Hometown News July 5, 2012

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Making your goals means making a plan

Okay, all you golfers-ever played a skins game? In simple terms: players during a round of golf wager on the best score for a single hole. If there’s a tie, the “pot” rolls over to the next hole. One result of a skins game can be to up the ante on each hole. The backlash is taking your eye off the long haul. In a skins game, you play for short-term stakes. As a result, strategy goes out the window.

Unfortunately, some people run their businesses that way.

They muddle along in a never-ending skins game. This doesn’t just happen in tiny companies. An insider at a famous blue-chip giant once quipped: “Our idea of long-term planning here is deciding what we’ll do after lunch.”

Anyone who has participated in a skins game on a golf course knows the painstaking attention paid to the line

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of every putt. It’s a lot like what Peter Drucker describes as “the last of the deadly sins” of business, which he defines as “feeding problems and starving opportunities.”

Peter Drucker has long been considered the definitive authority on business planning. His principles are still widely used decades after his revolutionary writing on the concept of “Management by Objectives.” Drucker sorted out a baffling world.

Planning boils down to two fundamental processes: goals and objectives.

It is important to distinguish between the two. Goals are considered the purely quantitative and mostly financial targets.

Objectives are more qualitative and elusive.

Make your goals, and you stay in business. Advance your objectives and you build a business worth having. The distinction between goals and objectives is hardly pure. Often objectives have quantitative measures attached to them as well. But they are rarely just numerical yardsticks.

At the age of 85, Drucker wrote Managing in a Time of Great Change. A key premise: “Uncertainty - in the economy, society, politics - has become so great as to render futile, if not counterproductive, the kind of planning most companies still practice: forecasting based on probabilities.”

Translation: Things no longer rest on a predictable base. How would I describe this sort of uncertainty? We live in a world where: “Computers make very fast, very accurate mistakes.” And, “Artificial intelligence usually beats real stupidity.”

Companies spend days, if not weeks, agonizing over their mission statement and business plan. How much precious, misspent time goes into the process? Get

-By Harvey Mackay

the business model right. Then accessorize it with the details. You may not need more than a few action plans focused on very restricted areas.

In real estate, it’s location, location, location. In management, it’s preparation, preparation, preparation. But, be very, very careful. It’s not the sheer magnitude of the preparation that matters. It’s the relevance of what you do. Is it clear? Will it change behavior? Does it sizzle?

Business can take some lessons on preparation from world class athletes. For a recent seminar on goals and planning, I invited Peter Vidmar to be my guest.

Peter is the highest scoring American gymnast in Olympic history and was the star of the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. He captained the USA men’s gymnastics team to its first ever Olympic gold. He is now chairman of the board of USA Gymnastics and a broadcast commentator.

Peter understands goal-setting in a very tangible way. Preparing for the Olympics is a life quest for these athletes.

Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

JULY 5-7 • Melrose Riverfest at Melrose Sauk River Park. See ad on page 12.

JULY 6-8 • 50th Annual Swanville Midsummer Carnival. See ad on page 9.

JULY 11 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Membership Meeting at 10:30 a.m. at the center.

JULY 13-14 • Holdingford Daze.

JULY 14 • Grey Eagle High School All Class Reunion at the Hub Supper Club, Burtrum.

JULY 15 • 20th Annual Island Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. on Hammarsten’s Island, Big Birch Lake.

• Sacred Heart Church of Flensburg Auction at 1:30 p.m.

JULY 18 • Freeport Community Center Chicken Fry from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Freeport Com-

munity Center.

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

JULY 21-22 • Sacred Heart Parish Festival.

JULY 27-29 • GEM Fest, Grey Eagle.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Temperatures Date 6/27 6/28 6/29 6/30 7/1 7/2 7/3

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Low 63 61 58 58 64 70 70

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Birth Announcements Carrie and Chad Altendahl of Albany are proud to announce the birth of their son born June 26, 2012 at the Albany Area Hospital & Medical Center.

