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Living a life that matters -By Harvey Mackay

There are motivational writers and motivational speakers, and then there’s John Maxwell.

John has been called America’s No. 1 leadership authority by the American Management Association, and he won the Mother Teresa Prize for Global Peace and Leadership from the Luminary Leadership Network. He has trained more than six million leaders in 196 countries.

John Maxwell literally wrote the book — or more accurately, 13 books — on leadership. He has written dozens of other books on relationships, attitude and preparing for success. But his latest book, “Intentional Living,” is an absolute must-

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I’ve known John for many years, and he never fails to amaze me with his energy and passion for living. And now, he has generously documented his formula for the benefit of all.

Drawing on the assumption that everyone wants his or her life to matter, John explains how age, wealth and fame are not necessary ingredients for making a positive impact on the world.

Rather, he says, the key to living a life that matters is being “intentional.” John says, “If you possess the desire to make a difference, place a high value on people, and are willing to team up with others, significance is within your reach.”

John’s inspiration came from a gift his assistant gave him 40 years ago. It was a book entitled “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” But when he opened it, he was surprised to find all the pages were blank.

Between the pages she had included a note that read: “John, your life is before you. Fill these pages with kind acts, good thoughts and matters of your heart. Write a great story with your life.”

So that’s exactly what he did. John was determined to make every day matter, even when so many people do nothing.

He’s convinced that they are overwhelmed when they look at the evils and injustice in the world, and they give up.

But, he says, “We should never let what we cannot do keep us from doing what we can do. A passive life does not become a meaningful life.”

In other words, he challenges us to start small but dream big.

John is a master listmaker.

His advice is easy to follow because he lays out the important elements of an intentional life including the seven benefits of intentional living, factors that connect people of significance, the five essential values of adding value to others, and the 12 qualities of like-valued people who seek significance. He includes plenty of selfevaluation questions, and identifies the trade-offs that lead to greater opportunities.

I was especially taken with John’s analogy about positive anticipation.

“To me, living a life that matters is like building a house,” he writes. “The process started as I opened the first door, which was “I want to make a difference.” Once I went through that first doorway, I entered my first room of significance. And I discovered some wonderful ways that I could make a difference in the lives of others.”

He goes on to add a second Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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SATURDAY, JUNE 4 • End to Epilepsy Craft Show from 12-4 p.m. at Marcia’s All-Aboard Bar & Grill, Albany.

THURSDAY, JUNE 9 • 26th Annual Fun, Food & Fund Day at St. Francis Xavier Church, Sartell.

SUNDAY, JUNE 12 • Benefit Barbecue for the Church of St. Mary, Melrose from 11 AM-1 PM at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Albany.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Meeting at 11 a.m. at the center.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 • MunichFest, New Munich.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19 • Freeport Fire Department 55th Annual Ham BBQ - Beef & Hog Raffle from 4:30-9 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 • Grey Eagle St. Joseph’s Church Dinner & Auction starting at 5:30 p.m. at the American Legion, Melrose.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Potluck/ Bingo Party at 5 p.m. at the center.

SUNDAY, JULY 3 • Bowlus Fun Day. FRI.-SUN., JULY 15-17 • GEM FEST; parade Friday 6 p.m.

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• Sacred Heart Parish Church Festival; parade Sunday 10:30 a.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 COM. LUNCH • Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Holdingford Legion.

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.

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

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Swanville May Athletes of the Month Swanville High School is pleased to announce its May Athletes of the Month: Levi Beseman for baseball, Ellie Koetter for softball, Lawrence Mettler for boys’ track and Cathleen Rifer for girls’ track.

Coaches’ Comments: “Levi Beseman is the Baseball Athlete of the Month. Levi has been pitching very well for us this year.

He has steadily improved on the mound with the more innings he has thrown. Levi has also played a very solid 2nd base for us this year. CongratuLevi Beseman lations Levi!” Coach Adam Gerads “The Athlete of the Month for May is Ellie Koetter. She has a .411 batting average. She has scored seven runs, driven in six RBI’s over the season, and has only struck out once the entire season. Her senior leadership has been very helpful throughEllie Koetter out the softball season and is appreciated by the team and coaching staff.” - Coach Paige Beseman

“The Swanville Track Athletes of the Month are Lawrence Mettler and Cathleen Rieffer.

Lawrence is a sophomore distance runner and jumper.

He finished second in the 1600 (4:41.65) and third in the 800 (2:03.12) to adLawrence Mettler vance to the Section 6A meet in Moorhead on June 2. Lawrence also long jumped 18-6 at the Prairie Conference meet and anchors the 4x400 relay.

Lawrence is a gutty performer who always seems to come through when the pressure is on. We look forward to seeing what he can do at the section meet.

Cathleen is an eighth grade jumper. She had season highs of 4-6 in the high jump and 294.75 in the triple jump. We look forward to seeing what she can do in the future.”

- Coach Pete Swisher Cathleen Rifer

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 room, “doing something that makes a difference.” That room led him to discover his strengths, like leading, communicating and connecting.

The third door was doing something that makes a difference “with people who make a difference.” “This new room was filled with people who were potential partners in significance,” he explains. “I’m grateful for this because of my personal limitations. Alone I can do only so much.”

For many years, his house of significance had just three rooms. The he found another door of opportunity: “at a time that makes a difference.” He says, “People who open this door live with intentionality. … They are living the significance cycle: anticipation, action, abundance, anticipation, action, abundance.”

