN LAKE: 32970 County 12, Swanville: Very Nice & Fully Remodeled 3 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom Lake Home on Little Swan Lake. Little Swan or Pillsbury Lake is located between Swanville & Long Prairie. This is a deep clean lake known for excellent fishing. Vaulted ceilings, 2 decks, patio, 2 stall detached garage, appliances included, Must see home! $149,900

SAUK LAKE: 12153 Alcott Drive, Sauk Centre: Gorgeous custom built home. Amazing West facing lake view, custom knotty Alder cabinets & Oak millwork, maintenance free exterior, 125’ of lakeshore, asphalt drive, dock & elevator LONG LAKE: 17435 Dunlin Rd, Burtrum: included, deck for entertaining, Must See Stunning original owner lake home. 4 $ beds & 3 baths. Lake home! 299,900 158’ of lakeshore & BEAUTY LAKE: Amazing West facing year views throughout round Lakehome the home you must see. Spacious floor on Beauty Lake. plan, gas fireplace, deck for entertaining, Home features dock & hot tub included, storage shed, 3 bedrooms & 3 tarred drive! PRICE REDUCED $349,900 bathrooms. Open kitchen, dining, living LONG LAKE: 18390 Emery Trail, combo on lakeside plus lower level Burtrum: Truly an amazing must see family room. Huge deck & screened in original owner lake porch on lakeside great for entertaining. home On Long Attached heated garage plus 24’x40’ Lake Burnhamville pole building, gazebo & extra storage TWP. New Built sheds with electric. Dock & hot tub & in 2005, new shingles & drain-field appliances are included. Central AC, in 2014, fully finished 3 level home. electric in floor heat & water heater are Level lot, beautifully landscaped with off peak rate. Property has 232’ of great tons of perennials & mature trees lakeshore. $262,500 offering privacy. MF kitchen/dining/ living combo w/vaulted ceiling. Floor BIG BIRCH LAKE: 11602 Arctic Dr.: Very to ceiling windows facing Long Lake, Nice year round home on Big Birch Lake. East facing Custom cherry cabinets, gas fireplace. with spectacular Lower level is a walk-out, lower level views of lake. kitchen has custom Oak cabinets. Duel 3 bedrooms, 2 heat, tarred drive, East view. $279,900 baths, gas fireplace, large deck on lake side, large heated garage with workshop, meticulously maintained landscaping! BIG BIRCH LAKE 44450 Birch Park Cr., property with beautiful PRICE REDUCED $229,900 Grey Eagle: Impossible to find on Big Birch Lake! Heavily wooded 2+ acre LITTLE BIRCH LAKE: 10912 Alum building lot. 271’ of Trail, Grey Eagle: Privacy with this year round prime lake shore & lake home on over 2 acres of land. This is an extremely Little Birch rare opportunity to buy a lake lot like Lake. Large this on Big Birch Lake. $300,000 2+ acre lot W 2 Parcels. Home BIG BIRCH LAKE: Anne Trail, Grey features 4 beds baths. Abundance of Eagle: Unique property on W side of storage space, deck on lakeside plus Big Birch Lake by 2 seasonal porches. Access to private Beaver Bay. Nearly 1 boat landing. Must see! $224,900 acre, heavily wooded build-able lake, great BIG BIRCH LAKE: 11751 CO 47: Great swimming hard bottom shoreline. West Facing Location on Big Birch A-Frame sits on waters edge, 135’ of Lake. Must See lake shore & road frontage. $179,900 Level Lake Lot

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Strong Economy Will Mean Rural Resurgence By State Rep. Ron Kresha The future success and longterm sustainability of rural Minnesota communities, especially in Todd and Morrison Counties, lies with our children our ability to give them a quality education that puts them on the path for future success. It’s also important, however, to ensure that our rural economies have good-paying jobs and potential for economic growth to keep our children here in our community to start a life and raise their families after graduation from high school or from colleges/universities. Rural communities are poised for a resurgence in entrepreneurship and to see a rebound in population following years of slight decline. As 21st century jobs become more mobile and people are able to work from remote locations, families are moving closer to home to raise their children. This is a trend that we need to encourage for our communities as well. Rural economic development means families are able to stay together; our

