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Breaking down the meaning of leadership -By Harvey Mackay U.S. President and five-star General Dwight Eisenhower used a simple device to illustrate the art of leadership.

Laying an ordinary piece of string on a table, he’d illustrate how you could easily pull it in any direction.

“However, try and push it,” he cautioned, “and it won’t go anywhere. It’s just that way when it comes to leading people.”

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that he or she is committed to its success. Loyalty is the distinguishing quality of winners. That goes for everyone – entrepreneurs, owners, managers and employees. No exceptions. A leader models loyalty so that it works top down, bottom up and side-to-side, and at all times.

E is for enthusiasm. Leaders know that enthusiasm is contagious, and they help spread it around. If you are excited about hitting the pavement every day, it will show. And that generates enthusiasm among your employees and customers.

You’ll get what you give.

There is one thing more contagious than enthusiasm, and that is the lack of enthusiasm.

Focus on the positive, even if it is a small thing. Train your brain to look for the silver lining, and then be amazed at how your improved attitude leads to enthusiasm that permeates the workplace.

A is for adversity. Truly effective leaders accept adversity as a condition of doing business. I have never met a successful person who hasn’t had to overcome either a little or a lot of adversity. Don’t be afraid of adversity – handled properly, it makes you stronger.

It helps you grow. Problems and people can’t stop you. The only thing that can stop you is YOU. D is for determination. Determined people, particularly determined leaders, possess the stamina and courage to

pursue their ambitions despite criticism, ridicule or unfavorable circumstances.

In fact, discouragement usually spurs them on to greater things. When they get discouraged, they recognize that in order to change their results, some change is in order. Determined people also exhibit another “D” trait: discipline.

E is for example. We lead by example, whether in business, family or friendships. It doesn’t matter if you’re raising children or managing people, setting a good example is one of the most important leadership skills. You have to practice what you preach. How you conduct yourself says more than any instructions you may give. Set high personal standards and expect the same from your staff.

R is for resilience. Failure is all too common in business and in life. Anyone who has ever run a business wakes up regularly with nightmares about the whatifs. Successful people are resilient. They don’t let hard times turn into end times.

Let them lead to your best times.

S is for sincerity. Say what you mean, and mean what you say. “Go team go” only works if you are sincerely committed to what you are doing.

H is for heart. A good decision must Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

Upcoming Events

SATURDAY, MAY 9 • Annual Meeting of the Moses Dane Cemetery Association 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.

SUNDAY, MAY 10 • Mother’s Day Brunch from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Upsala. See ad on page 5.

FRIDAY, MAY 15 • Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions 7th Annual Community Appreciation Thanks from 4-8 p.m. at the Grey Eagle Fire Hall.

See ad on page 3.

MONDAY, MAY 18 • Smart Driver Course 4 hour Refresher Course from 12:30-4:30 p.m., at the Community Covenant Church, Upsala.

See ad on page 10.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 20 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Monthly Membership Meeting at 11:00 a.m. at the center.

• Freeport Community Center Chicken Fry from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Freeport Community Center.

FRIDAY, MAY 22 • Swanville 2K/5K Fun Run/Walk beginning at 1 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 • Grey Eagle Senior Center Potluck/ Bingo Party at 5 p.m. at the center.

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 Eagle Senior Center.

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

HELPING HANDS EXERCISE • Exercise and Line Dancing meets ev-

ery Wednesday at 9:15 a.m., Holdingford City Hall.

HELPING HANDS LUNCHEON • Monthly Community Luncheon meets every 2nd Thursday at 2 p.m., Holdingford Legion.

HELPING HANDS LUNCH BUNCH • Meets the last Wednesday of each month.

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.

If you have an upcoming event or meeting, please let us know by email: htnews@meltel.net or call 320-285-2323.

Temperatures Date

4/29 4/30 5/1 5/2 5/3 5/4

High 67 71 72 80 69 67

Low 35 42 48 48 45 44

Friday

Mostly cloudy.

