Hometown News Thursday, April 18, 2019

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Thursday, April 18, 2019

Vol. 18: Issue 51

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Last Thursday, April 11 was an interesting day for weather. There was snow, lightning, thunder, hail, and a rain mix - plus wind ranging up to 50 mhp.

Schools were closed. The snow finished Friday morning leaving up to 12 inches of snow in the area. Photo by Lori Young.

On The Inside...

Harvey Mackay Tom Kuehne: The Good Old Days Obituaries: Schleppenbach, Warzecha, Jenkins,

Froelich, Weaver, Sarles Dave Says Ask the Motor Medics® Local Municipality Minutes:

Grey Eagle Township, Grey Eagle City Notes from the Capitol

Page 2 Page 3 Pages 4-5 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10

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Don’t be boring -By Harvey Mackay In a classic “ P e a n u t s ” cartoon, Charlie Brown says to Lucy, “I have a great fear of being boring.” Then in the next frame Charlie says, “I also have a great fear of being bored.” Finally, Charlie turns to Lucy and asks, “What’s the most bored you’ve ever been?” And Lucy answers, “Besides right now?”

We’ve all faced boredom at one time or another. Routine tasks become drudgery. We need a change of scenery before we climb the walls. It gets harder

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and harder to get out of a rut.

My good friend Lou Holtz says, “If you’re bored with life – you don’t get up every morning with a burning desire to do things – you don’t have enough goals.”

A recent article by Lu Hanessian in the Courier Post online distinguished between good boredom and bad boredom.

“We are a very ambitious and easily bored species,” she wrote. If we didn’t get bored we might still be prehistoric cavemen. That’s good boredom. Bad boredom is designed to essentially crush the human spirit.”

Don’t run the risk of being satisfied with the status quo if the status quo means same old, same old.

Advertising genius David Ogilvy famously said, “Nobody ever sold anybody anything by boring them to death.”

I couldn’t agree more. I always wrap up my speeches by saying, “Don’t be boring! Don’t be predictable!” Don’t ever pick up the phone again and call a client or a customer without having a sharp or humorous substantive opening and how you’re going to end that conversation.

Don’t give just another gift, but make it creative and out of the box. Make it a WOW! Don’t ever send another letter out without giving it a lot of thought.

That often involves releasing your inner child. Hanessian notes there is a

strong scientifically proven connection between positive childhood experiences – imagination, creativity, play time and reflection – and overall health in adulthood.

Science shows us that play and laughter promote the ability of the brain to re-wire and change itself. Boredom can actually be the effect of a play deficit!

That’s another argument for incorporating some fun into work.

“Humor can make a serious difference. In the workplace, at home, in all areas of life – looking for a reason to laugh is necessary,” said Steve Goodier, founder of Life Support System. “A sense of humor helps us to get through the dull times, cope with the difficult times, enjoy the good times and manage the scary times.”

But let’s face it; every organization has jobs that are necessary but boring. It can be tough to do those jobs, especially when those employees are accustomed to constant entertainment from TV and the Internet. Managers are challenged to keep them engaged and motivated when boredom sets in and they are counting the hours until they get off work?

Think of it this way: How many times do you open the refrigerator door over and over hoping that something amazing will appear? And when it doesn’t, imagine how that compromises Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

FRIDAY, APRIL 19 • Melrose Legion & Auxiliary Fish Fry & Meat Raffle from 5-8 p.m.

SATURDAY, APRIL 20 • VFW Auxiliary Annual Easter Egg & Bake Sale from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lunch at 11 a.m. at the Melrose American Legion.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Meeting at 10:45 a.m. Potluck, bingo at noon at the center.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 • Upsala Cooperative Telephone Association Annual Meeting at 10 a.m. at the Upsala Area School auditorium.

• Fundraiser of Veterans Community Projects starting at 5 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion. See ad on page 4.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 • 48th Annual Swanycake & Sausage Supper from 3-8:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish, St. Anthony.

• Holdingford KC’s Spring Chicken Dinner Fundraiser from 3:30-7 p.m. at the Pelican Lake Ballroom, St. Anna.

SUNDAY, MAY 5 • Creating an Intimate Marriage from 12-3 p.m. at Community Country Church, Holdingford. See ad on page 3.

TUESDAY, MAY 7 • “The Jersey Tenors” Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Sauk Centre High School Auditorium.

THURSDAY, MAY 9 • Emerald Ash Borer Open House from 6-8 p.m. at the Sauk Centre City Council

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SATURDAY, MAY 11 • Buckets & Tap Shoes at 7 p.m. at The BEAT-Albany Area Schools.

SATURDAY, MAY 18 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Annual Rock-a-Thon Fundraiser from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

SATURDAY JUNE 15 • Munichfest from 10 a.m.-1 a.m.

ALBANY COMMUNITY CENTER • Sundays at 1 p.m. 500 cards.

ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

• Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall.

BURTRUM CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

FEET FIRST CLINIC • Meets every 1st Tuesday morning at Holdingford City Hall.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION • Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution first Saturday of the Month from 10-11 a.m. at River of Live Church, Sauk Centre.

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

FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING • Meets the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. with cards/Bingo/coffee/dessert.

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month

at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE SENIORS • Exercise Classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Grey Eagle Senior Center.

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

HELPING HANDS EXERCISE • Exercise & Line Dancing Every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m., Holdingford City Hall.

HELPING HANDS COM. LUNCH • Meets the second Thursday of the month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Holdingford Legion.

STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY • Meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of the month at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Albany.

SUNSHINE CLUB • Meets every Monday, weigh in starts at 8; meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle.

ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building.

SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall.

UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

UPSALA COMMUNITY CENTER • Exercise Program every Monday at 10:15 a.m.

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

Temperatures Date

4/10 4/11 4/12 4/13 4/14 4/15 4/16

High 32 28 34 37 43 45 64

Low 27 27 27 25 19 25 28

Friday

Mostly sunny.

High: 60 Low: 40

Weekend Weather Saturday

Sunday

Partly sunny.

High: 68 Low: 41

Partly sunny.

High: 61 Low: 37

Hometown News • Thursday, April 18, 2019 • Page 3

“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Reader Stories - Part 1 One of my readers asked me to help him get some information regarding a card game which his aunt played many years ago. The name of the card game was “soak”.

The only thing his aged aunt remembers about the game was that each player was dealt 4 cards.

