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You know who, but does who know you? -By Harvey Mackay

In my entire career, I have never once heard a successful person say he or she regretted putting time and energy into building their relationships and contact management system (CMS).

That’s why my interest was piqued when I recently saw a blog by my close friend Brandon Steiner, CEO and founder of Steiner Sports in New York. It addresses what Brandon calls “Next-level networking.”

What Brandon is referring to is, “If my contact at a company left, who would I still know there? Would I still be able to work with that company?” If the answers are “No one” and “Maybe not,” then you could be in trouble.

That’s why it’s always been my philosophy to get to know as many people as you can at the organizations you do business with. Always have your antennae up. Never pass up

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an opportunity to meet new people. Develop a relationship with the gatekeeper.

Seek out introductions from your customer. Do your homework on the company. Learn about your customer’s organizations and groups and possibly get involved.

I call this “dig your well before you’re thirsty,” which happens to be the title of one of my books. You’ll never know what kind of relationships, ideas or even deals can come out of these new contacts. Consider it a great networking insurance policy.

Also, don’t forget your former contact that flew the coop. Just because they’ve moved on is no reason to yank their entry in your CMS. In fact, there’s a reasonably good chance they’ll become even more valuable members of your network. For one thing, your former contact knows where the bodies are buried at his or her previous company.

If your network is going to work, you have to stay plugged in and keep the wire humming.

Consider the Law of Large Numbers.

An entire industry – insurance – is built on the principle of the Law of Large Numbers. There are around 317 million living Americans. Insurance people can tell you within one-fourth of one percent just how many of us are going to die within the next 12 months – and how – and where – and in what age bracket, sex, color and creed. That’s pretty amazing. The only thing they can’t tell

us is which ones!

The Law of Large Numbers can work for and against you in sales.

First, when you are trying to break into accounts, strive to position yourself as #2 for every prospect on your list and keep adding to that list. I can promise you that if your list is long enough, there are going to be #1s who retire, die, jump to another company, are terminated and succumb to the Law of Large Numbers.

What I can’t tell you is which ones.

But fortunately, as in the insurance business, “which one” doesn’t matter.

All that matters is that you have the perseverance and patience to position yourself as number two to enough different people, and the Law of Large Numbers will do for you what it has done for the insurance industry: You will be an extremely successful and wealthy salesperson.

But what if you are #1 and your Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 • Sobieski & Swanville Lions Clubs 21st Annual Fishing Contest & Raffle starting at noon on Long Lake, Swanville.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 • Catholic United Financial Matching Grant Fundraiser Breakfast from 9 a.m.12:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church basement, St. Francis. See ad on page 4.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 • Upsala FFA Chapter Donkey Basketball at 8:30 p.m. in the Upsala School Small Gym. SATURDAY, MARCH 1 • Central MN Heritage Club Winter Fun Day starting at 11 a.m., Heritage Grounds, Burtrum.

SUNDAY, MARCH 2 • New Munich Lions Pancake & Sausage Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church basement, New Munich. See ad on page 9.

FRIDAY, MARCH 7 • Upsala Area Schools Kindergarten Roundup at 8:15 a.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 9 • Holdingford Firefighters Relief As-

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• Freeport Lions Club Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church basement, Freeport.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Membership Meeting at 11 a.m. at the Center.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Potluck/ Bingo Party at 5 p.m. at the Center.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27 • Albany Area Schools’ Kindergarten

Registration Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Avon Elementary cafeteria.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30 • Bingo at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church basement, Melrose.

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 Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE SENIORS • Exercise Classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Grey Eagle Senior Center.

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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Temperatures Date

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High 19 29 6 23 18 30 36

Low -1 -2 -9 -6 -4 18 19

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High: 12 Low: -10

Weekend Weather Saturday

Sunday

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High: 11 Low: -9

Partly sunny.

High: 6 Low: -13

Hometown News • Thursday, February 20, 2014 • Page 3

Dining Menus: February 24-28

Birth Announcement Hunter Noah Stich

Glenn and Elizabeth Stich of Freeport are proud to announce the birth of their son, Hunter Noah Stich, born Monday, February 10, 2014 at 10:31 a.m. at the CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Hunter weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 21 inches in length.

Welcoming Hunter home are his big sisters: Madison, 10; Savannah, 9 and Olivia, 7.

Grandparents are Jerome and Mary Jane Stich of Burtrum, Linda Katzner of Albany and Dennis Katzner of Sauk Centre. Great grandparent is Alvina Breth of Albany.

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 contact leaves? Then you have to compete with the salesperson that is #2 and has a better relationship with the new decision maker. That’s why you have to develop relationships with as many people in the company as possible. You know who, but does who know you?

If you want your CMS to produce a fruitful harvest, you have to be persistent and you have to keep on hoeing. An ancient Chinese proverb advises: “If you want one year of happiness, grow grain. If you want 10 years of happiness, grow trees. If you want 100 years of happiness, grow people.”

Never underestimate the importance of people in your life. Next-level networking doesn’t work unless you master first level networking. With practice, using your CMS becomes more than a discipline; it’s a way of life.

It all comes down to liking people. I

get a real kick out of adding people to my CMS. I try to stay in touch with the bulk of my network every year, but I might not see someone for five or ten years.

Sooner or later they crop up again, and it’s always fun to get reacquainted.

And that’s how you take networking to the next level.

