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The power of we -By Harvey Mackay

A famous organist was performing a concert on a huge antique organ in front of a large audience.

The bellows were hand-pumped by a boy seated behind a screen, unseen by any in the vast audito­rium.

The first part of the performance went very well, and at intermission the organist took his bows as the listeners applauded enthusiastically. During the break, the musician rested in a side passageway. The boy came out to join him.

“We played well, didn’t we, sir?” the boy asked.

The arrogant musician glared at him. “What do you mean, we?”

After the intermission, the organist returned to his seat to begin his next number. But as he pressed his fingers

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down on the keys, nothing happened. The bellows produced no wind, and so not a sound came out.

Then the organist heard a whisper from behind the screen: “Say, mister, now do you know what “we” means?”

Out of the mouths of babes, as they say.

I’ve written more than a dozen columns over the last 18-plus years on the importance of teamwork.

You might wonder what else there is to say. The simple answer: plenty! As long as projects require the efforts of more than one person, we’ll keep talking about teamwork.

Michael Jordan, in his book I Can’t Accept Not Trying, writes: “There are plenty of teams in every sport that have great players and never win titles. Most of the time, those players aren’t willing to sacrifice for the greater good of the team. The funny thing is, in the end, their unwillingness to sacrifice only makes individual goals more difficult to achieve. One thing I believe to the fullest is that if you think and achieve as a team, the individual accolades will take care of themselves. Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.”

In Japanese culture, institutionalized conflict is an integral part of Japanese management. At Honda, any employee, however junior, can call for a “waigaya” session. The rules are that people lay

their cards on the table and speak directly about problems.

Nothing is out of bounds, from supervisory deficiencies on the factory floor to perceived lack of support for a design team. “Waigaya” legitimizes tension so that learning can take place.

Teamwork begins with the hiring process. Ask interview questions that uncover teamwork skills. Listen for stories or examples of “we” accomplishments, and unless the candidate was a one-person shop, the answers should include clues to a collaborative attitude.

A team approach requires a specific set of skills and behaviors from your workforce. Lone wolves and mavericks may not mesh well within a team environment, so when you’re hiring people for a true team, ask these questions: • Why do you want to join this team?

Look for people who are interested in the goals of the team, not on achieving success on their own. Find out what the candidate has done in the past, and what Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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JULY 18-21; 23-24 • Sauk River Players Presents The Sound of Music at 7:30 p.m.; July 21 at 2 p.m. at the Melrose School Auditorium.

JULY 21-22 • Sacred Heart Parish Festival. See ad on page 12.

JULY 25 • Summer Social from 5-7 p.m. at the Upsala Area Community Center. See ad on page 4.

JULY 27-29 • GEM Fest, Grey Eagle.

JULY 28 • Grey Eagle United Methodist Church Annual BBQ Luncheon from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Craft & Bake Sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

AUGUST 1 • 6th Annual Green Fair Folk Festival from 4-8 p.m. at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls.

AUGUST 4 • Upsala Lions 23rd Annual Hog Roast & Corn Boil from 5-8 p.m. at the Upsala Recreation Building.

AUGUST 5 • Seven Dolors Annual Parish Festival,

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AUGUST 9 • 2012 Stroll for Epilepsy. Check in at 5 p.m. at Lake George Municipal Complex Eastman Park, St. Cloud.

• Tour of Churches starting at 8:00 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, St. Rosa.

AUGUST 11 • 3rd Annual College R U Ready at 7:30 p.m. the Upsala High School Auditorium.

AUGUST 12 • Dad’s Belgian Waffles from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Upsala Area Schools.

AUGUST 17 • Sauk Centre United Methodist Church Annual Salad Luncheon from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

AUGUST 25-26 • Central MN Heritage Club 5th Annual Threshing Show.

AUGUST 26 • St. Francis of Assisi 57th Annual Fall Festival.

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

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

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

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

SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month.

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

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

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Birth Announcements Denise Gerads and Ronald Carlson of Swanville are proud to announce the birth of their son born July 9, 2012 at the Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center.

Ashley and Jamie Schwieters of Melrose are proud to announce the birth of their daughter born July 12, 2012 at the Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center.

Kyla Rae Golombecki

Bud and Jenna Golombecki of Swanville are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Kyla Rae Golombecki, born July 11, 2012 at 9:50 a.m. at CentraCare Health System-Long Prairie.

Kyla weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce.

Welcoming Kyla home is her sister Bria.

Grandparents are Todd and Jodi Hillmer and Randy and Dawn Golombecki.

Area student named to Dean’s List at St. Olaf College Marci Sortor, Dean and Provost of St. Olaf College, has named Brittany Waletzko from Albany, MN to the St. Olaf College Dean’s list for the Spring 2012 semester. She is a Biology major.

Waletzko is the daughter of David and Patricia Waletzko.

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other work options he or she has considered.

• What relevant teamwork experience do you have? Teamwork skills usually carry over across departments or industries. Probe to find out how the person has worked cooperatively with others in pursuit of group goals.

