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Local Municipality Minutes: Grey Eagle Township
The family of Bev Johnson would like to express our sincere thanks to our family and friends for the love and support shown to us during Bev's final journey and the passing of our wonderful wife, mom and grandma. Thank you for the prayers, memorials, cards, food and flowers. Thank you to those who stopped to visit in Bev's final days.Ahuge thank you to Mavis Buker for the beautiful service, Tina Gunderson, those who brought food and helped in the kitchen during the wake and the ladies of Gethsemane for the lunch following her service. A special thank you to the CentraCare Hospice Team, medical staff and doctors at the St. Cloud Hospital and Coborn Cancer Center, and the St. Otto's staff on the 3rd floor for the wonderful care given to Bev. A huge and special thank you to Kyle LeMieur and the staff at Shelley Funeral Chapel for helping us through this extremely difficult time. Bev will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her. Love,
Rollie Sr. Dawn, Joe and Family Rollie Jr., Joan and Family
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A special thank you to: Donna Frank, Dr. Ausban, Dr. Beste, Centra Care Pine Haven nurses and staff, Father Marv, Deacon Ernie, and the Hospice Staff; and all the ones that we have missed in the care of Beatrice "Beaty" Douvier. We also would like to thank everyone that sent their prayers, flowers and cards.
The Family of Beatrice "Beaty" Douvier
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Local Municipality Minutes
Email Minutes to htnews@meltel.net Grey Eagle Township • December 6, 2021
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. Several members of the community and from Little Falls Township were also present.
Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Larry Bebus asked to be included. Mike made the motion to accept the agenda as amended. Ray made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes: Ray made the motion to accept the November 1, 2021 minutes. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Greg Smith from Little Falls Township was in attendance to explain the importance of the Township having a Comprehensive Plan. He spoke about the Little Falls Township Plan and offered to help Grey Eagle Township create a plan, stating that the County would be requiring one from all townships soon. Grey Eagle Township has a Comprehensive Plan that was created in 2003.
Larry Bebus was also present to represent BBL Association, he stated they would like to see the BBL access closed during the summer months, at least during the week. He spoke of the importance of preventing aquatic invasive species from entering the lake.
Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for November. Claims list included claims 3630-3638 for a total of $8,894.67. Ray made the motion to pay the claims, Mike made the second. All in favor, Motion carried. Mail included advertising for an air cleaning device and information from the Todd County Broadband meeting. Ron suggested a new CD for this year. Mike made a motion to move $50,000 from R&B to a new CD. Ray made the second. All in favor, Motion carried.
Road and Bridge Report: Ray reported on some of the brushing he had done and should be almost done. Some discussion on 311th. Ray also reported Erv had replaced a culvert on 130th East.
Additional agenda item: Fire Board meeting was held November 23, Mike attended and reported- no news, this was advisory meeting.
Resolution to designate the Township Hall as our polling place was read and Ray made the motion to approve. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.
Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm.
Minutes not approved
Submitted by Mary Ann Primus Clerk/ Treasurer
Affidavits of Candidacy for Melrose Township may be filed with the clerk starting December 28, 2021 and will close on January 11, 2022 for the March 2022 election.
Offices open are:
-One Supervisor for a 3-year term
Hours for filing for office on the final day are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please contact the clerk with any questions and/or for additional information at 320-256-7173. Cecilia Tylutki, Melrose Township Clerk
Affidavits of Candidacy for township board March election may be filed with the clerk at her home beginning Tuesday, December 28, 2021 until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Offices to be elected include: - One supervisor for a 3 year term - One clerk for a 2 year term
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LIBRARY ASSISTANTS
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The City of Freeport is accepting applications for a Clerk-Treasurer for 32-40 hours per week.
Performs a wide range of duties requiring attention to detail, deadlines, and strong administrative and organizational skills. Duties include preparing and maintaining minutes, ordinances, resolutions and other official city documents; attending and taking minutes at all city council and EDA meetings; serving as chief election official for the City of Freeport; overseeing all departments including Deputy Treasurer and Public Works Director; serving as representative for general public inquiries. College degree or experience in accounting or finance required.
Prior experience in municipal office preferred. Must have experience using Microsoft Office, computer systems, and software applications. Complete job description and application available on city website https://freeportmn.org/the-city-of-freeport-is-accepting-applications-for-a-clerk-treasurer/
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HOLIDAY HOURS
Mark C. Graf, Music Director
Friday, December 31, 2021
LPGE Secondary School, 510 9th St. NE, Long Prairie
Pre-Concert Event + Concert
dinner • special music • silent auction • raffle
Event 5-6:15 pm • Concert 6:30 pm
Adults $20 ($18 in advance)* Children 12 & under $10 ($5 in advance)*
Concert Only
6:30 pm
Free will donation Join us for dessert after the concert!
Livestream on Long Prairie Chamber Orchestra’s facebook page or watch later on YouTube.com, bit.ly/thelpco.
