Hometown News January 5, 2017

Hometown News

Thursday, January 5, 2017

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Vol. 16: Issue 36

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On The Inside...

Harvey Mackay Tom Kuehne Obituaries: Hollenkamp, Toenies, Soltis, Lindstrom Dave Says Local Municipality Minutes: Swanville City Jeffrey Gitomer

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Change your perspective, change your life -By Harvey Mackay

Perspective has many definitions, such as the ability to understand what is important and what isn’t. And the capacity to view things in their true relations or relative importance.

Consider this excellent example of how differently people view the same subject in this ancient fable.

Four blind men were asked to examine an elephant and to describe its appearance.

The first blind man felt the elephant’s leg and declared that the creature was like a tree.

The second blind man felt the elephant’s enormous side and said that it was like a wall.

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The third man felt the tail and was positive that the elephant was like a rope.

The fourth felt the tusk and likened it to a spear.

Each man’s notion of reality was limited by the number and kind of attributes he had been able to perceive.

Four different perspectives, four different conclusions. None of them had enough information to arrive at a reasonable answer. Acting on limited information is one of the biggest mistakes we can make.

Take, for example, the golf ball.

For years, golf balls were smooth little orbs that were used by all the serious golfers. But in one foursome, a young golfer who couldn’t afford to replace the golf balls when they got a little beat up kept playing with them long after his companions would have discarded them.

The others noticed that even though his skills were no match for theirs, his drives always flew further and more accurately. From their perspectives, that should not have happened given their superior experience. Their only explanation could be the nicks and dings on the golf balls.

You won’t find a smooth golf ball in any pro shop now. In fact, modern golf balls have as many as 450 dimples.

The rough spots enhance the ball’s accuracy and distance.

I encourage you take advantage of

the rough spots you encounter, for they can indeed sharpen your perspective as well as your performance.

Those rough spots often force us to look at other options, to see things from another perspective. They upset the status quo. They challenge our tunnel vision and open new doors and windows. In many ways, they are a blessing in disguise.

As hard as that may be to believe, trust me. I’ve had to revise my perspective many times over my lifetime. It got easier every time as I realized that what I was doing wasn’t working, and maybe I needed to adjust my approach. When I widened my perspective, solutions seemed to fall into place.

Professional development coach Rich Gee offers two exercises to get started on the next step in your life or career. What I like about his advice is that it encourages you to get a fresh perspective on your situation.

First, he says, explain where you are right now compared to where you were five years ago. Tell your past self what to expect, both good and bad. He says this will help you gain insight into what you could have done differently that may help you influence your future decisions. Looking back, you will realize that you can survive just about anything that comes your way.

Next, look to your future. Imagine Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 • Melrose American Legion Post & Auxiliary Regular Monthly Meeting at 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 • Upsala Dollars for Scholars Chili & Hotdog Feed from 5-8 p.m. in the UAS commons.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Meeting at 11 a.m. at the center.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 • Melrose American Legion Fish Fry from 5-8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Potluck/ Bingo Party at 12-noon at the center.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27 • Helping Hands Tai Ji Quan Exercise Classes start at 9:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 • Helping Hands Lunch & Learn from 2-4 p.m. at the Holdingford Legion.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 • American Red Cross from 1-7 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 • Sauk Centre Lions 56th Annual Benefit Pancake Day from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Sauk Centre High School cafeteria.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 • Race on Trace, Grey Eagle.

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.

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

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 & Line Dancing 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.

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

12/28 12/29 12/30 12/31 1/1 1/2 1/3

High 32 28 27 27 27 28 27

Low 19 18 14 9 18 18 -6

Friday

Mostly cloudy.

High: 3 Low: -11

Weekend Weather Saturday

Sunny.

High: 1 Low: -16

Sunday

Partly sunny.

High: 9 Low: 4

Hometown News • Thursday, January 5, 2017 • Page 3

“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Fish Decoys

Fish decoys were used to lure predator fish close enough to the spear hole in the fish house, so that the spear fisherman had a chance to drive a spear through them.

Decoys were usually made by hand.

Here is one process and I suppose there are many.

The body of the decoy is made of wood. An attractive piece of wood was selected and the carving began. The wood was carved with a jack knife until it began to resemble the body of a perch. The nose was rounded and there were some curved gill plates and a mouth carved into the head end. No fins were made of wood, they were made of metal, formed with a tin-snips to look like fins.

The body of the decoy was then etched with a hot tool to create the outline of the mouth, gill plates, eyes and curve marks were created on the sides to appear like scales.

The body of the fish was usually six inches long, an inch and a half high and about an inch in diameter. A space was created on the bottom just behind the gill plates to create a place for the fins.

This was done by making a flat, level spot on the bottom of the decoy. The metal fins were screwed as one piece in the flat spot. The fins were mounted horizontally and were about an inch out from the decoy on each side.

The place for the tail was a narrow horizontal cut in the back end about an inch deep. The tail was also made of tin and was about an inch and a half long, cut to look like a fish tail. The tail had some accordion strips, crimped horizontally, which would reflect light to attract fish. The tail was also fastened with a screw.

