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The person who hesitates is lost -By Harvey Mackay “I need you to go out to the orchard and pick a basketful of apples,” the mother instructed her young daughter. “Just walk row by row and pick the prettiest ones.

There are plenty on the trees, so just check each tree once and move along. You won’t have time to dawdle; I’ll need them in time for lunch in a half hour.”

The girl thought this should be simple enough when she arrived at the orchard. However, as she walked the rows of trees she found it difficult to choose. Each apple she inspected seemed to be of exceptional quality.

She would look over one tree, but decide that the next tree might hold better apples. After all, she only wanted to pick the best and reddest. But when she reached the edge of the orchard, her basket was empty. And she was late for lunch!

“All those trees and I couldn’t make

up my mind,” she thought. “What if I didn’t get the best ones?”

Was it the fear of making a poor decision or just uncertainty? That day she realized that hesitating to make a decision and holding out for something better had prevented her from realizing the value of what was right in front of her.

We have all second-guessed ourselves or hesitated at some point – and usually for good reason. Perhaps new information came to light, or a budget couldn’t be stretched, or staff couldn’t handle any more work. Those are reasonable causes for hesitation.

And while I often advise people to trust their instincts, it’s also important to know the difference between hesitating and deciding on inaction because you don’t know where to begin.

Small or large problems that can be overcome should not hold up a project when all the other elements are in order. Putting off a decision disrupts the momentum when key players are ready to go.

When indecision and hesitation go beyond the necessary fact-gathering and initial planning, find a way to take a first step.

If making a decision is the problem, explore the reasons. Fear of failure, fear of success, lack of resources or experience, tight deadlines, even sheer laziness – all are potential buzzkills.

Those are, however, all surmountable problems. Fears, even when reasonable, are only as scary as you make them. Failure isn’t fatal, as I like to say, and success is sweet.

Visualize what a completed project would look like and go from there. Put your imagination to work, and allow yourself to dream a little. Think about what could go right instead of what could go wrong.

When resources are in short supply, turn it into an opportunity to make do with what you have. Look for ways to repurpose existing budgets or staffing to adjust to changing needs. Not always simple, to be sure, but organizations face those challenges every day. If you’re short on experience, get busy and study up. Find a mentor, take a class, read everything you can get your hands on. Pick the brains of your staff and colleagues.

If laziness is the big issue, then my suggestion is to move aside and get Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 • Melrose Legion & Auxiliary Fish Fry & Meat Raffle from 5-8 p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 • Sobieski & Swanville Lions Club 27th Annual Fishing Contest starts at noon on Long Lake, Swanville. See ad on page 12.

• Fabulous Armadillos Eagles Tribute Show at 7 p.m. at the Blattner Energy Arts Theatre, Albany.

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. See ad on page 7.

• 16th Annual Holdingford Lions Club Indoor Fishing Contest from 1-3 p.m. at the Pelican Lake Ballroom.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 • Republican Primary Caucus at 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27 • CSB/SJU Chamber Choir & Sacred Heart Strings & Singers Concert at 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish, Freeport.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3 • Pre-School & Kindergarten Parent Open House at 6:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart School, Freeport. See ad on page 3.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 • Folk & Old Time Music & Potluck starting at 1 p.m. at the Villagle View Apartments, Grey Eagle.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6 • Upsala Kindergarten Round Up starting at 8:15 a.m. at the Upsala Elementary School.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 • Holdingford Firefighters Relief Assoc. Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Holdingford City Center.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Meeting at 10:45 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Potluck/ Bingo Party at 12:00 noon.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 • Martin Zellar at 7 p.m. at the B.E.A.T. Theatre, Albany.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 • Bingo at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s School gym, Melrose.

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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.

FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING • Meets the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. with cards/Bingo/coffee/dessert.

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

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HELPING HANDS COM. LUNCH • Meets the second Thursday of the month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Holdingford Legion.

STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY • Meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of the month at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Albany.

SUNSHINE CLUB • Meets every Monday, weigh in starts at 8; meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Early Stories I had a call recently to thank me for bringing back memories of his early childhood.

He also said that he had several life stories written by individuals who were born before 1900. I was anxious to see what he had.

What he had were stories relating to actual life a century ago, not just a gathering of historical facts. I enjoyed these stories very much and now have some additional items of interest to write about.

It was not uncommon to have contacts with Indians from central Minnesota. Sometimes they would come to a farm to ask for food or try to create a trade for items they wanted. Their approach to the home was sometimes startling, since knocking on a door was not something they were taught to do. The residents may be spending a usual family evening, when the door burst open and an Indian or two would suddenly be in the room. This would sometimes occur when they wanted shelter from a winter storm. They were fed and allowed to sleep on the living room floor. They usually left as soon as the weather improved. There was always a concern as to whether the new

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arrivals were “friendly”.

Grey Eagle and Burtrum were 5 miles apart as they are today. Both towns had about 400 populations, primarily supported by the logging and farming in the area. Both towns had a depot, having train stops each week-day.

There was no mention of the ability of the train to maintain a time schedule.

Many people in the area depended on the train for transportation when the trip was over 10 miles. (There were no automobiles in early days of 1900’s.)

However, what made my mind ask the scheduling question was that about 2.5 miles between Burtrum and Grey Eagle, there was a place where if you approached the track and waved your jacket the train would stop and pick you up. If there were no jackets waving, the train just continued down the tracks.

A few cents would get you to the next town.

The summer trip for the family was to take the team and wagon 12 miles to Sauk Centre to see the circus. A holiday trip was to go to Long Prairie, about 14 miles, since it was winter, an enclosed livery was rented to make the trip. Since the livery had no heater, warmed stones and heavy quilts were used for warmth.

Many of the residents in local towns had a cow for dairy products. The lots in town didn’t supply enough feed for the cows, so they were driven to a pasture each day. The young kid that moved the herd to and from the pasture each day were paid $1.00 per cow per month.

The cow owner paid the landowner for pasture rent. The herd usually was from 12 to 15 cows.

The local farm wives would bring milk, cream, butter and eggs to town at least once per week. It was their chance to pick up needed supplies and stop to have coffee with friends. The eggs were protected during the wagon ride to town by putting them in a pail of oats. I guess that was a good idea!

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2

out of the way for those who can get the job done. Seriously. Motivation is critical to decision-making, and if your hesitation is causing a project to suffer, then the problem is not the project.

