Hometown News Feb. 25, 2016

Hometown News

FREE Publication

Thursday, February 25, 2016

The most durable, easiest to clean carpet on the planet™

Hennen

Family health care where you need it Albany Long Prairie Melrose Sauk Centre

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 am-5 pm; Sat. 8 am-12 pm

Floor Covering

320-836-2177

centracare.com

208 Main St. W., Freeport

Albany Fleet Supply

Atkinson Well & Pump Ltd.

Peternell Greenhouse

Mon. - Sat.: 7 AM - 7 PM; Sun.: 9 AM - 5 PM

1241 Co. Rd 10, Albany • 320-845-4321

• GEO Thermal • Pump & Water Systems • Sales, Service & Parts

Propane Exchange

State Licensed • Nationally Certified

$12.95

Serving You Since 1942

320-836-2597 800-450-2597

20 lb. Cylinder

Big Birch Lake: Seasonal cabin on over 2 Acres with 300’ of level lakeshore! Great location in the Sandy Beach Addition. Tennis Courts, Boat House. Great spot for your future castle! Reduced! See website!

Benchmark

Real Estate Services

Call Paul Kerin for more info.

320-761-5418.

www.benchmarkrealty.com

320-285-4318 Mon-Thurs: 3 pm-1 am • Fri-Sun: 10 am-1am

On The Inside...

Harvey Mackay Tom Kuehne Sheila Ripplinger Dave Says Local Municipality Minutes Melrose City

Page 2 Page 4 Page 5 Page 9 Page 10

DJ Myro “The King”

Long Lake Fishing Tournament 12-3 pm

(31494)

Very neat & clean home.

Features 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom, attached single car garage plus detached garage, many improvements including shingles, siding, windows, flooring, paint, furnace, natural gas conversion, large lot, spacious foyer, unfinished basement. Quick possession is available.

Don’t delay viewing this home! $89,900

Sign up at The HUB!

Call The Hub for All Your Catering Needs!

NEW & USED EQUIPMENT Ken & Peg Hartung 310 Industrial Dr. - Freeport, MN

320-836-2697

After Hours: 320-267-8568

We are dedicated to building a better future for you!

Don’t get locked into a “pre-payment” penalty on your loans!

Creating long-term relationships you can rely on.

Freeport • 320-836-2126 New Munich • 320-837-5297 Melrose • 320-256-7208 Greenwald • 320-987-2265

www.hartungsales.com

Brandon Kelly, Broker-Realtor

320-491-6107 or 320-285-3222

Email: brandon@centralmnrealty.com www.brandonkellymn.com www.lakehomesbybrandon.com

Equal Housing Opportunity

Last Chance to Save! Sale Ends Feb. 29th! *some exclusions may apply

Call St. Rosa Lumber for details today!

EQUAL HOUSING

LENDER

SALE

Oldest & Most Experienced Houle Dealer in Central MN!

20% OFF EDCO® Steel Siding

www.freeportstatebank.com

Freeport . New Munich . Melrose . Greenwald

Grey Eagle, MN

NEW LISTING: SWANVILLE

Sat., March 5:

Try our New Hand Pattied Burgers & “Fall HAPPY HOUR: 4-6 PM DAILY off the Bone” BBQ Ribs!

HOURS: M-F: 7:30-5; Sat.: 8-12

NEW LISTINGS WANTED! Call Me For A Free Market Analysis

TANKS & LAGOON PUMPS

at 6:30 PM GAME 8: $175 GAME 16: $400

Rodney Atkinson • Freeport

320-285-8085 800-645-6336 Building Supplies

MIDWEST OUTDOORS BANQUET

BINGO - THURSDAYS

MN Lic. #2114

Now is the Time to Plan your Spring Remodeling & Building Projects!

Race on Trace was held last Saturday on Trace Lake by Grey Eagle. Due to warmer temperatures and a quarter inch of rain on Friday, the oval races were cancelled. There was a great turnout for the Radar Run. Photo by Lori Young.

Sat., Feb 27th • 2-6:00 PM Fri. & Sat. 9-1 Open Juke Box

320-845-2157 320-732-2131 320-256-4228 320-352-6591

(From left) Jennifer Klaphake and Gary Schmitz - Freeport,

Joe Fuechtmann - Melrose, Mark Stenson - Greenwald

Stop in to see one of our lenders today or we will be glad to stop out & visit.

320-836-2284 1-888-276-1751 www.strosalumber.com 29033 County Road 17, Freeport, MN - In St. Rosa

Page 2 • Hometown News • Thursday, February 25, 2016

Hometown News 29442 120th St. Grey Eagle, MN 56336 Phone: 320-285-2323

Website: www.hometownnews.biz Email: htnews@meltel.net www.facebook.com/hometownnews Published By

John and Lori Young

The Hometown News is a weekly publication, which is published and distributed every Thursday.

Ad & News Deadline

The deadline for news and advertising in the Hometown News is 5 P.M. MONDAY.

Sales Staff

• Jan Theisen Cell: 320-333-9774 Email: htnews2@albanytel.com • Lori Young Office: 320-285-2323 Cell: 612-597-2998 Email: htnews@meltel.net Website Hosting - John Young Office: 320-285-2323 Cell: 612-597-4499

Classified Ads

Personal Classifieds: Garage Sales, For Sale Items, Wanted (Personal) Free up to 20 words; 25¢ for each additional word. 20 words or less can be emailed. Classifieds over the word limit must be prepaid.

Business Related Classifieds: Wanted (Items for Profit), Help Wanted, For Rent $5.00 for the first 20 words, 25¢ per each additional word.

Mail to: Hometown News, 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, MN 56336. email: htnews@meltel.net

Card of Thanks

Cards of Thanks is $3.00 for the first 50 words, 10¢ per each additional word. Must be prepaid. To be billed: a $5 minimum applies.

Press Releases

Press releases are welcome.

They MUST be emailed to: htnews@meltel.net.

Letter to the Editor

Letters and articles of opinion are welcomed. Letters should be short and to the point. We reserve the right to edit lengthy letters.

Email to: htnews@meltel.net.

Announcements

Anniversary open house, births, birthday open house, engagements, weddings and obituaries are free of charge for one publication. To have it published twice costs $10.

A prestamped, self addressed envelope is required to return photos.

Subscriptions

The subscription rates for 13 weeks is $16.50 26 weeks is $33.00 52 weeks is $66.00 Mail to: Hometown News, 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, MN 56336

Encouragement is verbal sunshine -By Harvey Mackay L o r d Chesterfield, in his famous letters to his son, said: “My son, here is the way to get people to like you. Make every person like himself a little better, and I promise that he or she will like you very much.”

Most of us are aware of the tremendous power of encouragement, yet we fail to take action. Making others feel important and better about themselves should be a driving force in our relationships.

Mahatma Gandhi inspired millions of people to go beyond their limitations to accomplish great things. It was said

Facial Special

$

35

Call for an appointment!

Check Out Our Inventory Reduction Sale!

320-285-7780

Style ‘n Go

of Gandhi that he refused to see the bad in people.

He inspired, even changed, human beings by regarding them not as what they were but rather as they wished to be.

“People have a way of becoming what you encourage them to be – not what you nag them to be,” said politician Scudder Parker.

Growing up I studied people like Dale Carnegie, who said: “Tell a child, a husband or an employee that he is stupid or dumb at a certain thing, that he has no gift for it, and that he is doing it all wrong, and you have destroyed almost every incentive to try to improve. But use the opposite technique; be liberal with encouragement … let the other person know that you have faith in his ability to do it … and he will practice until the dawn comes in at the window in order to excel.”

Silent gratitude isn’t much good to anyone. But suppose instead that I encourage two individuals one day and that each of them is motivated to encourage two others the next day. If this process continues, 120 people would be encouraged in seven days. At that rate, 16,000 people could experience encouragement by the end of 14 days.

And at the end of three weeks, two million persons would be affected.

Those numbers are optimistic, to be

sure, but just imagine the impact. Smart organizations understand that on a local scale, operating in an atmosphere of support and encouragement will improve not only morale, but in many instances, their bottom line. They encourage employees to take risks that will move the company forward.

For example, Ore-Ida, the frozen foods subsidiary of H.J. Heinz, was trying to encourage more learning and risk taking in its research activities.

Management realized that research and development is inherently risky. They knew that the only way to succeed is through lots of tries. A good try that results in some learning is to be celebrated even when it fails.

When we eliminate unrealistic expectations, allow for failure without punishment, and appreciate and encourage people’s efforts, we lay a foundation for people to excel. Creating a supportive environment should be a central pillar of any business plan.

Otherwise, why bother to hire the best people?

Legendary Alabama football Coach Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 • Sobieski & Swanville Lions Clubs 23rd Annual Fishing Contest starting at noon on Long Lake, Swanville. See ad on page 12.

• Catholic Women of the St. Cloud Diocese Annual Women’s Lenten Retreat at Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Richmond.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 • 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.

• Bingo at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church basement, Freeport.

• Holdingford Lions Club Annual Indoor Fishing Contest from 1-3 p.m. at the Pelican Lake Ballroom SUNDAY, MARCH 6 • 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 3.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 • Holdingford Firefighters Relief Assoc. Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Holdingford Civic Center.

• Bingo at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church basement, Melrose.

