Hometown News March 22, 2018

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Believe in yourself even when no one else does -By Harvey Mackay Life is not a parabolic curve. It doesn’t go straight up. There are a lot of lumps, a lot of bumps. I have never yet met a successful person that hasn’t had to overcome either a little or a lot of adversity in his or her life. Overnight success is much more of a myth than reality. Remember the four-minute mile? Humans had been trying to do it for centuries, since the days of the ancient Greeks. They found the old records, how the Greeks tried to accomplish this. They had wild animals chase the runners, hoping that would make them run faster. They tried tiger’s milk, not the stuff you

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get down at the supermarket. I’m talking about the real thing. Nothing worked. So, the experts decided it was physiologically impossible for a human being to run a mile in four minutes. Our bone structure is all wrong. Our wind resistance is too great. Humans have inadequate lung power. There were a million reasons – until one day when one human being proved the doctors, the trainers and the athletes all wrong. In 1954, Roger Bannister showed the world that it could be done. Over the next few years, more and more people broke the four-minute mile once they realized that yes, it was possible. When Bannister passed away in early March of this year, it brought back a lot of memories from that time in history that I remember so well. The world was changing a great deal. People around the world were overcoming the long-perceived physical boundaries of nature. American pilot Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier in 1947. And who can forget Sir Edmond Hillary and his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay conquering Mount Everest in 1953. Many famous people have overcome tremendous adversity to triumph: • Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and one of the richest people in the world, dropped out of school and had his first business fail. • Oprah Winfrey overcame terrible

poverty growing up in rural Mississippi to become a billionaire media mogul who has inspired millions around the world. • Albert Einstein didn’t speak until he was four years old and couldn’t get a job in physics for two years after graduation. • Richard Branson didn’t let his dyslexia stop him from founding Virgin Group and controlling more than 400 companies. • Popular recording star Jay-Z came from a rough Brooklyn neighborhood but couldn’t get signed to any record labels as a rapper. In 2013, “Time Magazine,” ranked him as one of the most influential people in the world. • Vincent Van Gogh is considered one of the greatest painters of all time, yet he only sold one painting during his lifetime. • Simon Cowell, star judge from “American Idol” and “The X Factor” had a record company fail. Botanists say trees need the powerful March winds to flex their trunks and main branches, so that the sap is drawn up to nourish the budding leaves. Perhaps people need to meet the stresses of life in the same way, though we dislike enduring them. A stormy period in our lives can be a prelude to a new spring of life and health, success and happiness. That is if we keep our self-confidence Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

MARCH 23-25 • Journey With Jesus to Calvary. March 23-24 at 7:30 p.m. Palm Sunday, March 25 at 1 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, St. Francis. FRIDAY, MARCH 23 • Smelt & Fish Fry from 4-8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Upsala. SUNDAY, MARCH 25 • Church of All Saints Matching Grant Breakfast & Raffle from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall, Holdingford. See ad on page 3. • Bingo starting at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s School gym, Melrose. MONDAY, MARCH 26 • St. Joseph Parish Fish Fry from 4:308:00 p.m. at The Hub Supper Club, Burtrum. See ad on page 3. WED., MARCH 28 • Keeping The Farm In The Family Workshop from 3-4 p.m. at the Little Falls Senior Center. SATURDAY, MARCH 31 • VFW Annual Easter Egg & Bake Sale, starting at 8:30 a.m, lunch at 11 a.m. at the American Legion Club, Melrose. SUNDAY, APRIL 8 • Catholic United Financial Spaghetti Dinner & Bake Sale from 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church basement, Spring Hill. MONDAY, APRIL 9 • Grey Eagle Housing Association

Annual Meeting at 4:30 p.m. at the Village View Apartments. See ad on page 9. ALBANY COMMUNITY CENTER • Sundays at 1:30 pm. 500 cards. 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. FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING • Meets the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. with cards/Bingo/coffee/dessert. 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

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Temperatures Date

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3/14 41 3/15 34 3/16 36 3/17 43 3/18 41 3/19 36 3/20 30

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Sunday

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Hometown News • Thursday, March 22, 2018 • Page 3

“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Peas

Creating our own family’s food needs was a very important part of our lives. Whether it involved producing meat, fruits, or vegetables, if we could do it ourselves on our own farm, that is where it came from. We didn’t go to the grocery store to buy anything we could grow at home. Our way of thinking was inherited from our immigrant ancestors, their experiences while trying to create a new life in a relatively sparse setting, the depression years and the limitations placed on Americans during the war years. These reasons, along with the constant thoughts of conservatism, made the rural population strive to not be controlled by any outside sources. “We will do it ourselves.” This way of living was accepted for several generations until communication, travel, more governmental controls and the desire for an easier life came along. Now we look back at our earlier years and say, “Ya, life was better back then.” Maybe yes and maybe no. So much for all this serious thought!!! When thinking about our garden when I was a kid, I remember it as being big. In the spring, the garden was covered with a load of manure, then plowed, run over with a disc and drag, all done with a farm tractor. A marker was then dragged the length of the garden to make sure the rows would be straight and far enough apart to allow the tractor and corn cultivator easy access. The vegetable garden was about a third of an acre, however there was also another half acre potato field. You guessed it, yes the gardens did require a lot of summer hours. The large garden produced a lot of vegetables. Some would ripen over a long period of time, while others needed to be harvested within a few days. The tomatoes started in the middle of summer and continued into the late fall, allowing the fellows bringing the hay to the barn to stop at the patch and grab a “mater” between every load. Beans seemed to keep producing a crop all summer until we became tired of harvesting them. They were then pulled and given as a treat to the cows. The sweet corn matured over a two week period, after which the cows were again the winners. The potatoes required several days of harvesting. They were stored in grandma’s dirt cellar for the winter. In spring the remaining potatoes were either sold for $1.00 per 100 pound or boiled and fed to the pigs. Nothing

