Hometown News Dec. 27, 2012

Hometown News Grey Eagle, Burtrum, St. Rosa, Freeport, Upsala, Albany, Holdingford, St. Anna, Avon, Swanville, Melrose

December 27, 2012

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Thank you for your business in the past - Very Much Food & Drink Specials 7-9 PM Appreciated!

Dining Available with Full Menu Good luck in the new year & Hope to see you soon!

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Harvey Mackay Obituaries: Wiechmann, Scepaniak,

Hoppe, Bruggenthies,

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More street-smart ideas for success

Sometimes the columns that get the biggest reaction are those that offer the simplest advice.

A couple weeks ago I wrote about street-smart ideas and was inundated with requests for more. A few readers shared their ideas too.

Because I truly believe in the importance of street smarts for success, I’m continuing the list.

Next idea - There will always be a place in the world for anyone who says, “I’ll take care of it.” And then does it.

Don’t imply that a chore is beneath you, or that you are too busy to handle the mundane. Sure, you can call in help from subordinates (if you have them), but in order for you to share the credit, you need to do some of the work.

Next idea - Circle the wagons. For the past 50 years, every time I want to persuade a person of power, I find a couple friends who have influence with him or her to approach from different directions to get the result I want. These are people who know I will come to their aid in return, and who act professionally and discreetly on my behalf.

Next idea - Send in the clones.

Whether you are buying a house or a car, send in a clone to kick the tires first. Your clone claims to be ready to buy right now and makes a ridiculously low offer. Their

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goal is to find out the lowest acceptable price. Then you know the real cost.

Next idea - No check please. When I host a business breakfast, lunch or dinner, I always take care of the check in advance so it is never brought to the table.

I call ahead and give the restaurant my credit card number and tell them to put 20% gratuity on the bill. I have a lot of surprised people when we leave and they never see a bill.

Next idea - Take good care of yourself. It’s difficult to find the best doctor or professional in a pinch. Say there are 10 doctors performing a specific procedure at a medical center. I assure you, they do not all have the same skill level.

It is your job to be resourceful to find out who is world class before you have an emergency. The same concept applies to lawyers, accountants and so on. As fatalistic as it may sound, if you build a strong network before a problem arises, you have just solved one of your problems.

Next idea - Waiting rooms are named that for a reason. Try to schedule appointments - whether it be with a doctor, dentist or whomever - for the first or second slot of the day or the first appointment right after lunch so you won’t have to wait as long.

Next idea - Raise money for charity in return for favors. If someone asks a favor of me, I ask them to write a check to my favorite charity in return for my help. And I am willing to do the same for them.

Next idea - Treat wait-staff in restaurants with intelligence and compassion.

Wishing You A Happy New Year!

Central McGowan

-By Harvey Mackay

People often evaluate how you handle others. Treat everyone with respect.

Next idea - Get your hands dirty. If you need to make a good impression on someone, discover the chores they hate and then help them out. That might be doing the minutes for a board meeting, or it could be making fundraising calls.

And maybe the request doesn’t fit my skill set, but I can help them find someone who can help.

Next idea - Gatekeepers can open a lot of doors for you. Treat gatekeepers with dignity. Respect their power. And above all, acknowledge their help. I tell them that I prefer to work with them.

Gatekeepers make and predetermine more decisions than people ever realize.

Next idea - Be prepared for the worst.

It’s critical to ask yourself or your staff what can go wrong? Prime example: A Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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JANUARY 20 • St. Rosa Youth Group Lasagna Supper from 4-8 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church basement, St. Rosa.

JULY 19-21 • Grey Eagle GEM Fest - Note: Change in Weekend.

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

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

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

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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.

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12/19 12/20 12/21 12/22 12/23 12/24 12/25

High 28 21 15 23 15 13 3

Low 14 4 -2 7 7 -7 -10

Friday

Cloudy.

High: 23 Low: 6

Weekend Weather Saturday

Cloudy.

High: 17 Low: 2

Sunday

Partly sunny.

High: 21 Low: 6

Hometown News • Thursday, December 27, 2012 • Page 3

Birth Announcements Daphne Helen Frericks

Glen and Sadie Frericks of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Daphne Helen Frericks, born December 17, 2012 at 8:38.

Daphne weighed 9 pounds, 5 ounces.

Welcoming Daphne home is her brother Dan, 6 and sister Monika, 3.

Grandparents are Danny Smith of Tamarack, Vern and Doreen Frericks of Melrose and Debra Switzer of Cromwell.

Aleah Rose Wolbeck

Aaron Wolbeck and Samantha Robideaux of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Aleah Rose Wolbeck, born Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 11:25 p.m. at the CentraCare Health System-Melrose.

Aleah weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 20 ¼ inches in length.

Grandparents are Karen and Arlen Wolbeck of Swanville, Larry Robideaux of Foley and Bonnie Boecker of Sauk Centre.

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 couple years ago when the Indianapolis Colts were playing the Chicago Bears in the Super Bowl and it rained during the entire game, then-Colts quarterback Peyton Manning was prepared. Every year he practices a wet-ball drill with his center. He takes a bucket of water, dips the football in, and takes repeated snaps so he is prepared. The Bears quarterback didn’t prepare for the weather and fumbled the game away.

Mackay’s Moral: The smarter I get,

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the more I realize I’m not finished learning.

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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TUE., JAN. 1: Closed.

WED., JAN. 2: Liver & onions or hamburger patty, gravy, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, apple pie.

THUR., JAN. 3: Roast beef, potatoes, gravy, squash, peanut butter cookie.

