Hometown News May 10, 2012

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May 10, 2012

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Tie-downs are critical to sales -By Harvey Mackay

If you knew two little words that could improve your sales, you’d use them, wouldn’t you?

When you see your customer has some reservations, it makes sense to get the issues out in the open, doesn’t it?

And after the ink is dry on the deal, you should make every effort to make sure your customer is satisfied, shouldn’t you?

So why all the questions? They illustrate a simple technique - sales tiedowns - that can help you improve your sales. By getting your customers to agree with you in small steps along the way, you have a better chance of reaching agreement when it’s time to do business.

The salespeople who effectively use tie-downs are more successful. The ones who don’t aren’t nearly as successful.

It’s that simple.

So what exactly are sales tie-downs?

They are short phrases that can be added to statements to turn them into questions that get your prospective customer to start saying yes long before you go for the close. You ask these little questions throughout your sales presentation to engage your customer and get them used to saying yes. Psychologically, they will then be more likely to say yes when you ask for the sale.

John Eliason, CEO of First Financial Merchant Services, a credit-card

processing firm in Minneapolis, gives the analogy of Gulliver’s travels. When Gulliver goes to the land of little people and falls asleep, he wakes up and is tied down to the ground. Gulliver is the sale and all these ropes are the tie-downs.

John says, “If there were only one or two ropes they would not be strong enough to tie down Gulliver.”

Too often, sales reps just regurgitate their presentations and expect that strategy to work. It doesn’t. People tune them out because they aren’t engaged in the process. The remedy is to ask little questions along the way, and monitor the feedback. Doesn’t that make sense?

You know what I mean? Are you following me? These are tie-downs. End statements with questions like: Wouldn’t you agree? Is that right? This simple technique serves to tie a statement down.

Tie-down questions can be as simple as: • Aren’t they?

• Can’t you?

• Isn’t it?

• Shouldn’t it?

• Won’t they?

Perhaps you have been using these questions with your customers all along and didn’t know there was a name for this technique.

Tie-downs have to become a natural part of your conversation before you can use them in your sales presentations.

Be aware of your tone so the questions don’t sound threatening or argumentative. Learning how to use tie-downs effectively takes rehearsal. Practice tiedowns on your spouse or friends. Have some fun using them in role-playing exercises with other sales professionals.

That will help you develop a rhythm that will include enough, but not too many tie-down questions.

Unfortunately many people in sales don’t ask these little tie-down questions and lose their customers at some point during their presentations. Give your customer a chance to respond and ask questions of you. Pay close attention to their reactions, because that will lead you to your next tie-down.

There’s another benefit to tie-downs as well. They keep you in control and confirm that your customers understand what you are saying during your sales Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

MAY 10 • Hovlands’ Peace Corps, Jordan, presentationn at 7 p.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran, Upsala.

MAY 12 • Memorial Day Planning Meeting at 8 a.m. at the Village Cafe, Grey Eagle.

• Annual meeting of the Moses Dane Cemetery Association at 1:30 p.m. at the Burtrum Community Center.

• Grey Eagle United Methodist Church Annual Dad’s Belgian Waffle Supper from 4:30-7 p.m., Grey Eagle. See ad on page 3.

MAY 13 • Mother’s Day Brunch from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Upsala. See ad on page 4.

MAY 16 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Membership Meeting at 12:30 p.m. at the center.

• Freeport Community Center Chicken Fry from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center. See ad on page 9.

• GEM Fest 2012 Ideas & Input Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Library.

MAY 18 • 4th Annual Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions Club Community Appreciation Picnic from 4-8 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Fire Hall. See ad on page 9.

MAY 19 • Burnhamville Township Clean Up Day from 9-11 a.m. at the Lions Park, Burtrum.

See ad on page 9.

• Gethsemane Lutheran Church Youth Group Pig Roast & Silent Auction from 4-8 p.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Upsala. See ad on page 4.

