Htnewsmarch20

Hometown News Grey Eagle, Burtrum, St. Rosa, Freeport, Upsala, Albany, Holdingford, St. Anna, Avon, Swanville, Melrose

March 20, 2014

FREE Publication

Laminate Flooring: Offers Beautiful Looks Easy Maintenance & Super Durability

Family health care where you need it Long Prairie Melrose Sauk Centre

Hennen

208 Main St. W. Freeport

Floor Covering

www.centracare.com

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 7 am-5 pm; Sat. 8 am-12 pm

320-836-2177

Albany Fleet Supply

Atkinson Well & Pump Ltd.

Mon. - Sat.: 7 AM - 7 PM; Sun.: 9 AM - 5 PM

1241 Co. Rd 10, Albany • 320-845-4321

Used Farm Machinery For Sale On Our Lot!

• GEO Thermal • Pump & Water Systems • Sales, Service & Parts

Blast Bleach

$1.29

State Licensed • Nationally Certified

Serving You Since 1942

Benchmark

320-836-2597 800-450-2597

/gal.

Melrose Just Listed: Newer style 4 Level 3 Br home with three nicely finished levels. Attached three stall garage and a great price in the $170’s!

Melrose: 3 Br 2 bath with garage space for 4 cars!

Updated siding & shingles $99,990 Melrose: Just Listed: Building lots near the Birch Lakes...see website for more info.

Real Estate Services

320-256-8000

www.benchmarkrealty.com

On The Inside...

Tues.-Thurs.: 11am-Close; Fri.-Sun.: 10am-1am

THURSDAY

Saturday, April 12

Swanville Dollar for Scholars License #31494

3 PM • Sign Up at The Hub!

Harvey Mackay Obituaries: Herbes, Bias, Skalsky,

Heinen, Knoll Dave Says Notes from the Capitol Local Municipality Minutes

Grey Eagle City, Burnhamville Township, Community Builders

Bean Bag Tournament

We have an On-site, Indoor, State Certified Scale for your convenience!

Reserve Our Event Center for All Your Banquet, Party & Meeting Needs!

Buyers of All Scrap Metal:

Aluminum • Tin • Copper • Brass • Stainless • Batteries • Autos • Catalytic Converters • Radiators • Farm Machinery • Computer Components • Prepared & Unprepared Metals

4:30 PM DAILY DINNER SPECIALS HAPPY HOUR: 3:30-5:30 PM • SUN.-THURS.

Taco Tuesday: 75¢ Tacos, $3 Coronas, $2 Light, $3 Craft Taps Wing Wednesday! $5.00/1 lb. or $9.50/2 lbs.

Thursday: All You Can Eat Chicken & Ribs $12.95 w/full salad bar.

Friday: All You Can Eat Fish & Shrimp $11.95 Friday & Saturday: Prime Rib Sunday Brunch: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Gary & Jordy Opatz, Owners 120 Washington West, Holdingford, MN

Freeport Jennifer Klaphake, Gary Schmitz Melrose Joe Fuechtmann Greenwald Matt Dirkes

Grey Eagle, MN

New Listing West Of Grey Eagle

Unique 10+ Acre Property adjoining Little Birch Lake Public Access.

Private yet on State Hwy 28. Home was built In 1994 & is well kept & move in ready. Newer Pole Shed is 58’x30’ with part of it finished. Must See Rural Setting! $184,900

Brandon Kelly, BROKER-REALTOR

Phone: 320-746-2819 • Toll Free: 800-510-2819 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am - 4:30 pm; Sat. 8 am-noon. www.opatzmetalsinc.com • Email: opatzmetalsinc.com

Email: brandon@east-westrealty.com www.brandonkellymn.com www.lakehomesbybrandon.com

tailored to your business needs!

See a Lender Today!

Building Supplies

HOURS: M-F: 7:30-5; Sat.: 8-12

Rolloff Containers available for Demolition Jobs.

We offer Business Loans • Equipment Purchase • Working Capital • Real Estate Purchases, Renovations, or Construction

Rodney Atkinson • Freeport

320-285-8085 800-645-6336

Page 2 Pages 4-5 Page 5 Page 8 Page 9

MN Lic. #2114

Now is the Time to Plan your Spring Remodeling & Building Projects!

This has been a pretty impressive year for snowbanks. Pictured is a 16 ft. high snowbank on the north end of Big Birch Lake. Photo by John Young.

320-285-4318

BINGO at 6 PM

(320) 732-2131 (320) 256-4228 (320) 352-6591

• SBA Financing -7(a) -SBA Express -SBA Small & Rural Advantage

“Customer Service Is Our Priority” Freeport • 320-836-2126 New Munich • 320-837-5297 Melrose • 320-256-7208 Greenwald • 320-987-2265 www.freeportstatebank.com

320-491-6107 or 320-285-3222

Equal Housing Opportunity

Built to stand up to just about anything the weather can produce!

Excellent wind uplift and snow load ratings.

ST. ROSA

LUMBER INC.

www.strosalumber.com

320-836-2284 • 1-888-276-1751 29033 Co Rd 17, Freeport, MN 56331 • In St. Rosa

Page 2 • Hometown News • Thursday, March 20, 2014

Hometown News 29442 120th St. Grey Eagle, MN 56336 Phone: 320-285-2323

Website: www.hometownnews.biz Email: htnews@meltel.net www.facebook.com/hometownnews Published By

John and Lori Young

The Hometown News is a weekly publication, which is published and distributed every Thursday.

Ad & News Deadline

The deadline for news and advertising in the Hometown News is 5 P.M. MONDAY.

Sales Staff

• Jan Theisen Cell: 320-333-9774 Email: htnews2@albanytel.com • Lori Young Office: 320-285-2323 Cell: 612-597-2998 Email: htnews@meltel.net Website Hosting - John Young Office: 320-285-2323 Cell: 612-597-4499

Position yourself for a promising future -By Harvey Mackay

The future ain’t what it used to be.

Perhaps one of the most difficult challenges of any life – or any business – is adequately preparing for the future. Knowing what lies ahead, even with the most thorough research and best available information, is hardly a science. Tomorrow remains a mystery. We can make plans, make predictions, hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Sometimes we get lucky. How do we ensure that those “lucky” days happen more often than not?

At the age of 81, historian Arnold Toynbee reflected upon life as he had known it. He said: “As one grows older, the temptation to dwell on the past and to avert one’s eyes from

Get Ready For Prom!

Classified Ads

Personal Classifieds: Garage Sales, For Sale Items, Wanted (Personal) Free up to 20 words; 25¢ for each additional word. 20 words or less can be emailed. Classifieds over the word limit must be prepaid.

Business Related Classifieds: Wanted (Items for Profit), Help Wanted, For Rent $5.00 for the first 20 words, 25¢ per each additional word.

Mail to: Hometown News, 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, MN 56336. email: htnews@meltel.net

Card of Thanks

Cards of Thanks is $2.50 for the first 50 words, 10¢ per each additional word. Must be prepaid. To be billed: a $5 minimum applies.

Press Releases

Press releases are welcome.

They MUST be emailed to: htnews@meltel.net.

Letter to the Editor

Letters and articles of opinion are welcomed. Letters should be short and to the point. We reserve the right to edit lengthy letters.

Email to: htnews@meltel.net.

Announcements

Anniversary open house, births, birthday open house, engagements, weddings and obituaries are free of charge for one publication. To have it published twice costs $10.

A prestamped, self addressed envelope is required to return photos.

Subscriptions

The subscription rates for 13 weeks is $16.50 26 weeks is $33.00 52 weeks is $66.00 Mail to: Hometown News, 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, MN 56336

Nails • Tanning • Updos

Style ‘n Go

320-285-7780

Grey Eagle

Hours: Wed. - Fri: 11-6; Sat: 9-12

the future grows. If one were to fall into this backward-looking stance, one would be as good as dead before physical death had overtaken us.

“Our minds, so long as they keep their cutting edge, are not bound by our physical limits; they can range over time and space into infinity. To be human is to be capable of transcending oneself.”

Humans have demonstrated hope for the future since Adam. Planting a tree, building sturdy shelters, populating the planet – all showed optimism for the future. European explorers braved uncharted seas and flat earth skeptics to reach the New World. American pioneers pushed westward in search of a better future for themselves.

Did they have a business plan?

Were their actions based on the latest research? Were they brave risktakers? No, no, and yes. Because the future involves taking risks.

But there are some steps you can take to minimize risks before you jump in with both feet. Whether you hope to start your own business, plan to rise to the top of the organization you currently work for, or just want to support your employer’s success the best you can, understanding how a business grows and survives is central to a successful career. These factors will influence your fortunes and your organization’s growth over the long haul:

• Trust.

At every level of your organizations, insist that w o r k e r s understand the importance of keeping their word and living up to your values.

Customers and co-workers want to know they can depend on you.

• Decisiveness. Learn to make decisions promptly instead of waiting for every last piece of data. An imperfect decision that you can correct later is almost always better than a right answer that comes too late.

• Competition. Study your market and get to know everything you can about other players in your industry.

You don’t want to be caught off guard by a rival’s new idea, and you don’t want to always be on the defensive against what the competition is up to.

• Records.

