Hometown News June 18, 2015

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Hometown News

With great teamwork everybody wins -By Harvey Mackay One day the Body and all its parts began to criticize the Belly for enjoying a life of idleness and luxury, while they spent all their time working to feed it. So they entered into a conspiracy to cut off the Belly’s supplies in the

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The Hands would no longer carry food to the Mouth, nor would the Mouth receive the food, nor would the Teeth chew it. Not long after following this plan, the parts began to fail, and the whole body began to waste away.

Then the members realized that the Belly, which seemed cumbersome and useless, had an important function of its own. They could no more do without it than it could do without them. If they wanted to keep the body in a healthy state, they must work together, each in his proper sphere, for the common good

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of all.

The moral of this Aesop’s Fable: Only by working together can the greatest good for all be achieved.

In a word, teamwork.

I preach teamwork constantly, for without it, why would you bother to have more than one employee? Why would you contract with vendors, suppliers, distributors or even customers for that matter?

You have to work together.

Everyone wants to be the star.

Unfortunately, stars rarely win anything by themselves. For any star to shine, they need a team behind them.

A true team consists of people who contribute different skills that all work together to achieve a goal that none of them could accomplish on their own.

Ask Babe Ruth if he could have won a single baseball game all by himself.

Ask Henry Ford if he could have built a car company all by himself. Ask Thomas Edison if he could have made all his inventions all by himself.

No matter how good you are, you can be better when you work with the right team. In the business world, you need to provide an atmosphere where teamwork is not only encouraged but expected.

More importantly, everyone on the team not only has to pursue the same goal, but they also have to feel that their role is crucial to the team’s success.

In 1961, U.S. President John F. Kennedy declared that he wanted the United States to put a man on the moon by the end of that decade. Shortly

afterwards, a newspaper reporter visited NASA and interviewed the engineers, technicians and scientists who were working on the rocket that would eventually put Neil Armstrong on the moon.

After interviewing everyone at NASA, the reporter saw a woman janitor scrubbing the front steps. When the reporter asked this woman what her role in NASA was, she proudly said, “I’m helping put a man on the moon!”

When you have a goal that everyone can believe in, nothing can stop your team from accomplishing what seemed Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

SATURDAY, JUNE 20 • 38th Annual Munichfest, New Munich. See ad on page 12.

SUNDAY, JUNE 21 • Freeport Fire Department 54th Annual Ham BBQ - Beef & Hog Raffle from 4:30-9 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. See ad on page 12.

• A Bible ‘Musical Mary of Magdala’ at 7:30 p.m., at the Community Covenant Church, Upsala.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Pot Luck/ Bingo Party at 5 p.m. at the center.

FRIDAY, JULY 10 • Holdingford Daze 500 Card Tournament at 7 p.m. at All Saints Church, Holdingford.

SATURDAY, JULY 18 • 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 7 p.m.

FEET FIRST CLINIC • Meets every 1st Tuesday morning at Holdingford City Hall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temperatures Date

6/10 6/11 6/12 6/13 6/14 6/15 6/16

High 74 74 78 74 82 74 63

Low 59 56 50 57 60 55 48

Friday

Rain, t-storm.

High: 75 Low: 65

Weekend Weather Saturday

Mostly cloudy.

High: 79 Low: 57

Sunday

Rain, t-storm.

High: 78 Low: 57

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Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 impossible.

To illustrate the importance of assembling a team, consider these questions: Do you need more than one person?

Maybe the work calls for different skill sets or different perspectives. Or maybe it’s just too much work for one person to handle. For example, a chef alone can’t run a restaurant; waiters, busboys, dishwashers and other people are required. Form a team when you really need a concerted effort.

Will the project create a common purpose? Sometimes forming a team is useful when you want to build a sense of teamwork in your department. If the project will pull people together and give them a common goal to shoot for, a team can strengthen bonds and have a positive effect long after the task is completed.

Can you depend on the team members to support each other? If the team consists of members who don’t get

along or respect the others’ contributions, the work will suffer. Promote teambuilding exercises and activities to enhance the group’s dynamics. Provide opportunities for each team member to showcase their contribution.

