Hometown News May 11, 2017

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Be careful when offering criticism -By Harvey Mackay When you offer criticism, be aware of whom you are criticizing and how they might receive it. Case in point: A number of years ago, my son David was entering his senior year at Stanford University. He thought it might be fun to spend his last college summer freewheeling in San Francisco, working five or six shifts a week as a waiter. He figured he would earn enough money to really enjoy his leisure hours. He was pretty driven and interviewed at a swanky brand new restaurant called Stars, being opened by renowned chef Jeremiah Tower. It was scheduled to open three weeks later. Stars was a posh restaurant

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with a great location, catering to San Francisco’s elite. David figured that what he lacked in experience, he could make up in enthusiasm and education. He got the job and started training a few days later surrounded by experienced, sophisticated servers twice his age with resumes at some of the best restaurants in the country. After three weeks of intensive training, the restaurant opened. Things were going great and David was rewarded with generous tips. One night alone, he made more than a month’s rent. That same night the headwaiter pointed out a classic service error to my son: failing to clear unused glassware. If someone wasn’t drinking wine or water, their glasses should be removed from the table. David told me this was like finding a needle in a haystack, considering that each place setting had three glasses even before anyone sat down – add cocktails to that and a table of six would start out with 24 crystal glasses. After the restaurant was open to the public for a week or so, my wife and I came to town and decided to check out the new restaurant and let David experience it from the other side, as a customer. He would have a chance to sample some of the food, assess the service and, in turn, become a better server himself. My wife, Carol Ann, who has her master’s in cooking and a doctorate in ordering, got the ball rolling with five questions regarding the menu selections.

It seemed like we ordered almost everything on the menu. Carol Ann pointed out to us that the dressing on the salad was particularly oily, much less vinegar than normal vinaigrette. Then when the entrees came, the food was not very hot. It was tepid at best. Everything was edible, but not spectacular. My veal stew was particularly bland. The next day at work, David went right up to Jeremiah Tower and described the little experiment he’d done. First off, David asked him about the “oily salad dressing.” The chef explained that he thought that a heavy vinegar dressing was too hard on the palate, too early in the meal, so he created a dressing that was “soft on the palate.” “Great, great!” David said, “This will be very helpful to know as a front waiter.” As he turned to leave, David continued, “One more thing … The food wasn’t very hot. Are you concerned that people might burn their tongues?” “What?” exclaimed Tower. “The food should be piping hot, and it’s your job as a server to get it out there quickly!” “Yes, sir, you got it. I will,” David said. So now he’s thinking he is two for two in valuable, practical observations. The head chef again turned to leave, but David stopped him in his tracks. “Oh, one more thing. I wanted to talk to you about the veal stew … I found it somewhat bland.” At this point, Tower looked David in the eye, then spun on his Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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FRI.-SAT., MAY 12-13 • Bowlus American Legion Auxiliary BBQ’d Brat Sale at Paul & Kathy’s, Upsala. Fri. 3-6 pm; Sat. 11-2 p.m. See ad on page 3. SATURDAY, MAY 13 • Moses Dane Cemetery Association Annual Meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the Burtrum Community Center. • Dad’s Belgian Waffles from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Grey Eagle United Methodist Church. See ad on page 3. WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 • Swanville Senior Bus Trip to Mille Lacs Casino from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Meeting at 11 a.m. at the center. • St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Salad Luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the American Legion, Melrose. FRIDAY, MAY 19 • Melrose Legion Fish Fry from 5-8 p.m. SATURDAY, MAY 20 • Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions Club Community Appreciation from 4-8 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Fire Hall. See ad on page 3. WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Potluck/ Bingo Party at 5 p.m. at the center. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 • Red Letter Band Concert at 7 p.m. at the Community Country Church, Holdingford.

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/lunch. GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. GREY EAGLE SENIORS • Exercise Classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Grey Eagle Senior Center. GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the first Monday of the month at 8 p.m.

HELPING HANDS EXERCISE • Exercise & Line Dancing Every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m., Holdingford City Hall. HELPING HANDS COM. LUNCH • Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Holdingford Legion. STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY • Meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of the month at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Albany. SUNSHINE CLUB • Meets every Monday, weigh in at 9 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle. ST. CLOUD SINGLES CLUB • Dance & Activities every third Friday from 8-12 at the Waite Park Legion. ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building. SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall. UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. UPSALA COMMUNITY CENTER • Exercise Program every Monday at 10:15 a.m.

