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Life is what you give back -By Harvey Mackay A son and his father are walking in the mountains. Suddenly, the boy falls, scrapes his knee and screams, “AAAhhhhh!!!” To the son’s surprise, he hears his voice repeating, somewhere in the mountains,
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“AAAhhhhhhhhh!!!” Curious, he yells, “Who are you?” He receives the same answer, “Who are you?” Angered at the response, he screams, “Coward!” He receives the answer, “Coward!” He looks to his father and asks, “What’s going on?” The father smiles and says, “My son, pay attention.” And he screams to the mountain, “I admire you!” The voice answers, “I admire you!”
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Again the man screams, “You are a champion!” The voice answers, “You are a champion!” The boy is surprised but does not understand. Then the father explains: “People call this echo, but really this is life. It gives you back everything you say and do. Our life is simply a reflection of our actions. If you want more love in the world, create more love in your heart. If you want competence in your team, improve your competence. This relationship applies to everything, in all aspects of life. Life will give you back everything you have given it.” Graduation season is upon us, and today I will devote my column to those who are about to embark on a new chapter in their lives. That isn’t limited to new grads, by the way – every day is a new chapter for each of us. Waking up every morning hoping something wonderful will happen, or someone will appear who will change your life, is the equivalent of letting something or someone else control your life. You need to be in charge. You need to decide what actions you will take that will come back to you. And then, integrate those actions into your daily life. That may be a tall order for someone just starting out in a career, but you do have choices.
If that all sounds vague, it is because I can’t recommend specifics. What I can do is remind you of a few basic rules of life. • Life isn’t fair. You’ve heard this over and over, and yet when someone else gets the promotion, makes more money or takes credit for your work, you beat yourself up wondering what happened. Don’t! If the situation is beyond your control, get over it and move on to the next opportunity. Wasting time being bitter will never make you better. • Don’t just let things happen to you, make things happen for you. If you need more training or education, find a way to make it happen. If you truly hate your job, figure out where the problem is and fix it if you can. If you can’t, look for other employment or let your entrepreneurial instincts take over. When Woody Allen said, “90 percent of life is showing up,” he didn’t mention that the other 10 percent is what makes the difference in your life. • Sometimes it’s risky not to take Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3
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Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 a risk. Making a dream come true only happens when you step outside your comfort zone and chart new territory. And a funny thing will happen: After you start out taking small risks, you will become more comfortable taking larger – and more rewarding – risks. • Pay attention. Stay on top of trends, developments, technology and opportunities. If you can see changes ahead, you can plan and position yourself rather than reacting and regretting. Few things in business stay secret for long. Listen and observe so you can be prepared. • Give back. My father drilled this lesson into my head from the beginning. There is always someone somewhere who needs your help, your financial support or your expertise. Give without expecting anything in return. You’ll benefit in ways you never anticipated. These rules are simple enough. Following them is not. You need to decide what is truly important to you,
what values you will live by. Give serious thought to how you want to live so that you can be content with what life gives you back. For all the new graduates staring at their futures and wondering what’s ahead, as well as students of life in general, my wish is that you will never feel like life just happened to you. I wish you success, happiness, wisdom in your decisions and the power to live your dreams. Mackay’s Moral: Life is what you make it. Make it great! Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey
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Obituaries Beatrice C. Tschida
Beatrice C. Tschida, age 80 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 25, 2015 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 29 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating and Rev. Ken Thielman concelebrating. Interment will be in St. Rose of Lima Cemetery in St. Rosa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Friday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. Christian Mothers will pray at 6 p.m. followed by parish prayers at 7 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Beatrice Christina Douvier was born October 15, 1934 in Holding Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Frank and Rose (VanHeel) Douvier. She was united in marriage to Victor Tschida on September 4, 1952 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in St. Francis. Beatrice farmed with her husband and raised their family of eleven children in the St. Rosa area for 54 years. They retired and moved to Melrose where they have lived for the past nine years. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose and the St.