I’ll share a little rhyme that has helped me get moving when I need a jumpstart. I wish I could find the author so I could express my gratitude for the inspiration. See if it doesn’t help you too.

How and When We are often greatly bothered By two fussy little men, Who sometimes block our pathway – Their names are How and When.

If we have a task or duty Which we can put off awhile, And we do not go and do it – You should see those two rogues smile.

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In 1905 a doctor came to Grey Eagle. He was kept very busy with the usual childhood diseases, such as, mumps, measles and chicken pox. There was at that time a vaccination for small pox. Births were typically attended by a midwife. Typhoid fever moved through the area around 1908. There were no antibiotics to fight it, the homes which had someone who had Typhoid had a “quarantine” sign as a warning. There was a substance called fetty (asfediti), which was placed in a bag with a string

Letter to the Editor

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Response in Support of Sauk River Watershed

By Ryan Kutter, Grey Eagle This letter is in response to the public letters and a petition being circulated to dissolve the Sauk River Watershed District (SRWD).

In a recent letter the petitioners claimed that the SRWD is corrupt, cares only about taking taxpayer money, and want to construct a building that is not needed. In these letters and on social media the petitioners have tried to turn the SRWD and its board into villains.

In truth, there is no evidence of corruption (fraud, bribery, or self-enrichment), even though the petitioners disagree with how money is raised and spent.

The board and staff are honestly trying to do the water improvement work that the public has asked them to do.

The reality of this situation is actually much more frightening than corruption or abuse of power. The reality is that democracy and self-governance are hard and often don’t have easy solutions. Farming well (with economics, land stewardship and family in balance) is hard. Paying taxes and assessments on top of existing bills is hard. Negotiating solutions between different public needs and opinions is hard.

Some have resented the tax authority and project development of the SRWD since its inception because it is trying to find ways to do some of this hard work. It has made mistakes along the way, but has by and large been successful. Turning public officials into villains, including school board members, county board members or SRWD board and staff, has led to personal intimidation and threats against them. This has kept good people out of public service.

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I would be willing to work with the petitioners to improve the SRWD, but their message at this point has been to tear down rather than to re-build ways of addressing water quality and landowner concerns.

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Obituaries Bernice A. Kluempke Bernice A. Kluempke, age 92 of Melrose, died peacefully, surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, February 17 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose.

Bernice Agnes Koopmeiners was born on June 17, 1927 in Saint Francis, Minnesota to Bernard and Veronica (Pohlmann) Koopmeiners. She worked at Frieler Ice Cream Shop in Melrose. Bernice married Robert Kluempke on May 25, 1948 at St. Francis Catholic Church in St. Francis.

The couple farmed north of Melrose and they enjoyed square dancing and bowling together. Robert passed away on December 6, 1989. Bernice married James “Jim”

Primus on August 5, 1995 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose.

Bernice was a resident of Parkview in Melrose for the last six years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Christian Women, and Legion of Mary.

Survivors include her children, Arlene (Urban) Beuning of Melrose, Michael (Judy) Kluempke of Somerset, Kentucky, Gary (Bonnie) Kluempke of McKinney, Texas, Don (Sharon) Kluempke of Melrose, Mary Kay (Gerard) Huhne of St. Joseph, Carol (Mark) Stangler of St. Cloud, Amy (Ken) Stangler of Blaine and Jean (Mike) Hellermann of Melrose; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren with three on the way; sister, Alice Oehrlein; brother, Bernard (Carol) Koopmeiners; and sisters-in-law, Lucy Koopmeiners, Marina Koopmeiners, and Lorene Koopmeiners.

Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kluempke on December 6, 1989; husband, James “Jim” Primus on August 14, 2012; son, Hermie Kluempke on October 11, 1962; sister, Lorraine (Lawrence) Hoeschen; brothers, Laverne Koopmeiners, Melvin Koopmeiners, and Linus Koopmeiners; and brother-in-law, Ted Oehrlein.

Serving as casket bearers were Robert Stangler, Mark Beuning, Derrek Solarz, Luke Stangler, Matthew Kluempke, and Scott Kluempke. Cross bearer was Jill Babiarz and scripture bearer was Ryan Kluempke.

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Gary Alfred Konsor, was born on December 15, 1947 to Richard and Gwentha (Arnold) Konsor. He grew up in Holdingford having many adventures with the Schmidt boys and Gary Bielejeski. He met his wife, Bonnie (Bonita Frie) during their sophomore year at Holdingford High School and they were married on December 22, 1972.

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in 1989. Verla’s faith was very important to her; her daily routine included praying for all those she loved. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Freeport.

Verla was the center of her family, loving each and every one with a pure and generous heart. She was also a loyal friend and enjoyed an active social life. Her favorites were yearly trips to Laughflin, Nevada; the Herzog Family Reunion, or simply getting together with friends or family for a cocktail or bite to eat. She loved mowing her own lawn, having a garden in the summer and helping out with her greatgrandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Stan (Jan) Herzog, Freeport and Sandra (Clint) Herzog, Buffalo; grandchildren Jaron, Shari, Lauren, Matt, Adam and Ian; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters and their husbands Nancy Notch, Yvonne (Harvey) Doetkott and Karen (Bruce) Nelson.

Verla now rests peacefully with her parents, husband Arnie and son Steve, and brother-in-law Harvey Notch.

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F u n e r a l services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Freeport for Verla Lou Herzog. Fr. Daniel Walz will officiate. Visitation will be two hours prior to services at the church.

Verla passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the age of 82, after a gallant fight with cancer.

Verla was born on February 17, 1937 in Freeport, Minnesota to August (Happy) and Bernie (Roering) Middendorf. On August 30, 1956 she married Arnold Herzog at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Freeport.

The couple farmed near Freeport for 33 years, retiring on Long Lake near St. Rosa

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Patricia L. Kolodjeski Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Feb 20, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Anna, MN for Patricia L. Kolodjeski, age 72, of Avon, MN who died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Rev. Virgil Helmin will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery.

Patricia was born on June 8, 1947 to Arthur and Dorothy (Moriarty) Ziebarth.

She married Harvey Kolodjeski on August 23, 1969 in Alexandria, MN. Patricia was a

David William Raden

David William Raden, loving son, brother, uncle, godfather, and friend, passed away at the age of 70 on February 13, 2020 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

David was born on February 19, 1949 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Melvin and Lorraine (Schirmers) Raden.

