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You can’t get out what you don’t put in -By Harvey Mackay My friend, motivational speaker Zig Ziglar liked to tell the story of his friend, Walter Hailey. Although he became a star salesman, Hailey’s early career in insurance sales was rough.

He endured frustration, anxiety, slammed doors, low sales figures, and uncertainty about his future.

One day he grew so discouraged that he went to his boss and told him that he was going to quit. His boss’s response?

“You can’t.”

Hailey repeated that he was quitting.

The manager repeated, “You can’t.”

Angry now, Hailey shouted, “Yes, I can!”

His manager replied, “Walter, you can’t get out of the insurance business because you have never really gotten into the insurance business.”

The words hit Hailey like a ton of bricks. For the first time in his life he realized that you can’t get something out of an endeavor if you never put

anything into it.

Or as Zig put it, “There are many people who ‘join’ a sales organization but never get into the business of selling.”

As the job market has fluctuated over the last decade, attitudes toward work have changed too. People who have jobs they love consider themselves lucky. But studies have found that up to 70 percent of workers indicated a dislike for their jobs. That’s unbelievable! Do you think their hearts are in their work?

Or do you suppose they could find something in that job that would inspire them to do their best?

Harry S Truman was a no-nonsense U.S. President whose attitude toward life was summed up in this sentence: “I found that the men and women who got to the top were those who did the jobs they had in hand with everything they had of energy and enthusiasm and hard work.”

Will Rogers had plenty of witty sayings, but my favorite was what he

said about success: “In order to succeed, you must know what you are doing, like what you are doing, and believe in what you are doing.”

Let’s dig a little deeper into that wisdom.

Know what you are doing. Winners prepare, apply themselves and work to become the best at what they do. They are willing to do what others refuse to do. They have a grasp of the situation and the challenges. They make the necessary adjustments and learn the important skills.

Like what you are doing. The bottom line is not doing what you like, but liking what you do. There are good and bad parts of every job, and if the Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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FRIDAY, MARCH 18 • Smelt & Fish Fry from 4-8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Upsala.

FRI. - SUN., MARCH 18-20 • Journey With Jesus to Calvary March 16 at 7 pm; March 18-19 at 7:30 pm, March 20 at 1 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Francis.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 • Community Builders Easter Egg Hunt at 1 p.m. at the Lions Park, Grey Eagle. See ad on page 12.

• St. Rosa Jaycees Annual Soup & Chili Cook-off from 5-7 p.m. at All Stars and Linda B’s.

• Wild Game Feed at 6 p.m. at Word of Life Church, Upsala.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 • Holdingford Church of All Saints Matching Grant Fundraiser Breakfast & Raffle from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall.

• K of C Council #12604 Sausage & Ham Breakfast from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Upsala.

MONDAY, MARCH 21 • Swanville VFW Annual Fish Fry from 5-8 p.m. at Red’s Irish Pub, Swanville.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 • Catholic United Financial Matching Grant Spaghetti Supper & Silent Auction from 5-7:30 p.m. at St. Edward Catholic Church, Elmdale.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 • Schliemann Family Benefit Spagetti

Dinner & Silent Auction Fundraiser from 3-8 p.m. at the American Legion Club, Melrose.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 • St. Michael’s Catholic United Spaghetti Dinner from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church basement, Spring Hill.

• St. John’s the Baptist Parish Annual Chicken Supper from 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the church basement, Meier Grove.

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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High 36 46 61 68 46 54 50

Low 30 27 30 32 43 43 41

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Swanville Jr. High Student of the Month

Journey with Jesus to Calvary

The parishioners of St. Francis of Assisi (north of Albany on Hwy. 238) are proud to present the unique play, “Journey With Jesus to Calvary.” With each year of production, this play is gaining popularity. In its eighth year, the play was initially written by a parishioner for presentation to the religious education students to highlight the events that occurred during Holy Week.

This is not a typical “passion play” but a performance that will teach, inspire and move you. For some it means getting angry at the soldier who whips Jesus.

For others it means crying with Mary as she talks about her son. Still others will be moved by the lessons learned as described by Jesus. You may also laugh

when you witness the stubbornness of the donkey.

Over 60 parishioners are involved in the production and many admit that it has truly “inspired” them.

Performances are: Palm Sunday weekend - Friday and Saturday, March 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 20 at 1:00 p.m. The cost is free, Jesus already paid the price. Make plans now to celebrate Holy Week with your family in a “special” way! All are welcome. Sponsored by the parishioners of St. Francis and Catholic United Financial.

Questions please contact Bob at 320-573-2933 or Audrey at 320-5732192.

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 good doesn’t outweigh the bad, you are in the wrong job. Most organizations do not have tailor-made jobs designed for specific likes. They have jobs that need to be done, and need committed people who are willing to do their level best to be successful.

Believe in what you do. Forget the job description, the title, and the salary.

Focus on what you can accomplish.

Trust me, an employer can easily tell the difference between the workers who are there for something to do and those who are there to really do something.

Everyone has to start somewhere.

Remember, your first job was probably not your dream job. Maybe your second job wasn’t either. But the lessons you learned early on were invaluable in terms of seeing how the world works.

Keep learning! The only limit to success is the amount of effort you are willing to invest.