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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Mothers and Grandmas Mothers

actually were very influential in creating “us”. Not only did they develop us in their own bodies and deliver us into the world, but they were very influential in the development of our personalities or “US”. Our mothers usually are a part of our earliest memories. They were there when we said our first word. They were there when we took our first steps. They worked very hard to teach us how to eat our first meals. They probably were the ones who changed our diapers and taught us how and where to go “potty.” They washed our dirty faces and our homemade clothes. They were our doctor and nurse. During our formative years we learned that there were certain rules and limitations that were to definitely be observed. You don’t walk in wet grass or the cow-yard wearing your Sunday shoes. You better have your Sunday shoes polished and your good clothes on when it was time to get in the car and head for church. You didn’t jump in the wet muddy holes with your shoes on. You didn’t smart-off or sass back to your parents, teachers or other adults. You better be at the table when the meal was ready to eat. You didn’t pick your nose at the supper table or when anyone was watching. You better brush your teeth every day. Every family had different rules to live by, but they all were similar in many ways. Since the mother usually spent more time with the child than anyone else, her ideas, philosophies and beliefs were accepted by a young child as “truth.” Her feelings about people, laws, authorities, methods and acceptable standards were slowly made part of the child’s thinking. These ingrained beliefs remained with the child for their entire life, although as

the child grew into adulthood, they began to establish their own belief system. A child who grew up and became a mother would have some additional beliefs and understandings to pass on to their child. This was caused by the mother’s life experiences and environment. Grandmas were usually a special treat for her grandchild. They are more able to just love the child without as many boundaries. They have and give more personal time to the child along with special treats not allowed at the child’s home. They are able to “spoil the kids and then send them home.” A good arrangement, since after spending some time with the young kids, Grandmas again aware of why it’s best that young people have kids One thing I especially remember was riding in the car on the way to town or church and my mother wrapping her arm around my head, taking out her handkerchief, licking it and removing the sleep from my eyes. The handkerchief had a nice smell of perfume, but digging in my eyes was not so nice. One memory of Grandma was in regard to the removal of a loose tooth. Evidently allowing the child to have a loose tooth in their mouth could cause the child to choke on it or swallow it. Anyway, I learned after the removal of my first tooth, don’t let Grandma know you have a loose tooth. Her removal method was to put you in a head-lock, take a pliers, tell you to open your mouth and pull the tooth out. Efficient, but not pleasant. Have a great Mother’s Day and give yourself a little pat on the back when you happen to notice your kids saying to their kids some of the same phrases you said to them when they were growing up. Ya, they were actually listening! 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 _________________________________

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2

heels and marched into the kitchen. David’s shift that night went well – 20 percent in tips from seemingly very satisfied customers. At the end of the night, as he was tallying up his earnings, the headwaiter came up to him and mentioned that twice that evening he had failed to clear glassware. He was fired, effective immediately. David was crushed. He had poured his heart into this job. As he was walking to the cable car he heard a voice shout out his name. He turned around to see the headwaiter, jogging up to him. He looked upset and he quietly said, “David, it wasn’t the glassware. Next time, just be careful what you say to the head chef.” Mackay’s Moral: Never tell a mother her baby is ugly. Reprinted with permission from

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and studied yoga & meditation practices. Mario’s fitness classes at The Firm Fitness Club in Minneapolis and then Equinox Fitness Club in Miami, Florida developed long waiting lists of enthusiastic students. He trained everyone from professional athletes to rehabilitation patients. He spent thousands of hours in intimate conversations with those seeking fitness guidance. One of his many fitness clients stated “I cherished him as a one of a kind friend. I will miss his infectious smile, and our smart engaging talks about everything from state of the world to the latest fitness techniques. He was an exceptional teacher who changed peoples lives for the better.” In 2012 he met the love of his life, Carolina Eckardt, originally from Columbia. They lived together in South Beach in a high-rise condo overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, just blocks away from the beach they loved. Mario will be dearly missed by his family, friends, fitness trainers he mentored and managed, and legions of students. He is survived by Carolina Eckardt, father Theophanis C. Hortis (formerly from Lefkas Greece) and step-mother Linda Hortis; mother Loretta A. Trulson and step-father Kent K. Trulson; older brother Alexander “Tyke” Hortis and younger step-sister Angela E. (Angie) Trulson; and many uncles, aunts, and cousins from Minnesota and thoroughout United States, Greece, and Canada. Among his many personal friends, he was especially close to David W. Gans, Bret Gustafson, and Howard Fishman. Even in death, Mario’s superb physical condition enabled him to donate organs to many needy recipients. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held in St. Cloud. The traditional Orthodox Faith 40th day Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 20th, at 11:00 A.M. at the Holy Myrrhbearers Orthodox Church, 601 7th Ave. South, St. Cloud, Minnesota, to be followed by a fellowship luncheon in celebration of Mario’s life. Charitable donations are preferred in the form of checks to the Marios Hortis Memorial Scholarship Fund at Saint John’s University, Saint John’s University, P.O. Box 7222, Collegeville, MN, 56321 or donate online at www.sjualum. com. The Marios Hortis Scholarship will go to promising students pursuing professional careers in health and wellness.