Finally, does the project truly require a team to accomplish the goal? If a project can be completed successfully by one person, why waste the skills and talents of otherwise busy workers? Use teams wisely for best productivity.

Don’t underestimate the value of creating teamwork opportunities outside the normal business arena. Company ball teams, choirs, volunteer projects and outings allow people to get to know each other on a different level, which can translate into better cooperation in the work place.

Mackay’s Moral: Teamwork divides the task and multiplies the success.

Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey

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Thank You to All the Golf Tournament Sponsors • John Wiese Ford • Central MN Credit Union • Craig Tschida Excavating • Eagle Auto • Eagle Fabricating • Update Building Supplies • Kutter Insurance • Berscheit Farms • Lake Country Storage

Family Favorites Chicken Breast 2.5 lb. $3.99 Pork Steaks Family Pack $1.99 lb.

Lean Ground Beef $3.88 lb. on 3 lbs. or More Ambassador Wieners 2 lb. $8.88 Boneless Pork Chops Family Pack $2.49 lb.

Jumbo Chicken Drumsticks 99¢ lb.

Banquet Chicken 6 pc. $6.99 Johnsville Smoked Brats 14 oz. $2.99

Heinz 57 Sauce 10 oz. $3.99

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Bush Baked Beans 22 oz. $1.88

• Stearns Bank • Melrose Ag Center • Rohde Dairy • Arnzen Trucking • Rahn’s Oil & Propane • Bitz Plumbing & Heating • First State Bank of Swanville • Phillip’s Wine & Spirits • Commercial Contractors Inc.

• Bernick’s • Reinhart’s • D&D Beverage Co. • Southern Wine & Spirits • H.Boyd Nelson • Hometown News • Red’s Irish Pub • Randy Killian

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A huge Thank You to all those who made our 14th Annual Golf Tournament a Great Success!

Small town stores working together to bring big savings to our home towns!

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Baby Carrots 1 lb. 99¢ Greener Select Salad 12 oz. $1.29 Vidalia Onions 89¢ lb.

Black Plums $2.49 lb.

Creamette Pasta 16 oz. 3/$5.00 Crystal Farms Shredded Cheese 8 oz. $1.99 Hytop Butter 1 lb. $2.49 Bongards Sliced Cheese 3 lb. $6.99

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Doritos Party Size 3/$10.00 Nabisco Chips Ahoy Cookies $2.99 CapriSun 10 pk. $2.75

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Dining Menus: June 22-26 Albany Senior Dining

MON., JUNE 22: BBQ riblet, roasted potatoes, black bean salad, pears.

TUE., JUNE 23: Chicken, potato salad, mixed vegetables, molasses cookie.

WED., JUNE 24: Beef tips, gravy, egg noodles, green beans, lettuce salad, banana.

THUR., JUNE 25: Roast turkey, whipped potatoes, gravy, trio vegetables, peach crisp.

FRI., JUNE 26: Scrambled egg/ cheese, croissant, scalloped potatoes, juice, strawberries. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., JUNE 22: Sausage quiche, roasted potatoes, muffin, juice pears.

TUE., JUNE 23: Taco salad w/beef/ cheddar cheese/lettuce/tomato, breadstick, molasses cookie.

WED., JUNE 24: Sweet/sour pork, Oriental vegetables, rice, cucumber salad, banana.

THUR., JUNE 25: Beef enchilada w/beef/cheese/Mexican rice/lettuce/tomato/onions, peach crisp.

FRI., JUNE 26: Chicken penne pas-

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TUES. NOON JUNE 23: Spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, dessert THURS. 5 PM JUNE 25: Sloppy Joe, potato salad, dessert. * Dessert, milk and coffee served with each meal.

Call Kim 320-630-4046 a day before your meal!

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MON., JUNE 22: Chicken pasta salad, breadstick, Jello/topping.

TUE., EVENING JUNE 23: Ham loaf, cheesy potato, cream corn, dessert.

WED., JUNE 24: Turkey burger, bun, tri-tators, green beans, pudding.

THUR., JUNE 25: Goulash, salad, breadstick, apple pie.