MAY 23 • Upsala Ballpark Association Spaghetti Dinner from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Upsala School.

MAY 27 • Grey Eagle/Swanville Knights of Columbus Council Sausage & Egg Breakfast from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at St Josephs Church Hall, Grey Eagle.

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 TOWNSHIP • Meets the first Monday of the month at 8 p.m.

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.

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Temperatures Date 5/2 5/3 5/4 5/5 5/6 5/7 5/8

High 75 72 61 56 59 60 59

Low 53 51 48 46 47 46 46

Friday

Thunderstorms.

High: 63 Low: 39

Weekend Weather Saturday

Partly cloudy.

High: 67 Low: 41

Sunday

Partly sunny.

High: 68 Low: 44

Hometown News • Thursday, May 10, 2012 • Page 3

Card of Thanks

Birth Announcements Nora Ella Hollermann

Dustin and Angela Hollermann of Upsala are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Nora Ella Hollermann, burn April 29, 2012 at 10:09 p.m. at CentraCare Health System-Long Prairie.

Nora weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces.

Nora is welcomed home by her brother Tucker and sister Josie Hollermann.

Grandparents are Don and Cindy Vogt of Little Falls and Theresa Hollermann of Little Falls. Great grandparents are Marcella Gondringer of Albany and George and Helen Vogt of Little Falls.

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 presentation, and that it’s okay to continue. Are you with me?

Most often, sales people use tiedowns at the end of sentences, but they can be used at the beginning of a sentence as well. For example, if you are selling an alarm system you might ask: Isn’t it important for your family to have peace of mind? Can you see how this will provide safety?

A lot of sales are based on price, so you want customers to agree that savings are important. You might ask: Saving money is important to you, isn’t it?

If I could show you ways to save, is that important to you?

Another benefit of using sales tiedowns it that you don’t need a big close, as many sales reps believe. You risk losing your customer when you save all the good stuff for the end. Keep the customer actively involved throughout your presentation and watch your results improve.

Now let me ask you again, if you knew two little words that could improve your sales, you’d use them, wouldn’t you?

I think you know the answer.

Mackay’s Moral: Use sales tiedowns to lasso more customers.

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,” and the new book “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World.”

The Upsala Parents’ Communication Network (PCN) would like to sincerely thank the businesses and individuals who contributed to the April 21, 2012 “Olympics” Post Prom Party in Upsala. We could not have the party without the support.

We would also like to thank all the parents who helped to make it a success.

Thank you to the students who came and enjoyed the evening. We look forward to the 27th annual party in 2013.

The 2012 Post Prom Committee

Thank you to all my wonderful friends & family for celebrating my 90th birthday with me, all the cards, gifts and shared memories really made the day special.

Special thank you to my kids and grandkids for putting this all together. I am truly blessed.

Lawrence Ehrenberg

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Senior Dining Menus: May 14 - 18

Obituary Sally A. Klemmer

Sally A. Klemmer, age 95 of St. Cloud, died Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at the St. Benedict’s Senior Community Nursing Home in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1 p.m.

Friday, May 11 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Michael Naughton, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the mass at the Seven Dolors Gathering Area in Albany.

Sally Ann Klemmer was born May 24, 1916 in Albany, Minnesota to Peter and Theresia (Kalla) Klemmer. She graduated from Albany High School and the St. Cloud Business College. Sally worked at Prudential Insurance as an office manager for many years until her retirement. She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Cloud and the Daughters of Isabella.

Sally enjoyed golfing, bowling, traveling, and exercising on a stationary bike.

Survivors include her many nieces and nephews.

Sally was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Marcy Griffin, Loretta Harlander, Mary Klemmer, Florence Klemmer, and Dorothy Gysberg; and brothers, John Klemmer, Peter Klemmer, Sylvester Klemmer, Joseph Klemmer, and Norbert Klemmer.

Albany

MON., MAY 14: Hot pork sandwich, roasted potatoes, squash pears.

