Hometown News December, 12, 2019

Hometown News

Thursday, December 12, 2019

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Lies and deception deserve a chilly reception -By Harvey Mackay According to a new biography, a man who became infamous for deception got his start at a young age. As a high-school sophomore, this young man was assigned to present a book report to his class.

Because he never got around to reading anything, he stood up in the classroom and proceeded to tell his classmates about “Hunting and Fishing” by Peter Gunn – a book that didn’t exist. When the teacher asked him to show her the book, the student calmly replied that he couldn’t because he’d already returned it to the library.

The young student was Bernard Madoff, who later in life became notorious for his Ponzi scheme that bilked investors out of billions of dollars.

Santa Claus may know who’s been naughty and who’s been nice this time of year, but spotting a liar isn’t always simple.

In the book “The Day America Told the Truth,” research showed that 91 percent of Americans admit to lying routinely, while 36 percent confessed to dark, important lies. Eighty-six percent of those surveyed said they lie regularly to parents, 75 percent to friends, 73 percent to siblings, 69 percent to spouses, 81 percent about their feelings,

43 percent about their income, and 40 percent about sex.

Psychologist Michael Lewis of Rutgers University says there are three types of lies: (1) Lies to protect feelings, such as saying a gift is nice when you actually hate it; (2) Lies to avoid punishment; and (3) Lies of selfdeception.

While the first type might be acceptable, the other two are never okay. It’s important to know that you are dealing with honest people who can be trusted. But how do you know?

The TV show “Lie To Me,”

which ran from 2009-2011, featured a psychologist who could recognize lying by observing the slightest change of expression or a subtle unconscious gesture. Most of us aren’t that skilled, but you can learn to spot a lie by paying close attention. Here’s what to watch and listen for: • Words and gestures that don’t match. Look at the timing of people’s words and gestures (or expressions).

Example: Joe says, “I’d love to help you with that,” but frowns, or else flashes a smile a moment or so afterward.

Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 • Holiday Open House from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. at Central MN Credit Union, Grey Eagle.

• Continental Ballet The Nutcracker at 7 p.m. at the Blattner Energy Arts Theatre, Albany.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 • 12th Annual Christmas Cookie CareO-Sell from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at the Community Covenant Church, Upsala. See ad on page 3.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 • Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 4 p.m. at United Methodist Church, Grey Eagle. See ad on page 3.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 31 • Long Prairie Chamber Orchestra Fare Well Come VI starting at 5 p.m. at the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School.

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

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

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

TODD COUNTY REPUBLICANS • Meets second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church, Clarissa.

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

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

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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Hand Picking I recently did a story about corn shocks.

While doing the story, I began thinking about how corn planting and picking has changed over the years. Today we see large combines move through the fields harvesting more than a dozen rows at a time. Today combines can harvest 900 bushels of corn per hour, after which it is transferred by auger into a truck or large wagon box.

Upon reaching it’s destination, augers or elevators are again used to move the corn to it’s storage location. You’ll notice that we haven’t yet mentioned the use of scoop shovels.

Originally, corn was planted by hand, making a hole with a hoe and dropping a couple of seeds in the hole and replacing the dirt. Then hand corn planters appeared, which were pushed into the dirt, pressed together to drop corn seeds, pulled open for removal from the earth followed by a firm step from the human to squeeze shut and firm the soil over the seeds.

Some of us remember the first mechanical corn planters. They were pulled by horses, operated by the “bull” wheel rolling on the ground. A shoe opened a trench in the soil and the planter dropped seeds into the trench

followed by two angled disks which replaced the soil in the trench. Corn planters were a big improvement over hand planting. Now rather than walking the fields all day, the operator could sit on a metal seat with holes to help keep one’s bottom cool. Today the air conditioned cabs help the operator to plant a couple of dozen rows at a time.

There was also a time when corn was manually picked. This was before the farmer could either find or afford a mechanical corn picker. The tools needed were a team of horses, a wagon that had a box with high sides, a husking tool for the picker’s hand, a scoop shovel and a picker able to pick corn from sunup to sundown After sundown the picker still needed to shovel the corn off of the wagon into a storage crib, either a wood structure or in many cases a snow fence structure. The snow fence storage usually had the bottom lined with old lumber to keep the cobs off of the ground. It also required a meadow hay cover to keep the rain and snow off of the stored corn.

Some of us recall cleaning up the corn crib storage after the corn was removed. Some of the hay was thrown aside in the structure so that the corn could be removed. Varmints. Mice and rats found that storage a perfect residence. There was food and shelter and when your nest was uncovered by the corn being removed, you simply moved under the pile of meadow hay. However, when the entire area was cleaned up, the hay and boards were removed and the perfect living area cleaned up, the

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2

Sincere, spontaneous gestures and expressions are normally simultaneous with statements.

• Repetition. Liars are more likely to repeat your question or rephrase it when answering. You: “Did you take the last piece of cake?” Liar: “No, I didn’t take the last piece of cake.”

• A thoughtful pause. Most people need time to think before they tell a lie. “I had to . . . take my mother to the dentist,” for example. Be sensitive to hesitations and pauses when they answer your questions.

• Try changing the subject. When you suspect someone is lying, switch to a different topic. Liars will be relieved that you’ve moved on, and eager to engage the new topic. People telling the truth are more likely to be confused by the abrupt switch.

• Don’t jump to conclusions. All of these behaviors may have alternative explanations. If the matter is serious, investigate the facts before making any accusations.

A CIA agent was told to find a small village in Ireland and pick up some highly sensitive information from a secret operative stationed there whose name was Murphy.

The CIA man was told the agent would identify himself when he heard the code phrase, “The sun is shining ... the grass is green ... and the cows are ready for pasture.”

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in County Cork and checked into a local guest house under an assumed name.