• What’s most important in working on a team? Teamwork means different things to different workers. Find out what teamwork skills the candidate values - communication, reaching consensus, cooperative decision-making - and discuss these in depth.

• How have you handled conflicts on previous teams? No team functions without some disagreement. You’ll find out a lot about your potential teammate by exploring his or her approach to, and experience with, conflict between team members or between the team and other parts of the organization.

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one involved in great success is when the time comes to award championship rings. A few years back, I spearheaded a committee to save the men’s golf program at the University of Minnesota, which was scheduled to be eliminated.

That same year, at impossible odds, the team won the NCAA men’s golf tournament. I don’t wear much jewelry, but the championship ring that they generously presented to me never comes off my finger.

Mackay’s Moral: We is a little word that sends a big message.

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

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Obituaries Godfrey J. Massman

Godfrey Massman, age 82 of Melrose, formerly of Osakis passed away on July 16, 2012 at the Melrose Hospital in Melrose, MN. Godfrey J. Massman was born in New Munich, MN to Felix and Elizabeth (Eickhoff) Massman on March 28, 1930. He grew up helping on the family farm and as an adult he continued farming near New Munich and also working at the Litchfield Produce Company in Melrose. He then farmed south of Osakis with his brother in 1949. On June 21, 1955 Godfrey was united in marriage to Rita Dickhaus in Melrose, MN. They moved to a farm on the northeast side of Lake Osakis. In 1960 Godfrey began driving can truck for the Osakis Creamery. He would also do custom combining for area farmers.

Godfrey was a member of the Immaculate Conception parish in Osakis and sang in the church choir. He was also a member of the St. Michael Council of the Knights of Columbus and the Gordon Community Club.

Because of his lifetime of farming, Godfrey had a knack for fixing machinery and could often be found out repairing something in his shed. Snowmobiling was another favorite past time as was going to old-time dances. He was a fan of western movies and spent many

James “Jim” Arnold Stueve hours reading various publications.

He liked to travel and Godfrey would visit with and make friends with the many different people he met. He was a devoted husband, father and grandpa who loved to be with his family. Blessed be his memory.

Godfrey is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rita Massman of Melrose; children, Gary (Pam) Massman of Dripping Springs, TX, Jan (Rich) Thomas of Coon Rapids, Theresa (Greg) Marthaler of Osakis, Dale (Julie) Massman of Osakis, Darrel (Kelly) Massman of Decatur, IN and Melissa (JP) Gregory of Greenwald, MN; 13 grandchildren, Jeffery (Jennifer) Massman, David (Jennifer) Massman, Tammy Massman, Stefanie (Leo) Solorio, Chelsey Thomas, Jason (Emily) Marthaler, Jenifer (PJ) Wanderscheid, Eric Marthaler, Zachary Massman, Dakota Massman, Kaleigh Massman, Paige Gregory, Alex Gregory; 3 great grandchildren, Isabella Marthaler, Baby Marthaler (due Jan. 2013), Miah Wanderscheid; brothers, Julius (Clarice) Massmann of Osakis, Fred (Beatrice) Massmann of Sauk Centre, William (Karen) Massmann of Melrose, Clarus ‘Larry’ (Nancy) Massmann of Sauk Rapids, Hugo (Virginia) Massmann of New Munich; sisters, Joan (Rupert) Weyer of Sartell and Mary (Clem) Kremers of Rockville; many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, an infant sister, Sandra Massman and Jeanette Hoeschen.

A Mass of Resurrection will be held for Godfrey on Friday, July 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union with Fr. Andrew Marthaler officiating. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Osakis. Active pallbearers are all of his grandchildren.

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Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of James “Jim” Arnold Stueve, age 56 of Albany will be 11 AM Friday, July 20, 2012 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Father Greg Mastey will officiate, and burial will take place in the parish cemetery following the service. Jim died peacefully in his home surrounded by his family Monday afternoon after a long hard fight with cancer.

There will be a visitation from 3-9 PM, Thursday, July 19th at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, and again from 10 AM until the time of the service Friday morning once again at the church. Parish prayers will take place at 3 PM, followed by the Albany Fire Department, (active and retired), Albany Police Department, Lions Club, and St. Joseph’s Society praying the rosary at 5 PM. Jim was born July 22nd, 1955 to Sylvester and Jeanette (Harren) Stueve in Albany. He lived in Albany his entire life where he was an incredibly active member of the community. Jim owned and operated his own excavating company, and he also worked for Lange

Lawrence “Larry” R. Heffron Lawrence “Larry” R. Heffron, 77 year old resident of Grey Eagle, MN passed away on July 14, 2012 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Little Falls, MN. Funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle, MN with Pastor Ronald Tibetts officiating. Burial took place at Moses Dane Cemetery in Burtrum, MN. Larry was born on May 11, 1935 in Burtrum, Minnesota to the late Harold and Ellen (Larson) Heffron. He grew up in Burtrum, MN and attended school at the Burtrum School House. Larry was

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Trenching. He graduated from Arden Hills Law Enforcement School. Jim joined the Albany Police Department in 1975 where he eventually became Chief of Police. Jim took a few years off from the police department to work at Goebel’s Dairy before officially retiring from the force in June of 2011 after a 32 year career. He most recently worked for Dairy Ridge of Long Prairie. Jim was a member of St. Joseph’s Society, the Albany Lion’s Club, the Eagles Club of St. Cloud, the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association, the Stearns County Chiefs Association, the Stearns County Mounted Reserve, the Albany Fire Department, Engine Company #2, and was also a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church.