Alan J. Kedrowski
Alan J. Kedrowski, 53 year old resident of rural Long Prairie, MN passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015 as a result of an auto accident. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 A.M. on
Rose of Lima Christian Mothers. Beatrice enjoyed working word find and other puzzles, embroidering, planting flowers, and taking an occasional trip to the casino. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Victor Martin Tschida of Melrose; children, Sylvester “Ves” (Ellie) Tschida of Upsala, Sue (Dan) Harren of Melrose, Steve (Linda) Tschida of Melrose, Sam (Carol) Tschida of Avon, Sandy (Charlie) Boeckermann of St. Francis, Stan (Cindy) Tschida of Albany, Scott (Lois) Tschida of Melrose, Shawn (Brenda) Tschida of Albany, Stewart (Amy) Tschida of Grey Eagle, and Sheldon (Karla) Tschida of Avon; 33 grandchildren and 37 greatgrandchildren; brothers and sisters, Dorene (Frank) Gerads of Holdingford, Irene (Rod) Gerads of Albany, Jim (Judy) Douvier of Avon, Eugene Douvier of Randall, and Allan (Renee) Douvier of St. Francis, and Rita Douvier of Melrose. Beatrice was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rose Douvier; son, Sherwin “Herm” Tschida; grandson, Brian Boeckermann; brother, Melvin Douvier; and sisters, Jeanette Tschida and Diane Becker. Serving as casket bearers will be Sylvester, Sam, Stan, Scott, Shawn, Stewart, and Sheldon Tschida. Cross bearer will be Richard Boeckermann and scripture bearer will be Ashley Kerzman. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
Saturday, May 30, 2015 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Swanville, MN with Father Ronald Dockendorf officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the church. Burial will be at 2 PM on Monday, June 1st the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery north of Little Falls. Military Rites will be conducted by the Minnesota State Honor Guard.
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Gwen C. Gray (Derichs), age 53 of Melrose, died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A gather of family and friends will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 29 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. Gwen Caroline Schreifels was born July 25, 1961 in Melrose, Minnesota to Cyril and Valeria (Stueve) Schreifels. On May 3, 1980 she married Thomas “Tom” Derichs at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose. Tom passed away on December 6, 2006. On December 27, 2008 she married Lyle Gray. Gwen worked at Midwest Screen Printing in Melrose until
Angeline “Angie” Stangler Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Angeline “Angie” Stangler, age 83, of Albany, was Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Father Cletus Connors, OSB officiated and burial took place in the parish cemetery. Angie passed away Thursday morning May 21, 2015 surrounded by family. Angie was born on March 20, 1932 to John and Mary (Heinen) Bloch in Albany. She grew up with 12 siblings and graduated from high school. On June 15, 1955, she married Ambrose Stangler at Seven Dolors Church in Albany and their union welcomed eight children. Angie was a homemaker and a stay-athome mom her entire life and enjoyed her children. Angie was a great cook and made desserts for every meal. She loved to garden, be active, and go for walks.
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Angie was a woman of faith and prayed her rosary daily. She was a member of Seven Dolors, Christian Mothers, and the Legion Auxiliary. Angie is survived by her children Mark (Bonnie) Stangler, Melrose; Gary (Joan) Stangler, Freeport; Keith (Agatha) Stangler, Forest Lake; Bruce (Luanne) Stangler, St. Cloud; Glen (Peggy) Stangler, Farming; Lois (John) Loch, Kimball; Janice Zizzo (Eric Firestone), New Orleans; Russel (Lisa) Stangler, Albany; her siblings Agnes Stock, Sartell; Florence Petrich, Sartell; Edwin Bloch, St. Cloud; Marcella Stangler, Cold Spring; Alfred (Mary) Bloch, Luxemburg; Robert (Carol) Bloch, Kimball; Leo (Patty) Bloch, Richmond; Norbert (Marcie) Bloch, Albany; Rita (Richard) Huberty, Cold Spring; David Bloch, St. Augusta; Patti Colliander, Waite Park; 19 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and many other family and friends. She is preceded by her parents John and Mary, her husband Ambrose in 2010, her brother Raymond Bloch, and her daughter-in-law Fran Stangler.