David had a love of cars, having many in his life! He also loved fishing, hunting, and playing cards and games with his family and friends. He was a Security Guard at St. John’s University for many years, spent

member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Anna. Before the debilitating effects of MS, Patricia was an active Girl Scout Leader and President of Stearns County Horticulture Society. Patricia had tremendous faith in multiple ways and it showed by being an RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) leader for Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She also taught religion class in St. Joseph, MN. Patricia was a vivacious reader, loved feeding birds, gardening and baking. She enjoyed fishing and camping with her family and most of all loved spoiling her granddaughters.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Harvey of Avon; children, Karrie (Dale) Fredrickson of Sartell, Susan (Paul) Reinert of Luxemburg and granddaughters, Andrea and Elizabeth Reinert. She was preceded in death by her parents. several years at the St. Cloud Sears store, and was a Police Officer in Avon under Chief of Police, Keith Dickinson.

David was preceded in death by his father, Melvin, his mother, Lorraine, and his siblings, Betty, Ronald, Jeffrey, Danny, and Eileen.

He is survived by his brother, LeRoy and his wife Mary Lou, his sisters, Diane and her husband Terry Pflipsen, Gloria and her husband Pete Smith, and Odie and her husband Steve Goward, his brother-inlaw, Frank Nathe, as well as many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews who he loved so much!

A funeral service will be held on May 9, 2020 at the St. Benedict’s Church in Avon, Minnesota. Visitation will take place from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM with the mass starting at 11:00 AM. Lunch will be served in the Church basement following mass.

Dorothy Anna Dirkes The Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Dorothy A. Dirkes, age 92 of Albany, will be 11:00 AM Thursday, February 20, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Dorothy died at the Mother of Mercy Campus of Care in Albany. There will be a visitation after 10:00 AM Thursday at Seven Dolors Church.

Dorothy was born October 20, 1927 in Albany, to Ludwig and Anna (Froelich) Meier. She Married Roman Dirkes on Sept.

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forever remembered for her kind and caring heart. Her cooking and baking skills were beyond reproach. Whether you were an invited guest or a last minute drop-in, there was always a place set at her table. If there is a pie baking section in Heaven, she is there with her sister, Lena, whipping up some of their favorites. Her skills with a crochet hook, her quilting projects, organization skills, and just a shoulder to lean on, were shared with all.

Dorothy is survived by her children Judy Hoppe, Albany; Robert (Dina) Dirkes, Melrose MN; and Mike (Marie) Dirkes of Albany; grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren and 3 step great grand-children. She is also survived by sister-in-laws Florentine Meier and Florence Dirkes.

She was preceded in death by her husband Roman (1998), daughter Barbara (1968), son Harold (1995), son-in-law, Leroy Hoppe (2010); sisters, Anna Schleppenbach, Lena and Agnes Meier, Theresa Blenker; brothers Tony, Joe, Peter, Andrew, George, and Nick.

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Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions 15th Annual Race on Trace was held on Trace Lake, Grey Eagle on Saturday, February 15th. Photo by John Young.

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Minnesota Through The Lens:

It was a bitter cold, windy afternoon as the Grey Eagle and Long Prairie Fire Departments responded to a shed fire at Jeff and Korinna Rohde farm near Grey Eagle on Friday, February 14th. Photo by Lori Young.

Birth Announcement Evan Carl Heinen

Paul and Whitney Heinen of Greenwald are proud to announce the birth of their son, Evan Carl Heinen, born Friday, February 14, 2020 at 1:57 p.m. at the CentraCare Health Melrose Hospital.

Evan weighed 7 pounds and was 20.5 inches long.

Grandparents are Stan and Ruth Heinen of Spring Hill, and Kevin and Michelle Sabrowsky of Freeport. Greatgrandparents are Mary Ann Lemke of Albany, and Eleanor Sabrowsky of Albany.

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, My husband passed away last year at just 45 years old. We always tried to be careful with our money, and we were in good enough shape financially that I paid for his funeral with cash. A few days ago, I started getting letters from the funeral homes in town encouraging me to pre-pay for my own funeral. I’m 42, and in very good health, so is this a good idea?

-Janet Dear Janet, My advice is to pre-plan, not prepay. Unfortunately, you learned firsthand how hard it is to make important decisions in the middle of that kind of grief. Many times, people are so emotional when they face these kinds of things that they make bad decisions.

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Now, here’s why it’s never a good idea to pre-pay for this kind of thing.

If you live to an average age, for what you’d prepay today at your age, you could invest the amount and be selfinsured. You’d have a ton of money sitting there when the time comes.

Events like this make you realize the need for proper planning, but don’t ever pre-pay for them. God bless you, Janet.

I’m so sorry you’re going through this.

-Dave Dear Dave, I have an emergency fund equal to six months of expenses. Considering this, would you consider an extended home warranty to be a waste of money?

-Ami Dear Ami, My advice to have an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses, sitting in a good money market account with check writing privileges, is designed to cover the unexpected things that life will throw at you. The cash, combined with the easy access that kind of account allows, will make it quick and easy to take care of things in the

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Extended warranties, of any kind, are not a good deal and I don’t recommend them. You’re better off to self-insure against things breaking down, and put what would have been profit for the extended warranty company in your own pocket!

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Growth, for the Christian, is a lifelong journey. And those who grow in His grace and are filled with His mercy have much to live for and share with others. Imagine the satisfaction of having lived a life that honors God’s Word, lives God’s gospel and expresses His love. Can there be anything more important for the Christian than becoming stronger in our faith, clearer in our convictions, warmer in our love, purer in our thoughts and kinder in our words and deeds as we grow older and more mature in Christ?

We live in a broken world. Everywhere we look, we see people who have been betrayed by those whom they dearly loved and trusted. We see people writhing in pain and anguish as they search for someone to offer them hope and encouragement. We dare not let them down.

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Can I just let it go?

-Ben in Portland, Maine Dear Ben, Welcome to the world of owning a car with a timing belt. When we give purchase advice we will tell buyers to take the cost of regular timing belt service into account when they purchase a car. It’s a must-do item that if let go will eventually break and in the case of an interference engine “which most are” will destroy the engine or severely damage it at the very least and that can cost thousands to repair. The timing belt takes the place of the timing chain and it times the movement of the valves and pistons so that the valves are closed when the pistons get to the top. If the valves are open then they will collide and parts will break. Timing belts are typically in the range of $400.00 to well over $1000.00 to do the job on some cars.

