Hometown News August 24, 2017

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On The Inside...

Harvey Mackay Tom Kuehne: The Good Old Days Obituaries: Brix, Bechtold, Welck, Bergmann, Boeckers Dave Says John Young: Small Town Business DIY Local Municipality Minutes: Grey Eagle Township

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First impressions last -By Harvey Mackay There are many things in life that you can do multiple times. Making a first impression isn’t one of them.

F i r s t impressions are lasting. Once a first impression is made, if it’s less than great, unfortunately it takes a long time to change it.

Experts say it takes between five and 15 seconds for someone to form a first impression about a person. According to William Thourlby in his book “You Are What You Wear: The Key to Business Success,” the first time we meet someone, we’re trying to size them up.

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People look at socio-economic status, level of education, social position, level of sophistication, economic background, social background, moral character and level of success.

First impressions are influenced by our backgrounds, including our families, friends, education, religion, jobs and other factors. These include body language, dress and appearance, and voice. Your body language and appearance speak much louder than words. Use your body language to project appropriate confidence and selfassurance. Stand tall, make eye contact, greet with a firm handshake.

Quite possibly, one of the most important and terrifying times to make a spectacular first impression is when you are interviewing for or starting a new job.

The first day of a new job can be exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. Even if you never plan to leave your current job, you’ll probably be promoted or switch to a new position at some point, and the experience will be much the same. There are some guidelines for relieving some of that stress on day one that you should keep in mind.

• Don’t be late. In fact, it’s best to be a little early. Double-check where you’re supposed to be and what time

you’re expected to start. If it’s a new workplace, test your route and give yourself extra time for a prompt arrival.

• Learn the lay of the land. Your manager will probably show you around, but make an extra effort to remember what you see so you don’t have to repeat the same questions. Yes, you can always ask for directions later, but you’ll impress people more by being a quick study.

• Master people’s names. Again, you’ll gain a reputation for attention and thoughtfulness by memorizing the names of everyone you meet. There are a variety of memory strategies that will help you match names and faces. There is no bigger compliment than using someone’s name when you speak to them.

• Bring your lunch. Maybe the boss or co-workers will take you out to lunch on your first day, but don’t count on it. Stay in the workplace and eat in the lunchroom so you get a chance to meet more people. Just don’t waste too much time chowing down on your first day – demonstrate your eagerness to get back to work.

• Smile. Put a pleasant expression on your face. Be friendly. Show that you’re glad to be there. People respond to smiles and sincerity. Ask questions and Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

FRIDAY, AUGUST 25 • Adult Day Care Center Open House at 2 p.m. in Holdingford.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 26 • JC Jam from 2 p.m.-1 a.m. in New Munich. See ad on page 12.

• Freeport Celebrity Softball Game at 5 p.m. at Interstate Park, Freeport.

• GE’s Class of 1977 - 40th Year Class Reunion starting at 5 p.m. at the Double R Bar & Grill, Grey Eagle.

SAT.-SUN., AUG. 26-27 • 10th Annual Central MN Heritage Club Heritage Days in Burtrum. See ad on page 7.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 • St. Francis of Assisi 62nd Annual Fall Festival at St. Francis Church. See ad on page 3.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 • St. Rose Fall Festival starting at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Parish, St. Rosa.

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• Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions Club Car Show, Main Street, Grey Eagle.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 • Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions Club Tractor Pull, Grey Eagle.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 • Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan 150th Birthday Celebration, Fundraiser & Silent Auction from 6-8 p.m. at ElmerZ’s Event Center in Sauk Center.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 • 3rd Annual Sportsmen’s Expo from

10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Albany Sportmens Club. See ad on page 12.

• The Olive Branch Retreat from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Grey Eagle.

• Rock the Prairie at the Albany amphitheater. See ad on page 6.

ALBANY COMMUNITY CENTER • Sundays at 1:30 pm. 500 cards.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GREY EAGLE SENIORS • Exercise Classes every Monday,

Wednesday, Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Grey Eagle Senior Center.

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

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

HELPING HANDS COM. LUNCH • Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Holdingford Legion.

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

SUNSHINE CLUB • Meets every Monday, weigh in at 9 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle.

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

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

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

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

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

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Low 61 54 54 52 59 54 52

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Weekend Weather Saturday

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Sunday

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Hometown News • Thursday, August 24, 2017 • Page 3

“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Moving straw

Looking back at some of the greatest users of our personal labor, I have to give a strong vote to straw.

I’m sure that those of us who grew up on the farm remember moving straw.

Originally it created some oats, but then it became bedding for the cows, steers calves, chickens, horses and pigs. Think of how many pounds of weight were created by lifting straw.

Originally, the oats were cut with the old grain binder. The bundles were then picked up by hand and set, head up, to make shocks. After a couple of weeks, the bundles were picked up with a fork and manually loaded on a hay rack to be hauled to the thrashing machine. They were then unloaded with a fork into the thrashing machine. The thrashing machine then blew the straw into a big pile, which was fun to try to slide down.

The straw pile was close and convenient to one barn, but that left the other four a greater distance away.