Document your activities thoroughly. Good records help you preserve ideas, establish your credibility, and prove your point when the facts aren’t clear. This applies to finances, employees, ideas, and everything else you and your organization are responsible for.

• ​Network. Build relationships and connections with a wide variety Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Potluck/ Bingo Party at 5 p.m. at the Center.

THURSDAY, MARCH 27 • Albany Area Schools’ Kindergarten Registration Night at 6:30 p.m. at the Avon Elementary cafeteria.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29 • Catholic Women & Men Spiritual Retreat at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, St. Joseph.

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

• Holy Family School Pasta Dinner from 4:30-8:30 p.m., at Seven Dolors Parish Center, Albany.

• Holdingford Church of All Saints Matching Grant Breakfast & Quilt Raffle from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall, Holdingford.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30 • Bingo at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church basement, Melrose.

• Knights of Columbus Council #12604, Fundraiser breakfast & Raffle from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Edward’s Church, Elmdale.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 • St. Martin Parish Soup, Lunch &

Bake Sale from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 11 • Boy Scout Troop 68 Dad’s Belgian Waffle Supper from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church basement, Melrose.

SUNDAY, APRIL 13 • Holdingford Area Knights of Columbus Chicken & Ham Dinner from 3:307 p.m. at the Pelican Lake Ballroom, St. Anna.

MONDAY, APRIL 14 • St. Joseph Parish Fish Fry from 4:308:00 p.m. at The Hub Supper Club, Burtrum.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Temperatures Date

3/12 3/13 3/14 3/15 3/16 3/17 3/18

High 28 53 38 28 27 40 33

Low 13 26 20 14 8 27 26

Friday

Snow showers.

High: 40 Low: 4

Weekend Weather Saturday

Partly sunny.

High: 20 Low: 0

Sunday

Mostly sunny.

High: 25 Low: 9

Hometown News • Thursday, March 20, 2014 • Page 3

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 of people in and out of your industry.

Your network can be a source of ideas, employees, and advice, so take the time to build it up. Don’t miss any opportunity to meet new people who can help you, and make sure you are available to return the favor • Patience. Concentrate on incremental progress. Overnight sensations and blockbuster victories are usually optical illusions facilitated by months or years of quiet effort.

Establishing a habit of slow but steady success will build everyone’s confidence and minimize risk.

• Risk. Sometimes you simply must take a risk to move forward. With all the other factors solidly established, you should be in position to predict potential success • Optimism. Maintain a positive attitude rather than an outlook of impending doom. The future looks brightest for those who look for the bright side.

A long time ago, I discovered the following mantra which helps me focus on my future. It is a simple formula

that links the present to the unknown.

The words vary, but the sentiments have been attributed to a number of great planners such as Mahatma Gandhi and Margaret Thatcher, among others.

Watch your thoughts for they become your actions.

Watch your actions for they become your habits.

Watch your habits for they become your character.

Watch your character for it becomes your destiny.

Mackay’s Moral: We may not be able to predict the future, but we can prepare for it.

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.”

Grey Eagle Senior Center Pot Luck/ Bingo Party The Grey Eagle Senior Center is planning a “March Pot Luck/Bingo Party” for Wednesday, March 26, at 5:00 p.m. Anyone who is 55 years of age or older is invited to attend.

Please bring a “dish to share”. Following the meal, we will play “Buck a Card” bingo. Please come, bring a friend, and join in the fun and fellowship!

Birth Announcements Coltyn Troy Roering

Troy and Rhonda Roering of Albany are proud to announce the birth of their son, Coltyn Troy Roering, born March 9, 2014 at 7:51 p.m. at CentraCare Hospital St. Cloud.

Coltyn weighed 8 pounds, 2 ounces and measured 19 3/4 inches in length.

Grandparents are Ron and Doris Frericks of Grey Eagle and Dennis and Judy Roering of Albany. Great grandparent Lawrence Fleischhacker of Paynesville.

Makiya Rose Berscheit

Jeremy and Tracy Berscheit of Burtrum are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Makiya Rose Berscheit, born Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 7:29 a.m. at the CentraCare Health-Melrose.

Makiya weighed 7 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 20 inches in length.

Makiya is welcomed home by her big brother Gavin, 3, and big sisters Alea, 8 and Brynn, 5.

Grandparents are Duane and Ruth Moscho of Spring Hill, Mike and Kathy Berscheit of Burtrum, Betty Moscho of St. Martin, Doreen Reverman of New Munich, Lloyd Berscheit of Grey Eagle and June Huss of Centennial, Wyoming.

Stop In For All Your Spring Cleaning Supplies - Including Sprayway Glass Cleaner!

- Central McGowan -

Upsala Farm Store Inc. 320-573-2216

211 S. Main St., Upsala

LP Gas Refill

Garden Seeds!

7 Days a Week: Mon.-Sat. 8-6; Sun. 9-2

Chris’ Country Store Tuxes

Get Ready For Prom!

New for 2014 CAMO JACKET

BOOK YOUR WEDDING NOW!

Let Chris Help You With Your Fresh or Silk Flowers & Tux Rentals!

GROOM’S TUX FREE WITH 5 RENTED TUXES.

Call 320-267-1342 or 320-285-2600

320-285-2600 • Grey Eagle Prices good March 13-22 Meat

From Our OWN Meat Room: Mn Gold Thick Sliced Bacon 20 oz. pkg. $4.99 Olsen Herring Cutlets 16 oz. $3.79 Banquet Hot & Spicy BBQ Wings 11 oz. $3.59 Green Peak Chicken Breast 3 lb. $5.99 Dairy Crystal Farms English Muffins 12 pk. $2.29 Pillsbury Grands Biscuits 16.3 oz. $1.99 Crystal Farms Sliced Natural Cheese, Swiss, Pepper Jack or Marble Jack. 7 oz. $2.99 Frozen Jacks Cheese Pizza 12” 15 oz. $3.89 Gourmet Gluten Free Cheese Pizza 9 oz. $4.99 Don Miguel Beef & Cheese or Breakfast Burrito 7 oz. $1.79 J Skinner Cinnamon Cravers Rolls 8 pk. $2.99

Produce Braeburn Apples 3 lb. bag $2.69 Choice Navel Oranges 4 lb. bag $3.99 Anjou Pears 79¢/lb.

Celery 79¢ Cabbage 49¢/lb.

Red on the Vine Tomatoes $1.29/lb.

Red Potatoes 5 lb. $1.89 Grocery Chicken of the Sea Tuna in Water or Oil 5 oz. $1.19 Swanson Chicken Broth 14.5 oz. $1.09 Ragu Cheese Classic Alfredo Sauce 16 oz. $2.95 Campbells V8 Vegetable Juice 64 oz. $3.79 Shurfine Whole Peeled Tomatoes 14.5 oz. 89¢ Ortega Taco Sauce 8 oz. $1.99 Heinz Ketchup 38 oz. $3.49 Shurfine Saltine Crackers 16 oz. $1.79 Shurfine Fruit Cocktail 30 oz. $2.29 Jolly Time Blast O Butter Micro Popcorn 10.5 oz. $2.59 Old Orchard 100% Grape Juice WIC 64 oz. $3.39

Central Lakes Landscape & Construction Ken Frieler

320-285-5715 Grey Eagle

Patios, Decks, Retainer Walls, Ceramic Tiling, Remodeling

Hours: Mon.-Sat.: 8 am.-5:30 pm.

Sun.: 8 am-12 Noon

We accept Visa/MasterCard, EBT Card, WIC Creamette Elbow Spaghetti or Macaroni 32 oz. $3.89 General Mills Lucky Charms or Honey Nut Cheerios 11.5-12.25 oz. $2.99 Household Shurfine Tall Garbage Bags 13 gal. 20 ct. $3.59 Xtra Laundry Liquid Detergent 144 oz. $6.99 Frequent Shopper Card

Get Your Card Today & Start Stamping!

Get a Stamp for each $5 spent!

When the card is full, redeem for the items below. Filled Cards are put in a monthly drawing for the Frequent Shopper Winner who receives a $20 Certificate to our store!

Frequent Shopper Items Ground Beef Chuck $3.99 lb. w/a filled card (limit 5 please)

Chicken of the Sea Tuna in Water or Oil 5 oz. 69¢ w/a filled card (limit 3 please)

Jacks Cheese Pizza 12” 15 oz. $2.99 w/a filled card

March Winner Steve Ahrens

Page 4 • Hometown News • Thursday, March 20, 2014

Rebecca A. Skalsky

Obituaries Leonard Herbes

Leonard Herbes, Age 99, Albany, MN passed away on Friday, March 14, 2014 at St. Otto’s Care Center, Little Falls, MN where he was a resident for the past two years.

Mass of Christian Burial was held, Wednes day March 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, St. Francis, MN. Funeral arrangements were made by Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN. Leonard was born April 15, 1914 in Krain Township, Stearns County, MN to Frank and Anna (Neihoff) Herbes. He married Rose Ebnet on May 30, 1950 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Holdingford, MN. Leonard and Rose purchased a farm in Morrison County near St. Francis where

they were lifelong residents. Leonard was a lifelong member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and honorary lifetime member of the Catholic Aid Association.

Leonard enjoyed farming, gardening and playing cards.