TUE., MAY 15: Roast turkey, whipped potatoes, gravy, green beans, frosted cake.

WED., MAY 16: Hamburger stroganoff, egg noodles, carrots, romaine salad, brownie.

THUR., MAY 17: Breaded fish, potatoes, coleslaw, corn bread, dessert.

FRI., MAY 18: Breaded chicken, potato salad, vegetable salad, pudding. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., MAY 14: Tacos w/meat/ cheese/lettuce/tomato/onion, Mexican rice, pears.

TUE., MAY 15: Sausage egg bake, fruit, muffin, frosted cake.

WED., MAY 16: Orange chicken rice bowl w/vegetables, fruit sauce, brownie.

THUR., MAY 7: Chicken penne

pasta salad, beef vegetable soup, fruit, dessert.

FRI., MAY 18: Veggie sub, Navy bean soup, fruit, pudding. * Bread and skim milk served with each meal.

Albany: 320-845-4070

Grey Eagle & Upsala

MON., MAY 14: Pepper steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables, cookie.

TUE., MAY 15: Baked fish, parsley potatoes, coleslaw, bar.

WED., MAY 16: Pork roast mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, cake.

THUR., MAY 17: 3 bean casserole, fruit salad, ice cream.

FRI., MAY 18: Hamburger, bun, baked beans, potato salad, bar. * Bread and skim milk served with each meal.

Grey Eagle Dining Site: 320-285-4481 Upsala Dining Site: 320-573-4435

Gethsemane Youth Group to sponsor Pig Roast and Silent Auction May 19th Upsala Elementary School Title I Gethsemane Lutheran Church Youth 9478.

Group will be hosting a Pig Roast and Silent Auction on Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. outdoors at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Upsala.

They will be serving roasted pork, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, corn bread and bars.

Special this year will be the appearance of the Knudtson Family Singers “Audience of One” which feature very talented singers and musicians.

Silent Auction begins Sunday, May 13, 2012, bidding continues during Gethsemane office hours through Saturday, May 19, 2012. Winners will be announced during church service on Sunday. If you would like to donate items, please call Mitch Jorgenson at 320-248-

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Mother's Day May 13

Any interested parents are encouraged to attend the meeting concerning our Title I Program. Come to voice your questions, concerns, and suggestions.

More than 140 Century Farms to be honored Historic Program Celebrates Minnesota Agriculture and Family Farms

The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau recognize 144 Minnesota farms as 2012 Century Farms. Qualifying farms have been in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years and are 50 acres or more. Century Farm families receive a commemorative sign, as well as a certificate signed by the State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau presidents and Governor Dayton. Since the program began in 1976,

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over 9,100 Minnesota farms have been recognized as Century Farms.

Two local farms from our area are from Stearns County, both of Albany: the Bredeck Farm, 1911; and Jesse & Lucy Hagemeier, 1908.

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Children’s prices available.

Reservations for groups of 10 or more appreciated.

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By Mr. Vern Capelle, Dean of Students The Upsala Elementary School Title I Advisory Council will meet on Monday, May 14 at 3:15 p.m. in the Elementary Workroom.

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Fishing connected me to nature, can help nurture your kids, too

By Tom Landwehr, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources As I reflect on things that have shaped who I am, I realize that it is many things and many people, but also that fishing played a major role.

I was fortunate my dad, an avid fisherman, exposed me to fishing at a very young age. I still remember dragging a plastic grasshopper along the canoe as he paddled the St. Croix some 50 years ago. I remember summers spent fishing White Bear Lake, near where my cousins lived, and using snails to catch cookie-sized sunfish. And I remember many weekends with extended family at Bayport or some metro lake where we’d wade in shallow water to entice other fish.

Dad died when I was very young, and mom did her best to raise six youngsters to become responsible adults. Even with her stern hand, there were plenty of avenues for a city kid to go astray. It was easier to be delinquent than not. I still wonder how I survived my more “irresponsible” years.