Wood will float, so weight must be attached to the decoy. To accomplish this, an eye screw was screwed into the top of the decoy about half an inch behind the gills and another screwed into the bottom of the fish about half an inch behind the horizontal fins. A string was attached to the top eye screw and some form of weighted metal was attached to the bottom eye screw.

The finished decoy was to travel in circles when the string was pulled and released. Bending the tail determined the size of the circle of travel, the fins regulated the distance traveled in the decent. The weight moved on the eye screw, which made the decoy bob from end to end, making the predator fish even more curious. The operator needed to make adjustments to the angles of the fins and possibly change the weight to obtain the perfect action.

Imagine this as a project started in the evening, in the kitchen, in a home, which didn’t have TV or electricity.

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Harvey Mackay continued from page 2

that you are talking to a version of yourself five years from now. Think about where you want to be and what advice you might give yourself. This exercise will help you form a positive vision to work toward your personal and professional goals from a new perspective.

George Bernard Shaw, the famous Irish-born playwright and critic, was a popular worldwide seer in the early 20th century. Here are some of his views of the necessity for a man to have perspective on his life: “If a man sees with only one eye, the world appears flat to him, objects and people become mere twodimensional images. And he cannot discern any meaning in life beyond the crassness of superficial existence.

“If he uses both eyes, he gains perspective and can perceive a third dimension of depth, ideas and activities assume relative importance and value, and he understands that there is no

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more than one way of living.

“How deep his understanding and how acute his perception, then, if he sees through four or six or seven different eyes, each distinct and yet each focused on the same situation and the same conflict.”

Mackay’s Moral: When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at often change.

Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”

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The family of the late Kenneth “Ken” Welle wish to express our sincere gratitude to all the wonderful people who were there and helped during our period of mourning. Our thanks to all our extended families, neighbors, and friends, who showed, helped, and supported us, before and after the funeral. We appreciate all the food, flowers, gifts and memorials. Thank you to the medical staff at CentraCare Hospital, Melrose who cared for Ken and treated our father with dignity during his short hospital stay, especially Dr. Beste and the nurses. We would also like to thank the Patton-Schad Funeral Home staff, Father Marv, Father Ken, and Father Julius, and many others who helped with the service, to make it truly memorable.

As it will be impossible to thank all of you individually, please accept this press acknowledgement as a token of our heartfelt appreciation. Thank you.

Steve & Deb DeVries, Al &Tammy Koetter, Scott & Melissa Welle, Jim & Kim Blonigen, Shawn & Vicki Welle and all his grandchildren

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Grey Eagle/Swanville Knights of Columbus to Sponsor Youth Free Throw Championship January 8 All boys and girls ages 9-14 are invited to participate in the local level of competition for the 2017 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The local competition will be held January 8th, 2017 from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the Swanville High School gym.

The Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through local, district, and state competitions. All boys and girls 9-14 years old are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. Last year more than 120,000 sharpshooters participated in over 3,600 local competitions.

All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and written parental consent. For entry forms or additional information contact Tom DeFrance at 320-360-1175.

The Knight of Columbus is an international Catholic family fraternal service organization with over 1.8 million members in 15,000 local councils. Last year, Knights donated over 70 million volunteer hours and $170 million to charitable and benevolent causes, sponsoring projects to benefit their church, communities, culture of life, families and youth.

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Obituaries Lucille A. Hollenkamp Lucille A. Hollenkamp, age 85, of Melrose, died Thursday, December 29, 2016, surrounded by her family at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ron Dockendorf officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Lucille Agnes Doege was born March 6, 1931 in West Union, Minnesota to Leo and Abby (Lindemann) Doege.

On June 15, 1954, she married LuVerne Hollenkamp at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle. After their marriage, the couple resided in Milroy then in St. Cloud, and since June of 1955, they farmed in Melrose Township, Stearns County. Lucille was a homemaker all her life raising their three children. She was a woman of prayer who loved to take and give away photographs. She also loved to read and make newspaper article scrapbooks.

Lucille was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle and the Christian Mothers.

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Urban H. “Urb” Toenies

Survivors include her husband, LuVerne Hollenkamp of Melrose; children, Eugene (Theresa) Hollenkamp of Sauk Rapids and Joyce (Robert) Hens of Melrose; 12 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; sisters and brother, Margaret (Joe) Pachan of Long Prairie, Doris Johnson of Long Prairie, Mary Ann (Edwin) Retka of Browerville, and Joe Doege (LaChelle) of Clearwater.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Janet “Cookie” Hollen-Weaver on September 21, 2008; grandson, Christopher Hollenkamp; sister, Evelyn Drayna; and infant sister, Cecelia Doege.

Serving as casket bearers were Jason Hollenkamp, John Hens, Adam Haaf, Thomas Hens, Mary Lachermeier, Amanda Tschida, Stephanie Hens, Jessica Andresen, Cynthia Adams, and Sara Haaf. Cross bearer was Angela Klasen and scripture bearer was Jolene Theis. Honorary bearers were the Christian Mothers.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

American Red Cross Coming to Freeport

The American Red Cross is coming to the Freeport Community Center on February 2, 2017 from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Give the gift of life. We are always in need of people with type “O” blood.