WED., FRI. - SUN., MARCH 16, 18-20 • Journey With Jesus to Calvary March 16 at 7 pm; March 18-19 at 7:30 pm, March 20 at 1 pm at St. Francis of Assisi

Parish, St. Francis.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 • Wild Game Feed at 6 p.m. at Word of Life Church, Upsala. See ad on page 3.

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.

FEET FIRST CLINIC • Meets every 1st Tuesday morning at Holdingford City Hall.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION • Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution first Saturday of the Month from 10-11 a.m. at River of Live Church, Sauk Centre.

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.

HELPING HANDS EXERCISE • Exercise and Line Dancing meets every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m., Holdingford City Hall.

HELPING HANDS COM. LUNCH • Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Holdingford Legion.

SUCCESSFUL SINGLES FOR WOMEN • Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at Titus-2 Ministry Center, Alexandria.

SUNSHINE CLUB • Meets every Monday, weigh in at 9 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle.

ST. CLOUD SINGLES CLUB • Dance & Activities every third Friday from 8-12 at the Waite Park Legion.

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.

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.

If you have an upcoming event or meeting, please let us know by email: htnews@meltel.net or call 320-285-2323.

Temperatures Date

High

Low

2/17 27 10 2/18 34 25 2/19 43 32 2/20 36 27 2/21 30 21 2/22 30 16 2/23 34 30

Friday

Partly sunny.

High: 36 Low: 28

Weekend Weather Saturday

Partly sunny.

High: 47 Low: 27

Sunday

Cloudy.

High: 33 Low: 17

Hometown News • Thursday, February 25, 2016 • Page 3

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 Paul “Bear” Bryant shared his secret for encouraging players to come together as a team, how to lift some up and how to calm some down. “There are just three things I’d ever say,” he said. “If anything goes bad, I did it. If anything goes semigood, then we did it. If anything goes real good, then you did it. That’s all it takes to get people to win football games for you.”

Or do their best work for your company.

Glenn Van Ekeren tells the true story of what happened many years ago in a Paris opera house. A famous singer was to perform to a sold-out house. The feeling of anticipation and excitement was in the air as the house manager took the stage and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your enthusiastic support.

I am afraid that due to illness, the man you have all come to hear will not be performing tonight. However, we have a suitable substitute we hope will provide

you with comparable entertainment.”

The crowd groaned in disappointment.

The environment turned from excitement to frustration. The stand-in performer

New Munich Lions Pancake & Sausage

Breakfast

Sunday, March 6, 2016 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Tickets: Adults: $8.00

Menu Includes: Pancakes, Sausage, Eggs, Applesauce, Cinnamon Bread, Assorted Toppings & Beverage Everyone Welcome!

Proceeds will go to: The Eyesight & Hearing Preservation; Leader Dog; L.C.I.F.; and Local Community Projects.

Swanville • 320-547-2311

V8 Splash 64 oz. $2.49 Hy-Top Tomatoes 14.5 oz.

59¢

Hot Meat deals!

John Morrell Golden Smoked Hams 4 lb. $9.99 Pork Steak $1.99 lb.

Family Pack

Pork Roast $1.69 lb.

Jumbo Chicken Drumsticks 79¢ lb.

Starkist Tuna 5 oz.

5/$5.00

Riblets 10 lb. Box $9.99 Swift Spare Ribs $2.49 lb.

Van de Kamp’s Fish Fillets 19.45 oz. $5.99 Van de Kamp’s Fish Sticks 24.6 oz. $5.99

Cost: Free Will Offering

Serving begins at 6 pm

of Wild Variety es, Fish, ish 1 Mile West of Upsala on Co Hwy 19 Game D Desserts & s d la Sa Inspirational Message by Pastor Clayton Wilfer

Word of Life Church

Musical entertainment following the meal by Gone Fishin’ For reservations call the Church office at 320-573-4450 by Noon Thurs., March 17th.

Paul & Kathy’s Supermarket Upsala • 320-573-5050

Feb. 25 - Mar. 2

While Supplies Last.

Campbell’s Tomato or Chicken Noodle Soup 10.75 oz.

5/$5.00 or $1.25 ea.

Saturday, March 19

Small town stores working together to bring big savings to our home towns!

Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am-8 pm; Sat. 7:30 am-6:30 pm; Sun. 8 am-12:30 pm

she’ll try harder thereafter.

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.”

Wild Game Feed

Immaculate Conception Church Basement

Bob & Frans Supermarket Coke 12 pks.

3/$14.00

gave the performance everything he had.

When he finished, there was nothing but uncomfortable silence. No one applauded. Suddenly, from the balcony, a little boy stood up and shouted, “Daddy, I think you are wonderful.” The crowd broke into thunderous applause.

Who wouldn’t love to hear, “I think you are wonderful” every now and then?

Mackay’s Moral: A person may not be as good as you tell her she is, but

Mon.-Fri. 7:30 am-7 pm; Sat. 7:30 am-6:30 pm; Sun. 8 am-12:30 pm

PRODUCE SPECIALS

Baby Carrots 1 lb.

99¢ Russet Potatoes 10 lbs. $2.49

Chef Boyardee Ravioli 15 oz.

4/$5.00 Hy-Top Jelly 32 oz. $1.99

Grapes $3.49 lb.

Celery $1.39 Strawberries $3.99 lb.

Hunt’s Puddings 4 pk.

4/$5.00

Yoplait Yogurt 3/$2.00

Hunt’s Spaghetti Sauce 24 oz. 4/$5.00 Hunt’s Manwich 4/$5.00 Creamette Noodles 12 oz. Bag $1.99 Hy-Top Peanut Butter 18 oz. $1.99

Page 4 • Hometown News • Thursday, February 25, 2016

Card of Thanks

The Roving Hillbillies Snowmobile Club of St. Rosa/Freeport, would like to thank everyone who attended our 47th annual Snowmobile Blessing on Sunday, Jan. 24th. We also thank all the businesses who so kindly donated items for our grand raffle. We really appreciate your effort in helping us make our day a success.

Thanks also to all the people and club members who donated items and helped in any way. A big thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets! Congratulations to all the winners and we hope to see you all again next year!!

Roving Hillbillies Snowmobile Club

The family of Joan Rahn would like to thank everyone for the love, kindness, and support shown to us during the loss of our beloved wife and mom. Thank you for the food, flowers, gifts, cards, prayers, hugs, visits and condolences during this difficult time. We especially want to thank the doctors, nurses and support team of Melrose Centracare Health, the doctors and staff of Coborn’s Cancer Center, Grey Eagle Rescue Squad, Melrose and Long Prairie Ambulance Service, Albany Hospice, Pastor Gary Taylor, the members of the United Methodist Church-Grey Eagle, Bob Kutter and Tammy Butler for the beautiful music, the team at Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services, Michelle at Centre Floral and anyone who may have helped our family in any way. We are truly blessed to have such overwhelming support.

May God’s blessing be upon all of you,

The Rahn Family

To Submit a Card of Thanks the cost is $3.00 for the first 50 words, 10¢ for each additional word. MUST BE PREPAID. Mail to: Hometown News, 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, MN 56336.

To be billed: a $5 minimum applies.

Upsala’s Community Variety Show VII is Sunday, February 28

By Denise Cheney, Upsala Area School A search has been on for the “finest and funniest” from the Upsala area to fill the program for the Upsala Community Variety Show VII set for Sunday, February 28. A wide variety of acts will be presented. Four prizes will be awarded: $100 for “Best of Show,” $75 for second place, $50 for third, and $25 for fourth.

Audience vote will determine the winners.

The Community Variety Show VII is a fundraiser for the Upsala High School Band to help cover costs of their spring trip to New York. Two identical performances will be presented in the Upsala Auditorium at 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM. Tickets are available for purchase

Linda B’s St. Rosa • 836-2152 FRIDAY LENTEN SPECIALS FISH FRY or PAN FRIED WALLEYE DINNER

SPECIALS

Pizzas To Go! Chicken To Go!

Join Us for the Poker Fun Run Every Saturday!

Back Room Available For Parties!

Saturday: STEAK & SHRIMP, CHICKEN & RIBS,

PRIME RIB, or PAN FRIED WALLEYE

EVENING SPECIALS • 5-10 PM

All Meals Include Salad Bar! Thursday: BBQ RIBS & CHICKEN

from band students now.

Upsala’s first Community Variety Show, sponsored by the UP*TEAM, was held in February 2003 with great success and enjoyment. “Elvis” and his Upsalaires captured first place in a memorable Variety Show II in 2006. A pillow dance team won the 2008 “Best of Show” and in 2010 the “The Beached Boys” surfed their way to the honor. The 2012 winners, a group of Upsala high school friends, called themselves “The No Name Band” and won the crowd over with a fun collection of love songs.

2014 guests voted “The Out of Towners” as first place. The group sang and played a couple Johnny Cash tunes.

Join us in some great family fun!

Monday: PIZZA & Pitcher of Beer/Pop BREAKFAST SPECIALS Tuesday: CHICKEN FRY with NOON Real Mashed Potatoes, LINE LUNCH Gravy & All the Extras!

DANCING Mon., March 7 SPECIALS (Free Coffee for Seniors) at 6 PM

• WEEKLY SPECIALS • MONDAY: VALUE MEAL $6.25 (Includes Cup of Soup or Salad)

Family Restaurant

STUBBY’S TAVERN 1 Block off I-94 Albany Exit 1004 Shamrock Lane • Albany

320-845-2168

Kitchen Restaurant Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday: 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.

