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Read any good business books lately -By Harvey Mackay

People who read business books earn more money -- a lot more! -- even in tough economic times. According to a number of studies, business people who read at least seven business books a year earn over 2.3 times more than those who read only one per year.

Why? One reason is they have a constant flow of new ideas and strategies they can use to help their careers, their teams and their companies. Given the uncertainty of layoffs and other challenges as the economy slowly recovers, you should do everything you can to help your team and your company. That is the best way to not only safeguard your career, but also to help it grow You can find a stream of new and practical ideas to drive your success from the world’s business experts.

Many of them have written books offering their proven strategies and winning ideas. One winning idea, and the book is worth its weight in gold. It’s a terrific investment.

So many good books -- so little time. A study by Bersin & Associates found that while 75% of all managers understand the correlation between reading and competitive advantage, they

simply don’t have the time to read more books.

Regular readers of this column know how often I mention good books I’ve read. I understand the tug between time constraints and the ongoing need for up-to-the-minute information, and I try to steer readers toward the most useful books I come across.

One resource that I have found extremely helpful is from Sales & Marketing Executives International, which has teamed up with The Business Source to offer the Business Book Summary Program -- concise summaries of books you need to read. Each month, learn best practices and get powerful insights from leading-edge thinkers, industry experts and renowned business gurus. The summaries take just 15 minutes to read or listen to and you get two summaries monthly, so your total time investment is only 30 minutes a month! Check out their website for more info: members.thebusinesssource. com/SMEI3.htm.

As a lifelong salesman, I’ve clocked a tremendous amount of drive time. My car becomes a mobile library every time I get behind the wheel. I listen to CDs and podcasts. I feel so strongly about this that I make sure all the books I’ve written are available in audio. And I get a terrific response from fans who appreciate the service.

In the Kindle/Nook age, you don’t even have to find a bookstore and hope

the books are available. I love the mobility and accessibility of e-readers. I can even read in a dark room (and not disturb my sleeping wife) or on a plane.

National Library week was April 8-14. Take advantage of free access to books and computers or even assistance with resumes and job searches. And don’t forget CDs, DVDs, newspapers and magazines. Librarians are everyday heroes, in my book. Get acquainted with this fabulous resource.

I’ve recommended my favorite book, Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill (and Dennis Kimbro) in my books, columns and speeches repeatHarvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

APRIL 19 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Membership Meeting at 12:45 p.m. at the Senior Center.

• Hot Pork Dinner Fundraiser & Silent Auction from 5-7 p.m. at the Upsala Area Community Center.

APRIL 19-20, 22 • Town & Country Players Present Bingo. April 19-20: 7:30 p.m. April 22: 2 p.m. at the Melrose School Auditorium.

APRIL 21 • Little Falls Lions Annual BBQ RibFest from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Little Falls Golf Course. See ad on page 4.

APRIL 22 • St. John’s Parish Annual Chicken Supper from 3:30-8:30 p.m. in the church basement, Meire Grove. See ad on page 3.

APRIL 27 • Upsala Lions Club 10th Annual Fish Fry from 5-8 p.m. at the Upsala Recreation Building.

APRIL 28 • Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the CentraCare Health System, Long Prairie.

• Spring Fling Vendor & Craft Show from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Greenwald Pub. See ad on page 12.

• Ronald McDonald House Vendors Expo from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the American Legion Club, Melrose. See ad on page 7.

APRIL 29 • 41st Annual Swanycake & Sausage Supper from 3-8:30 p.m. at St. Anthony Parish.

• Sunday Sluggers Softball Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Upsala Rec. Building.

• Hovlands’ Peace Corps, Jordan, presentation at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Upsala.

MAY 3 • National Day of Prayer at 12 noon at the Grey Eagle City Hall.

MAY 5 • Pelican Peak 4-H Club Recycling Event from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Freeport Fire Hall. See ad on page 12.

MAY 10 • Hovlands’ Peace Corps, Jordan, presentationn at 7 p.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran, Upsala.

JULY 14 • Grey Eagle High School All Class Reunion at the Hub Supper Club, Burtrum.

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

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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 Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

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

GREY EAGLE 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 first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

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

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Hometown News • Thursday, April 19, 2012 • Page 3

Birthday Open House

Birth Announcement Mason Thomas Warga

Lawrence Ehrenberg

Lawrence Ehrenberg will be celebrating his 90th birthday this month.

To celebrate his milestone birthday, please join him with an open house at the Swanville Park Building on Saturday, April 28 from 1-4 p.m.

Lunch will be served at 2 p.m. Given by his family.

No gifts please.

Charles and Taunja Warga of Upsala are proud to announce the birth of their son, Mason Thomas Warga, born Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 9:02 a.m. at the CentraCare Health System-Melrose.

Mason weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 21 ½ inches in length.