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was wasted. One crop I specifically remember was peas. When they were ready, they had to be picked. This process included two 5 gallon pails, a wheel borrow, my dad, mother and me. When the wheel borrow and the pails were full, they were brought to the step in front of the house for shelling. Do you know how long it took to shell that many peas? I would shell them into a dishpan on my lap. The dog would assist by swallowing the peas that missed the dishpan until he was full and thought a nap under a tree was more attractive. The bantam chickens would come by to see what I was doing and grab a couple of spilled peas. This job would last until later in the afternoon. It was hot, the flies needed to pester the worker and the shelled peas. Early in the day the mosquitoes tried for a free lunch. It’s been well over a half a century and I still try not to plant any peas in my garden. I prefer to buy peas from the grocery store, already shelled and it wasn’t me that did it. I guess we all change a little as the years pass. Sometimes it’s the way we get our food or actually how we live our life. We can’t seem to avoid change, just so I don’t have to get a sore bottom sitting on a cement porch shelling peas! For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at tom@swanvilleinsurance.com. If you need help with Health or Life Insurance or for Senior Health Solutions Contact: Tom Kuehne 320-360-0343

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MON., MAR. 26: Pork chop, whipped potatoes, gravy, beets, pudding. TUE., MAR. 27: Glazed ham, potato bake, green beans, raspberry cream cake. WED., MAR. 28: Goulash, corn, lettuce salad, mandarin oranges. THURS., MAR. 29: Turkey tetrazzini, peas, fruit, chewy coconut cookie. FRI., MAR. 30: Closed. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., MAR. 26: Turkey BLT, chicken vegetable soup, salad bar, pudding. TUE., MAR. 27: No lite menu. WED., MAR. 28: Chicken stir-fry, vegetables, rice, salad bar, mandarin oranges. THURS., MAR. 29: Taco salad w/meat, lettuce salad, chips. FRI., MAR. 30: Closed. Bread, milk and coffee served with each meal. Albany: 320-845-4070

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Harvey Mackay continued from page 2

and faith in the future. Everyone faces adversity, pain, loss and suffering in life. When you go through those periods, it’s hard to remember that the emotions you’re feeling are only temporary. The best thing to do is to develop a plan for what you will do when these times hit and find your way to the silver lining – the place where you can feel hopeful again. You need a personal sense of commitment, the ability to let go when appropriate, and strong values. Take charge of the things you can control, such as your treatment of others, the way you spend your time outside of work, how you think about yourself, how often you exercise, when and how to share your feelings, how to let others know you’re stressed and how mature you act. Who says that you can’t accomplish

your goals? Who says that you’re not tougher and better and smarter and harder working and more able than your competition? It doesn’t matter if they say you can’t do it. The only thing that matters is if you say it. So, we all know, if we believe in ourselves, there’s hardly anything that we can’t accomplish. Mackay’s Moral: How you handle adversity says a lot about how you will handle success. 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.”

Obituaries Deborah O. Ehrlichman Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Deborah O. Ehrlichman, age 64 of Holdingford, will be 10:30 AM, Friday, March 23 at St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Holdingford. Inurnment will be at a later date. Deborah died at Sauk Centre Care Center on Monday, March 19, 2018. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 AM on Friday, March 23 at the church in Holdingford. Deborah was born March 22, 1953 in Minneapolis, MN to Otto and Delores (Burns) Hagen. She graduated from Rockford High School in 1971. Deborah was united in marriage to Edward Ehrlichman on May 11, 1985, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Corcoran, MN. Deborah worked as a care assistant for Albany Home

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Care and Catholic Charities retiring in 2001. Deborah enjoyed singing and dancing, gardening, baking and spending time with her family especially the grandchildren. Deborah was a member of St. Hedwig Catholic Church in Holdingford. Deborah is survived by her husband, Ed of Holdingford, children, Bob (JoAnn) of Wabasso, MN, Jessica (Marty) Blonigen of St. Martin, and Adam of Holdingford, brothers and sisters, Mary Zuccaro of Minneapolis, Patricia Patnode of Minneapolis, Larry (Rita) Hagen of Crystal, Mike (Lynn) Hagen of Minneapolis, Maryrita (Ray) Pearson of Anoka, Maureen (Tom) Eggert of Avon, and Joseph (Beth) Hagen of Hackensack, sisters in law, Cheryl Hagen of Eagle Bend, and Bonnie Hagen of Rockford, grandchildren, Abigail and Nolan Blonigen, Adrianna, Erin, Sawyer, and Chance Ehrlichman, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Tim, Greg, and Kevin, sisters Delores, and Dorinda, brother in law Dale Patnode, and Niece Jenny Hagen.