High: 63 Low: 37

Weekend Weather Saturday

Partly cloudy.

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Sunday

Rain.

High: 55 Low: 42

Hometown News • Thursday, May 7, 2015 • Page 3

Harvey Mackay continued from page 2 factor in the human element. When your head and your heart say the same thing, you can bet it’s the right answer. There’s no denying the heart of a leader. Use your head, to be sure, but don’t ignore what your heart is telling you.

I is for integrity. Integrity begins at the top. Leaders must set the example – inspiring employees to do what is right, rather than what is easy. We must clearly define what is expected throughout the organization, ensuring integrity is first and foremost in our decision-making.

Enduring leaders know that integrity is not optional.

P is for purpose. Leaders think in terms of goals. There isn’t a college football coach with a greater sense of purpose than Lou Holtz. He proved it at Notre Dame, Arkansas, the University of Minnesota and a host of other universities.

Did you know that Lou once coached the New York Jets? He left the job after only eight months. Why? Because, as Lou told me, he came to the job “without a clear sense of purpose. Absent a focus of my

own, I couldn’t give one to the team. I was embarrassed by my inability to provide them with proper leadership. So I left.” Few leaders are as honest.

Mackay’s Moral: Great leaders know how to “spell out” goals and expectations.

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.”

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Lawrence N. Ehrenberg

Obituaries David J. Klasen

David J. Klasen, age 72, of St. Anthony, died peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2015 surrounded by his family at home after a long courageous battle with cancer.

A Mass to celebrate the life of David was held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony, MN with Fr. Cletus Connors, OSB officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery at a later date.

David John Klasen was born August 13, 1942 in St. Rosa, MN to Tony and Adella (Toenies) Klasen. He attended school in St. Rosa, MN. He joined the National Guard and trained in Missouri and California. He married Mary Ann Beuning on October 19, 1963 in St. Rosa, MN. They lived in Holdingford and he worked at Polar Manufacturing. He began farming in Freeport in 1964 and in 1967 bought their farm near St. Anthony where he loved his land for over forty years. David and Mary Ann were blessed with four children and 52 wonderful years together. David enjoyed

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playing cards, fishing, hunting, attending auctions, casino trips, pulling rippies with his friends but most importantly, spending time with those he cherished most, his family.

He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Anthony Men’s Society, and the Albany American Legion Post 482.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Klasen of Albany; sons Randy (Mary) Klasen of Albany, Lee (Lois) Klasen of Inver Grove Heights, Glen (Julie) Klasen of Albany and Patrick (Jill) Klasen of Albany; grandchildren, John (Marie), Kristi (Kevin), Kelly, Kassie, Rachel, Zachary, Jack, Ben and Eli; great-grandchildren, Ella, Logan, Myla and Jacob; brothers Vernon (Marlene) Klasen of Melrose, Mickey (Kathy) Klasen of Melrose, Jerry (Patricia) Klasen of New Richmond, WI, Daniel (Jeanette) Klasen of Hudson, WI, Gary (Jocelyn) Klasen of Gallup, NM and; sisters Marilyn (Ken) Bergman of Grey Eagle, Judy Hennen of Freeport and Mary Lee (Mike) Koetter of Freeport.

David was preceded in death by his parents Tony and Adella (Toenies) Klasen; mother and father-in-law Jerome and Lillian Beuning; grandparents, John and Anna Klasen, Gerhard and Mina Toenies; brotherin-law Ed Hennen.

Serving as casket bearers were his grandchildren, John Klasen, Kristi Spohn, Kelly Klasen, Kassie Klasen, Rachel Klasen, Zachary Klasen and Jack Klasen.