Mason is welcomed home by his big sister Kiely Kay. Grandparents are Bruce and Cheryl Warga of Holdingford and Mike and Deb Disher of Upsala. Great grandparents are Ray and Dolores Warga of Holdingford, Bill and Joyce Krivanek of Upsala, Marge Ripperton of Redwood Falls, Dick and Carole Scoates of MenDon, Michigan and Gwen Disher of Sauk Rapids.

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Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 edly. If you haven’t read it, read it at least three times. Do not waste another minute. Here’s a nugget from this goldmine of business wisdom: “Assume for a moment that you have in your possession a million dollars in gold. Would you protect it? Would you safeguard this treasure? Would you respect its value? Of course you would.

You might even hire bodyguards or install security devices to ensure its safety.

“In comparison, your mind and self-image are worth far more than one million dollars. They’re priceless! Your mind is the exclusive source of all you will create spiritually, financially, or materially in your life. Your level of joy, happiness, and peace of mind originates from one place -- your mind. Now ask yourself, do you protect your mind as carefully as you protect your physical assets?”

A mind is a terrible thing to waste,

as we’ve heard for years on a popular television commercial. When something as simple and inexpensive as a good book can make such a difference in your chances for success, who wouldn’t jump at the opportunity?

Mackay’s Moral: Open a book ... open your mind.

Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” and the new book “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World.”

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Obituaries David G. Ostendorf

David Gary Ostendorf, age 24, of Salinas, CA and formerly of Melrose, died from injuries sustained in a plane crash on Sunday, April 8, 2012 in Monterey, California.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 18 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date.

David Gary Ostendorf was born April 1, 1988 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to David and Sherry (Schleppenbach) Ostendorf.

He was the oldest of four children.

David graduated from the Melrose High School in 2006. He received his Aviation Degree at St. Cloud State University in 2010 and an Air Traffic Control Degree in Oklahoma City in 2011. He also received his private pilot license in 2008.

Throughout his college career he worked for Voigt’s Bus Company in St. Cloud.

After college, David interned in San Jose,

Mary Jo Blenker

A gathering for family and close friends was held at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 in the Albany Golf Club Banquet Room for Mary Jo Blenker, 60, of Albany who passed away suddenly on April 11, 2012.

Mary Jo was born on February 1, 1952 in St. Cloud to Warren and Ellen (Kampa) Hull. She married David Blenker on July 28, 1979.

Verena Philomena Koopmeiners CA and Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN as an Air Traffic Controller. He was then hired in Monterey, CA as a Certified Air Traffic Controller in April of 2011.

David was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. He enjoyed all things fast like cars, motorcycles and planes. He also enjoyed hockey, snowmobiling, trains, music, camping with his family, and most of all, spending time with Gabrielle.

Survivors include his parents, David and Sherry Ostendorf of Melrose; brother, Bradley Ostendorf (fiancée, Amy Hellickson) of Moorhead; sisters, Shawna Ostendorf (significant other, Shane Broermann) of St. Cloud and Tara Ostendorf of Melrose; the love of his life, Gabrielle “Brie” Goenner of Clearwater; grandmothers, Emily Schleppenbach of Albany and Margie Ostendorf of Albany; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

David was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Gary Schleppenbach and Tony Ostendorf; and uncles, Joe Schleppenbach and Joseph Ostendorf.

Urn bearer was Brad Ostendorf. Cross bearer was Amy Hellickson and scripture bearer was James Ostendorf.

Mary Jo was employed at Little Johns Pub, the Ground Round and most currently at the Pearl Lake Lodge. She was a nature lover with a witty personality who loved to tease, but most of all, Mary Jo was a thoughtful and caring person. She could always be found out on the deck sitting in the sun.

Mary Jo is survived by her husband, David; children Keri (Albert) Wheeler of Jackson, WY, Josh Blenker of Albany; two grandchildren, Mason and Ellie Mae; siblings, Linda (Mark) Taube of Andover, Frank (Mary Lee) Hull of East Bethel and Vincent (Melissa) Hull of Ham Lake.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Verena P. Koopmeiners, age 93 (six days short of her 94th birthday) of St. Francis will be 11AM, Thursday, April 19, 2012 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in St. Francis. Father Michael Kellogg will officiate, and burial will take place in the parish cemetery following the service.

Verena died peacefully Friday evening at Bethany Community in Alexandria.

There will be a visitation from 10AM until the time of the service Thursday morning at the church in St. Francis.

Verena was born April 19, 1918 to Frank and Anna (Vornbrock) Roering in New Munich. She grew up in New Munich but lived her life in the St. Francis area until moving to Mercy Manor in Albany for the past few years. She married John A. Koopmeiners on October 6th, 1943 in New Munich. The couple farmed together until they retired when Verena worked as a cook for the Upsala Senior Center.

