Hometown News July 4, 2019

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The best questions get the best answers -By Harvey Mackay A monk was strolling through the garden at a Zen monastery, listening to music.

He stopped near another monk, who motioned for him to remove his earbuds.

“What are you doing?” the second monk

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said.

“I’m listening to music and meditating,” answered the first.

“Do you have permission from the master to do this?” the second monk asked.

“But of course,” replied the first monk.

“I find it hard to believe the master would allow you to do such a thing,” the second monk said. “I was denied this very privilege just yesterday.”

“How did you raise the question with the master?” the first monk asked.

“I approached him and asked, ‘When I am meditating on my walks through the garden, is it OK to listen to music?’ The Zen master told me, ‘Absolutely not.’”

“That’s odd,” the first monk replied.

“I approached the master and said, ‘I’m

listening to music while I’m walking in the garden. Is it OK for me to meditate?’ and he replied, ‘Certainly.’”

Sometimes the answers you receive are determined by the questions you ask.

Scientists and detectives know how to ask questions that produce results.

They also know that sometimes the answers they get lead to additional questions. It’s the only way to discern the answers that they need, not just the answers they expected to find.

Managers can learn much about asking the right kinds of questions to reach a solid conclusion. The subtle difference here is that the questions need to be framed so that they don’t come across as threatening or demeaning.

Employees also need to have the freedom to ask questions of their managers that clarify the purpose of a project or establish the best way to proceed.

Honest communication is the first step in asking and answering questions.

There are three types of questions that will facilitate clear and open lines of communication.

Repetitive questions. Sometimes you have to keep asking the same question to find the answer you need.

For example: “When can I expect your report/ response?” Next week.

“When next week?” Probably

Thursday.

Each question will get you closer to a definite answer.

“What else?” questions. These questions elicit additional information by exploring surrounding issues and specific concerns. “What conclusions does your report reach? What else did you find out? What else concerned you?

What more could we do to handle that problem?”

“Why?” questions. Asking “Why?” forces you and the other person to look at the underlying issues. “What caused the report to be late? Why couldn’t you get the information you needed? Why did you have trouble confirming your conclusions? What could we have done to help you?”

On the flip side, learning how to answer questions completes the circle.

Give every inquiry your best reply once you are sure you understand the question. Again, clear communication is critical. Make sure you understand precisely what you are being asked so that you can best answer the question.

Don’t be intimidated when a higherup who has less knowledge of the topic at hand asks you to explain further. Take it as a compliment and share what you know. Answer succinctly and provide relevant information.

Leave out details that do not relate Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 • Folk & Old Time Music & Potluck starting at 1 p.m. at the Villagle View Apartments, Grey Eagle.

THURSDAY, JULY 4 • Pillsbury Parade at 2 p.m.

SUNDAY, JULY 7 • Bowlus Fun Day. See ad on page 3.

TUESDAY, JULY 9 • Melrose Legion Post Monthly Meeting at 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 • Sacred Heart Parish Festival, Freeport. Parade at 1 p.m.

JULY 16-19 & 21-22 • Sauk River Summer Theatre presents “Mamma Mia” at the Marit Elliott Performing Arts Center, Melrose. July 16-19 & 22 at 7:30 p.m.; July 21 at 2 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Meeting at 10:45 a.m.

THURSDAY, JULY 18 & 25 • Free Medicare Seminar at 10 a.m. at Deters Financial Services, Albany.

FRIDAY, JULY 19 • Melrose Legion & Auxiliary Fish Fry & Meat Raffle from 5-8 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 20 • Grey Eagle United Methodist Church Annual BBQ Luncheon from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Bake Sale from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

SATURDAY, JULY 20-21 • 26th Annual GEM Fest, Grey Eagle.

Parade Sunday at noon.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Potluck/Bingo Party at 5 p.m. at the center.

ALBANY COMMUNITY CENTER • Sundays at 1 p.m. 500 cards.

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 the 1st Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Holdingford City Hall.

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

FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

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

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE SENIORS • Exercise Classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Grey

Eagle Senior Center.

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

HELPING HANDS EXERCISE • Exercise & Line Dancing Every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m., Holdingford City Hall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Old Sayings Someone sent me an email, that had some old sayings and a story of how these old sayings came to be something we still say today.

I’m not trying to copy someone’s research, but I felt maybe you would enjoy some of them too.

“Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.” Going back to a time when water was much harder to obtain, a bath consisted of pouring warm water in a large tub and crawling in. The order of the crawl-ins is what made the old saying. Dad took a bath first, followed by the boys, followed by mother and the girls and finally the baby. Since the water hadn’t been changed and baths occurred very infrequently, when the baby’s bath happened the water was usually rather dark colored. Therefore, one needed to be sure you didn’t forget to take the baby out.

“It rained dogs and cats.” Early settlers, especially on the prairie, lived in homes of sod. The roof was usually a thick layer of cut grasses. This presented a very comfortable area for animals to rest and nest. This caused the humans with beds under the roof to experience droppings from the roof. Canopy beds were created to have a sheet above the bed to help catch unwanted dirt from reaching the bed. Dogs and cats frequently found it comfortable to lay on the roof. When it rained hard, it would rain cats and dogs as they washed down from the roof.

We still refer to the board at the bottom of the open outside door sill as

a threshold. Early settler homes often covered the floor with straw during the winter. As the winter progressed, additional layers of straw were added.

Toward spring a board was placed on the bottom of the outside door opening to stop the floor covering from being tracked out of the house. This was referred to as the “thrash-hold.” hmmm “Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot nine days old.” A large pot was placed over the fire and peas and other vegetables were put into the pot. It was cooked and eaten hot, left to cool and be reheated at the next meal or sliced and fried for school lunches etc. Additional items were added with each heating to extend the life of the stew. Would think someone could get a belly ache.

At a special time of the year families were able to get a slab of bacon. It was hung by the fire and if guests came to visit, thin slices were cut from the slab and eaten raw. As a result they were just sitting around “chewing the fat.”

If one was referred to as “the upper crust,” it was probably in reference to bread. The top crust went to guests and other “special” people, the middle was eaten by the family and the burned bottom was eaten by the workers.

In old small villages, there was sometimes a lack of space to bury someone or sometimes a lack of wood to build a new coffin. The solution was to remove the bones from a buried casket and take them to a “bone house,” thereby having a coffin and space for the new body. However, in some cases, it was observed that there were scratch marks on the inside cover of the casket.

Evidently someone had tried to get out.

To solve this problem, a string was tied around the deceased wrist, brought out of the coffin and sent to the top of the ground, where the string was attached

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2

to the question at hand, unless you are asked for additional thoughts. Be careful not to be arrogant. Complicated language and technical terms are fine if your audience understands them.

Before you get too fancy, consider how your answer will help the questioner.

Finally, don’t be afraid to admit that you don’t know the answer. But offer to do further research to find the information requested.

A manager overheard a salesperson tell a customer, “Gee, we haven’t had any for a long time. I don’t think we’re supposed to get any more until the end of the month.” The customer said thanks and headed toward the door.

The manager was horrified and caught up with the customer, telling him, “Come back next week. If we don’t have it by then we can make a special order for you.” The customer looked puzzled and walked out the door. The salesperson was embarrassed.

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an invitation to come back? Now what exactly was he asking about?”

“Rain,” the salesperson replied.

Mackay’s Moral: Be careful what you ask for – if you want the right answer.

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.”

to a bell. Someone needed to sit in the cemetery to hear the bell which was “the graveyard shift.” If the bell was heard, the person was “saved by the bell.”

Hope I brightened your day.