One of my mentors, Curt Carlson who founded the Carlson Companies (now known simply as Carlson) used to tell me: “You work the first five days of the week to keep up with the competition.

It’s on Saturdays and Sundays that you get ahead of them.”

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That attitude was not unique to Curt Carlson. I met the son of Kemmons Wilson, founder of Holiday Inn, some years ago, and he shared this story with me about his father. Kemmons Wilson never finished high school, yet his high school later invited him to give the commencement address.

He got up in front of the students and said: “I really don’t know why I’m here. I never got a diploma, and I’ve only worked half days my entire life. I guess my advice to you is to do the same. Work half days every day.

And it doesn’t matter which half ... the first twelve hours or the second twelve hours.”

Kemmons Wilson definitely put a lot of effort into his job.

Mackay’s Moral: There are many formulas for success – but none of them work unless you do.

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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Abby Kurowski has been chosen as the February Swanville Student of the Month for grades 7-9. Abby is in ninth grade.

She is the daughter of Frank and Michelle Kurowski.

Abby participates in a variety of extra curricular activities. She is currently participating in speech, which she joined as a seventh grade student. She also has been active in theatre and band since entering the Jr./Sr. High School in seventh grade.

She served as the volleyball and basketball manager this year as a freshman.

She also this year served on the student

council and the Healthy Communities Collaborative. Abby is consistently on the A Honor Roll.

“I have had the wonderful opportunity of teaching and coaching Abby the past couple of years! Abby is a great student! She takes great pride in her education and pays attention to detail.

Besides being a great student Abby is a mature young lady who is fun to be around! Her classmates and peers look up to all her qualities,” states Char Bzdok, Science Teacher.

Outside of school, Abby is active in her church youth group and youth rallies. She enjoys reading, watching Greg’s Anatomy, hanging out with friends, and like all teenagers, sleeping.

Abby plans on attending college to become a pediatric oncologist. She would like other students to know “Set goals, do well academically and participate in extracurricular activities.”

Swanville Sr. High Student of the Month S e n i o r Paige Kingston has been chosen as the February Swanville Student of the Month for grades 10-12.

She is the daughter of Stephanie Austing and Eric Kingston.

“Paige is a dedicated student who puts forth maximum effort in each of her classes,” states Pam Czech, Social Studies Instructor.

“She is responsible for her academics and sets a positive example by coming to class prepared and being an active and enthusiastic participant. Paige’s calm demeanor allows her to work well as an individual or in group-based settings. Not only does she consistently display an admirable work ethic in all of her classes, but Paige is always friendly and willing to help out a classmate or staff member. I am confident that Paige will be successful in whatever she does with her life.”

Paige has a multitude of interests including barrel racing, water sports and shopping. At home she enjoys spending time with family and friends. She plans on attending Central Lakes College for her generals in the fall of 2016.

Char Bzdok, Science instructor states, “I have had the wonderful opportunity to meet and work with Paige this past year! In this time Paige has shown dedication to her education.

The projects that she has made in my classes have been meticulous. Paige is a very detailed person and cares about the work that she submits. Besides being studious, Paige is a very fun person who her peers and classmates look up to! Paige is very deserving of this award!”

Paige keeps busy while in school by previously participating in basketball, swimming and track. She is a teacher’s assistant and can often be seen volunteering her time to various teachers.

Paige also volunteers her time and talents by giving horseback riding lessons to younger children.

“Everything you need to succeed is provided for you, it’s up to you to decide how to use it,” is her advice to fellow students.

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Obituaries Kathleen A. “Kathy” Middendorf

Kathleen A. “Kathy” Middendorf, age 71 of Melrose, formerly of Freeport, died after a short battle with cancer on Monday, March 14, 2016 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 17 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Entombment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m.

Thursday at the church in Freeport.

Kathleen Alvina Barthel was born January 10, 1945 in Cold Spring, Minnesota to Mathias and Johanna (Buettner) Barthel. She graduated from Melrose High School in 1962. Kathy was united in marriage to Henry “Hank” Middendorf on May 8, 1965 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. The couple lived in Alexandria from 1965 through 1972. They moved their family

to Freeport and resided there until 2012 when they moved to Melrose. Kathy was very proud to be a stay at home mother to care for her family.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. Kathy was a very talented artist and musician.

Most trips that Kathy made to St. Cloud ended with a stop at Crafts Direct and Barnes and Noble. Kathy was always dressed to the nines and never left the house without her makeup on and was rarely seen without a ribbon in her hair.

She enjoyed the outdoors where she liked to feed and watch the birds, but mostly she loved spending time with her family. Kathy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be deeply missed.

Survivors include her husband, Hank Middendorf of Melrose; children, Russ Middendorf of Melrose, Glen (Karen Brinkman) Middendorf of Sartell, and Pam Bokelman of Sauk Rapids; five grandchildren, Jacquelyn, Jacob, Grace, Brandon, and Noah; and sister, Frances “Fran” Schreifels of Melrose.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Lorraine Schreifels; and brothers, Donald Barthel, Robert Barthel, and Allen Barthel.

Serving as casket bearers will be Chris Middendorf, Dennis Middendorf, Greg Middendorf, Leon Middendorf, Sarah Middendorf, Lynn Lange, and Jacob Bokelman. Cross bearer will be Brandon Bokelman and scripture bearer will be Grace Middendorf. Honorary bearers will be members of Kathy’s Coffee Clutch and Coloring Group.