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2008 when she moved to Washington. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Sauk Centre and in Washington. Gwen enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, traveling, and loved playing with her granddaughter. Survivors include her husband, Lyle Gray of Entiat, Washington; mother, Valeria Schreifels of Melrose; children, Shawn Derichs of Melrose, Sara Derichs of Waite Park, and Shane (Stacie) Derichs of Hutchinson; granddaughter, Zoey Derichs; brothers and sisters, Diane (Bernie) Bueckers of Albany, Earl (Lynn) Schreifels of Arizona, Dale (Cheryl) Schreifels of Ramsey, Gary (Jan) Schreifels of Glencoe, Keith (Barb) Schreifels of Monticello, Dave (Karen) Schreifels of North Carolina, and Sue (Greg) Ramler of Albany; and many loving relatives and friends. Gwen was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas “Tom” Derichs; father, Cyril Schreifels; and sister, Jelene Hinnenkamp. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
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Roger H. Wieling
Roger H. Wieling, age 76 of Burtrum, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 29 in the visitation chapel at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Grey Eagle. A private inurnment will be held at a later date. Roger Henry Wieling was born February 28, 1939 in New Munich, Minnesota to Hugo and Rose (Holdvogt) Wieling. He was united in marriage to Judy Gaspers on September 11, 1965 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Sauk Centre. Roger worked at Wensman Implement in
New Munich and then worked at Kraft Foods in Melrose as a milk separator until his retirement in 1994. He was a part-time mechanic who loved working on tractors. Roger loved the outdoors where he would spend his time crop farming, hunting, and fishing. Survivors include his children, Patrick (Karleen) Wieling of New London, Scott (Sherrie) Wieling of Little Falls, and Tammy Aguilar of Long Prairie; grandchildren, Amber, Stephanie, Cynthia, Melanie, Michael, Jamie, and Autumn; great-grandson, Zachary; brothers, Del (Marian) Wieling of Melrose and Don (Bernie) Wieling of Melrose; sister, Joyce (Ted) Westendorf of Melrose; and sisterin-law, Ruth Wieling of New Munich. Roger was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judy Wieling; son, Todd Wieling; and brother, Norman “Dickie” Wieling. Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Grey Eagle.
Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, I recently applied for life insurance for the first time with a child rider. The insurance company denied my request for the rider portion because my son has hemophilia. Do you have any suggestions or advice? -Sarah
the event — God forbid — of a worst case scenario. An average funeral today costs around $7,000 to $10,000. You could always spend less, but if you guys have reasonable safeguards this isn’t a situation you should be facing. I mean, there are probably some things he just shouldn’t do from a common sense standpoint, right? But lots of folks have long, wonderful lives with that particular condition. It might be that as research on the disease progresses and as he gets older, there’s a possibility that he could qualify. Think about this. If you even whispered a word like “cancer” anywhere near your name 25 years ago in the insurance business, you were done — no life insurance of any kind. Nowadays, they look at all the factors involved. You can actually have had cancer and get life insurance. In short, I think there’s hope for the future. In the meantime, I would cover it with a slightly larger emergency fund. Just add a few thousand to what you would normally set aside for emergencies, because you might face some medical issues, as well. -Dave
Dear Sarah, Unfortunately, you’re going to have a difficult time with this situation. It’s generally pretty hard, for obvious reasons, for hemophiliacs to get life insurance. I hope you understand that’s a statistical statement, not a spiritual statement. You can always cover him as a child by building an emergency fund over and above the three to six months of expenses I normally recommend. A child rider is just a small policy to cover final expenses and things like that, so you could self-insure by saving up in
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Swanville May Athletes of the Month Swanville High School is pleased to announce its May Athletes of the Month: Tyler Evans for USA Baseball, Ellie Koetter for Bulldog Softball, Haileigh Sales for USA Girls’ Track, and Justin Schneider for USA Boys’ Track. Coaches’ Comments: “I am pleased to announce Tyler Evans as the May Athlete of the Month. Tyler is the kind of kid every coach loves to have. He has done everything us coaches have asked of him and doesn’t bat an eye. Tyler has played 5 different positions Tyler Evans for us this year and has done well at every position. He has been one of our top pitchers this year and over the last half of the season he has stepped up at the plate for us as well. Lastly, Tyler is a great leader and role model. Congratulations, Tyler!” Coach Adam Gerads “Ellie Koetter has been selected as the May Athlete of the Month for softball. Eliie has really developed into an excellent softball player. As a three year starter at third base, she has provided solid defense all year for us, but at the Ellie Koetter plate is where she really stands out. Her hard work, dedication, and commitment to improvement has really paid off. She leads the team in batting and has developed into an aggressive power hitter. Ellie is also respected and looked up to by the