“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Pa’s Sausage

Not very many people make sausage anymore, but in my younger years, if your family enjoyed sausage, you made it yourself.

As with most early recipes, there wasn’t a recipe. The general ingredients were known, but the specific amounts consisted of a handful of this, a pinch of that or some of another item. Continued practice created a satisfactory result.

Pa’s summer sausage recipe was an example of a no-recipe product.

The final result was the best and many compliments were given for the taste.

The basic ingredients were pork and beef. The amounts varied, but usually the combination of the ingredients made two washtubs about ¾ full. In the early years, the meat was ground with a hand powered meat grinder. If you have never had the chance to crank a meat grinder, I can attest to the fact that it is a really tiring job. We usually shared the job with several individuals. In the later years we took the meat to a butcher shop for grinding.

After the grinding, the next procedure was to add spices. This was pepper, salt, garlic and mustard seed. These ingredients were added by handfuls until “maybe that’s enough” (dus ist genugh). Then more hand work was required. You would push your arms into the seasoned ground meat, pull them up and push them down againmany times- until the spices were well mixed in the meat. The meat was cold and so were your arms.

Next came the tasting to be certain of the correct seasoning. This was done with two fingers of your right hand. You dipped the fingers into the meat for a sample and tasted it. Pa was the person who made the final decision. He usually said more salt or pepper was needed,

followed by more mixing, followed by more tasting until the satisfactory result had been reached.

The meat was then ready to be “stuffed.” There was a horizontal stuffer, which the barrel could be tipped up for loading. The meat was loaded by taking round balls of meat and slamming them into the barrel to force out as much air as possible. Air would create problems in the sausage. The casings were then slid onto the spout, from which the sausage meat was forced from the stuffer. In the early years, the sausage casings were cleaned intestines from the pig, but in later years they were purchased at the butcher shop.

About 20 inches of casing was filled.

The ends of the casing were than twisted over themselves and the ends were then tied with string. The resultant loop of sausage was than placed on a pole, about one inch in diameter. After the pole was full of three inch spaced sausages, it was taken to the smoke house. The poles were long enough to fit on the bricks for that purpose in the smoke house.

When all the meat was stuffed and the poles were in place, a small fire was started inside a metal shielding device on the bottom of the smokehouse. The wood had to be Maple, somewhat moistened, so that it didn’t burn too hot.

The smokehouse was under constant supervision for the next day, to be sure it didn’t get too hot, but yet warm enough to pasteurize the sausage. It seemed that when the smoking job was done, there were always some sausages that ruptured. This was caused by either too much heat in the smoke or too much pork fat in the meat. These damaged sausages were eaten for most meals over the next few weeks, since freezing takes the flavor out of the smoke. We were glad when the damaged sausages were gone.

After Pa died we created a special occasion by eating Pa’s last sausage. It was about 21 months old and had been hanging in the stairway to the basement for that whole time. It needed to be dusted and was a little dry, but still tasted great.

Upsala Area Schools Kindergarten Roundup Upsala Elementary School will be holding its annual Kindergarten Roundup on Friday, March 4, 2016. Registration for the class of 2029 will begin at 8:15 AM for all children who are interested in attending kindergarten at Upsala Elementary School starting in the fall of 2016. Parents should bring their child’s birth certificate and immunization record when they come on this day.

Kindergarten Roundup is for both parents and children and will run from 8:25-11:00 AM. Parents and children are also invited to stay for school lunch, which will be served at 11:00.

Area families interested in learning

more about the kindergarten programming offered at UES are invited to attend. Parents who would like their child to attend the Upsala Elementary School and have not received an informational letter, may call Rita at 573-2175. Upsala School accepts open enrollment students.

Sat. March 19th: Celebrate St. Pat’s Day with DJ Music

Open at 2 pm Mon-Fri; Noon on Sat.

TUESDAY 4:30-Close : CHICKEN FRY (All You Can Eat) $7.99 • Senior Price $7.50 • Kids 8 & under: $4.00

WEDNESDAY: BBQ RIBS $9.49 (All You Can Eat) FRIDAY: FISH FRY $8.99 (All You Can Eat) or SHRIMP $9.99 SATURDAY: 5-Close 8 oz. SIRLOIN STEAK & SHRIMP $14.49 SUNDAY: 10:30-1:30 PM 3-MEAT SMORGASBORD $8.99 2-Close: Chow Mein (Includes Cup of Soup) Full Order $6.99; 1/2 Order $3.99

Help Wanted: FT Line Cook

Three Private Meeting Rooms Available Handling Groups of 20-150 Call for Info & Reservations

Sat., Feb. 27 Meat Raffle Starting at 4 PM Proceeds donated to Sacred Heart School

Saturdays $1.50 Burgers 3:30-8 PM

Corner Pub & Grill Freeport, MN • 320-836-2120

Happy Hour 4-5 PM

Sat., Feb. 27: Free Poker Run

Starts at 11 AM • Must be to last stop by 11 PM Last stop is Schiffler’s

Fridays during lent Serving: 5-9 PM

COD FILLETS...$6.25 Butterfly Shrimp...$6.50 with Lettuce Salad, Choice of Potato & Toast (Steak will be back after Lent)

Hometown News • Thursday, February 25, 2016 • Page 5

What you don’t know... -By Sheila Ripplinger Holdingford Lions Club News One of the most ridiculous statements that I have ever heard is, ‘What you don’t know won’t hurt you.’ Although in some scenarios that could be true, I would say that in most it is false.

If you are a label reader you would more than likely agree that it is good to know what ingredients go in to the food we are consuming. The label can be deceptive by putting such words as ‘healthy’ on the cover of the product.

You may not see the importance until you suffer from food sensitivities or allergies. But when you do start to search the ingredient list, many times you find surprising substances on the list such as sulfur dioxide or shellac.

Sulfur dioxide is a suffocating poisonous gas used to preserve color. We want our dried fruit to look pretty right? It is often used in granola bars as well. Shellac is a varnish that is often used in the chocolate covered bars to give an appealing shiny coating. These hazardous materials that are deemed to be in ‘safe amounts’ are creating stomach cramping and other issues for people who do not know the truth about what is in their food. Or maybe they simply do not care.

After all there are a variety of antacids on the market to treat the symptoms when they arise.

You may get mocked and criticized if you are a food cautious person that still believes in the good ol ‘you are what you eat’ allegation. But hey- at least you won’t be getting stomach aches and popping antacids constantly.

Most people unfortunately treat the Bible the same way as the food that they eat. They do not care what it is made of with the attitude of ‘what I don’t know won’t hurt me.’ Just as the dangerous effects from poison in our foods can unknowingly harm us, not knowing what is in the Bible can harm us as well. One is physically harmful, and the other is spiritually harmful. Both are a personal choice. You will not be forced to read food labels any more than you will be forced to read the Bible. However, physical health and spiritual health can go hand in hand.

The Bible is God’s love story and His instruction Book all wrapped up together. Man made rules and mans variety of religions are not His plan for us.

His Book tells us how to have a moral and eternally healthy lifestyle when we

decide to have a relationship with the Lord Jesus and live an obedient life under the authority of the One True God. There are many dangerous and poisonous ingredients out there in the world that are sugar coated and eye catching with pretty packaging. The consequence for consuming those lies are extremely harmful! In fact, ironically, the Bible tells about that terrible place reserved for those who reject the Lord and His Truth in Revelation 21:8 as the fiery lake of burning sulfur. Hmm... sulfur?

Do not be deceived by the shiny glaze on the chocolate bars. Know the Truth about God’s Amazing and Loving Grace before it is too late! What you don’t know will indeed hurt you.

Yes, you may be mocked for turning to the Truth, but I guarantee that your rewards will be worth it!

Proverbs 9:12~ If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; If you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

Pulse on People

Dr. Keith Stenehjem, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Mayville State University, announces that Sara Herzog of Upsala has been listed on the Dean’s List for the Fall Semester of 2015.

In order to be named to the Dean’s List, each student has attained a grade point average of 3.50 or higher and has successfully completed a minimum of 12 graded credit hours of regular academic credit from Mayville State.

Estate Planning Seminar

Thrivent Financial is hosting a free educational workshop on estate planning on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the Little Falls Senior Center at 510 7th St. NE, Little Falls.

Presented by Carlyle Olsen, Financial Associate with Thrivent Financial, the workshop helps participants understand the essential elements of any good estate strategy: wills, trusts, powers of attorney, charitable giving, living wills, long-term care, and medical powers of attorney. For more information, contact Carlyle Olsen at 320-632-1655.

Lenten Fish Fry Every Friday Night $ Starting at 4:30 PM 11.00

Herbie’s Bar Sobieski, MN •

All You Can Eat: Fish, Shrimp, Aluski & All the Trimmings Rated “Best Fish Fry” in the State!

Stop in Fridays for our Lenten Lunch Special!

FRIDAY LENT SPECIALS Serving 5-9 PM

All You Can Eat FISH........... $7.50 21 Shrimp.............................. $6.50 Grilled Shrimp..................... $11.95 12 oz. Ribeye...................... $10.95 Stop In For All Your Off Sale needs!

Busch Light

24 pk. cans $14.75 + tax

320-632-3442

We Do Catering!

• Weddings • Graduation • Special Occasions

9 PM -Close

- Poker Fun Run Every Saturday -

Daily Lunch Specials Serving 11 am-1 pm

Drink of the Month: Busch Light $2.25/Bottle

ALL STARS SPORTS BAR & GRILL St. Rosa • 320-836-2154

Steaming soup with meat or not.

