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If you don’t believe you are a salesperson, I encourage you to rethink your position because the probability that you will become successful is significantly diminished.

This is the lesson that I would give to people who might tell me that my most recent book is not for them. “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World” is for everyone, especially now.

The hardcover edition was published in November 2011. The paperback version comes out May 1 and contains 10 new chapters and nine new “quickies,” including sections on such important topics as relationships/networking and time management. I’d like to share a preview of the new material.

Networks are the foundation of business. Robert Kiyosaki, author of “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” hit the nail on the head when he wrote, “The richest people in the world look for and build networks.

Everyone else looks for work.”

Ace networkers learn to master the navigation and the niceties that earn networkers acceptance, respect and authority. Here are three road-tested tips: 1. Create timelines for your net-

working goals. Be patient. Understand that it may take one or two years to position yourself in a network. Always plan the supporting network routes to business objectives far ahead. Totally determined to sell a major prospect and ready to make a proposal in 18 months? Is the buyer an opera buff or dedicated to funding a dialysis center? Are you building a network path to mesh with those passions?

2. Don’t stall answers. When you acquire a serious network presence, you’ll be asked for favors in no time. Don’t be slow to answer calls, even if you can’t promise your contact much help. Networks telegraph who the fast responders and who the slowpokes are. The biggest mistake you can make is not to answer a viable network member who is reaching out to you. That remains true even if it’s just to tell them “no” in a clear and polite way.

3. Act confidently and take meaningful risks. In networking, as in anything else, the wise person isn’t the one who makes the fewest mistakes. It’s the one who learns the most from them.

Discussing time management, my favorite lesson comes from the late Peter Drucker, who said, “Until we can manage time, we can manage nothing else.”

We all start out in life with one thing in common - the same number of minutes and hours in each day. So why do some people accomplish so much, and others, very little? Because so few of us have learned to beat the clock.

For a salesperson, time isn’t next to money in the asset column. It is money.

Perhaps the most important lesson I ever learned is that not everyone’s clock ticks to the same drumbeat. I poked around and learned that 9 to 5 didn’t have to

be 9 to 5. It didn’t matter how my clock ticked. What mattered was how my prospects’ clocks ticked.

Some buyers came in at 6 a.m. Some worked until 7 p.m. Some worked Saturday mornings. That boiled down to an edge, if I chose to use it - for three hours every morning, two hours every afternoon and four hours on Saturday. This was invaluable competition-free time.

Naturally, these time slots turned out to be my most productive opportunities.

So I changed the playing-field clock.

Then I changed my contact tactics. Cold calls were out. I always called ahead to make sure the buyer was in. I made creative appointments and asked for only 300 seconds of the buyer’s time. Sounds basic, but the message said my product was special. It was as special as the working hours of my customers.

Not only did these details help me manage my own schedule more efficiently. They helped guarantee that I was up to bat when the prospects were greatest for a maximum payoff.

Along with these two subjects, I’ve added chapters on topics including how to be prepared should you ever lose your Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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MAY 17 • Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions 5th Annual Community Appreciation Picnic from 4-8 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Fire Hall.

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MAY 18 • Stearns County Area Horticultural Society Plant Sale from 8 a.m.-noon at the Albany Legion Park.

MAY 25 • Burnhamville Township Clean Up Day from 9-11 a.m. at the Lions Park, Burtrum. See ad on page 9.

MAY 26 • Grey Eagle/Swanville Knights of Columbus Council Sausage & Eggs Breakfast from 8 a.m.-12 noon at St. Joseph’s Church Hall, Grey Eagle.

MAY 27 • Memorial Day Services at 10 a.m. at the Upsala Area School. Upsala First Response Team Fundraiser to follow at the Upsala City Park.

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Board Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Holdingford City Center.

JUNE 8 • 36th Annual Munichfest in New Munich.