Survivors include: daughter and sons, Theresa (James) Czech, Farmington, MN; Jude J. Herbes, Albany, MN; Julian J. Herbes, Albany, MN; four sisters, Pauline Herbes, St. Paul, MN, Martha Wise, Springfield, MO, Dorothy Oreste, Portland OR, Chris Herbes, St. Paul, MN, sister-in-law Mary Lange, Flensburg, MN. Four grandchildren: Andrew (Amy) Czech; Sarah (Uri) Welshans; Tony (Kaley) Czech and Natalie Czech. Four great-grand children: Cooper Czech, Ivy Czech, Elsie Czech and Victor Welshans, many nieces and nephews.

Leonard was also preceded in death by his parents, Rose, his wife of over 53 years, on December 23, 2003, two brothers, Tony and Hubert, and three sisters, Appolina Linn, Alda Folquet, and Rose Lange.

Mary M. Bias

Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Mary M. Bias, age 93 of Holdingford was held at 11:00 AM Monday, March 17, 2014 at the Church of All Saints – St. Hedwig in Holdingford.

Father Gregory Mastey officiated and burial took place in the parish cemetery.

Mary passed away peacefully on Monday with family by her side. Arrangements were made with the Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, Holdingford.

Mary was born on July 22, 1920 in rural Holdingford to Albert and Agnes

(Kuklok) Bias. Mary was a lifelong resident of Holdingford. She provided day care for Dr. Schmidt’s children and later took care of her Mother and Father. Mary was a member of the Church of All SaintsSt. Hedwig in Holdingford. She was also in the Rosary Sodality group.

Mary is survived by her brother, Alphonse Bias, Holdingford and nieces Delores Czajkowski and Diane Mosel and nephew David Bias.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Benedict.

BURTRUM Liquor On/Off Sale • Cashless ATM Pull Tabs • Lottery

Mon.-Thurs. 11 am-11 pm Fri.-Sat. 11 am-1 am; Sun. 3-8 pm

320-285-2196

Lenten Herbie’s Bar Fish Fry We Do Catering!

Sobieski, MN • 320-632-3442

Every Friday Night 4:30-8:00 PM

Fish, Shrimp, Aluski & All the Trimmings

$

9.50

• Weddings • Graduation • Special Occasions

Special Food Orders To Go!

Rebecca A. Skalsky, age 29 of Sauk Centre passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 7, 2014 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m.

Friday, March 21 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre with Rev. Tim Wenzel officiating.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday.

Rebecca Ann Skalsky was born October 9, 1984 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She grew up in Sauk Centre

and attended Sauk Centre High School.

Rebecca worked at DRS Acquisitions in Sauk Centre. In 2005 she was blessed with the birth of her daughter, Kaitlyn. Rebecca enjoyed being a mom and spending time with Kaitlyn. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre.

Rebecca is survived by her daughter, Kaitlyn; parents, Brenda and Harold Stangler of Sauk Centre and Lester Skalsky of Swanville; sisters, Krystina (Adam) Gaffke of St. Cloud and Marissa Stangler of St. Cloud; grandparents, Shirley Stiles of St. Cloud and Tom and Lucille Stangler of Freeport; and many loving relatives and friends.

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

Angeline Marie (Winskowski) Heinen The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Angeline Heinen, age 92 of Albany, will be at 11:00 AM Monday, March 24, 2014 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany.

Father Cletus Connors, OSB will officiate and burial will take place at a later date in the parish cemetery.

Angeline passed away Monday evening at the St. Cloud Hospital. There will be a visitation from 4:00-8:00 PM Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany and will continue after 10:00 AM on Monday at the church.

Parish prayers will be at 4:30 PM and Christian Mother’s will pray the Rosary at 5:00 PM Sunday evening at the Church.

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

Angeline was born on March 25, 1921 to Theodore and Cecelia (Scepaniak) Winskowski in Holdingford, MN. Angeline grew up in Holdingford, where she attended school and later moved to Albany where she lived the rest of her life.

She married Anton Heinen on October

26, 1939 in Holdingford. During her life she was a mother, homemaker and also worked at St. John’s University, Albany Bakery and the Albany Hospital. She was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church and was also a Christian Mother.

Angeline enjoyed dancing, crocheting, camping and most important was spending time with her family.

Angeline is survived by her children, Robert (JoAnn) Heinen, Bemidji; Kenneth (Helen) Heinen, New London; Michael (Maureen) Heinen, Waite Park and Karen (Mark) Schneider, St. Joseph; 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Cecelia Winskowski; husband Anton in 2011; siblings, Leona Atkins, Irene Frederick, Leo Winskowski, Genevieve Gillespie, George Winskowski and Doreen Winskowski.

DK’S Tree & Landscaping, LLC.

Trim & Remove Trees, 55 ft. Boom, Brush Removal, Stump Grinding & Removal,Hedge Trimming, Firewood Available Including Delivery, Residential Landscaping & Bobcat Work

320-630-0670 - David Kuhl Free Estimates, Fully Insured Swanville • www.dkstree.com

Accept VISA, Discover or Master Card

Pub & Grill Sat., March 22nd Corner Freeport, MN • 320-836-2120 Bar bingo at 1:30 pm jackpot is $799 w/51 numbers

back room available for parties, anniversaries or any other get together No Fee is charged

Coming sat., march 29 D.J. music by soundstorm Free Sat. Poker run from 11 am - 11 PM Last one for the season!

Last stop is Schiffler liquor

• WEEKLY SPECIALS • MONDAY: VALUE MEAL $5.25 TUESDAY 4:30-9 PM : CHICKEN FRY

Family Restaurant

STUBBY’S TAVERN 1 Block off I-94 Albany Exit 1004 Shamrock Lane • Albany

320-845-2168 Kitchen Restaurant Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday: 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.

(All You Can Eat) $7.50 • Senior Price $7.00 • Kids 8 & under: $4.00

WEDNESDAY: (All You Can Eat) BBQ RIBS $8.99 THURSDAY 5-9 PM: Spaghetti $7.50 FRIDAY: (All You Can Eat) FISH FRY $7.99 (All You Can Eat) SHRIMP SPECIAL $8.99 SATURDAY 5-Close: 14 oz. PRIME RIB $15.99 8 oz. SIRLOIN STEAK & SHRIMP $13.99 SUNDAY: 3 MEAT SMORGASBORD $8.50 10:30-1:30 PM 2-Close: FULL BEEF COMMERCIAL $5.99 1/2 ORDER: $3.25 5-Close: 14 oz. PRIME RIB $15.99

Three Private Meeting Rooms Available Handling Groups of 20-150

Call for Info & Reservations

On/Off Sale • 320-547-2120 • Swanville, MN

Mon. - Fri.: 10 am - 2 am; Sat.: 9 am - 2 am; Sun.:11 am - 2 am

Friday Lenten Specials: All You Can Eat Fish $9.95 -Or21 Shrimp Basket w/toast & Fries $6.45

Sunday Funday March 30: 2-4 pm

Honkey Tonk Healers

Live Music 9 PM - 1 AM

Sat., Mar. 22: Hog Wild Fri., Mar. 28: MTV’s Sat., Mar. 29: Whiskey Tango

March 29: Crow Hunt $50 Entry 100% Payback 5 Team Members Must Register by March 28

Hometown News • Thursday, March 20, 2014 • Page 5

Catherine Genevive Knoll Mass of Christian burial celebrating the live of Catherine Genevive Knoll, age 96, of Holdingford, will be at 11 AM on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Church of All Saints – St. Hedwig in Holdingford.

Father John Paul Knopik will officiate and burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Catherine passed away peacefully at the Sterling Park Nursing Home on Monday evening. There will be a visitation after 10 AM until the time of service at the church. Arrangements are being made with Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, Holdingford.

Catherine was born on April 25, 1917 to John and Frances (Dzieweczynski) Kociemba in Holdingford. She had five

siblings and attended the local country school. On September 27, 1938 she married Albert Knoll in Holdingford and together they had four daughters.

Catherine spent her life caring for her family and was comfortable with a homey life. She enjoyed visiting relatives and friends and would play cards wherever she went. Catherine liked to crochet, quilt, and spend time gardening. She was an excellent cook who made hot dishes and comfort food. Catherine was a past member of Christian mothers and a member of St. Hedwig’s Parish.

Catherine is survived by her daughters Darlene (James) Schwegel, Waite Park; Joan Hengel, St. Joseph; 2 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; as well as many other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 34 years Albert, who passed away August 12, 1972; her parents John and Francis Kociemba; her daughters Lucille and Beatrice Knoll; her brothers Dom, Clem, and Pete Kociemba; and her sisters Clara Anderson and Ann Banich.

Dining Menus: March 24-28 Albany Senior

THUR., MAR. 27: Chef’s salad w/ lettuce/vegetable, dinner roll, raisins, MON., MAR. 24: Spaghetti noodles pears. w/meat sauce, green beans, garlic bread, FRI., MAR. 28: No menu. broccoli/raisin salad, sherbet. * Bread and skim milk served with each meal.

TUE., MAR. 25: Parmesan chickAlbany: 320-845-4070 en breast, baked potato w/sour cream, broccoli, grapes.

