Hometown News Dec. 15, 2011

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December 15, 2011

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Hometown News 29442 120th St. Grey Eagle, MN 56336 Phone: 320-285-2323 Fax: 320-285-5264 Website: www.hometownnews.biz Email: htnews@meltel.net www.facebook.com/hometownnews The Hometown News is a weekly publication, which is published and distributed every Thursday.

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Are there really just two alternatives? -By Harvey Mackay

We live in a culture where compromise seems impossible. A meeting of the minds may consist of agreeing that the other party is wrong and the situation is hopeless. We sure can’t look to our political leaders, the ultimate deal-makers, because the chasms are too great.

How did we get to this point? Can this trend be reversed? Can’t we all just get along?

According to Stephen Covey, one of the brightest business brains I know, the outlook is promising. His new book, The 3rd Alternative, presents one of the most positive approaches to this universal issue that I have seen.

You remember Covey from his mega-seller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which has helped millions organize their lives and their thinking. He briefly introduced this concept in that book, calling it “the most catalytic, the most empowering, the most unifying, and the most exciting” of all the principles he wrote about.

Covey defines the The 3rd Alternative as not my way; not your way; it’s a 3rd way we create together that is better than what either of us is thinking. When facing a critical difference with someone, you ask, “Would you be willing to work with me to create a solution that is better than what either of us wants now?”

Conflict is a natural part of life.

“Life is full of problems. Problems that seem impossible to solve,” he writes. “...we lose hope, give up, or settle for a compromise that doesn’t feel so good in the end.”

Covey says The 3rd Alternative works equally well on a playground, a battlefield, a boardroom, a legislative

chamber, or a family kitchen. And he says it is “the key to solving life’s most difficult problems.”

How does it work? “To solve our most difficult problems, we must radically change our thinking,” he teaches. “You will find yourself poised on a transition point between your past, whatever it has been, and a future you have never imagined until now. You will discover within yourself a talent for change.”

With conflict seemingly everywhere, the need for a book like this is obvious.

Covey has organized it into chapters that deal specifically with applying The 3rd Alternative at work, at home, at school, within the law, in society, in the world and living an Alternative life. The anecdotal examples are helpful in that you can place yourself in similar situations.

He explains the significance of creating positive synergy so that it isn’t just another buzzword.

Finally, he presents twenty solutions that a successful 3rd Alternative thinker will employ -- from the inside out. I’d like to emphasize a few of them: • “Beware of pride. Let go of needing always to be ‘right.’” How difficult is it to abandon your “perfect” idea for what may be a much better solution? I know that’s a struggle for me often enough. But knowing how alternative thinking can improve so many situations, I’m more than willing to work on this one.

• “Read widely -- it’s one of the best ways to make mental connections and get insights that can lead to 3rd Alternatives.” I couldn’t agree more. Every group I speak to hears this message: Be a lifelong learner. You can’t stop learning just because you are out of school.

• “Make quiet time for yourself to think through creative 3rd Alternative solutions to your challenges.” As important as it is to be able to think on your feet,

you sometimes need time to sleep on an idea or separate yourself from the conflict long enough to cool down and reframe your thoughts.

• “Learn how to become enthusiastically relentless about discovering how to create great wins for others -- wins that increase their peace, their happiness, and their prosperity. It will become infectious, and you may often find others seeking the same for you.” This is perhaps the most important lesson to learn, and to me it means you have achieved a new mindset. And I have learned that the biggest lesson in negotiating is: If every party can feel some sense of victory, the solution is usually the right one and success is more likely.

Let me go back to where I started.

Stephen Covey knows his stuff. I’ve learned plenty from him, and The 3rd Alternative presents a refreshing perspective on negotiating, problem solving and human relations. Two sides to every argument? No argument here -- this book will change your life.

Mackay’s Moral: Change your thinking, change your life.

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

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Upcoming Events DECEMBER 17 • Santa Day at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center, Swanville.

• Santa Day at 1 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, St. Rosa.

• The Long Prairie Chamber Orchestra and Chorus Winter Concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle High School auditorium.

DECEMBER 21 • Grey Eagle-Burtrum Lions Annual Holiday Blood Drive from 1-7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, Grey Eagle.

• Freeport Community Center Chicken Fry from 5-8 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. See ad on page 4.

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

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

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

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

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

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month

at 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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Card of Thanks

Birth Announcements Jarett Michael Swanepoel

Adam and Anna Swanepoel of Dresser, WI are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jarett Michael Swanepoel, born December 7, 2011 at 8:26 a.m. at the Amery Regional Medical Center Hospital, WI. Jarett weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 20 inches in length.

Jarett is welcomed home by his big brother, Liam.

Grandparents are Fred and Rita Herbes of St. Francis and Roger and MaryAnn Swanepoel of Glenwood City, WI.

Kenley Bryn Grossinger

Lisa and Matthew Grossinger of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kenley Bryn Grossinger, born December 13, 2011 at 7:18 p.m. at the CentraCare Health System-Melrose.

Kenley weighed 6 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 21 inches in length.

Kenley is welcomed home by her big brother Mason Daniel 2 ½ years old.

Grandparents are Daniel and Betty Schanilec of Melrose and Kenneth and Deanna Grossinger of Litchfield. Great grandparents are Gladys Grossinger of Watkins and Doris Schultz of Grove City.

Grey Eagle-Burtrum Lions Annual Holiday Blood Drive December 21 The Grey Eagle-Burtrum Lions are again sponsoring the Annual Holiday Blood Drive on Wednesday, December 21 at St. Joseph’s Church in Grey Eagle from 1 - 7:00 pm.