Cross bearer was his grandson, Ben Klasen and scripture bearer was his grandson, Eli Klasen. Honorary casket bearers were Jerry Voller, David Voller and Donald Voller.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

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Lawrence N. Ehrenberg, 92 year old resident of Swanville, MN passed away We d n e s d a y, April 29, 2015 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Little Falls, MN. Funeral service was held on Monday, May 4, 2015 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN with Rev. Kevin Zellers Jr. officiating. Burial took place in the St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Swanville, MN. Funeral arrangements were with the Shelley Funeral Chapel in Swanville, MN. Lawrence was born on April 30, 1922 in Swanville, MN to the late Carl and Martha (Ganz) Ehrenberg. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN. Lawrence grew up in Swanville, MN where he attended Swanville School. He was united in marriage to Doreen M. Reinke on September 12, 1941 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN. The couple farmed with Lawrence’s parents until they purchased the farm in

1947. Lawrence dairy farmed and operated a chicken laying house until 1980 when they sold the farm. He also worked at the Long Prairie Sales Barn, and helped Steve Thieschafer every spring and fall with the discing and plowing. Lawrence also worked as a Mounted Patrol at the Minnesota State Fair for 9 years. Lawrence was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN, Minnesota Draft Horse Association and was a former Swanville Lion member. He looked forward to family Christmas every year when he could see all his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren which he so dearly loved and adored.

Lawrence is survived by sons, Dale (Pam) Ehrenberg of Burtrum, MN, Vernon (Collette) Ehrenberg of Swanville, MN and Lawrence (Joy) Ehrenberg Jr. of Cedar, MN; daughters, Phyllis (Les) Crawford of Bethel, MN, Judy (Harvey) Johnson of Coon Rapids, MN, Laureen (Rick) Braaten of Browerville, MN, and Renee (Jeff) Perowitz of Cambridge, MN; 18 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Lawrence was preceded in death by wife, Doreen Ehrenberg; parents, Carl and Martha Ehrenberg; brothers, Frederick, Arthur, and Walter Ehrenberg; and sister, Anna Schmidt.

Roman J. “Boysie” Bushman

Roman J. “Boysie” Bushman, age 82, of New Munich, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 surrounded by his family at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, May 2 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with Rev. Roger Klassen, O.S.B. officiating. Interment was in the parish cemetery with military honors by the Melrose Veterans Honor Guard.

Roman John Bushman was born July 1, 1932 in New Munich to Walter and Pauline (Suck) Bushman. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954. On September 29, 1956 he married Lou Ann Rose at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Freeport. Roman started out working for Starry Construction before owning and operating Bushman Sand & Gravel Road Construction. He retired in 1998 and before long he was back working, as his hobby, for Worms Lumber & Ready Mix in New Munich. Boysie enjoyed fishing, dancing, listening to music, traveling, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Boysie was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich, Schanhaar-Otte VFW Post 7050, New Munich Lions Club, Catholic Order of Foresters, St. Joseph’s Men’s Society, and was a volunteer fireman for the New Munich

Fire Department for 20 years.

Roman is survived by his wife, Lou Ann Bushman of New Munich; children, Kim (Randy) Wiener of Sauk Centre, Gale Turner of Sauk Centre, Earl Bushman of Albany, Glen (Sandy) Bushman of Grey Eagle, Jill (Bob) Pomroy of Minneapolis, Amy (Steve) Thelen of Avon, and Stacy (Kyle) Klasen of Melrose; 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Kenneth (Pat) Bushman of New Munich, Dolores (Larry) Terwey of Sauk Centre, Bud Bushman of Farming, Wayne (Ceil Humbert) Bushman of Melrose, and Darlene (Roger) Burg of St. Martin.

Roman was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Pauline Bushman.

Serving as casket bearers were Ben Austing, Kellin Proell, Jonathan Turner, Tomie Bushman, Jacob Bushman, Tanner Bushman, Hunter Thelen, and Carter Klasen.

Cross bearer was Jodi Traut and scripture bearer was Kenzie Klasen. Honorary bearers were the New Munich Lions.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

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Hometown News • Thursday, May 7, 2015 • Page 5

Lawrence J. Imdieke

Lawrence J. Imdieke, age 89 of Meire Grove, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 4, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 7 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove with Rev. Marvin Enneking officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 8:30 to 10 a.m.