As the straw pile settled, it became obvious that you could no longer just go out there and pick up the straw with a fork, so now you needed a hay hook. This tool had a straight handle and 4 right angle tines, which were slammed into the straw pile, pulled and hopefully you would be able to dislodge and pull down some straw. After a lot of pulling and jerking

you had a pile of straw which would be sufficient to create a fork load, which was picked up and carried to the barn. It was then put down, picked up and distributed to the various locations for bedding the animals. After a day as bedding became saturated and soiled with animal manure, it needed to be picked up and carried with a fork to a pile for later pick-up. A wagon or a manure box was used to move the manure. The manure was again picked up, placed on the wagon and hauled to the field, where it was picked off the manure wagon with a fork and thrown out on the field. Now we are finally done picking up straw. Thank God! Farmers began to realize how labor intensive straw was and began to mechanize. Combines thrashed the oats, rakes gathered it into rows, balers or choppers either baled or chopped the straw into wagons which hauled it into the barns for use as bedding. The manure is mechanically loaded into manure spreaders and spread on the field. We no longer carry straw around.

However, now with all of these new labor saving devices, we need to have many more livestock to create enough revenue to be able to pay for all of these new labor saving machines. This requires more land, greater production and longer hours.

Now the back is being saved from stress, but the stress has moved to the mind. Ain’t it great?

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Harvey Mackay continued from page 2

be interested in your new co-workers.

They’ll remember and appreciate your effort.

• Restrain your instincts. Your first day is a time to learn, not to show off what you think you know. So show you are glad to be there, but don’t let your enthusiasm get the best of you lest you come off as insincere. Concentrate instead on what you can contribute and how you can fit in to the culture.

On the other side of the equation, when I hire people, I am acutely aware of the first impression they leave on me.

Will a customer have the same reaction?

We’ve all had cringe-worthy moments hoping we came across as positive as we could. Remember the movie, “Pretty Woman?” Julia Roberts’ character goes into a swanky Beverly Hills shop looking for a wardrobe upgrade, wearing a very casual and somewhat provocative outfit. The saleswomen ignore her, thinking she can’t afford their clothing. She gets the

message and walks out of the store as quickly as she came in.

But a couple days later, she returns, dressed to the nines. The sales staff is most attentive, anticipating a huge sale from this elegant woman. They obviously don’t recognize her. So she reminds them that they had snubbed her and so she took her business elsewhere.

Nothing could make up for their pathetic first impression.

Mackay’s Moral: You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.

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

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Jeff Bertram and Don Williamson from West Central Sanitation are happy to be new members of the Avon Chamber.

West Central Sanitation has served several businesses in the Albany – Avon area over the years and now with the sale of Bueckers Sanitation to Waste Management, a Houston, Texas company, they hope they can visit with more local businesses. West Central Sanitation services an 18 county area in Central – West Central Minnesota for over 38 years now. They have over a hundred employees and great, personal customer service is important to them.

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St. Francis of Assisi

62nd Annual Fall Festival

Sunday, August 27, 2017 Polka Mass at 10:00am in air conditioned church Music led by Nathan’s Old Time Band After Mass, join us for a homemade chicken and ham dinner with all the fixings, serving indoors and outdoors, starting at 11am.

Adults $10.00

Children (5-10) $5.00

Ages 4 & under free

Auction 2:30 pm by Schultz Auctioneers Grand Raffle at 7:30pm Top 3 prizes of $500 each - 100+ prizes Live Music all day by Nathan’s Old Time Band, then Bob Gerads after the auction, sponsored by Freeport State Bank • Food Stand

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• Bingo • Fried Bread • Fancywork & more – Fun for the whole family!

St. Francis is located 10 miles north of Albany or 25 miles Southwest of Little Falls on State Hwy 238.

Please Note – State Hwy 238 is scheduled to be closed for construction between County Rd. 10 and County Rd 17 north of Albany, please follow the detour signs.

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Obituaries Brian D. Brix

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 AM Monday August 21, 2017 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon for Brian D. Brix, age 60 of Albany who died Wednesday at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. The Rev. Gregory Miller, O.S.B. officiated, and burial was in the parish cemetery.

Brian was born in St. Cloud to George and Helen (Studniski) Brix. He married Anne Konz on October 2, 1982 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Pearl Lake. He attended technical college to be a lineman after high school but instead took over the family farm in Avon and later farmed in Albany. In addition to farming he owned an excavating business for decades. He is a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon.

Brian was a hard-working family man

Brent P. Bechtold

Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, August 21st at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in St. Joseph for Brent P. Bechtold, age 45, of Holdingford, formerly of St. Joseph, who died on Wednesday at his home. Rev. Jerome Tupa OSB officiated. Entombment was in the Parish Cemetery.

Brent was born February 28th, 1972 in St. Cloud to Herb and Darlene (Kosel) Bechtold. He married Nicole Wentland on June 8th, 2002 at St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church in Holdingford. They resided on a hobby farm near Holdingford. He was employed as a 911 dispatcher for Stearns County Sheriff’s Office for 12 years. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic

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Mary Bernadette “Bernie” Welck who took an active interest in his community.

He served on the Board of Directors at the Central Livestock Association as well as the Minnesota Simmental Association. He served on the Avon Township Planning Board for 15 years. Brian enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching western shows, and spending time with his family. He was a skilled storyteller and liked to chew the fat, literally and figuratively. He especially enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren looking through tractor books, giving golf cart rides, and sneaking them Starburst and licorice.

He was a man of integrity and honesty, and he took pride in a job well done.

He is survived by his wife, Anne of Albany; children, Brady (Sandy) of Albany, Amy of St. Cloud, and Adam (Leah) of St. Cloud; sister, Jean Shepherd of Avon; grandchildren, Cory, Brooklyn, Phillip, Peter, Kathryn, Blaise as well as one more on the way; and 13 brothers- and sisters-inlaw.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Ryan (April 25, 1991); sisters, Mary, Marlene, Inez, and brother, George.