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JULY 27 • 2nd Annual Michael Lodermeier Memorial Softball Tournament starting at 9 a.m. at the Lindbergh Lions Recreational Complex Softball Fields, Little Falls.

ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

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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.

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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.

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Card of Thanks

My heartfelt thanks to those who sent cards, called with words of condolences or sent memorials with the passing of my sister, Elaine. Thanks to Chico & Lori, job, execution intelligence and the imLinda & Jim, Gene & Bernie and John for the extra favors in my absence. Your portance of volunteering.

Will any of these ideas require mathoughtfulness & kindness will never be forgotten. jor changes? Probably not, but I hope Bernice Tschida they help you see the importance of sell The Jared Leyendecker family would like to thank everyone who attended the ing skills for success in any field.

Mackay’s Moral: You’ve heard me benefit on April 27th and supported our family. Thanks to everyone that donated items for the silent auction at the benefit. We also want to thank everyone who helped say it many times, “Little things mean a out with the preparation of the food and gathering the auction items. Also thanks to lot - not true. Little things mean everyeveryone who has helped the family out in any way. It is greatly appreciated. Thanks thing.”

Reprinted with permission from naagain. tionally syndicated columnist Harvey Jared Leyendecker Family Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks To Submit a Card of Thanks the cost is $2.50 for the first 50 words, 10¢ for Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got each additional word. MUST BE PREPAID. Mail to: Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Hometown News, 29442 120th St., Grey Eagle, MN 56336.

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Obituaries Margaret M. Hellmann

Margaret M. Hellmann, age 91 of Melrose, formerly of Grey Eagle, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at the CentraCare Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle with Rev. Ronald Dockendorf officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Margaret Mary Arceneau was born November 30, 1921 in St. Martin, Minnesota to John and Theresia (Blonigen) Arceneau. On October 9, 1945 she married Innocent Hellmann at St. Martin Catholic Church in St. Martin. The couple farmed in Elrosa and moved to Grey Eagle where they farmed for over 30 years. They then retired and moved to Melrose. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle, Schanhaar-Otte VFW Post 7050 Auxiliary, and the St. Mary’s Christian Mothers in Melrose. Margaret enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and traveling and she loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children, Helen (Edmund) Boecker of Grey Eagle, Jane (Joseph) Kalthoff of Albany, Ronald (Vicki) Hellmann of Melrose, Larry “Chico” (Lori) Hellmann of Grey Eagle,

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Michael “Mike” O’Brien Thom (Diana) Hellmann of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Michael (Laura) Hellmann of Melrose, and Mary Kay (Kevin) Graves of Grey Eagle; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Anna Mae Schneider of Meire Grove; and brother, Bernard (JoAnn) Arceneau of Elrosa.

Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Innocent Hellmann on July 24, 2005; grandson, John Boecker; sisters, Dorothy Wenker, Hildegard Lemke, Jenny Blommel, Betty Herzog, and Della Feldewerd; and brothers, Norbert Arceneau, Clarence Arceneau, Alois Arceneau, Elmer Arceneau, and Edwin Arceneau.

Serving as casket bearers were Helen Boecker, Jane Kalthoff, Ronald Hellmann, Larry “Chico” Hellmann, Thom Hellmann, Michael Hellmann, and Mary Kay Graves. Cross bearer was Trisha Graves and scripture bearer was Nicole Triebenbach.

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

Norma Jackson

A celebration of life for Norma Jackson, age 77 who passed away January 14, 2013, will be held Saturday May 18th at 11 AM at the Episcopal Church of the Good Samaritan in Sauk Centre, MN. Norma is survived by her husband, James and children; David, Jared and Kathryn and son-in-law Mike.

Luncheon will be served at the Greenwald Pub, in Greenwald following the Service.

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Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Friday, May 17, 2013 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Avon for Michael “Mike” O’Brien, 70, who died Sunday at his home. Rev. Blane Wasnie, OSB will officiate and burial will be private. Friends and relatives may call from 5:00–8:00 PM Thursday, May 16, 2013 at the Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Avon and one hour prior to services Friday at the church in Avon.

