Hometown News June 25, 2015

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It doesn’t get any more real than this -By Harvey Mackay From all appearances, Gretchen Carlson has lived a charmed life. From being a child violin prodigy to admission to Stanford University to becoming Miss America to a tremendously successful b r o a d c a s t t e l e v i s i o n personality, happily married with two children she adores, she seems to have it all.

But it was not just handed to her, nor was it a series of lucky breaks. Gretchen’s brand new book, “Getting Real,” is a howto for developing a life plan and carrying it out.

I am delighted to recommend this memoir by a fellow native Minnesotan.

Her story is a remarkable example of how hard work and discipline produced results in every phase of her life.

In her own words, Gretchen was accustomed to making sacrifices to achieve her goals. Whether it was practicing her

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violin for hours, studying hard to achieve perfect grades, working out and preparing relentlessly for the Miss America pageant, or hitting the bricks to break into television news reporting, she kept her goals in plain sight and persevered until she reached them.

She shares how she picked up her violin after a several-year hiatus to prepare for the Miss Minnesota pageant: “Once I started practicing, I was instantly back in my old mode. I discovered that the competitive spirit never goes away. Returning to music taught me something, not just about playing the violin, but about having that fire, that desire to achieve . . . I had put aside my drive, thinking it was time for a rest. But I saw I needed it, I was born with it. You can teach people skills to hone their craft, but unless they have the fire in their belly, the skills don’t matter. I never again let my passion slide.”

Gretchen’s strategy to become Miss America ran counter to the usual contestant’s path. She learned the system by observing rather than participating, turning what she was told is often a fouryear plan into a one-year project. She researched her competition and studied the judges. She prepared at every level.

The theme of the 1989 Miss America pageant was “A Salute to Success!”

Gretchen says, “I’m not saying that looks didn’t enter it, although I wasn’t even close to being the prettiest. It was about competing on a high level and challenging myself to be at the top of my game. It was about winning scholarship money that would help me pursue my dreams . . . and by the way, I would say to this day that there’s nothing

wrong with being smart, talented and attractive.”

Let me add a personal note here. I was a judge at the 2001 Miss America pageant, and it is so much more than a beauty contest.

Talent counts for 40 percent of the score, the evening gown/personality/expression portion is 40 percent, and the swimsuit competition is 20 percent. In other words, a contestant must be talented and well-spoken if she hopes to have any chance of winning.

But being Miss America didn’t automatically open doors for her future.

After completing her degree at Stanford, Gretchen faced the same challenge that so many new grads faced: You can’t get hired without experience, and you can’t get experience without being hired. Again, perseverance and hard work won the day.

Her job search led her to Richmond, Virginia, and then to Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas and New York. She had to deal with sexual harassment and an on-going threat from a stalker who followed her from city to city. Her fighting spirit, however, helped her keep her goal in view. She mentions one of her proudest achievements, the American Women in Radio and Television Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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SUNDAY, JULY 5 • Bowlus Fun Day. FRIDAY, JULY 10 • Holdingford Daze 500 Card Tournament at 7 p.m. at All Saints Church, Holdingford.

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FRI.-SUN., JULY 17-19 • GEM FEST 2015, Grey Eagle.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Low 51 54 55 62 56 59 54

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Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 “Best Series” award for a thirty-part series on domestic violence for KSAX in Dallas.

She currently hosts “The Real Story” on the Fox News Channel.

As a mother, she shares her work ethic with her children. “Personally, I have ambition for my kids to excel, but these days it’s a challenge to define for them what excellence really means,” she says. “I know from experience how wonderful it is to compete and win, and while it is disappointing to lose, it’s also an opportunity for parents to teach kids a very important lesson – that failure in life is a key to success.”

Gretchen has shared a fascinating

story that serves as a blueprint for setting goals and achieving success. Hard work, determination, perseverance – now that’s “Getting Real.”

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GretchenCarlson.com or to find out more about the book go to www.GretchenCarlson. com.

Mackay’s Moral: Let this Miss America show you how to achieve the real American dream.

Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1

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Obituaries Glen J. Wilwerding

Glen J. Wilwerding, age 80 of Freeport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at the VA Heath Care Systems in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 23 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. officiating.