schools are able to remain strong; our churches can fill the seats on Sundays, and our communities can thrive. More importantly, I believe, rural economic development gives our children the best chance to reach their potential. So how do we fuel the rural resurgence? Growth and expansion needs to come from Main Street and our agriculture community. We need to encourage start up and small business growth in our communities and we need to help our retail shops by shopping locally. It is important that our communities are places where our children can grow up to be the next generation of business owners and can take risks and hire more employees. It is really about unleashing the American spirit of innovation and success that will globally compete. Legislation should be used sparingly to keep the environment fair and competitive. Our best chance for a rural resurgence is to let small businesses thrive, not diminish efforts with a burdensome tax environment and regulations that slow down innovations in agriculture. If we wish to win the race to the top for our communities, we need to remove the barriers of success. So for the sake of our future, innovate, shop locally, and bring the next generation home to keep our communities thriving.

t for Livestock Investment Grants Available Though the week: Through State Rep. Paul Anderson, R-Starbuck, encourages local livestock producers to apply for livestock investment grants available through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The deadline to apply is Dec. 18. Grants are available to Minnesota livestock farmers for expenses incurred between Aug. 1, 2015 and June 30, 2017. Producers can be reimbursed 10 percent of the first 500,000 of investment in their operation, with a minimum $4,000 investment. This applies to expenses related to the purchase, construction or improvement of livestock buildings or facilities,

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Jake Hess, the great gospel singer was known to say, “Things are going to get better, get worse or stay about the same.” How true! We all seem to face three types of trouble: things that troubled us in the past, things that are troubling us now and things we expect to trouble us in the future. Trouble seems to be a large part of everyone’s life. David had his troubles, too. In fact, his troubles were so severe that he was downcast by what had happened in his past and when he viewed his future he became discouraged by what he expected to happen to him. When he realized his situation, however, he asked himself two questions: “Why are you downcast, O my soul,

Why so disturbed within me?” The word Adowncast means “to be depressed” and the word “disturbed” means “to growl like a bear.” When he looked within himself at his depression, he became so troubled that it sounded like a bear was growling inside of him. But suddenly, he decided to look upward and said to his soul, himself - “Put your hope in God,” not in yourself! And when he did he said, “For I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.” His inner feelings expressed themselves in questions of despair and defeat. In this moment of loneliness his faith was tested and tried but not trampled by doubt. Ultimately he triumphed by giving himself some great advice: “Put your hope in God,” he said, “and continue to praise Him!” And he did. Faith and doubt often appear as twins. But when doubt was about to triumph, his hope surged within him and he overcame the troubles he faced by the hope he had in God.

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This year’s Aging With Attitude! Expo will be held Friday, October 16th, from 8 a.m. -1:30 p.m., in the MultiPurpose Room & Adjacent Classrooms, Sauk Centre Senior High School. Registration is from 8-8:45. Welcome & Announcements from 9-9:30. Comedian Corrine Lieser will be in the auditorium from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Exhibitors from 10:15-11:00 a.m. Break Out Sessions will be from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free lunch, exhibitors, entertainment & door prizes. The event is designed to educate, inform and entertain residents of central MN. We are pleased to welcome Minnesota Comedian Corrine Lieser as our opening, energizing entertainment for the event. We also have two rounds of scheduled breakout sessions being held in a classroom setting. Attendees can choose from nine topics and attend the sessions they’re interested in. Scheduled topics include “How to stay young the first 100 years,” “Understanding hearing loss,” “DNR-Conservation Officer,” “Getting to know your tablet,” “Great River Regional Library,” “Preventing Joint,” “Basics and warning signs of Alzheimer’s,” “How will you know when?” 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. Free lunch will be served in the multipurpose room. Steve Samek will provide lunchtime entertainment with a variety of Polka & Country Western music. At the end of the event there will be a variety of door prizes given away. You must be present to win. This year’s platinum level sponsor is CentraCare Health System Sauk Centre. Gold level sponsors include Patton Schad Funeral Services, UCare, Fairway Pines Assisted Living, Breitenfeldt Agency, Community Connection, and Community Education. Those at Silver level are Alternative Senior Care, Central MN Credit Union, MN National Bank and First State Bank. This event is free and open to the public. In order to ensure that we have enough food, pre-registration is strongly encouraged but not required. You can pre-register by calling Alternative Senior Care at 866-352-3350. Save the date, call to reserve your spot and come enjoy the day

