Hometown News Aug. 25, 2011

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August 25, 2011

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If you want life’s best, see that life gets your best

By Harvey Mackay It all started with an innocent question at a conference where I was speaking.

After I was introduced to one of the organizers, I asked her, “And what do you do for a living?”

“Wrong question, Harvey!” she replied. “It’s what I do for a life that matters!”

Her 10-second answer was enlightening: She loved and cared for her family and friends, worked as a systems analyst for a small start-up, took harp lessons, volunteered at the history center, and took her faith very seriously.

This was a woman who had her priorities in order. She valued every minute of every day. She was determined to live the best life she could.

I realized a long time ago that you have to grab hold of life. You can’t sit there and let life pass you by. You have to make things happen, not just wait for things to happen to you. But we all know that’s easier said than done!

Philosophers through the ages have tried to define the meaning of life, and I’m not about to try to pick up where

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they left off. But I’ve heard some creative comparisons, simplistic to be sure, but clever nonetheless: • Life is like a canvas. You fill in the picture.

• Life is like a mirror. We get the best results when we smile at it.

• Life is like a bank. You get out what you put into it with interest.

• Life is like a cafeteria. You must help yourself.

• Life is like a garden. Plant good seeds and tend them, and the bounty is plentiful.

• Life is like a chocolate chip cookie.

It’s best enjoyed hot and fresh.

Let’s face it, it is a lot easier to create analogies about life than it is to explain life.

Maybe we should adopt one of Benjamin Franklin’s habits. Every day of his adult life, he set aside time to examine two questions. In the morning he asked himself, “What good shall I do today?”

Later in the day his question changed to, “What good have I done today?” This process is sure to produce more than philosophy.

Or we can practice the thinking of Charlie Brown of Peanuts fame, who said, “I’ve developed a new philosophy.

I only dread life one day at a time.”

I love Charlie Brown, but I feel sorry for the kid. With such a glum outlook, he’s missing all the good stuff.

What makes for a good life? Most people would say it would include people who love you and whom you love, work that you find rewarding and productive, comfortable surroundings, adequate food, good health, and for many, faith.

Because you are often defined by the work you do, and you depend on that

work to provide many of the things you need, I think it’s absolutely essential that you find a job or volunteer opportunity that aligns with your values and ethics.

And always remember, you have to give before you get! Put your heart into it!

My friend, the late Norman Vincent Peale, agreed with my thoughts: “By the good life, I mean one that is intensely interesting, even exciting. It is a life that is full of meaning and rich in satisfaction.

Such a life is not free of difficulties or problems; victorious levels of experience. The good life is based on a definitive value system in which job and enthusiasm serve as both cause and effect.”

Today, I’m offering a Mackay’s Moral bonanza -- some gems that you can learn from and carry with you when life seems to be handing you the proverbial lemons: • Life is ten percent how you make it and ninety percent how you take it.

• Life is like a ten-speed bicycle.

Most people don’t use enough of their gears.

• One of the greatest truths in life is that “No” is a complete sentence.

• The stumbling blocks in life are nothing more than stepping stones.

• The happiest people don’t necessarily have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

• Every day is a gift! That’s why it’s called the present!

Mackay’s Moral: It’s never too late to become what you could have been.

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

Upcoming Events

AUGUST 26 • Benefit for Mason Sutton from 4-8 p.m. at the Swanville City Park.

AUGUST 27-28 • Central MN Heritage Club 4th Annual Threshing Show. See ad on page 12.

AUGUST 28 • St. Francis of Assisi 56th Annual Fall Festival.

AUGUST 31 • American Red Cross from 1-7 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center.

SEPTEMBER 4 • St. Rose of Lima Annual Fall Festival starting at 10 a.m. on church grounds, St. Rosa. See ad on page 12.

SEPTEMBER 7 • Heavenly Harp Concert at 7 p.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Upsala.

SEPTEMBER 10 • Villard All School Reunion starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Corral, Nelson.

SEPTEMBER 11 • Catholic United Financial Pancake &

Sausage Breakfast from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Grey Eagle.

SEPTEMBER 15 • Community Builders Meeting at 2 p.m. at Village Café, Grey Eagle.

SEPTEMBER 16-18 • Albany Pioneer Days Threshing Show.

SEPTEMBER 18 • Grey Eagle/Swanville Knights of Columbus Council Sausage & Eggs Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-noon at St. John The Baptist Church Hall, Swanville.

ALCOHOL ANONYMOUS • Meets every Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Grace Alive, Albany.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month.