Interment was in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.

Glen Joseph Wilwerding was born April 28, 1935 in Freeport, Minnesota to John and Jeanette (Wittkop) Wilwerding.

He graduated from Melrose High School and later attended the Adult Vocational Ag Program in Melrose. Glen served in the U.S. Army, enlisting during the Korean Conflict.

On August 16, 1958 he married Elizabeth “Betty” Vogel at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in St. Paul. Glen was employed

by Freeport Creamery. In 1961, he started farming in Millwood Township which developed into Wilwerding Dairy. Glen and Betty also owned and operated a Gold’n Plump broiler barn for 25 years.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport, Freeport Lions Club, St. Peter’s Court 1556 Catholic Order of Foresters, and St. Joseph’s Men’s Society. Glen enjoyed fishing, playing cards, traveling, dancing, and was a member of the Army choir.

Glen was able to enjoy his bucket

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list trip to Alaska with a group of family members just prior to his passing. His main priority in his life was his family and faith.

Glen cherished the time he spent with them, especially his grandchildren.

Survivors include his children, John (Mary Ann) Wilwerding of Freeport, Catherine (Richard) Sand of Freeport, Joseph (Kori) Wilwerding of Freeport, Laura (Gary) Goebel of Albany, James (Sarah Overby) Wilwerding of Freeport, Joyce (Bruce) Meyer of Cold Spring, Mary Sue (Michael) DeVries of Albertville, Jerald (Amy) Wilwerding of Freeport, and Sara (Noah) Van Beck of Freeport; 29 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren with two on the way; and sisters, Phyllis Anderson of Columbia Heights, Betty Atkinson of Freeport, and Celia Henkels of Herron Lake.

Glen was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Wilwerding on April 5, 1992; parents; and an infant daughter, Mary Elizabeth Wilwerding.

Serving as casket bearers were Ryan Sand, Nathan Sand, Josh Wilwerding, Justin Wilwerding, Luke Wilwerding, Andrew Wilwerding, Samuel Meyer, and Spencer Van Beck. Cross bearer was Thatcher Van Beck and scripture bearer was Thomas DeVries. Mass servers were Quentin Van Beck, Jeremiah Wilwerding and Theodore DeVries. Eulogy was read by Sara Van Beck, Christina Sand, and Michael DeVries and readers were Rosemary Flanders and Gary Goebel. Serving as gift bearers were Jessica Wilwerding, Jackie Wilwerding, and Rebecca Wendroth and the petitions were read by Meredith Meyer and Katy Ann Wilwerding.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Freeport.

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K r i s t e n L. “Krissy” Gutzkow, age 51 of Sauk Centre, died peacefully surrounded by her family on June 16, 2015 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m.

Tuesday, June 23 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with Rev. Kyle Peterson officiating. A private inurnment will be held at later date.

Kristen Leigh Gutzkow was born July 12, 1963 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Gary Gutzkow and Phyllis Hall. Krissy enjoyed

listening to all types of music, making crafts, ceramics, bead working, cross stitching, and embroidering. She also loved to fish and enjoyed the outdoors where she would spend her time gardening, and would can or freeze the vegetable and fruits she grew. Krissy truly loved spending time with her granddaughter, Lily Ann. She is survived by her longtime companion of 35 years, John “Mad Jack” Kortan of Sauk Centre; son, Christopher Gutzkow of Swanville; granddaughter, Lily Ann; brother, William (Mary) Gutzkow of Royalton; sisters, Shelly (Steve) Schwendeman of Little Falls, Terri (Robert) Veldkamp of Burtrum, and Vicki (Daryl) Rekowski of Little Falls; and many nieces and nephews.

Krissy was preceded in death by her mother, Phyllis Hall.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.

Marianne N. Buchholz Rosenow

Memorial Services were held at 11 am, Monday, June 22, 2015 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Prairie, for Marianne N. Buchholz Rosenow, age 83, of Long Prairie, who passed away on Thursday at CentraCare Health Systems-Long Prairie. Rev. Noah Wehrspann officiated and private burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Long Prairie. Arrangements entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral HomeStein Chapel, Long Prairie.