Add a sandwich cold or hot.

Winter is as Winter does.

Spring it is when Winter was.

BURTRUM Liquor

Our Daily Bread

Monday-Thursday: 1 PM-10 PM Fri.-Sat.: Noon-12 AM; Sun.: Closed

On/Off Sale • ATM • Pull Tabs Lottery • Sandwiches

Historic Rock Tavern & Eatery

Wednesday:

320-285-3576

Closed

Great Food!

Grey Eagle

www.doublerbarandgrill.com Noon Lunch Specials

Fri., Feb. 26: Hot Beef Sandwich or Salmon Loaf Sat., Feb. 27: Chopped Sirloin Sand.

Sun., Feb. 28: Bar & Kitchen Opens at Noon; 12-3 PM Sunny Side Up Burger Mon., Feb. 29: Taco Stuffed Potato Tues., Mar. 1: Meatball Dinner Wed., Mar. 2: Liver or $5 Baskets Thurs., Mar. 3: BBQ Ribs

Cook’s Choice Gourmet Sandwich w/soup or salad or Grilled Ham Steak Dinner $12.95

Friday:

Saturday:

Serving 5-9 PM

Includes Choice of Potato & Salad Bar

Open 6 AM-1:30 PM Daily

Open Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat., Closed Sundays.

Voted the Best Dining View.

Voted the Best Service.

Great Service!

Fish Basket $8.95 or 4 Seafood Dinners to choose from $14.95

Prime Rib Sandwich w/choice of potato Steak & Shrimp Dinner $15.95

Bar & Double R Grill Chicken 320-285-2965

Main St., Grey Eagle

Thursday:

Rib Dinner $7.50 Chicken Drummy Basket $7.50

The Last Great Tavern Since 1937!

285-2800

320-285-2196

Tuesday:

On Big Birch Lake Grey Eagle Upstairs Only Open

Special Food Orders To Go!

Sat., Feb. 27: BULLET BOB

Pictured Lion Rod Harren (left) received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award

by Bob Yurczyk (right).

The Holdingford Lions had a great Scholarship Endowment Fund, three year in 2015. Some the many service $500 Lion’s scholarships, Holdingford activities they did include park shelter Dayz activities and Midwest Outdoors staining and repairs, Holdingford Area Unlimited were some of the projects Historical Society door to window they helped fund. project, repairing “train” at the trailhead, During the year Lion Rod Harren staining tables at the Lion’s Campground was presented with the Melvin Jones and Adopt A Highway project in April Fellowship award for his 35 years of and October. Lions helped 84 times for leadership.

181 hours and $1200 was spent on these projects.

The club donated to many Lions Programs for a total of $3000. These included Can-do Canines, Leader Dog Program, Lions Diabetes Foundation, Lions Hearing Foundation, Lions Club International Foundation, Camp Confidence and many others.

Donations to other programs totaled of $12,050. Helping Hands, Holdingford Food Shelf, Meals on Wheels, “Walk of Hope” cancer fundraiser, Holdingford

Full Menu Available

Homemade Soups & Paul’s Triple Meat Chili

FRIDAY LENTEN SPECIALS

Salmon Fillet................ $13.95 Cod Deep Fried or Broiled.... $9.95 Serving 5-9 PM Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo $10.95 THURSDAY MONDAY $ New York Strip Steak....... $18.95 Taco Bar $5.75 Chicken & Ribs.. 10.95 Teriyaki Chicken 8 oz.

Ground Sirloin or Irish Italian $ over Rice Pilaf..............$9.95 9.95 Spaghetti $7.95

TUESDAY BURGER NIGHT $1.50 $5 WEDNESDAY Baskets, Wings, Nachos or Quesadillas

SATURDAY

Prime Rib........................ $16.95 Sirloin & Shrimp............. $15.95 Ribs................................. $12.95 Walleye Broiled or Deep Fried.... $12.95 Chicken Parmesan Pasta.. $10.95

SUNDAY • 3-9 PM

Chef’s Choice Steak........... Market Price Pork Chop................... $11.95 1/2 Chicken................... $8.95 1/4 Chicken................... $6.95

Page 6 • Hometown News • Thursday, February 25, 2016

Community Snapshots

EMAIL US YOUR PHOTOS! • htnews@meltel.net

Race On Trace Photos by Lori Young

To view the race video, go to: www.youtube.com/hometownnewsmn

For All Your Cabinet Needs...

PLAT BOOKS

Bob’s Woodcraft • New Cabinets • Refacing • Refinishing

320-285-7705

Bob Asmus • Grey Eagle, MN

Melrose City Meat Market 315 Main St. • Next to the Dam Bar Under New Ownership: George Kuhlmann & Marilyn Gaebel

320-256-3750

29.95

Upsala Farm Store Inc. 320-573-2216

211 S. Main St., Upsala

Mon.-Sat. 8-6; Sun. 9-2

LP Gas Refill

Fishing Tackle & Wax Worms

Beth Thieschafer Accounting Ltd. 320-256-7374

Beth Thieschafer, EA

Venison & Beef Processing

Summer Sausage, Breakfast Links, Smoked Bacon, Ham, Sirloin, Flat Iron, T-Bones ... All the Specialty Steaks!

• Todd $ • Stearns • Morrison

See Us for All Your Venison Processing Needs Mon.-Fri. 8-5:30 Sat. 8-Noon

Income Tax Returns Electronic Tax Filing Corporate Tax Returns Wage Tax Returns Payroll Services Bookkeeping Services

317 East Main St., Melrose • www.thieschaferaccounting.com

RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & AGRICULTURAL Handling ALL Your Electrical Needs

320.492.0544 Licensed • Bonded • Insured Lic. #EA004732

• New Construction • Remodeling • Off Peak Wiring • Trenching • Service Work and Repairs

Happily Serving Central Minnesota Since 2006

Kutter Insurance Agency FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS!

Insuring cars, homes, boats, farms & recreational vehicles for the past 20 years!

107 Main Street, Grey Eagle

kutterinsuranceagency.com Michael W. Kutter • Janine L. Kutter 320-285-2299 • 800-955-6051

Hometown News • Thursday, February 25, 2016 • Page 7

Minnesota Through The Lens:

Submitted by: Lori Young

Pam Dziengel caught this 41 inch pike on February 12.

To submit a photo for Minnesota Through The Lens, email it in it’s original (large) size to htnews@meltel.net.

Animal Abuse Near Avon

The Grey Eagle-Swanville Knights of Columbus Council recently donated $500.00 each to 6 Seminarians who are studying for the Priesthood. Jim and Ken Sinclair delivered the checks to Father Scott Pogatschnik and Father Ben Kociemba at the St. Cloud Diocese Vocations Office. “Our Council started to support Seminarians when we formed in August of 2008. Since that time we have donated $23,000.00 to help young men that are studying to become Priests. Each year the Director of Vocations for the St. Cloud Diocese, provides us with a list of Seminarians that could use our help. For the past several years, our small Council has been the Top Council in the State of Minnesota in terms of the amount that we give to these Seminarians.” Submitted by Ken Sinclair.

Stearns County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating who shot and injured a male yellow lab that was found in the rural Avon area.

On February 22nd a resident who lives approximately one mile north of Avon reported that he found an injured male yellow Labrador lying under a tree. A deputy brought the dog to a veterinarian who found that the dog had

Todd County Sheriff’s Dept

February 19, 2016: At approx. 11:43 Russell Cordie, rural Burtrum, was traveling north on County Road 103 when he swerved to miss a deer in the roadway and ran into the ditch. The 2001 Subaru sustained front end damage. Cordie was uninjured in the crash.

February 19, 2016: At 18:53 Joseph “Art” Rowan, from Long Prairie reported that he was east bound on County Road 12, in Todd County, by the Bear Head Cemetery, when a deer came from the ditch area and struck his vehicle. Rowan was not hurt as a result of the accident but his vehicle did sustain moderate damage to the passenger side front and door area.

been shot four times in the face and two times in the hind quarters. The veterinarian believes the shots were from a pellet gun. Several of the shots penetrated the dog’s muzzle and broke the dog’s jaw.

The dog was treated and is now being housed by Stearns County.

Sheriff’s investigators are attempting to locate the owner of this dog and identify the person(s) responsible for these injuries. Any information may be reported by calling the dispatch center at 320-251-4240.

BLENKERS ROOFING, LLC

Gutters • Soffits SNOW REMOVAL Free Estimates Fascia • Siding from Roof to Driveway

Melrose • 320-256-5400 or 320-837-5033

FREE

COFFEE & CAPPUCCINO SUNDAYS! We grind our beans FRESH Each Day! Bowlus Gas & Grocery Freeport Gas & Grocery Grey Eagle Gas & Grocery Melrose 1 Stop Ripley 1 Stop Our New Store New Munich Gas & Grocery

Catholic United Financial Matching Grant Fundraiser Breakfast

Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 Serving 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Four Long Prairie-Grey Eagle FFA members will receive their FFA State Degrees April 25th at the Minnesota FFA State Convention. They have interviewed and have qualified to accept the Highest FFA degree the state has to offer. Members are (from left) Shyanne Johnson, Mitchell Middendorf, Jadon Buntjer and Tanner Gjerstad. Submitted by Curt Gjerstad.

FREE WILL OFFERING

St. Francis of Assisi Church Basement - 44055 State Hwy 238, Freeport ou All Y at!

