Hometown News July 30, 2015

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Harvey Mackay Obituaries: Sperl, Reiter, Statz, Borash, Sobania,

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ABCs for reaching your dreams -By Harvey Mackay I often joke that it takes years to become an overnight success.

But it starts with a dream. My dream was to own a factory.

I wasn’t even sure what kind of product I’d make, or exactly where it would be. But I pictured myself walking the factory floor, talking to workers. The pile of brokendown machines I bought might have looked more like a nightmare at the time. But dreams come true – with a lot of wide-awake work.

Here are my ABCs for reaching

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A is for attitude. It is absolutely essential that you have a positive mental attitude in every aspect of life.

B is for believe in yourself, even when no one else does. Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you can’t accomplish your goals. It doesn’t matter if they say you can’t do it. The only thing that matters is if you say it.

C is for creativity. Your dream might not even be original. You can start with an existing idea, product or service, and then use your innovative skills to take it to a new level.

D is for determination, what keeps us hammering away. Determined people possess the stamina and courage to pursue their ambitions despite criticism, ridicule or unfavorable circumstances.

E is for enthusiasm. You should be so pumped about your dream that you won’t take no for an answer.

Get excited about what you can accomplish.

F is for focus. Don’t let distractions and interruptions undermine your focus. Keep your eye on the prize.

G is for goal. Goals give you more than a reason to get up in the

morning; they are an incentive to keep you going all day. Goals tend to tap the deeper resources and draw the best out of life.

H is for hard work. Be prepared to work long and hard to make your dreams come true. You might lose some sleep achieving your dreams, but rest assured, it will be worth it.

I is for imagination. As you explore possibilities, give your mind some space to wander to new territory.

J is for just do it! Ideas don’t work unless you do.

K is for keep dreaming. Often times one idea will lead to another and then another. Watch your dreams grow.

L is for learn everything that is Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 • Albany Heritage Day. See ad on page 4.

• American Wrestling Federation Presents Barroom Brawl at the 12 Mile Tavern, Swanville. See ad on page 11.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 • Seven Dolors Parish Festival, Albany.

See ad on page 5.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4 • National Night Out starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Lions Park. See ad on page 11.

• Melrose Night to Unite from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Sauk River Park, Melrose.

FRI.-SUN., AUGUST 7-9 • Upsala Heritage Festival. See ad on page 16.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 • Dad Belgian Waffles from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Upsala High School.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 • New Munich Jaycees Brats & Hotdogs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the New Munich City Park.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 • 27th Annual Grey Eagle Fire Dept.

Corn on the Cob & Ham Feed from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Fire Hall.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21 • Sauk Centre United Methodist Church Annual Salad Luncheon & Bake Sale from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the church.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 • St. Francis of Assisi 60th Annual Fall Festival.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25 • American Red Cross Blood Drive

from 1-7 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 • Johnny Holm Concert at 8 p.m. at the Basefield Field in New Munich.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 • Community Builders Concert in the Park: Community Choir at 6 p.m. at the Lions Park, 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.

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 firstz Monday of the month at 8 p.m.

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

HELPING HANDS LUNCHEON • Monthly Community Luncheon meets every 2nd Thursday at 2 p.m., Holdingford Legion.

HELPING HANDS LUNCH BUNCH • Meets the last Wednesday of each month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temperatures Date

7/22 7/23 7/24 7/25 7/26 7/27

High 81 84 82 80 85 87

Low 65 65 67 61 63 68

Friday

Sunny.

High: 80 Low: 53

Weekend Weather Saturday

Partly sunny.

High: 82 Low: 59

Sunday

Mostly sunny.

High: 83 Low: 54

Hometown News • Thursday, July 30, 2015 • Page 3

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 important to you. Take classes, find mentors, search online – there’s a world of information available just waiting for you.

M is for mentors. Connect with successful people, even if they are not in your chosen field. Pick their brains and find out how they achieved their dreams.

N is for no. Know when to say no, we need to try a new approach.

O is for open mind. Consider options that could improve your ideas and make adjustments as needed.

P is for perfection. In your dreams, your concept is perfect. Work out the kinks, shake out the wrinkles, and keep trying until you can’t do any better.

Q is for question. Ask the right questions, and not only will you get good information, you will get it sooner and tailored to your needs.

R is for results. As I often say,

they don’t pay off on effort, they pay off on results. Your dream may take some time to achieve, but until you produce results, it’s still just a dream.

S is for strategy. A strategy connects where you are and where you want to go. Do something every day that puts you a step closer to achieving the dream.

T is for tenacity. Take control of your own destiny. It helps to have a little bulldog in you to achieve your dreams.

U is for unique. Lots of people may have the same dream as you, but you are unique in your ability, desire and knowledge.

V is for visualize your dreams. I believe that visualization is one of the most powerful means of achieving personal goals. If seeing is believing, visualizing is achieving.

W is for what’s next. When you have realized your dream, start

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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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dreaming again.

X is for experience. Use your own experience to generate ideas and solutions.

Y is for YOUR dreams. Make sure you are not chasing someone else’s dreams.

Z is for ZZZs – a great place to start dreaming.

Mackay’s Moral: May all your dreams come true.

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Constance (Connie) Statz

Obituaries Marcella “Sal” Elizabeth Sperl

Mass of Christian Burial took place on Tuesday, July 28th for Marcella “Sal” Elizabeth Speril.

Father Cletus Connors, OSB officiated and burial was in the parish cemetery Sal Sperl ended her sentimental journey of 88 years and passed away peacefully on Friday with her husband by her side.

She was born in Albany, MN on the home farm to Alfred and Rose (Sadlowsky) Miller. While at a dance, she met the love of her life, Anselm (Ansie) Sperl. They married in 1947 and enjoyed 67 years together.

Sal was valedictorian of her high school class and started her young career working for Kraft Foods and then Raymond Brothers in Minneapolis as a secretary. She returned to Albany where she worked for Stearns County Bank.

After raising her children, Sal dedicated 20 years as a library assistant for Albany Area Schools.

Sal was a “domestic engineer”—she truly enjoyed being a homemaker and a hostess—and in her free time she loved flower gardening, cooking and baking, crossword puzzles, scrabble, quilting and painting. She and Ansie enjoyed displaying their crafts at shows for 15

years.

Sal is survived by her husband, Ansie, five children: Susan Sperl, Karen Sperl, Gary (Elaine) Sperl, Steve (Jean) Sperl, Kelly Sperl; nine grandchildren: Jessica, Andrea, Erika, Laura, David, Michael, Amanda, Adam, Mariah, and two great grandchildren: Willa and Hattie. Her surviving siblings are Helen Miller of Albany, MN, Joseph (Shirley) Miller of St. Joseph, Alice (Ron) Zumwalde of Richmond, MN, Dennis (Bonnie) Miller, Alexandria, MN and Ruth Miller, sister-in-law, of Albany, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Rose Miller, a daughter Peggy, siblings Ralph Miller and Rosie DeMuth and her husband Leo, and Helen Miller’s long-time companion Steve Schwahn, as well as four siblings who died in infancy—Edward, James, Pauline and Edmund.

Arrangements provided by MillerCarlin Funeral Home of Albany.

Thomas W. Reiter Sr.