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and Joan Vos of Avon; brothers, Justen Vos of Prior Lake, Shawn (Jessie) Vos of Sartell, and Aaron Vos of St. Michael; niece and nephew, Taylor and Caden; and his dogs, Chaka and Moe. Ryan was preceded in death by his fiancée, Melissa Aune; grandparents, Ray and Marie Vos and Gertrude and Ralph Tamm; uncle, Mike “Gup” Achman; and aunt, Beverly “Bev” Roering.

Serving as casket bearers will be Todd Froelich, James Corrow, Craig Hiltner, Ben Tamm, Josh Achman, and Brad Rodenwald. Cross bearer will be Molly Karsch and scripture bearer will be Bonnie Karsch. Gift bearers will be Ryan’s niece and nephew, Taylor and Caden Vos and the readers will be Roger Tamm and Brandon Overman.

Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

Keith Cranston

K e i t h Cranston, of Mesa, AZ and Grey Eagle, MN passed away in Mesa on Dec. 10th, 2015 at the age of 90 after a very short illness.

He loved to come back to his cabin on Mound lake in

the summers.

He leaves behind 1 daughter Joanne, and 5 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

on January 16, 1945 in St. Benedict Catholic Church in Avon. Lucy was a homemaker all her life and enjoyed working, traveling and socializing with her friends and family. Lucy was a member of St. Agnes Christian Women.

Survivors include her children, JoAnn (Richard) Stang, LeRoy (Sandy), Mickey, Joyce (Alvin) Olmscheid; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Art; sisters, Eleanor Fischer and Katharine Poxleitner; brothers, Mike, Carl and Herb Schmitt.

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Burial was in the parish cemetery.

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Ryan A. Vos, age 42 of St. Cloud, formerly of St. Anna, died Monday, March 14, 2016 at his home in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Cletus Connors, O.S.B. officiating.

Interment will be held in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

Friday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Seven Dolors Gathering Area in Albany. Parish prayers will be held at 4 p.m. Friday evening at the Seven Dolors Gathering Area in Albany.

Ryan Aaron Vos was born September 7, 1973 in Melrose, Minnesota to Glenn and Joan (Tamm) Vos. He graduated from Albany High School and became a self-employed flooring installer for over 20 years. Ryan met the love of his life, Melissa Aune, who passed away on March 8, 2016.

Ryan was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, playing with his dogs, and loved riding his Harley. He also was very good at waterskiing, knee boarding, and wake boarding. He liked going to concerts and listening to music. Ryan liked playing the game, “name that song” and would always quiz you with naming music and movie lines. He will be deeply missed.

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Alvina Knopik

A l v i n a Knopik, 90-yearold resident of Little Falls, MN passed away We d n e s d a y, March 9, 2016 at St. Otto’s Care Center in Little Falls, MN. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Belle Prairie, MN with Father Joe Herzing officiating.

Burial took place in the Holy Family Parish Cemetery.

Alvina was born October 28, 1925, in Buckman Township to the late George and Rose (Heurung) Suess. She grew up in the Buckman area and attended Country School. Alvina married George Knopik on August 6, 1946, in Camp Polk, Louisiana. Alvina worked several different jobs including as a nanny in Duluth, candled eggs for the Little Falls Hatchery, drove flatbed gravel truck, where she had to unload the truck by hand, waitressed and cooked at the

Camp Store, she then went on to be the bookkeeper and cut and wrapped meat at the Sobieski Creamery. Alvina enjoyed dancing, playing cards and bowling. She was always cooking and baking, hosting many meals and fish fries. She always said if you left her table hungry it was your own d#*! fault. Recently the family was told that Alvina served the first funeral lunch at Belle Prairie Church.

Alvina loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and St. Anne’s Society.

Alvina is survived by son, George Jr. (Cyndie) Knopik of Little Falls, MN daughters, Debra (Richard) Nelson of Blaine, MN; Lori (Mike) Kasella of Little Falls, MN; Kim (Mike) Panek of Avon, MN; sister, Esther Poser of Pierz, MN; and 10 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Rose Suess; husband, George; daughter, Kathleen Gifford; brothers, Leander, Gerald and George Suess; and sister, Betty Jutz.

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From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. attendants can participate in more than 15 health screenings, a variety of presentations and visit more than 45 educational booths. Free glucose, cholesterol and HDL screenings are available until 10:30 a.m. or to the first 225 people.

Presentations by area health care providers include a variety of health topics, such as healthy eating, exercise, couples communication, back health and more, covered in 45-minute sessions. Breakfast/lunch is available for purchase at the Plaza Café.

From 12-1:30 p.m. Mike Kutzke will explore current habits and future actions to help attendees increase their resiliency in day-to-day life experiences in a humorous, fun and fast-paced keynote presentation.

New this year, attendees can meet an Animal-Assisted Therapy dog, tour the LifeLink III helicopter and make a first aid kit to take home.

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She worked at Munsingwear and then 3rd shift at St. Gabriel Hospital so she could be home in the mornings to fix breakfast before the kids went to school.