Mackay’s Moral: People aren’t strangers if you’ve already met them.

The trick is to meet them before you need their help.

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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Obituaries Steven A. Majerus

Steven A. Majerus, age 31 of Lakeview, North Carolina, formerly of Melrose, MN, died Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from a motorcycle accident in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m.

Monday, February 24 at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Melrose with Rev. Kevin Mann officiating.

Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery in Melrose.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m.

Sunday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the church.

Steven Andrew Majerus was born July 2, 1982 in Paynesville, Minnesota to Steven and Patricia (Holland) Majerus. He attended Melrose High School and graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria. He had been involved in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts and had been a member of the Melrose Junior High wrestling team. Steven worked for various construction companies

Barbara F. Meyer

Barbara F. Meyer, 78 of Melrose died February 15, 2014.

Barb was born Nov. 14, 1935 in Robbinsdale, MN and moved to Aberdeen, SD at age five. She graduated from Northern State College with a degree in teaching. She was teaching English in Melrose when she met Mark.

Together they raised their daughters in St. Paul, Cold Spring and Melrose (since

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until moving to North Carolina where he started his own business. He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his daughters.

Survivors include his life partner, Emily Ross of Lakeview, NC; daughters, Jaedyn and Annabella, both at home; father, Steve “Buzzy” Majerus of Lakeview, NC; mother, Patricia Holland of Grey Eagle; step-father, Mark Woeste of Grey Eagle; brother, Travis Majerus (Trista Rohde) of St. Cloud; sisters, Victoria (Adam) Killmer of Malvern, PA and Liberty Kircher of Grey Eagle; grandparents, Melvin and Pat Millard of Mountain View, MO, Bill and Mary Holland of Delta, PA; and Alvina Woeste of Melrose; and nieces and nephews.

Steven was preceded in death by his brother, William “Squig” Majerus; friends, Kip Ulrich, Ryan Hill, and Cass Kraker; grandparents, Leo and Hildegard Majerus and Sylvester Woeste; aunt, Alvina Beckermann; and uncle, Mark Zimmer.

Serving as casket bearers will be Travis Majerus, Adam Killmer, Adam Finken, Daniel Millard, Josh Finken, Lonnie Majerus, Damion Majerus, and James Holland.

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

1964). Barb loved music and participated in several local choirs. She also enjoyed golf, gardening, reading, writing, travel, cooking, and art.

Barb will be remembered for her lovely laughter, enthusiasm, generosity and dedication to family and friends.

Survived and missed by many including husband of 54 years, Mark H. Meyer, daughters Leah Meyer (Don Weirens), Paula Meyer-Vatsveen (Roy) with three sons Andreas, Nicholas and Colin, and Fran Bassett (Dan) and caregiver Connie Lozano.

A memorial service is being planned.

A Gathering of Family and friends will be held between 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Joseph, MN for Ronald W. Knutson, age 78 of Avon, MN who died on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 surrounded by his family at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Ron was born on October 18, 1935 in Milwaukee, WI. He was raised on a farm near Frost, MN. He was inducted into the United States Army on January 10, 1955 at Fort Hamilton, NY and was honorably discharged on October 18, 1956 when he returned to Minnesota. He then

Paul F. Hoppe

Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Paul “Saul” Frank Hoppe Jr., age 73 of Albany took place at 11 AM Monday, February 17th 2014 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany.

Father Cletus Connors OSB officiated, and burial will take place on Friday at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls. Paul died peacefully at the Assumption Nursing Home in Cold Spring surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer.

Paul “Saul” Hoppe Jr. was born July 19th 1940 to Paul Sr. and Alvina (VanHeel) Hoppe in Albany. He married Eileen Zenner on June 15th 1963 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in St. Cloud. Paul was a proud serviceman serving in the Marines and Navy for over twenty years.

His time in the service took him to Japan, Florida, California, and Virginia where he then retired as an Aviation Ordinance

married Kay Lyon in 1958 and they had four children. They lived in Burnsville, MN and Ron worked for Sperry Univac.

He later married Claudia Gilmore and they had two children. They Lived in Lakeville and Shakopee, MN. Things he liked to do included computer time, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a curious, loving, quiet joker who didn’t like being the center of attention. He also challenged himself daily to figuring out what made things work.

He is survived by his children, Sherri (Rich) Pfannenstein, Janae (Larry) Kragero, Mike Knutson, Jeff (Teresa) Knutson, Daniel Knutson and Brent Knutson; grandchildren, Josh, Katie, Ryan, Ben, Kiley, Jacob, Grace; and his special friend Kay Reardon.

Ron was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ted and Ida Knutson, and his mother Arlene Lowry.

Chief. After his time in the service, Paul worked for Master Mark Plastics as the Plant Manager for 30 plus years before retiring. Paul loved the simple things in life including his trips to the casino, watching his beloved Twins and Vikings, and the time he got to spend at work. What Paul loved most in his life though was his family. He especially cherished every moment he got to spend with grandkids.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of fifty years Eileen Hoppe, Albany; his children Craig (Barbara) Hoppe, Mazeppa, MN; Beth (Ryan) Huber, St. Cloud; his grandchildren Allegra, Rowan, Caden, Harrison, Lily; his siblings Annette Frericks, Mount Iron, MN; Ken Hoppe, Albany; Judy “Macy” (Bernie) Simacek, Lonsdale; Robert Hoppe, St. Anna; Kathy “Nippy” (Don) Haines, Roseville; Sharon “Scotty” Linn, Albany; Debby (Tim) Linn, Freeport; Don (Lois) Hoppe, Mechanicsville, MD; Ron (Nancy) Hoppe, Morton, IL; Carol (Roger) Job, Freeport; and his cats Cookie and Reeses.

