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Hometown News Grey Eagle, Burtrum, St. Rosa, Freeport, Upsala, Albany, Holdingford, St. Anna, Avon, Swanville, Melrose

April 14, 2011

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Thursday

Harvey Mackay Obituaries: Schrom, Bromen, Stuckel,

Rolfzen, Lambrecht Notes from the Capitol Local Municipality Minutes

On The Inside...

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Grey Eagle Township

Delicious Chef Features

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Spring cleaning brightens your workday -By Harvey Mackay

Spring cleaning is not just for your home or garden. Do yourself a favor and spruce up your office, your calendar, your brain -- anything that will improve your productivity and your outlook.

If you are one of those people whose office looks like a disaster area, but maintain that you can find anything whenever you need it, you’ll probably dismiss my advice. If you are that good, you don’t need it.

Just like we layer on winter clothing, we seem to add winter layers to our office messes. But after this brutal winter which much of the country has endured, welcome signs of spring are emerging.

If you really want your spring cleaning to be effective, you need to follow the lead of new seedlings poking through the soil and make room for fresh thinking and creative ideas.

• Sweep up the dust. Spring is a great time to organize your thoughts and SUMMER IS COMING!

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reassess your priorities. Examine your goals and chart your progress. Things not moving along the way you’d like?

Stuck on an idea that just won’t work?

Erase the slate. Solicit opinions from trusted advisors and co-workers.

• Wash the windows. What’s clouding your perspective? If you are sizing up your workload with a jaded attitude, you might as well be in a dungeon.

Lighten up! Just as there are boring or difficult tasks in every project, there are redeeming features. Look for them and see if your outlook doesn’t get brighter.

• Clear out the cobwebs. The little pesky annoyances that get in the way shouldn’t monopolize your time. Don’t let distractions like junk e-mails or unnecessary meetings overwhelm your schedule. Set some ground rules for when you will be available for nonemergency matters and stick to them.

• Scrub ‘til it sparkles. Your workplace needs to be welcoming for customers whether it’s your showroom, a doctor’s office or an auto repair shop.

Functional is not enough, and new is not necessary. But clean and tidy leave the impression that you pay attention to details.

• Pull the weeds. Cut the clutter and free up space for current projects. Your computer hard drive, bookcases and filing cabinets are great places to start. Is your filing system as efficient as it needs to be? Are you a candidate for the office version of Hoarders? Dedicate an hour a day to culling through the piles of paper that just keep growing. Keep at it until you are caught up. Don’t forget

to recycle!

• Put things away. Keeping stuff just for the sake of storing it gets out of control before you realize it. If your space is starting to resemble a souvenir shop instead of an office, you need to get serious sooner rather than later. Practice this mantra: a place for everything and everything in its place.

• Touch up the paint. Is your branding up-to-date? Your website current?

Call your company and listen to the phone message. Would it entice you to call again or make you hang up in frustration? Your image should keep up with your newest products and developments, especially your social media as well as new technology applications.

• Plant some seeds. Have some ideas for new projects, new customers or new procedures? Introduce them now.

Start a “spring ahead” campaign to go along with the season. This time of year represents new beginnings. Encourage your staff and co-workers to join the effort by submitting ideas of their own.

• Change the batteries. We’re reminded to change the batteries in our smoke detectors when we turn the clocks forward. If your personal battery needs to be recharged, take a break and enjoy a change of scenery. Spend some time doing something just for fun, either by yourself or with your co-workers. Don’t get stuck in the rut of all work and no play.

• Open the windows and breathe in the fresh air! Mark Twain fans will recognize this assessment from Tom SawHarvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events APRIL 14-15 • Town & Country Players Present Honky Tonk Angels at 7:30 p.m. (April 10: 2 p.m.) at the Melrose Auditorium.

APRIL 15 • Melrose Boys Scout Troop 68 Dad’s Belgian Waffle Supper from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church basement, Melrose.

APRIL 16 • Wild Game Feed starting at 6 p.m. at the Word of Life Church, Upsala. See ad on page 7.

• Little Falls Lions Club Annual BBQ Rib Fest from 4-8 p.m. at the Little Falls Golf Course. See ad on page 7.

• Garden Tractor Plowing starting at 11 a.m. Alvin Scherping residence, 3 miles north of Swanville on Hwy. 28.

• Grey Eagle Senior Center 7th Annual Rock-A-Thon from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

• Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. at the Lions Park, Grey Eagle.

APRIL 17 • Holdingford Area Knights of Columbus Chicken & Ham Dinner from 3:30-7 p.m. at the Pelican Lake Ballroom, St. Anna. See ad on page 9.

• St. Hedwig’s and St. Mary’s Faith Formation Matching Grant Breakfast from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church Hall, Holdingford.

• 40th Annual Swanycake & Sausage Supper from 3-9 p.m. at the St. Anthony Parish.

APRIL 18 • St. Joseph Parish Fish Fry & Meat Raffle from 4:30-9 p.m. at the Hub Supper Club, Burtrum. See ad on page 9.

APRIL 20 • Freeport Community Center Chicken Fry from 5-8 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. See ad on page 9.

MAY 12 • Community Builders Meeting at 2 p.m. at the Village Café, Grey Eagle.

MAY 17 - JUNE 21 • Helping Hands Outreach Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop each Tuesday from 9:30 a.m.-12 noon, Holdingford.

ALCOHOL ANONYMOUS • Meets every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Grace Alive, Albany.

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.

FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL • Meets the last Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL •Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP •Meets the first Monday of the month at 8 p.m.

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 second Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

If you have an upcoming event or meeting, please let us know by email: htnews@meltelnet or call 320-285-2323.

Temperatures Date 4/6 4/7 4/8 4/9 4/10 4/11 4/12

High 52 61 59 54 49 57 69

Low 27 31 34 46 41 35 38

Friday

Cloudy.

High: 43 Low: 28

Weekend Weather Saturday

Partly cloudy.

High: 44 Low: 31

Sunday

Partly sunny.

High: 49 Low: 31

Hometown News • Thursday, April 14, 2011 • Page 3

Library system appreciates volunteers

Birth Announcements Nova Lee Porter

Whitney Leclaire and Chet Porter of Sauk Centre are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Nova Lee Porter, born April 11, 2011 at the Melrose Hospital.