Michael Charles O’Brien was born in Minneapolis on January 28, 1943 to Eugene and Lois (Hutchins) O’Brien.

Mike married Rachel Meagher on February 1, 1969 at Christ the King Church in Minneapolis. He has lived in the Avon area since 1976.

Mike attended the University of Minnesota and received a BBA in Computer Programming from Brown Institute. He was a computer programmer for the St. Paul Companies for five years

Elmer H. Arnzen

Elmer H. Arnzen, age 79, of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at his home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, May 14 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating.

Inurnment followed in the parish cemetery.

Elmer Herman Arnzen was born August 19, 1933 in St. Rosa, Minnesota to Herman and Clara (Van Heel) Arnzen. He married Mary Ann Vogel on November 23, 1954 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Melrose. Elmer did carpentry work for 15 years, was employed as a steeplejack for nine years and at West Kraft Foods in Melrose for

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and moved to St. Cloud when he purchased the Crown Liquor Store in Waite Park. He owned and operated the liquor store for 22 years.

Mike participated in many community and parish activies. He was a member of St. Benedict’s Catholic Church, president of the Parish Council, and Finance committee. He was a member of the St. Cloud Area United Way Budget and Allocation Committee. Mike volunteered as a teacher of math and physics at the Bristol Learning Academy in Bristol, TN, the VA Hospital in St. Cloud and a Boy Scout Leader in Avon. He was also a member of the Elks.

Mike owned a home in Key Largo, FL for 11 years and spent his retirement scuba diving. He became a dive master and earned all the badges that zealous scuba divers can earn. He also was proprietor of “Hotel O’Brien” where all his favorite friends and relatives from Minnesota spent their winter vacations.

Mike is survived by his wife, Rachel of Avon; his sons, Daniel (Christine) of Forman, ND, Patrick of Sioux Falls, SD; sister, Connie Culey of Tacoma, WA; one granddaughter, Madison Mykel; and many nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his parents.

23 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and listening to country music.

Elmer was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Arnzen of Melrose; children, Sandra (Mike) Zakrajshek of Sartell, Ken (Pat) Arnzen of Sauk Centre, Brian Arnzen of Avon and Brenda Stang of Paynesville; seven grandchildren, Eric, Corey and Morgan Zakrajshek, Devin and Kali Arnzen, Brittany and Dalton Stang; great-grandson, Braxton; sister, Susan Vogel of Melrose; and many nieces and nephews.

Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; son, Kevin Arnzen; brothers and sisters, Gertrude Ostendorf, Alois Arnzen, Martha Stanczyk, Marie Becker, Andrew Arnzen, Rose Tieman, Bridget Waldvogel, Esther Tobroxen and Bernelda Rhode.

Serving as urn bearer was Devin Arnzen. Cross bearer was Dalton Stang and scripture bearer was Corey Zakrajshek. Reader was Eric Zakrajshek.

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Love is Heaven on Earth

By Saralee Perel “Love each other,” my friend, Bill, said to my husband and me last month at a reception after his father’s funeral.

“That’s what it’s all about.”

Even though just a few moments prior, I watched him help take his dad’s coffin down the church aisle to the hearse, his smile was as radiant as always. He was looking around the reception room, where scores of people from near and far were catching up and sharing memories – and he seemed at peace.

I believe that Bill was feeling grateful for his community of kinship, whether related by blood or not, who were a part of his life.

Earlier, I felt a self-imposed separateness. Having never been to a Catholic Church, I had prejudiced ideas.

I visualized a dark cloud would be hovering over the congregation. I thought the priest, Father Mark Hession, would have a commanding booming voice, as he avowed the severity of life and all of its gloomy parts. I figured the topic of the sermon would be our sins and what on earth we should do to repent.