Anyone who has any information about the game, please give a call or an E-mail.

This reader is trying to put together some family history and this would be helpful.

Another reader called and told me about a scary situation which occurred in his younger days. His brother was plowing in a low area and the tractor he was driving became stuck in the mud. The reader took a larger tractor to the field to assist. He attached a heavy chain to his brother’s tractor’s front end and began to pull him out. The resistance from the stuck tractor caused the chain to break. The broken end of the chain, which was attached to the stuck tractor flew backward, hitting his brother who was driving the stuck tractor, causing a very large cut to his scull. This was one of the very few times a member of their family visited the doctor.

I spoke to a good friend, who told a story about an experience from her early years. The family would get together

in the evenings after milking and play music. They soon became quite skilled doing cowboy music. One afternoon her mother was working the sling rope while putting hay in the barn. Her hand somehow became tangled in the trip rope causing severe damage to the fingers. She was quickly making a large area of blood on her dress. Her dad started the Model T and attempted to take her mother to the nearest doctor, which was 20 miles away.

A few miles from home, the car stopped and when another car came along, he took mother and dad to the doctor. The kids were thinking that since mother was bleeding so profusely, maybe she wouldn’t recover. She did recover and after a few months, she could play the organ, since she had been the lead guitar player previously, the loss of a couple of fingers made that impossible. As time progressed, the family was called to play at parties and dances and were well known for their great singing and playing. The original family and some of their kids still play music in senior centers, parties, etc.

Farming in the past, as well as farming today, is dangerous. Almost all of us recall a happening which could have been very hazardous to our health.

We worked with large and sometimes nasty animals. We worked with machines that from the factory were dangerous and became more dangerous after there had been home repairs made to them. There were sharp metal points, shields that were discarded because they were constantly in the way and grabbing chains that were invented to grab cornstalks, but could also

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2

motivation to perform. Show your And who knows? Those suggestions gratitude for the people who do the jobs may be just the inspiration your you wouldn’t care to do. organization needs to go from boring to Acknowledge up front that the work roaring to soaring! isn’t very exciting, but explain why Mackay’s Moral: Before a bore it’s important. Emphasize how their becomes a chore or even a snore, think work helps other people – co-workers, more about what you’re in business for! customers and so forth. Give them a little Reprinted with permission from leeway to make that job fun while still nationally syndicated columnist Harvey remaining professional.

Mackay, author of the New York Times Give them goals. Sometimes a #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks target can make work more interesting. Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Challenge employees in different ways: Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That To greet the most customers, assemble Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay the most widgets, count the inventory MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and more accurately, etc. Offer a small “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The reward to make the game more enticing. Door.”

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A big thank you to the businesses and people who donated the prizes and to the people who supported the Scott Keppers Benefit Raffle. We could not have done this without all of your love and support.

May God bless you all this Easter season!

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The family of Rose Stoermann wishes to thank all of you for your thoughts and prayers. Thanks to Courtney and staff at Patton-Schad Funeral Home for their kindness and help with the funeral arrangements. We would like to thank the Pine Villa staff in Melrose for the excellent care she received while a resident there.

A special thanks to Fr. Derek Wiechmann for the beautiful Mass and Sarah Wiechman for the wonderful music. Thank you to the ladies who served lunch and those who sent food, cards, memorials and prayers for all of our family.

God bless you all!

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grab an operator’s whole body or maybe just an arm or leg. We occasionally heard neighborhood stories about how a pig tore up some farmer’s body, a bull crushing a victim, a horse injuring someone or some farm dog that caused severe bite marks to someone’s kid. Today we go to a bar or grocery store and see some fellow with an artificial hand and think that he probably was or is a farmer.

I’m sitting here remembering a time when life was more simple. A time when there were not as many laws and rules about how you should live your life. You worked hard, but at the end of the day, you had accomplished something that was really yours. You weren’t having the government putting their hand in and taking an ever larger portion for their use, making you believe that they had a much better way to spend your money than you do.

OK, I’ll stop. I know you have had your fill of politics.

For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at tom@swanvilleinsurance.com.

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Thurs., April 25, 5 PM: Cheeseburger, potato salad.

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Mon., April 22: Lemon glazed chicken breast, scalloped potatoes, green beans, peaches.

Tues., April 23: Hamburger on bun, potato salad, 3 bean salad, oatmeal raisin cookie.

Wed., April 24: Fiesta pork loin, rice pilaf, dilled carrots, cinnamon apples.

Thurs., April 25: Unstuffed cabbage casserole, beets, pears.

Fri., April 26: Tuna noodle casserole, peas & carrots, applesauce, breadstick, brownie. ~ Soup and Sandwich Menu ~ Mon., April 22: Mini pizza, salad bar.

Tues., April 23: Brat on bun, salad bar.

Wed., April 24: Chili, garlic toast, salad bar.

Thurs., April 25: Kung Pau chicken & rice, salad bar.

Fri., April 26: Stuffed green pepper, salad bar.

Dessert, milk and coffee served with each meal.

Pre-registration requested to dine daily.

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Mon., April 22: Chicken gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, cookie.

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Wed., April 24: Shipwreck casserole, fruit cup.

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Sylvester “Pat” Nicholas Warzecha

Obituaries Norbert George Schleppenbach The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Norbert G. Schleppenbach, age 89 of Albany, was held Monday, April 15 at the Church of Seven Dolors in Albany, burial was in the parish cemetery. Norbert died at his home on Thursday, April 11.

Norbert was born July 30, 1929 in Farming Township to Frank and Anna Schleppenbach. He lived in the Albany area all of his life. He married Marie Rodenwald on October 1, 1958 in Albany. The couple farmed together before moving to Albany. Norbert also drove bus for

Albany Schools until he retired about 2001. He was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Norbert is survived by his wife, Marie, Albany; his children; Amy (Joe) Thelen, Albany; Ann Marie (Roger) Ohmann, Albany; Cheryl (Erik Schulte) Birr, Waite Park; Donald (Kimberly) Schleppenbach, Albany; Donna (Dan) Sorenson, Albany; Janet (Ron) Koopmeiners, Albany and Jeannie (Rick) Fleck, Foley. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and brothers and sisters; Albert (Clarice) Schleppenbach, Albany; Lucille Imdieke, Melrose, Florence Dirkes, Albany and Elmer Schleppenbach, Albany.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Anna Schleppenbach; his brother, Sylvester Schleppenbach, sister, Agnes Neawirth-Wehseler, and a greatgranddaughter, Cadence Feiler.