Ione is survived by one brother, Frank (JoAnn) Trutwin of Royalton, MN and 9 children. Carol (Bob) Anderson of Fort Ripley, MN, Mike (Sharon) Smieja of Rice, MN, Dan (Marcia) Smieja of Rice, MN, Melody (Kevin) Gradin of Clear Lake, MN, Debby (Ron) Robinson of Zimmerman, MN, Pam Smieja of Shakopee, MN, Wanda (Dave ) Baumgartner of Big Lake, MN, Scott (Carrie) of Monticello, MN and Brenda (Bo) Bohlinger of Shakopee, MN; 27 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren and many foster children.

Ione is preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; grandson, Brian, and 6 siblings.

Mom/Grandma is now dancing (most likely a polka) in heaven. We are sad that she is no longer with us here physically, but rejoicing that she is now home with her Heavenly Father with no more suffering. We love you mom, grandma! Pallbearers will be Ione’s grandsons.

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Ione M. Smieja, an 88-year-old resident of Swanville, MN passed away We d n e s d a y, March 9, 2016, at Heritage Place in Sartell, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Swanville, MN with Father Ronald Dockendorf officiating. Burial will be at the St. John’s Parish Cemetery in Swanville. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 P.M. on Monday at St. John’s Catholic Church in Swanville and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.

Ione truly was a servant of God. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2009 and spent her last years at the Legends at Heritage Place in Sartell, MN. Ione was born at home, February 2, 1928 in Royalton, MN. She married Clarence on October 10th, 1944 and they lived in Pierz, MN. Ione and Clarence moved to their Swanville farm in 1961. She loved her flower gardens and kept an immaculate yard.

Ione also loved her music and often could be found dancing and singing.

But her biggest passion was for children and her family. Ione raised 9 children of her own, along with around 130 foster children, and also did daycare.

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Community Snapshots

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Swanville Elementary students that were caught being good in February!

Pictured (front, from left) Matea Allen, Isaiah Reece, Clara Hagen, Isaac Miller, Ronelle Hasse, Abby Wimmer, Abe Notermann, Nathan VanHeel, Alex Johnson; (middle) Dylan Rahn, Jeremia Reiter, Tanner Hoffman, Zach Gapinski, Stella Hagen, Zach Elias, Trent Roden, Brody Kircher, James Reece; (back) Lauren Miller, Amelia Hudalla, Hunter Vilinski, Isaac Johnson, Laurelle Domaika, Tyra Powell, Mackenzie Morris, Danielle Cichon and Emma Kurowski. Not Pictured is Jackson Skillings, Ellie Johnson and Cristian Ledesma-Corillo.

Fire broke out in the back area of St. Mary’s Catholic Church last Friday just before 5 p.m. This was a beautiful historic building in Melrose. Photos & video

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On Monday March 7th, the Swanville Lions Club donated $1,000.00 to the Morrison County Junior Achievement Program. Junior Achievement is a program to educate elementary students about financial literacy. The Junior Achievement Program will be implemented in the Swanville Elementary School.

Pictured (from left) Gene Harthan, Bruce Johnson, Randy Golombecki, Brian Allen, Theresa Giese, Tom Kuehne and Duane Johnson.

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Birth Announcements

Minnesota Through The Lens:

Submitted by: Joe Lang

Kobi Michael Kasper

Timothy Kasper and Kelli Karst of Burtrum are proud to announce the birth of their son, Kobi Michael Kasper, born February 24, 2016 at 9:16 a.m. at CentraCare Health SystemLong Prairie.

Kobi weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces.

Kobi is welcomed home by his siblings, Kylie, Kaleb and Kaprice.

Grandmother is Elleanor Kasper.

Wyatt James Rademacher

Karl and Amanda Rademacher of Albany are proud to announce the birth of their son, Wyatt James Rademacher, born Monday, March 7, 2016 at 7:47 a.m. at the CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Wyatt weighed 10 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 22 ½ inches in length.

Wyatt is welcomed home by his big sisters Molly 6 and Brooke 4 years old.

Grandparents are Karen and Rich Rademacher of New Munich and Steve and Brenda Douvier of Albany. Great grandparents are Ralph and Marge Budde of Avon.

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Price is No Longer the Best Way to Select Gasoline for Power Equipment

Most gasoline now contains 10 percent ethanol (E10). But, you may see higher ethanol blended gas available for sale, such as 15, 30, 50 or 85 percent ethanol gas, at a gasoline filling station.

These higher ethanol blends may even be cheaper than E10, and you might be tempted to buy the higher ethanol content gasoline because of its lower cost. But, price is no longer the way to choose your gasoline safely. You have to choose the right fuel for the right application.

Higher ethanol blends (above 10% ethanol) are not meant for outdoor power equipment such as mowers, gar-

den tractors, chain saws, boats, snow throwers, trimmers, UTVs, power washers, blowers, chippers, grinders, generators, jaws of life, concrete saws and other compact construction equipment, as well as small engine applications such as water pumps and irrigation systems.

Are higher ethanol blends really that harmful to outdoor power equipment?

Yes. You might be tempted to use a higher ethanol blended fuel since it may be less expensive. However, greater than 10 percent ethanol in outdoor power equipment can corrode metals and rubber and cause engines to break down more quickly. Most outdoor power equipment was not built, designed or warranted to run on fuel greater than E10, and using higher ethanol blends can damage or destroy it. In fact, using

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Also, the higher the ethanol blend, the lower the fuel economy. Ethanol contains 33 percent less energy per gallon than gasoline, so engines fueled with higher ethanol blended gas will attain fewer miles per gallon than those running on conventional gasoline (E10).