Westley Bradley Dobmeier

Bruce and Rachael Dobmeier of St. Rosa are proud to announce the birth of their son, Westley Bradley Dobmeier, born June 21, 2012 at 11:25 a.m. at St. Michael’s Hospital, Sauk Centre.

Westley weighed 9 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 21 inches in length.

Grandparents are Jerry and Joyce Dobmeier of Freeport, and Melvin and Jeanette Kalthoff of Spring Hill. Great grandparents are Clem Jonas of St. Anna, Marie Kampsen of New Munich, and Leander and Christine Kalthoff of Roscoe.

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 He offered this advice: “Goals have to be realistic. I really take issue with any of those people who say you can be anything you want to be because that’s really not true. I’m 5’ 5” and 130 pounds. There is no way I’m going to end up in the NFL. I think goals need to be measured and clearly defined. They also need to be time sensitive. You should give yourself deadlines.

“I think a goal should answer some questions,” he continued. “In other words, be specific. It should answer ‘what’ what is it that you want to accomplish? It should answer ‘why’ - why is it important to you? It should answer ‘when’ - when are you going to get this done by? It should certainly answer ‘how’ - how are you going to do it? Make sure your goals

are meaningful for you.”

And finally, Peter said: “When you work with a team, and when this goal is going to take a team effort, you’ve got to figure out a way to get each member of the team to take ownership of the goal themselves.”

Mackay’s Moral: You’ll never reach your goal if you don’t have one.

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,” and the new book “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World.”

We would like to congratulate our daughter, Amber for being on the Spring 2012 Dean’s List at St. Cloud Technical College. We are very proud of you. “Great Job!”

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Obituaries Margaret G. Svihel

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon for Margaret G. Svihel, age 81, of St. Cloud and formerly of Avon, who passed away on July 2, 2012 at Quiet Oaks Hospice House in St. Augusta. Reverend Blane Wasnie, OSB will officiate. Entombment will take place in the parish cemetery.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday at the Daniel Funeral Home in ST. CLOUD and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church in Avon. Parish prayers will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home in ST. CLOUD. Margaret was born on June 7, 1931 in Farming, Minnesota to William and Rose (Klemmer) Brinkman. She married Joseph G. Svihel on June 23, 1953 in St.

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Cloud. Margaret was a devoted mother and wife, raising six children while supporting her husband with the operation of Granite Electronics. She was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella.

Margaret liked flower gardening, baking pies, bowling, antiquing and going to auctions. She loved family reunions and bringing her famous barbequed ribs.

Margaret also enjoyed working at the church bazaar with her husband. She especially treasured the time spent with her family and husband at their lake home in Avon.

Margaret is survived by her children, Valerie (Lancelot) Honer of Cold Spring, Gail (Phillip) Kotoski of Hudson, WI, Jeanie (Edward) Olson of St. Cloud, Randall Svihel of St. Cloud, James (Michelle) Svihel of Duluth, Kristy Svihel of Plymouth; grandchildren, Andrew, Charles, Kevin, Annamarie, Edward, Elizabeth, Daniel, Heidi, Anthony, Thomas, Julie, Theodore, Mitchell; greatgrandchildren, Angelo, Adrian, Miguel, Leah, Lexie, and Sophia on the way; sisters and brothers, Valeria, Cleo (Orville) Schlagheck, Sally (Max) Gilbert, Alfonse (Gloria), Orville (Judie), Gilbert (Carol), William (Carol); sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Svihel; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Joey; and husband, Joe in 2005; and sister, Ursula.

Margaret will be greatly missed as a Mother, Grandmother, Sister and friend.

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several years in Deerwood, MN and moved to Albany, MN in 1996. Marvel held several jobs during her working life but ended her career working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Inspection area in Minneapolis beginning as a general clerk in data entry and ending as an office manager responsible for computer entry and inspection information reports. Marvel was an expert seamstress and she enjoyed beading, canning, cooking, crocheting, fishing, gardening, reading, and quilting.

