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Slow and steady wins the day -By Harvey Mackay

You might have heard the saying: If you are persistent you will get it. If you are consistent you will keep it.

This statement d e s c r i b e s professional golfer Jordan Spieth to a tee. Spieth was the defending champion of the Master’s Golf Tournament. He led this year’s tournament for the first three rounds and had a five-stroke lead going into the final nine holes. Then things began to fall apart. He proceeded to bogey two straight holes and then had a disastrous quadruple bogey on the 12th hole from which he never recovered, losing the tournament to Danny Willett.

Spieth was anything but consistent.

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For the tournament he made 22 birdies, but he also had 10 bogeys, three double bogeys and the infamous quadruple bogey. Willett was less volatile with his scores. He made only 15 birdies and eight bogeys during the tournament. But more important, five of his birdies came during the final round and no bogeys. In short, Willett was more consistent, which is why he won the tournament.

Everyone wants consistency, whether it refers to running a business, investing, supervising employees, dieting, exercising or parenting. Consistency develops routines and builds momentum. It forms habits that become almost second nature to you.

For example, think about one of your goals. It requires consistent effort to push toward that goal. If you are not consistently focused on achieving it, you will likely fall back into old habits or lose interest. Being consistent is the difference between failure and success, as evidenced by these three motivational superstars: The late Jim Rohn, entrepreneur and author, said: “Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying basic fundamentals.”

Leadership guru John Maxwell said: “Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.”

Consistency wins. Look no further than the fable about the hare and the tortoise.

The rabbit shot out to a huge lead and then laid down for a nap while the turtle kept a

slow, consistent pace and won the race.

Consistency is especially important in business. Restaurants, for example, must be consistent because customers come in expecting the same good food all the time. If they slip up even one day, they lose customers. Consistency establishes reputations.

In any business, customers expect the same standards. The last thing people want is to be surprised. They want predictability.

Let’s face it; we live in an unpredictable world. When people get what they want, they are happy and will return.

Consistency in the workplace is also extremely important. Managers and leaders must be consistent in their behavior and attitude. This sets a good example for employees and eases concerns. If bosses are inconsistent it can waste valuable time for both employees and customers. That’s why trust is built upon the foundation of consistency.

Even the most committed employees become bored doing routine work. It’s Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

THURSDAY, MAY 5 • 65th “Wake Up America” Annual National Day of Prayer at 12 noon at the Grey Eagle City/Fire Hall.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 • Wine & Dine for M.O.M. at 5 p.m. at Seven Dolors Church, Albany. See ad on page 3.

MONDAY, MAY 9 • Stearns County Area Horticultural Society Container Plantings Program at 7 p.m. at Our Saviors’ Lutheran Church, Albany.

FRIDAY, MAY 13 • The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 350 Poppy Distribution in the Upsala area.

• Boy Scout Troop 33 Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the park building, Swanville.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 • 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 18 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Meeting at 11 a.m. at the center.

• Upsala Ballpark Association Spaghetti Supper from 5-7 p.m. at the Upsala Area School cafeteria.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 • 4-H Club E-Waste Recycling Day from 8-11 a.m. at the Freeport Fire Hall.

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

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Potluck/ Bingo Party at 5 p.m. at the center.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 • MunichFest, New Munich.

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.

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE SENIORS • Exercise Classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the Grey

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

HELPING HANDS EXERCISE • Exercise and Line Dancing meets 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.

SUCCESSFUL SINGLES FOR WOMEN • Meets every Friday at 7 p.m. at Titus-2 Ministry Center, Alexandria.

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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Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 hard for a leader to inspire people to do these tasks well; it’s even harder to create a sense that this drudgery is important to the organization’s larger goals. This is true even in exciting vocations like firefighting.

Battalion Chief John Salka of the Fire Department of New York City suggests some interesting solutions in his book “First In, Last Out.” One of the dull parts of a firefighter’s life is inspecting buildings for fire code violations. Most firefighters join the department for the high-risk activity of fighting fires; however, inspections and paperwork seem miles from where their enthusiasm lies.

Salka accompanies his crews on their inspections to encourage them to take this low-risk activity very seriously.

Throughout the inspection, Salka pulls his crew aside and asks them how they would approach the building if it were on fire right then, with questions like “How would you

react if this door – see the broken hinge – jammed, blocking the exit? How would that fuel oil spill on the basement floor affect your actions?”

Soon the firefighters are taking the inspection as seriously as if it were a real fire. After all, the problems they miss in an inspection may come back to “burn” them if a fire starts. The people you lead do better in real-life situations when you show them the significance of even dull tasks.

Mackay’s Moral: Don’t be resistant to being consistent.

Reprinted with permission from nationally syndicated columnist Harvey Mackay, author of the New York Times #1 bestseller “Swim With The Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive,” “We Got Fired!...And It’s the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Us,” “The Mackay MBA of Selling in the Real World,” and “Use Your Head To Get Your Foot In The Door.”

Grey Eagle United Methodist Church to hold 10th Annual Waffle Supper The Grey Eagle United Methodist Church will sponsor its tenth annual waffle supper on Saturday, May 14, 2016, from 4:30-7:00 PM. It will be held at the site of the GE UMC building, 30422 County Road 2, at the intersections of County Roads 2 and 47. This is approximately two miles south of the city of Grey Eagle.

The supper is supervised by Dad’s Belgian Waffles, an organization that assists a large variety of groups of people with fund raisers such as this in the states of MN, SD, and Iowa. This year’s proceeds will again go to the GE UMC Youth Group and to Hands of Hope, a resource, safe environment, and free and confidential services for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in Todd and Morrison Counties.

The waffle supper menu includes all you can eat 9” Belgian waffles covered with one or more of 8 different syrups, sausages and a choice of beverages! Advance ticket sales are available at three different businesses in Grey Eagle or from members of the GE UMC. If you are interested in buying tickets in advance contact Nancy Kutter at 320-285-5114, Janet Roe For All Your Cabinet Needs...

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If you have never attended a Dad’s Belgian Waffle Feed, now is your chance to take part in the Tenth Annual Grey Eagle UMC Waffle Feed on May 14th. We hope you find it appetizing, enjoyable and filling and plan to return next year!