I know, however, that fishing connected me with nature and the web of

life. Fishing allowed me - at least for short periods of time - to see and explore a world outside the urban core and connect with friends in wholesome endeavors. That was a good thing. I also enjoyed eating the fish I caught - and still do today -- and eventually became interested in hunting during my adolescence.

Ultimately, a passion for fishing and hunting led me to college degrees and a career in wildlife management. It is true to say those childhood experiences profoundly shaped my life.

So as I look to the Minnesota fishing opener, and as I take my own kids and the kids of others out to enjoy that day, I realize it is more than just fun on the water. Kids are easily hooked on fishing, especially when it is done at their pace. Fostering and nurturing a passion for fishing can give kids skills that shape their lives in remarkable and unpredictable ways.

A love of fishing gets kids outdoors, builds confidence through learning, and teaches them empathy for the natural world. It provides a lifelong activity and connections with many friends over the years. It lets young people see nature’s

DNR lifted burning restrictions May 7 for several more Minnesota counties As of Monday, May 7, burning restrictions were removed from the following counties: Aitkin, Becker, Carlton, southern Cass (south of Highway 200), Crow Wing, Hubbard, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Otter Tail, Pine (except for the St. Croix Valley blowdown area) Todd and Wadena.

Although the state burning restrictions are lifted in these counties; local areas, counties or municipalities may have specific regulations or restrictions that affect burning operations.

People should check with local authorities before burning.

The DNR is lifting restrictions in areas where green-up of the fine fuels is occurring and wildfire conditions are easing. Although lawns are green, outlying areas such as fields and swamps are still brown because of tall, dry, dead vegetation.

Because fire danger can change quickly, the DNR’s electronic permit system may deny permit activations

in selected counties when daily conditions warrant. This could occur on a dry, windy day where fires could start easily and burn quickly. Check the fire restrictions page on the DNR website at www. dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/firerating_restrictions.html for information on daily changes to burn permits.

The DNR advises anyone conducting burning to keep burn piles small, have a water supply nearby and stay with the fire until it is completely out. If a fire escapes, the homeowner is responsible for the damage and suppression costs.

Burning permits are available through state and federal forestry offices, from local fire wardens, or online by paying a $5 fee per calendar year.

All permits need to be activated with a phone call to the electronic burning permit system on the day of the burn. See webapps1.dnr.state.mn.us/burning_permits/.

On Tuesday, May 1 this lake home was moved from Big Birch Lake to Trace Lake. Photo by John Young. beauty and envision their role in keeping it intact.

So, as you look forward to the fishing season, I encourage you to find a child and get a fishing rod in his or her hand.

You will never regret introducing a kid to this sport. You will be shaping a

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Sunday, May 20th Word of Life Church in Upsala will be hosting an Open House from 2-4 p.m. for Pastor Jon Benson and his family. After 16 years serving as the pastor of Word of Life Church, Pastor Benson has accepted a call to serve as the Pastor at Trinity Free Lutheran Church in Janesville, WI. Everyone in the Upsala community is invited to come and join the Word of Life congregation in wishing the Bensons a fond farewell.

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

By the time you read this, the vote on a Viking stadium proposal will probably have been taken.

The schedule had the House taking up the measure during the afternoon of May 7th, with the Senate doing so later that same day. If, and I repeat if, the measure passes in both bodies, a conference committee would take a day to rectify differences between the two bills and then return the conference report back to both houses for a final up-or-down vote. At that point, again if the measure passes in both chambers, it would be off to the governor for what would appear to be his certain signature.

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hundred messages, with my unofficial count running about 10-to-1 in favor of building the stadium. I spent several hours answering messages from constituents, but the inbox number on my computer kept going up despite erasing messages after they had been read! One veteran lawmaker, who’s been around longer than I, said the stadium vote would be the most visible one taken in the ten years that he’s served in the legislature.