She loved to travel and enjoyed many winters in Apache Junction, AZ. Marvel is survived by daughter Beverly Decker (Emil) Radaich of St. Cloud; grandsons Joe and Tim (Molly Kuebelbeck); great-grandchildren Taylor, Keira, Reegan, Finn; brothers Donald Bullard, Robert Bullard; sisters Lucille Gorgen, Doris Collins; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Gordon Decker, Donald DePew, Raymond Overby, and sister Vivian Intelkofer.

James “Jim” Raymond Lemke

F u n e r a l s e r v i c e s celebrating the life of James “Jim” Raymond Lemke, age 65 of Avon will be 11AM, Friday July 6th, 2012 at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Farming.

Pastor Frederick Kutter will officiate and burial will take place in the church cemetery following the service. Jim died suddenly and unexpectedly Sunday afternoon at his home in Avon. There will be a visitation from 4-8 PM, Thursday, July 5th, 2012 at the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home in Albany and again from 10 AM until the time of the service Friday morning at the church.

Arrangements are being made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home of Albany.

Jim was born May 9th 1947 in Avon to John and Hildegard (Arceneau) Lemke. He lived his entire life in Avon.

Jim served in the Army until 1968 and

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A Memorial Gathering will be held for Marvel I. Overby (Decker), 89, of Albany, on Thursday July 5, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.

Marvel died on June 29, 2012 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Burial will be at a later date in Lakeside Cemetery in Fairmont, MN. Marvel was born April 8, 1923, in Rutland Township/Martin County MN to Hallie & Maude (Mason) Bullard.

She attended Granada, MN, schools and graduated from Granada High School in 1940. Marvel married Gordon W. Decker on November 23, 1942, in Miami, FL. where they lived until his discharge from the U.S. Army. They moved to Minneapolis, MN and she lived there until September, 1986. Marvel spent

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shortly after married Carolyn Pender in Chisholm, MN. He worked his entire life as a farmer and most recently worked at Wesbeck Trucking. Jim had a passion for the outdoors where he spent a lot of his time hunting and fishing. He was also an avid Minnesota sports fan with a great deal of love of the Twins and Vikings. Most of all, Jim loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He was also a member of the Avon Legion and Immanuel Lutheran Church of Farming.

Jim is survived by his ex-wife Carolyn Lemke, Avon; Tammy (Craig) Sexton, Rice; Angie (Randy) Petermeier, Rice; his grandchildren Ryan and Olivia Osterman, Kyle Petermeier, and Cailee and Burke Sexton; and his siblings Carl (Marianne) Lemke, Albany; Kevin (Marlene) Lemke, Avon; Luella (Kenny) Lehner, Winsted; Betty (David) Klug; Carol (Lloyd) Brix, Cuyuna; Stella Bredeck, St. Cloud; Susie (Jerry) Funk, Grey Eagle; Annie (Joe) Funk, Albany.

He is preceded in death by his parents John and Hildegard Lemke, his brother David Lemke, and his infant brother Eugene Lemke.

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Pulse on People

Alexandria Technical & Community College Gregg Raisanen, dean of academic affairs at Alexandria Technical & Community College recognizes individual students named to the Dean’s List for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher spring semester 2012 for academic excellence during spring 2012.

LeAnne Tamm of Albany is enrolled in the Communication Art & Design program.

Ashley Altendahl of Freeport is enrolled in the Nursing program.

Anthony Pohlmann of Freeport is enrolled in the Mechanical Drafting, Design, Engineering program.

Matthew Rademacher of Freeport is enrolled in the Mechatronics program.

Isaac Hoffman of Grey Eagle is enrolled in the Welding Technology program.

Kacey Johnson of Long Prairie is enrolled in the Human Services Practitioner.

Danielle Klinkhammer of Long Prairie is enrolled in the Nursing program.

Joseph Spieker of Long Prairie is enrolled in the Administrative Assistant program.