Seeking to stretch his legs, he was walking down a country road when he saw a farmer coming toward him. He stopped the man and said, “I’m looking for a man named Murphy.”

“Well, you’ve come to the right place,” said the farmer, “but we have a butcher who is named Murphy, a baker named Murphy and an auto mechanic on the edge of town who is named Murphy.

In fact, my own name is Murphy.”

Thinking he might have stumbled onto the right man already, the CIA agent softly repeated the code phrase, “The sun is shining ... the grass is green ... and the cows are ready for pasture.”

“Oh,” said the farmer, “you’re looking for Murphy the Spy – he’s in that town in the other direction over there!”

Mackay’s Moral: Honesty is not just the best policy – it should be your only policy.

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

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varmints were attacked by the farmers family, the neighbors and their dogs as they tried to escape. Many got away and many didn’t, but everybody except the varmints, had fun and excitement. The screaming of the girls when mice and rats tried to escape by running up their legs added to the show. Yes, we created our own fun.

Picking corn by hand was assisted by a hand husking tool. Our tool was metal, hooked on both sides of the hand and had a metal pointed area to strip back the husks. Others were secured with leather straps. The purpose of the huskers was to remove as many husks as possible and make the cob removal as fast as possible. It was a goal of corn pickers to have two cobs flying to the wagon box at one time. One side of the wagon box was extended upward by a “bang board” to give a bigger area for the picker to throw at. A really good picker could pick 80 bushels per day.

When compared to today’s 900 bushel

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Daniel Wielenberg

Obituaries Thomas Wayne Hagstrom

time as the announcer for the Upsala town baseball team. I imagine these opportunities were a dream came true for Tom. Tom loved gadgets of all types and when he got his hands on a small movie camera, he became our family film maker, capturing scenes from our childhood in sometimes hilarious ways. He loved classic country music and old-time, he enjoyed the company of his high school classmates and looked forward to reunions and opportunities to reconnect.

He had a quick wit not often revealed, yet sometimes apparent when he would be with his high school pals & their laughter was his reward.

As the son who stayed on the home place and as grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles aged, Tom took on the role of chauffeur and general all round dependable errand-runner, never complaining and always available. As he aged, he tended to be more and more reclusive, comfortable on his own and enjoying his latest gadget toy, his computer.

Tom is survived by his siblings, Lynn (Rusty) Haldy-Gates, John (Carla) Hagstrom, Kevin (Terese) Hagstrom; his nephews and nieces, BJ (Val) Haldy, Amanda Haldy, Shane Hagstrom, Josh (Kendra) Hagstrom; his aunt, Yvonne Hagstrom; his Osberg and Hagstrom cousins; and his cat buddy, Smoky Bo. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala, MN with Mavis Buker officiating. Visitation will be held from 12-1 P.M. on Thursday at the church. Memorials can be donated to the Humane Society of MN and to the Centra Care Hospice in Albany.

T h o m a s Wayne Hagstrom, 72 year old resident of Upsala, MN passed away We d n e s d a y, December 4, 2019 at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, MN. Tom was born on February 27, 1947 to Leone and Duane Hagstrom.

Tom had a happy childhood with grandparents living nearby, aunts and uncles, cousins and family friends dropping by, as well as three younger siblings to tolerate (enjoy). After graduation from high school, Tom worked for a time at the St. Regis Paper plant in Minneapolis; but he was a small town boy at heart, and he returned to his childhood home where he lived until his recent death.

Upon his return home, Tom worked as a painter with his cousin, Bill Osberg, eventually continuing on as a self-employed painter around the Upsala area. Tom was known to many as a quiet man, keeping himself in the background, keenly observing life yet not often expressing his observations or inner personality. When young, Tom loved the world of radio; entering into the role of a sports announcer, he would record the play by play action taking place in local sports activities. For a brief time, these recordings were incorporated into the Albany radio station news about the Upsala sports scene. He also spent some

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Dorothy Ella (Shinabarger) Nelson D o r o t h y Nelson, 100, of Long Prairie, passed away on December 5, 2019, at Valley View Assisted Living in Long Prairie. Interment for Dorothy will be held at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery, Long Prairie.

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Dorothy went to Beauty school and owned and operated several shops around Long Prairie over the years. On December 23, 1937, she married Ralph Smith. After Ralph’s death, Dorothy married Robert M. Nelson in 1976. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husbands, Ralph on June 21, 1969, Robert on April 28, 2014 and 8 siblings.

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job was farming. Dan’s greatest joy was tending to his farm. He enjoyed checking his fields on his four wheeler as well as hunting. He was proud to claim a 13-point buck during the 2019 deer season; he called it his once in a lifetime deer. He also looked forward to his annual 4-wheeling trip with the infamous 4-wheeling crew. As much as he took pleasure in the outdoors and the family farm, the light of Dan’s life was his daughter, Allison. They often rode together on the four wheeler and frequently shared a long tractor ride together with Allison riding shotgun in the buddy seat. Daniel valued his family above all things; he will always be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, and loyal friend.

Daniel will remain in the hearts of his wife, Sandy Wielenberg; daughter, Allison Wielenberg; parents, Herman and Irene Wielenberg; siblings, Rich (Jill) Wielenberg of Osakis, Dave (Joyce) Wielenberg of Albany, Cheri Novella of Eagan, Don (Vickie Maier) Wielenberg of Albany, and Duane (Christy) Wielenberg of Albany; as well as many nieces, nephews, other extended family and countless friends.

He is preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents. Memorials are preferred.

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The Mass of Christian Burial in remembrance of Daniel Wielenberg, age 52 of St. Anthony, will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Church of St. Anthony in St. Anthony. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Daniel passed away Wednesday, December 4 from injuries received in a farm accident.