Church. His passionate hobbies included umpiring softball games, and caring for his horses, his donkey, dogs and cats. He was known for his deviled eggs. He cherished spending time with his many nieces and nephews as they loved spending time with him. His professional life was dedicated to helping those in need or in crisis. He will always be remembered for his competent and dedicated service to Stearns County.

Survivors include his wife Nikki, parents, Herb and Darlene Bechtold, of St. Joseph, siblings, Brian Bechtold (Kirsten) Sartell, Bruce Bechtold (Pat) St. Joseph, Brad Bechtold (Jane) Sauk Rapids, in laws, Donald and Mary Wentland, Holdingford, brothers and sisters-in-law, Jeff and Christy Gustafson, Holdingford, Josh and Sue Wentland, Holdingford and Mike and Therese Lynch, Bowlus, many nieces and nephews, and his many four legged children.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Peter and Agnes Kosel and John and Esther Bechtold.

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M a r y Bernadette “Bernie” Welck, age 89 of Grey Eagle, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, August 18, 2017 at the Assumption Nursing Home in Cold Spring, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 31 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ron Dockendorf officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m.

Thursday at the church.

Mary Bernadette Peschel was born February 11, 1928 in Little Falls, Minnesota to George and Alice (Grimes) Peschel. On December 27, 1948 she was united in marriage to Thomas “Bud” Welck at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle. Bernie worked as a clerk at St. Michael’s Hospital in Sauk Centre for 25

years. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle, Christian Mothers, St. Joseph’s prayer line, and volunteered by helping deliver Meals on Wheels. Bernie enjoyed reading, watching the Minnesota Twins, the companionship of her dog, April, taking occasional trips to the casino, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Thomas “Tom” Jr. (Sharon) Welck of Grey Eagle, Cindy (Scott) Mathre of Cold Spring, and Jan (Fritz) Steile of Maple Grove; seven grandchildren, Jessi, Annie, Shannon, Leah, Ryan, Drew and Erin; and five great-grandchildren, Keegan, Quinn, Cal, Jack and Bennett.

Bernie was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas “Bud” Welck on January 8, 2008; parents; granddaughter, Katelyn in 1985; brother, Don Peschel; and sister, Marjorie Fiduk.

Serving as urn bearer will be Drew Steile. Cross bearer will be Keegan Mathre and scripture bearer will be Calan Heying.

Memorials are preferred.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Grey Eagle.

Marcella “Sally” Bergmann The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Marcella “Sally” Bergmann, age 84 of Albany, will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 25 at the St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Sally died Saturday at the Mother Of Mercy Senior Living in Albany.

There will be a visitation from 4-8:00 PM Thursday, at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Albany and again after 10:00 AM, Friday at the church in St. Rosa. St. Rose parish prayers will be at 5:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Sally was born September 28, 1932 to John and Adella (Kerfield) Blommel.

She married Loren Bergmann on May 12, 1954 in Sacred Heart Church in Freeport.

The couple moved to Minneapolis where they lived for 20 years before they moved

to the Big Birch Lake area. Sally worked at the Mother Of Mercy Senior Living, Fingerhut and she and Loren owned the Travelounge in Melrose. They eventually retired in Albany. She was a member of St. Rose Of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa and she was a past member of Incarnation Catholic Church in Minneapolis, where she had been very active.

Sally is survived by her loving children, John (Jayne) Bergmann, Bradenton, FL; Cindy (Jack) Sandberg, Hutchinson; Judy (John) Schulte, Eden Prairie; Gregg (Patty Kringen) Bergmann, Albany; Jason (Lindsay) Bergmann, Albany; Lisa (Eric) Roling, Brooklyn Park; her sisters, Helen (Eb) Hinnenkamp, Birch Lake; Alice (Wally) Hoeschen, Freeport; and Annie (David) Stommes, Nine Mile Falls, WA. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Sally is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Loren on December 16, 2012, her brothers, Roman Blommel and Norbert Blommel, and her sister, Marlene Hinnenkamp.

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Anna B. Boeckers

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Anna B. Boeckers, age 89 of Albany, will be at 1:00 PM, Friday, August 25th at the Church of St. Anthony in St. Anthony. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Anna died Sunday at Arlington Place in St. Joseph with her family by her side. There will be a visitation from 4-8:00 PM Thursday and again after 12:00 Noon Friday at the church in St. Anthony. St. Anthony parish prayers will be at 4:00 PM Thursday at the church. St. Anthony Christian Mothers will pray at 12:30 PM, Friday at the church.

Arrangements are being made by the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home.

Anna was born April 28, 1928 in Albany Township to Martin and Anna (Einyk) Heinen. She lived all her life in the area.

She married Alois Boeckers on October 18, 1949 in the Church of St. Anthony. She and Alois farmed together and she worked

for the Green Thumb Program. She also worked as a school Custodian for the Avon schools for 13 years. She was also an avid twins fan. She was a member of the Church of St. Anthony, the St. Anthony Christian Mothers and the Poor Souls Society.