For feedback or story ideas, email

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BOWLUS FUN DAY Sunday, July 7, 2019

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12 Hours of Continuous Music, Dancing, Food, Ice Cream, Snacks, Kids Games, Bowlus Fun Line Rides, Pull Tabs, & Refreshments.

• 8:30 AM Bowlus 5K Fun Run/Walk. Registration at 7:30 AM.

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• 10 AM Outdoor Polka Mass featuring: JERRY & JOYCE

(St. Stanislaus Kostka Church grounds)

• 11:15 AM: Parade on Main Street

• Noon - Midnight: Activities & Games for all ages in the Bowlus City Park • 12:30-4:30 PM: Polka Music by MAIN SQUEEZE Covered Band Shell • 2:30 PM: Water Fights with area Fire Departments • 7-11 PM: Street Dance for all ages by LEVI PELZER BAND • 9 PM: Grand Raffle Drawing Fundraiser sponsored by Bowlus Fire & Rescue • Dusk: Fireworks Display & Bowlus First Response

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Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey

Obituary Vernon M. “Vern” Frieler

Vernon M. “Vern” Frieler, age 90 of Melrose, formerly of Grey Eagle, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, June 28, 2019 at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, July 2 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.

Vernon M. Frieler was born April 18, 1929 in Grenora, North Dakota to George and Mary (Wenker) Frieler. He attended Country School until the 8th grade and then went to Morris Agriculture School for a year. Vern met Agatha Kerkering at the New Munich Ballroom. The couple got married June 20, 1951 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove.

Together they farmed near Grey Eagle for three years until Vern got drafted into the US Army, being gone for two years. Vern and Aggie lived on the farm for 67 years before

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Vern was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle, where he helped with janitor and maintenance duties for eight years. He was also a member of the St. Joseph’s Men’s Society and Grey Eagle/ Burtrum Lions Club. Vern enjoyed fishing, playing cards, wood-working, and taking care of his lawn, making sure it was always mowed the correct way.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Aggie Frieler of Melrose; children, Gerald (Doris) Frieler of Melrose, Kenneth (Judy) Frieler of Grey Eagle, Mark (Diane) Frieler of Sauk Rapids, Robert Frieler (Charlotte Owens) of Seattle, WA, and Sandra (Dan) Welz of Sartell; 11 grandchildren; 12 greatgrandchildren; brother and sister, Duane (Rita) Frieler of Elrosa and Doris (Ervin) Goebel of St. Joe; and sisters-in-law, Rita Frieler and Hildegard Frieler.

Vern was preceded in death by his parents; children, Kevin and Bonnie Jean; and brothers, Norbert, Edward, Lawrence, Lloyd, Francis, and Alvin Frieler.

Serving as casket bearers were Vern’s grandsons, Troy Frieler, Chad Frieler, Ryan Frieler, Aaron Frieler, Jason Frieler, Nathan Frieler, Ben Frieler, and Cory Welz. Cross bearer was Tracy Linn and scripture bearer was Kirstin Kehrer.

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I have a friend who is very irresponsible with his money, and he often asks to “borrow” cash between paychecks. I don’t want to be cruel, but things are getting out of hand with his requests for money.

-James Dear James, I think you should tell your friend the truth. Let him know you’ve decided to get control of your money, you’re trying to get out of debt, and you simply don’t have cash to spare. Be sure to do it with a kind spirit, but sometimes you’ve got to look at the big picture in these situations. You’re not really helping someone if you participate in their misbehavior and enable bad habits.

Sometimes, you have to love someone enough to tell them no.

Let your friend know how hard you’re working to get your finances in order, and how it’s making a big difference in your life. Maybe you could offer to show him the steps you’ve taken so far, and let him know he could be successful doing this, too.

You might even try to show him how to make a monthly budget, and act as his guide and accountability partner if he’s willing to accept this kind of help.

In some cases, helping someone means offering what you know they need instead of what they want. But you’re never really helping someone who’s incompetent with money by simply handing them cash.

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We were told recently that now is the perfect time for us to buy long-term care insurance. How do you feel about this in our situation?

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June 27, 2019: At 13:38 received a call of an attempted burglary that occurred at an address on Wilson Ave. N. in Burtrum.

Suspects attempted to break into an unattached garage on the property. The incident happened between 06-19-2019 and today’s date. The incident is still under investigation. If you have information regarding this incident, please call the TCSO at 1-800794-5733.

June 29, 2019: At 23:51 Darrell Baum (37) of Long Prairie was stopped on County Road 12 in Pillsbury for poor driving conduct. As a result of the traffic investigation Baum was arrested for DWI. June 30, 2019: At 18:06 received a report of damage to property crime that occurred near the bridge on 331st St., just north of the County 12 intersection. It was reported that someone had spray painted the reflective signs causing damage. A black colored car occupied by a younger male and younger female were seen in the area. Anyone who has information on the incident are encouraged to contact the TCSO. July 1, 2019: During the week of June 23rd through June 29th, the Todd County Sheriff’s Office responded to 204 calls for service. The following were the types of calls: 59 traffic stops, 14 civil process, 13 suspicious activity type complaints, 3 damage to property complaints, 4 alarms, 2 thefts, 2 burglaries, 5 assist other agencies, 2 accidents, 6 traffic complaints, and 1 domestic. Todd County Dispatch received 148 - 911 Calls during the week.

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Hometown News • Thursday, July 4, 2019 • Page 5

Stearns Electric Employees Volunteer Card of Thanks with Midwest Outdoors Unlimited I would like to thank the ambulance and first responders, the doctors, nurses and

aids at the Long Prairie Hospital & Nursing Home, where I was for a month with my bad leg. Thank you also to the prayer groups and especially for Linda and Evelyn and their help!

Tom Guenther

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

current and future community initiatives under one umbrella. One pillar to the My Co-op Cares program is a allowing employees the opportunity to volunteer during working hours within Stearns Electric’s service territory. Three times per year, Stearns Electric sends teams of employees out to local organizations

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and charitable causes to share their time and talents.

“Allowing employees time away during the work week is a wonderful community building event,” said another employee volunteer. “It is also good for employee morale!”

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As part of Stearns Electric Association’s ‘My Co-op Cares’ community involvement program, Cooperative employee volunteers spent the morning of June 26 on Pelican Lake near Avon fishing with residents of area nursing homes as part of Midwest Outdoors Unlimited’s annual event.

Midwest Outdoors Unlimited is a local organization committed to providing outdoor recreational activities for disabled veterans, youth and individuals in Minnesota. The organization offers safe, guided, hands-on outdoor experiences that include fishing and hunting.

On Wednesday, June 26, Midwest Outdoors Unlimited coordinated a fishing outing for residents of Mother of Mercy nursing home in Albany and Pine

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Villa Care Center in Melrose. Five Stearns Electric volunteers also participated in the event.

Cooperative volunteers greeted individuals as they arrived at the event, helped fit participants with life jackets, assisted people onto their pontoon boats and helped individuals bait hooks and catch fish. Afterwards, participants enjoyed their fresh-caught fish and lunch at The Landing.

“My favorite part of the event was being able to assist the residents directly and make an impact on their day,” said one Stearns Electric volunteer. “It was so wonderful to be outside and create new memories with strangers.”

My Co-op Cares is a new initiative which bundles all of the Cooperative’s

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Community Snapshots

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The Fabulous Armadillos played to a full house Friday night during the Swanville Carnival.

Swanville Lions Club members cooking up their famous Chicken Barbeque at the Swanville Carnival.

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GOD BLESS AMERICA! God bless all the brave men & women who have given so much for our country!