WED., MAR. 26: BBQ pork, bun, Upsala - All Ages potato salad, trio vegetables, chocolate MON., MAR. 24: Sloppy Joe, bun, chip cookie. baked beans, potato salad, sherbet.

THUR., MAR. 27: Ham, creamy TUE., MAR. 25: Beef stew, fruit, vegetable soup, crackers, squash, pears. rice pudding.

FRI., MAR. 28: Breaded fish/bun or WED., MAR. 26: Baked chicken, baked chicken breast/bun, baked beans, tri taters, steamed broccoli, peach coblettuce salad, warm apple slices. bler. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ THUR., MAR. 27: Swedish meatMON., MAR. 24: Baked potato w/ balls, mashed potatoes, beets, rosy apbacon/cheese, broccoli, sherbet. plesauce.

TUE., MAR. 25: Roast beef/swiss FRI., MAR. 28: Vegetable soup, sandwich w/lettuce/tomato, creamy potuna salad sandwich, fruit. tato soup, grapes * Bread and skim milk served with each meal.

WED., MAR. 26: Chicken Caesar Call by 10 a.m., dine at 11:30 a.m. salad, breadstick, chocolate chip cookie.

Upsala Community Center: 320-573-443

OPEN 7 DAYS: 6 AM-1 PM

Village Cafe

• Breakfast Specials (All Day) • Homemade Soups

• Fresh Ground Coffee

320-285-2800 • Grey Eagle

Smelt Fry

Friday, April 4th

Details Coming Next Week!

Dingmann’s Locker Custom Processing On the Farm Butchering Upsala, MN: 320-573-2162

Friday Lenten Specials Serving • 5-9 PM

All You Can Eat Fish.... $6.50 21 Shrimp...................... $5.50 Grilled Shrimp.......... $9.95 12 oz. Ribeye............ $8.95 March: Drink of the Month Kinky Blue or Kinky Pink for $3.00

2 Miles North of Grey Eagle on Hwy. 28, then Right on Co. Rd. 103 on Mound Lake • 320-285-4541

Saturday, March 22

BIG T

9 PMClose

Busch Light

24 pk. cans $14.00 + tax

ALL STARS SPORTS BAR & GRILL St. Rosa • 320-836-2154

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I recently got a new job that will increase my income by $20,000 a year.

I’ve got $65,000 in debt, and I’m trying to pay it off, so I know I need to adjust my budget. Do you have any suggestions for

a situation like this?

-Mitchell Dear Mitchell, Congratulations on your increased income! The first thing I’d tell you is not to get used to any permanent luxuries while you’re paying off debt.

Go out and celebrate with a really nice dinner or something like that after you get your first paycheck. But don’t go nuts or pick up any big, new stuff. The more you put toward debt, the faster it goes away.

I’ve been doing this financial thing for a lot of years, and the one thing I’ve found that gets people out of debt is passion. I want you to be so passionate about getting out of debt that you don’t even consider doing anything else until it’s all gone. Your thought process needs to be, “Wow, I got a new job making more money. I can get out of debt even quicker!”

Again, I’m okay with you adjusting a bit that first month and having a little fun to celebrate your good fortune. But after that, I want you to turn around and attack the debt with even more intensity than before. Way to go, Mitchell!

-Dave Dear Dave, I own a one-bedroom condo that I’m using as a rental property. The current tenant’s old agreement is up soon, but she signed a new lease less than a month ago and gave me a deposit, plus the first month’s rent. Just the other day, she called and wants to back out of the agreement. She said she discovered after she signed that her ex is having serious health problems, and she needs to move to help take care of

SPECIALS

MONDAY: PIZZA & Pitcher of Beer/Pop TUESDAY (Free Coffee for Seniors) CHICKEN FRY w/Real Mashed Potatoes, Gravy & All the Extras!

WEDNESDAY PASTA NIGHT THURSDAY Delicious BBQ RIBS & CHICKEN

Double R

2014 Season Opens Thursday, April 3rd Corner of Hwys 27 & 28

12 Mi W Little Falls & 12 Mi E Long Prairie 4 Mi N Swanville

BAKED & DEEP FRIED FISH & SHRIMP SMORGASBORD

Back Room Available For Parties!

Bar & Grill

THURSDAY CHICKEN & RIBS $ 10.95 8 oz. Ground Sirloin $9.95

Serving 5-9 PM

Serving 11 AM-9 PM

Pan Fried Walleye Saturday

Noon Lunches

PRIME RIB PAN FRIED WALLEYE CHICKEN & RIBS

Serving 5-9 PM • Includes Choice of Potato & Salad Bar

www.doublerbarandgrill.com

MONDAY Taco Bar $5.75 or Irish Italian Spaghetti $7.95 TUESDAY BURGER NIGHT $1.50

w/Soup & Salad Bar • (Free Coffee for Seniors)

Bucket of Chicken & Pizzas To Go!

Grey Eagle • 320-285-2965

Noon Lunch Specials Fri., Mar. 21: Tuna Melt or Hot Beef Sandwich Sat., Mar. 22: Prime Rib Burger Sun., Mar. 23: Bar Opens at Noon; Kitchen at 3 PM Porterhouse, 1/4 or 1/2 Chicken, Pork Chop Mon., Mar. 24: Chow Mein Tues., Mar. 25: Country Fried Steak Wed., Mar. 26 $5 Menu 11 AM-9 PM Thurs., Mar. 27: BBQ Ribs

Central MN Westwind

Friday Lenten Specials

Linda B’s St. Rosa • 836-2152 Serving 5-10 PM • EVENING

their kids. What do you think I should do?

-Flavia Dear Flavia, I own a bunch of rental properties, so I know for a fact that as a landlord you run into all kinds of situations.

Some are more genuine than others. I would want some proof as to what’s going on, but on the surface it sounds like she’s got a valid reason for wanting to cancel the agreement.

Basically, she’s asking for your understanding and mercy. If it were me, and what she’s said turned out to be true, I’d try to lease the place to someone else as quickly as possible, and I’d refund her the deposit plus any money it doesn’t cost you in the process. In other words, if it took two weeks to find another tenant, then I’d give back the deposit and two week’s rent. Of course, if she’s in really bad shape—and you’re on solid enough financial ground to withstand the blow—you could let her out of the agreement completely and move on to finding another tenant.

You don’t want to profit from someone who’s genuinely struggling.

But you have to look out for yourself and, if possible, try to break even.

Regardless, I wouldn’t take advantage of anyone who’s truly going through hard times. That’s just not right.

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

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

FRIDAY LENTEN SPECIALS

8 oz. Salmon Filet w/Rice Pilaf.... $13.95 Cod Deep Fried or Broiled................. $8.95 Broiled Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo.. $9.95 20 oz. Porterhouse................... $16.95

SATURDAY PRIME RIB.................... $15.95 Sirloin & Shrimp............. $14.95 Ribs............................ $12.95 Walleye Broiled or Deep Fried..... $12.95

5 WEDNESDAY

$

$

SUNDAY 20 oz. Porterhouse.... $16.95 10 oz. Pork Chop....... $11.95 1/2 Chicken.............. $8.95 1/4 Chicken.............. $6.95

5 Hamburger, 1/4 Chicken or Shrimp Baskets, $ 5 Wings, $5 Nachos or Quesadillas

Page 6 • Hometown News • Thursday, March 20, 2014

Community Snapshots

The Swanville Lions recently donated $1000 to Camphill Village Minnesota, Sauk Centre. Pictured (from left) Duane Johnson, Lions Secretary; Jeff Barth, Lions President; Bill Briggs, Camphill Village Director, Peg Churchwell, Camphill Village board member. Submitted by Peg Churchwell.

During FFA week, the Upsala Chapter implemented activities in the high school like a scavenger hunt, mini CDEs (Career Development Events) during lunch like Horse Judging and Dairy Judging, homeroom activities like the Human TableaJ and Can-Can (pictured). Members also hung up posters in the school with agricultural facts. Upsala High students playing Can-Can, where they try not to touch the trash can without letting go of hands. Pictured (from left) Audrey Schleper, Tim Valencia-Louden, Lori Vornbrock, Josiah Lojovich, Kendra Lange, Danica Cheney, Hope Boeckermann, Katlin Welinski, Devon Butkowski and Mariah Prokott. Submitted by McKenzie Barth.

EMAIL US YOUR PHOTOS! • htnews@meltel.net

The Long Prairie -Grey Eagle FFA crops team placed 1st on region competition March 4th. Team members are (from left) Matt pohlmann, Jordan Marcyes, William Herzog, Shyanne Johnson and Matthew Middendorf.

The LPGE FFA Ag mechanics team placed 5th in a very tough contest. Team members are (from left) Matt Peterson, Taylor Wallenberg, Hagen Gamratt, Jake Biermaier and Alex Lemke. Submitted by Curt Gjerstad.

Social Security: When, how to file?

LAGOON TANKS & PUMPS

Oldest & Most Experienced Houle Dealer in Central MN!

NEW & USED EQUIPMENT Ken & Peg Hartung 310 Industrial Dr. - Freeport, MN

320-836-2697

After Hours: 320-267-8568

Melrose City Meat Market 315 Main St. • Next to the Dam Bar Under New Ownership: George Kuhlmann & Marilyn Gaebel

Venison & Beef Processing

Summer Sausage, Breakfast Links, Smoked Bacon, Ham, Sirloin, Flat Iron, T-Bones ... All the Specialty Steaks!