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Daniel was born on December 21, 1966, in Melrose, the son of Herman and Irene (Gerads) Wielenberg. He was raised on the family farm along with his brothers and sister, and he graduated from Albany High School. On June 9, 2001, he was united in marriage to Sandy VanHeel at the Church of St. Anthony. He worked at Avon Plastics for 25 years, and was the owner of A & D Pallet for 20 years, but his favorite

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Kort Miller Plantenberg

Memorial services will be held Thursday for Kort Miller Plantenberg, 28, of Avon, who died Dec. 5 in a Minnesota Army National Guard helicopter crash.

The Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Saint John’s Abbey Church in Collegeville, with visitation two hours prior (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) at Saint John’s Abbey Church.

Kort lived a life devoted to service and filled with love for family, friends, animals and nature and a passion for flying. His legacy and life force are indelible.

He is survived by his parents, Steve and Laura Plantenberg of Avon; sister Isabel Plantenberg of Avon; grandmother Theresa Elliott of Savage; girlfriend Bryonna Anderson of Clovis; trusted canine companion Max; and countless friends and coworkers who will always remember his quiet kindness, gentle strength and generous spirit.

Kort Miller Plantenberg was born March 21, 1991 at St. Cloud Hospital. He grew up in Avon and from an early age was obsessed with helicopters and flying, his lifelong dream. He graduated from Albany Area High School in 2009 and from the University of MinnesotaDuluth in 2013 with a degree in criminology, then went to work as a correctional officer with the Stearns County Sheriff’s Department.

Kort enjoyed fishing and hunting, served as a lifeguard and on ski patrol, and was a member of the Minnesota biathlon team for the Army National Guard. He tirelessly contributed his time and skills to help friends and neighbors, loved solving problems and met challenges with unbreakable determination.

His sense of service and dreams of flying inspired Kort to enlist in the Minnesota Army National Guard March 1, 2016 as an

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aircraft electrician. Sgt. Plantenberg served a nine-month deployment with the Guard’s Company C, 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion in Kuwait, where the unit provided aerial medical evacuation.

Kort returned from deployment May 11 and was recently hired as a federal technician UH60 mechanic at Army Aviation Support Facility #2 in St. Cloud. He was selected to start the state warrant officer program in March 2020 and then flight school next fall in pursuit of his lifelong passion. His ambition was to work on helicopters during the week and fly them on the weekend.

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Bowlus on the farm. Al and Eileen sold their farm in 1988. They built a home 3 miles from Bowlus in Two Rivers Twps, Minnesota. Al enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, gardening, rug weaving, woodworking – especially building bird and duck houses, picking mushrooms, picking night crawlers and setting puzzles. He was a member of the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bowlus, the Bowlus American Legion and the Holdingford VFW. Alois is survived by his wife Eileen (Feia – Pilarski) Fussy; sons, Thomas (Joan) Fussy of Bowlus, Edward (Joanne) Fussy of Bemidji, Leroy (Karen) Fussy of Swanville and Roger “Oz” Fussy of Holdingford; daughter, Rose (Tom) Haroldson of Nevis; step-children, Valarian (Linda) Pilarski of Little Falls, June (Ray) Puchalla of Bowlus, Paul Pilarski of St Joseph and Allan (Doris) Pilarski of St Augusta and daughter-inlaw, Joan Pilarski of Albany; brothers, Walter (Mary Jane) Fussy of Bowlus, Jerome Fussy of Royalton; sisters, Marcella Marsolek of Albany and Irene Marsolek of Rice; 1 grandchild, Kendall Fussy, 19 step-grandchildren and 32 step-greatgrandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; 1st wife Theresisa, infant son Richard Fussy, infant daughter Christy Fussy; stepson, William “Bill” Pilarski; sister, Elenor Soloarz and sister-in-law, Delihia Fussy and brother-in-laws, Dominic Marsolek and Florian Marsolek.

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Alois was born May 15, 1929 to Frank and Agnes (Opatz) Fussy in Bowlus, Minnesota. He grew up in the Bowlus area and attended school thru the 8th grade in Bowlus – District #10. Following school he worked at the Bowlus Elevator. He was drafted into the U.S. Army on October 11, 1951 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Alois received an honorable discharge on September 17, 1953 at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. He married Thereisa Brinkman on October 21, 1953 at St. Mary’s Church in Holdingford, Minnesota. Following their marriage the couple farmed in Bowlus.

Thereisa died on August 13, 1977. Alois then met and married Eileen (Feia) Pilarski on July 7, 1979 at St. Hedwigs Catholic Church in Holdingford, Minnesota. After their marriage they continued to live in

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Ladies from St. John’s Lutheran, United Methodist and St. Joseph’s Catholic Church gathered on Saturday morning for a community Christmas gathering and a fun time was had by all. Submitted by Evelyn Budde.

Last Thursday, December 5, Upsala Area Schools held a kick-off fundraiser Jingle For Jace. Jace Josephson is a 3 year old boy who lives in Upsala. He was born with a heart condition called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, which means he was born without the left side of his heart. For the next two weeks, students, and staff are encouraged to donate cash/coins to school. All donations will be given to Jace and his family on December 20. If you would like to donate, contact the Upsala School. Pictured is (from left) father Tim Josephson, sister Lilli Josephson, mother Akasha Josephson, Jace Josephson, and Upsala School Teachers Mary Jo Peterson and Anna Wolbeck.

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Daniel Wielenberg, age 52, of Albany, was located under an overturned gravity box by a family member. They were able to remove the gravity box by using a skid steer. Daniel was pronounced deceased at the scene.

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Swanville Senior High Student of the Month

Swanville Public School is pleased to announce the November Senior High student of the month, senior Kaycee Vilinski. Kaycee is the daughter of Summer Smith. She enjoys training and riding horses, drawing, hunting and simply spending time with her animals. Kaycee plans to attend Iowa State University for Veterinary Medicine.