In short, John has removed all the excuses that can sabotage an intentional life.

One of my favorite sayings, courtesy of Charlie “Tremendous” Jones, is that

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our lives basically change in two ways: the people we meet and the books we read. I’ve collected friends and networked vigorously, and my library is bursting at the seams with self-improvement and inspirational books.

And no matter how many books I read, I realize that nothing will change until I make up my mind to change. I can’t rely on anyone else to do it for me. I have to make the best of my opportunities, and create opportunities when none seem to exist.

Mackay’s moral: It’s not enough to have good intentions, you have to live them.

Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”

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We would like to thank everyone who helped us bear the loss of two brothers within one day, Ronald Kunstleben and Alphonse Kunstleben. Thank you to the Albany Fire Department for their prompt response, to Father Greg, Father Brad and Father Cletus for leading prayers and saying the funeral mass, to the choir and to those serving the funeral lunch. We also thank anyone else who helped in any way during this most difficult loss of our beloved Ronald and Alphonse.

The Family of Ronald and Alphonse Kunstleben

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The Grey Eagle/Swanville Knights of Columbus Council was awarded the prestigious Outstanding Overall Program Award at the State Convention held in St. Cloud on May 13, 14 & 15. The local council beat out over 275 other councils in the State of Minnesota to win this award. Presenting the award to Grand Knight Tom DeFrance are District Deputy, Dennis Boeckers and General Insurance Agent, Jim Szczech. Submitted by Ken Sinclair.

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Obituaries LeRoy Hoppe

L e R o y Hoppe, age 88 of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2016 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m.

Wednesday, June 1 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Dan Walz officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman concelebrating. Interment was in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.

LeRoy Bernard Hoppe was born March 11, 1928 in Oak Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Mathias and Catherine (Nathe) Hoppe. He grew up on a farm near New Munich and was the oldest of six children.

LeRoy enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1952 and transferred to the Army in 1954, spending two years at Fort Bliss, Texas.

Before going into the service he met Jeanette Thielen, and when he returned home they were married at the Immaculate Conception Church in New Munich on June 25, 1957.

They lived in New Munich for 10 years before moving the family back out to the home farm. LeRoy worked alongside of

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farming doing construction, drove school bus, and worked the longest for Worms Lumber Co. in New Munich until he retired in 1990. LeRoy’s hobbies included baseball, fishing, traveling, camping out at the lake, and his most enjoyable was deer hunting.

After his stroke in 1998 LeRoy continued to enjoy going out to baseball games, rides out in the country, and visiting the farm.

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, St. Joseph’s Men’s Society, and the St. Leo Court 786 Catholic Order of Foresters.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Jeanette Hoppe; children, Greg Hoppe and his wife Karen of Big Lake, AK, Shelly Wiechmann and husband Rick of Melrose, Brenda Fontenot and her husband Vern of Pine River, Dave Hoppe of Wasilla, AK, Tim Hoppe of Freeport, Lisa Uphoff and her husband Jeff of Prior Lake, and Joe Hoppe and his wife Barb of St. Rosa; brother and sisters, Rich Hoppe and his wife Flossie of New Munich, Etheline Spanier of Paynesville, and Mary Krueger and her husband Daniel of New Munich; and 11 grandchildren.

LeRoy was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Celestine Hoppe, sister, Kathleen Hoppe, sister-in-law, Marion Hallermann and brother-in-law, Melvin Spanier.

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Albert W. Welters, age 96 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 31 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose.

Albert William Welters was born January 4, 1920 in Saint Anthony, Minnesota to Reinhart and Mary (Bueckers) Welters.

Prior to his marriage, Albert worked at the steel mills in Duluth. He was united in marriage to Bernadette “Boo” Springer on October 1, 1946 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. The couple farmed on the family farm north of Melrose until their retirement. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose and the St. Leo Court 786 Catholic Order of Foresters in New Munich. Albert enjoyed fishing and

Mary Jo Glatzmaier Hoeschen

The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Mary Jo Glatzmaier Hoeschen, age 73 of Albany, will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 2 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Mary Jo died Friday at her home in Albany. There will be a visitation after 10:00 AM Thursday at the Seven Dolors parish center. Arrangements are being made by the Miller-Carlin Funeral Homes.

Mary Jo was born January 12, 1943 in Albany to Joseph and Marie (Thelen) Glatzmaier. She began working with her mother at the Albany Hotel Restaurant when she was 11 years old. When she was young, her nickname was “Booper” to her friends and family. She had a sense of humor and loved to hear jokes and she

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She purchased the restaurant in 1979 when her mother retired. She was dedicated to her work and always wanted to be the best cook possible. She devised new recipes to fit the needs of her customers. She married Vernon “Sonny” Hoeschen on September 4, 1989 in Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Sonny died on March 14, 1999.

Mary Jo loved animals and was especially fond of the family dogs; Gretel and currently Samantha. She would feed the dogs chicken, hamburgers and steaks as if they were her regular customers. These dogs will miss her greatly. Mary Jo was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church.