Verena had a variety of hobbies which she dedicated a lot of passion to including her

large garden, her beautiful quilts (many of which she donated to the church), an assortment of crocheted kitchen towels, and delicious baked bread and canned goods. Family was very important to Verena. She cherished the time spent with her children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, and great-great grandchild.

She was an avid member of the Sewing Circle, Christian Mothers, and the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church where she lead the rosary for years.

Verena is survived by her children Bernelda (Maurice) Goeser, Upsala; John (Toni) Koopmeiners Jr., Reno, NV; Theresa (Richard) Hollermann, Farwell; Mary Ann (Alvin) Eickhoff, Albany; Frank (Joyce) Koopmeiners, Upsala; her siblings Winnifred Koopmeiners, New Munich; Evelyn Overman, Waite Park; Eileen (Vern) Sand, Avon; Annella (Art) Borgerding, St. Cloud; her 19 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Anna Roering, her husband John Koopmeiners, her infant daughter Mary Koopmeiners; her siblings Leona Dufner, Catherine Geise, Erwin Roering, and Alfred Roering. She is also preceded by her grandson Daryl Goeser.

Arrangements are being made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Albany.

Edwin H. Eibensteiner Edwin H. Eibensteiner, age 87 of Elrosa, died Friday, April 13, 2012 at Community Memorial Home in Osakis, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m.

Monday, April 16 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Jeff Ethen officiating. Interment followed in the parish cemetery.

Edwin Henry Eibensteiner was born July 23, 1924 in Getty Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Henry and Amalia (Mareck) Eibensteiner. Edwin attended school through the sixth grade, and then he went to work on the family farm. He also worked at the Greenwald Locker, where he lasted one day. It didn’t take him long to realize that he preferred working with live animals. After he passed out at the locker, he decided to return to the family farm where he worked until retiring in 2000, after suffering from a stroke. Edwin had a love for horses and spent his younger years training them.

He enjoyed his bachelor days, spending time with his friend, George. They were known as the “Wall Street” boys. Edwin loved to play cards, pull tabs, bowl, and spending time with his family and friends.

Edwin was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa and the Catholic Aid Association.

Edwin is survived by his sister,

Amalia “Molly” Boeckers of Sauk Centre; brother, Frank (Marcella) Eibensteiner of Elrosa; nieces and nephews, Willie (Janet) Boeckers of Elrosa, Mary Ann Boeckers of Sauk Centre, Darlene (Wayne) Hallermann of Sauk Centre, Mary (Rob) Gruber of Sauk Centre, Theresa (Neal) Zenzen of Elrosa, Joan Eibensteiner of Elrosa, David Eibensteiner of Elrosa, and Judy Eibensteiner of Elrosa; and 14 great-nieces and great-nephews.

Edwin was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Amalia Eibensteiner; brothers, Carl, Ben, Henry, and infant brother Frank Eibensteiner; infant sister, Anna Eibensteiner; brother-in-law, Leander Boeckers; nephew Eugene Boeckers; and great-nephew, Michael Boeckers.

Serving as casket bearers were Joe Eibensteiner, Tom Loxtercamp, Mel Loxtercamp, Duane Leukam, Vince Hinnenkamp, David Eibensteiner, Brock Zenzen, and Rob Gruber. Cross bearer was Willie Boeckers and scripture bearer was Audrey Zenzen. Serving as gift bearers were Maria Wolbeck, Janell Boeckers, Emily Heying, and Tony Hallermann.

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Arnold G. Soltis

Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Arnold G. Soltis, age 90 of Holdingford was held Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 at All Saints Catholic Church (St. Hedwigs location).

Father Robert Rolfes officiated and burial took place in the parish cemetery following the service. Arnold died peacefully at the St. Cloud VA Saturday morning surrounded by his family.

Arnold was born April 28th, 1921 to George and Cecelia (Heisick) Soltis in Des Moines, IA. He grew up on a farm near Holdingford, and lived his entire life in the Holdingford area. Arnold married Corrine Schneider on August 25th, 1952 at

St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Holdingford.

Arnold grew up working on a farm, but after attaining his teaching degree from St Cloud State Univeristy, he worked as a teacher in the central Minnesota area, a police officer for the city of Holdingford, and was also a co-owner of Kraemer-Soltis International Harvester until finally retiring in 1975.

Arnold was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and All Saints Catholic Church in Holdingford.

Arnold is survived by his children Mary Soltis, Sitka, AK; Kathy (Greg) Waletzko, Holdingford; John Soltis, Holdingford; Patrick (Julie) Soltis, Hoschton, GA; Nancy (Ron) Stewart, Elmdale; and his 8 grandchildren Susan, Tim, Michael, Breeanna, Abria, Mackenzie, Samantha, and Jake.

He is preceded in death by his parents George and Cecelia Soltis, his siblings Laverne “Red” Soltis and Georgia Arradondo, and his loving wife Corrine Soltis.

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By Saralee Perel “I’d like to arrange a photo shoot,” my editor said recently.

