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wanted to marry.” The single man once again thought about the man’s statement. “Well, yes, that’s true,” he said. “There was one girl once. The perfect girl. Actually, she was the only perfect girl I have ever met. Everything she did was absolutely right on. She really was the perfect girl for me.” “Well why on Earth didn’t you marry her?” the married man asked. “She was looking for the perfect man,” the other replied. Perfect is the ultimate praise. But trying to attain perfection can cause stress, hinder efficiency and create unnecessary conflicts. Perfectionists are frequently thought of as critical, overwhelmed, unable to see the big picture, stressed-out, anxious and rarely able to enjoy their accomplishments. Perfect is also the ultimate impossibility. Most of us are content to settle for almost perfect, or pretty darn close. So it makes sense to focus instead on a goal of excellence: meeting the highest standards agree upon for oneself or by the group. As the legendary football coach Vince Lombardi said, “Perfection is
not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.” Excellence means continued personal and professional growth, job satisfaction and customer service, clear and reasonable expectations and a strong sense of accomplishment. To truly keep on the path toward the pursuit of excellence, give these points some consideration: • Get real. When you find yourself becoming frantic about a goal, stop and ask, “Is this problem really worth the level of frustration I’m experiencing?” The likelihood that a result can never be good enough is counterproductive to progress. • Establish clear expectations. If you know what’s expected of you, you can better track your progress and draw boundaries when needed, which will help you move forward with a project instead of obsessing on details that may not ultimately make a difference. Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3
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Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 • Identify your triggers. Learn to recognize the factors that lead or contribute to your perfectionist thinking and behaviors - and avoid them. If you can’t figure them out by yourself, ask your colleagues. They will likely be able to tell you what you need to know. • Delegate. Many perfectionists mistakenly believe that they - and only they - can complete the task at hand. Allow other people to assist you, which will increase the odds that the group will more easily reach excellence. Then be prepared to be amazed at results that you never imagined might be possible. • Know what’s important. Ask yourself, “What’s most important about this project? Seek input from supervisors, colleagues and employees. Setting your objectives and then identifying key points allows everyone to contribute to the success of the project. • Focus on what you can do, not on
what you can’t. Do the best job possible within the limits of your resources. Rather than wasting time, energy and money obsessing about how good it could be if you had more to work with, concentrate your efforts on how to get the best result within your limitations. Longtime readers of this column will suspect I am contradicting one of my favorite aphorisms: “Practice makes perfect - not true. Perfect practice makes perfect.” I still adhere to that philosophy. If you are practicing to improve performance, whether for a presentation or golf swing, you want to improve your performance, not repeatedly practicing mistakes. Management guru Stephen Covey put it this way: “Real excellence does not come cheaply. A certain price must be paid in terms of practice, patience, and persistence - natural ability notwithstanding.” In other words, you have to be
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willing to pay the price, because excellence in any field is not automatic. I know people who have bowled perfect games. I have witnessed pitchers throwing perfect games. Not to brag, but I recently got my first hole-in-one. Those are rarities, believe me. And that’s why we keep practicing, as perfectly as we can. Mackay’s Moral: Even if you can’t achieve perfection, you should never
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Obituaries William “Bill” Fellegy
Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of William “Bill” Fellegy, age 90, of Holdingford, will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 8, 2015 with a visitation at 9:00 AM prior to services at the Church of All Saints – St. Hedwig in Holdingford. Father David Grundman will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery following the service. Bill passed away peacefully at Mother of Mercy Nursing home early Tuesday morning. Bill was born on July 31, 1924 to William G. and Florence (Hiesick) Fellegy in Minneapolis. He grew up with three siblings and graduated from Upsala High School. He loved to play his guitar, played in the band “Lonesome Cowboys,” and sang at weddings, funerals, and dances. Bill married Jeanette Kollodge in February of 1944, served in the US Army from 1945-1946, and returned home to help on the family farm. Bill and Jeanette raised ten children