Mary Jo is survived by her brothers, Joe Glatzmaier, St Cloud; Tom (Darlene) Glatzmaier, Sartell; Jerry Glatzmaier, River Falls, WI; Dick Glatzmaier, Avon; Jim Glatzmaier, Avon; Don (Vicki) Glatzmaier, Albany; her sisters, Sandy Schmidt, Danbury, WI; Jackie Glatzmaier, Little Falls, and Karlyn Schwartz, Gaylord. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Bernice (Julius) Atkinson, St. Cloud and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

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hunting, playing cards, especially 500 and Smear, and enjoyed the activities at the nursing home such as BINGO and putting together jigsaw puzzles. He was a John Deere fanatic and was a handyman who could fix or put together anything. Albert also loved baking cookies and eating potato pancakes.

Survivors include his children, Joni Eiden of Bellingham, Washington, Kay Welters of Sauk Rapids, Marcus (Rita) Welters of Bellingham, Washington, and Janet (Ron) Zitzow of St. Cloud; 14 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; sisters, Hildegard Frieler of Melrose, Judy (Felix) Essler of Kenmare, North Dakota, and Rosie Gregory of Belgrade; and brother, Robert Welters of Melrose.

Albert was preceded in death by his wife, Bernadette “Boo” Welters on January 1, 2011; parents; brothers, Herman and Larry Welters; and sister, Helen Wiener.

Serving as casket bearers were Joseph Schmidt, Tom D. Eiden, Tyler Hinnenkamp, Daniel Kapsner, Steven Welters, Brandon Welters, and Troy Knafla. Cross bearer was Brianna Hinnenkamp and scripture bearers were Amber Schmidt and Genevieve Kapsner.

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Dale E. Johnson

Memorial Services will be at 11 am, Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Long Prairie, for Dale E. Johnson, age 89, Long Prairie, who passed away on Monday at CentraCare Health Systems-Sauk Centre. Rev. Noah Wehrspann will officiate and burial will be at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, near Camp Ripley.

Family and friends may call from 9-11 am Thursday at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Williams Dingmann Funeral Home-Stein Chapel, Long Prairie.

Dale Edward Johnson was born on October 26, 1926 to George and Emma (Bliese) Johnson in Round Prairie Township.

He graduated from Long Prairie High School in 1944. He worked at the Log Cabin Dance Hall in Round Prairie. Dale joined the U. S. Army on September 9, 1953 and served until June 9, 1955. He married Doris Doege on September 14, 1961 in Long Prairie. They had three children, Karen, Darrell and Gary.

He farmed most of his life near Long Prairie.

Dale was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He loved farming, playing whist, dancing, and spending time with his family.

Dale is survived by his wife, Doris, children, Karen (Mike) Chase, Darrell, and Gary (Rosie Mogard) all of Long Prairie; a sister, Iris Froh of Long Prairie, and sister-inlaw, Dorothy Johnson of Long Prairie; also five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and three stepgreat-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Emma Johnson and his brother Royce Johnson and brother-in-law Randy Froh.

Edward E. “Eddie” Tabatt

Edward E. “Eddie” Tabatt, age 66 of St. Cloud, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 30, 2016 at the St. Cloud Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m.

Friday, June 3 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Inurnment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Melrose.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m.

Friday at the funeral home in Melrose.

Edward Earl Tabatt was born March 16, 1950 in Melrose, Minnesota to Arnold and Joan (Smith) Tabatt. He went to school through the 2nd grade when a medical

Melvin B. Wielenberg

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4th at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Long Prairie for Melvin Bernard Wielenberg, age 64, of Long Prairie, who died Tuesday May 31st at home after a long battle with melanoma.

Rev. Kenneth Reidemann will be celebrating and burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Williams Dingmann Stein Funeral Home in Long Prairie and from 10 to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. Catholic. St. Mary’s Catholic Women Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Parish prayers will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

He was born May 14th, 1952 in Sauk Centre to Joseph Sr. and Marie (Herdering) Wielenberg. He attended country school and graduated from Melrose High School in 1970. He worked on a beef farm after high school until he started farming on his own in 1978.

On April 19th, 1980 he married Jane Toenyan at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa. They moved to Long Prairie in April of 1983 where they farmed with their children.

Melvin was a talented repairman and always creating something for the farm. He enjoyed deer hunting, driving red tractors and collecting old wrenches. He served

emergency left him mentally handicapped.

He lived in various group homes and currently was living at REM Group Home in St. Cloud. He worked at WACOSA for 26 years doing many different jobs. Eddie liked to eat, sing, fix jigsaw puzzles, and most of all, he loved to laugh.

Survivors include his brothers and sisters, Alfred Tabatt of Sauk Centre, Richard (Virginia) Tabatt of Mesa, Arizona, Emil (Polly) Tabatt of Waite Park, Rosemary Tabatt of Hastings, Dorothy (Mark) Marthaler of Sauk Centre, Roger Tabatt of Grey Eagle, Gloria (Dave) Meyer of Hudson, Wisconsin, Tom (Stacey) Tabatt of Little Falls, Jean (Ken) Otremba of Hastings, and Joyce Tabatt of Cokato; and many nieces, nephews, and his friends at the REM Group Home.

Eddie was preceded in death by his parents.

Serving as urn bearer will be his brother, Roger Tabatt.

on the AMPI Board and on the Reynolds Township Board. He was a member of the St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, Catholic United Financial and Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife, Jane. Sons James, Michael (Rachael), Neil (Kristi Johnson) of Long Prairie and daughter Amy (Nathan) Swalve of Lake Crystal, MN. Grandchildren Haylie and Preston Wielenberg, Blake Swalve and Baby Swalve due in August.