I had written an article on tandem kayaking and he wanted to include pictures of my husband, Bob, and me in our boat.

With cool professionalism, I set a date. Then, in my ever-sosophisticated fashion, I raced to the bedroom and tore through my closet, flinging shirts, shoes and shorts over my shoulder.

“What are you doing?” Bob asked when a tee shirt landed on his head.

“They’re taking our pictures Friday!” I screamed. “You have to tell me which outfit doesn’t make me look fat!”

He left the room. I could hear him muttering down the hallway, “Oooh noooo . . . ” Early on Friday we launched our kayak in the bay and stopped to scavenge for mussels. We were covered in black sea mud and caked-on sand. But we had allowed enough time to go back home so I could shower, change, obsess about my hair and decide on earrings before we went back to the landing for our photo shoot.

As we slowly paddled back in the dwindling afternoon light, we saw the beautiful silhouettes of a woman and her dog on a distant sand bar. Then we saw the dog lay down. And he didn’t get up. He looked to be a very old golden retriever. We watched as the woman coaxed him and then supported his hips so he could stand. They ambled on.

“Do you think they need help?” Bob asked.

“Would we be too late for the pictures?”

“I don’t know, but there’s no way we’d have time to go home first.”

After a few labored steps, the dog lay down again. I looked down at my muddy clothes. I hesitated, hoping he’d get up. But when I saw that he couldn’t,

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“And this is Dexter.”

Dexter got up and took a few steps towards me, then he fell. I carefully put my arms under his belly and lifted him.

“I went through this with my last dog,” I said to Joan. She looked away and shook her head. I knew then, that anytime we kayaked past her house, I’d never ask, “Where’s Dexter?”

The sweet dog stood comfortably in the water for a while, which took some weight off of his basically useless hips.

His panting turned into what looked like a big goofy grin and we all laughed. It was a brief moment of bliss in the late day sun. And I knew I was lucky to be there for it, as I watched the shadows Saralee continued to pg 6

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“Can we help?” I asked, as we beached the boat.

“We’re fine,” the woman said, in a way that showed she was used to caring for her old friend. “I’m Joan,” she said, extending her hand. She told us she lived in one of the cottages in the colony.

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Community Snapshots

On Friday, March 30 the “Oakstreet Redneck Rescue” band visited the Swanville kindergartners. Mrs. Johnson, the technology coordinator and Dean of Students is a part of this band. They entertained and shared their instruments with the kindergarten class. Pictured (front, from left) Dana Hohman, Stella Hagen, Karley Loven, Hunter Bollin, Morgan Bellefeuille, Hailey Opatz; (row 2) Travis Bellefeuille, Kennedee Chuba, Colton Villnow, Alex Skillings, Kaylee Kremers; (row 3) Lexi Hanson, Zavanna Holmquist, Makaila Marquette, Madison Ehrenberg, Jasmine Johnson, Jayden Barber, Wyatt Allen; (back) Eddie Strickland, Karen Olson, Kelsi Anderson, Dan Wolfe, Brad Johnson, Sheryl Johnson, Keith Olson and Gary Stacken. Submitted by Diane Schleicher.

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The Eighth Annual Rock-A-Thon held by the Grey Eagle Senior Center was another success with a good crowd enjoying the music of the Walker music group and food including homemade pie and ice-cream. With the support of area businesses, friends and family, the effort raised in excess of $4,000.

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He put his paddle down and assessed me. I stood in front of him, smiling. There was mud on my sunglasses and my left knee. My water shoes were encased with sea muck. My clothes were soaked. My hair had coagulated into several masses of knots held together with glue-like bug spray.

He didn’t see any of those grimy remnants of the day on me. He just saw, in his mind, that we tried to help an old dog on a sand bar. “You look beautiful,” he said.

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Minnesota Through The Lens:

Pictured (from left) Israil Pundsack (Grandpa Joe), Sara Roerick (Grandma Josephine), Sara Herzog (Oompa Loompa), Hayley Peterson (Grandma Georgina), Mariah Prokott (Oompa Loompa), Andy Nelson (Grandpa George), Natalie Strassburg (Oompa Loompa), Callan Drill (Mr. Bucket), Emma Guthrie (Mrs. Bucket), Matt Abeler (Charlie Bucket), Josiah Lojovich (Willy Wonka), McKenzie Barth (chorus), Sami Van Wienen (chorus), Dawn Evoniuk (chorus). Submitted by Bill Abeler.

Combining a sweet mix of music, drama, and creative sets, the Upsala School Drama Club treated three audiences to Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Candy Factory” on April 13-15 in the Upsala School Auditorium.

Under the direction of Dan and Denise Cheney, the cast of forty-one students grades 7-12 performed what the Cheneys described as “by far the most complex production we’ve attempted during our time in Upsala.”