320-256-3750

See Us for All Your Venison Processing Needs Mon.-Fri. 8-5:30 Sat. 8-Noon

www.hartungsales.com

Beth Thieschafer

Are you considering signing up for Social Security? Did you know that there are hundreds of options associated with your Social Security retirement benefits? Did you know you can: file and suspend, file restrictive, file for delayed credits, file and switch, file on exspouse, and/or file on deceased spouse?

Join us at the Little Falls Senior Center, 510 7th St. NE, on Tuesday, March 25th at 2:30 pm, and again, at 4:30 pm. Help ensure the decisions you

make are ones you can live with - for the rest of your life. No products will be sold at this event. For questions, contact Carlyle Olsen at 320-632-1655

Art Johnson Contruction Room Additions to full Home Construction

Licensed • Insured Bonded 320-285-5430 Grey Eagle, MN

Accounting Ltd. 320-256-7374

Beth Thieschafer, EA

Income Tax Returns Electronic Tax Filing Corporate Tax Returns Wage Tax Returns Payroll Services Bookkeeping Services

317 East Main St., Melrose • www.thieschaferaccounting.com

Kutter Insurance Agency FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS!

Insuring cars, homes, boats, farms & recreational vehicles for the past 20 years!

107 Main Street, Grey Eagle

kutterinsuranceagency.com Michael W. Kutter • Janine L. Kutter 320-285-2299 • 800-955-6051

Hometown News • Thursday, March 20, 2014 • Page 7

Minnesota Through The Lens:

Submitted by: Barbara O’Brien

To submit a photo for Minnesota Through The Lens, email it in it’s original (large) size to htnews@meltel.net.

Swanville High School Athletes of the Month

Congratulations School Readiness Program Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School Readiness program has received a 4-Star rating from Parent Aware. This is a rating system for early childhood education programs as well as child care facilities.

A 4-Star rating is the highest rating possible.

Congratulations to the staff, Paulette Hendrickson-aide, Lisa Koltes-aide/ teacher, Desiree Acherman-teacher and Emili Hibbs-teacher for creating such a high quality, caring environment. Con-

gratulations to the 44 students and families who have chosen to attend LPGE School Readiness to begin your educational careers.

If you would like more information about this 4-Star Rated School Readiness Program, please make plans to attend Open House on Tuesday, April 8 from 4:30-6:00 at LPGE Elementary School or call Community Ed at 320732-4615.

Swanville High School is pleased to announce its February Athletes of the Month. Austin Johnson for Boys’ Basketball and Stephanie Koetter for Girls’ Basketball.

Coaches’ Comments: “The Swanville Bulldog Boys’ Athlete of the Month for February is Austin Johnson. Austin is a junior on the team this year, and is our ‘utility’ player. Austin plays all offensive positions, from point guard to center, and is our ‘lock-down’ defensive player. We put Austin on the best player of the opposing team in order to force other players to handle and shoot the basketball. Austin is also our vocal leader on the team, constantly talking to the other players, keeping them focused on the task at hand. Austin averaged 7.7 pts/game, 2.8 reb/game, and 1.7 steals/ game. Congratulations to Austin John-

son, February Boys’ Athlete of the Month!” Coach Jay Loven.

“My February Athlete of the Month is Steph Koetter.

Steph averaged 16.3 points and 10.4 rebounds per game for the month of February. Steph has battled injuries this season, but always had a positive attitude when she was able to play. The coaching staff would like to congratulate Steph on a solid month of play.” - Coach Aaron Gapinski.

SELLER MOTIVATED!

Beautiful country setting with 5 acres. Very nice 3 br. 2 ba. home with beautiful California field stone fireplace.

Newer shingles. Storage shed. Large yard with mature trees. Motivated Seller & a new septic will be installed.

Priced Reduced to $149,900.00

Judy Frieler, Realtor

•Mixed Vegetable with Dip

G ET HEALTHY !

•Yogurt Parfait with Fruit & Granola •Mixed Fruit Cup

This year the LPGE FFA had organized 3 rides covering most of the Todd County trails, and over 415 miles. Kids enjoyed getting out and having fun riding on the county trails. A huge appreciation to property owners, the trail clubs and volunteers who put in time and effort to keep the trails open.

le Availab at:

Easy containers just right for travel or home!

Grey Eagle Gas & Grocery 320-285-2336 Freeport Gas & Grocery 320-836-7152

320-491-0024 Benchmark Real Estate Services

For More Listings or a Free Market Analysis Give Me a Call!

Echo Dealer

Small Engine Repair

Sharpen Chain Saw Blades Sharpen & Balance Lawn Mower Blades

AUTO REPAIR

Towing

Rebuilding Alternators, Starters & Generators

Hiltner Company Inc. 216 W. Main St., Freeport

320-836-2122

Hours: Mon.-Fri: 8 am-5 pm; Sat: By Appointment or Call Ahead

Page 8 • Hometown News • Thursday, March 20, 2014

STRANGE BREED by Steve Langille

Thought for the week: Propane-storage bill up for pre-deadline discussion

Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

The end of this week marks an important date for bills working their way through the process in the Minnesota House. Proposed legislation must be heard in at least one committee by Friday.

Because of that looming deadline, there could be some long hearings in various committees before then. Bills that are not heard by then cannot be advanced for further action.

My legislation granting a two-year exemption from the state sales tax on the purchase of propane storage tanks is scheduled for a hearing Thursday in the Tax Committee. It has support from the Cooperative Network, an organization representing co-ops in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Coming off this past winter’s dramatic run-up in the price of propane and the accompanying shortage of supply, we need to increase our capacity for storage so more product can be moved in the summer months when prices are usually lower and supplies are adequate.

With the loss of the pipeline terminal at Benson, Minn., we will be relying more heavily on the railroads to

bring that supply to us. However, there are issues involved with that scenario as well. So much North Dakota crude oil is being transported by rail to points east and south that the system is being maxed out. Grain elevators and ethanol plants, for example, have to wait longer for empty cars to be delivered so they can ship out their products. The cost of transportation is also increasing, with higher freight rates causing grain shippers, for example, to lower their cash bids to farmers. That freight cost, known as “basis,” usually runs around 30 to 40 cents this time of year, but is now around one dollar per bushel at some locations.

Hopefully, with better spring weather, the entire system can become more efficient.

It’s interesting to read about what other states are doing in regard to attracting new business, and to see if our state is competitive in that regard. According to the publication Budget and Tax News, lawmakers in Wisconsin are looking to pass around $800 million in tax cuts this year. Like Minnesota, they are anticipating a budget surplus, although it’s not expected to be quite as large as ours.

Plans in Wisconsin call for property tax

LATE MODEL CARS & TRUCKS

Cold Spring Bakery • Schaefer’s Meats Leanin’ Tree Gift Cards • DVDs

reductions and cuts in income taxes.

Back in Minnesota, still no action from the Senate on the repeal of taxes enacted last year. Gov. Mark Dayton had set a deadline of last weekend for action on federal conformity as folks are filing their income tax returns. With that date passed, it’s becoming less certain that we will repeal those business to business taxes that became effective last year, as well as the new warehousing tax set to take effect next month.

Congratulations are in order for the Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa boys basketball team for winning their second state championship in the past three years.

This group of kids and their coaches have done a wonderful job and have represented this area very well. They have also shown excellent sportsmanship, in addition to being good students in the classroom. One can’t ask for more than that. Once again, congratulations, Jaguars!

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.

THE JUNCTION

BLENKERS ROOFING, LLC

Convenience Store • Bait Open 7 days a week Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Always a fresh selection of luxury, family and sports cars, pickups, vans and SUVs

You Name It!

These are clean, one-owner lease and rental returns & All are loaded with equipment!

Unlimited Mileage Warranty • 90-Day Bumper to Bumper 12-Month Internal Powertrain Coverage

Check Out The Inventory at www.upsalamotors.com NO GIMMICKS • NO HASSLE • NO PRESSURE

You'll Like Dealing With Us!

UPSALA MOTORS, INC. 320-573-2563 • 1-800-257-5871

Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.

-Lucille Ball

Competitive Estimates

Melrose • 320-256-5400 320-837-5033

320-285-2484 • Grey Eagle HOME OF PIONEER FEEDS

ALBANY

ROLLER MILLS, INC.

320-845-2303 Mon.-Fri. 8:00-5:00, Sat. 8:00-12:00 730 Church Ave • Albany, MN 56307

Custom Designs, Building & Remodeling Residential, Agriculture & Commercial Bobcat Work, Concrete & Spray-Foaming Call

Jeremy: 320-285-7785 Larry: 320-285-7595

No one is or ever has been immune from being hurt or harmed by arrows of anger that come from those we thought were our friends. Sometimes the statements that shame and slam us even come from members of our own family. And, unfortunately, some of us may even be guilty of doing to others what they have done to us and caused them pain and sleepless nights. We all know the feelings of pain and panic that come from “word wounds” and the problems they have caused us.