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A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 6, 2015 at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in St. Martin for Richard Stephen Fleischhacker who passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 1, after a short battle with multiple myeloma at Watkins Hilltop Healthcare Center. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Wenner Funeral Home, Richmond MN. Richard Stephen Fleischhacker was born on March 15, 1933 in Zion Township to Joseph and Anna (Gully) Fleischhacker on the family farm. He lived his entire life on the same family homestead and raised his family there as well. Richard was a member of St. Martin’s Catholic Church. He was baptized, made his first communion, confirmation and was married at St. Martin’s Catholic Church. He was a church usher for many years. Richard graduated from St. Martin School District 22 in June 1947. On May 19, 1954 he married Clotilda Kalthoff at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Farming. From this union 6 children were born. They were married for 11 years. Clotilda passed away in 1965. On August 17, 1979 he married Eileen (Haggerty) Van Nurden at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in St Martin. They were married for 35 years. Richard was a dairy farmer until 1988 and continued to crop farm for several more years after that. He then became employed by Walmart of St Cloud for 18 years. He was a member of many organizations; Paynesville Farmers Union 290 and was president for 20 years, Stearns Electric Association
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The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Sally Kuklok, age 97 of St. Wendel, will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 6, at the St. Columbkille Catholic church in St. Wendel, burial will be in the parish cemetery. Sally passed away peacefully on Saturday at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, with memories of families and friends on her mind. There will be a visitation after 9:30 AM Thursday at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Holdingford. Sally was born October 30, 1917 in Brockway Township to Frank and Mary (Beniek) Kostraba. She married Philip Kuklok on October 24, 1938 in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Opole. The couple farmed together and raised their family near St. Wendel. Sally also worked at Fingerhut. The moved to a rural home in 1970 and Sally retired from Fingerhut in 1982. Sally continued to live in St. Wendel until 2000, when
for 15 years and was board chair for 8 years, was a lifetime member and past president of the St. Martin Catholic Aid Association, Secretary of St. Joseph Men’s Society Chapter, was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and past president of St. Martin Parish Council. He was a member of the St. Martin Lions Club for 30 years. He was the District 5M8 Zone Chair for the Lions Club and Past Recipient of the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. He was the Zion Township Fire Warden for over 30 years and was a member of the Paynesville Hospital Foundation board for 8 years. Richard also played cards with the Paynesville Cancerama Club, and volunteered as a bus driver for Benet Place in St. Cloud for 7 years. Richard enjoyed traveling, fishing and camping, but mostly loved going up north. He played cards in St. Martin, and he could visit with any person he met. Richard is survived by his children, Ruth (Jim) Hormann, Dennis (Charlene) Fleischhacker, Karen (Joe) Becker, Donna (John) Porter and John Fleischhacker, and step-children, Tom (Veronica) Van Nurden, Bill (Ann) Van Nurden and Joanne Hatten; grandchildern, Angela Fleischhacker, Richard Fleischhacker, Michael Fleischhacker, Victoria Braegelmann, Stephanie Hormann, Katherine Leither, Jennifer Becker, Rachael Rusch and Jessica Stocker, along with 4 step grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren (and one on the way), 2 step great-grandchildren; one sister, Sr. Emericia Fleischhacker, OSB; 4 brothers, Ralph (Anna Mae) Fleischhacker, Art Fleischhacker, Merv (Rita) Fleischhacker, and Fr. John Fleischhacker, OSC. Richard is preceded in death by his 2 wives, Clotilda on July 19, 1965 and Eileen on July 17, 2014; his son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Karen Fleischhacker; his brother, Bro. Roman Fleischhacker, OSC, and his parents, Joseph and Anna Fleischhacker, his father-in-laws and mother-in-laws, John and Gertrude Kalthoff and William and Olive Haggerty.
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Ray and Hilda (Wielenberg) Barthel of Holdingford were married Aug. 23, 1955 at St. Francis church in St. Francis. The couple will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with an open house on Saturday, August 22 at 1:00 PM at the Elmdale Community Center in Elmdale. Dinner will be served at 4:00 PM. Hosted by their children. No gifts please.
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BIG BIRCH LAKE: 11751 CO 47: Great West Facing Location on Big Birch Lake. Must See Level Lake Lot with nearly no elevation to the water. Home features 2 beds & 1 bath. Home needs work but has the potential to be very nice. Affordable opportunity to be on one of MN Premier Lakes! PRICE REDUCED $160,000 LITTLE BIRCH LAKE: 44715 Birch Ridge Road, Melrose: 3 BR year round home in great condition on Popular Little Birch Lake priced well below assessed value. Many updates to include roof, windows, furnace, entire LL, driveway, garage foundation, septic & more. Great fishing & Unbeatable Sunsets. $149,900