FRI., JAN. 4: mushroom & onion pork chop, whipped potatoes, gravy, carrots, baked apple slices. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., DEC. 31: Oriental chicken salad, fruit, dinner roll, applesauce.

TUE., JAN. 1: Closed.

WED., JAN. 2: Baked potato w/ chili/cheese, Italian lettuce salad, dinner roll, apple pie.

THUR., JAN. 3: Beef enchilada w/rice/lettuce/tomato/onions, refried

320-285-2600 • Grey Eagle Prices good Dec. 20-29 Dairy Cass Clay White Milk $3.99 gal.

Cass Clay Chocolate Milk $4.49 gal.

Cass Clay Swiss Chocolate Milk ½ gal. $2.49 Cass Clay Cottage Cheese 22 oz. $3.29 Cass Clay 1/2 & 1/2 pt. $1.39 Cass Clay Party Dip 12 oz. $1.99 Cass Clay Sour Cream 16 oz. $2.09

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Oretega Taco Shells 12 ct. $2.49 Pace Picante Sauce 16 oz. $2.49 Chik-O-Sea Smoked Oysters 3.75 oz. $1.99

FRI., JAN. 4: Broccoli cheese quiche, fruit, breadstick, baked apples. * Bread and skim milk served with each meal.

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MON., DEC. 31 BRUNCH: Belgian waffles, strawberries, sausage patty, fruit juice, chocolate pudding.

TUE., JAN. 1: Closed.

WED., JAN. 2: Baked ham, baked potato, baked squash, sherbet.

THUR., JAN. 3: Vegetable soup, chicken salad sandwich, fruit, cookie.

FRI., JAN. 4: Meatloaf, au gratin potatoes, corn, Jell-O.. * Bread and skim milk served with each meal.

Grey Eagle Dining Site: 320-285-4481 Upsala Dining Site: 320-573-4435

Local Students admitted to Concordia University The following students have been admitted to Concordia University, St. Paul: Kari Haynes, a resident of Albany, Haynes, a student at Albany Area High School was awarded the Presidents scholarship for the fall 2013 semester.

Mariah Tighe, a resident of Avon, Tighe, a student at Albany Area High School was awarded the Presidents scholarship for the fall 2013 semester.

Concordia is committed to providing an outstanding value investment at an affordable cost to all students.

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New Year’s Day: Closed

Special thank you to all who support our small town business, we look forward to seeing our old favorite customers along with new ones in the New Year!

God Bless you all!

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James “Jim” George Scepaniak

Obituaries Evelyn S. Wiechmann

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life Evelyn S. Evelyn and Ben loved fishing, hunting of James “Jim” Wiechmann, age ducks and pheasants, tending their large Scepaniak, age 81 95 of Grey Eagle, garden and canning vegetables. They were of Holdingford, died peacefully on very successful at gardening and enjoyed was held ad 10:00 Friday, December sharing their vegetables with family and AM, Monday, 21, 2012 at the friends. Evelyn liked to crochet; she made December, 24th Pine Haven Care hundreds of “Ring of Roses” doilies. She at Church of All Center in Melrose, was an avid quilter and enjoyed quilting Saints- St. Hedwig with the Mission Circle. Evelyn and Ben Minnesota. in Holdingford.

A Memorial were very active members of St. Joseph’s Father Greg Mass of Christian Catholic Church in Grey Eagle. They Mastey officiated.

Burial will served as Eucharistic Ministers for 23 Jim passed be held at 11 years. Evelyn and Ben decided to move to away peacefully a.m.

Saturday, the Village View Apartments in Grey Eagle Wednesday morning at the VA Hospital in December 29 at in 2002. Ben passed away on February 8, St. Cloud surrounded by his family.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle 2007. They had been happily married for Jim was born March 23, 1931 in with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating. over 66 years. In October of 2009, Evelyn Holdingford, MN to Joseph and Anna moved from the Village View Apartments (Winskowski) Scepaniak. He married Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. to Pine Haven Care Center in Melrose.

Marlene Rapp on November 25,1954 at St. Survivors include her son, on Saturday at the church in Grey Eagle.

Evelyn Susan Hess was born February David Wiechmann of Hastings; five 12, 1917 in Golva, North Dakota to grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; Martin and Margaret (Pick) Hess. She sister-in-law, Doris Hess of Paynesville; was united in marriage to John B. “Ben” and many other family and friends.

Mass of Evelyn was preceded in death by Wiechmann on December 31, 1940 Christian Burial at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in her parents, Martin and Margaret Hess; will be 10:30 Lake Henry, Minnesota. They moved to husband, John B. “Ben” Wiechmann; a.m. on Thursday, Freeport where Ben was an assistant butter daughter, Margaret Ann Riesselman D e c e m b e r maker. A short time later, they moved in March of 2002; son-in-law, Bernie 27, 2012 at to Belle River where they operated the Riesselman in September of 2011; St. Benedict’s creamery for 23 years. Following their brothers, Alfred and Elmer Hess; sister, Catholic Church years at the creamery in Belle River, they Estella Meyer; and infant sister, Marie in Avon for moved to Clitherall where they owned Hess.

Joseph B. Hoppe, Arrangements are with Patton-Schad and operated the Sportsmen’s Bar & age 92, of Avon Restaurant for nine years. They retired to Funeral & Cremation Services of Grey who passed away a home on Little Bass Lake in Grey Eagle. Eagle. on Saturday at Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany.

Rev. Blaine Wasnie O.S.B will DJ Music By officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends and relatives may call one hour prior to services at the church in Playing 9:30 to 1:30 Serving 4-8:30 PM Avon on Thursday.