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

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

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

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Engagement Ashley Atkinson and Brad Schulzetenberg

Ed and Jackie Atkinson and Carl and Kathy Schulzetenberg of Freeport announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Ashley Atkinson and Brad Schulzetenberg.

Ashley is a 2005 graduate of Melrose High School and a 2008 graduate of the University of St. Thomas with a Bachelor’s degree in Business concentrated in Communication and Leadership & Management. She is currently employed as a Marketing & Sales Coordinator at The Clifton Group in Edina.

Brad is a 2006 graduate of Melrose High School and a 2010 graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

He is currently employed as a Design Engineer at 3M in St. Paul.

A September 24, 2011 wedding is planned.

Birth Announcements Brady Michael Fischer

Bridget and Craig Fischer of Albany are proud to annoumce the birth of their son, Brady Michael Fischer, born August 19, 2011, at 10:39 a.m. at the CentraCare Health System-Melrose.

Brady weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 20 ½ inches in length.

Welcoming Brady home is sister Madison (3), and the late Ava Fischer.

Grandparents are Pam and Don Fischer and Carleen and John Uphus. Great-grandparents are Ted and the late Irene Czech; Edmund and the late Dolores Fischer; Irene and the late Ralph Leukam and Marilyn and Frances Uphus.

Chelsea Huls and Scott Posch of Holdingford are proud to announce the birth of their son born August 16, 2011 at the Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center.

Anniversary Ralph and Corrine Blenker

Deadline for Next Thursday’s Paper is Monday, Aug. 29

There will be a 50th wedding anniversary open house on Sunday, September 4, 2011 from 12-4 p.m. for Ralph and Corrine (Brang) Blenker.

Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. at Seven Dolors Church in Albany, followed by a reception and dinner at Paul’s Par-ADice in Albany. Dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m.

Ralph and Corrine were married on September 4, 1961 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Meire Grove, MN.

Card of Thanks

We would like to thank the Coborn Cancer Center, St. Cloud Hospital and Albany Area Hospital & Hospice for their sincere care during Tom’s battle with cancer; and to our family and friends for their support, thoughts and prayers.

The Family of Tom Hoeschen

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Obituaries Thomas M. Hoeschen T h o m a s Melvin Hoeschen, age 49, of Albany, died surrounded by his family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, August 19, 2011 at Albany Area Hospital in Albany.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1 p.m.

Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Father Jonathan Licari, O.S.B officiating.

A private inurnment will be at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls, MN at a later date. Military honors will be provided by the Upsala Legion Post #350.

Friends may call from 12 to 1 p.m.

Thursday at the Seven Dolors gathering area in Albany.

Tom Hoeschen was born September 13, 1961 in Melrose, Minnesota to Lawrence and Lorraine (Koopmeiners) Hoeschen. Tom proudly served his country in the US Army from 1980 -1983.

On February 28, 1987 he married Clara M. Watry in Albany, MN. The couple farmed on the Hoeschen family farm six miles north of Freeport until July 1988 when a massive fire destroyed their farm.

The couple lived in Freeport from 1992 to 2002, and then moved to Albany where they currently reside. Tom worked at St. Joseph Feed Mill in St. Joseph, Frigidaire Freezer Division in St. Cloud, St. Cloud Engraving in Waite Park, Gluek Brewing Co. in Cold Spring and Albany Elementary School from 2007 until he was diagnosed with cancer in January 2010 when he became unable to work. He was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, Upsala Legion Post #350.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, wine making, gardening, telling stories and giving advice. He especially enjoyed spending time with his wife, dogs; Tea’ and Tabby, family and friends.

Richard “Rick” Hoeschen Survivors include his loving wife of 24 years, Clara Hoeschen of Albany; dogs, Tea and Tabby; mother, Lorraine Hoeschen of Albany; brothers and sisters, Renee (Ivan) Blenker of Melrose, Ted (Mary) Hoeschen of Freeport, Joan (Pat) Rollison of St. Augusta, Jeff (Cheryl) Hoeschen of Freeport, Paul (Sara) Hoeschen of Cold Spring, Larry (Elaine) Hoeschen of Freeport; brothers-in-law and sisters-inlaw, Janice (Gary) Nohner of Richmond, Ardis (Bill) Zaier of Maple Grove, Steven (Mary Lou) Watry of Albany, Herbert (Monica) Watry of Litchfield, Kevin (Monetta) Watry of Albany, Edward Watry, Jr. of Albany and Faye Luberts (Larry Ruether) of Alexandria; godson, Dustin Watry and many nieces and nephews.