This means you must fill your gas tank more frequently when using higher ethanol blended fuel.

What should I look for at the filling station?

Look for the ethanol content on the gasoline pump. If you come across a gasoline blender pump, which dispenses E15, E30, E50 and/or E85, do not put these higher ethanol blends in

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What should I do when getting gas?

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Sudoku

Word Search Answers from March 10

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:

There is a wisdom of the head, and a wisdom of the heart.

-Charles Dickens

Someone recently reminded me that my heart beats 72 times a minute, 100,000 times a day, 3,600,000 times a year and, if I live what would be considered a “normal life span,” it will beat 2.5 billion times. It only weighs about 11 ounces yet will pump about 2,000 gallons of blood through 60,000 miles of blood vessels each day. Rather amazing, to say the least.

Yet I rarely stop to consider those facts. It’s God at work in my body taking care of me, watching over me, providing life for me and within me.

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vide for our needs. But are we aware of the magnitude of His grace, gifts and goodness? Are we sincerely thankful for His constant care, concern and compassion?

Do we ever pause to think of the work our heart does without our having to do anything to make it “work?” Do we realize that God is alive and involved in our lives without our even mentioning His name?

God gives us life without asking for it and help when we call upon Him when we are having difficult times.

David needed God’s help. He knew that in God’s “name” there was help and hope. He experienced it in the past and knew it was available in the present.

And when God helped him, the first thing he did was to “praise His name.”

Praise is what we are to “do” when we recognize God at work in our lives.

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson Session Begins Amid Capitol Restoration

The House of Representatives met in its chamber twice last week as members returned to St. Paul for the new session. The State Capitol is officially closed to visitors as a $300 million restoration project continues on the century-old building. The underground tunnel access to the Capitol is restricted, and one outside entrance with security is available for members to enter the building. One elevator is usable, while space for spectators and the media is limited.

A debate at the March 8 opening session centered on whether or not we should even be meeting in the Capitol building. The House chamber, itself, has been finished so our electronic voting system is back up and running, and new sound system makes speeches easier to hear.

Discussion centered on whether there’s enough space for the public and media to attend sessions. The upstairs galleries above the chamber are closed off, so the only spaces available are in the back of the chamber known as the alcoves. Space has been made available for 15 spectators on one side of the chamber, with the alcove on the other side reserved for the media. The one operating elevator allows for access without having to climb steps. And the bathroom issue has been taken care of by a trailer of portable biffs, complete with heat and piped-in music, I am told, directly outside the north entrance.

Some thought we should have moved the entire House operation to the armory down the street. That would have allowed for more room, but it had logistical issues. It was also suggested

that we should have moved the chamber across the street to the new Senate office building, where that body is conducting its sessions. I have not been in that building yet, so am not sure of the size of its committee rooms. Keep in mind that the House has twice as many members as the Senate. And our one-day special session this past June in a committee room was cozy, to say the least. In addition, conducting votes by roll call takes a great deal of time when you must go down the list of 134 members. So being able to conduct business in our regular chamber with its electronic voting board allows things to proceed more smoothly and quickly.

The situation has its challenges but, for one year, we can make it work.

When the project is finally completed, our beautiful Capitol building will be fully ready for those who will govern our state for the next 100 years and for those who wish to visit.

It was with sadness that we heard the news reports of the fire at St. Mary’s Church in Melrose over the weekend.

It’s a beautiful structure that dates back over 100 years, serving parishioners of the area. Many have memories of lifeevents in their families being held at the church. St. Mary’s was also well known for its services to the Hispanic community. We join the prayers for guidance from Above as members assess the damage in these coming days and decide how best to proceed for the future.

Rep. Anderson can be contacted by email at rep.paul.anderson@house.mn or by phone at 651-296-4317. To receive email updates sign-up on his webpage at www.house.mn/13a.

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Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, My dad and I have been having arguments over real estate and money. My wife and I are 33, and we have a rental property.

We were trying to decide whether or not to sell the rental in order to pay down on our home. My dad has been very vocal about what he thinks we should do, and it’s starting to cause problems in our relationship.

The two homes are our only debt, and we make $110,000 a year. We owe $132,000 on our residence and $80,000 on the rental. We could sell the rental for around $160,000. What do you think we should do?

-Ricky Dear Ricky, I wouldn’t sell the rental today, but it’s definitely a strong consideration in the future. You wouldn’t realize enough from its sale to pay off it and your home at this point, so work aggressively toward paying down the mortgage on your home. Then, when you get far enough down that the sale of the rental would pay it off, go for it if that’s what you both want. You’re doing really well financially for a couple your age in San Diego.

Now, let’s talk about something else for a moment. I would love for you to listen to your dad for advice, but I would not be arguing with him about what you are going to do with your money.

You’re a man. I don’t know if you just used the incorrect word there for how the discussion went down, but if not, I wanted to correct that as a boundary issue in your family.

Keep up the good work, Ricky!

-Dave Dear Dave, I’ve always wanted to work from home. How can I separate the scams online and on television from the real jobs where I can make money?