Free Hats, Horns & Joseph Bernard Hoppe was born on • 8 oz. Sirloin Steak..... $7.99 Noisemakers at midnight February 2, 1920 in Minneapolis to Albert • 6 Butterfly Shrimp..... $7.50 and Katherine (Woebkenberg) Hoppe. He Sat., Dec. 29th: Bar Bingo 1:30 p.m.

• 8 oz. Sirloin & 3 Butterfly Shrimp..$9.95 married Veronica Blenker in 1950; she Meat Raffle 5:00 p.m. using the new paddle All Dinners Include Soup & Salad Bar wheel! Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. passed away in 1970. In 1973 Joe married and Choice of Potato Colette Wedl; she passed away in 1989. In 1991 he married Mathilda “Babe” Maile; - Open New Year’s Day at Noon Freeport, MN • 320-836-2120 she passed away in 2009. Joe grew up in rural Albany and attended country school (District 36) and attended Albany High School. He graduated from Dunwoody Institute in April of 1941. Joe owned OPEN NEW YEAR’S DAY and operated the Avon Machine Shop for four years, was employed as a Tool Wednesday and Die maker for DeZurik Corporation 4:30-9:30 PM and then Rimco Manufacturing of Rice.

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the City of Avon where he was mayor from 1958–1976. Joe was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, was a 3rd and 4th degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus Council 3628 in Albany, and also of Queen of Peace Assembly in Sauk Centre. He was an Army veteran of WWII, serving in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany. Joe was a lifetime member of the VFW Post #428 of St. Cloud, a lifetime member of the Avon American Legion and of the Catholic Order of Foresters for 75 years. He enjoyed traveling with family, hunting trips with family and friends, bee keeping and black and white photography.

Joe is survived by his children, John (Ursula) of Clearwater, Michael (Jodi) of Pequot Lakes and Mary (Chuck) Griffith of Avon; brother-in-law, Elwin Olson of St. Michael; siblings, Raymond (friend Helen) of Little Falls, James (Pat) of Forest Lake, Thomas (Marion) of Young America, Pete (Joyce) of Paynesville, John (Jack) of Shakopee, Elizabeth “Betsy” Hoppe Keep of Plymouth, Daniel (Mary Jane) of Sauk Centre and Louise Hoppe Mermod of San Rafael, CA; grandchildren, Jeffrey Hoppe, Steven (Megan) Hoppe, Christina Griffith, Ellen Griffith, Todd (Jody) Rose, Andrew Rose, Sandra Lange and Tamara Ehrlichman and great grandchildren, Robert, Joseph and Morgan Hoppe.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Cecelia Hoppe Olson; brothers, Jerome (Marguerite) and Cyril (Pat); sister in law, Carol (Voit) Hoppe and brother in law, Jean Mermod.

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Jim served his country as an Army Ranger from 1949-1952 where he was a Sgt. 1st class and a paratrooper instructor. Jim loved his tractors and being on his farm.

His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Marlene and their children; Tom (Eda) Scepaniak; Jane (Rich) Stiller; Mary Jo (Mike) Peterson; grandchildren; Jared, Shannon, Rachel, Rebecca, Nick, Laura, Danielle, Kelsey, Jack and Aaron, 7 great grandchildren and his brother Dan Scepaniak.

He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Anna Scepaniak; son, Tim; siblings, Mary Hilke, William Scepaniak, Clemens Scepaniak, Sylvester Scepaniak, Eleanor Scepaniak, Louis Scepaniak, Clarence Scepaniak, Lucy Schueler, Anthony Scepaniak, Dorothy Johnston, and Adeline Rivard.

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Robert G. “Bob Ford” Bruggenthies, Sr. Robert G. “Bob Ford” Bruggenthies, Sr. age 92 of Grey Eagle, died on Monday, December 24, 2012 at the Pine Haven Care Center in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, December 31 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the church in Grey Eagle.

Robert George Bruggenthies was born November 13, 1920 in Millwood Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Frank and Mary (Toenyan) Bruggenthies.

On September 17, 1946 he married Ann Van Havermaet at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Bob worked for the City of Grey Eagle and as a mechanic for Grey Eagle Motor and Melrose Motors until his retirement. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle.

Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting, repairing lawn mowers, listening to music and visiting with family and friends.

Survivors include his children, Mary

Anna P. Czech

Anna P. Czech, a 91 year old resident of Swanville, died December 23, 2012, at her daughter’s home in Wadena.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 29th at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Swanville with Father Ronald Dockendorf officiating.

Burial will be in St. John’s Parish Cemetery in Swanville.

Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday Dec 29, at Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls.

Anna was born Jan. 4, 1921 in Chicago, IL to Edward and Mary Kriel.

Anna was the youngest of 4 children.

She attended Guardian Angles Catholic School in Chicago for 8 years. After 8th grade, Anna started working at Cook County Hospital in Chicago. She worked there for 19 years until she married her husband Louis on June 19, 1954. When her husband brought Anna to the farm near Swanville, she developed a deep love for her husband’s family. In June of 1955, their first daughter Helen was born followed by Mary, Louise and Teckla in 1960. When Anna’s 4 daughters started school, Anna went to work at Larson Boats

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(David, Sr.) Walker of Leader, Jane (Skip) Osterberg of Prior Lake, Jean (Virgil) Jennen of Mesa, AZ, Richard (Carol) Bruggenthies of Foley, Ronald (Cindy) Bruggenthies of Burtrum and Ralph Bruggenthies of Mankato; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; brothers, Albert Bruggenthies of Minneapolis, Roman (JoAnn) Bruggenthies of Grey Eagle and Alcuin Bruggenthies of Rochester; and sister, Irene Stakwarski of Robbinsdale.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ann Bruggenthies on May 7, 2004; son, Robert Bruggenthies, Jr.; granddaughters, Cindy Standish and Ali Meyer; sisters, Alma Marty, Angeline Haller and Lorraine Heinen.