E n Ca

(Located 10 miles north of Albany)

Menu Includes: Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Toppings, Homemade Sweet Rolls, Beverages

Everyo n Welcom e e!

Annual Catholic Schools Raffle sponsored by Catholic United Financial will also be here!

Sponsored by St. Francis Catholic United Council #296, St. Francis, MN St. Francis will receive a matching grant up to $1000 from Catholic United Financial. Proceeds to St. Francis CCD

Page 8 • Hometown News • Thursday, February 25, 2016

Sudoku

Word Search Answers from February 18

Sudoku is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9×9 grid with numbers so that each row, column and 3×3 section contain all of the digits between 1 and 9. As a logic puzzle, Sudoku is also an excellent brain game.

Thought for the week:

Love, like a chicken salad or restaurant hash, must be taken with blind faith or it loses its flavor.

-Helen Rowland

Have you ever met someone who did not like their name? Perhaps it reminded them of a person who disturbed them in one way or another. Or it may have represented something that was offensive to them. Maybe it “sounded” like a girl’s name or a boy’s name or a sissy’s name. Then we are occasionally “given” names by the way we act or what we do or even how we look.

David knew there was something unique and special about a name that was above every other name. He knew that there was one name that represented the solution for the problems of man-

kind. He understood the significance of that name. He knew that the road for man to recover from the fall - from destruction and death to happiness and heaven - was in that name.

“Save me, O God, by Your name; vindicate me by Your might.” In asking God to save him, David wanted God to deliver him from his sinful condition - even though the Savior had not come and completed His work on the cross. He was well aware of his sins and shortcomings and knew that there was nothing he could do to rescue or redeem himself. Only a gracious God who had rescued His children from times of destruction and death in the past could do the same for him in the present. He knew God’s power from His-story in the past as He brought His children to their Promised Land.

When David called on God’s name in prayer, he brought God into that moment in his life. He needed God to be with him, hear him, save him and deliver him.

Dingmann’s Locker Custom Processing On the Farm Butchering Upsala, MN: 320-573-2162

Legislative Update -By State Rep. Ron Kresha

MNsure Fine Print: If you’re over 55 years old and have signed up through MNsure to become eligible for Medical Assistance, there’s something important you should know about the process. In the fine print, it may say an estate claim, or lien, may be filed against you in case you or your spouse pass away. This means that many Minnesota couples who, based on income,

qualify for free health insurance, could be unknowingly racking up thousands in future estate claims. What this tells me is that we need increased transparency in this process to help Minnesotans understand the ramifications of this program.

2016 Broadband Conference: Recently, I joined a number of other legislators in St. Paul for the Minnesota Telecom Alliance’s broadband conference.

As you know, this is an important issue for me in St. Paul, and one that impacts our area, and Greater Minnesota as a whole. Despite the party differences, it was clear that ensuring broadband progress for under-served, rural areas in our state is a priority heading into the 2016 session.

Todd County DFL Caucus

By Amanda VanHavermaet, Todd County DFL Associate Chair The Todd County DFL reminds everyone that 2016 is the year that we will elect a new president and all 134 of our state representatives. The process of choosing candidates begins with the precinct caucuses. This year those caucuses will be held on March 1. Registration will start at 6:30 and the meeting itself will be called to order at 7.

No other educational activities, classes or other public meetings can take place on that evening. It is reserved for grassroots democracy at the precinct caucuses.

What happens at the caucus? Citizens get together to select candidates to

Brian’s Painting

Sudoku Answers from February 18

Interiors, Exteriors, Staining, Varnishing

Brian Middendorf 35 Years Experience 320-285-4403

run the 2016 elections. They also discuss candidates for state and national office, and elect delegates to represent the precinct at County and District conventions.

Caucus goers also write resolutions about issues they would like their political party platform to support or oppose.

There will be 7 meeting places for the Democratic Party’s caucuses in Todd County this year. Please note that each meeting place has multiple cities and townships at a single location. You will need to attend the meeting of the city or township in which you reside. Local locations are as follows: • Long Prairie Grey Eagle Middle School 205 2nd St. S. Use Door E2 (Door E1 for handicap): City of Long Prairie and Townships of Bruce, Long Prairie and Reynolds.

• Grey Eagle City Hall: Cities of Grey Eagle and Burtrum and Townships of Birchdale, Burnhamville, Grey Eagle and Round Prairie.

Anyone with questions about precinct caucuses can check the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website at www.sos. state.mn.us

DK’S Tree & Landscaping, LLC.

Custom Designs, Building & Remodeling Residential, Agriculture & Commercial Bobcat Work, Concrete & Spray-Foaming Call

Jeremy: 320-285-7785 Larry: 320-285-7595

Jay Blenker

320-249-4087

• Building & Remodeling of Residential &

Agriculture Structures Free

• All Types of Concrete Work

SNOW REMOVAL

Estimates

Trim & Remove Trees, 55 ft. Boom, Brush Removal, Stump Grinding & Removal,Hedge Trimming, Firewood Available Including Delivery, Residential Landscaping & Bobcat Work

320-630-0670 - David Kuhl Free Estimates, Fully Insured Swanville • www.dkstree.com

Accept VISA, Discover or Master Card

Hometown News • Thursday, February 25, 2016 • Page 9

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, My wife received $100 from her parents for her birthday.

When I asked what she planned to do with it, she said she was going to add it to her spending money. I think she should put it toward us paying off debt, but I bit my tongue and didn’t say anything.

We’re in pretty good shape financially, so should I mention it or just let it go?

-Charles Dear Charles, I’m sure you’re a smart man, so you’ll understand when I tell you — for the sake of your marriage and mental health — to let this one go. Seriously, is $100 going to move the needle that much? It’s her birthday, and it was a gift designed to let her do something nice for herself. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with her spending a little bit on herself on her special day.

If she had asked me about this, I would have told her it was fine. If she had asked me about putting it toward debt, I would have said that’s fine, too.

It’s not a big deal for someone to have a little fun once in a while. But it’s a bad plan for you to try to get at her gift. Just let it go, and do your part to make sure she knows that you love her and that she has a great birthday!

-Dave Dear Dave, My wife and I are in our early 70s, and we’re retired. We have about $136,000 in corporate bonds and $200,000 in mutual

funds. Considering our age, should we move the investments into a CD?

-Kurt Dear Kurt, There’s always a chance you’ll lose money if you leave it in mutual funds and bonds. That’s the nature of the market.

But there’s another kind of risk based on what you’re proposing, and that’s risk of value due to inflation.

Assuming you two are in good health, you could expect to live another 10 to 20 years. Most current CD rates are less than 1 percent. Even if they rise to 2 or 3 percent in the future, do you really want to see that kind of return when inflation is likely to rise 4 percent annually? That’s in itself a type of risk, so I would urge you to keep that in mind.

No, I wouldn’t advise moving all of your money to CDs. If I were in your shoes, I’d live off the income generated by my mutual fund investments. As for the corporate bonds, I’m not a big fan of those. They entail almost as much risk as mutual funds without the good returns (on average) over a long period of time.

If you’re concerned about stability, I’m okay with you taking a little money from your bonds and putting it into a CD right now. But I wouldn’t touch the mutual funds.

-Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business.

He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

Reduced Sunfish Limits Go Into Effect on Six Area Lakes March 1 Experimental regulations reducing daily bag limits for sunfish to 10 per person will go into effect on six area lakes with the start of the new fishing season March 1.

The lower bag limits will effect Long (Higgins), Moose and Maple lakes in Todd County; Green-Prairie Fish and

I SK

S

LUMBER

FULL SERVICE

LUMBERYARD

Ph: 320-547-2339 • Fax: 320-547-0085

Sullivan lakes in Morrison County; and Platte Lake in Crow Wing County. The experimental regulations were reviewed and favorably received during public meetings last year.

By reducing bag limits from the statewide 20 per day to 10, fisheries biologists expect to produce more larger sunfish, which have become increasingly rare in central Minnesota. Netting surveys dating back to 1999 indicate strong potential for larger sunfish in the six area lakes.

The experimental regulations are scheduled to remain in effect for 10 years, with frequent assessments of sunfish populations over that period.

Dining Menus

Albany Senior Dining

MON., FEB. 29: Chicken tetrazzini, candied sweet potatoes, veggies, ranch dip, dinner roll, pears.

TUE., MAR. 1: Beef tips, gravy, egg noodles, green beans, lettuce salad, warm fruit compote.

WED., MAR. 2: BBQ pork riblet, O’Brien potatoes, broccoli, dinner roll, pie.

THURS., MAR. 3: Liver & onions or hamburger patty, gravy, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, pineapple upside down cake.

FRI., MAR. 4: Salmon loaf, baked potato, peas/onions, dinner roll, mandarin oranges. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., FEB. 29: Baked potato w/ broccoli/cheese, lettuce salad, breadstick, pears.

TUE., MAR. 1: Sweet/sour pork, Oriental vegetables, rice, cucumber salad, warm fruit compote.

WED., MAR. 2: Beef enchilada w/ Mexican rice/lettuce/tomato/onions, O’Brien potatoes, pie.

THURS., MAR. 3: Oriental chicken salad, fruit, dinner roll, pineapple upside down cake.

FRI., MAR. 4: Chicken penne pasta salad, beef vegetable soup, dinner roll, mandarin oranges.