Grey Eagle Memorial Day Request

In order to continue the annual Memorial Day activities, the committee that has been making the arrangements would like to hear from anyone who would like to assist them to assure that the events in Grey Eagle can continue.

If you would like to help next year, contact Gordon Reecy at 320-285-3261 or Harry Grammond at 320-285-2752 or 320-760-1162 now.

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Diana Lee Paszek

Obituaries Eleanor A. “Tootie” Engle Eleanor A. “Tootie” Engle, age 88 of Sauk Centre died Sunday, May 1, 2016 surrounded by her family at the CentraCare Health Hospital in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 7 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Jeremy Theis officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Sauk Centre.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

Friday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Parish prayers will be held at 5 p.m. Christian Mothers will pray a rosary at 7 p.m.

Eleanor Ann Beste was born September 4, 1927 in Osakis, Minnesota to Joseph and Mildred (Frederick) Beste. On October 9, 1945 she married Lester Engle at St. Alexius Catholic Church in West Union. The couple farmed near Osakis, Westport, and Albany and moved to Sauk Centre in 1951. She was a homemaker all her life; raising their ten children. She was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers.

Tootie enjoyed gardening, quilting, painting ceramics, and most of all, taking care of her family.

She is survived by her children and their

spouses, Mick (companion, Pat Tonn) Engle of Sauk Centre, Joe Engle of Sauk Centre, Paulette “Polly” (Emil) Tabatt of St. Cloud, Lynn (Janet) Engle of Sauk Centre, Perry (Molly) Engle of St. Paul, Bonnie Tiemann of Sauk Centre, Dan (Kim) Engle of Little Sauk, Paul (Arlene) Engle of Sauk Centre, Bruce (Laurie) Engle of Sauk Centre, and Roger (Carol) Engle of West Union; 27 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren; brother, Howard (Geri) Beste of Sauk Centre; and sister-in-law, Mae Beste of Sauk Centre.

Tootie was preceded in death by her husband, Lester H. Engle on February 22, 2005, her parents; grandsons, Jamie and Todd Engle; sisters, Dorothy Mager and Mary Hamilton; brothers, Norbert Beste and Harland Beste; sister-in-law, Pearl Beste; and brother-in-law, Glenn Hamilton.

Serving as casket bearers will be Dustin Engle, Eric Engle, Rob Tabatt, Tim Engle, Noel Tiemann, Corey Engle, Taran Engle, and Keith Engle. Cross bearer will be Brian Tiemann and scripture bearer will be Ashley Nelson. Pall bearers will be Brian Tiemann and Noel Tiemann. Gift bearers will be Jonathan Pelach and Nick Pelach.

Honorary bearers will be her grandchildren, Michael Engle, Brent Engle, Tara Zehrer, Holly Engle, Nicole Pelach, Chris Engle, Jerry Engle, Jennifer Engle, Jodi Mouratis, Sara Hoffman, Seth Engle, Amber Engle, Krystal Engle, Heidi Engle, Ken Engle, Cari Blonigen, and Chelsy Engle.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services in Sauk Centre.

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Memorial Services will be at 7 pm Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Williams Dingmann Stein Chapel, Long Prairie for Diana Lee Paszek, age 69, who passed away Sunday at CentraCare Health Systems-Long Prairie. Rev. David Greaver will officiate.

Family and friends may call one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Thursday.

Diana Lee Bjelland was born November 24, 1946 in Stearns County, Minnesota, the daughter of John and Clara (Hall) Bjelland.

She grew up in West Union and attended school in Sauk Centre graduating in 1964.

Leonard J. Pekula

Leonard J. Pekula, 84 year old resident of Swan River Township, Morrison County, Minnesota died Sunday May 1, 2016 at St. Benedict’s Senior Community in St. Cloud, MN. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 5 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Sobieski, MN with Fr. Jimmy Joseph officiating. The burial will be held in the parish cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 9:30-11:00 a.m. on Thursday at the church in Sobieski, MN. Military Honors will be conducted by the Bowlus American Legion Post #642 and the Little Falls VFW Post #1112.

Leonard John Pekula was born May 16, 1931 in Little Falls, MN to John and Florence (Gosiak) Pekula. He attended District #135 Country School in Swan River Township. As a young man, he worked in North Dakota operating a plow for local farmers. Leonard also worked for Swift Meat Packing in South St. Paul for a few years. He served his country in the United States Army from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1955. Leonard was united in marriage to Geraldine Bursey on September 3, 1956 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church in Bowlus, MN. The couple made their home in Swan River Township.

Leonard farmed in Swan River Township from 1956 until semi-retiring in 2003.

Leonard received several quality awards over the years as a quality milk producer. As

Diana married Roland Thomas in November of 1967, they later divorced. She worked for Fingerhut in Sauk Centre until it closed.

She married Gary Paszek on May 21, 1988 in Long Prairie. She ran a daycare in Long Prairie until she retired.

Diana loved to watch TV, playing games, spending time with her family and making sure her opinions were known.

Diana is survived by her sons, Scott (Paula Randall) Thomas, Long Prairie; Steven (Amy) Thomas, Long Prairie; and Codi (Nikki Schaffer) Paszek, St. Cloud; seven grandchildren, Robert Thomas, Ryan Krupa, Ashley Heinz, Nicole Riggs, Tristan Thomas, Josh Thomas, and Tyler Fletcher and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gary, sister Carol, brother John, and great-grandson, Christopher. a farmer, you never truly retire and that was true with Leonard. He continued helping Roland on the family farm even in his retirement years. He also hauled milk for the Sobieski Creamery, a job his father had before him. He enjoyed fishing, watching the Minnesota Twins, listening to Old Time music, playing the accordion, playing cards and shaking dice. The couple enjoyed their various trips throughout the United States.