Nova weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 19.5 inches in length.

Nova is welcomed home by her big brother Jaden Porter.

Grandparents are Shelley Metzger and James Froelich of New Munich and Larry Leclaire of St. Joe. Great grandparents are Gladys Metzger of New Munich, Sandra Porter of Freeport and Erma Froelich of Albany.

Chloe Mae Silbernick

Eric and Brianna Silbernick of Albany are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Chloe Mae Silbernick, born April 11, 2011 at the Melrose Hospital.

Chloe weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and measured 21 inches in length.

Chloe is welcomed home is her big brother Blake.

Grandparents are Steve and Mona Schoenberg of Melrose and Matt and Joy Silbernick of Meire Grove. Great grandparents are Adeline Silbernick of Sauk Centre, Marcie Welle of Melrose and Hilda Bertram of Melrose.

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 yer: “It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want -- oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!”

Harness that optimism and watch you and your company blossom!

Mackay’s Moral: Heavy lifting is

not necessary to lighten your outlook.

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,” and the new book “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us.”

April 10-16, 2001 is National Volunteer Week. Great River Regional Library (GRRL) recognizes and appreciates the efforts of their volunteers.

GRRL seeks dedicated and committed volunteers to enhance the service provided to its communities. Each volunteer has unique qualities and GRRL is grateful for the energy and enthusiasm they bring to the organization.

During 2010, library users in Central Minnesota benefited from the volunteer efforts of more than 750 individuals who donated more than 17,500 hours of their time to GRRL. “Volunteers have an impact on

the services we provide and play an important role in the success of GRRL,” said Sunny Hesse, the library system’s human resources coordinator, who oversees the volunteer recognition program.

“Through their actions, it is evident that our volunteers love their libraries” Hesse said. “We are very fortunate to have a group of volunteers that care enough to make a difference in their community.”

If you have an interest in, or would like more information about, supporting your local library, please visit http://www. griver.org/support-library or your local GRRL location.

Senior Dining Menus: April 18 - 22 Grey Eagle & Upsala Albany MON., APR. 18: Shepard’s pie, romaine salad, apricots.

TUE., APR. 19: Ham, creamy potato bake, glazed carrots, dinner roll, lemon dessert.

WED., APR. 20: Hamburger tomato casserole, corn, lettuce salad, crunch bar.

THUR., APR. 21: Roast pork sandwich, whipped potatoes, gravy, squash, banana cake.

FRI., APR. 22: Closed. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., APR. 18: Sausage egg bake, fruit, muffin, apricots.

TUE., APR. 19: Easter dinner.

WED., APR. 20: Chicken Penne pasta salad, beef vegetable soup, fruit, crunch bar.

THUR., APR. 21: Tacos w/meat/ shredded cheese/lettuce/tomato/onion, Mexican rice, banana cake.

FRI., APR. 22: Closed.

Albany: 320-845-4070

Browen’s Country Market

MON., APR. 18: Swiss steak, baked potato, corn, ice cream.

TUE., APR. 19: Chicken broccoli bake, carrots, cookie.

WED., APR. 20: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, creamed cabbage, gelatin/topping.

THUR., APR. 21: Meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, beets, cake.

FRI., APR. 22: Baked fish, baked potato, creamed peas, fruit.

Grey Eagle Dining Site: 320-285-4481 Upsala Dining Site: 320-573-2335

Kerzman Construction Co. Building • Remodeling • Additions Windows • Siding • Roofing

Grey Eagle, MN (320) 285-2600 We accept Visa/ MasterCard, EBT Card, Wic

Jeremy: 320-250-7785 Larry: 320-285-7595

Store Hours Mon.-Sat. 8 am.-5:30 pm.

Sun. 8 am-12 noon April shopper January Frequent FrequentWinner!!!

Shopper Winner Wendy JoAnnTownsend Heffron

Custom Floral Arrangements Prior notice appreciated.

Great selection of greeting cards Including “Leanin Tree” $1.49 ea.

~ Prices good April 12-23 ~ Dairy

Cass Clay Orange Juice 1 gal.$2.59 Cass Clay Buttermilk 1 pt. 89¢ Cass Clay Whipping Cream 1 pt. $2.59 Cass Clay Cottage Cheese 22 oz. $3.09

Meat

Fresh Ground Beef Steaks, Roast & More available at Everyday Low Prices!

WEDDING PACKAGES AVAILABLE Morrell Hams $2.29 lb.

TUX & FLORALS Browen’s Fresh Ground Pork $1.99 lb.

Browen’s Fresh Seasoned Your One Stop Shop Ground Pork $2.29 lb.

Mn Gold Fully Cooked BBQ Ribs for Prom! $2.99 lb.

Abbeyland Skin on Wieners 2 lb. bag $6.99 • Prom Dresses For Sale • Tux Rental • Flowers & Corsages

Frozen Real Whip Non Dairy Whip Topping 8 oz. 99¢ Pillsbury Deep Dish Pie Shells 12 oz. $1.99 Grocery Dole Pineapple canned 20 oz. $1.59 Wilderness Peach Pie Filling 21 oz. $3.99 Wilderness Cherry Pie Filling 21 oz. $3.69 Festal Pumpkin WIC 15 oz. $1.09 Sun Sweet Prunes 9 oz. $2.29 Homebrand Pancake Syrup 24 oz. $1.99 Mc Cormick Country Style Gravy 2.64 oz. 89¢

Produce

Braeburn or Granny Smith Apples 89¢ lb.

Navel Oranges 79¢ lb.

Black Berries 5.6 oz. $1.99 Fresh Green Beans 1.5 lb. $1.99 Cherry Tomatoes 1 pt. $1.89 Russet Potatoes 5 lb. $1.79

Closed Easter Sunday

Easter is a time for New Beginnings - We have a few new beginnings here at Browen’s Country Market. Starting May 1st, Annie Bruggenthies will be the New Manager of the Grocery, Meat, Produce & Second Hand Shoppe. I will be cutting back to managing the Floral, Gift and Tux Rental Dept. Stop in and introduce yourself to Annie!