Albany: 320-845-4070

Upsala - All Ages

MON., FEB. 29: Chicken breast, sweet potatoes, Calif. vegetables, bar.

TUE., MAR. 1: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas & carrots, pineapple upside down cake.

WED., MAR. 2: Spaghetti, meat sauce, breadstick, wax beans, applesauce.

THURS., MAR. 3: Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole, jello w/topping.

FRI., MAR. 4: Baked fish, bun, corn, fruit, cookie.

Call a day before you choose to dine.

Upsala Community Center: 320-573-4435

Pickup Truck Snow Plowing for Driveways Contact Lee Buchholz 320-815-0125

Bobcat Snowblowing Also Available

Framing • Remodeling Roofing • Siding • Windows Lic #2063 4900

Jim Revermann (Melrose) 320-837-5286 Cell 320-250-2786

Paul (St. Cloud) 320-654-9643 Cell 320-333-9643

Stop in for estimates on all your building projects, big or small

Vibrant senior living graced by the Spirit of care.

www.pooptruck.com

LLC

Kirt Olson (owner) 866-573-1145 • 320-360-0637

MPCA Licensed • Bonded • Insured New Customer & Referral Discounts

Can keep truck off most lawns (185 ft. hose)

February 18, 2016: At approximately 2:00 pm, a search warrant was executed at the address of 17348 10th Avenue, Culdrum Twp, Morrison County. The search warrant stemmed from a joint investigation which included officers from the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force, Morrison County Sheriff’s Office, Todd County Sheriff’s Office and the Little Falls Police Department.

According to the Morrison County Sheriff’s Office, a .40 cal semi-automatic handgun was recovered at the residence, which was reported stolen from a residence in the city of Browerville earlier this month.

Erik Blanco, age 33 of rural Long Prairie, and Brenda Rahn, age 33 also of rural Long Prairie, were both arrested for probable cause possession of a stolen firearm and for a felon in possession of a firearm. Blanco and Rahn are currently being held at the Morrison County Jail awaiting formal charges.

February 20, 2016: At approximately 5:43 am, there was a report of a one vehicle accident with injuries on Nature Road by the Mississippi River, west of Royalton.

A vehicle driven by 41 year old Samantha Lashinski of Bowlus was traveling east on Nature Road, lost control on the icy road and went into the south side ditch. The vehicle traveled down a very steep embankment and hit a tree. Lashinski was taken by Gold Cross Ambulance to St. Gabriel’s Hospital with unknown injuries. The vehicle suffered extensive damage.

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on the scene by Gold Cross Ambulance and the Royalton Fire Department.

24 Hour Service

320-256-4146

Residential & Commercial Well Drilling, Service & Water Treatment

HOME OF PIONEER FEEDS

ALBANY ROLLER MILLS, INC. 320-845-2303 Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00 730 Church Ave • Albany, MN 56307

LATE MODEL CARS & TRUCKS

2nd. & DeGraff P.O. Box 278 • Swanville

Upsala, MN

Morrison County Sheriff’s Office

The Biggest little Propane store in town now has the best new customer deal in town You receive: Super Low First Fill Pricing Variety of Guaranteed Price Programs 24/7 Professional Service

AmeriGas®

America’s Propane Company

320-356-7377 • PO Box 328 Avon

Rapid Recovery Suites Nursing Home • Assisted Living Affordable Senior Apartments Outpatient Therapy • Memory Care

Even if you are just thinking about Senior Living, call for a brochure.

Albany, MN • 320-845-2195 www.motherofmercymn.org

Always a fresh selection of luxury, family and sports cars, pickups, vans and SUVs

You Name It!

These are clean, one-owner lease and rental returns & All are loaded with equipment!

Unlimited Mileage Warranty • 90-Day Bumper to Bumper 12-Month Internal Powertrain Coverage

Check Out The Inventory at www.upsalamotors.com NO GIMMICKS • NO HASSLE • NO PRESSURE

You'll Like Dealing With Us!

UPSALA MOTORS, INC. 320-573-2563 • 1-800-257-5871

Page 10 • Hometown News • Thursday, February 25, 2016

Local Municipality Minutes Melrose City January 21, 2016 The Melrose City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 6:40 p.m. at the Melrose City Center pursuant to due notice being given thereof.

Present were Council Members Dick Christenson, Jenny Mayers, Tony Klasen, Josh Thieschafer and Mayor Joe Finken, City Administrator Michael Brethorst, and City Clerk Patricia Haase. Mayor Finken presided thereat. The Council then recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

A motion was made by Mr. Christenson seconded by Mr. Thieschafer and unanimously carried to approve the agenda as submitted.

Mayor Finken then opened the floor to public comment. There were no comments.

The following items were considered for approval under the Consent Agenda: a. the minutes from the January 7 Regular Meeting. b. list of bills in the amount of $ 1,354,527.84. c. list of investments for the month of December 2015. d. Gambling Resolutions: 1) Resolution No. 2016-5, Resolution Approving Gambling License to the Church of St. Mary’s for an exemption from lawful gambling license to conduct a raffle on December 31, 2016 at 402 2nd Street SE in Melrose.

2) Resolution No. 2016-6, Resolution Approving Gambling License to the Church of St. Mary’s for an exemption from lawful gambling license to hold a bingo on March 13, 2016 at 402 2nd Street 3) Resolution No. 2016-7, Resolution Approving Gambling License to the Church of St. Mary’s for an exemption from lawful gambling license to hold a raffle on June 25, 2016, at 402 2nd Street SE, Melrose.

A motion was made by Mr. Thieschafer seconded by Mr. Christenson and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Agenda items. a. WSB has been contracted to provide an assessment and to develop a recommendation to maintain the City Road and Trail Net Work. Ms Andrea Azary with WSB & Associates presented the report and its findings. Ms. Azary commended the Street Department for their proactive approach to the street maintenance which is reflect-

ed in the above average ratings. b. Police Chief Craig Maus presented the Police Reserves Semi-Annual Report noting that the Reserves continue to do ride along on a regular basis to maintain their required hours. The Reserves currently have three members. Recruitment efforts are being pursued. c. Police Chief Maus presented the Police Department’s December report. He noted that a total of 14 citations were issued in the month of December. There were 140 verbal warnings and twenty-five written warnings. Chief Maus stated there were 323 calls for service during December 2015 compared to 209 for December of 2014. The year-to-date number of calls is 3229 compared to 2717 in 2014. For the month of December 2015, the Department received 31 agency assist calls. d. City Attorney Scott Dymoke reported on projects he has been working on for the City: Community Development: Prepared letter of agreement for sale of property to local business seeking to expand its operations. Prepared memorandum to City staff outlining planning, zoning, and subdivision issues that will need to be addressed as part of proposed expansion. e. Finance Director Tessa Beuning presented the Ambulance Department Year Report and the 2017 proposed budget. 2015 Ambulance Operating Account Year End Statement of revenues and expenses, along with Set-aside Statement. In 2015, there was net income of $91,313.98. The accounts receivable balance at year-end was $136,356.35. Please note there was no contract revenue for 2015 from the City and the area townships and cities as the Ambulance Operating Fund continues to have an adequate reserve.

The 2015 Set-aside Statement indicates the vehicle replacement set-aside funds as of December 31, 2015 total $41,501.17. Depreciation for 2015 was $26,900, and there were not any vehicles purchased.

For 2016, $22,155 is budgeted under depreciation expense, and for 2017, $22,000 is budgeted. Actual annual depreciation is set-aside for future vehicle purchases.

The miscellaneous equipment set-aside remaining as of December 31, 2015 is $42,762.72. For 2016, $8,325 is budgeted under depreciation expense, and for 2017, $9,000

is budgeted. Actual annual depreciation is set-aside for future equipment purchases.

Operating Account Budget adopted for 2016 and proposed 2017 of expenses and revenues. No revenue will be expected from the City and area townships and cities in 2016 or 2017.

This fund is an enterprise fund and, therefore, includes depreciation expense versus capital outlay accounts. All fixed assets greater than $5,000 are capitalized and depreciated out over their life.

These funds are then set aside to be available when replacement of vehicles and equipment are necessary.

Equipment items that are less than $5,000 are considered supplies or minor equipment as per the City’s Capital Assets Policy.

The proposed budgeted expenses for 2017 total $509,214, which includes $17,454 for building rent. The rental amount is based on total square footage of the lower level plus the upstairs living quarters for Ambulance Members on call, resulting in a 33% Ambulance/67% Fire Department share of the annual rental costs of $52,257. The projected revenues are $511,000, resulting in a surplus of $1,786, which would be added to reserve funds. Ambulance charges are continually monitored to meet operating costs.

City Administrator Brethorst noted that Ambulance Director Jenn Tschida may be recruiting volunteers as the department has seen an increase in call volumes in the last three months. Ms. Tschida is also researching the purchase of 2 or 3 Automated CPR machines, the Lucas, manufactured by Jolife.

The device includes a stabilization strap to further secure the device to the patient as well as two arm straps to hold the patients arms out of the way. f. Finance Director Beuning next presented the Fire Department Year End Report and the 2017 proposed budget. Expenditure & Revenue Reports for 2015 and 2014.

Fire charge revenue totaled $15,270 compared to $16,200 in 2014.

The 2016 credit is $25,245.30 as presented at the February 19, 2015 meeting with contract area officials. The 2017 credit will be $7,457.31 and is calculated as shown on the 2015 revenues and expense sheet.