Well kept year round home w/ many updates. Newer flooring, deck, windows & roof. New Kinetico system. 1 bedroom w/ family room in lower level w/ room for guests. Beautiful view. Move in ready. Furniture negotiable. Newer dock included. REDUCED $179,500 GREY EAGLE: Exceptional home on 2.6 acres w/shared lake access. 5 bedroom, 3 baths & 2 fireplaces. Kitchen has hickory cabinets w/granite counter tops, newer appliances. Master bath has beautiful remodeled walk in shower. Plus a 42x56 shed w/cemented floors. Extra large attached garage. Beautiful landscaping. Call for info. $400’s LITTLE BIRCH LAKE: Cozy year round home. Many updates, new counter tops, flooring & basement updated.

Kitchenette in lower level.

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REDUCED $189,900

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Birth Announcement Blair Marie Berscheit

Adam and Ashley Berscheit of Albany are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Blair Marie Berscheit, born Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 7:20 p.m. at CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Blair weighed 7 pounds, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches long Big sister Lexi 4 years old, and big brother Braxton 1 ½ years old, both at home.

Grandparents are Mark and Jessica Berscheit of Grey Eagle, Dennis and JoAnn Gerads of Albany, and Marvin Breth of Albany.

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BIG BIRCH LAKE: 30512 440th St., Melrose: Fully renovated Lake Home. Many recent improvements including granite & marble countertops, new appliances, new heating & cooling system. New flooring, & windows. The In-Law Suite features 2 bedrooms & 1 bath. Sits very close to the waters edge & offers million dollar views. Both parcels are being sold together w/approx. 138’ of prime hard bottom lake shore. Large 4+ stall detached garage. Boat house on waters edge w/large deck above overlooking lake. Tarred drive, brick exterior. Don’t Miss Out This Beauty! $639,000 COMING SOON: 31286 Birch Valley Road, Melrose: Million dollar surrounding water views is what you will see immediatly entering this home on Premier Big Birch Lake. Over 300’ of prime hard bottom lake shore. Amazing South & East facing water views. 3 bedrooms & 3 bathooms. Spacious floor plan w/large living spaces. Large deck - excellent for entertaining guest, basement walks out to private fire pit, dock & appliances included, detached 2 stall garage, tarred driveway, Must See! $489,000 32508 Ironwood Dr., St. Joseph: Modern 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom lake home truly unique. Recently updated with hardwood floors, heated tile floors, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, MF laundry, & LL laundry hook up. Rossier and Watab Lakes can be viewed from the large 3-tiered deck as well as the master bedroom & dining area. The distinctive design is exhibited all throughout the home including a vaulted ceiling & an asymmetrical, slanted roof. Attached 3-stall garage is heated and a 4-stall toy garage was recently added to the property. The toy garage has 10’ sidewalls, a 9’ overhead door, running water & a TV hook-up. This turn-key home is truly unique & must be viewed! It REALLY is one of a kind! REDUCED $469,900

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BIG SWAN LAKE: 17023 Downy Dr., Grey Eagle: Newer construction, original owner. Features 4+ bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Open porch on the lakeside offers Million Dollar West facing water views.

Duel heat plus wood burning fireplace, open floor plan takes in the best water views possible. Beautiful woodwork throughout, hardwood floors, butcher-block counter tops, surround sound, Must See Home! $269,000

44903 Birch Park Court, Grey Eagle: Amazing 1+ acre west facing level lot on Big Birch Lake. Rare property w/ approx. 200’+,- of beautiful sandy-hard bottom rocky shoreline. Cottage-home built in 1946, sits near the waters edge. Boat house, storage shed, & bunk house near the waters edge. Waterfront entertainment space. Water views throughout the main floor are beautiful. 3 bedrooms & 1 full bathroom. Extra sleeping space in bunk house. Main floor laundry & an attached garage. REDUCED $469,000 LITTLE BIRCH LAKE: 44249 Birchview Road, Melrose: Custom Built Tree House located on East shores of gorgeous Little Birch Lake. Features 3 bedrooms & 3 bathrooms w/over 3,000 finished sq. ft. Extensive renovations have been completed since built in 1974. A fully updated & very modern home w/custom Oak cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances. Several Parcels (4) being sold together totaling approx. 344’ of lakeshore & 1.53 acres total. Home is surrounded by mature trees, decks, & patios plus a beautiful gazebo offering tons of outdoor entertainment space. Check out the water features on The DRONE Tour of this home! REDUCED $455,988 11977 County 47, Grey Eagle: Tons of potential!

Formally The Historic ROCK TAVERN located on the North Shore of beautiful Big Birch Lake. All the Business Equipment is included. Asking price discounted to $315,000 if seller retains portion of adjacent parcel which has its own well & septic & building eligibility! $349,500

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18479 County 4, Osakis: Unique custom built patio home located on Little Sauk Lake aka Long Bridge Lake. This 2016 constructed home has contemporary modern designs & the quality is a must see! Almost a 2 acre lake lot with a fully finished & heated shop 28’x36’ also has a 3/4 bathroom. Home features gorgeous custom alder cabinets, granite counter tops, tiled floors, stainless steel appliances, gas fireplace, tarred driveway, storage shed. REDUCED $299,500 11215 County 47, Grey Eagle: 2 Excellent combined buildable West facing lake lots on beautiful Big Birch Lake. Approximately .70 acres combined & 136’ of great West facing lake frontage. A rare opportunity to come available, been occupied seasonally by the same family since 1920’s. Current cottage sits very to waters edge featuring 2 bedrooms w/electric only. No well or septic exist on property.

Outbuilding has a composting stool. Level West facing lots w/little elevation to the waters edge. $275,000

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32568 County 12, Swanville: Be sure to view our drone pictures of this property! This lakeside 4-bedroom home is located on Little Swan Lake, also known as Pillsbury Lake, w/ approx. 690’ ft. of lake shore. 1,392 sq. ft. home recently updated inside & out including the addition of a natural gas heating system. Enjoy the view of the lake from your front window. 20+ acres, 2 large detached garages, & a 40’x48’ pole building create the exciting possibility of starting your own hobby farm! REDUCED $239,900

LITTLE BIRCH LAKE: 10105 Amigo Trail, Grey Eagle: Large wooded lot w/privacy, 1.41 acres & almost 300’ of frontage. Many options w/ future or current building plans.

Existing rustic cabin is newer construction built in 2000, has electric but no well or septic exist only a composting toilet.

Ready for new owners & quick possession. $229,000 COMING SOON: Little Birch Lake: First time available to the market in over 50 years.

Unique property features 2 dwellings with one being year round and the other being seasonal, together they offer 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Excellent east facing water views main home sits very close to the waters edge, tuck under storage offers excellent space for all the water toys. Large deck offers excellent entertainment space. Many extras included. Available for property tours on August 1st. Asking Price $210,000 404 State Street W, Grey Eagle: Hobby Farm located on Trace Lake in Grey Eagle. Connected to city water & city sewer. Listed w/ option to buy 2 additional adjacent parcels totaling approx. 12.56 acres & combined this Hobby Farm would have a total of 16.31 +,acres. Home: 4 bedrooms & 1 bathroom. $89,500

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Buildable Lake Lots MOOSE LAKE: 17568 Dutchman Drive, Burtrum:

Awesome large 2.90 acre wooded lake lot in Burnhamville TWP. A must see! Moose Lake is a 133 acre natural environment lake known for good fishing. Excellent sunrise views! $79,000 LONG LAKE: xxx Dunlin Road, Burtrum: Natural

building lot in Burnhamville TWP. Heavily wooded & natural, just under 2 acres of land. Natural gas is available along Dunlin Road. Excellent West facing lake lot. REDUCED $79,895 25508 204th St., Long Prairie: Platted Lots located on Lake Latimer. 8 West facing lots being all sold together. An excellent investment opportunity.