Brothers Joseph Wielenberg, Jr. of Burtrum, Kathleen Bauer of Melrose, Dennis Wielenberg (Mary) of Upsala, Lawrence Wielenberg of Melrose, Bernadette Holdvogt (Alvin) of New Munich, Vincent Wielenberg (Bernadette) of Grey Eagle, Mary Wielenberg of St. Cloud, Bonita Haugrud (Keith) of Pelican Rapids.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph M. Wielenberg, Sr. and Marie E. Wielenberg, his brother Patrick A. Wielenberg and sister in law Maggie Wielenberg.

Casket bearers will be David Wielenberg, Shaun Wielenberg, Gerald Holdvogt, Thomas Holdvogt, Joseph Toenyan, Daniel Toenyan, Scott Toenyan, and Jason Messer. Cross Bearer will be Melissa Mckenzie. Scripture bearer will be Joni Roering. Gift Bearers will be Bernadette Holdvogt and Haylie Wielenberg. Readers will be Judy Jensen and Tom Toenyan. Honorary bearers will be the Reynolds Township Board.

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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne World War II

World War II resulted in some problems for those on the farm. The rationing of fuel and rubber were more obvious, but there were also restrictions regarding h o u s i n g .

Sometimes solutions were created to circumvent these problems.

My Dad needed to build a house.

The limit on residential construction was $900.00. That amount of money didn’t build a house, even in those days.

Dad needed more cropland, plus he needed a house. This was his solution.

Dad bought 136 acres with a 3 story house on it. There were also some outbuildings that he needed. The property was ¼ mile from his original farm, so the farm out-buildings could be moved without dis-assembly.

Investment in farm land was an acceptable expenditure. The buildings were moved and crops were planted in the farmland.

A hole was dug where the house was to be located. The hole was bordered with concrete and divided in half; half being cellar and the other half being cistern. A footing of concrete was created around the parameter of the proposed structure. Although the lower level and the trench for the footing were dug with a shovel, there was already a financial investment in the concrete for the proposed house.

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The house on the new property was disassembled and the building materials were used to create the new house. There was no plumbing or electrical wiring in the new house, but the shingles and siding did use up the $900.00. To offset the financial limitation, the upstairs level was used as a granary. It was not very convenient to carry gunny sacks full of grain up a ladder to the second floor, but that is how it was done.

The house was about 20 foot by 36 foot. It had a 6 X 6 entry on the front and consisted of a bedroom with a closet. A living room with a large heating stove.

A kitchen with a sink and pantry. It was warm and comfortable.

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Community Snapshots

Memorial Day Events

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At the Upsala Memorial Day service there was a special dedication to honor and recognize ten past students who were killed in action or died as a prisoner of war. A plaque was given to a family representative. At the end of the program, family members hung the plaques on the “Wall of Honor” in the Upsala Area Schools commons area. Pictured right is Jim Koczur overseeing the display.

Jim implemented the idea and brought it to reality with the help and support from the Upsala American Legion and the community. Photo by Lori Young.

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Stearns County: Justice Assistance Grant

The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Cloud Police Department have been invited to apply for a Justice Assistance Grant to share in the amount of $32,386.

The Stearns County Sheriff’s Of-

fice intends on purchasing equipment to outfit new drug detecting canine units.

A portion of the funds would purchase a drone that would be used to search for people and items in open areas.

The St. Cloud Police Department intends on purchasing an all-terrain vehicle to be used at large gatherings and searches. They also intend on using a portion of the funds for crime prevention materials.

Members of the public are invited to submit Contact me to find out how I can help comments on the grant to: protect your dreams. sheriff@co.stearns.mn.us

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Old-growth forests typically contain large dead standing trees, small gaps in the overhead canopy and lots of woody debris on the forest floor.

Today, less than 4 percent of Minnesota’s old-growth forests remain, but there are some great examples protected in our state parks and scientific and natural areas (SNA’s). For example, Spring Beauty Northern Hardwoods SNA, Tettegouche State Park and Itasca State Park all contain stands of old-growth forest. More information and places to visit are available on DNR website at www. mndnr.gov/forests_types/oldgrowth.