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The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Sylvester ‘Pat’ Warzecha, age 93 of Sauk Rapids, was held Monday, April 15, 2019 at the St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in Bowlus.

Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Pat was born June 9, 1925 in Langola Township, Rice, MN, to Joseph C, and Mary (Morgel) Warzecha. He attended school in Rice. In his youth Pat began working for local farmers picking potatoes and assisting with chores.

He also rode the train to work for farmers in the Wahpeton/Breckenridge area. He served in the US Army in the Asia-Pacific Theater during WWII. Pat was united in marriage to Ione T. Waletzki on October 3, 1950 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in Bowlus. The couple made their home near Bowlus where they farmed for many years.

Darlene Jenkins

A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, April 12, 2019, at the Thunder Lodge in Long Prairie, MN, for Darlene Jenkins, age 82 of Alexandria, MN who passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the Edgewood Vista, Alexandria.

Burial will be at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Clotho at a later date.

Darlene was born on October 13, 1936 to Lester and Alice (Flynn) Fearing in Glenwood, MN. She graduated from Alexandria High School in 1954. She married Dallas “Sam” Jenkins in 1956 in Alexandria. The couple lived in Montana, Fargo, North Dakota, Osakis and in rural Long Prairie. Darlene had various jobs while Sam worked in construction and farmed near Clotho, MN. After her first child she did not work outside of the home.

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She enjoyed being a good mother to her four children. Sam passed away in 1989. Darlene remained in rural Long Prairie until she moved to Alexandria about 15 years ago.

As a young woman, Darlene enjoyed fishing with her brother. She was always eager to shop a good garage sale. She remained close with her brothers and sisters and enjoyed her time visiting with them.

Darlene loved her grandchildren deeply and cherished when she was able to spend time with them.

Darlene is survived by her son Marty (Karen), Long Prairie and Allen Jenkins, North Carolina; daughter Sheila Stepaniak, Long Prairie and Lisa (Stacy) Klimek, Alexandria; brothers Gerald (Pat) Fearing, Alexandria, sisters Cheryl (Lyle) Kiecker, Lakeville and Cindy (Gary) Gerdes, Glenwood; grandchildren Kurt, Patrick and Eric Jenkins, Austin and Logan Jenkins, Jamie Jenkins, Tanner and Tori Stepaniak and McKenzi, Kalissa and Gavin Klimek and two great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband Sam, her parents; sisters Marcella Jung, Ramona Bagstad and Geraldine Kirckof and brother Marlyn Fearing.

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Pat was also busy with many other business and civic activities, along with working at DeZurik in Sartell and Anderson Custom Manufacturing in Little Falls. He retired at age 63, but continued to be active cutting and selling wood, helping family and friends and working in the garden with his wife. Pat enjoyed visits to the casino, fishing, playing cards, and dancing. He especially enjoyed spending time outside in nature. Pat will be remembered fondly as a successful farmer, business, and family man. Pat was a founding member of American Legion Post #642, Bowlus, and a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in Bowlus.

Pat is survived by his children, Kevin (Joan) Warzecha, Royalton; Rick (Rosie) Warzecha, Royalton; Diane (Art) Selinger, Little Falls; Karen (Mike) Oldakowski, Royalton; Lenore (Fred) Booth, Avon; Elaine (Dan) Stafki, Browerville; Cheryl (Tim) Klisch, Royalton; Randy Warzecha, St. Cloud; daughter in law, Debbie Warzecha of Sartell; 28 grandchildren and 64 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Ione in 2013, son, Mike Warzecha and 7 siblings.

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Michael H. Froelich

M i c h a e l Henry Froelich (Mike), age 92, of Albany, died peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 23 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating and Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. concelebrating.

Entombment will be at the parish cemetery.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m.

Monday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Seven Dolors Gathering Area in Albany.

Parish prayers will be at 4 p.m. and a rosary at 6 p.m. Monday evening.

Michael Froelich was born December 23, 1926 on a rural farm northeast of Albany, Minnesota to John and Anna (Novak) Froelich. On September 19, 1950, he married Eleanor Brake in Ward Springs. The couple lived in Albany all their married lives. Mike worked at Kraft

Frank Weaver

Visitation will be Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 1-4 pm at the Williams Dingmann Stein Chapel in Long Prairie for Frank Weaver who died Saturday at CentraCare Hospital in Long Prairie.

Frank was born September 6, 1937 in New Columbia, PA to Frank D. & Jeanne F. (Britton) Weaver. He served his country in the Unites States Navy for 22 years. He worked as a flight engineer and was proud that he never stepped foot on a ship in his entire navel career. He married Peggy Jean Westphal on April 20, 1958 in Hesperia, CA. After retiring from the Navy, Frank and Peggy farmed in Long Prairie for over 45 years. Frank loved fishing, hunting, gardening and farming. He liked to shoot skeet and trap, he attended many gun shows over the years. He liked gambling, (especially playing bingo), and bowling in the senior league. He especially loved spending time with his family. He loved his grandchildren very much and was very involved in their activities.

He is survived by his wife Peggy of Long Prairie; daughter, Mary Westphal of Long Prairie; son, Richard Weaver of Bremerton, WA; grandchildren, Michelle

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maintaining the machines and equipment.

He was mechanically inclined and liked to invent, design, fix, tinker, weld and work on projects. He worked on projects until he was satisfied with the results, and was always willing to share with others what he learned along the way.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

After his wife passed in January 2018, his last year of life was enjoyed living in Melrose with his grandchildren/great grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary (Mark) Monroe of Melrose and Donna Blaha of Waite Park; grandchildren, Greg (Michelle) Monroe, Lisa (Christopher) Atkinson, Amanda (Amanda) Kaiser-Lee, Anthony Kaiser, and Melissa (Matthew) Crea; seven great-grandchildren with one due in July; brother, John Froelich of Hawick; sisters, Jenny Dumont of Freeport, Josephine Sadlowsky of Avon, and Margaret (Mickey) Altman of Waite Park; and many nieces and nephews.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna (Novak) Froelich; wife, Eleanor (Brake) Froelich; sisters, Ann Dumont, Rita Willenbring, and Alma Altman; and brothers, Louis, Melvin, Andrew, and Frank Froelich.