5 lots have lake access. Large building lots. $81,900 LONG LAKE: xxx Dowell Drive, Burtrum: Amazing

East facing lake view of this 10 acre wooded building lot in Burnhamville TWP. Approx.160’ of soft bottom lakeshore. Mature trees & great hunting land & several great building locations. Build your dream home w/ room to roam or would make an excellent camping location as well. $89,000 32335 Sylvia View Rd., Melrose Twp: Two side by side, secluded lots (sold separately) located on the East side of Lake Sylvia. Buy one lot or both for approx. 380’ of shoreline.

Each wooded lot is over an acre offering privacy with trails down to the lake. A great spot to build with peaceful sunset views over the lake, a clear shore for swimming and fishing, and an easy 7 mile commute to Melrose and I-94. $89,500 32313 Sylvia View Rd., Melrose Twp: Two side

by side, secluded lots (sold separately) located on the East side of Lake Sylvia. Buy one lot or both for approx. 380’ of shoreline.

Each wooded lot is over an acre offering privacy with trails down to the lake. A great spot to build with peaceful sunset views over the lake, a clear shore for swimming and fishing, and an easy 7 mile commute to Melrose and I-94. $89,500 25723 Hunter Trail, Long Prairie: Gorgeous West Facing Lake Lot w/ approximately 80’ of good lakeshore located on Lake Beauty between Long Prairie & Little Falls. Asking price includes the camper, storage shed & most of personal property on location. An excellent opportunity to have seasonal lake property with future opportunity to build a Year Round home. Quick possession available for a full year of sse! Travel trailer is a 33’ 2013 Trailrunner w/2 slide-outs & an electric fireplace. TV in bedroom is included, along w/2 dock sections. $89,900

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Sudoku

Word Search Answers from June 27

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

Thought for the week:

I always have the most fun on the Fourth of July. You don’t have to exchange any gifts.

You just go to the beach and watch fireworks.

It’s always fun.

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We are all familiar with the Beatitudes of Jesus in the fifth chapter of Matthew. But Psalm 84 contains three beatitudes.

The first talks about our relationship with God - about being with Him and worshiping Him and praising Him. “Blessed,” said the psalmist, “are those who dwell in Your House; they are ever praising You.” Indeed, we are truly blest that His invitation to us is “Come, now is the day of salvation” - an invitation to be with Him today and every day throughout eternity. To dwell in His presence For All Your Cabinet Needs...

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The second beatitude we find is “Blessed are those whose strength is in You, who have set their hearts on pilgrimage.” Throughout this life we are not on our own to struggle with the difficulties of life. His strength is always available to us when we are weak, weary and worn out. He knew pilgrimage would be long and difficult, so He made Himself available to us whenever we call on Him. And, perhaps the last beatitude actually sums us the other two: “O Lord Almighty, blessed is the man who trusts in You.” A young college student was dying from cancer at home. He had been heavily sedated for days. Every now and then his Mother would sit by his bedside and ask, “Dennis, are you here?” He would answer her, “Yes, Mom, I’m still here.”

On the day of his death, however, he responded to her question, “No, Mother I’m going home.”

Above his bed in an empty room are the words: “I hear you, Christian, happy, unafraid, For you hear a song from the other side of death.”

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Dear Motor Medics, I’m having trouble with my car overheating.

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The funny thing was that the temp went cold when the gauge was hot and then warmed up again when the gauge moved towards cold. What could be going on with my car?

-Beverly in Lincoln, Nebraska Dear Beverly, The description you provided is very good and unfortunately the first thing that comes to mind is a head gasket failure. When a head gasket fails it can allow the heated combustion gases from the cylinder to pass into the cooling passages. When this happens the coolant no longer can cool the engine due to the disruption of the coolant flow and the gauge moves towards hot. At the same time the coolant flow to the heater is disrupted and the air from the vents will cool down. Checking for a head gasket failure is done by testing the air in the cooling system for combustion gases. If gas is present it indicates a failure in the system.

-Take care, the Motor Medics Dear Motor Medics, I have faithfully serviced my Toyota since the day it was new in 2001.

I have taken it in for every factory recommended service listed under the

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Being that it is aging are there things not in the manual that I should consider to preserve the life of the truck?

-Ralph in McAlester, Oklahoma Dear Ralph, Good job on keeping your vehicle running. In addition to the, manufacturer recommended services you can ask your shop what they recommend. Often a fuel system cleaning can do wonders for an aging vehicle that is starting to lose fuel mileage due to the lost efficiency caused by a dirty fuel system. Also at this age brake fluid and power steering fluid will start to break down or become acidic which can wear parts prematurely.

Changing these fluids often will extend the life of the systems and save you money on repairs over the long term. A good relationship with an experienced shop is the best way to find out what areas of your vehicle can benefit from a little added attention to maintenance.

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Melrose City May 16, 2019 The Melrose City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Melrose City Center pursuant to due notice being given thereof.

Present were Council Members Tony Klasen, Justin Frieler, Mark Hill, Travis Frieler, and Mayor Joe Finken, Acting City Administrator/ Finance Director Tessa Beuning, and City Clerk Patti Haase. Mayor Finken presided thereat.

Also in attendance were American Government students from the Melrose Area Public High School.

The Council then recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

A motion was made by Mr. Travis Frieler, seconded by Mr. Justin Frieler and unanimously carried to approve the agenda as submitted.

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

The following items were considered for approval under the Consent Agenda: a. The minutes from the Council’s April 9 Special Joint Meeting with MADA, the April 11 Special Joint Meeting with the Public Utilities Commission (Audit Review), the April 11 Regular Meeting, the April 18 Special Joint Meeting with the Public Utilities Commission, the April 18 Special Meeting, the April 23 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization Meeting, and the April 23 Special Meeting. b. List of bills in the amount of $599,025.26. c. List of investments for the month of April. d. Donation Resolutions: 1) Resolution No. 2019-26, donation in the amount of $50 from Craig Lambrecht towards the Melrose Ambulance Department.

2) Resolution No. 2019-27, donation in the amount of $500 from the Melrose Lions towards the Riverfest Celebration.

3) Resolution No .2019-32, donation of an antique fire truck from John Albritton, previously owned by the City of Melrose Fire Department.

4) Resolution No. 2019-33, donation of antique fire truck equipment from Craig Reinke.

A motion was made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Travis Frieler and unanimously carried to approve the Consent Agenda items.

Mayor Finken presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the volunteers of the Foster Grandparent Program.

Mayor Finken presented a Certificate to Callie Schafer – 2019 Minnesota State High School State Speech Champion – Storytelling.

Mayor Finken presented a Certificate to members of the Class A Speech Team Champions.

Mayor Finken presented a Certificate of Appreciation to retired EMT Lori Jackels for her 36 years of service on the Melrose Ambulance Department.

Police Chief Craig Maus presented the Police Department’s April report. He noted there were 384 calls for service during the month, compared to 441 for April 2018. A total of 41 citations were written for the month of April. The year-to-date number of calls is 1,535 compared to 1,528 in 2018. For the month of April 2019, the Department received 29 agency assist calls. He stated that the Police Department has begun the annual Spring Nuisance Code Inspection. He reported that nuisance citations are down this year by approximately 100. He also reminded residents that animal licensing will be issued from May 1-31 at the Melrose City Center for residents who own a dog or cat. He also reminded residents that the City-Wide CleanUp will be held on Saturday, May

18.