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tablet for quick, easy access to the jobs listings. Or, to get immediate notifications of jobs as they are posted, students can “like” the Bridges Workplace Connection Facebook page. The Jobs Train is just one feature of the Career Depot, a web portal, created by Bridges Workplace Connection. The Career Depot is a collection of resources to help students explore careers, as well as find tips on how to complete applications, prepare for an interview, and more. Through classroom projects and extracurricular activities, area teachers, coaches, and staff will be encouraging students to use the Career Depot tools to explore future careers. It’s the integration into the academics that makes this program unique. “We have such a strong relationship with area high schools,” said Gottsch. “Teachers know the Bridges program offers students a powerful connection to the business community. Helping the two connect to find workers only seemed natural.” Businesses who participate the Bridges Jobs Train will be expected to help mold and mentor student workers, as most first-time employers do. Businesses Bridges continued to pg 5

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Bridges continued from page 4 are prepared teach student workers about customer service, what it means to be dependable and responsible, and offer an acceptable wage. In return, students should be prepared to learn, show up for work on time and be open to new ways of thinking. “A first job won’t be your only job,” added Gottsch. “Students need to realize that every job they have helps teach them about responsibilities they will need later. And sometimes, summer jobs can also move you toward or away from a future career.” To highlight this fact, Bridges developed a series of videos showcasing local professionals as they talk about their first job. Find a link to these “My First Job” videos at BridgesConnection.org/Jobs. There is also a series of “I Got A Job” videos that feature local students explaining how they landed their first job, and what they’ve learned from their work experiences. The Career Depot is a 2-year pilot project funded by the Otto Bremer Foundation, the Region Five Development Commission and MicroNet. The program has been designed with the capacity for replication and expansion into other markets. Nisswa-based MicroNet developed the software that drives the job search database. It’s a modified design of ChamberMaster, one of the core products from MicroNet. The Career Depot site also has capability to list internship opportunities, information on job shadows, apprenticeships and even scholarship information. Bridges envisions the Career Depot as evolving in to the one-stop-shop for all

things career-related pertaining to high school students. The Career Depot is the latest project from the Bridges Workplace Connection. The Bridges Workplace Connection program offers job shadows, business tours, speakers in the classrooms, career videos and the annual career exploration day to showcase career options that are available in the Brainerd Lakes Area and better integrate work-based learning between schools and business. Bridges other component, Career Academies offer a sequence of courses focusing on career pathways. Courses are project based with hands-on learning activities. The courses combine technical, academic and work-skills related to a specific career. Students have practical learning opportunities throughout the courses that transfer to activities beyond the school day. All of these Bridges efforts are designed to help the next generation workforce become better prepared to meet the demands of local employers, especially in careers that are high-wage, high-skill and high-growth. The Bridges Career Academies & Workplace Connection is funded in part by the following organizations: Carl Perkins Central Lakes Consortium Funding, Initiative Foundation, MicroNet/ChamberMaster, the National Joint Powers Alliance, the Otto Bremer Foundation, and Region Five Development Commission, and is supported by the Brainerd Lakes Chamber, Central Lakes College, and participating school districts. Learn more by visiting www.BridgesConnection.org.

Bill Jamerson presents... UP in the U.P.! They came with little more than the shirt on their backs. They came for the American dream and found it in the iron range cities of the Upper Peninsula. With author/songwriter/filmmaker Bill Jamerson, journey back to the days of timber hoisters, powder monkeys, and muckmen. You’ll hear songs about children bringing pasties to their dads, picking thimbleberries, Saturday night saunas, ski jumping, and more! Sponsored by local libraries, this program will be held at these locations for all ages: Grey Eagle Library: Wednesday, May 17 at 6 p.m. Holdingford Public School: Monday, May 15 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. (5th grade classroom) and 1:40-2:40 p.m. (6th grade

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Swanville April athletes (from left) are Troy Evans, Kiley Loven, Cathleen Reiffer and Lawrence Mettler. Mound Lake Association members and friends completed the road clean-up on Saturday, May 6. Afterwards, they all enjoyed a delicious meal, compliments of Brian and Kelly Allen at Red’s Irish Pub. Everyone had a fun time and the lake roads are all cleaned up. Submitted by Carol Johnson.