Leonard served on the following boards and organizations: Sobieski Creamery Board from 1973-1993, founding member of the Polish Knight Riders Snowmobile Club and Trail Grooming, Sobieski Sportsman’s Club, Creameries Blending Board, Jacques Seed Dealer and started the Little Six Baseball in Sobieski, MN. He was a faithful member of the Bowlus American Legion Post #624, Little Falls VFW Post #1112, Knights of Columbus Council #1804 and St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Sobieski, MN, where he served on the parish council for several years.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Roland (Jeannie Zimmerman) Pekula of Sobieski, MN, Judy (Lloyd) Lashinski of Albany, MN, Roger (Susan) Pekula of Rice, MN; grandchildren, Jeremy (Andrea) Pekula, Jennifer (Nic) Schweisthal, Jason Lashinski, Cheryl (Angelo) DiAllesandro, Zoey Pekula, Zachary Pekula and Zayda Pekula; great-grandchildren, Tristan Pekula and Jackson Pekula; siblings, Jim (Rita) Pekula of Little Falls, MN, Joan (Duane) Jendro of Little Falls, MN and Mary Bellefeuille of Sobieski, MN and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Pekula on January 25, 2016; parents; granddaughter, Janelle “Pookie” Pekula (2010).

Adeline A. “Addie” Schwint Memorial Service will be at 11 am, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Peace United Church, Long Prairie, for Adeline A. “Addie” Schwint, age 92, of Long Prairie who passed away Monday at CentraCare Health Systems-Long Prairie. Rev. Gary Taylor will officiate and burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery. Family and friends may call one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

Adeline Alice Dobberstein was born March 27, 1924 in Prairieville Township, Brown County, Minnesota, the daughter of Fred L. and Winifred (Sorenson) Dobberstein. She grew up and attended school near Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. She married Allen E. Schwint on March 13, 1944 in Evan, Minnesota. They farmed north of Browerville for several years.

In 1958 they moved to Long Prairie. She

worked at the milk plant for several years and the Hart Store and finally at the bakery in Long Prairie. She later moved into the Prairie View Manor where she resided until entering the nursing home in July of 2015.

Addie enjoyed gardening, bird watching, fishing, jigsaw puzzles, going to the casino and many different card games.

Addie is survived by her cousins, Eunice Larsen, Hillman, MN; Fern Meine Springfield, MN; God daughter, Julie Clarke, Fertile, MN; many special nieces and nephews; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Allen, and a brother Leonard.

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Hometown News • Thursday, May 5, 2016 • Page 5

Gerald “Jerry” John Schneider Gerald “Jerry” John Schneider, 81 year old resident of Swanville, MN passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Country Manor Assisted Living in Sartell, MN. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. A visitation will be held from 10-11 A.M. on Saturday at the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Little Falls, MN. Gerald was born on January 28, 1935 in Swan River Township, Morrison County to the late Henry and Mary (Slinger) Schneider.

He grew up in Swan River Township where he attended Country School. Jerry was united in marriage to Darlene Langner on June 1, 1959 in Holdingford, MN. He worked various jobs throughout his life some of which include Larson Boat Works, carpenter, Hennepin Paper Mill, and did sawyer work. Jerry lived in Montana for a bit, which he loved and thoroughly enjoyed his time in Montana. In his free time Jerry

enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing cards especially 500, and watching old western movies and wrestling. Jerry also spent many hours with his good buddies every week playing cards and smoking meat and fish.

Jerry also enjoyed making maple syrup with his nephew. He also enjoyed dancing to waltz and polka music. Jerry was always on the go, he loved visiting family and friends and really enjoyed being with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed.

Jerry is survived by children, Gary (Lori) Schneider of Little Falls, MN, Tammy (Mike) Carlson of Little Falls, MN, Barbie (Jeff) Schneider of Long Prairie, MN, Brian Schneider of Swanville, MN, and Rick (Sheila) Schneider of Royalton, MN; brother, Herb Schneider of Swan River Township, MN; sister, Marie (Mark) Schneider-Zehowski of Sobieski, MN; sister-in-law, Catherine (Leo) Schneider of Little Falls, MN; 20 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Jerry was preceded in death by parents, Henry and Mary Schneider; twin daughters, Linda and Lousie, and Cynthia; siblings, Andrew Schneider, Arnold Schneider, Rita (Schneider) Albrecht, Irene (Schneider) Prokott, Carl Schneider, Leo Schneider, and infant brothers Jerome and Donald.

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Dear Dave, I’ve always heard that you shouldn’t ask a family member to be the executor of your will. What are your feelings about this?

-Joyce Dear Joyce, I don’t necessarily agree with this line of thinking. In my mind, a family member who is competent and has integrity can definitely be the executor. “Executor” just means they execute, thus the name. They’re going to execute the wishes of the will. If the family member has the business acumen and trustworthiness to execute the wishes and directives in a will, then that’s perfectly fine.

Just remember to use some common sense, too, when choosing an executor.

If you have an extremely complicated estate, say 80 pieces of real estate with investments and everything, you probably don’t want your 22-year-old niece, nephew or grandchild who just graduated college in charge of things. I would advise choosing someone with a little more life experience, and maybe some success in the real world.

The people who say family shouldn’t do this are the same ones who say you shouldn’t have family in your business.

You can have family in both. You just have to have good boundaries, clear roles, and honest, mature people. Make sure you give clear instructions and explanations for your decisions, too. Sit down with your family, explain who the executor’s going to be, and why, along with what the will says. It’s also not a bad idea to have an initial reading of the will while you’re still alive. This communicates your wishes personally and takes some of the pressure off of the executor.

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Dear Dave, I’m getting married this summer, and I’m on Baby Step 4 of your plan while starting to invest for the first time. My fiancé is getting onboard with your advice, and he’s currently in the process of paying down his student loan. Should I put my emergency fund money, minus $1,000, toward his student loan debt?

-Elizabeth Dear Elizabeth, Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! I’m really proud of you guys, too, for your mature behavior where money is concerned.

First, don’t pay anything of his until after the wedding and you two are home from your honeymoon. At that point, “mine” and “his” becomes “ours,” and you can realign your money situation to reflect your total money makeover as a couple.

Make sure that “we” have an emergency fund of at least $1,000 in the bank at that point. Then, if you like, you can throw the rest of what you previously had in your emergency fund at the debt.