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BREAKFAST: Tuesdays & Fridays 7-10 a.m.: Eggs, meat, pancakes, French toast, pancakes, toast, biscuits & gravy, & beverage. No reservations needed. MON., MAR. 26: Liver & onions, parsley potatoes, wax beans, chocolate chip cake. TUE., MAR. 27: Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, jello/topping. WED., MAR. 28: Creamed chicken/ biscuit, garden salad, fruit crisp. THURS. MAR. 29: Pork chop, dressing, gravy, glazed carrots, pudding/topping. FRI., MAR. 30: Cook’s choice. Bread, milk and coffee served with each meal. Call a day before you choose to dine. Upsala Community Center: 320-573-4435

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Richard M. Heffron

Richard M. Heffron, age 87 of Grey Eagle, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ron Dockendorf officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the church in Grey Eagle. Richard Maurice Heffron was born March 28, 1930 in Burtrum, Minnesota to Maurice and Pearl (Erickson) Heffron. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired after 20 years of service. He was united in marriage

to Joanne Ostendorf on July 3, 1971 in Grey Eagle. Richard worked at Kraft Foods for 19 years and retired after the Kraft fire. Richard enjoyed traveling out west for deer hunting and other big game and loved going fishing for salmon and trout on Lake Michigan. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Joanne Heffron of Grey Eagle; grandchildren, Heather Ostendorf (Eric Douglas) of Sauk Rapids and Nathan (Lorena) Ostendorf of Sauk Centre; and great-grandchildren, Bailey, Annica, Sophia, Rylee, and one on the way. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; step son, Steven Ostendorf; and brother, Ronald Heffron. Serving as casket bearers will be Dennis Harmon, Richard Roerick, Nathan Ostendorf, Brad Folta, Bob Zollar, and Lloyd Lyon. Cross bearers will be Bailey Ostendorf and Sophia Ostendorf and scripture bearer will be Annica Ostendorf. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Grey Eagle.

Card of Thanks

The family of Eleanor Thell would like to thank everyone for their prayers, support, and kind words to our family at the time of our loss. Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Melrose Hospital, and Mother of Mercy Nursing Home for the friendly and compassionate care given to Eleanor. Thank you to Fr. Jeremy Theis, Fr. Julius Boeckermann, Fr. Robert Harren, St. Francis choir, Miller Carlin Funeral Home, St. Francis Christian Mothers, and group 3 for preparing and serving a delicious meal. God bless.

Eleanor Thell Family

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Donald L. “Donnie” Klug, age 76 of Freeport, Minnesota died unexpectedly on Friday, March 16, 2018 during his morning walk near his home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Albany with Pastor Steven Olson officiating. Interment will be at Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery in Albany with military honors by the Albany American Legion. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the church in Albany. Donald Leonard Klug was born April 26, 1941 in Albany, Minnesota to Norbert and Mary (Obermiller) Klug. He attended school in Albany and later enlisted in the U.S. National Guard. On May 30, 1964, he was united in marriage to Janet Kerestes at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Albany. Donnie lived in the Holdingford and Albany area all his life. He and Janet farmed for many years; retiring in 2006. He enjoyed walking, fishing, helping grandkids farm, storytelling, biking, fixing

Marlene A. Lieser

Marlene A. Lieser, age 79 of Spring Hill, died peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Spring Hill with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday at the PattonSchad Funeral Home in Melrose. Christian Women and Catholic United Financial will pray at 5 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 7 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Marlene Adella Welle was born August 16, 1938 in Melrose, Minnesota to Henry and Erma (Meyer) Welle. She was united in marriage to Gerald Lieser on August 18, 1959 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. The couple farmed all their lives northwest of Spring Hill. She enjoyed playing cards, Carbles, baking, traveling, and farming with her husband. Marlene was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church where she sang in the choir for 60 years, Christian Women, and Catholic United Financial.

things, carpentry work, and watching westerns on television. He was most passionate about spending time with his grandkids and collecting and fixing old tractors. Donnie was a member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church and Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. He served on the church council. He also was a member of the Albany American Legion. He is survived by his wife Janet Klug of Freeport; daughters, Nancy Ann Gerads of Albany and Dawn Marie (Scott) Christman of St. Augusta; nine grandchildren and 14 greatgrandchildren; brothers and sister, Delmar (Elaine) Klug of Albany, Marilyn (Tom) Tomsche of Albany, David (Betty) Klug of Winstead, John (Mary) Klug of Avon, and Richard (Lois) Klug of Albany. Donnie was preceded in death by his father, Norbert Carl Anton Klug on April 21, 1989; and mother, Mary Lydia “Mayme” Klug on December 26, 1998. Casket bearers will be Crystal Hartung, Ryan Gerads, Tyler Gerads, Alyssa Hartung, Chelsea Kolstad, Travis Gerads, Michela Gerads, and Elizabeth Christman. Cross bearer will be Julia Christman and candle bearer will be Calvin Gerads. Acolytes will be Dylan Hartung and Cadence Hartung. Readers will be Alyssa Hartung and Chelsea Kolstad. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