Kresha Passes Foster Care Legislation Recentyl, the Minnesota House of Representatives approved Rep. Ron Kresha’s, R-Little Falls, foster care bill (HF1702) on a unanimous vote of 130-0. The bill, called McKenna’s Law, allows children who are over ten years old and in foster care to be appointed counsel in juvenile proceedings. “Children in foster care are at a very vulnerable point in their young lives, and deserve their own legal representation,” said Kresha. “When digging into this issue, we found a number of instances where juveniles in foster care were facing legal challenges on their own, without any

legal council whatsoever. That can’t happen.” A main driver of the legislation and inspiration for the bill’s title was 12-yearold McKenna Ahrenholz who faced a situation where she fought for a year to receive legal representation. “McKenna’s heartbreaking story shows us that we need this legislation,” said Kresha. “Here we have an abused, neglected child who should have an objective legal voice to help them through this difficult system.” Now passed by the House, the bill heads to the Senate.

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NJPA Honors Area Educators for Minnesota Through The Lens: Leadership, Innovation National Joint Powers Alliance® Education Solutions recognizes the profound impact of educators and celebrated the work of several area educators from Region 5 schools on recently at its fourth annual Educators of Excellence Awards Banquet at Grand View Lodge. Among those honored were Jessica Rosenow, Long Prairie-Grey Eagle, Diane Schleicher, Swanville, Wyn Pittman, Swanville, and Courtney Justin, Upsala. Nominated by their respective schools for their commitment to excellence, these educators demonstrate best practices, leadership, and innovation in education, which leads to increased student success. “NJPA is pleased to honor the hard work and dedication of educators throughout Region 5 schools,” said NJPA Manager of Education Solutions Kassidy Rice. “We are inspired by their stories and thankful for their commitment to their students, schools, and communities.” NJPA honored a total of 49 educators, including Teachers of Excellence, plus three additional awards: Leader of Educational Excellence: Stephen Jones, Superintendent of Little Falls Community Schools; Paraprofessional of Educational Excellence: Pam Hart, Pequot Lakes, and Team of Educational Excellence: Pine River-Backus REACH Team. Area Educators of Excellence Jessica Rosenow, Long Prairie-Grey Eagle. Nominated by Peter Lingen, High School Principal “Jessica developed and implemented Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in grades K-6 at Long Prairie Grey Eagle School. Under her leadership, the components of an effective PBIS school were put in place and the professional development was provided for the PBIS Committee and the LPGE instructional staff. She did all this while also being an exceptional educational leader. Staff and students understand what it means to be responsible, respectful, and safe; understand behavioral expectations throughout the building;

and look more toward helping each other to make things better for everyone at LPGE Elementary.” Diane Schleicher, Swanville Elementary School. Nominated by Gene Harthan, Superintendent “Diane has been a consistent leader in the district, especially in the area of reading. She has been on many reading teams, including AYP, RTI, and more recently, Alternative Delivery of Specialized Services (ADSIS) and MN Reading Corps. She is currently the MN Reading Corps Internal Coach. Diane has also been instrumental in Swanville Elementary School using AIMSweb and NWEA as assessment tools. She coordinates the ADSIS and MN Reading Corps programs. Districtwide, she has also served on several committees, including negotiations and insurance.” Wyn Pittman, Swanville Junior/Senior High School. Nominated by Sheryl Johnson, Principal. “As a special education teacher, Wyn works diligently to ensure each student’s success. She stays current with new pedagogy for reaching her students. She is willing to try new techniques and search for the right fit for all students. She works closely with staff to implement new techniques that benefit all children. Administration relies on her as a senior member of the staff to bounce ideas off. Wyn is a good listener and provides excellent input on any variety of subjects.”

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Him as Lord. He seems to get in the way or He keeps them from enjoying the things in life that bring delight and pleasure to so many. But this God, our God, Who is willing and waiting on those who are also willing to “call on His name.” And that just may be the problem. In Scripture, name always refers to the nature or the character or the identity of the person. And when we think of the name of God we must always associate it with holiness, purity, righteousness, sacrifice, justice, mercy, grace, love and compassion. The writer of Psalm 80 asks “revive us,” or “quicken us” and “restore us that we may be saved.” Surely, God will do this because He wants to do this. But we cannot expect Him to do this unless we are willing to identify with His character and repent and become as He is. If we want things to revive, revival must begin in each of us.