It was entered into the minutes that during the period from April 3, 2019 through May 8, 2019, City Attorney Dymoke had not given significant attention to any projects on behalf of the City of Melrose.

Finance Director Tessa Beuning presented the General Fund Financial First Quarter Report. Director Beuning noted that the General Fund revenue is at 6% and the expenditures are at 17%. Revenues are low because the first half of property tax revenue is not received until June.

Also, the first half of LGA is not received until July. Property tax and LGA together make up 67% of the revenue budget. The revenue for the MADA fund is slightly higher due to the petrofund fuel reimbursement from the State of Minnesota. Capital Project Funds: These funds include the Capital Improvement Fund, TIF accounts as well as the 5th Avenue NE Bridge Improvement Fund. The TIF property tax payments have not been received yet this year. City staff will be reviewing the cash flow needs closely to work to ladder our investments to be able to capture a higher interest yield. Debt Service Funds: The property tax revenues have not yet been received; however, the principal payments and first half of the interest payments have been made Community Development Director Atkinson provided an update on current projects, most of which will be addressed later this evening.

Ms. Atkinson noted that the Church of St. Mary’s has begun the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) process for the historic church structure. This is required before the building can be demolished.

The City Council held a Public Hearing on to hear all persons present upon a petition of a majority of property owners for the vacation of the following: That portion of the 4th Avenue SW located south of 3rd St SW and north of Kraft Drive, originally platted as part of Hilt and Borget’s Addition to Melrose, between Blocks 3 and 4 according to the recorded survey and plat as is on file in the office of the Stearns County Recorder. Potentially reserving however, utility and drainage easements in the areas to be vacated. The purpose of the requested vacation is to accommodate Melrose Truck Repair who anticipate acquiring some of the abutting land. Acting City Administrator Beuning presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Hearing Notice .Community Development Director Atkinson provided a brief overview on the street vacation request.

There being no further comments, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:34 p.m.

Mayor Finken stated that the City has received a petition from the majority of property owners abutting 4th Avenue SW, located south of 3rd St SW and north of Kraft Drive.

The road is oriented north-south and is located west of the current Melrose Truck Repair and east of the Rose Park Mobile Home Park. To staff’s knowledge, it has never been improved or utilized as a road but was part of the original street grid structure. Due to the layout of the area and the lot configuration of the abutting parcels, there is no need for this road currently and virtually not perceived need for this road in the future. The application was received by the City Clerk on April 10, 2019.

Notice of the hearing was published.

It was mailed to all abutting property owners on April 19, 2019. There are no existing utilities within the area that is proposed to be vacated. Further, the attached resolution reserves all easements and access to all easements. Staff recommends approval of the resolution vacating the referenced portion of 4th Avenue SW.

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Council Member Hill introduced Resolution No. 2019-28, A Resolution Vacating A Street, 4th Avenue SW Located South of 3rd Street SW and North of Kraft Drive Upon Petition of a Majority of Abutting Landowners. The motion was seconded by Mr. Travis Frieler with a roll call vote recorded as follows: FOR: Council Members Hill, Travis Frieler, Klasen, Justin Frieler, and Mayor Finken, AGAINST: None Mayor Finken noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on April 29, 2019 regarding the rezoning of parcel numbers 66.36943.0000 (Mayers); 66.36943.0020 (Norris); and 66.36941.0000 (Norris). The Norris parcels are currently home of Melrose Truck Repair, located at 305 3rd Ave SW. The Mayers lot was a former residential lot, located next to Rose Park. The Mayers lot is anticipated to be purchased by Norris. The zoning is currently R-1 (Mayers) and C-2 (Norris parcels). The Comprehensive Plan guides the Current Land use as partly MH, Mobile Home for the Mayers lot and Light Industrial for the Norris lots. The Future Land Use Designation in the Comprehensive Plan is Manufactured Home Park for the Mayers lot and General Commercial for the Norris lots.

Melrose Truck Repair has existed in its current location for many years, near residential, without many, if any complaints. They are currently zoned C-2, although the use is probably more consistent with I-2 zoning.

Since they are looking to acquire an additional parcel that requires rezoning, it is appropriate to review the zoning on all of the current and proposed Norris parcels at this time.

The Commission recommended the land be rezoned to I-2, Light Industrial, be guided (Current Land Use) as Light Industrial and (Future Land Use) as Industrial. It was noted that a Future Land Use designation of Light Industrial would be preferred if and when that Future Land Use Designation is created as part of a major future Comprehensive Plan update. If approved, the truck repair use becomes a permitted use in the I-2, Light Industrial zoning district.

Council Member Klasen introduced Resolution No. 2019-29, Resolution Approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Mayers / Norris / Melrose Truck Repair (Case No. Comp-4-2019-501). The motion was seconded by Justin Frieler with a roll call vote recorded as follows: FOR: Council Members Klasen, Justin Frieler, Hill, Travis Frieler, and Mayor Finken. AGAINST: None A motion was made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Travis Frieler and unanimously carried adopting Ordinance No. 05-16-2019-1, An Ordinance Amending City of Melrose Zoning Ordinance No. 1989-1-A, As Amended, and Adopted By Reference as Chapter 153 of the City of Melrose Code of Ordinances to Rezone Parcel Nos. 66.36943.0000; 66.36943.0020; and 66.36941.0000 Owned By Ervin H. Mayers Revocable Trust And Carl Steven Norris and Danelle Norris from its Zoning of R-1, Single Family Residential and C-2, Commercial Highway to I-2, Light Industrial.

Mayor Finken noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on April 29, 2019 regarding the rezoning of Lot 1, Block 2, Church of St. Mary, which includes St. Mary’s School, cemetery and the new church site. It includes all land owned by the church east of 5th Ave SE. The zoning is currently R-1 (Residential) which allows daycares with up to 12 people and churches as a Conditional Use. The zoning is proposed to be P (Public) which allows churches, schools and similar uses, including daycare facilities at a school. With the modification of the preschool from half day to all day including childcare, it requires state approval as a daycare, and subsequent City consistency

with zoning. The request includes all church owned land east of 5th Avenue SE. As a side note, regardless of the daycare change, the City encourages land use, zoning and guiding to match, and this is one of three sets of land within Melrose currently being considered for modifications like this to increase consistency. Prior to approving the rezoning, the Comprehensive Plan should be amended as a small portion of land is guided C-2 as it was previously owned by Stearns Electric or Patton-Schad. Other than this area and some former rightof-way areas, the land owned by the Church is primarily already guided as Public.

Council Member Travis Frieler introduced Resolution No. 2019-30, Resolution Approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Church of St. Mary (Case No. Comp-4-2019502). The motion was seconded

by Mr. Klasen with a roll call vote recorded as follows: FOR: Council Members Travis Frieler, Klasen, Justin Frieler, Hill, and Mayor Finken, AGAINST: None Council Member Justin Frieler introduced Ordinance No. 05-162019-2, An Ordinance Amending City of Melrose Zoning Ordinance No. 1989-1-A, As Amended, and Adopted by Reference as Chapter 153 of the City of Melrose Code of Ordinances to Rezone Parcel No. 66.36646.0101 Owned by Church of St. Mary from its Zoning of R-1, Residential and C-2, Commercial to P, Public. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hill with a roll call vote recorded as follows: FOR: Council Members Justin Frieler, Hill, Klasen, Travis Frieler, and Mayor Finken, AGAINST: None Mayor Finken stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission also held a public hearing on April 29, 2019 regarding the rezoning of parcel 66.36483.0005, with the address 207 5th St NE, generally located west of 4th Ave NE and north of 5th St NE including all land owned

by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, including the church and pastor’s residence. The zoning is currently R-1 (Residential) and the Comprehensive Plan guides the land as Public.