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

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The engineers who designed the temporary fix when three large 400 KV transmission towers went down in a windstorm near Lowry last August have been recognized for their work. The Great River Energy newsletter reported that their line engineers have received a ”Seven Wonders of Engineering” award from the Minnesota Society of Professional Engineers for their work in getting the line back up and energized after straight line winds damaged three structures and brought down the line.

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During my four years in the Legislature, we have debated the merits of the nuclear power ban in Minnesota on two separate occasions. Most recently, the bill to end the moratorium on new construction in our state got to the governor’s desk, where it was vetoed. There has been much discussion over the safety of nuclear plants, and even more about the safe disposal of the spent fuel after it’s been used. The responsibility for the long term storage of fuel rods belongs to the federal government, but plans to use a site in Nevada known as Yucca Mountain have been stopped by President Obama.

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Radio tagged loons returning to Minnesota from migration

Unseasonably warm weather has brought loons back to Minnesota almost three weeks earlier than usual At least six of the 29 loons that have had radio and satellite telemetry devices placed in them by researchers have returned to their breeding lakes in Minnesota as of April 11, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

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Local Municipality Minutes Grey Eagle City April 10, 2012 The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Jim Gohman at 7:00 p.m., on the 10th day of April, 2012 in Council chambers. Council members present were Thom Muellner, Dennis Barrett, Andrea Kraska and Joe Arnzen. There were no council members absent. Also in attendance were Lori Hellmann, Doug Goodrich, Matt Zinniel and guest Craig Tshida.

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

A motion was made by Joe Arnzen to approve the minutes of the March 13, 2012 meeting as written. A second was made by Thom Muellner and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The following water/wastewater items were discussed: 1.

The pond levels look good. Some wastewater samples will be taken to determine if a discharge needs to take place.

2. There are five barrels of alum leftover from the fall discharge if treatment of the ponds needs to take place.

Mayor Jim Gohman informed the Council that the Outdoor Grant for the proposed RV Park was submitted by SEH. A motion was made by Joe Arnzen to approve a building permit for Craig Tschida to build a 24 x 30 garage. The garage will be a framed building with vinyl siding and a shingled roof, with a cement driveway installed. A five foot setback from the overhang on the garage was stipulated as well as a five foot setback from any adjoining property line for the driveway.

A second was made by Dennis Barrett and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The Council discussed the proposed sign retroreflectivity policy. The Clerk was instructed to draft up a policy that would include replacement to be south half of the City one year and the north half of the City the next year. The drafted policy should be ready for the May meeting.

The spring leaf and brush pick up will be scheduled for Saturday, April 28, 2012.

Street sweeping was discussed.

Since there was not much need for sand and salt during the winter months, there is no need to sweep the streets. Doug informed the Council that he can have use of a small sweeping machine at no cost to the City to take care of the areas that need it.

The Council was reminded that the Board of Equalization meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., in council chambers. A quorum is needed for this meeting.

A motion was made by Thom Muellner to approve Resolution No. 2012-06, A Resolution Accepting $1,640 Donation from the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Club for Playground Mulch. A second was made

by Andrea Kraska and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Dennis Barrett to change the date of the August Council meeting to Tuesday, August 21, 2012 due to the Primary Elections. A second was made by Joe Arnzen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

Due to recent issues, the council would like to remind residents that the use of motorized vehicles on City sidewalks is prohibited.

The boat ramp at Bass Lake was discussed. Doug has leveled off the cement planks to make the access useable. The Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Club has expressed an interest in providing monetary support to make some needed improvements to the ramp.

The area wide cleanup will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 in the parking lot located across the street from the First State Bank of Swanville from 8:00 a.m., until noon.

Due to the resignation of Delmer Uecker, the City will need to advertise for a seasonal employee.

The Clerk was instructed to advertise the position with application deadline to be April 30th.

The Council discussed the quit claim deed for Stephen and LaVonne Bitz. The information was sent to the City attorney for review and it was the opinion of the attorney that we ask for an easement for access to the fire hydrant on the west end of the property.

The Todd County Sheriff’s Department is looking at upgrading their equipment that is at the top of the City water tower. Based on the

current lease agreement with the Sheriff’s Department, the upgrade can be done without any change to the lease agreement.

Update Building Supplies provided the Council with an estimate for the cost of the repairs to the roof for the bathrooms located by the picnic shelter.

A motion was made by Thom Muellner to purchase a used lawnmower from Midwest Machinery for $3,500 plus sales tax with trade in. The money used to pay for the lawnmower will come from interest earned on an investment fund from the Cemetery. A second was made by Dennis Barrett and a roll call vote was taken. Those voting in favor were Thom Muellner, Dennis Barrett, Andrea Kraska and Joe Arnzen. No members voted against.

Motion carried.

City Hall will be closed April 23-26th due to Clerk’s vacation.

Voicemail will be monitored and any issues will be forwarded as needed.