He is preceded in death by his parents Paul Sr. and Alvina Hoppe and his brother LeRoy “TeeDee” Hoppe.

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Mathias H. Hondl

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, February 22, 2014 at St. James Catholic Church in Jacobs Prairie, MN for Mathias H. Hondl, age 86, who died Tuesday at Assumption Home.

Burial with full Military Honors will be in

the Parish Cemetery.

Relatives and friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2014 at the Wenner Funeral Home in Cold Spring. Parish prayers will be at 7:00 p.m., followed by a rosary with Catholic United Financial. Visitation will continue from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Saturday morning at the funeral home.

Math was born in Albany, MN to Anton and Agnes (Knapp) Hondl.

He married Delrose Hennen Becker

on January 25, 1980 in Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Albany, MN. Math served in the U.S. Army from 19521960. After 39 years of employment he retired in 1993 from Franklin/Electrolux.

Math enjoyed gardening, woodworking, playing cards, traveling and spending time with his children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Delrose; children, Peter Becker, Rick (Kellie) Becker, Diane (Craig) Suter, Deb (Marty) Neu, Ken (Mary) Becker, Wally (Noy) Becker, Barb (Jeff) Tidd, Alan Becker, Jerry (Barb) Becker, Rod (Nancy) Becker; siblings, Anthony Hondl, John (Mary Jo) Hondl, Carl (Lorraine) Hondl, Anselm (Shirley) Hondl, Ralph Hondl, Roman (Connie) Hondl; brother-in-law, Tom Dattilo; sister-in-law, Lucille Hondl; 24 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Agnes Dattilo, Ann Maslow, Mary Hondl, Matthew Hondl and George Hondl.

Upsala Parent and Teacher Conferences High School & Elementary Conferences will be held in their teachers’ classroom on Mondays, March 3rd & 10th from 3:30-7:30 pm.

For Elementary conferencing period, we have assigned parents, Kdg-gr 4 students, to a 15 minutes conference period for each of their Elementary School students.

Parents who have more than one elementary student will have conference periods scheduled one after the other.

We hope this will eliminate long waiting periods. For this procedure to work well it is important that parents are on time for conferences and that conferences don’t last longer than 15 minutes Parent and Teacher conferences are part of the school’s comprehensive reporting system. Conferences are helpful for supplementing and explaining the

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High School conferences are in their classrooms. You may conference with shared staff if you have any concerns or questions for them.

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St. Cloud Hospital Stroke Center now provides Telestroke services to Alexandria. Interventional Neurologist M. Fareed Suri, MBBS, will be able to connect to the Douglas County Hospital in Alexandria to view patients experiencing strokes in real time on screen so interventions such as Intravenous tPA medication can quickly be administered to break up clots. Telestroke will speed treatment decisions, which will improve patient outcomes.

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The student loans represent our only debt. Do you think we should be paying this off or investing in a Roth IRA?

-David Dear David, If I were in your shoes, I’d work on paying down the student loans. That means you may never be in a Roth, but there are other things you can invest in and grow wealth.

I realize this may not seem right mathematically, but I don’t always make financial decisions based exclusively on math. Many times I do things based on changing money behaviors—stuff like paying off debts from smallest to largest because it actually works.

Personal finance is 80 percent behavior, and only 20 percent head knowledge.

So sometimes you have to go with what actually works best overall, in spite of what the technical math shows.

In your case, I think it’s going to be very valuable to have no student loans by the time you complete your residency.

With three years to go, and living on a $90,000 a year income, you can do it.

Then, when you come through the other side as a full-fledge doctor, you’ll have the great income and be sitting there debt-free. Not a bad place to be, right?

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I understand the Roth seems like a pretty good idea right now, but my advice is to stick with becoming debtfree as quickly as possible. Once that’s done, you and your wife will be able to invest, save, and build wealth like crazy!

-Dave Dear Dave, My wife started working at a pharmaceutical company that gave her a few thousand dollars’ worth of stock.

In the last year that stock has doubled in value. We’ve considered buying more just to see how it does. What do you think about this?

-Robert Dear Robert, I understand why you guys would be excited, but you’re still looking at a very risky proposition. Any stock that doubles its value in just one year is highly volatile. It’s very unusual when things like that happen, and the fact is, it could go down in value just a quickly.

I think you should be completely debt-free, except for your house, and have an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses in place before you start any outside investing. You should also make sure that 15 percent of your income is already going toward retirement.

I don’t mind you dabbling a little bit as long as all the other stuff is taken care of first. But I’d advise you to never put Dave Says continued to pg 6

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It would be fantastic if this stock went through the roof and you two made a ton of money. That would be awesome!

But make sure you limit the potential for damage by limiting your exposure.

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Minnesota Through The Lens:

The Todd County Development Corporation awarded K.B. Specialties of Grey Eagle a Star Business Award for Community and Economic Development Contributions in Todd County. Pictured (far right) is K.B. Specialties owner Kathy Berscheit receiving the award. Photo by Paulette Crowe.