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NEW LISTING LITTLE BIRCH LAKE: Hard to find building lot on East shore of Little Birch Lake. Gentle slope down to lake & perfectly level at the waters edge. West facing lake view, patio area for camping, dock, hard bottom good swimming lakeshore. Must see lot! $129,900 BIG BIRCH LAKE: Anne Trail, Grey Eagle: Unique property on W side of Big Birch Lake by Beaver Bay. Nearly 1 acre, heavily wooded build-able lake, great swimming hard bottom shoreline. A-Frame sits on waters edge, 135’ of lake shore & road frontage. $179,900 MOOSE LAKE: Burtrum: An awesome large 2.90 acre wooded lake loton Moose Lake Burnhamville TWP. A must see if you’re searching for a large lake lot on a small lake. Moose Lake is a 133 acre natural environment lake known for good fishing. $89,900 Long Lake Burnhamville TWP: 13+ Acres on Long Lake Burnhamville TWP. This property is mostly low ground but may have building eligibility. Property currently has dock access & swimming area. Excellent hunting land with State Owned Property Adjacent, Great Camping & Hunting Spot. $49,900 BIG BIRCH LAKE 44450 Birch Park Cr., Grey Eagle: Impossible to find on Big Birch Lake! Heavily wooded 2+ acre building lot. 271’ of prime lake shore & over 2 acres of land. This is an extremely rare opportunity to buy a lake lot like this on Big Birch Lake. $300,000
NEW LISTING LITTLE BIRCH LAKE: 10912 Alum Trail, Grey Eagle: Privacy with this year round lake home on Little Birch Lake. Large 2+ acre lot W 2 Parcels. Home features 4 beds baths. Abundance of storage space, deck on lakeside plus 2 seasonal porches. Access to private boat landing. Must see! $224,900 LITTLE BIRCH LAKE: 32925 Lake Sylvia Road, Melrose: 6 BR, 3 bath home on Popular Little Birch Lake with sandy shore, vaulted ceilings with loft/game room, walk-out basement, large kitchen/dining/living room area great for entertaining, patio, deck, guest house, 36x32 shed, secluded wooded lot on dead end! $225,900 BIG BIRCH LAKE: 10021 County 47, Grey Eagle: Premier Big Birch Lake Home for sale! West facing & property has been recently remodeled from top to bottom. Year round property! Affordable price for Big Birch Lake. Hard bottom lake shore offering excellent swimming. Don’t Delay Viewing This Property! PRICE REDUCED $179,900 BIG BIRCH LAKE: 11828 County 47 Enjoy living on popular Big Birch Lake with 125’ of shoreline in this Spacious 4 bed, 2 bath home on over an acre lot with secluded back yard w/ mature trees & abundant wildlife. Vaulted ceilings, center island, pantry, storage shed, gazebo & More! $269,900 LONG LAKE: 17435 Dunlin Rd, Burtrum: Stunning original owner lake home. 4 beds & 3 baths. 158’ of lakeshore & views throughout the home you must see. Spacious floor plan, gas fireplace, deck for entertaining, dock & hot tub included, storage shed, tarred drive! PRICE REDUCED $349,900 SAUK LAKE: 12153 Alcott Drive, Sauk Centre: Gorgeous custom built home. Amazing West facing lake view, custom knotty Alder cabinets & Oak millwork, maintenance free exterior, 125’ of lakeshore, asphalt drive, dock & elevator included, deck for entertaining, Must See Lake home! $299,900
BEAUTY LAKE: 26594 Ironwood Drive, Long Prairie: If you’re looking for privacy & seclusion then this cabin will be perfect Long Lake $129,900 Lake Le Homme Dieu $650,000 Big Birch Lake $219,900 Latimer Lake $204,777 for you. Gorgeous mature trees, mobile home is in very Brandon Kelly, BROKER-REALTOR good condition & has been maintained very well. Large deck with excellent view 320-491-6107 or 320-285-3222 of lake & wildlife. $89,900 Email: brandon@centralmnrealty.com Offices Located in • Melrose Members of Minneapolis, St. Paul, SEARCH ALL HOMES FOR SALE AT: • Long Prairie St. Cloud, & Alexandria www.brandonkellymn.com Equal Housing • St. Joseph Multiple Listing Service Opportunity www.lakehomesbybrandon.com
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Thomas ‘Tom’ W. Reiter Sr. T h o m a s ‘Tom’ W. Reiter Sr., 71 year old resident of Flensburg, MN passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 after a year long battle with cancer, at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Memorial Service was held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN with Rev. Gregg Valentine officiating. Tom was born on July 2, 1944 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to the late Earl A. Reiter and Ruth E. (Collins) Reiter. Around when Tom was 6 months old, his parents moved to Balaton, Minnesota where he grew up and attended school. Following high school, Tom enlisted into the United States Army. After leaving the Army, Tom’s family moved to St. Cloud, where he met Judith Cordie. Tom and Judy were married on October 7, 1967 in Waite Park. Tom was an A.S.E. certified auto mechanic for most of his
life, and some considered him to be an “automotive genius”. He was employed by Kroska-Datsun before opening his own repair shop. Later, he was employed by Fleet Supply, Frerich’s Auto Repair, Sears, Always Available (Towing), and O’Reilly’s Auto Parts. Tom’s hobbies included, fishing, camping, hunting, auto racing, and spending time with family and friends. Tom is survived by his loving companion and life partner of 50 years, Judith Cordie of Flensburg, MN; children, Patricia (Joseph) Wachmann of St. Cloud, MN; Thomas Reiter, Jr. of Swanville, MN; Donald Reiter of Alexandria, MN; Peter (Amanda) Reiter of Melrose, MN; and Tanya Reiter (David Scott) of Verndale, MN; 23 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; sister, Carol (James) Hutchins of Fairfax, MN; brother, William Reiter of Mokena, IL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ruth Reiter; grandparents; and sister-in-law, Judy Reiter.
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The family of Calvin Hedin would like to thank everyone for all the prayers, visits and support while Calvin was sick and when he passed away. Thank you to the Hospice program for helping him to be comfortable, to Pastor Zellers for his special message, to Shelly’s Chapel for everything they did to make it easier. To the funeral committee for preparing and serving lunch, to the pallbearers and the honorary pallbearers, also to everyone who sent cards, generous gifts and food to the house and flowers. Thank you to everyone who took time to attend the wake and the funeral. We are very glad to live in this community.