-Randy Dear Randy, The vast majority of things you see in late-night infomercials and online— except of course for legitimate job hunter sites—are scams. I’m talking about the business-in-a-box kind of stuff and everything else. And I know you’ve seen the postings online that go something like, “My sister-in-law makes $50 an hour from home, and you can, too!” These scammers are the worst of

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My biggest worry is that you’re looking at your career the wrong way.

Just making money shouldn’t be the measuring stick of success in your professional life. Whether you’re going to start a home business or work in an office for someone else, your work should engage you in doing something you know about and love.

You spend too many hours of your life at work to be miserable in what you do. Shuffling day after day through a job you don’t like—even one with a big paycheck attached—is also a bad idea.

Sooner or later the fact that you don’t like your work is going to catch up with you on the job and at home.

Think of something you love to do, then get creative and find a way to make money at it. It may mean turning a hobby into a part-time gig nights and weekends for starters. Who knows, with a lot of hard work and a little creativity, you could be your own boss in no time!

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

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Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management’s Recycling Center, located at 2115 Jefferson Street in Alexandria, will be piloting the collection of Agricultural Plastics for recycling. Drop off is set for April 1st through November 1st. The pilot program is offered free of charge from Pope and Douglas County residents/businesses/farms at the Recycling Center.

Participants are asked to sort their items into two sorts for easier recycling, ‘Silage and Bale Plastic Wrap’ Sort and a ‘Poly Twine/Bale Netting’ Sort. Prior to drop-off, participants are asked to shake off gravel/dirt/manure and to cut silage wrap into 40 ft. or smaller sections.

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Estate Planning Seminar

Thrivent Financial is hosting a free educational seminar on estate planning on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the Little Falls Senior Center at 510 7th St. NE, Little Falls.

Presented by Carlyle Olsen, Financial Associate with Thrivent Financial, the seminar helps participants understand the essential elements of any good estate strategy: wills, trusts, powers of attorney, charitable giving, living wills, long-term care, and medical powers of attorney. For more information, contact Carlyle Olsen at 320-632-1655.

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THURS., MAR. 24: Roast beef, whipped potatoes, gravy, corn/bell pepper medley, peanut butter cookie.

FRI., MAR. 25: Closed. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., MAR. 21: Sweet/sour chicken, Oriental vegetables, cucumbers, ranch dip, applesauce.

TUE., MAR. 22: Stuffed green pepper, baked beans, breadstick, apricots.

WED., MAR. 23: No menu.

THURS., MAR. 24: Turkey/bacon/ ranch wrap, chicken noodle soup, mixed vegetables, peanut butter cookie.

FRI., MAR. 25: Closed.

Bread, milk and coffee served with each meal.

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TUES. NOON, MAR. 22: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes.

THURS. 5 PM, MAR. 24: Shrimp & fish, French fries. * Dessert, milk and coffee served with each meal.

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MON., MAR. 21: Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, beets, applesauce.

TUE., MAR. 22: Beef stew, biscuit, fruit, rice pudding.

WED., MAR. 23: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, steamed broccoli, peach cobbler.

THURS., MAR. 24: Sloppy Joe, bun, baked beans, potato salad, sherbet.

FRI., MAR. 25: Baked fish, baked potato, perfection salad, lemon bar.

Call a day before you choose to dine.

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Local Municipality Minutes Upsala City March 7, 2016 These are unapproved minutes.

Call to Order/Attendance: The City Council meeting was called to order at Upsala City Hall

by Mayor Rollie Johnson at 7:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was said. On roll call members present were: Mayor Rollie Johnson, Brian Lange, Robert Maciej, and Dennis Westrich. Olson arriving at 7:20 p.m. People present: Nicole Mehr, Calvin Gerads, Krista Gerads, Fire Chief Jay Baggenstoss, Public Works Superintendent Frank Koopmeiners, and Clerk/Treasurer Michelle Stevens.

Minutes: Maciej moved to approve minutes from February 1, 2016 City Council Meeting, 2nd

by Lange. Motion carried unanimously.

Added agenda items: Westrich moved to approve the agenda as is; giving the right for Olson to add items when she arrives 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously.

Presentation, Citizen Appeals: None.

Department Reports: Maintenance Report: General report was given by Koopmeiners.

Fire Department Report: Fire Chief Jay Baggenstoss presented information on repairing the secondary water pumper; reporting that there are several water leaks in the hopper. Baggenstoss will report back to the City Council in April with their findings.

Public Hearing: Proposed Conditional Use Permit for up to 10 chickens at 318 Hillcrest Street Mayor Johnson recessed the regular City Council Meeting and called to order the public hearing for the proposed Conditional Use Permit at 7:21 p.m.

The council reviewed the request from Nicole Mehr to have up to 10 chickens at 318 Hillcrest Street. No public comments were offered.

Johnson made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. 2nd by Maciej. Motion carried unanimously. At 7:24 p.m.

Mayor Johnson called back to order the regular City Council meeting.

Lange made a motion to approve Conditional Use Permit 3-616-1 for Nicole Mehr at address 318 Hillcrest Street to house up to 10 chickens, to be reviewed and approved annually provided there are no public objections, 2nd Maciej. Motion carried unanimously.