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NEW LISTING: BIG BIRCH LAKE: 11679 County 47, Grey Eagle: This is one of the most amazing West facing building lots Call Brandon Kelly available on Big Birch Lake. This for Your Showing! property is absolutely beautiful & is a must see! Older year round NEW LISTING: CEDAR LAKE: 21434 home needs work. 187’ approx. feet of Cedar Lake Road, Sauk Centre: Ready for prime hard bottom West facing lakeshore immediate & over 2 acres. If you are looking for a occupancy. unique property on Big Birch Lake this Recently is it! Splitting this property may be an fully remodeled option with overall lot size. Don’t delay inside & out. 470+ viewing this property! $349,999 feet of approx. lake shore. Dock, NEW LISTING: MOOSE LAKE: 33037 boat lift, & all appliances included, 184th Street, Burtrum: Amazingly newer drilled well & mound system. private & 3 bedrooms & 2 full baths. Excellent secluded turn water views, 1.50 acres, outbuildings, key lake home excellent location. Don’t delay ready for quick viewing this property! $179,999 possession. 2 parcel’s being sold with home NEW LISTING: SAUK LAKE: 12159 totaling around 3 Alcott Drive, Sauk Centre: Excellent acres. Dock & all opportunity appliances included. 2009 doublewide to be on manufactured home that is like brand Sauk Lake new. Amazing open kitchen, dining, with good living combo all facing Moose Lake, hard bottom large screened in porch absolutely lakeshore. Guest amazing also facing Moose Lake. cabin on pillars 2 storage sheds, firepit overlooking with custom lake, mature trees, abundance of storage below, listing price includes the following personal property: wildlife. Must see! $179,999 2014 38’ Chaparral Coachmen 5th BIG BIRCH LAKE: 44587 Birch Park Circle, wheel camper that sleeps 9 people, Grey Eagle: Amazing West facing lot & plus 2012 like new pontoon w/ 50 year round home. horse Mercury, dock, elevator, all 76’ of prime hard appliances included, property sold bottom lakeshore. turn-key. Drilled well & newer septic Features 4 beds system. Outdoor kitchen on large & 3 baths. Open kitchen/dining/living deck facing Sauk Lake. This property combo with views you must see. Large is ready for immediate occupancy! deck on lakeside for entertaining, tarred PRICE REDUCED $129,999 driveway, fenced in yard, boat house, inground sprinkler system, theater room, BIG BIRCH LAKE: 11393 County porch on lakeside with hot tub, appliances 47, Grey Eagle: Seasonal 3 & dock included, new kitchen with bedroom, Hickory cabinets, tiled floor & backsplash, 2 bath w/ new flooring & paint throughout home, excellent attached garage! $419,900 level West facing lot LONG LAKE: 31557 Enchanted Loop, w/50’ of Burtrum: Wonderful turn-key year prime hard round home in bottom Burnhamville TWP. Amazing lakeshore. Property features West facing lake multiple concrete patios on views. Features 3 lakeside, storage shed, sauna & bedrooms & 2 baths. 2 lots nearly 1 shower room. Cabin sits close to acre combined being sold together. waters edge & offers excellent Countless updates including, water views. Cabin needs some shingles, windows, siding, newer updating but is affordable for Big furnace, new kitchen, new flooring, Birch Lake. Immediate possession updated baths, newer appliances, new available don’t delay viewing. sidewalk, plus much more. Spacious PRICE REDUCED $214,900 4 season porch overlooking lake, boat house, garden, large heated garage. HORSESHOE LAKE: 26240 County 18, Approx. 60’ of lakeshore, great value! Browerville: Awesome year round l a k e PRICE REDUCED $214,900 home.

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TWP with 1+ acre Home has had major interior lake lot. This home is a 1999 Schult renovations including 3 new Manufactured home and is like new bathrooms, beautiful kitchen w/ & ready for immediate possession. It granite counter tops, Oak cabinets features an open kitchen, dining, living & stainless appliances. Beautiful & combo with vaulted ceiling. 3 large features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths like bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. Large new. Large attached 3 car garage plus detached garage plus 2 storage sheds. 4 season bonus room which walks Home just had new shingles installed out to the lake. Home has large deck in Sept. 2015. Nice level area at waters on lakeside for entertaining. The edge with sandy lakeshore. Must see! water views throughout the home are a must see! $199,900 PRICE REDUCED $139,900

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Sauk Lake $ 699,900

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Sudoku

Word Search Answers from May 26

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

Thought for the week:

Art is a collaboration between God and the artist, and the less the artist does the better.

-Andre Gide

“Why should Christians be good and help others and never get much wealth when so many who don’t believe in Christ prosper and have so much?” he asked angrily. His wife died following a lengthy illness that drained all of the family’s emotional, spiritual and financial resources. His anger, coupled with grief, was understandable. Most of us have experienced feelings like that to some degree.

However, let’s think of Job for a

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moment. He was good and his friends were evil. He experienced much pain and suffering while his friends seemed to enjoy the good things of life.

Then there is the story of Joseph.

He was a good and decent man and his “superior’s” wife was not. She had him arrested on an unjust charge and he was imprisoned.

Sometimes it seems as though being good has no reward. It is an end in itself.

We receive no recognition or appreciation.

That is when we need to recall the words of the Psalmist: “The people will say ‘Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges the earth.’”

Job’s boils became his blessings and if Joseph had not been a prisoner he would not have become a prime minister.

God will take the worst events of our lives and ultimately transform them into our greatest blessings.

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Morrison County Charities Receive Over $32,000 in Thrivent Financial Grants

From January 2015 to May 2016, Morrison County charities have received over $32,000 in grants through the Thrivent Action Team program. The program provides $250 in “seed money” grants to Thrivent members to use toward fundraising, service, or educational projects.

Recipients of the grants include: area Churches, the Morrison County Food Shelf, Habitat for Humanity, the Little Falls Care Center, the Morrison County Human Society, the Little Falls Senior Center, the Franciscan Health Center, area quilting groups, area School programs and projects, local music pro-

Two of Anderson’s Bills Signed into Law

Two separate bills Rep. Paul Anderson, RStarbuck, authored – “Laura’s Law” and an omnibus agriculture package – were signed into law by Gov. Mark Dayton Tuesday.

Laura’s Law strengthens penalties for interfering with the body or scene of a death. It is in response to events surrounding 19-year-old victim Laura Schwendemann, of Starbuck. Schwendemann’s body was found in a corn field 12 days after she was reported missing last fall.

Anderson’s bill (H.F. 3469) raises the charge for concealing a body or evidence at the scene of a death from a gross misdemeanor to a felony. The maximum penalty is increased to up to three years imprisonment.