Tom was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence; in-laws, Edward Sr. and MaDonna Watry; infant brother, Howard; brother, Richard “Rick” on August 12, 2011; infant brother-in-law, Arnold Watry; nephews, Daryl Blenker and Adam Watry; special dog, Tobie.

Serving as casket bearers will be Tom’s brothers, Ted Hoeschen, Jeff Hoeschen, Paul Hoeschen, Larry Hoeschen, brothers in-law, Steven Watry, Herbert Watry, Kevin Watry, Edward Watry, Jr. Serving as cross bearer will be Renee Blenker and scripture bearer will be Joan Rollison.

Arrangements were made by PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

American Red Cross coming to Freeport

The American Red Cross is coming to the Freeport Community Center on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 from 1-7 p.m.

Give the gift of life. We are in special need of people with type “O” blood.

Appointments are encouraged, walk-ins welcome.

For more information, contact Janet Butkowski at 320-836-2837.

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Irene G. Free

Irene G. Free, age 95 of Freeport, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, August 22 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. officiating and Rev. Fred Timp concelebrating. Interment followed in the parish cemetery.

Irene Gertrude Lembeck was born January 27, 1916 in Spring Hill, Minnesota to Henry and Emma (Utecht) Lembeck. On June 25, 1940 she married Charles Free at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Melrose.

Irene and Charles owned and operated the lumber yard in Freeport for 50 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport, Daughters of Isabella, Christian Mothers, and the Goldenaires Senior Citizens and was a member of the church choir for 60 years.

Survivors include her children, Ardith

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Melrose High School in 1971. He worked as a Beekeeper in Baraboo, Wisconsin, Kraft Foods in Albany, Minnesota, Construction and Sales.

Rick enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and visiting with people.

He is survived by his mother, Lorraine, Albany, daughter Jolane Hoeschen and granddaughter, Jada, Melrose, Sheena Hoeschen, St. Cloud, and Sherri (Carl) Verdon, Rockville. Siblings, Renee (Ivan) Blenker, Melrose, Ted (Mary) Hoeschen, Freeport, Joan (Patrick) Rollison, St. Augusta, Jeff (Cheryl) Hoeschen, Freeport, Tom (Clara) Hoeschen, Albany, Paul (Sara) Hoeschen, Cold Spring, Larry (Elaine) Hoeschen, Freeport.

He was preceded in death by father, Lawrence, brother, Howard, grandparents, Joe and Augusta Hoeschen, Ben and Veronica Koopmeiners, and nephew Daryl Blenker.

(Glen) Eiden of Golden Valley, Stewart (Sally) Free of Brighton, Michigan, and Mary (Dean) Westendorf of Burnsville; eight grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren; and sister, Vicky (Bill) Allen of Melrose.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Free on September 30, 1993; parents; brothers and sisters, Roman Lembeck, Erwin Lembeck, Isabelle Gillies, Clarence Lembeck, Arthur Lembeck, Esther Kuite, Clara Sieben, and Urban Lembeck.

Serving as casket bearers were Douglas Eiden, Paul Eiden, Chris Free, John Free, Nicholas Westendorf, and Ross Westendorf. Cross bearer was Michael Eiden.

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Clara C. Sand

Clara C. Sand, 92 year old resident of Upsala, MN died Tuesday, August 22 at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, MN. A funeral Mass will be held Friday, August 26 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Upsala, MN with Father Michael Kellogg officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00-11:00 A.M. on Friday at the church in Upsala, MN. Clara Catherine Sand was born October 26, 1918 in St. Francis, Krain Township, Minnesota to the late Frank and Anna (Wehseler) Pundsack. She attended elementary school in St. Francis, MN and graduated from Holy Family Catholic School in Albany, MN. Clara was united in marriage to Alfred Sand on August 31, 1937 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Albany, MN. The couple made their home in Swanville, MN for five years where they owned and operated “Sand Shoe Shop”. The couple moved to St. Francis, MN where they farmed, raised and sold chickens and eggs. In 1945, the couple moved to Upsala, MN where they farmed and raised their seven children. Clara

worked for the Upsala School System as a cook for twenty-five years. Alfred died on July 28, 1996; Clara continued living on the family farm after his death. She moved into Upsala, MN on April 1, 2004. Clara enjoyed embroidering, gardening, playing cards with family and friends especially 500 and smear. Her children remember her as a wonderful cook especially her donuts, pies and sausage. She enjoyed her time spent on the family farm with Alfred and the children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Clara was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Christian Mother’s in Upsala, MN. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Karen (Andy) Lipski of Becker, MN, Alcuin (Judy) Sand of Plymouth, MN, Mary Lou (Jerry) Peterson of St. Paul, MN, Doreen (Terry) Larkin of Big Lake, MN, Duane (Judy) Sand of Annandale, MN, Kenneth Sand of Bowlus, MN, Debbie (Neil) Johnson of Swanville, MN; brother, Leo Pundsack of Waite Park, MN; 19 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ann (Wehseler) Pundsack; husband, Alfred Sand on July 28, 1996; siblings, Ludwina Brinkman, Raymond Pundsack, Ermina Moonen, Dorothy Ellfering; four grandchildren, sonin law, Ralph Breth and a grandson in-law, Jeff Eklund.