City Office Report: Stevens reported that she will be attending the clerks training in St. Cloud the week of March 14th, the annual

audit is scheduled for the week of March 28, her mother is suffering from stage 3 lung cancer and will possibly be taking some time off to tend to her family, and requested the council review the water fees on the Fee Schedule. The council requested Stevens put together a report and bring it back to the April meeting.

Planning Commission: Met and discussed the cemetery; horses in town, and the proposed maintenance shed.

UCDC: Minutes were submitted.

Recreation Board: No meeting held.

Unfinished Business: Fire Hall / City Office Roof Repair.

Quotes to replace the City Office/Fire Hall roof were reviewed.

Lange Construction’s quote was $12,134, and Reis Lumber’s quote was $11,500. Westrich moved to accept the Reis Lumber bid at $11,500, 2nd by Maciej. Four members voted yes, with Lange abstaining.

City-owned lot on the south end of town: The Council is choosing not to list the property for sale at this time.

New Business: The Annual County Information Meeting is March 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Morrison County Court House.

The Board of Appeals: The Board of Appeals is scheduled for Tuesday, May 3rd at 10:30 am at the Upsala Fire Hall/City Office.

Assisted Living/Memory Care Feasibility Study: Johnson reported that in order for Upsala to attract an assisted living/memory care facility a feasibility study for the need for that type of housing is required. Lange moved to spend up to $5,000 with 50% of that expense to be covered by NJPA and to move forward with a feasibility study, 2nd by Olson. Motion carried unanimously.

Personnel Policy: Johnson appointed Olson and Lange to be a subcommittee to review the vacation policy and bring suggestions back to the council in May. Food Shelf: Olson discussed the idea of a Food Shelf for the community of Upsala LED Street Lighting: Mayor Johnson discussed LED street lighting for the City of Upsala.

He will invite Kris Holmen to the May meeting to learn more about the topic.

Financial: Olson moved to pay all bills presented, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously. Olson requested Stevens provide a spreadsheet on payroll .

Thankyous and acknowledgements: None.

Updates/FYI: None.

Adjourn: Lange moved to adjourn at 9:10 p.m. 2nd by Olson.

Motion carried unanimously.

Michelle Stevens, Clerk/Treasurer Grey Eagle Township March 7, 2016 These are unapproved minutes.

Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, Mary Ann Primus & Mike Rohe.

Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the February 1, 2016 minutes to the board.

Mike made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Ray made the second, all in favor. Minutes approved.

Review of 2015 Audit: Dennis Bacon reported that all the books were found to be in order and that the Township had a 2015 ending balance of $157,739.

Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for February. Claims list included 9 claims 2897-2905 for a total of $4,985.83.

Ray made the motion to approve the claims; Mike made the second, Motion carried unanimously. Mail received included P & Z notices from Todd County, a letter from Crisis Line, notices for the weed mtg. March 30, the Todd County Township Assoc. mtg. April 7 in Browerville and the Equalization mtg. on April 12 at 1:00. Ron received a letter from the Census Bureau that needs to be completed online.

Road and Bridge Report: Ray had called Herdering Inc. to fill a low spot on Ascot road and then the culvert on Brakken Road.

Some discussion on the Big Birch Lake access and the heaving that occurred this winter. The Township will again be doing dust control and will post and publish notices when we have a price. The Township will also post notices for beach maintenance and requests any one interested to have information to the Township by the May meeting.

Additional agenda items: None.

Public Comment: None.

Adjournment: Motion by Mike to adjourn the meeting. Ray made the second. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/ Treasurer

Burnhamville Township Residents Notice of Meeting Change The regular March meeting of the Burnhamville Township Board will be held Monday, March 28, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum Community Center in Burtrum.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Township Clerk

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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Snow Removal

The streets and sidewalks in towns have improved a lot over the years.

Originally the streets and sidewalks were dirt. The ladies shoes had sides that went up the calf of the leg so they could walk in the street and keep some of the dirt, mud, water and horse droppings off of their feet and legs. In later years, planks were placed as the original sidewalks and in the following years more planks were added to create a boardwalk. Concrete sidewalks began to appear in the 1930’s with the WPA. Snow removal was done with horse and sled with dump-planks. The snow was loaded by hand and when the load was full it was taken to an open area where it was dumped and the sleigh returned again for another load.

In Swanville, the snow storage area was where the city park exists today. It was the only spot that was near the loading area and convenient for unloading.

The snow was cleared from the

streets and sidewalks which created a rather large pile by winter’s end. When spring came the snow began to melt.

The storage location was on slightly higher ground than the downtown street.

When the melting occurred, water and the gathered horse droppings flowed down the street for more than a month.

It was a slop and it smelled bad.

When the streets and sidewalks were improved with concrete and pavement and the new mechanical loaders came along, there was a great improvement in the downtown area. However, there still had to be storm sewers installed to remove the runoff.

For the cities, the new snow removal methods were a great improvement, but progress also eliminated some jobs which had been filled by individuals who had very few work skills. It has been said that these individuals all were forced to become lawyers and insurance salesmen??? Hmmm...

For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at tom@swanvilleinsurance.com. _________________________________ If you need help with Medicare or in need of Health or Life Insurance Contact: Tom Kuehne 320-360-0343 _________________________________

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Local Library Events

Albany Library • 320-845-4843 Social Media Class: Tuesday, March 22, from 6-7:00 p.m. for adult beginners. Adults will learn to use popular social media such as Facebook to keep in touch with friends and family, as well as for entertainment. The attendance limit is 10 and registration is required.