FRI., JUNE 26: Chicken/bun, roasted potatoes, dessert. * Bread and skim milk served with each meal.

Call a day before you choose to dine.

Upsala Community Center: 320-573-4435

BURTRUM Liquor Monday-Thursday: 12 PM-10 PM Fri.-Sat.: 12 PM-1 AM; Sun.: Closed

On/Off Sale • ATM • Pull Tabs • Lottery

Central MN Westwind Hot Weather Is Coming and Dad might want to cool off.

We have New Air Conditioners at discount prices!

Donate 1 Large Pan of Bars or $5.00 and Items for Grab Bags

Contact Brenda Schmidt at 1-320-547-2407 or 1-320-630-0259 to sign up for 2 hr. work shift or to sell raffle tickets.

We appreciate your help!

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Back Room Available For Parties

All Meals Include Salad Bar! Friday: FISH FRY & SHRIMP Monday: PIZZA & Pitcher of Beer/Pop

or PAN FRIED WALLEYE Tuesday: CHICKEN FRY with Real Saturday: STEAK & SHRIMP, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy & All

CHICKEN & RIBS, the Extras! (Free Coffee for Seniors) Noon PORK CHOPS, Wednesday: Taco Bar

PRIME RIB, or Lunches Thursday: BBQ RIBS & CHICKEN

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Obituary Raymond J. Warga

Raymond J. Warga, 87 year old resident of Holdingford, MN passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015 at his home in Holdingford, MN. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at the Community Country Church in Holdingford, MN with Rev. Gregg Valentine officiating.

Burial took place in the South Elmdale Congregational Church Cemetery.

Ray was born on May 21, 1928 in rural Holdingford, MN to the late Michael Jr. and Elizabeth (Yencho) Warga. He graduated from Holdingford High School with the Class of 1946 and later went to work at the Holdingford Mill. Ray served his country with honor from January 1951 until October 1952 in the Korean War, obtaining the rank of Sgt. He was united in marriage to Dolores Norton on

June 18, 1955 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud, MN. In the fall of 1956 they went to work on the family farm in rural Holdingford, retiring after 50 years of farming. Ray was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who had strong faith in God. He was a member of Community Country Church where he served on the church board for many years. Ray was also a life member of the Holdingford VFW Post 5160, and served on the Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation board.

Ray is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dolores of Holdingford, MN; sons, Tom (Michele) Warga of Ashby, MN and Bruce (Cheryl) Warga of Holdingford, MN; daughter, Ann (Dave) Anderson of Ashby, MN; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Margaret Bachman of Maple Grove, MN; and sisters-in-law, Joan, Betty and Willa Lou. Ray was preceded in death by parents, Michael and Elizabeth Warga; infant daughter; siblings, Paul, Ruth, Mildred, Edward, Donald, Leonard, and William; and infant granddaughter.

Grey Eagle Senior Center to hold Pot Luck/Bingo Party June 24

The Grey Eagle Senior Center is planning a “June Pot Luck/Bingo Party” for Wednesday, June 24th, at 5:00 p.m.

Anyone who is 55 years of age or older is invited to attend. Please bring a dish

Pulse on People

Area Students Named to Dean’s List at the University of Minnesota, Morris for the Spring 2015 semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List students must achieve a grade point average of 3.66 or higher while taking 12 or more credits, two-thirds of these credits on the A-F grading system.

Audrey Blommel of Freeport, Matthew Ebaugh of Avon, Luke Evans of Avon, Sarah Hanson of Avon, Kari Haynes of Albany, Elaine Kraker of Melrose.

Through personal and academic discovery, the University of Minnesota, Morris provides opportunities for stu-

Saturday, June 27th

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dents to grow intellectually, engage in community, experience environmental stewardship and celebrate diversity. A renewable and sustainable educational experience, Morris prepares graduates for careers, for advanced degrees, for lifelong learning, for work world flexibility in the future, and for global citizenship. Learn more about Morris at morris.umn.edu or call 888-866-3382.

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Let the farmers’ take be high, while the local cafe has tables where they enjoy ice cream on their pie.