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By Saralee Perel My husband, Bob, attracts lunatics. One is a stand-alone screwball. Hey, I heard that!

It’s not me. It’s our 6-year-old cat, Murphy. Of course we adore him and he’s the happiest being we’ve ever known.

Murphy’s not just dimwitted, he’s also a thief. But he swipes things that no cat with even half a brain would want.

Well, I’m not being fair. Murphy doesn’t have half a brain.

There should be a sign over his head that reads: “Vacancy.”

He’s lightning fast. One night, in a flash, he jumped on the table, grabbed an entire crown of broccoli that was twice the size of his head and raced away with it, all the while scarfing it down so that none of our other cats could have what every cat dreams of (sarcastic): broccoli.

His favorite food group? Dust balls.

Yes, we vacuum. They appear out of nowhere like Bob’s ex brother-in-law who’s suddenly in our living room wanting to borrow more cash.

Murphy has an incessant desire to rip tape off UPS boxes. When I extract the tape from his throat, he doesn’t notice. Can you imagine sticking your fingers 3 inches down your cat’s throat without him even caring you’re doing it?

Murphy’s race to eat everything recently took a disastrous turn on a late Sunday night. Bob put a pill on the counter for our dog, Gracie. This pill is so bitter that no pet will take it unless owners disguise it in something tasteful. But Murphy made a beeline to it and ate it.

We called a poison hotline. We were told he needed to get to a 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital immediately.

I’m disabled and can’t move late at night. Bob rushed Murphy to the nearest vet hospital.

We figured they’d pump his stomach and send him home. We were wrong.

Bob called me from his cellphone after the vet saw Murphy. “He has to stay here three days. They made him vomit, but the toxin is still in his system.” He was sobbing. “He could lose all kidney

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“Did the vet say he could die?”

“Yes.” I felt as much anguish for Bob as I did for Murphy. He went on, “Murphy’s so innocent,” he said, crying harder. “I hate myself for letting this happen.”

“Oh Sweets, you didn’t mean for this to happen. I wish I was sitting next to you.” We cried without speaking. Then I said, “Don’t drive. Not when you’re like this.”

Then I called the vet. I asked her for emotional guidance for Bob. She said, “This happens all the time. It happened with me and my cat. He needs to forgive himself. It’s impossible to prevent these things 100 percent. Plus I’ve never heard of a cat who’d want to eat a pill, especially one that tastes so awful.”

“Bob’s in your parking lot. Would you please go to him and tell him what you told me?” And she did.

Three days later, Murphy came home happy and healthy. When the vet called and asked about him, I incorrectly assumed she knew about Murphy’s insane antics.

“He’s back to normal. He just presented me with a dust ball the size of a Burger King Triple Whopper! Isn’t that great?”

“What?”

“Don’t worry,” I said, and then cemented myself as a bonehead. “Nobody’s getting near MY broccoli again!”

She asked to speak to Bob. I said, “He’s busy. UPS came. Bob’s racing like a cyclone, ripping tape off the boxes before disaster hits. You know what he’s like around UPS tape.”

She sounded confused. “Bob?” I laughed. “Not Bob -” Before I could explain she interrupted, “Please have him call me.”

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Once again three churches in Upsala joined efforts for Vacation Bible School and we had a blast! The Son Surf Beach Blast theme made the Bible come alive with surfing and beach illustrations to learn answers to the big questions like “who is Jesus?” and “how can Jesus help me when I mess up?” And we had a lot of gnarly fun while doing it, Dudes! (We also picked up a little of the surfer-lingo!)

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Saralee continued from page 5 never run again because of a genetic spinal problem and our very sick cat Josie, to whom Bob administers IV fluids daily.

“How could I be so lucky?” Bob says, every single day of his life.

Yesterday at dawn, as the light gently filled our bedroom, I slowly turned over to see which of Bob’s brood was in the protection of his arms. He was cradling beautiful Murphy, who was sound asleep on his back in the crook of Bob’s armpit. Bob’s eyes were open but I didn’t say a word. I knew he was preserving the precious moments for as long as he could before Murphy would wake up.