Jim is survived by his sons Jim (Becky Gieske) Stueve Jr., Albany; Jon (Ashley Mackedanz) Stueve, Freeport; his grandchildren Kendall Stueve, Hailey Oswskey, and Jaden Oswskey; his siblings David (Judy) Stueve, Albany; Daniel (Janice) Stueve, Rockville; Patricia (Mark) Scherping, Freeport; Darlene (Gary) Groetsch, Albany; Teresa (Bill) Scepaniak, Albany; Brenda (Joe) Scepaniak, Avon; Thomas (Beth) Stueve, Albany; and his significant other Paula Payne, Cold Spring.

He is preceded in death by his parents Sylvester and Jeanette Stueve, and his godchild/nephew Josh Scepaniak.

united in marriage to LaVonne Kutter on August 13, 1955 on Big Birch Lake south of Grey Eagle, MN. He was employed at the Lutheran Care Center in Little Falls, MN as the Maintenance Director from 1964 until he retired in 2000. Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and going for rides on his motorcycle.

He had a true love for the outdoors and he taught his children and grandchildren how to enjoy it. Larry was greatly loved and will be dearly missed.

Larry is survived by his children, Laura (Dan) Holmgren of Crystal, MN, Loren (Joyce) Heffron of Little Falls, MN, and Lonnie (Sara) Heffron of Carlos, MN; eleven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Larry is preceded in death by his wife, LaVonne Heffron; parents, Harold and Ellen Heffron; and grandmother, Florence Heffron.

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Lillian Marie Hoppe

Services celebrating the life of Lillian Hoppe, age 89 of Albany, formerly of Upsala, were held Wednesday, July 18, at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Burial followed in the parish cemetery.

Lillian died Sunday, July 15, 2012 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

Lillian was born November 17, 1922 in St. Wendel Township, rural Stearns County. She married Nicholas Hoppe on November 21, 1944. The couple farmed together near St. Francis until 1959, when they purchased another farm and moved near Upsala. Lillian also worked

in the Home Health Care field for many years and then worked with assisted living at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany. In 1997, they retired from farming and moved to Albany.

Lillian was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and the St. Mary’s Christian Women.

Lillian is survived by her children; Marilyn (Ernest) Trettel, Hugo; Nick Hoppe, Elk River; Glen (Amy) Hoppe, St. Joseph; Michelle (Russell) Trettel, Lino Lakes; grandchildren, Christina, Emily, Ryan, Laura, Gavyn, Annie; and great-grandson, Evan. She is also survived by her brother and sisters, Dorine Hoppe, New Munich; Firmin (Maggie) Krupa, Cold Spring; and Irene (Denis) Notch, St. Francis.

Lillian is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Nick on March 4, 1999 and her brother, Herbert Krupa.

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July 11, 2012: At 9:19 a.m., Todd County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a hit and run property damage accident that occurred at the intersection of County Road 12 and 331st Ave. in Burnhamville Township, Sect. 2. Around midnight on July 10, 2012, a vehicle was heading westbound on County 12 and turned south on 331st Ave., lost control and drove through the lawn at the residence of 33041 County Road 12. The

suspect damaged some property in the yard then fled the scene. The suspect’s vehicle will have damage to the driver’s front and side. If you have information about this incident, please call the TCSO. The incident is currently under investigation.

July 13, 2012: At 9:59 a.m. the TCSO received a call from Lafayette Resort on Big Birch Lake who advised that a swimming raft had floated onto their property. It is believed that the raft had floated to that location from the Stearns County portion of the lake. The raft is described as having green indoor/ outdoor carpet and steel drums for floats.

If anyone is missing the raft or is aware of the owner, please retrieve it and contact the Todd County Sheriff’s Office at 800-794-5733.

Grey Eagle United Methodist Church to hold Annual Luncheon July 28 The Grey Eagle United Methodist Church will be holding its annual BBQ Luncheon on Saturday, July 28, at 10:00 a.m., at 30422 County Road 2, across from the Rock Tavern. The facility is totally handicapped-accessible and will provide valet parking for those who need it.

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On Saturday, July 14, the Grey Eagle-Burtrum Lions spruced up the park shelter, restrooms and tennis wall at the Grey Eagle Park. Submitted by Linda Gohman.

Personal Accountability: Putting the brakes on moral breakdown

By Dr. John C. Maxwell On April 10th Bobby Petrino, still red-faced from road rash and embarrassment, was fired as head football coach at the University of Arkansas.