Appointments are encouraged, walk ins welcomed.

Any questions contact Janet Butkowski at 320-836-2837.

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Urban H. “Urb” Toenies, age 96 of Freeport, died Thursday, December 29, 2016 at the Mother of Mercy Campus of Care in Albany, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa with Rev. Dan Walz officiating.

Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Urban Henry Toenies was born November 1, 1920 in Millwood Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Gerhard and Wilhelmina (Steinke) Toenies. He farmed the Century Toenies Farm in Millwood Towship, Stearns County all his life. His family celebrated his 96th birthday in November on the farm, and a few days later, he mowed his lawn. His enjoyment was mowing his lawn, driving around the farm in

Dale Wesley Soltis

Services celebrating the life of Dale W. Soltis, 87, Bowlus, was held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at the Community Country Church in Holdingford.

Pastor Gregg Valentine officiated and burial with military honors took place in the South Elmdale Congregational Church Cemetery.

Dale died on Tuesday afternoon at the VA Medical Center with his family at his side.

Dale was born on August 22, 1929, to Alvin and Edna (Konsor) Soltis in Holdingford. One of eight children, he grew up on the farm and graduated from Holdingford High School in 1948. In 1951, Dale entered the US Army and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. He married Delores Bjerke on November 3, 1951, and together they raised five children in Bowlus. Dale was a sports fan, especially basketball and football, which he played in school. He was an

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his Polaris Ranger, watching cowboy movies, playing 500, and pull tabs. He also enjoyed visiting with family and friends and going out to eat.

Urb was a member of Holy Name Society and Crosier Apostolate.

Survivors include his sisters, Mary Gerads of Albany and Leona Silbernick of Little Falls; sister-in-law, Veronica Toenies of Albany; and many nieces and nephews.

Urb was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Norbert and August Toenies; and sisters, Theckla Scherping, Clara Klaphake, Angeline Klasen, and Adella Klasen.

Serving as casket bearers were Tom Klaphake, Mark Scherping, Gary Klasen, Denise Thrasher, Leon Toenies, and Brian Silbernick. Cross bearer was Diane Scepaniak and scripture bearer was Jerry Klasen. Eucharistic Minister was Shirley Worms. Reader was Jerry Klasen and gift bearers were Ken Klaphake and Vern Klasen.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

avid horseman and his horses were his passion. Dale broke his own teams and joined parades with his fjord teams.

He also enjoyed hunting: waterfowl, pheasant, and deer. He loved his farm, enjoyed fieldwork, and picking mushrooms and strawberries. Family was immensely important to him and he adored his grand- and greatgrandchildren. Dale was a very hardworking man and was employed at DCI for 43 years as a welder and foreman while also running his dairy farm until 1977 and then a pig farm until the early 90s. He was fearless; a leader who took charge. He was a member of the Community Country Church in Holdingford, the Holdingford American Legion, and had volunteered with the Morrison County Sheriff Posse.

Dale is survived by his wife Delores, Bowlus; his children LeAnn (Steve) Waddell, Rockford; Scott (Audrey) Soltis, Bowlus; Randy (Patricia) Soltis, St. Cloud; Rick (Lisa) Soltis, Bowlus; Darcy (Robyn) Soltis, Bowlus; his siblings Wally (Leona) Soltis, St. Cloud; Danny (Irene) Soltis, Blaine; Don (Karen) Soltis, Atwater; Terry (Doli) Soltis, St. Louis Park; Bonnie (Victor) Bieniek, Little Falls; his sisters-in-law Marlene Soltis, Upsala; Helen Soltis, New Hope; his 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; as well as many other family and friends.

He is greeted in Heaven by his parents Alvin and Edna Soltis, his infant son Ricky and a stillborn son, and his brothers Billy and Dick Soltis.

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Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I’ve never had a credit card or a bank loan, so I really don’t have any established credit.

What should I do when it comes to a cell phone contract or establishing utility service?

Also, what will happen if I try to get a mortgage loan at some point?

-Matthew Dear Matthew, There’s usually no exception on cell phone contracts or utility service.

Chances are you’ll have to put up the deposit, and you’ll probably get it back in six months or maybe a year from now. I still run into this kind of thing from time to time. It’s almost like you don’t exist if you don’t have debt and a credit rating.

The mortgage lending rules are changing almost daily at this point.

Under the current rules, there are two ways to be in a great position to get

Alma S. Lindstrom

Memorial Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 6, 2017 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Prairie, for Alma S. Lindstrom, age 88, of Long Prairie who passed away Sunday at CentraCare Health Systems-Long Prairie. Rev. Noah Wehrspann will officiate and burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in the spring.

Family and friends may call one hour prior to the services at the church on Friday.