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p.m. with the exam following at 4:30 p.m. Participants must attend all day to be eligible to take the certification exam. This course includes information about safe food preparation, handling, sanitation and prevention of foodborne illnesses. Registration is due by October 1. Pre-registration is required. For more information or a registration form, call 507-337-2819 or contact Connie Schwartau at schwa047@umn.edu. The Food Manager Certification Course and Serve It Up Safely™ renewal course are also available on-line. To get more information about all of these classes go to extension.umn.edu/foodsafety, or contact Connie Schwartau at schwa047@umn.edu or 507 337 2819. Source: Connie Schwartau, Extension Program Coordinator in Food Science, U of M Extension Regional Office, Marshall.

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Systems will improve safety on rural roads More rural areas of the state this summer are getting intelligent transportation systems at high-risk intersections that will help reduce crashes and improve safety, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. MnDOT is installing the Rural Intersection Conflict Warning Systems at 54 high-risk locations around the state. The sites are ranked for factors such as limited visibility before the intersection, whether there is a railroad or commercial development close by, traffic volume, previous crash history and distance on the road from the last stop sign. The systems are used at stop-controlled intersections to alert drivers when vehicles are approaching the intersection. The system uses a combination of traditional signing, flashing lights that turn on when traffic is approaching an intersection and sensors that trigger the lights to flash. “The system gives real-time warning to motorists approaching a stop sign that there is traffic approaching and also warns drivers on the road without the stop sign that a vehicle is stopped or entering the intersection,” said Ken Hansen, RICWS project manager. Motorists on the major road will see a standard “Entering Traffic” sign, a “When Flashing” sign and a flashing light as they approach and pass through the intersection. The flashing light will only be lit when vehicles are present on the minor road. Motorists on the minor road will see an illuminated LED “Traffic Approaching” sign and “When Flashing” sign with dual flashing lights. The dual flashing lights will only be on when there is traffic approaching. The LED “Traffic Approaching” is constantly illuminated. He said people tend to think there are fewer crashes in rural areas since they aren’t as populated as urban areas, but about 66 percent of fatal crashes in

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Upsala City September 8, 2015 These minutes are not approved. Call to Order/Attendance: The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was said. On roll call members present were: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Brian Lange, Joan Olson, Dennis Westrich, and Robert Maciej. People present: Terry Lerke, Morrison County Record; Frank Koopmeiners, Public Works; Scott Hedlund, SEH; and Michelle Stevens, Clerk/ Treasurer. Minutes: Lange moved to approve minutes from August 3, 2015 regular City Council Meeting, 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously. Added agenda items: Lange moved to accept the agenda with no additions, 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously. Presentation, Citizen Appeals: Elmdale Township was scheduled to attend the September meeting to discuss snowplowing and mutual work. They did not attend. Will reschedule for October 5th Meeting. SEH Engineering/Borgstrom Sewer Project: Johnson appointed Westrich and Koopmeiners to work with SEH to come up with an economic plan to repair the sewer line on Borgstrom Street that is most cost efficient, 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously. SEH reviewed the punch list for Walnut Street, Lange requested the stop sign be moved closer to Hwy 238. Hedlund plans to bring the final bill to the next meeting. UBA (Upsala Baseball Assoc.) planned to discuss water runoff from the building into the ballpark. They were unable to attend the meeting.

Department Reports: City Office Report: Stevens reported on the re-arranging of the city office due to claustrophobia. She moved the council mailboxes into the Council Chambers. Maintenance Report, Frank Koopmeiners: Koopmeiners reported he will start testing for pond discharge starting September 9th. Lange moved to approve Thein Well to put in a pit-less unit at Well #4 at a cost of approximately $7,000.00, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously. Westrich moved to approve contracted services with Jeremy Carlson to assist Koopmeiners in cleaning sewer lines and doing minor maintenance, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously. Maguire Iron communicated to the City that upgrades need to be made to the water tower. Koopmeiners recommended waiting on repairs until Maguire Iron paints the tower in 2 to 4 years. He also recommended that the City look into purchasing a Variable Frequency Drive unit in to regulate the water flow while the tower is not in use; the cost to rent a VFD is almost comparable. Johnson moved Koopmeiners to maintain the tower as well as he can and the City should budget for the upgrades in 2 to 4 years when the tower is painted, and for Koopmeiners to check prices on purchasing a VFD in lieu of renting one, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously. Fire Department Report, Brian Lange: The Fire Department is still waiting on the new truck. They have received no news from FEMA, yet. The old 1953 Dodge truck sold for $5425.00 on K-Bid auction site. Planning Commission, Brian Lange: No meeting was held.