Survivors include her husband, Gerald Lieser of Spring Hill; children, Linda (Duane) Ostendorf of Boyes, Montana, Don (Irene) Lieser of Meire Grove, Joey (Brenda) Lieser of Meire Grove, Dennis (Brenda) Lieser of Spring Hill, Jane Schulzetenberg of St. Joseph, and Cheryl (Gene) Enneking of Melrose; 23 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Vernon (Genny) Welle of Spring Hill, Alice (Herb) Peters of Sauk Centre, JoAnn Middendorf of Sauk Centre, Henry “Sunny” (Bunny) Welle of Winona, and David (Marilyn) Welle of Greenwald; sisters-in-law, Lillian Welle of Sauk Centre and Bernice Welle of Spring Hill; and brotherin-law, Jerome Pelkey of Sauk Centre. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Kevin Schulzetenberg; brothers, Al Welle, James Welle, and Charles Welle; sister, Carol Pelkey; and brother-inlaw, Art Middendorf. Serving as casket bearers will be Bryant Ostendorf, Jenny Lieser, Nathan Lieser, Jeremy Lieser, Shawn Schulzetenberg, and Jake Enneking. Cross bearer will be Sara Middendorf and scripture bearer will be Angel Larsen. Readers will be Nichole Arms, Joel Ostendorf, Katie Hellickson, and Hannah Enneking. Gift bearers will be Adam Lieser, Jordan Lieser, and Hailey Enneking. Eulogy will be by Emily Smith. Honorary bearers will be Chris Ostendorf, Kia Thomas, Samantha Thull, Anthony Lieser, Victoria Lieser, Kelly Ostendorf, Jesse Thull, and the Christian Women.

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Joseph L. “Joe” Loecken Joseph L. “Joe” Loecken, age 92 of St. Martin, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, March 19 at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin with Rev. Edward Vebelun, O.S.B. officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman and Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. concelebrating. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Joseph Louis Loecken was born May 6, 1925 in St. Martin, Minnesota to Peter and Alma (Schoenborn) Loecken. He graduated from Albany High School at the age of 17 in 1942. He was united in marriage to Theresa “Terri” Rausch on December 30, 1947 in Farming, Minnesota. The couple farmed in Cold Spring for 10 years and then farmed in St. Martin Township for 36 years until their retirement in 1991. They moved to Lake Maria near New Munich until 2010 and then moved to Park View Center in Melrose. He was a member of St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin, St. Martin Catholic Order of Foresters and St. Joseph’s Men’s Society of New Munich and St. Martin. Joe was a baseball fanatic and went to many

Robert “Bob” Brenny The Mass of Christian Burial, celebrating the life of Robert C. Brenny, age 77 of St. Cloud, formerly of Albany was held Tuesday, March 20 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Bob died peacefully on Thursday, with his family at his side at the Mother of Mercy Campus of Care in Albany. Burial with full military honors was at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church Cemetery. Bob was born March 23, 1940 in Holdingford to Stanley and Adeline (Lampert) Brenny. He graduated from the Holdingford High School and served the U.S. Air Force from 1958 until 1963 and was in the Air Force reserves until 1964. He returned to central Minnesota and owned Brenny Granite City Ambulance Service in St. Cloud. Bob married Pat Westendorf on August 3, 1968 in Melrose. Bob graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Mortuary Science. In 1972, he sold the Ambulance service to Murphy Ambulance and purchased the Schafer general store and funeral home in Albany. He closed the general store portion shortly after. Bob also drove bus for Trobec’s Bus Service in St. Stephen. In 1975, he purchased the

amateur baseball games. He was active with the Tel-Stars 4-H club for over 30 years. Joe was on the Stearns County Fair Board and the Stearns County Pork Producers Association, and he also sold seed corn for 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and taking an occasional trip to the casino. One of Joe’s highlights of his life was being part of a private audience with the Pope when he was on a pilgrimage. Survivors include his loving wife of 70 years, Terri Loecken of Melrose; children, Dennis (Connie) Loecken of Dent, Virgil (Dorine) Loecken of Sauk Centre, Donna (Mark) Herickhoff of Elrosa, Randy (Judy) Loecken of St. Martin, Joel (Michelle) Loecken of Crystal, and Shelly (Dan) Roiger of Canton, New York; 20 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren; and brother, James (Liz) Loecken of Swanville. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eugene Loecken; and sisters, Priscilla Klassen and Bernice Bible. Serving as casket bearers were Russ Loecken, Ryan Loecken, Peter Loecken, Matthew Loecken, Kurt Herickhoff, and Craig Herickhoff. Cross bearer was Pamela Shaver and scripture bearer was Christine Jackson. Readers were Megan Russell and Brad Herickhoff and the petitions were read by Tricia Loecken. Gift bearers Sam Roiger, Sophie Latourelle, Joe Roiger, and Anna Latourelle and Mass Servers were Zadok Roiger and Jonathon Loecken. Special music was by Erik Larson, Stephanie Larson, Kristen Lingl, and Andrew Lingl. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services.