I watched as Murphy opened his eyes then curled his paw under Bob’s chin. I heard him purr when he closed his eyes again, preferring to remain in the safety of Bob’s arm for just a little while longer.

And so, snuggling next to Bob, I closed my eyes again, too.

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Heard an interesting speaker at a recent conference on agriculture. The presentation, given by personnel from Cenex Harvest States, concerned the future of agriculture and its ability to feed the world and its growing population. There is room for production upgrades to meet this increased demand, but they will mostly come from areas outside the U.S. The area that has the largest potential for growth is Russia and the Ukraine, which together, contain over 40 percent of the world’s black soil.

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There’s not much additional land left in North America to be converted for food production. Our growth will be less than 5 percent, with most of that increase coming in Canada. Farmers in this country still have the advantage of cuttingedge genetics as we lead the world in the production of corn. Water availability will also become more important in future years as a limiting factor in the production of agricultural goods.

To summarize, according to the presentation, the world’s population will increase by 10 percent in this decade, while the demand for food will increase by 26 percent as those in less developed countries seek improved diets. And, as more land becomes available in countries like the Ukraine and Brazil and their farming techniques improve, it’s estimated that the total supply of crops for food will increase by 38 percent.

I attended the 90th anniversary celebration of First District Association in Litchfield August 18th. A full day of activities was planned and a large crowd of folks took part in them. Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson and Congressman Collin Peterson were in attendance, as well as fellow legislators Dean Urdahl and Bruce Vogel. A major expansion project in progress will in-

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crease the plant’s daily appetite for milk from 3.8 million pounds a day to over five million. Tours of the facility were conducted all day, which gave attendees a chance to see how all that milk is turned into cheese and other products.

The First District facility is another example of agriculture’s importance to our state’s economy. Trucks are busy over 20 hours a day hauling in milk from a large geographic, while the finished products are shipped to food manufacturers all over the country to be used in a variety of products available on our grocery shelves every day.

Rep. Anderson encourages constituents to contact his new office with input regarding any state legislative issue. He can be reached on the web at www.house. mn/13A and via email at rep.paul.anderson@house.mn. To contact Anderson by phone, call (651) 296-4317. Mail can be sent to Rep. Paul Anderson, 445 State Office Building, 100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., St. Paul, Minnesota 55155.

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Local Municipality Minutes Grey Eagle City August 9, 2011 The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Jim Gohman at 7:00 p.m., on the 9th day of August, 2011 in Council Chambers.

Council members present were Thom Muellner, Joe Arnzen, Andrea Kraska and Dennis Barrett.

No members were absent. Also in attendance were Lori Hellmann, Doug Goodrich and guests Vickie Hinnenkamp and Carl Butler.

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

A motion was made by Joe Arnzen to approve the minutes of the July 12, 2011 meeting with the following changes: page 1367, paragraph 6, second sentence, take out the word “and” and put the word discussion after the word further, and page 1366, paragraph 6, first sentence, add the words City Hall facility after Fire Hall, and paragraph 7, first sentence add the words City Hall facility after Fire Hall. A second was made by Dennis Barrett and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

Removal of a dead tree on the undeveloped portion of Bovee Street South was discussed. The tree is on City property and poses a threat to the Hinnenkamp home and power line. A motion was made by Joe Arnzen to approve the removal of the tree on the undeveloped portion of Bovee Street South and also a tree at Lakeview Cemetery at the best price and move forward. A second was made by Thom Muellner and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

Carl Butler discussed drainage issues on Maple Street North/ County Road 102. With this being a County Road ditch, the matter will have to be discussed with the County and reported to the Council at the next meeting.

There was no Water/Wastewater report for the month.

The following Maintenance items were discussed: 1. There is a dead tree in Lakeview Cemetery that needs to be removed before it does damage to any of the tomb stones. A quote for removal will be obtained at the same time as a quote for the removal of a dead tree on the undeveloped portion of Bovee Street South.

2. Shop air compressor will need to be replaced. No estimates have been obtained for a new one, but to replace the motor would cost approximately $300.

3. The Fire hydrant on the east side of town was repaired under warranty.

4. This fall, all fire hydrants will be flushed and pressure tested and any minor preventative maintenance will be done as needed.

The Mayor updated the Council on the following items: 1. Propane for 2011-2012 heat-

ing season went to Rahn’s Oil & Propane, Inc. for $1.849. Contrary to rumor, City employees are not receiving a discounted price for their propane from Crown Gas. 2. The Grey Eagle Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association Dinner will be held on August 13, 2011. They would appreciate any help the City Council and staff could provide in setting up, serving or clean up.