Thank you for allowing us to serve you!

Chris, Annie, Kathy & Judy

Chick-O-Sea Tiny Shrimp 4 oz. $2.49 Creamette Shells & Ring Macaroni 7 oz. 89¢ Crisco reg. or butter Shortening Sticks 20 oz. $2.99 Betty Crocker Cookie Mixes 17.5 oz. $1.99 Our Family Fruit Cocktail 15 oz. 99¢ Our Family Trash Bags 30 gal.

Our Family mini or reg. Marshmallows 20 ct. $2.99 16 oz. $1.69 Best Value Toilet Paper 4 roll 99¢ Freshley Chocolate or Powered Mini The Works Tub/Shower Cleaner Doughnuts 10 oz. $1.29 32 oz. $1.69 Gedney Baby Dill Pickles 32 oz. $3.49 Lindsay Pitted Ripe med. Olives Frequent Shopper 6 oz. $1.49 • FREE Cass Clay Gallon of Basic American Pearl Instant Potatoes Milk or 5 Qt. Pail of Vanilla 28 oz. $5.49 Ice Cream w/a filled card Kelloggs Raisin Bran Cereal 15 oz. $2.99

Household/Pets

Reynolds Brown & Serve Bag 19x23.5 2 ct. $1.79 Best Value Napkins 1-ply 200 ct. $1.29

• Real Whip Non Dairy Topping 8 oz. 49¢ w\a filled card Ask for your card today!

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Clara A. Stuckel

Obituaries Richard L. Schrom

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 15, 2011 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud for Richard L. “Dick” Schrom, 70 of Grey Eagle formerly of St. Cloud who passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at the Melrose Area Hospital.

Reverend Ronald Dockendorf will officiate.

Burial will take place at Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and after 9:00 a.m. on Friday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. The East Side Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4847 ritual will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home in St. Cloud.

Dick was born on April 6, 1941 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Frank and Eleanor (Steffes) Schrom. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Dick married Joyce A. “Buckie” Prow on June 12, 1963 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waite Park. He was employed as journeyman plumber and pipefitter by Gorham-Oien for many years retiring in 1996. Dick was a member of St. Joseph’s Parish in Grey Eagle, the East Side Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4847, the Marine Corps League Valhalla Detachment #171 and Pipefitters Union Local #539.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce “Buckie” of Grey Eagle; children, Debbie (Bruce) Thomas of Prior Lake, Dean (Stephanie) of St. Cloud, Sandy of Shakopee, Tim of New Brighton; five grandchildren, Steven M. and Nicole Schrom and Brianna, Matthew and Erica Thomas; sisters and brothers, Joyce Rasmussen of Spring Lake Park, Dennis of St. Cloud and Kathy Medenwaldt of Zimmerman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven S.; brothers, Gerald and James.

Doris E. Bromen

Doris E. Bromen, age 89, of Sauk Centre, died surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at the North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 18 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Todd Schneider officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m.

Monday at the church in Sauk Centre.

Doris Elizabeth Ceynar was born July 22, 1921 in Sauk Centre to Winfield and Mary (Meyer) Ceynar. She married Alcuin Bromen on February 2, 1944 at St. Paul’s Catholic

Church in Sauk Centre. She loved playing cards, especially 500 and she also enjoyed quilting. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, St. Paul’s Christian Mothers and St. Theresa’s Mission Group.

Survivors include her children, Kathleen “Kaye” (Kenneth) Derr of Sauk Rapids, James “Jim” (Diane) Bromen of Ramsey; grandson, Dr. Jeffrey (Becki) Derr of Onalaska, Wisconsin; great-grandchildren, Madelyn and Ryan Derr; sisters, Lillian Bromen of Sauk Centre and Margaret DuBois of Sauk Centre.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Alcuin on May 8, 1993; her parents, Winfield and Mary (Meyer) Ceynar; and brother, Julian Ceynar.

Serving as casket bearers will be Joe Lentner, Blake Lentner, John Bromen, Bruce Peglow, Dr. Ken Bromen and Merle Felling.

Serving as cross bearer will be Madelyn Derr and scripture bearer will be Dr. Jeffrey Derr.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

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Fridays During Lent 5-9 PM

Fish Buffet

Every Tuesday

Bingo

Starting at 7 PM

Happy Hour: 4-6 PM Serving a full menu & daily specials.

Sunday: Chicken Buffet 11 AM-2 PM • All you can eat $8.00

Sundays: 7:30 PM KEY FOR CASH $ 25 Jackpot

Sat., April 23 • 7 PM

Ladies Night Out

Drink Specials

Many Vendors - Come Check it Out!

Mon.: Burgers $1.50 (All Day) Wed.: Large 2 Topping Pizza $8.50 Thurs.: 5-9 PM Wing Night $3.25/lb.

Easter Sunday Buffet Family Restaurant

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Kitchen Restaurant Hours: Sunday - Thursday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday & Saturday: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Groups of 10 or more, Reservations are appreciated

Clara A. Stuckel age 94 of Grey Eagle, Minnesota died Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at the Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

F u n e r a l services will be held on Saturday April 16, 2011 at 10:30 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Grey Eagle with visitation one hour prior to service.

She was born July 12, 1916 in Todd County Minnesota to Harry and Eldorado (Ella) Lyon. Clara and Arthur J. Stuckel were united in marriage on September 15,

Charlene A. Rolfzen

Charlene A. “Chuckie” Rolfzen, age 82 of New Munich, died Monday, April 11, 2011 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 15 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

Friends may call from 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Friday at the church in New Munich.

Charlene Agnes Stangler was born March 3, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Joseph and Rose (Kuhlmann) Stangler.

She was united in marriage to Arthur “Jackson” Rolfzen on April 9, 1951 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in St. Cloud.