younger players. Her leadership can be seen not only on the filed, but off the filed as well. Congratulations, Ellie!” Coach Tom Bzdok “Justin Schneider is the senior captain of the boys’ track team. He is the Swiss Army knife of the team, as he has shown a willingness to do whatever events the coaches ask him to do. For the most part that has entailed high jumping, the 400 Justin Schneider meter dash, the 800 meter run, and relays. Justin helps keep things loose at practice with his sense of humor and is always ready to help out in any way that he can. We will miss Justin’s versatility and leadership next year. Haileigh Sales is a junior sprinter and thrower on the girls’ track team. This was Haileigh’s first year on the track team and she split time between track and softball. Haileigh is another athlete that has been more than willHaileigh Sales ing to try any event the coaches suggest. She endears herself to her teammates with her ready smile and words of encouragement. She has been a consistent member of the girls’ 4x100 meter relay, which finished third in the conference track meet earning all conference honorable mention honors. We look forward to seeing what Haileigh can do next year with a season under her belt.” - Coach Pete Swisher
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Junior Carter Loven has been chosen as the Swanville May Student of the Month for grades 10-12. He is the son of Jay and Heidi Loven. K e r i e Thoma, Activities Director states “I have worked with Carter in several different aspects over the years. He has always been an extremely hard working individual who has never hesitated to do what was asked of him. He enjoys helping whenever he can, and has a lot of pride in the work he does. Carter has always been a friendly student who gets along well with others and is respectful to classmates as well as staff. Carter is one of those kids who will go out of his way to help someone. He has helped me out at school with several different projects within the activities department. He is always making me laugh and is so much fun to be around! Go Ultimate Ping-Pong! Carter is selfmotivated so others don’t have to worry if he will accomplish the tasks he starts. I have every confidence in the world that Carter will be successful in whatever he pursues in his future! Congrats to Carter Loven on this very deserving award!” Loven enjoys spending time hunting, fishing and walking in the woods. He also enjoys many sports including football, basketball, baseball and men’s
softball. His future plans are to attend Itasca Community College and to then work as a wildlife manager. Carter has been very active throughout his school career. He has played football, basketball and baseball since entering the Junior/Senior High. He has lettered in both football and basketball multiple times. Carter has been an enthusiastic part of the theater department, participating in many productions since seventh grade and also being nominated for the acting award. He has also been in band since beginning junior high. He has won the athlete of the month awards twice this year. He was also nominated for the ExCel Award. “Carter is extremely deserving of this recognition. He is a very mature young man who quietly goes about his business in a positive manner. He always seems to be in a good mood and never fails to greet you in a friendly way. Carter is able to remove himself from negative distractions and has an energetic personality that makes him enjoyable to be around. Carter is also very dependable and is a man of his words. If he says he is going to do something, you can be assured it will get done. Congratulations Carter,” adds Tom Bzdok, High School instructor. Loven’s can-do attitude does not just stay in school. He helps frequently with coaching Little League and volunteers his time at basketball for the elementary students. He also helps on many various Lion’s club projects. “Enjoy your high school career because it goes by in the blink of an eye,” is his advice for fellow classmates.
Swanville Jr. High Student of the Month Ninth grader Brooklyn Thieschafer has been chosen as the Swanville Schools May Student of the Month for grades 7-9. She is the daughter of Jay and Tara Thieschafer. “Brooklyn is very deserving of this recognition. In my Psychology class she isn’t afraid to ask questions, put in the time, or work through difficult tasks. I can see that she wants to learn about new concepts and ideas. Brooklyn’s work ethic is a constant reminder to everyone to try their hardest. It has been an honor to have her in class, and I look forward to seeing her grow academically,” states Social Studies teacher Pam Czech. Brooklyn is a three-sport athlete,
playing volleyball, basketball and softball. She has participated in all three sports since entering seventh grade. She has lettered in volleyball and basketball. During the summer, Brooklyn participates in volleyball and basketball leagues. When not doing schoolwork or athletics, Brooklyn enjoys spending time with family, going up to their cabin. She also likes being with friends, one of their favorite activities is going to dances. Char Bzdok adds, “I have had the pleasure of teaching Brook physical science this year as well as coaching her in volleyball and softball. Brook has a great work ethic both in and out of the classroom. I can always count on her for turning in her work and it being correct. Brook is a very coachable athlete who is looked up to by her peers. Her team can always count on her for giving 100% in any sports competition. Brook is very deserving of this award. Brooklyn plans on attending college. She wants other students to know to “get good grades and do well in school.”
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Delbert and Marian Wieling
Delbert and Marian (Thomes) Wieling were married June 5, 1965, at St. Boniface Church in Cold Spring The couple will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house at Lake Maria Club House, New Munich on Saturday, June 6th, 2015 from 1-4 p.m.
Birthday Open House Velma Rahn
Velma Rahn’s 90th birthday celebration will be held Sunday, June 7 from 1-3 p.m. at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Swanville. No gifts please.