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Kuechle Family: (front from left) Porter Kuechle, Margie Kuechle, Art Kuechle, Carmen Haag; (middle) Shelby Kuechle, Sawyer Kuechle, Brenda Kuechle -owner, Becky Haag -owner, Alex Haag; (back) Sarah Kuechle, Sidney Kuechle, Perry Kuechle -owner, Rhonda Kuechle -owner and Rob Haag. The 10th Annual Stearns County Breakfast on the Farm will be held at Kuechle Dairy, near Eden Valley, on Saturday, June 3, 2017 from 7:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. The event will include children’s activities, a farm animal petting tent, tours of the farm, a visit from Princess Kay of the Milky Way, an obstacle course and live radio broadcasts with KCLD and WILD Country. The event is free. If you choose to enjoy breakfast, the Kimball Lions will be cooking up a hearty breakfast of pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and milk. Come join the many agricultural

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Author/Appraiser Mark Moran to visit local libraries In this unique event hosted by local libraries, author and appraiser Mark Moran, who has written over 25 books on antiques and collectibles and has appeared on the PBS “Antiques Roadshow” program, will evaluate your items and help learn more about their history. For all ages. Limit one object per person. Limit 40 items. Additional guests are welcome to attend to listen and observe. Albany Library: Tuesday, May 23 from 5-8 p.m. Please register for a time slot by calling the library at 320-845-4843. Long Prairie: Saturday, May 27 from 9 a.m.-noon at Hats Off Coffee, 416 Central

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Burnhamville Township Residents Clean Up Day Saturday, May 20, 2017 Lions Park in Burtrum from 9 until 11 a.m. Residents of Burnhamville Township may bring their old household items from this township in to dispose of them in a convenient manner. Old appliances, electronics and tires will have a small fee. General garbage such as old furniture, toys, doors, windows will be free to dispose of for Burnhamville residents. No hazardous wastes will be accepted. Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville clerk

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some crack filling, as Herdering does not do this type of work, the Board will look into finding someone. Ray felt there were a lot of trees down in the road right of way that will need to be cleaned up. Water is down by the culvert on 321st, still need to clear out the beavers. Ray will contact the person who did it last time. Mike made a motion to begin work that was detailed during the annual road check. Ray made the second, Motion carried. Additional agenda items: Ron attended the Todd County Township Officer’s meeting in Browerville. Several agencies were in attendance, Todd County Auditor/Treas., Soil & Water, Solid Waste management and others. Ron felt it was a good and informative meeting. Ray attended the Weed meeting in Browerville and reported two

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Grey Eagle Township May 1, 2017 These are unapproved minutes. Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited. Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, Mary Ann Primus and Mike Rohe. Agenda Approval: A preliminary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Mary Ann asked to have the Angler Drive project added to the agenda. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda as amended. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the April 3, 2017 minutes to the board. Mike made the motion to accept the minutes, Ray made the second. Minutes approved. Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for March. Claims list included 9 claims 3054-3062 for a total of $21,161.37. Ray made the motion to approve the claims; Mike made the second. Motion carried unanimously. Mail included advertising, an e-mail about garbage pick up and a flyer on Asphalt repair. Road and Bridge Report: Discussion on whether or not needed to publish notice for upcoming tar projects and repairs. If the cost is likely to be over $100,000, it needs to be published. The Board did not open the bids that had already been received, but will publish the notice, and open the bids at the June 5 meeting. During the road check it was discovered that the tar roads would need

noxious weeds to watch for are Buckthorn and the new one that came into southern Minnesota from Iowa. Mary Ann reported on the equalization meetingtwo parcels up for discussion, The Board recommended no changes for either parcel. Beach maintenance: only one bid was received for mowing and dock installation and removal. Ray made the motion to hire Hinman Lawn Service for the 2017 season. Mike made the second. Motion carried. Ray made the motion to agree to be part of the Cooperative Construction Agreement for Improvements to Angler Drive in 2019 along with Birchdale Township and Todd County. Mike made the second. Motion carried. Public Comment: None. Adjournment: Motion by Mike to adjourn the meeting. Ray made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Submitted by Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer

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Do You Have A Plan? - By John Young A business plan is probably one of the most boring parts of a small business start up. Yet, it is one of the most needed and beneficial tools in getting your business up and running successfully. A business plan is basically a document that gives you the who, what, where, when and why of operating a business. This can be a simple one page plan or it could be a much larger document with pages of information about how the business will be run. As a small business owner, a business plan really becomes a formal way to think through your business and it gives you some idea on what you should be doing and where to put your time and money focus. Can you operate your business without one? Well, yes, you can. You will find it much easier to know when you are on track, and when you are off track with a simple but well written business plan. If you are looking for financing for your business start up or expansion, a business plan is part of what you will need to provide the lender to show you know what you are going to be doing. So, what does a business plan consist of? Really, it is just a flow of the thought process for running your business. Think of the business plan as an outline to start with and add things in as you go along. A business plan can be modified as your business grows or as situations dictate. There are many resources online along with books on this topic that will go into great depths on writing your business plan. My suggestion is to not get overwhelmed at first. Start with a simple thought process business plan and work up to more indepth as needed. For a simple one page, here are some key components you should cover: 1. Identify Customers: Who are you going to be selling to? Identify the type of person who would buy from your business in as great of detail as you can. This part helps tremendously when you get to your advertising and marketing if you have defined your ideal customers. 2. USP Unique Selling Proposition: What are you offering and why are