“It is very satisfying to see this bill pass with such strong support in the Legislature and now receive support from the governor in officially putting this change into law,” Anderson said. “I appreciate all the people who worked so hard to help me keep moving this bill through the process and thank the governor for signing it.”

A key component in Anderson’s omnibus agriculture policy bill helps farmers renegotiate, restructure, or resolve farm debt through the Farmer-Lender Mediation program.

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Anderson’s legislation provides a twoyear extension for the program, through June 30, 2018. It also includes a provision Anderson advocated for inclusion which establishes a 14-person commission to review the program and recommend updates. The program that has remained unchanged since its inception three decades ago.

“I felt it was extremely important to form that commission,” Anderson said.

“This will help the state provide better customer service so we can maximize the benefits of the program. Again, I am grateful for the people who helped bring this bill to enactment. The Department of Agriculture played a significant role in discussions and the agency’s willingness to conduct the commission at no additional cost proved to be the difference-maker in helping get this through.”

The commission will include farmers and bankers, along with representation from the University of Minnesota Extension, Farm Business Management and other major farm organizations.

Another measure in the bill (S.F. 3018) establishes the Farm Safety Initiative to analyze farm safety issues, including common causes of farm accidents.

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Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I’m 19 years old, and I’m putting myself through college debt-free.

I usually work part time during the semesters, but right now I’m working full time. I have about $2,000 in mutual funds, and I was wondering if I should add my full-time work income to that or save it all to help pay for school.

-Chandler Dear Chandler, Wow! Great job, man! I appreciate that you’re looking toward the future with your investment, but right now I want you to invest in you. I want you to make sure, first and foremost, that you graduate college debt-free. So, if I’m in your shoes, I’m piling up the cash to pay for school.

You’re in a season of your life where things are more hectic than you probably ever dreamed they could be. My advice is to keep that money liquid. Keep it available and on hand, and don’t tie it up in mutual funds at the moment. You’ll have plenty of time to continue investing once you graduate.

It’s best for you to concentrate on finishing school, then landing a job and finding a place to live after college. Even if you end up living in the same place for a while, starting life in the real world takes money, so let’s make sure you can make that happen. In other words, Chandler, as long as you do something with your education and that education is in an area that’s useable, you are a better investment than mutual funds right now!

-Dave Dear Dave, My son is going off to college soon, but he’s never had a job. His uncle has offered him a really nice, low mileage used car for $3,000. My husband doesn’t want us to give him money for the car, but I think this deal is just too good to pass up.

What do you think?

-Tonya Dear Tonya, Unless there’s some sort of disability that’s prevented your son from working part time over the last few years, I’ve got to agree with your husband on this. Your son needs a car, but he also needs to get off his butt and work for it. If you get this car for him, you’re just teaching him that mommy and uncle will take care of everything. That’s not a good lesson for any child to learn, and it’s an especially bad thing for a teenager.

When you and your husband first started out in life, I’m guessing you didn’t start out rich. Am I right? It’s not really

the car deal that’s the problem here; it’s the lesson that will be learned. At his age, it’s silly for him not to want to work for a car, and you and your husband need to be up in his face about that. Then, if he chooses not to work for a car, he can walk.

He shouldn’t be rewarded for showing no desire to go earn things and make stuff happen.

When my son was around that age and wanting a car, he was working his tail off around my office packing boxes and painting stairwells. That’s how you learn about the benefits of hard work. If you don’t teach your son how to work now, he’ll be living with you when he’s 30 years old and doing exactly what he’s doing now – which is nothing.

This automobile deal is a bad deal, because it doesn’t teach your son to work for it.

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Local Library Events

Grey Eagle Library • 320-285-2505 Bruce the Bug Guy: Monday, June 13, from 10-10:45 a.m. for children and teens of all ages.

Bruce the Bug Guy is a former university instructor, and he enjoys teaching children about insects in ways that are fun and non-threatening.

His library programs are very popular, and include displays of unusual and spectacular insects from around the world as well as a variety of live insects, spiders and other bugs.

Family Comedy Magic Show: Wednesday, June 15, from 3:30-4:15 p.m. for children - fifth grade, but all ages are welcome. Magician Nathan Stockwell will present a magic show full of humor.

Father’s Day Gift Making: Friday, June 17, from 1-6:00 p.m. for all ages. Make a gift for your father, with all materials provided.

Melrose Library • 320-256-3885 Summer Reading Program: Monday, June 13, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for children and teens ages 0-18. Brodini the Magician will perform beginning at 6:00 p.m., and root beer floats for the entire family.

Family Comedy Magic Show: Thursday, June 16, from 11-11:45 a.m. for kids through 5th grade, with all ages welcome. Enjoy a Family Comedy Magic Show with Magician Nathan Stockwell Upsala Library • 320-573-4282 Close Encounters of the Buggy Kind: Monday, June 13, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for all ages. Dr. Bruce Giebink is a former university instructor, and his collection of the world’s most interesting insects includes hissing cockroaches, giant millipedes, tarantulas, scorpions, praying mantises, cecropia moths and their hot dog size caterpillars.

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TUE., JUNE 7: Roast pork sandwich, potato wedges, squash, cereal bar.

WED., JUNE 8: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, carrots, cookie.

THURS., JUNE 9: BBQ chicken, potato salad, vegetable salad, chocolate mousse.