Thursday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose.

Lawrence Joseph Imdieke was born January 19, 1926 in Meire Grove, Minnesota to Bernard and Elizabeth (Haverkamp) Imdieke. On June 12, 1951 he married Lucille Schleppenbach at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Lawrence and Lucille owned and operated Imdieke Store in Meire Grove for 41 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and St. John’s Choir, Queen of Peace General Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus since 1962, Meire Grove Athletic Club, St. Joseph’s Men’s Society, and St. John’s Catholic United.

Music was an important part of Lawrence’s life. He was a very accomplished concertina player. He loved listening to bands and dancing with Lucille as well as singing harmony with his children. Lawrence was a member of the Meire Grove City Band where he played bass drum for many years.

He was a big fan of the Meire Grove baseball team. Lawrence loved the outdoors and walking in the woods. In addition to attending local parish events, he also enjoyed traveling out-of-state with family and attending monthly

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Knights of Columbus meetings. His family will never forget his gorgeous blue eyes and his beautiful smile that made his eyes twinkle, especially when telling one of his many jokes.

Lawrence had a wonderful sense of humor and loved making people smile and laugh.

Survivors include his loving wife of 63 years, Lucille Imdieke of Meire Grove; children, Linda (Mike) Klaphake of Melrose, LuAnn (Art Wilkinson) Imdieke of St. Paul, Louis (Rhonda Wimmer) Imdieke of St. Cloud, Leona (Louis Stoderl) Ulrich of Perham, LaVonne (Rich) Gallus of St. Joseph, Lyle (Jackie) Imdieke of Northfield, Lynette (Fred) Imdieke-Struzyk of South Haven, Laura (Mark Glatzel) Imdieke of St. Cloud, Lisa (Mike) Arend of Andover, Lloyd (Shelly) Imdieke of St. Cloud, and Lila (Tim) Smith of Crystal; 25 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and sister, Lorraine (Hank) Hellerman of Vadnais Heights.

Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Lawrence “Larry” Imdieke, Jr. and Lynn Imdieke; brothers, Alphonse, Leo, Bernard, and Raphael Imdieke; and sisters, Philomena “Minnie” Hagemeier, Veronica “Fronie” Steinhofer, and Rose Meyer.

Serving as casket bearers will be Louie Imdieke, Lyle Imdieke, Lloyd Imdieke, Benjamin Imdieke, Matthew Imdieke, Matthew Klaphake, and Joseph Arend. Cross bearer will be Sarah Marrinan and scripture bearer will be Melissa Murtaugh.

Arrangements were made with PattonSchad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.

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Rita I. Stewart

Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of Rita I. Stewart, age 90, of Bowlus, was held Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Elmdale.

Father John Odero officiated and burial took place in the parish cemetery.

Rita was born on June 8, 1924 to Stanley and Cecelia (Kedrowski) Bartkowicz in Swan River Township. She grew up with seven siblings and attended the local school. On Oct. 28, 1946 Rita married Joseph Stewart at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Sobieski.

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Arthur M. Viehauser

Mass of his crossbow. Arthur was a lifetime member Christian Burial of the Knights of Columbus and member of celebrating the the American Legion and Holdingford VFW life of Arthur M. Post 642.

Viehauser, 94, of Arthur is survived by his children Carol Holdingford, was (Don) Wenderski, Avon; Michael (Diane) held Monday, May Viehauser, Pillager, David Viehauser, 4, 2015 at Church of Holdingford; Mark Viehauser, Holdingford; All Saints – St. Mary Ken Viehauser, Albany; Jim (Susan) Catholic Church in Viehauser, Avon; nine grandchildren; 10 Holdingford. Father great-grandchildren (with one on-the-way); David Grundman and two great-great-grandchildren. officiated and burial He is preceded in death by his parents, his took place in the wife Betty Jean on June 19, 2012, his brothers parish cemetery. Leonard, Clarence, Ralph, and Leo, his sister Arthur passed away Florence, and two stillborn babies. peacefully early Wednesday morning, April 29, 2015 with family by his side at the Mother of Mercy Nursing Home in Albany.