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Danica (left) and Madisyn Kerzman (right), daughters of Jeremy and Jessica Kerzman of Grey Eagle, donated their hair for Locks of Love. Jessica made the suggestion to Madisyn who was all for it. Danica on the other hand was not sure until she saw a commercial for St. Jude then she wanted to donate. Photo submitted.

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STRANGE BREED by Steve Langille

Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Thought for Legislation taking shape: new session set to start the week:

The new legislative session gets underway at noon next Tuesday, Feb. 25, and although it’s been billed as the “unsession” with a priority of doing away with unneeded rules and regulations, more than 300 new bills have been introduced in the weeks leading up to Opening Day. With time being short, it’s not clear how many will see the light of day in terms of passing out of committee and making it to the House floor. A bonding bill approaching $1 billion will most certainly be worked on, with a minimumwage bill and an anti-bullying bill also apparently high on the majority party’s list.

I will be introducing legislation to give some financial relief for those who purchase new or larger propane storage tanks during the next two years. With a major source of supply - the Cochin Pipeline - not being available after April of this year, it’s important that we increase the amount of storage in the country. We will be relying on the railroad for most of the LP supply in this part of the state, and having additional storage will

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help cushion periods of high demand, such as we’ve experienced this past fall and winter. My legislation would exempt propane tanks from the Minnesota sales tax for the next two years as we ramp up storage capacity in the state. It would apply to residential tanks as well as storage facilities for propane used in corn drying.

The Environment, Natural Resources, and Ag. Finance Committee held two days of hearings last week. One focused on the process of setting the amount of funding to be set aside if the proposed PolyMet mine in northeastern Minnesota is approved. Called “financial assurance,” the funding would be used in the reclamation process when the mining is finished, in addition to financing cleanup operations for the water collected from the tailings and mining areas of the project.

What makes the process challenging is the fact that water clean-up operations could last several hundred years after mining ceases because of the possibility of run-off from waste rock containing sulfur. Questions arose about just how to go about setting aside funds for that long a time, and making sure it wouldn’t be affected if the mine shuts down early or a parent company declares bankruptcy.

The Minnesota DNR is charged with handling the permitting process.

It has already stretched out over several years and we are still in the environmental review portion. After that’s complete, the company would then apply for what’s called a “permit to mine” where it proposes an exact amount to be set aside for financial assurance. Pre-

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The second hearing focused on the annual Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Fund appropriation. In its current form at $108 million, it contains more funding than any previous Lessard-Sams bill. Much of the money is to be used for either land acquisition or enhancement.

For example, it calls for the purchase of 2,000 acres of native prairie and the enhancement of an additional 7,000. One aspect of the wording caused concern for several of us rural members. It was a sentence that appeared 14 times throughout the bill, coming after language mentioning a land purchase. It said, “Lands acquired with this appropriation may not be used for emergency haying and grazing in response to federal or state disaster declarations.”

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George Fox is recognized as the founder of the religious movement that at one time was called “the Quakers.”

They were given this name because they would “quake” if they saw someone who they thought was sinning or whenever they thought of “sin.” Once, while appearing before a judge for his beliefs, Fox admonished him “to tremble before the Word of the Lord.” The judge mocked him and called him a “quaker.”

Their reputation for holy living was well known.

In Psalm 4:4 David said, “Stand in awe, and sin not.” Another way to translate this phrase is simply, “Tremble, and sin not.”

Today, however, there are many who do not understand what sin is or its very real consequences. We live in a culture that does not recognize nor respect the value of life. We live in a world that focuses on pleasure and entertainment, wealth and the abundance of things. The moral compass of many individuals is spinning out of control and has no reference to what is right or wrong, good or bad, decent or destructive.

In this Psalm David uses the word “meditate” - which means “to consider, to reflect.” Too often the only time we spend with God is to tell Him what we want. We talk to Him without giving Him time to respond. Perhaps if we were willing to “consider” or “reflect” on His Word when we go to Him in prayer, we would realize how sinful our lives are and our need to “fear” sin.

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Area students named to Dean’s List Nicole Berscheid, a senior at Bethel University in St. Paul, Minn., has been named to the Dean’s List for academic excellence for the fall 2013 semester.

Berscheid is the daughter of Tim and Sharon Berscheid from Holdingford, MN. The Dean’s List honors students who achieve an outstanding scholastic record during a semester with a grade point average of 3.6 or greater.

Bethel University is a leader in Christcentered higher education with approxi-

mately 6,600 students from 49 states and 31 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minn., with courses offered online and at satellite locations, with additional seminary locations in San Diego and on the East Coast, Bethel offers bachelor’s and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

Local Municipality Minutes Burnhamville Township January 28, 2014 These are unapproved minutes.

The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville Township was held January 28, 2014 at Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by Chairman Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors: Louis Thompson, Mike Berscheit and Bruce Johnson; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky. Absent was Treasurer Pam Throener. Others present: Erv Herdering.

Sup. Johnson made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 23, 2013.

Motion was seconded by Sup. Thompson. Motion passed.

Correspondence included a letter from the county concerning sale of forfeited land. After discussion Sup. Johnson made a motion to approve the sale of this forfeited land in this township as the township has no interest in purchasing it. Motion was seconded by Sup. Thompson.

Motion passed.