Charlene resided with Jackson in San Francisco, California, Mora, St. Cloud and since 1971 has made her home in New Munich. She worked as a housekeeper at Pine Villa Care Center in Melrose for 15 years. Charlene was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic

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Saturday, April 16th

Includes Choice of Potato, Soup or Salad

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Church in New Munich and the Christian Mothers. She enjoyed crocheting, reading, gardening, and loved spending time with her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Jennifer (Michael) Cerkoney of Burnsville, Michael (Judy) Rolfzen of Albany, David Rolfzen of New Munich, Joel (Rose) Rolfzen of Harlingen, Texas, Michelle Achman (Steve Seifermann) of Albany, Richard Rolfzen (Sara Tieman) of New Munich, and Russell (Elizabeth) Rolfzen of Brooklyn Park; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, Richard Stangler of Freeport, LeRoy (Sharon) Stangler of St. Cloud, Maurice (Carol) Stangler of St. Rosa, and Janice Straumann of Minneapolis.

Charlene was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur “Jackson” Rolfzen on October 28, 2010; parents; and sisters, Mae Rose Stangler and Lois Adams.

Serving as casket bearers will be Michael Rolfzen, David Rolfzen, Joel Rolfzen, Richard Rolfzen, Russell Rolfzen, Michael Cerkoney, and Zachary Achman.

Cross bearer will be Amber Achman and scripture bearer will be Emily Achman.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Maryknoll Mission and St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Friday Lenten Specials

10:30 a.m. 'til 2 p.m.

$8.99

1936 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle.

Clara was a wonderful homemaker and loving Wife and Mother. She worked at Jennie-O Foods in Melrose for several years and as a custodian at the Grey Eagle Public School for 11 years. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Christian Mother’s Society.

Survivors include her children, John (Darlene) of Grey Eagle, Don (JoAnn) of Independence, MO, Nanette (Robert) of Boston, MA, grandchildren, Michael, Christopher, Kimberly, Sean, David and Amy and 14 great grandchildren.

Clara was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Arthur; brothers Allen and Richard; sisters Fern and Genevieve.

Private internment will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Sun. - Tues.: 6:30 am - 2:00 pm Wed. - Sat.: 6:30 am - 8:00 pm

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Adelbert W. Lambrecht Adelbert W. Lambrecht, 87 year old resident of Burtrum, MN passed away Friday, April 8, 2011 at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls.

Funeral Services Were held on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville with Rev. John O. Grein officiating. Burial was at St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Swanville.

Adelbert Lambrecht was born on April 22, 1923 in Viola, Minnesota to the late Ferdinand & Lydia (Schuchardt) Lambrecht. He graduated from Swanville High School in 1940. Adelbert was married to Laura Nordin on June 20, 1943 in Elbow Lake, Minnesota. He was confirmed in 1945 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN. The couple moved to the family farm near Pillsbury where Adelbert had lived since moving up from Rochester with his parents and sisters at the age of 12, there they raised

10 children. Adelbert farmed and drove truck hauling cattle and freight.

Adelbert is survived by his sons, LeRoy (Debbie) Lambrecht of Swanville, MN, Warren (Sally Kirn)Lambrecht of Chino Hills, Ca; daughters, Karen (Jack) Ring of Little Falls, MN, Kayla Sobiech of Randall, MN, Brenda (Dennis) Schmidt of Swanville, MN, Sheila Maciej of Swanville, MN, and Wanda (Leonard) Holmquist of Long Prairie; daughters in law, Cheryl Lambrecht of Burtrum, MN, and Shelly (Gerald) Tostenson of Long Prairie; 29 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren; sisters, Lois Notaro and Delores Hagen.

Adelbert was preceded in death by his wife, Laura on August 12, 1991, sons Darwin (Buzz), Vern, Kenny, infant grand daughter Tonia Lambrecht, infant great granddaughter Brecklyn Abers, and baby Hanson; son in law David Maciej, sisters Eileen, and Arlene.

Pallbearers were Mike Lambrecht, Jeff Lambrecht, Mark Ring, Tracy Ring, Kevin Sobiech, Darrin Schmidt, Jamey Holmquist, Joe Maciej, Tony Maciej, and John Maciej.

Arrangements are with the ShelleyGibson Funeral Chapel in Swanville

Spring fire restrictions begin April 15 Restrictions on open burning in 19 counties in central Minnesota go into effect on April 15, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today.

Rapid snowmelt across much of the state has increased the risk of wildfires, particularly in grassy areas. These fine fuels can ignite easily and spread quickly. This is a cause for concern, according to DNR Fire Prevention Specialist Larry Himanga.

“The lack of snow on the ground allows the vegetation to dry out much faster, which increases the likelihood that a fire will start,” Himanga said. “The rapid snow melt this past week has increased drastically the risk for wildfires.”

Burning restrictions begin at 8 a.m. on April 15 in the following counties: Anoka, Benton, Cass south of the border of the Chippewa National Forest, Crow Wing, Chisago, Dakota, Douglas, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Pope, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd, Wade-

na, Washington, and Wright.

The DNR will add counties as the snow cover recedes northward. For those who plan to burn in counties that still allow open burning with a permit, the window of opportunity will be brief.

Most of Minnesota will be under restrictions soon, Himanga said.

Once restrictions are in place, special permits will be written for extenuating circumstances only. Such circumstances might include burning permits for time-sensitive construction projects, and prescribed burning conducted by professional firefighters. The DNR encourages the use of composting, recycling, and chipping as alternatives to burning.

While debris burning will be curtailed, the use of campfires - if smaller than 3 feet in diameter and 3 feet in height - will continue to be allowed.

Permits are not required for this type of fire if it meets the above conditions and is monitored until the coals are dead out.

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By Jolene Brask Concerning the Tribute to the “man from Albany” in the Albany Enterprise March 23.

Correction: Like the movie “The Man from Snowy River” the man from Albany lives by the Snowy Two Rivers Park up the road from the horse corral.

Jolene Brask from the Twin Cities became friends with this man four years ago through the Internet. He had no physical chemistry for her yet he said she is the most encouraging voice to his life other than his mother and when she is soon married he said he will be a groomsman in her wedding.

This man is a man of power, purpose, passion, love and Truth like her father Wade Brask from Grantsburg, Wis., near Siren. Both the Man from Albany and the farmer from Grantsburg are men of truth and integrity. They both love God, their families, people and farming (fishing once in a while). They are fine and simple men.