You can both also pile up cash between now and the big day, so that after you two are official you’ll have even more cash on hand. Who knows, you might be able to knock out that student loan completely and begin your life together debt-free.

That would be awesome!

-Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations.

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On April 6th the LPGE FFA traveled to Grand Rapids for the Region 2 Ag Sale Contest. Our LPGE Ag Sales team took 1st place in the contest. Team members: Alexis Biermaier, Hudson Pung, Cole Crosby and Kevin Escobar. The product to be sold this year was Cabela’s Fishing line. Submitted by Curt Gjerstad.

Swanville Jr. High Student of the Month Ninth grade student Hannah Schneider has been chosen as the Swanville School April Student of the Month for grades 7-9. She is the daughter of Karla and Toby Schneider. Hannah stays busy while in school, participating in both volleyball and basketball since seventh grade. She is currently on the softball team, which she has played on since sixth grade. She also participates in band. Hannah has been on the honor roll since first quarter of seventh grade and continues to do very well academically.

“I have had the pleasure of working with Hannah the past couple of years,” states Char Bzdok, Science Instructor. “In this time, Hannah has shown that she has a tremendous amount of ambition and great work ethic. I see these attributes both in the academic setting as well as in the sports she partakes in. Her peers and classmates definitely look up to her! She is very deserving of this award.”

Outside of school Hannah is active in volunteering her time, helping her grandma and working at church activities, including being a server. She has a multitude of interests outside of school, including playing softball and volleyball, watching movies and hanging out with friends. She also enjoys shooting hoops with her brothers in the summer.

Hannah plans on going to college to become a nurse midwife. She wants other students to know to “set your goals in life and work hard to reach them.”

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Minnesota Through The Lens:

Submitted by: Tammy Frieler

Engagement Angela Wuebkers and Joseph Swanson

Dale and Diane Wuebkers of Freeport, MN are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Angela Wuebkers, to Joseph Swanson, son of Doug and Beth Swanson of Swanville, MN. Angela, a 2013 graduate of Alexandria Technical and Community College, is a Compliance Assistant at Alexandria Opportunities Center.

Joseph, a 2015 graduate of Pine Technical and Community College, is a Landscaper at Rocks to Roses Landscaping.

A May 7th wedding is planned.

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Swanville Sr. High Student of the Month Junior Jarick Rieffer has been chosen as the Swanville April Student of the Month for grades 10-12. He is the son of Joel and Gail Rieffer.

Tom Bzdok High School teacher states, “Jarick is a trustworthy, reliable student with a great sense of humor. He is very supportive of others in and out of the classroom. His personality allows him to work well with others as he always respects others’ opinions even when they differ from his own.

Jarick is a pleasure to have in class, and his positive attitude and belief in himself, even when faced with difficulty, makes him a standout individual who will impress everyone he meets. Congratulations Jarick!”

Jarick has many interests including talking to and hanging out with friends. He also enjoys video games and all sports. He is planning on attending college to eventually become a lawyer.

Jarick has stayed very active so far in his school career. He has played football since seventh grade with the exception of his freshman year. He has participated in basketball since seventh grade and track since eighth grade. He is currently on the Student Council; he has served a total of four years so far. He also has participated Mon.-Fri. 8-7 Sat.: 8-4 Sun.: 10-4

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in both theatre and speech since seventh grade. Jarick has been awarded various acting awards for multiple theatrical productions. He has advanced to sections in speech for five straight years. Jarick was in the band for four years. Jarick is consistently on the honor roll and has been voted world’s best beat boxer by his English teacher. This summer Jarick will be participating in the American Legion Boy’s State.

Jarick’s day extends beyond the school day also. He participates in lip sync contests and volunteers for many hours during the Swanville Carnival. He has helped with ditch pickup and is known as someone who is always willing to lend a hand. His advice to fellow students is to “try to make as many friends and do as many activities as you can in high school.”

Liza Hasse, Math instructor and Student Council Advisor states, “I have enjoyed working with Jarick throughout the year in the classroom and on Student Council. Jarick is very respectful towards staff and towards others. He is always willing to help out where needed. Jarick has an outgoing personality and is fun to be around.

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I look forward to working with Jarick in the future as he finishes high school.”

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Features 3 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms with the LL office & LL exercise room that could be easily converted to 2 additional bedrooms. The lot features mild slope to lake & the lakeshore is hard bottom offering swimmable lakefront. gorgeous open kitchen/dining/living combo facing lake, West facing sunset lake views, granite counter tops, custom Oak cabinetry throughout home, upper level loft view of lake is amazing! Solid Ash floors, stainless steel appliances, huge walk in panty, 2 fireplaces gas 3 sided in living room & wood burning in lower level family room. Walk-out basement w/9’ ceilings, duel heat off-peak w/in-floor heat in lower level, wine cellar, exercise room, huge work shop w/large garage door on lakeside, fish cleaning room or locker room walk out to lake, boat house, dock & appliances are all included. This home has too many features to mention! $469,999

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Features 4 beds & 3 baths. Open kitchen/dining/living combo with views you must see. Large deck on lakeside for entertaining, tarred driveway, fenced in yard, boat house, inground sprinkler system, theater room, porch on lakeside with hot tub, appliances & dock included, new kitchen with Hickory cabinets, tiled floor & backsplash, new flooring & paint throughout home, attached garage! $419,900

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NEW LISTING: LITTLE BIRCH LAKE: Beautiful original owner 2 story home that was built in 2004.

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Home features 4 bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms w/over 2,000 finished Sq. Ft. Main floor of home is fully handicap accessible. Open kitchen/ dining/living combo all facing Little Birch Lake. Amazing West facing sunset views! 3 upper level bedrooms w/2 facing the Lake.

Home has duel heat, main floor has in-floor heat off peak. Gorgeous Oak cabinets, recent property appraisal valued at $315,000. This home is priced aggressively. Large paver patio facing Little Birch Lake. 2 driveways, room to park 7 vehicles on this property. Property has been very well maintained & is turn-key w/quick possession available! $279,900

NEW LISTING: MOUND LAKE: 32964 Conifer Drive, Grey Eagle: It’s not everyday a lake lot like this comes available in Central MN. This original owner home is located just up road from public access.