Brenny Funeral Home in Holdingford from his father, Stan. Bob operated the funeral homes until he retired in 2001. He was an active member of Professional Rescue Instructors of Minnesota (PRIM) teaching other ambulance crews, fire and rescue squads, and organizing simulated disaster scenes. In 1981, Bob was recognized by the Albany Education Association for his outstanding teaching including; community education CPR classes, first aid, and death and dying. He also taught death and dying classes to high school students and gave presentations to parent groups on talking to children about death. Bob was on the Albany City Council in 1991 and from 2001 through March 15, 2006. From 1992 through 1998, Bob was the Mayor of Albany, MN. Bob was well known as the leader of the Bob Brenny Band. He and his band performed polka music across the Midwest and had radio shows on KASM in Albany and KRWC in Buffalo for many years. Bob was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, the Albany American Legion, the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association, and the National Funeral Directors Association. Bob is survived by his wife, Pat, St. Cloud; his children, Amy (Al) Reuvers, Lakeville; Leah (Aljo) Ernste, Faribault; and Josh (Sara) Brenny, Chaska. He is also survived by his sister, Mary (Dick) Struzyk, Holdingford and 7 grandchildren. Bob is preceded in death by his parents and his son, Scott.

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Swanville Junior High Student of the Month Congratulations to eighth grader Tyra Powell, our February Junior High Student of the Month. Tyra is the daughter of Russell and Stephanie Powell. She enjoys knitting, crocheting, doing puzzles, playing sports, and hanging out with friends. Tyra has joined speech and is the class president this year. She has been in band, playing clarinet since fourth grade; volleyball and softball since sixth grade; and color guard since seventh grade. She also took stats for varsity girls basketball. Tyra won first place

in pottery in an art contest for her clay pie box. She plans to become a teacher and coach. She is unsure if she will teach elementary or high school, but she wants to coach softball and volleyball for all ages. Her favorite thing about school is seeing her friends, sports, band and art. Tyra’s advice to other students is try everything, especially in junior high. Junior high is the perfect time to go out for different things because you may uncover a talent you never knew you had. English teacher Chantelle Frie said “Tyra is such a valuable addition to any class or activity. She is constantly striving to do her best and to learn new skills. Tyra is always ready to help wherever she is needed. She is constantly surprising me with her mastery of new skills. I am excited to work with her as she continues to learn and enrich those around her.”

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Brandon Young received the Minnesota State High School League 2018 ExCEL Award on Saturday, March 17 during half time of the Girls’ State Basketball Class AA championship game at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Brandon is the son of John and Lori Young of Grey Eagle. He is involved in band (playing multiple instruments), choir, robotics, drama club, and Knowledge Bowl. Dean of Students Nick Klug states, “Brandon was nominated because of his involvement in school activities, his academic achievements, and for his many hours of volunteering in the community. Brandon is the first candidate that has ever received the award from Upsala Area Schools. This is a great honor for Brandon and very well deserved.”

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Minnesota Through The Lens:

Upsala February Elementary Students of the Month: (front from left) Mrs. Mary Jo Peterson’s Kindergarten- Morgan Ripplinger, Mrs. Anna Wolbeck’s 1st Grade- Madison Goebel, Mrs. Desiree Bengston’s 1st Grade- Natalee Hoffman; (back) Mrs. Mindy Klosowski’s 6th Grade- April Kimlinger, MusicAndrew Eggert, Library- Brogan Mack, Phy Ed- Levi Baggenstoss, Mr. Tom Riitters’ 3/4 Combo- Isaiah Sobiech, Mrs. Chelsea Fuchs’ 3rd Grade- Carson Primus, Ms. Kennedy Eichers’ 4th Grade- Vance Benson. Not pictured: Mr. Jim Drill’s 5th Grade- Evelynn Aleckson, Mrs. Vicki Pangrac’s 2nd GradeJosie Hollermann.

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Joe and Ann Klappa of Sauk Centre are proud to announce the birth of their son, William Charles Klappa, born Friday, March 16th, 2018 at 12:22 a.m. at the CentraCare HealthMelrose. William weighed 6 pounds, 1 ounce and measured 20 inches in length. Welcoming William home is his big sister Holly, 12 years old and big brother Joey, 1 ½ years old. Grandparents are Chris and Michelle Palo of Elk River, Rick and Joan Veal of Sauk Centre, Bob Harms of Elk River and Charles Klappa of Fayettvile. Great grandparents are Helen Girard of Elk River, Wilda Klappa of Hugo and Charles Morin of White Bear Lake.