Kaycee participates in many school activities, serving since 10th grade on Student Council, trying volleyball as a junior, track as a sophomore and softball as a freshman. Kaycee also participated in band since 5th grade until the end of her junior year. Her achievements include consistently being on the A Honor Roll and receiving the Spanish student of the year both a freshman and a sophomore.

She was also the English student of the year as a sophomore.

Kerry Osberg, Art Instructor says, “I have really enjoyed having Kaycee as a student over the past few years! Kaycee is very studious and conscientious. She always strives to do her very best, which is evident in the work that she does! Kaycee is a kindhearted and supportive person.

She is consistently helping other students in her class, and offers up compliments willingly. I can see Kaycee doing great things, and I am sure that she will use her talents to make this world a better place to be!”

Kaycee’s favorite thing about school is art class. She advises other students “Life isn’t easy, but everything will get better.

You just have to keep your head up.”

Science teacher Jason Lee adds “Kaycee is an excellent student that I enjoy having in class. She takes pride in doing her best no matter the task. For both Physics and Chemistry, Kaycee excels at learning difficult concepts while also leading other students by example. I have no doubt Kaycee will do well in anything she chooses to do in her life.”

Swanville Junior High Student of the Month Swanville Public School is pleased to announce the November Junior High student of the month, eighth grade student Kennedee Chuba. She is the daughter of Michael and Tracy Chuba.

Kennedee enjoys singing, sports, playing multiple instruments, camping, ice fishing and spending time with family and friends. She states, that she is “not sure what the future holds for me, but I would love to become a singer.”

Kennedee’s favorite thing about school is being with friends and classmates, playing sports and adding on to her education. She has participated in volleyball, basketball and softball since sixth grade. She has been in band since fourth grade and sings the National Anthem regularly at many sporting events.

Her advice to other students is “learn to multitask and just take one step at a time.”

Outside of school she is a volunteer for Vacation Bible School and the Swanville Athletic Boosters club. She is also in year-round band through U Rock at St. Francis Music Center. Kennedee is consistently on the A Honor Roll, has received honorable mention on several art pieces at Art Shows and was chosen as the 7-9 Art Student of the year as a seventh grader.

Social Studies teacher Tom Bzdok states, “I really enjoy having Kennedee in class. She has such a fun personality and is always a joy to be around. She is a very mature student who has become a leader by setting positive examples for her classmates to follow. Kennedee always has a good attitude, an eagerness to learn, and works hard to achieve her goals. She is the type of student who will not be satisfied unless she has put her best effort into it. Congratulations Kennedee! Well deserved!”

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-E. B. White

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Suddenly the God of all comfort appeared and spoke to me through one of His angels. What an unexpected message from God. As I stood before her, tears streamed down my face and splashed on my medical records while her words comforted my heart and put my soul at ease.

The words “refuge” and “fortress” are normally used in a military context. As used here they convey a special significance. God is in control and has established Himself in a defensive position against all enemies. Moreover, the Psalmist says that He is “My God!” assuring us that He is personal, present and prepared to protect us from any and all enemies. Because of His faithfulness in the past, we have no reason to ever doubt His presence and protection.

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Grey Eagle Township December 2, 2019 Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 pm. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, Mary Ann Primus & Mike Rohe, and Erv Herdering. Two students attended for a class assignment.

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

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

Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for October. Claims list included claims 3384 - 3392 for a total of $5,849.08. Mike made the motion to approve the claims; Ray made the second. All in favor, Motion carried. Mail included a card from Arvig telephone, training information and a letter from the Education coordinator for MN Townships.

Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported that the sentence to serve crew had started again. He had cut two trees, one on 341st and one on Angler Trail. He then stated that Erv needed to do a better job when plowing snow, too much snow left on the road.

Additional agenda item: Fire board meeting was held November 19, 2019. Mike attended.

Mike reported the new fire truck is coming soon and the hall has been paid off.

Public Comment: None Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm.

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

Upsala City December 2, 2019 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, Dennis Westrich, Lana Bartells, and Crystal Benson.

People present: Darleen Maciej, Steve Hansen, Public Works Director Mike Tschida, S.E.H. Engineer Scott Hedlund, Moore Engineers Les Mattefy and Clif Allen, and City Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Stevens.

Minutes: Lange moved to approve minutes from November 4, 2019 City Council meeting, 2nd

by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously.

Added agenda items: Lange moved to approve the agenda as presented, 2nd by Benson. Motion carried unanimously.

Presentation, Citizen Appeals: Moore Engineers Clif Allen and Les Mattefy gave a presentation on their company.

Department Reports: Economic Development: The Council reviewed the update on what CEDA has been doing.

Roman Frank Heitzman Roman Frank Heitzman of Mount Vernon, WA, went to heaven on Friday, November 29, 2019 surrounded by his wife and children.

R o m a n was born on October 9, 1932 in Holdingford, MN where his parents worked their family farm. He was the youngest of seven children.

He was an altar boy in the Roman Catholic Church and as a young man considered becoming a priest. He was the first of his family to graduate high school when he graduated from Holdingford High School in 1951. Roman then moved to Gilbert in Northern Minnesota to join his brother, Ralph, working in the taconite mines of the Mesabi Iron Range. He started working for Erie Mining Company in 1952. Roman joined the U.S. Army and was stationed in France from 1955-1957. After being honorably discharged, Roman returned to Gilbert and resumed his job at Erie Mining Company.

On July 28, 1962, Roman married Josephine Drinkwine, a Gilbert Elementary School teacher who he referred to throughout his life as his beloved “Little Bee.” The Big Bee and his Little Bee had four children: Jodie (Nels Myklebust), Keith (Tammy Meyer), Jeanne (Russ Maxwell) and Mark (Tammy Brula). The young family moved to the Village of McKinley in 1966 where they lived until 1985. Roman was a proud member of the McKinley Fire Department.