Thomas W. Reiter Sr., 71 year old resident of Flensburg, MN passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN with Rev. Gregg Valentine officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral chapel

ge Day 2015 a t i r e H Saturday, August 1

Sponsored by: Albany Lions Club Albany Area Chamber of Commerce & Albany Area Jaycees

7-9 AM: J ourney to Health Expo 8 AM: 5 k, 7 AM Registration; 9 AM: 1K Proceeds go to Early Childhood Education 10 AM - 2 PM: All School Reunion, Light lunch provided by Albany Mutual Telephone Association 11 AM: 1st Annual Heritage Classic Start: 10 AM Sign-In, Pedal Bike Ride 1 PM: Rookies Bean Bag Toss; 12 PM Sign-In 2 PM - 1 AM: Food, Food, Food!!!

2 PM: Fire Trucks & National Guard Humvee 2 PM: Ice Cream Social; Free under age 12 2 PM: Beer Garden Opens & Charitable Gambling 2 PM: Teen Bean Bag Toss, 1:3- PM Sign-In; Open to ages 13-18 2 PM: Children’s Activities Provided by Albany Women of Today Face Painter & Balloon Art until 4 PM Sponsored by State Farm Insurance 4 PM: Children’s Tractor Pedal Pull, 3:30 PM Registration; Sponsored by Blattner Energy 7 PM: Grand Parade, Theme: Celebrating Albany: 125 Years. Prizes for Best use of Theme.

Give-A-Ways for the Kids!

Medallion Hunt

• 1st Clue: Albany Chrysler Center’s Car Show, Friday, July 31, at 7 PM • 2nd Clue: Journey to Health, 9 AM • 3rd Clue: Chamber Booth, 2 PM • 4th Clue: Chamber Booth, 5 PM 3 - 5 PM Daytime Music Elk River German Band

Cosponsors by: CHI Albany Area Health & Central MN Credit Union, Albany.

All Day: Awesome Prizes

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3 PM: Children’s Bikes Give-A-Way (1 Girl, 1 Boy) Sponsored by Buecker’s City Sanitation

5 PM: Children’s Bikes Give-A-Way (1 Girl, 1 Boy) Sponsored by Albany Fleet Supply

6 PM: Children’s Bikes Give-A-Way (1 Girl, 1 Boy) Sponsored by Teal’s Market

Entertainment

7 PM: Grand Parade Theme: Celebrating Albany: 125 Years.

8 PM: Music Dirt Road Prophets Dusk: Fireworks

Sponsored by Albany Lions, Albany Area Jaycees & The City of Albany.

10:30 PM: Free Concert BLACKHAWK

Sponsored by Albany Area Jaycees & Albany Lions

Constance (Connie) Statz, age 59, of Pillager, MN passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 16, 2015.

Connie was born in Estherville, Iowa, on July 3, 1956, to Galen

and Patricia Origer.

Connie had a way of filling a room with her energy. For a little woman, she had an enormous heart. Connie taught all who knew her about compassion and unconditional love; altruism came naturally to her. If we all lived that way, we would all be better for it.

Connie’s commitment to AIDS awareness and education segued into

her participating in the creation of Camp Benedict, a non- profit annual retreat for those impacted by the virus. Camp Benedict was created 21 years ago and has counseled hundreds of those affected by the AIDS virus. It advocates for the building of confidence, as well as friendships, which was cultivated

by Connie’s innate social nature and humanity.

Connie will be remembered for her passionate love for her family and friends, infectious laugh, and enjoyment for pulling pranks on people. Her memory will be forever cherished by her husband of 40 years, James, her two sons, Nathan and Nicholis, and her daughter-in-law Kate. She also had a granddaughter, Maija, whom she loved dearly. In addition, Connie leaves behind six siblings, many brothers and sisters-in-law, and an enormous number of friends who have been blessed by her kindness throughout the years.

Jerome Joseph Borash

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Jerome J. Borash, age 60, of Rice, was held Monday, July 27, 2015 at Holy Cross Church in North Prairie.

Father Greg Mastey officiated, Father Roger Klassen concelebrated, and burial was in the parish cemetery.

Jerome passed away Thursday morning after a long hard fight with cancer.

Jerome was born on January 22, 1955 to Raymond and Lucille (Puchalla) Borash. He attended the local elementary school and graduated from Royalton High School. Jerome married Debra Seelen on April 15, 1978 in Little Falls and they welcomed eight children in their family. He worked as a carman welder with Burlington Northern Railroad from 1973-1980 and then he worked as a coating prep operator from 1982-2012 at the Sartell Paper Mill. Jerome loved nature, helping on the family farm. He cherished his wife, children, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, future daughter-in-law, grandchildren, and siblings. He loved outdoor sports such as hunting and fishing, and helped 4-H Shooting Sports. Jerome was a past member of the Sportsmans Club, was a firearms safety instructor, a member of the Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Morrison County Sheriff’s Posse.

He was an active lifelong member of Holy Cross Church and was an usher for many years.

Jerome is survived by his wife of 37 years, Debra Borash, of Rice; his children Joseph (Kelly) Borash, Duluth; Jesse Borash, St. Cloud; Audrey Borash, St. Cloud; Alicia (Jon) Ostendorf, Rice; Joshua (Jessica) Borash, St. Stephen; Jacob Borash, Rice; Jason Borash, Rice; John (fiancée Breanna Motschke)

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Borash, Hutchinson; his grandchildren Calvin Borash, Christian Borash, Landen and Isabella Ostendorf, Burklee Borash; his siblings Jim (Bernnie) Borash, Rice; Betty (John) Mastey, Foley; Kathy Street, Eyota; Elaine (Greg) Anderson, St. Joseph; Mary (Delmar) Lashinski, North Pole, AK; Jane (Darrell) Heitzman, Albany; Judy (Ron) Lashinski, South Haven; Ron (Ann) Borash, Bowlus; as well as other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Lucille Borash, his brothers-in-law Mike Doucette and Gary Street, his niece Elizabeth Lashinski, and his nephew Michael Borash.

Arrangements were made with Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, Holdingford.

Alois “Al” J. Sobania

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Alois “Al” Sobania, age 83, of Sartell and formerly of Bowlus, will be at 12 Noon on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in Bowlus.

Father John Odero will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Al passed from this world to the next in the early morning hours on Monday, July 27th. There will be a visitation one hour before service, beginning at 11:00 AM, at the church Thursday morning.

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Delroy M. Kiley

D e l r o y Kiley, age 75 of Upsala, MN, died Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at his home.

Funeral services were held on Monday, July 27 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala, MN with Pastor Clayton Wilfer officiating. Burial took place at Gethsemane Lutheran Cemetery.

Delroy Melvin Kiley was born on June 4, 1940 in Krain Township, Stearns County, MN to the late Thomas and Hattie (Jarnot) Kiley. He attended country school through the 8th grade. On July 2, 1960, he was united in marriage to Karel Dahl at Grace Lutheran Church in Albert Lea, MN. He worked for Nabisco in the Twin Cities until the couple purchased a farm near Pine Lake, MN in the mid 1960’s. The couple then moved to Upsala, MN in 1967 and

Sally Uphoff

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, July 30, 2015 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon for Sally Uphoff who died Friday at Lakeview Ranch Care Center in Dassel. The Rev. Blane Wasnie, O.S.B. will officiate and burial will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services Thursday at the church in Avon.