Turn key & being sold completely furnished if wanted.

Features 2 beds & 1 bath. Open floor plan, vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace plus forced air heat & AC. Large deck on lakeside, docks included, sheds, new septic system in 2015. Property is accessible year round.

Several year round residents living on Conifer Drive. Must See! $249,900

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NEW LISTING: LATIMER LAKE: 20269 Fisher Drive, Long Prairie: Amazing & large West facing lake lot. Gentle slope to waters edge w/hard bottom sandy lakeshore.

Home is a 1985 Manufactured home on a block foundation w/basement. Newer septic system, drilled well, detached 2 stall barage. Features 2 bedrooms & 1 full bath. Spacious living room facing lake, kitchen/dining combo. All appliances & dock are included with sale of property. Current owner has occupied this property 20+ years. A must see lake lot! $119,000

BIG BIRCH LAKE: 11393 County 47, Grey Eagle: Seasonal 3 bedroom, 2 bath w/ excellent level West facing lot w/50’ of prime hard bottom lakeshore.

Property features multiple concrete patios on lakeside, storage shed, sauna & shower room.

Cabin sits close to waters edge & offers excellent water views.

Cabin needs some updating but LAKE LOT: BIG BIRCH LAKE: Anne is affordable for Big Birch Lake.

Trail, Grey Eagle: It’s nearly Immediate possession available impossible to find natural don’t delay viewing. $229,900 building lots on Big Birch Lake. This buildable lake HORSESHOE LAKE: 26240 County lot is located on the West 18, Browerville: Awesome year shore very close to the State Park. round Lot has 100’ of prime hard bottom l a k e excellent swimmable lakeshore & home.

100’ of road frontage. The adjacent lot Unique w/A-frame on the waters edge is also setting w/200’ for sale. These lots offers beautiful of hard bottom East facing sunrise views, seclusion, lakeshore. $ privacy & natural beauty. 179,900 Home has had major interior renovations including 3 new LAKE LOT: BIG BIRCH LAKE: Anne bathrooms, beautiful kitchen w/ Trail, Grey Eagle: Unique property granite counter tops, Oak cabinets on W side of Big & stainless appliances. Beautiful & Birch Lake by features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths like Beaver Bay. Nearly new. Large attached 3 car garage 1 acre, heavily plus 4 season bonus room which wooded build-able lake, great walks out to the lake. Home has large swimming hard bottom shoreline. deck on lakeside for entertaining.

A-Frame sits on waters edge, 135’ of The water views throughout the lake shore & road frontage. $179,900 home are a must see! $199,900

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LONG LAKE: 17263 Dunlin Road, Burtrum: Affordable Lakeside Living On Long Lake Burnhamville TWP with 1+ acre lake lot. This home is a 1999 Schult Manufactured home and is like new & ready for immediate possession. It features an open kitchen, dining, living combo with vaulted ceiling. 3 large bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms. Large detached garage plus 2 storage sheds. Home just had new shingles installed in Sept. 2015. Nice level area at waters edge with sandy lakeshore. Must see! $149,900

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BIG BIRCH LAKE: 10955 Angler Trail, Grey Eagle: Beautiful newer turnkey year r o u n d lake home with 100’ of frontage. Great lake views, home is like new featuring 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, large screened porch on lakeside, large walk-out family room w/gas freplace. Kitchen has raised Oak cabinetry, walk in pantry. Home & Property Must See! $307,900

LONG LAKE: 31557 Enchanted Loop, Burtrum: Wonderful turn-key year round home in Burnhamville TWP. Amazing West facing lake views.

Features 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. 2 lots nearly 1 acre combined being sold together. Countless updates including, shingles, windows, siding, newer furnace, new kitchen, new flooring, updated baths, newer appliances, new sidewalk, plus much more. Spacious 4 season porch overlooking lake, boat house, garden, large heated garage. Approx. 60’ of lakeshore, great value! PRICE REDUCED $214,900

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Sudoku is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. The goal of Sudoku is to fill a 9×9 grid with numbers so that each row, column and 3×3 section contain all of the digits between 1 and 9. As a logic puzzle, Sudoku is also an excellent brain game.

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Motherhood is... difficult and... rewarding.

-Gloria Estefan

It was a stormy day. Fierce winds and heavy rains made the windows of his office shake intensely. Suddenly one of the panes came loose and the wind and rain came rushing in and soaked the desk and papers of the great hymn writer, Charles Wesley.

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David had fierce “storms” in his life.

There were many times in his life when he had no place to go or any person he could turn to for help. But he had God and he knew that he could turn to Him at any moment in any of the storms of his life.

“Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me,” he wrote. “For in You my soul takes refuge. I take refuge in the shadow of Your wings until the disaster passes.”

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Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

House Approves Supplemental Budget Bills The House finished work on three major supplemental finance bills last week, setting the stage for conference committee work with the Senate.

While the three House bills each combined several related areas into one bill, the Senate put their entire supplemental budget into one piece of legislation. Besides the different approach to crafting bills in each chamber, major differences remain as to how the surplus is used. The House kept its spending targets at zero in hopes of utilizing the $900 million in additional state funds for tax relief and road construction. The Senate, however, spends most of the surplus, but allocates only a small portion of it to roads and highways.

The finance and policy bill in the area of health and human services was debated for nearly 13 hours in the House last Thursday. Among its features is the elimination of the state health insurance exchange, MnSure, and our movement to the federal exchange. There was concern expressed about another item in the bill that calls for asset tests for residents as a qualification for state sponsored health insurance coverage such as Medical Assistance (MA). What it means is that if one’s assets amount to a certain level, they would be ineligible for the program. Farmers and other small business owners are concerned that if they owned land or other assets and reached the threshold, they would not be eligible.

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something a bit unusual has been happening. Some farmers had little or no income last year and qualified for state-supported health insurance, despite the fact they had relatively high amounts of assets such as land, livestock, or machinery. This new asset test, if added to statute, would keep some out of this program. I questioned staff about how high this asset limit would be set, and was assured there would be exceptions granted for such things as land or equipment.