Anna is survived by her children, Ralph (Janet) Boeckers, St. Joseph; Diane (David) Yell, Brooklyn Park; Dennis (Mary Ellen) Boeckers, Sauk Centre; Roger (Nancy) Boeckers, Forest Lake; Sharon (Joseph) Knepprath, Maple Grove; Ervin (Shirley) Boeckers, Adell, WI; Janice (Richard) Collins, Aitkin; Thomas (Elizabeth) Boeckers, Arlington, TX; Carol (Dennis) Miller, Sun Prairie, WI; Mark (Judy) Boeckers, Buffalo, 24 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters, Dolores (Robert) Weyer, Sauk Rapids; Mildred (Richard) Nienaber, Freeport; David (Margaret) Heinen, Waite Park; Gerald (Ione) Heinen, Albany, Rosemary (Thomas) Nienaber, Burtrum; and Vernon (Karen) Heinen, Albany.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alois, grandson, Chad Boeckers; and her brothers and sisters, Margaret Chock, Dorothy Bloch, Norbert Heinen, and Arnold Heinen.

Conversation on Autism on Aug. 25 Join us for the presentation “Conversation on Autism” from 3-5:45 p.m.

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Mahado Ali, a community health worker from CentraCare Health, will lead a discussion on autism, including diagnosis and treatment options. A panel of local experts which include health care providers and a public health nurse

from Stearns County will answer questions and explore the myths connecting autism to vaccines.

Child care and light refreshments will be provided. No registration is necessary. A gift card giveaway will be held after the discussion. For free transportation, call National Home Health Care Transport at 320-217-8700.

For more information, contact Mahado at 320-248-2423.

Olive Branch Retreat to be held Sept. 9

The public is invited to take in the beauty and calm of nature at The Olive Branch Retreat which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wander the wooded paths, dangle your feet in the lake, walk barefoot in the grass, feel a gentle breeze, soak in the Sun, and there is more!

Highlights of the day include: Keynote Speaker Anne Brady-Cronin, holistic and creative businesses, self-guided tour and workshop, wine tasting, farm-

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The Olive Branch Retreat is a resort located on a semi-private lake in Grey Eagle, between Sauk Centre and Little Falls and is 65 acres of lush nature surrounding 54-acre semi-private Fuller Lake. Enjoy the massive yard and tour the house that sleeps 22 guests.

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Dear Dave, My husband opened his own commercial painting business in May. He knows he will have about three months in the year where he’s making little to no income.

We’ve gotten $1,000 set aside for our Baby Step 1 beginner’s emergency fund, but because of that down period he would like to skip paying off all our debt except for the house, which is Baby Step 2, and move to Baby Step 3 and put an emergency fund aside. I can understand his thinking, but I wanted your thoughts on the idea.

-Melody Dear Melody, Baby Step 3 is not a fill-in-thegap measure for income you already know won’t be there. Baby Step 3 is an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses, and the scenario he’s talking about is not an emergency. He knows it’s coming, so it is not an emergency.

I think he needs to re-work his business model. This guy needs something to do during those three months, so he doesn’t drop off to no income. Also, if you’re going to set some money aside for a down time, that would not be Baby Step 3. It would be a line in the budget where you’re setting some money aside, because you know a problem’s coming.

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-Dave Dear Dave, I’m debt-free except for my home, and I’m about to start Baby Step 3 of your plan. I will be will back on active duty in the Navy soon, and they provide certain types of relief funds for its members depending on where you’re based and other factors. With this in mind, how should I approach Baby Step 3?

-Brad Dear Brad, For Baby Step 3, I tell folks to have three to six months of expenses set aside in an emergency fund. You have incredibly stable employment, so you would probably be okay on the threemonth side of that equation. And you wouldn’t need quite as much emergency fund money as if you were a straight commission salesman.

However, my guess is you’ll still have emergencies that will be your responsibility to cover. Everyone needs an emergency fund, Brad. But in your situation, you’ll probably be okay with one that’s closer to three months of expenses rather than six months of expenses.

Thank you for your service to our country!

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Deputy Dennis Kern represented the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office at the Greenwald Barley Days Parade on Sunday, Aug. 6th. His sharp looking squad is parked along side Rock-On Trucks Law Enforcement Memorial Truck. Submitted by Stearns County Sheriff’s Office.

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Hometown News • Thursday, August 24, 2017 • Page 7

Birthday Open House

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Jerome Stich

Jerome Stich will be celebrating his 80th birthday with an open house on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017 at St. Mary’s Church in Upsala from 1-4 p.m.

No gifts or money please. Just come and celebrate with us.

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Gary Jr. and Sara Finken of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Addison Anna Finken, born Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 10:29 a.m. at the CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Addison weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 20 1/2 inches in length.

Welcoming Addison home is her big brother Jackson, 2 years old.

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Rosa Botello and Israel Garcia of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Isabella Garcia Botello, born Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 9:15 p.m. at the CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Isabella weighed 9 pounds, 9 ounces and measures 22 inches in length.

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Sudoku is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9×9 grid with numbers so that each row, column and 3×3 section contain all of the digits between 1 and 9. As a logic puzzle, Sudoku is also an excellent brain game.

Thought for the week:

Man needs his difficulties because they are necessary to enjoy success.

-A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

A welfare worker, visiting in the home of one of her clients, discovered a crippled child that had never gone to school because he was unable to walk.

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One day, in telling this story to a group of her friends she said, “He is now a grown man. And I want you to tell me where you think he is and what he is doing.”

After a few moments her colleagues began to reply: “A doctor?” asked one.

“No,” she responded. “A minister?” wondered another. “No,” she replied. “I know,” said a third, “a welfare worker because of your influence on his life.”

“No,” she said with tears in her eyes.

“He is now in prison serving a life term for murder. You see, we spent all of our time in teaching him how to walk and run, read and write, but we did not teach him where to walk and what to read and who he should communicate with.”