Sally was born in Greenwald to Leo & Caroline (Nathe) Schwieters.

She married Sylvester “Vess” Uphoff on September 11, 1946 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Greenwald. She worked at St. John’s University for many years. She is a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon where she

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continued to farm until the mid 1970’s when he began driving semi-trucks.

He continued to drive truck until his retirement in 2014. Delroy was a kind and gentle man who cherished spending time with his family and friends. One of his favorite past-times was “spending his children’s inheritance” at auctions and at the casino! He also enjoyed camping, fishing, spending time outside and picking on his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala.

Delroy is survived by his sons, Mike Kiley & wife, Janice (Stueve) of Upsala, MN and John Kiley & wife, Mary (Lechner), of Sauk Rapids, MN; brother, Richard “Dick” (Sharon) Kiley; six grandchildren; five and one half great-grandchildren; best friend, Sue Dierks; four step children; seven step-grandchildren; three step great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Karel; brother, Bob and an infant daughter.

was active as a Christian Mother, Choir member and Eucharistic Minister. Sally was an amazing woman who was very strong willed. She loved to have fun with her family and friends and was known to her grandchildren as the “fun” grandma as they truly adored her. She enjoyed playing cards with a very competitive nature. She was always there for her friends and family for anything. Her church and her family was the center of her life. She always enjoyed life and helping people in need.

Survivors include her children, Gale (Ken) Raiber of St. Cloud; Sandra (Cal) Brastad of Savage; Mark (Annie) of Lakeville; Craig (Mary Kay) of Prior Lake; sisters, Charlene Ohmann of Greenwald; Joan Ehersmann of St. Cloud 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Vess, son Dale, grandson Cole Brastad, sisters, Loretta Meyer, Dolores Wahlage, Jean Barten, brothers, Herbert and Anthony Schwieters.

Grace Ann Forner

Grace Ann Forner, 92, St. Cloud, formerly of Avon, died July 19, 2015 in Bloomington, MN. Arrangements: Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Allegra H. Sjurseth

Services celebrating the life of Allegra Hannah Sjurseth, age 92, of Albany, was held Monday, July 27, 2015 at Immanuel L u t h e r a n Church in Farming. Pastor Frederick Kutter officiated and burial took place in the church cemetery. Allegra passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning after a brief illness.

Allegra was born at home in Farming Township on October 28, 1922 to Otto and Clara (Jopp) Lemke. She was raised with three siblings in the Farming area. On September 12, 1942, she married Arthur Sjurseth at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farming and their union welcomed three sons. They lived for 30 years in Hope, ND where Allegra worked as a clerk in a clothing store in addition to being a homemaker. Allegra’s children remember her canning, baking pies, and sewing their clothes. After

Arthur’s death, she returned to Albany to care for her elderly mother. Allegra was active in both of her parishes, ND and MN, where she belonged to the Ladies’ Aide and taught Sunday school for years at each church. She enjoyed visiting with family and friends and socializing at fish frys. Allegra was a kind, loving, and giving woman. She was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Farming.

Allegra is survived by her sons Dan (Louise “Pat) Sjurseth, Albany; Allen (Sonia) Sjurseth, Pelican Rapids; Keith (Jean) Sjurseth, Sauk Centre; her sister Ardella Kjelstad, Red Wing; and other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Clara and Otto, her husband of 35 years Arthur in 1987, her brother Erhard Lemke, her sister Adeline Campbell, her brother-in-law Robert Kjelstad, and sister-in-law Pat Bjorklund.

Darrel G. Beuning

Darrel G. Beuning, 54, Freeport, died July 19, 2015.

Services were held Friday, July 24 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Freeport.

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THUR., AUG. 6: BBQ pork riblet, O’Brien potatoes, steamed cabbage, dinner roll, Mississippi mud bar.

FRI., AUG. 7: Country fried steak, whipped potatoes, gravy, green beans, watermelon. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., AUG. 3: Turkey/bacon/lettuce/tomato sandwich, minestrone soup, pears.

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Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, My husband and I are both 50, and we make about $50,000 a year. We have a little bit of debt, and recently my mother-in-law moved in with us due to health issues. We’ve always gotten by, but now we’re struggling with the additional expense of having her with us. We love her, but we’re unsure what to do financially. Do you have any suggestions?

-Jen Dear Jen, Anytime things get tight and something like that happens, it’s your wake-up call. It’s the phone ringing, so I’m going to tell you to pick up the phone. It’s telling you that you’ve been kind of sloppy and disorganized with your finances in the past, but you’ve made just enough money to get away with it.

Her moving in tightened things up, and that’s understandable to a point.

But it has shone a spotlight on the fact that you’re going to have to start doing a written plan and behaving. Chances are you’re going to have to cut back on some stuff, because you’ve chosen to take care of her. This is an honorable choice and a wonderful thing you’re doing, by the way.

With this added responsibility you’ve taken on — and many Americans are facing the same thing — you’re going to find yourselves on one end of the Sandwich Generation.

They’re sandwiched between taking care of their parents and taking care of their grown kids. And the way you handle it is with a written budget.

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-Dave Dear Dave, What percentage of your total net worth should your personal residence be during retirement?

-Sue Dear Sue, Honestly, I don’t have a set percentage for this kind of thing. The larger your net worth, the smaller the percentage would be. Let’s say you’re worth $5 million. In this scenario, you wouldn’t want to have 50 percent in your home. But if you’re worth $150,000, you’re probably going to have more than 50 percent in your home.

So, the smaller your net worth is, the larger the percentage your home will likely be. That’s very reasonable, and it’s one way you can look at. If you’re in the million-dollar range of net worth, I don’t think I’d want to have half or more of it in my house.

But I think you see how I’m looking at that. You want to try and have as small a portion as possible, but you also have to have a home that’s suitable for your needs.

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

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Zebra mussels have been confirmed in Fish Trap Lake near the city of Motley in Morrison County, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Fish Trap Lake will be designated as zebra mussel infested.

On June 30, a lake user reported a zebra mussel attached to a submerged tree branch near shore in Fish Trap Lake that was later confirmed by a DNR aquatic invasive species (AIS) specialist. DNR staff surveyed the lake Thursday and found an established population of adult zebra mussels in widespread areas of the lake. As such, this infestation would not be a candidate for treatment. Treatment methods have recently been used in other lakes with newly reported, isolated populations in shallow waters. More detailed surveys of Fish Trap Lake will be conducted this week.

“Fish Trap Lake is the first lake in Morrison County to be confirmed with zebra mussels,” said Christine Jurek, DNR invasive species specialist in Sauk Rapids. “This new infestation underscores the need for continued diligence in complying with the state’s laws to prevent and curb the spread of invasive species. Boaters and anglers need to be extra vigilant in ensuring their boat and equipment are clean before leaving a lake access, and to contact the DNR right away if they find suspicious aquatic animals or plants.”