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We are truly grateful for all the love and support that we got from our family, friends and neighbors during the passing of our husband, dad, grandpa and greatgrandpa. He will be deeply missed and we will cherish his memory.

A special “thank you” to Hospice for their loving, special care they gave all of us. Thank you to Father Mike and Father Roger for a wonderful celebration of Tony’s life. Also to the choir, organist, the people who put together a wonderful lunch. To everyone for all the food, flowers, memorials, Masses, prayers and words of kindness given in his honor. Thanks to the Freeport Floral for the beautiful flowers. Lastly we would like to thank the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose for all their support with the arrangements. May God Bless You All.

The Family of Anthony (Tony) Boeckermann

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MON., DEC. 19: Breaded fish, roasted potatoes, broccoli, ice cream.

TUE., DEC. 20: Fried steak, whipped potatoes, gravy, cinnamon carrots, gelatin.

WED., DEC. 21: Honey glazed ham, sweet potato casserole, trio vegetables, dinner roll, cranberries, cake.

THUR., DEC. 22: Chicken marinara, egg noodles, Italian lettuce salad, green/wax beans, applesauce.

FRI., DEC. 23: Cook’s choice. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., DEC. 19: Taco salad, breadstick, ice cream.

TUE., DEC. 20: Black bean/rice burrito w/lettuce/tomato/onions/refried beans, gelatin.

WED., DEC. 21: Honey glazed ham, sweet potato casserole, trio vegetables, dinner roll, cranberries, cake.

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TUE., DEC. 20: Fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, bar.

WED., DEC. 21: Pizza casserole, Italian vegetable salad, garlic toast, medallions, fruit.

THUR., DEC. 22: Pepper steak, au gratin potatoes, Calif. vegetables, cake.

FRI., DEC. 23 BRUNCH: Sausage, Belgian waffle, fruit, juice. * Bread and skim milk served with each meal.

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Obituaries Dianne M. Lapos

Dianne Lapos, 64 year old resident of Sobieski, MN passed away peacefully December 10, 2011 at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls surrounded by her devoted family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Sobieski, MN with Father Jimmy Joseph officiating.

Burial will take place at St. Stanislaus Parish in Sobieski, MN. Friends may call from 4-8 P.M. on Friday and from 9-10 A.M. on Saturday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Parish prayers will be prayed at 6:30 P.M. on Friday evening. Funeral arrangements are with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Dianne Marie (Wimmer) Lapos was born on January 29, 1947 at St. Gabriel’s Hospital to Bernadine (Olek) and the late Leo Wimmer.

She grew up in Randall, MN and graduated from Little Falls Community High School

George C. Servatius in 1965. On October 16, 1965, she married Benedict Lapos, her high school sweetheart, at St. James Church in Randall. Ben and Dianne first lived in Holdingford before buying a hobby farm in Swan River Township where they raised eight children. Dianne was a stay-at-home mom until 1990 when she went back to school to get her AA and AS in nursing in 1995 and BA in nursing from St. Scholastica in 1999. While going to school and after she graduated, Dianne worked at St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls on the Med/ Surg floor. She was actively involved in the community as a Bowlus First Responder, 4-H leader, and in the church as a CCD teacher, lecturer, and Eucharistic Minister. She was a member of the St. Stanislaus Rosary Sodality, and parish council.

Dianne enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, caring mother and grandmother who made time for her family and taught them to be honest, fair, and compassionate.

She took pride in her garden especially when harvesting the produce. She delighted in cooking and baking but her ultimate favorite was savoring the sweets.

She also was fond of playing cards, needlework, reading, and working as a nurse.

Dianne will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and Gramma.

Dianne is survived by her loving husband Benedict of 46 years. Children, Lori (John) Kokett, Cindy (Jimmy) Olson, Patrick (Kristy) Lapos and Michelle (Michael) Olson all of Little Falls, Julie (Jason) Kuchar of Pine Springs, MN, Kerry (Sheldon) Atwood of Grand Forks, ND, Andrew (Megan) Lapos of Marine on Saint Croix, MN, Stephen Lapos (significant other Shelley) of Little Falls, and 21 loving grandchildren.

She is also survived by her mother, Bernadine Wimmer of Randall; siblings: Sharon (Dave) Sherwood, Judy (Frank) Andres, James (Joanne) Wimmer, Loni (Steve) Pantzke, Mary (Jerome) Koval, and John (Peggy) Wimmer.

Dianne was welcomed into her heavenly home by her father, Leo Wimmer; infant son, Brian and infant granddaughter, Joy. Pall bearers will be Frank Andres, Jr., Loren Koval, Matt Pantzke, Mike Sherwood, Richard Wimmer, Ronnie Wimmer, Joseph Adamski and Paul Lapos.

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George C. Servatius, age 87 of Melrose, died peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Melrose Area Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m.

Thursday, December 15 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman and Rev. Art Hoppe concelebrating. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 8 to 10:30 a.m.

Thursday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose.

George Cyril Servatius was born February 22, 1924 in Melrose, Minnesota to Matt and Anna (Henry) Servatius. He grew up in Melrose where he attended St. Boniface Grade School and graduated from the Melrose High School. On October 1, 1962 he married Nellie Schimnich at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids. George was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. He had a six piece old time dance band for over 60

Walter L. Williams

Walter L. “Butch” Williams, age 95 of Melrose, died Saturday, December 10, 2011 at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, December 13 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment followed in the parish cemetery. Military honors were provided by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.

Walter Leo Williams was born May 17, 1916 in Chaska, Minnesota to Peter and Lena (Finken) Williams. On July 12, 1944 he married Ramona “Mona” Welz in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Butch served in the Army during World War II. He moved to Melrose then to St. Cloud, and returned to Melrose in 1952. Butch owned and operated BeckerWilliams Standard Station in Melrose until

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his retirement in 1980. He was a member of St Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose, Schanhaar-Otte VFW Post 7050 and the American Legion Post 101, and was a retired Melrose Fire Department Member.