Yet as the celebration of Bill’s father’s life began, I unexpectedly opened my eyes and my heart. Father Mark was gentle, loving, comforting and as warm as the glorious spring day. He spoke about how separations such as race, religion, age or status shouldn’t matter. “We’re in this together. There is room for us all. We are all accepted and loved.”

In a recent e-mail response to me, Father Mark wrote about “our shared diversity” in the church that day. Since he knew I was Jewish, he added, “You will always be welcomed – and safe and respected – here.” He signed off: “Shalom, Mark.”

In Bill’s poignant eulogy, he said

that his father openly displayed his love for his family. “It didn’t matter whether you were a relation by blood, marriage or adoption. All of his children and their spouses were treated the same.”

It all came together, with neither Bill nor the priest knowing ahead of time that they’d be sharing the same message – a message of love for others, no matter how they may be categorized. How important could a message possibly be?

We all joyously sang the words to a song I used to sing when I was a little girl attending synagogue.

Let there be peace on earth And let it begin with me.

I was transformed to feeling united with every single person in that church.

With God as our father Brothers all are we.

Let me walk with my brother In perfect harmony.

On that beautiful day, I learned to treasure, even more, my friendship with those I’m blessed to know – especially Bill.

Bill shared an experience on Facebook that took place on the last night he and his father were together. “In the last few months, it was hard for my dad to say more than a single word, so I asked questions he could answer in a simple way: yes or no, lemonade or milk, bathroom or bedroom. Before I left, I said, ‘I love you,’ and I paused and said, ‘I’m proud of you.’ My dad said, slowly, but quite distinctly, ‘I’m proud of you.’

Hearing those words at that moment was the greatest thing I could ever hope to hear.”

After reading that, I cried with sorrow.

Today, Bill’s words make me smile.

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Stearns History Museum Celebrates Minnesota Through The Lens: Three New Century Farms

In June, with the installation of commemorative markers, the Stearns History Museum will honor three Stearns County families by designating their farms as Century Farms. The Museum’s Century Farm program recognizes the long history of Stearns County farmers as stewards of the land and the tradition of passing down a way of life to family members.

These three new Century Farms - in Albany, Getty, and Saint Joseph townships - bring the number of 100+ year farms to 432, tops in the state and mark the 35th Anniversary of the program.

At each farm site, the Museum installs a brown, rustic stained wooden marker with white lettering attached to a treated

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Begun in 1978 as a local spinoff of the Minnesota State Fair/The Farmer Magazine program, this award recognizes and honors farm families that have owned at least 50 acres continuously for 100 or more years.

We acknowledge Stearns County Parks and the Sentenced to Serve program of the Highway Department.

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Bill to redefine marriage passes House Last Thursday’s vote on the House floor to allow gay marriage in Minnesota was pivotal. I knew how I was going to vote, based on my personal conviction in the belief of traditional marriage and on the results of this district’s vote last November on the Marriage Amendment. What made the day so important was the realization that we were going to vote on an issue that could potentially change how society operates in Minnesota.

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Going in, we were told the vote would be close, although the Democrats probably had a vote or two to spare in putting them over the 68 votes needed for passage. After several hours of debate, the vote came quickly. The final margin wasn’t that close, at 75-59, putting Minnesota in the position of becoming the 12th state to recognize gay marriage. The Senate will vote on the same legislation early this week, and Gov. Dayton has said he will sign the bill, which would go into effect August 1.

An announcement over the weekend that an agreement had been reached among Democratic leadership on a tax bill sets the stage for passage of all the omnibus spending bills still awaiting action in this final week of the session.

Once that revenue number is fixed, then final spending targets can be given to each bill and the conference committees can finish their work. We are scheduled to be on the House floor every day this week, including Saturday, Sunday, and next Monday, May 20, the final day of the session.

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Upsala First Response Team Memorial Day fundraiser is May 27th. The Fundraiser will include a picnic in the park with hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, pie, ice cream, and all the fixings. All funds collected will be put towards new equipment for the Upsala First Response team.