Melrose Library • 320-256-3885 Backgammon & Cribbage: Wednesdays, March 16 and March 23, from 4-6 p.m. for adults ages 18 and older. Gerald and Joann Bjorlo will provide instruction.

Family Movie Night: Monday, March 28, 6-7:45 p.m. All movies are friendly for the entire family and a popcorn snack will be provided. Bring your own beverage.

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Ready For Spring? Time to Tune Up Your Lawn and Garden Equipment The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) Offers Safety and Maintenance Tips Spring is on its way and winterweary home owners are eager to spend time outside in their yards. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, reminds home owners to keep safety in mind.

“You want your outdoor power equipment to be ready when you need it,” said Kris Kiser, President and CEO. “Doing some basic maintenance now will ensure that your equipment operates safely and helps get the job done.”

Before you use a mower, trimmer, blower, chain saw or pruner this season, OPEI reminds consumers to inspect their equipment, review equipment manuals, and look over safety procedures. Here are tips to help:

• Start with the owner’s manual.

Review the manufacturer’s guidelines on equipment operation and requirements. Re-familiarize yourself with the equipment’s operation and safe handling.

• Inspect equipment. Check for loose belts and missing or damaged parts. Examine all cables, brakes and wheels for signs of wear and damage.

Make sure no safety features or guards have been disabled or removed. If you find anything concerning, replace the parts or take your equipment to a qualified service representative.

• Replace old oil. Run the engine for a few minutes to warm up existing oil so it will drain more easily. Stop the engine, remove the drain plug and empty the old oil (tilt the mower back to get it all out, if necessary). Replace the plug and refill the engine with oil recommended by the product manufacturer. Properly dispose of the drained

A Retiree’s Last Trip To Costco!

Yesterday I was at Costco, buying a large bag of Purina dog chow for my loyal pet, Owen, the Wonder Dog and was in the check-out line when a woman behind me asked if I had a dog.

What did she think I had an elephant?

So because I’m retired and have little to do, on impulse, I told her that no, I didn’t have a dog, I was starting the Purina Diet again. I added that I probably shouldn’t, because I ended up in the hospital last time, but that I’d lost 50 pounds before I awakened in an intensive care ward with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IVs in both arms.

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(certified), so it works well and I was going to try it again. (I have to mention here that practically everyone in line was now enthralled with my story.

Horrified, she asked if I ended up in intensive care, because the dog food poisoned me. I told her no, I had stopped to pee on a fire hydrant and a car hit me.

Well, I thought the guy behind her was going to have a heart attack he was laughing so hard.

Costco won’t let me shop there anymore.

Better watch what you ask retired people.

They have all the time in the world to think of crazy things to say.

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oil.

• Check the fuel tank. Fuel left in the tank over the winter months should be drained or it could damage your equipment. Most fuel contains some level of ethanol, which contains corrosive alcohol and can phase separate.

Drain the tank responsibly and put in fresh fuel that contains 10 percent or less ethanol (E10 or less). Dispose of old fuel properly. Some gas stations may offer E15 or other fuel blends, but this higher-ethanol fuel is dangerous-and is in fact illegal-to use in any small-engine equipment, such as lawn mowers, chain saws, generators, and other lawn and garden equipment.

• Store fuel properly. Label fuel storage cans with the purchase date of fuel. Never leave fuel that is more than 30 days old in outdoor power equipment.

• Check the undercarriage. Always disconnect the spark plug before working around the underside of a mower.

Use a wire brush to scrape any old

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WANTED TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples: also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664.

SC-odB WANTED: 10 cords Oak logs delivered cheap. Call 320-285-2150 after 5 p.m.

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3/17 WANTED: Used pallet jack. Call 320285-2009.

WANTED: Planters for house plants or outside plants 17” or larger. Call 320815-1768.

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Townhomes For Rent Long Prairie: Terrace Townhome

Melrose: Village Townhome

East Village Townhome Contact Jeri at 320-250-7932 Glenwood: Gables Townhome Sauk Centre: Centre Crossing Townhome

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FOR SALE: Large awning, 84x36, shades the sun, non-rusting, $275. Call 320-352-3233.

FOR SALE: 16 ft. Blue Fin Spectrum aluminum boat, 80-hp Yamaha 4-stroke motor, troller, I-pilot, 2 Lowrance locators, trailer. Call 320-333-7931.

HOUSE FOR SALE: Freeport. 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, full basement, appliances included, heated garage. Call 320260-8501.

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FOR SALE: Lund Rebel 1988 16 ft.

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

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grass clippings or dirt away.

• Clean the equipment. Dirt, oil and grass can stick so give everything a good cleaning so the machine can run more efficiently and last longer.

• Install clean air filters. Engines and equipment run much better with clean filters. Paper filters need to be replaced. Some foam filters can be cleaned and used again.

• Change the spark plug if needed.

See your owners manual.

• Sharpen your cutting blade. Have lawn mower cutting blades sharpened so you can get a clean cut on your lawn and not tear the grass. Sharper blades mean lawns will be healthier and lawn mowers will operate more efficiently.

Nicked or broken blades, which can come from hitting rocks or other debris, should be replaced.

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