Marianne Cowdery was born August 16, 1931 in Long Prairie, the daughter of Ernest E. and Anna M. (Neumann) Cowdery. She grew up and attended school in the Long Prairie area. She moved to Minneapolis where she worked as a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell. She married William Buchholz on June 3, 1950 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Grey Eagle. She farmed with her husband near Grey Eagle and worked for the telephone company in Sauk Centre, and later for the United Telephone Company in Alexandria. William passed away in 1987.

She married Orval Rosenow on August 17, 1991 in Grey Eagle, where they continued to make their home. They moved to Long Prairie in March of 2009.

Marianne was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening, quilting, and playing cards with her Texas friends.

Marianne is survived by her husband,

Orval, Long Prairie; children, Leland (Pat) Buchholz, Grey Eagle; Mark (Jeanne) Buchholz, Sioux Falls, SD; Jill (Mike) Sullivan, Lisle, IL; and David (Barb) Buchholz, Shakopee; step-children, Kathy Marty, Little Falls; Debbie (Richard) Strassburg, Burtrum; Randy Rosenow, Bettendorf, IA; Jon (Rita) Rosenow, Plentywood, MT; and Marc (Tracy) Rosenow, Grey Eagle; also nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband William, siblings, Elizabeth Heery, Ruth Potter, Fred, Ray, Ernest J., Luther, and Roy Cowdery.

Matthew John LeClaire

Matthew John LeClaire, 58, Anchorage AK, formerly of Melrose, died April 13, 2015.

There will be a memorial service at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich.

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Victor J. Euteneuer

The mass of Christian burial, celebrating the life of Victor J. Euteneuer, age 89 of Holdingford, was held Tuesday, June 23 at Church of All Saints, St. Mary in Holdingford.

Burial followed in the parish cemetery. Victor died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at the Mother of Mercy nursing home in Albany.

Victor was born October 18, 1925 in Holding Township to Henry and Mary (Ricker) Euteneuer. He lived his entire life on the family farm. He married Bernice Lashinski on September 13, 1949 in St Stanislaus Catholic Church in Sobieski. The couple farmed together on the family farm.

Victor was Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus, he was Fraternal Secretary for Catholic Aid, he was on the Creamery board,

he was a trustee for St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Holdingford for 33 years and he was the Sexton for the St. Mary’s Cemetery.

He was a member of the Church of All Saints, St. Mary in Holdingford.

Victor is survived by his children, Rosanne (Rich) Warner, Marshall; Carol (Terry) Johnson, Vermillion, SD; Ken (Pat) Euteneuer, Holdingford; Tom (Patty) Euteneuer, St. Cloud; Mark (Deb) Euteneuer, Brainerd; Doris (Brian) Cress, Cottage Grove; John (Pam) Euteneuer, Little Falls and Mary (George) Carrie, Winona, MN; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters, Melvin (Julie) Euteneuer, Little Falls; Froney Frie, Albany; Ceta Williams, Middleville, MI; Agnes Karpinski, Little Falls; Mary Posch, St. Cloud; Eva (Dave) Lamb, Barnsville; and Clara Pylka, Chaska.

Victor is preceded in death by his parents, his wife in 2008, his sisters, Marcella Dierickx, Erma Fautsch, Lorraine Euteneuer and brothers, Roman Euteneuer, Elmer Euteneuer, Edwin Euteneuer and Urban Euteneuer.

Joseph A. “Joe” Goerdt Joseph A. “Joe” Goerdt, age 77 of Melrose, died after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, June 21, 2015 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 26 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Military honors will be by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard immediately following the service and inurnment will be at a later date at St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose and from 10 to 11 a.m.

Friday at the church in Melrose. Parish prayers will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Joseph Albert Goerdt was born June 3, 1938 in Brooten, Minnesota to Anthony Sr. and Loretta (Weimerskirch) Goerdt. He served in the United States Army. On July 1, 1961 he married Marian Gieske at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. Joe installed flooring for many years and then started driving truck as an owner/operator, and was leased to Hensley Trucking until retiring in 2012. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and SchanhaarOtte VFW Post 7050 where he served on

the drill team for many years.