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Arson Likely Cause of 2 Fires Near Little Falls Dining Menus: June 1 - 5 Fire investigators have determined On April 15, there was a red flag
that arson was the probable cause of two wildfires near Little Falls. The Morrison County Sheriff and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources continue to investigate. A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the arsonist. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact either the Morrison County Sheriff at 320-632-9233 or the DNR Forestry Office at 320-616-2450, ext. 230. To remain anonymous, call the arson tip line at 800-723-2020. One wildfire started April 14 near the intersection of Hawthorn Road and 185 Avenue. The other started April 15 in the city of Little Falls along 11th Street NE. Neither fire grew large because of quick response by the Little Falls Fire Department and DNR Forestry Division.
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Central Minnesota Tea Party Patriot’s Meeting Open borders and the cost affects it has on our state will be the topic of discussion on Monday, June 8th, at the Central Minnesota Tea Party Patriot’s meeting at the Browerville Community Center on N. Main Street. Ron Branstner will speak, and has spent time on the border with an organization called the Minutemen. During this time, he has spent countless hours
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STRANGE BREED by Steve Langille
Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson
Thought for Questions Remain in Days Following Adjournment the week: Although the legislative session came to a close, there are several questions still unanswered as we head into the interim. The biggest has to do with the K-12 education bill, which the governor threatened to veto because it didn’t include his pre-kindergarten proposal. This, despite the fact both chambers of the legislature had agreed to a bi-partisan bill that increased education funding by $400 million from the previous biennium. The hope among many was that Gov. Dayton would let the bill become law without his signature. That, apparently, is not going to happen. What makes this frustrating is that nearly everyone I have visited with, from area superintendents to parents to those who run family day care centers, is not in favor of adding this new program onto our school agendas. We are just now finally getting the all-day kindergarten program up to full speed, and to add another program for fouryear olds this soon is not practical. The biggest concern I’ve heard from school administrators is a lack of space to add another class of students. It would also LATE MODEL CARS & TRUCKS
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hurt our privately-run system of day care centers that rely on this group of children to make their programs viable. Then there is the expense of adding this new program at a time when schools are already strapped to provide their existing mandated course offerings. There has been a statewide plea to take the money that Dayton is using to fund his pre-K program and put it on the pupil funding formula and let our schools decide how to utilize the money. The final bill passed by the Legislature provides a 3.5 percent increase in per-student funding over two years in addition to increases in other categorical areas. It’s a good bill but the governor has come out so strongly for pre-K that he won’t sign legislation without it. This makes a special session necessary, and the problem of where to hold it becomes very real. Workers started taking out desks and chairs from our House chamber the day following adjournment as part of the next phase of a large Capitol restoration, leaving it off-limits for now. Dayton had earlier said he would pitch a tent on the Capital lawn and hold the special session there. A downtown hotel has also offered space to conduct business. The agriculture policy bill that I carried was signed into law by Gov. Dayton on May 19. It contains several key provisions, among which is language that provides a level of legal protection for those who host agricultural events on their farms. Several other states have this agri-tourism law, and we were able to work with the various stakeholders and come up with compromise language. Also on the positive ledger, both
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chambers agreed to a major increase in nursing home funding. The state will now pay more of the actual cost of providing care for our seniors. If signed by the governor, this provision will greatly improve our nursing homes’ ability to attract and keep the workers necessary to more fully staff their operations. I’m disappointed that we were unable to come up with a major transportation bill as the DFL Senate wouldn’t move from their support of the gas tax. It’s difficult to support a major tax increase such as a 16 cents per gallon sales tax on fuel when we have a big surplus in the state treasury. When the GOP House wouldn’t go along with a gas tax increase, the Senate decided they wouldn’t support a major tax bill. That bill contained tax relief for seniors, veterans, and farmers, but will now have to wait until next year for possible passage. Rep. Anderson can be contacted by email at rep.paul.anderson@house.mn or by phone at 651-296-4317. To receive email updates sign-up on his webpage at www.house.mn/13a.
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“Hear ye! Hear ye!” were the words of the “Town Crier” in many English towns years ago. His job was to stand in public places where people gathered and shout or “cry out” official announcements. When there was an important event he would often ring a bell to get people to gather quickly to listen to what he was sent to say. David received an important message from the Lord. It was so important that he “cried out” for the people to listen to him. “An oracle is within my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked,” he shouted. An oracle is an utterance - or a message - linked to God or coming from Him. These were serious words and as always reflected the love and concern that God has for people to know Him, come to Him and worship Him. His message was simple, clear and direct, “Your ears are not open to God, you flatter yourselves so much that you cannot recognize your sins or hate them.” But he does not stop there. He continues, “The words that come out of your mouths are deceitful, you are no longer wise or do good.” Quite an indictment. David’s words were true then and are equally true today. He paints a vivid picture of human darkness that includes the mind, heart and will. When we do not fear God’s judgment, our egos become inflated, we flatter ourselves falsely and wicked thoughts come out of our minds that deceive ourselves and others. When we no longer fear God we are in serious trouble. We must fear Him, remain in His Word and rely on His strength.