Serving as casket bearers will be Jordan Bruggenthies, Mitchell Bruggenthies, Cody Bruggenthies, Bryan Bruggenthies, Scott Osterberg and Tanya Young. Cross bearer will be Debbie Meagher and scripture bearer will be Richard Bruggenthies, Jr. Gift bearers will be Missy and John Bruggenthies.

Reader will be Janet Osterberg. Honorary bearers will be Annie Bruggenthies, Alicia Bruggenthies, Brenda Kise, Amy Bruggenthies, Kim Osterberg and Aaron Meagher.

Arrangements are with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Grey Eagle.

F u n e r a l s e r v i c e s celebrating the life of Gary L. Rand, 68, of Avon will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at the Avon Community Church.

Gary passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at his home with family by his side. Pastor Chuck Pelkey will officiate. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday and after 10:00 a.m. on Saturday both at the Avon Community Church. Arrangements are with Daniel Funeral Home, St. Cloud.

Gary Rand, one of nine, was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 28, 1944 to Pearl and Milton Rand. He joined the US Army in 1962 and served as a foreign

in Little Falls where she worked until her retirement in 1986.

Anna was a funny and passionate woman. She was a woman with strong convictions who strongly believed in, always talked about, and firmly stood for the things she deemed ”RIGHT” and “IMPORTANT”. She was a woman with high moral standards and was very passionate about the LORD, praying the Rosary daily. Anna loved her family and was like a “Mother Bear” if someone hurt one of her “Cubs”.

Anna is survived by her daughters Helen (Patrick) Walsh, Chicago, IL; Mary Miller, St. Cloud, MN; Louise Czech, St. Paul, MN, and Teckla (Patrick) Fitzgerald, Wadena, MN; six grandsons, John (Christy) Walsh of Arlington Heights, IL, Patrick (Ann) Walsh of Chicago, IL, Michael Walsh of Chicago, IL, Matthew, Jacob and Samuel Miller all of St. Cloud, MN; and one great-granddaughter, Meara Walsh and two great-grandsons, Patrick and Sean Walsh; brothers-in-law Ted and James Czech of Holdingford, MN, sisters-in-law, Florence (Victor) Detloff of Melrose, MN, Teckla Scegura of St. Anna, MN, and Marcella (Edward) Hiemenz of St. Augusta, MN. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis, in 1999, her parents, two sisters, Helen and Margaret and a brother, John; mother and father-in-law, Peter & Mary Czech; brothers-in-law, Peter, Frank and Nick Czech; sisters-in-law, Rosie Kociemba and Eleanor Hiemenz.

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After retiring from the military, Gary attended St. Cloud State University and graduated in 1988 with an Associate’s degree in elective studies. He then attended St. Cloud Vo-Tech and graduated in 1990 with a degree in construction.

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Community Snapshots

District Deputy Mark Glatzel (left) presents Double Star Council Award to Past Grand Knight Ken Sinclair.

Knights of Columbus Council #14616 of Grey Eagle/Swanville has earned the distinction of Double Star Council for the 2011-2012 fraternal year. The organization’s headquarters, located in New Haven, Connecticut, made the announcement. The award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership recruitment (reaching 200% of the quota, thereby making it a “double star”) and retention, promotion of the fraternal insurance program and sponsorship of service-oriented activities. The award was presented to the membership by District Deputy Mark Glatzel at a special ceremony held on December 18, 2012.

In announcing the local winner of the Star Council Award, Carl A. Anderson, chief executive officer of the organization said, “Please accept my sincere congratulations upon attaining this prestigious award. Your dedication to the Order is seen in the high standard of excellence you have achieved. At the same time, I encourage you to carry forward

this enthusiasm to meet the challenges that will face the Knights of Columbus in the years ahead. May this award be a reminder and an inspiration to the members of your council to continue to promote the ideas of Columbianism for the good of the Church, your community, and the Order.”

“Receiving the Double Star Council Award is quite an honor for us. We’re extremely proud of this accomplishment,” proclaimed Past Grand Knight Ken Sinclair, head of the local council.

The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic lay organization. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Church, their communities, families and young people. With more than 1.8 million members in over 14,000 councils around the world, the Knights of Columbus annually donated more than $154 million and 70 million hours of service to charitable causes.

Please visit www.kofc.org for more information.

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The Knights of Columbus Council #14616 of Grey Eagle/Swanville recently donated $3,000.00 to 6 local seminarians, who are pursuing their dream of becoming priests. Presenting the checks to Father Scott Pogatchnik, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of St. Cloud (center) are council trustees Ken Sinclair (left) and Jim Sinclair (right). The presentation was made on December 11th at the Vocations office.

Swanville School AAA Winners

Swanville High School is pleased to announce its AAA award winners for 2012-2013. Abbey Schultz, daughter of Jill and Charlie Schultz, and Colten Kruzel, son of Tracy and Tim Hannah and Allen and Janel Kruzel, are this year’s recipients.

AAA is sponsored by the MN State High School League, and is for seniors who are in both athletics and fine arts, and do well academically.

This fits both Abbey and Colten well.

Abbey is involved in tennis, basketball and softball, as well as theatre.

Colten is involved in football, basketAbbey Schultz Colten Kruzel ball and baseball as well as the band.

Both have been leaders in the school, an active on Student Council for years. They also are both very good in the classroom, and good role models for younger students. They will now compete with students from other schools in our region. Congratulations Abbey and Colten!