However, the correction that needs to be made regarding the Albany Enterprise March 23 Tribute to the Man from Snowy Two Rivers Park is this, Jolene’s father Wade Brask was never a man of judgment to other people. He loved them for who they were and accepted them as they are. He strived to find the common ground to relate in love to all people.

He was an alcoholic, chain smoker and gambler and did the gig with many women from age 16 to 26. At age 26 he met Jolene’s mother at the Rush City Roller Rink and she liked him but wrote in her journal that evening, I met this nice man named Wade, but he sure was smoky. Wade became a friend of God, changed his life style and married mom, Linnea Anderson, a second grade school

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Community Snapshots

The students of St. Francis of Assisi Parish donated $210.00 to Isaac’s Foundation for children’s cancer research. The students colored “New Testament” quilt blocks which were then pieced together into a beautiful quilt that was knotted by the students. Quilt chances were then sold to raise the money which was donated. The winner of the quilt was Megan Tschida of Upsala. Pictured is the St. Francis of Assisi Religious Education students giving Linda Lieser, founder of Isaac’s Foundation a check for the money earned. Isaac’s Foundation was founded in 2008 by the passing of Linda’s son, Isaac, from neuroblastoma. All money the foundation receives goes strictly for childhood cancer research.

Local college student competes in State Competition

SCTCC Advertising Communication & Design and Advertising Web Design students are from left to right: Cassie King, Jose Barcelo, Amy Koshiol, Jake Scherfenberg, Jenny Olson, Jim Wood, Tyler Wibstad, Rachel Hinnenkamp, Adam Vogel, Mike Bayless, Holli Peka, Laura Hill, Kyle Page, and Stephanie Bents. Photo by Advisor Penny Leuthard.

St. Cloud Technical and Community College student Jenny Olson placed second in Design Presentation in the 2011 Collegiate DECA State Career Development Conference held February 22-24 in Mankato.

Collegiate DECA, a college division of High School DECA, serves it’s diverse international membership as a professional organization, providing leadership and career-oriented opportunities to develop and enhance the leaders of tomorrow. Collegiate DECA’s renowned Competitive Events Program uses interviews, tests, role-plays and

written project reports to evaluate students’ marketing, advertising and management skills, which are identified by the business community as essential for success and taught in the college classroom and in DECA activities.

By placing as a finalist at State, Olson qualifies to compete at the international level in Orlando, Florida. She is majoring in Advertising Communication & Design at St. Cloud Technical & Community College, St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Olson is a 2008 graduate of Albany High School.

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Swanville Band trip to Florida

Minnesota Through The Lens:

The Swanville Concert Band with Dr. David Holsinger outside the School of Music on the campus of Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee. Pictured are (front, from left) Bethany Schmitz, Brittney Walter, Kelsey Johnson, Rachael Beckman, Courtney Sieben, Hope Karjala, Jurnee Walker, Dr. David Holsinger, Ms. Hammer, Ashley Kircher, Cynthia Decker, Katie Kruzel, Ashley Maciej, Marissa Evans, Carol Thomas, Tiffany Barthel, Danielle Sutton, MacKenzie Loxterkamp, Paul Fruechte, Abbey Schultz, Holly Pelzer, Chloee Larson, Vickie Maciej, Molly Jordan, Ali Maciej, Julie Johnson, Milo Koubsky, Amanda Rieffer, Emily Mettler, Jessica Staricka, Lasse Hanson, Michael Mettler, Matthew Holmgren, Tori Pechan, Travis Koetter, Corey Poland, Jacob Opelia, Colten Kruzel and Michael Terry.

Submitted by Gina Hammer Departing on Wednesday, March 23, following the latest reminder of the power of Minnesota’s winters, the Swanville High School Concert Band headed to sunny Florida. On Thursday they arrived in Cleveland, Tennessee to attend a clinic with Dr. David R. Holsinger at Lee University. This was an amazing opportunity for us as we have played much of Dr. Hoslinger’s music over the years including “Gathering of the Ranks At Hebron” and “Kaylen Dreaming” which we were fortunate enough to be able to play with the composer conducting. Dr. Holsinger’s energy and wit made the entire clinic simply amazing. Following our clinic time students were able to ask him questions, ask for autographs, and take pictures with a man who used to just be a guy who wrote music. This experience added a new dimension to his music.

After our clinic we hopped back on the bus to arrive Friday morning in Cocoa Beach. For many students this was the first time they were able to experience swimming in the ocean. Having been on the bus for the better part of the previous 36 hours we were all eager to get some exercise and play in the surf before heading to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. While at the Magic Kingdom students were amazed at how easily they were able to complete their assignment of listening to how music influenced the environment at the Magic Kingdom. Finding examples of music was very easy as it is literally everywhere! Marissa Evans, a sophomore

flutist, noted “my favorite part of Disneyworld is that with everything they do they go all out to make the experience amazing.” To wrap up our day we were able to watch the laser show on the castle in the center of the park which was followed by fireworks. Senior Rachael Beckman noted “going to the ocean and the fireworks at Magic Kingdom were my favorite parts. They were both unforgettable.”

Saturday’s adventures brought us to Epcot where students were able to visit eleven countries in one day. They learned how music is different from country to country. Many discovered the music of Mexico in listening to a mariachi band while others were able to catch a parade or even a concert. Epcot’s future world offered them the opportunity to ride a test track experience, soar above the earth, and check out sea life.

To make the experience complete they had the opportunity to watch “World Illuminations” which brings a laser show and fireworks together to show the development of the world as we know it.

Sunday we wrapped up our time in Florida at Hollywood Studios where we started the day before the park even opened in a 2½ hour MENC certified workshop with music professionals

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loading the bus to return home we had the ability to watch “Fantasmic” which set Mickey’s dream to life in music and fireworks.

The band appreciates their communities for their support in fundraising for this trip. This was a once in a lifetime experience that will not be forgotten.

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During a visit to the retirement home, I asked the director, “How do you determine whether or not a person should be institutionalized?”

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ask him or her to empty the bathtub.”

“Oh, I understand,” I said. “A normal person would use the bucket because it’s bigger than the spoon or the teacup.”