Alma S. Duda was born March 12, 1928 in Ward Township, Todd County, Minnesota, the daughter of Fred and Anna (Glaeske) Duda. She grew up on the family farm and attended country school, later graduating from Long Prairie High School. After high school, Alma worked at the Federal Reserve in Minneapolis and later at the bank in Staples. She married Kenneth

a home loan. One is to have credit running out of your ears and a huge FICO score. This is pretty stupid when you think about it, but it will get you a home loan almost instantly. The second is to have no credit whatsoever. So, it’s really the people in the middle who are feeling the pinch.

When you have no credit, the lender has to do the underwriting themselves.

It’s something banks used to do, back when they actually had some sense when it came to making loans. They take a look to see if you have a stable job and a decent income. They’ll probably want some kind of proof that you pay your bills on time, and this could be as simple as showing them a few electric bills and other receipts to show that you honor your financial commitments.

-Dave Dear Dave, My wife is about to receive a sizeable inheritance from her father.

Do you think we should tithe on the principal sum that she receives?

-Wade Dear Wade, To the best of my knowledge, there’s no indication in Scripture that you should tithe on an inheritance. It

Lindstrom on June 10, 1952 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Long Prairie. They made their home in Gutches Grove, where Kenneth was a butter maker at the creamery. In 1957, the family moved to Long Prairie where Alma provided day care for families while raising her own. When her children got older, she worked at the Long Prairie Produce and then as a clerk at city hall before retiring.

Alma was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and its Ladies Aide.

She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, reading, quilting, and sewing. She and Kenneth volunteered at the Senior Citizen Center and helped with Meals on Wheels.

Alma is survived by her husband, Kenneth, Long Prairie; daughter, Ardis (Dennis) Jessop, Maple Grove; son, Keith Lindstrom, St. Paul; brother, David Duda, Clarissa; grandchildren, Dustin (Paula) Jessop and Aaron (Candice) Jessop; and greatgrandchildren, Dominic, Atticus, and Dawson.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Selma “Sally” Virkus, Olga Kotval, and Ruth Luke.

never hurts to give, but I think when it comes to an inheritance, you’re talking about something that would be more of an offering than a tithe. I don’t think you’ve got a biblical mandate to tithe on an inheritance.

References to tithing in the Bible seem to me to be connected to money that you earn. In Deuteronomy 28, it says to tithe on your net increase. Now yes, you’re increased by an inheritance, but many of these people were herders and lived in an agrarian society. If you had a herd of 100 sheep one year, and two died but seven were born, then you’d have a net increase of five, and you might calculate your tithe on that basis.

It would be the same principle if you owned a small business. Your net profits would be your income, and you would determine your tithe based on that amount.

-Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business, and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 11 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations and digital outlets. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

Local Library Events

Melrose Library • 320-256-3885 Storyhour with Kandice: Children ages 0 to 5 are invited to Storyhour with Kandice on Saturday, Jan. 14, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy stories, arts and crafts along with a snack. Attendance limit is 30. Sponsored by Melrose Friends of the Library.

Author Visit with Nancy Atkinson: Teens and adults are invited to visit with author Nancy Atkinson at the Melrose Public Library on Monday, Jan. 23, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Atkinson is a science journalist who writes mainly about space exploration and astronomy. She will speak about her book, “Incredible Stories From Space.”

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WED., JAN. 11: Chicken noodle hot dish, warm cinnamon apples, cookie.

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THURS., JAN. 12: Beef enchilada w/ cheese/Mexican rice/lettuce/tomato/onion, black bean salad, gelatin poke cake.

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

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Community Snapshots

Fun on the Swanville ice rink. Photo by Sandra Primus.

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Todd County American Dairy Association held a holiday promotion with the local grocery stores. Two winners of gift certificates for dairy products were given away at each participating local grocery store. These winners were then placed in a drawing for two grand prizes of $250 cash. Grand prize holiday winners were Lynn Barthel of Swanville and Steve Bruder of Long Prairie.

Pictured above is Lynn Barthel, Sandy Primus of Bob ‘N Frans Grocery and dairy farmer Shirley Hulinsky. Submitted by Shirley Hulinsky.

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Anniversary

Minnesota Through The Lens:

Submitted by: Judy VanHeel

Erling and Shirley Hanson

Erling and Shirley (Huberty) Hanson were married on January 9, 1947 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in LeSueur, Minnesota. They are feeling very blessed to be celebrating 70 years of marriage at Mother of Mercy in Albany, Minnesota where they reside.

They are the parents of Sheila (Randy) Nilson, Rachele (Robert) Dagosta, Michele Hanson and Joel (Jean) Hanson.

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

Birth Announcements Verity Flora Anne Lundeen

Jerry and Jennifer Lundeen of Swanville are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Verity Flora Anne Lundeen, born December 14, 2016 at 10:25 a.m. at CentraCare Health-Long Prairie.

Verity weighed 11 pounds, 6.2 ounces.

Welcoming Verity home are her siblings Zaidee, Cullen, and Cree.

Grandparents are Tom and Cathy Lundeen and David and Pam Buysse.

Case Antonio Cruz

Brandon and Heather Cruz of Albany are proud to announce the birth of their son, Case Antonio Cruz, born Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at 8:33 p.m.