FRI., JUNE 10: Lemon pepper fish, baked potato, sour cream, steamed broccoli, mixed fruit. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., JUNE 6: Turkey/bacon sandwich w/lettuce/tomato, minestrone soup, pears.

TUE., JUNE 7: Chicken enchilada w/ cheese/lettuce/tomato/onion, black bean salad, cereal bar.

WED., JUNE 8: Oriental chicken salad, fruit, dinner roll, cookie.

THURS., JUNE 9: Beef & broccoli stir-fry, rice, carrots, ranch dip, chocolate mousse.

FRI., JUNE 10: Mandarin almond salad w/chicken/lettuce, chicken dumpling soup, mixed fruit.

Bread, milk and coffee served with each meal.

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MON., JUNE 6: Pepper steak, baked potato, glazed carrots, pudding/topping.

TUE., JUNE 7: Tator tot hot dish, lettuce salad, bar.

WED., JUNE 8: BBQ riblets, baked beans, coleslaw, sherbet.

THURS., JUNE 9: Sausage gravy, biscuit, peas/carrots, fruit.

FRI., JUNE 10: Cook’s choice.

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TUES. NOON, JUNE 7: Mushroom Swiss burger, pasta salad.

THURS. 5 PM, JUNE 9: Chicken noodle hot dish, roll. * Dessert, milk and coffee served with each meal.

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Todd County Sheriff’s Dept

May 25, 2016: At 17:35 Todd County Sheriffs Office received a report of a 3 vehicle crash on County Rd. 30, Long Prairie Twp. It was reported that Linda Kolles age 63 of Browerville was stopped to turn onto County Rd. 25 in her 1996 GMC Jimmy when she was struck in the rear of her vehicle by Karla Nalezny age 51 of Long Prairie who was traveling eastbound in her 2001 Chevy Silverado. At this time Nalezny was struck in the rear of her vehicle by Alice Henifin age 48 of Long Prairie in her 1998 Ford F150 who was traveling east bound as well. All parties involved were wearing there seat belts and no injuries were reported.

Todd County Sheriffs Office was assisted at the scene by the Long Prairie Police Department, Long Prairie Fire Department and the Long Prairie Ambulance.

May 28, 2016: At 09:53 the Todd County Sheriffs Office took a theft report from members of the Big Swan Lake Lake Association located in Burnhamville Township.

Sometime in the last month someone entered the association property and took a concrete picnic table and three concrete garbage cans.

The picnic table was round and has four attached concrete seats around the table. Anyone with information on the theft is asked to contact the Todd County Sheriffs Office.

June 1, 2016: Ray Sufka of Burtrum called the Hometown News to report a spam phone call from the IRS claiming he owed back taxes and threatened a lawsuit.

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Swanville Jr. High Student of the Month

Morrison Junior Achievement board members Teresa Giese, Chair, and Kristi Ackley, Treasurer, were the guest speakers at a recent Little Falls Kiwanis Thursday noontime Kiwanis meeting. Junior Achievement is a global leader in providing cutting-edge, hands-on financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work-readiness education. Junior Achievement of Morrison County has been organized for just one year. In that one year, they have worked with local school districts to get 43 classes scheduled at local elementary, middle, and high schools.

These classes are lead by business volunteers from the community, each class costs $250 for materials. The money was raised by the Morrison County Junior Achievement Board and classes are provided at no cost to students. Pictured are Kristi Ackley, Chris Grams, Kiwanis Program Chair, and Teresa Giese.

Upsala Sr. High Student of the Month Leadership skills and hard work led Alexis Krebs to be named the March 2016 Upsala High School Student of the Month. Alexis has been in many leadership roles this year including: President of 4H, Secretary of both the Upsala FFA and Student Council. She is also involved in Drama, Knowledge Bowl, Volleyball and Track.

Ms. Krebs has been consistently on the “A” honor roll and has been selected subject area student of the month in various subjects. Alexis is active outside of school with her church, 4H and helping the Sobieski Lions with different projects.

Alexis’s favorite class is Band.

“I really enjoy learning my part in the songs we play and hearing it blend with everyone else’s. It makes you feel good when you hear it blend beautifully. We

also just got back from the band trip to New York and that was pretty fun.”

Alexis feels that the most valuable activity she is involved in is FFA, because it prepares you for your future by interviewing you for chapter office and helping you gain public speaking skills.”

Mathematics teacher Jessica Hovland said, “Alexis is a very neat lady with one of the best work ethics that I have seen. She is very intelligent and works hard until she completely understands the concepts. She is always willing to help other students with their work and will often go above and beyond what is asked and never complains. She is very deserving of this award.”

Alexis enjoys watching Grey’s Anatomy, drawing, shopping and hanging out with friends. In the future she sees herself going to college and starting a family. The advice that Alexis has for her classmates came from a saxophone player that she met on the band trip and has really stuck with her. Her advice is “Don’t let your laziness steal your talents whether it be drawing, a sport, or playing an instrument.”

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N i n t h grader Nathan Lambrecht has been chosen as the Swanville Schools May Student of the Month for grades 7-9. He is the son of Mike and Julie Lambrecht.

“Nathan is very deserving of this recognition.

He is a very mature young man who has become a leader amongst his classmates by setting positive examples for his peers to follow,” states Social Studies teacher Tom Bzdok. Bzdok goes on to say, “He is a friendly person who always has a smile on his face and puts

Swanville Sr. High Student of the Month S e n i o r Haileigh Sales been chosen as the Swanville May Student of the Month for grades 10-12.