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WEDNESDAY: (All You Can Eat) BBQ RIBS $9.49

Wednesday: 5-9 PM

THURSDAY: (All You Can Eat) Spaghetti $8.99 FRIDAY:

(All You Can Eat) FISH

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SATURDAY 5-Close 8 oz. SIRLOIN STEAK & SHRIMP $14.49 SUNDAY 10:30-1:30 PM 3-MEAT SMORGASBORD $8.99 2-Close: Chow Mein (Includes Cup of Soup): Full Order $6.99; 1/2 Order $3.99

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Saturday: 5-10 PM 12 oz. PRIME RIB DINNER $14.95 or ½ RACK RIB DINNER

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Sunday: 11 AM-2 PM

TACO BAR $6.50

Thursday: 5-9 PM All you can eat

CHICKEN & SWEDISH MEATBALL BUFFET $8.95 Includes Salad Bar

Friday: 5-10 PM All you can eat

FISH FRY DINNER $9.95 Includes Salad Bar

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Hometown News • Thursday, June 18, 2015 • Page 5

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave, My wife and I are in our twenties.

We have no debt and $50,000 in the bank.

Our income is $90,000 a year, and we’re cautious to live on less than we make. Still, we can’t seem to get motivated to make a budget. How can we get inspired to do this?

-Isaac Dear Isaac, Two of the biggest motivators we have are pain and pleasure. Financially, you guys don’t have any pain. You’re killing it! So, we’re going to have to figure out something associated with pleasure.

I think you need to look for something bigger than money to push you. You guys need to ask yourselves, “What are we saving for?” On a bigger scale, ask yourselves, “What can we do with this money?”

It sounds to me like you both realize money can’t be the goal. And that’s a good thing. You guys are obviously smart, gifted people. I’m sure you have ideas and goals, dreams and desires.

Talk about them and write them down.

By doing this, you’ll be taking the first steps toward making these things reality.

When you have something specific that you want money to do, it gives you a reason to make it behave.

God calls us to manage well the resources He gives us, so that we’re able to do good things for His kingdom and His people. Broke people can’t give, so my advice would be to use your talents and resources for the good of others.

-Dave

Dear Dave, My husband and I work and live in an RV. The vehicle is paid for, and I’d like to upgrade to a larger one, but that would mean taking out a $30,000 loan.

We have $30,000 in savings, including our emergency fund, and we make $55,000 a year. What are your thoughts?

-Renee Dear Renee, I think what you’re doing with your lives is kind of cool. But I can’t advise financing something that will go down in value as quickly as an RV. I wouldn’t even do it on the basis that it’s going to be your primary residence.

Let’s look at things from a different angle. First of all, I think your emergency fund is a little high. I recommend three to six months of expenses, and on a household income of $55,000, holding $20,000 in reserve would be a lot. If you kept $15,000 in the bank, that would leave you with $15,000. If you’re talking about a $30,000 upgrade, you’d only need to save up another $15,000.

See where I’m going with this?

With a little patience and planning, you can have your upgrade in the not-toodistant future and still have the peace of mind that goes with knowing you have a reasonable emergency fund sitting in the bank!

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

He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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When this occurs even the imperfect family is working in sync with eternity and they become a part of the solution of the world.

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By Ruthie Flaa Amanda and Derek Zigan of Long Prairie hosted the 7th annual Breakfast on the Farm for Todd County on Saturday, June 13 at their Dairy farm.

Many families came for a meal and tour of the Zigan farm, which uses advanced technology to help with the process of milking their cows. The Zigan farm uses special robots that can milk the cows whenever the cow is ready. Each cow, on its own, can step into the machine and let the robot do the work. This technology saves time for the farmers

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The Zigan’s Breakfast on the Farm was an opportunity for families to witness the technology which assists them in getting their jobs done faster. Besides the tour, there was also a petting zoo, a face painting station, a coloring stating and a place to take pictures.

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Birth Announcements

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Madilyn Amy Engelmeyer

Jamie and Amy Engelmeyer of Freeport are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Madilyn Amy Engelmeyer, born Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 3:50 p.m. at the CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Madilyn weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 21 inches in length.