Case weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces and measured 19 inches in length.

Welcoming Case home is his big brother Kipp 3 years old, and big sister Cardi 4 years old in heaven looking down on them.

Grandparents are Kevin and Sue Shay of Albany, Randy and Sue Moening of Melrose and Jose Cruz of St. Cloud.

Great grandparents are Jim and Betty Petermeier of Melrose and Alice Moening of Melrose.

First Baby Girl Born in 2017 at CentraCare Health-Melrose Zoe Marie Franks

Kellen and Miranda Franks of Bowlus are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Zoe Marie Franks, born Sunday, January 1, 2017 at 3:36 p.m. at the CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Zoe weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces and measured 20 inches in length.

Grandparents are Brian and Lisa Wensmann of Bowlus and Jeff and Jess Franks of Royalton. Great grandparents are Alice Moening of Melrose, Donald Wensmann of Bowlus, Beverly Franks of Iowa and Debra Pugsley of St. Cloud.

First Baby Boy Born in 2017 at CentraCare Health-Melrose Andrew Adam Goebel

Adam and Ashley Goebel of Avon are proud to announce the birth of their son, Andrew Adam Goebel, born Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 12:49 p.m. at the CentraCare HealthMelrose.

Andrew weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 3/4 inches in length.

Welcoming Andrew home are his big sisters Aubrey 10, Alexa 8, Avery 6 and Adley 2.

Grandparents are Wes and Judy Dalby of Avon and Elmer and Kathleen Goebel of Albany. Great grandparents are Mary Counter of Avon, Theresa Goebel of Albany and Eleanor Thell of Albany.

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Sudoku

Word Search Answers from Dec. 29

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:

There are glimpses of heaven to us in every act, or thought, or word, that raises us above ourselves.

-Robert Quillen

Christianity is not a religion. Religion is man seeking a god. But in Christianity it is exactly the opposite: it is God seeking man through Jesus Christ. Scripture informs us that God “sent His Son” into the world to seek and to save us that we might have a relationship with Him. It is a relationship that is certain, constant and continual.

It begins with a grip. A visitor to the Alps decided to go mountain

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climbing with a famous guide. As they ascended the mountain all went well until they came to a dangerous crevice. His guide held out his hand but the visitor was reluctant and hesitated. “Grab my hand,” shouted the guide. “That hand has never lost anyone.” So it is with God. “I am always with you,” said the Psalmist, “You hold me by my right hand.”

It continues with a Guide. God has a plan for each of us. He knows our possibilities and our limitations. Only He can guide us in the right path because He created us to be God-guided in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. We often fall short of what God intended us to be and become but if we are willing he will lead us carefully and safely through life. The Psalmist wisely wrote, “You guide me with Your counsel.”

It ends in glory - not a grave.

What a blessed hope! He extends His sure-handed grip to keep us from falling. And with our hand in His, He guides us every day of our lives. Finally we end up living eternally with Him in heaven. All because our Father loves us with an everlasting love.

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You are the parent, and you are allowed to guide your child into forming a value system you believe is right.

You can ask questions and listen.

This child has already formed some standards for what she/he thinks is acceptable Christian behavior. Here’s a chance to learn where your child is at.

If you have a trusted older person who relates well with children, perhaps a minister, pastor, or priest, you can arrange for your child to talk with this person. You might choose to be present.

If you yourself have no answers for your child, then it may be time for you

U of M Cow/Calf Days Event to be held in Staples February 7 University of Minnesota Extension will be holding the annual Cow/Calf Days workshop in Staples on Tuesday, February 7th starting at 9:30 a.m. in the Assembly Room at Central Lakes College. This event has been held for over 40 years and continues to be the leading information, technology, and research outlet for cow/calf producers in the state of Minnesota.

This year’s event will feature information on: managing scours in calves, grazing management, results of a U of M study on the impact of different hay rake designs, and results of a U of M study on the impact of hay feeder design on hay waste. Updates from the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Associa-

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to define for yourself what a Christian is. This is not as easy as it may sound.

Know that there are people with extreme beliefs and behaviors who call themselves Christian, who will not fit your definition. This is reality. There’s no need to hide this fact from your child, and your child’s outcry tells you she/he is ready for a discussion.

Know that no one is perfect. This is also reality. At some age, a child comes into the realization that adults who have authority in their lives are imperfect people. We are all just human.

Set the best example you can for your child, and don’t be afraid to admit failures.

Raising children to become good people is something almost every parent wants to do, no matter what religious system they follow. You decide if your child is ready for this revelation.

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tion will also highlight the event. The corresponding trade show will feature vendors with new information, technology, and products with a wide-array of practical uses for the operators in the cow-calf sector.

The program is directed at cow/ calf producers, allied industry representatives, and is open to the public. A registration fee will include the meal, proceedings book, and program materials. The program is approximately three hours long.

Please RSVP by Monday, January 30th by contacting Brenda Miller at the Todd County Extension Office at 320533-4655 or email her at nels4220@ umn.edu. The registration fee can be paid at the door on the day of the event.