Another area of concern addressed in the bill relates to having a lien attached to one’s estate when signing up for statesupported health insurance. Many were unaware of that feature when they enrolled in the program. This new legislation would grant a release from those liens to those who signed up after Jan. 1, 2014.

That’s good news for those who attempted to buy out of the liens when they became aware of them, but because of state law, were unable to. This would give a window of time for those wishing to eliminate the liens placed on their estates, but the provision itself would remain in effect in the future but would be better explained to those signing up.

Less than three weeks remain until adjournment with much work left to be done.

The other two major bills relating to taxes and transportation are still in conference committee. It would appear that highway funding is the big remaining piece left to be negotiated in order to reach a settlement on all spending. House Republicans believe we can substantially increase road funding without raising the gas tax, while the Senate and Gov. Dayton are still calling for a substantial increase in our current 28.5 cents per gallon tax on motor fuel.

After a cool and wet week, farmers are getting back in the fields. Most corn planting should be wrapping up in coming days, with attention turning to soybeans.

It’s still relatively early, and conditions are good for field work.

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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“The Good Old Days” -By Tom Kuehne Rats

Rats were a persistent problem for the farms in earlier years.

They seemed to appear everywhere. Part of the problem was the open storage facilities which were used for feed and grains. Another contributor to the problem was that the farm animals were allowed to wander free in their pastures. Today confinement sheds and metal feed storage buildings have greatly reduced the rat problem.

We had a snow-fence corn crib. It was created with tall posts in rows 6 feet apart.

Snow fence was attached to the posts to create a contained area for cob corn. The bottom floor was rough boards placed on the ground to keep the stored corn from contacting the ground. The roof was about an 18 inch thick layer of swamp grass to protect the corn from the snow and rain.

As the corn was used from the crib, the swamp grass roof was pulled back and placed upon the now uncovered floor boards. This created a rat heaven—food and shelter on one location.

In the springtime, the hay and boards were removed and the rat heaven began to disappear. When we had removed most of the boards and grass the rats were more heavily populated in the remaining protection. We had the our whole families

and some of the neighbors and their dogs over for the rat elimination. As the final rat cover was eliminated, the rats began to try to escape the area. The people had clubs in their hands and the dogs would have several rats in their mouths at the same time. Rats would run up our legs and we were beating as many as we could and stamping others with our feet. The rats were quite quick and the action was very fast for about an hour. Since the food and shelter was gone and their number reduced, the rats moved away from the farm.

In the more recent years a neighbor about a mile away suddenly noticed rats around his farm. He put out poison, which caused the rats to move away from his farm. They went to another neighbor’s farm who bought a ferret, which caused the rats to move again. They then moved to another farm. This time the farmer set out pans of food for them until they were all accustomed to being fed on a regular basis. One night the food pans were again set out, but this time the food contained Strychnine and all the rats died. For the next week the farm had a foul smell, but that solved the rat problem.

Several solutions to the rat problem and no help from the EPA. For feedback or story ideas, email Tom at tom@swanvilleinsurance.com. _________________________________

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Good News and Bad News -By Sheila Ripplinger

“We have good news and bad news.

Which one do you want to hear first?”

This was the question I was asked by my daughter and her boyfriend when we returned home one evening. They went on to say that the bad news actually ended up turning into good news. They shared their good news first and said the bad news came directly after their good news conversation! It was an extremely close call being almost hit head on by a drunk driver. They were still a little worked up as they relayed what had happened.

My daughter’s boyfriend was driving, and was forced to go off the road a bit. Thankfully they ended back up on the road safely. There was an arrest made shortly after, thanks to their call from a cell phone. The police informed them that the woman was way over the legal limit for alcohol consumption and thanked them for their call. She obviously had no concern for her own life or anyone else’s. Two innocent people could have lost their lives that night because of an extremely selfish decision made by a drunk driver.

This was the bad news that ended up being good news! Their lives were spared that night and a drunk driver was taken off the roads.

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With faith and eternity there is good news and bad news as well. If people don’t know about the bad news, how can they appreciate the good news? The way that most people live today, being so accepting and tolerant of the sins that God hates, do they not know about the bad news that comes with horrible consequences?

Of course we want the good news, but if we do not accept the truth about the bad news, how will we grasp the magnitude of the Good News?

The bad news is that our sin separates us from a Holy and Just God, Isaiah 59:2. Every single one of us has sinned and fallen short, Romans 3:23. When we are separated from God, we cannot be reconciled to Him by any of our own efforts or acts of righteousness. God knows this. That is why, in His love and mercy, He sent us a Savior, Jesus Christ.

He made the way for us to escape the flames, the punishment that we deserve, Titus 3:4-6.

Understanding how bad the bad news is should help us be extremely grateful for the Good News! Jesus shed His blood for the forgiveness of our sin.

That truth is like a life preserver that you grab ahold of when you know that you

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Upsala Library • 320-573-4282 Tween Book Club: Wednesday, May 11, from 3:15-4:15 p.m. for children in grades 4, 5 and 6. Join the group for fun discussion.

Appraising Your Valuables: Monday, May 16, from 6-9 p.m. Author and antiques appraiser Mark Moran will appraise the value of heirlooms at the Upsala Public Library on Moran is a veteran of the popular PBS television program Antiques Roadshow and has written more than 20 books on antiques and collectibles. The appraisal limit is 40 objects with one object per person. Moran is able to appraise a broad variety of objects. Excluded items are weapons, including swords and knives (though folding knives with advertising are accepted); traps (like leg-hold); Nazi memorabilia; coins and paper money; fine jewelry, including precious gems; and Beanie Babies.” Please register for a time slot by calling the library at 320-5734282. Additional guests are welcome to listen and observe.

Young Adult Book Group: Tuesday, May 17, from 3:30-5 p.m. for teens in the Cardinal Media Center at Upsala Area Schools. Teens will discuss books they choose to read and share snacks and opinions.