The vast majority of Minnesota lakes are not infested by any aquatic invasive species, and less than onequarter of one percent of Minnesota lakes are known to have zebra mussels. Likewise, most Minnesota anglers and boaters follow the aquatic invasive species laws and do their part to prevent the spread of invasive species. Under law, boaters are required to clean weeds and debris from their boats, remove drain plugs and keep them out while traveling, and dispose of unused bait in the trash.

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Zebra Mussels Confirmed in Fish Trap Lake in Morrison County it is an invasive species by obtaining the sample from the individual who discovered it. Once identified, DNR staff immediately survey shorelines and lake bottoms near the reported discovery site in an attempt to confirm the infestation. Sometimes divers are used to search deeper waters.

Jurek offers these suggestions to anyone who thinks they may have made a discovery: • Place specimen in a bag or other container to keep it intact.

• Take a photo of the suspected invasive species.

• Mark on a lake map or GPS the exact location where the specimen was found.

• Contact a local DNR office immediately to arrange transport to the office. DNR regulations allow transport of vegetation and animals to field offices for identification purposes.

• Email a photo and the location of possible discovery to a local DNR office.

Unless it is a sample being transported directly to a DNR office for identification, Minnesota law prohibits the possession or transport of any aquatic invasive species in the state.

Some aquatic invasive species are small and difficult to see at the access.

Along with the clean, drain, dispose steps required by law, spraying or drying a boat helps prevent the spread of small species. To remove or kill them before moving to another body of water, especially after leaving zebra mussel or spiny waterflea infested waters, the DNR recommends that boaters either: • Spray boat with high-pressure water; • Rinse boat with hot water (120 degrees for two minutes, or 140 degrees for 10 seconds); or • Dry boat and equipment for at least five days.

More information about zebra mussels, how to inspect boats and other water-related equipment, and a current list of designated infested waters is available on the DNR website at www.mndnr.gov/ais.

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John Young inducted into the Mobile Beat Hall of Fame

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By Ruthie Flaa Mobile Beat Las Vegas (MBLV) recently inducted Disc Jockey John Young of Grey Eagle, Minnesota into their Hall of Fame for the year 2015. The Mobile Beat Hall of Fame seeks to award and show gratitude to those who have committed a majority of their time and efforts into benefitting the Disc Jockey industry. Those inducted are not only known as good leaders, but have offered their experience to others within the Mobile entertainment field, as well as having made the most of their career in order to better the industry as a whole.

At his induction, Young was recognized for his ability to make a difference, develop new ideas, and lead by example. Before being brought to the stage to thank the crowd for the honor of being inducted, a video was shown, featuring discussion of Young’s accomplishments and interviews with Disc Jockeys who expressed their appreciation for Young’s

character, leadership and hard work throughout his career.

Young began his Disc Jockey career in 1986. His first event was a high school dance in Grey Eagle, and he continued on to do many other events, including weddings and more high school dances. Shortly after, Young along with Werner Buttweiler founded Sound Force Disc Jockey, a company focused on providing quality entertainment for Central Minnesota. In 2004 Young launched the Disc Jockey News, a form of media that Disc Jockeys could turn to for tips and advice, including personal stories from others within the field.

With so many more accomplishments throughout his career, Young has become a voice and inspiration to many.

His hard work won’t stop here, and it is certain that he will continue to be a positive influence to others and will keep changing the Disc Jockey Industry for the better.

Sheriff Investigating Counterfeit Bills Near Freeport The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of counterfeit $100 and $20 bills being passed at convenience stores on the west end of the county.

On Tuesday, July 21 two stores reported that counterfeit bills had been used to make purchases. Schmidty’s in Freeport determined the bills were counterfeit while they were still in possession of them, and Rudy’s Country Store in St. Rosa had the bills returned by a bank.

Lt. Bob Dickhaus guessed more counterfeit money was circulating in the area, and estimated the amount to be at least $1,000. Dickhaus said people

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“Paper money isn’t really paper. It’s cotton,” Dickhaus said. “Counterfeit money is just paper. It should feel too smooth, and the colors are off.”

Dickhaus said anyone who suspects they have been given counterfeit money should contact the Sheriff’s Office.

Officers are attempting to gather as many of the bills as they can, and will look at surveillance footage to try to determine who was using them at the stores.

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imately $800.00. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Todd County Sheriffs Office.

July 9, 2015: At approximately 8:43 a.m., the Todd County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fire at the address of 22276 County 105 in Bruce Township.

The remains of a trailer house had been started on fire at that property. Swanville Fire Department responded and extinguished the fire. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Todd County Sheriff’s Office.

July 10, 2015: At approximately 2324 hours Cherie Bukurrou, Long Prairie, was traveling north on County Road 12 near the city of Swanville when she struck a deer with her 2012 Kia Sorento.

The vehicle had substantial front end damage while Cherie and her passenger were uninjured in the crash.

July 11, 2015: At 2206 hours TCSO assisted the MN State Patrol with a motorcycle accident on State HWY 28 just south of Burtrum, MN. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office, Grey Eagle Fire & Rescue and Long Prairie Ambulance also assisted with the accident.

July 22, 2015: At 0559 hours Ryan Boyland of Grey Eagle struck a bear while driving eastbound on Co Rd 2 in Birchdale Township. Damage was sustained to the driver side bumper area of the 2010 Town & Country van he was driving.

July 23, 2015: At approximately 1754 hours Courtney Marty of rural Grey Eagle reported a hit and run at the Fairy Lake beach parking lot off of County Road 95 in Kandota Township.

Marty stated that she witnessed a silver or tan colored SUV strike her vehicle and leave the scene. The suspect vehicle is described as a silver or tan colored SUV with tinted back windows. The SUV has a damaged taillight and should have other rear damage. Marty was able to get cell phone photos of the vehicle as it left the scene. Anyone with information of the crash is asked to contact the Todd County Sheriffs Office.

July 25, 2015: At approximately 1631 hours Teri Bense, Grey Eagle, contacted the Todd County Sheriffs Office to report the theft of her 9MM Springfield handgun from her residence. Teri stated that the gun was valued at approx-

Morrison County Sheriff’s Office June 10, 2015: At approximately 6:07 p.m., a Morrison County Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a white Oldsmobile van between Lincoln and Cushing on Highway 10 in Cushing Township. The deputy observed a traffic violation and made the traffic stop and later identified the occupants of the vehicle. The deputy identified the driver of the vehicle by full name and date of birth and it was later learned that the female driver provided a false name and date of birth. The driver was correctly identified as Romano Marilyn Needham, age 45, from Redby, MN. The deputy confirmed that Needham had two active warrants for her arrest and she was arrested without incident. The other occupant who was arrested was identified as Darryl Goodman, age 22 from Alsip, Illinois.

This case is still under investigation and has been forwarded to the Morrison County Attorney’s Office pending preparation of formal charges.

According to Sheriff Larsen, the deputy recognized suspicious activity occurring inside the van and conducted a search on the vehicle. During the course of the search, approximately 11 ounces of suspected heroin was located.

Larsen states that this is a case where the deputy utilized his drug interdiction training and took thousands of dollars worth of illegal narcotic drugs off the streets of Morrison County.

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Learn and Play at Archaelogy Day Camp Collaboration with St. Cloud State University Archaeologists Join us from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, at the Stearns History Museum as we partner with St. Cloud State University Archaeologists in this fun all-day camp for kids.