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The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women 64th Annual Fall Conference The Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will have their 64th Annual Fall Conference Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 hosted by Little Falls Deanery at Our Lady of Lourdes, 208 West Broadway, Little Falls. All women in St. Cloud Diocese are invited.

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Outdoor skills workshop for women scheduled for Sept. 29-Oct. 1 Women who want to learn outdoor skills with other women still have time to sign-up for a three-day workshop set for Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Deep Portage Learning Center in central Minnesota.

The weekend workshop, offered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Becoming an Outdoors Woman program, includes classes on shooting, archery, bowhunting and more.

“Autumn is great time to come together, enjoy nature and develop new skills in a friendly and supportive environment,” said Linda Bylander, BOW coordinator. “Deep Portage is an ideal place for this because of its great mix of classrooms, a rock climbing wall, safe shooting ranges and more.”

Also offered at the workshop are classes on finding and cooking wild mushrooms, birding, pine basket making, Dutch oven cooking, orienteering, rock climbing, dressing for the outdoors, walking stick-making and beekeeping.

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The workshop is designed largely for women ages 18 and up but girls ages 14 to 17 are welcome to attend with parents or guardians. Visit mndnr.gov/bow or call 218-203-4347 for more information or to register.

Morrison County Sheriff’s Office

August 23, 2017: Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen reports that at approximately 5:52 a.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a one vehicle accident on 55th Avenue, north of 50th Street and northeast of Upsala, in Elmdale Township.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, a Ford truck was traveling north on 55th Avenue when it went into the ditch on the east side of the road. The truck rolled and the lone occupant was ejected.

21-year-old Cody Babineau, of Bowlus, MN was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash is under investigation by the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office and the Minnesota State Patrol.

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Minnesota State Patrol, Upsala First Response Team and Gold Cross Ambulance.

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It Is Almost Here! - By John Young

This week’s article will be a bit different. Instead of sharing something about functioning online or how to improve your business, I wanted to share a bit about a new project we will be launching on Thursday, September 7, 2017.

A bit of back story first. In 2014 we launched what was at the time the only weekly live video shows in the mobile DJ industry with our DJNTV channel.

Each week we created programming and would stream the shows live to an audience from around the world. This project had its ups and downs as all projects do. We have had issues with equipment, software, internet access along with our streaming websites having growing pains as more and more started to use that medium. It seems in the first year we were finding and fixing problems with the live shows every week!

But, as time went on, we developed a system to stream semi consistent quality shows (there are some days that we still have hiccups) and it has helped develop a community of small business owners who enjoy gathering each week for our live shows.

We knew the concept of live shows produced on a smaller scale would be popular. We wanted to take some of the best from our experience with our weekly live shows on DJNTV and bring that to the Hometown News.

The Hometown News is a unique publication in the print publication arena. While many newspapers suffer from falling circulation numbers and fewer readers; thanks to great folks like yourself, the weekly numbers and circulation of the Hometown News has been steady and slightly growing each year. This is so unusual in the print industry to have a publication stay so strong in the internet age!

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Now, the time has come to put together the experience of creating weekly live shows with our local coverage on social media channels to help reach more in our local communities!

Our new local news show will stream live on our Youtube Channel and Facebook pages starting September 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Central. Each show will include local news stories (many submitted by our viewers and readers), upcoming events, local school happenings, anniversary announcements, birthday announcements, birth announcements, death notices, and the local weekend weather. We will also share your ‘what made you smile this week’ stories, and items in our show wrap up to leave you with some positive vibes from our community! It will be a fun and relaxed locally produced show from the Hometown News hosted by Lori Young and myself.

You can be part of these new shows also! You can grab photos of local area happenings or short video clips of news events that we will feature on the next weekly show. You can hit this website URL to find the page that gives you information on how to send your information to our Hometown News TV channel for inclusion: http://www.htnewstv.com You can also find links to the past shows at http://www.hometownnnewstv.com We are excited to be bringing our communities together and share the information and stories that are missed by the larger media outlets on the happenings in Central Minnesota!

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Grey Eagle Township August 14, 2017 Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, Mary Ann Primus & Mike Rohe.

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 July 3, 2017 minutes to the board.

Mike made the motion to accept the minutes, Ray made the second. Minutes approved.

Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for July. Claims list included 13 claims 3084-3096 for a total of $13,344.73. Mike made the motion to approve the claims; Ray made the second, Motion carried unanimously. Mail included advertising, P&Z letters, District 8 mtg. notice and a copy of the discharge permit for the City from MPCA.

Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported that he had picked up two new culverts and that the two projects on 130th west and 321st were completed. The two culverts on Brakken Road were redone as the engineer suggested.

The paving projects are scheduled to begin mid September till approx. early October. Ray will review the spraying and contact Carr’s if needed. This year’s mowing project was poorly handled. No return calls from the contractor, grass clumps on the

road and not done in time frame that was required. Will be sending a letter to request the contractor to attend the next meeting before payment can be made. Ron stated he had obtained a permit from DNR to trap beaver along 116th where a culvert had been blocked.

Additional agenda item: September meeting will be September 11.

Public Comment: None.

Adjournment: Motion by Mike to adjourn the meeting. Ray made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/ Treasurer Minutes not approved.

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CentraCare Clinic receives awards for exceptional care

A total of 13 CentraCare Clinic sites received awards from the Minnesota Health Action Group’s Minnesota Bridges to Excellence (MNBTE) program.

MNBTE recognized 248 Minnesota and border state clinics who demonstrated a commitment to improving treatment of diabetes, vascular disease and depression, three chronic conditions that are key drivers of health care costs in the state.