Kelly Weber of Long Prairie is enrolled in the Accounting program.

Hope Zabroski of Long Prairie is enrolled in the Administrative Office Management program at Alexandria Technical & Community College.

Julie Zylka of Long Prairie is enrolled in the Medical Administrative Specialist & Medical Coding program.

Thomas Hens of Melrose is enrolled in the Computer & Voice Networking program.

Eric Kerfeld of Melrose is enrolled in the Diesel Mechanics program.

Amanda Klassen of Melrose is enrolled in the Liberal Arts & Sciences program.

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Luther is a selective four-year college located in northeast Iowa. The college has an enrollment of 2,500 students and offers a liberal arts education leading to the bachelor of arts degree in 60 majors and pre-professional programs.

Marquette University Tyler Stone of Avon, MN has graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. Stone earned a Bachelor of Arts in German. Stone was one of nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students who received their diplomas May 20, 2012 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.

Northwestern College The following students were named to the spring semester dean’s list at Northwestern College in St. Paul. The dean’s list includes full-time students with a grade point average (GPA) during the semester of 3.65 (out of 4.0) or higher.

Marie Abeler, daughter of William & Lisa Abeler of Upsala. Marie is pursuing a degree in Biology at Northwestern.

Erin Kleinjan, daughter of Jodi Kleinjan of Avon. Erin is pursuing a degree in Graphic Design at Northwestern.

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Josette Elieff, daughter of Dan Elieff of Grey Eagle. Josette is pursuing a degree in Electronic Media Communication and Early Adult Ministry at Northwestern.

Northwestern College in St. Paul announces the following local students graduated on Saturday, May 12, 2012 during ceremonies held in Maranatha Hall on Northwestern’s St. Paul campus: Marie Abeler, daughter of William & Lisa Abeler of Upsala, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Abeler is a 2008 graduate of Upsala Area High School.

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Community Snapshots

A spaghetti dinner fund-raiser was held on May 5, 2012 at the American Legion in Long Prairie for Benjamin Poegel, son of Joe Poegel and Carol Kenyon of Swanville. Benjamin was born on March 30, 2012 with a heart defect. He has undergone several surgeries to correct the problem. The fund-raiser raised $4,023 which included $500 in supplemental dollars from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Pictured are Thrivent Financial Associate Carlyle Olsen and Benjamin’s grandmother Laurie Poegel.

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On April 27, 2012, there was a spaghetti dinner and silent auction benefit held for Scott Luing at the Little Falls Ballroom. Scott has been battling cancerous Lymphoma. His treatments have been going well, but he is not expected be able to go back to work for at least a year. The benefit raised over $10,000 which includes $1000 in supplemental funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.

Pictured from the left are Thrivent Financial Associate Carlyle Olsen, Scott, and Scott’s wife Lisa Luing.

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Helping Hands Outreach welcomes new board members Linda Harren recently retired from Holdingford Public Schools in which she taught for more than 20 years. Linda and her husband Rodney have lived in the Holdingford area for 40 years.

When asked why she choose to serve on Helping Hands’ Board she said, “Now that I am retired I would like to devote more time as a volunteer and this looked like a wonderful opportunity to get involved within the community. “

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Patrick Vandrovec was the Principal for Holdingford High School (7th-12th grade) for the last 16 years. Patrick has been a long standing member of several community groups, such as the Holdingford Area Catholic Community and the Lions Club. He was asked by another community member to serve on the Helping Hands Board and replied by saying, “I have supported the need for this organization for a long time.”

Conservation Corner Update

By Rhonda R. Friese Bears, bears, bears... we’ve got them! Todd County’s bear population has been steadily increasing. Unseasonably warm weather rousted them early, before natural food sources could provide for them. Hungry bears have been searching back yards throughout the state, and Todd County is no exception. There have been nuisance bear complaints in Moran, Turtle Creek, and Grey Eagle Townships, so far. Bears have been sited throughout the county.