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Local Municipality Minutes
Melrose City April 16, 2015 The Melrose City Council met in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. at the Melrose City Center pursuant to due notice being given thereof. Present were Council Members Tony Klasen, Dick Christenson, and Josh Thieschafer, Mayor Joe Finken, City Administrator/Treasurer Michael Brethorst and City Clerk Patti Haase. Council Member Jenny Mayers was absent. Mayor Finken presided thereat. The Council then recited the Pledge of Allegiance. A motion was made by Mr. Thieschafer, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried to approve the agenda as amended. Mayor Finken then opened the floor to public comment. Gerry Ostendorf requested the Council look into the noise pollution caused by the reefers in Jennie-O Turkey Store’s parking lot. The recent (Avian) bird flu epidemic has caused Jennie-O to increase production at the Melrose plant and consequently to park its reefer trucks overnight in their parking lot. Mr. Osendorf stated that he is not anti-celebration, anti-bars, or anti-business; however, he is concerned of the harmful noise pollution and is asking the Council to find a solution to alleviate the noise problem. The following items were considered for approval under the Consent Agenda: a. the minutes from the Council’s March 16 Special Joint Meeting with the Utilities Commission, the March 19 Regular Meeting, the March 19 Special Joint Meeting with the Parks and Recreation Board, and the April 1 Special Joint Meeting with the Parks and Recreation Board. b. list of bills in the amount of $144,708.21. c. list of investments for the month of March. d. Ambulance Department uncollectible accounts in the amount of $4,933.80 have been submitted to Revenue Recapture, collections, or written off. A complete list of accounts is on file at the City Office. There was also a total of $2,888.64 collected from account holders during this quarter. e. Fire Department uncollectible accounts in the amount of $1,375 have been submitted to Revenue Recapture, collections, or written off. A complete list of accounts is on file at the City Office. There was also a total of $300.51 collected from account holders during this quarter. f. Donation Resolutions: 1) Resolution No. 2015-15, donation from Kurt & Mary Schwieters, Freeport State Bank, Melrose Pharmacy, Stearns Electric, Central Minnesota Credit Union, Patrick & Juliann Heller, and Arvig Communications towards the Tri-Cap bus service. 2) Resolution No. 2015-16, donation in the amount of $50 towards the Melrose Fire Department. 3) Resolution No. 2015-19, donation in the amount of $50 towards the Melrose Chamber Beautification Project. g. The Council to give con-
sideration to approval of the following Temporary On-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor License application: 1) Melrose Chamber of Commerce for the Riverfest Celebration - June 2627, 2015. Approval of the license should be contingent upon receipt of the necessary certificates of insurance as to dram shop and general liability coverage. h. Gambling Resolution: Resolution No. 2015-18, Resolution Approving Gambling License to the Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce for an exemption from lawful gambling license to conduct a bingo on June 26-27, 2015 at the Riverfest Celebration at 206 5th Ave NE in Melrose. A motion was made by Mr. Thieschafer, seconded by Mr. Christenson and unanimously carried to approve the consent agenda items. The Council opened the Public Hearing at 6:03 p.m. to discuss issues and address all comments related to the City of Melrose Wellhead Protection Plan. City Administrator Brethorst presented the Affidavit of Publication of the Hearing Notice. Aaron Meyer with Minnesota Rural Water Association stated that as required in the Minnesota Wellhead Protection Rule (part 4720.5350., Subparts 1-3), the City of Melrose is in the process of developing a Wellhead Protection Plan for its drinking water supply wells. Staff and team members have completed the Wellhead Protection Plan, Part 2. This portion of the Plan includes information pertaining to: 1. The inventory of potential contaminants of concern within the drinking water supply management area; 2. The data that was considered in the portion of the Plan; 3. Issues, problems, and concerns within the drinking water supply management area; 4. Goals, objectives, and action strategies to address the issues and concerns within the drinking water supply management area; 5. A Plan evaluation strategy; and 6. A contingency strategy in the event of water system disruption. The completed Plan will be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Health for review and approval. Mayor Finken asked for public comment or questions. There being none, the Public Hearing was closed at 6:09 p.m. Planning and Development Director Walz reported on the Commission’s April 13 Regular Meeting. Mr. Walz noted that the Commission, along with staff, continued its participatory review of another portion of the draft Zoning Ordinance. Director Walz addressed the Council regarding differentiating between the role of the City of Melrose Code of Ordinances and the City of Melrose Zoning Ordinance No. 1989-1-A, as amended, and adopted by reference as Chapter 153 of the City of Melrose Code of Ordinances. He illustrated that conflicts due occasionally occur between the two documents. Fur-