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Swanville City April 5, 2016 Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held in the Swanville Center on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. The meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. with the following members present: Sandy Lange, Jay Bartkowicz, Jim Molitor, Norm Carlson and Tony Maciej. Also present: Lonny Hutchins and reporter Sheila McCoy. Minutes of the Swanville City Council meeting held Tuesday, March 8, 2016 were reviewed. A motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz to approve the minutes as printed. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The treasures report was given.

A motion was made by Jim Molitor and seconded by Jay Bartkowicz to approve the treasurer’s report. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Maintenance man, Lonny Hutchins, reported the flow meter needs to be replaced at the sewer plant. Lonny is collecting bids for this meter and will bring them to the next council meeting. Lonny presented a bid from Maciej Construction for work on the RV dump station. The plan is to put the dump station to the north of the lumber yard. The cost should be less than $10,000.00 when completed. Jim Molitor made a motion to have Maciej Construction dig the sewer line in 8’ deep and to have recycled as-

phalt put on the area where vehicles drive. The council agreed to have an honor pay lock-box where anyone using the station would donate a minimum of $5.00 a time. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried. Hutchins stated he is in the process of purchasing an adjustable basketball hoop to be used in the park pavilion. When the band plays at the carnival and a stage is used, the hoop will be raised as to not interfere with the band.

Mayor Lange presented council with a bid she received from the Swanville Librarian for the desk and work station for the library in the amount of $1685.00. After discussion, Jim Molitor made a motion to go with the bid received for the library desk and work station. Jay Bartkowicz seconded the motion.

All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Mayor Lange stated she had been contacted by Gov-pay credit card Company. The City of Swanville could collect utility payments using residents credit card in the city office or residents could go on the city web site at no charge to the city. Residents would pay a minimum of $3.00 and/or a percentage rate depending on the amount of payment. After discussion, Jay Bartkowicz made a motion to have utility payments accessible to the city’s residents through Gov-pay.

Jim Molitor seconded the motion.

All members voted in favor, motion

carried.

Reminder of the Local Board of Appeal & Equalization meeting will be held Monday, April 11 at 1:00 p.m.

Road repair work on 2nd, 4th, 6th streets and Berkey Avenue were discussed. Mayor Lange will visit with Steve Backowski, Morrison County Public Works Engineer, to see if he would be interested in helping with the project.

Council member Jim Molitor got in contact with Pat Zeis to see if he would like to make a counter offer on the lots in Forest Hill Lane.

Zeis stated he is not interested at this time.

The addition to the Swanville Park Building was discussed. After discussion Mayor Lange made a motion to have the Swanville Lions Club make the decision as to how big and where the addition would be added onto the building. Tony Maciej seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried 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. Norm Carlson seconded the motion. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

The next monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

There being no further business, a motion was made by Jay Bartkowicz and seconded by Tony Maciej to adjourn. All members voted in favor, motion carried.

Meeting adjourned 7:55 p.m.

Julie Hollermann, City Clerk/ Treasurer

Arson on the Lake Wobegon Trail

On April 30th a bicyclist reported that a bridge on the Lake Wobegon Trail in Albany Township was on fire and local fire agencies extinguished the blaze.

The trail was temporarily closed in the initial stages of the investigation. The bridge has been inspected by the MN DNR and was determined to be safe for travel so the bridge will reopen.

The MN State Fire Marshal’s Office assisted the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office and had determined that the fire was caused by Arson. The MN Arson

Reward Project offered up to a $5,000 reward on tips leading to convictions in this case.

Stearns County Sheriff’s investigators interviewed two juvenile males recently in reference to the Arson fire.

Investigators obtained admissions from both boys that they were responsible for the fire that damaged the bridge.

The juveniles were released to the custody of their parents. The case will be forwarded to the Stearns County Attorney’s Office for review of charges.

Burnhamville Township Residents Clean Up Day Saturday, May 21, 2016 Lions Park in Burtrum from 9:30 until noon.

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.

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Todd County Sheriff’s News - Wanted Fugitive

Wanted fugitive through the MN Department of Corrections: MNDOC Offender ID: 247124 Name: Robert Paul Radtke Birth Date: 08/27/1989 Current Status: Wanted Fugitive as of 11/03/2015.

The individual has previously lived in and has known connections in the Long

Prairie and Osakis areas of Todd and Douglas Counties. He should be considered dangerous, please do not attempt to approach or apprehend this individual.

Warrants should be verified prior to an arrest.

If you have any information on the location of this individual, please contact the Todd County Sheriff’s Office at 320-732-2157 or toll free at 800-7945733. Tips may also be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Minnesota, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization – Tip Line: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), Website Tips: www.crimestoppersmn.org, or SMS Text Messaging Tips: text “TIP674” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

Jennifer Mergen: Small Town, Big Dreams Farming Native Talks about How History Influenced Her Career Jennifer Mergen, host of Minnesota Traveler on FOX Sports North, presents “Small Town, Big Dreams” at the Stearns History Museum’s Breakfast Club on Wednesday, May 11. The program begins at 9 a.m. “Oh my goodness, it’s amazing,” said Mergen about her show that blends history and travel. “I’ve wanted this my entire life and now it’s happening.”

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Tools, yard equipment, household, collectibles, antiques, books & movies, pet goods, deck/patio furniture, sports memorabilia, toys, and Much More!

214 5th St. SW, Melrose

S. off Kraft Dr. & East of CAP Enterprises GREY EAGLE/BURTRUM GARAGE SALES: City Wide May 12th-14th.

FOR SALE: 1994 16.5’ Alumacraft Dominator, side console, 40 hp Yamaha motor, Shorelander trailer, very clean boat, $4,900. Call 320-732-3177.

FOR SALE: Used Floe aluminum vertical boat/pontoon lift, Grey Eagle area.

Call 612-865-5138.

FOR SALE: 1x6x6’ weathered/rustic cedar for your project, $2 per/bd. Call 320250-2620.

FOR SALE: 275 gallon plastic totes in metal cage, food grade, no chemicals, great for water, sap, animal feed. Call 320492-8032.

FOR SALE: 6’ steel fence T posts, most have insulators on plastic shield, approx.

35 posts. Call 320-492-8032.