Swanville ExCEL Award Winners

The Swanville High School ExCel Award Winners for 2012-2013 are Amanda Rieffer and Cory Poland.

Amanda is the daughter of Joel and Gail Rieffer and Corey is the son of Tim and Jennifer Poland.

The ExCel Award is sponsored by the MN State High School League, and recognizes outstanding juniors.

They must be involved in at least MN High School League activity, either in athletics or fine arts. They also must be leaders in their school and commuAmanda Rieffer Cory Poland nity. Amanda and Corey will compete with other students from other schools across the state.

Amanda and Corey are both active in school. Amanda is in the plays, in band, track, volleyball, and has been in speech. Corey is in the plays, band, and track.

Both do well academically, and are leaders in the school. Congratulations Amanda and Corey!

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Minnesota Through The Lens:

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Minnesota schools to receive increased aid payments Area districts to see significant increase in payments beginning immediately State Sen. Paul Gazelka (R-Cass County) announced that due to prudent fiscal management of the state’s budget, school districts across the state will receive greater than anticipated dollar amounts in school aid paybacks beginning this month.

This will help school districts across the state by speeding up payments which they were anticipating receiving over a longer time horizon.

“Surplus money at the end of the year had to be used to pay back the school aid which was shifted forward as a result of the negotiated 2011 budget.

Through good fiscal management of the state’s finances over the past two years we now have an additional $1.3 billion that is going to be directed back to the schools over fiscal year 2013,” said Senator Gazelka.

This will result in the following net increases in payments for 2013: Staples-Motley Verndale

ISD 2170 $1,995,046 ISD 818 $827,013

Wadena-Deer Creek ISD 2155 Bertha-Hewitt ISD 786 Pillager ISD 116 Eagle Valley ISD 2759 Little Falls ISD 482 Browerville ISD 787 Long Prairie-Grey Eagle ISD 2753 Osakis ISD 213 Swanville ISD 486 Milaca ISD 912 Pierz ISD 484 Upsala ISD 487 Royalton ISD 485

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Senator Gazelka concluded, “The additional $1.3 billion is a significant amount of money going back into our school districts. Our districts will benefit greatly from the increase in payments.

“The next legislature must continue to provide responsible fiscal management of the state’s budget by tackling the projected billion dollar deficit in a way that allows the state to continue is current economic growth which has now shown surpluses for the past three economic reports.”

Swanville Schools is proud to announce that freshman Haileigh Sales has been selected as the December Student of the Month for grades 7-9. Haileigh is the daughter of Chris and Bruce Sales.

During school Haileigh participates in basketball and has since sixth grade, volleyball and softball since her seventh grade year and JO Volleyball also since entry into the junior high.

She lettered in Volleyball this year. She has participated in the theatrical productions her seventh and eighth grade years. She is currently on Student Council and also was on council last year. She plans on keeping all these activities as part of her schedule throughout her school career. Outside of school Haileigh helps at church breakfasts and helps at Saturday basketball. In her spare time Haileigh keeps busy by hanging out with friends and family. She enjoys shopping, watching movies, babysitting and sports of all kinds.

“Don’t get behind in school! But have lots of fun in High School because it goes by fast” is her advice for fellow students.

Char Bzdok, Science teacher comments,” I have had the opportunity of being both Haileigh’s science teacher as well as her volleyball coach this year. In this time Haileigh has displayed many positive characteristics! Haileigh gives 100% in the classroom as well as on the court. Not only does she always have a positive attitude, she helps her classmates along the way! She is a true leader on and off the court!!

Haileigh is very deserving of this award!!” Kerie Thoma, Activities Director

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Bitz and Piecez -By Pastor Micheal Bitz

A Pleasing Sacrifice, Malachi 4:3-4 Malachi is an interesting book.

Around 400 years passed from the time Malachi prophesied about the coming Savior and when Jesus finally came. That is a long time for people to wait. When Jesus finally arrived one of the things he came into conflict with was the idea of sacrifices.

The religious life of God’s people revolved around sacrifices. Sacrifices were offered at the temple that symbolically took away the people’s sins and played a big role throughout the Old Testament. It is not surprising that Malachi addressed sacrifices in his prophecy.

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Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem will be pleasing to the Lord as in the days of old and as in former years.”

What he says is that the Savior will initiate a refining process. In silver and gold refining, the ore is liquefied and the impurities are skimmed off the top leaving only the pure metal. Those getting purified are the sons of Levi. The tribe of Levi at the time of Moses was selected

by God to be the priests. The book of Leviticus which contains priestly instruction is named after the Levitical priests. Moses was a Levite and along with his brother Aaron they had the job of administering God’s Old Testament sacraments. They were to bring the offering and do the sacrificing at the temple. They were also the teachers, so if the tribe of Levi got polluted, if the teaching of God’s Word got corrupted in their midst, they would end up leading God’s people astray. It would be through

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a purification of the teachers of God’s people that a pleasing offering would finally be brought to the Lord as in former years.

For the next part of Malachi’s prophecy we will go back to the very beginning of the Scriptures to Genesis chapter 4. Very early in scripture we see a sacrifice, one that went well, and one that did not go well. One that was pleasing to God and one that was not. Find and read Genesis 4:1-7 if you want all the details. What happens is that the first two sons of Adam and Eve both bring a sacrifice to God and one is accepted and the other isn’t, it was not pleasing to God. What is the difference here? Some people will argue that God liked the animal sacrifice because it had blood while the grain offering of Cain didn’t. However this doesn’t make sense because in the book of Leviticus God tells the people to bring grain offerings to Him for a number of reasons.