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

This past week marked the end of the first round in the process of balancing our state budget.

The major finance bills have all been heard in both houses of the Legislature, and now they await action by the various conference committees, whose task it will be to iron out differences between the two bodies’ bills.

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Highlights of the bill passed by the House include reductions to the Dept. of Agriculture of just over 15 percent.

Core functions of the Department, including food safety and plant protection, are protected. The Board of Animal Health is reduced by 5 percent, while funding for the Agriculture Utilization Research Institute (AURI) is kept at last year’s level.

With this bill, we finally fulfill our financial commitment to Minnesota’s ethanol industry. $15 million will go to the plants that were the first to come on-line in the state. The money represents deficiency payments that had been scheduled for previous years. State subsidies for ethanol production end with these payments and will not continue going forward after fiscal year 2012.

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Here is my principle: Taxes shall be levied according to ability to pay. That is the only American principle. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

Also included in the ag budget is funding for a program that purchases milk for distribution to food shelves all across the state. The 2nd Harvest Food Bank is the organization that oversees the program as they purchase milk produced in our state and make sure it gets out to the folks who can use it.

One area that could see significant cuts in state funding is higher education.

Both the University of Minnesota and Mn SCU would see reductions of approximately 11 percent in their budgets under the plan passed by the House. One higher-ed program that was fully funded, however, is the State Grant Program for students. In addition, programs that provide child-care grants to students with small children and the “work-study” program were also funded in the House plan.

Ran across this piece of information recently that could leave a person wondering. According to a September, 2010, on-line piece from the National Review, FORBES magazine, back in 2008, estimated the total real national

debt of our country at something around $70 trillion. At the time the article was written, the entire supply of money in the world was estimated to be just under $60 trillion. Included in that supply was cash, consumer-account deposits, checkable accounts, CD’s, long-term deposits, travelers’ checks, and moneymarket funds. So, according to the National Review, our outstanding obligations amount to more than all the money in the world.

It would appear that Spring has finally arrived. It’s later than last year when much of the small grain had already been seeded by this time.

Rep. Anderson encourages constituents to contact his new office with input regarding any state legislative issue. He can be reached on the web at www.house. mn/13A and via email at rep.paul.anderson@house.mn. To contact Anderson by phone, call (651) 296-4317. Mail can be sent to Rep. Paul Anderson, 239 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, Minnesota 55155.

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The owner of a plant said, “For this job I need a responsible man.”

“Then I’m your man,” said the applicant. “In all my jobs, when anything

went wrong, I was responsible.”

Care never bothered him. It was don’t care. And half-doing was his undoing.

But the person who does a little more work than he’s expected to, and does things a little better than he’s paid to, is the man who’s going to make a success of his job.

The Living Bible says, “Work hard and with gladness all the time, as though working for Christ, doing the will of God with all your hearts. Remember the Lord will pay you for each good thing you do.”

Local Municipality Minutes Grey Eagle Township April 4, 2011 Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, John Young, Mary Ann Primus, Bev Eggerth.

Mike Kutter was absent.

Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Ron asked to add the vacating of the road discussion and vote under R&B. John made the motion to accept the agenda with that addition. Ray made the second. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the March 7, 2011 minutes to the board. Ray made the motion to approve the minutes as presented. John made the second. Minutes approved.

Zoning Report: Joe Krueger stated that the road meeting was held, as required by statute. He asked that the board call for a vote and if that vote was in favor; this resolution would provide necessary easements, would guarantee access to all three properties and that all recording costs would be covered by the petitioners. The township officers will have an opportunity to examine all paperwork before signing the resolution. Ray made a motion to approve the resolution. John made the second. Motion approved.

Bev reported one building permit application. Joe Krueger needs some clarification on the language of some of the ordinances. Should the supervisors act as the board of adjustment? The definition for hardship should follow the statute definition and with feedlots; under conditional use permits should use

the term: any additional information the township may require.

Also, do we need to require 30 copies for any new plats perhaps 20 copies would be enough. The board decided to have the supervisors as the board of adjustments, leaving the ordinance as it is. The board also agreed with the other recommendations made by Mr.Krueger.

Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for March.

Claims list included 16 claims for a total of $24,099.49; this included the first ½ of the fire contract. John made a motion to pay the claims as listed. Ray made the second. Motion carried. The clerk reported on a Land Stewardship letter and a letter from the County Commissioners about broad band service and a list of county meetings. No action was taken on these items.

Treasurer’s Report: Mary Ann Primus presented the treasurer’s report as follows: Beginning Balance as of February 28, 2010: $107,636.17; Checks cleared: 12, $6,576.79; Deposits including interest: $22.30; Balance as of March 31, 2011: $101,081.68; Outstanding Deposits: 0.00: Outstanding Checks: $537.62; Cash Available: $100,544.06; CD Balance: $41,324.67. Ray made the motion to accept the Treas. Report. John made the second. Motion carried.

Road and Bridge Report: Ron reported on a frozen culvert on 311th and then one on west 130th.

The township needs to get some flags and barricades as Ron needed to borrow from the city for the road closure on west 130th. John reported on the closure of Chickadee Dr. (which is now open). John received several calls on the last snow, roads not plowed and those

that were gravel were dug up. A township resident presented a letter from an Upsala school bus driver on the hazards of driving Cozy Cove and 341st this winter. With this last snow Cozy Cove was missed with plowing, plowed only after making calls and several other dead-end roads had been plowed. Poor maintenance all winter long. Also, Brakken Road had a dip repaired that he felt probably wasn’t done right the first time. Township supervisors will be doing annual road checks on April 25th at 5pm. Some discussion on better ways to prepare the roads before doing dust control this year. Dust Control notice will be posted. John will check with the tree removal company as to when spraying should be done and what the costs will be. Gravel and blading quotes were presented. Erv’s gravel would be 15 cents higher than last year, but the blading cost would be the same. Ray reported that Millwood Township is discussing a tar project that would link to Grey Eagle Township, but it may be a few years before they are ready.

Additional agenda items: Ray attended the weed meeting and training for local weed inspectors at the Browerville Community Center.