Holt of Boise, ID; Thomas Holt of Eagle Bend; brothers and sister, Robert (Ruth), Linda (Richard) McKee, Thomas (Ladon) all of New Columbia, PA. He is preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, Georgie, and daughter, Susan Marie Mayfield.

Grey Eagle Seniors Monthly Meeting, Potluck

Grey Eagle Senior Center will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 24th at 10:45 a.m. They will be planning their annual “Rock-a-Thon” fundraiser at this time. Please join us.

The meeting will be followed by a pot luck lunch at noon, please bring a dish to share. Following the meal they will play “Buck a Card” bingo.

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Arleene Sarles

A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Stein Chapel, Long Prairie, MN, for Arleene Sarles, age 77 of Long Prairie, who passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Burial was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, MN. Arleene was born on April 26, 1941 to Edwin and Emma (Becker) Dalke in Wishek, ND. She attended school in Lehr, ND before moving to Sauk Center, MN where she married Marvin Raile. This marriage ended after 17 years. She met Albert “Bert” Sarles while living in Tacoma, WA. The couple married in Clare, MI in 1989. She and Burt returned to Sauk Center in 1991. Arleene worked at Jennie–O, and also worked as a wedding arranger. Selling Home Interior and Avon products also gave her a chance to meet and socialize with people. In 2001 she

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Arleene had a deep love for animals.

She served as the president of the Humane Society in Sauk Centre for many years.

Living on a hobby farm near Long Prairie was ideal as it provided her opportunities to care for everything from peacocks, ducks, geese and chickens to Lamas, goats, pigs and cows. Of course, the many cats and dogs received her special love too.

Arleene will be deeply missed by her husband Bert, grandson Jessie (Kayla) Raile, Swanville and great-granddaughter, Sophia Raile.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her son Tony Raile and her sister JoAnn Dalke.

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Community Snapshots

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On March 28th the LPGE FFA competed at Regional contests at CLC Brainerd.

Crops Team placed first and will be competing at State April 29th. Crops Team members are Sam Byers, Gabe Abraham, Nick Byers, Hudson Pung, and Jacob Middendorf.

Nursery Landscaping placed 6th missing state competition by 9 pts ( very close) Team members are Samantha Biskey, Mckenna Abers, and Lexa Jambor.

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Swanville Public School is pleased to announce the March Senior High Student of the Month, junior Lucia Bryce. Lucia is the daughter of Robert and Joyce Bryce. Lucia loves being outdoors, hanging with family and playing sports. She plans to attend a post-secondary institution to get a degree in dental hygiene. Her love of sports is demonstrated by playing softball since 7th grade, volleyball since 8th and JO volleyball for three years. She has also participated in cross country and basketball. Lucia stays busy outside of school by participating in her church youth group, helping with religion classes, playing human foosball and summer softball. Her achievements include being on the A Honor Roll since 7th grade.

She also won an essay contest for ProLife and was a student of the month for physical education. Lucia’s favorite thing about school has been learning new things in every subject. She advises other students that “There’s always a right and a wrong, but just because others are doing it doesn’t make it the right thing to do.”

Arts Instructor Kerry Osberg says, “I have known Lucia since she came to Swanville School in the fall of 2017.

Over the years she has excelled in many different areas, including academics, athletics, and the arts. Her tenacity and drive help her to be successful in all of her endeavors, and her good-humored personality makes her a joy to work with!

Lucia is a natural leader and her strong work ethic is evident both at school and

in the community. Lucia is very deserving of this honor. She is a great asset to our school community and is an excellent role model to her peers.”

Math and College Math Instructor Liza Hasse adds, “Lucia is deserving of the Student of the Month recognition. She is dedicated to her academics and works hard to be successful in her classes. Lucia is kind and helpful to those around her. Lucia is a pleasant student to work with, she offers a warm smile and a compliment to help brighten someone’s day.

Because of her hard work and determination, Lucia will be successful in whatever career path she chooses to pursue.”

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Birth Announcement

Brooklyn Arlene Stangler

Matt and Ashley Stangler of Grey Eagle are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Brooklyn Arlene Stangler, born on Friday, April 5, 2019 at 7:27 a.m. – at the CentraCare Health-Melrose Brooklyn weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 19 ½ inches long.

Big brothers Gavyn 6 years old, and Mason 3 years old, both at home Grandparents are Mark and Bonnie Stangler of St. Rosa, and David and Joyce Brinkman of Grey Eagle. Greatgrandparents are Arlene Arnzen of St. Rosa and Mary Lou Brinkman of Grey Eagle.

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Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I’m just starting my debtfree journey and trying to lay out a budget. What are your thoughts on budget billing for utilities?

-Ryan Dear Ryan, I think it’s wonderful!

T h e r e ’ s absolutely nothing wrong with it at all.

For a lot of folks, especially those in your situation, it helps smooth out utility payments and make them a little more manageable.

In most budget billing scenarios, they add up your utility bill for the last 12 months and divide that total by twelve to determine a fixed billing amount for the next twelve months. It can make things so much easier when you’re first starting to live on a budget, and you don’t have a lot of wiggle room where your finances are concerned.

I’m glad you’re taking steps to get control of your money, Ryan. You can do this!

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Region 2 FFA Members Advance to State FFA Discussion Meet Paige Gerads from the Upsala FFA Chapter and Katelyn Slettom from the Grand Rapids FFA Chapter took home top honors from the Region 2 FFA Discussion Meet held on April 8. Both will advance to the state contest in April in conjunction with the Minnesota State FFA Convention.

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Minnesota Farm Bureau representing Farmers • Families • Food is comprised of 78 local Farm Bureaus across Minnesota. Members make their views known to political leaders, state government officials, special interest groups and the general public. Programs for young farmers and ranchers develop leadership skills and improve farm management. Promotion and Education Committee members work with programs such as agriculture in the classroom and safety education for children.

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Swanville Junior High Student of the Month Swanville Public School is pleased to announce the March Junior High Student of the Month, eighth grade student Tyler Czech. Tyler is the son of Robert and Pam Czech.

He enjoys hunting, fishing and participating in and watching any and all sports. He plans to go to college, but is unsure of what he wants to focus on yet. Tyler participates in student council, basketball and baseball. Tyler’s favorite thing about school is hanging out with friends, and learning new things. His advice to other students is “work hard and stay true to yourself, don’t give up.” Outside of school he is member of the Outdoor News Junior Pro Team. He has been on the A Honor Roll since seventh grade.