Welcoming Madilyn home are her big sisters Zoey, 4 years old, and McKenzie, 3 years old.

Grandparents are Virgil and the Late Pat Schleper of St. Martin and Margie and the Late Art Engelmeyer of St. Rosa.

Great grandma is Dorien Revermann of Albany.

Mason Dean Kottschade

Myron and Jennifer Kottschade of Burtrum are proud to announce the birth of their son, Mason Dean Kottschade, born June 8, 2015 at 8:38 p.m. at CentraCare Health-Long Prairie.

Mason weighed 8 pounds, 13 ounces.

Welcoming Mason home is his big brother Mack 2 years old.

Grandparents are Mike and Lisa Nelson of Swanville, Ken and Shirley Creamer of Little Falls and Bob Kottschade of Swanville. Great grandparents are Ken and Anita Gradin of Little Falls.

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STRANGE BREED by Steve Langille

Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Special Session in the Books, Budget Complete Although it had some anxious moments, the special session of the Legislature came to an end early this past Saturday morning, and after the governor signed the bills, Minnesota’s upcoming two-year budget is finally complete. Our makeshift chamber in a State Office Building committee room as restoration work takes place in the Capitol made for some tight quarters, with House members, staff, media, and visitors all cramped together, but things went relatively smoothly and the necessary business got done. In all, six bills were passed, including the massive K-12 education bill that spends $17 billion over the next two years.

The main change in that bill from the one vetoed earlier by Gov. Dayton is the addition of $125 million in new funding.

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The basic funding formula was raised by another one-half percent, which accounts for about half of the increase. Schools will now receive increases in that formula of 2 percent in each year of the biennium. Preschool education was also addressed, although not in the fashion proposed by the governor. He had made pre-K or 4-year-old school programs one of his top priorities. However, that was dropped in favor of early learning scholarships and an increase in a program known as “school readiness.” Head Start also received more funding, as did Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE).

Of interest locally was a provision for schools to make their own decision regarding a four-day school calendar. If they had been on the four-day week this past year, they can continue in that same fashion for the next five years. The only school in our area currently on the fourday week is BBE and this will now give them the option to continue.

Funding was also allocated for the six school districts, including Sauk Centre, that had been on a waiting list to get into the Q-Comp teacher compensation program. This means additional state dollars for these districts that had gone through all the preliminary steps and were approved for the alternative payment program.

Schools will also be allowed to start their calendar before Labor Day this coming year because the holiday falls late. Again, this may have come too late for schools to take advantage of the oneyear reprieve from this state mandate.

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was controversial, mainly because of a provision to abolish the Citizens Board from the Pollution Control Agency. However, it had earlier been approved by both chambers and had been agreed to by the governor. The bill passed in the House with Republicans and Iron Range Democrats voting in favor, and it also passed in the Senate on a 33-32 vote. However, it takes 34 votes to approve measures in that chamber so, in effect, it failed.

That’s when things ground to a halt, with the House going into a six-hour recess as we waited to see what would happen in the Senate. To the surprise of many, they amended the bill (which went against the agreement to NOT offer any amendments) and re-passed it. It finally came back to the House, where we promptly put the bill back in its original form and approved it again. With the clock well past midnight, the bill went back to the Senate where it passed easily this time.

I will write more in coming weeks about provisions that became law, but a quick overview shows many good things accomplished for Greater Minnesota.

Top on my list is increased funding for our nursing homes. We also came up with transportation money for cities and towns under 5,000 residents, which takes in every one of the cities in our district.

In addition, one of the provisions of the bonding bill passed during last week’s special session is a $300,000 allocation for the Eagle’s Healing Nest of Sauk Centre to help with the maintenance of their buildings.

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Who are the “meek” who will “inherit the earth?” Are they the ones we would classify as weak? Would they fall into a special category labeled “nonassertive?” Is the “meek” person one who has no expectations or goals in life? Have you ever seen an ad in the classified section of a newspaper where an insurance company is searching for sale persons that says, “Only the meek should apply?”

David said, “The meek will inherit the land.” And Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the earth.”