This year’s recognized clinics will share $163,358 in rewards. Financial rewards for each clinic are based on the number of patients treated there who receive health care benefits from participating purchasers (the Minnesota Bridges to Excellence Champions of Change).

Since 2006, MNBTE has awarded more than $6.5 million to high-performing clinics and care systems to reward optimal care for people with diabetes, vascular disease and depression. Those rewards have helped inspire improvements to care for patients across the state.

Swanville Fishing League

Lake Beauty • August 9, 2017 Team Total Score WINK 274 Bass Holes 266 Half’N’ Inch Short 246 Waltman Appraial 242 B&S Storage 240 Crank Baiters 186 Happy Hookers 193 Kulas Feed Store 145 Cabin Fever 126 Country Boys 124 Stone Hill Where’s the Fish 115 Bucke & Friends 101 Largest Fish Fish Date Size Name No. Pike 7/26 29” WINK LM Bass 8/9 19 7/8” Kurt Pearson SM Bass 7/19 18” Jim Waltman

6/28 18” Kurt Pearson Crappie 5/24 12 3/4” Dustin Theisin Sunfish 6/7 10” Kenny Kliber Cat Fish 7/19 26 1/2” Jesse Stavish Walleye 6/14 25” Steve Hines

Tom Kuehne Insurance Solving your insurance problems!

• Senior Health Solutions • Health Insurance • Life Insurance & Annuities 201 Degraff • PO Box 186, Swanville, MN

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Changes have led to patients gaining access to quality information they can use to find the best care for their condition, and purchasers uniting to offer a common set of standards and a transparent reward mechanism.

CentraCare Clinic sites receiving awards are as follows: CentraCare Clinic - Northway: Depression Remission Achievement Award CentraCare Health Paynesville Cold Spring Clinic: Depression Remission Achievement Award CentraCare Health Paynesville Eden Valley Clinic: Depression Remission Achievement Award, Depression Remission Improvement Award CentraCare Health - Sauk Centre Clinic: Depression Remission Achievement Award CentraCare Clinic - Becker: Depression Remission Improvement Award CentraCare Clinic - River Campus Internal Medicine: Diabetes Improvement and Depression Remission Improvement Award CentraCare Clinic - St. Joseph: Depression Remission Improvement Award CentraCare Family Health Center: Depression Remission Improvement Award CentraCare Health - Melrose Clinic: Depression Remission Improvement Award CentraCare Health Paynesville Belgrade Clinic: Depression Remission Improvement Award CentraCare Health - Paynesville Clinic: Diabetes Improvement Award CentraCare Clinic - Health Plaza Endocrinology: Diabetes Improvement Award CentraCare Clinic - Health Plaza Family Medicine: Depression Remission Improvement Award *About the Minnesota Health Action Group: The Minnesota Health Action Group is a coalition of public and private purchasers whose sole purpose is to represent the collective voice of those who write the checks for health care in Minnesota. Action Group members collaborate with community stakeholders to drive innovations that support high-quality health care, create engaged consumers, and ensure the economic vitality of all Minnesota communities. Based in Bloomington, Minn., the Minnesota Health Action Group was formed in 1988 as the Buyers Health Care Action Group. To learn more, visit MNHealthActionGroup.org. Follow on LinkedIn and Twitter: @actiongroupmn.

Todd County Sheriff’s Office

August 15, 2017: At 12:23 Harland Grant Kunz (72) of Burtrum reported a damage to property complaint. Kunz reported that sometime over the summer months someone had put sand in his fuel oil barrel for his furnace.

August 15, 2017: At 17:52 TCSO received a call of a burglary that happened at the address of 32194 County 12 in rural Swanville, Bruce TWP Sect 34.

Between the dates of Friday 08/11/2017 at 12:00 hours and Sunday 08/13/2017 at 16:00 hours, suspects forced entry into an unattached shed on the property. Three motorcycles were stolen in the burglary. If you have information regarding this incident, please call the Sheriff’s Office at 1-800-794-5733. The incident is currently under investigation.

August 17, 2017: At 14:08 Todd County Sheriff’s Office investigated the theft of a Cabela’s game camera from Dunlin Rd, Burtrum. The game camera was camouflaged and was taken off of a tree around July 28th or 29th. Anyone with information please contact the Sheriff’s Office.

August 18, 2017: At 13:38 Todd County Sheriff’s Office is asking boaters in Todd County to observe a NO WAKE period until the area lakes have

a chance to return to normal levels. This is to help avoid lake shore erosion and damage to lake shore properties. Your assistance is greatly appreciated in this matter.

August 21, 2017: At 16:47 Joshua Peters of rural Long Prairie crossed the lane of traffic to pull into his driveway on County 12 when his Chevy Tahoe was struck by a Ford Mustang driven by Alita Scherping of Swanville. Both vehicles sustained severe damage and had to be towed from the roadway. Peters was injured in the crash while Scherping sustained minor injuries.

August 22, 2017: At 06:31 Todd County Sheriff Don Asmus reports that a search warrant was executed at 612 1st St. South in Long Prairie. Taken into custody was: Dwight Carroll Miller Jr. (43) 612 1st St. South LP and Mesikt Elizabeth Iyechad (37) 612 1st St. South LP. Both were arrested for multiple charges including Felon in possession of weapons and ammunition, 5th degree possession of controlled substance (methamphetamine) and probation violations. The investigation is ongoing and other arrests are expected.