Joe enjoyed camping with his family and friends and going up north working the land, planting trees, and deer hunting.

He learned and later taught himself the art of wood turning. He was excellent at designing and building things made of wood and metal like tree planters, farm equipment, RV campers, and fish houses to name a few.

Survivors include his wife, Marian Goerdt of Melrose; children, Shelly (Jim) Hoppe of New Munich, Steve (Lisa) Goerdt of Melrose, and Dan Goerdt of Green Bay, Wisconsin; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sisters, Edwina Dehler of St. Cloud, Evelyn (Ferdie) Stepan of Sauk Centre, Anita Eskelund of Scottsdale, Arizona, Rose (Sylvester) Uphus of Sauk Centre, Marilyn (Fritz) Uphus of Greenwald, Ruth Ann (Jim) Gieske of Melrose, and Louise Echola of St. Cloud; brother, Julian “Sonny” (Audrie) Goerdt of Sauk Centre; and sister-in-law, Evelyn Goerdt of Sauk Centre.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Robert Goerdt; brothers, Anthony Goerdt Jr. and Roger Goerdt; sisters, Ione Kukla and Barb Spellerberg; brothers-in-law, Herb Dehler, Lloyd Eskelund, Rick Echola, Bob Kukla, and Bill Spellerberg.

Serving as urn bearers will be Cooper Goerdt, Gary Moorman, Duane Duevel, Dan Stepan, and Maurice Stepan. Cross bearer will be Jessica Rosten and scripture bearer will be Meg Goerdt.

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Leander J. “Lee” Breitbach, age 85 of Elrosa, died peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, June 19, 2015 at CentraCare Health Hospital in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, June 24 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Rev. Vince Lieser officiating. Interment followed in the parish cemetery with military honors provided by the Sauk Centre United Veterans Honor Guard.

Leander Joseph Breitbach was born September 15, 1929 in Lake George Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Mathias and Mathilda (Koll) Breitbach. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Elizabeth “Betty” Haskamp on September 6, 1954 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre.

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He loved the city of Elrosa and cruising around town on his scooter. He served on the Elrosa Volunteer Fire Department as the assistant chief from 1954 to 1984. He was a past president of the Elrosa Commercial Club and Elrosa Baseball, and was named to the Elrosa Hall of Fame as a baseball player.

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as adult mass server for funerals. He was also a member of St. James Catholic United, Paul F. Donart VFW Post 2853, American Legion Post 67, Elrosa Senior Citizens, and served on the Advisory Board of Stearns Electric Cooperative, and was a past president of the Greenwald Lions Club.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Breitbach of Elrosa; four sons, Vernon (Della) Breitbach of Melrose, Robert (Edna) Breitbach of Sauk Centre, Michael (Jean) Breitbach of Sauk Centre, and Randy (Maria) Breitbach of Indianapolis, Indiana; seven grandchildren; two great-grandsons; brothers and sisters, Mary Ann (Melvin) Hoeschen of Detroit Lakes, Mathias (Alice) Breitbach of Sauk Centre, Irene (Lorman) Henry of Sauk Centre, Betty (Dennis) Froh of Sauk Centre, Marlene Bromen of Cincinnati, Ohio; sistersin-law, Rosella Breitbach of Paynesville, and Margaret Breitbach of Elrosa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Sylvester & Herbert Breitbach; brothers-in-law, Marvin Bromen, Ervin Haskamp, and Othmar Haskamp; and sisterin-law, Josephine Breitbach.

Serving as casket bearers were Mark and Dick Breitbach, Daryl, Mark, and John Haskamp, and Pat Henry. Cross bearer was Robert Breitbach, scripture bearer was Rosa Breitbach, lector was Sharon Breitbach, petitions were read by Alyssa Breitbach, and gift bearers were Hannah and Josh Breitbach. Honorary bearers were members of the Elrosa Volunteer Fire Department.