He participated in bowling, curling and softball leagues. He utilized the G.I. Bill to attend Mesabi Community College.

He was a dedicated member of his church community at St John’s Parish in Biwabik. Roman took great pride in his award winning flower and vegetable gardens, later in life earning the certification of Master Gardener. Roman was never afraid of having kids around the house. He and Jo

Fire Department Report: Fire Department minutes were presented. Lange stated the Fire Department received a grant for a washing machine for their turnout gear.

The entire cost for the washer was approximately $9200. They did receive a grant for the machine, however the matching portion to complete the grant is $1100.00.

The washer they received earlier as a donation, will be donated to another FD in the area.

First Responders: The First Response Team minutes were presented.

Former First Responder President Steven Hansen shared why he resigned.

Maintenance Report: Tschida reported on water and sewer levels.

The service reports came back from the lift stations. Tschida stated the report was positive for both lift stations.

Tschida explained that it is extremely frustrating to try to plow around cars parked on the street after a snowstorm.

Tschida also stated that all the fire hydrants have new flag markers.

City Office Report: Stevens reviewed the December Calendar.

Bartells moved for Stevens to attend the LEAD Academy trainings in Staples in April and May of next year, 2nd by Benson. Motion carried unanimously.

Planning Commission: Lange explained they are cancelling the December meeting.

The Open House on November 20 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall was successful.

They also discussed the need for a Conditional Use Permit for people with chickens in town.

hosted exchange students and took in and cared for many children and teens in need of a home. Their home was often the center of activity for church youth groups and 4-H meetings.

Roman retired from LTV Mining in 1985 (33 1/3 years) and he and Jo moved to Burlington, Washington. Roman continued turning his yards into works of art, and did lawn care for many people in the Skagit Valley. He was a courtesy van driver for I-5 Auto World and immensely enjoyed meeting and conversing with all his customers.

Roman remained active in his new Parish, and joined the Knights of Columbus at St. Charles Catholic Church in 1987. Roman was named K.C. Man of the Month as well as Man of the Year numerous times.

Roman retired from work in 2004 and spent his retirement years loving his family and friends, writing thousands of letters and sending birthday cards to anyone whose name made it onto his annual birthday calendar. He also found joy and purpose in his hobby of making fire-starters that he gave away as gifts that we cherish to this day. He loved watching all sports, but his special affection was to be a disgruntled, lifelong fan of the Minnesota Vikings and the Minnesota Twins.

Of all the great things in Roman’s life, he took the most pride in his grandchildren: Angela Mannila (Jodie) Maechen, Joshua and Kyli Heitzman (Keith), Myriah, Cheyanna and Grace Maxwell (Jeanne), and Monty and Jacob Heitzman (Mark), and his family Megan Uhan and Ryan Myklebust.

He is great-grandfather to Elizabeth, Mia and Levi Uhan, and Andrew, Sophia, Luke and Caleb Myklebust.

Roman was a beloved uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.

Roman was preceded in death by parents Louis and Anna, brothers: Fred, Ervin and Ralph Heitzman, and sisters: Regina Bieniek, Irene Symanietz and Emma Langner.

Memorials are preferred.

Roman will be remembered with a memorial service on Saturday, December 28th at 2:00 p.m.. at United in Christ Lutheran Church in Eveleth, MN.

UCDC: No meeting was held.

Recreation Board: No meeting was held.

Recognition mugs: Benson shared that she looked into various vendors. She is still working on a logo to go on the mug.

Sale of Playground Equipment: Jeanne Westrich won the bid for the playset with the highest offer of $529.00.

New Business: Contract for Snow Removal: Bartells moved to approve resolution 12-2-19-1, a resolution to contract with a city official to remove snow on behalf of the city, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried with Westrich abstaining.

Library community Meeting summary: The council reviewed the Upsala Public Library Community Meeting Summary. Bartells also noted that Library Coordinator Wanda Erickson received

Elmer Utsch

the Joan Larson Memorial Award by the Information and Technology Educators of Minnesota in honor of her dedication to libraries.

2020 Annual Designated Appointments: Benson moved to remove Civil Defense Directors from the Annual Designations and Appointments, 2nd by Bartells.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motley Invite to their Electric Vehicle Power Station: Stevens shared with the Council the invitation from Motley to their ribbon cutting ceremony for the Electric Vehicle Station.

Performance Reviews: Performance Reviews were held for the City Employees.

Added agenda Items: No additional items Acknowledgements The City Staff and Council appreciates everyone who filled out their Health Needs Surveys.

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Elmer G. Utsch, age 96, of Albany was held Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany.

Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Elmer was born March 19, 1923 on the family farm in St. Martin, MN to Joe and Anna (Jaeger) Utsch. He was the oldest of five children. Elmer attended country school in St. Martin before working full time on the family farm. He married Genrose Frieler on June 4, 1946 in New Munich. The couple made their home on Watab Lake where they farmed for a year and a half before moving

We had about a 50% return!

Kudos to the Planning & Zoning Commissioners for their well-planned Open House; and to all who attended.

Amanda Hanson’s Preschool class visited City Hall. Later, August Hanson, Lars Hanson & Gretta Hanson along with their mother Laura Hanson dropped off chocolate chip cookies the preschoolers made as a thank you.

What a fun surprise!

Financials: Benson moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd

by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

Updates/FYI: Next regular Council Meeting – Monday, January 6, 2020 Adjourn: Lange moved to adjourn at 8:15 pm, 2nd by Bartells.

Motion carried unanimously.

Michelle Stevens, Clerk/ Treasurer

to farm in Avon Hills in 1948. In 1966, they built a home on their land on Quaker Road where Elmer farmed for over 50 years selling the farm and retiring in 2014. Elmer also worked for Schiffler Farm Equipment for many years and worked for a short time at Kraft Foods in Albany. Elmer was a skilled mechanic, working on and fixing all his own equipment. He was also well known for lending a hand to neighbors and friends.