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Dear Dave, My wife and I are thinking about selling our home. I was recently let go from the military due to downsizing, and I’ve begun a job in real estate but things are starting slowly. My wife brings home about $3,500 a month as a teacher, and the only debt we have is our house payment of $1,616 a month. I was given a $35,000 severance package, but we need some advice to help bridge the financial gap. Any ideas? -Erik Dear Erik, Having little or no income is a lot harder than a variable income situation. Your wife is bringing home good money, but at the moment your house payment is almost half that amount. Are there some things you can do on the side while you’re getting your real estate business going that will create income? If you could make even $1,000 to $2,000 a month, it would change the picture entirely. You guys would be able to keep your home and have a little breathing room while you get your real estate career off the ground. Looking at it from a long-term perspective, if you’re selling a bunch of houses a year or two from now, you’re in the clear. You could easily stay in the house. But if you don’t find extra income while you build your business, if you’re not willing to work extra hard and sacrifice in the meantime — even if it means just delivering pizzas — then you probably need to sell the house. It takes about six to nine months to start making a living in the residential real estate business. So look at it this way: the more houses you sell, the
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less time you spend delivering pizzas. All this really hinges on is how badly you want a career in real estate and how much you guys want to keep your home. If you want it enough, you’ll do what it takes to get there. And for the time being that’s going to mean supplementing your income with something on the side while you grow your real estate business! -Dave Dear Dave, We’ve made an offer on a house we really like through a first-time buyers program. Now, after looking over our budget and debts again, my wife and I are having second thoughts. We haven’t signed or turned in any paperwork yet. What do you think we should do? -Craig Dear Craig, I wouldn’t go through with the deal. I advise people to be debt-free before buying a home, because you want a home to be a blessing, not a curse. Homeownership when you’re broke is never a good idea. And basically, that’s the situation you’re describing. You have debt, and you’re trying to squeak into something with a first-time buyers plan. The translation? You have no money. Everything that can go wrong will go wrong. That’s Murphy’s Law, and he’ll move into your spare bedroom along with his three cousins — Broke, Desperate and Stupid. Get your debts paid off, build up an emergency fund, and save up a good down payment before buying a home. I know that’s not the popular answer, but it’s the smart one! -Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
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How to Get More Done In Less Time: Perspecitve -By Dr. John C. Maxwell As evidenced by the popularity of the following films, moviegoers are fascinated by the possibility of escaping the steady passage of time. In G r o u n d h o g ’s Day, Phil Connors (Bill Murray) gets stuck in a time loop, experiencing the same day over and over again. In Back to the Future, Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) must alter the course of history by traveling through time to change past events. In Click, Adam Sandler plays a man whose magic remote control gives him the power to fast forward through life’s dull or uncomfortable moments. In Inception, Leonardo Di Caprio’s character, by entering into a series of dreams, experiences years in a matter of minutes. In Multiplicity, Micheal Keaton is cast as a busy dad, husband, and employer crunched for time. He clones himself so that he can fit everything he wants to do within a single day. It certainly would be wonderful to relive our fondest memories, to undo
Morrison County Sheriff’s Office July 29, 2015: At at approximately 9:55 a.m., their office received a report of a two vehicle accident at the intersection of 160th avenue and 68th street, just north of Royalton in Bellevue Township. 68 year old Patrick Kuklok from Holdingford was traveling eastbound on 68th Street and 38 year old Ryan Burggraff from Royalton was traveling northbound on 160th Avenue. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Kuklok failed to yield at the intersection and both vehicles collided at the intersection. Kuklok was driving a Chevy Malibu passenger car and Burggraff was driving a Chevy Silverado pickup truck. Patrick Kuklok, Anne Kuklok and Jamison Kuklok were all in the same vehicle and they were transported by Gold Cross Ambulance to the St. Cloud hospital with non life threatening injuries. The Sheriff’s Office reports that both vehicles were totaled and the Royalton Fire Department was called out to the scene for extrication purposes. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accident and they were assisted by the Royalton Police Department, Royalton Fire Department, Royalton First Response Team and Gold Cross Ambulance.
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past mistakes, to halt time in order to get ahead, or somehow to foresee and prevent future disasters. Yet in actuality, we’re stuck plodding through life second by second. We don’t get any do-overs, we cannot peer into the future, and we can neither speed up nor slow down how quickly the day passes. Though we have no control over the flow of time, we can become smarter about how we spend the hours in each day. However, before we can learn to manage time more effectively, we must adopt a realistic perspective of it. PROPER PERSPECTIVES ON TIME 1) Recognize that “Spending Time” Is Not a Metaphor. Time is more valuable than money, because time is irreplaceable. “You don’t really pay for things with money,” says author Charles Spezzano in What to Do Between Birth and Death. “You pay for them with time.” We exchange our time for dollars when we go to work and then trade our dollars for everything we purchase and accumulate. In essence, all we possess can be traced back to a payment of time. Time stewardship is perhaps a leader’s greatest responsibility. In the words of Peter Drucker, “Nothing else distinguishes effective executives as much as their tender loving care of time.” 2) Understand the Power of Compounding With time, as with finances, investments made early in life accrue the most interest. When we poorly manage our time, we go into debt by establishing bad habits. Later, we not only must make up for wasted time, but we also must pay interest—spending extra to repair the damage of our negative patterns of behavior. On the flip side, when we invest our time wisely from a young age, we reap the benefits of compounding interest in our leadership. 3) Realize That Lost Time Is Never Found Again. Clayton C. Barbeau in his book Joy of Marriage writes, “Again and again, I meet marriage situations in which the couple speaks of ‘not finding time’ [to be together]. I’ve never yet stumbled across 20 minutes lying on the sidewalk, though once I found a $20 bill. Nor have I ever met anyone who just happened
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across two weeks of time somebody had left in the park. I doubt that anyone else has done so either, for the simple reason that time is not found. Time is created by us for the things we want to do. It often requires conscious planning to create those chunks of time we can devote totally to the other.” 4) Appreciate How a Thankful and Hopeful Attitude Makes the Most of Time In Martin Seligman’s twentytwo year study at the University of Pennsylvania, summarized in his book Learned Optimism, he determined that optimism is the most important quality you can develop for personal and professional success and happiness. Optimistic people are more effective in almost every area of life. Why? Because they approach the world with gratitude and hope rather than fear and regret. Optimists have four special behaviors, all learned through conscious practice and repetition. First, optimists look for the good in every situation.