He stated three weeds for this year are Yellow Star Thistle, Grecian Foxglove and Oriental Bittersweet.

He also urged residents to watch for gypsy moths and the ash bore. Residents may contact Ray or the County Weed Inspector. Weed check will be done late spring-early June.

Public Comment: None Adjournment: Motion by John to adjourn the meeting. Ray made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Minutes not approved.

Mary Ann Primus Clerk/Treasurer

ASSESSMENT NOTICE

Notice is Hereby given that the Board of Appeal-Equalization of the Township of Grey Eagle in Todd County, Minnesota will meet at the office of the Clerk in said town hall, at 10:30 o’clock AM., on Thursday, the 21st day of April, 2011, for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessment of said Township for the year 2011. All persons considering themselves aggrieved by said assessment, or who wish to complain that the property of another is assessed too low, are hereby notified to appear at said meeting, and show cause of having such assessment corrected. No complaint that another person is assessed too low will be acted upon until the person so assessed, or his/her agent, shall have been notified of such complaint. * The Board of Appeals-Equalization Meeting will be scheduled by appointment only. Please call the Todd County Assessor’s to schedule an appointment. Phone (320) 732-4431 Given under my hand this 4th day of April, 2011.

Mary Ann Primus, Grey Eagle Township Clerk

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP

Grey Eagle Township will be contracting for dust abatement treatment of gravel roads during the month of May. Magnesium Chloride suppressant will be applied at the cost to the property owner of $34.00 per hundred feet. If you are interested in having the gravel road treated in front of your property, send a check and a note indicating the area you wish to have treated and include your address to:

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Upsala High School 2010-2011 Third Quarter Honor Roll A Honor Roll Grade 12: Kaitlynn Bollig, Brett Cheney, April Daerda, Jacob Frieler, Emily Harren, Austin Johnson, Carolyn Kokett, Brooke Lampert, Zac Piasecki, Marjorie Schleper, Ethan Schultz, Danielle Stiller, Aaron Strassburg, Brandon Welinski, Andy Wensmann.

Grade 11: Melissa George, Kimmy Mrozek, Madeline Pekarek, Katie Prokott, Thomas Ripplinger, Sara Roerick, Kayla Roering, Maria Vos, Brianna Westrich, Kaitlyn Wuebkers.

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Love Lasts Through Thin and Thick -By Saralee Perel

“Go sleep on the couch,” I said to my husband, Bob, although he was already half way there, carrying a pillow and a quilt.

“Gladly,” he said, in a huff.

I followed him. “I’ve told you before. Never tell me I’ve gained weight, even if I beg you to tell me.”

“I didn’t say you did.”

“Well,” I said, tucking the quilt into the cushions so he wouldn’t get cold, “what is ‘nobody looks like they did in their teens’ supposed to mean?”

“You showed me a picture of you in your prom dress and asked me if you’ve changed!”

“Like you haven’t?” I stormed off to bed, luxuriating in having it all to myself.

I reached over to cuddle the cat, only to find it was the remote control. Boy, times get tough and everybody jumps ship.

I tossed in the bed, now a gigantic rolling ocean of tangled sheets, way too big for one person. I accompanied each flail with a loud grunt, but this didn’t work to wake up Bob. On my way to the bathtub, I stopped to make sure his feet were covered and saw my traitor cat asleep in his arms.

With the tub running, I left the door open. That didn’t wake him either. I finally called out, “Bob? It’s 3 AM. Can’t you hear I’m taking a bath?”

He came to the door with the quilt around him. “Did you want me to lie to you about the picture?” he asked.

“Yes. Of course.”

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“Do you really think I can honestly say you look exactly the same?”

“Honesty isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, Bob. Trust me on this one.” He sat in the vanity chair. “Let’s try again,” I said and pointed to the picture of me in my prom dress, which I had put on the back of the toilet. “Have I changed?”

“Well,” he cleared his throat, “just a very little bit.”

“What you really mean is my hair is thinner, my chin has cloned itself twice, and I’ve put on enough weight to buy clothes in the tent department of Circuses R Us!” He looked at me in disbelief.

“What’s the matter?” I yanked the shower curtain closed. “Haven’t you ever seen the Colossus of Rhodes take a bath?”

He gently pulled the curtain back.

“These things aren’t what’s important.”

“Oh really? Go find your high school picture in my top drawer. We’ll see what’s important.”

“That’s not a good idea.”

“Can’t take it, can you?”

He reluctantly got the picture. I grabbed it from him. He looks younger and thinner now.

“You lousy tush face. Is this some spiteful lesson in how you’ve not only aged better but wouldn’t put on weight even if you were on a bacon fat IV? You think it’s easy living with someone who has Papa Gino’s before 911 on the speed dial?”

“I know it’s not fair.”

“Fair? Sure it is. I love following stringent dietary guidelines while you consider fried cheese a food group.”

He held my hands for a while. “I shouldn’t need to tell you that I love the way you look.”

“Oh yes you should,” I said as I was calming down.

“And the person that you are is more important than looks. Not that you don’t look great,” he smartly added.

I made room as he climbed into the

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tub. “What else?” I asked, covering my stomach with my arms.

“I never want to get to the stage where we start covering things,” he said. “That will only make us less good friends.”

“But you don’t have any rolls to cover,” I said.

And with great aplomb and perfect

timing, he moved my arms and lovingly lied, “Neither do you.”

Award-winning columnist/novelist, Saralee Perel, welcomes e-mails at sperel@saraleeperel.com or via her website: www.saraleeperel.com. She also welcomes friends on Facebook: http://www. facebook.com/SaraleePerel.

Kringen’s Korner - By Jon Kringen, LPGE Superintendent

Legislative Update #2: The Minnesota State Legislature has been quite busy and the legislative process is moving along. The State Senate and the House have both passed legislation that has a tremendous impact on education and only time will tell what the final outcome will be. The next step in the process is to have Conference Committees work out the differences between the House and Senate and eventually send a bill to the Governor who is expected to veto the bill.

Major provisions in the bills: 1.

The salary freeze for employees remains in legislation along with new laws that limit the time frame for negotiations, prevents teachers from going on strike and repealing the deadline/penalty for not meeting the negotiations deadline.