We suggest people remove sources of temptation to encourage nuisance bears to move on and prevent other bears from coming around.

On average, bears will move on within 10-14 days after food sources have been removed. They have a phenomenal sense of smell and “follow their nose” to locate goodies. “Buttoning up” around your yard will also reduce chances of other unwelcome guests (skunks, raccoons, opossums) moving in. With the strong bear population we have, I would suggest all Todd County residents follow these guidelines, even if they haven’t had problems... yet.

If you have a nuisance problem, contact your local Conservation Officer for assistance. Normal protocol is for people to remove source(s) of temptation and wait 10-14 days to see if the bear(s) will move on. Usually they do.

You have a right to protect yourself and your property. If a bear is causing immediate danger or significant property damage (not just bird feeders and gar-

bage cans) you can destroy the bear.

You must contact a Conservation Officer within 48 hours of destroying a bear.

The MN DNR website has helpful information about living with wildlife: www.dnr.state.mn.us. There is information helpful to beekeepers, which would help gardeners as well.

Local Library Events

Albany Library Community Concert Series: Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m. Families and individuals of all ages are invited at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 840 Lake Ave., Albany.

Concerts will take place on The schedule is: July 10: Pint Size Polka; July 17: Fiddle ‘n’ Guitar; July 24: Albany Community Band; July 31: Banjo Dancers; Aug. 14: Dancing Light.

Summer Storyhour: Thursday, July 12, from 2-2:45 p.m. for preschoolers. Enjoy fun crafts and stories. The attendance limit is 20 and preregistration is required.

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

It appears there will be a special legislative session to deal with infrastructure damage caused by heavy rains in parts of the state.

Both the northeast and southeast portions of Minnesota were hit by weather systems that stalled and dumped copious amounts of rain in a short period of time. Areas around Duluth, for example, received upwards of nine inches in a 24hour period. Damage estimates to public property range over $100 million. No word yet as to when the governor will call us back into special session.

It’s amazing how quickly moisture can be used up by growing crops. When those last storm systems moved through the area two weeks ago, the soil profile was nearly full of moisture. Now, after days on end of hot temps and rapidly growing crops, most areas are in need of rain once again. The small grains have been pushed to maturity too quickly, while the corn in many areas is just beginning to tassel. That’s when the corn plants really need moisture and moderate temperatures. The forecast for this week doesn’t call for those conditions, as we are in line for several more days in the 90’s with high humidity.

Several new laws took effect on July 1, among which is a statute that doubles the fines for not cleaning boats and trailers when leaving lakes in Minnesota.

Drain plugs must be removed from any boat being transported, even if it’s being moved from storage. Fines can range up to $500 for boat violations, and $100 for having weeds attached to a trailer. The biggest concern is trying to slow down the spread of zebra mussels, which are already in several of Minnesota’s most popular lakes. With all the lakes and public boat launch areas we have in Minnesota, it’s a logistical nightmare trying to ensure that all boats and trailers are free of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) when either leaving or entering a lake. It’s hoped that other methods of control can be adopted as science learns more about these pests, such as the control methods used on the sea lamprey, which was once thought to be a serious problem in Lake Superior.

I’d like to add my congratulations to Dr. Bill Hartmann, who was recently presented with an Outstanding Service Award by the College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Hartmann, who serves as the Minnesota state veterinarian, played a key role in the state’s handling of the recent outbreak of TB in cattle herds in northwestern Minnesota. That outbreak has now been controlled and the state has been re-certified as being TB-free.

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Department of Applied Economics has found the impact of the veterinary medicine industry on the state’s economy is about $1.5 billion. According to the report, private vet practices and clinics throughout the state account for most of the veterinary workforce as they employ nearly 8,000 workers, including 1,800 veterinarians. Only ten of Minnesota’s 87 counties do not have a private veterinary practice.

As one who formerly raised cattle, I realize the important role these folks play in Minnesota’s livestock industry. When I first came back home to farm, our vet was Doc Wilson of Starbuck, who was one of the finest people I’ve ever met.