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therefore, recommends approval of a step increase from Step 3 to Step 4. A motion was made by Mr. Christenson, seconded Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried approving Officer Hiltunen’s step increase. Mayor Finken stated that WSB & Associates has submitted a proposal for the Pavement Management Work Plan. It is proposed that this project be billed hourly on a cost not to exceed basis with total cost not exceeding $25,221. WSB & Associates staff will develop a pavement management database using Cartegraph. WSB & Associates will complete pavement inspections in the City and will work with City staff to develop different budget scenarios that can most accurately represent the City’s existing pavement management program and how modification can be integrated to optimize the existing system. Staff is in the process of obtaining a second quote and is, therefore, recommending this item be table until next month. The Council, by consensus, was in agreement to table action on this item. Mayor Finken stated that the Council, at its April 1 meeting, approved performing a micro-seal of Kraft Drive from 5th Ave SE to 12th Ave SE. In accordance to City policy, two quotes were solicited. The low bidder was ASTECH in the amount of $46,200. The second bid received was from Fahrner in the amount of $57,089. A motion was made by Mr. Klasen, seconded by Mr. Christenson and unanimously carried awarding the bid to ASTECH. Administrator Brethorst stated that since this is a relatively new process and this will be the first time the City has utilized this technique, staff is recommending purchasing a two-year performance bond. The estimated cost for a performance bond for a project of this size is approximately $500. A motion was made by Mr. Christenson, seconded by Mr. Thieschafer and unanimously carried authorizing the purchase of a performance bond for the micro-sealing project. Mayor Finken noted that animal licenses will be issued from May 1-31 at the Melrose City Center for residents who own a dog or cat. The Melrose City Code requires the following: • All dogs and cats six months and older, kept or harbored in the City, must be licensed with a City of Melrose license. A maximum of three domestic animals is allowed on the same premise. • A valid rabies vaccination certificate indicating the animal has been vaccinated within three years must be presented before a license can be issued. The earliest age to vaccinate for rabies is three months old. • The license fee for all dogs and cats is $15 if spayed or neutered
or $20 if not spayed or neutered. • The dog or cat owner is subject to a penalty of $5 for late registration and costs incurred for impounding the animal. These fees are in addition to the license fee. • Pet owners are required to clean up animal waste. • Animals are prohibited from running at large. Mayor Finken stated that Police Chief Maus has become aware that there is the potential for one of the current Police Officers to obtain employment with another law enforcement department in another state; however, he has not received a formal resignation to-date. Once formal resignation is given, the Department would be down to two full-time Officers and the Chief. There are also three part-time Officers with limited availability. One of the current full-time officers will also be leaving for military duty in August returning in December; therefore, Chief Maus is requesting approval to proceed with posting for a Police Officer upon confirmation of the resignation versus having to wait until the Council’s May meeting to get approval. A motion was made by Mr. Thieschafer, seconded by Mr. Christenson and unanimously carried authorizing to staff beginning the hiring process (posting) of a Police Officer upon the resignation of one current full-time Officer. The following informational items were discussed: a. The following is a list of upcoming schools and conferences: 1) Safety & Loss Control Workshop in St. Cloud. Attending, Police Chief Craig Maus on March 26 and Human Resource Coordinator Diane Gruber on April 7. 2) Sister Cities International 59th Annual Conference, Bridging Generations for Peace: July 16-18 in Minneapolis. Registration fee: $550 per person. b. Utilities Commission’s March 16 Regular Meeting minutes. c. Parks and Recreation Board’s March 10 Regular Meeting minutes. d. 2015 Tax Capacity Rates for Stearns County. e. EMS week is May 17-23, 2015. This year’s theme is “EMS Strong”. Randy Dufner, Andy Rademacher, and Brenda Wenker will be recognized for 20 years of service. Nikki Spaeth will be acknowledged for 10 years of service and Holly Berscheit and Natasha Hennen will each be recognized for five years of service. f. The Building Permit Summary Log for First Quarter 2015. The total number/value of building permits issued in the first quarter for the past five years were: 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 15 12 7 23 17 $497,792 $297,027 $48,878 $215,560 $138,527 g. Planning and Zoning Commission’s March 2 Regular Meeting minutes. A motion was made by Mr. Thieschafer, seconded by Mr. Klasen and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned at 6:25 p.m. Patricia Haase, City Clerk