A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 4894 through 4902: Rev. $680.49; R&B $7,610.13. Sup. Thompson seconded the motion. Motion passed.

The board members and contractor will monitor the road conditions. The contractor is trying to push back the snow in areas to make sure he has room to push the additional snow as it comes this season.

With township elections coming on March 11, 2014 Sup. Berscheit made a motion to appoint Terri Holmgren, Bonnie Alsleben, and Pam Throener as election judges and Gloria Hobbs as the alternate.

Sup. Johnson seconded the motion and the motion passed.

The annual meeting for the townships served by the Long Prairie Fire Department will be held February 5, 2014 and the board will send a representative.

Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $70,990.73 which included receipt of taxes from the county. Treasurer’s report was approved by Sup. Johnson and seconded by Sup.Thompson. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Sup. Thompson to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Next regular meeting will be on February 25, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. in the Burtrum Community Center.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Clerk

meeting were read and approved on a motion by Anna Payne and seconded by Kevin Wunderlich. Upon vote motion carried.

Finance report was given and accepted on a motion by Ron Strassburg and seconded by Clara Taft.

Upon vote motion carried. Checks number 7208-7213 were approved for payment on a motion by Kevin Wunderlich and seconded by Anna Payne. Upon vote motion carried.

Snow plowing issues were discussed.

Under old business, the request for a liquor license was looked at.

After much discussion, the Mayor made a motion to issue a license for the establishment at 116 Main St. W. There was no second to the motion, therefore license was denied.

Clerk presented the yearly finance report to the Mayor and

council. After reviewing it a motion was made by Ron Strassburg and seconded by Anna Payne to accept the report. Motion carried.

Motion was made by Kevin Wunderlich and seconded by Clara Taft to have the books audited according to State law. Upon vote motion carried.

A motion was made by Clara Taft and seconded by Ron Strassburg to transfer the money in the savings account to a C-D. Upon vote motion carried.

Being no further business, a motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Clara Taft and seconded

by Kevin Wunderlich. Motion carried.

These are unapproved minutes.

Dorothy Strassburg, Burtrum City Clerk

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Burtrum City February 3, 2014 The meeting of the Burtrum City Council was called to order on Monday, Feb. 3, 2014 at 7 p.m. by Mayor Allen. All council members answered roll call.

Minutes of the Jan. 6, 2014

NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF UPSALA

That the Council of the City of Upsala will be holding a Public Hearing concerning a Franchise Agreement between Greater MN Gas and the City of Upsala. The Hearing will take place on Wednesday, February 26th at 7 pm in the Upsala City Hall.

Written comments can be submitted to the Clerk’s office or at the drop box located alongside City Hall. Other comments and questions may be directed to the Clerk at (320) 573-4950.

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Grade 11: Marie Blonigen, Shanna Brenhaug, Danica Cheney, Tara Christian, Margaux Douvier, Jessie Evoniuk, Christopher George, Jeffrey Halverson, Jeremy Halverson, Alyssa Kulla, Abby Maciej, Aaron Peterson, Aaron Ripplinger, Audrey Schleper, Anne Vos, Brooke Westrich.

Grade 10: McKenzie Barth, Kendra Lange, Kyle Lange, Justin Wensmann.

Grade 9: Parker Barth, Ben Blonigen, Samantha Blonigen, Noelle Kedrowski, Rachel Prom, Joshua Schlumpberger.

Grade 8: Stefani Pohlmann, Adam Ripplinger, Bennett Westrich, Danica Westrich, Anna Woidyla.

Grade 7: Annika Gunderson, Alexis Krebs, Brandon Young, Cheryl Zimmerman.

B Honor Roll Grade 12: Nathan Ehrenberg, Alison

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Grade 11: Derek Bartkowitz, Lacey Brezinka, Ashley Donaldson, Aidan Guthrie, Renee Hebig, Sara Herzog, Rebecca Kulla, Mariah Prokott, Paul Ripplinger, Kyle Soltis, Amanda Tschida, Kristin Wuebkers, Elaina Youngbauer.

Grade 10: Makayla Butkowski, Justin Cichon, Chase Douvier, Kailee Janssen, Andrew Kulla, Ethan McCoy, Noah Pundsack, Kiley Smieja, Samantha VanWienen.

Grade 9: Eric Koetter, Jolene Kremers, Mia Roerick, Katlin Welinski, Michael Welinski, Darius Westrich.

Grade 8: Ashley Biniek, Gabriel Douvier, Matt Herzog, Ester Rica Jerez, Cheslee McDermond, Rhiana Mayer, Andrew Prokott, Samantha Thieschafer, Lori Vornbrock.

Grade 7: Nakomis Becker, Anna Boeckermann, Laurie Breth, Dylan Depa, Caitlyn Douvier, MaKayla Ganz, Logan Janssen, RaeAnn Koetter, Emma Rahn, Tyler Sczublewski, Alex Thieschafer, Jeron Wensmann, Alexandra Wuebkers.

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shop helps participants understand the three essential elements of any good estate strategy: wills, durable/financial powers of attorney, living wills/medical powers of attorney. As a result of attending the workshop, attendees will be better prepared to take action to protect their estates and pass them on according to their wishes. For more information, contact Carlyle Olsen at 320-632-1655.