With the review of other land guided Public in the community, an effort was made to encourage land, and in particular church land, which is guided as Public to be zoned Public.

The City encourages land use, zoning and guiding to match, and this is one of three sets of land within Melrose currently being considered for modifications like this to increase consistency. The City indicated their willingness to initiate the request to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, which the church found generally acceptable. If approved, the status of the church changes from a Conditional Use in R-1 to a Permitted Use in Public. No Comprehensive Plan amendment is required since the land is already entirely guided as Public.

Council Member Klasen introduced Ordinance No. 05-16-20193, An Ordinance Amending City of Melrose Zoning Ordinance No. 1989-1-A, as Amended, and Adopted

by Reference as Chapter 153 of the City of Melrose Code of Ordinances to Rezone Parcel No. 66.36483.0005 Owned by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church from its Zoning of R-1, Residential to P, Public. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hill with a roll

call vote recorded as follows: FOR: Council Members Klasen, Hill, Justin Frieler, Travis Frieler, and Mayor Finken, AGAINST: None Mayor Finken noted that the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on April 29, 2019 regarding the rezoning of Dufner Mini Storage/Melrose Storage Center including parcel numbers 66.36455.0010 and 66.36455.0030.

The parcels currently have mini-storage buildings on them. It includes 1010 5th Ave NE (Parcel number 66.36455.0010) and the parcel immediately to the east (Parcel number 66.36455.0030). The lot sizes are 2 +/- acres (western lot) and 3 +/acres (eastern lot) for a total of 5 +/acres. The zoning is currently RMH, Mobile Home Subdivision and the Comprehensive Plan guides the Current Land Use as partly Mobile Home (western lot) and is unspecified for the eastern lot. The Future Land Use Designation in the Comprehensive Plan is General Commercial for both lots. The RMH, Mobile Home Subdivision zoning district no longer exists and the land needs to be rezoned to a suitable existing zoning district. The City encourages land use, zoning and guiding to match, and this is one of three sets of land within Melrose currently being considered for modifications like this to increase consistency. The City indicated their willingness to initiate the request to rezone the mini storage lots, which the property owners found generally acceptable. The Commission recommended the land be rezoned to I-2, Light Industrial, and be guided (Current Land Use) as Light Industrial and (Future Land Use) as Industrial. It was noted that a Future Land Use designation of Light Industrial would be preferred if and when that Future Land Use Designation is created as part of a major future Comprehensive Plan update. If approved, the mini storage use becomes a permitted use in the I-2, Light Industrial zoning district.

Council Member Hill introduced Resolution No. 2019-31, Resolution Approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Dufner Mini Storage lots (Case No. Comp-42019-503). The motion was seconded by Mr. Travis Frieler with a roll call vote recorded as follows: FOR: Council Members Hill, Travis Frieler, Klasen, Justin Frieler, and Mayor Finken, AGAINST: None Council Member Travis Frieler introduced Ordinance No. 05-162019-4, An Ordinance Amending City of Melrose Zoning Ordinance No. 1989-1-A, as Amended and Adopted by Reference as Chapter 153 of the City of Melrose Code of Ordinances to Rezone Parcel Nos. 66.36455.0010 and 66.36455.0030 Owned by Allan J. Dufner Revocable Trust from its Zoning of RMH, Mobile Home Subdivision to I-2, Light Industrial. The motion was seconded by Mr. Klasen with a roll call vote recorded as follows: FOR: Council Members Travis Frieler, Klasen, Hill, Travis Frieler, and Mayor Finken, AGAINST: None Mayor Finken stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on February 25, 2019 to consider adding an Outdoor Seating Ordinance to the City’s code that would allow an annual permit to be issued administratively to allow seating on sidewalks and public rights-of-way or easements,

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A minimum of four feet in clear walkable sidewalk must be maintained. Other criteria are outlined in the ordinance. Included in the other criteria is language allowing the City to prohibit outdoor seating on public sidewalks during public events, especially if it might pose a safety hazard due to increased pedestrian traffic, which was recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. After the Commission meeting, staff added some language, reviewed by the City Attorney, allowing immediate resolution of any significant safety concerns, regardless of whether there is a breach in any agreement or conditions. The ordinance also outlines the process of allowing the concerns to be rectified and the permit to be re-utilized following correction of the immediate safety concerns. The Commission recommends approval of the ordinance, which has been reviewed

by City staff and the City Attorney.

Ms. Atkinson stated that a permit fee needs to be established. Ms. Atkinson recommends at $15 fee.

Also does the Council wish allow businesses that are not restaurant to set out benches. Mayor Finken inquired if there would be any liability on the City in case a storm would carry the furniture and cause damage. Ms. Atkinson stated that the property owner would be required to carry insurance.

Mr. Klasen felt the ordinance as written was onerous.

Mr. Justin Frieler thought charging a $15 permit fee might discourage people from applying.

He thought it would not need to be permitted.

Mr. Klasen stated he would like to see the ordinance revised to a one-page ordinance and no permitting fee. Mr. Hill agreed not to charge a permitting fee; however, he suggested that the property owner should be required to sign for a copy of the ordinance so as to be aware of the requirements. Mr. Travis Frieler agreed and would like to see it open to any business, not just those serving food. A revised draft will be brought back to the Council at the June Regular Meeting.

Mayor Finken stated that the City has received complaints regarding business traffic in and around the parking and delivery areas along Turkey Lane. The topic had been previously addressed at the March 21, 2018 Council meeting and staff had sent out notices that parking was available to downtown businesses in the Arvig parking lot. It has now been requested of the Council to discuss making a no parking zone, limiting to one-hour parking, or limiting the parking during business hours. The Council discussed having no parking at various locations on the south side of Turkey Lane.

Chief Maus was concerned as to how the ordinance would be written if the entire side of the street was not restricted. By consensus, the Council directed staff to investigate how an ordinance could be written or possible options to restrict parking on a portion of Turkey Lane.

Mayor Finken noted that the Council, at its March 21 meeting, discussed parking along 2nd Avenue SE. Council Member Klasen noted that parked vehicles are encroaching the street. Staff was directed to work

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with the County in regard to prohibiting parking. The County said that the City needs to take action and submit it to the County for approval. Mr. Klasen stated that since 2nd Avenue SE now has stripping out to the interstate on the shoulder, if the cars are encroaching into the street it would be grounds for towing; therefore, perhaps prohibited parking would no longer be needed.

Chief Maus stated that in an average snow year it may not be an issue; however, with winters that have above average snowfall, it would be difficult to enforce with just the stripping. Chief Maus stated that the County is requesting the City submit a resolution requesting prohibited parking. A motion as made by Mr. Klasen, seconded by Mr. Justin Frieler directing staff to prepare a resolution prohibiting parking on 2nd Avenue SE between Main Street East and 4th Street SE from November 1 to April 1.

Mayor Finken stated that the Council, at its May 9 Special Joint Meeting with the Utilities Commission, offered the position of City Administrator to Colleen Winter.

Consultant Gary Weiers negotiated the hiring terms. A motion was made

by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Travis Frieler and unanimously carried approving the hiring of Ms. Winter at the negotiated terms as presented.