He was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany.

Elmer is survived by his wife of 73 years, Genrose, children, Ronald (Brenda) Utsch of Albany, Judy (Donald) Kociemba of Avon, and Lloyd (Kathy) Utsch of Eagan, eight grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren, and his sister Anita Weyer of Waite Park.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Edwin, Eugene and Alquin, and by sisters-in-law Arlene, Jeanette, and Lucille.

Notice is hereby given:

Affidavits of candidacy for Millwood Township may be filed at the clerk’s office: 28496 County Road 17, Freeport, MN 56331. Filing opens December 31, 2019 and closes January 14, 2020. Please call ahead; hours for filing on final day, 1-5 p.m. Position openings are as follows: - Supervisor, 3-year term - Clerk, 2-year term Joseph Wiechman, Millwood Township Clerk

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF MELROSE TOWNSHIP

The period for filing for candidacy will begin on December 31, 2019, and end January 14, 2020, for the March 2020 election. Offices open for candidacy are:

- 1 Supervisor for a 3-year term.

Filings must be made in person at the clerk’s office no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 14, 2020. Contact the clerk with any questions at 320-256-7173.

Cecilia Tylutki, Melrose Township Clerk

Burnhamville Township Residents Notice of Meeting Change

Burnhamville Township Board will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 7 p.m. in the Burtrum Community Center in Burtrum.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk

Residents of Burnhamville Township Notice of Filing for Township Election

Affidavits of Candidacy for township board March election may be filed with the clerk at her home beginning Tuesday, December 31, 2019 until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. Offices to be elected include: - One supervisor for a 3 year term - One clerk for a 2 year term Filing fee $2 The clerk may be contacted at 320-285-2050.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk

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Betty Mae Hansen

F u n e r a l Services will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at American Lutheran Church in Long Prairie, MN for Betty Hansen who passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina. The Rev. Bill Bakewicz will officiate and burial will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral on Thursday at the church.

Betty was born in Westport on October 28, 1928 to Harry and Velma (Schulz) Gilbert. She graduated from Villard High School. After graduation, she ventured to Minneapolis to attend business school.

At school, Betty was intrigued by the handsome man with the delicious smelling sandwiches. Betty married Doug Hansen on April 2, 1949. They had 2 daughters, Barb and Nancy. They lived most of their married life in Edina and Long Prairie. Betty was

very active in American Lutheran Church especially the women’s ministry. For the last 20 years, on Monday mornings, Betty prayed with friends for people in her church and community. About 40 years ago, Betty started hosting and leading an ecumenical Bible study. She cherished the relationships she developed with these ladies. The family is honored that the Bible study ladies will be pallbearers at her funeral. After retirement, Doug and Betty spent many years wintering in Port Aransas, Texas. Betty was a bird watcher and had identified 417 birds. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family on vacation. There were annual weeks at a lake resort and spring jaunts to Costa Rica, Mexico and Tucson.

Betty is survived by her daughters Barbara (Rolf) Schulz of Apple Valley and Nancy (Fred) Sunder of Bloomington; her sister Blanche “Muggs”(Robert) Brown of Lake City; four grandchildren, Eric (Amy) Schulz, Amy Mae Schulz, Carrie (Jason) Erickson, and Marne (Tyson) Donnelly and six greatgrandchildren, Cameron, Kendall, Brayden, Mikko, Jacob, and Blake.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband and her brother Harold Gilbert.

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I’ve never heard you talk about store layaway programs. With Christmas coming, I wanted to ask your opinion of using layaway for buying gifts.

-Meg Dear Meg, If you know me, you probably have a good idea what’s coming next. I’m not a huge fan of layaway programs, because they’re not the answer to a problem. I mean, Christmas comes at the same time every year. It’s not like it snuck up on you. What’s wrong with just saving up money for Christmas ahead of time?

Here’s a good rule of thumb: if you don’t have the money on hand, you can’t afford it. Now, sometimes there are instances when certain popular items are on sale, and you can take advantage of them through layaway if you don’t have enough cash at that very moment.

I don’t have a huge problem with this sort of thing, as long as it’s not habitual

behavior, and you’re already saving money and living on a budget. Still, I would never, ever recommend using a layaway plan with fees attached.

It may be too late to budget for this Christmas, but I want you to make plans to start living on a written, monthly budget in January. Make it a resolution!

Give every dollar a name, on paper, before the upcoming month begins. You can include Christmas spending in those monthly budgets, too. If you set aside a little bit each month from January until next December, you won’t have to worry about layaways or Christmas debt.

Remember, Christmas is about God and it’s about love. There are many, many ways to bless people and make them happy without overextending yourself financially!

-Dave * Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven bestselling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms.

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Reindeer

By Randy Pepin Did you ever wonder where Reindeer came from? Are they real? Reindeer naturally reside in northern Scandinavia and northern Russia.

Domesticated Reindeer presently pull wagons and sleighs in Alaska and Northern Scandinavia. Actually, the Reindeer of northern Europe and the Caribou of northern North America are the exact same species. History indicates that about 2000 years ago the people from Scandinavia and northern Russia desired a draft animal that could handle the severe winters better than horses. Twenty centuries of Reindeer domestication have produced an animal with shorter legs, has herding characteristics like cattle, begins its breeding season earlier than wild caribou, and is compatible with humans.

Reindeer/Caribou are members of the same family, Cervidae, same as our familiar white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, and moose.