David faced the same issues. He spoke of those who persecuted him and wanted to tear him to pieces as a lion destroys its prey. They rage and do wickedness, bring iniquity and bear falsehood and caused him trouble.

Those powerful words leave very little to the imagination. He was not reporting any second-hand observations or reporting what others told him of their experiences. People were out to get him and he knew it.

And he responded to them in a way that sets the Christian standard for revenge. He turned the matter over to God! He began by affirming his relationship to God by declaring, “I come to you for protection, O Lord my God. Save me from my persecutors.”

He knew exactly where to go and what to do to solve his problem and heal his wounded heart: He went to His Lord knowing that only He could save him from the harm that others would do to him if they could.

We must do as David did. We must call upon the Lord to be our Defense and Defender in times of need.

Hometown News • Thursday, March 20, 2014 • Page 9

Local Municipality Minutes Grey Eagle City February 11, 2014 The regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council was called to order by Mayor Jim Gohman at 7:00 p.m., on the 11th day of February, 2014 in council chambers.

Council members present were Ralph Muellner, Dennis Barrett and Andrea Kraska. Council member Thom Muellner was absent. Also in attendance were Lori Hellmann, Andy Bartkowicz and Deputy Lavin.

A motion was made by Dennis Barrett to approve the amended agenda. A second was made by Ralph Muellner and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Ralph Muellner to approve the minutes of the January 14, 2014 meeting as written. A second was made by Dennis Barrett and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The following water/wastewater/maintenance items were discussed: 1. The water line break on Maple Street south was located and repaired. The Mayor wanted to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped during this water line break to help get things up and running as quickly as possible.

2. The furnace in the fire hall has been repaired.

3. It will cost approximately $150 to purchase a water test kit to test for iron and manganese.

4. The snow blower is in for repairs. If it is the clutch system it will cost approximately $500 to repair.

5. The snow plow truck will be taken in as the plow isn’t working as it should be.

6. There was a sewer line freeze up in a private service line. In order for a steamer to come in to thaw out the private line, city employees had to open the manhole for the steamer to access the private line.

Ralph reported that Jim’s Electric will work on an estimate for the generator for the East Lift Station and hope to have something put together for the March meeting.

A motion was made by Ralph Muellner to approve the appointment of the new fire department members as recommended by Fire Chief Bill Berscheit: Paul Theisen, Mathew Wolbeck, Michael Wolbeck and Larry Brake. A second was made by Andrea Kraska and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Dennis Barrett to approve to waive the monetary limits on tort liability and will not purchase excess liability coverage. A second was made by Ralph Muellner and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

Fire hydrants around the city will be inspected to see if snow needs to be cleaned out around them. The Board of Equalization meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2014 at 1:00 p.m., in council chambers.

There was no yard clean up complaints for council consideration. There were no building permit applications for council consideration.

A motion was made by Dennis Barrett to accept the termination letter for tower rental from Herdering, Inc., effective February 1, 2014, with all equipment removed from the tower by Herdering. A second was made by Andrea Kraska and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Ralph Muellner to approve attendance to the Minnesota Rural Water Conference held in St. Cloud March 4-6 for Andy and Matt. A second was made

by Dennis Barrett and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The Clerk was instructed to proceed with delinquent utility bills as allowed by ordinance.

A motion was made by Andrea Kraska to approve the following various fund transfers: $8,704.13 from the Sewer Fund to the PFA Debt Service Fund, $768.36 from the Fire Fund to the Fire Hall Debt Service Fund, and $82.58 from the General Fund of which $24.58 goes to the Water Fund and $58.00 goes

to the Sewer Fund. A second was made by Ralph Muellner and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Dennis Barrett to approve the payment of bills as listed and to include the payment of the following additional bills: $2834.26 to Minnesota Power and $8,072.00 to League of Minnesota Cities. A second was made by Andrea Kraska and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

A motion was made by Ralph Muellner to adjourn at 7:47 p.m. A second was made by Andrea Kraska and upon vote, with all members voting in favor, motion carried.

The next regular meeting of the Grey Eagle City Council will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 in council chambers.

Lori Hellmann, Clerk

course training in March.

The board members and contractor will monitor the road conditions.

Treasurer’s report showed a balance of $68,179.14 which included receipt of taxes from the county. Treasurer’s report was approved by Sup. Berscheit and seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed.

The board then proceeded to audit the books of the clerk and treasurer. All was found in order.

A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to adjourn the meeting which was seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed. Meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Next regular meeting will be on March 25, 2014 at :007 p.m. in the Burtrum Community Center.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville Clerk

Bunhamville Township February 25, 2014 These are unapproved minutes.

The regular meeting of the Town Board of Burnhamville Township was held February 25, 2014 at Burtrum Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 by Chairman Mike Berscheit. Members present include Supervisors: Louis Thompson, Mike Berscheit and Bruce Johnson; Clerk Shirley Hulinsky; Treasurer Pam Throener. Others present: Erv Herdering.

Sup. Thompson made a motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of January 28, 2014. Motion was seconded by Sup. Johnson. Motion passed.

Correspondence included notices of several upcoming meetings and a contact from the gas line representative. The annual county township officer meeting is in April and information about a bus ride to the capital for officers was received. An upcoming planning and zoning meeting concerned a property owner in our township. A resident along Little Swan Lake is requesting a variance for a septic tank. Sup. Johnson made a motion to approve the variance for the holding tank. Sup. Thompson seconded the motion. Motion passed.

A motion was made by Sup. Berscheit to pay all bills numbered 4903 through 4913: Rev. $2,651.05; R&B $10,132.01; Fire $11.04. Sup. Thompson seconded the motion. Motion passed.

With township elections coming on March 11, 2014, Sup. Berscheit made a motion to appoint Terri Holmgren and Pam Throener as absentee ballot election judges.

Sup. Johnson seconded the motion and the motion passed. The board will set up election booths at 4 p.m. on Tuesday March 11, and voting will be from 5-8:00 p.m. and the annual meeting will follow at 8:20 p.m. Clerk will send out post cards to alert property owners of the meeting.

The clerk gave a report from the Long Prairie Fire Department meeting.

The board discussed short

Community Builders Annual Meeting March 6, 2014 Present: Robert Pallansch (Double R), Joe Arnzen (Arnzen Trucking), Jill Kurowski (Style N Go), & Shelly Primus (Central MN Credit Union).

Treasurers report for September, October, November, December, & January were approved by Joe and seconded by Bob. Dues for 2014 were discussed and agreed to keep the same as last year.

Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, April 5th. Location to be determined. Watch Hometown News and posters around town for details.

Garage Sales in 2013: We had 10 sales in May on fishing opener weekend and 21 sales in July during GEM FEST. For 2014 garage sales will be advertised for Saturday only. If various sales would like additional days for their sale, it will be up to each individual to advertise.

2014 garage sales will be Saturday May 10th and Saturday July 19th.

Calendar of Events: Anyone in the Grey Eagle / Burtrum area that would like to advertise and upcoming event please contact Jill Kurowski at 285-7780 to add to calendar of events. The calendar will be posted at various businesses such as Central MN Credit Union, Style N Go, Grey Eagle Gas & Grocery, Double R, Chris’ Country Store, and Village Café.

Farmer’s Market: in 2013 we had 5 participants with good success. This year we are opening up the parking lot to all area vendors.

There will be a $10 charge for an 8x10 booth. Please contact Jill Kurowski 285-7780 if interested in having a booth on Saturday morning during GEM FEST. National Night Out: was held last year with about 70 people in attendance. In 2014 National Night Out will be on August 5th. Watch Hometown News for more details.

Car Show / Tractor Pull: Will be Labor Day Weekend. Car Show will be August 31 and Tractor Pull will be Monday September 1st.

Meeting Adjourned: First by Shelly and Seconded by Bob.

Word Search Answers from March 13

Word of Life Annual Wild Game Feed

Treat yourself to a variety of wild game including Venison, Elk, Antelope.

Duck, Goose, Turtle, etc. Also sides, salads, desserts and beverage at the Annual Wild Game feed Saturday, March 29 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Word of Life Free Lutheran Church, 3328 1st.

Ave., West (Cty. Rd.#19), Upsala.

The entertainment will be speaker Bill Abeler, the Executive Director of Camp Lebanon where he is known as “Bobber Bill” for his love of fishing.

Abeler also enjoys sitting in a deer stand, organizing other people’s fun and helping the Bible come to life. His topic for the evening will be, “Ten Can’t Miss Ways to Miss a Deer”, a comical look at hunting and life based on true hunting adventures.

This is a free will offering event.

Knights of Columbus Fundraiser Breakfast and Raffle The Knights of Columbus Council #12604, which serves the Parishes of St. Stanislaus in Bowlus, St. Edward’s in Elmdale, Holy Cross in North Prairie, and St. Mary’s in Upsala, will be hosting a fundraiser breakfast and raffle on Sunday, March 30th from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm at St. Edward’s Church in Elmdale.

The menu will consist of: French

toast, eggs, sausage, fruit, coffee cakes, and beverages. This is a freewill offering, with all proceeds from the breakfast and raffle going towards the purchase and installation of memorials to the unborn at the churches in Upsala and Elmdale.

Raffle tickets can be purchased from any KC member, and will also be available the day of the breakfast.