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Hometown News • Thursday, June 25, 2015 • Page 7

The Big Catch on Kings Lake

Minnesota Through The Lens:

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Faith and Ethan Borgerding of Albany both caught this 8 pound, 8 ounce walleye.

By Corey Borgerding brake the line again but Ethan got it back I have to tell you this awesome story of in and I landed it! We took the hook out how both of my kids caught this first place and there in the top lip was my daughter’s walleye. We were fishing in the Freeport hook!... it was the same fish!

Family Fishing Tournament on Kings Lake We were done fishing and headed in. It on June 6th. We decided to go after some was 30 inches long and weighed 8 pounds, walleyes because the biggest walleye on 8 ounces, which took first place! the board was 6 ounces.

Now there is fighting over whose room So we headed out on the lake again it’s going in. and started trolling. It was windy that day A great appreciation to all the people so I decided to use the big motor to troll. It that put this tournament together. The kids didn’t take long and my daughter Faith said really look forward to it every year. she had something, I turned and looked at the end of her rod and it wasn’t bouncing like there was a fish on it. I followed the Lake Home For Sale line down and it went right to the motor.

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I got the line out of the motor and started heading out deeper again then my son Ethan’s line got caught in the motor. So I had to get his line out of the motor too. After about 10 minutes and re-tying 2 lines we were fishing again.

We didn’t go 10 feet and my son said he had something. I got up and watched him and it was really taking line out. It was going to the back of the boat again so I quick turned the motor off so it wouldn’t get caught again. I thought it was a big northern the way it was running, but Ethan started gaining on it and then he said “there he is dad!”

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STRANGE BREED by Steve Langille

Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Thought for Increased State Funding for Ag., Nursing Homes, the week: Workforce Development With the passage of financial bills during the recent special session of the Legislature, the next two-year budget for the state of Minnesota has been completed.

Spending has been increased, although the percentage of that increase is one of the smallest in recent years. Over-all, we will spend 5.3 percent more than in the current biennium ending June 30, with the largest increase being in the area of K-12 education.

Spending in the area of agriculture, while not a large portion of the state budget, saw a sizeable increase. One of the reasons for that was additional funding earmarked for the fight against Avian Influenza. State agencies will receive an additional $6.5 million for their work in this area. Those agencies include the depart-

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ments of Agriculture, Health, and Public Safety, along with the Board of Animal Health and the DNR. In addition, $10 million was allocated to the Rural Finance Authority to make loans with favorable terms to producers affected by the disease.

Another $26 million was allocated to the University of Minnesota in the bonding bill to improve the poultry testing lab in Willmar and the veterinary isolation facility on the University campus in St. Paul.

Another area where the Legislature took action this year was in the area of long- term care funding. Nursing homes, especially those in out-state Minnesota, are facing a crisis situation in regard to staffing issues. Because state reimbursement rates affect how much they can pay their workers, nearly all facilities were having trouble attracting and keeping staff. As a result, admissions were being curtailed and folks looking for such care many times had to re-locate longer distances from home.

Increasing state payments to local facilities was the No. 1 goal of many rural legislators. We succeeded in passing legislation that addresses the situation in several areas. First was an additional $138 million in senior care reimbursement reform.

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This will go a long way toward funding a new payment system for nursing homes that will provide payment for the actual cost of care. This will also help the Elderly Waiver program by allowing their budget caps to stay in line with nursing home rates. The EW is an excellent program that allows seniors to stay in their homes longer by providing needed assistance.

Funding was also allocated for workforce development in the area of long term care. A nursing assistant scholarship program will receive $1.3 million, while another $2 million goes to a new Home and community-based scholarship program that will allow caregivers to further their education while still working.

Summer is officially here, and parade season is in full swing. We had our first last weekend in New Munich, where a good crowd was on hand. Officials were concerned with early-morning rain but the sky cleared and by parade time that afternoon, the weather was nearly perfect.

Melrose has its celebration this weekend, with their parade scheduled for Saturday morning.

Crops around the area are looking fairly good. Rainfall so far this season has been abundant, although in some places it’s been too abundant. Second cutting of alfalfa will start soon, and the corn crop should, for the most part, be at least “kneehigh” by the Fourth of July.