A picnic will follow the Memorial Day services held 10 a.m. at Upsala Area School. Picnic location will be at the Upsala City Park, if bad weather it will be relocated to the Upsala recreation building.

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Local Municipality Minutes Grey Eagle Township May 6, 2013 Call to Order: Ron Frericks called the meeting to order at 8:00 p.m. The pledge of allegiance was recited.

Members Present: Ron Frericks, Ray Bense, Mary Ann Primus, Mike Rohe & Bev Eggerth.

Agenda Approval: A prelimi-

nary agenda was presented. Ron asked if there were additions to the agenda. Ray made the motion to accept the agenda. Mike made the second. All in favor. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes: The clerk provided copies of the April 1, 2013 minutes to the board. Mike made the motion to approve the minutes as written. Ray made the

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second, all in favor. Minutes approved.

Zoning Report: Bev reported one kitchen addition permit. Bev then presented a variance request the county wanted the township to sign. The variance would allow <1 ft. setback for a septic drain field from a township road right of way instead of the required 10 ft. set-

1. Wash and rinse canning jars; keep hot until ready to use. Prepare lids according to manufacturer’s directions.

2. Wash asparagus well, but gently, under running water. Cut stems from the bottom to leave spears with tips that fit into the canning jar with a little more than ½-inch headspace. Peel garlic cloves. Place a garlic clove at the bottom of each jar, and tightly pack asparagus into hot jars with the blunt ends down.

3. In a sauce pan combine water, vinegar, hot peppers (optional), salt and dill seed. Bring to a boil. Place one hot pepper (if used) in each jar over asparagus spears. Pour boiling hot pickling brine over spears, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.

4. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace if needed. Wipe rims of jars with a dampened, clean paper towel; apply two-piece metal canning lids.

5. Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes.

Allow pickled asparagus to sit in processed jars for 3 to 5 days before consumption for best flavor development.

Source: So Easy to Preserve, University of Georgia.

Residents of Burnhamville Township Clean Up Day

Burnhamville Township will host a clean up day for residents at the Lions park in Burtrum. On Saturday May 25, 2013 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.

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Grey Eagle Township is looking for someone to maintain the swimming beach on Big Birch Lake. Duties would include putting in the dock and fall removal, general clean-up and mowing as needed. Interested applicant must be at least 16 years old and provide proof of insurance. This would be for the 2013 season and would be paid at the end of summer. Please contact one of the township’s supervisors or Mary Ann Primus, clerk @ 320-285-4551.

back. The board felt they needed more information and requested the clerk sent a letter to the county asking for more information before a decision could be made. Bev also presented a complaint that the county passed down against a property owner stating they were scraping cars and metal without a permit and had concerns for environmental hazards. The complaint had no signature; therefore the board felt it was not required to take any action.

Ray stated the property in question is not scraping cars and junk metal anyway. Future complaints need to be signed and dated to be addressed by the township board.

Town Clerk’s Report: Clerk presented the claims list for April.

Claims list included 15 claims for a total of $7,013.88. Mike made the motion to approve the claims. Ray made the second, Motion carried unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report: Mary Ann Primus presented the treasurer’s report as follows: Beginning Balance as of March 31, 2013: $203,496.70; Checks cleared: 19, $25,263.40; Deposits including interest: $4,368.08; Balance as of April 30, 2013: $182,601.38; Outstanding Deposits: 0.00; Outstanding Checks: 0.00; Cash Available: $182,601.38; CD Balance: $102,643.52.

Ray made the motion to accept the treasurer’s report. Second by Mike. All in favor, Motion carried.

Road and Bridge Report: Road check was done. Most roads in good shape. Ray felt Herdering could pull the sides in on gravel roads then level the center but leave areas for the water to run off. Ray will take the sign list to the county.

Ray made the motion to accept the bids for gravel and dust control that were presented by Herdering Inc. Mike made the second, motion carried.