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

Matthew Abeler, son of Bill & Lisa Abeler of Upsala, awarded with Highest Honors. Abeler is pursuing a degree in Electronic Media Communication at Northwestern.

Brianna Klassen, daughter of Paul & Rebecca Klassen of Melrose, awarded with High Honors. Klassen is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education at Northwestern.

Highest honors are awarded to students with a GPA of 3.90-4.0, high honors are awarded to students with a GPA of 3.75-3.89 and honors are awarded to students with a GPA of 3.65-3.74.

University of Northwestern – St. Paul (formerly Northwestern College) is a nondenominational Christian univer-

Framing • Remodeling Roofing • Siding • Windows Lic #2063 4900

Jim Revermann (Melrose) 320-837-5286 Cell 320-250-2786

Paul (St. Cloud) 320-654-9643 Cell 320-333-9643

American Septic Pumping

Swanville

sity in St. Paul, Minn. With a biblical worldview integrated into all programs, UNW provides a unique educational experience for students who want to combine faith and education. UNW offers 70+ areas of undergraduate study, six master’s degrees, and online and early college programs. Northwestern Media, a ministry of the university, operates 15 Christian radio stations throughout the Midwest with a total listenership of more than one million listeners. Visit unwsp.edufor more information.

Sod

Bubba and Bo, two good ole boys, were sitting’ on the front porch when a large truck hauling rolls and rolls of sod went by.

“I’m gonna do that when I win the lottery,” said Bubba.

“Do what?” asked Bo. “Send my grass out to be mowed,” answered Bubba.

Brian’s Painting Interiors, Exteriors, Staining, Varnishing

Brian Middendorf 35 Years Experience 320-285-4403

Stop By and See Our Stop By and See Our Loan LoanProfessionals Professionals

WE PUMP & AGITATE SEPTIC TANKS

We Inspect Holding Tanks!

MPCA Licensed, Bonded & Insured

Toll Free

Email: inspector@gctel.net

855-547-0035 320-547-2469

Freeport • New Munich • Melrose • Greenwald 320-836-2126

320-256-7342

320-256-7208

320-987-2265

www.freeportstatebank.com

MEMBER FDIC

Page 10 • Hometown News • Thursday, March 20, 2014

JOIN US IN WORSHIP

Grace Alive! Evangelical Free Church of America Albany Pastor Joe Williquette 721 Lake Ave. • 320-845-7676 Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Nursery provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. Mary's Catholic Church, Melrose Father Marvin Enneking 211 5th Ave SE • 320-256-4207 Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Monday 7:30 a.m. communion service. Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Mass. Wednesday & Thursday 7:30 a.m. Friday All School Mass 8:30 a.m. www. stmarysofmelrose.com St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Melrose Pastor Kevin Mann 207 E 5th St N • 320-256-3847 Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m. Wednesday Service 6:30 p.m.

Immaculate Conception Church, New Munich Father Roger Klassen 650 Main St. • 320-836-2143 Sunday Mass 9 a.m. Weekday Mass: Thurs. 8:15 a.m. Sacrement of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. or by appt.

Immaculate Conception Church, St. Anna Father Gregory Mastey Father John Paul Knopik, Parochial Vicar Co Rd 9 • 320-356-7313 Sat. 8:00 p.m.

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

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Father John Odero 44055 State Hwy 238 • 320-573-2132 Saturday Mass 8:00 p.m. Wednesday 8:00 a.m.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, St. Rosa Father Roger Klassen 28905 Co Rd 17 • 320-836-2143 Saturday Mass 8:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 10:30 a.m. Weekday Mass: Tues. 8:00 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 15 min. before weekday Mass or by appt.

St. Edward’s Catholic Church, Elmdale Father John Odero 8550 Hwy 238 • 320-573-2132 Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m.

Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan, Sauk Centre Father Roger V. Phillips 520 Main Street South 320-352-6882 or 320-285-2310 Holy Communion/Morning Prayer, 10 a.m. Wed. 1 p.m. Bible Study.

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

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (LCMS), Swanville Pastor Kevin Zellers 505 Berkey Ave • 320-547-2928 Sunday Service 9:00 a.m.

St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, Bowlus Father John Odero 428 Main St. • 320-573-2132 Saturday Mass 5:00 p.m. Friday 8:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Freeport Father Roger Klassen 106 3rd Ave NE • 320-836-2143 Saturday Mass 4 p.m. Weekday Mass: Wed. & Fri. 8:15 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 8:00 a.m. or by appt.

Harvest Church, Freeport Lead Pastor Mitch Wall Youth Pastor Ricky Backhaus 338 W Main St • 320-836-2997 Sunday Worship 9 a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. Kids Classes, Youth Group, Adult Bible Study & Prayer.

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

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

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

All Saints Catholic Church, Holdingford Father Gregory Mastey Father John Paul Knopik, Parochial Vicar 320-746-2231 Oct. 1.-April 1: Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m. SM. Wed. 8:00 a.m. SH

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

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

Community Covenant Church, Upsala Pastor Craig Johnson Main Street • 320-573-2672 Sunday School 9 a.m.; Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

Gethsemane Lutheran Church ELCA, Upsala Pastor Trish Jorgenson 418 S Main St • 320-573-2001 Sunday School for all ages 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m.; Holy Communion every Sunday. Fellowship following worship.

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

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Upsala Father John Odero 308 S. Main Street • 320-573-2132 Sunday Mass 10:00 a.m. Tuesday 6:00 p.m.

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

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

Ted

Deans Heating & Cooling 320-573-4328

Complete Auto Repair

Plus Many Other Tire Brands 31 Yrs. in Business • BBB Approved

320-836-2130

Freeport

HOESCHEN AUTO REPAIR

I S

SK

LUMBER

FULL SERVICE

LUMBERYARD

Ph: 320-547-2339 • Fax: 320-547-0085

Stop in for estimates on all your building projects, big or small

2nd. & DeGraff P.O. Box 278 • Swanville

Morrison County will be electing a new Sheriff

Pictured are Patrol Sergeant Shawn Larsen and Kiwanis Program Chair Bernie Rekstad.

The Thursday noontime Little Falls Kiwanis club heard from candidate Shawn Larsen. The current Morrison County Sheriff, Michel Wetzel, is retiring after serving 12 years as Sheriff.

One of the candidates is Patrol Sergeant Shawn Larsen. Shawn has served with the Morrison County Sheriff’s Department for over 14 years. He has depth of experience as a supervisor, as an instructor, and as an investigator.

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office serves a population of 32,000 county residents and an untold number of tourists and travelers coming to enjoy

the county’s lakes and woods, or passing through to other destinations. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office also holds criminal investigative jurisdiction at Camp Ripley, Minnesota’s largest military training base.The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office provides law enforcement services to 46 townships and cities across 1125 square miles. The cities of Little Falls, Royalton, Pierz, Randall, and Motley have municipal police departments that receive primary or secondary support from the Sheriff’s Office. The Morrison County Sheriff oversees 70 employees.

State Fair and Farm Bureau Federation Accepting Century Farm Applications Minnesota families who have owned their farms for 100 years or more may apply for the 2014 Century Farms Program.

Produced by the Minnesota State Fair in conjunction with the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation, the Century Farms Program was created to promote agriculture and honor historic family farms in the state. More than 9,700 Minnesota farms have been honored since the program began in 1976.

Family farms are recognized as Century Farms when they meet three requirements. The farm must be: 1) at least 100 years old according to authentic land records; 2) in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years (continuous residence on the farm is not required); and 3) at least 50 acres.

A commemorative certificate signed

by State Fair Board of Managers President Al Paulson, Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap and Governor Mark Dayton will be awarded to qualifying families, along with an outdoor sign signifying Century Farm status.

Applications are available online at mnstatefair.org (click the “Recognition Programs” link at the bottom of the home page); at fbmn.org; by calling the State Fair at (651) 288-4400; or at statewide county extension and county Farm Bureau offices.

Scottie’s Outdoor Services Your Dealer For

320-333-6382

Dock & Lift • Installation & Removal

The submission deadline is April 1. Recipients will be announced in May. Previously recognized families should not reapply.

Information on all Century Farms will be available at the Minnesota Farm Bureau exhibit during the 2014 Minnesota State Fair, which runs Aug. 21 - Labor Day, Sept. 1. A Century Farm database is also available at fbmn.org.

The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world, attracting nearly 1.8 million visitors annually. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is always “12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day.” Visit mnstatefair. org for more information.

Minnesota Farm Bureau – Farmers • Families • Food, is comprised of 78 local Farm Bureau associations across Minnesota. Members make their views known to political leaders, state government officials, special interest groups and the general public. Programs for young farmers and ranchers develop leadership skills and improve farm management. Promotion and Education Committee members work with programs such as Ag in the Classroom and safety education for children. Join Farm Bureau today and support efforts to serve as an advocate for rural Minnesota, fbmn. org.

Hometown News • Thursday, March 20, 2014 • Page 11

Greatest Generational Transfer of Wealth Selling Real Estate? Thinking Auction?

Support Minnesota Seniors Who Want to Retire in Minnesota Call R&B Gessell Realty & Auction Co.