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you different? You might have a new spin on something. You might be offering something new. You might be offering better service. You need to know what makes buying from you different than buying from your competitors. 3. Selling What And How Much: What are you going to be selling to your ideal customer? For businesses with fewer items for sale, you would also look at the selling price for the main items or services you would be selling. 4. Customer Prospecting, Engagement and Retaining: How are you going to find and keep your customers. If you are only doing a one time sale, then customer retention isn’t that important. Most businesses survive on their ability to find and retain customers. This is the starting point of your marketing plan. So far these few steps in this one page plan could save many businesses a lot of money by defining the client side and sales side enough to help guide the advertising investments properly. 5. Income Projections: This part looks at number of potential sales, potential income, methods of payments, and potential to grow income over the next 1, 2 and 5 years. 6. Business Resources: What resources do you require to function? These can include physical, human, financial and intellectual resources. 7. Key Activities: Ask yourself what activities need to take place in order to deliver to your customers? Focus on the activities that are closely connected to what the customer is buying over more mundane day to day tasks that are not directly connected with sales and delivery of service. 8. Networking Circle: Networking is a huge part of today business world. Even small town businesses need to think about networking. Who or where will you make time each week/month/quarter to network with others to help boost and grow your business? 9. Cost Structure: Look at fixed and variable costs so that you can see what can be improved upon as your business grows. Some expenses are short term and some are ongoing. Look at ALL expenses involved with running your business and set your pricing of your offerings accordingly while allowing for a profit for your labor. There are nine areas that would help you think your way through a plan for your business. It isn’t the most exciting process, but it is a critical process to think through the who, what, when, where, and why of running your small business. John Young is the founder of Small Town Business Do It Yourself (DIY). You can send questions on social media and website design to John at john@smalltownbusinessdiy.com.

Todd County Sheriff’s Dept.

May 1, 2017: At 23:20 Kendra Brown of Long Prairie was traveling North on County Road 5 in Long Prairie Township when she swerved to miss a deer in the roadway causing her vehicle to go into the ditch. The vehicle sustained minor damage and Brown was uninjured in the incident. May 6, 2017: At 09:44 TCSO received a call of an attempted burglary at an address on Alum Trail in Birchdale TWP Sect. 26. The property owner reports that on the night of April 26th into the morning on April 27th, suspects forced entry into an unattached garage at the residence. No items are believed to be missing at this time. The incident is under investigation. If you have information about this incident, please call the TCSO at 1-800-794-5733. May 8, 2017: At 09:44 TCSO received a call of a theft from the address of 18674 County 10, rural Long Prairie. 60 year old James Larson called to report that an ATV style pull behind disc was stolen from his property. Through the investigation, it was determined that 58 year old David Larson who resides at 18670 County 10, rural Long Prairie, did not steal the disc. David had permission to use the disc from the owner of the disc. The incident is no longer being investigated and is determined to be a civil issue between family members. May 8, 2017: At 22:54 Kailey Ness of Farwell was traveling eastbound on County 96 when she lost control and rolled her 2006 Chevy Cobalt. Ness was not injured and the vehicle sustained minor damage. The Long Prairie Fire Dept. assisted in extricating Ness from the vehicle.

Local Library Events

Long Prairie Library • 320-732-2332 Dementia basics for family, friends and customer service: Monday, May 15 from 7-7:45 p.m. for adults and seniors. Limit 30. This is a 45 minute presentation covering the signs of dementia, utilizing positive communication and some of the “do’s and don’ts” in dealing with people with dementia. There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation. The presenter is Amanda Mithun, MS LAMFT and the Chair of the Lakes Area Memory Awareness Advocates (LAMAA), Team Lead of the Brainerd/Baxter Act on Alzheimer’s and co-facilitator of the Staples Area Dementia Caregiver Support Group as well as the Intensive Outpatient Program coordinator at Lakewood Health System in Staples. Used book sales! Friday & Saturday, May 19 & 20 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Stop by and get great deals on books and more! Donations of excellent quality items are accepted year-round. Swanville Library • 320-547-2346 LEGO® Fun: Thursday, May 11 from 3-6 p.m. Stop in and use your imagination inspired by a weekly challenge. Your work will be displayed at the library. Open play for all ages. Spring Make and Take: Monday, May 15, and 22 from 3-6 p.m. Come when you can and leave when you must. Supplies available.