Ten days earlier Petrino had wrecked both his motorcycle and his career while on a drive with his mistress and co-worker, Jessica Dorrell. Petrino, a married father of four, had failed to disclose his affair with Dorrell when she applied for, and later accepted, a job working on his staff. In addition, Petrino had circumvented university policies to fast-track hiring her. He had requested and received a waiver to bypass a stipulation that open jobs remain vacant for 30 days prior to interviews being conducted. Moreover, unbeknownst to the university, Petrino personally had given a $20,000 gift to Dorrell during her first week on the job

so that she could buy a car.

Sadly, Petrino’s crash-and-burn is only the latest in a series of moral breakdowns occurring in college football. Several other prominent programs have suffered leadership failings over the past three years.

Penn State: Longtime head coach Joe Paterno and school president Graham Spanier were fired in November 2011 for their part in covering up the misconduct of former coach and alleged child molester, Jerry Sandusky. The school’s athletic director and one of its vice presidents also resigned as a result of the scandal.

Ohio State: Head coach Jim Tressel was forced to resign in May 2010 after falsely denying his knowledge of improper benefits received by players.

Ohio State’s football team has been banned from making a postseason appearance in 2012 as a result of the incident. Additionally, the program is serving a three-year probation.

North Carolina: In March 2012, North Carolina was penalized with a loss of scholarships, placed on three years of probation, and banned for postseason play after violating

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numerous NCAA rules. The program engaged in academic fraud and one of its coaches allegedly accepted bribes from professional agents. In the scandal’s aftermath, the university fired head coach Butch Davis.

USC: Head coach Pete Carroll resigned in January of 2010 with Southern California’s football program under investigation for having lacked oversight of its student-athletes. In June 2010, the NCAA imposed sanctions which included the loss of thirty scholarships and a two-year postseason ban.

In each of the above situations, coaches and/or administrators abused power for personal and professional benefit. Initially, we might be tempted to stereotype these leaders as unethical egomaniacs obsessed with winning at all costs. However, closer examination would show us a far more complicated picture. Joe Paterno was revered not only for winning football games, but also for the stellar academic record of his players. Butch Davis cleaned up the University of Miami’s tarnished image while coaching there from 1995-2000.

Jim Tressel was highly esteemed on account of his personal philanthropy.

The point is that some of these men were great leaders, even models of integrity, prior to losing credibility.

However, each ultimately lacked something every leader, even the most well-respected, cannot do without: personal accountability.

Developing Personal Accountability People want to be known as honest, hard-working, trustworthy, and competent; I doubt anyone starts

a career intending to lie or cheat their way to the top. However, as leaders we are determined to succeed, and if we’re not careful, our ambition can overshadow our vision of the moral person we aspire to be. We can lose track of who we are as we strive toward what we desire to accomplish.

Personal accountability means being answerable to our “better selves” or to the sort of honorable human being we would like to be. Developing personal accountability involves three steps: 1) Distrust Yourself In my experience, leaders who fail ethically share a common trait: a false sense of security. They believe themselves to be incapable of ruining their lives on account of flawed character. Wise leaders do not trust themselves to do the right thing all John Maxwell continued to pg 7

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John Maxwell continued from page 6 of the time. They know that power corrupts, and they’re fully well aware of their fallibility.

Don’t presume that you’re too good of a person to have a moral breakdown.

Instead, realize that you’re just as vulnerable to ethical missteps as anyone else. Operate under the assumption that you will abuse your influence as a leader unless you intentionally take precautions to guard against the darker side of your ambition.

2) Set Behavioral Boundaries Leaders are not only accountable for their actions, but also before their actions. Certainly, leaders should be willing to explain their actions after the fact. However, they also must be prudent enough to prevent morally inappropriate courses of action from ever presenting themselves in the first place.

3) Invite Inspection When leaders do not inspect themselves, people do not respect them.

However, moral authority demands more than self-inspection. Accountable leaders give others permission to inspect their behavior; they’re proactively transparent.

The more leaders grow in influence, the less likely their teammates are to disagree with their decisions or to question their behavior. People automatically assume a legendary leader will do the right thing. For this reason, highly successful leaders have to be especially diligent in surrounding themselves with trusted advisers willing to speak the truth.

Conclusion As a Japanese proverb instructs, “The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of a single hour.” If you’ve not taken steps to safeguard your reputation, start today by asking yourself the following questions: 1) What behavioral boundaries prevent me from abusing my influence as a leader?

2) To whom have I given permission to scrutinize my actions and to question my decisions?

Dr. John C. Maxwell has authored over 30 books, including such New York Times best-sellers as “Failing Forward” and “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership.”

Upsala to present Musical Comedy “Give My Regards To Broadway”

The Upstage Players are set to produce Give My Regards to Broadway in the Upsala School Auditorium July 2730.