The access at Bass Lake was discussed. Gravel was hauled in last year but due to boats being power loaded; the gravel didn’t stay where it was intended. More cement slabs may be installed in the future but the City will need to work with the DNR for costs.

The gate valve for the school sprinkler was discussed. The school is willing to put one in and the City will be in contact with the superintendent in the coming months.

The Council discussed stop sign issues on Cedar Street South.

Information has been obtained from MnDOT and will be discussed at the September meeting.

The Clerk asked the Council whether or not they would waive the $25 per day fee for the use of the picnic shelter when the kitchen is used during GEM Fest. It was the consensus of the Council that the fee should remain in effect.

A motion was made by Dennis Barrett to approve Resolution No. 2011-11, A Resolution Accepting $1,000 Donation from the Grey Eagle Burtrum Lions Club for the Community Builders GEM Fest Carnival. A second was made by Thom Muellner and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried. The above stated resolution may be read in its entirety at the Clerk’s office.

The Clerk presented the 2012 preliminary budget and wage sheet for review. There is no anticipated increase in budget expenditures.

The preliminary budget will need to be approved at the September meeting and certified to the County Auditor’s Office by September 15th.

A motion was made by Thom Muellner to approve closure of Woodman Street South between Pearl Street and Spruce Street for the Grey Eagle Volunteer Fire Department Relief Association Dinner.

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

A building permit for the Double R to install a privacy fence was approved during the past month.

City Hall will be closed August 11th, 12th, 15th and 16th for Clerk’s vacation.

A letter will be sent to the new owners of the property located at 218 Woodman Street North, informing them of the requirement to connect to City water, and dog related information as it pertains to City ordinance.

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A motion was made by Joe Arnzen to approve the resignation of Andrew Brinkman from the Fire Department effective August 15, 2011. 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 approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the Todd County Attorney and the BCA for electronic filing of paperwork on behalf of the City of Grey Eagle in criminal matters. A second was made by Thom Muellner and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The Council received a request from a party interested in purchasing property outside of City limits, who would like to connect to City water. The interested party would need to come up with a detailed plan and present it to the Council before any decisions could be made.

A motion was made by Thom Muellner to approve the various fund transfers as follows: $8,704.13 from the Sewer Fund to the PFA Debt Service Fund, $767.86 from the Fire Fund to the Fire Hall Debt Service Fund, and $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. A second was made

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

A motion was made by Thom Muellner to approve the bills as listed with the addition of $2,174.89 to Minnesota Power and $1,000 to Community Builders. A second was made by Joe Arnzen and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Thom Muellner to adjourn at 8:55 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, September 13, 2011 in Council Chambers.

These are unapproved minutes.

Lori Hellmann, Clerk Burnhamville Township July 26, 2011 The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville Township was held July 26, 2011 at the Burtrum Community Center.

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chair Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors: Mike Berscheit, Louis Thompson; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky; and Treasurer Pam Throener; absent: Bruce Johnson . Others present: LeRoy Lambrecht, Deby Lambrecht, Wanda Holmquist, Brenda Schmidt, Kayla Sobiech, Karen Ring, Jack Ring, Shiela Maciej, Marvin Hoheisel, Ervin Muellner, and Ervin Herdering.

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Finance report was read and approved on a motion by Clara Taft and seconded by Jenny Ahrendt.

Checks number 6879 thru 6894 were approved for payment on a motion by Anna Payne and seconded by Clara Taft. Upon vote motion carried.

Under old business, several dogs have been running loose in town. Call Mayor Allen if you have a stray dog in your yard.

Under new business, the City siren is not working. It will be looked at.

Bob Veldkamp was at the meeting to request a 3.2 beer license for Heritage Days on August 27 & 28th. Motion was made by Jenny Ahrendt and seconded by Clara Taft to issue the license at $35 per day. Upon vote motion carried.

A motion was made by Clara Taft and seconded by Ron Strassburg to order new street signs for the ones that are missing. Upon vote motion carried.

Snow fence and trees will be ordered for the park on a motion by Anna Payne and seconded by Ron Strassburg. Upon vote motion carried.

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In the road report some roads are rough and supervisors requested the contractor to add more clay mixture to some of the roads and blade more.

The Swanville Rural Fire Association meeting should be August 23rd and a repetitive from the township will attend.

Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $172,523.75 before tonight’s bills. A CD is up for renewal and the board motioned to renew it with a motion by Sup. Berscheit and seconded by Sup. Thompson.

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Sup. Thompson. Motion passed. The meeting adjourned at 7:36 p.m.

Next regular meeting will be on August 30, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Burtrum Community Center.

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tion was made by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 4515 through 4525: Rev. $593.51, R&B $7,639.29. Sup. Thompson seconded the motion. Motions passed.

Correspondence included a letter from Todd County Planning and Zoning and a survey from the state legislature which the board discussed and filled out.

Marv Hoheisel presented a map showing how a group of land owners would like to move the township road Flicker Road to better design new lots from an old plat.

They were asking the township to vacate the current road and possibly help pay for moving the road.

The board stated they would not do a cost share on moving the road, but the supervisors supported the group‘s plan presented. The group would now need to get county approval of the plat and new road before any work would be done to the current road.

The road mileage and township road sign inventory was completed and will be sent in.

The township is working on clearing beavers and debris from the culvert on 321st Ave. Weed inspection is completed, but the supervisors heard some complaints about who should control weeds. Minnesota State Statute 18.76 to 18.88 states that property owners need to take care of noxious weeds on their property and that the county and township has the right and obligation to hire people to inspect for weeds. If property owners do not control weeds after be-

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Kringen’s Korner - By Jon Kringen, LPGE Superintendent Heavenly Harp Concert to be held at

Welcome back to the 2011-12 school year: The 2011-12 school year will officially begin on Sept. 6th with grades K-9 being in attendance while grades 10-12 will have their first day of Sept. 7th. Staff will report back to work on August 29th for four days of workshop activities. Fall sports for the High School have been in session since Aug. 15th.

There will be several important events for students and parents: 1. There will be an Open House for elementary students on Wednesday, August 31 from 1:00-8:00. Grades K-3 will have scheduled conference times while Grades 4-5 will have an open house format.

2. Middle School parents and students (Grades 6-8) will have an Open House on Wednesday, August 31 from 4:00-8:00 in the LPGE Middle School.

Parents and students may come at any time to get their schedule, walk through their schedule, find their lockers and meet their child’s teachers.

3. High School students (Grades 9-12) and parents will have an Open House on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 from 4-8:00 p.m. at the Long PrairieGrey Eagle High School All students and their parents are encouraged to attend. Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 may pick up schedules during that time. Ninth grade students will receive their schedule on September 6, 2011.

GAPP exchange student/parent meeting will be held at 7:30 in Frau Lu’s classroom.

Parents and students are encouraged to attend to help get the school year off to a good start!

A maid worked for an artist, and every night she was fascinated by the form of a person emerging from the marble.

One night she came in just as the artist was about to leave. For the first time she noticed the fully sculpted form.

“That,” she exclaimed, “is Abraham Lincoln. How did you know he was in there?”

The Lord looks at you and me and he sees not only what we are, but what we can be.

One day He said to one, “You’re Simon,” a rickety character. But He added, “You will be called Peter,” a rocklike character.

The Lord is the Master Sculptor.

Let Him make your life beautiful, won’t you?

Anderson donates Legislative pay to local nursing homes, 4-H clubs Recent media reports indicated Rep. Paul Anderson, R-Starbuck, accepted his compensation during the recent state shutdown, but failed to report he donated $1,000 to nursing homes in District 13A and plans to send another $300 to area 4-H clubs.

Anderson estimated his legislative compensation during the three-week shutdown to be approximately $1,300 and planned his donations accordingly.

“I did not feel it would be right to collect a paycheck during a shutdown, so I decided to put the money to charitable use,” Anderson said. “The alternative would have been to not take my

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Letter to the Editor

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By Ione Yates, Clarissa I read the following news article “The personal costs of budget cuts by Warren Wolfe in the Star Tribune and I’ve been on a slow simmer all day as I try to contain my thoughts in a civil language. All I can say to you and your Republican colleagues who hold the banner high proclaiming your “pro life” positions that the means by which you tackled (or should I say ransacked) the budget should make you hold your head low in shame.

I have a niece who was born with cerebral palsy and I couldn’t be more proud of her and the achievements she has made in her life. Despite physical liminations, she graduated from high school with honors and went on to the College of St. Catherine to gain a degree in Occupational Science as she wanted to devote her career to helping people like those who helped her at Camp Courage.

No one goes into Occupational Science/ Therapy with the intentions of getting rich, but now with her wages being cut as a Personal Care Assistant and Client Advocate, it’s going to be even more difficult to pay back her student loans.

Then, too, her hours are being cut back in your cold-hearted measure of budget cutting. Who will care for these people?