I am a stadium supporter and was part of the bipartisan working group that met earlier this past winter and came up with the basic outline of the bill. I am also a co-author of the bill to be voted on this week. If approved, this facility will be much more than just a Vikings stadium.

The NFL team will play ten games a year there, with the remaining days available for other activities, such as high school and college games and tournaments, concerts, NCAA events, and monster truck events.

The tax bill vetoed last week by Gov. Dayton contained a provision giving 18 small towns in Minnesota a reprieve in getting their annual financial report in to the state without losing up to one-half of their annual LGA payment. Due to a variety of reasons, these towns missed the

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deadline and stand to lose a significant portion of their revenue. I testified in favor of the bill during committee hearings as the bill made its way through the process. It was later attached to the omnibus tax bill that passed in both houses, but was quickly vetoed by the governor. An attempt will be made in these final days of session to resurrect the bill and come up with something Governor Dayton will sign.

What a difference a week can make!

What had been a dry spring has become one of hoping for warmer weather and sunshine. The area around Freeport and Albany was especially hard hit on May 1st with heavy rain and hail. Then, during the night of May 5th, areas to the south received copious amounts of rain. Up to four inches around Litchfield and over three inches at Hastings have left water standing in suddenly-saturated fields.

On my farm southwest of Glenwood, I got one field of corn planted on April 12th but haven’t turned a wheel on the planter since. It’s rained every time I return home, as we seem to be in a pattern of clouds and precipitation on weekends.

From talking with neighbors, it appears most of the corn in that area has been planted, and some have also gotten soybeans in the ground. The rainfall has been spotty, with some areas escaping the heavy downpours and having field conditions still suitable for planting.

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Local Municipality Minutes Swanville City April 3, 2012 Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Senior Center on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. The meeting was called to order at 7:30p.m.with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, Jim Molitor, Jim Piekarski, AJ Johnson, and Tim Grittner.

Also present: Trisha Holig, Brian Allen, Mark Hallen, Reporter Liz Verley and Brain Zapzalka.

Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held March 6, 2012 were read. Jim Molitor made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Jim Piekarski seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The treasures report was given. A motion was made by Tim Grittner and seconded by Jim Piekarski to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Trish Holig, representing Initiative Foundation, presented the council with a plaque in appreciation for the contribution given by the city.

Council was presented with a liquor license application from Brian and Kelly Allen who will be purchasing Shooter’s Pub on April 30, 2012. The Allen’s will be renaming the bar to Red’s Irish Pub. After discussion, AJ Johnson made a motion to accept the liquor license application with renew in one year and the same fees, Off Sale $100.00, On Sale $1750.00, and Sunday Lic $150.00. Also the 2:00am closing was approved. Jim Piekarski seconded the motion.

All members voted in favor. Tim Grittner abstained. Motion carried.

The clerk will send in the paper work to the state for approval.

City wide cleanup day is set for April 28, 2012 from 9:00am11:00am. Council members are asked to help with this project.

Mark Hallen, city engineer, was present to discuss with council the IUP letter that will be sent to MN Public Facilities Authority.

The project will include water lines on Rhoda Avenue, and 2, 3, and 5 streets and resurface same streets.

Equalization meeting is set for Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

Land use permit was requested

by Red’s Irish Pub. An entrance door to the patio would like to be added. Jim Piekarski made a motion to give a land use permit to the Pub to add on a 6’ x 6’ entrance to the patio. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, Tim Grittner abstained, motion carried.

The mayor presented council with a copy of the Astech street sweeping agreement. Tim Grittner made a motion to sign the Astech agreement. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The Mayor presented council with the FEMA Funding Agreement. After discussion, council decided to have the Mayor sign the agreement.

There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for the library and new city office on April 25, 2012 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The $10,000.00 refund from the USDA loan was discussed. It was decided it will go back into the Lions account.

The Mayor presented a welcome pamphlet she typed up to give

4-H Sky Adventure

Are you interested in Astronomy?