Over the course of many years, some additional funds have accumulated in the Fire Department.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL AUDIT MEETING FOR SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP

The regular Swanville Township meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 1, at 2:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall. The Annual Audit will be done following the meeting.

Bunny Johnston, Swanville Township Clerk

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING FOR SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP

The Annual Township Elections will be held on Tuesday March 8, from 3-8 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall, followed by the Annual Meeting at 8:30 p.m.

Bunny Johnston, Swanville Township Clerk

Burnhamville Township Residents Notice of Annual Meeting and Election of Officers March 8, 2016

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 8, 2016 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 15, 2016, same time and place.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk

Since no funds are received on the contracts until December of the contract year, it is recommended that $50,000 be designated for operating costs for the year. Based on the principal of requiring the $50,000 for operations, and the amounts set-aside for future vehicles and equipment, a refund of $7,457.31 will be applied to the 2017 contract. This is how all future refunds are recommended to be calculated.

Fire #2 also includes the information on set-aside funds. A balance of $161,771.42 is available for vehicle equipment replacement setaside at year-end 2015. For years 2016 and 2017, $36,100 is budgeted annually for Capital Outlay/ Vehicles. The 1984 Grass Rig is anticipated to be replaced in 2016, at a cost estimated at $65,000, as well as a new fire truck with an estimated cost of $202,604.

There are protective gear/ clothing/equipment set-aside funds of $67,581.18. For 2016 and 2017, $15,010 is budgeted for Capital Outlay/Equipment & Clothing.

The 2017 Expenditure Budget, as proposed, remained flat with the approved 2016 Expenditure Budget.

The proposed 2017 fire contract charges are based on the total budget amount of $175,253, which is the same as the adopted 2016 budget less excess fund balance funds being applied. Annual anticipated revenues from fire charges are $17,000. a. Fire Chief Kraemer noted that the Council at its December 10, 2015 Regular meeting authorized staff to prepare specifications and receive bids for the replacement of our main line Fire Tanker which was totaled out in an accident earlier in the year. Mr. Kraemer noted that tankers have actually appreciated in value and therefore finding a used tanker at comparable cost vs. a new tanker would be difficult. The City solicited bids. Two bids were received varying from $202,604 to $219,772.75. After a review of the bids, by the Fire Chief and Fire Department Truck Committee, it is their recommendation to purchase the Midwest Fire Chassis and Apparatus and dispose of the damaged tanker for a cost of $202,604.00 plus taxes and fees.

A motion was made by Mr. Thieschafer seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried authorizing the purchase of a new tanker from Midwest Fire in the amount of $202,604 plus tax and fees, and disposal of the old tanker. b. Chief Kraemer noted that the Fire Department has a Fire Relief Association that assists with the Volunteer PERA pension program. With the change over from an independently managed retirement program to the State of MN PERA managed pension program an update was needed to the policies. The Relief Association has modified and updated their Policies to reflect the changes for the PERA. The Fire Relief Association has adopted the changes A motion was made by Ms. Mayers concurring with the Fire Relief Association approving the updated Fire Relief Association Policies. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christenson with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Member Mayers, Christenson, Klasen, and Thieschafer; Against: None; Abstain: Mayor Joe Finken due to a conflict of interest. c. Mayor Finken noted that within the Fire Relief Policy outlines the members of its Board. The Board shall consist of 3 ex-officio trustee; the Chief of the Department, the Mayor and a designee of the City of Melrose. The appointment of a designee of the City must be appointed annually according to 424A.04, SUBD. 1A. As the Mayor

position is noted in the By-laws, this constitutes the annual appointment for the elected official. The by-laws do not call out the other municipal or elected official and therefore would require annual appointments. The City Administrator has filled this role over the past five years. The City Clerk has served as the alternate to the City Administrator when absent.

A motion was made by Ms. Mayers nominating Mr. Klasen as the City Designee to the Fire Relief Association Board for a term to expire December 31, 2016. The motion was seconded by Mr. Christenson with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Member Mayers, Christenson, Thieschafer, and Klasen; Against: None; Abstain: Mayor Joe Finken due to a conflict of interest. d. The City hosts an annual meeting with the Fire Department contracted Area Township and City Officials. In an effort to consolidate the meeting and duplicate reporting needs from the Fire Chief and Ambulance Coordinator, it is proposed to hold the joint meeting on the night of the regular meeting at the Fire / Ambulance Building. Plus, we would change the format slightly to have light snacks and juice vs. a full meal.

A motion was made by Mr. Christenson seconded by Mr. Thieschafer and unanimously carried moving the February 18 Regular Meeting from the City Center to the Fire Hall. e. Consideration was given to approval of the following renewal liquor license applications: 1) Intoxicating Liquor: a. License #2: LKMTA Inc. DBA Anthems @ MP’s, On Sale. b. License #3: Melrose Bowl Inc. DBA Melrose Bowl, On Sale, and License #3, Sunday On Sale. c. License #4: The Dam, Inc. DBA The Dam Bar, On Sale, License #2, Off Sale, License #4, Sunday On Sale. d. License #5: Melrose Place LLC DBA Middy’s Bar, On Sale, License #3, Off Sale, License #7, Sunday On Sale. e. License #4: LQR, Inc. DBA SPIRITZ Off Sale Liquor, Off Sale. f. License #6: Meadowlark Country Club, On Sale, and License #2, Sunday On Sale. g. License #7: Ana Hernandez DBA El Portal, On Sale, License #6, Sunday On Sale. h. License #5: Coborn’s Inc. DBA Coborn’s Liquor, Off Sale.

2) Club and Sunday On Sale: a. License #1: American Legion Post #101, Club On Sale License, and License #1, Sunday On Sale.

3) Wine License: a. License #1: John Dough’s Pizza, Wine License & 3.2% On Sale, Malt Liquor . b. License #2: Martinez Meat & Grocery, Wine License & 3.2% On Sale Malt Liquor.

4) 3.2% Off Sale Malt Liquor License: a. License #1: Martinez Meat & Grocery, 3.2% Off Sale Malt Liquor .

All applications must be executed, fees paid, and certificates of insurance as to liquor liability coverage obtained for Council approval.

Minnesota law requires cities to obtain proof that all licensees provide workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. The City must also obtain licensees’ social security numbers, and Minnesota and federal tax identification numbers for the Department of Revenue’s use.

The licenses will be effective March 1, 2016 to March 1, 2017.

A motion was made by Ms. Mayers seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried approving the liquor license renewal applications contingent upon receipt of all necessary documentation and pay-

THE JUNCTION Convenience Store • Bait Open 7 days a week Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cold Spring Bakery • Schaefer’s Meats Leanin’ Tree Gift Cards • DVDs

320-285-2484 • Grey Eagle

ment of all necessary fees. f. With the review of the Pavement Management Plan, it is therefore recommended that additional seal coating and crack sealing be completed in 2016, than originally proposed. Staff is recommending seal coating and crack sealing per the attached map which is approximately 11,575 linear feet.

Additional crack sealing will be performed as part of routine maintenance.

A motion was made by Mr. Klasen, seconded by Ms. Mayers and unanimously carried authorizing staff to obtain bids for Seal Coating and Crack sealing for 2016 for the area as indicated on the map. . g. Mayor Finken stated that with the updates of the Zoning Ordinance, we are now required to complete some administrative changes to the City Code to reflect the Changes. Therefore, an Ordinance has been drafted to amend the document to reflect the changes in the Zoning Ordinance. The old verbiage read as follows: A dwelling shall have a minimum width for the main habitable portion of the structure of not less than 23 feet. No dwelling shall have a finished ground / main floor space of less than 800 square feet excluding a basement. The new verbiage is: Newly Adopted standards are: Efficiency apartments: 400 square feet.

One Bedroom apartments: 640 square feet.

Two bedroom apartments: 720 square feet.

More than two bedroom apartments: 120 square feet additional for each room.

Mr. Christenson introduced Ordinance 1-21-2016, An Ordinance Amending Melrose City Code Chapter 151 Housing Code Section 151.07(B) Maximum Density, Minimum Space, Use and Location. The motion was seconded by Mr. Klasen with a roll call vote recorded as follows: For: Council Members Christenson Klasen, Mayers and Mayor Finken; Against: Council Member Thieschafer. h. Mayor Finken recognized Lyle Olmscheid for his 30 years of service on the Melrose Public Utilities Commission .Mayor Finken presented a Proclamation thanking Lyle for his dedication and service to the community.

A motion was made by Mr. Christenson, seconded by Mr. Thieschafer and unanimously carried to adopt a proclamation in recognition and appreciation of the loyal and professional service provided and the many contributions made to the community by Mr. Olmscheid. a. Chief Maus noted that in 2015, the Melrose City Council approved the hiring of a part time police officer. Chief Maus will be working with the Paynesville and Belgrade Police Department in the next few months to share the PartTime Officer. Chief Maus is planning to have a candidate selected and recommended to the Council prior to the summer and vacation times.

The following informational items were then discussed: a. The following are schools and/or conferences where registrations were made: 1) TrainingMCMA Development WorkshopJanuary 28-29. Attending: City Administrator Mike Brethorst b. Public Utilities Commission December 14, 2015 Regular Meeting minutes.