The show, written by Shubert Fendrich with music and lyrics by George M. Cohan, is a musical comedy featuring a cast trying to put together a Broadway show. The director, played by Andrew Benson, is having trouble finding investors, a leading lady, and even the money to pay his cast. With the help of an aspiring actress, Melanie Cimenski, things are looking up. Of course his piano player, Mitchell McCallson, and showgirls, Hannah Knudtson, Arlene Warga, Carolyn Kokett, Hannah Cimenski, Rachel Nihart, and McKenzie Barth are with him all the way. The mob gets involved, there’s a surprise paternity twist, and of course, the show must go on--pneumonia, malnutrition, a

conniving starlet and all. The cast also includes: Bethany Cimenski, Randy Borash, Leonice Prokott, Pam Schoon, Rob Schumer, and Ben Borash.

Come join us in supporting the arts and having some fun. Performances will be Fri. July 27, Sat. July 28, and Mon. July 30 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on Sunday, July 29 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the door. All proceeds from the show are used to cover costs of this and future productions.

In addition, a donation will be made to an arts program in the Upsala school and each spring the UpStage Arts Board presents a scholarship to a graduating senior pursuing an arts-related field.

Give My Regards to Broadway is produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Services Inc., Engelwood, Colorado.

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6th Annual Green Fair Folk Festival The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls invite the public to attend the 2012 Green Fair Folk Festival on Wednesday, August 1, from 4-8:00 p.m., on the west lawn at St. Francis Convent, Little Falls.

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Agency cooperation, TIP call land anglers over the legal limit When Jeff Johanson, a conservation officer with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Osakis, received a call that three men were catching and keeping a lot of fish near Lobster Lake in Douglas County, he suspected something was fishy.

“The Turn-In-Poacher (TIP) call on June 7 said that the suspects had been fishing for several hours, appeared to be keeping everything they had caught, and were making multiple trips to their vehicle with buckets of fish. It got my attention right away,” said Johanson.

The TIP call included important information: a description of the suspects, a vehicle license plate number; that one of the suspects had left in the vehicle while the other two suspects continued fishing in Lobster Lake; that the third suspect was now fishing at nearby Lake Mina.

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“I can’t express the gratitude we (conservation officers) have for the local law enforcement agencies that are always willing to assist us at the drop of a hat,” said Johanson. “This case is a great example of that much appreciated cooperation.”

At Lake Mina, Johanson caught up with Xin Ke Guo, 34, of Fargo, ND. Guo did not have a Minnesota fishing license.

A check of the vehicle led to a bucket containing numerous sunfish.

At Lobster Lake, Deputy Boyden discovered that Guo Bin Chen, 34, also of Fargo, and Mengan Wang, 37, of Brooklyn, NY, didn’t have Minnesota fishing licenses, but did have plenty of

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The three men had 116 sunfish, 15 largemouth bass and two rock bass in their possession. The daily/possession limit for sunfish in Minnesota is 20 per individual. Restitution value for the fish totals $1,040, making the violation a gross misdemeanor overlimit of fish.

Conviction of a gross misdemeanor carries a maximum fine of $3,000 and one year in jail. A trial date has been set for July 30 in Douglas County Court.

It wasn’t the first time that Guo and Wang have been cited by a Minnesota conservation officer. In 2008, Xin Ke Guo was issued a citation in Wilkin County for fishing without a license in possession and issued a written warning for possessing smallmouth bass during the closed season. In a separate incident in 2008, Mengan Wang was also issued a citation in Wilkin County for fishing without a license in possession.

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“This situation shows that people are watching for violators at these waters, and that DNR conservation officers take these cases seriously,” said Johanson. “Also, there are some pretty hefty fines and restitution associated with not obeying the rules.”

Those who see possible fishing violations in Minnesota are encouraged to call the Turn-In-Poachers hotline at 800-652-9093.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters “Operation Mentoring” Now has Formal Agreement with Camp Ripley Training Center

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MN received a contract from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) to provide mentoring services to youth of military families. This includes: National Guard, Reserves, and Active-Duty. Named “Operation Mentoring” the contract aims to provide funding for the support of new mentoring relationships between adult mentors and youth who have a parent in the military (National Guard, Reserves, Active-Duty or Gold Star Families).

Big Brothers Big Sisters recognizes that military families sacrifice a lot to protect and serve our nation and feel it is their duty to ensure that their families and children are taken care of in their own communities when they have dedicated their lives to defend us and our freedoms. Studies show that children need support from at least three nonparental adults in their lives.* Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota and the Camp Ripley Training Center have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to better serve the families of military personnel through Operation Mentoring.

Combining the Big Brothers Big Sisters’ expertise in mentoring and the resources of Camp Ripley Training Center, both will contribute to changing how

children of military families can grow up to be successful and contributing citizens.

“Camp Ripley is very excited to enter into this collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters. We see this program as a safety net for military families.

We highly encourage military families in Central Minnesota to take advantage of this great opportunity. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota is a quality, nationally recognized program and we are lucky to have them as partner.” Maj. John Donovan, spokesperson for Camp Ripley.

Ann Matvick, Program Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters states “This formal contract strengthens our efforts to work with military families both now and in the future. We continue to be committed to providing safe, supported mentors for kids, knowing that our program makes a huge difference in their lives.”