Survivors include his children, Judy (Chuck) Spaeth of Brooklyn Park, Jeanne Williams of Spokane, Washington, Kathy (Ron Larson) Viere of Coon Rapids, and Karen (Ken) Wright of St. Cloud; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, Will (Jan) Williams of Melrose, Ed (Shirl) Williams of St. Paul, Rose (Everett) Hanson of Rochester, and Christine (Marlowe) Ihrke of Eyota; and sisters-in-law, Alice Williams, Doreen Williams, and Clara Williams.

Butch was preceded in death by his wife, Ramona “Mona” Williams on September 20, 2005; parents; and brothers, Jerry Williams, Clarence “Pete” Williams, and Godfrey “Fritz” Williams.

Serving as casket bearers were Jason Klaphake, Ross Klaphake, Tom Spaeth, Joel Wanner, R. J. Larson, and Tom Klaphake.

Cross bearer was Melissa Wanner and scripture bearer was Samantha Wanner.

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years, playing at all the major ballrooms in the area. He was the owner of G.S. Music Store in Melrose where he taught over 800 students, young and old. He was the originator of the Melrose Clown Band. George was inducted into the National Concertina Hall of Fame in 1986. He was a member of the St. Cloud Musician Association, Local 536, serving as a Board of Director for many years. He also was a member of the Melrose Mutual Insurance Company, serving as President for over 45 years.

Survivors include his wife, Nellie Servatius of Melrose; and many nieces and nephews.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Matt and Anna Servatius; sisters, Eugenia Braegelmann and Bernice Servatius; and brothers, Barney, Earl, and Harry Servatius.

Serving as casket bearers will be Gary Servatius, Jim Servatius, Dean Servatius, Scot Servatius, Nathan Servatius, and Nick Servatius. Cross bearer will be Brett Servatius and scripture bearer will be Jennifer Servatius.

Reader will be Jennifer Servatius. Honorary bearers will be Brian and Julie Middendorf, Kevin “Chopper” and Sharon Goebel, Mike and Karen Zirbes, Kevin Middendorf, Jim Middendorf, Ben and Betty Escher, Kathy Servatius, and Sandy Servatius.

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

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Jack Capko

Jack Capko, 9 year old resident of Little Falls, MN died Monday, November 21 at the St. Cloud Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, November 26 at 11:30 A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN with Father Mark Innocenti officiating. Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Long Prairie, MN. Jack Capko was born in Long Prairie, Minnesota, on February 15, 2002, to Maryrose (Doroff) Capko and Jerry Capko.

Jack attended Mary of Lourdes preschool, kindergarten in Swanville, and was in the 3rd grade at Mary of Lourdes Elementary School.

Jack enjoyed many sports especially soccer and hockey where he was a Squirt goalie. At home, Jack helped on the farm primarily as a skid loader operator and calf nutritionist. Jack

Angeline Anderson

Angeline G. “Angie” Anderson, age 78 of Grey Eagle, died Friday, December 9, 2011 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held.

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle.

Inurnment followed in the Calvary Cemetery in Sauk Centre.

Angie was born on November 23, 1933 in Melrose, MN at her great grandmother’s home, Barbara Kroll, who was the local midwife. Her parents were Frances and Hubert Van Heel.

Angie attended country school (known now as the Wessel school house) for the first two years of her education, boarding with her grandparents during the school year. She then attended the Red Oak Grove District #151 country school near Fairhaven and completed the 8th grade.

She was married to James G. Anderson on October 13, 1953, at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

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Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Jerome and Maryrose Capko of Little Falls, MN; brother, Jared Capko of Little Falls, MN; his grandmothers, Lorraine Doroff of Long Prairie, MN and Rosemary Capko of Swanville, MN and an uncle Lawrence Capko of Swanville, MN. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, John Capko and Sylvester Doroff and also by his hockey coach, Verd Anez.

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Angie loved horses all of her life and enjoyed training, driving, and showing horses for many years with her husband and family.

Angie devoted her life and skills to providing for her family and friends. She was an avid seamstress and quilter and known for her expertise. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and growing flowers. She was an avid bird watcher. Angie was always willing to help others, by offering care packages and personal service. Angie enjoyed spending time with her grandsons and step-grandchildren, sharing her life stories with them.

Angie is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grey Eagle. During her lifetime, she was a member of the Lake Region Saddle Club in Alexandria, Birch Lake Riders in Grey Eagle, North Central Morgan Association in Minneapolis, Todd County NFO, and Little Sauk Legion Auxillary. She served in various officer positions with these organizations.

Angie is survived by her husband of 57 years, James G. Anderson of Grey Eagle; children, Kathleen (David) Steinbach of New Rockford, ND, Steven (Sue) Anderson of Farwell, Allan (Mary Robinson) of Ladysmith, WI, Nancy (Gene Klingberg) Haley of Hoffman; three grandsons, Billy Steinbach, Garrett and Justin Haley; step-grandson, Jason Gylsen; step-great-grandchildren, Darrian Peterson, Robb and Jayden Gylsen. brothers and sisters, Alice Molitor of St. Cloud, Barbara (Rich) Retka of St. Cloud, Gordan (Jeannie) Van Heel of New Brighton, Geraldine Lyon of Mesa, AZ, and Michael Van Heel of St. Cloud; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was in preceded in death by her brother, Adelbert Van Heel; and her parents

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Margaret Anne Sogge, age 84 of Sauk Centre, died Monday, December 12, 2011 at St. Michael’s Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota after a 4 ½ month struggle in hospitals and a rapid recovery center for multiple health issues. She was able to return home to Fairway Pines in Sauk Centre where she spent the last week of her life with Jerry, her husband of 63 ½ years.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 17 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. James Statz officiating.

Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre and one hour prior to the service at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 5 p.m. followed by Christian Mothers at 6 p.m. and Eagles Auxiliary at 6:30 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home.

Anne Sogge was born February 25, 1927 in Bancroft, Iowa to Charles and Marie (Rammer) Skilling. She was a 1945 graduate of Windom High School and was employed for three years at First National Bank in Windom. On March 19, 1948 she married Ansel “Jerry” Sogge in Windom. After her marriage she worked at the Cottonwood County Courthouse until 1951, when they moved to a farm near Grove City. In 1960 they moved to a farm near West Union where they lived and raised their children. After retiring from farming in 1982 they moved into Sauk Centre. Many years later, they moved to Sartell where they resided for five years before returning back to Sauk Centre where their hearts belonged.

Anne enjoyed quilting, gardening, baking, watching the Twins, and games shows. Along with family members she established the Sauk Centre Annual Community Christmas Dinner in the mid-

1990’s.

Anne was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, Sauk Centre Seniors, Sinclair Lewis Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary and the Community Concert Association.

Survivors include her husband, Ansel “Jerry” Sogge of Sauk Centre; eight children, Mary Anne (Larry) Baker of Litchfield, James (Kathleen) Sogge of Paynesville, David Sogge of Blaine, Rev. Carol Jean (Rev. Geary) Smith of Sauk Rapids, Patrick (Joanne) Sogge of Prior Lake, Kathryn (Dale) Struffert of Sartell, Janet (John) Tracy of Ramsey, and John (Bobbi Jo) Sogge of Prior Lake; 19 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Banal of Sauk Centre.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Jeffery Scott Baker; and nephew, Dominic Banal.

Serving as casket bearers will be Christopher Sogge, Brandon Sogge, Jeremy Sogge, Andrew Struffert, Jesse Smith, Justin Smith, Tom Banal and Mark Banal with Staff Sgt. Erik Sogge, stationed in Iraq, serving as honorary bearer.

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The Upsala Area Community Center held a Chili Soup Supper and Silent Auction fund-raiser on November 30th. The event raised $1,707 which included $500 in supplemental funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. The money will be used to enhance the services provided by the Center. Pictured (from left) are Beth Dahl, Thrivent Fraternal Representative, and Nadine Drevlow, Upsala Community Center board member. (Photo submitted.)

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The Duane and Karen Becker Family, who also performed at last year’s Christmas luncheon, is an extremely talented family from Central Minnesota.

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Santa Claus Rocks -By Saralee Perel It started so simply, on a walk in the woods.

My husband, Bob, stood in front of a massive stone boulder, stirred by its stark splendor. “ Wo u l d n ’ t you love something like this in our own backyard?” he said. “It’s so magnificent!” And when I saw the deepness of his wonderment, I swore to myself, somehow . . . I am going to make his wish happen.

I had no idea where to start. Who

I hinted. Later, I saw him rummaging through cabinets looking for Kava, or some other new anti-anxiety herb on which we always spend a fortune.

Three days before Christmas, I called the newspaper’s photo department and told somebody named Ron about the rock. “Why are you doing this?” he wondered.

“It’s what Bob wants,” I said.

Then I called the local TV station.

These were not easy calls. Can you imagine explaining that Santa will deliver an 18,000 pound boulder on Christmas Eve? (You got it. Nine colossal tons.) I invited all our neighbors to greet Santa, but I wouldn’t say what he was bringing.

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would? I called monument companies and gardening centers. Then I called a company I saw in the yellow pages, named Final Touch Landscaping.

Stephen, the owner, didn’t act like I was too much of a lunatic when I told him I wanted the largest boulder he could find, delivered on Christmas Eve. Actually, he jumped right in. “How about we have Santa deliver it in a sleigh on a flat bed?” I loved the idea. “Where are your septic tanks?” he asked.

Bob turned pale when I asked him that same question several days later.

“Your gift is too heavy to go over them,”

On December 24 at two p.m., 12 pizzas arrived. I had bedecked our backyard shed with wreathes, lights, cookies and soda.

At 3, I said to Bob, “It’s time.” We stood at the end of the driveway, alone.

Oh no, I thought. Nobody’s coming to meet Santa. And I was so hoping we’d have a party in the shed. And then, like an image from a Dickens tale, children with their dogs emerged from the woods. Parents came out of their houses.

The TV station van pulled up and the newspaper photographer arrived. I was trembling with excitement.

Then came the air horn, blasting away, as a caravan of trucks filled with families in Christmas costumes came rumbling down the street. Police closed the road to traffic. Over loud speakers, we heard “Merry Christmas Bob!” as Santa rang sleigh bells from the front of a giant flatbed which carried wooden reindeer, kids dressed as elves and a bright red sleigh with the rock.

Bob’s expression was priceless. He didn’t speak for minutes. Finally, he whispered, “You bought me a rock?”

“Why not?” We hugged. “It’s what you wanted.”

And so, we had our party. Everyone rollicked around the boulder with overflowing plates of pizza and Oreos.

Carols filtered through the air. Our story was told on that night’s local news. Our picture was in the paper with the words, “Tons of Love” underneath.

It was a Christmas only dreams are made of.

Late that night, we climbed the rock and sat on the top sharing cookies.

I thought of all the people that helped make this fairy tale happen and I pictured my community gathered in awe.

We had all re-discovered holiday magic that day, when Santa Claus rocked our backyard.