Children, ages 7-12, will learn what it’s like to be an archaeologist. They will conduct an archaeological dig, map artifacts, survey the oldest building in St. Cloud, go on a nature hike, sift through soil, and tour the museum.

There is a fee, and limited to 40 campers. To register or for information,

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The Upsala Heritage Days 5K Walk/ Run will be held on Saturday, August 8th. Check-in and same day registration will take place from 7-7:45 a.m. in the Upsala High School Commons. The race will begin at 8:00 a.m. Medals will be awarded to the top overall male and female and to the top 3 males and females in each age group.

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Birthday Open House

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Mamie Thompson

Mamie Thompson will be celebrating her 100 birthday on Saturday, August 8 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Chuck and Patty Thompson residence, 24700 220th St., Long Prairie, 320-815-6602.

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Emily Hughes and Jeremy Becker of Grey Eagle are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Hadleigh Colleen Becker, born Sunday, July 26, 2015 at 8:44 a.m. at the CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Hadleigh weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 19 inches in length.

Star Tribune names Central Minnesota Credit Union a 2015 Top Workplace Central Minnesota Credit Union has been named one of the Top Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. The Top Workplaces special section was published in the Star Tribune on Sunday, June 14.

Produced by the same team that compiles the 24-year-old Star Tribune 100 report of the best-performing public companies in Minnesota, Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. The analysis included responses from over 69,100 employees at Minnesota public, private and nonprofit organizations.

The results of the Star Tribune Top Workplaces are based on survey information collected by WorkplaceDynamics, an independent company specializing in employee engagement and retention.

“Acknowledgment as being one of the Top Workplaces is a humbling experience. Our team members deserve the recognition, as they are centered on our continued success day in and day

out.” Rick Odenthal CEO Star Tribune Publisher Michael J. Klingensmith said, “The companies in the Star Tribune Top Workplaces deserve high praise for creating the very best work environments in the state of Minnesota. My congratulations to each of these exceptional companies.”

To qualify for the Star Tribune Top Workplaces, a company must have more than 50 employees in Minnesota.

Over 2,100 companies were invited to participate. Rankings were composite scores calculated purely on the basis of employee responses.

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St. Cloud Hospital Behavioral Health Clinic to Offer Family and Friends Support Group for Eating Disorders In the United States, nearly 30 million women and men of all ages, race and backgrounds suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder, such as anorexia or bulimia, at some point in their lives. An eating disorder affects the entire family.

To help, the St. Cloud Hospital Behavioral Health Clinic is offering a Family and Friends Support Group for Eating Disorders from 5:15-6:15 p.m., the first Thursday of the month at CentraCare Health Plaza in the Leonard, Street & Deinard room. Upcoming meetings are Aug. 6, Sept. 3 and Oct. 1.

Groups are led by a licensed psychologist or registered dietitian and provide support to friends and family through education and sharing with others who also have a loved one with an eating disorder. Each month a different topic will be explored. Attendees will take away tips for making mealtimes less stressful, how to respond to food and body image struggles and what to say or not to say.

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STRANGE BREED by Steve Langille

Thought for the week:

Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.

-Albert Einstein

Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

House Republicans were adamant in opposing any gas tax increase, while the DFL and Gov. Dayton supported a gross receipts sales tax on motor fuel with a base increase of at least 16 cents chairman of the House Environment per gallon. That would be in addition and Natural Resources Committee. to our current gas tax of 28.5 cents and Attended a meeting in Fergus Falls would increase or decrease annually, last week pertaining to transportation depending on the price of fuel. needs in west central Minnesota. Hosted Our farm finally received benefiby the District 4 Transportation Advi- cial rains last week when just over an sory Committee, those attending heard inch fell during the night on Thursday. updates from MnDOT personnel on In driving around the district, crops for their construction schedule for the next the most part look very good. The corn, five years. A panel discussion was held especially, has a dark green color and, on a program known as Safe Routes to in many places, abundant moisture to School, in addition to hearing updates fill out and produce a good crop. Those on the Complete Streets Program. who follow markets must also have that Of course, no meeting focusing in mind as commodity prices in the past on transportation would be complete week have really taken a tumble. The without a discussion of funding issues, mid-season crop scare of too much rain along with increasing the gas tax. A in the “I” states of Illinois and Indiana, representative from the Association of along with Missouri, has subsided and Minnesota Counties gave an update on analysts are predicting solid production local funding, saying that of our state’s once again.

87 counties, 15 are making use of a loThings get really busy this weekcal option sales tax. Another 48 coun- end as four parades are on the schedule, ties have adopted a “wheel-age tax,” along with the Stearns County Fair in through which an additional fee is add- Sauk Centre. Parades will be held Sated when residents renew their license urday in Garfield, Forada, and Albany, tabs. in addition to Greenwald on Sunday Frustration was expressed by some morning. It’s always fun to visit with that no additional funding was provided folks at the fair and to take in the 4-H by this year’s legislature. The transpor- livestock auction scheduled for Friday tation bill was held up when there was evening. no agreement on a gas tax increase, and Rep. Anderson can be contacted by it eventually became a casualty of late- email at rep.paul.anderson@house.mn session negotiations and was dropped. or by phone at 651-296-4317. To receive email updates sign-up on his webpage at www.house.mn/13a.

Water Issues, Transportation Addressed During Local Meetings A town hall meeting focusing on irrigation and water use was held on Wednesday in Alexandria. Hosted by area legislators, the gathering gave irrigators a chance to tell how new largewater appropriation laws are affecting their ability to obtain permits for new wells. The DNR has been charged with coming up with sustain-ability criteria to insure that we don’t deplete our underground aquifers. There are currently four pilot areas around the state, including one in this area focusing on the Bonanza Valley. The DNR has conducted a series of meetings with area irrigators and other interested parties and are in the process of writing rules dealing with sustain-ability.

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Fast food restaurants and high speed internet access have conditioned us to rush our way through life. We resent deeply having to stand in a grocery line, wait for someone to answer a phone call or return a message. If it isn’t instant, it isn’t worth “my” time.

But there is value in waiting on some things. Especially for God to work in our lives. It was for David. It certainly is for us.

“I waited patiently for the Lord,” he said. We do not know what David was waiting for or the problems he was facing. It may be that this time of waiting for a response from God was different from the other times he looked to God for help. There are many instances in the Psalms when he called on God and He responded immediately and rescued him. This time was different. He not only waited - but he waited patiently.

His anxiety did not overpower him. His needs or wants were not driving him to distraction or irrational behavior. No, his mind was focused on God’s love, grace, mercy and wisdom. From times past he knew God would respond.

And the results of his patience were, as we would say today, unreal. “He turned to me...He heard me...He lifted me...He set my feet on a rock...He gave me a firm place to stand!” From adversity to abundance!

In humility and submissiveness he waited for God. He knew that God had the answer that was in his best interest: “make him a man after My own heart.”

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Upsala Ballfield Association Receives Grant From The Baseball Tomorrow Fund The Upsala Ballfield Association (UBA) announced that it was recently awarded a grant in the amount $34,912 from the Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF). The grant will support the renovation of the softball field including the renovation of the playing surface, the installation of fencing and an irrigation system.