Todd County was assisted by Agents from the Central MN Violent Offender Task Force, Wadena/Hubbard County SWAT Team, Sauk Centre PD and LPPD

Sealing Abandoned Wells Well sealing is permanently closing a well that is no longer used or is deemed unsafe. State law requires abandoned wells in Minnesota to be sealed. Well sealing involves clearing debris from the well and filling it with grout. This must be done by a licensed contractor.

An unused well can act as a drain, allowing surface runoff, pollutes water and improperly disposed of solid or other waste to contaminate groundwater. Sealing abandoned wells protects groundwater quality. It can also protect surface water quality in areas with spring fed streams, such as the karst landscape of southeastern Minnesota.

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Well sealing is especially important in wellhead protection areas (areas that supply water to public wells and receive special attention from state and local agencies to prevent contamination of drinking water).

If you have an unused well on your property contact Todd County Soil and Water to learn more about receiving financial assistance to properly close your well at 320-732-2644.

An Ouch Funny

Pardon me, lady,” said the man trying to get back to his seat in the darkened movie theater, “but did I step on your toes a few minutes ago?”

“You certainly did!” said the woman in the aisle seat.

“Good, then I’m in the right row,” the man said as he went back to his seat.

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Can keep truck off most lawns (185 ft. hose)

Hometown News • Thursday, August 24, 2017 • Page 11

Classified Ads

FOUND: On Sunday of the Upsala Heritage weekend a kwikset house key found in the Community Center parking lot.

Also a small black pouch with 2 keys attached, one is a kwikset & one a weiser found at the Borgstrom house. To claim stop in or call the Comunity Center at 320-573-2335.

NOW HIRING: Bartender/waitress.

Double R Bar & Grill, 320-285-2965.

NOW HIRING: Part time bartenders, nights & weekends, will train. Apply at Corner Pub, Freeport, 320-836-2120.

WANTED TO BUY: Dairy Heifers and Cows. 320-894-7175. SC-evB

HELP NEEDED - SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM Sacred Heart School in Freeport is hiring a Director/Lead Cook for the upcoming school year.

Knowledge of USDA school guidelines, experience in a school nutrition program or food service management is preferred but not required.

For application information, Call the School Office at 320-836-2591 or Mrs. Kristie Harren at 320-290-1426.

WANTED: 3 speed transmission on floor for older chevy truck or car. Call 320-267-5632. tfn

FOR SALE: Refrigerator for a garage $35, works great. Call 320-285-7941.

FOR SALE: Country classic cassettes, 25¢ each. Call 320-491-8616.

WANTED: Jiffy Dynavent King Power Packs, 5 or 7.5 hp, will pay cash! Call 320-249-8333.

FOR SALE: Lab puppies, about 16 weeks old. If interested call 320-3332723.

FOR SALE: Canning jars, pints & quarts. Call 320-285-4673.

NOW HIRING: Full time & part time cook/waitress/bartender. Apply at Hillcrest Restaurant, Albany, 320-845-2168.

WANTED: Older Chevy pickup, 60s or early 70s. Call 320-267-5632. tfn

FOR SALE: 10 lb. bowling ball and bag $25. Call 320-836-2271.

FOR SALE: 40 ft. aluminum ladder, like new, $375. Call 320-267-5632. tfn

MICHELS LIVESTOCK TRUCKING

Albany Senior Dining

FOR SALE: Pickup topper, 99 inches long, good shape, $125. Call 320-2675632. tfn

FOR SALE: Female Shiz Poo puppy, vet checked, first shots, micro-chipped, cash only. Call 320-573-4152.

FULL-TIME LIVESTOCK DRIVERS

3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: August 25-26. Friday: 8-5; Saturday: 8-2. New purses, new scarves and sunglasses, end table, coffee table, household items, bedding, toddler toys. 31487 Enchanted Loop, Burtrum, north end of Long Lake.

MON., AUG. 28: Country fried steak, whipped potatoes, gravy, green beans, pears.

TUE., AUG. 29: Spaghetti noodles, tomato meat sauce, broccoli, garlic bread, ice cream.

WED., AUG. 30: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, carrots, trifle.

THURS., AUG. 31: BBQ chicken, potato salad, corn, butterscotch chip cookie.

FRI., SEPT. 1: Lemon pepper fish, baked potato, sour cream steamed broccoli, mixed fruit. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., AUG. 28: Taco salad, bread stick, pears.

TUE., AUG. 29: Navy bean soup, chicken salad sandwich, lettuce salad, ice cream.

WED., AUG. 30: Sausage quiche, fried potatoes, fruit, muffin, trifle.

THURS., AUG. 31: Vegetable beef soup, egg salad sandwich, lettuce salad, butterscotch chip cookie.

FRI., SEPT. 1: Chicken stir-fry w/vegetables/rice, garden salad, mixed fruit.

Bread, milk and coffee served with each meal.

Albany: 320-845-4070

Swanville Senior Center

TUES. NOON, AUG. 29: Chicken noodle hot dish, roll.

THURS. 5 PM, AUG. 31: Pizza, drummys, salad.

* Dessert, milk and coffee served with each meal.

Call Kim 320-630-4046 a few hours in advance.

Swanville Senior Center

Upsala - All Ages

MON., AUG. 28: Country pork chop, mashed potatoes, gravy, glazed carrots, rice crsipy bar.

TUE., AUG. 29: BBQ chicken, baked potato, steamed broccoli, dessert.

WED., AUG. 30: Tater tot hot dish, salad, fruit cobbler.