-Take care, the Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics, I was filling up my washer bottle in the dark so that I could keep my windows clean and wanted to use the kind that cleans bugs off and de-ices, you know the kind that’s orange. Well it’s also the color of engine antifreeze so if you haven’t got it yet I poured engine antifreeze into my windshield washer bottle. Antifreeze really makes a mess on the window and I can’t see a thing.

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Hometown News • Thursday, February 20, 2020 • Page 9

Precinct Caucus to be held Feb. 25 Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson DFL

By Lil Ortendahl Todd County & Senate District 9 DFL.

Population changes could shrink rural representation in House Legislators attended an allday conference at the Humphrey School of Management on the University of Minnesota campus during their first week back in session. One of the speakers who addressed legislators was Susan Brower, Minnesota’s State Demographer. She discussed the state’s population growth and how it may affect the upcoming 2020 census.

She reported that our state’s population at the end of 2019 was 5.64 million, an increase of 6 percent in the last decade. After the re-districting following the last census 10 years ago, each of the state’s 134 legislative districts was comprised of approximately 39,000 residents. Because of our state’s growth in the last 10 years, she estimated that those same districts will need to represent about 42,000 residents in the new decade.

What that means is our rural representation will shrink once again. Our districts in Greater Minnesota will need to become geographically larger so they will encompass the new population figure. Metro districts, on the other hand, will get smaller because more people are living in those concentrated areas.

I’ve heard rumblings about possible changes with our state’s deer hunting regulations. One potential change that’s raising some eyebrows is a proposal to eliminate shotgun and slug hunting zones. Currently, in the northern part of Minnesota, roughly north of I-94, hunting with rifles is allowed. In areas to the south, they are not.

Safety concerns have been raised

about the use of rifles in our part of the state, which is more wide open with farm fields and CRP areas. Rifle bullets travel farther than slugs and may cause issues. Northern areas have more trees and cover, which could limit how far a bullet can travel.

In visiting with folks knowledgeable about hunting, I was surprised to learn that safety wasn’t the reason that hunting deer with rifles has been banned in southern parts of the state. It was to reduce the number of deer taken. Rifles are more accurate and have a much longer range, so it was thought more deer would be taken in these areas if rifles were allowed. But now, that may all be changing.

A deer hunters’ group will be meeting next week to discuss the issue. It’s expected they could vote to support doing away with slug hunting zones in Minnesota.

The high cost of insulin for those who suffer from diabetes has been in the news. We don’t want anyone needing the drug to go without because of the cost. Within the last year, three major health insurers in Minnesota have announced reduced or $0 co-pays for insulin. In addition, those covered by any of the state insurance programs also have access to reduced prices. It appears the only group currently unable to source insulin for reduced pricing is the group on Medicare caught in the “donut hole” of drug coverage. That’s a federal issue, one that hopefully can be addressed in the near future.

If you or someone you know would like assistance in finding reduced pricing on insulin, contact my office at 651296-4317.

Rep. Anderson may be reached at his legislative office by emailing rep. paul.anderson@house.mn or by calling 651-296-4317.

2020 Super Dave’s Speed Run Winners Stock 0 - 500 1. Mike Swenson, Deerwood, 95.9 2. Brenda Bray, 91.0 0 - 600 fan 1. Dawn Anderson, 74.6 2. Lester Anderson, 64.7 501 - 600 1. Brenda Bray, 101.3 2. Jeff Nelson, Melrose, 97.3 601 - 700 1. Jeff Nelson, Melrose, 105.7 2. Kulus Racing, Fort Ripley, 102.4 701 - 800 1. Bob Squires, Brainerd, 107.5 2. Collin Crotty, Hillman, 102.8 801 - 900 1. Robert Strumbell, Cloquet, 109.0 2. Jim Becker, Long Prairie, 87.7 901 & up 1. Don Hayes, Hillman, 100.3 Improved Stock: 0-500 1. Greg Christianson, St Paul Park, 100.7 2. Lee Imdieke, Sauk Centre, 90.7 501 - 600 1. Mark Jensen, Cross Lake, 114.4 2. Schmidt Racing 110.4

601 - 700 1. Holly Bray, Hackensack, 118.3 2. Cody Sebring, Windom, 113.3 701 - 800 1. Jay Hanson, Pine River, 122.9 2. Larry Stinger, S. Sioux City NE, 121.6 801 - 900 1. Nick Petrie, Long Prairie, 117.6 901 & up 1. Larry Stinger, S. Sioux City, NE 127.3 2. Rich Anderson, Owatona, 121.6 Modified: 0-500 1. Sam Christianson, 130.8 2. Schmidt Racing, Laporte, 104.8 501 – 600 1. Adam Dickerson, Atwater, 121.7 601-700 1. Holly Bray, Hackensack, 123.7 2. Chris Ginter, Little Falls, 121.6 701 – 800 1. Mike Welling, St. Cloud, 126.5 2. Paul Hinnenkamp, Coon Rapids, 126.0 801 – 900 1. Nick Kapsner, Foley, 101.5 2. Jim Becker, Long Prairie, 89.8 901 - 1100 1. Tia Vanguilder, Nisswa, 107.9

1101 & up 1. Super Dave, Grey Eagle, 154.7 Vintage: 0-340 1. Nathan Gaffer, N. Mankato, 86.6 2. Greg Maanninga, Menahga, 86.5 440 – 500 liquid 1. Nathan Gaffer, N. Mankato, 95.9 2. Kevin Sondreal 92.9 0 – 500 fan 1. Nathan Gaffer, N. Mankato, 82.6 2. Andy Anderson, 76.2 501 - 600 1. Conrad VanBatavia, Verndale, 100.1 601 & up: Motorcycles 1. Keith Nonher, Grey Eagle, 84.5 2. Bryan Anderson, 82.4 4 Wheelers 1. Dan Triplett, Montrose, 78.4 2. Josh Erdman, Delano, 69.1 Non Traction: * 0-600 1. Nick Kapsner, Foley, 91.0 * Open 1. Clint Squires, Rice, 99.0 * Long Track (141” or longer) 1 ¾ lug or longer 1. Don Hayes 102

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Thank you to everyone that helped make the Speed Run a success. Looking forward to next year!