They always find blessings for which to be grateful. Second, optimists always seek the valuable lesson in every setback. They’re thankful even for hardships, interpreting difficulty as instruction rather than obstruction. Third, optimists always look for the solution to every problem. Instead of blaming or complaining when things go wrong, they take action in the hopes of improving their situation. They ask questions like, “What’s the solution? What can we do now? What’s the next step?” Fourth, optimists think and talk continually about their goals. Hopeful tomorrow will be better than today, they are future-oriented rather than backward-looking. Dr. John C. Maxwell has authored over 30 books, including such New York Times best-sellers as “Failing Forward” and “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.” http:// ak-cache.legacy.com/legacy/images/ Cobrands/HeraldNet/Photos/Koehn_ Arnold_538253_20140115.jpg
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Community Snapshots
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Community Country Church of ico. Events have ranged from church Holdingford will be hosting the Kingery services to conferences, conventions, and Wissman’s families in concert on county fairs, retirement parks, Christian Monday, August 10th at 7 PM. schools, and prison ministry. They have The Kingery family, from Cen- performed at the National Bible Bee, the tral Minnesota, began as a family of National Home-school Convention, and ten, Mike, Chris, and their eight chil- completed three Christmas seasons in dren singing and ministering together Branson, Missouri. through music. It has grown to include A free will offering will be taken, town sons-in-law and four grandchil- Ice Cream social will follow concert. dren! They have enjoyed singing together for the past eight years. They sing primarily gospel bluegrass music while also incorporating fiddle, patriotic, Americana, and Capella. Their combination of tight harmonies, uplifting songs, and family unity are sure to encourage. The Wissman family are from the Midwest, the fifteenmember Wissman Family have spent the past 12 years delighting audiences nationwide with their uplifting blend of gospel bluegrass music. Featuring Loren, Gloria, and their 13 children, each concert is filled with tight vocal harmonies, award-winning bluegrass pickin’ and memorable family moments. Traveling in their 45 foot bus, the Wissman family annually share their musical talGas Exchange ents with an average of 200 BITZ HARDWARE •• LP FLOE Dock Systems • Repair Boat Lifts services each year throughout Grey Eagle • 320-285-2000 Mon.-Fri.: 8-5:30 35 states, Canada and MexSat.: 8-4
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Minnesota Through The Lens:
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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson
Driver-less Vehicles, Water Regulations Make for Interesting Meetings Those of us on the Legislative Energy Commission heard an interesting presentation at our meeting last Thursday. The topic was energy use in transportation systems and how changes in transportation policy can be used to lower traffic levels during peak periods of rush hour use. For example, charging higher toll fees during those times to encourage alternate travel plans has worked in some European countries. We also heard a report from one Minnesota company that encourages its employees to work from home. And last on the agenda was a fascinating report on the impact driverless vehicles will have on our society. All the major car companies are working on vehicles that can be programmed to travel nearly anywhere, without the need for a driver to maneuver in traffic. At least three states currently allow for the testing of these vehicles, and more will probably follow suit as they become more common. Around 60 people attended a town hall meeting last week in Alexandria to voice their opinions on new water sustainability guidelines the DNR is charged with enforcing. Most were farmers who irrigate their cropland and are directly affected by the rules. Several DNR staffers were also on hand to talk about those rules and how they are trying to implement them. It was explained that after a record number of applications for large water appropriation permits in the past few years, the number has dropped this year. This has allowed the DNR to better handle those applications and take action on them in a more timely fashion. When a permit is applied for, the DNR responds with one of three colors denoting the status of the application. A red response means the chances of obtaining a water appropriation permit are highly unlikely. A yellow color means the DNR has questions about the application, but if certain practices are completed, a permit may be granted. A green response means the application stands a very good chance of being ap-
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proved. It was stated, however, that a green response is hardly ever given. A well driller commented that this practice is confusing because most of the applications are returned with a yellow color, meaning more work needs to be done before a permit is granted. And in many cases, just exactly what needs to be done is not clarified. A DNR spokesperson said that of the approximately 1,000 applications received in the past two years, only 34 were required to undergo what’s known as an aquifer test. That’s when the well is pumped for significant length of time, sometimes for 7 days straight, to determine the draw-down of the well. A recurring theme among irrigators and well drillers is that the DNR requires so much background information before granting a permit that projects sometimes aren’t worth pursuing because of the high cost and time involved. One of those requirements was notifying all well owners within a certain radius and asking questions about their wells. The Legislature changed that process, and from now on, DNR personnel will do that background work. Judging by the number of folks attending the meeting, interest in this subject is high. More work needs to be done by all those involved to improve the process. The goal of the DNR is to have applications completed within 150 days, and for the most part, that goal is being met. The Legislature should come up with some level of state funding to help with the cost of gathering data. For example, I don’t think it should be entirely up to the person seeking a new permit to pay the cost of a required monitoring well. Rep. Anderson can be contacted by email at rep.paul.anderson@house. mn or by phone at 651-296-4317. To receive email updates sign-up on his webpage at www.house.mn/13a.