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Delores “Dee” Bayer D e l o r e s “Dee” Bayer, age 76 of Brooten, Minnesota died peacefully at her home on March 18, 2018. A visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 22nd and on Friday from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 23rd at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Elrosa with Father David Grundman presiding. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Delores Darlene Damhof was born January 27, 1942 in Willmar, Minnesota, the second child of Anthony “Tony” James and Clara Anita Louise (Plumhoff) Damhof. She grew up in Willmar and graduated from Belgrade High School, Class of 1960. After graduation, Dee moved to Minneapolis where she worked for the Wyath Pharmaceutical Company as a secretary. Dee was united in marriage to Allen J. Bayer on July 30, 1966 in Elrosa, Minnesota. Al and Dee continued to live in Minneapolis after their marriage. Their home was the gathering place for friends and family to play cards and just enjoy each other’s company. As Dee remembered, they always seemed to have overnight guests or someone living with them because they wanted to help a friend or family member. In 1973, Dee left her job at Wyath, moved from Minneapolis to Brooten and welcomed their only child, Jennifer into their home. After a few years, Dee took a job working at Harry’s Bar in Elrosa and in

1980, the Bayer’s purchased the Municipal Bar in Brooten and established Bayer’s Bar in Brooten. Dee enjoyed operating their business and met so many great people who would make it a point to stop by Bayer’s Bar as they traveled through Brooten. In 1990, the bar was sold, and Dee took on a new job at Brooten Area Labor Housing and worked with the migrants. This job would continue until her death. Dee enjoyed playing cards, putting together difficult puzzles, entertaining and hosting lots of family get-togethers at her home. Going to the casino in search of “Red, White, and Blue Lucky 7’s” was always a highlight! She was a hard worker and lived by the motto – “If you work hard, you must play hard!” and that she did. Dee could be found doing the daily Crossword Puzzle in the Willmar newspaper and enjoyed any type of game. It was a well-known fact that for Dee, spoiling her daughter, Jenny was a real treat! Her generosity did not go unnoticed. Dee will be deeply missed by her only daughter, Jennifer “Jenny” Bayer (Jamie Greig) of Chanhassen; sisters, Beatrice “Bea” (Roger) Sagadahl of Brooten, Mary (Merlin) Johnson of Hawick, and Ruth (Wesley) Von Eschen of Brooten; close family friend, Jennifer (Mike) Lehner of Brooten; Dee’s in-laws, Bob and Marcia Bayer of Elrosa, Jim and Sue Bayer of Belgrade, Deb and Dan Haskamp of Saint Cloud, Pam and Bob Imdieke of Monticello, and Bruce and Peg Bayer of Paynesville; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen J. Bayer on April 7, 2005; her parents, Tony and Clara Damhof; one brother, Charles Damhof; and her mother and father-in-law, Alvina M. and Edmund M. Bayer.

Friends to Restore St. Mary’s News By Jesse Lovelace On Sunday March 11 2018, Friends to Restore St. Mary’s held a solemn prayer vigil in front of St. Mary’s Church in Melrose to commemorate the second anniversary of the fire that damaged the historic building. Over one hundred people attended, in spite of the cold March wind. They recited the Rosary in both English and Spanish, with special reflections composed by parishioner Joe Soenneker between decades, offered a tribute to the firefighters who risked their lives to save the building, and individual prayers prepared by other parishioners were recited as a group. Unfortunately, the event was marred by the announcement in the Sunday parish bulletin that the group of parishioners clearing off the church steps the day before somehow constituted a threat to pastor Fr. Marvin Enneking’s safety, so the parish council in its concern recommended that Fr. Enneking take up residence in the parish rectory in Greenwald. If Fr. Enneking’s safety was so important, why would the parish council announce his new residence? Furthermore, if he needs greater police protection from a group of crazed parishioners armed with

Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I’m about to graduate from college, and while I’ve been in school my mom has been handling most of my finances. Recently, I discovered she’s been taking my student loan money and spending it on herself. So far, it looks like she’s taken around $12,000, and I have a total of $25,000 in student loan debt. Since I realized this was happening, I’ve been reading your books and learning how to manage my own money. I don’t know how to deal with this situation with her, though. She admits she did wrong, but says she can’t pay it back. Can you help? -Alan Dear Alan, I hate hearing this. There’s no easy way to deal with these kinds of situations. The first thing you need to do is take over complete and total control of all your finances. Shut down any accounts that have her name on them, and anything else financially-related that she can access. I know this sounds harsh, but she has proven she’s just not trustworthy. It’s a hard thing to hear about a parent, but at this point you’ve got to take steps to protect yourself. What she has been doing is theft, and financial child abuse. One extreme is to press criminal charges. The other extreme is to just forget