By State Senator Paul Gazelka, R - Nisswa The 2013 Legislative Session adjourned last May with unprecedented tax and spending increases. During the interim an insurance client came to visit me with news that he is leaving Minnesota. He’s a successful business man who lives in Florida for part of each winter. He’s a responsible citizen, willing to pay his fair share of taxes, particularly when he is able to help support the wonderful quality of life Minnesotans enjoy.

I asked him about his sudden decision to leave Minnesota. He said, “Governor Dayton wants a ‘Snowbird Tax’ on Minnesotans living in other states for more than two months per year. There’s nothing stopping them from increasing taxes on everyone, I can’t afford to live here anymore.” My client was deeply moved and very upset. I felt for him, I understood that he wasn’t only upset about having to leave Minnesota. He loves our state, and so do I. The Snowbird Tax was removed from the tax debate, but it started the conversation about whether or not Minnesota was the right place for retirees to live. As the end of session 2013 saw substantial income and gift tax increases, I realized that we are all about to witness the greatest generational transfer of wealth ever witnessed in human history, and Minnesota is not ready to take advantage of it.

Baby Boomers nationwide are about to inherit $6 trillion from their parents.

Minnesota has an opportunity to benefit greatly from this wealth transfer, but we

Fundraising Campaign Helps Library Meet Needs

Great River Regional Library is holding its annual “High $5” fundraising campaign, which runs through Monday, March 31.

“We ask for a $5 donation, or more. It isn’t a large amount of money for any one individual, but if all of our cardholders contributed it would make a big impact,” said Julie Henne, the library’s associate director for public relations.

Forty percent of High $5 funds donated are retained for use at each location. Those funds have been used to support the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, Summer Reading Program activities, construction of new book shelves and other local purposes. The portion that goes into the library system’s operating budget is used for books, technology, staffing or other areas of need, benefiting the entire region.

To donate, visit your local GRRL branch library or go online: wwwgriver.org.

For more information, contact Julie Henne at 320-650-2532.

You Store It, Lock It & Keep The Key

Storage Space Available

COUNTRYSIDE STORAGE

320-285-7116

Jay Blenker

Burtrum, MN

320-249-4087

• Building & Remodeling of Residential &

Agriculture Structures Free

• All Types of Concrete Work Estimates

SNOW REMOVAL NEW

will miss it if Minnesota’s tax policies chase them away.

As a result of last session, Minnesota has a new income tax rate of 9.85%.

It is the second highest rate in the country and we’re one of two states with a gift tax combined with estate taxes. This will affect Baby Boomers inheriting their parents’ estates and could be the deciding factor in their decision to retire in Minnesota or go somewhere else.

Many states don’t require you to pay taxes on your retirement income.

Minnesota requires you to pay 9.85% in taxes. What would you do? I know many Minnesotans are deciding to move. Sadly, we don’t just lose their money, we lose their incredible charitable and civic contributions to local communities. We lose their knowledge and experience that they bring to our neighborhoods and small towns and our local governments.

We lose their example and wisdom they bring to the next generation.

We can do something about this. I believe we should give the money back to the folks that had to pay tax increases last year and repeal the gift and death taxes. Minnesota seniors want to stay in Minnesota. Let’s roll out the welcome mat for retiring Minnesotans.

Award Winning Auction Company - All Types Large Or Small, We do Them All! - Great Rates Accepting Consignments for Our Spring Fever Auction!

Also Equipment for On-Line Equipment Auction Selling Real estate? Consider the Auction Marketing Method.

We list Real Estate Also!

Classified Ads

WANTED TO BUY: Good slaughter cows, also lumpjaw cattle, foundered steers, etc. (Pay with green.) Henry Kasper, 320-547-9913, cell 320-3609913.

4/17P WANTED TO BUY: Standing Timber: White Oak, Red Oak, Basswood & Poplar. Minimum of 3 acres. For more info, contact Steve Baum Custom Logging & Firewood Sales, Burtrum, MN. 320-815-1863. SB-tfnB

COSMETOLOGIST WANTED 2-3 Years Experience Part/Full Time Drop Off Resume at

108 Cartway Rd. S., Grey Eagle

320-285-2887

VENDORS WANTED: For Avon Farmers Market. Contact Terri for info. 320-845-7353.

3/20P

Townhomes For Rent

Long Prairie: Terrace Townhome

Melrose: Village Townhome

East Village Townhome Glenwood: Gables Townhome Sauk Centre: Centre Crossing Townhome

Centre Village Townhome Little Falls: Edgewater Townhome

Courtyard Townhome Royalton: Platwood Townhome

2 Bedrooms • No Steps Community Room All Maintenance Included Attached Double Car Garage Available

For Info. Call 320-632-5918

WANTED: Straw bales, Grey Eagle area. Call 320-290-4215.

WANTED: Straw bales for garden. Call 320-285-5262 or 612-597-2998, Grey Eagle.

WANTED: Wood water skis, please call 320-763-6580 if no answer leave message.

FOR SALE: Home rendered lard, very white, vac sealed and frozen, $1.25 per lb. Call 320-249-5454.

FOR SALE: 7 section flexible drag with cart, non hydraulics, $525. Call 320-352-2664.

FOR SALE: Firewood, cut, split, dry, also boiler wood, $100 cord. Call 320845-2043, leave message. tfn

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

In Albany: 1 & 2 Bedroom Cats Ok

Call Loreen for Details!

763-238-0616

Classified Advertising

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

2 & 3 Bedroom Homes Available in a Nice Quiet Setting, Attached Garage, Washer & Dryer Hook Ups, Close to Bike Trail.

Call for Details!

Office: 320-256-3630 Cell: 320-219-3158

WANTED: Rear tine tiller in good working condition. Call 320-8362532.

WANTED: Wood to cut for the taking, Ash, Oak & Elm, Grey Eagle area. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, quiet 4 plex Call 320-285-5431.

3/20 in Upsala, $485/month. Call 320-2410586. ffnB-GS

Park Place Town Homes

Laura:

Bid-2-Buy On-Line Auctions

Call Romie! 320-285-3751 or 320-232-0231 • 327 State St. W. Grey Eagle, MN

Local Library Events

Melrose Library • 320-256-3885 Family Movie Night: Monday, March 31, 6:00-7:45 p.m. for all ages.

A popcorn snack will be provided; bring your own beverage.

Upsala Library • 320-573-4282 Wednesday, March 26, 3:15-4:45 p.m., for children ages 6-10 in the Holdingford Public Schools elementary art room. Contact Debbie Disher, K-12 Media Specialist, at 320-746-4412 for registration information.

Artist Shayann Hoffer will present the fundamentals of figure drawing, including how to create interesting characters using visual elements and techniques, with special focus on the manga style.

Big Swan Lake Lot: 150’ Lake Shore, 1+ acre, overlooking Big Swan Lake, Older Mobile home, Electric, 2-Small Out Buildings, Great Walk-Out Lot! This is an Estate needing to settle. $89,000/Make Offer!

Business Ads: For Rent, Help Wanted, Wanted (For Profit), or Service type ads are $5.00 for 20 words. 25¢ For Each Additional Word. Pre-Paid.

*We Do Not Accept Classified Ads Over the Telephone.

____________ 2____________ 3____________ 4____________ 5_________ 6_____________7____________ 8____________ 9___________ 10_________ 11____________ 12___________ 13___________ 14____________ 15_________ 16____________ 17___________ 18___________ 19____________ 20_________ $.25___________ $.50___________ $.75___________ $1.00_________ $1.25_________ $1.50__________ $1.75___________ $2.00__________ $2.25_________ $2.50_________ $2.75_________ $3.00_________ $3.25_________ Did you remember your phone number?

1

Email to: htnews@meltel.net or Mail to: Hometown News 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, MN 56336

Page 12 • Hometown News • Thursday, March 20, 2014

We’ll help you get there. {With great operating & crop input loan rates.}

Our ag lending specialists will visit your farm to discuss your needs, contact us today!

888.330.8482 | myCMCU.org | facebook.com/mycmcu Subject to credit approval. Membership qualification required. Ask for details.

Federally Insured by NCUA

ADAPT AFRAID AFRICA AIMED ASHES BESIDE BLAST BORED BROOM BUTTER CALLS CARGO CHALK

CHINA DEBTS DECAY DEPLOY EASIER ESSAY EXHAUST FACING FISTS HOPES IRISH IRONS LATIN

LEAST LIGHT LUNCH MAYBE MEDAL MELTS MORAL NOSES OVENS PEERED POTION RIDDEN SANDY

SHADOW SMOKE SPELT STAIR STITCHES STRAW SUPER SWIFT TADPOLES THESE TORCH T-SHIRT

Capturing Special Moments & Creating Memories

Subscribe Today!

Get Your Subscription to the Hometown News!

Makes a Great Gift Too! Subscription Rates for the Hometown News: 13 Issues $16.50 26 Issues $33.00 52 Issues $66.00 U.S. Addresses Only

Name: Address: City: Gift From:

State:

Zip:

[ ] 13 Issues $16.50 [ ] 26 Issues $33.00 [ ] 52 Issues $66.00 Make Check Payable to: Hometown News • 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, MN 56336

Wedding Entertainer DJ John Young 320-285-5263 800-410-3472 www.DJJohnYoung.com