Are you, as members of the State Legislature, willing to have your wages cut

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Meanwhile, perhaps you can call upon some of your millionnaire friends you sheltered in tax breaks “so they could provide jobs” in the private economy to join you as “fill in” caregivers. It will be an eye-opening opportunity to see how difficult the work is.

There, by the Grace of God, go I.

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“Kitchen Fun” class at Swanville Elementary

GARAGE SALE: Burtrum City Hall, multi family, lots of misc. Aug. 26: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Aug. 27: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

FOR SALE: Great Dane puppies, Merle, Boston, harl, blk., ready Sept 2. Call 320-250-7741.

CRAFT SALE: Aug. 25-26: 8 a.m.5 p.m. 205 Avon Ave. N., (Co. Rd. 9) Avon. Table runners, pot holders, scrubbies, hand embroidered dish towels, dish rags, American doll clothes, rag rugs, hand towels, outdoor wood decor, bibs, potato bags, engraving on wood, bird feeders, oven mitts, 11x15 hot pads, plastic bag holders, more!

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FOR SALE: Barnyard and Cochin Bantam chickens. Call 320-285-2551.

HUGE MOVING SALE: One day only, Sat., Aug. 27, 7-4, Melrose Storage, North on Co. Rd. 13.

MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Saturday August 27, 9:00-, Big Birch Lake, Co. Rds. 17 and 127, watch for signs.

Traffic lights made by the Swanville students are (front, from left) Anthony Nothermann, Emma Kremers, Lucas Miller, Lauren Miller, Aiden Brandt-Price and Andrew Notermann; (back) Charlie Kurowski, Tyler Czech, Tori Kircher, Abby Kurowski, Zachary Wimmer and Amelia Hudalla. Not pictured: Emily Beseman and Haden Chuba.

“Traffic Lights,” “Fruit Smoothies,” “Cup O’ Fish,” and “10 X Trail Mix” were all a hit with the dozen students who showed up for Day 1 of this fun summer class taught by Ms. Bisek.

Before beginning the treats, the students talked about different things found in a kitchen and what they are used for. They also talked about measuring tools and the process of getting an accurate measure. In their little booklets, that included all the recipes, the students colored spoons and cups as directed to help them identify the different measures.

On Day 2, 14 students listened to the story Fish is Fish by Leo Lionni and enjoyed the “Cup O’ Fish” that was made on Day 1. Also, a version of the story Magpie’s Nest by Joseph Jacob was read before making some “Bird Nests” from chocolate and noodles. “Dogs in a Blanket” and “Homemade Play Dough” with many colors, glitter and mint aroma,

were also big hits.

To keep hydrated on the warm day, the students enjoyed flavorful slushies. These students are now equipped to have some extra fun at their homes with their families, too.

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Central MN Heritage Club

4th Annual Threshing Show 1/4 Mile North of Burtrum on County 13

Saturday & Sunday Aug. 27 & 28 • 10:00 AM

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Sunday Worship Service On the Grounds Sunday, Aug. 28 10:00 AM Rev. Tom Scepaniak (who is a farmer) Sharing a message “Farming With My Bible” Special Old Time Gospel Band “Slew Foot Family Band”

ATV & Garden Tractor Pull Saturday 4:30 PM

Live Music Great Concessions All Day!

Specializing in Fun Interactive, Group Activities to Keep Everyone Involved.

All Exhibitors Welcome!

Car, Tractor Truck Show

Trophies Given for Car & Tractor Exhibitors

Featuring IH Tractors Door Prizes Each Day

Primitive Camping On Grounds

Beer Garden

Demonstrating: Saw Mill, Threshing, Gas Engine Displays

Plus: Tractor Games, Sawing Contest, Pedal Tractor Pull (Kids up to age 9) Schedule of Events

These are just start times. Events will be running throughout the day.

Saw Mill: 10 AM Flea Market: 10 AM Gas Engine Displays: 10 AM

Music: 12 PM Threshing: 12 PM

Times may vary slightly depending on weather conditions.

Sunday Raffle Prizes: 3 PM Cash Prizes Over 50 Prizes to Be Given Away

For more information contact Bob at 320-285-2360 or Wes at 320-584-5403.

St. Rose of Lima, St. Rosa 2011 Annual

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10:00 a.m. Outdoor Polka Mass

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11:00 a.m. Chicken & Ham Dinner w/ Homemade Pies 12:30 p.m. Bean Bag Tournament Sign-Up

2:00 p.m. Quilt Auction - Beautiful Homemade Quilts

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