A motion was made by Mr. Thieschafer, seconded by Ms. Mayers and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

Patricia Haase, City Clerk

Central Lakes Landscape & Construction Ken Frieler

320-285-5715 Grey Eagle

Patios, Decks, Retainer Walls, Ceramic Tiling, Remodeling

Hometown News • Thursday, February 25, 2016 • Page 11

DNR Anticipates Early Snow Melt and Burning Restrictions With minimal snow this winter and warming February temperatures, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources anticipates early snow melt. This means annual burning restrictions will take effect shortly after snowmelt occurs to help prevent wildfires.

“In Minnesota, 98 percent of wildfires are caused by humans and burning debris is the number one cause,” said Linda Gormanson, DNR fire prevention supervisor.

“Therefore, the DNR encourages using alternatives to debris burning such as composting and mulching whenever possible.”

Historically in Minnesota, the highest number of wildfires occurs in April and May. The DNR initiates burning restrictions to coincide with this annual “fire season,” which occurs just after annual snow melt. This year, snow melt could be as early as March in some areas.

According to the DNR, past spring fire restrictions have dramatically decreased the number and size of accidental fires.

Once spring fire restrictions are in

Local Library Events

Albany Library • 320-845-4843 Leather Bracelet Workshop: Tuesday, March 1, from 6-7:30 p.m. for teens and adults with crafting artist Jen Anfinson.

Design and create a leather bracelet by hand using different techniques, styles and stampings for a one-of-a-kind piece. All necessary materials are provided. Registration is required. Attendance limit is 12.

Grey Eagle Library • 320-285-2505 Frozen Storytime: Saturday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. for children of all ages. Enjoy a storytime with crafts and snacks, frozen style. Wear a princess dress if you like!

Swanville Library • 320-547-2346 Color Me Stress-less: A series of coloring sessions for adults and teens will take place from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, March 2 through April 27. A variety of coloring pages and coloring implements will be provided, so individuals can spend time coloring for stress reduction and relaxation. Come when you can and leave when you must. Sponsored by the Swanville Women’s Club.

Upsala Library • 320-573-4282 Tech Tip: Wednesday, March 2 from 5-8 p.m. for adults and teens who need assistance with computer operations. If you have a computer and don’t know where to begin, or if you need help with a Kindle, laptop or iPhone, drop by the library on the first Wednesday of the month for individual help from a librarian.

place, permits to burn vegetative debris will not be issued until summer green-up occurs. Restrictions normally last from four to six weeks but are dependent on the weather.

Homeowners who choose to burn yard waste should do so under the safest conditions—that is when the ground is snow covered. Three inches or more of continuous snow cover drastically reduces the chance a fire will escape and burn unintended areas. Even though the DNR may not require a burning permit when snow covers the ground, residents should check local requirements as many cities and municipalities may still require a permit.

Visit the DNR wildfire website www. mndnr.gov/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html for current fire danger rating and burning permit restrictions.

IRS Tax Return

The IRS has returned a tax return to a man in New Jersey after he apparently answered one of the questions incorrectly.

In response to the question, “Do you have anyone dependent on you?” the man wrote “9.5 million illegal immigrants, 1.1 million crack heads, 3.4 million unemployable scroungers, 80,000 criminals in over 85 prisons plus 650 idiots in Washington.

The IRS stated that the answer he gave was unacceptable!

The man responded back, “Who did I leave out?”

SNOW REMOVAL

TELLER

Stearns Bank, Upsala, MN is looking for a PT Teller. Position is responsible for processing a variety of financial transactions including check cashing, withdrawals, deposits and loan payments. Successful candidate must be flexible, have cash handling experience, excellent customer service and communication skills.

Approximately 20 hrs/wk with rotating Friday nights and Saturday’s.

Send resume or e-mail to: HR Coordinator Stearns Bank 4191 2nd St. S., Box 7338 St. Cloud, MN 56302 Resumes8@stearnsbank.com EOE/AAP

• Cashier Help Needed • Nights & Weekends Apply In Person (No Phone Calls Please)

Holdingford Gas & Grocery

211 River St. Holdingford ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Petro Plus is now accepting applications: $11/hr.

PT Sales Assoc: 5 am-9 am & 4 pm-9 pm, set schedule, select benefits, paid training and fun and friendly work environment!

Apply: www.petroplusstores.com or 406 S. 2nd Ave. E., Melrose 2/25P

MOVING SALE: Sat., Feb. 27, 18918 Elderberry Dr. Round Prairie, 9 to 1; furniture, antiques, knick knacks, etc.

Hatton’s.

GIVE AWAY: To good home only, Border Collie, Sheltie cross, spade female, all shots current. Call 320-251-6195.

Give Handyman Lee a Call!

WANTED TO BUY: Dairy Heifers and Cows. 320-894-7175. SC-evB

OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT

FOR SALE: 32 ft. 2005 gooseneck flatbed trailer, triple axle, great condition, will sell truck and trailer as a set for discount. Call 320-492-8032.

320-836-7186 • 320-217-3449

In Albany: 5 - Newly Remodeled 1 & 2 Person Office Suites Heat & Water Included Month-to-Month Contract Contact Karen: 320-845-2111 ext. 112

FOR SALE: 13’x6’6” car/bobcat trailer, $750, 1941 Farmall M head $250, M grille & hood $50 each. Call 320-2323800 leave message.

Complete Auto Repair

Plus Many Other Tire Brands 37 Yrs. in Business • BBB Approved

320-836-2130

Freeport

HOESCHEN AUTO REPAIR

Park Place Town Homes

2 & 3 Bedroom Homes Available in a Nice Quiet Setting, Attached Garage, Washer & Dryer Hook Ups, Close to Bike Trail.

Call for Details!

Laura:

Office: 320-256-3630 Cell: 320-219-3158

Townhomes For Rent Long Prairie: Terrace Townhome

Melrose: Village Townhome

East Village Townhome Contact Jeri at 320-250-7932 Glenwood: Gables Townhome Sauk Centre: Centre Crossing Townhome

Centre Village Townhome Little Falls: Edgewater Townhome

Courtyard Townhome Royalton: Platwood Townhome

2 Bedrooms • No Steps Community Room All Maintenance Included Attached Double Car Garage Available

For Info. Call 320-632-5918

FOR SALE: 275 gallon plastic totes, metal pallet and frame, great for Maple Sap, water etc. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: 1973 Volvo 4 dr. sedan, leather interior, good condition, not rusted. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: 6 ft. T steel fence posts in plastic sleeve, most have insulators. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: 1997 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually pickup, no rust, runs and drives good. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: Horse tack, bridles, halters, lead ropes, saddle blankets. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: DC Case tractor with Farmhand loader, runs and works good.

Call 320-492-8032.

You Store It, Lock It & Keep The Key

Storage Space Available

COUNTRYSIDE STORAGE

320-285-7116

Burtrum, MN

Business Ads: For Rent, Help Wanted, Wanted (For Profit), or Service type ads are $5.00 for 20 words. 25¢ For Each Additional Word. Pre-Paid.

Call Loreen for Details!

763-238-0616

FOR SALE: Housewarmer 8000 BTU vented propane heater, new. Call 320630-9408.

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

In Albany: 1 & 2 Bedroom Cats Ok

FOR SALE: Many wicker baskets suitable for Easter eggs, 25¢ each. Call 320547-2982 Swanville.

3/3

Classified Advertising

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

Ben

FOR SALE: 2006 Buick Rendezvous CXL, 121,500 miles, leather interior, auto start. Call 320-256-5177.

*We Do Not Accept Classified Ads Over the Telephone.

____________ 2____________ 3____________ 4____________ 5_________ 6_____________7____________ 8____________ 9___________ 10_________ 11____________ 12___________ 13___________ 14____________ 15_________ 16____________ 17___________ 18___________ 19____________ 20_________ $.25___________ $.50___________ $.75___________ $1.00_________ $1.25_________ $1.50__________ $1.75___________ $2.00__________ $2.25_________ $2.50_________ $2.75_________ $3.00_________ $3.25_________ Did you remember your phone number?

1

Email to: htnews@meltel.net or Mail to: Hometown News 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, MN 56336

Page 12 • Hometown News • Thursday, February 25, 2016

Have you thought about making an IRA contribution for 2015?

Central Minnesota Financial Advisors offer individualized service tailored to your specific needs and goals. Together, we’ll build a road-map for your financial future.

Talk to Dean Goebel, Financial Advisor, about your financial goals today: 888.597.4516 | 114 Woodman Street N, Grey Eagle | mycmcu.org/advisors

Located at Central Minnesota Credit Union

Securities sold, Advisory Services offered, through CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Securities sold through CBSI under contract with the financial institution. Not NCUA/NCUSIF/FDIC Insured ∙ No Financial Institution Guarantee ∙ May Lose Value FR-1358838.1-1115-1217

AREAS ARRIVE BEGIN BOARD BOUND CARDS CLAIM COUNTS CRISIS CROPS DARTED DEVIL DRILY

DYING EMPTY ENDURE FOUND FOURTH GIRLS GLANCE HADN’T HARDSHIP HOTEL INLAND JEANS JEWEL

LATIN LIVES LOADS MANAGE MERRY MONKEY MOUTH NAMES NOISY PEDAL PERPENDICULAR PILES PILOT

PLANS PLURAL PRESS RICHLY ROYAL RUBBING SOCKS SOLVE STIRRED TABLE TAXES TIDAL VIOLENT

826 County Road 13, Melrose, MN 56378

320-256-4275

Mon.-Fri. 7 am-5:30 pm Sat. 7 am-2 pm Sun. Closed