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UCDC, Joan Olson: Olson submitted the August 4th report. Recreation Board, Rollie Johnson: No meeting was held. Unfinished Business: Westrich moved to adopt, resolution 9-8-151 establishing the 2016 Proposed Budget, 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously. Johnson moved to, hold a special meet Tuesday, Sept 15th at 6:30 to discuss the proposed levy, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously. NJPA Workplace Summit: Johnson appointed Stevens to attend the NJPA Workplace Summit in Brainerd on September 22nd. Land Use Symposium: Stevens will attend the Decision Maker Symposium on October 7th. New Business: Bathrooms: The bathrooms in the park need replacing. This project was put on hold due to budget constraints. The Barn: The barn on city property located on Walnut and Hillcrest has been deemed a hazard. The council requested quotes to have the barn razed. Schlenner Wenner & Co Contract: Olson motioned to accept the contract from Schlenner Wenner & Co. to be the city’s auditing firm for the next 3 years, 2nd by Johnson. Motion carried unanimously. Initiative Foundation: Lange moved to donate $350 to the Initiative Foundation, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously. Tax Foreited property Lange moved to approve the property known as Lot 10, Block 1 less Pt to State for Hwy (47.0296.000) being sold by, 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously. LMC Regional Meeting: Lange, Olson, Maciej, Johnson and Stevens will attend the League of Minnesota Cities Regional meeting on Oct 22 in Becker at 1 pm. SEH Oktoberfest: no one is able to attend the SEH invitational Thanks to our Community Members. A huge thank you to Jay Holmberg and staff from Time Out Bar & Grill for cleaning the entire parade route before the Waffle feed on Sunday, picking up all the trash out of yards and streets. The mayor encourages everyone to attend the party in the park hosted by Time Out on September 11th & 12th. Many thanks to Bev Johnson for stepping in while Reva was out of the office; she put in hundreds of volunteer hours to help keep the office open and running. Financial Report: Maciej moved to approve the checks vouchers # 16848 - #16869, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously. Updates/FYI: Upsala, Sweden news article; UCDC Meeting Sept 15th 7:30. Post Heritage Day Community Meeting Sept 23rd 7:00 at community Center Adjourn: Lange moved to adjourn at 8:55 pm, 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously. Michelle Stevens, Clerk/Treasurer

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Albany Library • 320-845-4843 Mini-Used Book Sale: Sept. 17, 18, 19th during open hours. Book Club Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. for adults. Newcomers are welcome. Melrose Library • 320-256-3885 Family Movie Night: Monday, Sept. 28 from 6-7:45 p.m. for families with children of all ages. Movies are family friendly and a popcorn snack will be provided; bring your own beverage. Fall Storytime: Monday, Oct. 5 from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. for children ages 3 to 6. Enjoy some stories, craft activities and a snack, all with a fall theme. Attendance is limited and registration is required. Upsala Library • 320-573-4282 Family Bingo Night: Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for families with children of all ages. Enjoy a rousing game of bingo at the library. Prizes awarded to winning cards. Knitty Gritty Craft Group: Friday, Sept. 25, 6-8:00 p.m., for adults and teens. This is a group for individuals who enjoy knitting, quilting, cross stitching and similar crafts. Bring your project to share, and talk and work with other sewing enthusiasts. This group meets every fourth Friday of each month. Between the Covers: Monday, Sept. 28 from 7-8:00 p.m. for adult booklovers. Check at the library desk to get a copy of the book of the month and additional information. Trees and Me: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 3:15-5:00 p.m. for grades K-4. Learn about leaves and trees through stories, games, and activities. Time will be spent outside in the weather is suitable.

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Sale ends 9/30/2015

826 County Road 13 Melrose, MN 56378

Get Home Equity Line of Credit rates as low as 2.95%APR* for 12 months, plus no closing costs**! {After 12 months, they revert to the current rate based on the Wall Street Prime, which is 4.0%APR as of 4.24.15.}

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