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Upsala Sr. High Student of the Month Thought for Nate SchumNate feels that Drama Club is the er, son of Shelly Schumer, has been selected as the November Senior High Student of the Month at Upsala Area Schools. A senior, Nate has a history of maintaining “A Honor Roll status.” Nate is a National Merit Scholarship Commended Student and achieved honors as a member of the Dean’s List at Central Lakes College. Nate is also a member of National Honor Society (Vice President), Student Council (President), Knowledge Bowl, and Drama Club.

most valuable activity he participates in because, “it’s where I practice public speaking and learn the responsibilities of leadership.”

Nate is also very active in the community as a member of his church youth group and an Eagle Scout. Nate enjoys leisure time by playing music, reading, cooking and playing with his cats.

Nate’s future plans involve attending college to pursue a degree in history.

His advice to underclassmen is: “Your playing small does not serve the world.

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Carl A. Plakut

Carl A. Plakut, 94 year old resident of Swanville, MN formerly of Sobieski, MN passed away Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011 at the St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2:30 P.M. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Swanville, MN with Father Ronald Dockendorf officiating.

Burial was at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church Cemetery in Sobieski, MN. Military Rites were conducted by the Swanville American Legion Post #313 and the Swanville VFW Post #6037.

Carl was born on February 20, 1917 in Swan River Township, Morrison County, MN to the late John and Appolonia ‘Pekula’ Plakut. He grew up in Swan River Township and attended St. Stanislaus Catholic School in Sobieski, MN. At age 16, he entered the Civilian Conservation Corp “CCC” and worked in the camps for the next 4 years. He entered the US Army in Jan. 1942 and served during WW II in the European Theater until his honorable discharge in Jan. 1946. Carl returned home and was united in marriage on October 12, 1948 to Clara M. Mallak at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Sobieski. The couple lived and dairy farmed in Swan River

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A mass of Christian burial for George A. O’Brien, 75, will be held Saturday, December 17, 2011, 11:00 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose.

Visitation is at the church beginning at 9:00 a.m. George died Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from complications due to a fall.

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He went to Mass daily. His great enjoyment was his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Carl was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville, MN; Swanville VFW Post #313; Swanville American Legion Post #6037 and the Little Falls Knights of Columbus.

Carl is survived by his sons, Robert (Theresa) Plakut of Little Falls, MN; John (Louise) Plakut of Little Falls, MN and Marvin (Darvia) Plakut of Woodbury, MN; daughters, Muriel (Douglas) Kuepers of Brainerd, MN; Joyce (Duane) Johnson of Swanville, MN and Carol (Raymond) Campbell of Eden Prairie, MN; brothers, Michael Plakut of Milwaukee, WI and Fr. Peter Plakut O.C.S.O. of Lafayette, OR; sister, Rosemary Ferber of St. Cloud, MN, 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Clara on July 12, 1993; parents; brothers, Fr. Michael ‘Casimer’, Walter, Leo and Joseph Plakut; sisters, Dorothy Ringwelski, Agnes Yanta and Sr. Dora Plakut O.S.B. Casketbearers were Steven Kuepers, Janine Hayward, Melissa Carriveau, Adam Herold-Plakut, Bradley Johnson and Aulora Campbell.

Arrangements were with the Shelley Funeral Chapel, Little Falls.

in its growth, moving it to a larger building and expanding its membership. He worked for the Melrose Telephone Co. for five years. In 1983 he joined the Freeport State Bank and remained there until his retirement. In 1971 he became executive director of the Housing & Redevelopment Authority of the City of Melrose, where he remained involved until his retirement in September 2011. His proudest achievement there was converting Rose View Manor to a smoke-free facility—the first HUD building in the country to do so.

George was mayor of Melrose for two terms, from 1995 through 2002. While mayor he recognized the need for services for the growing Latino community and started a nonprofit, Communities Connecting Cultures, to help recent arrivals adjust to their new community and find the services they needed to be healthy, educated, content and productive citizens of Melrose.

George was known for his Irish humor, long-winded storytelling and his sense of civic engagement. He could be seen dressed as St. Patrick during the annual St. Patrick’s Day parades held by the local Irish minority community. He was involved in restarting Boy Scouts in Melrose. George loved sailing on Birch Lake, scuba diving, taking long walks and riding his scooter around town. He will be dearly missed by all.

Survivors are wife Barbara O’Brien, daughter Kelly O’Brien of Minneapolis, son Kevin (Lois) O’Brien of Lindstrom, grandchildren Matthew and Bridget O’Brien of Lindstrom, sister Kay O’Brien Heinen of St. Cloud, nephews John Heinen of Portland, Ore. and Steven Heinen of Aurora, Ill. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Doreen, and brother-in-law Jerry Heinen.

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Funeral Services were held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at the First Baptist Church in Long Prairie with Rev. Andrew Brown officiating. Burial was at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls.

Edward “Ed” L. Bromeling was born on October 8, 1933, in Eagle Lake, Minnesota to the late Lorin and Dorothy (Brooks) Bromeling. He grew up on the family farm and attended country school. Following his schooling, Ed worked with his father on the family farm, until he enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1956-1959. He was united in marriage to Marlene (Mollenhauer) on October 17,1959. The couple farmed with his parents in the Blue Earth County, raising and showing Registered Milking Shorthorns, until moving to Long Prairie, MN in 1974.

Ed sold seed corn and was also a 4-H Leader for about 30 years, he loved doing both. and he was very active in 4- H with his children.