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Letter to the Editor

To submit a Letter to the Editor, email to htnews@meltel.net

By Manuel Ybarra, Jr. By watching the daily news one can clearly see that America is getting farther away from God and still headed straight towards God’s judgment and ultimate destruction. Too many in America have said “there is no God.” One of the many reasons Americans have reached such a low point of unbelief, is because they were brought up in school systems which teaches man’s false idea that every living being started from a single cell and evolved into millions, or even billions, of species, including humans. Some have theorized humans evolved from ape like beings.

But how a person, who is composed of 200, or 300 trillion highly specialized interrelated cells, can believe that it all started from a single cell, should be beyond belief. Actually, the single cell theory of evolution only proves Man’s folly.

First, Man totally dismissed God’s legitimate claims that he, God, created Heaven and Earth and everything in them including the first man, Adam.

Second, Man refused to believe the documented biblical history of God dealing with mankind on Earth, where God again and again, demonstrated and proved his

awesome supernatural powers.

Among these demonstrations of power, were turning the rivers and waters in Egypt into blood, parting the Red Sea while millions of Israelites crossed on dry ground, and then drowning the very large pursuing Egyptian Army. After that God proved himself again and again by providing food and water for forty years while His chosen people wandered in the desert.

In the Word of God, the Holy Bible, God showed his chosen people that he had complete control over Earth and the Heavens, because, he wanted them to be witnesses to the rest of the world.

He wanted the people of the world to believe in Him so they would not perish.

This world would be a much better place if people believed in the Living God and followed his just commandments. We would love each other like the brothers and sisters that we are, because, we are all His children.

God gets no pleasure in his children going to hell. It is a great tragedy that so many in America are rejecting God and his Son, Jesus Christ, who died for our sins on the cross. Accepting Jesus and his sacrifice is a must to go to Heaven.

America must return to God.

Central Minnesota Credit Union announces Acquisition of the deposits and loans of St. Francis Campus Credit Union Central Minnesota Credit Union (CMCU) today announced it has completed the acquisition of St. Francis Campus Credit Union, Little Falls MN. CMCU assumed St. Francis Campus Credit Union’s members, assets, shares and loans.

“We are very pleased to welcome St. Francis Campus Credit Union members to Central Minnesota Credit Union,” said Richard Odenthal, Central Minnesota Credit Union President and Chief Executive Officer. “We respect the heritage of St. Francis Campus Credit Union and pledge to provide personalized service to our members. We look forward

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to informing you about options for products and services for every stage of your life.”

CMCU, founded in 1939, is committed to personal quality service to which our members are accustomed. We look forward to extending our mission of “United to Serve Members and Community” to the members of St. Francis Campus Credit Union.

About Central Minnesota Credit Union Central Minnesota Credit Union, the 6th largest Minnesota credit union with assets of more than $750 million.

Established in 1939, the member-owned financial cooperative offers a complete line of financial services from its 16 branch locations in Little Falls, Melrose, Albany, Grey Eagle, Freeport, Paynesville, Sauk Centre, St. Joseph, Cold Spring, Long Prairie, Avon, Belgrade, New York Mills, Perham, Moorhead, and Wadena; as well as by phone, online at myCMCU.org and on your mobile phone at m.myCMCU.org.

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Area residents to attend the University of Minnesota, Morris The University of Minnesota, Morris announces that area residents have been accepted and have chosen to attend the public liberal arts college, one of the most respected in the nation.

Rachel Hanson, of Avon, a 2014 graduate of Holdingford High School will attend Morris beginning Fall 2014.

Hanson is the recipient of an Achievement Scholarship, renewable up to four years.

Elaine Kraker, of Melrose, a 2014 graduate of Melrose High School will attend Morris beginning Fall 2014.

Kraker is the recipient of an Achievement Scholarship, renewable up to four years.

Achievement Scholars are selected based on their academic accomplish-

Local Library Events Albany Library • 320-845-4843 Pages Of Music Concert: Wednesday, March 5, 5-6:30 p.m. at the Mercy Manor in Albany. A performance by Rolf Erdahl on double bass and Carrie Vecchione on oboe. These two professional orchestra musicians create beautiful and unique music with a repertoire influenced by ethnic folk songs, dances and jazz.

Straw Bale Gardening: Wednesday, March 12, 4-5:00 p.m. for adults and teens. Joel Karsten, author of “Straw Bale Gardens,” will give a presentation about growing vegetables and flower gardens directly in conditioned straw bales. Karsten will describe how to use this method to grow a bountiful garden without using herbicides, insecticides or fungicides, and without weeding or ever lifting a shovel.

Melrose Library • 320-256-3885 Family Movie Night: Monday, Feb. 24, 6-7:45 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

All movies are family friendly, and a

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popcorn snack will be provided. Bring your own beverage.

Teen Battle of the Books Program: Monday, March 3, 6:30-7:30 p.m. for teens ages 13-17. Teammates will answer trivia questions based on “The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton, “The Princess Bride” by William Goldman, and “Hoot” by Carl Hiaasen, enjoying fun competition and food treats. Registration is required, with a minimum of 6 participants and a maximum of 30.

Upsala Library • 320-573-4282 Toddler Time: Saturday, March 1, 8, 15, from 10:30-11:00 a.m. for children 18 mos.-3 years. Toddler time programs may include short stories, fingerplays and songs. Shelly Schumer, will lead the group.