THURS. AUG. 31: Egg salad, bun, 3-bean salad, fruit, ice cream.

Bread, milk and coffee served with each meal.

Call a day before you choose to dine.

Upsala Community Center: 320-573-4435

FOR SALE: 12 ft. flat bottom duck boat, make offer. Call 320-267-5632. tfn FOR SALE: 48” white granite formica counter top, new $260, asking $100. Call 320-285-7705.

FOR SALE: O36 Stihl chainsaw, very good condition, $295. Call 320-5732355. tfn FOR SALE: Husqvarna chainsaw, very good condition, $275. Call 320-5732355. tfn FOR SALE: 250cc Yamaha motorcycle, very good condition, $795. Call 320-5732355. tfn

FOR SALE: Fuel barrel $25; Franklin treadle sewing $20; push lawn mower $15; Senora 1915 record $20. Call 763226-0125.

FOR SALE: 2 African Violets, fan on a 3 ft. stand, Dep. glass butter dish & cover, large hosta. Call 320-547-2982.

FOR SALE: New Magic Chef black microwave, 900 watts, $30. Call 320-2853261.

FOR SALE: Storm windows 521/2”x25-1/2”, 45-1/2”x25-1/2”, 361/2”x21-1/2”, $25 each. Also service door, $15. Call 320-429-5767.

Call Pete at 320-573-2541

Office Assistant Wanted FT/PT, Small office setting Must be proficient in excel, word and Quick Books, Ag background helpful.

HELP WANTED

Total Agri-Business Services, Inc. PO Box 366, Albany, MN 56307

Send resume to:

Part-time Milk Hauler

320-815-9573 Arnzen Trucking, Inc. Grey Eagle, MN

Resume's will be accepted through August 31, 2017

HELP WANTED Entry level FT Teller position at First State Bank of Swanville.

Baymont Inn & Suites in Albany is now taking applications for Front Desk Clerk and housekeeping. No experience required. Flexible hours, Full time and Part time positions available. Apply in person.

Applicant must be personable and detail oriented. Computer and cash handling experience preferred. Pay based upon qualifications, and reviewed after 90 days.

Benefits include: 401K, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, sick time, and paid vacation.

Please forward resume to steve@fsbswanville.com.

820 Shamrock Ln. Albany, MN 56307

Classified Advertising

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

In Albany: 1 & 2 Bedroom Cats Ok

Class A Required Health Benefits Included Monday-Friday, No Weekends

FOR SALE: 22.3 acres of farmland east of Freeport, also is a buildable parcel.

Call 320-836-2401.

FOR SALE: Homegrown chickens, free of antibiotics and allowed to free range, frozen whole, $2.50/pound. Call 320573-4893.

8/24 FOR SALE: Motorized wheel chair, good condition, asking $1,500 or B/O. Call 320-352-6991, ask for Peggy.

UPSALA, MN is in need of

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

Call Loreen for Details!

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.

763-238-0616

*We Do Not Accept Classified Ads Over the Telephone.

You Store It, Lock It & Keep The Key

Storage Space Available NOW!

COUNTRYSIDE STORAGE

320-285-7116

Burtrum, MN

Central Lakes Landscape & Construction Ken Frieler

320-285-5715 Grey Eagle

Patios, Decks, Retainer Walls, Ceramic Tiling, Remodeling

Townhomes For Rent Long Prairie: Terrace Townhome

Melrose: Village Townhome

East Village Townhome Contact Jeri at 320-250-7932 Glenwood: Gables Townhome Sauk Centre: Centre Crossing Townhome

Centre Village Townhome Little Falls: Edgewater Townhome

Courtyard Townhome Royalton: Platwood Townhome

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

For Info. Call 320-632-5918

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3rd Annual

Sportsmen’s Expo

Location: Albany Sportsmens Club 38052 State Hwy. 238 Saturday, Sept. 9: 10 am-4 pm 10:00 Open to Public 10:30 Youth and Adult Archery Contest 12:00 Dog Training Seminar by Craig Klein of

Fischer’s Kennels & Hunt Club 2:00 Youth and Adult Trap Shooting Contest Casting Competitions - Minnow Races - Food Duck Calling Lessons - Bounce House - Petting Zoo List of Vendors:

Diehard Migration - Fischer’s Kennels - Havey Game Calls The Outdoor Report - Up North Animal Encounter - Backwater Inc. Christian Deer Huntes Assoc. - River Dan’s Guide Service Crestliner

ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB? STANDARD IRON IS LOOKING FOR YOU! We are a progressive, state-of-the-art steel fabrication shop looking for highly motivated people that take pride in their work. We are willing to train qualified people!

We are looking to fill the following positions:

ALEXANDRIA DAY SHIFT: • Welders

WEEKEND SHIFT:

• Machine Operators • Parts Washer

NIGHT SHIFT:

• Welders • Machine Operators

SAUK CENTRE DAY SHIFT:

• Welders • Parts Cleanup • Press Brake Helpers

NIGHT SHIFT:

• Welders • Parts Cleanup • Press Brake Helpers

WEEKEND SHIFT: • Welders • Parts Cleanup

Apply in person or on-line: Standard Iron and Wire Works, Inc.

www.std-iron.com

1401 36th Ave. W. Alexandria, MN 56308

Equal Opportunity Employer

1131 West Sinclair Lewis Ave. Sauk Centre, MN 56378

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SAILS SMELT STARS START STEEP SUMMIT TIMID TOAST TRANSFER TYRES WROTE YAWNS