Arthur was born on Feb. 12, 1921 to George and Amalia (Solinger) Viehauser in Downtown Albany Holdingford. He grew up with his siblings and graduated from the local high school.

Arthur served in the U.S. Army from 19421945 and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands during WWII. He married Elizabeth “Betty” Schneider on June 11, 1947 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Holdingford. Arthur worked in the Red Owl Store, then drove RediMix truck for McGarry Bros. and 20 years for We will be Closed from Granite City Redi-mix, retiring in 1991. Art and Mark would drive to McDonald’ s almost every morning for breakfast. Art loved blue martins and was in competition with his for repairs & neighbors who would get the first martin. renovation He enjoyed tinkering with engines and loved the great outdoors, especially fishing and We’re sorry for any inconvenience. hunting. At age 92 he shot a large deer with

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Rita was a woman with deep Catholic faith and was devoted to praying her rosary daily.

She was an active member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church, the Rosary Sodality, and the Funeral Group.

Rita is survived by her children Jerome Stewart (Carolyn Bennett), St. Paul Park; John (Judy) Stewart, Sartell; Ron (Nancy) Stewart, Elmdale; Beverly (Dale) Molitor, Doss, MO; her brothers and sisters Laura Jarnot, Holdingford; Richard Bartkowicz, Swanville; Donald (Bernadine) Bartkowicz, Bowlus; Ernie (Jeanette) Bartkowitz, Little Falls; six grandchildren Nicole, Josh, Abria, Rebecca, Dustin, and Aaron; six greatgrandchildren Olivia, Sam, Jake, Joslynn, Jackson, and Rowan; as well as other family and friends.

She is preceded by her parents Stanley and Cecelia, husband Joe in 1992, sisters Esther Lashinski, Gertrude Milbert, Elsie Maciej, and grandson Cody Molitor.

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36 LPGE FFA members competed at the Minnesota FFA State Convention April 2628th. To show appreciation to the parents, alumni, teachers and local businesses for their support, we would like to welcome you to our FFA Chapter Banquet May 9th at 7:00 P.M. in the High School Commons. Our speaker this year will be Dr. Adam D. Mueller, a swine specialist working with Swine Services Unlimited Inc. of Rice, MN. Submitted by Curt Gjerstad.

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A Mother & Father’s Love

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STRANGE BREED by Steve Langille

Notes from the Capitol By State Rep. Paul Anderson

Thought for Budget, Avian Flu Remain in Headlines; Entering the week: Home Stretch of Session All the major spending bills but one have been passed off the House floor in the past two weeks.

The only one awaiting action is the agriculture finance bill, and it should be up for debate early this week. Usually the first spending bill to be passed, the ag. bill was held up this year as officials scrambled to come up with cost estimates in the battle against avian influenza. The disease is showing no sign of letting up as 70 Minnesota flocks had been infected at last count. It’s hoped that warmer weather, with temps in the 80s, will stop the virus.

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I attended a briefing last week and heard Beth Thompson of the Board of Animal Health talk about that early detection. It occurred on March 5 and was the only commercial flock in the quarantine area.

There were 38 “backyard flocks” in the zone but none of those birds ever tested positive. Following that first outbreak, the DNR did an aerial survey, covering 700 square miles. They reported sighting around 600 mallards and 18 swans, certainly not especially high numbers. In addition, they took 148 fecal samples in that same area with two coming back positive for low pathogenic influenza, which isn’t unusual, according to Lou Cornicelli of the DNR. He added that 37 wild turkeys had been brought in for testing from the first week of the turkey hunting season, and results back on the first 18 have been negative.