-Dave Borchert & Super Dave Racing

In 2020, Minnesota’s precinct caucuss take place on February 25th! Join your community & surrounding townships at this local caucus to share voice, concerns & priorities, discuss issues important to you and rural MN, bring resolutions to shape the Democratic-Labor Party platform and Action Agenda (issues which we work on first at the Capitol in St. Paul). These issues are varied from climate change, gun safety, education funding, taxes, equality, personal safety, health care & drug pricing, etc. The DFL values include fairness & opportunity.

Meet your neighbors and build relationships which connect you to the local

You will have the opportunity to become a delegate or alternate to those 2 local units and on March 2nd vote in the Presidential Primary, too.

Who & Where: Grey Eagle area is meeting at GE Housing Association building on 303 Cedar Street North in the apartments meeting room open at 6:00 p.m.- caucus starts at 6:30 p.m.

The cities of Grey Eagle & Burtrum, plus Birchdale, Burhamville, Grey Eagle & Round Prairie Townships meet there.

For more information, call DFL State Director Lil Ortendahl of Osakis @ 320-859-4426 & leave a message.

Will return your call.

My winter -By Jan Klug Turkeys made a zigzag track, Bunny hopped from the bush out back.

Big buck strolled, head held high,

Eagle glided effortlessly in the sky.

Bluejay breakfast on the cob of corn, Who can say Winter is Forlorn.

Millwood Township Board Audit

Notice is hereby given: The Millwood Township Board of Audit will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. in the St. Rose of Lima church basement.

Joseph Wiechman- Clerk, Millwood Township

Millwood Township Accuracy Test

Notice is hereby given: The public accuracy test of the Automark and DS200 voting machines for the Presidential Nominating Primary will take place on Thursday, February 27, 2020 at 7 p.m., in the St. Rose of Lima church basement.

Joseph Wiechman- Clerk, Millwood Township

Millwood Township Presidential Nominating Primary

Notice is hereby given: To the qualified voters of Millwood Township, the Presidential Nominating Primary will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in the St. Rosa Church Basement; the primary will take place from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Joseph Wiechman- Clerk, Millwood Township

Millwood Township Annual Election

Notice is hereby given: To the qualified voters of Millwood Township, the annual election will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in the St. Rosa Church Basement.

In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday in March.

The annual meeting will commence at 1:00 p.m. to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law. The election polls will open immediately following the annual meeting, and close at 8:00 p.m. Voters will elect the following:

One Supervisor: 3-year term; One Clerk: 2-year term.

The board of canvas will certify the election results on March 10, 2020, immediately following the counting of votes.

Joseph Wiechman- Clerk, Millwood Township

Burnhamville Township Residents Notice of Annual Meeting and Election of Officers • March 10, 2020

Notice is hereby given to qualified voters of Burnhamville Township, County of Todd, and State of Minnesota, that the Election of Officers and Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the Burtrum Community Center. The election hours will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Offices to be voted on include: One supervisor for a three year term and One clerk for a two year term.

The Annual Meeting will begin at 8:20 p.m. to conduct all necessary business. The Board of Canvas will be held after the meeting. In case of inclement weather the election and meeting will be held March 17, 2020, same time and place.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk

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Genevieve “Jenny” Doll Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, February 14, 2020 at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin, MN for Genevieve “Jenny” C. Doll, age 86, who died Tuesday at Mother of Mercy Home in Albany. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Jenny was born on August 3, 1933 in Farming, MN to Joseph and Rose “Rolfes” Evens. She married Peter Doll on September 22, 1953 in St. Francis Catholic Church in St. Francis. Jenny enjoyed baking,

Debra Ann Borash

The Mass of Christian Burial for Debra “Debbie” Borash (Seelen), age 63 was held Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in North Prairie, MN. Burial was in the parish cemetery.

Debbie passed away Wednesday, February 12 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta, surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was born on December 12, 1956 in Little Falls, MN to Anthony and Catherine Seelen. On April 15, 1978 she was united in marriage to Jerome Borash.

They planted their life on the hillside near North Prairie, MN. She blessed Jerome with eight perfect children and found fulfillment in being a stay at home mother and wife.

She was a woman of deep faith and was an active member of the Holy Cross Parish in North Prairie for more than 40 years. Debbie found great joy in teaching religion classes,

Albany Senior Dining

Mon., Feb. 24: Glazed ham, sweet potatoes, spiced beets, gelatin w/topping.

Tues., Feb. 25: Hamburger patty on bun, baked beans, glazed carrots, cinnamon apples.

Wed., Feb. 26: Honey mustard chicken breast, rice pilaf, broccoli, applesauce, lemon bar.

Thurs., Feb. 27: Liver & onions or hamburger steak w/onions, potatoes, gravy, lettuce, cookie.

Fri., Feb. 28: Lemon pepper fish, O’brien potatoes, green beans, cake w/frosting. ~ Soup and Sandwich Menu ~ Mon., Feb. 24: Chili soup, breadstick, salad, gelatin.

Tues., Feb. 25: Hotdog on bun, mac & cheese, salad, apples.

Wed., Feb. 26: Waffles, hard boiled egg, fruit, lemon bar.

Thurs., Feb. 27: BBQ riblet, broccoli fries, salad, cookie.

Fri., Feb. 28: Egg salad sandwich, potato soup, salad, cake.

Dessert, milk and coffee served with each meal.

Pre-registration requested to dine daily.

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especially Jenny buns, singing, yodeling, playing cards, sewing and doing crafts.

She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jenny was a member of St. Martin Church and Christian Women.

Survivors include her husband, Peter; children, Randy Doll (Lori Hansen), Mark and Mary Doll, Steve Doll, Pat and Kevin Frieler, Ken and Melany Doll, Brenda and Eugene Rothstein; siblings, Mildred, Bernadett, Elmer; 21 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her infant daughter; granddaughter, Kayla Doll; siblings, Beno, Buddy, Joey, and Hilaria.

being a part of the Christian Mothers, and attending holy hour religiously for many years. Debbie was happiest surrounded by her friends and family. She most enjoyed baking, playing cards, traveling with “The Sisters,” and having a house full of kids and grandkids. Debbie cherished time with her siblings, gardening, bird watching and going to country music concerts at the casino. Debbie was a strong, loving, selfless and courageous woman who always put her family first. Near the end of Debbie’s life, she expressed that she wanted people to remember what her family meant to her.