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Watching a child take his or her first steps is a marvelous sight to behold. Pictures are taken, memories created and lives changed.

Recently a mother and father brought their infant son to the Garden for his first steps. After finding the “perfect” location for this historic event, the father gently placed his hands under the child’s arms.

As the child looked down at his tiny feet and with uncertainty began to “toddle” forward, the father relaxed his grip. Slowly, as the child began to walk on his own, he removed his hands completely. After a few staggering and uncertain steps the little fellow began to carry his weight on his own two feet. The parents were thrilled!

Suddenly, the child lost his balance and fell to the ground. Rushing to pick him up the father smiled, hugged him and encouraged him to “try again.” There was no scolding nor rejection for falling down.

Rather, the father lifted him, dried his tears and helped him to begin again.

How like our Heavenly Father. If the Lord is delighted in the way we walk - even though we fall - He will come to our rescue, lift us up and “make our steps firm.” As long as we do our part to walk in His ways, He will do His part to give us the stability to “move on.”

When we fall, He does not consider us a failure. He lovingly lifts us up, tenderly dries our tears and then carefully watches over us as we struggle to walk in His ways. He will never leave us nor forsake us if we fall.

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Hometown News • Thursday, June 25, 2015 • Page 9

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave, I’m currently a senior in college.

I’m completely debt-free right now, and I am wondering what I should do to stay this way after graduation.

-Cary Dear Cary, Y o u ’ r e already primed for a great start.

Doesn’t it feel great to know you won’t have a bunch of payments hanging over your head when you walk out into the world? I’m really proud of you!

There are three major traps I tell all new graduates to avoid. One, don’t buy or lease a new car. Save up and pay cash for your cars for the rest of your life. If you saved the amount of an average car payment - about $485 a month - and put it into a good mutual fund from age 25 to 65, you could easily retire a millionaire. Now that’s something to look forward to!

The second trap to avoid is rushing in to buy a house. The first few years after college will be some of the most volatile in your life in terms of career and relationships. Save up a big pile of cash and be patient. Too many young people today go crazy and buy houses they can’t afford just because their friends bought

one, or everyone is telling them it’s what they should do.

Last, don’t ever get caught up in the credit card trap. Your income is your greatest wealth-building tool, so why would you want to take a chance on wrecking your future by sending everything you make to some bank? Live on less than you make, and live by a written, monthly budget.

I think you’ve got a really bright future ahead, Cary. Just remember to have a plan, pile up some cash and stay away from debt!

-Dave Dear Dave, Can you explain interest-only mortgages? Are they a good idea?

-Dale Dear Dale, An interest-only mortgage is just what it sounds like. You’re paying only the interest on the loan, and none of what you actually owe. It’s a good way to stay in debt for the rest of your life, so they’re not a good idea.

Lots of people look at this product and say, “Wow, I’ll get a lower monthly payment, and then I can throw tons of cash at the principal.” Guess what, in most cases it doesn’t work out that way. Why not take out a good 15-year fixed rate mortgage and put a bunch of money toward the principal?

Everyone thinks they have a great idea for tricking the system. But the only system that really works is to pay off debt as quickly as you can.

Interest-only mortgages are like

“Flag Disposal Ceremony” at Sauk Centre American Legion Post #67 The West Stearns County American Legion Council will conduct a “Flag Disposal Ceremony” at Sauk Centre American Legion Post #67. The ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2015.

West Stearns County Legion Council Commander Roger Rothstein invites and encourages the public to attend and participate.

The County Council holds a flag disposal ceremony three times each year, in May, July, and September. The Council consists of the American Legion Posts of Albany, Brooten, Lake Henry, Melrose,

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Local Municipality Minutes

Burnhamville Township May 26, 2015 These minutes are not approved.

The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville Township was held May 26, 2015 at the Burtrum Community Center.

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors: Mike Berscheit, Louis Thompson and Bruce Johnson; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky, Treasurer Pam Throener. Others present: Erv Herdering and Ervin Muellner.

The minutes from the regular meeting of April 28, 2015 were approved as presented on a motion

by Sup. Johnson. Motion was seconded by Sup. Berscheit. Motion passed.