It was also reported last week that the first case of a raptor testing positive for the disease had been reported. It was in Yellow Medicine County where a Cooper’s hawk fell onto a residential deck and died. As of now, there are no confirmed cases of H5N2 in that county, with

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There are major differences in transportation and education, although the Senate and House both rebuffed the governor’s call for pre-kindergarten funding. The tax bill passed in the House calls for nearly $2 billion in cuts, including an end to state taxes on military pensions and Social Security benefits. That bill too, heads to conference where the Senate tax plan is vastly different.

Only two weeks remain in this session, with adjournment set for Monday, May 18. Major compromise needs to take place in order to finish on time. Complicating the matter is major remodeling work in the Capital, which is scheduled to ramp up right after the session ends.

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Alma R. Blenker

Alma R. Blenker, age 96 of Melrose, died peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota.

A funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose with Rev. Ken Thielman officiating. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Melrose.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 5 p.m.

Saturday, May 9 at the funeral home in Melrose.

Alma Rose Faber was born March 5, 1919 in Getty Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Frank and Helen (Deters)

Faber. On October 7, 1943 she was united in marriage to Alphonse Blenker at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Meire Grove.

The couple farmed two miles north of Melrose for many years before moving into town. Alma was a fan of the MN Twins and enjoyed knitting and embroidering. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Melrose, Christian Mothers, and Catholic United Financial.

Survivors include her children, Sharon (Meyer) Tesrow of Sleepy Eye, MN and Carol (Fred) Lee of Sioux Falls, SD; three grandchildren, Chris Lee of Brooklyn, NY, Scott Meyer of Sleepy Eye, and Rachel (Carl) Hoffman of New Ulm; and two greatgrandchildren, Karson and Cole Hoffman.

Alma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alphonse Blenker on December 11, 1993; brothers, John, Joseph, Herman, Edward, and Frank Faber; sisters, Annie Illies, Loretta Koll, Katie Salzman, and Rose Wehlage.

Upstage Players Auditions for Mary Poppins begin May 11

For their summer musical the Upstage Players based out of Upsala will be presenting Mary Poppins. Open auditions are being held in the Upsala Auditorium on Monday, May 11th at 8 PM and Thursday, May 14th at 8 p.m., if you cannot make it on the 11th.

There are four principle roles for adults (Mary, Burt, Mr. & Mrs. Banks)

and two principle roles for kids (Jane & Michael Banks).

There are many other smaller supporting roles as well. For those who don’t receive or want a speaking role there are opportunities to appear in the chorus.

Rehearsals will likely be held on Sunday, Monday and Thursday evenings with performances scheduled for July 24-27.

Pohlmanns continued from page 7 Jerry on the home farm, following Mom and Dad’s footsteps. We all love going to the lake house. Dad will crack open a beer and Mom will have food for us. It’s not the house we love to go to, it’s the love and joy of a great big family that Mom and Dad have created. Just ask Ayla Pohlmann (the youngest of the 42 grandchildren) where she loves to go. Quote from Ayla, “Go to Grandpa and Grandma’s

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house PLEASE?!” Ayla asks that question almost daily. There is always activity at the Pohlmann’s house. Holidays and Sundays you will always find groups of family around tables playing cards or just simply visiting.

With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day soon around the corner, take time to thank your parents for the great sacrifices they make raising families. Families are a huge blessing!

Thank You Mom and Dad! We Love You!

The Grey Eagle United Methodist Church will sponsor its 9th Annual Waffle Supper on Saturday, May 9, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. at 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 Eagles Healing Nest, a facility for homeless veterans, in Sauk Centre.

Word Eagle’s Healing Nest opened in the fall of 2012 with the goal of providing housing for up to 200 homeless veterans. It also provides educational and counseling services such as suicide prevention, substance abuse and dependency, and treatment of PTSD, TBI, and other invisible wounds suffered from service to our country. It depends solely on donations and volunteer services to operate. You can visit their website at www. eagleshealingnest.com or call them at 320-351-6200 to find out more information about the facility or how to donate your services, talents, or supplies to help them continue to achieve their short and long term goals.