He worked for Todd County for 1 year when

he decided to farm full time. After semiretiring he went to work for his brother at the Whole Farm Coop, were he loved to go and visit. Ed enjoyed farming and spending time with his children, grand children, great grand children. He loved playing cards and visiting with all his buddies in town, especially at the feed store. Ed always had a joke to tell and would always give anyone a helping hand. He was a very kind hearted man and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He especially will be missed by his two youngest grand children, who spent a lot of time with him telling stories or just watching grandpa’s favorite baseball team, the Twins.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Marlene; sons, Lorin (Judy) Bromeling of South Dakota, Lloyd (Kathy) Bromeling of Illinois; daughters, Donna Wener and special friend, Bill of Burtrum, MN, Debbie (Val) Pachulla of Little Falls, MN Danica Bromeling of Little Falls, MN and Denise (Byron) Gill of Swanville, MN; brother, Robert ( Karen) Bromeling of Browerville, MN; sisters, Alice (Jim) Waite of Elk River, MN and Diane (Gary) Lindenfelser of North Dakota; 18 grand children, 4 greatgrandchildren and sister-in-law, Raberta Bromeling of Bertha, MN. Ed was preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn in 1964; parents, Lorin & Dorothy Bromeling; brother, Warren Bromeling. Pallbearers will be Trevor Zastro, Walley Zastro, Kevin Delsing, John Petron, Bob Tesch and John Johnson.

Kringen’s Korner - By Jon Kringen, LPGE Superintendent

LPGE TV: The school has a television station? Well, not quite. But, through the wonders of technology, anyone with access to the Internet can watch selected school events on their computer; this is the topic of this week’s column.

The Technology Department of the LPGE School District utilizing existing equipment and free resources on the Internet is making live and recorded events available to the public. While we prefer that people attend in person, being able to watch an event live on your computer or a recording after-the-fact is a great alternative.

All you need is a computer capable of streaming video and a high-speed Internet connection and you are in business. Simply go to the school website (www.lpge.k12.mn.us) and select LPGE TV on the left hand side and you will be taken to another webpage where you

will be able to choose your event.

The one drawback is that you will have to view a commercial but almost all videos on the Internet have an advertisement before the video begins and the advertisers pay for the site. Students are gaining hands-on experience by running the cameras and based on the number of views shown by the website, this is already a popular service.

In addition to this public service, Charter Cable subscribers can get upto-date information on channel 8 (local access channel) and the community can get announcements and events put up as well. The technology staff, again, is managing this at no cost to the school.

Thanks to Mitchell Ganske for spearheading these projects and for going above and beyond what it is expected of him.

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If you’ve been away from the Church, or are drifting away from it; if you have been hurt by the Church or are confused or angry because of your Catholic experience, please consider this invitation to come and talk with us.

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Candlelighting Service Saturday, Dec. 24 • 4:00 PM

Special Notice: No Service on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011.

The Grey Eagle United Methodist Church is located at Todd County Roads 2 and 47

Page 10 • Hometown News • Thursday, December 15, 2011

Local Municipality Minutes Grey Eagle Township December 5, 2011 Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, John Young, Mary Ann Primus & Bev Eggerth.

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

Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the November 7, 2011 minutes to the board. Ray made the motion to approve the minutes as presented.

John made the second. Minutes approved.

Zoning Report: Bev reported she had new zoning books and one book will be placed at the library and the ordinance will be put on the county website if we can give Bev permission to do so. Mary Ann will send letter to the County to allow Bev access to the townships website.

Shawn Ehlert was present to request a permit; however, the property is in shoreland and he will need to check with the county.

He also asked about signs and was informed the signs could not be larger than 32 sq. feet and must be 10 ft. from the road right of way; it is also his responsibility to remove the signs when no longer needed.

Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for November. Claims list included 6 claims for a total of $16,346.15.

Discussion on which roads ditches were cut by Hoffman Tree Service.

Ray reminded board members that property owners need to be informed when brush cutting is going to be done. Ray made a motion to pay the claims as listed, John made the second. Motion carried. Notice of the Sales Tax exemption that went into effect on Sept. 30, 2011.

Treasurer’s Report: Mary Ann Primus presented the treasurer’s report as follows: Beginning Balance as of October 31, 2011: $107,744.53; Checks cleared: 14, $6,036.00; Deposits including interest: $96,648.33; Balance as of November 30, 2011: $198,356.86; Outstanding Deposits: 0.00; Outstanding Checks: 0.00; Cash Available: $198,356.86; CD Balance: $41,661.93 John made the motion to ac-

cept the Treas.Report. Ray made the second. Motion carried. Motion to approve new tar CD - Motion by Ray, second by John. Motion carried.

Road and Bridge Report: John presented the road report. All of the road projects for this year have been completed. Ron received a call about brush on Ascot Road, Ron removed brush from the road but felt the ditch needed to be cleaned up. Ron then got a call about rocks dumped in the ditch on Ascot Drive.

The supervisor asked the clerk to prepare a letter to property owner to clean the brush out of the roadway before it creates problems for snow plow drivers. The rocks will need to be removed prior to spring field work. The clerk will prepare a letter to property owner. The resolution for the speed sign on Breezy Drive was discussed and approved on a 3-0 vote by the supervisors.

The advertising signs on the traffic signs on 341st Ave. were discussed and although they are informational and can be placed on traffic signs, the owners should have obtained permission from the road authority before posting. The clerk will prepare a letter to business owner.

Additional agenda items: Ray attended the fire board mtg. He reported that the Fire Dept. has had no large expenses recently and now have a surplus. He stated their plan was to pay down the loan for the new roof. They are still looking for new first responders. John checked into the Region 5 grant but found it was not something the township was interested in at this time.

Public Comment: None.

Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. John made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

Minutes not approved.

Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer Upsala City December 5, 2011 These are Unofficial Minutes.

Members present: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Council Robert Maciej, Joan Olson, Lynn Depa, Brian Lange. Clerk/Treasurer Adrian Welle. The City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm at Upsala City Hall by Mayor Rollie Johnson.

Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded

by Council Member Robert Maciej to accept the minutes from the No-

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vember 7, 2011 Regular Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded

by Council Member Robert Maciej to accept the minutes from the November 21, 2011 Regular Council meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to accept agenda the agenda with the additions of Deputy Clerk, January meeting, Molly’s on Main, Newsletter Citizen Appeals and Presentations: WSN Engineering, Don Anderson was present to talk about the discharge plans from the city ponds.

He also informed the council that the local unit of government has the permission to control parking on a trunk highway.

Department Reports: Deputy Clerk, Sheri Johnson: • City Hall hours are wrong on the Garbage bills, will just add a note to the bottom.

• Gave her resignation effective January 5, 2012.

• Talked about accountability with one person in the office and how the council should hold them accountable Maintenance Report: Frank Koopmeiners: • Lift Station Estimate: $3135 to repair Motion was made by Council Member Robert Maciej and seconded by Council Member Joan Olson to authorize.

• Snow plow rust bullet is applied.

• Getting an estimate on the water plant pipe painting.

• Reported on the repair to the sewer line at Molly’s on Main, this will be the cities responsibility.

Fire Department Report: Lange: Minutes from the meeting were presented.

• Should have grant results in December.

• 2 fires in the last month.

• The 800 Mhz upgrades have been completed on all radios.

Planning Commission: Lange: Did not meet.

UCDC (Depa): Discussed concerns about membership.

• Thoughts of combining with something such as a commercial club or chamber of commerce with local businesses.

• Christmas tree lighting went well with about 65 people in atten-

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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY COUNCIL VACANCY

The Upsala City Council will be appointing a person to fill a vacancy on the Upsala City Council through December 31, 2012. Interested persons may obtain an application by contacting City Hall at (320) 573-4950 or cityofup@surfsota. com.

Residents interested in serving on the Upsala City Council for the remaining term are asked to submit an application to the City. Applications are due by December 23 at noon. Applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly identified with “Council Vacancy Application” on the outside and should be sent to City of Upsala, Attn: Adrian Welle City Clerk, P.O. Box 159, Upsala, MN 56384.

Adrian Welle, Clerk/Treasurer

dance.

Recreation Board: Johnson: Did not meet.

• Getting a lighting bid for the rec building.

Unfinished Business: Tabled approving the Employee Personnel handbook, fee schedule and annual designations until January meeting.

New Business: Motion was made by councilmember Robert Maciej and seconded by councilmember Joan Olson to approve $2500 to upgrade the city civil defense siren. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Mayor Rollie Johnson and seconded by councilmember Robert Maciej to approve the Final Levy Certification at $151,000 a 0% increase.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by councilmember Joan Olson and seconded by councilmember Brian Lange to approve the 2012 liquor license applications for Molly’s on Main and Bullfrogs Bar and Grill, pending application fee payment. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion was made by councilmember Brian Lange and seconded

by Robert Maciej to approve resolution 12052011-1, resolution accepting Councilmember Lynn Depa’s Resignation effective December 31, 2011. Depa Abstained. Motion carried.

Motion was made by councilmember Brian Lange and seconded

by Joan Olson to approve resolution 12052011-2, resolution accepting Deputy Clerk Sheri Johnson’s Resignation effective January 5, 2012.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Rollie Johnson thanked Councilmember Lynn Depa for her time and service to the City of Upsala.

Motion was made by councilmember Brian Lange and seconded by councilmember Joan Olson to post for applications to fill the vacancy that will be open for one year completing councilmember Depa’s term, applications are due to city hall December 23, 2011 at Noon.

Motion carried unanimously.

Discussion was held on whether or not to fill the Deputy Clerk position. At this time the council has chosen to not fill the position and shift the job duties to be included in that of Clerk/Treasurer Adrian Welle.

Moved the January meeting to January 3, 2011 at 7:00pm because

of the holiday.

Clerk Adrian Well, showed the council a newsletter and It will be sent out in the next month.

Financial Report: Treasurers Report with an November 30th bank balance of $138,653.74 as presented by Treasurer Adrian Welle.

Motion made by Council Member Brian Lange and seconded by Robert Maciej to approve the bills in the amount of $9,730.87 as pre-

sented by Treasurer Adrian Welle.

Motion carried unanimously.

Reminder to residents and council that the next Regular scheduled council meeting will be January 3, 2011 at 7:00pm with a special council meeting an hour before to review City Council applications.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:52 pm.

Adrian Welle, Clerk

Upsala Cardinals Girls Basketball

December 8: Upsala, 85 • Pillager 19 Name: Pts Rebs Steals Assists Aimee Pelzer 21 4 0 7 Kimmy Mrozek 11 7 0 2 Tracy Herzog 18 6 1 1 Kaitlyn Wuebkers 8 8 3 1 Brianna Westrich 5 6 0 1 Donna Ripplinger 2 3 0 1 Sadie Welinski 10 2 1 1 Dawn Evoniuk 2 7 1 0 Melissa George 0 0 0 1 Katie Ripplinger 0 0 0 0 Sara Herzog 2 2 0 2 Alissa Zehrer 3 3 0 0 Kaelin Smieja 3 2 2 0 Full Team 85 50 8 17 11 out of 13 girls were in the scoring column, while 4 were in double digits. The pressure got to the huskies as the cardinals rolled to a 15-0 run.