The Upsala Ballfield Association will renovate the field to meet the growing needs of the softball teams for Upsala Area Schools, Summer Recreation softball and the Sunday Sluggers program. In addition, the field will be available if needed for youth baseball.

“We are extremely excited to receive such a generous grant from the Baseball Tomorrow Fund. We have built one new field and renovated our Varsity field for baseball, now it is time for the softball

program to get new facilities. Without this grant, it would have been extremely difficult to do this project,” said Trevor Soltis, President of UBA. “On behalf of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association, we are pleased to support the Upsala Ballfield Association and its efforts to provide opportunities for youth players to play on quality, safe fields,” said Cathy Bradley, executive director of the Baseball Tomorrow Fund.

“Organization like UBA play an important role in our efforts to increase youth participation in baseball and softball, and our deepest thanks goes to them.”’

Other major supporters of the project include Upsala Lions, Stearns Electric, Central MN Credit Union, the UBA/Blue Jays Cash Raffle and numerous individual donations. UBA is still

Premiere of Don’t Hug Me, We’re Married to Play at Paramount Theatre

The St. Cloud Premiere of the Award-Winning musical comedy, Don’t Hug Me, We’re Married, will play at the Paramount Theatre on August 13 and 15.

Don’t Hug Me, We’re Married is the fifth in the popular Don’t Hug Me series of musical comedies that have had over 200 productions in 24 states across the U.S. and throughout Canada. The other four have played at the Paramount Theatre and include the original Don’t Hug Me, A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol, A Don’t Hug Me County Fair and Don’t Hug Me, I’m Pregnant.

Don’t Hug Me, We’re Married Synopsis: Set in a north woods bar in Bunyan Bay, Minnesota, plans are on tap for a double wedding. But before the nuptials transpire, we’ll have to deal with a surprise visitor, two un-Hallmark proposals, an over-zealous wedding planner, a stag and stagette party, ubermosquitoes, a quirky male stripper, an unhappy bridesmaid, a gigantic hangover, a sexy cheerleader, a scary forest ranger, divorce fantasy camp, a rapping minister and the dreaded wedding dress.

One small hitch before the hitchings, they can’t find anyone who will pay for the wedding. And who is getting mar-

ried to whom? The answer will surprise, shock and tickle Don’t Hug Meaudiences. Will anyone get cold feet? Would someone try to derail the wedding?

What could possibly go wrong? A lot.

Rest assured, nothing will go as wedding-planned in Bunyan Bay. With 16 original songs including, “The Greatest Love Song Ever,” “The Marriage Test,” “The Day that Bob Dylan Was Here,” and “We’re All Gonna Die.” For reservations, call 320-259-5463 or go to ParamountArts.org.

For more information please visit www.DontHugMe.com or contact Phil Olson at 818-516-7052 or Phil@PhilOlson.com Phil Olson, playwright and Minnesota native, has written 14 published plays, eight are published by Samuel French including Don’t Hug Me, A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol, A Don’t Hug Me County Fair, Don’t Hug Me I’m Pregnant, Don’t Hug Me We’re Married, A Nice Family Gathering, Polyester The Musical, and Mom’s Gift. Phil has also sold two screenplays and script doctored three screenplays that were produced. Phil lives in Los Angeles where he develops his musicals. www.

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In case of inclement weather, will be held at the United Methodist Church.

accepting in-kind and monetary contributions for dugouts, irrigation and seeding costs. Those interested in donating to the project may contact Mikel Nelson at 320-573-2151.

About the Baseball Tomorrow Fund: The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) is a joint initiative between the Major League Baseball Players Association and Major League Baseball designed to promote the growth of youth baseball and softball throughout the world by awarding grants to support field renovation and construction projects, equipment and uniform purchases, coaches training material and other selected program expenses. Since its formation by the MLBPA and MLB in 1999, BTF has awarded more than 800 grants totaling over $27 million to non-profit and tax-exempt organizations in the U.S., Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia.

BTF also facilitates league-wide initiatives including the collection and distribution of new and gently used equipment to organizations in need as well as field maintenance education clinics. For more information, visit baseballtomorrowfund.com and follow BTF on Facebook, Twitter and MLBlogs.

Upsala Ballfield Association: The Upsala Ballfield Association was founded in 2008 as a 501(c)3 organization with the mission of providing first class softball and baseball facilities for the youth of the Upsala area. Since 2008 UBA has built a youth baseball field and done a major overhaul of the infield area of the Varsity baseball field. This has been accomplished through numerous fund-raising activities both large and small, uncountable volunteer hours and the generosity of many in the Upsala area with their time and talents.

Page 12 • Hometown News • Thursday, July 30, 2015

Legislative Update -By State Rep. Ron Kresha Republicans Introduce Legislation Allowing

By State Rep. Ron Kresha I hope you are doing well and have been able to clean up from any tree or wind damage from the storms earlier this month. We are fortunate to have avoided the worst of the storm damage, but I know there were a number of folks around town who had to pick up quite a few tree branches and other debris.

Next month I’m excited to continue my work on child protection as a member of the newly-formed Legislative Task Force on Child Protection. I’m joined by my three colleagues who worked on the Governor’s Task Force which produced many recommendations, some of which were signed into law this past session. Two additional members, DFL Rep. Tom Anzelc and GOP Rep. Peggy Bennett will be joining the legislative task force which will review the reforms from 2015, and look at additional ones to tackle next year.

We still have work to do in improv-

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Albany Library • 320-845-4843 Kids Yoga: Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon for ages 6-12. Children will learn about the story of “Neela Meets Lotus” and newly released “Neela Goes to School” from author and illustrator Shayann Hoffer.

Children will learn animal, nature, and math inspired yoga poses that Neela discovers by observing friends she meets on her journey. Children will also explore their creative side with color and mandala patterns. The attendance limit is 20 and registration is required.

Grey Eagle Library • 320-285-2505 Watercolor Class: Friday, Aug. 7, from 1-2:30 p.m., for teens and adults.

Artist Shayann Hoffer will teach techniques including blending, composition and color in the themes of summer including nature, nautical, and other subjects students want to explore. Registration is required.

Melrose Library • 320-256-3885 Bruce the Bug Guy: Thursday, Aug. 6, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., for all ages.

Bruce is a former university instructor, and he enjoys teaching children about insects in ways that are fun and nonthreatening. His library programs are very popular, and include displays of unusual and spectacular insects from around the world as well as a variety of live insects, spiders and other bugs.

Swanville Library • 320-547-2346 Rhythm and Blue Jays: Thursday, July 30 from 3:30-4:15 p.m. for ages 3-12. Explore animal communication

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ing our child protection system and keeping our most vulnerable kids safe, and I’m grateful to be able to continue this important work during the interim. This is a truly bipartisan effort on a very important issue, and I will keep you updated on our progress this summer and next year.

Small Cities Road Funding: The budget that began on July 1st includes for the first time ever road funding for small cities with fewer than 5,000 residents. That means cities in Todd and Morrison Counties will see funding to help fix their local roads. Here is the breakdown of funding for our areas: Morrison County: Bowlus: $10,136; Elmdale: $9,435; Flensburg: $15,675; Sobieski: $11,216; Upsala: $11,277 Todd County: Burtrum: $9,139; Grey Eagle: $10,956; Long Prairie: $42,693 Small cities unfortunately too often get left behind in the road funding discussion. I hope that this is the down payment on a long-term transportation plan that we are able to get done next year.