For correspondence the board received letters about summer officer training and access permits that were viewed by chairman.

Sup. Johnson stated that township request for trimming trees is on the Sentence To Serve crew list in the fall.

A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 5113 through 5127: Rev. $912.08; R&B $10,729.46. Sup. Thompson seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Township clean-up day was busy with the township and city filling about three dumpsters.

In the road report the contractor has started dust control spraying, but some areas need gravel put down before dust control can be completed. 331st Ave needed

new culvert put in. Contractor will check on culvert on 162nd St. to see if it can be repaired or replaced.

Beavers may be causing problems on Buck Lake again. Board will contact DNR and trapper. The board will also look into cutting down hill by Buck Lake access so access is more visible from road.

Supervisors divided up township east to west for weed inspection after June 10.

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Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $78,720.83. Treasurer’s report was approved by Sup. Berscheit and seconded by Sup. Thompson. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Next regular meeting will be on June 30, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the Burtrum Community.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk

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Morrison County Sheriff’s Office recovers items from a burglary

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Albany Library • 320-845-4843 Preschool Storytime: Wednesday, July 8, 10:30-11:15 a.m. for ages 2-5 with adult caregivers. Children will have fun with stories, songs and crafts. Preregistration is requested.

Rhythm and Bluejays: Wednesday, July 15, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Children ages 6 to 12 are invited for a program about animal communication. St. John’s Outdoor University staff will present the program, using games, storytelling and hands-on activities to teach children how to imitate animal calls. Attendance is limited and registration is required.

Upsala Library • 320-573-4282 Toddler Storytime: Wednesday, July 8, 6:30-7:00 p.m. for ages 18 mos.-3 yrs., together with an adult caregiver. Toddler Storytime includes short stories, fingerplays and songs.

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Lauraine Snelling Author Visit: Monday, July 13, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Community Covenant Church, Upsala. Books will be for sale and signing 6:30-7:00 p.m. Snelling will speak at 7 p.m. Snelling has written more than 80 titles and has more than two million books in print, including a popular series set in pioneer era North Dakota. The Community Covenant Church is at 122 S. Main Street.

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June 21, 2015: At 1810 hours, TCSO received a 911 call of an ATV accident that occurred on Northstar Drive, north of County 18 in Turtle Creek TWP sect 11. Eric Petersen, from rural Bowlus, MN, was traveling southbound in a 2014 Polaris Ranger side by side, when he lost control of the machine. The machine rolled over, causing Eric and his passenger, Rose Waytashek, Flensburg, MN, to get ejected from the machine. Rose was transported from the scene by North Air Care helicopter to the St. Cloud Hospital, where she was treated for her injuries. Eric was transported to St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls by the Browerville Ambulance where he was treated for his injuries. Browerville Rescue, Browerville Ambulance, the MN DNR, and North Air Care Ambulance assisted at the scene.

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Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen reports that burglary charges are pending against three 17 year old males for their admitted involvement in a residential burglary located off 263rd Street, Ripley Township, north of Little Falls, in Morrison County.

On 6-15-2015, a homeowner called the sheriff’s office and reported the theft of numerous firearms, ammunition, and other miscellaneous items taken from inside a residence. A Morrison County Deputy responded to the scene and met with the homeowner. Information was obtained from the homeowner that led to a possible suspect in the case.

A Morrison County Sheriff’s Deputy and Investigator met with one of the 17 year old suspects at the sheriff’s office and obtained a confession regarding his involvement in the burglary. It was later

learned that two other 17 year old male suspects were involved in the burglary.

On 6-16-2015, a Morrison County Investigator met with the other two 17 year old suspects at the sheriff’s office and obtained confessions from both of them regarding their involvement. Investigators were able to recover all of the stolen items that were taken from the victim’s residence, to include two handguns and nine long guns.

The juvenile suspects in this case do not reside in Morrison County. Larsen states that the juveniles have been cooperating with law enforcement and the case will be forwarded to the Morrison County Attorney’s Office pending preparation of formal charges. Sheriff Larsen stated that a thorough investigation led his deputies and investigators to the recovery of the stolen items.