Social Studies Teacher Tom Bzdok says, “I enjoy having Tyler in class. He is a positive upbeat student who is a lot of fun to be around, but he also takes class

and his grades seriously. He is always focused and works hard to achieve good grades. Tyler never hesitates to do what is asked of him. He enjoys helping whenever he can, and has a lot of pride in the work he does. Tyler is well liked and respected by his classmates and has become a leader by setting positive examples to follow. He is a mature young man with many so good qualities that he is sure to be successful in life. Congratulations Tyler!”

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He spoke to you while He was still in Galilee, saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered up into the hands of sinful man and be crucified and on the third day rise again.’ Come now and see that place where He lay. (Then they remembered His words.)”

“Go quickly and tell His disciples and Peter that He is risen from the dead, and lo, He goes before you into Galilee.

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Some went away with fear and trembling and said nothing because they were afraid. Others went away quickly with fear and great joy and ran to tell the disciples.

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-Darren in Lemmon, SD Dear Darren, Driving the truck primarily on the highway and assuming it’s in perfect tune, you are not carrying extra weight, and you are using no ethanol fuel, it should do better. With 70,000 miles on the truck even though they claim it has been well taken care of it likely has not had much work done in the way of tuning.

It’s two years old, it just doesn’t happen much. Without a fuel system cleaning you can lose a couple mpg and using e85 will take another couple. Being flex fuel you can use a blend. If available try 30% and check the mileage. That percentage has resulted in an increase for many of our customers with flex fuel vehicles over e85 or nothing.

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Local Municipality Minutes To publish minutes, email to htnews@meltel.net

Grey Eagle Township April 1, 2019 Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, Mary Ann Primus & Mike Rohe. Also attending were John and Laurie Call, Richard and Pam Roerick, Harvey and Yvonne Doetkott, Bob Medinger and his wife and Barb and Mary Kay Medinger and Erv Herdering.

Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the March 4, 2019 minutes to the board. Ray made the motion to accept the minutes, Mike made the second. Minutes approved.

Bob Medinger presented information about the history of the property which was deeded to the Township in 1957 for the purpose of public use. Some issues as to where the property lies and what the survey says. It is still on record as an official access, but the property is not marketable as is. In the March 13, 2019 letter to the Township, they offer two options: the Township transfers the road to them and they facilitate the roadwork for access or the Township utilizes heavy equipment to service the road and widens the access into the bank.

Medingers abstract shows deeded lake access of 7 ft. on the 1957 abstract. Ron felt that the survey that the Calls have and the one that the Medingers have need to show the same lines before anything can be done.

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

Claims list included claims 33023311 for a total of $10,931.65.

Ray made the motion to approve the claims; Mike made the second, Motion carried. Mail included the advertising, P&Z letter, and a notice for the Township Association meeting at Clarissa. Ron received a letter from a sign company and a letter about weed control. He also received a list of parcel property sales from the assessor’s office.

Road and Bridge Report: Ray stated the Township needs to get on the list for the crack filling company and he will call them. He reported a dip in the road on 321st. As for the weight restriction signs, he stated all our roads are covered by County postings. 335th has some new spots where it is breaking up. He asked Herdering to start cutting in the sides of the gravel roads and smooth to the middle. Erv H. brought in proposals for 2019. Blading at $92.50 per hour. Mike made the motion to accept, and Ray made the second. Motion carried. For gravel the proposal was for $7.65 per yard.

Ray made the motion to accept the proposal, Mike made the second. Motion carried. The proposal for dust control was the same as last year at 75.00 per 100 ft., the Township will again cost share ½ so the cost to property owners is $37.50 per 100 ft..

Mike made the motion to accept and Ray made the second. Motion carried.

Additional agenda item: Road check has been set for Thursday, April 25, 2019.

Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 pm.

Submitted by Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer Minutes unapproved.

Grey Eagle City February 12, 2019 The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 p.m., on the 12th day of March 2019 in council chambers. Council members present were ThomMuellner, Roland Ahrendt, Bill Pohlmann and Brian Hollenkamp. There were no council members absent. Also in attendance were Lori Hellmann and guests Angie and Brent VanRisseghem, Steve Och and Dan Berscheid.

A motion was made by Thom Muellner to approve the amended agenda. A second was made by Bill Pohlmann and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Thom Muellner to approve the minutes of the January 8, 2019 meeting as written. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

Angie VanRisseghem from Swanville Insurance provided the council with the 2019 insurance coverage.

Sheriff Steve Och updated the council on the number of calls in the city for 2018.

Dan Berscheid was in attendance to discuss the following Fire Department items: 1. The Fire Department would like to purchase a washing machine so that they can wash the turn out gear. The cost is expected to be $800 - $1,000.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the purchase of a washing machine for the Fire Department, not to exceed $1,000. A second was made by Bill Pohlmann and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

2. Would like to determine what the spending parameters are.

Purchases should be approved by the council for items that are not needed on a day to day basis. Items such as gas/diesel, oil, gloves, medical supplies, etc., that are part of regular department needs would not need approval, 3. Personnel – one new member has not attended any training, calls or meetings and one is coming to the end of a leave of absence. Dan will talk to both members and make a recommendation to the council.

A motion was made by Bill Pohlmann to approve Affordable Bookkeeping, LLC for general accounting and payroll on an as needed basis only. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Bill Pohlmann to approve Resolution No. 2019-03, A Resolution Accepting $2,500 donation from the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Club for Race on Trace trophies. A second wasmade by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The above stated resolution is as follows: Resolution No. 2019-03 A Resolution Accepting $2,500 donation from the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Club for Race on Trace trophies WHEREAS, monies have been donated by the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Club; and WHEREAS, the City Council feels that the donation will benefit citizens of the area; 1. That the City Council of the City of Grey Eagle formally accepts the donation from the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Club for Race on Trace Trophies.

2. That the City Clerk is authorized and directed to make the ap-

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There were no building permits for council approval.

The council discussed information obtained from the City Attorney regarding the Revolving Loan Fund.

The City Attorney is researching what, if any, changes can be made to the existing ordinance.

Residents are being reminded to clean the sidewalks in front of your property of snow and/or ice, make sure that there is a clear, accessible path to the water meter for monthly readings and help keep snow clean around any fire hydrants.