Mayor Finken noted that the 2003 Ambulance is scheduled to be replaced in 2020, per the City’s FiveYear Capital Improvement Plan, and had been budgeted at $180,000. Ambulance Coordinator Jenn Tschida

provided an update on the replacement cost and to seek approval to go out for bids. A motion was made

by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Travis Frieler and unanimously carried authorizing Ambulance Coordinator to seek a bid for a new ambulance with the power lift cots.

Mayor Finken noted that the power cots in the 2014 ambulance are damaged and in need of repair.

Ambulance Coordinator Tschida is requesting to replace the current cots for power load cots, which would reduce the strain on the EMTs. Ms. Tschida presented an update on costs associated with repairing/replacing the damaged cots, compared to upgrading to the power load cots.

A motion was made by Mr. Klasen, seconded by Mr. Justin Frieler and unanimously carried replacing the current cots with power load cots.

Mayor Finken stated that the Council and Utilities Commission approved the HVAC project, along with the deduct for the Daikin units at their April meetings. Staff was informed that there was a delay for the Daikin units and were presented the option of ordering York equipment to keep the project on time. The York equipment is not as efficient as the Daikin units, and it’s estimated that it would take 30% more in energy consumption. Staff has directed SEH and Mission Mechanical to continue with the Daikin units, even if it extends the project time.

City Engineer Mike Nielson provided an update on the 2019 Street Improvement Project. Mr. Nielson stated that additional side-

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walk has been added to the project on 3rd Avenue at approximately $6,600. Staff at Arvig Communications also contacted Mr. Nielson regarding cementing the boulevard area along Turkey Lane. The current plan shows the boulevard along Turkey Lane to have sod placed between the curb and gutter and the sidewalk.

Arvig staff has requested that this area be paved with concreted to reduce the maintenance, with the understanding that Arvig would be responsible for the difference in cost between placing sod and concrete.

The cost is estimated at $2,831. Mr. Nielson also stated that sidewalk project out to Jennie-O-Turkey Store is anticipated to begin June 1, 2019.

Mr. Nielson also stated that staff would need to present at the June 5, 2019 LCCMR Board Meeting.

Mayor Finken stated that the Parks and Recreation Board, at its April 25 meeting, took action recommending the Council approve the Country Club Trail project to Meadowlark Park. The project was budgeted for up to $25,000. Streets/Parks Supervisor noted that the cost of the project had come in at approximately $20,000. Mr. Klasen inquired as to the possibility of completing the loop at Meadowlark Park along with the Country Club Trail project. Many residents in that area use the current trail for walking and biking; however, since is the loop is not completed, they have to turn around. It is just a short distance to complete the trail.

Mr. Middendorf stated that he did have cost estimates to complete the loop. To lay 450 feet, eight feet wide of bituminous at three inches thick

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Mr. Klasen will speak to residents in the area to see if there is an interest in helping fund the completion of the loop. This will then be brought back to the Council. Mr. Hill noted the Country Club Trail project was estimated at $25,000 and the cost came in at under $20,000 leaving $5,000 in the budget which would leave a difference of approximately $3,500.

A motion was made by Mr. Klasen, seconded by Mr. Justin Frieler and unanimously carried approving the Country Club Trail and the Meadowlark Loop at a cost of $25,000.

Mayor Finken noted that 5th Street North is in need of significant repairs. Streets/Parks Supervisor Middendorf is recommending moving this improvement project to 2020, rather than waiting until after the bridge is completed, as previously decided. Mr. Nielson has provided a memo prepared in 2017 for Council review. Mr. Nielson stated that if the Council is interested in moving the project forward, he recommends televising of the sanitary sewer prior to beginning the design work. The Council, by consensus, was interested in moving the project to 2020.

Mayor Finken stated that during Community Development Director Atkinson’s family medical leave, staff is proposing to hire Jane Brown, with Brown and Associates.

The Planning and Zoning Commission, at its April 29, 2019 meeting, approved the recommendation.

A motion was made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried to approve entering into the proposed contract with Brown and Associates.

The City is still utilizing the original phone system and equipment that was installed when the building was constructed. In 2016, the City and Utility had a combined $37,500 in the capital plan to upgrade the phone system, but it was not done at that time. The phones are starting to fail now and are becoming unreliable. The upgraded phone sys-

tem includes an internet upgrade and will utilize the data network and network PoE switches that have recently been upgraded. Arvig, the City’s phone and IT provider, has provided two quotes to upgrade the system: • Purchase Option: The first option is an upfront cost of $9,071.50 and the new monthly services would be $2,760 per month, which is a savings of approximately $200/month.

This is a five-year contract with a one-year warranty on the phones.

• Lease Option: The second option is a managed system and leased option, which has an upfront cost of $1,200 and the new monthly phone services would be $2,994 per month, which is consistent with our current charges. Arvig will maintain the phones and provide the labor during the contract.

The Utilities Commission, at its May 13 meeting, approved the leasing option.

After further discussion, Mr. Klasen stated that perhaps the City do a one-year lease thus allowing time to research other options.

Mr. Klasen would like to further research what is being proposed.

A motion was made by Mr. Klasen, seconded by Travis Frieler and unanimously carried to table action on upgrading the phone and internet service.

Mayor Finken stated that Parttime Streets/Parks Maintenance Worker Allen Wolbeck has submitted his notice of retirement with the City of Melrose, effective June 14,

2019. This role also performs work for the Utility Departments. Streets/ Parks Supervisor Middendorf has reviewed the position and is requesting to fill this position, which is a 0.75 FTE (1,600 hours budgeted).

The Utilities Commission will take action at its May 13, 2019 meeting.

A motion was made by Mr. Hill, seconded by Mr. Justin Frieler and unanimously carried approving to backfill the position and post for the Streets/Parks Maintenance Worker position.

The following informational items were reviewed: The minutes from the Commission’s April 8 Regular Meeting, the April 11 Special Joint Meeting with the Council – Audit Meeting, the April 18 Special Joint Meeting with the Council, and the April 23 Special Meeting.

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A motion was made by Mr. Klasen, seconded by Mr. Justin Frieler and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

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Bitz and Piecez -By Pastor Bitz Total Transformation; Galatians 3:24-4:7

This week’s readings have a common theme of transformation. (See Isaiah 65:19, Galatians 3:24-4:7 and Luke 8:26-39) In Isaiah God is speaking about how he will transform a rebellious people into his servants. In Galatians we are changed from slaves to sons and in Luke the wild and crazy man possessed by many demons is transformed into his right mind, clothes and all.

For our reality TV shows candidates are usually selected because their life or dress style or home is messed up in some way. It is entertaining to see someone or something radically changed for the better.

It is all good entertainment until we need a total transformation in our own lives. Usually things have to get pretty bad before we are willing to put in the work to change it.

How much easier would change be if we recognized our error early and worked to fix it before it was a major problem?

The TV worthy issues are such that the person is in need of outside help for any kind of transformation to be effective. Our spiritual well-being is the same. We lack the skills and abilities and power to effectively effect change. Galatians 3:25, “But now that faith has come, ...” Acknowledging through faith that we need help is the way God transforms us from slave to sons and daughters.

Galatians 3:27, “For as many of you who have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.” God’s transformational work gives us the sinless image of Christ as our own.

The work God has before him is getting ridden of the old and broken. For any good transformation to take effect the old and broken state has to go. The bad clothes, the rust, the peeling paint, the brokenness in our soul needs corrected. Forgiveness,

Albany Senior Dining

Mon., July 8: Swedish meatballs, potatoes, gravy, oregano carrots, ice cream.