Veterinarians are on-call 24-7, and are there when we need them. Thanks to all those who work with animals, whether they’re pets or commercial livestock.

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Local Municipality Minutes Swanville City June 5, 2012 Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Senior Center on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. The meeting was called to order at 7:30p.m.with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, AJ Johnson, and Tim Grittner. Absent: Jim Molitor, Jim Piekarski.

Also present: Becky Galligan, Bryan Allen, Gene Harthan and Brian Zapzalka.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held May 8, 2012 were read. AJ Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Tim Grittner and seconded by

AJ Johnson to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Gene Harthan, representing Swanville Public School, was present to ask if the softball field and the newly purchased land adjacent to the field could be annexed into the city. After discussion, AJ Johnson made a motion to start the process to annex the land into the City of Swanville.

Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. The Mayor will get in contact with the City Attorney to see what steps will have to be done.

Becky Galligan was present to see if the city would be interested in selling lot 30 on Forest Hill Lane to her brother so he could build a road to the adjoining land. After discussion and

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Barth received the award at the Edward Jones Region 182 regional meeting in Nisswa, MN. Jim Weddle, the firm’s managing partner, said the award is a strong indicator of a financial advisor’s future success.

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questions were answered, it was decided to a write letter to land owners on Forest Hill Lane to get their input before selling this lot.

There was discussion also, if the land should be annexed into the city. This issue will be on next month’s agenda.

Bryan Allen, from Red’s Irish Pub, was present to ask permission to have an outside band for the Loven benefit on June 16.

The music would be under one of the tents and last from 9:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Tim Grittner made a motion to allow Red’s to have an outside band for the benefit. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Rotomolding would like to put up two 4’x8’ signs on the business property. Swanville P & Z stated the signs must be within the states code because the land is next to a state highway. Tim Grittner made a motion to give

Rotomolding permission to put up the sign as long as it is within the states conditions. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Swanville Lions are asking for a 3 day 3/2 license for the Swanville Carnival, July 6, 7 & 8. Tim Grittner made a motion to give the 3/2 license to the Lions.

AJ Johnson seconded the motion.

All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Donation resolution # 120605A was received from an anonymous donor in the amount of $5650.00 to be used for shelves in the library. AJ Johnson made a motion to accept the donation. Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Bids for the repair of the water tower were looked at. Tim Grittner made a motion to accept the bid from Central Tank Coating in the amount of $9,700.00.

AJ Johnson seconded the motion.

All members voted in favor, motion carried. Alarms for the tower will not be installed, but the switches will be replaced.

The Mayor stated that at the last Swanville Lions Meeting the park building was dedicated to Ray Loven who is the longest Lions Member to date.

The park building is in need of two new doors. It was decided to have Mike Piekarski Construction replace these doors in the amount of $1653.76. The doors will be replaced soon.

It was noted that there has been people taking black dirt from the city’s compost pile and using it outside the city limits. It was decided to have a sign made and put up by the compost fence stating the black dirt needs to be used within the city limits only.

Donation resolution # 120605B was received from the Swanville Women’s Civic Club in the amount of $100.00 to be used for flowers. AJ Johnson made a motion to accept the do-

nation. Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Mark Hallen, city engineer, stated that the he should be hearing from the PFA in August sometime about the Rhoda Avenue water project.

The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the Council were furnished with a listing. AJ Johnson made a motion to approve the claims.

Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next monthly meeting will be held July 3, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Tim Grittner and seconded by AJ Johnson to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Meeting adjourned 9:15 p.m.

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— Schedule of Events — Friday, July 6th • 5:00 p.m. Chicken Barbeque Opens • 6:00 p.m. Midway Opens • 7:00 p.m. Bingo Hall Opens • 8:30 p.m. Dance to “The Killer Hayseeds”

Saturday, July 7th • 11:00 a.m. Registration for American Cancer Society Motorcycle Ride Red’s Irish Pub • 12 Noon American Cancer Society Motorcycle Ride, back at 4:00 p.m.