A motion was made by Roland Ahrendt to approve the various fund transfers as follows: $750.67 from the Fire Fund to the Fire Hall Debt Service Fund and $148.86 from the General Fund of which $31.86 goes to the Water Fund and $117 goes to the Sewer Fund for Fire Hall and Library utilities. A second was made

by Thom Muellner and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the payment of bills as listed and to include payment of the following additional items: $2,070.66 to Minnesota Power, $31,081 to First Independent Bank, $184.80 to Rahn’s Oil & Propane, $750.67 to Central Minnesota Credit Union, $200 to Central Minnesota Credit Union, $297.89 to Eagle Auto Repair and $207.14 to First State Bank of Swanville. A second was made by Thom Muellner and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to adjourn the meeting at 8:19 p.m. A second was made by Bill Pohlmann and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The next regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council will be held on March 12, 2019 in council chambers.

Lori Hellmann, Clerk Grey Eagle City March 12, 2019 The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Joseph Arnzen at 7:00 p.m., on the 12th day of March 2019 in council chambers. Council members present were Thom Muellner, Bill Pohlmann, Roland Ahrendt, and Brian Hollenkamp. There were no council members absent. Also in attendance were Chico Hellmann, Lori Hellmann and guests Mark and Sherry Larson, Rick Utech and Dan Berscheid.

A motion was made by Bill Pohlmann to approve the amended agenda. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Thom Muellner to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2019 meeting as written. A second was made by Bill Pohlmann and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

Mark and Sherry Larson were in attendance to discuss upcoming Lions Club activities: *Community Appreciation May 25, 2019 at the Fire Hall from 4:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. They would like to run the bills through the city as was done in the past. *Memorial Day activities and parade as was done in the past. *GEMFest July 20th and 21st to include Pig Races on Saturday and parade at noon on Sunday. If the City would like to contribute to the Pig Races, it would be very much appreciated. *Labor Day Tractor Pull Sep-

tember 2, 2019.

Mayor Joseph Arnzen discussed how donations are made by the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Club to the City and how the City spends those donations. Based on information obtained from the accountant, there is no issue with donations received from the Lions Club from their gambling proceeds. The issue is how those funds are spent by the City. Once the money is deposited into city accounts they become public funds and must follow the public purpose expenditures guidelines regardless of what the government request form states as to the purpose of the donation. Moving forward the City will no longer run the Community Appreciation expenses through the City as the expenses do not meet public purpose guidelines.

As for Memorial Day activities, the City can only spend up to $300 per 75,000 in population, can only directly pay for certain expenses to honor veterans, and cannot donate to any nonprofit such as the Grey Eagle Cemetery Association. The City also will not be able to make any donation towards the pig races that will be held during GEMFest as that also does not meet the public purpose guidelines. Other donations that will no longer be able to be run through the City will be Race on Trace trophies and the Empty Stocking Program.

Rick Utech from the Todd County Economic Development Corporation was in attendance to discuss information on potential rental housing. To do a full blown housing study would cost approximately $25,000. This study would determine what types of housing would be needed. To do a market study it would cost approximately $6,000. Before a housing study could be done available property would need to be identified. Typically the City would purchase the property and then donate it for the project with water and sewer to the property. The application through Central Minnesota Housing Partnership would need to start in November or December for 2020 construction.

Dan Berscheid was in attendance to discuss the possible purchase of a 2008 F350 cargo truck with winch for $9,600 from the State. The truck will be brought to Little Falls for the Fire Department to view. If the truck were to be purchased it would cost approximately $3,000 - $5,000 to paint with a total approximate cost of $25,000 once it was equipped with items from the old truck.

A motion was made by Bill Pohlmann to approve the purchase of the 2008 F350 cargo truck from the State for $9,600 if it is a suitable truck. If the truck is purchased any other expenditures would need to be approved by the Council before any work could be done. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting

in favor, motion carried.

Due to the large number of Certificates of Deposit at Central Minnesota Credit Union, the Clerk is requesting to consolidate them into only seven. The Credit Union will waive early penalty fees if no money is to withdrawn at the time of consolidation.

A motion was made by Bill Pohlmann to approve consolidation of Certificates of Deposit at Central Minnesota Credit Union with both Joe and Lori in attendance at the Credit Union when that consolidation takes place. A second was made

by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The council discussed snow piles and how all the snow may affect the City when everything starts melting.

A motion was made by Bill Pohlmann to call a special meeting for Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers. The first part of the meeting will be set aside to meet with the Walburn family to discuss the possible purchase of property on which to place the west lift station as part of the sewer rehabilitation project. The second part of the meeting will be for the residents that the City will need to obtain either temporary or permanent easements as part of the sewer rehabilitation project and the county road project. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

Spring Leaf and Lawn has been scheduled for Friday May 3, 2019.

There were no building permits for council consideration.

The Clerk was instructed to proceed with delinquent utilities as allowed by ordinance.

A motion was made by Brian

Hollenkamp to approve the following fund transfer: $148.12 from the General Fund of which $31.12 goes to the Water Fund and $117 goes to the Sewer Fund for Fire Hall, Library and Old City Hall utilities. A second was made by Thom Muellner and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The following water/wastewater/maintenance items were discussed: • The John Deere snow blower broke down. There were no hydraulics and the drive shaft broke and went through the radiator. The cost of parts to repair is approximately $900 plus the cost of labor.

• The water tower back up UPS unit failed causing issues at the Water Plant. Residents had no water pressure for a short time while Chico and Matt got it back up and running.

• The PVC valve was replaced on the City truck and seems to have taken care of the issues.

A motion was made by Brian Hollenkamp to approve the payment of the bills listed and to include the payment of the following additional items: $100 to Central Minnesota Credit Union, $1,337.86 to Sourcewell, $2,249.32 to Minnesota Power and $187.08 to the First State Bank of Swanville. A second was made by Roland Ahrendt and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Bill Pohlmann to adjourn at 8:58 p.m. A second was made by Brian Hollenkamp and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The next regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council will be held on April 9, 2019 in council chambers.