Wade and Sue Bastian, and their son, Joe, can attest to such a situation. Joe was matched with a Big Brother during the elder Bastian’s deployment to Iraq.

“It made me feel better knowing he had a male to do guy things with and who was a good role model,” said Wade Bastian, a retired Major in the National Guard who was deployed from 2005-07.

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His wife, Sue, reiterated that sentiment and said the experience helped Joe have a positive male influence that he could spend time with and talk to if need be.

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Highway 23 Paynesville Bypass set to open July 20

The Highway 23 Paynesville By- Avenue in Paynesville. Work included pass will open on Friday, July 20, more grading, paving, constructing eight than a month ahead of schedule. Crews bridges and lighting. will begin removing barricades to the The Highway 23 Paynesville Byentrances and exits at 9 a.m., and mo- pass will improve mobility and safety torists may access the new roadway by for motorists traveling along the Highnoon, weather permitting. way 23 corridor and allows Highway 23 “The project wasn’t scheduled to to remain an important connection bebe complete until August 31,” said Bill tween Willmar and St. Cloud.

Knofczynski, project supervisor. “The The city of Paynesville will host a mild winter allowed the contractor to get grand opening celebrating the completan early start, and that helped put them ed project in mid-August. ahead.”

For statewide travel information, Motorists traveling east on High- visit www.511mn.org, call 5-1-1 or log way 23 will now access Paynesville on on to www.mndot.gov.

Veterans Drive, formerly known as First Street, and Word Search Answers from July 12 westbound access will remain the same. Although the roadway will be open, crews will still be operating in the area.

“Work includes various touch-ups along the bypass,” said Knofczynski. “The western end of old Highway 23 will be removed and converted to a cul-de-sac, but none of the remaining work should have an impact on motorists.”

KGM Contractors Inc. constructed the 7.5mile, four-lane divided bypass, which is located north of New London from Kandiyohi County Road 6 to west of 263rd

Grey Eagle Township Filing for Election Notice is given that filing for candidates for election to Grey Eagle Township offices will open on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 and close at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, August 14, 2012.

Officers to be elected on November 6, 2012 are: -Supervisor A for 4 year term -Clerk/Treas. for 4 year term Residents wishing to file for offices may contact the Grey Eagle Township Clerk by calling Clerk/Treasurer, Mary Ann Primus at 320 285-4551 or the township hall and leaving your name, phone number and office for which you seek to be elected.

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Chevrolet Monte Carlo $2,495.00 Dodge Grand Caravan - SOLD $9,695.00 Chrysler Sebring Conv. - SOLD $5,895.00 Dodge Neon - SOLD - $3,995.00 Chrysler Sebring - SOLD - $2,995.00 Chrysler PT Cruiser $5,495.00 Dodge Ram 1500 PU 4WD $3,995.00 Chrysler Town & Country $2,495.99 Dodge Ram 1500 PU 4WD $3,795.00 Ford Focus $7,995.00 Ford Freestyle $7,495.00 Ford Taurus $4,995.00 Ford Explorer - SOLD - $6,495.00 Mercury Mystique $1,695.00 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT $7995 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport $4995 Dodge Grand Caravan $4995 Chevrolet TrailBlazer $8795 Pontiac Grand Prix GT $6495 Pontiac Trans Am $2995

We offer not only low prices, but quality cars.

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Grace Alive! Evangelical Free Church of America Albany Pastor Joe Williquette 209 Co Rd 156 (Rocky Ridge Outlet) • 320-845-7676 Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Nursery provided.

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 Bradley Pearson 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 Father Michael Naughton, OSB 151 2nd St S • 320-845-2705 Mon.-Wed. Mass 7:30 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. HFS. Fri. 7:30 a.m. Sat. 7:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sun. 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 Pastor Allen Travaille 320-285-3390 • 320-763-4671 Sunday Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Bi-weekly Bible Study.

St. Edward’s Catholic Church, Elmdale Father Michael A. Kellogg 8550 Hwy 238 • 320-573-2975 Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass 10:00 a.m.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, Bowlus Father Michael A. Kellogg 104 Main St. • 320-584-5313 Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 7:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 8:00 p.m.

Community Country Church, Holdingford Chaplain Rev. Gregg Valentine 42457 171st Ave. • 320-746-0005 Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. (nursery available). Wednesday AWANA & Youth Group at 6:30 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Freeport Father Roger Klassen 106 3rd Ave NE • 320-836-2143 Sunday Mass 9:15 a.m. Weekday Mass: Wed. & Fri. 8:15 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. or by appt.

Tri-City Christian Center, Freeport Pastor Bob Bernard 338 W Main St • 320-836-2542 Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Sunday evening Worship 7 p.m. (2nd & 4th Sunday). Wednesday Family Night: nursery, graded classes, teen Bible study and Marriage & Family class.

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 9:00 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.