• 3:00 p.m. Midway, Bingo Hall, Chicken Barbeque Opens • 8:30 p.m. Dance to (formerly Shooters)

“The Fabulous Armadillos”

Sunday, July 8th • 9:00 a.m. Joint Worship Service (Park Pavilion)

• 11:30 a.m. Parade • 12 Noon Midway, Chicken Barbeque Opens • 1:00 p.m. Dance to

“Wee Willie”

• 1:00 p.m. Bingo Opens (Air Conditioned)

• 6:00 p.m. Dance to

“Social Security Express” Save $$$ - Pre-bu y your carnival rid e tickets at any of these loc ations: First State Bank Swanville & Grey Eagle Bob & Fran’s Grocer y - Swanville American Heritag e Bank - Long Pra irie US Bank - Little Fall s Minnesota Nation al Bank - Long Pra irie Randall State Ban k - Randall Paul & Kathy’s Sup ermarket - Upsala Central Minnesota Credit Union - Gre y Eagle Herbie’s Bar - Sob ieski Hub Supper Club - Burtrum

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

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

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

Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Albany Father Michael Naughton, OSB 151 2nd St S • 320-845-2705 Mon.-Wed. Mass 7:30 a.m. Wed. 9 a.m. HFS. Fri. 7:30 a.m. Sat. 7:30 a.m. & 5 p.m. Sun. 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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June 30, 2012: Just before midnight, two houses were shot with paint ball guns along County 104, just south of County 13. One of the owners of the home stated the shots came from a passing vehicle. If anyone has any information on this incident they are asked to call the Todd County Sheriff’s Office.

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

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

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

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

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

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Faith Community Church, Burtrum Pastor Allen Travaille 320-285-3390 • 320-763-4671 Sunday Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Bi-weekly Bible Study.

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

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

St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Grey Eagle Father Ron Dockendorf MN & Bovee Sts • 320-285-2545 Saturday Service 4:30 p.m. Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

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

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

Central Lakes Landscape & Construction Ken Frieler

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Immaculate Conception Church, New Munich Father Roger Klassen 106 3rd Ave NE • 320-836-2143 Saturday Mass 4:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Weekday Mass: Tues. & Thurs. 8:15 a.m. Sacrement of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. or by appt.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Community Covenant Church, Upsala Pastor Craig Johnson Nathan Hillman, Director of Youth & Family Ministries Main Street • 320-573-2672 Worship Service 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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St. Mary's Catholic Church, Melrose Father Marvin Enneking 211 5th Ave SE • 320-256-4207 Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Monday 7:30 a.m. communion service. Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Mass. Wednesday & Thursday 7:30 a.m. Friday All School Mass 8:30 a.m. www. stmarysofmelrose.com

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

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

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Hometown News • Thursday, July 5, 2012 • Page 11

Successful Dairy Systems Tour set for July 11

The University of Minnesota Extension Service in Todd County is having a dairy farmer tour at the James and Jenn Maus Dairy Farm on July 11. The Maus Farm had a devastating barn fire in 2009; since then they have rebuilt their dairy facility.

The Maus family elected to construct an 82-cow sand-bedded freestall barn. Cow comfort and production has been excellent and they maintain a SCC in the low 100’s.

They also installed a double-11 parabone swing parlor. Even though this is a new facility, the concepts follow close to what we describe as the “low-cost parlor”; by low cost we imply low construction cost while still achieving an efficient and comfortable parlor for people and cows.

The James and Jenn Maus are also in the process of transiting the farm from James’ parents Dennis and Rita Maus.

Properly inter-generational transitioning of farms and businesses is a challenging and necessary process in today’s volatile market.

From Long Prairie: 6 miles south on US 71, 8 miles west on MN 27, 3 miles south on 151st Ave, 1/2 mile west on 150th St., farm is on right. From Sauk Centre: 6 miles north on US 71, 6 miles west on Cty Rd 2, 1 mile north on 151st Ave, 1/2 mile west on 150th St., farm is on right. Watch for signs.

Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. and the tour begins at 10:30. There is no admission fee at this year’s summer event. Lunch provided at the completion of the tour. Preregistration requested, but not required. For registration or further information or please call the Todd County Extension Office at 320-732-4435, e-mail pepin019@umn.edu

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FOR SALE: 27 in. color flat screen television, works good. Call 320-492-8032.

HUGE GARAGE SALE: July 6-7, 8am, collectible, antiques, camping, glassware, books, sewing patterns, much misc. South of Swanville, 180th St.

WORK WANTED: Will do house/ cabin cleaning and indoor painting. All around “sprucing up”! Call 320-2485000 day or evening.

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FOR SALE: China cabinet, round glass from 1915. Also green berry bowl set with gold trim. Leave message, 320285-5835.

GARAGE SALE: Infant boy & girl clothes, some tools and misc. July 13th and 14th, Hwy 71 in Elrosa.

WANTED: 404 New Holland hay conditioner. Call 320-632-3336. Also have chicken eggs, $2 dozen.

FOR SALE: New solid built utility shed and Oak lumber for bumpers in pole barns. Call 320-256-3832.

FREE KITTENS: Swanville-CushingRandal area. Call 320-749-2267.

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WANTED: Adult and childrens wood water skis. Please call 320-763-6580, if no answer leave a message.

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

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7/26P FOR SALE: Shopsmith Mark Size with attachments, price negotiable. Call 320-285-2214.

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

7/12 FOR SALE: 1988 Dodge Dakota, needs work, bed liner, molded cover, new tires, $500. All $ to Alzheimer’s Assoc. Call 651-238-7521.

7/12 FOR SALE: 2002 Ford Taurus, cold AC, good mileage. Call 320-420-5435.

FOR SALE: 1995 Chev. Lumina, 160K, $1,000 or B/O. Call 218-851-0508.

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FOR SALE: Shih-tzu/Maltese puppies, very cuddly and playful, vaccinated.

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FOR SALE: Poodle puppies, toys, reds and creams, excellent quality. Call 320492-8032.

FOR SALE: Firewood, cut, split, dry, also boiler wood, $100 cord. Call 320845-2043, leave message. tfn FOR SALE: Big square & round bales of hay. Call Josh, 320-761-0778. tfn PERSONAL: Man with children would like to meet woman farmer who could use help, Melrose School Dist., serious relationship. 320-292-4385.

HOUSING HOME FOR RENT: Big Birch Lake, furnished 2 br., 36 ft. deck, dock & boat lift, $800/per week. Call 651-485-8888.

BK7/19P HOUSE FOR SALE: Swanville, 2BR 1BA, recently updated w/2 car detached garage, $79,000. Call 320-547-9980.

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GARAGE SALE: July 5-7; 8 am-5 pm.

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2008 2008 2006 2004 2004 2003 2002 2000 2000 2000 1999 1999 1996 2006 2003 2002

Buick Lucerne $17,495.00 Pontiac G6 $11,995.00 Pontiac Grand Prix - SOLD - $10,895.00 Chevrolet Impala - SOLD - $4,495.00 Chevrolet Classic $5,395.00 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT $5,895.00 Buick Rendevoux AWD $5,895.00 Chevrolet Blazer LT $4,495.00 Chevrolet Blazer - SOLD - $3,895.00 Saturn SL2 $2,495.00 Chevrolet Tahoe $4,495.00 Oldsmobile Cutlass $3,895.00 Chevrolet Monte Carlo $2,495.00 Dodge Grand Caravan - SOLD $9,695.00 Chrysler Sebring Conv. - SOLD $5,895.00 Dodge Neon - SOLD - $3,995.00

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2002 2001 1999 1997 1996 2007 2005 2003 2003 1998 2005 2002 2000 2004 2001 1993

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