Debbie is survived by her loving children, Joseph (Kelly) Borash of Proctor; Jesse Borash of St. Cloud; Audrey Borash of Royalton; Alicia (Jon) Ostendorf of Rice; Josh (Jessica) Borash of Cold Spring; Jacob Borash of Rice; Jason (Jennifer) Borash of Bowlus; and John (Breanna) Borash of Hutchinson; sisters and brothers, Susan Doucette of Little Falls; Ernie Seelen of Little Falls; James (Paula) Seelen of Little Falls; Theresa (Tim) Hanson of Little Falls, ten grandchildren and many other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of nearly 37 years, Jerome Borash; her parents Anthony and Catherine Seelen; mother and father-in-law, Raymond and Lucille Borash and sister, Patricia Seelen.

Upsala - All Ages

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

Mon., Feb. 24: Beef stew, biscuit, dessert.

Tues., Feb. 25: Chicken chow mein over rice, egg roll, dessert.

Wed., Feb. 26: Fish, parsley potatoes, vegetable, dessert.

Thurs., Feb. 27: Meatloaf, potatoes, gravy, vegetable, dessert.

Fri., Feb 28: Tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, potato chips, dessert.

Bread, milk and coffee served with each meal.

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February is prime time to prune oaks and reduce spread of oak wilt February is a great time to manage and tend to oak trees. According to the Department of Natural Resources, the lowest risk of spreading deadly oak wilt is in winter.

The invasive fungal infection, which spreads naturally through either sap beetles or roots that have grown together, threatens all Minnesota oak species.

Waiting until spring to prune oak trees when the beetles are active, is a recipe to spread oak wilt, said Val Cervenka, DNR forest health program consultant.

“Wounding oak trees in spring and summer, when sap beetles are active, can attract spore-carrying beetles from infected trees and logs to fresh cuts,” Cervenka said.

Early detection and management are critical to preventing oak wilt’s progression into uninfected forests. As

its name suggests, oak wilt causes oak trees to suddenly lose all their leaves, notably in midsummer. While the high-risk zone for oak wilt is currently east-central and southeastern Minnesota, Cervenka noted all oaks in the state are under threat from oak wilt.

To help stop the spread of oak wilt: Prune oak trees now. Do not prune oak trees between April and July.

Cut down infected oaks now. Chip, debark, kiln-dry, or burn felled logs and large branches this winter (before April 1).

Leave firewood from infected trees in place. Tarp infected firewood from April through August and bury tarp edges to block beetles from reaching the oak wilt fungus. Make sure the tarp does not have any holes.

To learn more about detecting and managing oak wilt, visit the DNR’s oak wilt webpage.

February is American Heart Month!

Did you know that people are more successful at meeting health goals when joining forces with others? Feeling connected and having positive, close relationships benefit our overall health, including our blood pressure and weight. Having people in our lives who motivate us helps, as do feelings of closeness and companionship.

Here are some tips to inspire you to join with others to improve your heart health.

Move More Invite family, friends, and colleagues to join you in your efforts to be more physically active.

Aim for a healthy weight Find someone in your friend group,

Stearns County Sheriff’s Office

House Fire: February 14, 2020: Freeport man dies in house fire. Stearns County Deputies responded to a house fire south of Freeport around 9:00 a.m.

Callers reported smoke coming from the house and they believed the homeowner was still inside.

When deputies and fire departments arrived, the house was on fire and became fully engulfed shortly thereafter.

According to Sheriff Soyka, after the fire was extinguished, the homeowner, Harvey Mayers, 82, of Freeport, was located inside the residence deceased.

The State Fire Marshal continues to investigate the fire.

No one else was injured.

Agencies assisting include Melrose Police Department, Albany Police Department, Minnesota State Patrol, along with Freeport, Melrose and Albany Fire Departments.

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at work, or in your family who also wants to reach or maintain a healthy weight. Check in with them regularly to stay motivated. Do healthy activities together, like walking or playing on a neighborhood sports team. Share low-calorie, low-sodium meals or recipes.

Eat heart healthy We tend to eat like our friends and family, so ask others close to you to join in your effort to eat healthier. Together, try NHLBI’s free Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan.

Quit smoking Research shows that people are much more likely to quit if their spouse, friend, or sibling does.

Manage stress Join with a friend or family member to do a relaxing activity every day, like walking, yoga, or meditation, or participate in a stress management program together.

Improve sleep Sleeping 7–8 hours a night helps to improve heart health. De-stressing will help you sleep, as does getting a 30-minute daily dose of sunlight.

Modified from: https://www. nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/heart-month.

A Dish Funny

A mother and son were washing dishes while the father and daughter were watching TV in the family room.

Suddenly, there was a crash of breaking dishes, then complete silence.

The girl looked at her dad and said, “It was Mom.” “How do you know?”

“She didn’t say anything.”

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Hometown News • Thursday, February 20, 2020 • Page 11

Rep. Anderson, House Republicans unveil ‘Safety in Our Cities’ legislation State Rep. Paul Anderson, R-Starbuck, and fellow House Republicans on Monday rolled out a package of proposals aimed at improving public safety in Minnesota communities.

The bills are in response to a rise in violent crime on Metro Transit vehicles and in many parts of the Twin Cities.

Taken together, they target many of the issues driving crime in the Metro area, including gang and drug trafficking activity, as well as the need for additional officers and tools for law enforcement to combat crime on the light rail lines and in communities. House Republi-

cans were joined at Monday’s press conference by Minneapolis Police Union President Lt. Bob Kroll, who highlighted the need for more officers in Minneapolis.

“Minnesotans have seen the rising numbers of violent crimes and are asking us to do something about it,” Anderson said. “People from our region and all around the state should be able to attend events in the Twin Cities without having to worry about whether they’ll be safe. This issue is not just a Minneapolis or St. Paul thing, it’s something impacting people statewide and needs

Locally Growin’ Campaign Begins March 2 Spring is here! “Locally Growin’,” the fundraising campaign at Great River Regional Library (GRRL) begins on Monday, March 2, 2020.

Our Locally Growin’ campaign keeps donations 100 percent within the branch library of the donor’s choosing.

Each library selects a specific “wish” item or program and a campaign goal.

Over $20,000 was raised around the region in 2019 to support a wide variety of goals. Each library’s goal is unique and focuses on their community interests and needs. A few exciting wishes that libraries are raising money for this year include the following: Sauk Centre’s wish to hold a program by The Raptor Center (of the University of Minnesota).