Additional agenda items: Ray reported on the Todd County Township Officers mtg at Browerville.

Mostly updates of what had been done in the past year.

He brought back the road certification and sign program papers.

Ray did say that irrigations systems will now need to be licensed by the county and state. Notice will be posted and published for interested parties to do beach maintenance.

Short Course will be held in June at St. Cloud.

Public Comment: Adjournment: Motion by Ray to adjourn the meeting. Mike made the second. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

Minutes not approved.

Mary Ann Primus, Clerk/Treasurer

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP

Grey Eagle Township will be contracting for dust abatement treatment of gravel roads during the month of May. Magnesium Chloride suppressant will be applied at the cost to the property owner of $35.00 per hundred feet. If you are interested in having the gravel road treated in front of your property, send a check and a note indicating the area you wish to have treated and include your address to:

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If you have questions call Mary Ann Primus at 320 285-4551.

Mary Ann Primus, Grey Eagle Township Clerk May 7, 2013

Morrison county recycling and cleanup day grants were presented to the council. The city will receive $375.00 for clean-up day and $1,176.00 for recycling. Jim Molitor made a motion to have the mayor sign these grants from Morrison County, Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

City clean up day is set for May 4, 2013, 9:00-11:00 a.m.

A reminder that the Board of Appeal and Equalization is set for Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 2:00pm in the Swanville Senior Center.

As of yet, there has not been a resident showing interest or applied for the position to fill the empty council seat.

Estimates were looked at for a new mower. It was decided by council to have Jim Molitor check into buying a new mower and get the new bid by next council meeting.

Mayor Peterson stated she has been getting many complaints from residents that there are dogs running around the city. A notice will be put into the Flyer asking dog owners to keep dogs confined or on leashes or they will be picked up.

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. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at 7:30 p.m.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Tim Grittner and seconded by AJ Johnson to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 9:00 p.m.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/ Treasurer

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Swanville City April 2, 2013 Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Senior Center on Tuesday, April 2, 2013. The meeting called to order 7:30 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Peterson, AJ Johnson, Jim Molitor, and Tim Grittner. Also present: Mike

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Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held March 5, 2013 were read. AJ Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes as read. Tim Grittner 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 AJ Johnson to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

A walk through on the Rhoda Avenue Project was done by council members prior to the council meeting. Mike Rude, city engineer, presented 3 resolutions which needed to be passed to continue with the Rhoda Avenue project. The first resolution is for applying for financing from the Department of Health. The next resolution is confirming to meet and comply with all regulations on the project and the last one to comply with state and federal laws pertaining to this project. Jim Molitor made a motion to have the Mayor sign these resolutions. Tim Grittner seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Having all residents and businesses be hook up to city water was discussed. Jim Molitor made a motion to have all residents be hooked up to city water in 5 years and to have all businesses hooked up to city water in 2 years, Tim Grittner seconded the motion.

All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Council then opened refuse and recycling bids. Bids were received from Waste Management and City Sanitary Service. After discussion Tim Grittner made a motion to grant Waste Management a 3 year contract. AJ Johnson seconded the motion. All members vote in favor, motion carried.

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Stearns County Breakfast on the Farm set for June 1 The 6th Annual Stearns County Breakfast on the Farm will be held at Groetsch Dairy, owned by the Steve and Lisa Groetsch family, on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 8:00 a.m.-Noon. The Kimball Lions will be cooking up a hearty breakfast of Swany Cakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee and milk for $5/person. Children 5 and under eat free! The event will include children’s activities, a farm animal petting zoo, tours of the farm, a visit from Princess Kay of the Milky Way, an obstacle course with the Vikings Cheerleaders and live radio broadcasts with KCLD and WILD Country. Come join the many agricultural community sponsors to celebrate June Dairy Month. Bring the whole family to this agricultural awareness event and see a dairy farm in action! The event will occur rain or shine!