There will be an “Aim for the Stars” 4-H Sky Adventure on Saturday, May 26, 7:3010:00 p.m. at Kandota Town Hall. All ages are welcome and is open to the public, so bring your friends! You will have the chance to use several telescopes, astronomy binoculars, and the Sky Scout GPS System to view the moon, stars, and planets after an introduction by two 4-H Sky Coaches.

Please dress warmly for this family-friendly outdoor activity! This event is sponsored

to new residents. It will include a voter registration application, a list of community services and city fees schedule.

The city auditor needs the council’s approval to move $16,000.00 from the general fund into the water/road project. After discussion, council gave the clerk approval to notify the auditor.

A motion is need to have a capitalization policy to depreciate larger items. After discussion, Jim Piekarski made a motion to have a capitalization policy of $10,000.00 per item. Jim Molitor seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The maintenance man stated there are a lot of unlicensed junk cars around the city. Council asked to have a list by next council meeting.

The treatment plant needs to have gears replaced. Council agreed this needs to be fixed soon. Brian will schedule this repair for the first week in June.

The following claims were presented for payment. Members of the Council were furnished with a listing. Jim Molitor made a motion to approve the claims. Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next monthly meeting will be held May 8, 2012, at 7:30 p.m.

There being no further business, a motion was made by AJ Johnson and seconded by Jim Piekarski to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:35 p.m.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/ Treasurer

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Kandota Town Hall is located, Todd County Road 2, Kandota Township. Directions: US 71 to Todd County Road 2; turn west on CR 2 and travel about 1 mile to the Town Hall; or: Todd County Road 11 to Todd County Road 2: turn east on CR 2 and travel about 1/2 mile to the town hall.

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Residents of Burnhamville Township Clean Up Day

Burnhamville Township will host a clean up day for residents at the Lions Park in Burtrum on May 19, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m.

Residents can bring old appliances, tires, furniture or electronic items for disposal. No hazardous items such as liquid paint, pesticides or fluorescent light bulbs will be accepted. Fees will be posted.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville clerk

Republican Party endorses Candidates

The new Senate District 9 boundaries include the four counties of Cass, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena. On Saturday, May 5, the Delegates from their respective counties held their endorsing convention in Staples at the Town’s Edge Restaurant. The current State Senate District 12 is held by MN Senator Paul Gazelka.

He was unanimously endorsed as the new District 9 Senate Candidate. House District 9A endorsed Mark Anderson for Representative on the Republican ticket.

House District 9B had two candidates, Norm Siekman and Ron Kresha, seeking endorsement. To acquire endorsement, the candidate must receive 60% of

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Governor signs license fee increase bill

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sults that hunters, anglers and the conservation community are asking for.”

Landwehr said specific uses of new license fee revenues will be proposed in the months ahead as the agency develops a biennial budget proposal that the governor will submit to the Legislature in January 2013.

Other new AIS laws will be instituted July 1, 2012, as a result of the new legislation: • Civil penalties for violating the state’s AIS laws will double. Fines that currently range from $50 to $250 will increase to $100 to $500, depending on the type of violation. For example, failure to remove a drain plug while transporting a watercraft will mean a $100 fine, instead of a $50 penalty. The fine for unlawfully possessing and transporting prohibited aquatic invasive species will increase from $250 to $500.

• Boat lifts, docks, swim rafts and other water-related equipment (except boats and other watercraft) that are removed from any water body may not be placed in another water body for at least 21 days. The drying out period is designed to kill any AIS that might be attached to the equipment that are high risk and difficult to clean. Two zebra mussel introductions occurred last year as a result of water equipment being sold and moved from one water body to another.

• Boat clubs, yacht clubs, marinas and other similar organizations are now considered lake-service providers, requiring permits for the clubs and staff working there to take AIS certification training.

• Portable bait containers used while fishing through the ice do not need to be drained before leaving a water body, unless the water body has been declared to have viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS), a virus that is deadly to fish.