A motion was made by Thom Muellner to approve the various fund transfers as follows: $768.36 from the Fire Fund to the Fire Hall Debt Service Fund, $71.02 from the General Fund ($16.02 goes to the Water Fund and $55 goes to the Sewer Fund) for Fire Hall and Library utilities, and $54.40 from the Sewer Fund to the Sewer Rehab Fund. A second was made by Joe Arnzen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

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

A motion was made by Joe Arnzen to approve payment of bills as listed and to include the following: $123.92 to the Double R for pizza for the Fire Department after a recent fire, and $11,912 to the League of Minnesota Cities for City insurance. A second was made by Dennis Barrett and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Andrea Kraska to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. A second was made by Dennis Barrett 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 Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in Council chambers.

These are unapproved minutes.

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Most of the loons that are part of this research project left Minnesota in October and spent about a month on Lake Michigan before departing for the Gulf of Mexico in early December.

“Before using the technology of these devices, scientists had no idea that most Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan loons ‘stage’ on Lake Michigan together before flying south to the gulf,” Henderson said.

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Pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion are not a normal part of life! Get back in the swing of things by learning from Kim Schaap, MD, St. Cloud Orthopedics, from 6:308:30 p.m. April 26 about shoulder, hip and knee procedures to get you back to vibrant living. Discover exercises for chronic pain from NiCole Broman, PT, St. Cloud Hospital, and determine whether alternative pain management methods such as massage, aromatherapy and acupuncture may help you feel better.

The free event takes place at CentraCare Health Plaza in the Windfeldt room and includes a door prize and light snacks.

Register at www.centracare.com. For more information, call 320-229-5139.

The satellite transmitters send a signal about every other day that allows researchers to see exactly where the loons are during their travels around the country.

The research project is being done by the Minnesota DNR’s Nongame Wildlife Program in cooperation with scientists from the United States Geological Survey and the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center in La Crosse, Wis. Donations to the Nongame Wildlife fund on Minnesota tax forms helped to fund this project. Funding for the project also comes from the Minnesota Natural Resource’s Trust Fund.

To watch the migratory patterns of loons from Minnesota and the other Great Lakes states, visithttp://www. umesc.usgs.gov/terrestrial/migratory_ birds/loons/migrations.html.

Learn more about Minnesota’s loon monitoring program by visitinghttp:// www.dnr.state.mn.us/eco/nongame/ projects/mlmp_state.html.

City of Upsala Residents

Spring Leaf and Lawn Pickup will take place on April 28.

Adrian Welle, Clerk/Treasurer

Residents and Landowners of Burnhamville Township • Dust control for 2012

The township will again be applying a dust control product on township roads where requested by residents. The cost is $ .68 per foot.

The township will pay half and the property owner will pay half the cost.

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

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville 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: 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 April 3, 2012

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 9:00 o’clock AM., on Tuesday, the 24th day of April, 2012, for the purpose of reviewing and correcting the assessment of said Township for the year 2012. 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) 732-4146 Given under my hand this 2nd day of April, 2012.

Mary Ann Primus, Grey Eagle Township Clerk

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Upsala 3rd Annual Bookmark Contest

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Local Library Events

Albany Library Lumberjack Song Concert: Wednesday, April 25, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Burtrum, MN We also do clear cuts. for ages 12 and older. Brian Miller and Baum’s Custom Logging & Firewood Sales Randy Gosa will perform a concert of Office: 320-285-3565 • Cell: 320-815-1863 Minnesota Lumberjack Songs at the Mercy Manor in Albany. Miller and Gosa play traditional music that was sung and played by Irish Americans who worked Central Lakes in lumber camps in early Minnesota. It’s Landscape & Irish music with a distinctly Midwestern Construction story.

Upsala Library 320-285-5715 Stan Tekiela Talks Hummingbirds: Grey Eagle Ken Frieler Thursday, April 26, 6:30-8 p.m. for teens Patios, Decks, Retainer Walls, and adults. Bird expert Stan Tekiela Ceramic Tiling, Remodeling will present “Amazing Hummingbirds, Unique Images and Characteristics”.

Tekiela’s presentation based on his latest book, Word Search Answers from April 12 “Amazing Hummingbirds.” Tekiela has traveled all over the United States to capture the images of hummingbirds in this presentation which is sponsored by the Upsala Public Library. He will talk about how they feed, catch insects, mate and migrate.

Write Your Own Song Workshop – April 30, May 7 and May 14: Awardwinning vocalist, musician and teacher Elisa Korenne will present a workshop for school aged children titled “Write Your Own Song” in three sessions at the Upsala Area Schools Auditorium. The workshop Standing Timber: All Species Specialize in Selective Harvesting.