Villard All School Reunion scheduled for Sept. 5
The Villard All School Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 5 at Broadway Ballroom, 115 E. 30th Ave., Alexandria. Social hour will be from 5:30-6:30 p.m. with dinner to follow. Honored class is Class of 1965. Reservations are necessary before August 31st. For reservations please call Margo Fierke Hoffman at 320-554-3702 or email her at johnmargo@outlook. com.
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Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. -Henry Ford
“Congratulations” is a word of encouragement that we all enjoy hearing. Being recognized for any of our accomplishments means that someone has noticed what we have done. It usually brings us feelings of worth and value, importance and significance. Often we swell with pride saying, “Look at me! I’m someone special.” When things had finally stabilized in David’s life he paused briefly and rejoiced by saying, “He put a new song in my heart.” This was not the first time that God heard and answered his prayers. God had delivered him many times - perhaps more times than he
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Borgstrom House tells the story of Upsala’s past ago. During Upsala’s Heritage Day Festival, the Borgstrom house is open to the public for touring and provides an opportunity for townspeople to learn about the history of their town and to witness, firsthand, the relics and memories that have been left behind by early community members. While many prefer to look toward the future, the Borgstrom
By Ruthie Flaa In 1914, newlyweds Axel and Carrie Borgstrom moved into a small farmhouse in Upsala, Minnesota. Over 100 years later, that same farmhouse still stands. Since 1984, the Borgstrom’s house has been a monument and museum for the people of Upsala. Inside this home are displayed the remnants of a family’s past life as well as the memories of an entire community. Dennis Westrich was all smiles as he explained the history and facts behind the many different pieces of furniture, artifacts and historical objects in the Borgstrom House. Westrich, owner of the Farm Store in Upsala, doesn’t always give the tours of this ancient home, yet he was willing to provide a personal tour and descriptions of the Borgstrom’s old way of life. Available in the house is also a detailed summary of the house and family history written by Dan Hovland, a member of the Upsala Historical Society. Printed copies of the summary can be purchased upon entering the house for tours. Having moved to Minnesota from Sweden with his family in 1893, Axel
Borgstrom was one of the first members of the small, Upsala community--his father being among the group of men who founded the town. Over 60 years later, Axel and his wife became members of the historical society and donated their first house together to the society. This began the accumulation of artifacts to put into the house--which would soon be considered a museum--although a majority of the items inside were ones that the Borgstroms had left behind after moving to a new home in town. With the hard work of the Upsala Area Historical Society and other members of the town, families can gather to discover classic pieces of 20th century furniture and appliances. In the summer kitchen, an ice box sits against the wall and aged utensils are displayed on the counters. In the livingroom, a record player, typewriter and old pianos can be found. Not only does the Borgstrom’s house contain pieces from their past, but an array of historical pieces which belong to the city. In the house one can see the first teller’s cage from the old bank, the school’s old drinking fountain and newspaper clippings from over 50 years
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Central Minnesota Tea Party meeting set for August 10
By Nancy Judd Mary Amlaw will be the Central Minnesota Tea Party Patriots speaker on Monday, August 10, with social time at 6 PM, and the meeting starts at 6:30 PM, at the Church of Christ in Browerville on 4th and Main Street/Hwy 71. The topic will include the Founder’s view of property rights and then she will talk about her role as a Board member of the Legislative Assembly of Minnesota. Open mic to follow. Also, mark your calendar for Tues-
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Local Municipality Minutes
Upsala City August 3, 2015 These minutes are not approved. Call to Order/Attendance The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was said. On roll call members present were: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Brian Lange, Joan Olson, Dennis Westrich, and Robert Maciej. People present: Terry Lerke, Morrison County Record and Michelle Stevens, Clerk/ Treasurer. Minutes: Maciej made a motion to approve minutes from July 6, 2015 regular City Council Meeting, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously. Added agenda items: Lange made a motion to accept the agenda with four additions, 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously. Presentation, Citizen Appeals: Mary Bachman, Schlenner Wenner, reported on the City’s audit for 2014. UBA (Upsala Baseball Assoc.) planned to discuss irrigation in the ballpark. They were unable to attend the meeting. Elmdale Township planned to discuss snow plowing and mutual work. This was postponed until September since Frank Koopmeiners, Public Works, is on vacation. Department Reports: City Office Report: Quarterly Reports were submitted, however they were