Tues., July 9: Campfire dinner, spiced baked apples, cornbread, S’mores bar.

Wed., July 10: Sweet & sour chicken, oriental vegetables, rice, mandarin oranges, frosted cake.

Thurs., July 11: Bacon wrapped pork fillet, peas & carrots, corn relish salad, lemony fruit dessert.

Fri., July 12: Baked potato w/taco meat & cheese, fresh fruit, lettuce w/dressing, applesauce gelatin w/topping. ~ Soup and Sandwich Menu ~ Mon., July 8: Italian sausage, baked beans.

Tues., July 9: Turkey sandwich, beef soup.

Wed., July 10: Kung Pau, rice.

Thurs., July 11: Chef salad.

Fri., July 12: Tuna sandwich, vegetable soup.

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confession and absolution, repentance have to happen. Once the brokenness is identified and rejected and cleaned up the transformation can continue. Godly attitudes and actions are infused into our lives. Love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness become the flashy and new look that celebrates our fully restored soul. Only in Christ and the cross can this happen.

On TV we can see transformations happening right before our very eyes and from the moment God’s Word enters a persons life their soul is transformed completely and faith is evidence of that transformation. The Old Adam still clings to us and God continues to work through his Word and Spirit to rid these fallen bodies of sin but in the end he’ll be starting over. Through our death and resurrection on the last day all the problems of these bodies will be gone.

We need a total transformation and the word of God in the water of Baptism is where many of us got our start. The church is just a group of restorations in progress waiting for Christ to make it complete and total upon his return. Amen.

This is a summary of the sermon delivered on June 23rd, 2019 by Pastor Bitz at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle, MN. God’s Blessing!

FOR SALE: Aluminum topper, 70-1/2” wide, 99” long, $125. Call 320-267-5632. tfnRB

Swanville Senior Center

FOR SALE: Nice 2017 Snap-On tool box, candy apple red, excellent condition, L54x29x43, $4,250. Call Mark at 320249-0725.

Tues., July 9, Noon: Salisbury steak, potatoes, vegetable.

Thurs., July 11, 5 PM: Lasagna, salad, garlic bread.

* Dessert, milk and coffee served with each meal.

Call Kim 320-630-4046 a few hours in advance.

Upsala - All Ages

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

Mon., July 8: Scalloped potatoes, ham, corn, tropical fruit.

Tues., July 9: Lasagna, green beans, garlic bread, mandarin oranges.

Wed., July 10: Country pork chop, potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables, dessert.

Thurs., July 11: 5:30 PM: Baked chicken, potato, steamed broccoli, cookie.

Fri., July 12: Taco salad, fresh fruit, sherbet.

Bread, milk and coffee served with each meal.

Call a day before you choose to dine.

Upsala Community Center: 320-573-4435

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Complete Auto Repair

FOR SALE: 4 saddles, bridles, pads, etc., good condition. Call 651-485-5731.

FOR SALE: 8 foot pickup camper, needs a 3/4 ton truck to carry it, nice shape, $795.

Call 651-485-5731 or 320-285-3901.

FOR SALE: 20 ft. Sun Tracker pontoon with 25 hp Mercury 4 stoke motor, excellent condition, $4,450. Call 320-3109138.

BK FOR SALE: 2010 Walker Bay 10 polypropylene row boat/sailboat, lightly used, includes sail kit and oars, located BBL, $450. Contact sueblaker@msn.com.

FOR SALE: 70# Ringside boxing bag with chains for hanging, bag in great shape. Also new UFC 14 oz. mixed martial arts boxing gloves. Call 320-630-0134.

FOR SALE: Bostitch framing nailer, model N80SB, never used, plus 2 boxes of nails, all for $145. Cement mixer, photo available. Call 320-250-3874.

FOR SALE: Toilet seat riser with arms for elongated toilet seats, brand new, $35.

Call 320-290-5156.

FOR SALE: Young male Norfolk Terrier dog, $175. Call 320-573-5445.

FOR SALE: King size bed frame and beautiful head board, cheap. Call 320573-2213.

FOR SALE: 2003 Burgmann trike (Suzuki). Call 320-290-4902.

FOR SALE: 16 ft. Lund, 35 hp electric start, power tilt, roller trailer, lots of extras, $3,550. Call 320-424-3576.

FOR SALE: John Deere #5 sickle mower, new Pitman arm, needs tire, $250. Call 612-759-1292.

FOR SALE: Shoremaster #2500 aluminum lift, $600. Free homemade swim raft.

Located at Little Birch Lake. Call 320256-5226.

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2 & 3 Bedrooms • No Steps Community Room Attached Garage Available

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FOR SALE: Craft Supplies: fabric, yarn, thread, embroidery kits, towels, pattern books, kid crafts, etc. July 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20: 8 am-5 pm each day. Anita Scegura, 38615 Co. Rd. 9, Avon. 320293-1932.

HUGE GARAGE SALE: Friday, July 5th: 7:30-5:30 and Saturday, July 6th.

Bitzy Seifermann. 710 Main Street East, Melrose.

GREY EAGLE UMC GARAGE SALE: Donations accepted at the church only July 14: 12-6, July 15-17: 2-8. Questions or large items call 320-285-4965.

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

SC-evB WANTED: Vendors for GEM Fest, Sat., July 20, Grey Eagle. Spots are outdoor and free, contact Cindy at 651-485-5731.

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FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, quiet 4 plex in Upsala, $510/month. Call 320-2410586. tfnB-GS

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

In Albany: 1 & 2 Bedroom Cats Ok

Call Loreen for Details!

763-238-0616

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

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Townhomes For Rent

JOHNSON ESTATE SALE: Friday, July 5: 8-5 pm. 1/2 price and free. 121 3rd Avenue, north end Upsala.

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

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UPSALA GARAGE SALE: July 5: 5-7 p.m., July 6: 9 am-noon. 223 1st Ave. West, Upsala. Radial arm saw, band saw, door, couch, toddler-adult clothing.

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Dessert, milk and coffee served with each meal.

Pre-registration requested to dine daily.

Albany: 320-845-4070

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE: July 3: 1-6 p.m., July 4-5: 8 a.m.-6 p.m., July 6: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Quilters paradise! Lots of new fabric, yarn, embroidery, needle point, Alpaca wool, patio set, picnic table, benches, baker’s rack, coffee, end table, furniture, housewares, bassinet, collapsible fish house, fishing, tools, Louis L’amour books, girls clothes size 5-8, teen XS-med., womens 8P-med. and plus size, much misc. 3 miles East of Upsala, 6775 30th St. (Cty 21).

Larry Erickson Residence.

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VILLAGE VIEW APARTMENTS • GREY EAGLE Low Income Elderly or Disabled Section 8 Subsidized

• Rent is 30% of income after medical deductions.

• Electric heat.

• Free basic cable TV. • Elevator and Accessible Entry door openers.

• Well maintained by caretakers who care.

• Raised gardens.

• Controlled Access entrance door locks.

Garages when available • GRRL collection on site.

• Community room with kitchen for large gatherings.

• Mail delivery and pick-up in building.

• Two laundry rooms, craft room, three lobby areas for visiting.

• Air conditioned halls and public areas.

Folk & • Friendly residents.

Celebrating Old-Time Independence • Monthly Board Meetings.

Music Day Wed., Aug. 7 July 4th 1-3 PM

Village View Apartments

For details & a tour, GIVE US A CALL!

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Equal Housing Opportunity

Grey Eagle Housing Association is an Equal Housing Opportunity Provider

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A part of the Minnesota National Guard booth at the Todd County Fair was a rock climbing wall.

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