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TUE., JUNE 30: Roast beef, horseradish, whipped potatoes, gravy, Scandinavian vegetables, dinner roll, fruit.

WED., JULY 1: Chicken a la king, biscuit, peas/carrots, oranges, pie.

THUR., JULY 2: Deviled pork chop, roasted potatoes, creamed corn, angel food cake w/strawberries.

FRI., JULY 3: Hamburger, bun, baked beans, coleslaw, peaches. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., JUNE 29: Chef’s salad w/lettuce/ meat/cheese/vegetables, breadstick, applesauce.

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FRI., JULY 3: Broccoli cheese quiche, roasted potatoes, creamed vegetables, breadstick, peaches.

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Drinking, Boating Don’t Mix: Operation Dry Water in Effect June 26-28

In an effort to curb alcohol-related boating accidents and deaths, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and other public safety agencies around the state will ramp up patrols for intoxicated boaters June 26-28.

The amplified enforcement efforts are part of Operation Dry Water – a national campaign designed to draw more attention to the dangers of boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Boating while intoxicated (BWI) is one of the leading factors for boating accidents and fatalities in Minne-

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“The DNR appreciates the many county sheriffs’ deputies and other law enforcement officers who will be out in force as part of Operation Dry Water,” said DNR Boating Law Administrator Stan Linnell. “We hope that this highly-visible effort will not only deter drinking and boating this weekend, but will serve as a reminder for boaters to stay safe and sober over the July 4 holiday as well – a time when we typically see an unfortunate spike in alcohol-involved boating accidents.”

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sota and across the nation. State boating accident statistics show that over the past five years, an average of 42 percent of fatal boating accidents were alcohol-related.

In 2014 alone, alcohol was a factor in six out of 14 boating fatalities.

“We have zero tolerance for anyone found operating a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and the state’s strict penalties for BWI make that clear,” said DNR Conservation Officer Adam Block. “Drunk boating is drunk driving. Boaters should be aware that a BWI on your record has the same consequences as a DWI.” In Minnesota, a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher while operating a boat is against the law – the same limit as for driving a vehicle.

Boaters convicted of BWI face significant monetary fines (up to $1,000 for a first offense), possible jail time, impoundment of their boat and trailer, and the loss of boat operating privileges for 90 days during the boating season.

Intoxicated boaters with prior BWI convictions, who have a child under 16 years old on board, or who have a blood alcohol limit of .20, may be charged with a gross misdemeanor or felony crime and subject to higher monetary fines, mandatory jail time, loss of driver’s license, loss of vehicle plates, and forfeiture of their boat and trailer.

“There are severe consequences for boating while intoxicated,” Block said. “But we’d rather arrest someone than have to tell their friends and family - or the friends and family of an innocent victim - that they’re never coming home. No one should ever be injured or killed because someone chose to drink and boat.”

In addition to highlighting the danger and penalties associated with BWI, DNR boat and water safety officials recommend that all boaters simply leave the alcohol on shore and enjoy recreating on “dry water,” since the effects of alcohol can be quickly magnified by environmental factors while on the water, such as dehydration, sun exposure, noise from other boats and sudden movement caused by waves or passing boats.

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Would like to thank these donors for their generous support of our June 6th, 2015 Fishing Tournament.

We had approximately 150+ kids fishing this year along with 60 boats! The Freeport Family Fishing has stocked over 80,000 4-9 inch Walleye fingerlings in area lakes in past years. This is all possible because of your donations. Thanks to all of those who have participated and a special thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the tournament. We hope to see you all again next year on June 4, 2016.

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

Albany Bowling Center Science Museum Case Agriculture Paul & Tammy Luethmers Alice Luethmers Skatin Place Blattner Energy City of Freeport Paramount Jason, Karla, & Robert Hommerding Heartland Chapter of the MN Dark House & Angling Association St. Paul Saints Cash Wise Shirley Heidgerken Ervin Bueckers Hennen Floor Covering Target Famo Feeds Freeport Farm Center Walmart American Family Insurance Burger King Millwood Metal Works Jerry Mayers Texas Road House

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