Albany Senior Dining

MON., MAY 15: Deviled pork chop, roasted potatoes, cauliflower, mandarin oranges. TUE., MAY 16: Hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn candy, upside down cake. WED., MAY 17: Spaghetti noodles, tomato meat sauce, Italian lettuce salad, fruit, garlic bread, cool & creamy dessert. THURS., MAY 18: Roast turkey, whipped potatoes, gravy, broccoli, peaches. FRI., MAY 19: Baked ham, sweet potatoes, beets, ice cream. ~ The Lighter Side Menu ~ MON., MAY 15: BBQ pulled chicken sandwich, potato wedges, coleslaw, mandarin oranges. TUE., MAY 16: Hot roast beef sandwich, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn candy, upside down cake. WED., MAY 17: Ham/cheese sandwich, cream of broccoli soup, lettuce salad, cool & creamy dessert. THURS., MAY 18: Chicken spinach salad, w/mandarin oranges, strawberries, breadstick, molasses cookie. FRI., MAY 19: Teriyaki beef rice bowl w/Oriental vegetables, mandarin oranges, lemon bar. Bread, milk and coffee served with each meal. Albany: 320-845-4070

Swanville Senior Center TUES. NOON, MAY 16: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable roll. THURS. 5 PM, MAY 18: Cabbage rolls, salad.

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Upsala - All Ages

MON., MAY 15: Burger, bun, baked beans, potato salad, rice crispy bar. TUE., MAY 16: Baked fish, parsley potatoes, coleslaw, lemon fluff. WED., MAY 17: Hamburger, macaroni casserole, mixed vegetables, fruited gelatin. THURS. MAY 18: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, bar. FRI., MAY 19: Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, glazed carrots, rhubarb sauce. Bread, milk and coffee served with each meal. Call a day before you choose to dine. Upsala Community Center: 320-573-4435

Mom Funny

At 6 years old, “Mommy, I love you.” At 10 years old, “Mom, whatever.” At 16, “My mom is so annoying.” At 18, “I wanna leave this house.” At 25, “Mom, you were right.” At 30, “I wanna go to Mom’s house.” At 50, “I don’t wanna lose my Mom.” At 70, “I would give up anything for my mom to be here with me.”

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DNR Question

By Melissa Warhol, DNR safety and risk supervisor Q: I’m camping over Memorial Day weekend, and I want to avoid exposure to tick-borne diseases. How can I prevent tick bites? A: Disease-carrying deer ticks are most active during snow free periods of the year, so it’s important to take precautions when enjoying the outdoors. Highrisk areas include hardwood forests, woody/brushy areas and long grass. Here are some tips to prevent tick bites: Walk in the center of trails to avoid picking up ticks from grass and brush. Wear light-colored clothing so ticks will be more visible. Check and re-check yourself throughout the day. Create a barrier to ticks by tucking your pant legs into socks or boots, and wearing a long-sleeved shirt tucked into your pants. Use a repellent containing DEET or permethrin, and carefully follow the

directions on the container. Permethrin-treated clothing is also available at many sporting goods stores. The best defense after being outdoors in tick habitat, is to do a complete body check, shower and vigorously towel dry. Wash your clothes immediately as to not spread any ticks. Pets are most likely the ones who will carry a tick indoors. Check your pets for ticks each time they’ve been outdoors. If you find an attached tick the prompt removal is important. If possible use a pair of tweezers to grasp the tick by the head. Grasp tick close to the skin, pull the tick outward slowly, gently and steadily, use antiseptic on the bite. Avoid remedies like Vaseline, nail polish remover or burning matches, they are not a safe or effective way to remove ticks. See a doctor right away if you experience a rash, fever, headache, fatigue or other signs of illness. To learn more, visit the DNR website Deer Ticks.

Golden Kitty -By Jan Klug The golden kitty sat, On a warm window sill Long tail switched so slightly, But she sat very still. Her back to the window, Blue eyes peered wide, intent

Garage Sale/Help Wanted

ANNUAL GARAGE & BAKE SALE: Our Savior Lutheran Church, Albany. Thurs.-Fri., May 11-12: 8-5 pm; Sat., May 13th $1 bag clothes, 8-noon. GARAGE SALE: May 12-13: 406 Highlands Dr., Albany. Legos, Knex, toys, children’s books, dishes, grill, utility bin, adult, small, medium. GARAGE SALE: May 11-13th 8-5pm. Combining 3 homes into 1. Lots of household items, tons of children’s-Jr. adult, toys. Kerzman and Hatton 324 State St. W., Grey Eagle. GARAGE SALE: May 12th-13th, cothing, camper, furniture, crib, clothes dryer, lots misc. North of Grey Eagle, County RD 8. GARAGE SALE: 4 familes, Friday, May 12 9am-5pm, Sat., May 13, 8am-4 pm at 504 State St. E. in Grey Eagle. RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE: May 13: 8 am-1 pm, St. John’s Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle. Hot beef sandwiches, baked items. City Wide Sales. UPSALA GARAGE SALE: May 18, 19, 20. Boys 0-7, girls 0-3T, adult clothes, stroller, booster high chair, toys, misc. 2393 50th St., Burtrum. Saturday $4 bag sale. UPSALA CITY WIDE Garage sales, Friday, May 19th: 8am-6pm; Saturday, May 20th: 8am-12pm. Maps will be available. For All Your Cabinet Needs...