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Morrison County Sheriff’s Office May 23, 2015: At approximately 10:11 p.m., the Sheriff’s Office received a report of a two vehicle accident at the intersection of Cable Road and Dove Road, located west of Sobieski, in Swanville Township. Deputies responded to the scene and later learned that the Chevy Silverado truck was driven by Maurice Golombecki, age 27, from Swanville and the Ford Ranger Pickup was driven by Alan Kedrowski, age 53, from Long Prairie. Initial investigation appears that Golombecki was westbound on Cable Road and Kedrowski was Southbound on Dove Road. Kedrowski’s vehicle struck Golombecki’s vehicle and both vehicles came to a final rest in the southwest ditch of the intersection of Cable Road and Dove Road. Golombecki was transported by Gold Cross Ambulance to St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls, with non-life threatening injuries. Kedrowski was airlifted by North Ambulance Air Care to St. Cloud Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by the Minnesota State Patrol, Swanville First Response Team, Swanville Fire Department, Gold Cross Ambulance and North Ambulance Air Care. Sheriff Larsen states that the State Patrol will be assisting the Sheriff’s Office in this investigation. May 23, 2015: At approximately 6:46 p.m. David Weidenbach, age 23, was traveling eastbound on Badger Creek Road, Swanville, with his Polaris ATV. When attempting to follow a curve in the road, he went into the ditch and struck a power pole. He was transported by Gold Cross to St. Gabriel’s Hospital in Little Falls.
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Mental Illness: More Talk = Less Stigma Mental illnesses are as common as silver cars, as people with brown eyes and more common than being lefthanded. Despite being one of the most common illnesses, there still is a stigma attached to mental illnesses and many people struggle with talking about them. Most people will wait an average of ten years before seeking treatment, largely due to the stigma. CentraCare Health is part of a local campaign, called Make it OK, to encourage people to talk more openly about mental illnesses and ask for help. Sometimes we resort to silence because it can be hard to find the words to say. Here are tips to help you become more comfortable talking about mental illnesses. What can you say: Let’s pretend someone you know just told you they’re struggling with an anxiety disorder or depression. What do you say? Here are a few suggestions. • “Oh no, what can I do to help?” • “I’m here for you if you need me.” • “Things will get better.” • “I can’t imagine what you’re going through.” • “We’ll make it right. It’ll be ok.” • “Can I drive you to an appoint-
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By Rep. Ron Kresha, District 09B This weekend many seniors are finishing up high school and moving forward. Like our seniors, I have tremendous optimism for the road ahead. For the last five months, Republicans and Democrats came together to pass a budget that will do tremendous things for Minnesotans. We invested more than $400 million in new money into education. 70% of that money will go directly into the classroom, increasing per-pupil funding by an average of more than $200 across the state. Historic investments were made in early-learning programs including scholarships, school readiness funding, and more. We also reformed Minnesota’s teacher licensure process to help address the teacher shortage that’s affecting Greater Minnesota schools. I advocated for and passed child protection reforms and funding to ensure we’re keeping Minnesota kids safe. It has been a tremendous honor to work with legislative colleagues, child safety experts, public officials, and other stakeholders on Governor Dayton’s Task Force on the Protection of Children. Together we developed recommendations, some of which have already been signed into law, and others that were passed in the bipartisan Health and Human Services bill. As promised, we focused on long-
term care funding. Legislators of both parties worked together to pass a generational funding reform for our nursing homes. The reforms mean $138 million in increased funding and will make funding for Greater Minnesota nursing homes more equitable compared to the Metro area. This will help our aging loved ones stay closer to their families, and hopefully put a stop to nursing home closings in parts of Greater Minnesota. For the first time, we provided funding for small cities to fix their roads and bridges. While we unfortunately did not reach agreement on a long-term transportation plan, we remain committed to coming back in 2016 to find a way to properly address our road and bridge infrastructure without the harmful impact of a gas tax increase. More than 400,000 MNSCU students will see tuition relief at our community colleges. We invested in job training programs to ensure that workers have the skills to match the jobs of the 21st century. Broadband investments will help continue badly-needed broadband expansion to underserved areas, as well as workforce housing to make sure we have affordable housing options close to good-paying job opportunities. We did our part to get our work done, compromised, and passed a budget that will build a better Minnesota. Governor Dayton unfortunately is choosing a dif-
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