late. This will be rectified by next quarter. Clerk Stevens reported that according to the League of MN Cities she can, with the council’s approval, appoint a deputy clerk who can perform all duties of the clerk in her absence. Or, the council in the clerk’s absence could appoint a deputy clerk. Lange made motion to have Stevens appoint Jeanie Peterson as the Deputy Clerk to perform all duties of the clerk in her absence, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously. Received and email from Ron Anderson, former Mayor of Milan, extending his appreciation for use of the city park for a family reunion. Maintenance Report, Frank Koopmeiners: Water up 583 gal. Sewer is down 0.53 hr./day. Thein Well is working on well #4. Julian Herbes, part time Public Works, is on call while Frank is on vacation. Lange made a motion to approve the estimate from Thein Well, 2nd Maciej. Motion carried unanimously. Lange made a motion to rescind the Thein well estimate due to misinformation, 2nd Olson. Motion carried
unanimously. Fire Department Report, Brian Lange: The UFD is ready for Heritage Days; they plan to have a demonstration using the jaws of life. The rescue rig is out of commission for a couple of days for repair. The Firemen’s Relief Association raffle is ready to go. The new firefighters are now fully trained and are on call. Planning Commission, Brian Lange: Minutes were presented. A building permit was approved for 437 Walnut Ave for a patio home. UCDC, Joan Olson: Heritage Days was the main topic. Everything is on schedule. They will meet again on Tuesday, August 4th at 7:30 p.m. Recreation Board, Rollie Johnson: Johnson stated that people are really keeping up the Rec Center after they use it. Unfinished Business: Non-domesticated animals: There is a family asking to have chickens on their property even though they do not meet the required ten acre minimum. The council will ask the family to apply for a variance to have the chickens at the standard variance fee of $200.00. New Business: Public Fund Certificate Maturity: Johnson reported that Public Fund Certificate 1013119 will mature on August 7, 2015. The council directed Stevens to contact other local banks to find competing numbers and to also discuss these numbers with Stearns Bank. Mayor Pro Tem to be signing authority. Olson moved to approve Resolution 8-3-15-1; a resolution approving mayor pro tem Lange as an all signing authority in the absence of the mayor, 2nd by Maciej. Put to a vote with four members voting aye. Lange abstained. Thank you to First Responders and Firefighters: The City Council extends a huge thank you to the Firefighters and First Responders for their honor guard at former fire chief Lloyd Klug’s funeral.
NJPA Workplace Summit: Mayor Johnson said he would attend the NJPA workplace summit in Brainerd. TIF reports completed: David Drown Associates sent a letter confirming completion of our 2014 TIF reports along with a status report on each of our TIF districts. Budget and Levy due: County Auditor/Treasurer Deb Lowe sent a notice to remind us that we need to certify our proposed levy to her by September 30, 2015 and our final levy by December 28, 2015. Lange Moved to have a special council meeting to discuss the city’s levy on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. 2nd Maciej. Motion carried unanimously. Land Use Decisions Symposium: The Soil and Water Districts of Redeye and Long Prairie River Watersheds are hosting a decision maker symposium Wednesday, October 7, 2015 in Parkers Prairie focusing on Land Use Decisions. Thank you to the Lions and American Legion: The City Council extends a huge thank you to the Upsala Lions and the American Legion for their donations of $2,000 each for Heritage Days fireworks. Reschedule next City Council Meeting: Lange made a motion to move the regularly scheduled meeting set for September 7, 2015 to September 8, 2015 due to the 7th landing on Labor Day which is considered a federal holiday, 2nd by Johnson. Motion carried unanimously. Financial Report: Olson made a motion to approve the checks vouchers #16848 - #16869, 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously. Updates/FYI: Stevens will be on vacation the mornings of August 10, 11 and 12. Adjourn: Maciej moved to adjourn at 8:32 p.m., 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously. Michelle Stevens, Clerk/ Treasurer
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Attitude awareness is the first step to building a positive attitude
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By Jeffrey Gitomer Got attitude? “YES!” You all scream. A positive one? “YES!” You all scream. Wanna bet? I’ll bet every one of you “thinks” you have a positive attitude, and the same amount of you have NEVER taken a course in it or studied it. Let’s go a bit deeper. How much of your success is dependent on your positive attitude? The answer is somewhere between “lots” and “all.” So 80-100% of your success is dependent on your positive attitude, yet you’ve had no formal training. OK, suppose you needed surgery and I recommend a surgeon with no formal training, but “thinks” he can do a great job. Get it? You can start by reading and studying these four books: 1. Think and Grow Rich -- Napoleon Hill 2. How to Win Friends and Influence People -- Dale Carnegie 3. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living -- Dale Carnegie 4. The Power of Positive Thinking -- Norman Vincent Peale Me personally? I read two pages from these books every day. I’ve been doing attitude reading, watching, listening, studying, and practicing for fifteen minutes a day for thirty-five years. I don’t know if it’s working yet. I’m going to do it another thirty-five years, and then that’s it, I’m going to quit. If you want attitude, first study the science of it. If you want wealth, first build a wealth of knowledge. I also recommend that you enroll in the nearest Dale Carnegie program. Carnegie courses are timeless and will provide a great attitude foundation. But I know you. You want it NOW and you want it FREE. OK, here are 19.5 attitude gems I’ve picked up along the way that I recommend you read, cut out, copy, share with others, post on your wall, and study in a way that you implement into your “thought and expression” process. They are not in “course” format. They are mental snacks to chew on and digest. 1. Change your input to change your attitude. If you seek a positive mind, you MUST expose yourself to positive information, and hang around positive people. If you want to achieve “positive” you have to surround yourself with it and live it. 2. You were born to win - but you must plan to win, prepare to win, then you can expect to win. (a famous Zig Ziglar quote) 3. The will to win is nothing without the will to prepare to win. (Vince Lombardi, famous coach) 4. You will get whatever you want if you help enough people get whatever they want. (a quote that many claim to have said - it doesn’t matter who said it -- just live it) 5. Make every day as productive
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DNR Question
By Jennifer Corcoran, DNR forestry research analysis specialist Q: How do forests contribute to clean water? A: Forests are natural water filters. Rain clings to the leaves and bark of trees, slowing the movement of rain to the ground. The slower moving rain picks up less sediment when it hits the soil. Additionally, forest soils contain large pore spaces that trap sediments and pollutants. As a result, rainwater that leaves a forest to recharge groundwater or flow into lakes and rivers is clean. Keeping managed forests on the landscape is one of the best ways to protect drinking water and can reduce the cost of water treatment by up to 65 percent when compared to paved or barren land. For more information, visit: http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/publications/forestry/cleanwater.pdf.
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WANTED: Week old Holstein bull calves, looking for steady supply. Call 320-573-2773, leave message. 8/13 WANTED: Retire couple wants land to lease for bow hunting. Call 320-2852048. WANTED: Tractor tire, 12x38 in fair condition. Call 320-492-8032. WANTED: Storage for a pontoon. Call 320-290-0924. FREE: Moving! Matching couch, chair & ottoman, end tables, recliner; TV & stand, queen mattress, no box spring. Call 612-618-8074. FOR SALE: 1996 Astro van LT. Call after 6 p.m. 320-573-2727. FOR SALE: Cattle trailer, needs some work on roof; also GEHL 4500 skidloader. Call 320-333-7931. FOR SALE: Walker with seat and back rest, used very little. Call 320-356-7574. FOR SALE: 1991 Ford 1/2 ton pickup, $500. Call 320-267-5632. tfn
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FOR SALE: 275 gallon plastic totes in conduit cage, food grade, very good. Call 320-492-8032. FOR SALE: 24 ft. Travalong stock trailer, very good cond., tandem axle. Call 320-492-8032. FOR SALE: Stewart model 51 clipper for cows or sheep, extra head and blades. Call 320-492-8032. FOR SALE: Horse tack, saddles, bridles, halters, lead ropes etc. Call 320492-8032. FOR SALE: Harley Davidson Barbie and Ken doll collections, all new in box. Call 320-492-8032.
FOR SALE: 30x30 ft. horse barn to be moved, built in 2 sections for movability. Call 320-492-8032. FOR SALE: Old cow stanchions, old cattle drinking cups, and curved oak dairy barn cow stall dividers. Call 218760-8266.
2 Bedrooms • No Steps Community Room All Maintenance Included Attached Double Car Garage Available
For Info. Call 320-632-5918
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FOR SALE: Old barn lumber and other old barn materials, old galvanized steel and wooden barn doors. Call 218-7608266. FOR SALE: One 6’x12’ dog kennel panel, & one 6’x10’ kennel panel with door. Call 218-760-8266. FOR SALE: John Deer B Tractor w/ front end loader, push blade and tire chains, $1900, ex. cond. Call 218-7608266. FOR SALE: 1978 Mercury Marquis, needs brake work, $850; 1983 Yamaha Virago 500, clutch slips, $600. Call 320248-4236.
APARTMENTS FOR RENT
In Albany: 1 & 2 Bedroom Cats Ok
Call Loreen for Details!
763-238-0616
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FOR SALE: Aluminum pontoon Cantilever boat lift, $350 or BO. Call 651398-3150. tfn
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
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FOR SALE: 1989 Dodge Ram shortbox 4x4, needs carb, $500. Call 320-2565400. tfn
Townhomes For Rent
Looking for a friendly & responsible person to work part-time as a Deli/Store Clerk. Shifts available are evenings & weekends.
FOR SALE: Rear wheel weights for Farmall A or B, $125 ea.; John Deere weights, $100 ea. Call 320-232-3800, FOR SALE: 2 wheel trailer, 6’x10’x6’ leave message. high open sides, tilt bed, service rear, new tires. Call 320-492-8032.
FOR SALE: 1953 Ford Golden Jubilee tractor $3,800. Call 320-256-5400. tfn
FOR SALE: 283 engine, $200. Call 320-267-5632. tfn
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