As always, please send me your input, thoughts, and questions by email at rep.ron.kresha@house.mn or call 651296-4247.

through games, storytelling, hands-on activities and learning how to imitate animal calls, presented by St. John’s Outdoor University. Attendance is limited and registration is required.

Art Class with Illustrator Gary Harbo: Wednesday, Aug. 12, beginning at 3:30 p.m., for ages 7-14. Harbo has illustrated numerous children’s books and also published a book of art lessons titled “How To Draw 104 Cartoons With Gary Harbo.” Attendance is limited and registration is required.

Upsala Library • 320-573-4282 Toddler Storytime: Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. for ages 18 mos.-3 yrs., together with an adult caregiver. Toddler Storytime includes short stories, fingerplays and songs.

Registration is required.

Read Local: Gabrielle Meyer: Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 7-8:00 p.m.

Meet Little Falls native and author Gabrielle Meyer. Meyer’s stories have been included in published romance collections “The Most Eligible Bachelor” and “The Convenient Bride.” She will talk about her writing journey and also autograph books. This event is funded in part by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Intermediate Watercolor Painting: Friday, Aug. 7, from 9-11:00 a.m., for teens and adults. Artist Shayann Hoffer will be the instructor for this class which expands on basic watercolor techniques.

Contact the Upsala Public Library to preregister.

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Minnesota’s Active Duty Armed Forces to Conceal and Carry Personal Firearms

Chattanooga shooting prompts states to rethink rules that leave military members unprotected Senator Paul Gazelka (R-Nisswa) and Rep. Josh Heintzeman (R-Nisswa) will introduce legislation allowing active duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard to conceal and carry personal firearms without first obtaining a permit in Minnesota. The same exemption is already in statute for peace officers.

The action follows last week’s shooting at a Chattanooga, TN military recruitment center that left five servicemen dead. Rules prohibit military personnel from carrying firearms at military recruitment centers and bases, leaving them unable to defend themselves from attacks.

“Like our police force, military servicemen and women are highly trained in firearm use and safety, and have undergone extensive background checks in order to serve our country. They put themselves in harm’s way on a daily basis to protect us, and the least we can do is give them the ability to defend them-

selves,” said Sen. Gazelka.

Rep. Heintzeman added, “Recent tragedies serve as grim reminders of the ultimate sacrifice, at home and abroad, that our servicemen, women and their families sometimes unfortunately make serving our country. As the best trained military in the world, these men and women are more than qualified to be eligible for a conceal and carry permit.

We owe this to our servicemen and women—the ability to defend themselves and their families. This legislation will save lives and I am proud to be its chief author in the House.”

The legislators also called on Governor Dayton to follow the lead of governors in other states who have issued executive orders allowing members of the National Guard to carry weapons on duty.

“In addition to passing this common sense legislation, I hope Governor Dayton will work with us to save lives by allowing National Guard members to defend themselves on base, like the governors of eight other states have already done,” said Sen. Gazelka.

Kresha to Continue Child Protection Work on New Legislative Task Force Assistant Majority Leader Rep. Ron Kresha, R-Little Falls, will continue his work on efforts to reform and improve Minnesota’s child protection laws as one eight members of the newly-created Legislative Task Force on Child Protection. The task force was created as a part of the Health and Human Services omnibus billsigned into law by Governor Dayton in May, and will review efforts to implement recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force on the Protection of Children and explore additional efforts to improve Minnesota’s child protection laws.

Kresha is joined on the task force by the other three members of the Governor’s Task Force on the Protection of Children, which were appointed in October of 2014; Rep. Joe Mullery, DFL-Minneapolis, Sen. Kathy Sheran, DFL-Mankato, and Sen. Julie Rosen, DFL-Vernon Center. House Speaker Kurt Daudt, R-Crown, appointed two additional House members on Thursday, Rep. Peggy Bennett, R-Albert Lea, and Rep. Tom Anzelc, DFL-Balsam Township. Two additional members from the Senate Majority and Minority caucuses will be appointed by Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk, DFL-Cook.

“We still have more work to do in making sure our child protection laws are keeping our most vulnerable children

safe,” Rep. Kresha said. “I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues to review the bipartisan reforms passed during the 2015 session, and collaboratively exploring additional reforms and solutions to improve Minnesota’s child protection laws.”

Rep. Kresha was the chief author of multiple provisions ultimately signed into law stemming from recommendations from the Governor’s Task Force on Child Protection.

The Legislative Task Force is expected to begin meetings next month, and is tasked with issuing a report to the legislature and the governor on February 01, 2016 on progress of implemented recommendations and changes to the child protection system, as well as recommendations for additional legislative action that can be considered when the 2016 session begins on March 08, 2016.

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Celebrating Albany 125 Years Saturday, Conference to Highlight Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and What You Can August 1 The City of Albany will be celebrat- Everybody Sings, Everybody Wins. ing their quasquicentennial on Saturday, Dirt Road Prophets is a three piece band August 1. The Heritage Day commit- made up of some of the finest and most tee has a full slate of activities planned seasoned musicians and vocalists in the based on the generous support of resi- business. Specializing in Country from dents, businesses, the Albany Lions, the the golden era through current Top 40 Albany Area Jaycees and the Albany Country as well as the Rock songs you Area Chamber of Commerce. always want to hear. DRP can recreate In previous articles we covered: just about any style of music and still • The 14th Annual Albany Chrysler give it the “Prophet” twist.

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Our fireworks show will at dusk.

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Chrysler Center, Blattner Energy, Well’s • Ice Cream Social from 2-3 PM, Concrete, Miller Carlin Funeral Homes, free ice cream to ages 12 and under.

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Our parade of course is Word Search Answers from July 23 kicked off with the colors presented by the Albany Legion. Soon after, the Albany Marching Competition Band will follow.

The parade route starts on the East end of Railroad Avenue, follows Railroad Avenue, and goes North on 6th Street. The parade route will then go East on Forest until it reaches Albany Area Schools. This is the usual route.

At 8 PM, Dirt Road Prophets kicks off our free concert as they perform their opening act. DRP redefines what it is to be a band. Everybody Plays,

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Nationally recognized physician and researcher, Vincent J. Felitti, MD, and a panel of experts will share what they are doing to mitigate adverse childhood experiences and trauma in our communities, schools, law enforcement centers, hospitals, medical clinics, and mental health clinics. This program is at the intermediate level and is designed for psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, social workers, licensed alcohol and drug counselors, primary care physicians, nurses, care coordinators, and providers and administrators in public health, education and corrections.