Royalton’s wish to add ukuleles to their collection.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED: Kitchen positions available at the Freeport Community Center. Call or stop in and talk to Mike, 320-836-2526. tfn-B NOW HIRING: Bartender/servers.

Apply at The Hub Supper Club, Burtrum, 320-285-4318.

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

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

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

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

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

Wage based on experience.

If interested, call 320-573-2607.

HELP WANTED

Entry level FT Teller/Bookkeeper position at First State Bank of Swanville.

Applicant must be personable and detail oriented. Computer and cash handling experience preferred. Pay based upon qualifications, and reviewed after 90 days.

Benefits include: 401K, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, sick time, and paid vacation.

Please forward resume to steve@fsbswanville.com.

Grey Eagle’s wish to add a chess and checker table to their library.

Cokato’s wish to have library book bags for their 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.

These are just a few of our libraries’ wishes. Stop by to learn what is growin’ at your local library!

Make a difference at your library by giving online at https://griver.org/ locally-growin Great River Regional Library (GRRL) provides library services at 32 public libraries in Benton, Morrison, Sherburne, Stearns, Todd and Wright Counties. GRRL supplies the residents of Central Minnesota with nearly 1 million books, CDs and DVDs, 250 public computers, programming and information services.

to be addressed. The bills that were unveiled Monday would be steps in the right direction.”

Last year saw an all-time high in serious crimes committed on Metro Transit light rail and the Minneapolis Star Tribune recently reported that two-thirds of neighborhoods in Minneapolis saw an increase in overall crime in 2019 – including a 70 percent spike in the Minneapolis Downtown East neighborhood. St. Paul saw a doubling in the homicide rate in 2019, much of it connected to gang violence. In addition, Minnesota’s Violence Crime Enforcement Teams saw major increases in the amounts of meth, heroin, and cocaine compared to 2018 – much of it being trafficked by gangs and produced and smuggled into the United States by Mexican drug cartels.

Proposals announced Monday by House Republicans include: A bill that would require cities with regional or statewide sports and entertainment facilities to have adequate law enforcement, or risk losing Local Government Aid (LGA) from the state.

A bill to boost penalties for gang members who use firearms in commission of a crime. Currently, prosecutors are not pursuing gun charges against criminals who commit crimes using guns because the penalty level is not high enough.

A bill to boost funding for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for gang and drug traffick-

WANTED

COOK WANTED: Part-time weekends. Apply at Corner Pub, Freeport, 320-836-2120.

NOW HIRING: Cooks. Shady’s Golden Eagle, 320-285-6707.

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

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

HELP WANTED

**Child Support Officer** **Child Support Enforcement Aide** **Social Worker **

(Social Worker Primary Assignment Children’s Mental Health) To learn more about these openings & how to apply visit the official Todd County website at www.co.todd.mn.us.

Questions can be directed to Todd County Administration (320) 732-6155.

FOR SALE: Used tractor tire, 11x36 with tube, asking $50. Call 320-2857705. tfn FOR SALE: 1750 JD 6RN corn planter.

VG cond. Lots of amenities and options.

Call for details. Call 320-815-8922.

DDtfn FOR SALE: Antique metal seats from old farm implements. Also lightning rods with glass balls. Call 320-2503874.

FOR SALE: 2011 Acaidia, excellent condition. Call 320-630-5694.

FOR SALE: 8 Foot long Olympia wooden Toboggan $85, very good condition. Call 320-248-5639.

FOR SALE: DeLaval cream separator complete with stainless steel parts. Call or text to 320-250-3874.

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

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SNOWMOBILE RENTALS

WANTED: 7 foot haybine. Call 320632-3336.

WANTED: Disabled Veteran looking for small boat/motor and trailer in working order. Text/call 218-790-7107.

WANTED: Broke down snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, lawn mowers, outboards, etc. Call or text 612-710-9091.

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Todd County HHS is looking for reliable, service oriented individuals to serve the citizens of Todd County in full-time capacity for the following positions:

FOR SALE: Power poles, up to 35 ft., have 10, $50 each. Call 320-573-3939, Grey Eagle.

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FOR SALE: Cement mixer. Call or text to 320-250-3874.

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A bill that would increase enforcement of fare evasion, increase sworn officers for Metro Transit police, and install interactive cameras on light rail platforms.

A bill that would prohibit cities from disarming officers in good standing.

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Cash Sobieski and Swanville Lions 3. $1000 MarCum VS-485C Underwater Viewing Camera 3. MarCum 485C Underwater ViewingMotor Camera SwanvilleVS Insurance, Tony’s Electric Service, and Swanville Insurance, Tony’s Electric Motor Service, and Mid-American Auction Company Auction CompanyGas Company, Swanville 4. Mid-American $250 Cash - Greater Minnesota 4.

Minnesota Gas Company, Swanville 5. $250 $250 Cash Cash -- Greater Greg & Dianne Peters 5. & Dianne Billy Peters 6. $250 $200 Cash Cash -- Greg NVB Builders, Johnson 6. $200 Cash NVB Builders, Billy Johnson 7. $200 Cash - Swanville VFW 7.

8. $200 $200 Cash Cash -- Swanville Big StoneVFW Excavating and Septic 8.

Stone Excavating and Septic 9. $200 $200 Cash Cash -- Big Swanville Construction 9. $200 Construction 10. $150 Cash Cash -- Swanville Lucky’s Saloon 10.

- Lucky’s Saloon 11. $150 $100 Cash Gift Card - Scheels Sporting Goods, St. Cloud 11.

- Scheels Goods, St. Cloud 12. $100 $100 Gift Gift Card Certificate - TheSporting Hub Supper Club 12.

13. $100 $100 Gift Gift Certificate Certificate -- The The Hub Hub Supper Supper Club Club 13.

Certificate The Hub Supper Club 14. $100 MetalGift Spear - Opatz -Metals 14.

Spear - Opatz 15. Metal $100 Visa Gift Card -Metals Central MN Credit Union, Grey Eagle 15.

16. $100 $100 Visa Visa Gift Gift Card Card -- Central Central MN MN Credit Credit Union, Union, Grey Grey Eagle Eagle 16. $100 Visa Gift Card - Central MN Credit Union, Grey Eagle

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34. $100 Gift Certificate - Elmdale Watering Hole 34.

Certificate - Elmdale Watering Hole 35. $100 $100 Gift Cash - Yard Barbers 35.