These animals are all ruminants, as are our cattle, sheep, goats, and bison. A trait unique to Caribou/Reindeer, compared to other Cervidae, is that both the males and females annually grow and shed antlers. All older adult males shed their antlers before December while some of the young males and all females shed their antlers later in the spring. However, many of the Reindeer used for draft purposes are actually castrated males which will maintain their antlers through winter like the females. So, the question of whether Santa’s Reindeer are male or female is still up for debate.

Reindeer/Caribou are very unique and interesting creatures having several adaptions that allow them to survive and thrive severe northern winters: • Reindeer/Caribou nasal passages are considerably longer than other mammals allowing for inhaled cold air to warm up before entering the lungs. Exhaled air is also cooled down before leaving the nostrils; a natural heat exchanger. The exhaling process also pulls moisture out of the exhaled air, reducing their need to eat cold snow for water.

• In the summer the Reindeer/Caribou hoof centers are soft for better traction on rocks and rough terrain. In the winter the hoof center shrinks allowing the hard hoof rim to grip better on ice; also, winter fur grows over their hooves, giving them traction on ice. They also have very large dew claws actually giving them four toes for winter traction.

• In the summer Reindeer/Caribou have light summer fur coats. In the winter they have two coats of fur; the inner coat being very fine and dense and the outer coat with hollow hairs to provide added insulation.

• Reindeer/Caribou eye retinas are totally unique to them, changing color with the seasons. In winter the retinas turn blue making them the only mammal known to see ultraviolet light, allowing them to see better in the long dark northern winters. In the summer their retinas turn yellow allowing them to deal with the continuous light of summer.

The northern Scandinavia and northern Russia cultures depend on Reindeer as draft

animals but also for meat, milk and hides. It has been documented that Reindeer can attain speeds over 50 MPH. Finding a team of antlered female or castrated male Reindeer pulling a sleigh, possibly with some bells on, rapidly through the snow, way up north, in late December, is a very likely phenomenon. When we leave the world of documented science and enter the world of magic, anything is possible.

With magical dust and time warp, who knows what possibilities may transpire.

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Albany Senior Dining

Mon., Dec. 16: Italian marinated pork loin, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, spiced pears.

Tues., Dec. 17: Roasted chicken, potatoes, gravy, dilled carrots, fruit crisp or cobbler.

Wed., Dec. 18: Hamburger stroganoff, egg noodles, pineapple, peas, chocolate mousse.

Thurs., Dec. 19: Ham w/pineapple mustard sauce, cheesy potatoes, almond green beans, dinner roll, Christmas cake.

Fri., Dec. 20: Hamburger patty w/bun, sweet potatoes, lettuce/dressing, cinnamon baked apples. ~ Soup and Sandwich Menu ~ Mon., Dec. 16: Chef salad, fixings, spiced pears.

Tues., Dec. 17: Lasagna, bread stick, salad, fruit crisp.

Wed., Dec. 18: Philly steak & cheese, chicken soup, salad, chocolate mousse.

Thurs., Dec. 19: Christmas dinner, Christmas cake.

Fri., Dec. 20: Tuna sandwich, minnestroni soup, salad, baked apples.

Dessert, milk and coffee served with each meal.

Pre-registration requested to dine daily.

Albany: 320-845-4070

Swanville Senior Center

Tues., Dec. 17, Noon: Sloppy joes, fries.

Thurs., Dec. 19, 5 PM: Meatloaf dinner.

* Dessert, milk and coffee served with each meal.

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

Upsala - All Ages

BREAKFAST: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays 7-10 a.m.: Eggs, meat, pancakes, French toast, pancakes, toast, biscuits & gravy, & beverage. No reservations needed.

Mon., Dec. 16: Reuben sandwich, chips, vegetable, dessert.

Tues., Dec. 17: Sweet & sour chicken over rice, egg roll, dessert.

Wed., Dec. 18: Meatloaf, potatoes, gravy, carrots, dessert.

Thurs., Dec. 19: Shipwreck casserole, dinner salad, bread.

Fri., Dec. 20: Polish sausage, parsley potatoes, peas, dessert.

Bread, milk and coffee served with each meal.

Call a day before you choose to dine.

Upsala Community Center: 320-573-4435

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Hometown News • Thursday, December 12, 2019 • Page 11

Local Library Events

(when available) ahead of the date.

Friends of the Upsala Public Library: Albany Library • 320-845-4843 Monday, Dec. 23: 6-7:00 p.m. Join the Albany Adult Book Club: Tuesday, group that makes the library GO! Help us Dec. 17: 6:30-7:45 p.m. Last Tuesday of raise funds and awareness of library prothe month or call library for details. grams. Friends meet the fourth Monday Long Prairie Library • 320-732-2332 of each month. Perks include meeting auHoliday Cards! Monday, Dec. 16 thors behind the scenes and hosting great -Monday, Dec. 23: During library open craft classes! hours. Make a card for everyone on your Knitty Gritty Craft Group: Friday, holiday list! We will have everything Dec. 27: 6-8:00 p.m. Share patterns and you need to make one of a kind cards for problems and solutions to your crochetfriends and family. ing, knitting, or quilting projects. For Melrose Library • 320-256-3885 teens and adults.

Family Movie Night: Monday, Dec. 30: 3:30-5:30 p.m. All movies are family friendly and a popcorn snack will be provided, bring your own beverage. For famAn older man, not in the best physiilies. No registration required. cal condition, goes to the local gym.

Upsala Library • 320-573-4282 Once dressed in his exercise clothes, Between The Covers Book Club: Monday, Dec. 23: 7-8:00 p.m. Wish you he approaches a trainer in the gym.

“I want to impress a beautiful young had someone to talk about your book? girl.

Which machine should I use?”

Join ‘Between The Covers’ book club for The trainer took one look at him and adults the fourth Monday of each month.

Refreshments are sometimes provided. with a smile replied, “Use the ATM maStop in for a copy of the book in print or chine outside!” on compact disc/sound cassette/eBook

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CENTRACARE – MELROSE is offering the following:

** NEW ON-LINE COURSE **

FREE NURSING ASSISTANT in TRAINING CLASS Includes Paid Classroom Time!