If you have any questions about the event or would like to be an event sponsor, please contact Brenda Miller at the Todd County Extension Office at 320-533-4655. For more information on more U of M Beef Team events or Cow/Calf topics, please visit: www.extension.umn.edu/beef

Hometown News • Thursday, January 5, 2017 • Page 9

Swanville Jr. High School December Where were you at this point last year? has to happen in a week. It doesn’t. It’s

By Dave Ramsey Student of the Month something that will require a little sacriIt’s that time again …

Our Junior High Student of the Month is eighth grader Kylie Karst, daughter of Kelli Karst. Kylie hopes to be an inventor someday. She plays basketball and plays the trumpet in the school band. Outside of school, Kylie enjoys listening to music and attending youth group activities.

Kylie has been on the B Honor Roll.

Art teacher Kerry Osberg commented “I thoroughly enjoy having Kylie in my art class! She has an outstanding work ethic and always strives to do her best. Kylie is one of those students that I can depend on, and she is willing to help me out when ever I ask. She readily takes on a challenging project, and her sense of humor makes the class fun! I envision Kylie to be very successful as she continues in school and in all of her future endeavors.”

Kylie would like to share this quote from Jimmy Dean with fellow students: “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sail to always reach my destination.”

Local Municipality Minutes To publish minutes, email to htnews@meltel.net

Swanville City December 6, 2016 Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, December 6, 2016. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Norm Carlson, Tony Maciej, Jay Bartkowicz, and Jim Molitor. Also present: Mark Hallen, Deb Wood, Lonny Hutchins and reporter Sheila McCoy. Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting and public hearing held Thursday, November 3, 2016 were reviewed. A motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz to approve the minutes as printed.

Jim Molitor seconded the motion.

All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The treasure’s report was given. A motion was made by Tony Maciej and seconded by Norm Carlson to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Mayor Lange presented the preliminary survey of lots for the Berkey Avenue North project.

Council agreed the sizes of the lots and the layout of the road going through the project area looked good. Mayor Lange will inform Festler Surveying that the preliminary survey can be the final survey. Council decided to receive a commitment to build from the Dally’s. Mayor Lange will get in contact with the city attorney and have him draft a purchase agreement for the Dally’s.

City engineer, Mark Hallen, went over proposed extension plans for Berkey Avenue North project. The city will be working with MN Department of Health and the MPCA with the water and sewer extension. Hallen will also be working with Morrison County Public Works Director Steve Backowki, with the digging under County Road 12/ First Street.

Hallen stated that WSN will be lowering the bill that was sent out in November for the grant writing for the Berkey Avenue North project. The bill will be lowered from $1001.50 to $750.00. The grant could not be done because of no recent study to provide the needed rental housing vacancy information by various county agencies contacted.

Jim Molitor made a motion to

accept the lower bill amount from WSN. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The employee yearly reviews were completed by council members Jim Molitor and Norm Carlson. Discussion on raise increases will be conducted in January.

Council member Jay Bartkowicz term is up this year. Jay did not run again for the four year term. Council thanked Bartkowicz for his service to the City.

Swanville resident, Deb Wood was present at the council meeting. Council asked if she would be interested in the vacant council position. Deb stated she would be. Jim Molitor made a motion to accept the results of votes as cast in the November 2016 election.

Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Council member Jim Molitor presented an estimate for a new lawnmower/trade in for the city.

After discussion, council tabled until January meeting.

Mayor Lange presented to council Donation Resolution #2016-12 accepting the donation from the Swanville American Legion Post 313 in the amount of $1000.00 for the city park building.

Jim Molitor made a motion to accept Resolution #2016-12 donating $1000.00 for the park building from the Legion Club.

Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The 2017 budget was looked over and discussed. After discussion, Jay Bartkowicz made a motion to accept the 2017 budget as

presented. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The Morrison County Animal Humane Society annual impound contract/agreement was read and discussed. After discussion, Jay Bartkowicz made a motion to decline the impound contract/agreement for 2017. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

An agreement from Loven’s Auto Center was read releasing Loven’s from being liable for any incidences regarding the alley use and snow placement on Loven’s property. Jay Bartkowicz made a motion to sign the agreement with Loven’s Auto Center. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The Local Board of Appeal is scheduled for Monday, April 17, 2017 at 1:00pm.

Council member Tony Maciej was wondering if residents would be in favor of a daily noon whistle. Residents can contact the city office or text a yes in favor or no not in favor answer to 320360-2548.

The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the council were furnished with a listing. Jim Molitor made a motion to approve the claims. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next regular monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz and seconded by Tony Maciej to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Meeting adjourned 8:15pm.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/

Some people will sign up for gym memberships and then stop going by mid-January. Others will promise to clean up their debt — until the first credit card bill from Christmas comes in.

Still more will pledge to get a new job, and never search online or look through the want ads.

If you made a New Year’s resolution in 2016 and didn’t follow through, think about how you would feel if you had stuck to it. You wouldn’t still be feeling tired from those times you got up early this summer to run. You wouldn’t still be hungry from that time you didn’t order a pizza, because you were sticking to a budget. Your health and money situation would be better, you would feel better, and you would have accomplished your goal.