So why would one sacrifice be pleasing and the other not? What God says to Cain right after the sacrifice tells us where God is looking: in our hearts.

When we start doing things because we think they will save us, or that we can earn God’s favor then our sacrifices become displeasing to God. Why is that?

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Offering a pleasing sacrifice to God is a matter of the heart. Now as God works to refine His people He works in mysterious ways to humble us, to bless us, to teach what it means to be His saved, His loved, His beloved people.

That is what Malachi is talking about when He calls Jesus a refiner. The Jewish people of Jesus’ time viewed their offerings as a work they did to make God happy or to keep God’s blessings.

That was not how the offerings were supposed to work. First God loves us, loved us by sending Jesus to be our Savior, and when in response we praise Him and glorify Him and we believe all that he has done for us our offerings are refined and our offerings are purified with the very blood of Jesus to be acceptable and pleasing to our Heavenly Father.

Now through faith we are being refined and worked on by the Holy Spirit to be pleasing sacrifices. Saint Paul touches on this type of pleasing sacrifice in Philippians 1:9-10. “And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.” That is my prayer for all of God’s people to be a pleasing sacrifice, pure and blameless for the day of Christ. Amen.

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Local Municipality Minutes Burtrum City December 3, 2012 The meeting of the Burtrum City Council was called to order at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3rd by Mayor Allen. All members answered roll call.

Minutes of the Nov. 5th meeting were read and approved on a motion by Jenny Ahrendt and seconded by Clara Taft. Upon vote motion carried.

Motion was made by Ron Strassburg and seconded by Anna Payne to accept the minutes of the election certification meeting on Nov. 12, 2012. Upon vote motion carried.

Finance report was given and accepted on a motion by Anna Payne and seconded by Ron Strassburg. Upon vote motion carried.

Checks number 7064 thru 7074 were approved for payment on a motion by Jenny Ahrendt and seconded by Clara Taft. Upon vote motion carried.

Under old business, the Mayor reported on the Fire Board meeting.

Two local fire calls remain unpaid.

The City will take action to collect them.

Jenny Ahrendt was thanked for her years on the council.

Being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Jenny Ahrendt and seconded by Ron Strassburg. Upon vote motion carried.

These are unapproved minutes.

Dorothy Strassburg, Clerk Melrose City November 15, 2012 The Melrose City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 6:20 p.m. at the Melrose City Center pursuant to due notice being given thereof.

Present were Council Members Joe Finken, Jenny Mayers, Tony Klasen, Dick Christenson, Mayor Tim Vogel, City Administrator/ Treasurer Michael Brethorst, and City Clerk Patti Haase. Mayor Vogel presided thereat. The Council then recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

A motion was made by Ms. Mayers, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried to approve the agenda as submitted.

Council Member Finken recognized Veterans Day and thanked all veterans for their service.

The following items were considered for approval under the Consent Agenda: a. The minutes from the Council’s October 18 Special Joint Meeting with the Melrose Public Utilities Commission, the October 18 Regular Meeting, and the November 1 Special Joint Meeting with the Melrose Public Utilities Commission.

b. List of bills in the amount of $135,004.85. c. List of investments for the month of October. d. Resolution No. 2012-53, donation in the amount of $250 from Arvig Communications towards the Tri-Cap bus service. e. Sandy Imdieke has requested a medical leave of absence from the Ambulance Department effective November 8, 2012 for approximately six weeks. Ms. Imdieke will be required to provide medical certification upon her returning from leave. The Council to take action approving Ms. Imdieke’s medical leave of absence.

A motion was made by Ms. Mayers, seconded by Mr. Finken to approve the consent agenda as submitted.

The Council held a public hearing for the purpose of gathering input and taking testimony relating to the City’s delinquent account(s).

The property identified as tax parcel number 66.37274.0000 has unpaid assessments for razing of the property, grass cutting, and utilities. The total amount of the taxes proposed to be certified by the City on the property due on the 2013 taxes is $20,886.74. The Council to give consideration to adopting Resolution No. 2012-54, Resolution Adopting Assessment of Delinquent Accounts.

The Affidavit of Publication of Notice of Hearing, the Affidavit of Posting of Notice on October 31, and the Affidavit of Mailing of Notice to all affected property owner(s), which occurred on October 30, was presented. No written or oral testimony was offered and Mayor Vogel closed the public hearing.

Mr. Christenson introduced Resolution No. 2012-54, A Resolution Adopting Assessment of Delinquent Accounts. The motion was seconded by Ms. Mayers with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Christenson, Mayers, Klasen, Finken, and Mayor Vogel; Against: None. A copy of the resolution is on file in the City Administration Office.

Police Chief John Jensen presented the Police Department’s October report. He noted that a total of 22 citations were issued in the month of October. There were 85 verbal warnings and one written warning. Chief Jensen stated there were 254 calls for service during this month compared to 263 for October of 2011. The year-to-date number of calls is 2,332 compared 2,706 in 2011. Chief Jensen noted that seasonal parking went into effect on November 1. Please note these designated areas.

City Attorney Dymoke reported that during the period from

October 11 through November 8, he has given significant attention to the following projects: 1. Participated in discussions with City staff regarding the City’s role in possible expansion of CentraCare’s facilities.

2. Participated in conference call between Stearns County and City staff regarding the City’s role in enforcement actions against Rose Park.

3. Participated in discussions with City staff, City Council and Utilities Commission regarding potential changes to City’s organizational structure.