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Sen. Torrey Westrom and I will be hosting a series of town hall meetings this Saturday, March 24. The day will kick off with a meeting in Starbuck – that will also have Rep. Jeff Backer of Browns Valley in attendance – and then swing through Belgrade, Sauk Centre and Melrose. Here is the schedule: Starbuck, Community Center, 1010:45 a.m. Belgrade, Nursing Home, 11:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m. Sauk Centre, Lynx National Golf Course, 1:30-2:15 p.m. Melrose, Cornerstone Restaurant, 2:45 -3:30 p.m. This week at the Legislature marks the first deadline for bills to make it through committees that deal with policy issues. Our Agriculture Committee has been hearing many bills lately, and we had to re-convene later in the afternoon one day last week to get through the schedule of bills needing to be heard. This week promises to be just as busy, as members scramble to get their bills on the agenda of committees that need to hear them. We also heard from Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson last week as he gave the committee an update on the Nitrogen Rule, which his department has been working on. Aimed at reducing the amount of nitrates in groundwater, this proposed new rule will curtail the application of nitrogen fertilizer in the fall season following harvest in some areas of the state. Although the department has the authority to proceed with this rulemaking, some legislators feel that the final update of this process should come back to the Legislature for approval before becoming law. We did hear one bill that would require just that, and passed it on to the Environment and

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nis Westrich. Absent, Joan Olson. People present: Morrison County Commissioner Candidate Greg Blaine, Attorney Joe Krueger, MC Record reporter Sheila McCoy, First Response President Steve Hansen, First Response Vice President Garrett Doucette, Public Works Frank Koopmeiners, City Intern Susie Strusz, and City Clerk/ Treasurer Michelle Stevens. Minutes: Lange moved to approve minutes from February 5, 2018 City Council, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously. Added agenda items: Lange moved to approve the agenda, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously. Presentation, Citizen Appeals: Greg Blaine is running for District 5 County Commissioner. The election is April 10 at Upsala Fire Hall from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Greg shared his points on why he is running and encouraged everyone to get out and vote. Attorney Joe Krueger from Long Prairie share his skills in serving small cities. Bartells moved to approve Joe Krueger as the City’s attorneyagreeing with his contract including an hourly fee of $115.00, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously. Department Reports: Maintenance Report: Koopmeiners reported on water and sewer levels. The computer in the Public Works Department needs replacing in the immediate future. Koopmeiners presented a quote through Preferred Controls Corp.; this is the same company that set up the previous computer and created the connections to the water plant computer. Lange moved to approve to purchase a new computer for the Public Works Department at a cost of $3,799.00, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously. Fire Department Report: The Fire Department presented their January minutes. Training on Forced Entry and Roof ventilation is Saturday, April 7. First Responders: Nick Miller tendered his resignation from the First Response Team in February. Interviews for four new First Responder members was hugely successful. Doucette requested on behalf of the First Response Team to have Andrea Douvier, Jim Douvier, Andrew Wensmann, and James Warga be put on the roster as probationary First Responders. Their full membership after Council approval, will require background check and passing of their skills testing. Due to the unplanned resignation from Nick, the Team would also like to request one additional probationary above the four spaces requested by the Team in February to get the Department back to full membership. Doucette requested on behalf of the First Response Team to have Seth Strausberg be put on the roster along with the other probationary First Responders. Battells moved to approve the five recommended probationary members, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously. Doucette explained the need for equipment for the probationary team members such as pagers, batteries, chargers, etc. Doucette reported the total cost for this refurbished equipment comes to $1,498.52. The Upsala EMS Club would like to donated 25% of the

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cost for this equipment; the City would only have to pay approximately $1,000. Doucette also requested the purchase of ten First In ‘ditch bags’. These bags are for members who are first on scene to provide immediate care without the need to wait for the First Response Rig or an ambulance. The total cost for ten bags is approximately $750.00. The Upsala EMS Club is again offering to pay 25% of the cost for these bags; with the City paying approximately $600.00. Lange moved to approve the purchase of equipment for the First Response Team up to $1,800.00, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously. City Office Report: Stevens reviewed the March Calendar. The keys for City Hall are limited. Johnson and Stevens will work on making the various Committee Meetings available at the new City Hall location. Planning Commission: No Meeting held. UCDC: The minutes from the February meeting was presented. Bartells shared the progress of Heritage Days which is set for August 10-12. Lange move to approve Missy Cramlet to join the UCDC Committee, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously. Recreation Board: No meeting held. Safety Committee: Hanson reported that the committee did a safety audit at the Rec Building and the Community Center. They will continue to the other city owned buildings and report back to the council when they are completed. Hanson noted that there is no AED at the Toning Plus exercise facility. Johnson reported on the training Steve Hanson, Brian Lange, and he attended on Long-Term Disaster Recovery offered by the Initiative Foundation. Lange moved to have Larry Bartells, Steve Hansen, Rollie Johnson, Michelle Stevens, Frank Koopmeiners and himself to meet on March 19 at 6:30 at City Hall to come up with key members of the community to be on the Disaster Recovery Team, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously. Unfinished Business Maintenance Building: Westrich gave an update on the progress of the Maintenance Building. Lettering for the Maintenance Building was discussed. Ed Signs proposed lettering at a cost of $720.00 Johnson will contact Everything Signs in Holdingford for a second quote. Deadman’s Corner: The corner located at Highway 238 and 4th Avenue West, also known as Deadman’s Corner, was poorly lit; Brad Desormey from Minnesota Power said he installed a 250 Watt Sodium Vapor light as close to the corner as he can; the north side of 4th Street is owned by Great River Energy and Minnesota Power cannot use their poles or space. Speed Signs: Lange directed staff to research the cost of 2 solar powered, MNDOT approved, no data speed signs for the April 2 Council Meeting. Open House for new facilities: The date for an open house for the new City Hall location and the new Maintenance Building is tabled until the April 2 meeting. 7:15 Public Hearing, Rightof-Way Ordinance: Mayor Johnson recessed the regular city council meeting and opened the public hearing at 8:48 p.m.; a hearing on the City adopting Ordinance 3-12-