FOR SALE: Zareba bulldozer 4465D elec. fencer, 15 mile range, $35. Call 320492-8032.

RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE: Sat., May 14, 8 am-1 pm. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 203 Cedar St., Grey Eagle. Hot beef sandwiches, goodies, bargains.

FOR SALE: Case tractor, DC narrow front, good tires with Farmhand loader, high lift, tractor and loader in good working condition. Call 320-492-8032.

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ST. MARTIN GARAGE SALES: Spring City Wide, Sat., May 14: 7 am-1:30 pm.

Watch for balloons.

Townhomes For Rent

UPSALA GARAGE SALES: City Wide: May 20: 8 am-6 pm, May 21: 8 am-12 pm.

PLANT SALE: Sat., May 21: 8 a.m.-noon at the Albany Legion Park, Main Street, Albany.

WANTED TO BUY: Dairy Heifers and Cows. 320-894-7175. SC-evB FREE: Hide-a-bed sofa, Big Birch. Call 763-202-6656.

FOR SALE: Rhubarb plants. Call 320333-9774.

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

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

For Info. Call 320-632-5918

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Quality Auto Body & Glass Repair/Replacement

City Wide Garage Sales

We do spray-on bedliners

May 12-14

Grey Eagle / Burtrum Area

Call For Details.

320-256-5040

Fishing Opener Weekend

*Garage Sales may vary on dates & time.

Est. 1996

pund126@yahoo.com

To be Listed on the Map, Contact Megan at 888-330-8482 ext. 1209 or meganb@mycmcu.org.

Global Refinish System

126 Country Club Road • South off I-94 • Melrose

Maps Available May 12 at Central MN Credit Union, Grey Eagle Gas & Grocery, and Chris’ Country Store.

Community Builders Grey Eagle/Burtrum Area

Sponsored by 2016 Community Builders Members New This Year: COMMUNITY

MEMBERS

*John and Janet Roe

GOLD MEMBERS

*Arnzen Trucking – Joe Arnzen *Blenker’s Construction & Concrete – Jay Blenker *Central Minnesota Credit Union – Adam Otteson *Double R Bar & Grill – Bob Pallansch *Grey Eagle / Burtrum Lions – Mike Kutter *Grey Eagle Gas & Grocery – Dave Rahn *Hometown News – Lori Young

*Knights of Columbus – Tom Defrance *Kutter Insurance – Mike Kutter *Lake Country Storage – John Roe *Patton Schad Funeral & Cremation Services – Pat Patton *Sprenger Daycare – Jenny Sprenger *Update Building Supplies – Duane Becker *Viking Sharpening – Kurt Johnson *Village View – Peg Newberg

Silver Members

*Benchmark Real Estate – Judy Frieler *Grey Eagle Electric – Kevin Bitz *Bense Farm – Chris & Teri Bense *Lakeview Farms – Joe Muellner *Central Lakes Landscaping & *Marilynn’s Vacations – Marilyn Blommel Construction – Ken Frieler *Plumbing on the Side – Steve Neville Bronze Members

FOR SALE: Manure pump, vertical to about 12 feet, works good. Call 320492-8032.

FOR SALE: 1988 Lund 16 ft. 35 hp Johnson, cover, power anchor, trailer, new tabs, $2,600. Call 320-290-0924.

FOR SALE: New Exmark laser Z zero turn mower, 60” cut; Water wheeler paddle boat; JD canopy for ROP bar.

Call 320-584-5405.

FOR SALE: Portable basketball pole, backboard & net, new, $75. Call 320547-2951.

FOR SALE: New 17” spare tire and rim for GM pickup, $45. Call 320-2495454.

FOR SALE: 2006 Tracker Boat 14.5 25 H Merc $3,500. 1999 Old Towne Discovery Canoe 174 /oars $700. Sears Pro Form J8 Treadmill, Upright 10 cu. ft. Frigidaire Freezer $75. Offers considered 320-285-2332.

5/5P FOR SALE: 24 ft. Ayr way bumper pull camper, nice cond. looks good and works, $2,500. Call 320-492-8032.

*Becky’s Salon – Becky Roering *Bitz Hardware – Steve & Lavonne Bitz *Bitz Plumbing & Heating – Loren Bitz *Central Minnesota Heritage Club – Joe Kemper *City of Grey Eagle – Lori Hellmann *Grey Eagle Library Association – Jennifer Shattuck *KB’s Specialties - Kathy Berscheit

*Our Daily Bread – Debra Bellman *PJ Signs – Linda Volkman *Senior Citizens Civic Center *St. Joseph’s Catholic Church – Cindy Mensen *Style N’ Go – Jill Kurowski *United Methodist Church – John Roe

FOR SALE: 16 ft. Lund, 35 hp Johnson, 3 pedestal seats, power anchor, trailer, trolling motor, tarp, like new, $2,800. 320-356-7794, 267-0629.

FOR SALE: Dental chair, works & looks good, suitable for most personal care services, $300. Call 320-352-3233.

HOME FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath with attached 2 stall garage, 15 years old, $87,500, Upsala. Call 320-2416808.

Village View Apartments in Grey Eagle

Low Income Elderly or Disabled Section 8 Subsidized • Rent is 30% of income after medical deductions.

• Electric heat.

• Free cable.

• Elevator and Accessible Entry door openers.

• Well maintained by caretakers who care.

• Raised Gardens.

• Controlled Access entrance door locks.

• GRRL Collection on site.

• Community room with kitchen for large gatherings.

•Mail delivery and pick-up in building.

• Two laundry rooms, craft room, three lobby areas for visiting.

• Many on-site services such as Todd County Health, housekeeping and meals from the senior center.

• Air conditioned halls and public areas.

• Friendly residents.

• Church services.

• Homemaker Meetings.

• Monthly Birthday Parties.

On Site Hair Salon for Tenants!

Equal Housing Opportunity

Garages when available

Happy Mother’s Day!

Give Us a Call at 320-285-3973 or cedar@meltel.net or 303 Cedar Street N., Grey Eagle, MN 56336

Grey Eagle Housing Association is an Equal Housing Opportunity Provider

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