City Administrator Brethorst presented the General Fund Financial Third Quarter Report. He noted that the overall revenues and expenses appear to be within budgeted amounts. It was also noted that only the first half of LGA, MVHC and property taxes are reflected as the remaining property taxes are received in November/December and the last LGA/MVHC payment is received in late December.

Community Development Director Walz reported on the continuous work that has occurred at Melrose Community, LLC over the last three years since Jeff Bonner acquired the Park. The Park has seen significant improvement; however, there is more to be done.

Park owner Jeff Bonner has entered into a Stipulation Agreement with Stearns County whereby the implementation of the requested administrative court order regarding Rose Park would be delayed until June 30, 2013. In exchange for the delayed implementation of the Stipulation Agreement, Mr. Bonner agreed to perform the following by June 30, 2013: (1) construct and maintain a new storm shelter in compliance with the law; (2) remove the remaining five units designated by the County as Public Health Nuisances (some question about Unit #114); and (3) maintain a clean and safe living environment for the Park’s residents. The Agreement contains the opportunity for a negotiated extension if delays are caused by matters over which Mr. Bonner has no reasonable control.

Finally, should Mr. Bonner fail to comply with the terms of the Agreement or be found to have breached or defaulted on the Agreement, through the Agreement he has given the County permission to enter the property and perform the actions to which he had consented.

The costs for such activities would be levied against the Park property.

Staff will continue to monitor the progress.

The Melrose Lake Improvement Association (MLIA) has requested that City of Melrose become a member of the MLIA. The

MLIA is also looking to find partners with its Association to help improve Melrose lakes and bring awareness to the area. This partnership includes, but not limited to, letters of support for funding applications, staff time or space to allow for meetings or work areas.

James Mohs and George Traeger provided an overview of the MLIA. The MLIA’s Mission Statement: The Melrose Lake Improvement Association exists to preserve and protect Melrose Lake and its surroundings, and to enhance water quality, fishery, recreation, and aesthetic values of Melrose Lake as a treasured natural resource for today and for future generations.

Mr. Mohs asked the Council to support the MLIA as whereby improving the Melrose Lake will allow it to be utilized by the community for fishing, canoeing/kayaking, boating, skating, water skiing, etc. Mr. Traeger and Mr. Mohs also thanked City Administrator Brethorst for his assistance during the process of creating the MLIA. Mr. Mohs also asked that they support the MLIA by personally being involved and to consider becoming a member.

A motion was made by Mr. Finken, seconded by Ms. Mayers and unanimously carried approving a non-dues paying membership to MLIA and direct staff to assist MLIA as appropriate.

Mayor Vogel noted that the City of Melrose is in receipt of two quotes for legal services for City Criminal Prosecuting Attorney. On average, the City prosecutes 100 misdemeanor files per year.

Quote 1: Stearns Country Attorney’s Office – 100 to 125 cases per year will charge $12,500 for calendar year 2013 and 2014. The County will not prosecute local ordinance violations. The City has taken legal action on less than five ordinance violations over the past several years. Most ordinance violations are resolved without going to court. The City would be required to find legal counsel for ordinance violation. A budget of $2,000 would be set aside for this need.

Quote 2: Pottratz Law Office has quoted $32,643.75 per year for 2013 and 2014. His fees are capped at the amount noted for two years.

He will perform the duties required for ordinance violations.

The current draft budget assigned for 2013 is $41,000. Dependent on the Council’s desire, the 2013 budget could be reduced from $41,000 to either $14,500 if elected to contract with Stearns County, or $33,000 with Pottratz Law Office.

The Council received a presen-

tation from Prosecuting Attorney Pottratz at a meeting held earlier this evening.

Mr. Klasen noted the cost savings by electing to go with Stearns County for prosecuting services; however, expressed that there may be some advantages to having local representation.

Ms. Mayers proposed making Mr. Pottratz a counter offer and to conduct further research before making a decision.

Mr. Finken noted the price difference and asked for Police Chief Jensen’s comments. Chief Jensen

said there are pros and cons for each and the Police Department would be able to work with either one. There is an advantage to having the local connection in regards to scheduling of meetings and availability.

Mayor Vogel noted that based on budget constraints and the huge differential in cost utilizing Stearns County services should be given serious consideration.

A motion was made by Mr. Klasen, seconded by Mr. Finken and unanimously carried to close

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the meeting at 7:02 p.m. to discuss the service contract with Prosecuting Attorney Pottratz. The meeting was reopened at 7:15 p.m. No action was taken at the meeting.

Council Member Mayers left the meeting at 7:15 p.m.

Public Works Director Harren noted that the City of Melrose Public Utilities has received the 20212050 United States Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration Contract for Firm Electric Service to the City of Melrose, Minnesota.

The contract has been reviewed by Kaela Brennan with McGrann Shea Carnival Straughn & Lamb, Chartered. Ms. Brennan has completed a legal review and is prepared to provide the attached opinion letter. Jeff Peters with MRES has completed the technical review and is recommending execution.

Staff has reviewed the contract and is recommending execution. The contract is a 30-year contract which requires the City to execute. Public Works Director Harren provided a summary of the contract. The Utilities Commission, at its November 13 meeting, took action approving the contract contingent upon the Council concurring and is recommending the City adopt the contract by resolution.

A motion was made by Mr. Christenson concurring with the Commission’s action approving the contract and hereby adopts Resolution No. 2012-55, A Resolution Approving the Contract for Firm Electric Service, Interconnection Agreement, and Facilities Agreement with the Western Area Power Administration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Klasen with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Christenson, Klasen, and Finken; Against: None; Absent: Council Member Mayers; Abstain: Mayor Vogel due to a potential conflict of interest. A copy of the resolution is on file in the City Administration Office.