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Notice is given by means of this legal newspaper that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 7:30pm. It will be held in the Commissioner’s Board Room on the third level of the Historic Courthouse located at 215 1st Ave South, Long Prairie, MN 56347. This Public Hearing is regarding: 1) a Repair Petition that has been submitted to maintain portions of County Ditch 38 located in Birchdale Township 2) Outletting Petitions that have been submitted by three landowners asking to use CD38 as an outlet for their water. All interested landowners are welcome and encouraged to attend this Public Hearing. County Commissioners Becker, Erickson, Kircher, Kneisl, and Neumann; County Ditch Inspector Nancy Uhlenkamp, and Ditch Attorney Kurt Deter will be present. If any additional information is needed before this meeting, please contact Nancy Uhlenkamp County Ditch Inspector located at Public Works, 44 Riverside Drive, Long Praire, MN, 56347, Phone 320-533-4651, email: nancy.uhlenkamp@co.todd.mn.us

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University, Millennials Collaborate for Talent Research in North Central, West Central Minn.

Minnesota Rising receives support from Mary J. Page Fund for UMN graduate student Minnesota Rising, a group of millennial generation leaders, and the University of Minnesota Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships (RSDP) are supporting a project to study how North Central and West Central Minnesota communities might better attract and retain young professionals. The project, dubbed Greater Minnesota Rising, won a grant from the Mary J. Page Community-University Partnership Fund, which is advised by RSDP, to support Humphrey School of Public Affairs student Brooke McManigal, who will research the region’s assets and challenges related to workforce needs and community vitality.

“Minnesota Rising is a network of emerging leaders working to build relationships, trust, and a shared vision for the future,” said Diane Tran, the organization’s founder. “We’re excited to partner with these communities in Greater Minnesota to help ensure shared prosperity for all Minnesotans.”

The project is based on the hopeful work of University of Minnesota Extension researcher Ben Winchester, who showed that, despite a net migration of recent high school graduates from rural areas, some parts of Greater Minnesota have recently experienced a “brain gain” of people between the ages of 30-49.

That work makes sense to Minnesota Rising member Chet Bodin, a state labor analyst who moved to Nisswa a year ago and helped organize Greater Minnesota Rising. “To many folks, our part of the state carries a lot of sentimental value summer time on the lakes, family vacations, and so on,” he said. “But the level of innovation and economic ingenuity is also remarkable; our region is not only a fun place to visit, but a fine area to make a life.”

The project will involve communities and people in North Central (Cass, Crow Wing, Todd, Wadena, and Morrison counties) and West Central Minnesota (Clay, Becker, Wilkin, Otter Tail, Grant, Douglas, Stevens, Pope, and Traverse counties) from March to November 2015 and develop recommendations for engaging local emerging leaders and community organizations around future workforce needs, broadening of the tax base, and talent attraction in light of the area’s changing demographics.

“The next generation of leaders in Greater Minnesota will be asked to step up in new ways -- to care for an aging population, to lead civic life, and to help their communities to transition in the new economy,” said Bodin. “This project will engage emerging leaders in a space and process to unpack how we can prepare for the opportunities and challenges quickly approaching our communities.”

U.S. News & World Report Ranks St. Cloud Hospital Among Best in Minnesota U.S. News & World Report has ranked St. Cloud Hospital third among Minnesota’s approximately 150 hospitals, behind Mayo Clinic in Rochester and Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis.

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Additionally, U.S. News & World Report has ranked St. Cloud Hospital as “high performing” in six specialties: Diabetes & Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology, Urology.

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The Greater Minnesota Rising project is the second to be supported by the Mary Page Community-University Partnership Fund, established by family and friends of former Olivia Mayor, Renville County Commissioner, and University of Minnesota Regent Mary Page (19342013). It is being conducted in collaboration with Raising The Bar LLC, with additional support from Central RSDP, the West Central Initiative Foundation, and the Initiative Foundation of Little Falls, MN, and UMN Community Assistance

St. Cloud Hospital Emergency Entrance Construction Continues The old St. Cloud Hospital Emergency Trauma Center entrance will be closed, starting Aug. 3 until December 2015. During the construction of its new south entrance and driveway, patients can be dropped off at the Woods entrance.Staff is available there to assist you.

The Emergency Trauma Center garage also will close entirely for three weeks due to upgrades in early August.

When it re-opens, the garage will be designated for ambulance and law enforcement only. Patient drop-off will continue at the Woods entrance until December.

St. Cloud Hospital visitors: Please use the Woods entrance between 9 p.m.-

By Deb Botzek-Linn is a food science educator with University of Minnesota Extension.

Freezing is a quick and convenient way to preserve sweet corn. If you have the freezer space, corn is an excellent vegetable to store frozen.

If you harvest corn, do it early in the morning before it gets hot. Husk ears and remove silk, then bring a large kettle of water to a boil and submerge several ears at a time. Blanch the ears in the boiling water for four minutes. Cool promptly in ice water, drain and cut the kernels from the cob.

An electric knife is a handy tool for cutting off the kernels. Package the corn in freezer containers, seal and freeze at 0°F or below for best quality.

Blanching, followed by chilling in ice water, are critical processes for producing quality frozen corn. The natural enzymes in corn need to be inactivated before freezing to prevent loss of color and nutrients, and flavor and texture changes. These enzymes are stopped by a hot blanch treatment. The chilling process prevents the corn from becoming

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mushy due to overcooking.

New varieties of sweet corn are sometimes referred to as “super sweet” corn. They contain more natural sugars than traditional varieties. The natural sugars also seem to improve the keeping quality of sweet corn. As a result, some people freeze the super sweet corn without blanching and still have an acceptable product. For longer storage (more than 4 months), it is still best to blanch the corn so it will not have an off-flavor.

Can you freeze corn on the cob?

Yes, it can be done, but with mixed results. Corn lovers are often disappointed with the mushy, rubbery texture and the cobby taste. It also takes up more space in the freezer.

You can enjoy the great taste of sweet corn all year long by following the simple, basic procedures of proper blanching and chilling.

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5 a.m. The walk-in door located on the edge of the ambulance garage will be closed.

The closure is part of a redesign of the Emergency Trauma Center entrance.

Construction of phase one of three will be complete in early 2016. The redesign of the entrance will: • Improve patient access • Enhance safety and security • Be more efficient for staff, improving emergency room services for our patients In the meantime, we are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause our patients and staff.

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Program (CURA/CAP), which matches student researchers with Greater Minnesota communities and organizations, and administers student support.

“The Greater Minnesota Rising project is a great example of how the University can connect to vital community needs,” said CRSDP Executive Director Molly Zins of Pequot Lakes. “We look forward to the project’s findings for our region and what they might mean for demographic challenges throughout Greater Minnesota.”

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7/30P WANTED TO BUY: Dairy Heifers and Cows. 320-894-7175. SC-evB WANTED: Week old Holstein bull calves, looking for steady supply. Call 320-573-2773, leave message. 8/13 FOR SALE: Pontoon boat, 1998 18 foot Northwood, good condition. In 2013 new upholstery, carpet, canopy, cover, 28 hp Evinrude motor, works good, $4300. Too many lake weeds here! 320291-6815.

7/30P FOR SALE: King size wood bed frame & headboard, mirror, shelves $75. Call 320-746-2627, after 5.

FOR SALE: 2006 Sunset Creek by Sunnybrook 27 ft. travel trailer, w/awning, front kitchen, LR/DR slideout, ex. cond. $11,900. Call 507-381-2804.

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FOR SALE: Old barn lumber and other old barn materials, old galvanized steel and wooden barn doors. Call 218-7608266.

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