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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 320285-5114, Janet Roe 320-285-4965, or Kali Kunerth at the parish office in Long Prairie 320-732-2242 or 320-285-8013. Take out and delivery orders within Grey Eagle will also be available.

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Burnhamville Township Residents Clean Up Day ~ May 16, 2015

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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. Fees will be posted.

General garbage such as old furniture, toys, doors, windows will be free to dispose of for Burnhamville residents.

No hazardous wastes will be accepted.

Shirley Hulinsky, Burnhamville clerk

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Dave Says -By Dave Ramsey Dear Dave, My wife and I go to a small church where we tithe. The church is continually asking for contributions to other charities and causes, and we don’t have the money to give to them all while we’re sticking to our budget and getting out of debt. The worst part is that we get pretty aggressive pushback when we say no. What can we do?

-Michael Dear Michael, I don’t react well to that kind of pushback. I would probably be nice a couple of times, but after that my response might sound something like, “Mind your own business.”

Seriously, I’d probably be a little gentler than that. But basically when it reaches that point, they’re saying, “I want your money.” And that’s really over the top. If it goes even further, and it becomes a question of you “digging deep” or not having enough faith, I might get un-gentle in a hurry.

Your first job is to provide for your family and take care of those kinds of responsibilities — which is a very scriptural stance. Once you’ve done that, then you’ll hopefully have the financial ability to move beyond tithes and into offerings, which are completely different concepts. Tithes are first fruits off the top, while offerings are from surplus — meaning that you and your family are doing well financially.

Another thing to consider is this:

Does this church turn every impulse they have into pressure to donate or buy something, because they didn’t plan for this kind of stuff in the church budget? I’d start having a problem with the leadership if this turned out to be the case, because it’s a sign they’re not planning and leading well.

Hopefully, you can explain to these folks the reason why you can’t contribute to additional things at the moment and they’ll understand. If not, and it were me in your shoes, I think I’d have to find another church.

-Dave Dear Dave, I’ve been following your plan, and I have my emergency fund in place and am investing in mutual funds. Recently, a financial planner recommended bonds to me. What is your opinion on this?

-Becky Dear Becky, I don’t recommend bonds at all right now. I’m not a fan of them, and I don’t own any. The bond market is almost as volatile as the stock market, and it doesn’t pay nearly as much on average.

On top of all that, bond prices work at an inverse of interest rates. In other words, as interest rates rise, bond prices go down. Long-term interest rates are still really low. If you were to buy a bunch of bonds right now, and interest rates went up even one percent, you could lose a lot!

I recommend mutual funds and good growth stock mutual funds. There are always some bonds mixed in with a growth and income fund, and I’m not opposed to that to some degree, but it’s not my favorite. So, if I were ever going to buy bonds — and I’m not going to — it definitely wouldn’t be right now. It doesn’t take much of a move in interest rates for bond prices to go down dramatically.

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Interested families should contact their Todd County High School for more information on this $100 scholarship opportunity or contact Shirley Hulinsky 33624 170th St., Burtrum, MN 56318 for an application.

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Grey Eagle Township

Grey Eagle Township is looking for someone to maintain the swimming beach on Big Birch Lake. Duties would include putting in the dock and fall removal, general clean-up and mowing as needed. Interested applicant must be at least 16 years old and provide proof of insurance. This would be for the 2015 season and would be paid at the end of summer. Please contact one of the township’s supervisors or Mary Ann Primus, clerk @ 320-285-4551 before the June 1st Township meeting.

Grey Eagle Township

Grey Eagle Township is looking for someone to mow township road ditches. The board is looking for someone with equipment to cut an 8-10 foot swath. There is approx. 60 miles of ditch to mow. The Board is looking for bids on the project. Property owners wishing to maintain their own ditches must notify the township before mowing begins, after July 1, 2015. Interested persons, please contact Ray Bense at 285-3501 or the Township Clerk at 320-285-4551.