Minnesota state parks offer a fishing opener for everyone No license, no equipment, no experience necessary

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Any state resident who wants to participate in that annual rite of spring can now do so easily and for free at most Johnson Stump Removal Minnesota state parks and recreation areas. & Tree Trimming Minnesota residents no longer need a • Free Estimates license when shore-fishing at most lakes • Reasonable Rates within Minnesota state parks. A change • Experienced • Fully Insured in state law, which went into effect in Stump Grinding w/Portable Grinder July 2009, made the free fishing possible.

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Details, including a map showing where to find the free fishing Word Search Answers from May 3 opportunities, can be found online atmndnr. gov (http://www.dnr. state.mn.us/state_parks/ fishing.html).

In addition to stocking Minnesota lakes and streams with fish, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) also stocks parks with fishing kits that visitors can borrow for free. The fishing kits, which include a pole and tackle, are now available at 30 state parks. Check out the list of where to find free loaner equipment (also including GPS units, binoculars and Competitive Estimates

The price of Minnesota hunting and fishing licenses will increase in March 2013 for the first time in 12 years, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said.

On Thursday, May 3, Gov. Mark Dayton signed a House- and Senate-approved bill that, among other things, raises the cost of an annual resident fishing license from $17 to $22 and a resident deer hunting license from $26 to $30. Most resident youth hunting and fishing licenses will be $5 or free. Youth under 16 do not need a fishing or small game hunting license.

License fee increases were widely supported by hunting, fishing and conservation organizations. The last general license fee increase was approved in 2000 and implemented in 2001.

“This action was critical to maintaining the world class fishing and hunting that Minnesota enjoys,” said DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr. “I appreciate all the efforts of the organized groups and the individual hunters, anglers, trappers and others who supported new license prices. I also thank the Legislature for its bipartisan leadership and support on this important conservation initiative.”

Enacting the license fee bill maintains the solvency of the state’s Game and Fish Fund for the remainder of this biennium, which ends June 30, 2013. New revenue will begin to come into the game and fish fund in March 2013. The DNR estimates the fees will generate about $5 million in fiscal 2013 and approximately $10 million per year in following years.

“The fishing and hunting community has spoken that they are willing to pay for good conservation,” said Landwehr. “We will put these dollars to their highest and best use for game and fish management and enforcement. That means providing the re-

bird guides, and activities for kids) at mndnr.gov (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/ state_parks/loaner.html).

For those who lack experience or want to improve their fishing skills, Minnesota state parks provide free I Can Fish! programs throughout the spring and summer. These hands-on learning opportunities cover fish identification, casting, knot-tying and more. Fishing gear is provided for use during the programs. Fishing licenses are not required. Experienced

anglers demonstrate skills and then give participants plenty of time to practice.

Check the online calendar at www.dnr. state.mn.us/state_parks/can_fish.htmlfor a complete schedule.

For tips on fishing with families and a list of 10 parks with especially good fishing opportunities, visit mndnr.gov or call the DNR Information Center, 651-296-6157 or toll-free 888-646-6367 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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5/10P GREY EAGLE GARAGE SALE: Fishing opener weekend 9 am-4 pm, Friday, Saturday. New house doors, red neck lawn mower, home crafts, Grey Eagle.

GREY EAGLE CITY WIDE GARAGE SALES: May 10-12th.

GARAGE SALE: May 11th and 12th, 8am-3pm; furniture, sofa sleepers, snow village, golf cart, speed boat, exercise equipment, antiques. 26676 Co 2, Grey Eagle.

GARAGE SALE: May 11th 8am-6pm, 12th 8am-1pm; children-adult clothing, toys, furniture, and collectibles. Kerzman’s 324 State St. W. Grey Eagle.

GARAGE SALE: Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Zollars, 2 miles east of Grey Eagle on State 28.

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A Mother’s Dictionary

Bottle feeding: An opportunity for Daddy to get up at 2 am too.