In honor of School Library Month this April; Upsala Area Schools’ Cardinal Media Center held its 3rd annual bookmark design contest. The contest was open to Upsala students from grades 5-12, which the library serves. Designs were required to use original artwork and have a theme about books or reading. This year’s American Libraries Association theme for Libraries month is “You Belong @ Your Library,” which many of the entrants used.

The voting was especially close this year. There was only one point separating 1st and second place. Staff voted on the designs by blind voting (viewing artwork without names) for their top choices from 1st through 3rd.

Annika Gunderson, 5th grade, took first place with her “I love books” design.

Annika received $10 cash, a book, poster, plus 10 copies of her bookmark.

Kailee Janssen, 8th grade, received the second place award for her “Open

your eyes, open a book” design. The second place award was a $5 gift card to Molly’s on Main, a book, a poster and 10 copies of her bookmark.

Alexis Krebs, 5th grade, using the ALA library theme won 3rd place. The third place award was a choice of a book and poster, plus 10 copies of her bookmark.

The winning entries have been printed and will be used with checkouts until the end of the school year. All of the entries are on the Cardinal Media Center website at https://sites.google.com/site/ upsalamedia/.

will take place Monday, April 30, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and again on Mondays May 7 and May 14. Korenne will work with students according to the following schedule: Grades 3 and 4 from 10-10:40 a.m.: Grades 5 and 6 from 12:15-1 p.m.: High School students from 2:15-3 p.m.

Participants should plan on attending all three sessions for their age group.

A public concert will follow on May 14.

The maximum attendance at each session is 25. Preregistration is required.

This program is sponsored by the Upsala Public Library and funded in part with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

For more information call 320-5734282.

Some work was being done at a mental hospital. So a patient selected a wheelbarrow, and started to push it around the job site upside down.

“Look at that nut!” shouted the foreman.

“I’m not crazy,” said the patient. “If I didn’t push it upside down, you’d fill it with bricks.”

Too many go through life pushing their wheelbarrows upside down. They move about, but they don’t minister to anyone. They stir up the dust, but they don’t serve anyone. They’re busy, but to no one’s benefit.

That wasn’t true of our Lord. Concerning Him the Bible says He “went about doing good.” Others just go about.

Go about, but do good!

Johnson Stump Removal & Tree Trimming

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R.G.S. Masonry, Inc. Block, Brick, Natural Stone Cultured Stone, Sidewalks, Driveways Exposed Aggregate, Acid Staining

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Convenience Store • Bait Open 7 days a week Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cold Spring Bakery • Schaefer’s Meats Leanin’ Tree Gift Cards • DVDs

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RUMMAGE SALE: Thurs., April 19: 7AM-7PM; Fri., April 20: 7-11AM at St. John the Baptist Parish, Collegeville.

GARAGE SALE: April 20th 9-4; 108 Rhoda, Swanville, MN. Items too numerous to mention, come see!

MOVING/GARAGE SALE: April 20 & 21, 8am–5pm, 28733 Cty Rd 17 Freeport; tools, kids/household items, collectables, lots more.

St. Rosa Jaycee Community Garage Sale!

Fri., April 20 • Noon-7 PM Sat., April 21 • 7 AM-Noon

St. Rosa Community Park Building 5+ Family Sale: Lots of Baby Clothing, 2T-size 12; Girls 3 Mo.-3T & 7-up; Little Tikes Toys, Lots of Household Items & So Much More... Good Quality Items!

HELP WANTED

THE CITY OF GREY EAGLE IS SEEKING A PART TIME SEASONAL EMPLOYEE TO PERFORM VARIOUS TASKS RELATED TO MAINTAINING CITY PROPERTY AS ASSIGNED BY THE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR OR CITY COUNCIL. APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE CLERK’S OFFICE AT: 202 WOODMAN STREET SOUTH. APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2012.

Volunteers make a difference at libraries

More than 550 volunteers provided valuable assistance to the Great River Regional Library (GRRL) during 2011.

Community volunteers assisted GRRL by repairing books, replacing borrowed items on the shelves, cleaning books, reading to children, sorting through donations, retrieving items from the shelves and ultimately enhancing the timeliness and service provided by GRRL. “We value dedicated and committed volunteers,” said GRRL Human Resources Coordinator Sunny Hesse. “Their service to GRRL gives us the ability to provide an enhanced level of excellence in our communities.”

In all, library volunteers provided more than 16,400 hours of library service in 2011. During National Volunteer Week, April 15-21, library staff will be

thanking volunteers for their contribution.

Many of the region’s library locations would welcome additional volunteer assistance, according to Hesse. “A recent study showed that Minnesotans place a high value on library service. If you are interested in helping provide that service in our communities, please talk with the branch manager at the library you use.”

Great River Regional Library (GRRL) provides library services at 32 public libraries in Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright Counties. It provides Central Minnesota residents with nearly 1 million books, CDs and DVDs, 250 public computers, programming and information services.