Who are these “meek” people anyway?

Is there any way we can recognize them?

Yes, there is, according to Scripture.

The “meek” are the ones who are the opposites of the “know it all” or possess a “false-pride.” They are the proud and believe that worldly might and power are an end in themselves. They present themselves as the ultimate resource of all knowledge, wisdom, insight and understanding. They consider themselves to be worldly-wise. It is those who think they are the “light of the world” - not Jesus.

In God’s Word, however a truly “meek” person is one whose goal is to know Christ and make Him known.

We become meek when we are willing to have God alter every detail of our lives by surrendering to the teachings of God’s Word and desiring to honor Him alone.

When it comes to weakness, our “meekness” will allow us to become “weak” in the hands of God. Then He can shape us into becoming who He would have us to be.

Hometown News • Thursday, June 18, 2015 • Page 9

How to handle difficult discussions

By Dave Ramsey In the world of awkwardness, difficult situations and don’t-want-to-do-it, almost nothing ranks higher than having to tackle a tough conversation with a team member. So how do you handle these tough situations, when your natural instinct is to totally avoid them? Here are a few “do’s” and “don’ts” when it comes to dealing with conflict.

Don’t put it off. Revenge may be a dish that is best served cold — at least according to Don Corleone — but if you’re having an issue with a team member it needs to be handled as soon as possible. Procrastination not only hurts you and the person involved, but your whole staff as they watch sanctioned incompetence or continual bad behavior without repercussions. Like Dave Ramsey says, “If you allow people to misbehave, underachieve, have a bad attitude, gossip and generally avoid excellence, please don’t expect to attract and keep great talent. Please don’t expect to have an incredible culture.”

Get it on your calendar. Schedule an appointment for a meeting with the person who is having an issue, and block out enough time to get the problem solved. It’s not fair to either of you for there to be no resolution or understanding in the end.

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The reprimand should: • Be kept short. Get to the facts.

• Be uncomfortable for everyone. Be blunt for the sake of clarity.

• Attack the problem. At Dave’s company, leaders use the “Reprimand Sandwich” recommended by Ken Blanchard in The One Minute Manager. Start with praise, then talk about the problem and finally top it off with more praise.

• Be private. The goal is not to embarrass anyone. Embarrassing a team member is a quick way to lose that person’s loyalty forever.

• Be gentle. Kind and clear are the key words here, because you don’t want to lose a teachable moment.

Don’t lose focus. For most of us, the first response to an uncomfortable conversation is to change the subject. As a leader, this is the last thing you want to do. Concentrate on the problem at hand, and keep things on course.

Be prepared. The easiest way to stay on track is to prepare before the meeting. Write down the preferred outcome, and the talking points you need to cover with the team member, to accomplish this goal. Keep the list close at hand, and reference it to remind yourself of what you need to cover should you start to drift.

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At the Swanville Elementary awards program Emma Kurowski, 2nd grade and Nicholas Mettler, 5th grade received top reader awards for the Accelerated Reader program, given by Ms. Nona Koester, Elementary Librarian.

The Minnesota House and Senate debated and passed the final budget bills to complete the 2016-2017 budget on Friday and into the early morning hours on Saturday, including the Education Omnibus bill, the Jobs and Energy bill, the Agriculture and Environment bill, the Legacy bill, and a bonding bill. The Education, Jobs and Energy, and Agriculture and Environment bills were vetoed by Governor Dayton last month, forcing a special session.

The 2016-2017 Education budget includes $525 million in new funding for Minnesota schools and early learning programs for a total of $1.4 billion in additional spending compared to 2014-2015.

About $104 million will go toward early learning scholarships.

The final budget represents the 3rd lowest increase in spending in over 50 years, while still investing in key priorities including education, senior care, and transportation. The budget also increases funding for senior care facilities by $138 million by reforming the way Minnesota reimburses care costs, a bill that was signed into law by Governor Dayton last month.