Barbers 36. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Yard Swanville Repair 36.

37. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Swanville Swanville Repair Sportsman Club 37.

Sportsman Club 38. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Swanville Ag Tech Drainage 38.

Tech State Drainage 39. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Ag Randall Bank 39.

State Bank 40. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Randall Moore Farms 40. $100 Cash Moore Farms 41. $100 Cash - Springbrook Exhaust and Welding 41.

Exhaust and Welding 42. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Springbrook Swanville Co-op Creamery and Produce 42.

Co-op Creamery Produce 43. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Swanville Skippy’s Portable Firewoodand Processing 43. $100 Cash Skippy’s Portable Firewood Processing 44. $100 Cash - Stone Hill Bar 44.

HillGolden Bar Eagle 45. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Stone Shady’s 45.

GoldenRepair Eagle 46. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Shady’s Jerry’s Tractor 46.

- Jerry’s Tractor Repair 47. $100 $100 Cash in Trade - 12 Mile Tavern 47.

Trade - 12 Mile Aerial TavernImagery, Inc. 48. $100 $100 in Cash - American 48.

Imagery, Inc. 49. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- American Kip’s CafeAerial & Catering, Swanville 49.

Cafe 50. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Kip’s Rahn’s Oil&&Catering, Propane Swanville 50.

PropaneService 51. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Rahn’s Rahn’s Oil Ag &Bagging 51.

Ag Bagging Service 52. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Rahn’s Art Johnson Construction 52.

Construction 53. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Art JimJohnson & Sally Waltman 53.

Cash- -Sonny Jim &Petersen Sally Waltman 54. $100 $75 Cash Trucking 54.

Petersen Trucking 55. $75 $75 Cash Cash -- Sonny Petersen Body Shop, Cory & Rachel Czech 55.

- Petersen BodyLiquor Shop, Cory & Rachel Czech 56. $75 $75 Cash in Trade - West Side 56. $75 in Trade West Side Liquor 57. $75 Gift Card - Ski’s Lumber 57. $75 Gift Card - Ski’s Lumber

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17. $100 Cash - First State Bank of Swanville 17.

- First State Bank of Swanville 18. $100 $100 Cash Gift Card - Loven’s Service 18.

Card - Spree Loven’s Service 19. $100 $100 Gift Shopping - Bob & Fran’s Grocery 19.

SpreeCreek - BobFarm & Fran’s Grocery 20. $100 $100 Shopping Cash - Badger 20.

21. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Badger Cans R Creek Us Farm 21.

Us 22. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Cans MaciejR Construction 22.

Construction 23. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Maciej Riverside Meats 23.

24. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Riverside SwanvilleMeats Redi-Mix 24. $100 Cash Swanville Redi-Mix 25. $100 Gift Card - Kamp’s Korner 25.

Card - Kamp’s KornerAgency 26. $100 $100 Gift Cash - Nelson Insurance 26.

- Nelson Insurance 27. $100 $100 Cash in Trade - Polish Palace Agency 27. $100 in Trade Polish Palace 28. $100 Cash - JH Lighting Services, 612-590-7190 28.

Lighting Services, 612-590-7190 29. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- JH Happy Hoarders Storage 29.

Hoarders 30. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Happy 1st Avenue Auto Storage Repair 30.

Avenue Auto 31. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- 1st Scottie’s Log BarRepair 31.

32. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Scottie’s Mielke OilLog Bar 32.

OilPlumbing - Heating & Cooling 33. $100 $100 Cash Cash -- Mielke Masters 33. $100 Cash - Masters Plumbing - Heating & Cooling

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Sobieski & & Swanville Swanville Lions Lions Club Club Sobieski

RULES & & REGULATIONS REGULATIONS RULES

$5 entry fee per contestant. $2 Raffle - $3 Fishing.

Must fishfee in designated area,$2and have ticket in possession. $5 entry per contestant.

Raffl e - $3 Fishing.

All fish entered must bearea, brought judges stand immediately. Only live and unfrozen fish are eligible.

Must fish in designated andtohave ticket in possession.

All fiholes provided. augers in fishing Entrant isOnly to maintain All sh entered mustNo bepower brought to judges standarea. immediately. live andholes. unfrozen fish are eligible.

Must have a current fishing and abide by is state laws. holes.

All holes provided.

NoMinnesota power augers in license fishing area.

Entrant to maintain Coolers containers not allowed.

Must haveoralarge current Minnesotaare fishing license and abide by state laws.

No fi sh houses or vehicles allowed inside of fi shing area.

All personal articles will be subject to search for illegal fish.

Coolers or large containers are not allowed.

Parking will be or provided. be provided.

No fish houses vehiclesSecurity allowedwill inside of fishing area. All personal articles will be subject to search for illegal fish.

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Decisions of judges and final.

All ticket prizessales are guaranteed.

All are final. No refunds.

Food andare beverages will be available for purchase.

All prizes guaranteed.

Tickets must be purchased Clubfor Members or their authorized ticket vendors.

Food and beverages will be from available purchase.

This is amust non-profi t contest.from ProfiClub ts willMembers be used for charitable needsticket in Morrison County and Todd County.

Tickets be purchased or their authorized vendors.

All winners are responsible for their own This is a non-profi t contest. Profi ts will betaxes. used for charitable needs in Morrison County and Todd County.

Failure to comply with thesefor rules to a contestants disqualification and cancellation of participation in All winners are responsible theirmay ownlead taxes. this contest.

Failure to comply with these rules may lead to a contestants disqualification and cancellation of participation in Sitecontest. of contest will be on Long Lake. Hours will be from noon to 3:00 p.m. this Liveof bait will bewill available on the ice. Hours will be from noon to 3:00 p.m.

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Any alcoholic beverages have to Participants must act behave inon anthe orderly Restroom facilities willand be available lake. manner and be responsible for their actions. No debris is to be left in your fi shing area after the contest!

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!

3 - $100 Kid’s Packages 3 - $100Donated Kid’s Packages by Donated by

Donated by Swanville Turkey Growers, Swanville Area Area Swanville AreaLil Turkey Growers, Fussy’s Dipper, Fussy’s LilDipper, Dipper, Fussy’s Lil Edward EdwardJones Jones- -Long Long Prairie, Prairie,

Jeff (320)-732-3108 Edward Jones - Long Prairie, JeffBarth Barth (320) 732-3108

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