Lori Hellmann, Clerk

Todd County Sheriff’s Office

April 11, 2019: The Todd County Sheriff’s Office and the Central MN Violent Offender Task Force executed a search warrant at the address of 107 1/2 State Street East in the City of Grey Eagle. Arrested was Cody Jo Ronald Dalton (25) DOB 08-24-1993 for 5th Degree possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine and other prescription medications. Dalton also had 2 other existing warrants for his arrest from Stearns County for 5th Degree Possession and 1st Degree Criminal Damage to Property. Dalton is currently being held at the Todd County Detention Center awaiting formal charges.

April 15, 2019: During the week of April 7th through April 13th, the Todd County Sheriff’s Office responded to 191 calls for service. The following were the types of calls: 55 traffic stops, 24 civil process, 18 suspicious activity type complaints, 8 phone scams, 6 traffic complaints, 6 disturbances, 4 assist other agencies, 4 property damage accidents, 2 domestics, and 4 car/deer accidents.

Todd County Dispatch received 98 - 911 calls during the week.

Burnhamville Township Residents and Landowners Dust Control for 2019

Burnhamville Township will again be applying a dust abatement product on township roads where requested by residents. The cost is $ .75 per foot. The township will pay half and the requesting property owner will pay half the cost. Call by May 1, 2019 to be put on the list.

Interested residents may contact the clerk at 320-285-2050.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Clerk, 33624 170th St., Burtrum, MN 56318

GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP DUST CONTROL

Grey Eagle Township will be contracting for dust abatement treatment of gravel roads for the 2019 season. Magnesium Chloride will be applied at the cost to the property owner of $37.50 per hundred feet. Cost sharing for 2019 will be limited to 400 ft. per property. 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: Grey Eagle Township PO Box 202 Grey Eagle, MN 56336

Product will not be applied until payment is received. If you have questions call Mary Ann Primus at 320-285-4551.

Mary Ann Primus, Grey Eagle Township Clerk

Page 10 • Hometown News • Thursday, April 18, 2019

Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Interesting negotiations ahead on budget bills slated for action next Tuesday. It has several pieces that I strongly favor, including new funding for the state’s Border-to-Border Broadband program and a $10 million allocation to dairy farmers to assist them in signing up for federal price supports. However, it also contains one of the single biggest increases in state government that I’ve ever seen.

This bill is where the DFL’s new “Paid Family and Medical Leave” provision is found, and it represents a new tax on payrolls that will reach over $1.5 billion over a two-year period. Half of that total would be paid by employers, with the over half being charged to employees.

This new program would apply to virtually every employer in the state, including small businesses, nonprofits, schools, and local government employees. It would also expand this particular benefit to part-time and temporary employees.

The new bureaucracy this program would establish is ambitious, to say the least. As a division under Department of Employment and Economic Devel-

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was challenging, especially for those with livestock, and now it appears that spring planting will be later than normal. I learned once again last year that planting wheat in the month of May is not conducive to harvesting a bumper crop. Corn also fares better with early planting, which is usually the last week in April through the first week or ten days of May. This is Easter Week. May you have an enjoyable and meaningful time with family. And maybe we can be outside more and bask in some glorious springtime weather, if it ever comes back.

Happy Easter!

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Financing the state’s pre-K through 12 education system will be one of the first major omnibus bills the House tackles when returning to the Capitol April 23.

It’s a large bill, in fact education funding is the largest single outlay in the state budget, consuming around 40 percent of the entire general fund budget. And the measure we’ll take up represents the biggest increase in state spending, roughly $900 million over the last budget. It sets up an interesting test case of what’s to come in negotiating state spending for the coming biennium, as Gov. Tim Walz called for a $700 million in education spending and the Senate only $200 million above base.

The Jobs and Energy Bill is also

opment, it would expand over the next four years to include nearly 400 new full-time employees! And here’s a really scary part: It would call for an entirely new IT system to be built from the ground up – entirely from scratch – to administer the program. And this new system would be up and functioning in a year’s time! Can’t help but think of MNLARS and how that new IT program met deadlines for spending and functionality. How could anything go wrong with this new program?

If this would ever become law, employees may receive up to 12 weeks leave each year for meeting the requirements in each of three separate categories. How would employers manage having workers away from their jobs for up to half a year or more? That could prove to be very challenging, especially for small business.

Last week’s blizzard was not welcome for farmers wanting to get started with their spring planting. Looks like the calendar will turn to May once again before much work is done in the field.

Although I will quickly add that we are much more fortunate around here when looking at damage done in neighboring states. Whether it’s low market prices, or high input costs, interest rates or the weather, those who work in agriculture can’t seem to catch a break. The winter

Hometown News • Thursday, April 18, 2019 • Page 11

Bitz and Piecez -By Pastor Bitz The Reason: John 12:12-43 Palm Sunday, one week until Easter.

Not long before this triumphant entry Jesus had given life to a dead man. In John 12:18 we are told that the reason the crowd gathered on Palm Sunday was because they heard that Jesus has raised Lazarus from the dead. Their voices rang out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” They saw it but they didn’t see it. They saw the resurrection of Lazarus, temporary as it was but they didn’t see what it would take make it permanent.

They gathered because they thought Jesus might be the ticket to easy street.

In verse 40 of our Gospel we have a quote from Isaiah, “He has blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, lest they see with their eyes, and understand with their heart, and turn, and I would heal them.” Turning is repentance. There are some who become blind and hard of heart because they refuse to repent. They refuse to see their savior riding on a donkey. They refuse to see the humility of the cross as the work of God. All some

Stearns County Sheriff’s Office

Fatal Crash: April 9, 2019: At approximately 2:56 a.m., Stearns County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a crash with injuries near the intersection of County Road 186 and Sherwood Road in Grove Township.

This location is a few miles west of the city of Melrose. The caller reported the crash appeared to involve one vehicle and there was an unconscious person lying in the ditch.

When deputies arrived on scene they found a 2005 Dodge Durango in the south ditch of County Road 186. The Durango appeared to have been traveling southeast on County Road 186. There is a curve in the road to the east at this location. The Durango failed to negotiate the curve, entered the ditch and struck a field approach. The Durango rolled and sustained heavy roof damage. Deputies also found an adult male lying outside the Durango. They assessed his condition and determined he was deceased.

He was later identified as Pedro Gomez Dela Cruz, 34, of Melrose.

While responding to assist at the crash, a Melrose Police Officer located a male walking eastbound on County Road 186. He was later identified as Luis Valencia, 38, of Melrose, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash. He was transported to the CentraCare Hospital in Melrose for treatment of those injuries.