The Agriculture and Environment bill passed today includes significant funding for state agencies tasked with combating avian flu, as well as $10 million for the Rural Finance Authority to make loans for avian flu-related disaster recovery. The Jobs and Energy bill extends unemploy-

Training Helps Providers to Motivate Patients CentraCare Health physicians and patient care coordinators have enhanced their skills in screening and intervening with patients who misuse alcohol and/or drugs, thanks to a $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Human Services Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division.

Only one in seven Minnesota adults discusses alcohol or illicit drug consumption with a health care professional, according to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Integrating addiction services into mainstream health care is the only way to tackle the misuse and abuse of substances

in the U.S. and the physical and mental health problems that are intertwined with it, according to the Institute for Research, Education and Training in Addictions (IRETA).

The goal of the grant to CentraCare Health was to train primary care physicians and patient care coordinators on the benefits of Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).

Through motivational interviewing, health care providers often can improve the overall health of patients related to their alcohol use and misuse of prescription drugs.

Other healthy lifestyle factors assessed include: physical activity, nutrition, tobacco

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and cigarette usage, positive thinking and sleep hygiene.

CentraCare Health’s SBIRT project staff hosted five, two-day training seminars on motivational interviewing and the SBIRT model of care. These seminars were attended by 200 physicians, nurses and other care providers from throughout the state.

The project conducted screenings on more than 2,000 CentraCare patients during the one-year grant period and provided support and counseling to those in need.

Follow-up reporting from patients who participated in the screening showed they were binge drinking on average 3.5 times less per month after completing the counseling.

ment benefits to workers impacted by the recent avian influenza epidemic and includes investments in broadband, workforce housing, and job training.

Assistant Majority Leader Rep. Ron Kresha, R-Little Falls, issued the following statement regarding the special session: “This budget is going to make a significant impact closing the achievement gap for Minnesota students,” Kresha said.

“Research demonstrates that a targeted program that gives parents true choice among high-quality early learning options is the best way to close the achievement gap. I have been a strong advocate, and will continue to advocate for policies that lift up at-risk children and put them on a path toward future success. I’m extremely proud of the bipartisan efforts on child protection and early learning scholarships that are going to make a difference in the lives of children across the state. We have more work to do however, and I’m excited to see what we can do next session.”

The 2016 legislative session is scheduled to convene on March 8, 2016 at 12:00 p.m.

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Beginning Knitting at GRRL, Upsala Learn the basics of knitting through the construction of a basic dishcloth.

The class will be hosted by Friends of the Upsala Public Library and includes needles and yarn.

The class will be held in two sessions, Friday, August 21 and Friday,

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August 28, from 6-8 p.m. Basic skills and project directions will be presented in the first session. Session two will be review, troubleshooting and frequently asked questions along with knitting time.

Preregister by calling 320-573-4282 during open hours. Hours are Monday 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday and Friday 2-8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Melrose Library • 320-256-3885 Storytime: Thursday, June 25, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Word Search Answers from June 11 for ages 4-9. Storytimes are offered each Thursday through July 30, and include stories, arts and crafts with a weekly theme. A snack is provided. The attendance limit is 35.

Page Turners Book Club: Thursday, June 25, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for teens and preteens ages 10-14 (5th-7th grade).

Magic, Comedy and Music: Saturday, June 27, 1-2:00 p.m. for families with young children. A Magic, Comedy and Music performance featuring magician Robert Holbrook at the Sauk River Park in Melrose.

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FREEPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT 54th ANNUAL HAM BBQ Beef & HOG RAFFLE SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2015 4:30 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. at the

Freeport Community Center Dinner Plate: $8.50 Advance: $8.00 Children 12 and Under: $4.00 1/4 Beef, (2) 1/2 Hog Raffle $2.00

Tickets can be purchased from any Firefighter Hog & beef prizes donated by Central MN Credit Union, Freeport State Bank and Schaefer’s Market. Need not be present to win.

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Fun & Games PeeWee Baseball Tournament 8:30 AM Volleyball Tournament 10 AM Following Parade Kids Games • Tractor Rides Bingo • Cake Walk Firemen Expo

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St. Martin Community Band - 4 pm DJ Orbeck - 4-7:45 pm Outdoor Polka Mass Featuring Stan’s Country Dutchmen - 8 pm

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