Deadline for Next Thursday’s Paper is Monday, July 23

St. Hedwig’s Catholic Church, Holdingford Father Mark Stang 320-746-2231 Apr. 1-Sept. 30: Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Holdingford Father Mark Stang 311 River Street • 320-746-2231 Weekday Mass: Tues. 7 p.m., Wed. 8 a.m., Thurs. 8 a.m. Fri. 8 a.m.

Oct. 1-Apr. 1: Sunday Mass at 8 a.m.

St. Mary's Catholic Church, Melrose Father Marvin Enneking 211 5th Ave SE • 320-256-4207 Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Monday 7:30 a.m. communion service. Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Mass. Wednesday & Thursday 7:30 a.m. Friday All School Mass 8:30 a.m. www. stmarysofmelrose.com 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 106 3rd Ave NE • 320-836-2143 Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Weekday Mass: Tues. & Thurs. 8:15 a.m. Sacrement of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. or by appt.

Immaculate Conception Church, St. Anna Father Mark Stang Co Rd 9 • 320-356-7313 Sat. 8:00 p.m.

St. Anthony Catholic Church Father Michael Naughton, OSB 24328 Trobec Street • 320-845-2416 Thurs. Mass 8:30 a.m. Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Father Michael A. Kellogg 44055 State Hwy 238 • 320-573-2975 Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 3:30 p.m. Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, St. Rosa Father Roger Klassen 28905 Co Rd 17 • 320-836-2537 Saturday Mass 8:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9 a.m. Weekday Mass: Mon. Thurs. 8:00 a.m.; Fri. 8:00 p.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 15 min. before weekday Mass or by appt.

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

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (LCMS), Swanville Pastor John O. Grein 505 Berkey Ave • 320-547-2928 Sunday Service 9:00 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class 10:15 a.m.

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

Gethsemane Lutheran Church ELCA, Upsala Pastor Trish Jorgenson 418 S Main St • 320-573-2001 Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m.; Holy Communion every Sunday. Fellowship following worship.

Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church, Upsala Pastor Fred Kutter 201 Johnson St • 320-573-2630 Sunday Service 8:00 a.m.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Upsala Father Michael. A. Kellogg 402 Main Street • 320-573-2975 Sacrament of Reconciliation Sunday 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.

Word of Life Free Lutheran Church, Upsala Pastor Jon Benson 3328 1st Ave W • 320-573-4450 Wednesday Kid’s Club, Youth Group & Adult Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

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As she was putting on one of the

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shoes, she felt something strange. She reached into the shoe and discovered her dollar bill. With it was a note that read, “Here’s your dollar back, Mom. I did it for love.”

Love has ears to hear the sigh of the sorrowing. It has eyes to see the needs of those who are suffering. It has feet that run to others to show mercy. It has hands that extend themselves to help others heal. It has a heart that can feel the pain that others are enduring. Love always forgets self to serve others.

If we are not serving others, we do not love. God’s word tells us to “love in deed, not words alone.”

May we each show more of His love every day.

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Hometown News • Thursday, July 19, 2012 • Page 11

Local Library events

Albany Library Dreamcatcher Program: Friday, July 20, from 1-2 p.m. for ages 12 and older. Bradley Sam from the Minnesota Historical Society’s Mille Lacs Indian Museum & Trading Post will demonstrate how to make a dreamcatcher and its significant in Native American culture.

Program participants will have an opportunity to make their own dreamcatcher. The attendance limit is 20 and preregistration is required.

Swanville Fishing League

July 11 • Shamineau Team Name Season Total Riverside Meats 200 Waltman Appraisal 148 Falls Fabricating 103 Giddings 94 Half “N” Inch Short 77 Reds Irish Pub #1 69 Wheres The Fish 62 Bad Company 54 Reds Irish Pub #2 47 Gorka’s Catering 43 OK Tire 31 Largest Fish Fish Date Size Fisherman No. Pike June 13 28 Laurie Giddings Crappie May 16 12 Darryl Bruder

Sally Waltman LM Bass June 6 20 Jim Waltman SM Bass June 13 17 1/4 Laurie Giddings Sunfish May 16 9 1/4 Curt Pearson Walleye May 30 26 3/4 Jim Gorka Rock Bass 9 1/4 Jim Waltman

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Community Concert Series: Tuesdays, from 7-8 p.m., at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 840 Lake Ave., Albany. Concerts take place on Families and individuals of all ages are invited. The schedule is: July 24: Albany Community Band, July 31: Banjo Dancers, Aug. 14: Dancing Light.

For information about programs and activities, call the Albany library at 320-8454843.

Upsala Library Camp Out at the Library: Tuesday, July 24, 7-10 p.m. for children ages 4-10. Hear campfire stories as you learn about stars, bats, frogs and other critters. The attendance limit is 15 and preregistration is required.

Tour the Minnesota History Center: Tuesday, July 31, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. for families, teens and adults in St. Paul. View “Minnesota Tragedy: The U.S.-Dakota War of 1962”. “Minnesota Tragedy” is a new exhibit including documents, images and artifacts relating to the war.

The Upsala Public Library is sponsoring a coach bus to view the exhibit. It will leave the Upsala Area Schools parking lot at 8 a.m. and arrive back at Upsala around 7 p.m. The attendance limit is 53 and preregistration is required.