2. The legislation includes a minimum length to the school year set as the number of hours that students must be in class. Your local school district is above the minimum number of hours already.

3. There is an increase in education funding; this is particularly surprising when looking at the reductions that other parts of the government are looking at.

There are some details that will be beneficial to some districts and detrimental to others.

4. Elimination of the growth factor in special education funding. While this appears to make sense (based on current economics), one must remember that local school districts have a mandate to meet the needs of special education students regardless of funding levels. This creates the potential that funding could be diverted from regular education to special education.

5. The bills under consideration require evaluations of principals and teachers; your local school district already does this on an annual basis.

6. One major change is in the teacher tenure laws. Specifically, teacher tenure would be on a five-year cycle (tenure would have to be renewed every five years) and the term “ineffectiveness” would be added to the legal basis for the nonrenewal of teaching staff. The law does require a 180-day time period for staff to improve once they are notified that their performance is deficient.

We are still a long ways from having an education bill as well as a balanced budget for the State of Minnesota.

We can expect intensive negotiations between the legislative and executive branches of our government, some political gamesmanship and eventually, final policy and fiscal legislation for schools.

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dents will print multiple copies of their individual design on a printing press, and may choose from various formats.

The attendance limit is 30 and preregistration is required.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Workshop: Tuesday, April 26, 3:30-5:00 p.m. for children ages 9-12 at the Upsala Elementary Media Center. GREAT (Great River Educational Arts Theatre) conducts a complete 90-minute workshop that develops children’s creativity and self-expression through a wide range of imaginative theatrical experiences.

Explorer workshops feature drama exploration, crafts and theater games all based on “Diary Of a Wimpy Kid” by Jeff Kinney. The attendance limit is 20 and preregistration is required.

Gayla Marty Talks About The Family Farm: Wednesday, April 27, 6:30-8:00 p.m. for teens and adults at the Upsala Public Library. Marty’s book, “Memory Of Trees,” is a multigenerational story of her family’s farm near Rush City, Minnesota. Her story will resonate for many with attachments to small towns or farms, whether they continue to work the land or, like so many, have left for a different life. Marty is a communications director for the University of Minnesota. This program is funded in part with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

For more information visit the Upsala Community Calendar at www. cityofupsala.com or contact the Upsala Public Library at 320-573-4282.

Swanville Library Poet Laura Hansen: Monday, April 18, 7-8:30 p.m. for all ages. Author and bookseller Laura Hansen of Little Falls will read selections from her poetry.

Hansen is featured in a new collection of poetry from Lost Hills Books. Her poetry is also featured in an exhibit at Five Wings Arts Council in Staples, and she is one of many authors from around the country featured in the book “Fog & Woodsmoke.”

A Hoppin’ Good Book: Wednesday, April 20, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. for preschoolers and elementary age children.

Children will talk about and read stories about things that go ‘hop.’

Mosaics Workshop: Wednesday, April 27, 6:30-8:00 p.m. for teens and preteens ages 10 and older. Artist Lisa Arnold will help students experience the joy of beautiful mosaics materials while learning the craft. Students will be introduced to mosaic art, materials, tools, technique and design. They will learn various cutting and shaping techniques, use numerous tools, and create their own work of art. The attendance limit is 20 and preregistration is required.

Upsala Library Pressure Printing from Minnesota Center for Book Arts: Monday, April 18, 1:20-3:00 p.m. for children in grades 3-12 at the Upsala Elementary school.

Through a process of paper cutting and collaged paper, each student will create their own multi-tone print design. Stu-

Hometown News • Thursday, April 14, 2011 • Page 11

Legislative Week in Review

This week the Senate passed nine of the 11 budget bills to fulfill our pledge to the taxpayers to balance the budget without raising taxes.

These bills fund everything from Minnesota’s environment and public safety to education and health & human services Together, these bills create a budget that allows the state to operate within its means while investing our resources into the programs, groups and departments that are our core responsibilities. We cover the sick and vulnerable through responsible and necessary health care and public safety programs. We make education reforms that increase overall funding to K-12 and special education, and financial aid for college students. As for Environment, we are making much needed reforms within our division to ensure a brighter future tomorrow.

Moving up the budget deadline to the end of March allows us to emphasize the need for openness and transparency unlike the last minute deals and latenight meetings of the past. We still have much work ahead to finalize the budget and I am committed to working with my colleagues to make sure this happens in a timely fashion.

Health & Human Services: The Senate’s health care proposal is a 6-percent increase from current spending.

This is an overall reduction of $1.6 billion of the requested spending for FY 2012-2013. The measure is based on efforts to reform state-subsidized health care delivery systems, and focuses on moving government regulation of the health care industry to a more incentivebased approach.

Education: Our education budget bill increases funding for schools statewide while providing significant man-

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The bill provides even-handed treatment of all school districts and students by increasing the per-pupil allowance by $50 each year. I believe that reading is a fundamental building block for education and am pleased that this bill creates incentives to promote reading proficiency and growth in our classrooms. In addition, a $1,000 stipend is available for current teachers that pass the newly-approved Board of Teaching reading instruction assessment. Other measures to improve efficiency and emphasize student achievement included in this bill will allow districts to save jobs and programs, prevent excessive fees, and restore reserves.

State Government: The State Government Innovation and Veterans budget bill finds efficiencies through consolidation, agency reform and spending reductions. A key provision of this bill requires the executive branch to reduce the number of state agency employees by 15 percent by June 15, 2015. An appointing authority may use attrition, a hiring freeze, early retirement incentives authorized in the bill, furloughs, and layoffs to accomplish this reduction.

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Over the next biennium, this reduction of the state’s workforce is estimated to save over $70 million in General Fund money.

Next Week: Next week, the Senate will hear the transportation omnibus bill and a tax bill that will provide a solid tax relief package to individuals, businesses, and property owners across Minnesota. I will be taking the members of the Environment & Natural Resources Committee to Moorhead for a joint hearing with

the Capital Investment Committee on the 2011 Red River Valley Flood Update and Impact.

Thanks for taking the time to read my update and please feel free to contact me with your questions and comments.

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