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Estate Preservation Workshop set for Tuesday, May 12 Thrivent Financial is hosting a free educational workshop on estate preservation. Called “Estate Strategy Essentials,” on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Little Falls Senior Center at 510 7th St. NE, Little Falls, MN. For All Your Cabinet Needs...

Presented by Carlyle Olsen, Financial Associate with Thrivent Financial. The “Estate Strategy Essentials” workshop helps participants understand the essential elements of any good estate strategy: trusts, wills, power of attorney, charitable giving, living will, and medical power of attorney.

For more information, contact Carlyle Olsen at 320-632-1655.

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GARAGE SALE: May 8th: 8am-5pm, 9th: 8am-2pm; Children through adult clothing, toys and misc. Kerzman’s 324 State St. W., Grey Eagle.

HUGE REMODELING SALE: Fri., May 8: 8 am-7 pm; Sat., May 9: 8 am-3 pm. 31323 Chipmunk Rd, 1-1/2 miles east of Grey Eagle on Hwy. 28.

RUMMAGE/BAKE SALE: Saturday, May 9: 8 am-1 pm. Hot beef sandwiches & other goodies. St. John’s Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle.

GARAGE SALE: May 8th 8-?, May 9th 8-2; 2.5 miles north on County Rd. 102, 30127 160th St. Grey Eagle.

GARAGE SALE: 8 families; Fri., May 15th 9-6; Sat., May 16th 9-3; Zollar’s 2 miles E of Grey Eagle on State 28.

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PLANT SALE: Saturday, May 16th 8:00 AM- Noon at the Albany Legion Park, Albany.

ST. MARTIN CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALES: Saturday, May 16th, 7 am- 1:30 pm, watch for balloons.

BUYING STANDING TIMBER: Oak, Basswood, Poplar, Pine, Maple, and Birch. All tops are pulled out of woods. For a nice and clean job, contact Steve at Baum’s Logging. Office: 320285-3565, Cell: 320-815-1863. S B-tfnB WANTED TO BUY: Dairy Heifers and Cows. 320-894-7175. SC-evB WANTED: Plastic water slide. Call 320-290-0924.

FOR SALE: 1989 Dodge Ram shortbox 4x4, needs carb, $800. Call 320256-5400. tfn FOR SALE: 1953 Ford Golden Jubilee tractor $3,800. Call 320-256-5400. tfn

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FOR SALE: 1992 Geo 4 speed, needs head gasket, $400. Call 320-256-5400. tfn FOR SALE: 14’ Crestliner Sportsman boat with trailer, fish finder & trolling motor, new condition, $5,000. Call 320290-3892.

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FOR SALE: 2010 Toyota Sienna LR van, all power, 85,000 miles, remote start, good condition, $14,500. Call 320356-7794 or 320-267-0629.

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FOR SALE: Frigidaire refrigerator, almond, side by side, looks good, works good, on Big Swan Lake, $175. Call 320-761-4569.

FOR SALE: 1987 Deck boat, a real classic! I/O, runs great, see at Lake Country Storage, $1,900 or B/O, Call 320-285-4965.

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FOR SALE: Aluminum pontoon Cantilever boat lift, $550 or BO. Call 651398-3150. tfn

FOR SALE: 16’ Crestliner boat w/85 hp motor, Shore Master boat lift w/cover; snowmobile trailer, 2 wheel trailer w/sides. Call 320-285-3784.

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FOR SALE: Energy saver Kenmore washer, works good. Call 320-285-6130.

FOR SALE: New Cedar wood duck house. Call 320-492-7880.

FOR SALE: 14’ boat, 4.5 hp motor, trailer; bird houses, lawn ornaments.

Call Ron 320-293-5280.

5/7 FOR SALE: 1999 Starcraft 1710 Runabout, 135 hp inboard, trailer & cover, excellent condition, $7,800. Call 320290-0924.

5/7 FOR SALE: Tilt down T.V. Antenna.

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City Wide Garage Sales Grey Eagle / Burtrum Area

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