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18-1 an ordinance regulating the city’s Right-of-Ways. No comments were heard from the community. Lange moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Johnson called the regular City Council meeting back to order. Lange moved to approve and adopt Ordinance 3-12-18-1 regulating the Right-of-Ways in the City Limits, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously. 7:30 Public Hearing, Small Cell Antenna Use for Internet Access: Mayor Johnson recessed the regular city council meeting and opened the public hearing at 8:50 p.m.; a hearing on the City adopting Ordinance 3-12-18-2 an ordinance regulating the use of Small Cell Antenna for internet access in the City’s Limits. No comments were heard from the community. Lange moved to close the public hearing, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Johnson called the regular City Council meeting back to

order. Lange moved to approve and adopt Ordinance 3-12-18-2 regulating the use of Small Cell Antenna in the City Limits, 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously. New Business: Morrison County Cleanup Day Grant: Westrich moved to set the City Wide Cleanup Day for Saturday, June 2, 2018 and to approve the Morrison County Cleanup Day Grant of $376.00, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously. Morrison County Recycling Grant: Bartells moved to approve the Morrison county recycling grant of $1,427.00, 2nd by Lange. Motion carried unanimously. Library Book Drop: The book drop at the Library is in disrepair and no longer safe to use. Johnson reported he is researching a quality book drop to replace the current one located in the Sytek/Library entryway. The council directed Johnson to purchase a new book drop for approximately $600.00 or less. Community Economic Development Associates: Reva Mische attended the Morrison County Cit-

ies meeting. She explained her roll in Community Economic Development Associates. Johnson brought information about this resource to the Council. Johnson stated he would ask Mische to attend the April 2 meeting to offer a presentation of their product. Added agenda Items: No items were added. Thank you and Acknowledgements Thank you to Nick Miller for his service and dedication while serving on the First Response Team. Thank you to Annette Lange, Stearns Bank Manager, for making it such an easy transition for City Hall to relocate into the Bank’s space. Financial: Lange moved to approve the bills as presented, 2nd by Westrich. Motion carried unanimously. Updates/FYI: None. Adjourn: Lange moved to adjourn at 9:14 p.m., 2nd by Bartells. Motion carried unanimously. Michelle Stevens, Clerk/Treasurer

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FOR SALE: Pickup topper, 99 inches long, good shape, $125. Call 320-2675632. tfn FOR SALE: 250cc Yamaha motorcycle, very good condition, $795. Call 320-573-2355. tfn NEW: 8’x8’ garage door, 2” thick, insulated with weather striped sections. Steel both sides white; new track, torsion spring, hardware, door seals and reinforcement strut to beef up top section for door opener, $600. Call 320285-2024. FOR SALE: Delta 10” miter saw, older model, works good, $50. Call 320-2857705. FOR SALE: Bosh 12” compound miter saw, runs but needs work $30. Call 320285-7705.

FOR SALE: 2-225-50R-17 snow tires, 1/2 thread. Call 320-573-2355. tfn FOR SALE: 32” 10 HP electric start snow blower, good condition, $295. Call 320-573-2355. tfn FOR SALE: Camper on seasonal site, Fishtrap camp ground, Lincoln, MN. 40 ft., sleeps 4, screen porch, everything stays. Call 320-333-3137; 333-8947. FOR SALE: Blue 2012 H.D. Street Glide, 14,000 miles with stage 1 Dyno tuned, lots of extras, $16,900. 320-2937421, Albany. FOR SALE: Bathroom vanity sink top, 2 sink, man made, marble white, Delta faucets, 22’’x72”, very nice, $75 or B/O. 320-267-1214, Melrose.

Baymont Inn & Suites in Albany is now taking applications for Front Desk Clerk and housekeeping. No experience required. Flexible hours, Full time and Part time positions available. Apply in person. 820 Shamrock Ln. Albany, MN 56307

PART TIME HELP WANTED Looking for part-time help in a custom meat processing facility. Duties would include but not limited to deboning, cutting, and wrapping meat. Person(s) interested would be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Hours of employment would be M-F approximately 30 hours/week. Wage based on experience. If interested, call 320-573-2607.

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FOR SALE: 40 ft. aluminum ladder, like new, $375. Call 320-267-5632. tfn

WANTED: Fishing boat, 16 ft. with no live well, wooden, flat floor with 4 seats for short shaft motor, reasonable. 320267-5632. tfnRB

BARTENDERS WANTED: Part time, nights & weekends, will train. Apply at Corner Pub, Freeport, 320-836-2120.

Cats Ok

FOR SALE: 12 ft. flat bottom duck boat, make offer. Call 320-267-5632. tfn

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