Getting to the event: From St. Cloud Take Interstate 94 west to Avon (Exit 153). Watch for directional signs in Avon.

• At the top of the exit ramp, turn right onto Avon Ave. / County Road 9 and go north. • Turn left onto 1st St. NW / County Road 54 (also known as the Frontage Road).• Follow County Road 54 into Albany. Watch for signs in Albany. Parking will be at the Albany Public School. A free shuttle bus will take you the farm. (There will be NO parking at the farm.)

From the West: Take Interstate 94 east to Albany (Exit 147). Watch for directional signs. • At the bottom of the exit ramp, turn left onto 8th St. and go north. • To avoid road construction in downtown Albany, follow directional signs to parking. Watch for parking signs. Parking will be at the Albany Public School. A FREE shuttle bus will

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May 14, 2013: At 5:46 a.m. the Todd County Sheriff’s Office received a call of a car deer accident that occurred on County Road 2 near the intersection of 331st Ave. in Grey Eagle Township, Sect. 14. Ronald Jacobs, rural Burtrum, was travelling westbound on County Road 2 when he struck two deer in the traffic lane with his Dodge truck. Ronald was not injured and his truck received moderate damage to the passenger side front area.

The Groetsch Family – 2013 Stearns County Breakfast on the Farm hosts are (from left to right) Matthew, Lisa, Jennifer, Katelyn and Steve.

take you the farm. (There will be NO parking at the farm.)

Platinum sponsors include: AgStar Financial Services, American Foods Group/Long Prairie Packing, BASF, Big Gain Inc./Ecker Feed Service, Central Minnesota Credit Union, Centra Sota Cooperative, Freeport State Bank, Leedstone, Lely USA, Midwest Machinery,

Stearns County American Dairy Association, Stearns County Farm Bureau, Stearns Electric Association, Thomsens Greenhouse, and Zoetis.

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Keep birds healthy, avoid moldy birdseed

Moldy birdseed and unclean bird feeders can make birds sick, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said.

In spring and in hot, humid weather it is common for mold to form on wet birdseed. The mold can cause a fatal avian disease called aspergillosis, which affects the birds’ respiratory systems.

Carrol Henderson, supervisor of the DNR nongame wildlife program, urges people to rake or sweep up any fallen seeds and seed hulls under their feeder to prevent moldy conditions from occurring on the ground. “These seeds can also attract meadow voles, house mice or other rodents, and the growth inhibitor in sunflower hulls can cause

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Salmonella is another disease that affects birds and is associated with unclean feeders. It is extremely important, Henderson said, to keep a bird feeder clean to minimize the threat of disease.

To clean a feeder, he suggests using a solution of two ounces of bleach

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with one gallon of water and scrub the entire surface, or 10 parts water to one part bleach. Always allow the cleaned feeder to dry out in the sun, as the sunlight will help kill bacteria on the feeder.

Hummingbird feeders should be cleaned about every week to 10 days during the summer to keep the sugar water from producing mold.

Keep the feed dry by using a hopper-type feeder or a fly-through feeder and always scrape out old seed that accumulates in the corners. Tray feeders with a screen bottom will allow seeds to dry out from above and below after a rain shower. “Remember not to put out too many seeds at once because if the seeds are several inches thick, they can still become moldy in the center of a feeder with a screen bottom,” Henderson said.

More information on attracting and feeding birds is available in “Wild about Birds: The DNR Bird Feeding Guide” and “Landscaping for Wildlife.”

Both books are for sale at Minnesota’s Bookstore in St. Paul. These books were made possible by the donations to the nongame wildlife fund.

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Turtles now crossing roads to reach nests

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking people to leave turtles alone as the turtles cross roads to reach nesting areas.

Each year at this time, many female turtles move from lakes, ponds, wetlands, rivers and streams to nesting areas, where they deposit their eggs in self-excavated nests.

Unfortunately, many nesting areas are separated from the turtles’ wintering areas by roads they cross as they make their way to nests.