Behind the Scenes Movie Group: Monday, March 3, 6:30-9:00 p.m. for adults. The group meets the first Monday of every month. Help choose the movie of the night, view and discuss popular films, and enjoy a snack.

Ready to Explore Medicare?

Do I have to take Medicare if I plan to work past 65? Do I need health coverage in addition to Medicare?

UCare will hold information meetings at no cost on Tuesday, March 4th at 1:00 p.m., at Carnegie Library, 108 3rd St. NE, Little Falls MN. This meeting is open to the public.

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UCare knows that Medicare can be confusing, so we have designed our free seminars with you and your questions in mind. We’ll break down the information and provide you with the facts, so you can make informed healthcare decisions that are right for you.

Please note, these are not product presentations! We will not discuss UCare health plan options during this meeting. However, UCare for Seniors plan materials will be available following the meeting.

Let us know you’re coming. Because seating is limited, your RSVP is required. Please reply online at www. ucare.org/registration or call toll-free to register or for more information: 1-877523-1518.

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ments at the time of application. All first-year students who submit an application to Morris are automatically considered for an Achievement Scholarship package.

Through personal and academic discovery, the University of Minnesota, Morris provides opportunities for students to grow intellectually, engage in community, experience environmental stewardship and celebrate diversity. A renewable and sustainable educational experience, Morris prepares graduates for careers, for advanced degrees, for lifelong learning, for work world flexibility in the future, and for global citizenship. Learn more about Morris at morris.umn.edu or call 888-866-3382.

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Hometown News • Thursday, February 20, 2014 • Page 11

Snowmobile Safety Reminder

The DNR, the Minnesota United Snowmobilers Association (MnUSA) and its member clubs support the importance of having the proper snowmobile training.

“Snowmobiling is one of Minnesota’s most popular activities,” said Capt. Mike Hammer, DNR enforcement education program coordinator. “Unfortunately, unsafe snowmobiling can result in serious injury. Gov. Dayton, the DNR, and MnUSA encourage all snowmobile enthusiasts to take a safety course to learn how to avoid accidents and ensure they have the necessary knowledge, skills, and training to ride safely.”

To legally ride a snowmobile in Minnesota, residents born after Dec. 31, 1976 need a valid snowmobile safety certificate.

More than 1,000 volunteer instructors teach DNR snowmobile safety courses across the state.

For more information on the dates and locations of these courses, visit the DNR website www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/vehicle/snowmobile/index.html or call 800-366-8917.

Minnesota has 22,000 miles of snowmobile trails with 21,000 miles of those trails maintained and groomed by snowmobile club volunteers across the state.

Here are some suggestions for making a safe snowmobiling experience: Zero Alcohol: Drinking and driving can be fatal. Drinking alcohol before or during snowmobiling can impair judgment and slow reaction time. Alcohol also causes body temperature to drop at an accelerated rate, which increases the likelihood of hypothermia.

Slow Down: Speed is a contributing factor in nearly all fatal snowmobiling accidents. Drivers should proceed at a pace that allows ample reaction time for any situation. Remember, when driving at night the DNR recommends a speed of only 40 miles an hour. Faster speeds may result in “over driving” the headlight.

Be Prepared: When traveling, make sure to bring a first aid kit, a flashlight, waterproof matches and a compass.

Stay Alert: Fatigue can reduce the driver’s coordination and judgment.

Ice Advice: Avoid traveling across bodies of water when uncertain of ice thickness and strength of ice on lakes and ponds. Snow cover can act as a blanket and prevent safe ice from forming. Never travel in a single file when crossing bodies of water.

Dress For Success: Use a full-size

UCare will hold information meetings UCare is holding informational meetings about its UCare for Seniors Medicare Advantage plan on Tuesday, March 4 at 11:00 a.m., at Carnegie Library, 108 3rd St. NE, Little Falls.

Meetings are offered at no cost and are open to the public.

Members of UCare’s sales staff will discuss the 2014 UCare for Seniors Classic, Value Plus, Essentials Rx, and Value plans.UCare for Seniors has more than 90,000 members across Minnesota and western Wisconsin.

To register for a meeting or for more information, call 1-877-523-1518 toll free.

Sharon Notch, Local North/Central MN Representative will be presenting.

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org) is an independent, nonprofit health plan providing health care and administrative services to more than 300,000 members. UCare partners with health care providers, counties, community organizations, and other member-directed groups to create and deliver innovative health coverage plans for: • Medicare-eligible individuals throughout Minnesota and in western Wisconsin.

• Individuals and families enrolled in income-based Minnesota Health Care Programs, such as MinnesotaCare and Prepaid Medical Assistance Program.

• Adults with disabilities and Medicare beneficiaries with chronic health conditions.

• Minnesotans dually eligible for Medical Assistance and Medicare.

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4/17P WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber: White Oak, Red Oak, Basswood & Poplar. Minimum of 3 acres. For more info, contact Steve Baum Custom Logging & Firewood Sales, Burtrum, MN. 320-815-1863. SB-tfnB WANTED: Wood water skis. Please call 320-763-6580 if you have some to sell.

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helmet, goggles or face shield to prevent injuries from twigs, stones, ice and flying debris. Clothing should be worn in layers and should be just snug enough so that no loose ends catch in the machine.

Watch The Weather: Rapid weather changes can produce dangerous conditions.