Dingmann’s Locker WANTED

Junk Appliances, Washers, Dryers, Refrigerators, Freezers, Water Heaters, Air Conditioners, Stoves.

FREE Pickup.

Call Joe 320-250-3228 or Ross 218-640-3902 20

Custom Processing On the Farm Butchering Upsala, MN: 320-573-2162

GARAGE SALE: April 26-27; 8am6pm, 205 Avon Ave. North, Avon. 12 ft. boat, trailer, motor, Jerri mower, fertilizer spreaders, dressers, much more!

HUGE RUMMAGE SALE: (Missions Fundraiser) Sat., April 28, 8:30-12:30, Community Covenant Church, Main Street, Upsala. Many, many, items!

GREY EAGLE CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES: Fishing opener weekend. To get on the map contact Jess 2857785 or Theresa 285-4653.

IN NEED OF A LOVING HOME: Adorable, loving Black Lab-Golden Retriever pup, almost 1 yr. old male to a good home. Call 320-232-0398.

FREE: Stucco house in Grey Eagle, you move. Contact 320-285-7785.

5/3 WANTED TO BUY: Good slaughter cows, big bulls, also lumpjaw, foundered, lame steers, etc. (Pay with green.)

Henry Kasper, 320-547-9913, cell 320360-9913.

5/17P WANTED: Older wood water skis to decorate with. Call 320-763-6580, if no answer, please leave your phone number.

FOR SALE: Yard Machine mower, 17.5 hp, 42” cut, $700. Call 320-2567178, after 3 p.m.

FOR SALE: 2000 28 ft. Cardinal 5th wheel, lots of storage, 2 slides, Arctic package, stored inside, like new, $12,900. Call 320-290-0148.

FOR SALE: 1300 brick cleaned and on pallets, make offer. Call 320-249-5454.

FOR SALE: 2003 travel trailer, bumper hitch, slide out, 29 ft. bunkhouse, good condition, $8,500. Call 320-360-4947.

FOR SALE: Portable garage, 12x20x8, almost new, $180. Call 320-573-5733.

FOR SALE: Simplicity riding lawn mower with snowblower, vinyl cab, chains and weights. Call 320-845-7801.

FOR SALE: 1988 Oldsmobile station wagon, 8 passenger full size, good condition, low mileage. Call 320-492-8032.

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For Info. Call 320-749-2611

FOR SALE: 5 ft. rotary mower, pulley attachments for small Farmall tractors, also blade and attachments for front mount. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: Maltese puppies, white fluffy snowballs, excellent. Call 320492-8032.

FOR SALE: Skyline fifth wheel camper, one slide out, 24.5 feet, (lite), boat hitch, stored inside, $9,000. Call 320573-2340.

FOR SALE: Smoke house, 4x4, insulated & steel inside, make fair offer. Call 320-249-5454.

FOR SALE: 1984 National Pontoon depth finder, anchor; 1984 Merc. motor, 25 hp; 1999 Triton trailer, $500. Call 763-482-1679, cell.

FOR SALE: Firewood, cut, split, dry, also boiler wood, $100 cord. Call 320845-2043, leave message. tfn FOR SALE: Big square & round bales of hay. Call Josh, 320-761-0778. tfn HOME FOR RENT: Available May 1st, 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath with all appliances, 3 car garage, private setting south of Upsala, no smokers, no pets, $800/ month plus utilities. Contact Jan Schultz Landmark Realty 320-573-2468.

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Call Loreen for Details!

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Business Ads: For Rent, Help Wanted, Wanted (For Profit), or Service type ads are $5.00 for 20 words. 25¢ For Each Additional Word. Pre-Paid.

*We Do Not Accept Classified Ads Over the Telephone.

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2 Bedrooms • No Steps Community Room All Maintenance Included Attached Double Car Garage Available

FOR SALE: Larson 17 ft. speed boat, trailer, 100 hp motor, complete, good condition. Call 320-492-8032 or 320267-7390.

Personal For Sale, Personal Wanted, or Giveaway type ads are FREE up to 20 words. 25¢ For Each Additional Word. Pre-Paid.

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FOR SALE: Poodle puppies, excellent quality, very lovable. Call 320-4928032.

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Still looking for vendors/ crafters. If interested contact Ann at kittypower@hotmail.com or 320-837-5417

Pelican Peak 4-H Club Recycling Event

May 5 • 9 AM - 1 PM

at the Freeport Fire Hall Electronic (E-Waste) Items Include: Computers • Monitors Printers • Cell Phones • Copy Machines • TV’s/VCR’s/DVD’s Stereo Equipment • Power Cables/Wires • Refrigerators Appliances • Tools/Shop Items Cost to dispose will be based on weight (.50/lb)

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The 4-H Club reserves the right to deny any item.

Home-bound scheduled pickup is available. Call 320-241-3087

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Come support your local 4-H club and help keep our world clean!

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