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Making a budget is the same way.

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Immanuel Lutheran Church (Missouri Synod) Albany Reverend Fred Kutter 23845 Co. Rd 40 • 320-845-2620 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Study 10:35 a.m.

Our Saviors Lutheran Church-ELCA Albany Pastor Steven Olson 840 Lake Ave • 320-845-2405 Sunday Worship 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. 9:15 a.m. Education Hour.

Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Albany Fr. Cletus Connors, O.S.B. and Parochial Vicar Fr. Isaiah Frederick, O.S.B. 151 2nd St S • 320-845-2705 Mass: Mon.-Wed. 7:30 a.m. Thurs. 10:30 a.m. HFS. Fri. & Sat. 7:30 a.m. Sat. 5:00 p.m. Sun. 7:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Avon Community Church Pastor Chuck Pelkey 204 Avon Ave. N • 320-356-9001 Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, Avon 320-356-7121 Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 & 10:30 a.m.

Brighter Days Family Church, Burtrum Pastor Anna Payne 320-285-7262 Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Midweek Service, Wednesday, 7 p.m.

Faith Community Church, Burtrum 320-285-3390 Sunday Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Bi-weekly Bible Study.

All Saints Catholic Church, Holdingford Father Gregory Mastey Father John Paul Knopik, Parochial Vicar 320-746-2231 Oct. 1.-April 1: Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. SM. Wed. 8:00 a.m. SH

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Melrose Pastor Kevin Mann 207 E 5th St N • 320-256-3847 Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Immaculate Conception Church, New Munich Father Roger Klassen 650 Main St. • 320-836-2143 Sunday Mass 9 a.m. Weekday Mass: Thurs. 8:15 a.m. Sacrement of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. or by appt.

Immaculate Conception Church, St. Anna Father Gregory Mastey Father John Paul Knopik, Parochial Vicar Co Rd 9 • 320-356-7313 Sat. 8:00 p.m.

St. Anthony Catholic Church Fr. Cletus Connors, O.S.B. and Parochial Vicar Fr. Isaiah Frederick, O.S.B. 24328 Trobec Street • 320-845-2416 Thurs. Mass 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Father Jeremy Theis 44055 State Hwy 238 • 320-573-2132 Mass: Sunday 8:00 a.m. & Wednesday 8:00 a.m.

St. Edward’s Catholic Church, Elmdale Father Jeremy Theis 8550 Hwy 238 • 320-573-2132 Saturday Mass 8:00 p.m.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, St. Rosa Father Roger Klassen 28905 Co Rd 17 • 320-836-2143 Saturday Mass 8:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Weekday Mass: Tues. 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 15 min. before weekday Mass or by appt.

Community Country Church, Holdingford Chaplain Rev. Gregg Valentine 42457 171st Ave. • 320-746-0005 Worship Service 9:30 a.m. (nursery available), Small Groups (all ages) 10:45 a.m. Wednesday AWANA & Youth Group at 6:30 p.m.

St. John’s Catholic Church, Swanville Father Ron Dockendorf 22nd 1st St • 320-547-2920 Saturday Service 7:30 p.m. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, Bowlus Father John Odero 428 Main St. • 320-573-2132 Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Freeport Father Roger Klassen 106 3rd Ave NE • 320-836-2143 Saturday Mass 4 p.m. Weekday Mass: Wed. & Fri. 8:15 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. or by appt.

Harvest Church, Freeport Lead Pastor Mitch Wall Youth Pastor Ricky Backhaus 338 W Main St • 320-836-2997 Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. Kids Classes, Youth Group, Adult Bible Study & Prayer.

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle Pastor Ron Tibbetts • Missouri Synod 219 Cedar St • 320-285-2902 Sunday Service 9 a.m.; Sunday School 10 a.m. Holy Communion 1 & 3 Sunday.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Grey Eagle Father Ron Dockendorf MN & Bovee Sts • 320-285-2545 Saturday Service 4:30 p.m. Sunday Service 8:30 a.m.

United Methodist Church, Grey Eagle Pastor Gary Taylor 30422 Co Rd 2 • 320-285-8013 Sunday Worship & Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

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Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, Sauk Centre Father Roger V. Phillips 520 Main Street South 320-352-6882 or 320-285-2310 Holy Communion/Morning Prayer, 10 a.m. Wed. 1 p.m. Bible Study.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (LCMS), Swanville Pastor Kevin Zellers 505 Berkey Ave • 320-547-2928 Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

Swanville Bible Church 301 Berkey Ave • 320-547-2916 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Swanville Sr. High School December Student of the Month Lawrence Mettler, the Senior High Student of the Month, is a junior and the son of Randy and Margaret. Lawrence loves playing sports in and out of school. He also enjoys hanging out with family and friends.

Lawrence has been in football, basketball, track, band, and theater since seventh grade and he joined speech in grade eight. He is consistently on the A Honor Roll, has been the Athlete of the Month, received the ExCel award, has made the All Area Track Team, received recognition for football in academics, and received an honorable mention for All Conference Basketball. After high school, Lawrence plans to attend college for some kind of science degree.