“Many turtles and other species are killed on Minnesota roads each year, especially during the nesting season,” said Carol Hall, DNR herpetologist.

People can help reduce turtle road death in these ways: • Allow unassisted road crossings. When turtles can safely cross roads unaided due to a lack of oncoming traffic, allow them to do so.

Observe from a distance and avoid rapid movements. Doing otherwise may cause turtles to change direction, stop, or seek shelter within their shells.

• Avoid excessive handling. Excessive handling can disrupt normal behavior. Prolonged examination of turtles should be limited to only one or two turtles of each species.

• Maintain travel direction. Always move turtles in the same direction they were traveling when encountered. Turtles should always be moved across roadways in as direct a line as possible.

People who see a turtle or other animal on the road, should slow down, and safely drive around it. Many people want to help turtles cross the road but the best approach is to let the turtle cross on its own. There are nine turtle species in the state, some of which are protected.

For more information on Minnesota turtles: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/reptiles_amphibians/turtles/index.html.

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UPSALA SALE: 107 Main Street, May 24, 25; 8 am. Furniture, garden art.

HOUSE CLEANING: Will do house/ cabin cleaning on regular basis or seasonal. References available. Call Janine at 320-285-5902.

JK-tfnB FRUIT TREES: Honeycrisp, Zestar, Harold red apples, cherry, pear, apricot, all trees potted and $25-$30. Call 320632-3412.

5/23P WANTED TO BUY: Slaughter cows, also lumpjaw cattle, foundered steers, etc. (Pay with green.) Henry Kasper, 320-547-9913, cell 320-360-9913.

7/11P WANTED TO BUY: Standing timber: White Oak, Red Oak, Maple, Basswood, Pine, & Poplar. Baum’s Logging, Burtrum, MN. Office: 320-285-3565, Cell: 320-815-1863.

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Looking for a meaningful service experience? Helping Hands Outreach is seeking a VISTA to start in August to serve for 1 year. A VISTA is a volunteer who receives a Living Allowance of $926/monthly, medical coverage and child care, holidays and other times off as agreed upon, an Education Award of $5,550 for tuition OR an End-of-Service Stipend of $1,500 cash, and an all-expenses-paid 4-day orientation before the year of service. Service hours are flexible. Our VISTA volunteer will help us expand our services in a rural area near St. Cloud. It’s a great chance to build one’s resume and get a great hands-on experience helping build services for persons in need, primarily older adults and adults with disabilities. EOE. Deadline to apply June 1st.

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WANTED: Junk appliances: stove, washers, dryers, freezers, water heaters, air conditioners; also junk riding lawn mowers, free pick up, no charge. Call Joe 320-250-3228.

5/16P WANTED: People, over 60 years of age, interested in an “Exercise Class” at Grey Eagle Senior Center. Call 320285-5523 or 320-285-2081.

WANTED: Clarinet for beginning band student. Call 612-597-2998 or 320-2855262.

WANTED: Bunk beds & microwave (prefer over-the-range type). Call 320285-2009 after 5:00 pm.

FOR SALE: Fifth wheel camper, skyline, one slide out, 24.5 feet (lite), $7,500. Call 320-573-2340.

FOR SALE: Woodworking equipment, table saw w/stand, planer, router w/ table, edge/spindle sander, drill press, misc. items. Call 320-248-0073.

FOR SALE: 120 feet chain link fencing with poles and two gates, $150 or best offer. Call 320-285-3091.

FOR SALE: U-type clothes line poles, $30 or B/O. Call 320-285-2719.

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FOR SALE: Ladies black medium Harley Davidson jacket, excellent condition, $125. Call/text for pictures, 320630-8620.

FOR SALE: Impala LT 2007, great shape, low miles,new tires, remote start, asking $10,490. Call 320-420-5435.

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Pelican Peak 4-H Club Recycling Event

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The 4-H Club reserves the right to deny any item.

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