She is the daughter of Bruce and Chris Sales.

D i a n e Schleicher, elementary teacher writes “I have known Haileigh since she was in Kindergarten and have had the pleasure of having her as a teacher’s assistant in my classroom for the last two years.

Haileigh makes a favorable impression on the students and staff members and easily gains acceptance by others. She is always willing to go the extra mile to benefit the students. Haileigh has earned the student’s respect by setting goals, limits and by being a positive role model. I strongly believe that Haileigh possesses the skills needed to become a highly qualified teacher. We will greatly miss her as she begins her college career.

Haileigh enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys playing sports, helping others, shopping and sleeping. Her future plans are to attend the College of Saint Benedict’s with a major in elementary education.

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everyone around him in a better mood.

He has a positive attitude, an eagerness to learn, and works hard to achieve his goals. Nathan is the type of student who can always be counted on to give you his best effort at whatever he attempts. Congratulations Nathan!”

Nathan is a three-sport athlete, playing football, basketball and baseball.

He has participated in all three sports since entering seventh grade. Nathan is active in Boy Scouts and his church youth group. He is consistently on the A Honor Roll. When not doing schoolwork or athletics, Nathan enjoys hunting and fishing, as well as honing his athletic skills.

Nathan plans on attending college.

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ing the Junior/Senior High. She was a student council member her freshman through junior years. She has served on the Healthy Communities Collaborative since tenth grade and was inducted into the Honor Society as a junior. Haileigh has been an enthusiastic part of the theater department, participating in many productions since eighth grade. She has also been in band since beginning junior high. She has won the athlete of the month for volleyball. She was also nominated for the ExCel Award and Triple A award.

“Haileigh is a wonderful young woman! I have had the pleasure of teaching and coaching her since the 7th grade. In this time she has grown as a very sound academic student and is looked upon highly by her peers and classmates. I know she will succeed in her post high school endeavors! adds Char Bzdok, High School Science instructor.

Sales can-do attitude does not just stay in school. She helps with church functions, has helped with ditch pick-up She often is seen in the elementary, helping younger students.

“Take your grades seriously, this will really help when getting ready to graduate,” is her advice for fellow classmates.

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Little Johnny wasn’t getting good marks in school. One day he confided in his teacher: “I don’t want to scare you, but my daddy says if I don’t get better grades, somebody is going to get a spanking.”

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Upsala Jr. High Student of the Month

Alison Harren has been chosen as the March Upsala Junior High Student of the Month. She is the eighth grade daughter of Mike and Kim Harren.

In school, Harren participates in Junior High Volleyball, basketball, and softball. She has been on the “A” honor roll every quarter. Alison says that all classes are valu-

able but her favorite class is Math, because “Mrs. Hovland makes math fun to learn.” Outside of school she enjoys hanging out with her friends and family, playing sports and driving four-wheeler.

“Ali has been a great student to work with this year, ” said Jessica Hovland, Mathematics Teacher. “She is always willing to try new things and doesn’t give up. Her positive attitude and friendliness encourages others around her to do the same. She is a great leader in her class and is very deserving of this award.”

Ms. Harren’s advice to her classmates is, “Always have a good attitude.”

Quarry Quest: History of Quarry Park and Nature Preserve Former Commissioner Recalls Collaborative Effort to Establish Park Mark Sakry, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota and a former Stearns County commissioner, will present Quarry Quest at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, during Breakfast Club at the Stearns History Museum. The program, filled with stories and antidotes, will highlight how history and nature blend together in this unique recreational space.

Mark Sakry grew up in St. Cloud and graduated from St. John’s University, Collegeville, in 1978. Always passionate about history and public service, Sakry will discuss how he balanced his career as a public servant while bringing the vision of preserving natural areas

throughout Stearns County.

Sakry also will share how he and fellow county commissioners began the process to preserve the nearly 700 acres of woodlands, quarry pools and prairie that make up Quarry Park. Their success brought regional attention. Former Minnesota Governor Arnie Carlson said: “Hats off to Stearns County Quarry Park and Nature Preserve and to those who had the foresight to make it happen.”

Please join us for this fascinating look into one of the region’s finest parks.

Breakfast Club is free for Stearns History Museum members, and a fee for nonmembers. Refreshments are served.

The Museum is located at 235-33rd Ave. S. in St. Cloud.

Bill to Establish Legislative Task Force on Child Care Signed Into Law

On Monday Governor Mark Dayton signed into law SF3208, authored by Rep. Mary Franson, R-Alexandria, a bill to establish a Legislative Task Force on Child Care. The task force will vet and unpack the complex issues causing high costs and access issues in child care, while maintaining Minnesota’s nationleading quality and safety standards.

Representative Franson is the Chair of the Select Committee on Affordable Child Care. The bill was authored in the Senate by DFL Sen. Vicki Jensen, DFLOwatonna.

“This task force is an important step toward solving our state’s childcare access issues,” said Rep. Franson. “I’m looking forward to working with providers, parents, and my colleagues at

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Minnesota has lost more than 3,000 in-home providers over the past 10 years. This past summer, legislators held meetings across the state with providers, parents, and other stakeholders to gain feedback and ideas on how to address Minnesota’s childcare shortage.

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GARAGE/BAKE SALE: Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Upsala. Sat., June 4: 7:30-11:30 a.m. $1 bag sale 11:30-noon.

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