Cost of class/course is covered by CentraCare-Melrose.

Attendance to all classes is required to pass the course. * This course is both online and in-person. *

CRAFT/BAKE SALES

BAKE SALE: At Cedar Pine Berry Farm, Upsala. Saturday, December 14: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 320-573-2969.

WANTED

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

SC-evB BARN DEMOLITION: Looking for person to take down dairy barn for salvage rights. Salvage lumber, aluminum sheeting, copper, etc. 218-760-8266.

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FOR SALE: Aluminum topper, 70-1/2” wide, 99” long, $125. Call 320-2675632. tfnRB

WANTED: Good used round calf hutches, reasonable. Call 320-2675632.

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FOR SALE: Used tractor tire, 11x36 with tube, asking $50. Call 320-2857705. tfn

HELP WANTED

FOR SALE: New in the box Bissell carpet cleaner. Also, used sump pump, good condition. Call 320-351-4999.

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BARTENDERS WANTED: Part time, nights & weekends, will train. Apply at Corner Pub, Freeport, 320-836-2120.

HELP WANTED: Full time cooks & bartenders. Apply at Hillcrest Restaurant, Albany, 320-845-2168.

COOK WANTED: Part-time weekends.

Apply at Corner Pub, Freeport, 320-8362120.

NOW HIRING: Bartender/server, weeknight, weekend shifts; cook & kitchen help. Double R Bar & Grill, Grey Eagle 320-285-2965.

UPCOMING CLASSES December 23rd to January 17th, held in St. Cloud January 13th to January 31st, held in Melrose February 10th to March 6th, held in St. Cloud

Class/Pre-Employment Requirements:

The interview for this program may include a pre-employment screen and a conversation about your interest in this job and training opportunity. Candidates who are interviewed and selected for this position will receive a conditional job offer and will need to successfully complete the pre-employment health screen and criminal background check prior to beginning the program. If the previous requirements are successfully completed, candidates will receive their employment schedule. *Students who do not pass the state test may be responsible for the cost of retesting.

To Apply:

Visit www.centracare.com and choose “Employment”, search “Job Openings”, Key words “Free Nursing Assistant”, Select Location “Melrose”.

“Equal Opportunity Employer”

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Engineering & Operations Support Representative

HELP WANTED

PT Caregiver/Companion for young woman with special needs Grey Eagle/Sauk Centre area.

Must pass background check and have valid driver’s license. Some weekends.

For more info. call 320-815-8224.

PART TIME HELP WANTED Looking for part-time help in a custom meat processing facility.

Duties would include but not limited to deboning, cutting, and wrapping meat.

Person(s) interested would be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Hours of employment would be M-F approximately 30 hours/week.

Wage based on experience.

If interested, call 320-573-2607.

Stearns Electric Association, a member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving over 27,000 member-consumers in the Central Minnesota area, is seeking a full time Engineering and Operations (E & O) Support Representative to provide coordination and administrative support for our engineering and operations department.

The E & O Support Representative position is an operational support position, serving as a primary contact regarding new services, service upgrades and alteration of electric service requests along with responding to various distribution system maintenance requests.

Fundamental activities for this position include the processing and monitoring of service requests and coordination of work order activities. This position is aware of daily crew activities, assists in outage restoration efforts and supports maintenance and inspection activities.

Applicants must have strong situational awareness and be highly organized with the ability to change focus and priorities as needed. The ideal candidates are able to multi-task, detail oriented, approachable and excel in a team environment. This is a full-time, non-exempt position working Monday-Friday during core business hours. The position will report to our Melrose office.

A minimum of an associate degree in a business related field is required; however, candidates with significant operational support experience in a professional environment in lieu of the education requirement may be considered. Knowledge in the electric utility industry is a plus.

Please send cover letter and resume by December 30, 2019 to Human Resource Department, Stearns Electric Association, PO Box 40, Melrose, MN 56352 or via e-mail to hrdept@stearnselectric.org.

Stearns Electric Association is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

GARAGE SALES

MOVING SALE: 38”x60” wrought iron table with 4 chairs & cushions, $70. 9’ patio umbrella, $10. Lounge chair with cushion, $15. 52”x82” china hutch, $50. 11 framed, signed, numbered landscape prints, $35 each. Master Mechanic 7-1/4” circular saw, $20. 34”x42” utility trailer, $25. 6 cu. ft. wheelbarrow, new handles, $30. Call 320630-9203.

12/19

FOR SALE

FOR SALE: John Deere snow blower, 8 hp, 26”, runs great, clean, $475 cash.

Call 320-584-5039.

FOR SALE: 2004 Hyundai Elantra, 172,000, Dakota car, runs and looks good, excellent tires, $1400. Call 320232-3800, leave message.

FOR SALE: 2006 Arctic Cat M700, 153 Trac, set up for Minnesota/Yellow Stone, $1,950. Call 612-759-1292.

FOR SALE: House with attached garage: 3 bedroom and laundry room.

Must be moved from current location (available late summer 2020) 320-2324408 leave message.

FOR SALE: Four matching tires P195/75R 14 (80% tread). 320-5845405.

FOR SALE: 8 hp 26” JD snowblower, electric start, looks new, works great, $475 cash. Call 320-584-5039.

FOR SALE: 8 hp 27” Estate snowblower, electric start, runs good, $285 cash. Call 320-584-5039.

12/19

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

In Albany: 1 & 2 Bedroom Cats Ok

Call Loreen for Details!

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Freeport State Bank sponsored horse drawn wagon rides during Santa Day in Freeport. Photo by John Young.

Santa was in Freeport last Friday evening, Dec. 6. Photos by Lori Young.

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