December 13: Upsala, 74 • Browerville 46 Name: Pts Rebs Steals Assists Aimee Pelzer 17 2 6 7 Kimmy Mrozek 16 9 2 3 Tracy Herzog 13 8 3 1 Kaitlyn Wuebkers 10 2 3 3 Brianna Westrich 4 2 5 1 Donna Ripplinger 3 6 2 3 Sadie Welinski 8 2 3 0 Dawn Evoniuk 2 2 2 0 Melissa George 0 2 0 1 Katie Ripplinger 0 0 1 0 Sara Herzog 0 0 1 0 Alissa Zehrer 1 4 0 1 Kaelin Smieja 0 2 0 0 Full Team 74 41 28 20 9 of the 13 players reached the scoring column.

After the game our record stands at 3-0 and 2-0 in the Prairie Conference.

Upsala Girl’s Basketball Holiday Cardinal Classic The 4th Annual Upsala Girl’s Basketball Holiday Cardinal Classic will be held December 28-29, 2011 at the Upsala Area Schools Gymnasiums.

Games will be played in 2 brackets.

All Varsity games will take place in the new gym, and Junior Varsity games will be in the old gym.

December 28 Varsity Schedule 2:15 pm: Bertha/Hewitt • Foley 4:00 pm: Staples/Motley • Melrose 5:45 pm: Holdingford • Browerville 7:30 pm: Maple Lake • Upsala December 28 Junior Varsity Schedule 2:15 pm: Staples/Motley • Melrose

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Hometown News • Thursday, December 15, 2011 • Page 11

In 1933 James Caldwell developed a rubber dustpan. It had to sell for a dollar, while others sold for 39 cents.

Stores wouldn’t buy them.

Discouraged, but not defeated, he started ringing doorbells. After ringing ten doorbells, he had sold nine dustpans.

As it succeeded, he made 27 other items and started Rubbermaid Company, a multimillion dollar business.

The Living Bible says, “In everything you do, put God first, and He will direct you and crown your efforts with success.”

CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE: Sat., Dec. 17, 8 am-5 pm at Cedar Pine Strawberry Farm, Upsala. Call 320-573-2969.

FOR SALE: Pug/Poodle to good home, will make excellent family pet, has all shots to date, $50. Call 320-492-8032.

WANTED TO BUY: Good slaughter cows, big bulls, also lumpjaw, foundered, lame steers, etc. (Pay with green.) Henry Kasper, 320-547-9913.

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FOR SALE: Used 7’ & 54” hydro-turn snowplows, adapt to fit skidloader or tractor, $400 each. Call 320-732-2272.

WANTED TO BUY: Good grade Holstein bull of serviceable size, Elmdale area, 320-573-2828.

FOR SALE: 2005 Hyundai Sonata, $5,200 or B/O, 135,000, good condition, remote start, tires one year old. Call Mike 320-260-6977.

FOR SALE: 1997 Oldsmobile Bravada, 4 WD, good condition, 190K mi, $4,250 or B/O. Call 320-845-4848, Albany.

FOR SALE: 18 speed bike $75; Kitchen Aid slicer shredder mixer attachment $25; meat grinder $25. Call 320-630-8584, Upsala.

FOR SALE: 2 wingback chairs, burgundy $15 each; wooden TV stand $20. Call 651-206-7160, leave message.

FOR SALE: Glass top tables, 1 small $10, 2 med $15 each, coffee $25. Call 651-206-7160, leave message.

FOR SALE: Sofa hidabed, good condition, clean, good mattress. Call 320-2484048.

FOR SALE: Vikings leather office chair, plush commissioner chair, brand new, great for the Viking fan in your life. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: Twin bunk beds, like new, good matresses, all linens go with. Call 320-248-4048.

FOR SALE: Yorky puppies, tiny toy girls, super sweet and lovable. Call 320492-8032.

A police officer stops a blonde FOR SALE: Bakers rack, Oak finish, like for speeding and asks her very nicely new, very nice for your kitchen. Call 320248-4048. if he could see her license.

She replied in a huff, “I wish you guys would get your act together.

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FOR SALE: Harley Davidson Barbie dolls, also Ken, Nascar Barbie, Wedding Barbie from wedding collection. Call 320492-8032.

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FOR SALE: Shih Tzu puppies, non shedding, excellent family pet, ready for Christmas. Call 320-492-8032.

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FOR SALE: Hot Wheels cars, approx. 40 cars and trucks, some new in box, also a few matchbox. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: Brunswick Edgebrook pool table, $300. Call 320-293-3077.

FOR SALE: Split fire wood, Maple, Ash & mixed. Call 320-746-2320.

12/22 FOR SALE: 8’x8’ Sands tilt bed snowmobile trailer with side pockets. Call 320293-3077.

FOR SALE: 25” color TV, nice for Christmas for kids games, almost new.

Call 320-836-2883, St. Rosa.

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FOR SALE: Oak quilt racks, wall hung or floor standing styles, makes great gifts for Christmas, Melrose. Call 320-250-3874.

FOR SALE: Big square & round bales of hay. Call Josh, 320-761-0778. tfn FOR SALE: Firewood, cut, split, dry, also boiler wood, $100 cord. Call 320845-2043, leave message. tfn BUSINESS FOR SALE: Grocery, meat & rental property. Call 320-285-2600 or 320-267-1342, ask for Chris.

FOR RENT: 1 & 2 bedroom apartments in Albany available now, 2 bdrm $445/ mo., 1 bdrm $375/mo., $100 deposit, cats ok. Call Loreen 763-238-0616. AAtfnB APARTMENT FOR RENT: 1 bedroom+ a loft, Grey Eagle. Call 320-285-2600 or 320-267-1342, ask for Chris.

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

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Stop in or call for an application and more information.

FOR SALE: 7 slot Oak gun cabinet, 38.5Wx77.5H, glass doors, excellent Christmas gift, $600. Call 320-285-2517 or 612-296-2987.

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