Mike Nielson with WSB has prepared a proposal for the 2013 street sealcoat projects per the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan.

The proposal consists of preparing the plans, specifications, bidding

and construction oversight. Streets are sealcoated every 10 years. The City has identified approximately 64,000 square feet of sealcoating.

The engineering service proposal for the preparation of plans, specifications, bidding and construction oversight is not to exceed $6,054.

A motion was made by Mr. Finken, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried approving the proposal for the preparation of the plans, specifications, and bidding of the 2013 street sealcoat projects in the amount not to exceed $6,054.

Mike Nielson with WSB has prepared a proposal for the preparation of a Feasibility Report for the 2013 street improvements per the Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. The plan includes 1st Avenue NE, 5th Street NE, 6th Street NE along with Country Club Drive SW and Country Club Road SW. The total cost of the pavement report and feasibility report not to exceed $6,157.

After review and further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Christenson, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried to move forward with the feasibility study.

As required under Minnesota Statute 204.c33, Subd. 1, 205.185, Subd. 3, and 205A.10, Subd. 3, the Council then met as a Canvassing Board for the City election that was held on November 6, 2012, and to declare the results of the election.

The City had 1,457 registered voters at the start of Election Day, and there were 228 new registrations.

The results of the election were as follows: Council - two seats: Tony Klasen - 933 votes, Jenny Mayers 928 votes, Wayne Senst - 350 votes, Write-in - 9 votes.

Mr. Finken introduced Resolution No. 2012-56, A Resolution Canvassing the November 6, 2012 Municipal Election Returns and Declaring Results. The motion was seconded by Mr. Klasen with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Finken, Klasen, Christenson, and Mayor Vogel; Against: None; Absent: Council Member Mayers. A copy of the resolution is on file in the City Administration Office.

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This was agreeable to the Council.

City Administrator Brethorst reported that the City of Melrose provides conduit debt financing to businesses as an incentive to attract businesses to the City. As of December 31, 2011, the City has $8,976,010 in conduit debt. There is nominal risk to the City to allow this type of incentive.

Proliant Dairy is currently considering a refinance of its current bond or an outright new bond to take advantage of the current interest rates. The City has been requested to by Briggs and Morgan to allow them to represent Proliant Dairy as their legal counsel. This is important to note as the City uses Briggs and Morgan as our Bond Counsel. After consulting with the City Attorney, there is no adverse risk to allow Briggs and Morgan to continue in this effort. There is no action required of the City besides an acknowledgment and a statement that we do not object.

As per Briggs and Morgan, it is the industry standard to place an administrative fee on a conduit financing obligations. The fee will vary from zero up to 1% of the total principle of the bond. The average is between .5% and 1%. As per Briggs and Morgan, a fee of .25% is on the low end for administrative fees. Staff recommends placing a .25% administrative fee for the use of a new conduit financing project if it were to occur. These fees will offset all administrative costs.

Administrator Brethorst noted that although MADA had not meet as a whole, the issue was discussed with MADA members and it was recommended that the City impose a .25% administrative fee on the refinancing of the bond. It was the consensus of the Council that should the aforementioned business refinance its current bond, the City, by resolution, would impose a .25% administrative fee. It was also the opinion of the Council that going forward, these charges would be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

The following informational items were discussed: a. In an attempt to capture unpaid funds for services rendered, City Administrator Brethorst authorized the City to enter into an agreement with an ambulance client in the amount of $112.95. This debt in question has already been written off and submitted to the State of Minnesota for Revenue Recapture.

In this situation, it is unlikely the City will receive payment through the Revenue Recapture program.

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submitted the annual Community Education Report for the Council’s review. d. The following is a list of upcoming schools and conferences: 1) Defensive Training: November 16 at SCTC. Registration: $386.

Attending: Ambulance Department Member Andrew Wirtz; (2) APPA Legislative Rally: March 11-13, 2013 in Washington D.C. Attending: City Administrator Brethorst and Public Works Director Harren.

Director Harren’s funding will be covered by MRES. e. Information on the 2013 Experienced Officials Leadership Conference sponsored by the LMC. Please contact Sue Rademacher if you wish to attend.

A motion was made by Mr. Finken, seconded by Mr. Christenson and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

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Edward Jones’ overall score was 9.3 out of 10 possible points. Additionally, 96% of respondents said they believe Edward Jones is the best firm to work for in the financial services industry.

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DNR urges snowmobile safety Recent snowfall will likely bring out more Minnesota snowmobilers and that means there’s an increased chance of an accident, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

There were six snowmobile-related deaths in Minnesota during the 2012 snowmobile season. That compares to 13 fatalities in 2011 and 19 fatalities in 2010.

The usual causes of snowmobile accidents are operator inexperience, driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and high speeds.

“Snowmobiles can travel as fast, or faster, than an automobile, and require every bit as much or more experience to operate,” said Capt. Mike Hammer, DNR enforcement education program coordinator. The speed limit for all snowmobile trails and public lands and waters is 50 miles per hour.

Hammer noted that today’s sleds can easily do 70, if not 100, miles per hour.

Unfortunately, they don’t stop like a vehicle or offer the same protection.

“Speed kills and that is a fact with snowmobiles,” said Hammer.

Going too fast can also cause snowmobile drivers to “overdrive” their snowmobile’s headlight. Even at 30 miles per hour, it can take a much longer distance to stop on ice than the headlight shines.

Many fatal snowmobile through-the-ice accidents occur because the machine was traveling too fast for the operator to stop when the headlamp finally illuminated the hole in the ice.

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Snowmobilers sometimes hit one of these before they see it.

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