For more information contact the Upsala Public Library at 320-573-4282.

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RUMMAGE SALE: July 19, 9-6, July 20, 9-9; Shady Oak Lane across from Camp Lebanon, 4 miles west of Upsala.

GARAGE SALE: July 27-28, 8 a.m.2 p.m.; Grey Eagle United Methodist Church. Furniture, etc., at Lake Country Storage. Saturday Craft, Bake Sale and Luncheon.

HELP WANTED Waitress Apply in Person at SHIPWREX, BURTRUM

HOUSE CLEANING: Will do house/ cabin cleaning on regular basis or seasonal. References available. Call Janine at 320-285-5902.

JK-tfnB WANTED TO BUY: Good slaughter cows, big bulls, also lumpjaw, foundered, lame steers, etc. (Pay with green.)

Henry Kasper, 320-547-9913, cell 320360-9913.

7/26P WANTED: Playground bars, gymnastic bars, mats. Call 612-597-2998, Grey Eagle.

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FOR SALE: Portable electric cement mixer, $50. Call 320-573-2340.

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East Village Townhome Glenwood: Gables Townhome Sauk Centre: Centre Crossing Townhome

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FOR SALE: Little Tykes Hot Wheels bed with Sealy mattress, excellent condition, paid $449, asking $125. Call 320-360-5356, Kim. FOR SALE: Hide-a-bed, queen-sized, nice condition, dusty blue fabric, near Birch Lakes, $75 or B/O. Call 320-2820717.

FOR SALE: 14 ½’ fiberglass boat, $100; wood flare box, $65; running gear $100; 1996 Dodge van, $1,195. Call 320-732-2272, evenings.

FOR SALE: 14 foot aluminum fishing boat, near Mound Lake, $500. All money donated to Alzheimer’s Assoc. Call 651-238-7521.

7/26 FOR SALE: Black Angus beef bull.

Call 320-250-0052.

FOR SALE FRUIT TREES: Honeycrisp apple, Honeygold apple, plum & pear trees, $25 each, potted. Phone 320632-3412, Little Falls.

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~ THANK YOU! ~ Freeport Family Fishing

Would like to thank these donors for their generous support of our June 2nd, 2012 Fishing Tournament. We had a record turnout of 147 kids fishing this year with beautiful weather. The Freeport Family Fishing has stocked over 65,000 4-9 inch Walleye fingerlings in area lakes in past years. This is all possible because of your donations to our Adopt-A-Fish program. Thanks to all of those who have participated and helped make this possible. We hope to see you all again next year on June 1, 2013. Visit our pier on Kings Lake, installed in 2008.

Thank these area businesses when you stop in to see them:

Freeport State Bank Dan & Marilyn Bueckers Worms Lumber Hennen Lumber Al Beste Atkinson Well -Rodney Atkinson Joel Overman Miller Marine Stearns Electric Assoc.

Grand Casino Tim Linn Melrose Implement Northern Lights Trucking Erv Bueckers Recycling The Lynx Golf Course Millwood Metal Works Bill & Ann Wolke A-Lee Photo New Munich Haufbrau Ackies Pioneer Inn Midway Auto Body M&B Jigs Shady’s Bar

Freeport Gas & Grocery/Rahn’s Melissa Eisenschenk Jerry Timp Larry & Elaine Beuning Hennen Flooring Freeport Fire Dept.

Donlar Construction Famo Feeds Albany Sportsman’s Club Judy Hennen Greenwald Pub Bayer Built Woodworks St. Rosa Lions Millwood Transport Stu Johnson Construction Commercial Exchange Corp.

Blue Shores Fabricating MN Maintenance Plus St. Rosa Lumber Meyer Milk Hauling Schiffler’s Liquors Klaphake Custom Harvesting Brasky’s Bar Linda B’s

Arvig Communication Kervies Bar Acme Tool Warrior Boats Charlie’s Cafe Ice Daze-I-94 Rec. Club Roving Hillbillies Snowmobile Club Heartland Chapter MN Darkhouse/Angling Assoc.

Rick & Deb Hoeschen I Want Communications Petermeier Wholesale Bait Lincoln Bait Quality Trailer Products Boomerang Sports All Stars Sports Bar & Grill Arnzen Construction Hempker’s Zoo Freeport Rec. Club Woody’s Bar Snap Fitness-Melrose Mike Elfering Paul’s Par-A-Dice Bar Corner Pub

Paul & Tammy Luethmers Melrose Beacon Jim’s Snowmobile & Marine Jim Meyer/Redline Apparel Arnie & Rigina Hoeschen Central MN Credit Union Lornnie & Joyce Middendorf Thomas Tool Rudy’s Country Store Freeport Screen Printing Albany Telephone Assoc.

Freeport Lions Wilwerding Dairy Burger King-Melrose B&F Fastener Supply MN Gold Meats St. Rosa Jaycees Sandy Janke Bernicks Peg Hartung Back Water Jerry Mayers Dave & Linda Finken