Drooling: How teething babies wash their chins.

Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the kids would care to order dessert.

Family planning: The art of spacing your children the proper distance apart to keep you on the edge of financial disaster.

Feedback: The inevitable result when the baby doesn’t appreciate the strained carrots.

Full name: What you call your child when you’re mad at him.

Grandparents: The people who think your children are wonderful even though they’re sure you’re not raising them right.

Impregnable: A woman whose memory of labor is still vivid.

Independent: How we want our children to be as long as they do everything we say.

Prenatal: When your life was still somewhat your own.

Prepared childbirth: A contradiction in terms.

Puddle: A small body of water that draws other

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RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE: May 1112: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Hot beef sandwiches, etc. Saturday only. St. John’s Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle.

FOR SALE: 1974 Ercoa 24 ft. pontoon boat, 35 hp Johnson, new canopy, rear bench, $1,800. Call 320-573-9200, evenings.

UPSALA MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE: May 10: 4-8; May 11: 9-7; May 12: 7-1. 3 mi. E of Upsala, Hwy. 238.

FOR SALE: 1997 Chevy 1500 Silverado ext. cab, 135K, very clean, great shape, new battery, one owner. Call 320-2567100 or 320-285-2444.

SALE: Households, tools; May 16-17, 8-8, 2 mi W of Upsala Co Rd 19, 1/2mi S on 20th.

FOR SALE: GMC 2000 cargo van, runs good, good rubber, tune-up, new battery Fall 2011, $2,250. Call John 320-8362386.

GARAGE SALE: May 18 8-7, May 19 8-2. Household, tools, Children’s clothes, stroller, 2933 50th Ave, ¾ mile east of Upsala School.

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

5/17P WANTED: Ideas and input for GEM Fest 2012, meet at Grey Eagle Library at 7:30 pm May 16th.

WANTED TO BUY: Paddle boat with bench seat. Call 320-285-4495.

5/17 WANTED: Wooden water skis to decorate with. Call 320-763-6580, if no answer leave a message.

FOR SALE: Skyline fifth wheel camper, one slide out, 24.5 feet, (lite), stored inside, $8,000. Call 320-573-2340.

small bodies wearing dry shoes into it.

Show off: A child who is more talented than yours.

Sterilize: What you do to your first baby’s pacifier by boiling it and to your last baby’s pacifier by blowing on it.

Temper tantrums: What you should keep to a minimum so as to not upset the children.

Whodunit: None of the kids that live in your house.

Whoops: An exclamation that translates roughly into “get a sponge.”

FOR SALE: 40” spike aerator tow behind, was $129, sell for $50. Call 320573-2340.

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FOR SALE: 9 inch radial arm saw; water cooler stand, holds 5 gal. bottle. Call 952693-3092, Upsala area.

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FOR SALE: Bunk bed can be used separate, complete, sheets etc. $65. Call 320-836-2011.

FOR SALE: Many geese and duck decoys in great shape, many new ducks still new in box. Call 320-293-8208 Jr.

FOR SALE: John Deere 336 baler with thrower, $3,000, good condition. Call 320253-1489.

FOR SALE: 12 ga. Mosberg 835 Ultra Mag, shoots 2 3/4, (3) 3 1/2 fiber optic sights, $325. Call 320-249-5454.

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

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FOR SALE: Big square & round bales of hay. Call Josh, 320-761-0778. tfn RENT LAKE HOME FOR RENT: In Grey Eagle on 3 acres. Minimum 6 month contract. Fully furnished. Serious inquiries only. 320-285-7786.

BP5/17B HOME FOR RENT: Big Birch Lake, 2 br., 36 ft. deck, dock & boat lift, $800/per week. Call 651-485-8888.

5/24P FOR RENT: Seasonal cabin on East side of Big Birch Lake, 1 bedroom, $700 week or $2,500 month. Call 952-953-4568.

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

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