The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Melrose Police Department, Melrose Fire Department and Melrose Ambulance Service. The Minnesota State Patrol has been asked to reconstruct the incident.

The incident remains under investigation. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash.

Structure Fire: April 16, 2019: at approximately 5:32 a.m., the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a call of a structure fire at 40245 380th Street in Getty Township.

According to Sheriff Steve Soyka, the homeowners, Jamey Groetsch, 43, and Shannon Groetsch, 34, both of Sauk Centre, reported their 40x48 pole shed was fully engulfed. The shed contained a motorcycle, a skid loader, a bucket truck, numerous miscellaneous items belonging to their business and various personal items. The estimated loss is over $100,000 and the structure is a complete loss.

A heating lamp is believed to be the cause of the fire. No one was injured.

The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Sauk Centre Police Department, Sauk Centre Fire Department, and Sauk Centre Ambulance.

want to see is a king who will make their life easier.

All this talk in our Gospel about people not seeing and having hardened hearts is speaking about their spiritual condition. Jesus knows full well that the crowd, now gathered with palm branches, will cast them by the wayside when he carries the cross out of the city to the place of the skull. Even during his ministry Jesus always gained more followers when he displayed the power of God. When it looked like following the messiah would mean earthly blessing they welcomed him with open arms.

However, the moment his teachings or his call to service became anything but a free handout they were gone. Following Jesus means walking a more challenging path and for many the blinders go up and theirs hearts grow hard.

If you want to know the reason why people get blind to the Gospel and shut it out of their hearts it is because of sin.

Because deep in us is that sinful desire to make life easier or better for me and only me, and the church doesn’t give people that. This selfishness leads people down a different path than God’s and to turn from that path, to repent, means leaving what is comfortable and known and following a path that is unsettling and uncomfortable. People want God to make their life better and easier, not more challenging and more uncomfortable. God’s plan is not easy.

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ONE DAY MEAT SALE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 Whole Choice

NEW YORK STRIP STEAKS

6.99 lb.

$

Family Pack N.Y. Strip Steaks $7.49 lb.

Whole Boneless

PORK LOINS

1.99 lb.

$

Family Pack Boneless Pork Chops $ 2.29 lb.

Paul & Kathy’s Only

Lean

GROUND BEEF

2.89 lb.

$

Our Own Original Pre-cooked BRATS Only

2.59 lb.

$

Sold in Approx.

5 lb. bags

Sold in approx.

5 lb. bags.

Family Pack

CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

89¢ lb.

Paul & Kathy’s Supermarket

While supplies last.

No rain checks.

Bob & Frans Supermarket

Upsala • 320-573-5050

Swanville • 320-547-2311

Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am-7 pm; Sat. 7:30 am-6:30 pm; Sun. 8 am-12:30 pm

Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am-8 pm; Sat. 7:30 am-6:30 pm; Sun. 8 am-12:30 pm

Stearns County Residents Invited to Open House Concerning Emerald Ash Borer Residents of Stearns County are invited to an open house on Thursday, May 9, 2019 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Sauk Centre City Council Chambers, 320 Oak Street South, Sauk Centre, MN 56378, regarding the discovery of emerald ash borer (EAB) in the county.

On April 2, 2019, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed an EAB infestation in several trees in the city of Sauk Centre.

Those attending the upcoming open house will have an opportunity to learn more about EAB and local options to deal with the insect and hear how residents can limit the spread of the bug. Experts from the MDA and other state and federal partner agencies will be available to answer questions.

The public will also have an opportunity to provide input on the proposal to add Stearns County to the state formal quarantine. An emergency quarantine was placed on the area when EAB was discovered.

The MDA will take comments on the proposed formal quarantine through May 17, 2019, and proposes to adopt the quarantine on May 30, 2019. The quarantine limits the movement of ash trees and limbs, and hardwood firewood out of the county. The proposed quarantine language can be found at www.mda.state.mn.us/eab.

Comments can be made at the open house or by contacting: Kimberly Thielen Cremers, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, 625 Robert Street North, St. Paul, MN 55155: kimberly.tcremers@state. mn.us Fax: 651-201-6108 Emerald ash borer larvae kill ash trees by tunneling under the bark and feeding on the part of the tree that moves nutrients up and down the trunk. Minnesota is highly susceptible to the destruction caused by this invasive insect. The state has approx-

imately one billion ash trees, the most of any state in the nation.

For more information on emerald ash borer, go to www.mda.state.mn.us/eab.

Local Library Events

Albany Library • 320-845-4843 R.E.A.D with Frankie: Thursday, April 25, 4-5:00 p.m. For ages 4-12. Limit 5.

Albany Book Club: Tuesday, April 30, 6:307:45 p.m. Call for details.

Grey Eagle Library • 320-285-2505 Arbor Day Make & Take: April 24-April 27.

Stop by to design a pot & plant something in celebration of Arbor Day. Available until gone.

Vanishing Landmarks: Saturday, April 27: 11:00 a.m. Travel the back roads and small towns with photographer Doug Ohman as he explores the stories and history of Minnesota through historic buildings that are quickly disappearing.

Doug will share information along with his own experiences about a variety of sites from Minnesota’s oldest Courthouse to the last Civil War recruiting station. For school-aged children to adults. A Legacy event.

Long Prairie Library • 320-732-2332 Minnesota Byways: Monday, April 22, 6-7:00 p.m. Doug Ohman will take you along to his favorite locations from each of the six “Minnesota Byways” books he has published. He will share the best photographs and stories from around the great state of Minnesota. For schoolaged children to adults. A Legacy event.

Conversation Circles: Thursday, April 25, 10-11:00 a.m. Practice English in a fun and relaxed way. No English is necessary to join! For teens and adults.

Melrose Library • 320-256-3885 Family Movie Night: Monday, April 22, 5:30-7:15 p.m.

Sauk Centre Library • 320-352-3016 Local Author Laura Hansen: Thursday, April 25, 6:00 p.m. Celebrate National Poetry Month with award-winning poet Laura L. Hansen. Laura will read from and sign her books, “Midnight River” (a Midwest Book Award Finalist) and “Déjà vu.” Hansen’s poems are inspired by family and nature, especially the Mississippi River near her Little Falls home. For teens and adults. Limit 50.

Wedding Entertainer DJ John Young 320-285-5263 612-597-4499 www.DJJohnYoung.com

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