Shop teacher Joel Rieffer commented “I have known Lawrence for over sixteen years. I have watched him

Upsala Friends Host Painting Class Join the Friends of the Upsala Public Library as they host a popular painting class on Thursday, January 19 from

Community Covenant Church, Upsala Youth Pastor Joshua Hodgson 122 Main Street • 320-573-2672 Sunday Worship Service 10:15 a.m. (nursery available).

Gethsemane Lutheran Church ELCA, Upsala Pastor CJ Boettcher 155 Walnut Ave. W. • 320-573-2001 Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

Holy Communion every Sunday. Fellowship following worship.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Upsala Father Jeremy Theis 308 S. Main Street • 320-573-2132 Mass: Tuesday 6:00 p.m. Friday 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

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There is a fee. Registration opens Friday, January 6 and will remain open until all slots are filled. Refunds will only be given if the slot can be filled.

The painting to be completed is a vertical 12” x 20” snowy cardinal scene. The class will be held at Upsala Area Schools in Room S131 (the FACS Room). Participants can bring their own beverage and snack.

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grow into an impressive young adult. I am fortunate to have him as a Teacher’s Assistant in one of my classes. He has become quite an asset to me in my class. When I am helping a student and several need help, he is right there to give me a hand. I’m not sure if teaching is of interest to him but no matter what he plans to do in the future, I believe he will do his utmost best, as he does academically and in sports. It is comforting to know Lawrence, and students like him, will be the ones making decisions for our country in the future.”

Math teacher Liza Hasse added “Lawrence is an ideal student. He works diligently on all of his assignments to be sure they are done to the best of his ability. Lawrence is very respectful towards staff and his peers. In turn, he is respected and looked up to by his peers. Lawrence is a natural leader who leads by example and encourages others to do their best.” Lawrence’s advice to other students is to get their work done early so they can have more fun later. Outside of school, Lawrence is involved in Boy Scouts, 4-H, and the choir and youth group at his church.

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Of all the blonde jokes, this one has to be one of the best -- because it makes football make sense!

A guy took his blonde girlfriend to her first football game. They had great seats right behind their team’s bench.

After the game, he asked her how she liked it.

“Oh, I really liked it,” she replied, “especially the tight pants and all the big muscles, but I just couldn’t understand why they were killing each other over 25 cents.”

Dumbfounded, her boyfriend asked, “What do you mean?”

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Hometown News • Thursday, January 5, 2017 • Page 11

What’s your resolve this year? Will you go all out? -By Jeffrey Gitomer It’s another year. Almost a relief isn’t it?

Good riddance 2016.

This year can’t be much worse. Or can it? The good news is we’re at a point of fresh start, new beginnings. New president. New regime. New ball game. New ideas. New hope. So, what else is new?

What’s going to be new about you?

What “new” are you committed to?

Or me for that matter. What am I going to do? One thing is for sure. I’m not waiting until inauguration day or until after the first 100 days to see what happens. I’m taking massive action today. My hope is that my actions match or exceed the economy’s progress.

Historically, in the free enterprise system, business reacts faster than government. I don’t know about you, but I want to be on the leading edge, not the wait-and-see edge.

This is not a resolution; it’s a resolve – and a game plan.

Maybe if I tell you what I plan to do, it will inspire you to do more than you were thinking, and in a different way.

Below are my objectives for the first 100 days of 2017. NOTE WELL: Not all will be completed in that timeframe, but all will be implemented and in full motion.

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• All out internal education with a focus on attitude and trust. This shoemaker’s daughter will wear shoes FIRST. In order to offer the best of everything, my team (actually my family) will have to be their best. I have hundreds of hours of sales, customer loyalty, attitude, trust, and personal development training available, and my inside team will be the first to take advantage of it.

• All out self-education. More student, less TV. Read more. Study the history of sales and personal development more. Write more philosophical discoveries and understandings.

• All out work my hardest. I will complete three books this year. I will give one hundred presentations. I will make certain all my content, whether in books or in seminars, is the most relevant, real world, and transferable as I am physically and mentally able to make it.

• All out work my best. Own my time. Invest my time. Be more organized and more productive in my early hours of the day.

• All out be my best. Increased focus on personal excellence, both physical and mental, and both at work and at home. Be the best dad, the best granddad, the best friend, the best boss, and the best person I can be.

The key words are “all out.”

This is not a time for waiting. This is a time for DOING. What are you going to be DOING all out?

What are you going “all out” for to achieve this year?

And what does all out mean to you?

At this time of year, most people write down a few namby-pamby resolutions or goals. Lose ten pounds, read more books, exercise more, join a health club, keep a clean desk, and other deadend wishes that will fade in less than a month. Don’t let this be you – especially this year.

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er you write down so that you are determined to take some real action, and commit to an all out effort to achieve for yourself? Seems pretty simple – challenge yourself to become better, and in some cases, become best.

New Year’s symbolize and create opportunities for new beginnings more than any other time. Now is the time, only a few more days to go.

Get going. Go all out.

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