Bring A Buddy: Never travel alone.

Most snowmobile accidents result in some personal injury. The most dangerous situations can occur if a person is injured and alone. When traveling alone tell someone the destination, planned route and scheduled return time.

Report Accidents: The operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident resulting in medical attention, death, or damage exceeding $500 must file an official accident report through the county sheriff’s office within 10 days.

For a copy of the DNR’s 2013-2014 Minnesota Snowmobile Safety Laws, Rules, and Regulations handbook, call 651-296-6157 or toll-free 888-646-6367 or find it online: www.dnr.state.mn.us/ regulations/snowmobile/index.html.

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Sobieski & Swanville Lions Clubs 21st

Time & money...

ANNUAL

FISHING CONTEST

CMCU saved me both.

“We refinanced our loans because of shorter terms & better rates. Plus, I save time managing funds & paying bills with online banking. CMCU was simply a better option for my family. ” —Cathy, CMCU Member

License No. 02126 and RAFFLE Saturday, February 22, 2014 on Long Lake, Swanville, MN TICKETS: $5.00 12 Noon to 3 p.m.

Raffle Drawing at Red’s in Swanville at 6:00 p.m. on February 22nd

RAFFLE PRIZES: 1. $2500.00 Cash - Sobieski and Swanville Lions 2. $1000.00 Cash - Sobieski and Swanville Lions 3. Jiffy Model 30 Ice Auger with 9” Drill - Swanville Insurance, Kremers Construction, and Mid American Auction Company 4. $200.00 Gift Card - Scheels Sporting Goods, St. Cloud 5. Stainless Steel Spear- $140.00 Value Opatz Metals 6. $150.00 Cash - Peters & Churchwell 7. $100.00 Gift Card - Nilson’s Hardware 8. $100 Cash - Mielke Oil 9. $100.00 Cash - First State Bank of Swanville 10. $100.00 in Trade - Herbie’s Bar 11. $100.00 Gift Card - Loven’s Service 12. $100.00 Shopping Spree - Bob & Fran’s Grocery

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13. $100.00 Cash - Badger Creek Farm 14. $100.00 Cash - Water Stop Corp.

15. $100.00 in Trade to Kamp’s Korner Red’s Irish Pub 16. $100.00 Cash - Duane Chock Construction 17. $100.00 Cash - Cans-R-Us 18. $100.00 Cash - Tony Noterman Law Office 19. $100.00 Cash - Maciej Construction 20. $100.00 Cash - Edward Jones, Long Prairie: Jeff Barth, Financial Advisor, 320-732-3108 21. $100.00 Cash - Riverside Meats 22. $100.00 Cash - Swanville Redi-Mix 23. $100.00 Cash - Last Year’s Winner 24. $100.00 in Trade to Red’s Irish Pub Kamp’s Korner

25. $100.00 Cash - Johnson Stump Removal 26. $75.00 Visa Gift Card - Central MN Credit Union, Grey Eagle 27. $75.00 Visa Gift Card - Central MN Credit Union, Grey Eagle 28. $75.00 Cash - Art Johnson Construction 29. $75.00 Cash - Sonny Peterson Trucking 30. $75.00 Cash - Nelson Insurance Agency 31. $75.00 in Trade - 12 Mile Tavern 32. $75.00 Cash - Petersen Body Shop 33. $75.00 in Trade - Polish Palace 34. $75.00 in Trade - West Side Liquor 35. $75.00 Cash - Jerry’s Tractor Repair 36. $75.00 Gift Card - Ski’s Lumber 37. $75.00 Cash - Yard Barbers 38. $75.00 Cash - D & B Auto, Sobieski 39. $75.00 in Trade - Flensburg Liquor 40. $75.00 Cash - MT Repair

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Each Species of Fish: $50 for Largest - $25 for 2nd Largest - $10 for 3rd Largest

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RULES & REGULATIONS

$5.00 entry fee per contestant. $2.00 Raffle - $3.00 Fishing.

Must fish in designated area, and have ticket in possession.

All fish entered must be brought to judges stand immediately. Only live and unfrozen fish are eligible.

All holes provided. No power augers in fishing area. Entrant is to maintain holes.

Must have a current Minnesota fishing license and abide by state laws.

Coolers or large containers are not allowed.

No fish houses or vehicles allowed inside of fishing area. All personal articles will be subject to search for illegal fish.

Parking will be provided. Security will be provided.

Decisions of judges will be binding and final.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds.

All prizes are guaranteed.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Tickets must be purchased from Club Members or their authorized ticket vendors.

This is a non-profit contest. Profits will be used for charitable needs in Morrison County and Todd County.

All winners are responsible for their own taxes.

Failure to comply with these rules may lead to a contestants disqualification and cancellation of participation in this contest.

Site of contest will be on Long Lake. Hours will be from noon to 3:00 p.m.

Live bait will be available on the ice.

Always be weary of ice conditions. We are not liable for any injury or loss of life or property.

Any alcoholic beverages won have to be claimed by persons of legal age.

Restroom facilities will be available on the lake.

Participants must act and behave in an orderly manner and be responsible for their actions. No debris is to be left in your fishing area after the contest!

Drawing on Lake for Kids 12 & under 2 - $100.00 Kid’s Packages Donated by Mark & Mary Kedrowski and Jim & Sally Waltman Spectrum Marketing Services

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