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She was ready to pounce, Wherever object went. Grandma dropped the green ball, The yarn rolled kitty’s way Oh! What a delightful, Tangled up mess it was Just to watch Kitty play.

GARAGE SALE: 4 families, Sat., May 20th, 9:00-4:00, Zollars, 2 miles E. of Grey Eagle on State HWY 28. PLANT SALE: Saturday, May 20th: 8:00 am-noon. Albany Legion Park, Main St., Albany. Sponsored by Stearns County Area Horticultural Society.

WANTED TO BUY: Butcher cows, bulls, fats & walkable cripples: also horses, sheep & goats. 320-235-2664. SC-odB FOR SALE: 40 ft. aluminum ladder, like new, $375. Call 320-267-5632. tfn FOR SALE: 1994 Plymouth Voyager, $700. Call 320-267-5632. tfn

FOR SALE: Swisher 44” pull behind mower, 11.5 Briggs Stratton motor, less than 28 hours, $850. Call 320-248-6570. 5/25P

FOR SALE: JD 338 baler 40 kicker, excellent condition. Call for details 320815-8922. tfn

FOR SALE: Approx. half acre corner lot with 20x30 shed in Burtrum. Call 320285-2719. 5/11

FOR SALE: JD 637 15’ rock disk, less than 1000 A. disks 21.5-21.75, exc. condition. Call 320-815-8901. tfn

BEAUTIFUL HOME: On river lot, Melrose. 3 bedroom, 1 full 2 half baths, hardwood floors, granite counter, fire place. Call 320-339-9834.

FOR SALE: Port-a-Potty, make offer. Call 320-267-5632. tfn FOR SALE: Plastic 250 gallon water container, make offer. Call 320-267-5632. tfn FOR SALE: 4x8 trailer, good for 4-wheeler or golf cart, with ramp, $425. Call 320-267-5632, between 8 am-noon. tfn FOR SALE: Pickup topper, 99 inches long, good shape, $125. Call 320-2675632. tfn FOR SALE: 1991 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat pickup with topper, 4x4. Call 320-5483567. FOR SALE: 2009 Yamaha Majesty 400 cc like new $3,600. Day 6 bicycle $550. Call 320-584-5405. FOR SALE: Two scroll saws, bench grinders, drill press, and more. Call for price, 320-573-2340. FOR SALE: Adams golf clubs, used very little. George Traeger, 320-256-3887.

UPSALA SALE: 107 Main St; May 26, 27; 8 am. Furniture, garden art.

FOR SALE: Alumacraft canoe, trailer; 2 metrodome stadium seats. Call 320-2853261.

NOW HIRING: Bartender/waitress. Double R Bar & Grill, 320-285-2965.

FOR SALE: 100 lb. upright LP tank, full, $150 cash. Call 320-584-5039.

NOW HIRING: Full time & part time cook/waitress/bartender. Apply at Hillcrest Restaurant, Albany, 320-845-2168.

FOR SALE: 1998 Ford F-150 extended cab, 4x4, 170k miles $2,500 or BO. Call 320-333-2951.

NOW HIRING: Part time bartenders, nights & weekends, will train. Apply at Corner Pub, Freeport, 320-836-2120.

SAILBOAT FOR SALE: 19’ 2” O’Day Mariner swing keel sailboat with trailer & 9-1/2 hp Johnson kicker outboard motor, $1,875. Main, Jib sails and kicker in good condition. Call/text 320-492-1404. 5/11p

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Long Prairie: Terrace Townhome Melrose: Village Townhome East Village Townhome Contact Jeri at 320-250-7932 Glenwood: Gables Townhome Sauk Centre: Centre Crossing Townhome Centre Village Townhome Little Falls: Edgewater Townhome Courtyard Townhome Royalton: Platwood Townhome

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Millwood Township is seeking a road grader & snow plow operator to begin this summer. If interested contact: Chad: 320-248-3404 Carl: 320-292-3046 Lornie: 320-249-3772

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.

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

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SAILBOAT FOR SALE: 1982 14 ft. AMF TRAC 14 Catamaran sailboat, $575. Sails & tramp in good condition; jib is roller furling. Call/text 320-492-1404. 5/11p

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